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UML modeling for traveling salesman problem based on genetic algorithms

The major purpose of this paper is to present a way of solving problems through so-called visual planning and programming using object-oriented concepts. This paper describes the process of UML modeling for solving the traveling salesman problem using one of the metaheuristic-genetic algorithms. The analysis and problem solving in this way has many advantages just because it provides a clear definition of requirements and specific plan that we will later use to create specific applications. This is a good way to resolve because the UML describes the source code, models help to visualize the system as it is or what it should be and allow you to determine the structure and behavior of the system. Static and dynamic diagrams implemented in developing tools for modeling, as well as a description of specific applications and testing are mentioned. With this approach we describe modeling tool that can be used in the development of specific solutions and a way of establishing explicit links between concepts and execution code.
A Comparative Study of Depression and Anxiety in HIV/AIDS Patients Registered at Treatment Center in Lahore Pakistan

Depression and anxiety are two most common mental health conditions which are usually faced by patients having any log term and terminal illness or condition. So like other medical conditions, People living with HIV/AIDS face not only stigma and discrimination but also experience multiple mental health issues like depression and anxiety. These mental health conditions sometimes due to nonavailability of intervention can hamper the adherence and increase the disease burden. A comparative study of depression and anxiety was conducted with the aim of measuring depression and anxiety in HIV/AIDS patients living in developing country, so that on the bases of findings recommendations should be forwarded to improve the services and to improvise timely right intervention. Methods: Study was conducted at HIV clinic Jinnah Hospital Lahore, Pakistan. Adult patients of either sex were included after obtaining written informed consent. Siddique Shah Depression Scale (SSDS) and Siddique Anxiety Scale (SAS) were applied. SSDS contains 36 items and SAS 25 items. Each item is scored from 0 to 3. Depression was classified as mild (score 26-36), moderate (score 37-49) and severe (score ≥50). A cutoff of 26 was used to diagnose anxiety. Demographic features, laboratory findings and treatment status and CD4 count were documented on a standardized form. Results: A total of 168 patients participated in the study. Median age was 35 years (range 18 to 60) and 120 (70%) were male. There were 85 (51%) patients in antiretroviral therapy (HAART) group and 83 (49%) in non-HAART group. Anxiety was observed in 47 (27.9 %) patients and depression in 72 (44 %). Depression was classified as mild in 96 (56%), moderate in 41 (25%) and severe in 31 (19%) patients. Depression was significantly more common amongst patients who were not on treatment (51% vs. 37%; 95% CI 37.6, to 26.1; P < 0.005). Depression was also significantly more common amongst females (Mean= 39.0 vs. 32.8 %; OR/ and 95% CI 0. 39.0 to 24. 6; P = 0.002). Participants having CD4 less than 500 were found to have more depression and anxiety (36.0 vs. 21.6 and 31.8 vs. 20.0; P < 0.005). Conclusion: Rates of both anxiety and depression are high amongst HIV patients of developing country and patients who were not on treatment, having CD4 less 500 and female gender were found to be significant risk factors.
CHALLENGES OF IMPLEMENTING FINANCIAL INNOVATIONS BY COMMERCIAL BANK IN KENYA. BY SUSAN JEPKORIR

Over the last 20 years there have been many changes in Kenyan banking sector. These changes have had considerable impact in the way they offer their services in the market. This research project was a census to determine the challenges in implementing financial innovations by the commercial banks in Kenya. In order to achieve these objectives a questionnaire was mailed to all commercial bank financial managers in Kenya. Technology power supply inadequate skills and political factors were the major challenges. Despite these challenges the implementation banks were able to offer their prober to the market. Further research on the sector can be undertaken by means of a cross sectional survey on financial innovation by the commercial bank who controls significant market share.
R T ] 2 3 M ay 2 00 7 Generalized Cluster Complexes via Quiver Representations

We give a quiver representation theoretic interpretation of generalized cluster complexes defined by Fomin and Reading. By using d−cluster categories which are defined by Keller as triangulated orbit categories of (bounded) derived categories of representations of valued quivers, we define a d−compatibility degree (−||−) on any pair of “colored” almost positive real Schur roots which generalizes previous definitions on the non-colored case, and call two such roots compatible provided the d−compatibility degree of them is zero. Associated to the root system Φ corresponding to the valued quiver, by using this compatibility relation, we define a simplicial complex which has colored almost positive real Schur roots as vertices and d−compatible subsets as simplicies. If the valued quiver is an alternating quiver of a Dynkin diagram, then this complex is the generalized cluster complex defined by Fomin and Reading.
Sustainable woody biomass energy trade and impacts on developing countries

