Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) gives rise to systems of linear inequalities, representing the effects of radiation on the irradiated body. These systems are often infeasible, in which case one settles for an approximate solution, such as an {α, β}-relaxation, meaning that no more than α percent of the inequalities are violated by no more than β percent. For real-world IMRT problem...

Our aim was to define normal esophagogastric junction (EGJ) morphology and relaxation characteristics using high-resolution manometry (HRM). To this end, 75 asymptomatic controls underwent HRM with a solid-state manometric assembly incorporating 36 circumferential sensors spaced at 1-cm intervals positioned to record from the hypopharynx to the stomach. Ten 5-ml water swallows were obtained. EG...

A general theoretical approach to the description of epitaxial layers with essentially different cell parameters and in-plane relaxation anisotropy has been developed. A covariant description of relaxation in such structures has been introduced. An iteration method for evaluation of these parameters on the basis of the diffraction data set has been worked out together with error analysis and re...

We introduce a recently published convex relaxation approach for the quadratic assignment problem to the field of computer vision. Due to convexity, a favourable property of this approach is the absence of any tuning parameters and the computation of high–quality combinatorial solutions by solving a mathematically simple optimization problem. Furthermore, the relaxation step always computes a t...

conclusions the benson relaxation could reduce pain intensity in women after cesarean section. results the mean of pain score before intervention at cg was 4.43 cm. it was decreased to 4.40 cm (1 min), 4.27 cm (12 h), 4.10 cm (24 h), 4.00 cm (36 h), 3.93 cm (48 h), 3.83 cm (60 h), 3.67 cm (72 h) and 3.51 cm (84 h). meanwhile, the ig was 4.97 cm. it was decreased to 4.90 cm (1 min), 4.23 cm (12 ...

The dielectric relaxation times τ and dipole moments μ of N-methylacetamide (NMA) mixed with N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF) in benzene solutions have been obtained using standard standing wave microwave techniques and Gopala Krishna’s single frequency (9.90 GHz) concentration variational method at 25, 30, 35, and 40 ◦C. The energy parameters (∆Hε , ∆Fε , ∆Sε ) for the dielectric relaxation process...

The dielectric relaxation time (τ) and dipole moment (μ) of binary mixtures of different molar concentrations of N-methylformamide (NMF) in binary mixtures of NMF and tetramethylurea (TMU) in benzene have been calculated at 25, 30, 35 and 40 ◦C using standard standing wave microwave techniques and following the single frequency (9.885 GHz) concentration variational method of Gopala Krishna. The...

We introduce a convex relaxation approach for the quadratic assignment problem to the field of computer vision. Due to convexity, a favourable property of this approach is the absence of any tuning parameters and the computation of high-quality combinatorial solutions by solving a mathematically simple optimization problem. Furthermore, the relaxation step always computes a tight lower bound of...

objective behavioral interventions such as relaxation training and biofeedback are some of the most effective interventions for management of migraine headaches. in this study we evaluated the utility of biofeedback-assisted progressive muscle relaxation training (prt) in the treatment of migraine. materials and methods in this prospective study, twenty patients (12-18 years old) with a confirm...

abstract background: fatigue is the most common and highly disabling symptom of multiple sclerosis (ms) that has negative effects on employment, the process of socialization, compliance with the disease, and other factors effective on activities of daily living. the usage of complementary and alternative medicine methods in ms patients is higher than in the general population. however, there is...