We present a distributed spin-down algorithm for conserving energy in an object-based storage device (OSD) cluster. It differs from traditional spin-down algorithms in that it is cooperative—the decision to spin-down an OSD considers not only its own internal state, but also the state of the other OSDs. Each OSD executes an instance of the spin-down algorithm and adapts to the overall workload....

The oil spill dispersant (OSD) play an important role to deal with the frequent oil spills in the marine environment, which can effectively reduce the interfacial tension between the oil and the seawater. However, there are many studies showing the stability of the OSD effect changes over time, and is related with the wave. In this paper, the results show the OSD will gradually move away from t...

Organizations are a basis for task allocation, resource allocation and coordination in multiagent systems. Organizational Self-Design (OSD) is an approach to designing suitable organizations at run-time in which the agents are responsible for constructing their own organizational structures. OSD has also been shown to be especially suited for environments that are dynamic or semi-dynamic. One a...

An emerging object-based storage device (OSD) architecture facilitates the creation of self-managed, secure, and shared storage. Despite of its potential of greatly improving the scalability and performance of distributed storage systems, only high-end applications direct their attentions to OSD. Currently, it is necessary for mid/entry-levels applications to employ the OSD technology. In this ...

BACKGROUND A significant number of patients visit dental clinics because of unusual oral sensations for which no physical cause can be found. Such patients are recognized as having oral somatic delusion (OSD). OSD may be either primary (monosymptomatic) or secondary to another disease, such as depression or cerebral infarction. Although the presenting complaints of patients with primary and sec...

As the information technology industry grows, many companies are rethinking their approach to outsourced software development (OSD). This research uniquely explores the premise that many of the benefits of outsourcing software development are also challenging and many of the traditional challenges have beneficial aspects, as set out in a benefits/challenges framework. Additionally, the differen...

BACKGROUND Observations were made on the prevalence of onchocerciasis and Onchocercal Skin Diseases (OSD); frequency of occurrence and anatomical distribution of OSD in the Hawal River Valley, an established onchocerciasis endemic focus in north-eastern Nigeria. METHODS Symptoms of OSD were diagnosed in 5 844 subjects using Rapid Assessment Method (RAM) while 1 479 of the subjects chosen from...

With the continuous research and development of the low-toxic and high-efficiency oil spill dispersants (OSDs), there are an increasing number of evaluation methods for the effect of the OSDs. Currently, the majority of the OSDs effect evaluation is related with the testing of the emulsification in the laboratory, while the stability researches on the OSDs effect are still few. In this paper, t...