Given The Above Evidence

A linear-time algorithm for finding the longest segment which scores above a given threshold

This paper describes a linear-time algorithm that finds the longest stretch in a sequence of real numbers (“scores”) in which the sum exceeds an input parameter. The algorithm also solves the problem of finding the longest interval in which the average of the scores is above a fixed threshold. The problem originates from molecular sequence analysis: for instance, the algorithm can be employed t...

Evidence for Proton-Dominated Cosmic Ray Composition above 1.6 EeV

We report studies of ultra-high energy cosmic ray composition via analysis of depth of airshower maximum (Xmax), for airshower events collected by the High Resolution Fly’s Eye (HiRes) observatory. The HiRes data are consistent with a predominantly protonic composition of cosmic rays at energies above 1.6 EeV (10 eV), when interpreted via the QGSJET01 and QGSJET-II high-energy hadronic interact...

Are tribunals given appropriate and sufficient evidence for disability claims?

BACKGROUND Occupational physicians are sometimes surprised at the decisions made by employment tribunals. AIM To assess employment tribunal judgements on disability discrimination in order to determine whether the evidence placed before the tribunal was appropriate and sufficient. METHOD Qualitative review of recorded tribunal judgements for an 18-month period between 1 January 2005 and 31 ...

The View from Above

Remaining Useful Life Estimation In the Presence of Given Shocks

In a system, prediction of remaining useful lifetime (RUL) of servicing before reaching to a specified breakdown threshold is a very important practical issue, and research in this field is still regarded as an appreciated research gap. Operational environment of an equipment is not constant and changes regarding to stresses and shocks. These random environmental factors accelerate system deter...