bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Atomic Layer Deposition of Al-Doped ZrO2 Thin Films for Advanced Gate Stack on III-V Substrates
Authors: Lamagna Luca , Molle Alessandro , Wiemer Claudia , Spiga Sabina , Fanciulli Marco
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
(Invited) Luminescence of Nano-Silicon Related Silicon Nitride Films and Light Emitting Devices
Authors: Li Dongsheng , Xie Min , Yang Deren
Published: February 2020

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(Invited) Optical and Structural Properties of Silicon Nanocrystals and Laser-Induced Thermal Effects
Authors: Khryashchev (Khriachtchev) Leonid
Published: February 2020

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(Invited) Ultra Low Energy Ion Beam Synthesis as a New Route toward Nanocrystal Memories
Authors: Bonafos Caroline , Assayag Gérard Ben , Schamm-Chardon Sylvie , Carrada Marzia , Groenen Jesse , Gloux Florence , Pecassou Béatrice , Dimitrakis Panagiotis , Normand Pascal , Sahu Bhabani , Slaoui Abdelilah , Claverie Alain
Published: February 2020

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Silicon and/or Germanium Nanocrystals Embedded into Oxide Host for Non-Volatile Memory Applications
Authors: Khomenkova Larysa , Sahu Bhabani , Slaoui Abdelilah , Bonafos Caroline , Schamm-Chardon Sylvie , Gourbilleau Fabrice
Published: February 2020

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(Invited) Sensitization of Erbium Photoluminescence in Silicon-Rich Silicon Dioxide - Current Status and Future Perspectives
Authors: Kenyon Anthony J. , Wojdak Maciej , Ahmad Ijaz , Shah Miraj
Published: February 2020

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(Invited) Silicon Sensitization in Rare-Earth Doped Gain Media: From Si-Related Defect States to Si Nanocrystals
Authors: Kik Pieter G.
Published: February 2020

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(Invited) Synthesis, Characterization and Manipulation of Embedded Nanostructures
Authors: Chrzan Daryl C. , Shin Swanee , Guzman Julian , Yuan Chun-Wei , Liao Chris , Boswell-Koller Cosima , Stone Peter , Dubon Oscar , Minor Andrew , Watanabe Masashi , Beeman Jeffrey , Yu Kin Man , Ager Joel W. W. , Haller Eugene
Published: February 2020

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(Invited) Characterization and Metrology of Nanoclusters-Based Nanostructures by Atom Probe Tomography
Authors: Pareige Philippe , Lardé Rodrigue , Gourbilleau Fabrice , Talbot Etienne
Published: February 2020

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(Invited) Photoluminescent Si Nanocrystal Synthesis Using Organic Electrochemistry
Authors: Reipa Vytas , Choi Jonghoon
Published: February 2020

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The Hysteresis Characteristics of Low Temperature ({less than or equal to} 200 °) Silicon Nanocrystals Embedded in Silicon-Rich Silicon Nitride Films
Authors: Lee Kyoung-Min , Hwang Jae-Dam , Keum Ki-Su , No Kil-Sun , Hong Wan-Shick
Published: February 2020

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Realization of Silicon-Nanodots-Based CMOS Backend-Compatible Electrical SPP Source
Authors: Brunets Ihor , Walters Robert J. , Kovalgin Alexey Y. , Polman Albert , Schmitz Jurriaan
Published: February 2020

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On-Nanowire Band-Graded Si: Ge Photodetectors
Authors: Kim Cheol-Joo , Lee Hyun-Seung , Cho Yong-Jun , Yang Jee-Eun , Lee Ru Ri , Lee Ja Kyung , Jo Moon-Ho
Published: February 2020

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Magnetic and Ferroelectric Properties of Pb(Zr0.53Ti0.47)1-x(Fe0.5Nb0.5)xO3 Ceramic Systems
Authors: Sanchez Dilsom A. , Kumar Ashok , Katiyar Ram S.
Published: February 2020

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Spectral and Redox Properties of Zinc Porphyrin Core Dendrimers with Triarylamines as Dendron
Authors: Huang Chih-Yen , Su Yuhlong Oliver
Published: February 2020

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Nonenzymatic Electrochemical Detection of Glucose by Palladium Nanoparticles Patterned on Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Platform
Authors: Pham Xuan-Hung , Bui Minh Phuong N. , Li ChengAi , Han Kwi Nam , Seong Gi Hun
Published: February 2020

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Analyses of Electroless Ni-P and Cu Electroplated Film by Thermal Desorption Spectrometry (TDS)
Authors: Deguchi Kazuki , Hirashita Norio , Maejima Kunimitsu , Koiwa Ichiro
Published: February 2020

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Improvement of Electrochemical Properties of LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 Spinel Material by Surface Modification with LiCoO2
Authors: Seo Hyo-Ree , Yi Cheol-Woo , Lee Eun-Ah , Jeong Yong-Joo , Kim Keon
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
All-Solid-State Electrochemical Capacitors (ECs) Using Proton Conducting Polymer Electrolytes
Authors: Gao Han , Lian Keryn
Published: February 2020

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Effect of Chain Length Compatibility between Surfactants and Co-Surfactants on Corrosion Inhibition of Steel
Authors: Asefi Dourna , Arami Mokhtar , Mahmoodi Niyaz Mohammad
Published: February 2020

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The Study on the Mg Electrode and Electrolyte of the Primary Mg-Air Battery
Authors: Lee Jongwon , Yi Cheol-Woo , Kim Keon
Published: February 2020

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Characterization of Newtonian Fluid Flow in Variable Cross-Section Microchannels: With Application in Flow Regulation Devices
Authors: Rao S , Khosla Ajit , Akbari Mohsen
Published: February 2020

