A general algorithm, called ALG, for online and semi-online scheduling problem Pm||Cmax with m ≥ 2 is introduced. For the semi-online version, it is supposed that all job have their processing times within the interval [p, rp], where p > 0, 1 < r ≤ m/m− 1. ALG is a generalization of LS and is optimal in the sense that there is not an algorithm with smaller competitive ratio than that of ALG.

We successfully fabricated (chitosan/alginate) (CHI/ALG) multilayer thin film by layer-by-layer (LBL) method. Film durability was enhanced by forming cross-linking using heat treatment, glutaraldehyde, and calcium chloride. Indeed, the adsorption of fibrinogen onto CHI/ALG multilayer thin film was determined by QCM system and it was found that physical stability and protein resistance of CHI/AL...

Status of this Memo This memo provides information for the Internet community. It does not specify an Internet standard of any kind. Distribution of this memo is unlimited. This document describes an SNMP application layer gateway (ALG), which may be useful in certain environments. The document does also list the issues and problems that can arise when used as a generic SNMP ALG. Specifically, ...

Chondrocyte dedifferentiation has been noted in osteoarthritic cartilage, but the contribution of this phenomenon is poorly understood. Interleukin (IL)-1beta, the major pro-inflammatory cytokine found in osteoarthritic synovial fluid, induces the dedifferentiation of cultured articular chondrocytes, whereas E-series prostaglandins (PGE) are capable of inducing cell differentiation. Since PGE(2...

 Abstract Background: Lymphoproliferative disorders are among the most serious and potentially fatal complications of chronic immunosuppression in kidney transplant recipients. The principle risk factors for development of PTLD are the degree of overall immunosuppression and the EBV serostatus of the recipient. In this study, the risk of PTLD in kidney transplant recipients who received Anti- L...

Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are the most commonly used polymorphic markers in genetics studies. Among the different platforms for SNP genotyping, Luminex is one of the less exploited mainly due to the lack of a robust (semi-automated and replicable) freely available genotype calling software. Here we describe a clustering algorithm that provides automated SNP calls for Luminex genoty...

Antilymphocyte globulin (ALG) was given every other day for 5 doses with platelet transfusions immediately following ALG administration in 6 patients with aplastic anaemia. Four patients responded and 3 durable remissions were achieved. One patient relapsed and further treatment with anti-thymocyte globulin and cyclosporin also failed. One patient died of Flavobacterium septicaemia 6 days after...

  During last two decades, polysaccharides such as alginate (Alg) alone and in combination with other biopolymers are widely used in vaccine and drug delivery systems. The aim of the present work was to investigate the potential utility of microparticles made of alginate (Alg) as new vehicles for improving nasal vaccine delivery. For this purpose, diphtheria toxoid (DT) was chosen as a model an...

BACKGROUND Basiliximab is a chimeric human/mouse monoclonal antibody directed against the alpha chain of the IL-2 receptor, CD25, which has been reported as successfully reducing rejection in adult renal transplant recipients. Reported clinical experience of basiliximab in paediatric renal transplantation is limited. METHODS Using two intravenous doses on day 0 (pre-operatively) and day 4 wit...