This paper surveys the data-driven dose prediction methods investigated for knowledge-based planning (KBP) in last decade. These were classified into two major categories—traditional KBP and deep-learning (DL) methods—according to their techniques of utilizing previous knowledge. Traditional include studies that require geometric or anatomical features either find best-matched case(s) from a re...

As crayfish invasions continue to threaten native freshwater biota, a detailed understanding of distribution and population structure becomes imperative. Nonetheless, most current survey methods provide inadequate demographic data. The quantitative ‘Triple Drawdown’ (TDD) dewatering method has highlighted the importance such data, yet practical constraints prevent its large-scale application. H...

This study was conducted to examine the worldwide interest in clean energy industry and make recommendations for development of this industry. The authors a survey research using Internet open source data informatics methods produce relevant results support depth related work. Based on valid findings, discussion is carried out give suggestions China at several levels.

INTRODUCTION This study describes the uses of a control chart in the malaria surveillance at the local level, signaling whether there is a need to intensify or adapt control measures. METHODS The districts of Cruzeiro do Sul (n=14), State of Acre, Brazil, were classified into three groups: I) those with an incidence lower than expected; II) those with an incidence within the expected range; a...

Policy-makers often rely on public opinion polls to decide which political projects to pursue. We study how the use of opinion polls influences policy outcomes if respondents feel pressured to offer ”socially desirable” views when answering the pollsters’ questions. Our results indicate that this type of social pressure can lead to second-best policy outcomes even if politicians are aware of th...

AIM The aim of the study is to evaluate the changes of the kinetic parameters of gait in patients with supratentorial unilateral stroke in the chronic period (SUSChP). MATERIAL AND METHODS The study was conducted with 67 patients with SUSChP (56 patients included in the experimental group - 32 men and 24 women, with duration of disease 7.8 ± 2.0 months, and 11 patients in the control group - ...

OBJECTIVE Our objective was to pilot collaborations between two urban farms with two corner stores to increase access to fresh produce in low-income neighbourhoods. DESIGN We conducted a pre-post evaluation of two farm-store collaborations using quantitative distribution and sales data. Using semi-structured interviews, we qualitatively assessed feasibility of implementation and collaboration...

This paper explores, through a number of case studies, the application of Group Support Systems for capacity building initiatives in various sectors in Africa. A model is introduced on the adoption of GSS in an African context. Notwithstanding skeptical expectations with respect to the successful application of the technology, the results clearly indicate (1) that there is support from key part...