The existing multi-label support vector machine (Rank-SVM) has an extremely high computational complexity due to a large number of variables in its quadratic programming. When the Frank–Wolfe (FW) method is applied, a large-scale linear programming still needs to be solved at any iteration. Therefore it is highly desirable to design and implement a new efficient SVM-type multi-label algorithm. ...

We recently developed a collagen vitrigel membrane (CVM) chamber possessing a scaffold composed of high-density collagen fibrils. In this study, we first confirmed that the advantage of CVM chamber in comparison to the traditional culture chamber with porous polyethylene terephthalate membrane is to preserve a culture medium poured in its inside even though the under side is not a liquid phase ...

Concern over the presence of veterinary drug residues in food has been increasing world wide. Because of this concern the Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) has been involved on an international basis in efforts to develop food safety standards for veterinary drugs. The major thrust of the Codex Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods (CC/RVDF) has be...

This paper presents the results of a qualitative in-depth study to investigate if and how our previously proposed Cultural Viewpoint Metaphors (CVM) can support practitioners in assessing the quality of HCI design alternatives. The results of the study underline the epistemic value of CVM in cross-cultural system design processes. The metaphors have not only helped participants organize their t...

The preceeding four chapters contain the views of economics scholars whose own research has been focused on the development of the CVM; their interests and expertise in (with) the method was reflected in our repeated references in Part I to their earlier works. As stated in Chapter I, the breadth of our assessment of the CVM is greatly enhanced by looking also to outstanding scholars whose rese...

This paper derives asymptotic approximations to the power of Cramer-von Mises (CvM) style tests for inference on a finite dimensional parameter defined by conditional moment inequalities in the case where the parameter is set identified. Combined with power results for Kolmogorov-Smirnov (KS) tests, these results can be used to choose the optimal test statistic, weighting function and, for test...

This study investigates whether or not the scale bias found in contingent valuation (CVM) studies on mortality risk reductions is a result of cognitive constraints among respondents. Scale bias refers to insensitivity and non near-proportionality of the respondents’ willingness to pay (WTP) to the size of the risk reduction. Two hundred Swedish students participated in an experiment where their...

This thesis treats the generation of customized graphical user interfaces for restricted client devices, which are mainly characterized by severe limitations in terms of processing power, available memory, and input/output interface. Since the late 1990s devices like mobile phones, PDAs, etc. have proliferated in the consumer and embedded market. In the beginning, these limited devices could ha...

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting approximately 1% of the population and is characterized by cartilage and bone destruction ultimately leading to loss of joint function. Early detection and intervention of disease provides the best hope for successful treatment and preservation of joint mobility and function. Reliable and non-invasive techniques that accurately me...