Configuration Analysis Tool (CAT). System Description and users guide (revision 1)

A system description of, and user's guide for, the Configuration Analysis Tool (CAT) are presented. As a configuration management tool, CAT enhances the control of large software systems by providing a repository for information describing the current status of a project. CAT provides an editing capability to update the information and a reporting capability to present the information. CAT is an interactive program available in versions for the PDP-11/70 and VAX-11/780 computers

Serum anti-Müllerian hormone concentrations before and after treatment of an ovarian granulosa cell tumour in a cat

Case summary A 15-year-old female cat was presented for investigation of progressive behavioural changes, polyuria, polydipsia and periuria. An ovarian granulosa cell tumour was identified and the cat underwent therapeutic ovariohysterectomy (OHE). The cat’s clinical signs resolved, but 6 months later it was diagnosed as having an anaplastic astrocytoma and was euthanased. Serum anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) concentration prior to OHE was increased vs a control group of entire and neutered female cats. Following OHE, serum AMH concentration decreased to <1% of the original value. Relevance and novel information Serum AMH measurement may represent a novel diagnostic and monitoring tool for functional ovarian neoplasms in cats

The performance of COPD assessment test (CAT) in mustard lung patients

Introduction Mustard lung is a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) due to sulfur mustard exposure. Health-related quality of life (QOL) is an important part of management in mustard lung patients. The properties of COPD assessment test (CAT), in COPD patients have been well documented. The aim of this study was to determine the role of CAT in evaluating the QOL in mustard lung patients. Methods and materials Eighty-six consecutively patients with stable COPD with all levels of severity were enrolled into this study. The QOL was evaluated by CAT and ST George Respiratory Questionnaires (SGRQ). Also standard spirometry, 6 minute walk test (6MWT), and pulse oxymetry were performed in patients. Severity of COPD was evaluated by GOLD (Global initiative for chronic Obstructive Lung Disease) and BODE (body mass index, obstruction, dyspnea, exercise) index. Results The mean age of the patients was 47.30± 7.08 SD years. The mean CAT score was 26.03±8.28 SD. Thirty-five (43%) patients were in CAT stage 3. There was statistically significant correlation between CAT with SGRQ (p= 0.001) and BODE index (p=0.001) respectively. Also statistically significant inverse correlation was found between CAT score with FEV1 (p=0.03) and 6MWT (p=0.001) respectively. There was statistically significant difference in mean CAT score between patients in GOLD stages ≥3 and those with <3 (p=0.02). Conclusion The findings of this study revealed that CAT questionnaire as a simple tool for assessment of QOL in mustard lung patients is valuable and can be used in clinical practice

A dynamic dendritic connectivity assessment tool for the planning and design of barrier mitigation strategies in river networks

Context: Increasing fragmentation of rivers caused by barriers continues to impact watersheds, especially disruption of fish migration patterns and loss of access to spawning and nursery habitats. Infrastructure expansion and ageing installations exacerbate the problem, reducing effectiveness of management in addressing barriers. Reduction in watershed connectivity requires effective tools capable of guiding river managers in remediation actions. Objectives: Our objective was to develop a watershed dynamic connectivity assessment tool (D-CAT), a customizable geospatial tool capable of river analyses at varying watershed scales. The tool uses proven watershed connectivity modelling combined with an effective evaluation approach to provide measurable change model outcomes. Methods: Three different barrier encounter scenarios were examined using the D-CAT tool to study watershed connectivity. The tool was tested on a watershed area of the River Derwent, a major tributary of the River Trent system in the United Kingdom. Results: For each barrier scenario tested, the D-CAT tool indicated which barriers could be removed or modified to provide the greatest watershed connectivity improvement. The tool provided a prioritized list of barriers for each scenario under varying choices for the number of barriers to remove, demonstrating the utility of the D-CAT tool to planning and design. Conclusions: The D-CAT tool is built to handle geographical data and variable user input, allowing in-depth watershed connectivity analysis. The tool forecasts the cumulative effects of alternative change scenarios for watershed connectivity, providing prioritization and optimization of removal strategies. The D-CAT tool offers significant support for landscape management towards better barrier removal/remediation decisions