In developing countries, about 2.6 billion people rely on inefficient, unhealthy and often unsustainable consumption of mostly woody biomass to cover their basic energy needs such as cooking. Despite international and multilateral initiatives reduce the dependency on unsustainable wood supply and use, the amount of people dependent on woody biomass is not expected to change much in the coming years. Currently, most bioenergy comes from forests and is consumed in developing countries, particularly in rural households as fuelwood for cooking and heating, representing the major energy source especially in African countries. Fuelwood describes unprocessed woody bioenergy harvested or collected from forests and woodlands. Woody bioenergy comprises a variety of woody biomass used for energy and fuelwood refers to all types of bioenergy originating directly or indirectly from woody biomass. Use of wood for energy production is a relatively new issue in Turkey. Bio-energy production, biomass energy, however, is located in residential, agricultural, and animal waste is also considered as biomass energy.
A Review of the Impact of Lapatinib on Health-Related Quality of Life in the Management of Advanced Solid Tumors

Lapatinib is an oral dual inhibitor of epidermal growth factor receptor (HER1/ErbB1/EGFR) and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2/ErbB2) which was approved for use in patients with metastatic breast cancer in 2007. In this review, we discuss the quality of life (QOL) results for patients on clinical trials of lapatinib. Six clinical trials, including 4 phase III and 2 phase II trials, were identified for which QOL outcomes have been reported. The trials generally showed stability of QOL during lapatinib therapy with no trial showing a detrimental effect of lapatinib on QOL. With these results, a discussion of the role of QOL assessments in patients with breast cancer is presented.
Technical Report Series on Global Modeling and Data Assimilation Volume 11 Documentation of the Tangent Linear and Adjoint Models of the Relaxed Arakawa-schubert Moisture Parameterization Package of the Nasa Geos-1 Gcm (version 5.2)

A detailed description of the development of the tangent linear model (TLM) and its adjointmodel of the Relaxed Arakawa-Schubert moisture parameterization package used in NASA GEOS-1 C-Grid GCM (Version 5.2) is presented. The notational conventions used in the TLM and its adjoint codes are described in detail. iii
Multi-objective optimization of typhoon inundation forecast models for water-level gauging network by integration of ARMAX with a Genetic Algorithm

The forecasting of inundation levels during typhoo ns requires that multiple objectives be taken into account, including the forecasting capacity with regard to v ariations in water level throughout the entire weat her event, the accuracy that can be attained in forecasting peak water leve ls and the time at which peak water levels are like ly to occur. This paper proposed a means of forecasting inundation levels i n real-time using monitoring data from a water-leve l gauging network. 10 ARMAX was used to construct water-level forecast models for each gauging station using input variables including cumulative rainfall and water level data from other gauging stations in the network. Analysis of the c orrelation between cumulative rainfall and water level data makes it p ossible to obtain an approximation as to the cumula tive duration of rainfall and time lags associated with each gauging station. Analyses on water levels as well as on cumulative rainfall enable the identification of associate sites pertained to each gauging station t hat share high correlations with regard to water le vel and 15 low mutual information with regard to cumulative ra infall. Water level data from associate sites is us ed as a second input variable for the water-level forecast model of the target site. Three indices were considered in the s election of an optimal model: the coefficient of efficiency (CE), error in the stage of peak water level (ESP), and relative time shift (RTS). We used a multi-objective genetic algorithm to derive an op timal Pareto set of models capable of performing we ll in the three objectives. A case study was conducted on the Xinna n area of Yilan County, Taiwan in which optimal water-level forecast 20 models were established for each of the four water- level gauging stations in the area. Test results de monstrate that the model best able to satisfy PE exhibited significant time shift, whereas the models best able to satisfy CE a nd RTS provide accurate forecasts of inundations when variations in water l evel are less extreme.
A Development of a Computer-Assisted Software (AJaW) That Encourages Jawi Writing for Children

JAWI script is based from the writings of the Al-Quran, which is Holy Book for the Muslim. JAWI also is the oldest Malaysian written artifact. Though JAWI holds very important identity of Malaysians, it was slowly overshadowed by Roman script. Due to this matter, younger generation need to be well educated with JAWI script in order to preserved it from extinction. Researchers realized that one of the difficulties in teaching JAWI script among children is due to the lacking of fine motor skills. This article will discuss the software development issues for children between the ages of 4 to 6 years old in learning to write the JAWI characters by focusing on the motor skills development in the writing process. Software was developed by researchers using Hannafin and Peck's Instructional Model. This software was created as a learning tool for children between the ages of 4 to 6 years old. The design of the software focuses on the hand movements in the writing process. Learning process includes the demonstration on proper pencil-holding techniques, the pre-writing activity, exercise and evaluation. This software has been tested for its multimedia appearance, learnability and capability to scaffold learners' writing activities using graphic tablet. Result showed that learners enjoy using the application and able to develop their fine motor skills. Researchers believe that software which enforce on fine motor skills would improve children's writing skills especially on JAWI scripts. Researchers also hope that, JAWI scripts will be preserved and accepted by many.
Upstream Trough Downstream Ridge Upstream Trough Downstream Ridge

