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Chapter 8 Mechanism Design and Strong Truthfulness

In this chapter we give a very brief overview of some fundamentals from mechanism design, the branch of game theory dealing with designing protocols to cope with agents’ private incentives and selfish behavior. We also present recent results involving a new, extended utilities model that can incorporate externalities, such as malicious and spiteful behavior of the participating players. A new notion of strong truthfulness is proposed and analyzed. It is based on the principle of punishing players that lie. Due to this, strongly truthful mechanisms can serve as subcomponents in bigger mechanism protocols in order to boost truthfulness. The related solution concept equilibria are discussed and the power of the decomposability scheme is demonstrated by an application in the case of the well-known mechanism design problem of scheduling tasks to machines for minimizing the makespan.
Immunomodulatory Activity of β-glucan and Mannan-Oligosaccharides from Saccharomyces cerevisiae on Broiler Chickens Challenged with Feed-Borne Aspergillus fumigatus

Received: Revised: Accepted: Published online: April 09, 2015 March 26, 2016 March 27, 2016 April 09, 2016 Aspergillus fumigatus (A. fumigatus), a common feed contaminant particularly ubiquitous in conserved feeds, poses a potential health risk of intestinal health in broilers. The aim of this work was to assess the effects of dietary supplementation with β-glucan (BG) and mannan-oligosaccharides (MOS) from Saccharomyces cerevisiae (S. cerevisiae) on broiler chickens’ production and health, especially under the challenge of naturally feed-borne A. fumigatus. The study includes one control group fed with regular feed and two supplement-treated groups fed with BG and MOS. The results showed broilers in treatment groups had lower mortality rate and higher antibody titers of Newcastle disease virus (NDV), compared with control group. The immunological analysis found that, when broiler chickens were challenged with A. fumigatus, spleen and thymus indices were markedly improved, the cytokine concentrations in serum were increased, and the activities of heterophils and lymphocytes were up-regulated when the feed was supplemented with BG and MOS. These data suggest this dietary supplement not only overcomes the negative effect of A. fumigatus, but also improves the production and heath of broiler chickens by up-regulating the immune function in broiler chickens. ©2016 PVJ. All rights reserved
UCB and InfoGain Exploration via $\boldsymbol{Q}$-Ensembles

We show how an ensemble of $Q^*$-functions can be leveraged for more effective exploration in deep reinforcement learning. We build on well established algorithms from the bandit setting, and adapt them to the $Q$-learning setting. First we propose an exploration strategy based on upper-confidence bounds (UCB). Next, we define an ''InfoGain'' exploration bonus, which depends on the disagreement of the $Q$-ensemble. Our experiments show significant gains on the Atari benchmark.
REGULATION OF GUANYLYL CYCLASE-B: ROLES OF ATP AND P-SITE INHIBITORS

Under basal conditions, GC-B is phosphorylated on six known serine and threonine sites in its kinase homology domain (2). Substitution of individual sites with glutamic acid or alanine mimics the effects of a phosphorylated or dephosphorylated residue, respectively, and completely dephosphorylated receptors are not activated by CNP. Conversely, chronic exposure of GC-B to CNP results in a time-dependent decrease in activity that is temporally correlated with receptor dephosphorylation.
Efficient comparison of process models using Tabu search algorithm

Companies from various domains record their operational behavior in a form of event logs. These event logs can be analyzed and relevant process models representing the real companies’ behavior can be discovered. One of the main advantages of the process discovery methods is that they commonly produce models in a form of graphs which can be easily visualized giving an intuitive view of the executed processes. More-over, the graph-based representation opens new challenging perspectives for the application of graph comparison methods to ﬁnd and explicitly visualize diﬀerences between discovered process models (representing real behavior) and reference process models (representing expected behavior). Another important area where graph comparison algorithms can be used is the recognition of process modeling patterns. Unfortunately, exact graph comparison algorithms are computationally expensive. In this paper, we adapt an inexact tabu search algorithm to ﬁnd diﬀerences be-tween BPMN (Business Process Model and Notation) models. The tabu search and greedy algorithms were implemented within the BPMNDif-fViz tool and were tested on BPMN models discovered from synthetic and real-life event logs. It was experimentally shown that inexact tabu search algorithm allows to ﬁnd a solution which is close to the optimal in most of the cases. At the same, its computational complexity is sig-niﬁcantly lower than the complexity of the exact A ∗ search algorithm investigated earlier.
All α + uβ-constacyclic codes of length np s over F

