A Comparative Study of AI Techniques for Solving Hybrid Flow Shop (HFS) Sched...Majid_ahmed
This document summarizes a study that compares AI techniques for solving hybrid flow shop scheduling problems, specifically genetic algorithm (GA), simulated annealing (SA), and tabu search (TS). It first explains the components and concepts of each technique. Then it shows how they are applied to solve hybrid flow shop scheduling problems. Experimental results using benchmark problems show that TS generated the best results, finding acceptable solutions in 6 of 12 problem sets, while SA found solutions in 3 sets and GA in 3 sets. The best GA results used specific crossover operators. Increasing the number of inner steps in TS to generate neighborhoods also improved results.
This document discusses different types and uses of dogs. It mentions dogs that are playful and protective. It also discusses working dogs like arson dogs, guide dogs, and dogs in the K-9 unit. Dogs are described as man's best friend and are known for being loving. The document also briefly mentions hunting dogs, farm dogs, and dogs performing tricks. Various images of different dog breeds are included.
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The document provides information on interpreting arterial blood gases (ABGs), including:
- A 6-step process for interpretation involving assessing pH, identifying the primary disorder as respiratory or metabolic, evaluating compensation, calculating anion gap, and considering ratio of anion gap to bicarbonate change.
- Tables listing normal ABG values and expected compensation patterns for different acid-base disorders.
- Explanations of key ABG components like pH, partial pressures, bicarbonate, and base excess and how they relate to acid-base status.
- Causes and characteristics of respiratory and metabolic acidosis and alkalosis.
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The document discusses financial inclusion in Africa through mobile financial services. It notes that Africa leads the world in mobile financial service deployments, with close to 80% of adults in Africa being unbanked. It identifies barriers like regulations, interoperability issues, and financial illiteracy that limit adoption. Opportunities exist in providing innovative services to individuals, small businesses, women, and for access to utilities. Mobile technology can help scale financial inclusion by connecting sources and destinations of funds through integrated mobile wallet platforms.
The document provides information on interpreting arterial blood gases (ABGs), including:
- A 6-step process for interpretation involving assessing pH, identifying the primary disorder as respiratory or metabolic, evaluating compensation, calculating anion gap, and considering differential diagnoses.
- Tables listing normal ranges for ABG components like pH, PaCO2, HCO3, and bases for common acid-base disorders.
- Explanations of key components like pH, partial pressure, base excess, bicarbonate, and their relationships in respiratory and metabolic acidosis/alkalosis.
- Causes and mechanisms of respiratory and metabolic acidosis and alkalosis are outlined.
Netflix is an online streaming service with over 70 million customers in 190+ countries. Founded in 1997 as a DVD rental service, it transitioned to online streaming and began producing original content like House of Cards. The presentation outlines Netflix's history and services, and provides three reasons customers love Netflix: the variety of content choices, lack of advertisements, and ability to create favorites lists.
This document discusses pulmonary embolism (PE). Some key points:
- PE causes 50,000-200,000 deaths annually in the US, with an incidence of 500,000 cases.
- Risk factors include stasis, injury to veins, and coagulation issues.
- PE occurs when clots, usually from deep leg veins, travel to the lungs and block vessels. This can strain the right ventricle.
- Symptoms include sudden dyspnea, tachycardia, chest pain, hemoptysis. No single symptom confirms PE.
- Diagnosis involves CXR, blood tests, V/Q scan, CT, and angiogram. ECG may show right
Intravenous (IV) therapy involves administering liquid substances directly into the veins and circulation. IV fluids can be used for fluid replacement, medication delivery, blood products, and diagnostic testing. There are two main types of IV fluids - crystalloids like saline that distribute throughout the body, and colloids like gelatin that remain in the blood vessels longer. Providing too much or too little IV fluid, or giving the wrong type of fluid, can cause complications like fluid overload, hypovolemia, electrolyte imbalances, and changes in sodium levels that impact cell function. Careful monitoring of fluid intake and outputs, serial lab tests, and targeting circulatory parameters can help optimize IV therapy and avoid potential harms
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A Comparative Study of AI Techniques for Solving Hybrid Flow Shop (HFS) Sched...Majid_ahmed
This document summarizes a study that compares AI techniques for solving hybrid flow shop scheduling problems, specifically genetic algorithm (GA), simulated annealing (SA), and tabu search (TS). It first explains the components and concepts of each technique. Then it shows how they are applied to solve hybrid flow shop scheduling problems. Experimental results using benchmark problems show that TS generated the best results, finding acceptable solutions in 6 of 12 problem sets, while SA found solutions in 3 sets and GA in 3 sets. The best GA results used specific crossover operators. Increasing the number of inner steps in TS to generate neighborhoods also improved results.
