| The nal quality of paper depends on many quality and process variables. It is very dii-cult to nd theoretical rules of the behavior of paper properties when variables depend from each other and when the interdepen-dencies are not linear. In this paper we present a neural network based system for estimating the nal quality of paper from process measurements. Inverse computation of the network ...

Current research was conducted during 2006 and 2007 cropping seasons to assessment the anatomy of the flag leaf and yield of rice in the Khuzestan province according split plot experiment based on randomized complete block design with three replications. Main plot included different sowing dates at three levels (5 May, 26 May and 16 June). Hoveizeh, Hamar (Heat tolerance), Ghermez Anbori, Champ...

background: nandrolone decanoate (nd) is an anabolic androgenic steroid (aas) which influences the ovarian structure and function. we assessed the effects of nd on the ovarian volume, number of primordial follicles, and level of hormones and also evaluated the modulatory effects of gonadotropins on the histopathological changes imposed by the administration of nd. methods: six groups of sprague...

Ample correlational evidence exists that perceived unfair treatment is negatively related to well-being, health, and goal striving but the underlying process is unclear. We hypothesized that eVects are due in part to contextual priming of prevention focus and the negative consequences of chronic prevention-focused vigilance. Indeed, reasonable responses to unfair treatment—to avoid situations i...

This paper provides an introduction to the ARK Smart Information System (SIS). It describes the business context in whichthe technology was conceived, and how the system addresses those needs. It outlines the important technology principles, and thebenefits of adopting such principles in a business environment. Finally it discusses the relevance of the technology to the thinkingbehi...

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Latecki et al. introduced the notion of 2D and 3D wellcomposed images, i.e., a class of images free from the “connectivities paradox” of digital topology. Unfortunately natural and synthetic images are not a priori well-composed. In this paper we extend the notion of “digital well-composedness” to nD sets, integer-valued functions (graylevel images), and interval-valued maps. We also prove that...

The objective of this study was to validate the Nursing Outcomes (NO) from the Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) for the two Nursing Diagnoses (ND) most frequent in hospitalized surgical, clinical and critical patients. The content validation of the REs was performed adapting the Fehring Model. The sample consisted of 12 expert nurses. The instrument for data collection consisted of the NOs...

Spatial interactions over a local neighborhood between neurons is common in many models of neural networks. The spatial interaction is often shaped to allow for improved response in the application for which the network is constructed (e.g. signal detection or sensory segmentation). In this paper, we study an additional e ect that can occur when such spatial interactions are imposed. Speci call...