Let Fpm be a finite field with cardinality p and R = Fpm + uFpm with u = 0. We aim to determine all α + uβ-constacyclic codes of length np over R, where α, β ∈ Fpm , n, s ∈ N+ and gcd(n, p) = 1. Let α0 ∈ F ∗ pm and α s 0 = α. The residue ring R[x]/〈x np − α − uβ〉 is a chain ring with the maximal ideal 〈x − α0〉 in the case that x n − α0 is irreducible in Fpm[x]. If x−α0 is reducible in Fpm[x], we give the explicit expressions of the ideals of R[x]/〈x s − α− uβ〉. Besides, the number of codewords and the dual code of every α + uβ-constacyclic code are provided.
Method and Apparatus for Communicating Data in a Digital Chaos Communication System

(51) International Patent Classification: HN, HR, HU, ID, IL, IN, IS, JP, KE, KG, KM, KN, KP, H04B 14/06 (2006.01) KR, KZ, LA, LC, LK, LR, LS, LT, LU, LY, MA, MD, ME, MG, MK, MN, MW, MX, MY, MZ, NA, NG, NI, (21) International Application Number: NO, NZ, OM, PE, PG, PH, PL, PT, QA, RO, RS, RU, RW, PCT/US20 12/048205 SC, SD, SE, SG, SK, SL, SM, ST, SV, SY, TH, TJ, TM, (22) International Filing Date: TN, TR, TT, TZ, UA, UG, US, UZ, VC, VN, ZA, ZM, 25 July 2012 (25.07.2012) ZW.
What Uncertainties Do We Need In Model-Based Reinforcement Learning ?

Estimates of predictive uncertainty are important for accurate model-based planning and reinforcement learning. However, predictive uncertainties — especially ones derived from modern deep learning systems — can be inaccurate and impose a bottleneck on performance. This paper explores which uncertainties are needed for model-based reinforcement learning and argues that good uncertainties must be calibrated, i.e. their probabilities should match empirical frequencies of predicted events. We describe a simple way to augment any model-based reinforcement learning agent with a calibrated model and show that doing so consistently improves planning, sample complexity, and exploration. On the HALFCHEETAH MuJoCo task, our system achieves state-of-the-art performance using 50% fewer samples than the current leading approach. Our findings suggest that calibration can improve the performance of model-based reinforcement learning with minimal computational and implementation overhead.
Prevalence of finger sucking at preschool children in Bitola

The aim of the study was to establish the prevalence of the habit,finger sucking at pre school children in Bitola. observational cross-sectional study conducted and 1607 children from 3 to 5 years old were included. The following methods were applied: psychological testing (Test of Chuturik), clinical pediatric examination, interview with the parents and survey Child Behavior Checklist-Achenbach, 1981. The results shows that the prevalence of the habit finger sucking at the examinees was 24.77%. The statistical analyses has shown that this habit is significantly more often met at 3 year old children, who live in rural area, who do not have their own room at home,ones who live in larger families, ones that do not use computer and ones who watch television many hours during the day (p<0.01). Children whose parents have lower education degree, work in the agriculture and have lower incomes in the family, significantly more often demonstrate this habit (p<0.01 andp<0.05). in conclusions we can say that Finger sucking has a high prevalence at pre school children in Bitola. Paediatricians and children's dentists should work together at prevention,early diagnosis and treatment of this habit in cooperation with other specialists, the child and parents.
Durack During 1950 to 2000 Ocean Salinities Reveal Strong Global Water Cycle Intensification

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Immunological Diagnosis of Active and Latent TB

Immunological diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) is based on the immune responses against Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB). Immunological diagnosis can detect both active and latent TB, and can detect not only pulmonary TB but also extra-pulmonary TB. Compared to conventional diagnosis, immunological diagnostic tests have eminent advantages. On the other hand, there are still some limitations. As is known, various mycobacteria share homologous proteins, that lead to immunological cross reaction. To correctly detect TB infection, we need to choose a method that initiates the anti-MTB immune response properly. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection weakens the immune response, which may lead to false-negative results. HIV infection accompanied by TB is another urgent issue in global health. In this chapter, we will explain the immunological responses to MTB and the immunological interaction between HIV and TB. We will then introduce each diagnosis from the immunological point of view, and describe novel assays which we are now developing.
Terapia nutricional no traumatismo cranioencefálico grave

This article reviews the literature, organizes the major findings, and generates the best evidence-based recommendations on nutrition therapy for head trauma patients. Despite recent advances in head trauma diagnosis and therapy, the mortality associated with this condition remains high. Few therapeutic interventions have been proven to effectively improve this condition. Head trauma causes multiple metabolic and electrolytic disorders; it is characterized by a hypermetabolic state that is associated with intensive catabolism, leading to specific nutritional needs. The current literature lacks specific guidelines for nutrition therapy in severe head trauma patients, although a substantial amount of data has been reported and relevant issues are currently being studied; these data may allow better nutrition therapy guidelines for these patients. In addition to a well-trained multi-disciplinary team, the following recommendations appear to improve outcomes: introducing nutrition therapy early; preferred enteral administration; appropriate energy intake; formulations that are tailored to specific patients, including appropriate nutrients; and strict electrolytic and metabolic monitoring. Understanding the pathophysiology and the consequences of therapy is fundamental.
Correlation of high channel count beamforming measurement of a car in a wind tunnel using CLEAN-SC