This document discusses different types and uses of dogs. It mentions dogs that are playful and protective. It also discusses working dogs like arson dogs, guide dogs, and dogs in the K-9 unit. Dogs are described as man's best friend and are known for being loving. The document also briefly mentions hunting dogs, farm dogs, and dogs performing tricks. Various images of different dog breeds are included.
In part 2 of our professional services masterclass series, we discuss what makes web design and content engaging, and share some practical tips on driving the right visitors to your site in greater numbers.
The document provides information on interpreting arterial blood gases (ABGs), including:
- A 6-step process for interpretation involving assessing pH, identifying the primary disorder as respiratory or metabolic, evaluating compensation, calculating anion gap, and considering ratio of anion gap to bicarbonate change.
- Tables listing normal ABG values and expected compensation patterns for different acid-base disorders.
- Explanations of key ABG components like pH, partial pressures, bicarbonate, and base excess and how they relate to acid-base status.
- Causes and characteristics of respiratory and metabolic acidosis and alkalosis.
Delivering Innovations to scale up Mobile Financial Services for Financial In...mFino Inc
The document discusses financial inclusion in Africa through mobile financial services. It notes that Africa leads the world in mobile financial service deployments, with close to 80% of adults in Africa being unbanked. It identifies barriers like regulations, interoperability issues, and financial illiteracy that limit adoption. Opportunities exist in providing innovative services to individuals, small businesses, women, and for access to utilities. Mobile technology can help scale financial inclusion by connecting sources and destinations of funds through integrated mobile wallet platforms.
The document provides information on interpreting arterial blood gases (ABGs), including:
- A 6-step process for interpretation involving assessing pH, identifying the primary disorder as respiratory or metabolic, evaluating compensation, calculating anion gap, and considering differential diagnoses.
- Tables listing normal ranges for ABG components like pH, PaCO2, HCO3, and bases for common acid-base disorders.
- Explanations of key components like pH, partial pressure, base excess, bicarbonate, and their relationships in respiratory and metabolic acidosis/alkalosis.
- Causes and mechanisms of respiratory and metabolic acidosis and alkalosis are outlined.
Netflix is an online streaming service with over 70 million customers in 190+ countries. Founded in 1997 as a DVD rental service, it transitioned to online streaming and began producing original content like House of Cards. The presentation outlines Netflix's history and services, and provides three reasons customers love Netflix: the variety of content choices, lack of advertisements, and ability to create favorites lists.
This document discusses pulmonary embolism (PE). Some key points:
- PE causes 50,000-200,000 deaths annually in the US, with an incidence of 500,000 cases.
- Risk factors include stasis, injury to veins, and coagulation issues.
- PE occurs when clots, usually from deep leg veins, travel to the lungs and block vessels. This can strain the right ventricle.
- Symptoms include sudden dyspnea, tachycardia, chest pain, hemoptysis. No single symptom confirms PE.
- Diagnosis involves CXR, blood tests, V/Q scan, CT, and angiogram. ECG may show right
Intravenous (IV) therapy involves administering liquid substances directly into the veins and circulation. IV fluids can be used for fluid replacement, medication delivery, blood products, and diagnostic testing. There are two main types of IV fluids - crystalloids like saline that distribute throughout the body, and colloids like gelatin that remain in the blood vessels longer. Providing too much or too little IV fluid, or giving the wrong type of fluid, can cause complications like fluid overload, hypovolemia, electrolyte imbalances, and changes in sodium levels that impact cell function. Careful monitoring of fluid intake and outputs, serial lab tests, and targeting circulatory parameters can help optimize IV therapy and avoid potential harms
Intersection of Microfinance, Agent Banking & Mobile Money in Africa for Fina...mFino Inc
mFino talks about the intersection of Microfinance, Agent Banking & Mobile Money for Financial Inclusion in Africa at the 4th Mobile Money Expo, Nigeria.