In this paper, we present MARKETECTURE, an agent-based, microeconomic, scalable model for studying deregulated power markets. Features that distinguish it from previously studied models include: the ability to generate individualistic, demographics based, elastic demand profiles; a highly configurable system that supports different matching algorithms for buyers and sellers, different market cl...

PURPOSE This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of a fat clearing technique for accurate nodal staging of rectal cancer patients after preoperative chemoradiotherapy (CRT). METHODS A total of 19 patients with rectal cancer within 10 cm from anal verge were divided into two groups: non-CRT group (n = 10) and CRT group (n = 9). For pathologic assessment, lymph node (LN) harvest was per...

A 52-year-old woman sought medical attention because of several annular erythematous lesions with central clearing on her body since seven months ago. No pruritus or burning sensations were noted. Her medical and family history was unremarkable. Her Fitzpatrick skin photo-type was II. On dermatological physical examination, there were several annular erythematous plaques with raised borders and...

Biological specimens are intrinsically three dimensional; however, because of the obscuring effects of light scatter, imaging deep into a tissue volume is problematic. Although efforts to eliminate the scatter by "clearing" the tissue have been ongoing for over a century, there have been a large number of recent innovations. This Review introduces the physical basis for light scatter in tissue,...

This work discusses clearing policy used by a specialist agent on marketing strategies under the rules of TAC CAT agents International Tournament. The goal of this agent is to create a market and then establish a set of policies for controlling agents’ behavior of other agents interested in trade with him. This agent must be able to establish accepting, prices, charging and clearing. Clearing p...