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Electrochemical Behavior of Ba0.5Sr0.5Co0.2-xZnxFe0.8O3-δ (x=0~0.2) Perovskite Oxides for the Cathode of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
Authors: Park Jungdeok , Zou Jing , Yoon Heechul , Chung Jongshik
Published: February 2020

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Heteroepitaxial Electrodeposition of (002)-Oriented CuO Film with Excellent Photocurrent Generation
Authors: Nagai Miho , Sasaki Shunsuke , Sasano Junji , Shinagawa Tsutomu , Watase Seiji , Izaki Masanobu
Published: February 2020

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Low-Temperature Liquid Phase Deposited TiO2 Films on SUS304 Stainless Steel for Photocathodic Protection
Authors: Lei Caixia , Feng Zude , Zhou Han , Zhu Yan-Feng , Du Rong-Gui
Published: February 2020

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Microcrystalline/Amorphous Silicon Heterojunction Solar Cells Fabricated by Electron Cyclotron Resonance Chemical Vapor Deposition at Low Temperature
Authors: Li Hung-Hsien , Yang Po-Yu , Chou Chia-Hsin , Huang Chung-Chun , Yu Jen-Pin , Chen Cgao-Chih , Cheng Huang-Chung
Published: February 2020

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Enhanced Performance of Silica Dry-Coated Graphite
Authors: Lux Simon F. , Placke Tobias , Engelhardt Christina , Nowak Sascha , Rodehorst Uta , Meyer Hinrich-Wilhelm , Passerini Stefano , Wirth Karl-Ernst , Winter Martin
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
Preparation of Carbon Nanotube Electrodes with Subsequent Electroplated Metal Decorations
Authors: Pearce Matthew A. , Smart Christopher J. , Belli Stuart L. , Oh Scott P. , Kaur Saranjit
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
Studying the Ruthenium Dissolution in Direct Methanol Fuel Cells
Authors: Schoekel Alexander , Dixon Ditty , Kothandaraman Ramanujam , Bock Christina , Roth Christina
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
A Study on the Electrochemical Properties of MnO2/CNT Nanocomposite for Electrochemical Capacitor Application Using Cavity Microelectrode Technique
Authors: Yoon Seung-Beom , Kim Kwang-Bum
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
Structure, Defects and Thermal Stability of Delithiated Olivine Phosphates
Authors: Nolis Gene M. , Yang Heng , Chernova Natasha A. , Upreti Shailesh , Whittingham M. Stanley
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
Electrochemical Performance of MnO2 Electrodes in Neutral Aqueous Electrolytes and in Protic Ionic Liquids
Authors: Castro Ruiz Carlos A. , Rochefort Dominic , Bélanger Daniel
Published: February 2020

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Direct Measurement of Oxygen Tracer Diffusion of Heteroepitaxial La0.8Sr0.2MnO3 Cathode Material
Authors: Davis Jacob N. , Miara Lincoln , Saraf Laxmikant , Kaspar Tiffany , Gopalan Srikanth , Pal Uday , Ludwig Karl , Basu Soumendra
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
Cu Electrodeposition on Ru-Ta Alloy Thin Films
Authors: S.M. Pillai Karthikeyan , Yu Kyle , Chyan Oliver
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
Confinement Effects on the Thermal and Conductivity Properties of LiPF6-Dimethyl Carbonate Solutions Relevant to Lithium Rechargeable Batteries
Authors: Butson Eric D. , Atchley Justin , Burba Christopher
Published: February 2020

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Formation of P+ Poly-Crystallization Silicon-Germanium Layer by Aluminum-Induced Crystallization
Authors: Lin Je-Wei , Liu En-Ting , Hsieh Ing-Jar , Chao Tien-Sheng
Published: February 2020

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Analysis of the Effect of TiO2 Film Properties on the Performance of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells by Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy
Authors: Lee Kee Eun , Demopoulos George
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
(Electronics and Photonics Division Award) Organic/Polymeric Thin Film Transistors - Fabrication, Characterization and Modeling
Authors: Deen M. Jamal
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
Plasmonic Composites of Semiconductive Polyelectrolytes with Metal Nanoparticles
Authors: Pfleger Jiri , Kazim Samrana , Bondarev Dmitrij , Vohlidal Jiri
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
Electrochemical and Spectroelectrochemical Analysis of Polydiheteropentalenes: A Comparison of O, S and Se Heteroatoms
Authors: Navarathne Daminda , Dey Tanmoy , Sotzing Gregory
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
Metal-Oxides Hole Injection Layer in Organic Semiconductor Devices
Authors: Gao Yongli
Published: February 2020

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Fundamentals of III-V Semiconductor Electrochemistry and Wet Etching Processes: Br2 Etching Properties onto InP
Authors: Gérard Isabelle , Causier Alexandre , Bouttemy Muriel , Tran-Van Pierre , Etcheberry Arnaud
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
Functionalization of Halogenated Germanium Nanowires
Authors: Collins Gillian , Fleming Peter , O'Dwyer C. , Morris Michael , Holmes Justin D.
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
In situ Contrasted Electrochemical Responses of GaAs and InP regarding a Controlled and Promising Process in Liquid Ammonia
Authors: Goncalves Anne-Marie , Mathieu Charles , Mezailles Nicolas , Etcheberry Arnaud
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
Electromigration Characteristics for Electron Down-Flow in Copper Interconnects
Authors: Cheng Yi-Lung , Chung Wei-Yuan , Wang Ying-Lang
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
Galvanic Deposition of Nanoporous Si onto 6061 Al Alloy from Aqueous HF
Authors: Krishnamurthy Aarti , Rasmussen Don , Suni Ian
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
Influence of Residual Ions and Gases at Si/SiO2 Interface in Ultra-Thin Gate Oxide
Authors: Chen Tzu-Yu , Lu Han-Wei , Hwu Jenn-Gwo
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
Fluctuations in Electronic Properties of MOS Interface in Nanoscale MOSFETs
Authors: Tsuchiya Toshiaki , Morimura Yuta , Mori Yuki
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
Electron States in MOS Systems
Authors: Engstrom Olof
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
Impact of Silicon Nitride Gate Dielectric Composition on the Stability of Low Temperature Nanocrystalline Silicon Thin Film Transistors
Authors: Nathan Arokia
Published: February 2020

