205 research outputs found
Any-k: Anytime Top-k Tree Pattern Retrieval in Labeled Graphs
Many problems in areas as diverse as recommendation systems, social network
analysis, semantic search, and distributed root cause analysis can be modeled
as pattern search on labeled graphs (also called "heterogeneous information
networks" or HINs). Given a large graph and a query pattern with node and edge
label constraints, a fundamental challenge is to nd the top-k matches ac-
cording to a ranking function over edge and node weights. For users, it is di
cult to select value k . We therefore propose the novel notion of an any-k
ranking algorithm: for a given time budget, re- turn as many of the top-ranked
results as possible. Then, given additional time, produce the next lower-ranked
results quickly as well. It can be stopped anytime, but may have to continues
until all results are returned. This paper focuses on acyclic patterns over
arbitrary labeled graphs. We are interested in practical algorithms that
effectively exploit (1) properties of heterogeneous networks, in particular
selective constraints on labels, and (2) that the users often explore only a
fraction of the top-ranked results. Our solution, KARPET, carefully integrates
aggressive pruning that leverages the acyclic nature of the query, and
incremental guided search. It enables us to prove strong non-trivial time and
space guarantees, which is generally considered very hard for this type of
graph search problem. Through experimental studies we show that KARPET achieves
running times in the order of milliseconds for tree patterns on large networks
with millions of nodes and edges.Comment: To appear in WWW 201
Spin polarization of exciton-polariton condensate in a photonic synthetic effective magnetic field
We investigate the spin polarization of localized exciton-polariton
condensates. We demonstrate the presence of an effective magnetic field leading
to the formation of elliptically polarized condensates. We show that this
synthetic field has an entirely photonic origin, which we believe is unique for
the CdTe-based microcavities. Moreover, the degree of spin polarization of
localized polariton condensates in samples with magnetic ions depends on the
excitation power or polarization of the non-resonant excitation laser. In an
external magnetic field, the semimagnetic condensate spontaneously builds up
strong spin polarization. Based on the magnetic field behavior of the
condensate in the presence of magnetic ions, we apply a model that allows us to
estimate the polariton-polariton interaction strength in a CdTe-system to
approx. 0.8
2s exciton-polariton revealed in an external magnetic field
We demonstrate the existence of the excited state of an exciton-polariton in
a semiconductor microcavity. The strong coupling of the quantum well heavy-hole
exciton in an excited 2s state to the cavity photon is observed in non-zero
magnetic field due to surprisingly fast increase of Rabi energy of the 2s
exciton-polariton in magnetic field. This effect is explained by a strong
modification of the wave-function of the relative electron-hole motion for the
2s exciton state.Comment: 5 pages, 5 figure
The Dragon-II simulations -- I. Evolution of single and binary compact objects in star clusters with up to 1 million stars
We present the first results of the \textsc{Dragon-II} simulations, a suite
of 19 -body simulations of star clusters with up to stars, with up to
of them initially paired in binaries. In this work, we describe the main
evolution of the clusters and their compact objects (COs). All
\textsc{Dragon-II} clusters form in their centre a black hole (BH) subsystem
with a density times larger than the stellar density, with the cluster
core containing of the whole BH population. In all models, the BH
average mass steeply decreases as a consequence of BH burning, reaching values
M within relaxation times.
Generally, our clusters retain only BHs lighter than M over
relaxation times. Looser clusters retain a higher binary fraction, because in
such environments binaries are less likely disrupted by dynamical encounters.
We find that BH-main sequence star binaries have properties similar to recently
observed systems. Double CO binaries (DCOBs) ejected from the cluster exhibit
larger mass ratios and heavier primary masses than ejected binaries hosting a
single CO (SCOBs). Ejected SCOBs have BH masses M,
definitely lower than those in DCOBs ( M).Comment: 22 pages, 21 figures, 4 tables. Comments welcome. Submitted to MNRA
Secondary prevention of coronary artery disease in contemporary clinical practice
Background: The highest priority in preventive cardiology was given to patients with estab-lished coronary artery disease (CAD). The aim of the study was to assess the implementation of guidelines for secondary prevention in everyday clinical practice by evaluating control of the main risk factors and the cardioprotective medication prescription rates for patients, following their hospitalization for CAD. Methods: Five hospitals with cardiology departments serving the city and its surround-ing districts in southern part of Poland participated in the study. Consecutive patients aged †80 years, hospitalized from January 1 2010 to April 31 2012 due to an acute coronary syndrome or for a myocardial revascularization procedure were recruited and interviewed 6â18 months after hospitalization. Results: The medical records of 595 patients (mean age: 62.8 ± 9.0 years, 397 men and 198 women) were reviewed and included in the analyses. Proportions of medical records with available information on risk factors were high with the exception of total cholesterol levels as well as weight and height measurements, which were available in less than 80 % of the hospita
Cardiac rehabilitation in real life
Participation in cardiac rehabilitation programs (CRPs) improves prognosis in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). However, not much is known about the effectiveness of CRP in real life. The aim of this analysis was to identify factors related to the referral to CRP following hospitalization for CAD and estimate the effectiveness of the programs in real life. Medical records of 1061 consecutive patients aged â€80 years, hospitalized due to an acute coronary syndrome or for a myocardial revascularization procedure in 5 hospitals serving the city and surrounding counties, were reviewed and 611 patients were interviewed 6â18 months posthospitalization. Of 611 patients participating in the interview, 212 (34.7%) were referred following the hospitalization to a center providing CRP. Age, hospitalization in a teaching hospital, and index diagnosis were independently related to being granted a referral. Among the referred patients, 86.3% participated in the CRP. Participation in CRP was related to the lower probability of having high total cholesterol (23% vs 32%, Pâ<â0.05), fasting glucose (11% vs 18%, Pâ=â0.05), Hb(A1c) (8% vs 16%, Pâ=â0.05), and body mass index (27% vs 37%, Pâ<â0.05). Generally, the effect of the CRP was significant in participants with a higher education, but not in those with a low education level. Other factors were not significantly related to the effectiveness of CRP. This study shows that CRPs are effective, but underused in Poland. The participant's education level may influence the effectiveness of CRP. Therefore, in order to increase the impact of CRP, the content of such programs should vary depending on the education level of the participants
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