We use a straightforward bivalency argument borrowed from Fischer et al. [7] to show that in a synchronous system with up to t crash failures solving consensus requires at least t + 1 rounds. The proof is simpler and more intuitive than the traditional one: It uses an easy forward induction rather than a more complex backward induction which needs the induction hypothesis several times.

Background: When the benefits to mother or foetus outweigh risks of continuing pregnancy, such as post-dated preeclampsia, foetal growth restriction, induction labour is indicated. Induction performed in approximately 20% all pregnancies, and successful has been linked cervical characteristics, 'ripeness.' However, Bishop score's assessment cervix's "favorability" prior initiation very subjecti...

OBJECTIVE To identify factors associated with clinical outcome in patients with lupus nephritis. METHODS Data from the Aspreva Lupus Management Study (ALMS) were analysed. Using multivariate analysis, we assessed the prognostic value of demographic, clinical, laboratory and histopathological features on the frequency of either complete remission (CR) or treatment failure (TF) during the maint...

Due to harmonics, sudden voltage dips and large fluctuating torque causes a great problem in the starting of large induction motor. Some times due to tripping of relay, equipment failure, surge, no load or overload motor voltage fluctuates resulting in the failure of motor starting. This paper discusses the solution of these problems by using soft starter technique. Soft starting of induction m...

Induction motors are becoming crucial components in numerous industries. The daily usage of induction creates the demand for proper maintenance and slight fault detection to avoid serious damage motor shutdown Among various kinds faults motors, bearing failures, broken rotor bar short-circuit insulation failures most common. Thus, classification these attracting great attention. There conventio...

Meta-analytic techniques were used to assess whether successes and failures can be used experimentally to induce affective states. Data from 32 studies, with a total of 2,468 participants, were reviewed. Methods for producing success-failure experiences, as well as the resulting affective reactions, were analyzed. Effect sizes as a result of various methods of induction were calculated. The suc...