M. Sc

Publication List Details

Period

1921 - 2009

Number

210

Co-Authors

zur Erlangung des akademischen Grades (2009)

M. Sc, Fitsum Admasu, Prof Dr, Klaus Tönnies, Prof Dr, ...

Seismic data are pictures showing subsurface seismic reflectivity. Seismic data interpretations concern with building geological models with the aim to describe relationship between the seismic data...

R. Cornet, K.A. Spackman (Eds) A Methodology for Encoding Problem Lists with SNOMED CT in General Practice (2009)

Francis Lau, Ph. D, Ray Simkus, Dennis Lee, M. Sc

This paper describes a methodology for encoding problem lists used in general practice with SNOMED CT. Our intent is to help general practitioners to incorporate SNOMED CT into their existing...

The Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine Clinical (2009)

Dennis Lee, M. Sc, Francis Lau, Ph. D

This paper describes the findings of an exploratory study on reverse mapping of ICD-10-CA, the Canadian Adaptation, to SNOMED CT. For this study a set of 5,000 most frequent ICD-10-CA codes from the...

Test-Infrastruktur für den Racer- (2009)

Arbeitsbereich Softwaresysteme, Keno Selzer, Studiengang Informatik-ingenieurwesen, Prof Dr, ...

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ACTIVE DIAGNOSIS OF SELF-TUNING PID CONTROL SYSTEMS BASED ON ANALYSIS OF INTERNAL PHENOMENA WITHIN THE CONTROLLERS- SELECTED APPLICATIONS- (2009)

Maciej Jarmusz, Dr. Eng **grzegorz Barzyk, M. Sc

Abstract: Most of the phenomena described in previous raports that show unfavourable effect on the behaviour of self-tuning controllers can be eliminated effectively by means of relatively simple...

RESCHKE, A.E., The Development of Colloidal Mixer Based CRF Systems (presented at MINEFILL ‘98, Brisbane, Australia, 1998)Rev.Aug.2000 The Development of Colloidal Mixer Based CRF Systems (2009)

A. E. Reschke, M. Sc, P. Eng

The high-shear colloidal mixer, pioneered over 60 years ago, is internationally recognized as the most efficient method of mixing cement based grouts. Only recently, however, has this technology been...

This (2008)

Justin A. Ezekowitz, M. Sc, Sumit R. Majumdar, Finlay A. Mcalister, M. Sc

Stroke is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in North America. Primary prevention of stroke includes lifestyle modifications and measures to control blood pressure, cholesterol levels,...

Editor: S. Stephens (2008)

Mr Edward Angus, M. Sc, Fio. D, Dr Martin Battersby, B. Sc, D. Phil, ...

(SCRI) is a major international centre for research on agricultural, horticultural and industrial crops, and on the underlying processes common to all plants. It aims to increase knowledge of the...

An Integrated Approach to the Conceptual Data Modeling of an Entire Highway Agency Geographic Information System ( GIS) Promotionsausschuss: (2008)

Vorgelegt Von, M. Sc, Eng Hande Demirel, ...

Acknowledgements: Acknowledgements i During the preparation of this thesis a large group of people have supported the personal effort, whom I like to acknowledge their contributions. I would like to...

www.cs.uta.fi/henkilosto/henkilo.php?uid=mr Jaakko Riihimaa, M.Sc., IT Director Seinäjoki Polytechnic (2008)

Mikko Ruohonen, Jaakko Riihimaa, Marko Mäkipää, Mikko Ruohonen, D. Sc, Keskuskatu K, ...

Research Center of the eTampere Development Program are also acknowledged with gratitude. Abstract: Rise and development of the e-Business has led to transformation of many traditional markets and...

Approved by Adviser (2008)

Prof Randolph, L. Moses, Hong Liu, B. Sc, M. Sc

Wireless communication systems targeting at broadband and mobile data trans-missions commonly face the challenge of fading channels which are both time and frequency selective. Therefore, the design...

Educational Methodologies Relationship Between Small Group Problem-Solving Activity and Lectures in Health Science Curricula (2008)

Vimla L. Patel, Ph. D, D. Sc. Jose, F. Arocha, M. Sc, ...

Abstract: Components of problem-based education, such as small group teaching, are being implemented in diverse health curricula. Implementation, however, is often motivated by the intuitive appeal...

Background (2008)

Leo Joskowicz, Ph. D, Charles Milgrom, Ariel Simkin, Ph. D, Lana Tockus, ...

ABSTRACT This article describes FRACAS, a computer-integrated orthopedic system for assisting surgeons in performing closed medullary nailing of long bone fractures. FRACAS’s goal is to reduce the...

Development. (2008)

Name Ayo, Charles K. Phd, M. Sc

Computer Science. His research interests include: mobile computing, Internet programming, e-business and government, and object oriented design and development. He is a member

Converting Legacy Code into Ada: A Cognitive Approach (2008)

M. Sc

This paper reviews the current status of the re-engineering industry and then proposes a new cognitive approach to system maintenance which can both dramatically improve systems and minimize Ada...

Remote Tele-Education as an Alternative to Telemedicine Aboard the Aircraft (2008)

Carrier Uss, George Washington, Les Folio, M. Sc

Purpose: A method of Basic tele-education as an alternative to telemedicine on the aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON is described. Aircraft carriers are often deployed for months, with limited...

Using Administrative Data to Analyze the Prevalence and Distribution of Schizophrenic Disorders (2008)

Elliot M. Goldner, M. H. Sc, Wayne Jones, M. Sc, Paul Waraich, M. H. Sc

Objective: In order to effectively plan and implement psychiatric services, a clear estimate of the prevalence and distribution of the population in need is required. The authors examined the use of...

Carbon Assimilation and Productivity in a North-west Andean Tropical (2008)

Montane Cloud Forest, Matthew Guy Letts, B. Sc. H, M. Sc, Matthew G. Letts

The relative importance of the various pedological, climatological and physiological factors contributing to the short stature of tropical montane cloud forest (TMCF) is not well understood. This...

Abstract Injury Control and Safety Promotion 1566-0974/01/0801-013$16.00 (2008)

Pierre Maurice, Michel Lavoie, M. Sc, Lucie Laflamme, M. Sc, Ph. D

Objective This paper proposes definitions of safety and safety promotion. They apply both to unintentional and intentional injuries or violence. Method These definitions are the result of a consensus...

Mean Time Between Failures (2008)

Vladimir Shvarts, M. Sc, Boris Zaets, M. Sc

This paper presents the application of FLOTHERM to the thermal analysis of Airborne Digital Audio System (ADAS). The board-level analysis was performed to obtain the case and junction temperature of...

International Perspectives on Dental Education Dental Education in India and Japan: Implications for U.S. Dental Programs for Foreign-Trained Dentists (2008)

Takashi Komabayashi, R. Raghuraman, M. Sc, ...

Abstract: An understanding of international dental education systems is critical for the education of foreign-trained dentists in U.S. dental programs. However, there is little information on this...

