How well an optimization algorithm satisses short-term and long-term goals, can be veriied using appropriate test functions, respective convergence measures, theoretical analysis, and simulations. This paper analyses the convergence behavior of the evolution strategy (ES) at the parabolic ridge function using the standard (1 + ;)-ES. Some further results are given for the case of more general r...

[Purpose] Increased compensatory pelvic movement is remarkable in limping patients with hip osteoarthritis (OA). However, a method of improving limping has not been established. The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of two types of Nordic walking by analyzing the pelvic movement and muscle activities of adults with hip OA. [Subjects and Methods] Ten patients with OA of the hip p...

Calcaneal fractures are considered uncommon accounting for 0.005-0.41% of all children fractures. Few reports concerning treatment are available. Most of these fractures are non-displaced/minimally displaced and are associated with a fall of less than 1 m. The aim of this case report was to discuss the diagnosis and treatment of a child calcaneal fracture, an atypical presentation despite the h...

We have tried to open some new and possibly undisclosed vistas on the famous scene in movie Schindler?s List, by Steven Spielberg, probing question: can should Holocaust be represented. To best of my knowledge, speech main antagonist movie, Amon Goeth, ?Today is history?, has not this moment been treated manner, as bearer insightful theories style philosophy. This what we remedy paper. try acco...