In distributed computing systems, a critical concern is to efficiently partition and schedule the tasks among available processors in such a way that the overall processing time of the submitted tasks is at a minimum. On a network of workstations, using parallel virtual machine communication library, we conducted distributed image-processing experiments following two different scheduling and pa...

The orthorectification accuracies of Bilsat Multispectral (XS) imagery using a rigorous and eight simple geometric models are presented. Majority of the selected test area was covered by the existing large scale digital orthophotos, which were used as the source to collect Ground Control Points (GCPs). For the orthorectification process, a DEM generated from stereo ASTER images was used. The de...

La technologie blockchain est un réseau distribué sur des machines décentralisées qui permet d’effectuer et de valider transactions. Le terme recouvre usages divers le marché bancaire depuis quelques années. En considérant l’architecture la l’infrastructure bancaire, nous clarifions les utilisations ces technologies à partir différe...

Intracellular polysaccharides (IPS) are glycogen-like storage polymers which contribute significantly to Streptococcus mutans-induced cariogenesis. We previously identified and cloned a locus from the S. mutans chromosome which is required for the accumulation of IPS. Sequencing of this locus revealed at least four contiguous open reading frames, all of which are preceded by a common promoter r...

There is a strong graft-versus-leukemia (GVL) effect of allogeneic stem cell transplantation (SCT) due to elimination of tumor cells by alloimmune effector lymphocytes. When leukemia relapses after allogeneic SCT, donor lymphocyte transfusions (DLTs) can induce sustained remissions in some patients. This review summarizes the current status on clinical use of DLT, the basis of GVL reactions, pr...

This study compared the modified BronchoCath double-lumen endotracheal tube with the Univent bronchial blocker to determine whether there were objective advantages of one over the other during anesthesia with one-lung ventilation (OLV). Forty patients having either thoracic or esophageal procedures were randomly assigned to one of two groups. Twenty patients received a left-side modified Bronch...

The introduction of digital identification (e.g., eIDAS) and wallet standards EUDI wallet) require compliance with privacy principles clear communication the through notice record consent in form a receipt. Regulation needs to help set bar for reducing infringement risk. Without standard-based implementation, solutions will be proprietary siloed no concern interoperability, like labels Google A...

INTRODUCTION The cornerstone of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) is pulmonary vein electrical isolation (PVI). Recurrent AF post-PVI is a major limitation of the procedure with PV reconnection present in most patients. Single (SLT) and double (DLT) lung transplant surgery involves a 'cut and sew' PV antral isolation analogous to a catheter-based approach providing an opportunity t...