This paper presents the results of an approach to automatically acquire large-scale, probabilistic Lexical-Functional Grammar (LFG) resources for Arabic from the Penn Arabic Treebank (ATB). Our starting point is the earlier, work of (Tounsi et al., 2009) on automatic LFG f(eature)-structure annotation for Arabic using the ATB. They exploit tree configuration, POS categories, functional tags, lo...

PURPOSE First, to determine whether a silicone light-adjustable intraocular lens (IOL) can be fabricated and adjusted precisely with a light delivery device (LDD). Second, to determine the biocompatibility of an adjustable IOL and whether the lens can be adjusted precisely in vivo. METHODS After fabrication of a light-adjustable silicone formulation, IOLs were made and tested in vitro for cyt...

SUMMARY Lhermitte-Duclos disease (LDD) is a rare cerebellar lesion with features of both malformation and benign neoplasm. However, the fundamental nature of the entity, its pathogenesis, and the exact genetic alterations remain unknown. We describe MR findings (including perfusion- and diffusion-weighted images) in two patients with LDD, as well as findings from single-photon emission CT (SPEC...

OBJECTIVE The objective of the study is to compare the clinical, microbiological and host-derived effects in the non-surgical treatment of initial peri-implantitis with either adjunctive local drug delivery (LDD) or adjunctive photodynamic therapy (PDT) after 12 months. MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty subjects with initial peri-implantitis, that is, pocket probing depths (PPD) 4-6 mm with bleedin...

Using an efficient hybrid Cellular Automata/Phase Field (CA-PF) dendrite growth model in combination with a solid-state phase transformation model, microstructure evolution and were predicted during laser direct deposition (LDD) of H13 tool steel powder within large domain across multiple tracks layers. Temperature surface geometry data provided by comprehensive physics-based model. The computa...

A new model description for source and drain resistances of LDD devices is proposed. It includes the dependence on the gate, bulk and drain bias. Measurements on a 0.25μm gate length device show excellent agreement with circuit simulation.

In this paper, we have demonstrated successfully a new approach for evaluating the hot-carrier reliability in submicron LDD MOSFET with various drain engineering. It was developed based on an efficient charge pumping measurement technique along with a new criterion. This new criterion is based on an understanding of the interface state (Nit) distribution, instead of substrate current or impact ...

OBJECTIVE Schmorl's nodes (SN) are common, but little is known of their relationship with degenerative change and back pain or genetic and environmental factors influencing their expression. We studied healthy female twin volunteers to determine the prevalence and clinical features associated with SN. METHODS Serial sagittal T1- and T2-weighted magnetic resonance images of the lower thoracic ...

The woodwasp Sirex noctilio is a major pest of pine plantations worldwide. Economically significant damage is however limited to outbreak populations. To understand what determines outbreaks dynamics in this species, we developed an individual based model for a wasp population developing within a pine plantation. We show that outbreaks may be the result of the insect's life history. Specificall...