We present a case of an apparently well gentleman performing self-castration. On presentation he was in shock. After resuscitation his wound was explored and haemostasis achieved. While such presentations are seen with a background of psychiatric illness, our patient did not suffer from such disorders. This case emphasises the importance of a multi-disciplinary holistic approach for optimum pat...

This paper describes methodology, toolset and case studies of adaptive planning for supply chain networks based on the holistic approach, multi-agent technology and ontological modeling. The set of tools for the development of adaptive planners can be used for a wide range of applications. Case studies are included describing applications inr adaptive airport logistics, factory planning, laundr...

Location-based social networks (LBSNs) have emerged over the past few years. Their exponential network effects depend on fact that each user can share her daily digital footprints with different communities, in places, and at times (for example form of check-in activities). Unlike other types networks, activities an LBSN potentially be performed by several users a collaborative way. Existing st...

Standardized Taxiing Routes (STRs) are defined as published taxiing-in and taxiing-out routes for aircraft between gates runways, aiming at improving ground movement safety busy or complex airports. Most of the STRs specify only one path each O–D (Origin–Destination) pair, which compromises flexibility route choice in time-varying traffic scenarios. In this paper, we present a holistic approach...