I have long thought that computer science is about concepts, not languages. On a visit to the University of Lugano in 2006, the question arose of what that implied about how computer science should be ...

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To understand recursion, you must first understand recursion. You may think of recursion as a programming structure where a function calls itself. We call such a function a recursive function. Many ...

Abstract: In environmental modeling, the impact of fixed scatterers on the background environment can be effectively accounted for by using numerical Green's functions (NGF), which significantly ...

Background: Upper limb function reconstruction has been an important issue in the field of stroke rehabilitation. Due to the complexity of upper extremity dysfunction in stroke patients, the clinical ...

Factorials are an essential mathematical concept with numerous practical applications in probability, statistics, and combinatorics. A factorial, denoted by an exclamation mark (n!), represents the ...

Abstract: Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) are used for the realization of real-life applications. The factorial function is used in computing approximate functions using for instance Taylor ...

Centralized heating is an energy-saving and environmentally friendly way that is strongly promoted by the state. It can improve energy utilization and reduce carbon emissions. However, Centralized ...