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Human Evaluation of Wheelchair Robot for Active Postural Support (WRAPS) (2019)

Summary People with severe neuromuscular trunk impairment cannot maintain or control upright posture of the upper body in sitting while reaching. Passive orthoses are clinically available to provide support and promote the use of upper extremities in this population. However, these orthoses only position the torso passively without any degree of trunk movement. We introduce for the first time a novel active-assistive torso brace called Wheelchair Robot for Active Postural Support (WRAPS). It consists of two rings over the hips and chest connected by a 2RPS-2UPS parallel robotic device. WRAPS can modulate the displacement of the upper ring and/or the forces applied on the torso through the ring in four degrees-of-freedom (DOF), including rotations and translation in the sagittal and frontal planes. In the present study, we evaluate the design of WRAPS and its functions. Moreover, we discuss the potential effectiveness of WRAPS as a therapeutic robotic tool in people with severe trunk control deficits. The performance of WRAPS was evaluated in seated healthy subjects. Kinematics and surface electromyography (sEMG) were collected when the participants performed selective trunk movements. First, the torso range of motion (tROM) was calculated with WRAPS in transparent mode—zero-force control mode—which was compared with free-guided tROM (no WRAPS) with motion capture system. Second, a position control mode was configured to mobilize the torso along the trajectories obtained with the transparent mode. Our results show that the design of WRAPS suited well the subject’s anthropometrics while supporting the weight of the torso. Importantly, WRAPS can be programmed to replicate the subject’s tROM, without the full activation of torso muscles. This can be critical in individuals with no trunk control. Altogether, these preliminary results indicate the potential applicability of WRAPS to promote active-assistive trunk mobility in people who cannot sit independently because of trunk dysfunction.
Dalitz plot analysis of B[superscript 0] → [bar over D][superscript 0]π[superscript +]π[superscript -] decays (2015)

The resonant substructures of B[superscript 0] → [bar over D][superscript 0]π[superscript +]π[superscript -] decays are studied with the Dalitz plot technique. In this study a data sample corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 3.0 fb[superscript -1] of pp collisions collected by the LHCb detector is used. The branching fraction of the B[superscript 0] → [bar over D][superscript 0]π[superscript +]π[superscript -] decay in the region m([bar over D][superscript 0]π[superscript ±]) > 2.1 GeV/c[superscript 2] is measured to be (8.46 ± 0.14 ± 0.29 ± 0.40) × 10[superscript -4], where the first uncertainty is statistical, the second is systematic and the last arises from the normalization channel B[superscript 0] → D[superscript *](2010)[superscript -]π[superscript +]. The π[superscript +]π[superscript -] S-wave components are modeled with the isobar and K-matrix formalisms. Results of the Dalitz plot analyses using both models are presented. A resonant structure at m([bar over D][superscript 0]π[superscript -]) ≈ 2.8 GeV/c[superscript 2] is confirmed and its spin-parity is determined for the first time as J[superscript P] = 3[superscript -]. The branching fraction, mass and width of this structure are determined together with those of the D[* over 0](2400)[superscript -] and D[* over 2](2460)[superscript -] resonances. The branching fractions of other B[superscript 0] → [bar over D][superscript 0]h[superscript 0] decay components with h[superscript 0] → π[superscript +]π[superscript -] are also reported. Many of these branching fraction measurements are the most precise to date. The first observation of the decays B[superscript 0] → [bar over D][superscript 0]f[subscript 0](500), B[superscript 0] → [bar over D][superscript 0]f[subscript 0](980), B[superscript 0] → [bar over D][superscript 0][subscript p](1450), B[superscript 0] → D[* over 3](2760)[superscript -]π[superscript +] and the first evidence of B[superscript 0] → [bar over D][superscript 0]f[subscript 0](2020) are presented.
Nutraceutical potential and bioassay of Apium graveolens L. grown in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa-Pakistan (2011)