Clinical Paper A Surgical Planning and Guidance System (2008)

R. E. Ellis, Ph. D, C. Y. Tso, M. Sc, J. F. Rudan, ...

ABSTRACT Objective: To develop a three-dimensional pre-surgical planner and an intraoperative guidance system for high tibial osteotomy. The parameters that describe the placement and orientation of...

A photometric method of determining configuration factors (2008)

D. I. Lawson, M. Sc, F. Inst. P, D. Hird

A photometric method is described which enables a speedy exploration of configuration factors to be made. The method can also be used to solve the reverse problem of finding the positions with...

Special Projects Manager (2008)

Herbert F. Young, James M. Galliher, Ph. D, Tom Stewart, Pam Carter, ...

Proceedings from the Conference Convened by the AAFP Task Force to

Managing Editor (2008)

Epidemiology Program, B. Thacker, M. Sc, Richard A. Goodman, Elizabeth L. Hess, Peter M. Jenkins

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Guidelines for school health programs to promote lifelong healthy eating. MMWR 1996;45(No. RR-9): [inclusive page numbers]. Centers for Disease Control and...

malignant glioma (2008)

Dimitrios C. Nikas, Alexander Hartov, Ph. D, Karen Lunn, M. Sc, Kyle Rick, ...

Modern neuronavigational technologies have a major impact on intracranial neurosurgery. Neuronavigation allows localization of the lesion, determination of its size, and determination of a safe...

A Preliminary Study in Using Virtual Reality to Train Dental Students (2008)

Vicki R. Leblanc, M. Sc, Richard M. Lichtenthal

Abstract: This study compared virtual reality simulator-enhanced training with laboratory-only practice on the development of dental technical skills. Sixty-eight students were randomly assigned to...

OBJECTIVE (2008)

P. Goll, M. Sc, R. Kikinis, M. Halle, Ph. D, C. Umans, ...

ABSTRACT In this article, we present a novel technique for visualization of three-dimensional (3D) surface models, as well as its implementation in a system called AnatomyBrowser. Using our approach,...

Article Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Prevalence, Comorbidity, Impact, and Help-Seeking in the British National Psychiatric Morbidity Survey of 2000 (2008)

Albina R. Torres, Ph. D, Martin J. Prince, M. Sc, Paul E. Bebbington, Ph. D, ...

Epidemiological data based on representative community samples are essential for the proper planning and prioritization of mental health services (1). This is particularly true for...

for Radio Base Station Synchronization (2008)

M. Sc, Ait Yaiz, M. Sc, Ait Yaiz

made a study of synchronization. Next I evaluated some possible mechanisms for DECT Base Station Synchronization. After the evaluation I have selected one mechanism which I evaluated further...

aus Upper Saddle River, NJ USA (2008)

Vorgelegt Von, M. Sc, Ulrich L. Rohde, Von Fakultät, Iv Elektrotechnik Informatik, ...

This dissertation is the result of my long research in the area of microwave oscillators and my desire to develop a synthesis procedure which allows for the design of an oscillator, optimized both in...

Obligatory (2008)

Intelligent Internet Systems, Lecturer Szymon Wilk, M. Sc

Status of the course in the study program:

Article Mismatch Negativity Responses in Schizophrenia: A Combined fMRI and Whole-Head MEG Study (2008)

Wolfgang Grodd, M. Sc

Mismatch negativity is an event-related potential elicited when a sequence of unattended repetitive sounds is interrupted by a deviant stimulus (1). It is an electrophysiological correlate of sensory...

Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. Research on Presence in Virtual Reality: A Survey (2008)

Martijn J. Schuemie, M. Sc, Merel Krijn, M. Sc, ...

Virtual Reality (VR) is starting to be used in psychological therapy around the world. However, a thorough understanding of the reason why VR is effective and what effect it has on the human psyche...

LEARNING OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT WITH WEB-BASED MANUFACTURING SIMULATION (2008)

Dr. Juha-matti Lehtonen, M. Sc, Juha Saranen

Traditional learning methods in operations management are not ideally suited for externalising knowledge. In this paper, an iterative, gaming-like learning approach for practicing OM issues by using...

HETA 92-0382-2450 NIOSH INVESTIGATORS: (2008)

September Edward, J. Hoekstra, M. Sc

This Health Hazard Evaluation (HHE) report and any recommendations made herein are for the specific facility evaluated and may not be universally applicable. applicable. Any Any recommendations...

MARKET EQUILIBRIUM OF NETWORK INDUSTRIES IN THE NEW ECONOMY ∗ (2008)

M. Sc, Snežana Radukić

In this paper we analysed network externality as very important phenomenon in the ICT industry. The press has produced endless discussions of the high-tech industries, the dot.com revolution, and the...

Social Reasoning in Computational Multi-Agent Systems (2008)

Fakulta Elektrotechnická, Michal Pěchouček, M. Sc

The concept of multi-agent system contributes to the fields of computer science and artificial intelligence by a societal and distributed approach to computing. Non-trivial problems can be solved,...

Evaluating a Blended-Learning Course Taught to Different Groups of Learners in a Dental School (2008)

Kimon Pahinis, M. Sc. Christopher, W. Stokes, Ph. D. Trevor, F. Walsh, M. Sc, ...

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to present and evaluate a blended-learning course developed for undergraduate (B.D.S.), postgraduate, and diploma (hygiene and therapy) students at the...

NEW AND EMERGING CHALLENGES FOR COMMAND AND CONTROL DECISION-MAKING (2008)

S. Anders Christensson, M. Sc

The widening spectrum of conflict and the need for military forces to participate in peace, humanitarian, and other types of operation have created the need for new types of decisionsupport...

Title of Thesis Implementing a RosettaNet Business-to-Business Integration Platform Using J2EE and Web Services (2008)

Juho Tikkala, Professorship Professorship Code, M. Sc, Paavo Kotinurmi

The need for connecting information systems of collaborating organizations has become increasingly common. Significant advantages, such as increased speed, efficiency, and reliability, can be...

HUT (2008)

Jan Jukka Kainulainen, M. Sc

This paper discusses different techniques being used today to mimic all the subtle elements of a photorealistic image that are traditionally missing in a real-time generated one. We focus on issues...

Acknowledgements (2008)

Paul George Lovell, B. Sc. (hons, M. Sc

Firstly, I’d like to thank professors Roger Watt and Bill Phillips for their advice and help throughout my PhD. I’d like to thank my partner, friend and willing psychophysical observer Dr Karen...

Assessment of Steel Buildings (2008)

Essam Amin, M. Lotfy, M. Sc, Ahmed Sameh Mohamed, Ph. D

Case-Based Reasoning (CBR) refers to both a cognitive and a computational model of reasoning by analogy from past cases. It is often more efficient to solve a problem by starting with the solution(s)...

Applying Neural Networks in Case-Based Reasoning Adaptation for Cost Assessment of Steel (2008)

Essam Amin, M. Lotfy, M. Sc, Ahmed Sameh Mohamed, Ph. D

Abstract: In is paper, a new technique in complex adaptation is investigated. By presenting the closest retrieved cases to a neural network, it learns about the domain of the problem being solved....

