Anytime sampling-based methods are an attractive technique for solving kino-dynamic motion planning problems. These algorithms scale well to higher dimensions and can efficiently handle state control constraints. However, intelligent exploration strategy is required accelerate their convergence avoid redundant computations. Using ideas from reachability analysis, this work defines a “Time-Infor...

Laser scanning had a huge impact on topographic information systems (TIS) and geographic information systems (GIS). Compared to other data acquisition methods, airborne and terrestrial laser scanner systems have a high degree of automation and allow capturing surfaces in various scales. It turns out that laser scanners are both, efficient and economical measuring tools for cultural heritage obj...

OBJECTIVE To confirm the relationship between initial trunk performance and functional outcomes according to gait ability, and whether initial trunk performance is of predictive value in terms of functional prognosis in patients with stroke. METHODS We reviewed 135 patients who suffered from stroke. Trunk performance of the patients was evaluated using the Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS). The pa...

BACKGROUND Adherence with tobramycin inhalation solution (TIS) during routine cystic fibrosis (CF) care may differ from recommended guidelines and affect health care utilization. METHODS We analyzed 2001-2006 healthcare claims data from 45 large employers. Study subjects had diagnoses of CF and at least 1 prescription for TIS. We measured adherence as the number of TIS therapy cycles complete...

Proper selection of the translation initiation site (TIS) on mRNAs is crucial for the production of desired protein products. Recent studies using ribosome profiling technology uncovered a surprising variety of potential TIS sites in addition to the annotated start codon. The prevailing alternative translation reshapes the landscape of the proteome in terms of diversity and complexity. To ident...

An implant elicits a biological response in the surrounding tissue which determines the acceptance and long-term function of the implant. Dental implants have become one of the main therapy methods in clinic after teeth lose. A successful implant is in contact with bone and soft tissue represent by fibroblasts. In our study we focused on the interaction between six different chemically and phys...

Consider a family of functions of a single variable x: Φ(x; a0, a1, . . . , an), where a0, . . . , an are the parameters. The problem of interpolation for Φ can be stated as follows: Given n + 1 real or complex pairs of numbers (xi, fi), i = 0, . . . , n, with xi 6= xk for i 6= k, determine a0, . . . , an such that Φ(xi; a0, . . . , an) = fi, i = 0, . . . , n. The above is a linear interpolatio...

To the editor: We read with interest the almost identical articles on staging classification for ovarian and fallopian tube cancer that were published in several journals [1-8]. What is missing in the staging classification is the in situ carcinoma or Tis for ovary and fallopian tube. Cancer staging is important and necessary for explaining epidemiologic changes, defining the disease at present...

An integrated framework for the analysis and development of sustainable innovation policy was developed, based on a combination of the transition management framework, the strategic niche management approach, and policy recommendations resulting from technological innovation system (TIS) studies. In the framework, the multilevel view from transition management has been integrated with the funct...