In aeroacoustics, several beamforming algorithms have become standard tools for sound source localization, CLEAN-SC being the one with the broadest acceptance. Correlation methods allow further determination of individual contributions of wind noise sources related to the interior sound impression. We combine different methods on a series of measurements of a car in a wind tunnel using synchronized measurements from several high channel count beamforming arrays. Applying CLEAN-SC and the shear-layer correction method on the correlated signals, we can show individual contributions of several external sources for every single sound source perceived by the passengers inside the cabin. This paper discusses the quality of achievable results with combined methods in such complex situations.
Directional Modulation Technique Using a Polarization Sensitive Array for Physical Layer Security Enhancement

Directional modulation (DM), as an emerging promising physical layer security (PLS) technique at the transmitter side with the help of an antenna array, has developed rapidly over decades. In this study, a DM technique using a polarization sensitive array (PSA) to produce the modulation with different polarization states (PSs) at different directions is investigated. A PSA, as a vector sensor, can be employed for more effective DM for an additional degree of freedom (DOF) provided in the polarization domain. The polarization information can be exploited to transmit different data streams simultaneously at the same directions, same frequency, but with different PSs in the desired directions to increase the channel capacity, and with random PSs off the desired directions to enhance PLS. The proposed method has the capability of concurrently projecting independent signals into different specified spatial directions while simultaneously distorting signal constellation in all other directions. The symbol error rate (SER), secrecy rate, and the robustness of the proposed DM scheme are analyzed. Design examples for single- and multi-beam DM systems are also presented. Simulations corroborate that (1) the proposed method is more effective for PLS; (2) the proposed DM scheme is more power-efficient than the traditional artificial noise aided DM schemes; and (3) the channel capacity is significantly improved compared with conventional scalar antenna arrays.
Arterial enhancement at abdominal CT angiography: Low- versus high-osmolality contrast media

Purpose: To evaluate the effects of contrast media pharmokinetic differences on aortic enhancement at abdominal CT angiography and to determine whether these effects are of clinical relevance. Material and Methods: Two hundred and twelve patients referred for abdominal CT angiography were included in the study. All abdominal CT angiograms were performed with the same parameters (collimation 3 mm, pitch ratio 1.7, scan delay 30 s) after i.v. injection of 120 ml of contrast medium at 3 ml/s. After randomization, patients received either iobitridol 300 (low-osmolar, 300 mg I/ml), iobitridol 350 (low-osmolar, 350 mg I/ml) or ioxithalamate 350 (high-osmolar, 350 mg I/ml). The time attenuation curves obtained with the three contrast media were compared. Results: The time attenuation curve obtained with ioxithalamate 350 was not parallel to those obtained with iobitridol 300 and iobitridol 350. Mean peak enhancements obtained with iobitridol 350 and ioxithalamate 350 were not significantly different but iobitridol 350 provided higher mean peak enhancement than iobitridol 300. Mean delays of the peak enhancements were the same with the three contrast media. After peak enhancement, the decrease of aortic opacification under a selected threshold of 200 HU was significantly slower with iobitridol 350 than with iobitridol 300 and ioxithalamate 350, whereas iobitridol 300 and ioxithalamate 350 showed no significant differences. Conclusion: For a given iodine concentration, low-osmolality contrast media provide longer aortic opacification and may be recommended for CT angiography when long acquisition times are needed.
Experimental Study of Networks of Electronic Neuronlike Oscillators

We construct an experimental setup for the investigation and control of collective dynamics in networks consisting of electronic neuronlike oscillators. In the setup, it is possible to specify an arbitrary architecture of couplings between oscillators and to vary the coupling coefficients during the experiment. Using the constructed setup we carry out an experimental study of the complex dynamics of coupled oscillators. It is shown that the using of an adaptively controlled delayed coupling between oscillators coupled into a ring allows one to achieve the in-phase synchronization of all oscillators in the network.
A ug 2 01 6 Statistical properties of levels and lines in complex spectra A tribute to

We review recent developments of the statistical properties of complex atomic spectra, based on the pioneering work of Claire Bauche-Arnoult and Jacques Bauche. We discuss several improvements of the statistical methods (UTA, SOSA) for the modeling of the lines in a transition array: impact of high-order moments, choice of the distribution (Generalized Gaussian, Normal Inverse Gaussian) and corrections at low temperatures. The second part of the paper concerns general properties of transition arrays, such as propensity rule and generalized J-file sum rule (for E1 or E2 lines), emphasizing the particular role of the G exchange Slater integral. The statistical modeling introduced by J. Bauche and C. Bauche-Arnoult for the distribution of the M values (projection of total angular momentum J) in an electron configuration, written P (M), was extended in order to account for configurations with a high-l spectator and a new analytical formula for the evaluation of the number of E1 lines with a wider range of applicability was derived.
Recurrent Lumbar Disc Herniation after Discectomy: Clinical Result of Repeated Discectomy and Analysis of Factors Affecting Surgical Outcome

