This paper is concerned with the Cauchy problem for a 3D fluid-particle interaction model in the so-called flowing regime inℝ3.Under the smallness assumption on both the external potential and the initial perturbation...This paper is concerned with the Cauchy problem for a 3D fluid-particle interaction model in the so-called flowing regime inℝ3.Under the smallness assumption on both the external potential and the initial perturbation of the stationary solution in some Sobolev spaces,the existence and uniqueness of global smooth solutions in H3 of the system are established by using the careful energy method.展开更多
We study the global existence and uniqueness of a strong solution to the kinetic thermomechanical Cucker-Smale(for short,TCS) model coupled with Stokes equations in the whole space.The coupled system consists of the k...We study the global existence and uniqueness of a strong solution to the kinetic thermomechanical Cucker-Smale(for short,TCS) model coupled with Stokes equations in the whole space.The coupled system consists of the kinetic TCS equation for a particle ensemble and the Stokes equations for a fluid via a drag force.In this paper,we present a complete analysis of the existence of global-in-time strong solutions to the coupled model without any smallness restrictions on the initial data.展开更多
We study the existence of solutions for Kirchhoff-type equations.Firstly,we use the Sobolev inequality and the weakly lower semi-continuity of the norm to prove that the corresponding function can reach the global min...We study the existence of solutions for Kirchhoff-type equations.Firstly,we use the Sobolev inequality and the weakly lower semi-continuity of the norm to prove that the corresponding function can reach the global minimum.Then,we use the variational method and some analytical techniques to obtain the existence of the positive solution of the equation whenλis small enough.展开更多
We consider a strongly non-linear degenerate parabolic-hyperbolic problem with p(x)-Laplacian diffusion flux function. We propose an entropy formulation and prove the existence of an entropy solution.
In this study, we prove the of existence of solutions of a convolution Volterra integral equation in the space of the Lebesgue integrable function on the set of positive real numbers and with the standard norm defined...In this study, we prove the of existence of solutions of a convolution Volterra integral equation in the space of the Lebesgue integrable function on the set of positive real numbers and with the standard norm defined on it. An operator P was assigned to the convolution integral operator which was later expressed in terms of the superposition operator and the nonlinear operator. Given a ball B<sub>r</sub> belonging to the space L it was established that the operator P maps the ball into itself. The Hausdorff measure of noncompactness was then applied by first proving that given a set M∈ B r the set is bounded, closed, convex and nondecreasing. Finally, the Darbo fixed point theorem was applied on the measure obtained from the set E belonging to M. From this application, it was observed that the conditions for the Darbo fixed point theorem was satisfied. This indicated the presence of at least a fixed point for the integral equation which thereby implying the existence of solutions for the integral equation.展开更多
In this paper, we study the global existence of the smooth solution for a reduced quantum Zakharov system in two spatial dimensions. Using energy estimates and the logarithmic type Sobolev inequality, we show the glob...In this paper, we study the global existence of the smooth solution for a reduced quantum Zakharov system in two spatial dimensions. Using energy estimates and the logarithmic type Sobolev inequality, we show the global existence of the solution to this system without any small condition on the initial data.展开更多
This article investigates the well posedness and asymptotic behavior of Neumann initial boundary value problems for a class of pseudo-parabolic equations with singular potential and logarithmic nonlinearity. By utiliz...This article investigates the well posedness and asymptotic behavior of Neumann initial boundary value problems for a class of pseudo-parabolic equations with singular potential and logarithmic nonlinearity. By utilizing cut-off techniques and combining with the Faedo Galerkin approximation method, local solvability was established. Based on the potential well method and Hardy Sobolev inequality, derive the global existence of the solution. In addition, we also obtained the results of decay.展开更多
This paper is concerned with the following fourth-order three-point boundary value problem , where , we discuss the existence of positive solutions to the above problem by applying to the fixed point theory in cones a...This paper is concerned with the following fourth-order three-point boundary value problem , where , we discuss the existence of positive solutions to the above problem by applying to the fixed point theory in cones and iterative technique.展开更多
