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Proceedings Article
01 Dec 2000
TL;DR: It is demonstrated that handling unordered categorical covariates with numerous levels and accompanying interactions can be done effectively using classification trees and recently devised bump‐hunting methods.
Abstract: We illustrate data analytic concerns that arise in the context of relating “genotype”, as represented by amino acid sequence, to phenotypes (outcomes). The present application examines whether peptides that bind to a particular major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I molecule have characteristic amino acid sequences. However, the concerns identified and addressed are considerably more general. It is recognized that simple rules for predicting binding based solely on preferences for specific amino acids in certain (anchor) positions of the peptide’s amino acid sequence are generally inadequate and that binding is potentially influenced by all sequence positions as well as between-position interactions. The desire to elucidate these more complex prediction rules has spawned various modeling attempts, the shortcomings of which provide motivation for the methods adopted here. Because of (i) this need to model between-position interactions, (ii) amino acids constituting a highly (20) multilevel unordered categorical covariate, and (iii) there frequently being numerous such covariates (i.e. positions) comprising the sequence standard regression/classification techniques are problematic due to the proliferation of indicator variables required for encoding the sequence position covariates and attendant interactions. These difficulties have led to analyses based on (continuous) properties (e.g. molecular weights) of the amino acids. However, there is potential information loss in such an approach if the properties used are incomplete and/or do not capture the mechanism underlying association with the phenotype. Here we demonstrate that handling unordered categorical covariates with numerous levels and accompanying interactions can be done effectively using classification trees and recently devised bump-hunting methods. We further tackle the question of whether observed associations are attributable to amino acid properties as well as addressing the assessment and implications of between-position covariation.

60 citations



Proceedings Article
01 Jan 2000

34 citations


Proceedings Article
01 Jan 2000
TL;DR: Aprender los fundamentos de la gestión de proyectos Aprender cómo se gestionan proyreectos de localización, e.g., con traducción automática.
Abstract: Aprender los fundamentos de la gestión de proyectos Aprender cómo se gestionan proyectos de localización Aprender cómo se gestionan proyectos con traducción automática Aprender a aplicar técnicas de SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) y SEM (Search Engine Management) Aprender técnicas avanzadas de hojas de cálculo Aprender cuestiones relativas a la fiscalidad para traductores y a la creación de empresas Conocer estrategias de inserción laboral Aprender estrategias para trabajar como traductor autónomo

27 citations



Proceedings Article
01 Jan 2000

5 citations



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01 Jan 2000

4 citations


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01 Jan 2000

2 citations


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01 Jan 2000

1 citations


Proceedings Article
01 Mar 2000
TL;DR: CAD systems for PC platforms are studied, analyzing its basic functionalities and fundamental characteristics, and mid-range 3D applications, specifically in mechanical CAD environements are focused on.
Abstract: At present, thanks to the increase of hardware performance, there is a wide range of CAD systems for personal computers, from small 2D applications to sophisticated and complete 3D systems. CAD systems for PC platforms are studied in this report, analyzing its basic functionalities and fundamental characteristics. We focus on mid-range 3D applications, specifically in mechanical CAD environements. Actual CAD systems are classified according to different criteria, and mid-range systems are characterized. The design methodology is described, distinguishing between the classical approach and the parametric feature-based design. The structure of these systems is studied, briefly describing the typical modules they are made of. Problems with standard CAD file formats are discussed, and the specific interface widgets are presented. Finally, the conclusions are presented. Besides bibliographic references, a list of web sites concerning CAD systems is also included.