This paper presents a novel approach to top-k ranking Bayesian optimization (top-k BO) which is practical and significant generalization of preferential BO handle tie/indifference observations. We first design surrogate model that not only capable catering the above observations, but also supported by classic random utility model. Another equally important contribution introduction information-...

Anti-beta 2 glycoprotein 1 (anti-β2GP1) antibodies are commonly found in patients with autoimmune diseases such as the antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Their presence is highly associated with increased risk of vascular thrombosis and/or recurrent pregnancy-related complications. Although they are a subtype of anti-phospholipid (APL) antibody, anti-β2GP1 a...

Human mesenchymal stem cells have been isolated from adult adipose tissue and lipoma that is a benign neoplasm of normal fat cells. The lipoma-derived LM6 cells exhibited a higher cumulative population doubling levels as compared with the adipose-derived AM3 cells. The expression profiles of both mRNAs and microRNAs (miRNAs) from AM3 and LM6 cells were found to exhibit considerable similarities...