Concurrency Control and Locking in Knowledge Base for Rapid Product Development (2008)

Prof Dr, Dieter Roller, M. Sc, Constanza Lampasona

Abstract. Rapid Product Development (RPD) is a product-development technique that includes experts collaborating in a multi-disciplinary environment. Products consist of components. A component can...

Visualisation of Semantic Networks and Ontologies using (2008)

Prof Dr, Dieter Roller, M. Sc, Constanza Lampasona

Abstract. This paper presents a visualisation of the ASN and ontologies using AutoCAD. The geometric coordinates of nodes are based on the semantic distances. The whole semantic network or some...

Clinical Paper Fixation-Based Surgery: A New Technique for Distal Radius Osteotomy (2008)

H. Croitoru, M. Sc, R. E. Ellis, Ph. D, R. Prihar, C. F. Small, ...

ABSTRACT Objective: The objective was to develop a fixation-based three-dimensional presurgical planner and an intraoperative guidance system for distal radius osteotomy. Fixation-based surgery is a...

Experimental Investigation of Heat Transfer Characteristics from Arrays of Free Impinging Circular Jets and Hole Channels (2008)

M. Sc, Eng Mohamed, Attia Mahmoud Attalla, Prof Dr. -ing, Eckehard Specht, ...

This work is dedicated to my father, my mother and my wife, my children, who supported me with their love, care and prayers M. Attalla An experimental investigation of the convective heat transfer on...

Forensics and the GSM mobile telephone system Abstract (2008)

Svein Yngvar Willassen, M. Sc, Senior Investigator, Computer Forensics, Ibas As

The GSM system has become the most popular system for mobile communication in the world. Criminals commonly use GSM phones, and it is therefore a need for forensic investigators to understand which...

An Approach to Design Control Systems for Distributed Production 1 Systems as a Collaborative Architecture (2008)

Lindolpho Oliveira, Araújo Junior, M. Sc, Diolino José, Santos Filho, D. Sc

This paper proposes a control architecture for distributed production systems using a virtual cellular manufacturing and agents based approach, as a natural way for the control of production systems....

Clustered Objects (2008)

B. Sc, M. Sc, B. Sc, M. Sc, Supervisor Michael Stumm

A thesis submitted in conformity with the requirements

BETREUER: (2008)

Stefan Winkler, Prof Dr, Gerd Hirzinger, Patrick Wunsch, M. Sc, Dlr Forschungszentrum Oberpfaffenhofen, ...

Traveller, there is no path. Paths are made by walking. Theme of Latin American folk song Machines need the ability to determine the pose of objects in their environment in order to be able to...

Genehmigt durch die Fakultät für Verfahrens- und Systemtechnik (2008)

M. Sc

First of all, I would like to thank God for leading my way up to now, irrespective of all the difficulties that were encountered. Also, my husband and children for their motivation and trust during...

angenommen durch die Fakultät für Informatik (2008)

Von Frank Rehm, M. Sc, Prof Dr, Rudolf Kruse, ...

zung von Computern unmöglich macht, stellt die Anzahl der Attribute, die ein Datenobjekt beschreiben, eine Herausforderung dar. Während Datenob-jekte, die durch zwei oder drei Attribute beschrieben...

ii (2008)

Michael J. Zelensky, M. Sc, P. Eng, Brian W. Zelt, Ph. D, P. Eng

The models and reports were prepared for the Energy Resources Conservation Board (ERCB).

BETREUER: (2007)

Stefan Winkler, Gerd Hirzinger, Patrick Wunsch, M. Sc, Prof Dr, Prof Dr, ...

Traveller, there is no path. Paths are made by walking. Theme of Latin American folk song

Managing (2007)

Epidemiology Program, B. Thacker, M. Sc, Valerie R. Johnson, Morie M. Higgins

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Human rabies prevention — United States, 1999: recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). MMWR 1999;48(No....

Managing Editor (2007)

Epidemiology Program, B. Thacker, M. Sc, Richard A. Goodman, M. Hewitt, Robert S. Black, ...

of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). MMWR 1996;45(No. RR-14):[inclusive page numbers]. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.......................... David Satcher, M.D.,...

Project Editor (2007)

Epidemiology Program, B. Thacker, M. Sc, Richard A. Goodman, Rachel J. Wilson, ...

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Public Health Service task force recommendations for the use of antiretroviral drugs in pregnant women infected with HIV-1 for maternal health and for...

AN INTERFACE FOR PRECISE AND COMFORTABLE 3D WORK WITH VOLUMETRIC MEDICAL DATASETS (2007)

Luis Serra, Ph. D, Ng Hern, Chua Gim Guan, Eugene Lee, B. Sc, ...

We have developed a 3D/2D paradigm of interaction that combines manipulation of precise 3D volumetric data with unambiguous widget interaction. Precise 3D interaction is ensured by a combination of...

Object demarcation in CT and MR images of the brain (2007)

Darryl N. Davis, Kalyan Natarajan, M. Sc, Ph. D, Dr. D. N. Davis

We report on work undertaken as part of the SAMMIE project (AIM project A2032) on the development of advanced segmentation aids for object demarcation in MR and CT images. Magnetic Resonance Imaging...

Hospitexte: towards a document-based Hypertextual Electronic Medical Record (2007)

J. Charlet, Ph. D, V. Brunie, B. Bachimont, M. Sc, ...

INTRODUCTION Documents are the core of medical reflection: in a Paperbased Medical Record (PMR), we found a lot (typically 150-200) of documents which give to the health-care professional board all...

A Framework for Distributed Multimedia Applications based on CORBA and Integrated Services Networks (2007)

Frank Siqueira, M. Sc, Supervisor Vinny Cahill, Ph. D

ions for Continuous Media Support. It is important to notice that currently available distributed computing architectures do not have abstractions to represent a continuous flow of data between two...

Quality Assurance Approved Report No: RR-131 (2007)

L. Zhao, Lyne Daigle, M. Sc, Jack Q. Zhao, Ph. D, P. Eng, ...

This report may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the written consent of both

List of Acronyms................................................................................................ xi (2007)

Herman Y. Kanalebe, M. Sc

List of Figures................................................................................................ iv

for Privacy and Liability (2007)

Juho Heikkilä, Supervisor Prof, Supervisor Prof, Teemupekka Virtanen, Teemupekka Virtanen, Instructor Ursula Holmström, ...

The digital realm presents many new challenges to users ’ privacy as well as trustworthiness. An anonymous network lacks liability and trust, which are two important aspects that must be accounted...

Component Interface Pattern (2007)

Ricardo Pereira, Silva Eng, D. Sc. Roberto, Tom Price Eng, M. Sc, M. Sc, ...

Component-oriented development establishes the building of software artifacts by means of connection of a collection of components, independently produced. The success of applying this development...