Calcium Triplet Synthesis

We present theoretical equivalent widths for the sum of the two strongest lines of the Calcium Triplet, CaT index, in the near-IR, using evolutionary techniques and the most recent models and observational data for this feature in individual stars. We compute the CaT index for Single Stellar Populations (instantaneous burst, standard Salpeter-type IMF) at four metallicities, Z=0.004, 0.008, 0.02 (solar) and 0.05, and ranging in age from very young bursts of star formation (few Myr) to old stellar populations, up to 17 gyr, representative of globular clusters, elliptical galaxies and bulges of spirals. The interpretation of the observed equivalent widths of CaT in different stellar systems is discussed. Composite-population models are also computed as a tool to interpret the CaT detections in star-forming regions, in order to disantangle between the component due to Red Supergiants stars, RSG, and the underlying, older, population. CaT is found to be an excellent metallicity-indicator for populations older than 1 Gyr, practically independent of the age. We discuss its application to remove the age- metallicity degeneracy, characteristic of all studies of galaxy evolution based on the usual integrated indices (both broad band colors and narrow band indices). The application of the models computed here to the analysis of a sample of elliptical galaxies will be discussed in a forthcoming paper (Gorgas et al. 1998).Comment: 17 pages, 7 figures, to be published in A&

Introducing a Cat Tool to Translate: Wordfast

This article aims at introducing CAT tools to those prospective translators who are familiarwith with the tools for the first time. Some of the CAT tools must be paid for while someothers are free. This article is to inform the readers about the list of free and paid CAT tools,advantages and disadvantages of those tools. One does not need special training for using afree CAT tool while using the paid CAT tools, one needs some special preparation. Thisarticle is going to focus more on Wordfast Pro as the second most widely used CAT toolsafter SDLTrados. Wordfast Pro is a paid software the functioning of which is based on thecreation of a Translation Memory which facilitates and speeds up the translator's work. Thisarticle is going to briefly explain the advantages of Wordfast Pro and the steps of using it.The translation example is presented to reveal the different translation results of Wordfast Proas a paid CAT tool and OmegaT as a free CAT tool. Therefore, the article will facilitate thosewho intend to know more about Wordfast Pro and start using it. Keywords: CAT tools, Wordfast Pro, Omega

Introducing SDL Trados to Beginning Translators

Over years, translators have been incorporating new advances in technology into their work. A number of attempts in developing ideal translators workstations usingtechnology have been made, one of such stations is a Computer-Aided Translation(CAT) tool. CAT tools facilitate translators to increase their productivity and efficiencyby providing them with some utilities, such as a Translation Memory and an AlignmentTool to support their translation works. This article highlights the usefulness of SDLTrados 2014, as one of the most widely used paid CAT tools, in translating the textsmore effectively and in a timely manner. Further, it describes the basic steps in usingSDL Trados and exemplifies SDL Trados 2014 translation results. A sample text wastranslated from Indonesian to English using both Across (a free CAT tool) and SDLTrados (a paid CAT tool). Eventually, the results of translating using both CAT toolsappear to prove that SDL Trados helps the translators to translate more consistently,accurately, effectively and in a timely-manner. Keywords: CAT tools, SDL Trados, Across

Adaptation of communication assessment tool for community pharmacists in medication adherence and minor diseases management

Aim: To develop two versions of the Communication Assessment Tool (CAT) skilled for the setting of community pharmacy and to pilot test it on a selected sample. Materials: Development of two versions of CAT-tool for community pharmacists. Validity and reliability assessments were required to determine the psychometric properties of developed tool versions. To investigate the construct validity of each adapted tool item, confirmatory factor analysis was performed. Reliability was assessed with the Cronbach’s Alpha evaluation, internal validity by submitting tool versions to patients of eleven pharmacies from North, Center, and South of Italy for pilot testing. Results: Two CAT versions were developed and tested: CAT-Pharm-community Adherence to therapy and Minor Disease Management versions. First to evaluate pharmacist-patient communication following the dispensing of a prescription drug, second a consultation for minor disease management. Conclusion: Communication tools are useful to implement optimal management of chronic diseases to minimize non-adherence and patients’ negative health outcomes