Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA framework to Deal with Missing Data in Data SetsLuai A. Shalabi, Mohannad Najjar, Ahmad A. KayedMost information systems usually have some missing values due to unavailable data. Missing values minimizing the quality of classification rules generated by a data mining system. Missing vales also affecting the quantity of classification rules achieved by the data mining system. Missing values could influence the coverage percentage and number of reducts generated. Missing values lead to the difficulty of … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 2, Issue 9 · 30 Sep 2006 · 7,134 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAn Integrated Approach to Digital Objects Storage and RetrievalKhalil Shihab, Haider Ramadhan, Nida Al-ChalabiImage retrieval systems are becoming increasingly important in areas of research and commercial use. The storage of digital objects in the traditional databases is considered inadequate because of the extensive precise data required for successful retrieval. In addition, the retrieval process has been implemented using content-based image retrieval (CBIR) that relies on retrieving stored images from a collection by comparing … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 2, Issue 9 · 30 Sep 2006 · 6,491 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Artificial Neural Network Based Approach for Mortality Structure AnalysisSokolova M. Kursk, Rashad J. Rasras, D. SkopinThe theoretical outcomes and experimental results of applying of Artificial Neural Networks towards mortality structure examination in Russian Federation are presented in the paper. The most influencing classes of diseases are selected by sensitivity analysis. It is proved that Neural Network Models appear to be an adequate tool for mortality structure examination. Some interesting results for males and females total … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, Issue 2 · 28 Sep 2006 · 7,056 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractTask Collaborative Resolution Tool for Elearning EnvironmentSamir Zidat, Mahieddine DjoudiIn this article, we are interested in the tasks collaborative resolution in elearning context, and in the use of information technology to support this activity. A part of this article is devoted to the modeling of the activity of tasks collaborative resolution. Then, we suggest an approach for the automatic perception of the good quality of the users’ contribution. This … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 2, Issue 7 · 31 Jul 2006 · 6,618 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSingle-Electron Transistor (SET) Process and Device Simulation Using SYSNOPSYS TCAD ToolsUda Hashim, Amiza RasmiSimulation of semiconductor device fabrication and operation is important to the design and manufacture of integrated circuits because it provides insights into complex phenomena that cannot obtained through experimentation or simple analytic models. Process and device simulation is commonly using for the design of new very large scale integration (VLSI) devices and processes. Simulation programs serves as exploratory tools in … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, Issue 7 · 31 Jul 2006 · 7,418 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractRecreational Viagra Use and Sexual Risk among Drug Abusing MenDennis G. Fisher, Robert Malow, Rhonda Rosenberg et al.Until recently, the Viagra connection to HIV was anchored in older adults. However, CDC investigation showed stability in 50+ HIV diagnoses on the heels of upward trends in risk indicators among men who have sex with men (MSM) and substance abusing populations. Signs have increasingly pointed to recreational drug use among younger populations, to which Viagra is being added to … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 2, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2006 · 10,605 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractNeuropsychological Consequences of HIV and Drug AuseArun Venkatesan, Ola Selnes, Valerie Wojna et al.Accurate assessment of the functional consequences of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and drugs of abuse are critical as large populations are afflicted with both. Both are interdependent epidemics with important socioeconomic consequences. Experimental studies in animal models and in vitro clearly indicate that HIV and drugs of abuse cause increased neurodegeneration, glial cell activation and enhanced HIV replication. Nevertheless, … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 2, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2006 · 6,662 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractCortisol Response Mediates HIV-1-Related Cognitive Deficits Among Injecting Drug AbusersRaymond L. Ownby, Drenna Waldrop-Valverde, Adarsh M. Kumar et al.The cortisol response is an important measure of the endocrine activity to environmental challenges and has been related to cognitive function and mood. Previous studies have shown that the cortisol response to stress is dysregulated in persons with HIV-1 infection. Since cortisol is neurotoxic and its levels have been related to cognitive dysfunction in various disorders, it is possible that … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 2, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2006 · 6,759 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAction of Calciotropic Hormones on Bone Metabolism-Role of Vitamin D3 in Bone Remodeling EventsCatharine Andresen, Ellen Olson, Chudy I. Nduaka et al.Vitamin D3 is known to have immunosuppressive effects that can be beneficial for treatment of immune disorders and transplant rejection, however therapeutic application is limited due to hypercalcemia and hypercalcuria. The goal of our studies was to explore both the acute and steady state effects of vitamin D3 on bone remodeling as potential limiting factors to broader use of vitamin … …American Journal of Immunology, Vol. 2, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2006 · 8,816 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractStochastically Simulating Low Morale - A Risk Factor Effect on Risk ManagementP. K.A. Suri, Rachna SoniOne of the proposed purposes for software process simulation is the management of software development risks, usually discussed within the category of project planning and management. However, modeling and simulation primarily for the purpose of software development risk management has not been explored and is quite limited. This study describes an approach to simulate Low Morale - a risk factor, … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 2, Issue 4 · 30 Apr 2006 · 6,950 accessesView PDFCite