The present study investigates the nutritive and pharmacological potential of Apium graveolens commonly available as wild plant in Peshawar and suburbs of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region of Pakistan. For this purpose, plants of A. graveolens L. was collected from its natural habitat at mature stage (seedling stage) from Palusi, near KPK Agricultural University, Peshawar Pakistan. Similarly, celery seeds were obtained from 3 different ecological zone markets of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa including Peshawar, Swat and Dera Ismail Khan Regions of KPK Pakistan. Analysis of the data revealed that all the examined plants contained appreciable amount of moisture, ash, fat, protein and fiber. The wild celery had good level of vitamin C and β-carotene. The phytochemical screening of methanolic extracts of celery showed the presence of various groups of compounds including tannins, steroids, phenolic acids, terpenoids, flavonoids, volatile oils and saponins, whereas cardiac glycosides was absent in all the samples. Among the antioxidant parameters, a significant amount of total phenols and tannins were observed. Likewise elements analyzed were in the order of Na> P> K> Ca> Mg> Fe> Cu> Mn> Zn> Ni> Pb> Pt> Cd> Se> Cr. The results further revealed that Mg, Ca, P, K and Na were present in fairly high amount. The methanolic extract of all the examined celery showed positive antibacterial activity against different strains tested. Similarly, antifungal potential of the celery was determined againstTrichphyton longifuss, Candida albicans, Aspergillus flavus, Microsporum canis, Fusarium solani and Candida glabrata in concentration 200 µg ml-1 of dimethyl sulfoxide(DMSO). The results revealed that all the organic solvents (hexane, chloroform, methanol) and water extracts showed no brine shrimp lethality and leishmanicidal activity.

	 

	Key words: Bioassay, proximate, antibacterial, antifundal, Apium graveolens.
Identifying enrichment candidates in textbooks (2011)

Many textbooks written in emerging countries lack clear and adequate coverage of important concepts. We propose a technological solution for algorithmically identifying those sections of a book that are not well written and could benefit from better exposition. We provide a decision model based on the syntactic complexity of writing and the dispersion of key concepts. The model parameters are learned using a tune set which is algorithmically generated using a versioned authoritative web resource as a proxy. We evaluate the proposed methodology over a corpus of Indian textbooks which demonstrates its effectiveness in identifying enrichment candidates.
Effect of Magnesium and Iron on the Hydration and Hydrolysis of Guar Gum (2006)

The effect that magnesium and iron have on the hydration and hydrolysis of guar gum at pH 12 was studied as a function of viscosity. It was found that small concentrations of magnesium do not affect the dissolution ratio of guar but significantly decrease hydrolysis at high temperatures. These results suggest that Mg(OH)2 forms an adduct with the polysaccharide that prevents thermal hydrolysis of the guar. Viscosity measurements recorded in the presence of iron at pH 12 show that ferric iron inhibits hydration or dissolution of guar and may accelerate chain scission of fully hydrated guar when solutions are heated in an autoclave at 121 °C.
Laser-induced formation of photocatalytic TiO 2 micro networks on a UV-absorbing glass surface (2007)

Laser-induced formation of functional materials from glasses has a great potential for creation of monolithic and high-performance glass-based devices, such as optical circuit and micro-TAS. We have recently developed a laser-induced formation technique of photocatalytic titanium oxide on a UV-absorbing TiO<sub>2</sub>-SiO<sub>2</sub>- based glass surface by excimer laser irradiation under a specific condition, which we term laser-induced superficial phase separation. The laser-induced structure has the shape of micro-cones, growing into micro-sized network after accumulating laser pulses, which we call TiO<sub>2</sub> micronetwork. The TiO<sub>2</sub> micronetwork exhibited the rutile crystalline phase and photocatalytic ability. Moreover, the crystalline phase can be controlled from the rutile to the anatase by post-treatments. Utilizing this technique, we were able to make a site-selective growth of TiO<sub>2</sub> micronetworks: a microwell array and a microchannel modified with the TiO<sub>2</sub> network only on the bottom. This flexible formation of photocatalytic TiO<sub>2</sub> onto a glass surface without any heat-treatments and/or adhesives opens a new way to develop a monolithic glass device like micro-fluidics with light-catalyzed reactions.
Acid Zeolites as Electron Acceptors. Generation of Xanthylium, Dibenzotropylium, and Fluorenylium Cations from Their Corresponding Hydrides through an Electron-Transfer Mechanism (1995)

ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTAcid Zeolites as Electron Acceptors. Generation of Xanthylium, Dibenzotropylium, and Fluorenylium Cations from Their Corresponding Hydrides through an Electron-Transfer MechanismMaria Luz Cano, Avelino Corma, Vicente Fornes, and Hermenegildo GarciaCite this: J. Phys. Chem. 1995, 99, 12, 4241–4246Publication Date (Print):March 1, 1995Publication History Published online1 May 2002Published inissue 1 March 1995https://doi.org/10.1021/j100012a053RIGHTS & PERMISSIONSArticle Views146Altmetric-Citations22LEARN ABOUT THESE METRICSArticle Views are the COUNTER-compliant sum of full text article downloads since November 2008 (both PDF and HTML) across all institutions and individuals. These metrics are regularly updated to reflect usage leading up to the last few days.Citations are the number of other articles citing this article, calculated by Crossref and updated daily. Find more information about Crossref citation counts.The Altmetric Attention Score is a quantitative measure of the attention that a research article has received online. Clicking on the donut icon will load a page at altmetric.com with additional details about the score and the social media presence for the given article. Find more information on the Altmetric Attention Score and how the score is calculated. Share Add toView InAdd Full Text with ReferenceAdd Description ExportRISCitationCitation and abstractCitation and referencesMore Options Share onFacebookTwitterWechatLinked InReddit PDF (2 MB) Get e-Alerts
ATPase activity of purified multidrug resistance-associated protein. (1998)

Page 30963, “Results,” line 6 should read: These differences and resulting amino acid changes are as follows: T434 to G(L80V), C546 to T(T117M), C1304 to G(L370V), T1880 to C(L582L), T2250 to C(L685S), A2283 to G(D696G), C4040 to G and G4041 to C(R1282A), and G4732 to A(S1512S).”
A Novel Defect Passivation Method for Multicrystalline Si Wafer by H2S Reaction (2017)

The passivation of multicrystalline silicon (mc-Si) wafers by reaction in H2S is discussed where the effective minority carrier lifetime (τ <sub xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">eff</sub> ) was measured to evaluate the improvements of the bulk quality. Mc-Si τ <sub xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">eff</sub> improved to >200 μsec due to bulk and surface passivation by H <sub xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">2</sub> S reaction, compared to 40~60 μsec with only surface passivation by quinhydrone-methanol (QHY/ME) or hydrogenated amorphous Si (a-Si:H), two well-developed surface passivation methods for monocrystalline Si. Injection level dependent τ <sub xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">eff</sub> showed the reduction of both trap and recombination states for mc-Si passivation in H <sub xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">2</sub> S. τ <sub xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">eff</sub> > 250 μsec was yielded through surface repassivation in QHY/ME after removal of H <sub xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">2</sub> S reaction-formed surface layer by wet chemical etching. This indicates the passivated bulk quality by H <sub xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">2</sub> S reaction was not affected even after a series of wet chemistry treatments.
Morphologic changes correlating to different sensitivities ofEscherichia coli andEnterococcus faecalis to Nd:YAG laser irradiation through dentin (2000)

Our study demonstrates the different morphologic impact of Nd:YAG laser irradiation through dentin on representatives of the two main groups of bacteria. It shows that the construction of the cell wall is crucial for their individual sensitivity to laser treatment.
A mutually decoupled coil system to improve sensitivity of inductively coupled communication (2023)

