Abstract: Comparing a challenger model with a primary model is provided herein. In an embodiment, a system comprises one or more processors, coupled to memory, configured to determine, based on a comparison of a first model that is deployed as a primary model with a second model that is acting as a challenger model, that the second model performs better than the first model based on at least one performance metric; determine, based on a comparison of a characteristic of the first model with a characteristic of the second model, to skip a validation process for the second model; and establish the second model as the primary model in the deployment to replace the first model in the deployment.

Abstract: A waterflood completion system usable in a well includes a mandrel disposed on a tubing string deployable down a borehole. The mandrel has a side pocket with one or more ports for communicating the tubing string with an annulus of the borehole A waterflood regulator arrangement is connected to the mandrel and has at least one screen directly included therein spaced from the mandrel and lying adjacent the tubing string.

Abstract: A cassette with a first and second end. Each end may have a plural of receptacles capable of accepting one or more connector types. The cassette may have a pair of latches on opposing sides, or a latch and flange to secure cassette within a panel or support structure. The cassette is configured to accept a first connector type on the first side and a second connector type on the second side of the cassette, so the first and second connector are opposing and in communication.

Abstract: Methods for detecting and measuring metabolic changes useful in the detection of cancer, and in differentiating between ovarian cancer and benign ovarian tumor are described, as well as the unexpected and valuable combination of detecting both lipidomic and aqueous metabolites. Two independent LC-MS-based metabolomics platforms, including a global lipidomics approach, were used to screen for differentially abundant plasma metabolites between cases with serous ovarian carcinoma and controls with benign serous ovarian tumor. The identified biomarkers can be used to distinguish between ovarian cancer and benign tumors. Standards and kits for use with the methods for detecting cancer are also provided.

Abstract: A node model of the present invention is employed by a network modeling and simulation system and includes a communication protocol stack with a plurality of protocol layers. Each protocol layer includes communication functions. The protocol layer functions are each represented by one or more distinct software implementations that are optimized for different simulation purposes. A configurable module switch is disposed between protocol layers within the stack to selectively control information flow between functions within adjacent protocol layers. The node model enables a user to perform network simulation or analysis of varying detail or granularity.