The Leica motCORR™ objectives provide superior color correction and field flatness based on Leica's plan apochromatic (PL APO) optics for the best imaging results. Their motorized correction collar simplifies the workflow by quickly adjusting the optics to adapt to varying coverglass thickness, changing temperature , and specimen inhomogeneities. › The motorized correction collar improves the p...

We analyze the behavior of a monopolistic firm in general equilibrium when the firm’s decision are taken through shareholder voting. We show that, depending on the underlying distribution, rational voting may imply overproduction as well as underproduction, relative to the efficient level. Any initial distribution of shares is an equilibrium, if individuals do not recognize their influence on v...

Preview: Coma is the most severe form of unresponsiveness, in which a patient is totally unaware of self and surroundings. With the patient so disengaged during examination, management can be particularly challenging. What steps should the primary care physician take to ensure the most appropriate care for a comatose patient? In this article, Drs Malik and Hess describe an evaluation plan, labo...

OpenMath aims at providing a universal means of communicating mathematical information between applications. In this paper we present a global description of OpenMath as well as some exemplary scenarios involving its use. Through examination of these scenarios we nd a list of requirements leading to suggestions regarding structure and implementation of OpenMath.

Norway Qualitative information and misunderstandings in decision making An alphabet soup is a soup made with alphabet shaped noodles. It is commonly used as a metaphor for an abundance of abbreviations or acronyms. In this paper it is used to characterize project objectives that are nonsensical or misguiding and therefore of no use. Experience suggests that even though we might have a clear ide...

We present a multi agent system simulating the complex interplay between the actors of innovation involved in the development of technology transfer for Green IT. We focus on the role and the influence of technology transfer offices on the individual objectives of each other actor (researchers, research facilities, companies). We analyse also their impact on several parameters, including sustai...

STUDY OBJECTIVES To investigate the strength of the relation between the amount of green space in people's living environment and their perceived general health. This relation is analysed for different age and socioeconomic groups. Furthermore, it is analysed separately for urban and more rural areas, because the strength of the relation was expected to vary with urbanity. DESIGN The study in...

Study objectives: To investigate the strength of the relation between the amount of green space in people’s living environment and their perceived general health. This relation is analysed for different age and socioeconomic groups. Furthermore, it is analysed separately for urban and more rural areas, because the strength of the relation was expected to vary with urbanity. Design: The study in...

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES Sustainable practices in foodservice organizations including commercial and noncommercial ones are critical to ensure the protection of the environment for the future. With the rapid growth of the foodservice industry, wiser usage of input sources such as food, utilities, and single use packaging should be reconsidered for future generations. Therefore, this study aims to ...