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Medline: A Guide to Effective Searching, 1st edition
Authors: Brian S. Katcher
Venue:  (1999)

From the Book:The most remarkable thing about MEDLINE--other than its size--is the amount of human energy that has gone into indexing its contents. MEDLINE is the collective product of a small army of indexers, who have, for more than 30 years, characterized the contents of more than 4,200 journals that publish information about the causes, prevention, and treatment of disease and injury. Each of the more than ten million journal articles, letters, and editorials that are catalogued in MEDLINE has been read by a skilled indexer, who has assigned to it roughly a dozen subject headings, drawn from a controlled vocabulary of more than 19,000 Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). If you understand the elaborate indexing schemes that are embodied in MEDLINE, you can use this understanding to search it with a high degree of precision. Size is also important. Because its coverage is so broad, MEDLINE can be thought of as the index to the world's medical literature, the on-line catalogue of biomedical journal articles. It is an essential tool for assessing the scientific basis for current knowledge about health. MEDLINE is produced by the National Library of Medicine and is the largest and best organized database of its kind. But MEDLINE searching can be daunting, producing results that are too comprehensive or too limited to be useful, hence this book. MEDLINE is a bibliographic, not a full-text database; it contains citations to the medical literature, usually with abstracts. Its full application requires reading the literature itself-in a medical library, in on-line journals, or in a personal collection of journals. The intent of this book is the promotion of better searches and, hence, better application of what is known. The story of MEDLINE's origins and evolution, which sets the stage for understanding how this powerful database works, is told in Chapter 1. Chapter 2 describes the key indexing elements that are used to characterize articles in MEDLINE. This chapter also begins to show how this indexing information can be used to find articles. Because Medical Subject Headings are so important to searching in MEDLINE, they are described in greater depth in Chapter 3. (Throughout the text, specific Medical Subject Headings are set in small capital letters. Since "MEDLINE" itself is a Medical Subject Heading, it is displayed this way as well.) Chapter 4 illustrates how the combination of Medical Subject Headings and Publication Types can be used to focus a search, and Chapter 5 contains some practical tips. There is no single, perfect way to search in MEDLINE. This book is designed to help you search with an understanding of what is possible and not be disappointed. The ACM Portal is published by the Association for Computing Machinery. Copyright © 2010 ACM, Inc. Terms of Usage Privacy Policy Code of Ethics Contact Us Useful downloads: Adobe Acrobat QuickTime Windows Media Player Real Player
Cisco Security Bible, 1st edition
Authors: Rajesh Kumar Sharma, Rashim Mogha
Venue:  (2002)

:Cisco Security Bible joins 2 hot topics  security and Cisco  in one comprehensive volume on installing, configuring, operating and managing the popular and effective Cisco network security products.Author Biography: Author Rajesh, K.S. from NIIT is a Cisco expert on paper and in practice. He brings his Cisco security knowledge to Cisco Security Bible in the form of classroom study as well as leadership and hands-on configuration for several Cisco security network implementation projects. He is a true expert in the field.
The History Highway: A Guide to Internet Resources, 2nd edition
Authors: Dennis A. Trinkle, Scott A. Merriman
Venue:  (2000)

:The History Highway provides a roadmap to the burgeoning number of history sites that have sprung up along the information superhighway. Presented in a straight-forward, non-technical language, this handy reference begins with a brief, general introduction to the Internet and an explanation of the software and hardware needed to gain access to it. The balance of the book contains an extensive listing and description of individual sites, organized and presented within familiar historical categories: by period (ancient, medieval, etc.), by geographical region (Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, etc.), and by sub-field (history of science and technology, military history, religious history, etc.). The History Highway also includes separate sections listing site sources for maps, electronic texts, discussion groups, newsgroups, journals, organizations, and library/archives, plus an annotated list of suggested further readings and comprehensive glossary of terms.Each site entry contains its title, Internet address and a brief description of what can be found at the site. The authors have made a careful effort to list sites (well over 1000) that are of the highest quality and provide the most useful information. Meticulously indexed, the book is a valuable tool for researchers, history instructors, students and history buffs. As an added benefit, The History Highway authors maintain their own Internet site for updating and additions.
A case for exceptions
Authors: Tullio Vardanega
Venue: ACM SIGAda Ada Letters (2001)

In this short paper we argue in favour of the value of language support for exceptions. To make our case, we first spell out what we consider exceptions to be about and then discuss reasons for the timid use of them by Ada programmers so far. Finally, we present requirements for an enhanced exception model that, we expect, would increase the confidence and the take up of users.
Advanced algorithmic approaches to medical image segmentation: state-of-the-art application in cardiology, neurology, mammography and pathology
Authors: Jasjit S. Suri, S. Kamaledin Setarehdan, Sameer Singh
Venue: Springer Advances In Pattern Recognition Series (2001)

