This paper describes one solution developed to convert textual documents into formlike representations of cases. The experiences described by cases are textual descriptions of legal decisions. Indexing vocabulary and assignment theory contributed in gathering expert knowledge to define attributes and values as well as the required elements to employ template mining. Most index values are automa...

This paper describes one solution developed to convert textual documents into formlike representations of cases. The experiences described by cases are textual descriptions of legal decisions. Indexing vocabulary and assignment theory contributed in gathering expert knowledge to define attributes and values as well as the required elements to employ template mining. Most index values are automa...

Using cases to find innovative solutions to problems is mainly the result of two processes: (1) cross-contextual rem in dings, and (2) composition of multiple cases or case parts. Although the ability to use cases taken from across contextual boundaries is desirable, there is a tension between representing and accessing cases across contexts and in using parts of multiple cases to synthesize a ...

BACKGROUND Access to research volunteers may be hampered by low numbers of cases and few eligible participants for rare diseases in clinical settings. METHODS We recruited volunteers and obtained informed consent by mail from narcolepsy cases in a case-control study, and here in we report feasibility, response rate, timeliness and cost. We invited index cases into the study by mail through th...

OBJECTIVE To analyze tuberculosis outbreak index cases in order to improve preventative measures. METHODS Outbreaks reported in Osaka City between 2008 and 2014 were investigated. The index cases were examined according to category group, sex, age, chest radiograph findings, sputum smear examination, patient delay, doctor delay, total delay in case finding, and adherence to regular health exa...