Why Is Unified Modeling Language (UML) for Cadastral Systems? (2007)

Arbind Man Tuladhar, M. Sc

This paper presents the uses of Unified Modeling language (UML) for describing cadastral information systems in terms of functional, static and dynamic models. These models enhance the transparency...

MATERIAL AND METHODS (2007)

A. Blanquet, M. Sc, P. Zweigenbaum, Ph. D, Dpt Biomathmatiques, ...

Coding diagnoses, procedures or other patient information in a controlled vocabulary includes two different subtasks: (i) finding which information to code for a given patient 1, and (ii) determining...

Self-Adjusting Quorum Systems For (2007)

M. Sc, Evelyn Tumlin Pierce, Evelyn Tumlin Pierce

First, I would like to thank my advisor, Lorenzo Alvisi, for helping me nd my path and keep my enthusiasm up when that path seemed very long. I would also like to thank Dahlia Malkhi of the Hebrew...

TITLE: Advances in Space Mapping Optimization of Microwave Circuits (2007)

Mohamed H. Bakr, M. Sc, H. Bakr

iii This thesis concerns itself with advances in Space Mapping optimization of microwave circuits and with the developments in Parameter Extraction. Space Mapping (SM) optimization aims at...

A Client-Server Framework for Deploying a Decision-Support System in a Resource-Constrained Environment (2007)

Martin J. O’connor, M. Sc, Ravi D. Shankar, Samson W. Tu, Aneel Advani, Mary K. Goldstein, ...

There is a conflict between the desire for increasingly complex and robust decision-support applications and the reality of deploying them in legacy systems in existing clinical settings. The...

Design of a Modular, Extensible Decision Support System for Arrhythmia Therapy (2007)

Ers A. B, M. Sc

We developed a decision-support system for evaluation of treatment alternatives for supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias. The system uses independent decision models that evaluate the costs...

Page 1 of 37 pages. Peleg et al., A comparison study of guideline models Comparing Models of Decision and Action for Guideline-Based Decision Support: a Case-Study Approach (Part 1 of 2) Running head: Comparing guideline decision and action models (2007)

Mor Peleg, Samson Tu, Jonathan Bury, Paolo Ciccarese, John Fox, ...

Page 2 of 37 pages. Peleg et al., A comparison study of guideline models We compared six computer-interpretable guideline models to understand their commonalities and differ-ences. We sought to...

Acknowledgements (2007)

D. Sc, Ph. D, Ph. D, ...

We would like to express out gratitude to the volunteer participants (staff and patients of the primary care unit) who gave their time to make this study possible. Critical comments by two anonymous...

feasible solution already obtained. Applications discussed include: Traveling Salesman Problem, Resource Constrained Project Scheduling Problem, and Knapsack Problem. (2007)

Gail W. Depuy, Gary E. Whitehouse, Ph. D, Ph. D, Reinaldo J. Moraga, M. Sc

This paper introduces an interesting meta-heuristic called Meta-RaPS (Meta-heuristic for Randomized Priority Search) for solving combinatorial problems. Meta-RaPS incorporates randomness within...

The Diagnostic Cost Group Hierarchical Condition Category (DCG/HCC) payment (2007)

Arlene S. Ash, All P. Ellis, Ph. D, Ph. D, Gregory C. Pope, John Z. Ayanian, ...

models summarize the health care problems and predict the future health care costs of populations. These models use the diagnoses generated during patient encounters with the medical delivery system...

DATA SERVICE DEVELOPMENT IN MOBILE NETWORKS (2007)

Katja Koivu, Instructors Olli Knuuttila, M. Sc

Fast developing and growing mobile telecommunications business puts pressure on fast service and product development. Services have to be as mobile as their users and fulfil various user needs. This...

A general method for sifting linguistic knowledge from structured terminologies. J Am Med Inform Assoc 2000;7(suppl):310--4 (2007)

N. Grabar, M. Sc, P. Zweigenbaum, Ph. D

Morphological knowledge is useful for medical language processing, information retrieval and terminology or ontology development. We show how a large volume of morphological associations between...

External Examiner (2007)

B. Sc, M. Sc

and Research the acceptance of the thesis

Managing Editor (2007)

Epidemiology Program, B. Thacker, M. Sc, Richard A. Goodman, Rachel J. Wilson, Peter M. Jenkins

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Prevention of pneumococcal disease: recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). MMWR 1997;46(No. RR-8):[inclusive page...

Managing Editor (2007)

Surveillance Division, Stephen C. Hadler, Epidemiology Program, B. Thacker, M. Sc, Richard A. Goodman, ...

of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). MMWR 1996;45(No. RR-11):[inclusive page numbers]. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.......................... David Satcher, M.D.,...

Editorial Trainee (2007)

Japanese Encephalitis Virus, Epidemiology Program, B. Thacker, M. Sc, Richard A. Goodman, Sharon D. Hoskins, ...

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Inactivated Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine. Recommendations of the advisory committee on immunization practices (ACIP). MMWR 1993;42(No....

Managing Editor (2007)

Surveillance Division, Stephen C. Hadler, Epidemiology Program, B. Thacker, M. Sc, ...

on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the Hospital

Project Editor (2007)

Pertussis Vaccination, Use Acellular, Pertussis Vaccines, Among Infants, Young Children, Surveillance Division, ...

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Pertussis vaccination: use of acellular pertussis vaccines among infants and young children — recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization...

Project Editor (2007)

Epidemiology Program, B. Thacker, M. Sc, Richard A. Goodman, M. Hewitt, Rachel J. Wilson, ...

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Typhoid immunization—recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). MMWR 1994;43(No. RR-14):[inclusive page numbers]....

IWALT 2000 Panel -- 2 (2007)

Telemedicine And Tele, George Washington, Panel Chair, Les Folio, M. Sc

Purpose: A method of Basic tele-education as an alternative to telemedicine on the aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON is described. Aircraft carriers are often deployed for months, with limited...

Director (2007)

Education For Physicians, Epidemiology Program, B. Thacker, M. Sc, Informatics Daniel, M. Sosin, ...

this report was prepared for publication by Epidemiology Program Office ................................... Stephen B. Thacker, M.D., M.Sc

Retour/Back CONTROLLING THE PERFORMANCE OF SLIPLINED PIPE WITH GROUTING (2007)

Coulis Sur, La Performance, Lors De La, Jack Q. Zhao, Ph. D, Lyne Daigle, ...

Annulus grouting, or non-grouting, is often the question in the minds of municipal engineers when considering trenchless sliplining technique for pipe rehabilitation. For ease of installation in...

Environments (2007)

Instructors Timo Vendelin, Mikko Honkala, Mikko Honkala, Timo Vendelin, M. Sc, M. Sc, ...

Finnish title: XML:n käyttö WAP- ja WWW-sovelluskehityksessä

www.nrc.ca/irc/ircpubs FIELD PERFORMANCE OF A SLIPLINED WATERMAIN (2007)

L. Zhao, J. Q. Willmets, M. J. Potvin, Lyne Daigle, M. Sc, Jack Q. Zhao, ...

This paper presents the measured mechanical and thermal performances of an HDPE sliplined cast iron watermain, based on two and a half years of monitoring data. The 915 mm inside diameter watermain,...