Medical imaging is generally recognised as key to the success of better diagnosis and patient care and this book, describing state-of-the-art techniques, is a valuable contribution to the literature. Comprising contributions from authors based in both industry and academia, it focuses primarily on state-of-the-art model based segmentation techniques as applied to CT, MRI, ultrasound, X-ray and mammography. Different applications, such as to cardiac, brain, breast and microscopic cancer cell imaging, are covered and pseudo algorithms are presented. As an overview of state-of-the art techniques, this book will be of particular interest to students and researchers in the fields of medical engineering, image processing, computer graphics, mathematical modelling and data analysis, but it will also be of interest to researchers in the fields of radiology, cardiology, pathology and neurology.
JK Lasser's Invest Online: Do It Yourself and Maximize Your Profit
Authors: LauraMaery Gold, Dan Post
Venue:  (1997)

:This book will teach how to invest online from start to finish including how to set-up an account and use on-line services to tap into the world s financial services right from a personal computer. It will help save money with lower commissions and teach how to invest easier, faster, smarter and cheaper than ever before. Finally, get peace of mind with tips on how to minimize the risk of intrusion to the privacy of an online account. Features include: c A comprehensive and clear presentation of how to invest online c Links to the best financial websites on the net c Gaining an edge in accessing the best trading and analysis techniques c How to take advantage of having access to an account 24 hours a day c Save with lower commissions c Learn about internet security LauraMaery Gold is an editor and financial columnist for Nikkei Business Press and other publications and a former financial planner and tax adviser. Dan Post, a professional software engineer and database designer, works with Siemens Business Communications and other corporate technology and communications accounts. He is a long-time computing columnist for overseas editions of PC World and other publications.
Tubularity and Asymptotic Convergence of Penalty Trajectories in Convex Programming
Authors: T. Champion
Venue: SIAM Journal on Optimization (2002)

In this paper, we give a sufficient condition for the asymptotic convergence of penalty trajectories in convex programming with multiple solutions. We show that, for a wide class of penalty methods, the associated optimal trajectory converges to a particular solution of the original problem, characterized through a minimization selection principle. Our main assumption for this convergence result is that all the functions involved in the convex program are tubular. This new notion of regularity, weaker than that of quasianalyticity, is defined and studied in detail.
Hypothetical data bases as views
Authors: Michael Stonebraker
Venue: Proceedings of the 1981 ACM SIGMOD international conference on Management of data (1981)

In this paper we show that hypothetical data bases can be effectively supported by slight extensions to conventional view support mechanisms. Moreover, we argue that the resulting structure may well be quite efficient and that there are advantages to making hypothetical data bases central to the operation of a DBMS.
Analysis and Numerical Approximation of a Stationary MHD Flow Problem with Nonideal Boundary
Authors: A. J. Meir, Paul G. Schmidt
Venue: SIAM Journal on Numerical Analysis (1999)

We are concerned with the steady flow of a conducting fluid, confined to a bounded region of space and driven by a combination of body forces, externally generated magnetic fields, and currents entering and leaving the fluid through electrodes attached to the surface. The flow is governed by the Navier--Stokes equations (in the fluid region) and Maxwell's equations (in all of space), coupled via Ohm's law and the Lorentz force. By means of the Biot--Savart law, we reduce the problem to a system of integro-differential equations in the fluid region, derive a mixed variational formulation, and prove its well-posedness under a small-data assumption. We then study the finite-element approximation of solutions (in the case of unique solvability) and establish optimal-order error estimates. Finally, an implementation of the method is described and illustrated with the results of some numerical experiments.
Harnessing AutoCAD 2002, 1st edition
Authors: Thomas A. Stellman, G. V. Krishnan
Venue:  (2001)

:Now in an all-new edition, Harnessing AutoCAD 2002 continues to offer the widest selection of discipline-specific, step-by-step exercises and projects to guide readers to proficient use of today's dominant desktop design and drawing application software tool. Understanding the "hows" and "whys" of invoking particular AutoCAD 2002 commands and features is just the beginning! As they work through this edition of our most popular AutoCAD how-to and reference manual and its companion exercise manual, readers will acquire the knowledge and expertise they need to harness the full power of their software. State-of-the-art AutoCAD 2002 functionality is covered in detail, such as enhanced associative dimensioning and block attributes plus use of the new layer translator tool. Screen captures are also used effectively throughout the book to illustrate step-by-step command sequences and must-know techniques, helping readers avoid pitfalls when working through exercises and projects. Novices will appreciate being taken logically from 2D drawing and 3D modeling fundamentals through more advanced Internet connectivity, customizing and programming concepts, with each step carefully designed to establish the necessary foundation for those that follow. Experienced users who want to update their skills will find the detailed examples and comprehensive index invaluable in terms of saving time and enhancing productivity at the CAD workstation.
Quasi-Orthogonal Grids with Impedance Matching
Authors: Ahmed Khamayseh, Glen Hansen
Venue: SIAM Journal on Scientific Computing (2000)

