in this paper, based on the background of cost-oriented assembly line balancing problems, a novel mathematical model for scheduling and balancing the assembly line is offered that with the combination of task sequence-dependent setup time, parallel stations and resource constraint, minimizes the operational and investment costs of assembly system. due to the complexity of the problem, the equat...

The Parallel Object-Oriented language POOL integrates object-oriented characteristics with synchronous communication among objects. A novel formal description of POOL is given here. The description is written using Mosses' action notation style of formal speciication. It is then, compared with other formal speciications of the language. Understandability, extensibility and modularity are the ma...

This paper aimed to present a novel approach the comparative philosophy of religion which I call traditions-oriented. It is related and yet distinct from both confessional (tradition-oriented) theology. begins with reflection on meaning employment ‘comparison’ in context philosophical analysis. What follows an analysis nature practice conducted under umbrella concept religion. After sketching o...

It is worthwhile mentioning that the area of formal specifications, particularly as refers to object orientation, has not been widely developed, due to its proposal being recent and novel, mixing the traditional benefits of formal specification languages (consistency, completion and lack of ambiguity in the software developed) with object-oriented characteristics such as encapsulation, inherita...

In Queer Phenomenology, Sara Ahmed discusses the spatial dimensions of orientation, asking not only ‘What does it mean to be oriented?’ but also for sexuality lived as oriented? What difference make what or who we are oriented toward in very direction our desire?’ (1). This article uses Ahmed's idea sexual orientation a form way-finding consider how masturbation might considered that is particu...

In this paper, we propose a novel communication paradigm called group-oriented communication. Different from conventional unicast-based communications, group-oriented communication is based on group-based communications. Group-oriented communication is a type of many-to-many communication, but it realizes any type of communications covering one-to-one, one-to-many, many-to-one, and many-to-many...

In this work, novel electrospun scaffolds with fibers oriented randomly and evenly in three dimensions (3D) including in the thickness direction were developed based on the principle of electrostatic repulsion. This unique structure is different from most electrospun scaffolds with fibers oriented mainly in one direction. The structure of novel 3D scaffolds could more closely mimic the 3D rando...

In this paper, we propose a novel approach towards integrating the ideas behind Aspect-Oriented and Component-Based Software Development. Our approach aims at achieving a symmetric, unified component architecture that treats aspects and components as uniform entities. To this end, a novel component model is introduced that does not employ specialized aspect constructs for modularizing crosscutt...

Imaging technologies are well suited to study neuronal dendrites, which are key elements for synaptic integration in the CNS. Dendrites are, however, frequently oriented perpendicular to tissue surfaces, impeding in vivo imaging approaches. Here we introduce novel laser-scanning modes for two-photon microscopy that enable in vivo imaging of spatiotemporal activity patterns in dendrites. First, ...