in this paper, a formal model for antivirus update agent system is presented based on mobile agent technology and predicate/transition petri nets. the mobile agent system contains two mobile agents called dca and una. it sends out agents to update antivirus on client computers in a network. each agent takes on a specified responsibility. first, dca roams through the network and check the last d...

Neovascularization plays an essential part in the progression of several diseases as well recovery processes such angiogenesis-guided neurogenesis after a spinal cord injury. To visualize and quantify neovascularization experimental setup, it is desirable to apply noninvasive, repeatable, harmless technique. Here, we newly developed ultrasound-based technique construct angiographies regeneratin...

A better understanding of the use biochar with Trichoderma spp. (TRI), considered most studied tool for biological control, would increase our ability to set priorities. However, no studies exist using two inputs on plant disease management. Here, we hypothesized that and TRI be used management soilborne pathogens, mainly due changes in soil properties its interactions. To test this hypothesis,...

BACKGROUND Endotracheal intubation is a common procedure performed for critically ill patients that can have immediate life-threatening complications. Induction medications are routinely given to facilitate the procedure, but most of these medications are associated with hypotension. While etomidate is known for its neutral hemodynamic profile, it has been linked with increased mortality in sep...

BACKGROUND Since in caesarean operations skin incision to delivery time is very short, induction agent could be still effective on BIS level till the time of delivery. Therefore this study was designed to analyze the effect on maintaining adequate bispectral index levels till delivery of neonate of propofol and thiopental as an induction agent for caesarean section. METHODS Eighty two patient...

Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus. It affects 10-15% of women during reproductive age and has a big personal and social impact due to chronic pelvic pain, subfertility, loss of work-hours and medical costs. Such conditions are exacerbated by the fact that the correct diagnosis is made as late as 8-11 years after symptom presentation. This is due t...

We introduce a new theory of belief revision under ambiguity. It is recursive (random variables are evaluated by backward induction) and consequentialist (the conditional expectation any random variable depends only on the values attains conditioning event). Agents experience no change in preferences but sensitive to timing resolution uncertainty. provide three main theorems: first characterize...