This paper examines the existence of weak solutions to a class of the high-order Korteweg-de Vries(KdV)system in Rn.We first prove,by the Leray-Schauder principle and the vanishing viscosity method,that any initial da...This paper examines the existence of weak solutions to a class of the high-order Korteweg-de Vries(KdV)system in Rn.We first prove,by the Leray-Schauder principle and the vanishing viscosity method,that any initial data N-dimensional vector value function u0(x)in Sobolev space H^(s)(R^(n))(s≥1)leads to a global weak solution.Second,we investigate some special regularity properties of solutions to the initial value problem associated with the KdV type system in R^(2)and R^(3).展开更多
The aim of this work is to prove the existence for the global solution of a nonisothermal or non-isentropic model of capillary compressible fluids derived by J.E.Dunn and J.Serrin(1985),in the case of van der Waals ga...The aim of this work is to prove the existence for the global solution of a nonisothermal or non-isentropic model of capillary compressible fluids derived by J.E.Dunn and J.Serrin(1985),in the case of van der Waals gas.Under the small initial perturbation,the proof of the global existence is based on an elementary energy method using the continuation argument of local solution.Moreover,the uniqueness of global solutions and large time behavior of the density are given.It is one of the main difficulties that the pressure p is not the increasing function of the densityρ.展开更多
In this paper,we focus on a general n-dimension system of k-Hessian equations.By introducing some new suitable growth conditions,the existence results of radial k-admissible solutions of the k-Hessian system are obtai...In this paper,we focus on a general n-dimension system of k-Hessian equations.By introducing some new suitable growth conditions,the existence results of radial k-admissible solutions of the k-Hessian system are obtained.Our approach is largely based on the well-known fixed-point theorem.展开更多
In this paper,we focus on the following coupled system of k-Hessian equations:{S_(k)(λ(D^(2)u))=f_(1)(|x|,-v)in B,S_(k)(λ(D^(2)v))=f2(|x|,-u)in B,u=v=0 on■B.Here B is a unit ball with center 0 and fi(i=1,2)are cont...In this paper,we focus on the following coupled system of k-Hessian equations:{S_(k)(λ(D^(2)u))=f_(1)(|x|,-v)in B,S_(k)(λ(D^(2)v))=f2(|x|,-u)in B,u=v=0 on■B.Here B is a unit ball with center 0 and fi(i=1,2)are continuous and nonnegative functions.By introducing some new growth conditions on the nonlinearities f_(1) and f_(2),which are more flexible than the existing conditions for the k-Hessian systems(equations),several new existence and multiplicity results for k-convex solutions for this kind of problem are obtained.展开更多
Asphaltenes are the most elusive substances in waxy crude oil,especially the complex structures,which leads to significant precipitation and aggregation characteristics of asphaltenes,and affects the asphaltenes-wax i...Asphaltenes are the most elusive substances in waxy crude oil,especially the complex structures,which leads to significant precipitation and aggregation characteristics of asphaltenes,and affects the asphaltenes-wax interaction.In this study,the concept of the existence state of asphaltenes was introduced to semi-quantitatively investigate the precipitation and aggregation characteristics of asphaltenes.On this basis,the influence of the existence state of asphaltenes on wax deposition was studied by coldfinger device and high-temperature gas chromatography,and the composition and properties of the deposits were analyzed.Four main findings were made:(1)As the asphaltene concentration increases,the existence state of asphaltenes gradually transitions from dispersed state to aggregated state,and the asphaltene concentration of 0.30 wt%in this study is the starting point of the transition.(2)The existence state of asphaltenes in crude oil does affect the process of wax deposition,as shown in the fact that the dispersed asphaltenes promote the occurrence of wax deposition,while the aggregated asphaltenes can inhibit wax deposition.(3)In the presence of the aggregated asphaltenes,that is,when the asphaltene concentration is higher than 0.30 wt%,the shedding phenomenon of deposit layer was observed,and with the increase of aggregated asphaltenes,the deposit layer fell off earlier.(4)With the increase of the dispersed asphaltenes,the wax appearance temperature(WAT)and wax content of the deposits all showed an increasing trend,while with the appearance of the aggregated asphaltenes,the above situation was reversed.The findings of this study can help for better understanding of the interaction between the asphaltenes and wax in wax deposition.展开更多
