In this paper we describe a model of the immunologic response of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in individuals. We illustrate how optimal control methodology can produce a drug dosing strategy and how this treatment strategy possesses features of structured treatment interruptions (STI). We then perform a sensitivity analysis of the model, illustrating use of both classical sensitivity ...

This research was based on the need for improving critical and creative thinking skills of student in the 21-st century. In this research, we have implemented HOT-Lab model for topic of force. The model was characterized by problem solving and higher order thinking development through real laboratory activities. This research used a quasy experiment method with pre-test post-test control group ...

In this paper, we propose a framework to evaluate the impact on power system dynamic performance of different types of errors in the measurements utilized by the automatic generation control (AGC) system. To address the random nature of these errors, stochastic system analysis methods are utilized to evaluate the statistics of system state variables. By examining the convergence properties of t...

Automatic behaviour can be defined as a fast processing human activity that does not require attention to occur. According to Norman and Shallice’s model of attention and automaticity the majority of responses are under fairly automatic control triggered by environmental cues. In this paper we define a process algebraic framework to formalise Norman and Shallice’s model and illustrate it throug...

stroke is one of the most common diseases among the elderly with high personal and societal costs. in recent years, robotic rehabilitation for stroke has become an active area of research for assistance, monitoring and qualifying the rehabilitation treatments. the key issue needed for improving rehabilitation system is that patient feedback should be taken into account by the robotic rehabilita...

This chapter focuses on the automatic control of the drying processes in food industry. It explains why and when these techniques can help. Then it makes a critical review of the different studies found in the bibliography and emphasizes pros and cons. On the basis of the corn drying example, different strategies, with increasing complexity, are compared : PID, non linear PID, non linear LQG, n...

Purpose: The aim of the current study was to investigate the effectiveness of schema therapy and mindfulness based cognitive therapy on the rate of using negative automatic thoughts in women with major depression in Mashhad. Participants were 36 depressed women clients, randomly selected and randomly designated to 3 groups (two experimental group and control group). Materials and method: This s...