Preliminary Aspects Related to a DNA-RNA Simulator (2007)

Rafael Luiz Cancian, M. Sc, Thomas Basten, André Oliveira, Souza Lima

Here we describe a project that is being conduced at UNIVALI - Computer Science Center. Its main objective is to develop a software to simulate the DNA replication and translation processes in a user...

Computerised Formative Assessment in Very Large (2007)

John Cross, Dr John, Cross B. Sc, M. Med. Sc, Ph. D, Dip. Tert. Teach, ...

This study was concerned with the introduction of a computer option into a successful laboratory based formative assessment providing immediate bidirectional feedback, and applied to several hundred...

Technical Committee for Knowledge Management and Strategic Information- CT-GCIE SUMMARY (2007)

Paulo Sergio, Vilches Fresneda, D. Sc, Sonia Maria, Goulart Gonçalves, M. Sc

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Highly Available Netfilter Firewalls in Enterprise Environments (2007)

Maik Hentsche, Supervisor Dipl. -ing, M. Sc, Frank Becker, Hentsche Maik

At this point I would like to use the opportunity to thank everybody who supported me during preparation of this thesis. I am grateful to Dr.-Ing. Robert Baumgartl for the chance to write this thesis...

We would like to extend a special thanks (2007)

Arjumand Siddiqi, Lori G. Irwin, Clyde Hertzman, For Early Child, Dr. Clyde Hertzman, M. Sc, ...

acknowledgements 1 This report represents the efforts and commitment of many people that contributed to the team-ecd document that we would like to gratefully acknowledge: the Members of the...

Inquisitive Impact of Different Electrode Configuration in Representing Single Trial P300 Visual Event Related Potentials (2007)

S. Andrew, M. Sc, S. Lalitha, Poornavalli Mathiaparnam, M. Phil, S. Andrews, ...

Abstract: The reduction in number of electrodes usage is a significant advancement in Brain computer Interface (BCI) research if not compromised with quality. The two major advantages of reducing the...

ECOLOGY OF SYMPATRIC DEER SPECIES IN WEST-CENTRAL TEXAS: METHODOLOGY, REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY, AND MORTALITY AND ANTIPREDATOR STRATEGIES OF ADULT FEMALES AND FAWNS (2007)

Shawn Patrick Haskell, M. Sc, Wildlife Science, Warren B. Ballard, C. Wallace, Robert D. Bradley, ...

I thank Warren Ballard for bringing me back down here to develop as a wildlife scientist. I thank my wife Alicia for going with the flow and facilitating my project. I thank Roy Welch, Mary Humphrey,...

Declaration (2007)

Tobias Berger, Supervisor Prof, Dr. Ralf Möller, Second Supervisor, Assoc Prof, Dr. Volker Haarslev, ...

I declare that: this work has been prepared by me, all literal or content based quotations are clearly pointed out, and no other sources or aids than the declared ones have been used.

Robot Developmental Learning of an Object Ontology Grounded in Sensorimotor Experience (2007)

Joseph Varughese Modayil, Benjamin Kuipers Supervisor, Raymond Mooney, Peter Stone, Brian Stankiewicz, David Kortenkamp, ...

This work would not have been possible without the support of many individuals. My advisor Ben Kuipers has been a source of constant support and stimulation. Without his guidance, my research would...

– Agent � Unaware (2007)

Pascal Meunier, Ph. D, M. Sc

behavior to violate policies (implicit or explicit) � I see four types, from the victim's point of view: – Passive � Unaware – Blissfully unaware anything is wrong � Not wanting to get...

Laparoscopic ovarian re-electro cautery versus ovulation induction with FSH for persistant anovulation after laparoscopic PCOS treatment (2006)

Momen A. Kamel, Mahmoud Abdel-Rahim, M.Sc., Sayed A. Mostafa

Objectives: To determine the effectiveness and safety of either another laparoscopic ovarian drilling or purified urinary FSH for induction of ovulation in PCOS patients who were treated previously...

Endgame Analyses Against a Ballistic Missile a Parametric Study (2006)

Doup, P. W., Sc, M.

A comparative lethality study between fragmentation warheads and hit-to-kill(HTK) interceptors against ballistic missiles has been conducted. First a sensitivity analysis was performed to determine...

Headphone Sound Externalization (2006)

Toni Liitola, Supervisor Prof, Vesa Välimäki, Instructors Tapani Ritoniemi, M. Sc

Listening to the music via headphones using portable media players has become common lately. If the sound is not properly postprocessed by headphone designated algorithm, it is likely to be localized...

Task Order Leaders: (2006)

Cynthia Balion, Ph. D, Robert S. Mckelvie, Ph. D, ...

www.ahrq.gov Contract No. 290-02-0020

ABA in Schools-- Essential or Optional? (2006)

Tracie Lindblad, M. Sc

Children with ASD face a number of learning challenges from very early in life. Often sleeping,  eating, behaviour,  communication,  and  toileting  issues  are  the  earliest ...

Secure Naming for Distributing Computing using the Condensed Graph Model (2006)

Thomas Brendan, Brabants Quillinan, B. Eng, M. Sc

“O! be some other name: What’s in a name? that which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet.” William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet Act II, Scene II. Distributing computations...

Institut für Informatik (2006)

Jürgen Heit, Studiengang Informatik, Betreuer Charles, P. Shelton, Ph. D, ...

Impact of methods and mechanisms for improving software dependability on non-functional requirements

A comparative study of GnRH antagonist and GnRH agonist in PCO patients undergoing IVF/ICSI cycles (2005)

Mahnaz Ashrafi, Ashraf Moini, Afsaneh Mohammadzadeh, ...

Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) patients are prone to premature LH surge and ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). Long GnRH analogue protocol and GnRH antagonist protocol are two...

Anti-zona pellucida antibodies in infertile patients in relation to multiple puncture of ovaries and unexplained infertility (2005)

Soheila Arefi, Mahmoud Jeddi Tehrani, Mohammad Mehdi Akhondi, ...

Background: Auto antibodies to zona-pellucida (AZA) seem to be important autoantibodies implicated in reproduction, with substantial role in both endocrine and reproductive functions of the human...

Game Theoretic Analysis of an Air Combat Simulation Model (2005)

M. Sc, Jirka Poropudas, Kai Virtanen

This paper presents a game theoretic approach to the validation of a discrete event air combat simulation model and the analysis of simulation results. In the approach, first game models are...

Acknowledgement (2005)

Kevin Robinson, B. Eng, M. Sc, Supervisor Professor, Paul F. Whelan

I hereby certify that this material, which I now submit for assessment on the programme of study leading to the award of Doctor of Philosophy is entirely my own work and has not been taken from the...

of Local Agrifood Networks (2005)

Andrew C. Haden, C. Haden, M. Sc

The premise underlying this research project is that the survival of the small- and medium-scale farms that currently operate near modern cities and towns, both in Sweden and other industrialized...