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Clear Difference between the Chemical Structure of SiO2/Si Interface Formed Using Oxygen Radicals and that Formed Using Oxygen Molecules
Authors: Suwa Tomoyuki , Kumagai Yuki , Teramoto Akinobu , Muro Takayuki , Kinoshita Toyohiko , Hattori Takeo , Ohmi Tadahiro
Published: February 2020

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Bias Temperature Instabilities and Radiation Effects on SiC MOSFETs
Authors: Zhang Enxia , Zhang Cher Xuan , Fleetwood Daniel M , Schrimpf Ronald D. , Dhar Sarit , Ryu Sei-Hyung
Published: February 2020

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Atomic Layer Deposition of Al2O3 and SiO2 for Passivation of Si Surfaces
Authors: Dingemans Gijs , Van Helvoirt Cristian , Mandoc Magda , Van de Sanden Richard , Kessels W. M.
Published: February 2020

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Effects of Deposition Method of PECVD Silicon Nitride as MIM Capacitor Dielectric for GaAs HBT Technology
Authors: Yota Jiro
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
Low Temperature Processing of Si-based Dielectric Thin Films
Authors: Joshi Pooran , Voutsas A. Tolis , Hartzell John
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
Optical and Electrical Properties of Si-Based Multilayer Structures for Solar Cell Applications
Authors: Nalini R. Pratibha , Cardin Julien , Dufour Christian , Gourbilleau Fabrice
Published: February 2020

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Flatband Voltage Tuning of HfSiON-based Gate Stacks: Impact of High Temperature Activation Annealing and LaOx Capping Layers
Authors: Boujamaa Rachid , Martinez Eugénie , Renault Olivier , Detlefs Blanka , Zegenhagen Jorg , Baudot Sylvain , Loup Virginie , Martin François , Gros-Jean Mickael , Bertin Francois , Dubourdieu Catherine
Published: February 2020

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Physical and Electrical Effects of the Dep-Anneal-Dep-Anneal (DADA) Process for HfO2 in High K/Metal Gate Stacks
Authors: Clark Robert D. , Aoyama Shintaro , Consiglio Steve , Nakamura Genji , Leusink Gert
Published: February 2020

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Schottky Barrier Height at Dielectric Barrier/Cu Interface in Low-K/Cu Interconnects
Authors: King Sean , French Marc , Jaehnig Milt , Kuhn Markus , French Benjamin
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
Monitoring of Dissolved Silicon in Si3N4 Etching Solution
Authors: Shalyt Eugene , Tyutina Julia , Bratin Peter
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
Stoichiometric Control of Unltrathin SrTiO3 Film on Ru Electrode by Two Step ALD Process
Authors: Tak Yong suk , Yang Hyunjeong , Choi Geun Kyu , Kim Beomseok , Kwon Oh Seong , Lee Seunghwan , Kim Wan-Don , Cho Kyuho , Yoo Cha-Young , Kang Changjin
Published: February 2020

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High-k Dielectrics (PE)ALD Deposition in 3D Architectures
Authors: Blanquet Elisabeth , Monnier Denis , Nuta Ioana , Volpi Fabien , Doisneau Beatrice , Coindeau Stephane , Roy J. , Detlefs Blanka , Mi Y. , Zegenhagen Jorg , Martinet C. , Wyon C. , Gros-Jean Mickael
Published: February 2020

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VT Stability of HK/MG Stacks with Device Scaling in 30nm Technology
Authors: Garros Xavier , Brunet Laurent , Casse Mikael , Weber Olivier , Andrieu Francois , Lafond Dominique , Gaumer Clément , Reimbold Gilles , Boulanger Fabien
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
High-k Gate Dielectric MOSFETs: Meeting the Challenges of Characterization and Modeling
Authors: De Souza Maria M. , Casterman Damien , Sicre Sebastien
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
Electrically Detected Magnetic Resonance in Dielectric Semiconductor Systems of Current Interest
Authors: Lenahan Patrick M.
Published: February 2020

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Synthesis, Pore Morphology, and Dielectric Property of Mesoporous Low-k Material PSMSQ Using a Reactive High-Temperature Porogen, TEPSS
Authors: Chiu Shih-Ya , Hsu Hsin-Ling , Che Mu-Lung , Leu Jihperng
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
Electrical Characteristics Analysis at "Oxide Flat-band Voltage" for Al-SiO2-Si Capacitor
Authors: Lu Han-Wei , Chen Tzu-Yu , Hwu Jenn-Gwo
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
Novel Hardmask for Sub-20nm Copper/Low K Backend Dual Damascene Integration
Authors: Xia Li-Qun , Cui Zhenjiang , Balseanu Mihaela , Nguyen Victor , Zhou Kevin , Pender Jeremiah , Naik Mehul
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
Process Challenges for Integration of Copper Interconnects with Low-k Dielectrics
Authors: Gambino Jeff
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
Analysis of Hysteresis Effects in FinFETs with ONO Buried Insulator
Authors: Chang Sungjae , Bawedin Maryline , Xiong Wade , Lee Jonghyun , Cristoloveanu Sorin
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
Single Crystal Silicon Thin Film on Polymer Substrate by Double Layer Transfer Method
Authors: Senawiratne Jayantha , Usenko Alex
Published: February 2020

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Subband Structure Engineering in Silicon-on-Insulator FinFETs Using Confinement
Authors: Stanojevic Zlatan , Sverdlov Victor , Selberherr Siegfried
Published: February 2020

