In this paper, we present a novel approach that addresses the problem of large-scale network topology design and routing. There are research works used exact methodologies based on Integer Linear Programming (ILP) models to develop potential solutions for problem. However, is computationally NP-hard, thus solving it hugely demanding computational power networks, in many cases, not even possible...

The individualized learning plan (ILP) is a tool that promotes self-directed learning. The aim of this pilot study was to look at the perception of the ILPs in United States senior medical school students as a way to improve their learning experience during their advanced practice clerkship. We conducted a survey of graduating medical students that contained both quantitative and open-ended que...

Integer Linear Programming (ILP) formulations of Markov random fields (MRFs) models with global connectivity priors were investigated previously in computer vision, e.g., [16, 17]. In these works, only Linear Programing (LP) relaxations [16, 17] or simplified versions [21] of the problem were solved. This paper investigates the ILP of multi-label MRF with exact connectivity priors via a branch-...

OBJECTIVE Efficacy of in vivo isolated lung perfusion (ILP) with cisplatin could be shown in different rodent tumor models. Despite the use of this alternative therapeutical strategy in very few patients with lung metastases, there are no systematic studies regarding the tolerance of the native lung tissue in large animal models or humans. METHODS In a novel ILP pig model, groups with two dif...

We present a novel approach to non-monotonic ILP and its implementation called tal (Top-directed Abductive Learning). tal overcomes some of the completeness problems of ILP systems based on Inverse Entailment and is the first top-down ILP system that allows background theories and hypotheses to be normal logic programs. The approach relies on mapping an ILP problem into an equivalent ALP one. T...

BACKGROUND We have previously shown how tumor response of isolated limb perfusion (ILP) with melphalan was improved when tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha) was added. Taking into account that other vasoactive drugs could also improve tumor response to ILP, we evaluated histamine (Hi) as an alternative to TNF-alpha. METHODS We used a rat ILP model to assess the combined effects of Hi and ...

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is characterized by pulmonary vascular remodeling leading to right ventricular (RV) hypertrophy and failure. Intralipid (ILP), a source of parenteral nutrition for patients, contains γ-linolenic acid and soy-derived phytoestrogens that are protective for lungs and heart. We, therefore, investigated the therapeutic potential of ILP in preventing and rescuing...

Real-time streaming signal processing systems typically desire high throughput and low latency. Many such systems can be modeled as synchronous data flow graphs. In this paper, we address the problem of multi-objective mapping of SDF graphs onto heterogeneous multiprocessor platforms, where we account for the overhead of bus-based inter-processor communication. The primary contributions include...

In past lectures we’ve learned that we write integer linear program (ILP) formulations to model hard problems exactly. But since these programs are too hard to solve, we relax them into linear programs (LPs) and solve those instead. After carefully rounding the solution of an LP relaxation, we attain an approximation of an optimal solution for the original problem. Sometimes, however, our relax...

Although there is a growing need for multi-relational data mining solutions in KDD, the use of obvious candidates from the field of Inductive Logic Programming (ILP) has been limited. In our view this is mainly due to the variation in ILP engines, especially with respect to input specification, as well as the limited attention for relational database issues. In this paper we describe an approac...