scholarly journals Representative Storm Selection Tool : an automated procedure for the selection of representative storm events from a probabilistic database

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dylan Sanderson ◽  
Mark Gravens
Keyword(s):  
Storm Events ◽  
Selection Tool ◽  
Probabilistic Database ◽  
Selection Of

Screening of rootstock hybrids with Vitis cinerea Arnold for phylloxera resistance

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 708-719 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pavel Pavloušek
Keyword(s):  
Biological Method ◽  
Vitis Rupestris ◽  
Selection Tool ◽  
Good Selection ◽  
Pot Experiments ◽  
Root Bioassay ◽  
Different Populations ◽  
Resistant Progeny ◽  
Very High ◽  
Selection Of

AbstractThe resistance to phylloxera is one of the most important properties of grapevine rootstock. The breeding and selection of rootstock varieties represents a biological method of fight against phylloxera. In this study altogether 59 rootstock hybrids originating from nine different populations were evaluated. Pedigrees of all populations involved Vitis cinerea Arnold introduced through the hybrid Bruci/(Vitis berlandieri Planch. × Vitis rupestris Scheele) × Vitis cinerea Arnold/ and the variety Börner. Pot experiments were performed in a glasshouse while those with excised root pieces in root bioassay took place in a laboratory. This combination showed to be a very good selection tool for rootstock breeding. In seven rootstock hybrids, it was found that the resistance to phylloxera gallicoles and radicicoles was very high. The highest number of resistant hybrids was found in Binova × Börner. The variety Börner showed to be the best gene source of phylloxera resistance and even in case of a simple crossing produced sufficient number of resistant progeny.

Efficacy of the Royal Marsden Score (RMS) to improve the selection patients (pts) considered for participation to dose-seeking phase I trial.

2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 2548-2548
Author(s):  
Veronique Favre ◽  
Fatima-Zhora Meniai ◽  
Philippe Alexandre Cassier ◽  
Carlos Alberto Gomez-Roca ◽  
Nicolas Isambert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prognostic Factors ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Phase I ◽  
Phase I Trial ◽  
Background Selection ◽  
Screening Process ◽  
International Network ◽  
Selection Tool ◽  
Selection Of

2548 Background: Selection of pts entering in phase trials remains difficult. An international network of expert centers had validated the efficacy of the RMS as selection tool in such context. Nevertheless, RMS have been developed (Arkenau EJC 2008) and validated (Olmos et al. JCO 2012) in cohorts of already enrolled pts, whereas that the question of eligibility is crucial at the time of screening. We have then implemented and measured the efficacy of the RMS in 453 pts entering in the screening process in 4 expert centers. Methods: We have analyzed pts having signed the PIS/IC. RMS (0 to 3) is sum of the following prognostic factors: LDH>ULN, met. sites>2 and albumin <35 g/L. We have established the rates of enrolled pts, of pts dying within 90 days, of pts having completed PK/PD analysis, with accurate tumor assessment, having to be replaced according to RMS value. Results: Score was as follows: 0 (122/453, 27.0%), 1 (147/453, 32.4%), 2 (79/453, 17.4%), 3 (20/354, 4.4%) & not assessable (84/453, 19.2%). OS according to RMS value were 615, 299, 239 & 136 days (p=0.0001). The rates of 90-day mortality were 5.3%, 12.6%, 26.6% & 41.1% (p=0.0001). The rates of enrolled pts were 79.5%, 77.5%, 60.7% & 50.0% (p=0.001). Among enrolled pts, the rates of pts having completed the PK/PD analysis were 87.6%, 79.8%, 70.8% & 50.0% (p=0.007). Among enrolled pts, the rates of tumor assessment available were 95.8%, 88.6%, 89.5% & 70.0% (p=0.006). The rates of pts having to being replaced 4.1%, 5.2%, 2.0% & 50.0% (p=0.04). The time under study was 118, 81, 56 and 62 days (p=0.005). Conclusions: We confirm that the RMS is a reliable, easily obtained tool for selecting pts in such context. The enrollment of pts with RMS=3 is associated with a high risk of attribution rate & risk to be replaced. The time under study was significantly lower in cases of RMS =[2-3].

scholarly journals Model-Based Selection of Cost-Effective Low Impact Development Strategies to Control Water Balance

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 2440 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johannes Leimgruber ◽  
Gerald Krebs ◽  
David Camhy ◽  
Dirk Muschalla
Keyword(s):  
Water Balance ◽  
Groundwater Recharge ◽  
Low Impact Development ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Storm Events ◽  
Hydrologic Simulation ◽  
Design Storm ◽  
Runoff Volume ◽  
Model Based ◽  
Selection Of

Urbanization induces an increase of runoff volume and decrease of evapotranspiration and groundwater recharge. Low impact development (LID) strategies aim to mitigate these adverse impacts. Hydrologic simulation is a reasonable option to assess the LID performance with respect to the water balance and is applicable to planning purposes. Current LID design approaches are based on design storm events and focus on the runoff volume and peak, neglecting evapotranspiration and groundwater recharge. This contribution presents a model-based design approach for the selection of cost-effective LID strategies. The method is based on monitored precipitation time series and considers the complete water balance and life-cycle-costs, as well as the demand for land. The efficiency of LID strategies (ELID) is introduced as an evaluation measure which also accounts for emphasizing different goals. The results show that there exist several pareto-optimal LID strategies providing a reasonable basis for decision-making. Additionally, the application of LID treatment trains emerges as an option of high potential.

