one of the main features of high throughput computing systems is the availability of high power processing resources. cloud computing systems can offer these features through concepts like pay-per-use and quality of service (qos) over the internet. many applications in cloud computing are represented by workflows. quality of service is one of the most important challenges in the context of sche...

For many years traffic control has been the task of traffic centres. Road congestion is reduced via traffic control based on the sensor information of the current traffic state. Actuators are used to create a better spread and throughput over the network. A powerful means to further reduce congestion is to shift from the classical reactive paradigm to a proactive paradigm. In this concept the t...

Latching alignment stages for micro-opto-mechanical systems are constructed by deep reactive-ion etching of bonded silicon on insulator. Linear, rotary and tilt stages are demonstrated. Linear stages are driven using buckling electrothermal actuators, and latching is performed by a rack-and-tooth mechanism driven by shape bimorph actuators. In-plane rotation is obtained by using a linear actuat...

Abstract. Time-dependent traffic speed information at a street level is important for routing services to estimate accurate travel times and recommend routes which avoid congestion. Still, most open-source machines that use OpenStreetMap (OSM) as the primary data source rely on static driving speeds derived from OSM tags, since comprehensive not openly available. In this study, method was devel...

Publication bias in animal research, its extent, its predictors, and its potential countermeasures are increasingly discussed. Recent reports and conferences highlight the potential strengths of animal study registries (ASRs) in this regard. Others have warned that prospective registration of animal studies could diminish creativity, add administrative burdens, and complicate intellectual prope...