An elliptic, quasi-orthogonal grid generation system is formulated based on quasi-conformal mapping for arbitrary anisotropic (long and skinny) regions. The resulting system is a generalization of the well-known elliptic grid generation system derived from conformal mapping. Coupled with the grid generation system, the impedance-matching principle describes a methodology for preserving the discrete accuracy of the simulation, both internal to the domain and near internal geometric interfaces. Empirically, satisfying the impedance principle tends to minimize mesh effects on the solution results; meshes that are impedance-matched tend to reduce or eliminate spurious wave reflection and/or attenuation at internal interfaces. The resulting grid generation system is used to construct impedance-matched quasi-orthogonal grids on domains containing internal geometric constraints given an algebraic grid and a grid impedance function as initial conditions.
An Algorithmic Introduction to Numerical Simulation of Stochastic Differential Equations
Authors: Desmond J. Higham.
Venue: SIAM Review (2001)

A practical and accessible introduction to numerical methods for stochastic differential equations is given. The reader is assumed to be familiar with Euler's method for deterministic differential equations and to have at least an intuitive feel for the concept of a random variable; however, no knowledge of advanced probability theory or stochastic processes is assumed. The article is built around $10$ MATLAB programs, and the topics covered include stochastic integration, the Euler--Maruyama method, Milstein's method, strong and weak convergence, linear stability, and the stochastic chain rule.
Convergence Criteria for Genetic Algorithms
Authors: David Greenhalgh, Stephen Marshall
Venue: SIAM Journal on Computing (2000)

In this paper we discuss convergence properties for genetic algorithms. By looking at the effect of mutation on convergence, we show that by running the genetic algorithm for a sufficiently long time we can guarantee convergence to a global optimum with any specified level of confidence. We obtain an upper bound for the number of iterations necessary to ensure this, which improves previous results. Our upper bound decreases as the population size increases. We produce examples to show that in some cases this upper bound is asymptotically optimal for large population sizes. The final section discusses implications of these results for optimal coding of genetic algorithms.
Number Theory for Computing, 1st edition
Authors: Song Y. Yan
Venue:  (1999)

:There are many surprising connections between the theory of numbers, which is one of the oldest branches of mathematics, and computing and information theory. Number theory has important applications in computer organization and security, coding and cryptography, random number generation, hash functions, and graphics. Conversely, number theorists use computers in factoring large integers, determining primes, testing conjectures, and solving other problems. This book takes the reader from elementary number theory, via algorithmic number theory, to applied number theory in computer science. It introduces basic concepts, results, and methods, and discusses their applications in the design of hardware and software, cryptography, and security. It is aimed at undergraduates in computing and information technology, but will also be valuable to mathematics students interested in applications. In this 2nd edition full proofs of many theorems are added and some corrections are made.
Metacapitalism: The E-Business Revolution and the Design of 21st-Century Companies and Markets
Authors: Grady Means, David M. Schneider
Venue:  (2000)

:The period 2000--2002 will witness the single greatest change in global economic and business conditions ever-the realignment from traditional corporate structure to Internet-leveraged styles of brand-owning, customer-focused companies. This realignment is occurring now, even as you read these words. In MetaCapitalism: The E-Business Revolution and the Design of 21st-Century Companies and Markets, Grady Means and David Schneider-two of today's most influential and innovative global strategists-gather and make sense of the many changes the e-business revolution has fostered. Case histories and examples, from major corporations like Cisco Systems and major industries like the automobile industry, reveal how market leaders today are accelerating economic growth and value creation by capitalizing on the following: Global expansion of market access Better leverage of capital Significant advances in operating efficiency Improvements in the efficiency of capital markets Dramatic unleashing of human potential and capital It isn't a question of if your company will transform to an e-business model-it's a question of when. By 2002, virtually every major company in every sector will, by necessity, transform from a conventional to an e-business model. MetaCapitalism sets out the strategies and impacts of this fundamental change and introduces the new concepts that will become a natural part of the business lexicon in the near future. In this new era of outsourcing and diminishing physical capital base, how will companies be valued by the markets? Can "brand-owning" companies-as opposed to manufacturers-maintain sufficient controls and systems to guarantee that their network partners are well integrated with each other and the marketplace? How will "value-added communities"-both horizontal and vertical-support brand owners in dramatically reducing costs, increasing quality, and responding rapidly to customer demand and market shifts? MetaCapitalism answers all these questions and more, backed by the trusted experience and leadership-and market-driving innovation-that have always characterized the PricewaterhouseCoopers team. This thought-provoking book presents a template for success in the rapidly developing world of business-to-business e-business-a world which tomorrow's leaders must begin to understand and master today.
Book Reviews
Authors: Bob O'Malley
Venue: SIAM Review (2002)

