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A matter, in the end, must be explained by quantum mechanics, which describes how atoms bind and electrons interact at a fundamental level. Typically, the quantum behavior can be approximated by a classical description, in which atoms become balls that stick together in welldefined arrangements via simple forces and vibrate much like balls on springs. Sometimes, however, that is not so. In some...

News Release: From Newspaper to Electronic News Broker

Media companies experimenting with electronic publishing are seeking for sustainable business models. Based on the case of the leading Danish business newspaper, Børsen, the move from traditional publishing towards electronic publishing is analysed. After a brief review of Børsen’s current business and core competences, the challenge of ‘going digital’ is examined from three perspectives – the ...

Committee on microbiology and extraneous materials.

The Committee was very busy this past year as evidenced by the number of recommendations submitted by the General Referees. Currently a total of 33 studies including method modifications are in process. Seven methods were submitted and approved for First Action status with over 10 collaborative studies being completed this year. The committee is in process of publishing guidelines for validatio...

Adaptive User Modeling for Filtering Electronic News

A prototype system for the fine-grained filtering of news items has been developed and a pilot test has been conducted. The system is based on an adaptive user model that integrates stereotypes and artificial neural networks. The stereotypes are based on newspaper sections and sub-sections, along with editor specified and user specified keywords. Eight subjects trained the system over six days ...

Electronic Structure of Crystalline Materials