Abstract This paper proposes a mutually decoupled transmission and receiver coil (MDC) system to improve the sensitivity of inductively coupled communication. The proposed communication system is intended to be mounted on the frame of a spectacle and used to transfer a detectable voltage signal through weak inductive coupling with an implant measuring intraocular pressure (IOP). The implant consists of a coil that resonates with a capacitor. The capacitance of this capacitor is designed to change with the IOP, thus leading to a change in the self‐resonant frequency of the implant. The transmission coils excite the implant, while the decoupled receiver coils continuously monitor the self‐resonant frequency of the implant. The induced voltage across the receiver coil is used to determine the IOP. Simulation results show that a 1.43% change in the sensor capacitance leads to a 1 mV change in the voltage induced across the receiver coils. The experimental results reveal that raising the self‐inductance of the MDC on the transmission side results in a 0.5%/mV increase in sensitivity.
Systematic Investigation on the Structure-Property Relationship in Isotactic Polypropylene Films Processed via Cast Film Extrusion (2020)

The effect of cast film extrusion processing conditions, such as the chill-roll temperature, temperature of the melt, and line speed, on the structure of different isotactic polypropylene homo- and random copolymers has been investigated by means of Small- and Wide-Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS and WAXS) and correlated to stiffness and haze. Stiffness and transparency have been found to be strongly dependent on the temperature of the chill-roll. Interestingly, line speed has been found to affect the total crystallinity when the chill-roll temperature is increased, while an overall minor effect of the melt temperature was found for all cast films. The polymer characteristics, defined by the catalyst nature and comonomer content, affect the final material performance, with the single-site catalyzed grades performing better in both mechanics and optics. Haze levels were found to correlate with the mesophase content rather than to α-crystallinity and to be dependent on the domain size for all grades. The remarkably low haze levels reached by the single-site grade with higher isotacticity can arise from high nucleation rate and orientational effects, which ultimately yield smaller and smoother scattering domains.
Wind Speed Characteristics and Resource Assessment Using Weibull Parameters (2012)

The study utilized wind speed measurements made at three heights and the Weibull&#13;\nparameters to study the wind speed characteristics and assess the wind power potential of&#13;\nseven sites in Saudi Arabia. Weibull shape and scale parameters were estimated using maximum&#13;\nlikelihood method. These parameters were found to fit the actual wind frequency&#13;\ndistributions with acceptable coefficient of determination (&gt;0.95) for all the sites considered&#13;\nin this study. The annual mean wind speed varied between 4.30 m/s and 5.9 m/s at&#13;\n40 m above ground level corresponding to Gassim and Dhulom data collection stations. The&#13;\nlocal wind shear exponent calculated using measured wind speed values at 20, 30, and 40 m&#13;\nand the power law were established for future use and were found to vary from 0.06 to&#13;\n0.34 corresponding to Gassim and Yanbo, respectively. The Weibull shape and scale parameters&#13;\nincreased more at 30 m compared to at 40 m with increase in height from 20 to 30 m&#13;\nand 30 to 40 m. No regular monthly trends could be detected whereas monthly mean wind&#13;\nspeed, shape, and scale parameters, most probable wind speed, and maximum energy carrying&#13;\nwind speed was concerned. The most windy sites (Dhulom, Arar, Juaymah, Rawdat&#13;\nBen-Habbas, and Dhahran) were suggested for wind power development in Saudi Arabia
Do-It-Yourself Transfer of Large-Area Graphene Using an Office Laminator and Water (2019)

We demonstrate a simple method for transferring large areas (up to A4-size sheets) of CVD graphene from copper foils onto a target substrate using a commercially available polyvinyl alcohol polymer foil as a carrier substrate and commercial hot-roll office laminator. Through the use of terahertz time-domain spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy, large-area quantitative optical contrast mapping, and the fabrication and electrical characterization of similar to 50 individual centimeter-scale van der Pauw field effect devices, we show a nondestructive technique to transfer large-area graphene with low residual doping that is scalable, economical, reproducible, and easy to use and that results in less doping and transfer-induced damage than etching or electrochemical delamination transfers. We show that the copper substrate can be used multiple loss of material and no observable reduction in graphene quality. We have additionally demonstrated the transfer of multilayer hexagonal boron nitride from copper and iron foils. Finally, we note that this approach allows graphene to be supplied on stand-alone polymer supports by CVD graphene manufacturers to end users, with the only equipment and consumables required to transfer graphene onto target substrates being a commercial office laminator and water.
Analysis of stress- and host cell-induced expression of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis inorganic pyrophosphatase (2001)

