We present a visual speciication language for constructing distributed applications and their direct manipulation graphical user interfaces. Each distributed application consists of a collection of independent modules and a connguration of logical connections that deene communication among the data interfaces of the modules. Our speciication language uses a single visual mechanism that allows e...

In this paper, the application of the Prony method for the estimation of dominant inter-area oscillations modes in large power systems is presented. The main goal of this paper is to compare the dominant oscillations modes extracted by the Prony method with those obtained by Eigen-value analysis. In order to achieve that, two testing systems have been designed. The first system is a multimachin...

BACKGROUND Analyzing the determinants of systolic anterior motion of the mitral valve and consequent left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) obstruction in patients with asymmetrical septal hypertrophy requires a comprehensive 3-dimensional analysis of mitral leaflet (ML) area, papillary muscle (PM) geometry, and the distribution of left ventricular hypertrophy. METHODS AND RESULTS Real-time 3-...

Wearable communication networks are a new type of networks where communication wires are embedded into textiles. It allows the connection between sensors and devices embedded into the material. Data from such devices can be sent over various pieces of clothing to other devices in the network. A special characteristic of such a network is the unreliable connection between different pieces of clo...

Intra-body communication (IBC) is a type of Body Area Network (BAN)that utilizes human body as the medium for data transmission. Thelow power requirements of intra-body communication (IBC) as compared to near field electromagnetic waves showed that it can be a suitable solution for Medical Body AreaNetworks (MBANs) in a mobile health care system.In this paper, we investigate the transmission ch...

BACKGROUND Visual estimation (VE) and goniometric measurement (GM) are commonly used to assess first metatarsophalangeal joint dorsiflexion. The purposes of this study were to determine the intrarater and interrater reliability of VE and GM and to establish whether reliability was influenced by the experience of the examiner. METHODS Ten experienced and ten inexperienced examiners evaluated t...

Background—Analyzing the determinants of systolic anterior motion of the mitral valve and consequent left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) obstruction in patients with asymmetrical septal hypertrophy requires a comprehensive 3-dimensional analysis of mitral leaflet (ML) area, papillary muscle (PM) geometry, and the distribution of left ventricular hypertrophy. Methods and Results—Real-time 3-di...

In mounted photovoltaic (PV) facilities, energy output losses due to inter-row shading are unavoidable. order limit the shadow cast by one module row on another, sufficient space must be planned. However, it is not uncommon see PV plants with such close spacing that occur owing row-to-row effects. Low prices and high ground costs lead configurations, so maximum per available surface area priori...

overgrazing and inappropriate use of taleghan rangelands has led to poor and very poor condition for almost all vegetation types. taking the importance of rangelands in forage production and other benefits into consideration, management of these rangelands and improving their condition seems essential. the present research was conducted using data integration of vegetation, condition, slope, so...