Abstract: A method includes determining, by an analysis system, a system aspect of a system for an issue response communications evaluation. The method further includes determining, by the analysis system, at least one evaluation perspective and at least one evaluation viewpoint for use in performing the issue response communications evaluation on the system aspect. The method further includes obtaining, by the analysis system, issue response communications data regarding the system aspect in accordance with the at least one evaluation perspective and the at least one evaluation viewpoint. The method further includes calculating, by the analysis system, an issue response communications rating as a measure of system issue response communications maturity for the system aspect based on the issue response communications data, the at least one evaluation perspective, the at least one evaluation viewpoint, and at least one evaluation rating metric.

Abstract: A method includes determining, by an analysis system, a system sector of a system for function evaluation. The method further includes determining, by the analysis system, at least one evaluation perspective for use in performing the function evaluation on the system sector. The method further includes determining, by the analysis system, at least one evaluation viewpoint for use in performing the function evaluation on the system sector. The method further includes obtaining, by the analysis system, function data regarding the system sector in accordance with the at least one evaluation perspective and the at least one evaluation viewpoint. The method further includes calculating, by the analysis system, a function evaluation rating as a measure of function maturity for the system sector based on the function data, the at least one evaluation perspective, the at least one evaluation viewpoint, and at least one evaluation rating metric.

Abstract: An analysis system includes a control module generates data gathering parameters and data analysis parameters based on one or more inputs regarding an evaluation of a system aspect under test of a system, a data input module receives system gathered data regarding the system aspect under test to produce gathered data, and a data analysis module configured to generate the evaluation of the system aspect under test based on the data analysis parameters and the gathered data One or more databases store one or more of the gathered data, the data analysis parameters, and the evaluation of the system aspect under test and one or more data extraction modules interact with the system aspect under test to extract data from the system aspect under test in accordance with a respective portion of the data gathering parameters to produce the system gathered data and provide the system gathered data.

Abstract: An analysis system includes a control module generates data gathering parameters and data analysis parameters based on one or more inputs regarding an evaluation of a system aspect under test of a system, a data input module receives system gathered data regarding the system aspect under test to produce gathered data, and a data analysis module configured to generate the evaluation of the system aspect under test based on the data analysis parameters and the gathered data One or more databases store one or more of the gathered data, the data analysis parameters, and the evaluation of the system aspect under test and one or more data extraction modules interact with the system aspect under test to extract data from the system aspect under test in accordance with a respective portion of the data gathering parameters to produce the system gathered data and provide the system gathered data.

Abstract: A method includes determining a system aspect of a system for business environment evaluation. The method further includes determining at least one evaluation perspective for use in performing the business environment evaluation on the system aspect. The method further includes determining at least one evaluation viewpoint for use in performing the business environment evaluation on the system aspect. The method further includes obtaining business environment data regarding the system aspect in accordance with the at least one evaluation perspective and the at least one evaluation viewpoint. The method further includes calculating a business environment rating as a measure of system business environment maturity for the system aspect based on the business environment data, the at least one evaluation perspective, the at least one evaluation viewpoint, and at least one evaluation rating metric.

Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion having a viscosity of between 15,000 cP (15 Pa-s) and 45,000 cP (45 Pa-s) at 23° C., having a pH of between 2 and 6 and comprising: (i) at least 1.6 wt. % of at least one cross-linked anionic polyelectrolyte resulting from the polymerisation of partially or completely salified 2-methyl 2-[(1-oxo 2-propenyl)amino]1-propane sulfonic acid, with at least one neutral monomer chosen from the N,N-dialkyl acrylamides, wherein each of the alkyl groups comprises between one and four carbon atoms, and at least one monomer of formula (B): wherein R represents a linear or branched alkyl radical comprising eight to twenty carbon atoms and n represents a number greater than or equal to one and less than or equal to twenty, in the presence of at least one cross-linking agent; (ii) at least 4 wt. % of at least one polysorbate; (iii) at least 0.1 wt. % of at least one polysaccharide gum; and (iv) between 6 wt. % and 30 wt.

Abstract: A machine reading system is described herein that includes a framework in which grammar rules can be developed using a concise language that combines syntax and semantics. The resulting technology thus reduces the development time for new grammars in a new domain. An enormous amount of information appears in the form of natural language across millions of academic papers and other literature sources. For example, in the biological domain, there is a tremendous ongoing effort to extract individual chemical interactions from these texts, but these interactions are only isolated fragments of larger causal mechanisms such as protein signaling pathways. The proposed rule-based event extraction framework can model underlying syntactic representations of events in order to extract signaling pathway fragments. Though application to the biomedical domain is herein described, the framework is domain-independent and is expressive enough to capture most complex events annotated by domain experts.

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to a composition comprising: 0.1 to 3 wt % (or 0.5 to 2.5 wt %) of a beta hydroxy acid, 0.05 to 3 wt % (or 0.09 to 2.5 wt %) of an O-substituted ascorbic acid or a derivative thereof, and a cosmetically acceptable medium comprising an aqueous phase, wherein a beta hydroxy acid is present at a higher concentration than O-substituted ascorbic acid or a derivative thereof. The disclosed technology further relates to the use and method of improving skin condition.

Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a cosmetic composition comprising a cosmetically acceptable carrier and a preservative system, wherein the preservative system comprises: (i) an antimicrobial agent; (ii) a chelating agent comprising ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) or a derivative thereof; and (iii) an antimicrobial booster agent selected from the group consisting of ethylhexylglycerin, caprylyl glycol, hydroxy acetophenone, caprylhydroxamic acid, phenethyl alcohol, p-anisic acid, glyceryl caprylate, levulinic acid, sodium levulinate, propanediol, hexanediol, pentylene glycol, capryloyl glycine, methylpropanediol, phenylpropanol, sodium anisate, and combinations thereof, wherein the antimicrobial agent is present in an amount of from about 0.001% to about 1% by weight of the composition.

Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion having a viscosity of between 15,000 cP (15 Pa-s) and 45,000 cP (45 Pa-s) at 23° C., having a pH of between 2 and 6 and comprising: (i) at least 1.6 wt. % of at least one cross-linked anionic polyelectrolyte resulting from the polymerisation of partially or completely salified 2-methyl 2-[(1-oxo 2-propenyl)amino]1-propane sulfonic acid, with at least one neutral monomer chosen from the N,N-dialkyl acrylamides, wherein each of the alkyl groups comprises between one and four carbon atoms, and at least one monomer of formula (B): wherein R represents a linear or branched alkyl radical comprising eight to twenty carbon atoms and n represents a number greater than or equal to one and less than or equal to twenty, in the presence of at least one cross-linking agent; (ii) at least 4 wt. % of at least one polysorbate; (iii) at least 0.1 wt. % of at least one polysaccharide gum; and (iv) between 6 wt. % and 30 wt.

Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided an aqueous concentrated cosmetic composition comprising at least 20% water, at least 4.5% by weight of the composition of humectant, at least 8% of the composition of a peptide and high levels of a skin benefit active(s).

Abstract: A bird anti-collision film prevents birds from flying into windows by disrupting visible habitat reflections that might appear on the outside of the windows. The anti-collision film blocks and/or absorbs light that may normally be reflected by a window and also actively scatters, and fluoresces light creating an active light disturbance. The disrupted light includes a light range highly visible by many birds but only partially visible by humans. A textured surface in combination with a fluorescent dye in the anti-collision film increases the intensity and range of the light disturbance. The anti-collision film may be attached to the inside of a window providing the unique advantages of easy inside window installation and insulation from external weather conditions.

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to a composition comprising: 0.1 to 3 wt % (or 0.5 to 2.5 wt %) of a beta hydroxy acid, 0.05 to 3 wt % (or 0.09 to 2.5 wt %) of an O-substituted ascorbic acid or a derivative thereof, and a cosmetically acceptable medium comprising an aqueous phase, wherein a beta hydroxy acid is present at a higher concentration than O-substituted ascorbic acid or a derivative thereof. The disclosed technology further relates to the use and method of improving skin condition.

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to a method of decreasing or preventing signs of ageing of décolleté skin and optionally the face and/or neck skin comprising topically applying to the skin a composition comprising a cosmetically acceptable medium, a vitamin C, or derivative thereof, and compound having two or more hydroxyl groups, wherein the compound has a molar mass of at least 150 g/mol and increases transglutaminase K expression in epidermal keratinocytes.

Abstract: A system and method for measuring flow resistance of a fluid in a conduit is provided. The system generally includes a reservoir for containing the fluid, a pump connected to the reservoir for distributing the fluid through a conduit having a straight measurement section, one or more pressure sensors connected to the conduit for measuring the pressure of the fluid in the conduit at one end of the straight measurement section and an opposite end of the straight measurement section.

Abstract: A bird anti-collision film prevents birds from flying into windows by disrupting visible habitat reflections that might appear on the outside of the windows. The anti-collision film blocks and/or absorbs light that may normally be reflected by a window and also actively scatters, and fluoresces light creating an active light disturbance. The disrupted light includes a light range highly visible by many birds but only partially visible by humans. A textured surface in combination with a fluorescent dye in the anti-collision film increases the intensity and range of the light disturbance. The anti-collision film may be attached to the inside of a window providing the unique advantages of easy inside window installation and insulation from external weather conditions.

Abstract: A vehicle seat back includes a seat back frame. An impact pad is supported on the seat back frame. The impact pad includes a pad body that is located on a rear side of the seat back frame. The impact pad includes a frame contact surface that matches a contour of the seat back frame. The vehicle seat back also includes one of more spaces located between the pad body and the seat back frame.

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to a composition comprising an O-substituted ascorbic acid or derivative thereof; and gluconolactone, wherein the composition comprises an aqueous phase present at up to 95 wt % of the composition. The disclosed technology further relates to the use and method of improving skin condition.

Abstract: A machine reading system is described herein that includes a framework in which grammar rules can be developed using a concise language that combines syntax and semantics. The resulting technology thus reduces the development time for new grammars in a new domain. An enormous amount of information appears in the form of natural language across millions of academic papers and other literature sources. For example, in the biological domain, there is a tremendous ongoing effort to extract individual chemical interactions from these texts, but these interactions are only isolated fragments of larger causal mechanisms such as protein signaling pathways. The proposed rule-based event extraction framework can model underlying syntactic representations of events in order to extract signaling pathway fragments. Though application to the biomedical domain is herein described, the framework is domain-independent and is expressive enough to capture most complex events annotated by domain experts.

Abstract: A vehicle seat back includes a seat back frame. An impact pad is supported on the seat back frame. The impact pad includes a pad body that is located on a rear side of the seat back frame. The impact pad includes a frame contact surface that matches a contour of the seat back frame. The vehicle seat back also includes one of more spaces located between the pad body and the seat back frame.