Programming imperative

Now that we have defined the basic terms, the next logical step would be to think about the transition from data to information, knowledge, and action. Let us select three methods for turning data into information calculation, analysis, and interpretation. Calculation and analysis can be appropriately performed using algorithms based on linear — or imperative — programming. There is also a series of software algorithms available for automatic interpretation of data in many cases, a human expert is even required to validate the results. In contrast to that, the transition of... 

Declarative Programming is a programming paradigm that describes computations by specifying explicit objectives rather than the procedure on how to achieve them. Examples are SQL, PROLOG XSLT (see also Imperative Programming). 

Imperative Programming is a programming paradigm that describes computation as sequential statements that change a program state. Examples are FORTRAN, Pascal, C, and Visual Basic (see also Declarative Programming). 

In the case of VCC, the verification condition generation is preceded by an intermediate step, the compilation of the program into an imperative programming language called BoogiePL [9]. This representation is further transformed... 

The task of obtaining an executable imperative program from a formal specification is a largely manual one, although it is possible (with difficulty, see below) formally to prove that the program is consistent with the specification. 

Recycling is not the total answer to the soUd waste problem. However, efficiently operated recycling programs can easily divert 35% or more of municipal soUd waste away from disposal. Curbside coUection systems offer the opportunity to coUect the greatest amount of recyclables in the most cost-efficient manner. It is imperative that communities and recyclers operate programs that are glass-friendly and which result in color-separated, contaminant-free material. 

Modern day turbomachinery is built to last between 30-40 years. Thus, the keeping of basic maintenance records and critical data is imperative for a good maintenance program. Economic justification is always the controlling factor for any program, and maintenance practices are not different. 

The most reliable way to control the chelant program is to base it on FW chelant demand, rather than to aim at maintaining a chelant residual in the boiler. The fact is that most chelant residual tests in the field are widely inaccurate, and EDTA begins to break down at pressures over 400 psig. Nevertheless, it is useful to conduct these tests on a purely qualitative basis, simply to gain some confidence that a small residual exists. Consequently, recommended chelant residuals are provided in the appropriate tables. Needless to say, it is imperative that the chelant demand is made on a truly representative FW sample or series of samples. 

Corrosion is by far the most serious hazard of pipeline incidents. It is imperative that adequate corrosion monitoring programs be provided for all hydrocarbon pipelines. Order crude oil pipelines operating at elevated temperatures appear more susceptible to corrosion failures than other pipelines. 

On behalf of an MCS task force, I testified before the legislature here in Santa Fe and helped to raise funds for an MCS awareness program. It is imperative to educate the public about this condition. Helping to make that happen feeds me on an emotional and spiritual level. 

An active program of surveillance of the quality of the immunostains produced must be defined. The primary elements of such a quality assurance (QA) program include procedures and policies for patient test management, quality control, proficiency testing, comparison of test results, relationship of clinical information to patient test results, personnel assessment, communications, complaint investigations, QA review with staff, and QA records. The documentation and review by the laboratory director of all QA procedures is imperative and cannot be overstressed. A brief explanation of each of the QA elements is as follows ... 

As it is imperative that the plant-derived hiopharmaceutical product must be obtained repeatedly and on a consistent basis, a master cell culture bank, seed bank for transgenic plants, or virus seed stock for transient expression systems must be constantly maintained. Storage conditions must therefore he optimized to prevent contamination and ensure viability. Both transgene stability (e.g., reversion to wild type or sequence drift of plant virus expression vectors) and protein expression levels must be monitored in a representative plant of a given bank or stock to minimize any possible variation in expression levels that may affect safety and consistency of the hnal product. A program that monitors lot-to-lot consistency of the hiochemical and biological properties by comparing the product with appropriate in-house reference standards could he implemented as a fundamental component of product development. 

An effective and compliant stability program will ensure that drug products developed for human use are safe, efficacious, and will meet a certain standard of quality (i.e., remain within its approved shelf life specification when exposed to various storage conditions). As the product may experience extreme temperatures and/or humidity as it moves through the supply chain from manufacturer to pharmacy to consumer, it is imperative to determine what effect these conditions will have on product quality. A number of systems are implemented to guarantee that the stability program is carried out with these principles in mind. The elements of an effective stability program include ... 

Analytical methods validation is a critical component of the entire company validation program. A method is not declared acceptable until a collaborative crossover study is conducted between two development laboratories and at least one quality control laboratory to ensure proper precision, accuracy, and efficiency. In the new world of outsourcing, it is imperative that an analytical crossover study be conducted between the client and supplier before any work is begun on dosage form development. 

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