We measure the efficiency of the recently extended Circular kernel 2 cgal package in relation with the 2D Apollonius graph application. We provide results of benchmarking for both of the new and the stand-alone version of the code. This allows us to quantify the performance of the new version of the kernel, based on a concrete application. The proposed version seems to accelerate the constructi...

This paper presents novel 2D geospatial-based predictive models for exploring the complex thermal spatial behavior of three-dimensional (3D) die stacked multi-core processors at the early design stage. Unlike other analytical techniques, our predictive models can forecast the location, size and temperature of thermal hotspots. We evaluate the efficiency of using the models for predicting within...

introduction emerging hypotheses suggest a causal role for prenatal androgen exposure in some cases of autism spectrum disorders (asd). the ratios of the lengths of the bones of the 2nd to the 4th digits (2d:4d) are purported to be markers for prenatal androgen exposure and to be established early in gestation. ratio of second and fourth digits (2d:4d)  is usually used as a proxy for prenatal t...

We report an experimental study of the backscattering of a sound wave of frequency f by a surface vibrating harmonically at frequency F (F << f) and amplitude A in the regime where the Doppler effect overcomes bulk nonlinear effects. When the duration to of the analyzed time series of the scattered wave is small compared to the vibration period, the power spectrum of the backscattered wave is p...

Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men affecting one man in six during their lifetime. In prostate brachytherapy to generate a plan of the seed positions, a pre-operative volume study is carried out by obtaining 8-14 transverse 2D ultrasound images. These images are then manually segmented which is both time consuming and dependent on the experience of the oncologist...

Dynamical Systems (DS) for robot motion modeling are well-suited for efficient robot learning and control. Our focus in this extended abstract is on autonomous dynamical systems, which represent a motion plan completely without dependency on time. We develop a method that allows to locally reshape an existing, stable autonomous DS without risking introduction of additional equilibrium points or...

Radiation therapy, an increasingly available and effective cancer treatment solution, involves sophisticated machinery as well as careful planning. Interactive 3D simulations combined with accurate 3D patient specific data can improve the planning process saving time and resources in generating the optimal treatment plan. We illustrate the potential of X3D in radiation therapy, specifically rad...

background: presentation of course plan were advised but presentations of  lesson plans were useful too. these items can introduce the course and lessons of each session to students.  the objective of this study was the determination of the effects of educational planning on learning of occupational diseases. methods: this study was a semi experimental study which was conducted by using the cur...

Facial clefts are among the most common congenital anomalies, with a point prevalence of approximately 1:500 to 1:1000 live births.1,2 Prenatal detection and diagnosis has been recognised as useful to facilitate prenatal counselling, to evaluate genetic risks, and to prepare the parents psychologically to accept and plan for neonatal surgery after birth. To improve the evaluation of these defec...

This paper describes the design and simulation by HFSS simulator of a probe-fed Planar Inverted-F Antenna (PIFA) for the use in PCS band [1850 MHz 1990 MHz]. A methodology based on parametric simulations (parameters are ground plan dimensions, height of radiating plate, feeding point position, shorting plate dimensions and positioning) was used to design optimized antenna. The simulation allowe...