The technique in [4] uses the notion of interference [27]. The interference to τk in an interval of [a, b) (denoted by Ik(a, b)) represents the cumulative length of all intervals in [a, b) such that a job of τk is ready to execute but cannot be executed due to the execution of other ready jobs. Also, the interference of a task τi to another task τk in an interval of [a, b) (denoted by Ik←i(a, b...

the modern lifestyle is characterized by a continuous increase in the demand of ready-to-eat fresh food products subjected to minimal processes prior marketing. attention is drawn towards the effect of this processing on the antioxidant/antiradical properties of two typical italian salads belonging to cichorium genus. four chemical assays (anti-peroxyl radical activity, dpph• assay, metal chela...

Diagnostic reports. A radiologist at a PACS workstation needs ready access to prior reports. In most situations, reports are initially pushed to the RIS by the SR application, usually via an HL7 interface. If prior reports are stored in the RIS, how can they be available when a radiologist needs to look at them, for example, when reviewing a follow-up exam? T Most RIS systems cannot be queried ...

us certainly are very ready to give advice?whether asked or unasked; and often we equate this "good advice" with the giving of real help, support or guidance. Perhaps we are most prone to fall into this trap when any question of child-rearing patterns arises. Indeed almost everyone seems ready to give advice on this topic; and a surprisingly large number of people appear to consider themselves ...

Kumasi, Sekondi-Takoradi, and Accra are the major recipients of agricultural commodities or productions in Ghana, primarily due to their population and ready markets. To ensure food security, meet food demands, and mitigate the threats posed by pests and diseases, pesticides are used when cultivating vegetables and fruits in Ghana. The present study has been conducted to assess the concentratio...

Despite a significant increase in whistle-blowing practices in work organizations, we know little about what differentiates whistle-blowers from those who observe a wrongdoing but chose not to report it. In this review article, we first highlight the arenas in which research on whistle-blowing has produced inconsistent results and those in which the findings have been consistent. Second, we pro...