We describe the development of a new type of DNA array chip that utilizes electrochemical reactions and a novel method of simultaneously identifying multiple genetic mutations on an array chip. The electrochemical array (ECA) uses a threading intercalator specific to double-stranded nucleotides, ferrocenylnaphthalene diimide (FND), as the indicator. ECA does not require target labeling, and the...

BACKGROUND Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer related death among women in developing countries. Cervical cancer is preceded by cervical surface epithelial cell abnormalities (ECA) which can be detected by Pap smear test. Simultaneous human papillomavirus and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection increases cervical cancer. Data on the prevalence and predictors of ECA among wo...

This paper explores the use of embodied conversational agents (ECAs) to improve interaction with spoken language dialogue systems (SLDSs). For this purpose we have identified typical interaction problems with SLDSs and associated with each of them a particular ECA gesture or behaviour. User tests were carried out dividing the test users into two groups, each facing a different interaction metap...

Cell-state transition rules of elementary cellular automata (ECAs) are mapped onto the phase space of cognitive control versus schizotypy and CA behavior is interpreted in terms of creativity. To implement the mapping, a definition of creativity proposed by Kuszewski in [1] is quantified by drawing analogies between a degree of schizotypy and the generative diversity of ECA rules, and between c...

The Semantic Web is based on XML and RDF as its fundamental standards for ex changing and storing information on the World Wide Web SeLeNe will manage RDF descriptions of learning objects and users and will need to provide reactive functionality over such metadata We begin this report by summarising which aspects of the user re quirements identi ed in Deliverable will be provided by SeLeNe s re...

The goal of this paper is to bring together the worlds of design and active databases. Design databases have to provide a powerful data model for complex structured design data as well as a powerful activity model asserting basic data consistency and supporting workflow (in the design area we should better call it designflow) and cooperation among designers. There are numerous potential applica...

Embodied Conversational Agents (ECA) are poised to constitute a specific category within persuasive systems, in particular through their ability to support affective dialogue. One possible approach consists in using ECA as virtual coaches or personal assistants and to make persuasion part of a dialogue game implementing specific argumentation or negotiation features. In this paper, we explore a...

RDF is one of the technologies proposed to realise the vision of the Semantic Web and it is being increasingly used in distributed web based applications The use of RDF in applications that require timely noti cation of metadata changes raises the need for mechanisms for monitoring and processing such changes Event Condition Action ECA rules are a natural candidate to ful ll this need In this p...

Improving performance of electrical distribution companies, as the natural monopoly entities in electric industry, has always been one of the main concerns of the regulators. In this paper, a new incentive regulatory scheme is proposed to improve the performances of electrical distribution companies. The proposed scheme utilizes several efficiency assessments and a 3-dimentional reward-penalty ...

BACKGROUND STAT is the backward position of cytokine and growth factor receptors in the nucleus, STAT dimers could bind to DNA and induce transcription of specific target genes. Several lines of evidence support the important roles of STAT, especially STAT5, in carcinogenesis. The overexpression of STAT 5 is related to the differentiation and apoptosis of tumor cells. However, the role of STAT5...