A self-adaptive attraction and repulsion-based naked mole-rat algorithm for energy-efficient mobile wireless sensor networks.

Naked mole-rat algorithm (NMRA) is a swarm intelligence-based algorithm that draws inspiration from the mating behaviour of mole rats (workers and breeders). This approach, which is based on the ability of breeders to reproduce with the queen, has been utilized to tackle optimization problems. The algorithm, however, suffers from local optima stagnation problem and a slower rate of convergence in order to provide gobal optimal solution.

Predictive modeling of surface and dimensional features of vapour-smoothened FDM parts using self-adaptive cuckoo search algorithm.

Despite numerous advantages of fused deposition modeling (FDM), the inherent layer-by-layer deposition behavior leads to considerable surface roughness and dimensional variability, limiting its usability for critical applications. This study has been conducted to select optimum parameters of FDM and vapour smoothing (chemical finishing) process to maximize surface finish, hardness, and dimensional accuracy. A self-adaptive cuckoo search algorithm for predictive modelling of surface and dimensional features of vapour-smoothened FDM-printed functional prototypes has been demonstrated.

Prediction of drug synergy score using ensemble based differential evolution.

Prediction of drug synergy score is an ill-posed problem. It plays an efficient role in the medical field for inhibiting specific cancer agents. An efficient regression-based machine learning technique has an ability to minimise the drug synergy prediction errors.

Miliary nodules: An unusual presentation of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis.

Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is an immune-mediated inflammatory disease caused by hypersensitivity to Aspergillus fumigatus. A wide spectrum of plain radiographic appearances has been described in ABPA, though none are pathognomonic of ABPA. The common radiological abnormalities encountered are fleeting pulmonary opacities, bronchiectasis, and mucoid impaction.

Co-existence of HIV, active tuberculosis and aspergilloma in a single individual--a case report.

Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease as old as mankind, whereas in India the first case of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) was reported in 1986. HIV and TB are so closely connected that their relationship is often described as a co-epidemic. Aspergilloma (Fungal Ball, Mycetoma) represents a saprophytic growth of aspergillus that colonizes in the preformed cavities commonly due to pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB).