Rule-Based Recommendation System for Phylogenetic Inference

Phylogenetic Inference is the reconstruction of a phylogenetic tree that depicts the evolutionary relationship among a group of taxa. This evolutionary relationship between different groups of species is useful for fields such as medicine, forensics, and drug discovery. With the availability of multiple phylogenetic inference algorithms, it is challenging to select the optimal algorithm for novice users. Moreover, it is essential to compare the accuracy and efficiency of different algorithms for a given dataset. Thus, there is a need for a recommendation system to identify the most appropriate phylogenetic inference algorithm for each dataset. This paper presents a Rule-based recommendation component that suggests users with suitable algorithms for inferencing. The evaluation results show the recommendations suggested by the system are 86.7% relevant and accurate

Selecting the best approach to the frontal sinus

The Messerklinger technique is an endoscopic approach to sinus surgery designed to be minimally invasive and preserve mucosa and hence physiological function. More recently there have been advocates for more radical endoscopic approaches to the frontal sinus such as the Modified Lothrop. This review discusses different approaches to frontal sinus surgery including any advantages and disadvantages to each approach. After examining the evidence from the literature, meticulously performed endoscopic frontal sinusotomy with or without computer guidance appears to be the most effective minimally invasive procedure for treating chronic frontal sinusitis secondary to outflow tract obstruction. Properly performed, it is almost always effective in dealing with even the most diseased frontal sinus. It offers clear advantages in reducing complications and recurrence rates in frontal sinus disease, even for revision cases