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FDSOI Process Technology for Subthreshold-Operation Ultra-Low-Power Electronics
Authors: Vitale Steven A. , Wyatt Peter W. , Checka Nisha , Kedzierski Jakub , Keast Craig L.
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
Smart Micro Sensing Chips Using SOI Structures
Authors: Ishida Makoto , Akai Daisuke
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
Ultra-Thin Film SOI/BOX Substrate Development, Its Application and Readiness
Authors: Schwarzenbach Walter , Cauchy Xavier , Bonnin Olivier , Daval Nicolas , Aulnette Cécile , Girard Christophe , Nguyen Bich-Yen , Maleville Christophe
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
Thermoelectric Properties of Silicon Nanostructures
Authors: Aksamija Zlatan , Knezevic Irena
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
Stress Relaxation Empirical Model for Biaxially Strained Triple-Gate Devices
Authors: Trevisoli Renan D. , Martino Joao A. , Simoen Eddy , Claeys Cor , Pavanello Marcelo A.
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
Transport-Confined Multi-Barrier FETs: A New Paradigm for Low-Leakage High On-Current Transistors
Authors: Afzalian Aryan , Flandre Denis
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
Functionalization of Silicon Nanowires for Specific Sensing
Authors: Passi Vikram , Dubois Emmanuel , Celle Caroline , Clavaguera Simon , Simonato Jean Pierre , Raskin Jean-Pierre
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
Ultra Low Power 3-D Flow Meter in Monolithic SOI Technology
Authors: Andre Nicolas , Rue Bertrand , Scheen Gilles , Francis Laurent A. , Flandre Denis , Raskin Jean-Pierre
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
Performance of Ultra-Low-Power SOI CMOS Diodes Operating at Low Temperatures
Authors: De Souza Michelly , Rue Bertrand , Flandre Denis , Pavanello Marcelo A.
Published: February 2020

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III-Nitride Nanowires: Emerging Materials for Lighting and Energy Applications
Authors: Wang George T. , Li Qiming , Huang Jianyu , Lin Yong , Wierer Jonathan , Upadhya Prashanth , Prasankumar Rohit
Published: February 2020

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Effect of Strain on the Structural and Electronic Properties of InGaN
Authors: César Mathieu B. , Guo Hong , Mi Zetian
Published: February 2020

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Suppression of Free Exciton No-Phonon Emission in ZnO Tetrapod Nanostructures
Authors: Chen S. L. , Lee S.-K. , Dong H. X. , Chen Z. , Chen W.M. , Buyanova Irina
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
High Thermal Dissipation Apparatus for UV LEDs Application
Authors: Horng Ray-Hua , Lin Re-Ching , Chiang Yi-Chen , Wuu Dong-Sing
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
Two-State Current Conduction in High-k/SiO2 Stacked Dielectric with High Bandgap 4H-SiC Substrate
Authors: Chiang Jung-Chin , Hwu Jenn-Gwo
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
Study of GaInP Quantum Dots According to the Growth Thickness for the 700 nm Light Emitting Diodes
Authors: Oh Hwa Sub , Kim Sang Mook , Lee Kwang Cheol , Park June Mo , Lee Hyung Joo , Kim Yung Jin , Jang In Kyu , So Soon Jin , Baek Jong Hyeob
Published: February 2020

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A Study of 4H-SiC RF MOSFETs on a Semi-Insualting Substrate
Authors: Wu Tian-Li , Huang Chih-Fang , Cheng Chun-Hu
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
Stability of Amorphous InGaZnO Thin-Film Transistor: Photo Induced Bias Temperature Stress
Authors: Chang Youn-Gyoung , Kim Dae-Hwan , Park Ji Hoon , Kim Jae Hoon , Im Seongil
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
An Innovative Coating Technology for Conductive Structures under Atmospheric Pressure: The Plasmadust Process
Authors: Theophile Eckart , Curran Christopher , Robl Werner , Frank Manfred , Kunstmann Thomas
Published: February 2020

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Zinc Surface Morphological Variations and Ionic Mass Transfer Rates in Alkaline Solution
Authors: Arise I. , Kawai S. , Matsuoka T. , Homma Takayuki , McLarnon F. R. , Fukunaka Yasuhiro
Published: February 2020

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Electrodeposition of Functional, Thermoelectric Nanowires Composed of PbTe. Bi2Te3, and PEDOT
Authors: Penner Reginald M. , Taggart David , Yang Yongan
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
Preparation of DSSC Photoanode Nanotitania Thin Films by Electrophoretic Deposition in an Aqueous Suspension
Authors: Parsi Benehkohal Nima , P. Demopoulos George
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
ZnO 2D Layers and Nanowires Deposition for Photovoltaic Applications
Authors: Salazar Raul , Sanchez Sylvia , Lévy-Clément Claude , Ivanova Valentina
Published: February 2020

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Nanoparticle Heterostructure Formation by Electrophoretic Deposition
Authors: Dickerson James
Published: February 2020

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From Au to Pt via Surface Limited Redox Replacement of Pb UPD in One Pot Configuration
Authors: Dimitrov Nikolay , Fayette Matthew , Liu Yihua , Nutariya Jeerapat , Bertrand Dimitri , Vasiljevic Natasa
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
Imaging Morphological Evolution of Electrodeposited Islands
Authors: Olson Tammy , Gray Jeremy , Orme Christine
Published: February 2020

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Accelerator Surface Phase Associated with Superconformal Cu Electrodeposition
Authors: Moffat Thomas P. , Ou Yang Liang Yueh , Lee Chang Hwa
Published: February 2020

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Surfactant Mediated Growth of Cu and Ag Thin Films
Authors: Vasiljevic Natasa , Nutariya Jeerapat
Published: February 2020

