Let us start by rehearsing some standard definitions. Define the notion of a theory as follows: Definition 1 (Theory) Let A be the axioms of a theory T. The theory of T is the closure of A under semantic consequence, i.e. T = {φ : A φ}. For example, if T is Peano arithmetic, the theory of T is the axioms of Peano arithmetic together with all their semantic consequences. (Obviously , the axioms ...

A new realization of a space-efficient deque is presented. The data structure is constructed from three singly resizable arrays, each of which is a blockwiseallocated pile (a heap without the order property). The data structure is easily explainable provided that one knows the classical heap concept. All core deque operations are performed in O(1) time in the worst case. Also, general modifying...

We are already into the fall season with winter rapidly approaching. As always, we have many changes to report at the Diagnostic Laboratory. We ended our 1998-1999 fiscal year with a 23 percent increase in accessions compared to the previous year. We are constantly working on improving our diagnostic testing ability, frequently by using molecular techniques. Some of these new advances are detai...

eremurus and forage are main by-products in the khazangah rangelands of makoo region. eremurus is harvested and used by local people in a period of 30 days during the spring in this region. at this study, eremurus and forage have been evaluated financially and the data were obtained through field work using unstructured interviews as well as direct observation. the harvested eremurus value was ...

Introduction: Since ancient times Malaria in Iran has been considered as a serious health risk, especially in Hormozgan Province, as no other disease like Malaria has imposed irreparable financial and life losses to the country. Since saving costs in the healthcare sector comes as first priority in most countries, this study aims at launching a cost-effectiveness analysis on malaria diagnosis d...