The “age-dependent parity progression model” is intended to describe the birth process of females by introducing the age distribution density of women who have a given birth order (number of births) and the ageparity-specific fertility. The idea of population dynamics based on parity progression can be traced back to Henry [I], and later Whelpton [2] and Feeney [3]. The advantage of this model ...

We discuss results on the shared task of Romanian-English word alignment. The baseline technique is that of symmetrizing two word alignments automatically generated using IBM Model 4. A simple vocabulary reduction technique results in an improvement in performance. We also report on a new alignment model and a new training algorithm based on alternating maximization of likelihood with minimizat...

In this paper, we describe the IBM Research system for indexing, analysis, and retrieval of video as applied to the TREC-2007 video retrieval benchmark. This year, focus of the system improvement was on cross-domain learning, automation, scalability, and interactive search. Keywords—Multimedia indexing, content-based retrieval, Support Vector Machines, Model Vectors, Model-

Abstract Recently, IBM has made available a quantum computer provided with 16 qubits, denoted as IBM Q16. Previously, only a 5 qubit device, denoted as Q5, was available. Both IBM devices can be used to run quantum programs, by means of a cloud-based platform. In this paper, we illustrate our experience with IBM Q16 in demonstrating entanglement assisted invariance, also known as envariance, an...

Algal demographic models have been developed mainly to study their life cycle evolution or optimize commercial exploitation. Most commonly, structured-aggregated population simulate the main stages considering fertility, growth and survival. Their coarse resolution results in weak predictive abilities since neglected details may still impact whole. In our case, we need a model of Agarophyton ch...

The UML 2.0 Testing Profile provides support for UML 2.0 based model-driven testing. This paper introduces a methodology of how to use the profile in order to transform an existing UML system design model for tests. For the formalization of the proposed methodology, the QVT transformation rules defined by CBOP/IBM/DSTC are considered.

A STUDY OF IMMERSED BOUNDARY METHOD IN A RIBBED DUCT FOR THE INTERNAL COOLING OF TURBINE BLADES Long He Abstract In this dissertation, Immersed Boundary Method (IBM) is evaluated in ribbed duct geometries to show the potential of simulating complex geometry with a simple structured grid. IBM is first investigated in well-accepted benchmark cases: channel flow and pipe flow with circular crossse...

How great an effect does self-generated spatial structure have on logistic population growth? Results are described from an individual-based model (IBM) with spatially localized dispersal and competition, and from a deterministic approximation to the IBM describing the dynamics of the first and second spatial moments. The dynamical system incorporates a novel closure that gives a close approxim...

Genotype x environment (GxE) interactions can reduce the accuracy of a model to predict the performance of an animal and have an undesirable influence if not accounted for when estimating breeding values. Consequently, identification of these GxE is necessary when considering a turkey breeding program. Reranking based on the genetic prediction of turkey egg production, fertility, and hatchabili...