We describe a method for efficient indexing and retrieval of words in collections of document images. The approach is based on two main principles: unsupervised prototype clustering, and string encoding for efficient string matching. During indexing, a self organizing map (SOM) is trained so as to cluster together similar symbols (character-like objects) in a sub-set of the documents to be stor...

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Attachment of a proton sponge to a phosphine ligand renders neutral complexes of the ligand highly amenable to analysis by electrospray ionisation mass spectrometry (ESI-MS). The ligand 1,8-bis(dimethylamino)naphthyldiphenylphosphine (3) is extremely efficient and highly selective in forming exclusively [M + H]+ ions, which may be detected at very low concentration. Ionisation efficiency of 3 i...

This article is based on the proposition that a process of creativity may be experienced in education in situation where an individual’s (learner’s) perception is kept clear and his curiosity is vigorous. An attempt to clarify this proposition is made through the ‘conceptual approach’ and/or paradigm that we put forward as the ‘5C model’. The 5C model, as stated above, is a ‘conceptual approach...

Following the publication of the article, the authors noted that there were certain errors in Fig. 5. In particular, the published Fig. 5A-a contains an image of H&E-stained micrographs from wild-type mice after the administration of a low dose of rhHMGB1, and not after the administration of a high dose of rhHMGB1, as should be shown. In addition, the data in the published graph of Fig. 5C-a is...

Epidemiological evidence suggests that Developmental Vitamin D (DVD) deficiency is associated with an increased risk of schizophrenia. DVD deficiency in mice is associated with altered behaviour, however there has been no detailed investigation of cognitive behaviours in DVD-deficient mice. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of DVD deficiency on a range of cognitive tasks assessi...

Soluble, truncated mutant and wild-type forms of penicillin-binding protein 5 (sPBP 5) from Escherichia coli were produced in large amounts by placing the dacA gene that encodes PBP 5 under the control of the trp-lac fusion promoter. The 3' end of the dacA gene used in this study contains a stop codon that results in the deletion of 15 amino acids from the carboxyl terminus and the production o...