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Surfactant Effects in Cu-Sn Alloy Deposition
Authors: Survila Arvydas
Published: February 2020

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Copper Deep via Superfilling by Accelerator Distribution Control
Authors: Hayase Masanori
Published: February 2020

Abstract not Available.
Suppression Characteristics of Surfactants
Authors: Shalyt Eugene , Pavlov Michael , Bratin Peter
Published: February 2020

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Simulation of Nickel Tungsten Electrodeposition
Authors: Zheng Min , Liu Zhengwei , Hilty Robert D.
Published: February 2020

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Substrate Dosing with TiCl4 as a Surface Pretreatment for CVD and ALD of Al for Future IC Interconnects
Authors: Phillips Richard , Eisenbraun Eric
Published: February 2020

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Self-Assembly of Molecular Films on Planar and Nanostructured Surfaces
Authors: Salvarezza Roberto C.
Published: February 2020

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Solution Phase Contributions to Cu Thin Film Stress Evolution via In situ Surface Stress Monitoring
Authors: Friesen Cody , Heaton Thomas
Published: February 2020

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Effect of Damascene Additives on Microstructural Evolution during Cu Deposition on Textured Cu Seed Layers
Authors: Lee Chang Hwa , Bonevich John , Moffat Thomas P.
Published: February 2020

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Suppressor Effects on Room Temperature Annealing of Copper Interconnects in Through-Mask Plating
Authors: Riemer Douglas , Ladwig Peter
Published: February 2020

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Lead-Carbon Electrode with Inhibitor of PbSO4 Recristalization in Lead-Acid Batteries Operating on HRPSoC Duty
Authors: Pavlov Detchko , Nikolov Plamen , Rogachev Temelaki
Published: February 2020

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IFNγ and TNFα mediate CCL22/MDC production in alveolar macrophages after hemorrhage and resuscitation
Authors: Beckmann Nadine , Sutton Jeffrey M. , Hoehn Richard S. , Jernigan Peter L. , Friend Lou Ann , Johanningman Taylor A. , Schuster Rebecca M. , Lentsch Alex B. , Caldwell Charles C. , Pritts Timothy A.
Published: February 2020

Acute lung injury is a major complication of hemorrhagic shock and the required resuscitation with large volumes of crystalloid fluids and blood products. We previously identified a role of macrophage-derived chemokine (CCL22/MDC) pulmonary inflammation following hemorrhage and resuscitation. However, further details regarding the induction of CCL22/MDC and its precise role in pulmonary inflammation after trauma remain unknown. In the current study we used in vitro experiments with a murine alveolar macrophage cell line, as well as an in vivo mouse model of hemorrhage and resuscitation, to identify key regulators in CCL22/MDC production. We show that trauma induces expression of IFNγ, which leads to production of CCL22/MDC through a signaling mechanism involving p38 MAPK, NF-κB, JAK, and STAT-1. IFNγ also activates TNFα production by alveolar macrophages, potentiating CCL22/MDC production via an autocrine mechanism. Neutralization of IFNγ or TNFα with specific antibodies reduced histological signs of pulmonary injury after hemorrhage and reduced inflammatory cell infiltration into the lungs.
Savings in sensorimotor adaptation without an explicit strategy
Authors: Yin Cong , Wei Kunlin
Published: February 2020

The hallmark of long-term retention of sensorimotor adaptation is a faster relearning when similar perturbations are encountered again. However, what processes underlie this saving effect is in debate. Though motor adaptation is traditionally viewed as a type of procedural learning, its savings has been recently shown to be solely based on a quick recall of explicit adaptation strategy. Here, we showed that adaptation to a novel error-invariant perturbation without an explicit strategy could enable subsequent savings. We further showed that adaptation to gradual perturbations could enable savings, which was supported by enhanced implicit learning. Our study provides supporting evidence that long-term retention of motor adaptation is possible without forming or recalling a cognitive strategy, and the interplay between implicit and explicit learning critically depends on the specifics of learning protocol and available sensory feedback.

NEW & NOTEWORTHY Savings in motor learning sometimes refers to faster learning when one encounters the same perturbation again. Previous studies assert that forming a cognitive strategy for countering perturbations is necessary for savings. We used novel experimental techniques to prevent the formation of a cognitive strategy during initial adaptation and found that savings still existed during relearning. Our findings suggest that savings in sensorimotor adaptation do not exclusively depend on forming and recalling an explicit strategy.
Successful Treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Systemic Sclerosis with Anticentriole Antibody
Authors: Ishii Yusho , Fujii Hiroshi , Sugimura Koichiro , Shirai Tsuyoshi , Hoshi Yosuke , Fujita Yoko , Shirota Yuko , Ishii Tomonori , Shimokawa Hiroaki , Harigae Hideo
Published: February 2020

Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is characterized by skin sclerosis and multiple organ damages which may cause mortality and is usually accompanied with several specific autoantibodies, each of which is associated with characteristic complications. Among them, anticentriole antibody is recently reported to be highly associated with SSc-associated pulmonary arterial hypertension (SSc-PAH). In general, several vasodilators are used as therapeutic drugs for SSc-PAH, whereas immunosuppressive therapies are not. Here, we report the case of a 62-year-old female with anticentriole antibody-positive SSc-PAH treated with immunosuppressants and vasodilators. She presented with two-year exertional dyspnea and was diagnosed with PAH and SSc owing to the centriole staining pattern and other symptoms without digital sclerosis. Oral vasodilators were initially administered but were not sufficiently effective on dyspnea. Immunosuppressants such as prednisolone and cyclophosphamide were started. Both of them improved mean pulmonary arterial pressure and 6-minute walk distance, and the anticentriole antibody also disappeared. In this case, SSc-PAH with anticentriole antibody was properly diagnosed and immunosuppressants and vasodilators improved the hemodynamics of PAH with anticentriole antibody and stably maintained it and, in addition, reduced the titer of anticentriole antibody. This indicates that anticentriole antibody might represent a good responsive group to therapies among subgroups of patients with SSc-PAH.
Annealing Effects on GaAs/Ge Solar Cell after 150 keV Proton Irradiation
Authors: Fang Meihua , Fei Tao , Bai Mengying , Guo Yipan , Lv Jingpeng , Quan Ronghui , Lu Hongbo , Liu Huiping
Published: February 2020

