We describe a new interconnection network called the Enhanced Butterfly (EBn). It is a Cayley graph with n2 nodes, each incident with five edges. This new network has a diameter n which compares favorably to the wrap-around butterfly (Bn) with the same number of nodes and a diameter of b3n/2c. Bn is a subgraph of EBn. The simple and optimal routing algorithms for this network are presented.

A specific gas chromatographic (GC) detection method for edible bird's nest (EBN) based on identifying the composition of the oligosaccharide chain combined with glycoprotein in EBN is developed. Five monoses (D-mannitose, D-galactose, N-acetyl-D-galactosamine, N-acetyl-D-glucosamine, and N-acetyl neuraminate) that constitute the oligosaccharide chain are detected using GC and GC-mass spectrome...

Aim This study aimed to evaluate the effect of edible bird's nest (EBN) supplementation on the uteri of rats based on analyses of the morphological and histomorphometric changes, and expressions of epidermal growth factor (EGF) and its receptor (REGF) genes, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA), and steroid receptors. Materials and Methods Twent...

This paper proposes to modify the TCP congestion control mechanism by allowing network routers to supply Explicit Buffer Notification (EBN) to the TCP data sender. The TCP sender runs an algorithm that uses the EBN feedback to compute the control window. The EBN plays the role of a generalized Advertised Window so that the EBN TCP results to be a natural extension of the current TCP flow contro...

We combine Bayesian networks (BNs) and structural reliability methods (SRMs) to create a new computational framework, termed enhanced Bayesian network (eBN), for reliability and risk analysis of engineering structures and infrastructure. BNs are efficient in representing and evaluating complex probabilistic dependence structures, as present in infrastructure and structural systems, and they fac...

Estrogen deficiency alters quality of life during menopause. Hormone replacement therapy has been used to improve quality of life and prevent complications, but side effects limit its use. In this study, we evaluated the use of edible bird's nest (EBN) for prevention of cardiometabolic problems in rats with ovariectomy-induced menopause. Ovariectomized female rats were fed for 12 weeks with nor...

Objective: To identify the knowledge, skills, and perceptions of nursing students about evidence-based (EBN) narrative-based (NBN)1. Also, to clarify need adequately combine (NBN) in care enhance its quality humanization. Methods: The principles socio-critical paradigm guided research, given participatory nature. self-evaluation questionnaire on competencies EBN NBN” (based modified from CACH-P...

In April, the full text web site of Evidence-Based Nursing (EBN) was launched. The internet is increasingly an important source of information for practising clinicians worldwide, and publishers are recognising that a web presence is an invaluable tool to disseminate important research and to increase international awareness of their products. Indeed, it has been said that a journal without a f...

This study evaluated the effect of metabolic, endocrine and energy status on onset of ovarian cycle, days open (DO), and conception at first service in 90 multiparous Holstein cows, housed at a research farm. Dry matter intake, milk yield and body weight were measured daily from Week 2 antepartum (a.p.) to Week 20 postpartum (p.p.). Milk composition was determined four times per week and milk a...