In this paper a theoretical background for the architecture of Reversible Wave Cascades is discussed, as well as some minimization algorithms for this architecture. Moreover, heuristic algorithms are proposed for estimating the optimal (or near optimal) variable ordering of a switching function, which drastically improves the simplification results of those, previously mentioned, algorithms. Th...

or other primary cause of deformity. The cartilaginous septum is the most liable to dislocation or fracture, and most readily yields when subject to other causes of deflection mentioned below, and thus is most frequently the seat of defects requiring interference. Deformities of the septum are very variable in shape, and it is convenient for clinical purposes to recognise three chief varieties....

An appraisal of published, peer-reviewed guidelines, in terms of their development methodologies and clinical effectiveness, was undertaken using a published and validated appraisal tool. Electronic databases revealed 13 guidelines on heart failure but only seven of these referred to diagnosis. The quality of the published guidelines was variable but there was consensus over the main symptoms a...

In some recent papers, a method was developed of reducing coupled fixed point problems in (ordered) metric and various generalized metric spaces to the respective results for mappings with one variable. In this paper, we apply the mentioned method and obtain some coupled fixed point results for mappings satisfying φ-weak contractive conditions in ordered b-metric spaces. Examples show how these...

In this contribution approaches for the distribution of profit within networked production structures to the different network members are introduced and discussed. In this context exact rules are indispensable for the success of a cooperation because profits are the main target of all economic activities. In this context three influencing parameters are considered: a fixed share, a value-addin...