The probabilistic Random Access Memory (pRAM) is a biologically-inspired model of a neuron. The pRAM behaviour is described in this paper in relation to binary and real-valued input vectors. The pRAM is hardware-realisable, as is its reinforcement training algorithm. The pRAM model may be applied to a wide range of artificial neural network applications, many of which are classification tasks. ...

Current tools for automated deduction are often powerful and complex. Due to their complexity there is a risk that they contain bugs and thus deliver wrong results. To ensure reliability of these tools, one possibility is to develop certifiers which check the results of tools with the help of a trusted proof assistant. We present a framework which illustrates the essential steps to develop stan...

The politics and purpose of health care accreditation programmes around the world have changed radically from the original models of North America 50 years ago. Then they were hospitalfocused, profession-driven, voluntary, self-financing and essentially non-governmental. The 1990s saw a rapid growth of programmes with an increasing emphasis on primary care, networks, health systems and regulati...

The stand-alone power inverter is equipped with various management systems which guarantee the stable operation of the power supply system. Battery, generator, power and load management complement each other to provide a comprehensive system management. All the necessary variables are measured or calculated by Sunny Island. This ensures that no switching activity or set point alteration will be...

Genetic testing uses advanced laboratory techniques to identify protein alterations, certain metabolites, chromosomes, or nucleic acids by which a genotype is determined or inferred. These tests provide insights into the molecular basis and physiopathology of genetic diseases, information which is critical for prevention, treatment and genetic counseling. Initiated in 1982, Cuba's National Prog...

In this paper, a novel voltage control strategy of stand-alone operation brushless doubly 9 fed induction generator for variable speed constant frequency wind energy conversion systems 10 was presented and discussed particularly. Based on the model of the generator power system, the 11 proposed direct flux control strategy employs a nonlinear reduced-order generalized integrator 12 based resona...

in this paper optimal torque control (otc) of stand-alone variable-speed small-scale wind turbine equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous generator and a switch- mode rectifier is presented. it is shown that with otc method in standalone configuration, power coefficient could be reached to its maximum possible value, i.e. 0.48. an appropriate control algorithm based on turbine characterist...

Smartphone apps are increasingly being used for population-based survey research. Recruiting people to sign up an app-based is, however, less straightforward compared traditional surveys, which risks inflating nonresponse as well the potential bias. By means of experiment with over 44,000 recently registered job seekers, we present causal evidence on effects using different contact modes (email...

In this paper the Space Vector Control Scheme is implemented for a Wind Energy System using Three Level Impedance Source Inverter (ZSI). The wind energy system uses a Self Excited Induction generator (SEIG) which is the most emerging application in the field of Wind Energy Conversion System (WECS). The proposed system is modelled with a generator-side Diode Bridge Rectifier and a Stand-Alone si...