In this paper we examine a modification to the genetic algorithm a new adaptive operator was developed for two industrial applications using genetic algorithm based on-line control systems. The aim is to enable the control systems to track optima of a time-varying dynamic system whilst not being detrimental to its ability to provide sound results for the stationary environments. When compared w...

this paper presents a new methodology for the zoning of littoral sand barriers on the basis oftheir groundwater dynamic responses to the local mean water level (mwl) climate. the method is based onthe comparison of the characteristic scales of the horizontal drainage and recharge processes. using theboussinesq equation and basic hydro-geomorphological parameters, this methodology identifies the...

The book deals with general problem solving in the form given by the STRIPS planning formalism. Planning systems read in a STRIPS problem description, and then perform the search for a solution fully automatically, i.e., without any knowledge about the problem other than the transition rules that generate the search space. Starting from an existing approach to planning as heuristic search, I de...

The Disease Control Priorities (DCP) project has substantially influenced national and global health priorities since 1993. DCP’s basic framework involves identification of disease burdens based on premature deaths and disability and application of the most cost-effective interventions to the largest burdens, taking into account local feasibility. The future impact of DCP will need to take into...

Introduction: Although patients do not experience sever pain after laparoscopic surgery, most of them experience acute or chronic pain afterward. While conventional pain killers including NSAID and narcotics in laparoscopic surgery have specific side effects, their application is inevitable. This study compares the efficacy of local anesthetic drugs and conventional pain killers in post-operati...

burns account for a significant proportion of injuries, and of these the face, neck, and anterior torso are commonly affected. burn scars remain a lasting reminder of the insult both for the patient and the outside world. there is little doubt that the change in appearance and the limitation imposed by a burn scar contribute to negative body image. treatment of hypertrophic scars in the neck ha...

Understanding farmers’ perception is important in the development of sustainable and cost-effective integrated pest management strategies. Hence, farmers’ perception on rice insect pests and pesticide use was evaluated by selected 112 farmers composed of 77% males and 23% females, over the rice growing areas of North Cotabato, Central Mindanao, Philippines. 62% of farmers that were interviewed ...

abstract use of organic fertilizer in production of organic products is important. a field experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of different levels of poultry manure on some growth characteristics and crop yield of iranian melons. the design was split plot in a randomized complete block design with four replications. levels of poultry manure (pm) included: 0, 5, 10, 15 and 20 tons...