This paper revisits past works on tness distance correlation (FDC) in relation to genetic algorithms (GA) performance , and puts forth evidence that this statistical measure is relevant to predict the performance of a GA. We propose an interpretation of Hamming-distance based FDC, which takes into account the GA dynamics and the eeects of crossover operator. We base this proposition on the noti...

In this article, a distributed control scheme to compensate for voltage harmonics in islanded microgrids is presented, where each generation (DG) source has primary level and secondary level. addition the current loops, of DGs includes virtual impedance loops main harmonic components, which are responsible dividing power component non-main (harmonic) between microgrid, respectively. For coordin...

Direct voltage fluctuations due to the presence of relatively large DC reactors (as an essential part HVDC breakers), lack inertia, and unwanted frequency in AC side grids, have major consequences on stability HVAC/HVDC grids. The use Power System Stabilizer (DC-PSS) can damp eliminate oscillations caused by reactors. However, DC-PSS cannot address issues inertia fluctuations. A method improve ...

This paper presents a resilient cache memory for dynamic variation tolerance in a 40-nm CMOS. The cache can perform sustained operations under a large-amplitude voltage droop. To realize sustained operation, the resilient cache exploit 7T/14T bit-enhancing SRAM and on-chip voltage/temperature monitoring circuit. 7T/14T bitenhancing SRAM can reconfigure itself dynamically to a reliable bit-enhan...

The factors limiting neonatal and infant IgG Ab responses to T-dependent Ags are only partly known. In this study, we assess how these B cell responses are influenced by the postnatal development of the spleen and lymph node microarchitecture. When BALB/c mice were immunized with alum-adsorbed tetanus toxoid at various stages of their immune development, a major functional maturation step for i...

The cell lines FDC-Pl and 32D cl-23 have previously been used as unique indicators for the growth-promoting activity of interleukin-3. We show that FDC-Pl cells respond to granulocyte/macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF, CSF-2) as well as to interleukin-3. In keeping with this finding, FDC-Pl cells express the macrophage-specific marker, F4/80. FDC-Pl cells do not, however, respond to ...

INTRODUCTION The emergence of urinary retention (UR), specifically acute urinary retention (AUR), has been a concern when treating men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) with antimuscarinic drugs. MATERIALS AND METHODS In NEPTUNE (12-week, double-blind), men (≥45 years) with LUTS were randomized to receive tamsulosin oral-controlled absorption system (TOCAS) 0.4 mg, fixed-dose combinati...

Microbial molecular patterns engage TLRs and activate dendritic cells and other accessory cells. Follicular dendritic cells (FDCs) exist in resting and activated states, but are activated in germinal centers, where they provide accessory function. We reasoned that FDCs might express TLRs and that engagement might activate FDCs by up-regulating molecules important for accessory activity. To test...

Follicular dendritic cells (FDC) play a pivotal role in the initiation and maintenance of the secondary humoral immune response. FDC located in the follicles of secondary lymphoid tissues are part of a special mechanism that handles antigen in a specific antibody-rich environment and are integral members of the antigen transport cell-FDC-iccosome-B-cell axis that leads to the formation of germi...

This paper revisits past works on fitness distance correlation (FDC) in relation to genetic algorithms (GA) performance, and puts forth evidence that this statistical measure is relevant to predict the performance of a GA. We propose an interpretation of Hamming-distance based FDC, which takes into account the GA dynamics and the effects of crossover operator. We base this proposition on the no...