Most metaheuristics lack a termination condition based on reasonable premises and guaranteeing the quality of the solution provided by the algorithm.We propose a methodological frame that distinguishes the concepts of properties of the final incumbent solution, rules and termination conditions.The frame is applied to discuss the use of popular stop
Transmission of tuberculosis in an incarcerated population during the subclinical period: A cross-sectional study in Qingdao, China
ObjectivesAs a closed gathering place, prison is the cradle of tuberculosis (TB) outbreak.Therefore, the analysis of the prevalence rate and risk factors of Protective Cases latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) in prison will be a necessary measure to intervene in the spread of tuberculosis.MethodsIn this study, we consecutively recruited 506 adult