... between the explanation of the data by the model andthe complexity of the model itself. Inspired by the MDLprinciple, we develop an objective func-tion for generative models that captures the ... princi-ple, we develop an objective functionfor genera-tive models that captures both the description of the data by the model (log-likelihood) andthe de-scription ofthe model (model size). By using ... (3) The EM algorithm can be used to find a solution.However, we would like to maximize likelihood and minimize the size ofthe model simultane-ously. We define the size of a model as the numberof...
... the suggestions of scientific literature on the advantages ofthe compactness, reliability, ease of use and affordability ofthe 980 nm Diode Lasers, we evaluated the efficacy and safety of ... machines" can replace " ;the brain and hand, skill and experience" ofthe specialist. The aim of this study was to verify the reliability and efficacy of one of these compact portable diode ... Conclusions: The end results forthe use ofthe 980 nm diode laser in oral and facial sur-gery appears to be justified on the grounds of efficacy and safety ofthe device, and good degree of acceptance...
... meats, etc). Indeed, the province of Parma is known also as the food valley”. The characteristics ofthe environment, the presence of woods andthe habit of consuming sausages and raw meat make ... sausages, and pork increases the inci-dence of toxoplasmosis. The Inflammatory and Autoimmune Ocular Diseases Service of Parma University Hospital is a reference Centre forthe Parma area. Therefore, ... where world famous food and wines are produced. Green is undoubtedly one ofthe dominant colours in the territory of Parma and a series of Na-ture Reserves in the province of Parma as well as...
... radioactive waste in the Sea of Japan to irre-sponsibility on thepartofthe Navy andthe nuclear industry, the Russian Minister of Environment informed the Consultative Meeting ofthe London Convention ... late1995, the Federal SecurityBureau raided the homes and offices of several personsinvolved in the preparation of a report on the waste management ofthe NorthernFleet. Theylater arrested one of them, ... test site area in 1992. The significance ofthe London Convention forthe creation of the Yablokov Commission, andthe subsequent leap in terms of information availableon the Russian nuclear complex,...
... transfer function (CTF), and only data within the firstzero ofthe CTF were used. On the basis of the defocus series, this effectively limited the resolution of the reconstruction to 22 A˚. Therefore, ... A˚resolution) foreachof apoECD and ANP–ECD.These density maps were then used as starting models for the refine command in eman. Up to 20 cycles of refine-ment were performed. Depending on whether the ... consistent with the apo-ECD being in the hh dimer structure. The implications of the results of single-particle EM and Trp fluores-cence studies forthe transmembrane signaling mecha-nism ofthe ANP...
... assessment ofthe degree of difficulty, andthe types of difficulties, with which eachofthe above tasks was performed. The results ofthe pilot study, andthe next steps taken by the Commission ... discussions ofthe benefits and costs ofeachofthe Section 318 proposals. Finally, Part VIII contains the report’s conclusion.II. The Information Gathering ProcessIn preparing this report, the Commission ... announcing the roundtable. The agenda, list of participants, andof cial transcript ofthe proceedings are available through the Commission’s website.8 For all ofthe studies, the FTC focused...
... upon the particular policy, and energy, and good disposition of two state governments, andthe efficacy ofthe provisions of their respective laws. And security of other States andthe money of ... perusal ofthe record is the inability of members to appreciate the importance ofthe issues. Much of the tedious and pointless character of their speeches may be ascribed to the lack ofthe personal ... and adding another regiment to the military establishment ofthe United States and for making further provision forthe protection ofthe frontiers." The further provision authorized the...
... canalso be ascribed to the existence of small amounts of Na+whichenhances the recombination rate ofthe photoformed electrons and holes. The photocatalytic activities of Vis-TiO2/Ti/Pt or ... in the modification of the electronic properties, thus, enabling the absorption of visible light.Fig. 2 shows the anodic photocurrent ofthe NaOH(X)-Vis-TiO2/Ti electrode as a functionofthe ... ofthe Vis-TiO2/Tielectrode. Thus, it was clearly shown that hydrothermaltreatment with NaOH aqueous solution is effective for the improvement ofthe photoelectrochemical performance of the Vis-TiO2/Ti...
... of throwing away his dreams. I liked the film better than the novel for several reasons. The novel gave good descriptions ofthe characters but I learned more aboutthem andthe story form the ... photography wasexcellent. Another reason why I liked the film better was because of itsdramatic conclusion. At the end ofthe novel we know what that Georgehas Carlson's gun and then we know ... going to happen. At the end of the film, we don't know George has the gun and we can't see that he isholding the gun to the back of Lennie's head. This makes for a verydramatic...
... also partofthe plan.Since these plans were in existence independently ofthe Olympics, the role of the Olympics in the plan would merely accelerate their implementation. The goals of the Olympics ... development was the key partofthe rationale and ideology of the Cape Town Olympic Bid. But rationales can merely be justifications for otherobjectives. The pursuit ofthe Games might even mask other ... CapeTown. The focus of an SEA is not each individual project, but how the projects fit together, how they arerelated to public policy, and then the anticipation ofthe likely consequences of implementation....
... ATP7B. The selectiv-ity, if any, forthe interaction of one ofthe six metal-binding domains with the chaperone should thus resultfrom the global conformation ofthe entire solubleportion ofthe ... proposed forthe ATP7B protein that the second metal-binding domain constitutes the pre-ferred one forthe uptake ofthe first metal ion by the ATPase from the chaperone, as a result ofthe specific-ity ... without the poly(His)tag shows that there is no detectable interaction between the tag andthe remainder ofthe protein and that the solu-tion structure of MNK5 is not sensitive to the presence of the...
... raising the possibility that the inability of WFIKKN-KU2 to inhibitthese proteases is partly due to the lack of such a favorableinteraction ofthe PÂ2 Trp with the target enzymes. The factthat the ... Ó FEBS 2003 the enzymatic formation of pNA was monitored at 410 nm,employing a De of 8800M)1ặcm)1. The value ofthe equilibrium constant forthe inhibition of trypsin by the Kunitz-module ... ofthe second Kunitz–typeprotease inhibitor module of human WFIKKN. The solid line indicates the spectrum ofthe recombinant protein, the dotted line indicates the CDPro-predicted spectrum of...
... by the Office ofthe Auditor and the certified public accounting firm of Grant Thornton LLP.We wish to express our appreciation forthe cooperation and assistanceextended by the officials and ... operations ofthe facility and its juvenile parole functions. The stipulations of Act 375 called forthe Office of Youth Services toassume the leadership role in responding to the needs of youth-at-risk ... (808) 587-0830 The Office of Youth Services agreed with our findings and expressed appreciation for the professionalism and courtesy afforded by our staff and Grant ThorntonLLP. The office provided...