Purpose. To identify the factors that may influence the outcome of repeated discectomy in patients with recurrent disc herniation. Methods. A series of 825 patients underwent surgery for lumbar disc herniation in our department from January 1995 to February 2005. A total of 33 consecutive patients who underwent repeated discectomy for recurrent lumbar disc herniations were retrospectively analyzed to assess factors affecting surgical outcome. Revision surgery was performed in all patients with conventional open discectomy. Visual analogue scale (VAS) and MacNab criteria were used to evaluate the severity of pain and satisfaction after revision surgery. The factors that might affect clinical outcome included gender, cigarette smoking, traumatic event, pain-free interval, side and degree of herniation and clinical improvement rate. Results. The incidence of recurrent lumbar disc herniation was about 4%. Satisfactory outcomes were noted in 27 patients (82%) according to the MacNab criteria, and 26 (79%) patients had no radicular pain based on the VAS scale. No single factor was found to be predictive of clinical outcomes of repeated discectomy. Conclusion. Repeated discectomy for recurrent lumbar disc herniation leads to a satisfactory outcome. Therefore, repeated open discectomy can be considered when managing patients with recurrent lumbar disc herniation.
Risk Factors for Mortality in Organophosphate Poisoned Patients

Background : Organophosphates (OP) compounds are used as insecticides in agricultural and domestic settings throughout the world. Acute pesticide poisoning has a high morbidity and mortality, especially in developing countries. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the data on acute adult organophosphate poisoning (OPP). Methods: In Descriptive cross sectional study at Loghman Hakim Hospital in Tehran-Iran during March 2010 to June 2013 and identify the risk factors of mortality, patients with the primary diagnosis of OPP who were admitted to Loghman-Hakim Hospital Poison Centre (LHHPC) were the subjects of this prospective study. Cholinesterase (CE) activity and the PR interval was determined for each patient using the Bazett formula and considering >200 msec. as prolonged. Comparative outcomes of the study were respiratory failure, systolic blood pressure, GCS and intentional poisoning, analysis of the PR interval in the primary ECG on admission, and rate of mortality. Results: The study included 201 patients with a diagnosis of OPP. The mean age of the patients was 33.93. The mortality rate was 9%. Nine patients had conductive abnormality (PR prolongation) in ECG. There was no significant difference between two groups (prolonged and normal PR intervals) according to respiratory failure and systolic blood pressure<90mm Hg and GCS and intentional poisoning. The mortality rate in the long PR group was significantly higher than that of the normal PR group. Conclusion: In our study it has been well demonstrated that PR-interval prolongation affects mortality rate. Prolongation of the PR interval is associated with increased risks of mortality in OPP.
Relationship between dietary factors and risk of preeclampsia: a systematic review.

Preeclampsia is characterized by development of high blood pressure (hypertension) and proteinuria after 20 weeks of gestation. It is found in 3‐ 10% of pregnancies and remains a major cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality worldwide. The etiology of preeclampsia is unknown. Preeaclamptic pregnancies are characterized by endothelial dysfunction, disturbed placentation, oxidative stress, and an exaggerated inflammatory response to pregnancy. A possible modification of these pathophysiological events by lipids, nutrients, and antioxidant supplementation has been hypothesized in previous reports, suggesting that the dietary factors may play a role in Preeclampsia. This review was undertaken to show the relationship between the dietary factors and risk of developing preeclampsia. The review finally suggests women to have a diet containing plant food (vegetables, fruits and vegetable oils) rich in calcium, vitamin D and antioxidants.
EndocrinE disruptors and thEir influEncE in thE origin of brEast nEoplasm and othEr

Study conducted at Universidade Federal do Paraná – Curitiba (PR), Brazil. 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Universidade Federal do Paraná – Curitiba (PR), Brazil. 2Universidade Positivo – Curitiba (PR), Brazil. *Corresponding author: mauripiazza@hotmail.com Conflict of interests: nothing to declare. Received on: 11/16/2017. Accepted on: 02/05/2018. Uma maior ocorrência no surgimento precoce das neoplasias das mamas em mulheres tem gerado a necessidade da descoberta dos possíveis agentes etiológicos caracterizados como corresponsáveis diretos. A relevância da detecção dos possíveis disruptores endócrinos responsáveis por exercer efeitos danosos nos tecidos mamários e, consequentemente, o seu comprometimento é a motivação da presente revisão.