STL dictionaries like map and set are commonly used in C++ programs. We consider parallelizing two of their bulk operations, namely the construction from many elements, and the insertion of many elements at a time. Practical algorithms are proposed for these tasks. The implementation is completely generic and engineered to provide best performance for the variety of possible input characteristi...

In classical India, Jain philosophers developed a theory of viewpoints (naya-vāda) according to which any statement is always performed within and dependent upon a given epistemic perspective or viewpoint. The Jainas furnished this epistemology with an (epistemic) theory of disputation that takes into account the viewpoint in which the main thesis has been stated. The main aim of our paper is t...

The aim of this study was to establish the incidence, risk factors, and the management of pharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF) after primary and salvage total laryngectomy. A retrospective, match-paired analysis of 86 patients who developed fistula after total laryngectomy was carried out and compared with a control group of 86 patients without fistula, randomly selected from a pool of 352 total lar...

Sorting is a fundamental algorithm used extensively in computer science as an intermediate step in many applications. The performance of sorting algorithms is heavily influenced by the type of data being sorted, and the machine being used. To assist in obtaining portable performance for sorting algorithms, we propose an install-time system for automatically constructing sequential and parallel ...

STUDY QUESTION What is the relationship between telomere length in sperm and early embryonic development in in vitro fertilization (IVF)? SUMMARY ANSWER Sperm telomere length (STL) is positively associated with embryo quality in IVF. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY Previous studies have shown that STL differs among human males. STUDY DESIGN, SIZE, DURATION In order to determine the associations bet...

This paper proposes an error-based segmentation approach for direct rapid prototyping (RP) of random cloud data. The objective is to fully integrate reverse engineering and RP for rapid product development. By constructing an intermediate point-based curve model (IPCM), a layer-based RP model is directly generated from the cloud data and served as the input to the RP machine for fabrication. In...

Recent evolutions on forging process induce more complex shape on forging die. These evolutions, combined with High Speed Machining (HSM) process of forging die lead to important increase in time for machining preparation. In this context, an original approach for generating machining process based on machining knowledge is proposed in this paper. The core of this approach is to decompose a CAD...

Although current rapid prototyping methods have had a significant impact on product and process design, they are often limited in both accuracy and choice of suitable materials. Also, the current methods share little similarity to typical manufacturing processes. In this paper, a method for using CNC machining as a Rapid Prototyping process is described in order to exploit the creation of funct...