The boundary value problems of the third-order ordinary differential equation have many practical application backgrounds and their some special cases have been studied by many authors. However, few scholars have stud...The boundary value problems of the third-order ordinary differential equation have many practical application backgrounds and their some special cases have been studied by many authors. However, few scholars have studied the boundary value problems of the complete third-order differential equations u′′′(t) = f (t,u(t),u′(t),u′′(t)). In this paper, we discuss the existence and uniqueness of solutions and positive solutions of the fully third-order ordinary differential equation on [0,1] with the boundary condition u(0) = u′(1) = u′′(1) = 0. Under some inequality conditions on nonlinearity f some new existence and uniqueness results of solutions and positive solutions are obtained.展开更多
In this paper, we are concerned with the existence of solutions to a class of Atangana-Baleanu-Caputo impulsive fractional differential equation. The existence and uniqueness of the solution of the fractional differen...In this paper, we are concerned with the existence of solutions to a class of Atangana-Baleanu-Caputo impulsive fractional differential equation. The existence and uniqueness of the solution of the fractional differential equation are obtained by Banach and Krasnoselakii fixed point theorems, and sufficient conditions for the existence and uniqueness of the solution are also developed. In addition, the Hyers-Ulam stability of the solution is considered. At last, an example is given to illustrate the main results.展开更多
Let?denote a smooth,bounded domain in R^(N)(N≥2).Suppose that g is a nondecreasing C^(1)positive function and assume that b(x)is continuous and nonnegative inΩ,and that it may be singular on■Ω.In this paper,we pro...Let?denote a smooth,bounded domain in R^(N)(N≥2).Suppose that g is a nondecreasing C^(1)positive function and assume that b(x)is continuous and nonnegative inΩ,and that it may be singular on■Ω.In this paper,we provide sufficient and necessary conditions on the existence of boundary blow-up solutions to the p-Laplacian problem△_(p)u=b(x)g(u)for x∈Ω,u(x)→+∞as dist(x,■Ω)→0.The estimates of such solutions are also investigated.Moreover,when b has strong singularity,the nonexistence of boundary blow-up(radial)solutions and infinitely many radial solutions are also considered.展开更多
In this paper,we study the existence and local uniqueness of multi-peak solutions to the Kirchhoff type equations-(ε^(2)a+εb∫_(R^(3))|■u|^(2))△u+V(x)u=u^(p),u>0 in R^(3),which concentrate at non-degenerate cri...In this paper,we study the existence and local uniqueness of multi-peak solutions to the Kirchhoff type equations-(ε^(2)a+εb∫_(R^(3))|■u|^(2))△u+V(x)u=u^(p),u>0 in R^(3),which concentrate at non-degenerate critical points of the potential function V(x),where a,b>0,1<p<5 are constants,andε>0 is a parameter.Applying the Lyapunov-Schmidt reduction method and a local Pohozaev type identity,we establish the existence and local uniqueness results of multi-peak solutions,which concentrate at{a_(i)}1≤i≤k,where{a_(i)}1≤i≤k are non-degenerate critical points of V(x)asε→0.展开更多
[Objectives]To explore the evolution of the legal system of farmland protection and explore the rules and characteristics of policy development based on the theory and logic of institutional change since China's r...[Objectives]To explore the evolution of the legal system of farmland protection and explore the rules and characteristics of policy development based on the theory and logic of institutional change since China's reform and opening up,reveal the problems and deep-seated reasons of its legislation,clarify the direction of farmland protection in the new period,and solve the"non-agricultural""non-grain"and ecological problems of farmland.[Methods]Literature analysis and inductive deduction methods were used.[Results]The evolution of the farmland protection legal system has gone through the process of"national consciousness-policy guidelines-institutional system",the change from"single subject to multiple subjects";change from the use of"one-way administrative means to coordinated use of administrative,economic and technical means".The practical problems of the farmland protection legal system are mainly due to the insufficient systematization of the farmland protection legal system itself,the generalization of quantity protection,the transformation of quality protection,and the absence of ecological protection.[Conclusions]It is recommended to improve the existing farmland protection legal system from the establishment of the Farmland Protection Law,the improvement of the farmland protection public participation mechanism and supervision mechanism,the establishment of the farmland quality construction and improvement system,the differentiated farmland occupation and supplementation balance system,and the ecological restoration system.展开更多
