Most autonomic systems require large amounts of human labor and configuration before they become autonomous. We study the management problem for autonomic systems, and consider the actions needed before a system becomes self-managing, as well as the tasks a system administrator must still perform to keep so-called ‘‘self-managing systems’’ operating properly. To understand the problem, we imple...

In an electronic voting protocol, a distributed scheme can be used for forbidding the malicious acts of the voting administrator and the counter during the election, but it cannot prevent them from collaborating to trace the ballots and destroy their privacy after the election. We present a distributed anonymous quantum key distribution scheme and further construct a distributed quantum electio...

SIR—Medications, including anticholinergics [1, 2], neuroleptics and narcotics [3], are recognised as contributing factors to delirium. Often, these medications are prescribed on a PRN (as needed) basis for management of post-operative nausea, delirium and pain. Additionally, antipsychotics and benzodiazepines are the prescribed PRN for delirium symptoms. Delirium complicates the assessment of ...

On behalf of our nearly 5,000 member hospitals, health systems and other health care organizations, and our 43,000 individual members, the American Hospital Association (AHA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) proposed rule establishing the 2017 benefit and payment parameter standards for health insurance issuers and the Health Insuranc...

Brian Callaghan and Peggy P revozn ik w i l l be ru n n in g against T im C o n n o lly and J im Leous in to m o rro w ’s Student Body Presi­ d e n t/V ic e President run o f f e lec ­ tions. Callaghan and C onno lly , w h o rece ived 46.7 and 29.6 pe rce n t o f the vo te respec tive ly , w i l l pa r­ tic ip a te in the ru n -o ff because n e it­ her o f the tw o candidates rece ived 50 p e r...

In this paper, we explore how some of the principal ideas in machine learning can be applied to the specific task of monitoring computer systems. We show that machine learning can be a valuable tool for accomplishing everyday administrative tasks, and a worthy addition to the arsenal of tools utilized by the system administrator. Difficulties in utilizing machine learning do not arise from the ...

background: according to previous studies, variable percent of nurses suffering from psychological problems or disorders. identifying preventive factors of psychological disorders to be used more frequently and risk factors of these disorders to eliminate them are essential in improving mental health of staff. the present study aims to assess the relationship between motivational function of he...