Name of the Thesis: The Design and Implementation of a Graph Rewrite Engine for Model Transformations (2005)

Supervisor Prof, Jorma Tarhio, Instructor Antti Huima, M. Sc

Model transformation is used in a wide range of applications including program synthesis, refactoring, and reverse engineering. A model transformation is a mapping of a set of source models onto a...

Modeling and Wideband Characterization of Radio Wave Propagation in Microcells (2005)

Huihui Wang, Hao Ling, John H. Davis, Donald S. Fussell, E. Glenn Lightsey, Huihui Wang, ...

First of all, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my advisor, Professor Theodore S. Rappaport, for his invaluable inspiration, encouragement, guidance and support throughout my doctoral...

PRODUCT LIFECYCLE OPTIMIZATION USING DYNAMIC DEGRADATION MODELS (2005)

Johannes Adrianus, Van Den Bogaard, M. Sc

ter verkrijging van de graad van doctor aan de Technische Universiteit Eindhoven, op gezag van de Rector Magnificus, prof.dr.ir. C.J. van Duijn, voor een commissie aangewezen door het College voor...

Index terms: Mass detection Computer aided detection (2005)

Serhat Ozekes, Onur Osman, Korean J Radiol, Serhat Ozekes, M. Sc

Objective: The purpose of this study was to develop a new method for automated mass detection in digital mammographic images using templates. Materials and Methods: Masses were detected using a two...

Corresponding Author: (2005)

B. Goldstein, Robert B. Goldstein, Phd Russell, L. Woods, ...

Abstract: Magnification around the most important point of a movie scene (center of interest- COI) might be an effective aid for people with vision impairments that cause resolution loss. This...

Sustained attention and executive functioning performance in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (2005)

John F. Stins, Marieke S. Tollenaar, Dorine I. E, Jan K. Buitelaar, Frank C. Verhulst, Tinca C. Polderman, ...

The aim of this study was to further refine the cognitive phenotype of attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), with respect to the ability to sustain attention and executive functioning....

And (2005)

Asghar A. Bokhari, M. Eng, M. Sc, P. Eng, Ls K, ...

Most of the proposals for formalizing UML state diagrams handle composite states in one of the two ways: the state diagrams are either transformed to an equivalent formal structure such as extended...

Laparoscopic ovarian re-electro cautery versus ovulation induction with FSH for persistant anovulation after laparoscopic PCOS treatment (2004)

Momen A. Kamel, Mahmoud Abdel-Rahim, M.Sc., Sayed A. Mostafa

Objectives: To determine the effectiveness and safety of either another laparoscopic ovarian drilling or purified urinary FSH for induction of ovulation in PCOS patients who were treated previously...

The Effects of Pentoxifylline on Mouse Epididymal Sperm Parameters, Fertilization and Cleavage Rates after Short Time Preservation (2004)

Iraj Rashidi, M.Sc, Mansoureh Movahedin, ...

Background: Pentoxifylline (PX) prevents cAMP breakdown by inhibiting the activity of the cAMP-phosphatase and presumably, stimulates sperm motion. Incubation with PX causes hyperactivation of sperm,...

Lead Visual Information Specialist (2004)

Syndromic Surveillance, Epidemiology Program Office, Dixie E. Snider, Stephen B. Thacker, M. Sc, John W. Ward, ...

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Investigators (2004)

Edbert B. Hsu, Mollie W. Jenckes, M. H. Sc, Christina L. Catlett, Karen A. Robinson, M. Sc, ...

www.ahrq.gov Contract No. 290-02-0018 Prepared by:

Lead Visual Information Specialist (2004)

Julie L. Gerberding, Dixie E. Snider, Stephen B. Thacker, M. Sc, John W. Ward, Suzanne M. Hewitt, ...

depar depar department depar department tment of of of health health health and and and human human human ser ser services ser services vices

ABSTRACT (2004)

Wei Min Cheng, Wei Min Cheng, Wei Min Cheng, M. Sc, Bioresource Engineering, Wei Min Cheng

The current study was conducted for evaluating the effects of two different strategies viz., phase control and cycle control, on the microwave/air drying process. A phase-controlled electrical power...

Investigators (2004)

Finlay Mcalister, M. Sc, Brian Rowe, M. Sc, ...

This report may be used, in whole or in part, as the basis for development of clinical practice guidelines and other quality enhancement tools, or a basis for reimbursement and coverage policies....

Differential effects of increasing propofol sedation on frontal and temporal cortices: an ERP study. Anesthesiology 2004b;100: 617–25 (2004)

Wolfgang Heinke, Ramona Kenntner, Thomas C. Gunter, Daniela Sammler, M. Sc, M. Sc, ...

Background: It is an open question whether cognitive processes of auditory perception that are mediated by functionally different cortices exhibit the same sensitivity to sedation. The auditory...

Differential Gene and Protein Expression in Primary Breast Malignancies and Their Lymph Node Metastases as Revealed by Combined cDNA Microarray and Tissue Microarray Analysis (2004)

Xishan Hao, Baocun Sun, Limei Hu, Harri Lähdesmäki, Valerie Dunmire, Yumei Feng, ...

st carcinoma metastasis, the authors compared gene expression profiles, obtained by cDNA microarray analysis, of nine matched primary tumors and metastases after screening for enrichment of tumor...

Title (2004)

Claes Ericson, Supervisor Jesper Ritzén, M. Sc, Scania Cv Ab, ...

Mean value modelling of a poppet valve

Author and title: (2003)

Matti Järvinen, Matti Järvinen, Sami Vaarala, M. Sc, Professori Teemupekka Virtanen, Di Sami Vaarala

Internet Protocol (IP) is used as the network level protocol in the Internet environment. The traffic is not encrypted or authenticated by the IP. The traffic can be encrypted and/or authenticated by...

Bercha Engineering Limited, Prime Contractor Dr. Frank G. Bercha, P.Eng., Project Manager (2003)

Bercha Engineering Limited, F. G. Bercha, P. Eng, Senior Offshore, Operations Specialist, ...

This report reflects the views of the authors and not necessarily those of the Transportation Development Centre of Transport Canada or the sponsoring organizations. The Transportation Development...

Personalizing search (2003)

Bart Cornelis, Dr. F. J. Wiesman, P. Van Rosmalen, M. Sc

Executing some simple WWW searches readily demonstrates that what search engines return is rough guess, often including completely unexpected and unintended results. As the amount and diversity of...

by (2003)

Kenneth Smith, M. A. (hons, M. Sc, Kenneth Smith, M. A. (hons, M. Sc

Theories of language evolution typically attribute its unique structure to pressures acting on the genetic transmission of a language faculty and on the cultural transmission of language itself. In...

Helsinki (2002)

Supervisor Juha Sipila, M. Sc, Instructor Tatiana Issaeva, M. Sc, Supervisor Juha Sipilä, M. Sc, ...

