In this paper, we propose an evolutionary method to search interesting association rules. Most of the association rule mining methods give a large number of rules, and it is difficult for human beings to deal with them. We study this problem by borrowing the style of a search engine, that is, searching association rules by keywords. Whether a rule is interesting or not is decided by its relatio...

Using a gravity model, we estimate the magnitude of potential trade flows between Ireland and the five CEEC countries currently negotiating accession to the EU. We find that Irish exports were already close to their “normal” level in 1994, but that imports from the CEECs were still only half of their “normal” size. The value of estimated “normal” trade corresponds to 0.8 percent of Irish GNP. T...

This work reports a study on the effect of multiple reprocessing on the properties of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) filled with graphene nanoplatelets (GnP) compared to the melt reprocessed neat polymeric matrix. In particular, morphological, X-Ray Diffraction and Micro-Raman analyses, intrinsic viscosity measurements, thermal, rheological and mechanical tests were carried out on materials reprocesse...

NIR-dye encoded gold nanoparticles (GNP) are rapidly emerging as contrast agents in many bio-imaging/sensing applications. The coding process is usually carried out without control or a clear understanding of the metal-liquid interface properties which, in contrast, are critical in determining the type and extension of dye-metal interaction. In this paper, we investigated the effect of gold sur...

The global business scenario seems to be gloomy due the economic uncertainty caused by COVID-19 pandemic. pandemic has impacted many sectors and a country’s national GNP, including tourism industry. question is whether influencing factors for firms involved in industry, especially developing countries, ensure their future survival. main aim of this paper examine role internal resources external...

Abstract Although easily scalable, the production of graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) by means liquid‐phase exfoliation graphite flakes (GF) remains an energy‐ and time‐intensive process. In this work, we demonstrate that significant time energy can be saved in GNP when employing expanded (EG) a surfactant‐assisted liquid phase Owing to its increased interlayer distance, EG accomplished much shorte...

INTRODUCTION New therapeutic strategies to modulate the immune response of human and equine allergic asthma are still under extensive investigation. Immunomodulating agents stimulating T-regulatory cells offer new treatment options beyond conventional symptomatic treatment or specific immunotherapy for human and equine allergic airway diseases, with the goal of a homoeostatic T-helper cell bala...

BACKGROUND Molecular sensing/imaging utilizing fluorophores has been one of the most frequently used techniques in biomedical research. As for any molecular imaging techniques, fluorescence mediated sensing always seeks for greater specificity and sensitivity. Since fluorophores emit fluorescence while their electron energy state changes, manipulating the local electromagnetic field around the ...

PURPOSE To determine the clinical practice characteristics of gerontological nurse practitioners (GNPs) in the United States and ascertain whether length of employment, geographic region of practice, work setting, and educational preparation influence GNPs' delivery of advanced clinical services and clinical procedures. DATA SOURCES The Gerontological Nurse Practitioner Practice Profile was m...

Euphydryas gillettii is a Rocky Mountain endemic butterfy distributed in small, widely separated populations, which appear to be declining. This paper presents the results of a genetic diversity assessment within and among E. gdlettii colonies comprising the Glacier National Park (GNP) metapopulation. Four colonies were assayed within GNP during 1988 and 1989, and two outgroups, colonies from I...