Evolutionary algorithms guided by Erdos-Rényi complex networks.

This article proposes an evolutionary algorithm integrating Erdos-Rényi complex networks to regulate population crossovers, enhancing candidate solution refinement across generations. In this context, the population is conceptualized as a set of interrelated solutions, resembling a complex network. The algorithm enhances solutions by introducing new connections between them, thereby influencing population dynamics and optimizing the problem-solving process. The study conducts experiments comparing four instances of the traditional optimization problem known as the Traveling Salesman Problem (TSP). These experiments employ the traditional evolutionary algorithm, alternative algorithms utilizing different types of complex networks, and the proposed algorithm. The findings suggest that the approach guided by an Erdos-Rényi dynamic network surpasses the performance of the other algorithms. The proposed model exhibits improved convergence rates and shorter execution times. Thus, strategies based on complex networks reveal that network characteristics provide valuable information for solving optimization problems. Therefore, complex networks can regulate the decision-making process, similar to optimizing problems. This work emphasizes that the network structure is crucial in adding value to decision-making.

Sedación endovenosa versus lidocaína intraarticular en pacientes con luxación glenohumeral aguda / Endovenous sedation versus intra-articular lidocaine in patients with acute glenohumeral dislocation

INTRODUCCIÓN. La sedación endovenosa y la aplicación de lidocaína intraarticular se han convertido en las técnicas anestésicas preferidas en el área de emergencia para la reducción de la luxación glenohumeral, sin embargo, no están exentas de complicaciones. OBJETIVO. Determinar las diferencias y complicaciones entre el uso de sedación endovenosa y lidocaína intraauricular en la reducción de luxación glenohumeral. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS. Estudio de evaluación, descriptivo, correlacional, retrospectivo, no experimental. Población de 125 Historias Clínicas, se tomó una muestra 82, que fueron atendidos en el Servicio de Emergencia del Hospital General Riobamba, periodo enero 2015 a diciembre 2019. Criterios inclusión: mayores de 15 años de edad con diagnóstico de luxación glenohumeral aguda, que firmaron el Consentimiento Informado. Se dividieron en dos grupos: grupo I: reducciones con lidocaína intraarticular, grupo II: sedación endovenosa. Los datos se obtuvieron del sistema informático MIS-AS400. El análisis de datos se realizó en el programa estadístico IBM SPSS versión 23. RESULTADOS. Se logró la reducción del 96,7% (29; 30) con el grupo I y un 94,2% (49; 52) con el grupo II. Las complicaciones con el grupo II fueron: depresión respiratoria 5,8% (3; 52), mareo 5,8% (3; 52), cefalea 1,9% (1; 52). No se encontraron complicaciones en el grupo I. DISCUSIÓN. Fue indispensable conseguir el alivio del dolor mediante el uso de técnicas anestésicas/analgésicas como: sedación en combinación con opioides y lidocaína intraarticular. CONCLUSIÓN. Se determinó menor número de complicaciones con la aplicación de lidocaína intraarticular y menor tiempo de estancia en emergencia.

INTRODUCTION. Endovenous sedation and the application of intra-articular lidocaine have become the preferred anesthetic techniques in the emergency area for the reduction of glenohumeral dislocation, however, they are not free of complications. OBJECTIVE. To determine the differences and complications between the use of intravenous sedation and intra-atrial lidocaine in the reduction of glenohumeral dislocation. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Evaluation, descriptive, correlational, retrospective, non-experimental study. Population of 125 Clinical Histories, a sample of 82 was taken, who were treated in the Emergency Service of the Riobamba General Hospital, period from January 2015 to December 2019. Inclusion criteria: over 15 years of age with a diagnosis of acute glenohumeral dislocation, who signed Informed Consent. They were divided into two groups: group I: reductions with intra-articular lidocaine, group II: intravenous sedation. The data was obtained from the MIS-AS400 computer system. Data analysis was performed using the IBM SPSS version 23 statistical program. RESULTS. A reduction of 96,7% (29; 30) was achieved with group I and 94,2% (49; 52) with group II. Complications with group II were: respiratory depression 5,8% (3; 52), dizziness 5,8% (3; 52), headache 1,9% (1; 52). No complications were found in group I. DISCUSSION. It was essential to achieve pain relief through the use of anesthetic / analgesic techniques such as: sedation in combination with opioids and intra-articular lidocaine. CONCLUSION. A lower number of complications was determined with the application of intra-articular lidocaine and a shorter stay in the emergency room.

A business process clustering algorithm using incremental covering arrays to explore search space and balanced Bayesian information criterion to evaluate quality of solutions.

The reuse of business processes (BPs) requires similarities between them to be suitably identified. Various approaches have been introduced to address this problem, but many of them feature a high computational cost and a low level of automation. This paper presents a clustering algorithm that groups business processes retrieved from a multimodal search system (based on textual and structural information). The algorithm is based on Incremental Covering Arrays (ICAs) with different alphabets to determine the possible number of groups to be created for each row of the ICA. The proposed algorithm also incorporates Balanced Bayesian Information Criterion to determine the optimal number of groups and the best solution for each query. Experimental evaluation shows that the use of ICAs with strength four (4) and different alphabets reduces the number of solutions needed to be evaluated and optimizes the number of clusters. The proposed algorithm outperforms other algorithms in various measures (precision, recall, and F-measure) by between 12% and 88%. Friedman and Wilcoxon non-parametric tests gave a 90-95% significance level to the obtained results. Better options of repository search for BPs help companies to reuse them. By thus reusing BPs, managers and analysts can more easily get to know the evolution and trajectory of the company processes, a situation that could be expected to lead to improved managerial and commercial decision making.