Number of pages: 86 Number of figures: 48 Number of tables: 3 Number of appendices: 0 Examiner: Professor Jan Voracek

Telemedicine adoption by different groups of physicians (2002)

Anne-marie Croteau, Ph. D, Dragos Vieru, M. Sc

This study addresses the factors that could affect the intention of physicians to adopt telemedicine technology. Based on the theoretical foundations of technology adoption models, a revised model is...

To my parents (2002)

Anubrati Mukherjee, Paul L. Stoffa, Mrinal K. Sen, Stephen P. Grand, Robert H. Tatham, Anubrati Mukherjee, ...

The Dissertation Committee for Anubrati Mukherjee Certifies that this is the approved version of the following dissertation:

Multicast Routing in Fixed Infrastructure and Mobile Ad Hoc Wireless Networks with a Multicast Gateway, M.Sc (2002)

Wei Ding, M. Sc

ii Multicast is the transmission of datagrams to a group of zero or more hosts identified by a single destination group address. It provides a simple yet robust and efficient communication mechanism....

Date: 24.5.2002 (2002)

Janne Kontkanen, Instructor Tommi Ilmonen, M. Sc, Valvoja Professori, Lauri Savioja, Ohjaaja Di, ...

This thesis is a part of the project that took place in fall 2001 in the Telecommunications

A Study of Cache Performance in Java Virtual Machines (2002)

M. Sc, Sunder Rajan, Sunder Rajan, Supervisor Lizy, K. John

I would like to thank Dr. Lizy John for her valuable guidance and advice during the course of this work. I would also like to express my gratitude to Dr Doug Burger for agreeing to be the reader for...

Comparing Computer-Interpretable Guideline Models: A Case-Study Approach (2002)

Mor Peleg, Samson Tu, Jonathan Bury, John Fox, Robert A. Greenes, ...

Objectives: Many groups are developing computer-interpretable clinical guidelines (CIGs) for use during clinical encounters. CIGs use "Task-Network Models" for representation but differ in...

Pro-Active Connection Maintenance In Aodv And Maodv (2002)

Yufang Zhu, M. Sc

A major aspect of ad-hoc networks is that the nodes can move randomly, which requires the routing protocols in ad-hoc network to quickly respond to the network topology change in order to guarantee...

PRO-ACTIVE CONNECTION MAINTENANCE IN AODV AND MAODV (2002)

Yufang Zhu, M. Sc

A major aspect of ad-hoc networks is that the nodes can move randomly, which requires the routing protocols in ad-hoc network to quickly respond to the network topology change in order to guarantee...

Annotated bayesian networks: a tool to integrate textual and probabilistic medical knowledge (2001)

Péter Antal, Tamás Mészáros, M. Sc, M. Sc, Bart De, ...

In previous publications we have reported on the development of Bayesian Network models for the preoperative discrimination between malignant and benign ovarian mass. The models incorporated both...

Sz.: Triage of the Child With Abdominal Pain: A Clinical Algorithm for Emergency (2001)

Wojtek Michalowski, Steven Rubin, Roman Slowinski, Szymon Wilk, Wojtek Michalowski, Roman Slowinski, ...

Objective: To create a simplified clinical algorithm for the triage of children with abdominal pain. Design: Data mining methodology (Rough sets analysis) was applied to a randomized data set...

RASTA: A Distributed Temporal Abstraction System to facilitate Knowledge-Driven Monitoring of Clinical Databases (2001)

Martin J. O’connor, M. Sc, William E. Grosso, Samson W. Tu, Mark A. Musen

The time dimension is very important when reasoning with clinical data. Unfortunately, the task of temporal reasoning is inherently computationally expensive. As the problems tackled by clinical...

Annotated bayesian networks: a tool to integrate textual and probabilistic medical knowledge (2001)

Péter Antal, Tamás Mészáros, M. Sc, M. Sc, Bart De, ...

In previous publications we have reported on the development of Bayesian Network models for the preoperative discrimination between malignant and benign ovarian mass. The models incorporated both...

Research on presence in vr: a survey (2001)

Martijn J. Schuemie, Merel Krijn, M. Sc, M. Sc, ...

Virtual Reality (VR) is starting to be used in psychological therapy around the world. However, a thorough understanding of the reason why VR is effective and what effect it has on the human psyche...

Agent Factory: A Framework for the Engineering of Agent-Oriented Applications (2001)

Rem William Collier, B. Sc, M. Sc, M. Phil

Agent-Oriented Software Engineering (AOSE) is an emerging paradigm within industry that offers much potential of the management of the increasing levels of complexity inherent within modern software...

Modelling geospatial application databases using UML-based repositories aligned with international standards in geomatics (2000)

Jean Brodeur, M. Sc, Phd C, Prof Yvan Bdard, M. Sc

This paper presents the result of recent work on the use of geospatial repositories to store the conceptual content of object oriented application database schemas and dictionaries aligned with...

Representation of Temporal Indeterminacy in Clinical Databases (2000)

Martin J. O’connor, M. Sc, Samson W. Tu, Mark A. Musen, Ph. D

Temporal indeterminacy is common in clinical medicine because the time of many clinical events is frequently not precisely known. Decision support systems that reason with clinical data may need to...

Predicting ICU mortality: A comparison of stationary and nonstationary temporal models (2000)

Mehmet Kayaalp, Gregory F. Cooper, Ph. D, Gilles Clermont, M. Sc

Objective: This study evaluates the effectiveness of the stationarity assumption in predicting the mortality of intensive care unit (ICU) patients at the ICU discharge. Design: This is a comparative...

Principal Inpatient Diagnostic Cost Group Models for Medicare Risk Adjustment (2000)

Gregory C. Pope, All P. Ellis, Arlene S. Ash, Chuan-fen Liu, John Z. Ayanian, David W. Bates, ...

required HCFA to implement health-statusbased risk adjustment for Medicare capitation payments for managed care plans by January 1, 2000. In support of this mandate, HCFA has been collecting...

Parameter Estimation On A Model Of An Oxygen Delignification Tower - Abstract (2000)

M. Sc, Johan Saltin, Eva Anttila, Dr. Johan Saltin

The increased environmental demands that the pulp and paper industry is facing leads to an increased interest in how to improve control and operation of the pulp mill. One way of achieving this is to...

Language-independent automatic acquisition of morphological knowledge from synonym pairs (1999)

N. Grabar, M. Sc, P. Zweigenbaum, Ph. D

Medical words exhibit a rich and productive morphology. Beyond simple inflection, derivation and composition are a common way to form new words. Morphological knowledge is therefore very important...

Fractal analysis: an objective method for identifying atypical nuclei in dysplastic lesions of the cervix uteri, Gynecol. Oncol (1999)

R. Sedivy, Ch. Windischberger, M. Sc, K. Svozil, E. Moser, Ph. D, ...

Objectives. Fractal geometry is a tool used to characterize irregularly shaped and complex figures. It can be used not only to generate biological structures (e.g., the human renal artery tree), but...

