The work considers the problem of solving a system of fuzzy relational equations with inf-implication composition and introduces the concepts of a characteristic matrix and attainable components. It is first shown that solving the system is closely related with the covering problem. Further, it is proved that maximal solutions of the system correspond to irredundant coverings of the characteris...

Many multithreaded programs are naturally interactive and use priorities to ensure responsiveness. Programming with priorities, however, is challenging because existing techniques using a fixed set of priorities do not suffice to express rich priority relations and the lack of language support for the correct usage of priorities can lead to delays due to priority inversion. In this paper, we ta...

BACKGROUND There has been little reported research into the effect of war on the behaviour and emotional well-being of pre-school children. AIMS To investigate the relationship between exposure to war trauma and behavioural and emotional problems among pre-school children. METHOD A total of 309 children aged 3-6 years were selected from kindergartens in the Gaza Strip, and were assessed by ...

Overall, the staff and nurse scheduling products consistently scored above average in the KLAS 40 indicator measuring tool and lower than average in percent of positive commentary. Providers report common problems with the sales/contracting process and integration with third-party products. For providers looking to run a tighter ship, due diligence should be paid to these issues, along with the...

Background and aim: From long time ago, traditional medicine was integrated with popular culture and various aspects of treatment have been allocated to it. At the present time, the use rate of this method depends on people’s belief and recognition. Experimental: The research was conducted in the region Mobarakeh, Iran, in order to identify the priorities for application of medicinal plants by...

Background and aim: From long time ago, traditional medicine was integrated with popular culture and various aspects of treatment have been allocated to it. At the present time, the use rate of this method depends on people’s belief and recognition. Experimental: The research was conducted in the region Mobarakeh, Iran, in order to identify the priorities for application of medicinal plants by...

With the limited availability of empirical and documented knowledge about the Iraqi primary healthcare (PHC) system, this study aimed to identify the main problems facing the Iraqi PHC system and the priorities for change. A qualitative study based on a self-administered questionnaire survey involving 46 primary care managers, public health professionals and academics was conducted in Erbil, Ir...

OBJECTIVE There were two objectives. The first was to describe the Vietnamese system of occupational safety and health (OSH) and its problems. The second was to evaluate priorities among future OSH policies by the analytical hierarchy process (AHP). METHODS The Vietnamese OSH system was analysed in detail mainly based on various official documents. After the OSH problems in Vietnam were ident...