Differential evolution is a popular algorithm for solving global optimization problems. When tested, it has reportedly outperformed both robotic problems and benchmarks. However, may have issues with local optima or premature convergence. In this paper, we present novel BODE-CS (Bidirectional Opposite Evolution–Cuckoo Search) to solve the inverse kinematics problem of six-DOF EOD (Explosive Ord...

The main objective of the study is to estimate direct solar radiation (IB) and diffuse (ID) on Bode, Bhaktapur (27.68° N, 85.39° E, 1297 m a. s. l.) for a period one year (2013). Daily data Aerosol optical depth (AOD), total ozone column are derived from NASA website. maximum minimum monthly average values were found 318±95 W/m2 in April 108 ± 20 August respectively. 975±74 February 748 126 Mar...

INTRODUCTION Several differences have been reported in the clinical characteristics of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) between men and women. Differences have been found in the association between respiratory symptoms and lung function, and in the factors associated with dyspnea. This raises the question of whether there are differences between the sexes in the relationship between...

BACKGROUND AND AIMS Fatigue is associated with longitudinal ratings of health in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Although the degree of airflow obstruction is often used to grade disease severity in patients with COPD, multidimensional grading systems have recently been developed. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between perceived and actual ...

OBJECTIVE To describe the self-expanding endobronchial occluder, as utilized in bronchoscopic lung volume reduction, with a 36 month follow-up procedure. METHODS Twenty-three subjects with severe emphysema were recruited and underwent flexible bronchoscopic placement of self-expanding endobronchial occluders. Outcomes were assessed at 1 week, 1-month, 3-, 6-, 12-, 24-, and 36-month intervals....

BACKGROUND The progression of obstructive airway diseases (OADs) including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma-COPD overlap syndrome in older adults is not well understood. OBJECTIVE To examine the prognosis of OADs and to identify potential determinants for longitudinal changes in clinical outcomes. METHODS We consecutively recruited 99 older adults (>55 years) ...

OBJECTIVE The purpose was to assess functional (balance L-L and A-P displacement, sit-to-stand test (SST) and Tinetti scale - balance and gait) and neurophysiological aspects (patellar and Achilles reflex and strength) relating these responses to the BODE Index. INTRODUCTION The neurophysiological alterations found in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are associated w...