Andrew Stuart provides us with a timely featured review of the annual Acta Numerica, now publishing its tenth issue, the brainchild of its highly original editor Prof. Arieh Iserles of Cambridge University. Like the Annual Reviews in many fields of application, Acta Numerica has become the first place to look when one needs to get up to date on a particular branch of numerical analysis. This issue of SIAM Review also contains reviews of over twenty other new books, spanning probability and turbulence to history and computational fluid dynamics. Their authors are experts, who generally give reasons to praise these publications. After submitting a reserved review published below, however, one reviewer drolly quotes Dorothy Parker, writing "This is not a book to be tossed aside lightly. It should be thrown with full force."
Flash 4 Magic
Authors: David J. Emberton, J. Scott Hamlin
Venue:  (2000)

:With Flash 4 Magic, New Riders re-introduces the best-selling Magic series, redefined and redesigned for the working professional and the serious student of CG. The first Flash book not written exclusively for beginners and intermediate users, Flash 4 Magic is all about inspiration and quick solutions. The format is simple: A brief contextualizing description of a Flash technique or effect, the steps on creating the effect (including code and plenty of graphics), and a wrap-up on extrapolating the effect for other purposes, modifying the effect, and other relevant yet tangential info you can use later. Flash 4 Magic is designed to keep you coming back for ideas and for alternative implementation options as you tackle your own projects. The authoring/development team for this book brings a wide variety of creative input, vital for providing inspirational breadth on top of technical depth to the content, and you will see that these artists are doing some of the most amazing Flash work on the Web today. They've each taken time out of their schedules to show some of their best stuff in this book, but the kicker is that it's not just for show. The idea is to let you try the material out for yourself (check the CD!) and take it in your own direction. There's no other Flash book doing this, and no other series designed to bring developmental technique and artistic inspiration to the computer graphics audience at this level and in quite this style. About the Authors: David Emberton is a Web developer, writer, and columnist. He's also the editor of FlashZone.com and the producer of Flash-Challenge.com and ShockFusion.com. David also writes "Flash Point," a regular column on C|Net's Builder.com. His other interests include Web surfing and Flash. J. Scott Hamlin is the director of Eyeland Studio, a Web entertainment company and content provider for clients such as Sun Microsystems, Nabisco, and MTV Europe. Scott is the author of several books, including Effective Web Animation (Addison Wesley Longman) and is a regular contributor to numerous periodicals in the Web and multimedia fields, including AV Video and Multimedia Producer magazine and Web Technique Magazine.
A data management System for replicated application
Authors: Guangxin (Gavin) Yang
Venue: Proceedings of the 4th international conference on Collaborative virtual environments (2002)

Existing groupware toolkits are always built atop a programming language or system with some enhancements or extensions to support the development of a certain category of cooperative applications. This approach restricts the areas where the toolkits could be used. We argue that an ideal toolkit should be adaptive to different cooperation modes, a wide range of applications, and different programming languages. We present a groupware toolkit for replicated applications that meets these requirements by building it from a data management point of view. The architecture and certain important runtime supports are briefly explained.
Sufficient Conditions for Two Tree Reconstruction Techniques to Succeed on Sufficiently Long Sequences
Authors: Mike Steel
Venue: SIAM Journal on Discrete Mathematics (2001)

The reconstruction of evolutionary trees (phylogenies) from DNA sequence data is a central problem in biology. We describe simple sufficient conditions for two tree reconstruction methods (maximum parsimony and maximum compatibility) to correctly reconstruct a tree when applied to sufficiently many sequence sites generated under a simple stochastic model.
Oni
Authors: Prima Temp Authors, Greg Kramer
Venue:  (2001)

:ONI, the 3D blend of anime and action/adventure game, has enough combination moves to knock you off your feet! Get the inside scoop on how to execute spinning kicks and sweeps with ONI: PRIMAS OFFICIAL STRATEGY GUIDE. Wanna level five or six opponents without messing up your hair? PRIMA has all the information you need to do just that! It will provide you with detailed maps and walkthroughs for each unique level as well as a complete weapons list with tips on what weapon to use with a specific scenario. Also included are essential background and stats on all of the characters and enemies!
Reduction of integer programs to accelerate a multiple choice programming algorithm
Authors: Gordon H. Bradley
Venue: Proceedings of the ACM annual conference - Volume 1 (1972)

Recently, it has been shown in [1],[2] and [3] how to reduce an integer linear programming problem with m constraints and bounded variables to an equivalent integer linear programming problem with only one constraint and bounded variables. In [4] it has been shown that for a particular choice of the reduction it is possible to accelerate the calculations for heuristic integer linear programming algorithms. This paper discusses how to accelerate Balintfy and Blackburn's heuristic algorithm for multiple choice programming [5].