Extratropical transition (ET) is a complex, multistage physical process during which a tropical cyclone (TC) interacts with the midlatitude environment and evolves from a warm-cored tropical system into a coldcored midlatitude cyclone. A full review of extratropical transition and recent research is given in Jones et al. (2003). Although every tropical cyclone undergoes a unique evolution during and after the ET process, transitioning storms are often placed into one of two categories, intensifiers or dissipaters, based on their relative intensity evolution following ET (e.g., Demirci et al. 2007; Kofron et al. 2010). The transition process itself has been defined by Klein et al. (2000) as a dominantly two-phase process: the first being the transformation stage, and the second being the reintensification phase. Klein et al. (2000) found that intensifying and dissipating storms are especially difficult to distinguish during the first stage of ET, since all storms are generally moving into the midlatitude environment and weakening as they interact with the high levels of vertical wind shear associated with the midlatitude westerlies and low-level baroclinic zone in the midlatitudes (Figure 1). Thus the structure of all the storms moving poleward tends to appear very similar prior to the second stage of ET.
3 0 A ug 2 01 1 Quantum learning algorithms for quantum measurements

We study quantum learning algorithms for quantum measurements. The optimal learning algorithm is derived for arbitrary von Neumann measurements in the case of training with one or two examples. The analysis of the case of three examples reveals that, differently from the learning of unitary gates, the optimal algorithm for learning of quantum measurements cannot be parallelized, and requires quantum memories for the storage of information.
Post-glacial re-colonization of European biota

Population structure is the result of both present processes and past history. Molecular markers are proving of great value in describing the former, and it is important to similarly determine the latter in order to understand their respective contributions. The study of palaeo-climates has also advanced significantly, and in particular that of the Pleistocene ice ages, which modified species ranges considerably. The last ice age and rapid post-glacial colonization of Europe is summarized. Possible population genetic consequences of expansion northward from southern refugia, and those of remaining in these mountainous regions are discussed. A series of recent case studies are detailed where DNA sequence information has been used to describe species genetic variation and subdivision across Europe. These include a grasshopper, the hedgehog, oak trees, the common beech, the black alder, the brown bear, newts, shrews, water vole, silver fir and house mice. These molecular data confirm southern peninsulas of Europe as major ice age refugia, and in most cases demonstrate that genetically distinct taxa emerged from them. They can thus define genomic differences and so greatly augment previous fossil data. The refugial genomes contributed differently in various species to the re-colonization of Europe, with three broad patterns described as paradigms— ‘grasshopper’, ‘hedgehog’ and ‘bear’. These different expansion patterns produced clusters of hybrid zones where they made contact, and it is argued that many species genomes may be further cryptically subdivided. A reduction in diversity from southern to northern Europe in the extent of allelic variation and species subdivision is seen; this is attributed to rapid expansion northward and the varied topography of southern refugia allowing populations to diverge through several ice ages. The differences in DNA sequence indicate that some species have been diverging in refugial regions for a few ice ages at most, whilst distinct lineages in other species suggest much more ancient separation.
of 5 th Global Business and Finance Research Conference 2-3 June 2016 , Novotel Hotel Sydney Central , Sydney , Australia , ISBN : 978-1-925488-081 A Study of the Factors Affecting Sustainability in Regional SMEs

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in regional areas of Australia contribute the innovation and job growth and stability in the Australian economy. While Regional Australian SMEs contribute significantly to the economic development; they undoubtedly have a significant impact on the environment and social community. This paper examines effective factors on the adoption of sustainability in SMEs operating in a regional city of Australia. First, measurement scales for the impacting factors were developed and validated. Then the paper used survey data from 233 SMEs in the regional city of Ballarat. The paper also investigates any possible differences between the views of owner/managers of small businesses and medium ones on factors impacting the adoption of sustainability. Findings reveal that attitude, commitment and knowledge of owner/managers of SMEs are the most effective factors on the adoption of sustainable practices. Moreover, there is a significant difference in the effect of owner/managers’ perceptions on their businesses’ impacts between small and medium-sized businesses.
ERS/ATS statement on interventional pulmonology