Radiation-induced defects are responsible for solar cell degradation. The effects of radiation and annealing on the defects of a GaAs/Ge solar cell are modeled and analyzed in this paper. The electrical performance and spectral response of solar cells irradiated with 150 keV proton are examined. Then, thermal annealing was carried out at 120°C. We found that the proportion of defect recovery after annealing decreases with increasing irradiation fluence. The minority carrier lifetime increases with decreasing defect concentration, which means that the electrical performance of the solar cell is improved. We calculated the defect concentration and minority carrier lifetime with numerical simulation and modeled an improved annealing kinetic equation with experimental results.
Characteristic Model-Based Adaptive Control for a Class of MIMO Uncertain Nonaffine Nonlinear Systems Governed by Differential Equations
Authors: Sun Duo-Qing , Ma Xiao-Ying
Published: February 2020

This paper addresses the difficulty of designing a controller for a class of multi-input multi-output uncertain nonaffine nonlinear systems governed by differential equations. We first derive the first-order characteristic model composed of a linear time-varying uncertain system for such nonaffine systems and then design an adaptive controller based on this first-order characteristic model for position tracking control. The designed controller exhibits a simple structure that can effectively avoid the controller singularity problem. The stability of the closed-loop system is analyzed using the Lyapunov method. The effectiveness of our proposed method is validated with a numerical example.
Isomorphism Theorems for Groupoids and Some Applications
Authors: Ávila Jesús , Marín Víctor , Pinedo Héctor
Published: February 2020

Using an algebraic point of view we present an introduction to the groupoid theory; that is, we give fundamental properties of groupoids as uniqueness of inverses and properties of the identities and study subgroupoids, wide subgroupoids, and normal subgroupoids. We also present the isomorphism theorems for groupoids and their applications and obtain the corresponding version of the Zassenhaus Lemma and the Jordan-Hölder theorem for groupoids. Finally, inspired by the Ehresmann-Schein-Nambooripad theorem we improve a result of R. Exel concerning a one-to-one correspondence between partial actions of groups and actions of inverse semigroups.
A Loop-Line Antenna with Enhanced Bandwidth of Circular Polarization
Authors: Hirose Kazuhide , Nakatsu Motoshi , Nakano Hisamatsu
Published: February 2020

We investigate a circularly polarized (CP) transmission-line antenna composed of loop radiation elements, called a loop-line antenna. To enhance the CP wave bandwidth, an isolated loop radiation element is first analyzed using the method of moments. It is found that a CP wave bandwidth for a 3 dB axial-ratio criterion has a maximum value of 8%. On the basis of the analysis results, we design the loop-line antenna. It is found that the antenna shows a CP wave bandwidth of 6%, which is twice as wide as that of a conventional loop-line antenna. The analysis results are verified with experimental ones. In addition, a condition for wideband CP radiation is discussed and found to be a composite radiation element consisting of two CP loops.
Two Sets of Simple Formulae to Estimating Fractal Dimension of Irregular Boundaries
Authors: Chen Yanguang
Published: February 2020

Irregular boundary lines can be characterized by fractal dimension, which provides important information for spatial analysis of complex geographical phenomena such as cities. However, it is difficult to calculate fractal dimension of boundaries systematically when image data are limited. An approximation estimation formula of boundary dimension based on square is widely applied in urban and ecological studies. But the boundary dimension is sometimes overestimated. This paper is devoted to developing a series of practicable formulae for boundary dimension estimation using ideas from fractals. A number of regular figures are employed as reference shapes, from which the corresponding geometric measure relations are constructed; from these measure relations, two sets of fractal dimension estimation formulae are derived for describing fractal-like boundaries. Correspondingly, a group of shape indexes can be defined. A finding is that different formulae have different merits and spheres of application, and the second set of boundary dimensions is a function of the shape indexes. Under condition of data shortage, these formulae can be utilized to estimate boundary dimension values rapidly. Moreover, the relationships between boundary dimension and shape indexes are instructive to understand the association and differences between characteristic scales and scaling. The formulae may be useful for the prefractal studies in geography, geomorphology, ecology, landscape science, and especially, urban science.
Atmospheric Corrosion Analysis and Rust Evolution Research of Q235 Carbon Steel at Different Exposure Stages in Chengdu Atmospheric Environment of China
Authors: Wang Zhigao , Wang Mei , Jiang Jie , Lan Xinsheng , Wang Fangqiang , Geng Zhi , Tian Qianqian
Published: February 2020

In order to effectively reduce and retard corrosion of the power transmission and transformation equipment in Chengdu power grid and to improve power supply reliability, Q235 carbon steel material which is the most widely used metal material in power grid was selected as the targeted research object in this article. Exposure experiments were performed in urban atmospheric environment of Chengdu city in the southwest region of China. The corrosion behavior of Q235 carbon steel material was investigated at different seasons. The macro- and micromorphologies after corrosion were observed using a digital camera and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), respectively. Element distribution of the rust layer and the corrosion products was characterized by energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR); the corrosion mechanism was also briefly analyzed.
On Hamilton-Jacobi Approaches to State Reconstruction for Dynamic Systems
Authors: Alessandri A.
Published: February 2020