Function composition tool (1998)

Albert Henry Tyson, B. Sc, M. Sc, Henry Tyson, Supervisors Dr, David L. Parnas, ...

ii Experience has shown that the issue of software documentation cannot be ignored if safe reliable software is the goal. To be useful, software documentation should be easy to manipulate. Function...

VR Simulation of Abdominal Trauma Surgery (1998)

Morten Bro-nielsen, Ph. D. David, Helfrick M. Sc, Bill Glass, M. Sc. Xiaolan, M. Phil, ...

Abstract. In this paper we describe a simulation test-bed we have developed for training of abdominal trauma surgery. The abdominal surgery scene is highly complex and contains many layers

Population effects of preventive and therapeutic HIV vaccines in early- and late-stage epidemics. AIDS (1998)

Douglas K. Owens, M. Sc, Donna M. Edwards, Ross D. Shachter, Ph. D, Ph. D

Background: Development of vaccines against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is a worldwide public-health priority. We evaluated the population effects of potential preventive and...

Brake Calculation Software for Commercial Vehicles (1998)

Tor-Åke Fransson, Tekniska H, M. Sc

Nyckelord Keywords Department of Electrical Engineering Division of Vehicular Systems LiTH-ISY-EX-1983 http://www.vehicular.isy.liu.se/ 1998-12-01 Bromsberakningsprogram for tunga fordon Brake...

A review of the MEPLAN modelling framework from a perspective of urban economics (1998)

By John Abraham, John E. Abraham, M. Sc, P. Eng

This paper is a review and critique of the MEPLAN framework from an urban economics perspective. It is based primarily on a reading of "Modeling in Urban and Regional Economics" by Alex...

Towards A Design Environment For Buildingintegrated Energy Systems: The Integration Of Electrical Power Flow Modelling With Building Simulation (1998)

Nicolas James Kelly, Building Simulation, Nicolas James, Kelly B. Eng, M. Sc

.................................................................................................................................... xi Chapter 1 - Buildings Energy and Environment...

Function composition tool (1998)

Albert Henry Tyson, B. Sc, M. Sc, Henry Tyson

ii Experience has shown that the issue of software documentation cannot be ignored if safe reliable software is the goal. To be useful, software documentation should be easy to manipulate. Function...

Perth, Australia Supervisors: (1998)

Harald Friz, Prof Dr. -ing, Peter F. Elzer, M. Sc, Ralf Behnke, Tu Clausthal, ...

This thesis describes the development of Usher, an Augmented Reality user interface for an Internet telerobot. Its construction principle is to overlay multiple monoscopic images of the robot’s...

Path Trajectory Verification for Robot Manipulators in a Manufacturing Environment” IMechE (1997)

K. Abdel-malek, H. J. Yeh, B. Sc, B. Sc, M. Sc, M. Sc, ...

In a manufacturing environment where a robotic arm is programmed to follow a specified trajectory such as in welding, painting, and soldering, it is often the case that the arm reaches a singular...

Natural Language Generation in Healthcare (1997)

Bonnie L. Webber, Ray B. Jones, M. Sc, Ph. D, Ph. D, Alison J. Cawsey

Good communication is vital in healthcare, both among healthcare professionals, and between healthcare professionals and their patients. And well-written documents, describing and/or explaining the...

Writer Identification by Professional Document Examiners (1997)

Moshe Kam, Gabriel Fielding, M. Sc, Robert Conn

Reliable data on the capabilities of professional document examiners are scarce, rendering most past characterizations of these capabilities somewhat speculative. We report on a comprehensive test...

Planning, Truth Criteria and the Systematic Approach to Action and Change (1996)

Lars Karlsson, M. Sc

This paper presents an analysis of partial-order planning based on Sandewall's systematic approach to reasoning about action and change. It is both a study in planning and an application of a...

Aerodynamic Identification using Neural Networks (1996)

M. Larsson, P. De Raedt, M. Hedlund, M. Sc, Flight Dynamics

The use of neural networks and efficient identification algorithms in aerodynamic modeling could substantially reduce the time and work effort in going from wind tunnel and flight test data to model....

A High Level Language for Specifying Graph-Based Languages and their Programming Environments (1995)

Dissertation Committee, Michiel Florian, Michiel Florian, Eugene Kleyn, B. Sc, ...

This dissertation addresses the problem of creating interactive graphical programming environments for visual programming languages that are based on directed graph models of computation. Such...

Issues and Design Concepts in Endoscopic Extenders (1995)

Ali Faraz, Shahram Payandeh, B. Sc, M. Sc, Alex G. Nagy

. Endoscopic surgery as a less invasive method of surgery, is more difficult to perform. The associated problems are visual issues, hand/tool's movement, and force/tactile sensing. To overcome...

Configuration Of Wärtsilä Diesel Power Plant's Fuel System (1995)

Anne Aaltonen, Pasi Paasiala, Kari Tanskanen, M. Sc, M. Sc, M. Sc, ...

The trend in modern production is to produce more tailored products with less design effort. Automation of design process is a modern way to increase effectiveness of the order/delivery process. This...

Issues and Design Concepts in Endoscopic Extenders (1995)

Ali Faraz, B. Sc, M. Sc, Shahram Pay, Assistant Professor, Alex G. Nagy

Abstract. Endoscopic surgery as a less invasive method of surgery, is more di cult to perform. The associated problems are visual issues, hand/tool's movement, and force/tactile sensing. To...

Data integrity problems in an open hypermedia link service (1995)

Hugh Charles Davis, M. Sc, Hugh C. Davis

A hypermedia link service is system which stores the information describing hypertext links in a database which is separate from the data content over which the links are intended to operate. One of...

letter to the author (1993)

Ioannidis G. S, Garyfallidou D. M, Garyfallidou D. M, Spiliotopoulou-papantoniou V, Spiliotopoulou-papantoniou V, Vasiliki Spiliotopoulou Papantoniou, ...

and their impact on teaching and learning Educational best practices and some first observations of their implementation

Shading and Inverse Shading from Direct Illumination (1993)

Pierre Poulin, M. Sc, B. Sc

An understanding of light and its interaction with matter is essential to produce images. As the modeling of light sources, light transport and light re ection improves, it becomes possible to render...

Treatment planning (1980)

Vernon Smith, M. Sc, Dennis L. Parker, Ph. D, James H, Ph. D, ...

The authors describe a low-cost CT scanner Integrated with a radiotherapy simulator and designed for treatment planning. The standard rotational gantry and x-ray tube of the simulator are used with a...

Circuit technology in a large computer system", The Radio and (1973)

D. J. Kinniment, M. Sc, Ph. D

In the design of a large high speed computer the size of the system leads to long cable delays for data transmitted between different parts of the machine. This problem and the interconnection of a...

Approved by Advisor (1921)

Stephen Milne Advisor, Thomas Dowling, Surinder Sehgal, L. Mark Berliner, M. Sc, ...

In a 1907 paper, L. Rogers used two methods to obtain continued fractions for cer-tain Laplace transforms of Jacobi elliptic functions. His first method employed re-peated integration by parts, while...