Abstract: Systems and methods for resiliency testing are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for building rules based on application execution information may include (1) an agent deploying to a software application; (2) the agent receiving an application behavior rule; (3) the agent monitoring execution of the software application; (4) the agent detecting a breach of the application behavior rule during software application; (5) the agent retrieving application execution information from the software application; and (6) the agent outputting the application execution information.

Abstract: Systems and methods for gamified engineering education are disclosed. Embodiments are directed to an interactive learning exercise designed to allow participants to interact with a complex system, make observations, apply various performance engineering tactics and tools, and optimize the complex system based upon findings. At a high level, the system is a simulated casino floor with multiple pre-defined components, stations, roles, and tasks. The objective of the game is to settle as many player wagers as possible in a set amount of time by “tuning” various aspects of the casino operations. Aspects of the system—the components, stations, roles, tasks, etc.—have analogs in engineering problems. The knowledge gained, including the understanding of how different elements and aspects work with each other, may be applied by the participants to solve future engineering problems.

Abstract: A workstation with at least one computer processor receives a plurality of testing tools for testing a program. The workstation receives from a server a testing dashboard. The testing dashboard includes core code that retrieves an external configuration file for one of the plurality of tools and injects the external configuration file into the one of the plurality of tools at runtime. The testing dashboard also includes a testing script that specifies an order of execution of the plurality of tools. The workstation executes the core code to retrieve the external configuration file for the one of the plurality of tools. The workstation executes the testing script to execute the plurality of tools. The workstation presents the results of the execution of the testing script.

Abstract: A workstation with at least one computer processor receives a plurality of testing tools for testing a program. The workstation receives from a server a testing dashboard. The testing dashboard includes core code that retrieves an external configuration file for one of the plurality of tools and injects the external configuration file into the one of the plurality of tools at runtime. The testing dashboard also includes a testing script that specifies an order of execution of the plurality of tools. The workstation executes the core code to retrieve the external configuration file for the one of the plurality of tools. The workstation executes the testing script to execute the plurality of tools. The workstation presents the results of the execution of the testing script.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition composed of a dietary fiber composition composed of from about 48% to about 90% (w/w) glucomannan, from about 5% to about 20% (w/w) xanthan gum, and from about 5% to about 30% (w/w) alginate in combination with at least one of metformin or sitagliptin or a combination thereof is described. The pharmaceutical composition is effective to lower elevated blood glucose levels and total blood cholesterol levels in a subject significantly more than the dietary fiber composition alone or a composition consisting of at least one of metformin or sitagliptin or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Dietary fibre compositions composed of 48-90% w/w glucomannan, 5-20% w/w xanthan gum and 5-30% w/w alginate in combination with metformin, sitagliptin or a mixture thereof for the treatment of metabolic disease are disclosed.

Abstract: A staging valve arrangement is described that comprises an arrangement of electrically driven staging valves that are located, in use, in the high temperature core zone of an engine. Each staging valve may comprise a housing having an inlet, a pilot flow outlet and a mains flow outlet, a valve member movable between a closed position in which the mains flow outlet is closed and an open position in which the mains flow outlet is open, a motor operable to drive the valve member for movement, and a cooling arrangement.

Abstract: A position sensor system for use in sensing the position of a component located within a housing and disposed, at least in part, within a fluid, the system comprising a first acoustic position sensor operable to transmit a first acoustic signal through the fluid and to sense a reflection of the first acoustic signal from a first surface to derive a first position signal, a second acoustic position sensor operable to transmit a second acoustic signal through the fluid and to sense a reflection of the second acoustic signal from a second surface to derive a second position signal, and means operable, using the first and second position signals, to derive a position signal indicative of the position of the component within the housing.

Abstract: A staging valve arrangement is described that comprises an arrangement of electrically driven staging valves that are located, in use, in the high temperature core zone of an engine. Each staging valve may comprise a housing having an inlet, a pilot flow outlet and a mains flow outlet, a valve member movable between a closed position in which the mains flow outlet is closed and an open position in which the mains flow outlet is open, a motor operable to drive the valve member for movement, and a cooling arrangement.