At present,the West overrides the east in international human rights discourse.In order to break through the shackles,it is imperative to provide legal support for China’s human rights discourse.taking the concept of...At present,the West overrides the east in international human rights discourse.In order to break through the shackles,it is imperative to provide legal support for China’s human rights discourse.taking the concept of“human existence”as the fulcrum and comparing it with nature,otherness,and community as the reference,the human being showcases triple facets:“individual person”,“person in relations”,and“person with rights”,which correspond to the three personal perspectives and progressively deduce the subjectivity of human beings,the world history of human rights,and the comprehensive and free development of human rights discourse.the concept of“individual person”is the starting point of human rights,and the harmonious,moral concept of subjectivity provides an orderly basis for the importance of the“right to subsistence and right to development”.“person in relations”represents the externality of human rights,and the world-historical view of time and space has laid the value foundation for the unity of“universality and particularity of human rights”.“person with rights”is the goal of human rights,and the concept of cooperation for the well-rounded and free development of human rights paves the conceptual way for the realization of people’s well-being.展开更多
Any journalist would consider it a career highlight to cover a major historical event or witness a ground-breaking breakthrough.I am thankful that the milestone 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (...Any journalist would consider it a career highlight to cover a major historical event or witness a ground-breaking breakthrough.I am thankful that the milestone 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) came as a fortuitous stroke of serendipity in my professional life.展开更多
文摘This paper is concerned with the Cauchy problem for a 3D fluid-particle interaction model in the so-called flowing regime inℝ3.Under the smallness assumption on both the external potential and the initial perturbation of the stationary solution in some Sobolev spaces,the existence and uniqueness of global smooth solutions in H3 of the system are established by using the careful energy method.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (12001033)。
文摘We study the global existence and uniqueness of a strong solution to the kinetic thermomechanical Cucker-Smale(for short,TCS) model coupled with Stokes equations in the whole space.The coupled system consists of the kinetic TCS equation for a particle ensemble and the Stokes equations for a fluid via a drag force.In this paper,we present a complete analysis of the existence of global-in-time strong solutions to the coupled model without any smallness restrictions on the initial data.
文摘We study the existence of solutions for Kirchhoff-type equations.Firstly,we use the Sobolev inequality and the weakly lower semi-continuity of the norm to prove that the corresponding function can reach the global minimum.Then,we use the variational method and some analytical techniques to obtain the existence of the positive solution of the equation whenλis small enough.
文摘We consider a strongly non-linear degenerate parabolic-hyperbolic problem with p(x)-Laplacian diffusion flux function. We propose an entropy formulation and prove the existence of an entropy solution.
文摘In this study, we prove the of existence of solutions of a convolution Volterra integral equation in the space of the Lebesgue integrable function on the set of positive real numbers and with the standard norm defined on it. An operator P was assigned to the convolution integral operator which was later expressed in terms of the superposition operator and the nonlinear operator. Given a ball B<sub>r</sub> belonging to the space L it was established that the operator P maps the ball into itself. The Hausdorff measure of noncompactness was then applied by first proving that given a set M∈ B r the set is bounded, closed, convex and nondecreasing. Finally, the Darbo fixed point theorem was applied on the measure obtained from the set E belonging to M. From this application, it was observed that the conditions for the Darbo fixed point theorem was satisfied. This indicated the presence of at least a fixed point for the integral equation which thereby implying the existence of solutions for the integral equation.
文摘In this paper, we study the global existence of the smooth solution for a reduced quantum Zakharov system in two spatial dimensions. Using energy estimates and the logarithmic type Sobolev inequality, we show the global existence of the solution to this system without any small condition on the initial data.
文摘This article investigates the well posedness and asymptotic behavior of Neumann initial boundary value problems for a class of pseudo-parabolic equations with singular potential and logarithmic nonlinearity. By utilizing cut-off techniques and combining with the Faedo Galerkin approximation method, local solvability was established. Based on the potential well method and Hardy Sobolev inequality, derive the global existence of the solution. In addition, we also obtained the results of decay.
文摘This paper is concerned with the following fourth-order three-point boundary value problem , where , we discuss the existence of positive solutions to the above problem by applying to the fixed point theory in cones and iterative technique.
