This article investigates whether a fuzzy set approach to the natural language syntactic analysis can support information retrieval systems. It concentrates on a web search since the internet becomes a vast resource of information. In addition, this article presents a module of syntax analysis of TORCH project where the fuzzy set disambiguation has been implemented and tested.

The rnn package provides components for implementing a wide range of Recurrent Neural Networks. It is built withing the framework of the Torch distribution for use with the nn package. The components have evolved from 3 iterations, each adding to the flexibility and capability of the package. All component modules inherit either the AbstractRecurrent or AbstractSequencer classes. Strong unit te...

The recent association between Zika virus (ZIKV) infection during pregnancy and fetal microcephaly has led to a renewed interest in the mechanisms by which vertically transmitted microorganisms reach the fetus and cause congenital disease. In this Opinion article, we provide an overview of the structure and cellular composition of the human placenta and of the mechanisms by which traditional 'T...

An arc-seed microwave plasma torch, which is operated at a 60 Hz periodic mode (with about 40 % duty cycle), runs stably at low airflow rate, and produces an abundance of reactive atomic oxygen in its plasma effluent, is applied to study the effects of atomic oxygen on bacterial spores. Bacillus cereus is chosen as the biological agent. Drops of bacterial-spore solution are inoculated onto glas...

Synthetic antioxidants are added to food in the powdered form to preserve it. However these compounds posed serious health concern since they have been associated with causing cancer. Thus using fresh herbs with antioxidant activities would be good alternative. The objectives of this study were to evaluate and compare the total phenolic contents and antioxidant activities of both powdered and f...

Arc plasma torches are the primary components of various industrial thermal plasma processes involving plasma spraying, metal cutting and welding, thermal plasma CVD, metal melting and remelting, waste treatment and gas production. They are relatively simple devices whose operation implies intricate thermal, chemical, electrical, and fluid dynamics phenomena. Modeling may be used as a means to ...

Functional test has long been viewed as unfitted for high-quality production test. The purpose of this paper is to propose a RTL-based test generation methodology which can rewardingly be used both for design validation and to enhance the test effectiveness of classic, gate-level test generation. The proposed methodology leads to high Defects Coverage (DC) and to relatively short test sequences...