In this paper, we propose and study a new semi-random model for graph partitioning problems. We believe that it captures many properties of real–world instances. The model is more flexible than the semi-random model of Feige and Kilian and planted random model of Bui, Chaudhuri, Leighton and Sipser. We develop a general framework for solving semi-random instances and apply it to several problem...

This paper gives an overview of a model for the reconstruction of task-oriented dialogues based on an in teract ive , mult i level parsing formalism. It is applied to route description dialogues. It w i l l be shown, how the pragmatic aspects of such dialogues are taken into account on d i f ferent levels of processing. The approach described is based on an extension of the concept of cascaded ...

Objetivo: O sistema de saúde suplementar está inserido em um mercado fortemente regulado e sujeito a desafios como o aumento dos custos na forte competi-tividade. Assim, presente estudo objetiva analisar ciência dados contri-bui com apoio à gestão uma operadora grande porte.Método/abordagem: Realizou-se casos múltiplos, partir colhidos analisados quatro projetos estratégicos ligados área da oit...

This article introduces the uncertain ordered weighted averaging adequacy coefficient (UOWAAC) operator. novel operator uses (OWA) operator, coefficient, and interval numbers in a single formulation. also extends UOWAAC by using order-inducing variables reordering process of input arguments. new extension is called induced (UIOWAAC) The presents an application approach multi-criteria group deci...

This study surveyed college freshmen from two different institutions in order to examine differences between First-Generation College Students and Continuing-Generation College Students. Differences between groups emerged for high school academic preparation, college exploration behaviors, college application behaviors, and college decision-making prior to matriculation. Results suggest differe...

Aerva pseudotomentosa Blatt. & Hallb. (Amaranthaceae) is arid region plant commonly known as Bui. It is used in ethno medicinal practices for the treatment of pain and inflammatory hyperalgesic disorders such as rheumatic pain, fever, inflammation, wounds and urinary disorders. This study was conducted to evaluate the anti-nociceptive, antipyretic effects of A. pseudotomentosa leaves aqueous ex...

TotheEditor: It is with great interest that we read the article of Atkins et al. (1) and the accompanying commentary of Panelli et al. (2) about the possible usefulness of carbonic anhydrase IX-G250MN (CAIX) expression as a biomarker to predict responses to interleukin-2 therapy in renal cell carcinoma. Atkins et al. (1) showed that high-positively CAIX staining [according to Bui et al. (3)] of...