'Ibis paper prescnts a compact representation of all possible assembly plans of a given product using AND/OR graphs. Such a representation forms the basis for efficient planning algorithms which cnablc an increase in asscmbly system Ilexibility by allowing an intelligent robot to pick a course of action according to instantaneous conditions. Two applications are discussed: the selection of the ...

Background: Brucellosis is a zoonotic endemic disease, the main source of infection infected cattle, sheep, pigs and their products. In recent years, global incidence brucellosis spondylitis has increased year by year, it spread from pastoral areas to semi-agricultural semi-pastoral areas, agricultural cities. It changed mainly occupational disease food-borne also specific spinal infectious tha...

Introduction: The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the variations in delivered dose to the bladder, rectum, and femoral heads of prostate cancer patients during a course of treatment by image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT). Materials and Methods: Overall, 15 patients with prostate cancer were selected and. Each week, for each patient five consecutive cone beam computed tomograph...

Backgrounds: one of the most difficult tasks carried out by educators in health plan field is educational program assessment and students' clinical evaluation. Logbook is an assessing tool that reduces the distance between the theory and practice; it could be definitely worthwhile for both the professors and the students to achieve the clinical and educational objectives. The purpose of this st...

This research is based on the teaching practice process of urban rail transit operation management major in higher vocational colleges. Taking course Urban Rail Transit Ticketing Management as an example, focusing three links before class, during class and after this explores curriculum ideological political implementation plan from seven stages objectives, content, situation creation, independ...

To reduce the high risk of radiation toxicity and enhance the quality of life of patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), we quantified the metabolic tumor volumes (MTVs) from baseline to the late-course of radiotherapy (RT) by fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography computerized tomography (FDG PET-CT) and discussed the potential benefit of late-course adaptive plans rather th...

North Carolina's Medicaid reform plan legislation will continue the state's behavioral health care system of local management entities and managed care organizations for 4 years after the implementation of the 1115 waiver. Policymakers have options, including staying the course, but they must be deliberate and thoughtful in their decisions.