We investigate the use of Hamilton-Jacobi approaches for the purpose of state reconstruction of dynamic systems. First, the classical formulation based on the minimization of an estimation functional is analyzed. Second, the structure of the resulting estimator is taken into account to study the global stability properties of the estimation error by relying on the notion of input-to-state stability. A condition based on the satisfaction of a Hamilton-Jacobi inequality is proposed to construct estimators with input-to-state stable dynamics of the estimation error, where the disturbances affecting such dynamics are regarded as input. Third, the so-developed general framework is applied to the special case of high-gain observers for a class of nonlinear systems.
Different Effects of Structured Education on Glycemic Control and Psychological Outcomes in Adolescent and Adult Patients with Type 1 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Liu Fang , Guan Yuzhu , Li Xia , Xie Yuting , He Jing , Zhou Zhi-Guang , Li Lezhi
Published: February 2020

Aim. This systematic review aimed at investigating the effectiveness of structured education (SE) in improving glycemic control and psychological outcomes in adolescent and adult patients with type 1 diabetes. Methods. Electronic databases (EMBASE, Medline, PubMed, and the Cochrane Library) and the reference lists of included studies were searched from the beginning of the database through April 2019. Randomized controlled trials comparing SE with a control condition and reporting a change in glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level were included. The primary outcome was glycemic control measured by HbA1c. Secondary outcomes were diabetes-related distress, well-being, depression, and quality of life. Results. Eighteen studies representing 2759 patients were included. Twelve studies targeted adolescents and six targeted adults. Adolescent patients who were randomized to the intervention group did not show significant improvement of HbA1c in the short (SMD = −0.04; 95% CI: −0.14 to 0.06; P=0.41), medium (SMD = −0.03; 95% CI: −0.13 to 0.07; P=0.55), and long term (SMD = 0.04; 95% CI: −0.16 to 0.25; P=0.66) or of diabetes self-efficacy (SMD = −0.17; 95% CI: −0.33 to 0.00; overall effect P=0.05). However, SE was effective in reducing HbA1c levels in adult patients with inadequate baseline control (HbA1c higher than 7.5%) (SMD = −0.52; 95% CI: −0.86 to −0.17; P=0.003). SE significantly improved the well-being and psychological distress of adult patients but had no effect on the extent of depression. Conclusions. Development of more efficient SE programs according to the patients’ personal characteristics is needed.
Un libro para pensar sobre la experiencia energética y económica de Chile
Authors: García Carlos
Published: February 2020

El pasado 15 de diciembre, la Facultad de Economía y Negocios de la UAH lanzó el libro “Economía y Energía”: una colección de los principales artículos en que se ha analizado -desde diferentes perspectivas- el impacto del sector eléctrico en la economía chilena en los últimos años. Las dimensiones del análisis son variadas.Van desde temas tan específicos como la organización de la industria hasta temas más agregados que afectan al país como un todo, ya que el problema del abastecimiento energético con precios que permitan el desarrollo es también complejo. Continuar leyendo...
Jugando billar con el Banco Central
Authors: García Carlos J.
Published: February 2020

Usaremos una analogía con el juego de mesa para entender con más detalle como funcionará la reciente medida del Banco Central que bajó la tasa de interés de 3 a 2,5 por ciento. Continuar leyendo...
Trabajo Informal y el Sistema de Pensiones en Chile
Authors: Perticará Marcela , Tejada Mauricio
Published: February 2020

El sistema de pensiones en Chile para funcionar adecuadamente requiere en esencia dos elementos básicos: (1) que las Administradores de Fondos de Pensiones (AFPs) obtengan con sus inversiones una rentabilidad “adecuada” para los fondos acumulados  que administran y (2) que los trabajadores generen un flujo continuo de recursos hacia sus cuentas individuales. Respecto del primero, no existe evidencia que los retornos promedio generados hayan sido considerablemente bajos ni existen una varianza sustancial entre los retornos promedio que las distintas AFPs obtienen. Por tanto, introducir mayor competencia al sistema no generaría ganancias sustanciales para los trabajadores en términos de rentabilidades, aunque si lo haría en términos de comisiones pagadas a las AFPs más bajas (y con ello potencialmente mayores flujos de fondos hacia las cuentas de ahorro individuales). Continuar leyendo...
¡Está de vuelta! El estancamiento y la trampa de la liquidez
Authors: García Carlos
Published: February 2020

Estamos observado en Chile una situación económica en la que el Banco Central ha bajado bruscamente las tasas de interés como parte de la política monetaria común y normal que se aplica en muchos países cuando se requiere reactivar la economía. Sin embargo, puede llegar el momento en que la tasa de interés no se puede bajar, situación que se conoce como por la “trampa de liquidez”. Continuar leyendo...
Tasa de interés: cero
Authors: García Carlos J.
Published: February 2020

Entonces, ¿qué hará el Banco Central para seguir activando la economía si las tasas de interés no pueden bajar? La revista The Economist explica bien este punto: entonces comienza la era de las medidas no convencionales, como la emisión desesperada de dinero para mantener a toda costa la liquidez de la economía. Continuar leyendo...
El precario equilibrio de la regla de balance estructural
Authors: González M. Pablo
Published: February 2020

Asediada por la crisis económica, la regla de balance estructural no está soportando en buen pie los embates para los que fue creada. Es modificada sin que discutamos cuál es su nivel óptimo, ni cómo variarla en caso de que sea necesario. El establecimiento de una regla de balance estructural en 2001 dotó a la política fiscal chilena de independencia respecto al ciclo económico, y se constituyó en un instrumento que limita la discrecionalidad del ministro de Hacienda en la determinación del nivel de gasto público. Continuar leyendo...
Bancos
Authors: Foxley Rioseco Juan
Published: February 2020