⇓The purpose of this European Respiratory Society/American Thoracic Society (ERS/ATS) Task Force position paper is to define the field of interventional pulmonology as well as to describe the minimal requirements in methodology and logistics, the indications, contraindications, outcome and training requirements for each interventional procedure. This position paper has been prepared by a group of European and North American experts. Fig. 1. — Schematic illustration of the three main types (a–c) of malignant central airway obstruction shown at the tracheal level, with identical degrees of narrowing of the lumen. a) intraluminal; b) extraluminal; c) mixed obstruction. Fig. 2. — Algorithm for the management of malignant central airway obstructions. Terms in hexagonal boxes are conditions; terms in rectangular boxes are procedures. Two-way arrows indicate the tendency of endobronchial tumours to recur and the repetitive need of multimodality treatment. Interrupted arrows: 1: rare cases of primarily inoperable lung cancers which become secondarily operable after initial therapeutic bronchoscopy usually followed by neo-adjuvant treatment; 2: rare cases of operated lung cancers initially presenting with central airway obstruction and still being operable after careful restaging of an endobronchial recurrence. TNM: tumour staging, including histology; CPR: cardiopulmonary reserves of the patient. Reproduced with permission from 81. Fig. 3. — Interventional pulmonology can be defined as “the art and science of medicine as related to the performance of diagnostic and invasive therapeutic procedures that require additional training and expertize beyond that required in a standard pulmonary medicine training programme”. Disease processes encompassed within this discipline include complex airway management problems, benign and malignant central airway obstruction, pleural diseases, and pulmonary vascular procedures. Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures pertaining to these areas include, but are not limited to, rigid bronchoscopy, transbronchial needle aspiration, autofluorescence bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound, transthoracic needle aspiration and biopsy, laser bronchoscopy, endobronchial electrosurgery, argon-plasma coagulation, cryotherapy, airway stent insertion, balloon bronchoplasty and dilatation …
Nova Técnica de Separação Cega de Fontes em Subbandas

Resumo— Neste artigo é investigado o emprego de filtragem em subbandas em algoritmos de separação cega de fontes (BSS) para misturas convolutivas. O método proposto baseia-se na implementação no domínio da frequência do algoritmo TRINICON, que combina as vantagens de algoritmos de banda larga com a eficiência computacional de técnicas de banda estreita. São apresntadas modificações nas equações de atualização dos coeficientes do sistema de separação para realizá-las utilizando os sinais das misturas decompostos em subbandas, proporcionando uma melhora na taxa de convergência, maior razão sinal-interferência em regime estacionário e menor custo computacional em relação ao algoritmo em banda cheia. Resultados de simulações comprovam as vantagens do método proposto na separação de sinais de voz em ambientes com tempos de reverberação elevados.
Covert Communication in Backscatter Radio

Covert communication in backscatter radio systems is considered, where the transmitter controls its transmit power to keep the transponder's response hidden, while a warden tries to detect this covert communication. To achieve covertness, we propose a non-conventional transmission scheme where the transmitter emits noise-like signal with transmit power varying across different communication slots. Under the assumption of a radiometer as the detector at the warden, we first derive the optimal detection threshold for this detector. Next, building upon the detection performance of warden, we analyze the condition on the transmit power to achieve a target level of covertness. Our numerical results illustrate the price a backscatter system has to pay, in terms of bit error rate, for achieving covert communication.
Development of Cutaneous Bioadhesive Ureasil-Polyether Hybrid Films

The hydrolysis and condensation reactions involved in synthesis of ureasil-polyether films influence the film formation time and the number of chemical groups able to form hydrogen bonds, responsible for the bioadhesion, with the biological substrate. The objective of this work was to study the influence of the use of an acid catalyst (hydrochloric acid) and a basic catalyst (ammonium fluoride) in the hydrolysis and condensation reactions on the time formation and bioadhesion of ureasil-polyether films. The toxicity of the films was evaluated. The MTT assay has shown cell viability of human skin keratinocytes higher than 70% of all analyzed materials suggesting low cytotoxicity. The bioadhesion of the films is strongly dependent on the viscosity and hydrophilic/hydrophobic balance of the polyether chains used to synthetize the hybrid molecules. The use of acid catalyst promotes the formation of less viscous films with higher bioadhesion. The hybrids formed by more hydrophilic PEO chains are more bioadherent, since they can interact more efficiently with the water present in the stratum corneum increasing the bioadhesion. Due to their low toxicity and high bioadhesion, the ureasil-PEO films obtained by using HCl as catalyst agent are good candidates for application to the skin as bioadhesive films.
Improving the execution of workflows for SAR image analysis

HAL is a multi-disciplinary open access archive for the deposit and dissemination of scientific research documents, whether they are published or not. The documents may come from teaching and research institutions in France or abroad, or from public or private research centers. L’archive ouverte pluridisciplinaire HAL, est destinée au dépôt et à la diffusion de documents scientifiques de niveau recherche, publiés ou non, émanant des établissements d’enseignement et de recherche français ou étrangers, des laboratoires publics ou privés. Improving the execution of workflows for SAR image analysis Matthieu Volat, Flavien Vernier, Marie-Pierre Doin, Cécile Lasserre, Emmanuel Trouvé, Erwan Pathier