The neural network (NN)-based direct uncertainty quantification (UQ) methods have achieved the state of art performance since first inauguration, known as lower–upper-bound estimation (LUBE) method. However, currently-available cost functions for guided NN training are not always converging, and all converged NNs do generate optimized prediction intervals (PIs). In recent years researchers prop...

background: exposure to blood-borne pathogens from needle-stick and sharp injuries continues to pose a significant risk to health care workers. these events are of concern because of the risk to transmit blood-borne diseases such as hepatitis b virus, hepatitis c virus, and the human immunodeficiency virus. objective: to benchmark different risk factors associated with needle-stick incidents am...

OBJECTIVES In hospitals, the pharmacy information system (PIS) is usually a sub-system of the hospital information system (HIS). The PIS supports the distribution and management of drugs, shows drug and medical device inventory, and facilitates preparing needed reports. In this study, pharmacy information systems implemented in general teaching hospitals affiliated to medical universities in Te...

In this paper a comprehensive approach is presented to improve power swings damping based on direct Lyapunov method. The approach combines superconducting magnetic energy storage (SMES) system with static synchronous compensator (STATCOM). Considering the energy absorption/injection ability of SMES, in transient states the combination exchanges both active and reactive powers with power system....

Material and methods To assess efficacy and safety of PIs for procedural pain in neonate, a literature search covering the period 20002015 via Medline and Cochrane Library database, was undertaken. PIs were evaluated in relation to intubation (INT), mechanical ventilation (MV)and postoperative analgesia (POp) in preterm and fullterm infants. Efficacy of PIs in controlling procedural pain and di...