Abstract—Wide research has been carried out in this Wireless Sensor Networks to improve the lifetime of the sensor nodes in order to enhance the performance of the network. Clustering h reduces the energy consumption of each node, but it increases the communication burden of the cluster heads. In the proposed intra-cluster and inter-cluster traffic are used to reduce the load of the cluster hea...

Patient medical records today contain vast amount of information regarding patient conditions along with treatment and procedure records. Systematic healthcare resource utilization analysis leveraging such observational data can provide critical insights to guide resource planning and improve the quality of care delivery while reducing cost. Of particular interest to providers are hot spotting:...

Introduction Several tractography segmentation methods have been proposed to cluster the fibers tracts [1-4]. Most of the methods are based on training data provided by experts [3][4], which did not include short or unknown fiber tracts. Another clustering method depends on the assumption of the cluster number [2]. The cluster results may not be correct if the assumption is violated. In this st...

The goal of collision-free path planning is to find a continuous path from a starting position to goal position without any collisions. The collision-free path planning is a critical skill in mobile robot applications, and by now it is still a tough problem because mobile robots would easily run into the situation of planning for the current path while neglecting the global goal. In this paper,...

Electricity industries throughout the world have been using load profiles for many years. Previously, in a regulated environment, load profiles have been employed to provide information for forecasting, system planning and demand side planning. However, in the deregulated environment, load profiles have become more significant. The determination of customer load profile may provide utility comp...

Service-orientation is recognized as an important enabler for increasing efficiency and flexibility of transformation processes in business. Based upon the necessity of meeting dynamic customer needs and supporting organization concepts with numerous partners within emerging networks, flexible bundling of business processes is a key requirement. Service models derived from business and shared w...

The article analyses the possibilities for reconstruction of deserted industrial areas in Irkutsk and arrangement a scientific, educational cultural cluster that would meet current town-planning requirements. reviews functions cluster, architectural principles spatial rearrangement possible conditions economic growth settlement people on territory region.

BACKGROUND Cluster randomized trials (CRTs) offer unique advantages over standard randomized controlled clinical trials (RCTs) and observational methodologies, and may provide a cost-efficient alternative for answering questions about the best treatments for common conditions. OBJECTIVES To describe health plan leaders' views on CRTs, identify barriers to conducting CRTs, and solicit recommen...