Mixed Markov models applied for population changes in Spain

In this paper, common patterns of transition are tried to find in population. We look for chains in order to group Spanish provinces into clusters. Besides, income changes are analysed by the same procedure. Finally, we combine both studies to compare them Population and income data since 1960 to 1996 are collected form I.N.E. (National Spanish Institute of Statistics) databases.

Data Access for LIGO on the OSG

During 2015 and 2016, the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) conducted a three-month observing campaign. These observations delivered the first direct detection of gravitational waves from binary black hole mergers. To search for these signals, the LIGO Scientific Collaboration uses the PyCBC search pipeline. To deliver science results in a timely manner, LIGO collaborated with the Open Science Grid (OSG) to distribute the required computation across a series of dedicated, opportunistic, and allocated resources. To deliver the petabytes necessary for such a large-scale computation, our team deployed a distributed data access infrastructure based on the XRootD server suite and the CernVM File System (CVMFS). This data access strategy grew from simply accessing remote storage to a POSIX-based interface underpinned by distributed, secure caches across the OSG.Comment: 6 pages, 3 figures, submitted to PEARC1

A totally laparoscopic associating liver partition and portal vein ligation for staged hepatectomy assisted with radiofrequency (radiofrequency assisted liver partition with portal vein ligation) for staged liver resection

In order to induce liver hypertrophy to enable liver resection in patients with a small future liver remnant, various methods have been proposed in addition to portal vein embolisation. Most recently, the ALPPS technique has gained significant international interest. This technique is limited by the high morbidity associated with an in-situ liver splitting and the patient undergoing two open operations. We present the case of a variant ALPPS technique performed entirely laparoscopically with no major morbidity or mortality. An increased liver volume of 57.9% was seen after 14 days. This technique is feasible to perform and compares favourably to other ALPPS methods whilst gaining the advantages of laparoscopic surgery

Mixed Markov models applied for population changes in Spain

In this paper, common patterns of transition are tried to find in population. We look for chains in order to group Spanish provinces into clusters. Besides, income changes are analysed by the same procedure. Finally, we combine both studies to compare them Population and income data since 1960 to 1996 are collected form I.N.E. (National Spanish Institute of Statistics) databases