Abstract: This paper presents and compares the results obtained using several methods for Stochastic Computations, used in Uncertainty Quantification. We practically present the methods using a simple ODE model. The focus is on both intrusive and non-intrusive methods, namely the Monte Carlo method, along with methods based on generalized polynomial chaos(gPC) methodology. Moreover, we asses th...

Thorough knowledge of root canal morphology is essential for the endodontic therapy. There are rare variations in canal number and configuration in maxillary molars, which could affect treatment outcome. This paper presents the endodontic management of a maxillary first molar with two palatal canals in one root (Vertucci type IV) and a single buccal canal. In this paper cone-beam computed tomog...

We have used the (125)I-fibrinogen test to asses the value of an improved method of peroperative intermittent calf compression as a prophylactic measure against postoperative thrombosis. In a group of 99 patients over the age of 40 undergoing operations lasting more than 30 minutes the technique reduced the incidence of postoperative thrombosis by over 75%. In patients suffering from malignant ...

In 2003, Kirkley et al introduced the WORC. It is a condition-specific, self-reported instrument to asses QOL in patients with shoulder complaints as a consequence of rotator RC disease. It contains 21, 100mm visual analogue scales which relate to 5 domains of shoulder dysfunction: physical symptoms, sports/recreation, work, lifestyle and emotions. Each question is scored 0100 and the total sco...

Service curves, as introduced by Parekh and Gallager 12, 13] and later generalized by Cruz 7], provide a tool for the analysis of high-speed, integrated services data networks. Given constraints on the burstiness of the input into a network, service curves can be used to compute tight upper bounds for maximum delay and backlog. The purpose of this area-exam paper is to describe the service curv...

In this paper we present a novel Bayesian approach for default probability estimation. The methodology is based on multivariate contingent claim analysis and pair copula theory. Balance sheet data are used to asses the firm value and to compute its default probability. The firm pricing function is obtained via a pair copula approach, and Monte Carlo simulations are used to calculate the default...

While often overlooked by traditional echocardiography, the lungs and evaluation of extrava‐ scular lung water (EVLW) can be assessed by direct visualization with relatively simple ultrasonographic techniques. The results can help guide clinicians towards the cause of a patient’s dyspnea and in the case of pulmonary edema even semi-quantitatively asses EVLW. Additionally the exam can be repeate...

Downlink synchronisation emr estimarors suited for OFDM-TDMA wireless LAN are presented. The focus is on the timing error estimator, which is of the Early-Late type and has a low complexity, making it attractive for high speed systems. It also allows a large sharing of the computational burden with the fnquency ermr estimator. The estimator is presented and analysed. Simulations art performed t...

The article discuses the fundamental characteristics of vegetarianism as a heterogeneous and controversial practice, and tries to asses its scope in contemporary Western world. In the central part it presents the main results of the empirical study of vegetarianism and its perceptions on a representative sample of adult residents of the two largest cities in Slovenia, Ljubljana and Maribor. On ...

The Laplacian gauge on the lattice is investigated numerically using U(1) and SU(2) gauge fields. The problem of Gribov ambiguities is addressed and to asses the smoothness of the gauge fixed configurations, they are compared to configurations fixed to the Landau gauge. The results of these comparisons with the Landau gauge indicate that Laplacian gauge fixing works very well in practice and of...