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Coventry University
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About: Coventry University is a education organization based out in Coventry, United Kingdom. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Higher education. The organization has 4964 authors who have published 12700 publications receiving 255898 citations. The organization is also known as: Lanchester Polytechnic & Coventry Polytechnic.
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TL;DR: A new geometrical formulation of the coplanar beam orientation problem combined with a hybrid multiobjective genetic algorithm is proposed, attempting to replicate the approach of a treatment planner whilst reducing the amount of computation required.
Abstract: This paper proposes a new geometrical formulation of the coplanar beam orientation problem combined with a hybrid multiobjective genetic algorithm. The approach is demonstrated by optimizing the beam orientation in two dimensions, with the objectives being formulated using planar geometry. The traditional formulation of the objectives associated with the organs at risk has been modified to account for the use of complex dose delivery techniques such as beam intensity modulation. The new algorithm attempts to replicate the approach of a treatment planner whilst reducing the amount of computation required. Hybrid genetic search operators have been developed to improve the performance of the genetic algorithm by exploiting problem-specific features. The multiobjective genetic algorithm is formulated around the concept of Pareto optimality which enables the algorithm to search in parallel for different objectives. When the approach is applied without constraining the number of beams, the solution produces an indication of the minimum number of beams required. It is also possible to obtain non-dominated solutions for various numbers of beams, thereby giving the clinicians a choice in terms of the number of beams as well as in the orientation of these beams.
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TL;DR: In this article, an overview of different sequential, nontailored, as well as specialized tailored algorithms on the Google instances is given, and the typical complexity of the benchmark problems using insights from the study of spin glasses.
Abstract: To date, a conclusive detection of quantum speedup remains elusive. Recently, a team by Google Inc. [V. S. Denchev et al., Phys. Rev. X 6, 031015 (2016)] proposed a weak-strong cluster model tailored to have tall and narrow energy barriers separating local minima, with the aim to highlight the value of finite-range tunneling. More precisely, results from quantum Monte Carlo simulations as well as the D-Wave 2X quantum annealer scale considerably better than state-of-the-art simulated annealing simulations. Moreover, the D-Wave 2X quantum annealer is $\ensuremath{\sim}{10}^{8}$ times faster than simulated annealing on conventional computer hardware for problems with approximately ${10}^{3}$ variables. Here, an overview of different sequential, nontailored, as well as specialized tailored algorithms on the Google instances is given. We show that the quantum speedup is limited to sequential approaches and study the typical complexity of the benchmark problems using insights from the study of spin glasses.
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TL;DR: The results indicate that ultrasonically assisted extraction with mechanical stirring at room temperature in a period of 12 h produces a substantial improvement over conventional methodology.
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TL;DR: This paper conducted principal components analysis of three different growth measures: the perceived benefit scales, the Thriving Scale, and the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory to understand the concept and structure of positive change following a range of distressing life events.
Abstract: Growing interest in positive change following trauma and adversity has prompted the development of a number of different labels and measurement instruments. This proliferation has led to some conceptual confusion, due to the different labels being used, and structural confusion, due to the different numbers of underlying factors proposed. The present study addressed both these questions through exploratory principal components analysis of three different growth measures. One hundred seventy six adults (113 women, 63 men), who had experienced a range of distressing life events, completed the Perceived Benefit Scales, the Thriving Scale, and the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory. Results revealed that all subscales loaded highly on a single component, although the possibility of three second-order components of interpersonal relationships, self-perception, and spirituality, was also noted. Discussion focuses on the implications for understanding the concept and structure of positive change following a...
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TL;DR: Current laboratory research and the potential for the scale-up of chemical decontamination is reviewed and two basic mechanisms for acoustically enhanced soil cleaning have been suggested.
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Xiang Zhang | 154 | 1733 | 117576 |
Zidong Wang | 122 | 914 | 50717 |
Stephen Joseph | 95 | 485 | 45357 |
Andrew Smith | 87 | 1025 | 34127 |
John F. Allen | 79 | 401 | 23214 |
Craig E. Banks | 77 | 569 | 27520 |
Philip L. Smith | 75 | 291 | 24842 |
Tim H. Sparks | 69 | 315 | 19997 |
Nadine E. Foster | 68 | 320 | 18475 |
Michael G. Burton | 66 | 519 | 16736 |
Sarah E Lamb | 65 | 395 | 28825 |
Michael Gleeson | 65 | 234 | 17603 |
David Alexander | 65 | 520 | 16504 |
Timothy J. Mason | 65 | 225 | 15810 |
David S.G. Thomas | 63 | 228 | 14796 |