文摘This paper examines the existence of weak solutions to a class of the high-order Korteweg-de Vries(KdV)system in Rn.We first prove,by the Leray-Schauder principle and the vanishing viscosity method,that any initial data N-dimensional vector value function u0(x)in Sobolev space H^(s)(R^(n))(s≥1)leads to a global weak solution.Second,we investigate some special regularity properties of solutions to the initial value problem associated with the KdV type system in R^(2)and R^(3).
文摘The aim of this work is to prove the existence for the global solution of a nonisothermal or non-isentropic model of capillary compressible fluids derived by J.E.Dunn and J.Serrin(1985),in the case of van der Waals gas.Under the small initial perturbation,the proof of the global existence is based on an elementary energy method using the continuation argument of local solution.Moreover,the uniqueness of global solutions and large time behavior of the density are given.It is one of the main difficulties that the pressure p is not the increasing function of the densityρ.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(11961060)Graduate Research Support of Northwest Normal University(2021KYZZ01032)。
文摘In this paper,we focus on a general n-dimension system of k-Hessian equations.By introducing some new suitable growth conditions,the existence results of radial k-admissible solutions of the k-Hessian system are obtained.Our approach is largely based on the well-known fixed-point theorem.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (11961060)the Graduate Research Support of Northwest Normal University (2021KYZZ01032)。
文摘In this paper,we focus on the following coupled system of k-Hessian equations:{S_(k)(λ(D^(2)u))=f_(1)(|x|,-v)in B,S_(k)(λ(D^(2)v))=f2(|x|,-u)in B,u=v=0 on■B.Here B is a unit ball with center 0 and fi(i=1,2)are continuous and nonnegative functions.By introducing some new growth conditions on the nonlinearities f_(1) and f_(2),which are more flexible than the existing conditions for the k-Hessian systems(equations),several new existence and multiplicity results for k-convex solutions for this kind of problem are obtained.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52174057)the Science and Technology Project of Changzhou City(Grant No.CJ20210136)+1 种基金the General Project of Natural Science Research in Jiangsu Universities(Grant No.20KJB440004)the Science and technology program of Changzhou University(Grant No.ZMF22020068).
文摘Asphaltenes are the most elusive substances in waxy crude oil,especially the complex structures,which leads to significant precipitation and aggregation characteristics of asphaltenes,and affects the asphaltenes-wax interaction.In this study,the concept of the existence state of asphaltenes was introduced to semi-quantitatively investigate the precipitation and aggregation characteristics of asphaltenes.On this basis,the influence of the existence state of asphaltenes on wax deposition was studied by coldfinger device and high-temperature gas chromatography,and the composition and properties of the deposits were analyzed.Four main findings were made:(1)As the asphaltene concentration increases,the existence state of asphaltenes gradually transitions from dispersed state to aggregated state,and the asphaltene concentration of 0.30 wt%in this study is the starting point of the transition.(2)The existence state of asphaltenes in crude oil does affect the process of wax deposition,as shown in the fact that the dispersed asphaltenes promote the occurrence of wax deposition,while the aggregated asphaltenes can inhibit wax deposition.(3)In the presence of the aggregated asphaltenes,that is,when the asphaltene concentration is higher than 0.30 wt%,the shedding phenomenon of deposit layer was observed,and with the increase of aggregated asphaltenes,the deposit layer fell off earlier.(4)With the increase of the dispersed asphaltenes,the wax appearance temperature(WAT)and wax content of the deposits all showed an increasing trend,while with the appearance of the aggregated asphaltenes,the above situation was reversed.The findings of this study can help for better understanding of the interaction between the asphaltenes and wax in wax deposition.
文摘The boundary value problems of the third-order ordinary differential equation have many practical application backgrounds and their some special cases have been studied by many authors. However, few scholars have studied the boundary value problems of the complete third-order differential equations u′′′(t) = f (t,u(t),u′(t),u′′(t)). In this paper, we discuss the existence and uniqueness of solutions and positive solutions of the fully third-order ordinary differential equation on [0,1] with the boundary condition u(0) = u′(1) = u′′(1) = 0. Under some inequality conditions on nonlinearity f some new existence and uniqueness results of solutions and positive solutions are obtained.
