review and classification of electric load forecasting (lf) techniques based on artificial neuralnetworks (ann) is presented. a basic anns architectures used in lf reviewed. a wide range of annoriented applications for forecasting are given in the literature. these are classified into five groups:(1) anns in short-term lf, (2) anns in mid-term lf, (3) anns in long-term lf, (4) hybrid anns inlf,...

How the brain determines which memories are selected for long-term storage is critical for a full understanding of memory. One possibility is that memories are selected based on the history of activity and current state of neurons within a given memory circuit. Many in vitro studies have demonstrated metaplasticity-like effects whereby prior neuronal activity can affect the ability of cells to ...

The Dynamic Core and Global Workspace hypotheses were independently put forward to provide mechanistic and biologically plausible accounts of how brains generate conscious mental content. The Dynamic Core proposes that reentrant neural activity in the thalamocortical system gives rise to conscious experience. Global Workspace reconciles the limited capacity of momentary conscious content with t...

In March 2009 members of the research, policy and practice communities in the fields of ageing and disability came together in Barcelona for the first international conference on bridging knowledge in long-term care and support. This paper presents a brief snapshot of some of the key themes and ideas that emerged during three days of presentation and debate on methods, policy and practice.

Caring for older people was high on the agenda at the RCN's annual congress recently with the issue of long-term care charges proving the dominant theme.