Entropy and Network Centralities as Intelligent Tools for the Investigation of Terrorist Organizations.

In recent years, law enforcement authorities have increasingly used mathematical tools to support criminal investigations, such as those related to terrorism. In this work, two relevant questions are discussed: "How can the different roles of members of a terrorist organization be recognized?" and "are there early signs of impending terrorist acts?" These questions are addressed using the tools of entropy and network theory, more specifically centralities (degree, betweenness, clustering) and their entropies. These tools were applied to data (physical contacts) of four real terrorist networks from different countries.

Competitive Conditions in Global Value Chain Networks: An Assessment Using Entropy and Network Analysis.

We investigated competitive conditions in global value chains (GVCs) for a period of fifteen years (2000-2014), focusing on sector structure, countries' dominance and diversification. For this purpose, we used data from the World Input-Output Database (WIOD) and examined GVCs as weighted directed networks, where countries are the nodes and value added flows are the edges. We compared the in-and out-weighted degree centralization of the sectoral GVC networks in order to detect the most centralized, on the import or export side, respectively (oligopsonies and oligopolies).

Surgery for ureteral repair after gynaecological procedures: a single tertiary centre experience.

Purpose: This study evaluates the frequency of ureteral repair and its management in patients with a history of gynaecologic surgery.

Materials And Methods: After retrospective review of the medical records of all major gynaecologic operations performed over a six-year period (2004-2010), 17 cases of ureteral repair were identified. The indication and the type of gynaecological surgery, the anatomic site, the indication, the type of ureteral repair and the associated morbidity were analyzed.

Uterine prolapse after pelvic trauma: case report and literature review.

Up to date, the connection of pelvic trauma with genital prolapse is not widely recognized. These cases could be classified in a group where disruption of normal anatomy of the pelvis is apparent (i.e.

Surgical repair of idiopathic scrotal elephantiasis.

Scrotal lymphedema (scrotal elephantiasis) is uncommon outside of filariasis endemic regions. We present a case of a 65-year-old with idiopathic lymphedema of the scrotum and functional impairment of the penis. The patient underwent surgical excision of the edematous subcutaneous tissues and plastic reconstruction of his penis and scrotum.

Treatment strategy for "non-responders" to tadalafil and vardenafil: a real-life study.

Objectives: To develop and test step-wise treatment strategy for erectile dysfunction "non-responders" to tadalafil and vardenafil.

Material And Methods: Two groups [tadalafil-treated (TG); vardenafil-treated (VG)] of 100 consecutive patients complaining of non-response to treatments were enrolled in three-phase study. Phase 1: inadequate use was identified and patients were rechallenged, after receiving detailed usage information.

Sildenafil failures may be due to inadequate patient instructions and follow-up: a study on 100 non-responders.

Objective: The objective of this study was to identify factors that affect efficacy response rate to sildenafil in the clinical practice.

Material And Method: The study comprised 100 consecutive sildenafil non-responders. Mean patient age was 59+/-14.

Retrovesical migration of malpositioned double-j ureteral stent.

A case of extraperitoneal migration of a double-J ureteral stent in the retrovesical space as a result of malposition is being described. The management of this very rare complication of stent placement, which has never been reported in the international literature, is presented in detail.

Corporoplasty using tunica albuginea free grafts for penile curvature: surgical technique and long-term results.

Purpose: A Nesbit or plication procedure for correcting penile deformities is associated with penile shortening, especially in patients with excessive curvature and/or rotation. On the other hand, grafting procedures are associated with poor postoperative results due to graft shrinkage and veno-occlusive dysfunction. To minimize penile shortening and preserve potency we describe a new surgical technique combining the Nesbit procedure with tunica albuginea free grafting.