文摘In this paper, we are concerned with the existence of solutions to a class of Atangana-Baleanu-Caputo impulsive fractional differential equation. The existence and uniqueness of the solution of the fractional differential equation are obtained by Banach and Krasnoselakii fixed point theorems, and sufficient conditions for the existence and uniqueness of the solution are also developed. In addition, the Hyers-Ulam stability of the solution is considered. At last, an example is given to illustrate the main results.
基金supported by the Beijing Natural Science Foundation(1212003)。
文摘Let?denote a smooth,bounded domain in R^(N)(N≥2).Suppose that g is a nondecreasing C^(1)positive function and assume that b(x)is continuous and nonnegative inΩ,and that it may be singular on■Ω.In this paper,we provide sufficient and necessary conditions on the existence of boundary blow-up solutions to the p-Laplacian problem△_(p)u=b(x)g(u)for x∈Ω,u(x)→+∞as dist(x,■Ω)→0.The estimates of such solutions are also investigated.Moreover,when b has strong singularity,the nonexistence of boundary blow-up(radial)solutions and infinitely many radial solutions are also considered.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of China(11771166,12071169)the Hubei Key Laboratory of Mathematical Sciences and Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in University#IRT17R46。
文摘In this paper,we study the existence and local uniqueness of multi-peak solutions to the Kirchhoff type equations-(ε^(2)a+εb∫_(R^(3))|■u|^(2))△u+V(x)u=u^(p),u>0 in R^(3),which concentrate at non-degenerate critical points of the potential function V(x),where a,b>0,1<p<5 are constants,andε>0 is a parameter.Applying the Lyapunov-Schmidt reduction method and a local Pohozaev type identity,we establish the existence and local uniqueness results of multi-peak solutions,which concentrate at{a_(i)}1≤i≤k,where{a_(i)}1≤i≤k are non-degenerate critical points of V(x)asε→0.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(41771565).
文摘[Objectives]To explore the evolution of the legal system of farmland protection and explore the rules and characteristics of policy development based on the theory and logic of institutional change since China's reform and opening up,reveal the problems and deep-seated reasons of its legislation,clarify the direction of farmland protection in the new period,and solve the"non-agricultural""non-grain"and ecological problems of farmland.[Methods]Literature analysis and inductive deduction methods were used.[Results]The evolution of the farmland protection legal system has gone through the process of"national consciousness-policy guidelines-institutional system",the change from"single subject to multiple subjects";change from the use of"one-way administrative means to coordinated use of administrative,economic and technical means".The practical problems of the farmland protection legal system are mainly due to the insufficient systematization of the farmland protection legal system itself,the generalization of quantity protection,the transformation of quality protection,and the absence of ecological protection.[Conclusions]It is recommended to improve the existing farmland protection legal system from the establishment of the Farmland Protection Law,the improvement of the farmland protection public participation mechanism and supervision mechanism,the establishment of the farmland quality construction and improvement system,the differentiated farmland occupation and supplementation balance system,and the ecological restoration system.
基金This thesis is the phased achievement of“Research on the Theoretical Integration System of Contemporary Chi-nese Outlook on Human Rights,”a key project of the National Social Science Fund of China,chaired by Liu Zhiqiang(Project Approval Number 22AZD112).
文摘At present,the West overrides the east in international human rights discourse.In order to break through the shackles,it is imperative to provide legal support for China’s human rights discourse.taking the concept of“human existence”as the fulcrum and comparing it with nature,otherness,and community as the reference,the human being showcases triple facets:“individual person”,“person in relations”,and“person with rights”,which correspond to the three personal perspectives and progressively deduce the subjectivity of human beings,the world history of human rights,and the comprehensive and free development of human rights discourse.the concept of“individual person”is the starting point of human rights,and the harmonious,moral concept of subjectivity provides an orderly basis for the importance of the“right to subsistence and right to development”.“person in relations”represents the externality of human rights,and the world-historical view of time and space has laid the value foundation for the unity of“universality and particularity of human rights”.“person with rights”is the goal of human rights,and the concept of cooperation for the well-rounded and free development of human rights paves the conceptual way for the realization of people’s well-being.
文摘Any journalist would consider it a career highlight to cover a major historical event or witness a ground-breaking breakthrough.I am thankful that the milestone 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) came as a fortuitous stroke of serendipity in my professional life.