Selection Tool for Dissimilar Materials Joining

2015 ◽  
Vol 809-810 ◽  
pp. 473-478
Author(s):  
Cristian Ulianov ◽  
Kenta Araya ◽  
Octavian Lupescu ◽  
Ana Badanac
Keyword(s):  
Input Data ◽  
Technical Information ◽  
Dissimilar Materials ◽  
Visual Basic ◽  
Hybrid Structures ◽  
Efficient Tool ◽  
Selection Tool ◽  
Feasible Option ◽  
User Friendly ◽  
Selection Of

Considering the advances of lightweight materials, such as Aluminium, Magnesium and composite materials, as well as their growing use in various applications, the demand for dissimilar materials joining methods is increasing, as more modern hybrid structures in various industries are using these novel materials which need to be joined either between them or with traditional ones. The paper presents the results of a project aimed to develop a simple and efficient tool for the selection of suitable joining methods for a large variety of dissimilar materials, and capable to provide a summary of technical information, including process parameters and limitations, required equipment, joint structural performances, etc. for each selected method. The dissimilar joining selection tool DIJO-S was developed using Excel environment, which is very accessible to most of the users, user friendly and visually attractive by using the functions of Visual Basic. After processing the input data, the selection tool provides not just the summary of the suitable joining methods, but also detailed process fiches, which support the user for selecting the best feasible option.

Cognitive gadgets and cognitive priors

2019 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gian Domenico Iannetti ◽  
Giorgio Vallortigara
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Neuroscience ◽  
Selection Of

Abstract Some of the foundations of Heyes’ radical reasoning seem to be based on a fractional selection of available evidence. Using an ethological perspective, we argue against Heyes’ rapid dismissal of innate cognitive instincts. Heyes’ use of fMRI studies of literacy to claim that culture assembles pieces of mental technology seems an example of incorrect reverse inferences and overlap theories pervasive in cognitive neuroscience.

Note on Selection of Coordinate Systems for Geodynamics

1975 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. 395-407
Author(s):  
S. Henriksen
Keyword(s):  
Sea Level ◽  
The Other ◽  
Coordinate Systems ◽  
Mean Sea Level ◽  
The Earth ◽  
The One ◽  
Static Systems ◽  
Selection Of

The first question to be answered, in seeking coordinate systems for geodynamics, is: what is geodynamics? The answer is, of course, that geodynamics is that part of geophysics which is concerned with movements of the Earth, as opposed to geostatics which is the physics of the stationary Earth. But as far as we know, there is no stationary Earth – epur sic monere. So geodynamics is actually coextensive with geophysics, and coordinate systems suitable for the one should be suitable for the other. At the present time, there are not many coordinate systems, if any, that can be identified with a static Earth. Certainly the only coordinate of aeronomic (atmospheric) interest is the height, and this is usually either as geodynamic height or as pressure. In oceanology, the most important coordinate is depth, and this, like heights in the atmosphere, is expressed as metric depth from mean sea level, as geodynamic depth, or as pressure. Only for the earth do we find “static” systems in use, ana even here there is real question as to whether the systems are dynamic or static. So it would seem that our answer to the question, of what kind, of coordinate systems are we seeking, must be that we are looking for the same systems as are used in geophysics, and these systems are dynamic in nature already – that is, their definition involvestime.

Measurements of the Cape Astrometric Survey of the Southern Hemisphere

1978 ◽  
Vol 48 ◽  
pp. 515-521
Author(s):  
W. Nicholson
Keyword(s):  
Southern Hemisphere ◽  
Automatic Measuring ◽  
Measuring Machine ◽  
Final Selection ◽  
Selection Of

SummaryA routine has been developed for the processing of the 5820 plates of the survey. The plates are measured on the automatic measuring machine, GALAXY, and the measures are subsequently processed by computer, to edit and then refer them to the SAO catalogue. A start has been made on measuring the plates, but the final selection of stars to be made is still a matter for discussion.

Application of Improved Voltage Compensation in the SEM to Imaging of Organic Materials

1973 ◽  
Vol 31 ◽  
pp. 444-445
Author(s):  
P.J. Killingworth ◽  
M. Warren
Keyword(s):  
Electron Beam ◽  
Organic Materials ◽  
Operating Parameters ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Beam Diameter ◽  
Incident Electron Beam ◽  
Specimen Material ◽  
Voltage Compensation ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Scanning Electron

Ultimate resolution in the scanning electron microscope is determined not only by the diameter of the incident electron beam, but by interaction of that beam with the specimen material. Generally, while minimum beam diameter diminishes with increasing voltage, due to the reduced effect of aberration component and magnetic interference, the excited volume within the sample increases with electron energy. Thus, for any given material and imaging signal, there is an optimum volt age to achieve best resolution.In the case of organic materials, which are in general of low density and electric ally non-conducting; and may in addition be susceptible to radiation and heat damage, the selection of correct operating parameters is extremely critical and is achiev ed by interative adjustment.

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