Las provisiones no voluntarias reflejan la estimación de riesgo esperado que la autoridad determina. La Superintendencia de Bancos e Instituciones Financieras (SBIF) ha obligado a los bancos a constituir nuevas provisiones sobre los créditos comerciales a partir de enero de 2010 (Circular 3.476, Cap. B-1). Las provisiones no voluntarias reflejan la estimación de riesgo esperado que la autoridad determina. Al subirlas, cae el monto de utilidades distribuibles. Continuar leyendo...
Déficit fiscal y endeudamiento
Authors: Foxley Juan
Published: February 2020

En clave de tragedia griega, parece oportuno recordar a coro la importancia de los desequilibrios (y la desgracia de los desequilibrios macroeconómicos). Continuar leyendo...
El Derecho a Competir
Authors: Fuentes Fernando
Published: February 2020

Temo que el desempeño de nuestra economía pueda terminar siendo muy mediocre. Presiento que algunas acciones o iniciativas bien intencionadas pueden minar seriamente la eficiencia del sistema económico. El mercado, con todas sus fallas, es un instrumento fabuloso para la asignación de los recursos y puede contribuir efectivamente a la construcción de una sociedad más igualitaria, en la medida que todos los agentes puedan competir en condiciones justas. Continuar leyendo...
Un nuevo rol para el salario mínimo
Authors: Navarro Lucas
Published: February 2020

Durante la última década una de las grandes interrogantes en la economía chilena fue por qué un país relativamente ordenado en el orden macroeconómico y en materia regulatoria, no logra crecer a tasas elevadas a pesar del buen contexto internacional. La respuesta: evidencia de un posible letargo de la tasa de crecimiento de la productividad. Y uno de los factores productivos críticos es el factor trabajo. Continuar leyendo...
La (poco) libre competencia entre universidades
Authors: Willington Manuel , Núñez Walter
Published: February 2020

Las tres grandes cadenas de farmacias y algunos laboratorios, los principales supermercados, los pollos… todos acusados de colusión en los últimos años. ¿Las universidades también? No. Pero libre competencia tampoco hay. Competencia perfecta, mucho menos. Continuar leyendo...
Protocolo de Kioto: ¿vale la pena reducir nuestras emisiones de CO2?
Authors: Dardati Evangelina , De Elejalde Ramiro
Published: February 2020

El protocolo de Kioto (1997) estableció un compromiso po parte de algunos países desarrollados de reducir paulatinamente los gases de efecto invernadero. Sin embargo, USA y China, los países que generan más contaminación, no se comprometieron a reducir las emisiones, lo cual pone en peligro todo el futuro del acuerdo. ¿Por qué es necesaria, pero tan difícil, la cooperación internacional? Continuar leyendo...
Caída del precio del cobre: un marzo adelantado para todos los chilenos
Authors: Fuentes Fernando , García Carlos J.
Published: February 2020

El sector minero en Chile ha jugado un rol destacado en el desarrollo económico en las últimas décadas, mostrando importantes tasas de inversión y crecimiento para el país. Sin embargo, y pese a que este hecho parece evidente, existen pocos estudios sobre el impacto real de la minería en el crecimiento y en otras variables de naturaleza macroeconómica que circunscriben dicho crecimiento. La medición precisa de este impacto resulta fundamental en este tiempo en el que el precio cayó dramáticamente en 17% (si se compara el promedio del 2014 con febrero de 2015). Continuar leyendo...
Vitamin D Pathway and Other Related Polymorphisms and Risk of Prostate Cancer: Results from the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial
Authors: Torkko Kathleen , Till Cathee , Tangen Catherine M. , Goodman Phyllis J. , Song Xiaoling , Schenk Jeannette M. , Lucia M. Scott , Peters Ulrike , van Bokhoven Adrie , Thompson Ian M. , Neuhouser Marian L.
Published: February 2020

Vitamin D may influence prostate cancer risk, but evidence is inconsistent. We conducted a nested case–control study in the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial (PCPT). Cases (n = 1,128) and controls (n = 1,205) were frequency matched on age, first-degree relative with prostate cancer, and PCPT treatment arm (finasteride/placebo); African-Americans were oversampled and case/control status was biopsy confirmed. We selected 21 SNPs in vitamin D–related genes (VDR, GC, C10orf88, CYP2R1, CYP24A1, CYP27B1, DHCR7, and NADSYN1) to test genotype and genotype–treatment interactions in relation to prostate cancer. We also tested mean serum 25(OH)D differences by minor allele distributions and tested for serum 25(OH)D–genotype interactions in relation to prostate cancer risk. Log-additive genetic models (Bonferroni-corrected within genes) adjusted for age, body mass index, PSA, and family history of prostate cancer revealed a significant interaction between treatment arm and GC/rs222016 (finasteride OR = 1.37, placebo OR = 0.85; Pinteraction < 0.05), GC/rs222014 (finasteride OR = 1.36, placebo OR = 0.85; Pinteraction < 0.05), and CYP27B1/rs703842 (finasteride OR = 0.76, placebo OR = 1.10; Pinteraction < 0.05) among Caucasians, and C10orf88/rs6599638 (finasteride OR = 4.68, placebo OR = 1.39; Pinteraction < 0.05) among African-Americans. VDR/rs1544410 and CYP27B1/rs703842 had significant treatment interactions for high-grade disease among Caucasians (finasteride OR = 0.81, placebo OR = 1.40; Pinteraction < 0.05 and finasteride OR = 0.70, placebo OR = 1.28; Pinteraction < 0.05, respectively). Vitamin D–related SNPs influenced serum 25(OH)D, but gene-serum 25(OH)D effect modification for prostate cancer was marginally observed only for CYP24A1/rs2248359. In conclusion, evidence that vitamin D–related genes or gene-serum 25(OH)D associations influence prostate cancer risk is modest. We found some evidence for gene–finasteride interaction effects for prostate cancer in Caucasians and African-Americans. Results suggest only minimal associations of vitamin D with total or high-grade prostate cancer.