This paper explores the use of simulated annealing (SA) for solving arbitrary combinatorial optimisation problems. It reviews an existing code called GPSIMAN for solving 0-1 problems, and evaluates it against a commercial branch-and-bound code, OSL. The problems tested include travelling salesman, graph colouring, bin packing, quadratic assignment and generalised assignment. The paper then desc...

In the paper some known and new extensions of the famous theorem of Filippov (1967) and a theorem of Pliś (1965) for differential inclusions are presented. We replace the Lipschitz condition on the set-valued map in the right-hand side by a weaker onesided Lipschitz (OSL), one-sided Kamke (OSK) or a continuity-like condition (CLC). We prove new Filippov-type theorems for singularly perturbed an...

In the retrospective dose assessment of individuals potentially exposed to ionizing radiation after an accident, dosimetry with inert materials can complement or be used as an alternative to biodosimetry assays. Dosimetry based on physical methods such as Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR), Thermoluminescence (TL) or Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) provides measurements of absorbed d...

Cone-beam computed tomography CBCT systems are used in radiation therapy for patient alignment and positioning. The CBCT imaging procedure for patient setup adds substantial radiation dose to patient's normal tissue. This study pre-sents a complete procedure for the CBCT dosimetry using the InLight optically-stimulated-luminescence (OSL) nanoDots. We report five dose parameters: the mean slice ...

Substituting fossil-based with biobased chemical building blocks can potentially decrease the environmental impact of polyurethane (PU) coating production. This study applies life cycle assessment methods in early development three processes that incorporate elements into PU production: a fully made organosolv lignin (OSL) and cross-linker from vanillic acid (VA) two hybrid coatings either OSL ...

Abstract This review paper discusses the basics of optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) phenomenon, phosphors for OSL, functional design OSL phosphors, and application areas such as radiation dose monitoring individual environmental, computed radiography medical dental diagnosis, dating, security, archaeological autoradiography drug discovery. Finally, future prospects phenomenon passive-typ...

Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are two popular dietary ingredients present in dietary supplements intended to support joint health. A large body of human and animal research suggests that oral intakes of these ingredients, either alone or in combination, reduces joint pain and improves mobility in persons with osteoarthritis. The increased awareness and use of these ingredients in dietary ...

Photostimulable storage phosphors have been used in a wide range of applications including radiation measurements in oneand two-dimensional spaces, called point dosimetry and radiography. In this work, we report that an aluminum nitride (AlN) ceramic plate, which is practically used as a heat sink (SHAPAL®, Tokuyama Corp., Yamaguchi, Japan), shows good optically-stimulated luminescence (OSL) pr...