augmented downhill simplex method (adsm) is introduced here, that is a heuristic combination of downhill simplex method (dsm) with random search algorithm. in fact, dsm is an interpretable nonlinear local optimization method. however, it is a local exploitation algorithm; so, it can be trapped in a local minimum. in contrast, random search is a global exploration, but less efficient. here, rand...

BackgroundComputed tomography (CT) scan is the standard for assessment of femoral torsion. This observational study was conducted to evaluate comparability EOS radiation dose scanning system (EOS imaging, Paris, France) and CT in patients with suspected torsional malalignment femur.MethodsPatients femur were included a surgical planning. The primary endpoint compare 3-dimensional radiological (...

GIS is considered an important technique as well as a prerequisite for cost effective mineral exploration and determination of high potential areas. The purpose of this research is to determine high potential iron zones for detailed exploration using index overlay GIS method. Index Overlay was used to combine the geology, topography (scale: 1:1,000), lineaments, remote sensing (ASTER and ETM+) ...

This paper presents a GEP-based simulation – data mining approach for obtaining closed-form reliability formulas of consecutive-k-out-of-n: F systems with identical component reliabilities. This work proves to be GEP’s first exploration into the reliability realm and also provides a new perspective for the reliability community to solve for complex reliability formulas. Experimentation has show...

OBJECTIVE To develop an oral health literacy instrument for Spanish-speaking adults, evaluate its psychometric properties, and determine its comparability to an English version. METHODS The Oral Health Literacy Assessment in Spanish (OHLA-S) and English (OHLA-E) are designed with a word recognition section and a comprehension section using the multiple-choice format developed by an expert pan...