These results suggest that macrophage induction of ppa is not a general phenomenon among intracellular pathogens.
Rehabilitation of Breast Cancer Patients [Internet] (2009)

Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer in women world wide. Although recent advances in therapy have improved survival rates, they are associated with significant side effects. The Central Norway Regional Health Authority requested that the Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health Services (NOKC) perform a systematic review (SR) on rehabilitation of breast cancer patients.The aim of this overview is to explore literature to assess the efficacy of single treatments and combination of treatments (e.g. rehabilitation programs) with respect to improvements in physical functionality and psychological well-being.ResultsWe included 46 randomized controlled trials of moderate or high quality. Seven studies addressed physiotherapy, 11 studies investigated different types of physical activity, 18 studies examined different psychosocial interventions. Two studies addressed nutrition, and five studies address complementary interventions as rehabilitation. Three studies evaluated a complex rehabilitation program. Due to variation in interventions and outcomes it was not possible to perform meta-analyses. The studies on physical activity after primary cancer treatment showed effect on improving quality of life (QoL) and reducing fatigue. It was difficult to conclude about the studies on physical activity during primary treatment due to inconsistency. Three studies showed that early physical activity was not associated with aggravated lymphedema. Four studies showed that cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) intervention after primary cancer treatment will increase overall QoL. More documentation is needed for the interventions of physiotherapy, psychoeducation, social and emotional support, nutrition, complementary interventions and complex interventions.ConclusionsThere is limited documentation for the efficacy of different rehabilitation interventions for breast cancer patients. The documentation from this review indicates that physical activity after primary cancer treatment may increase QoL and reduce fatigue. Patients might also have some benefits on QoL from CBT interventions. More documentation is needed for the effect of interventions of physiotherapy, psycho-education, and social and emotional support. There is still a critical need for further research focusing on rehabilitation interventions throughout and after treatment among breast cancer patients.
The Use of a Dense Disparity Map to Enhance Quality of Experience in Stereoscopic 3D Content (2011)

What stereoscopic 3D content brings to the viewer is essentially a binocular cue to better understand the depth of a scene. A disparity map associated to the stereoscopic content is a key data to ensure that the 3D effect will be well accepted by the user. Limitation of the human vision system in term of binocular cue acceptance will be presented. It will explain when specific video processing can improve the quality of experience. Several uses cases either in post-production or on the end-user side will be presented. All of them will use the dense disparity map as additional input data. Means to generate this disparity map will be introduced. Then technical details of disparity-based algorithms will be presented as well as their positioning in the global 3D workflow. Some standardization challenges will also be addressed
Ginsenoside F1 Promotes Cytotoxic Activity of NK Cells via Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1-Dependent Mechanism (2018)

Ginsenosides are the principal active components of ginseng and are considered attractive candidates for combination cancer therapy because they can kill tumors and have favorable safety profiles. However, the overall benefit of ginsenosides remains unclear, particularly in cancer immunosurveillance, considering the controversial results showing repression or promotion of immune responses. Here we identify a potentiating role of ginsenoside F1 (G-F1) in cancer surveillance by natural killer (NK) cells. Among 15 different ginsenosides, G-F1 most potently enhanced NK cell cytotoxicity in response to diverse activating receptors and cancer cells. G-F1 also improved cancer surveillance in mouse models of lymphoma clearance and metastatic melanoma that rely on NK cell activity. G-F1-treated NK cells exhibited elevated cytotoxic potential such as upregulation of cytotoxic mediators and of activation signals upon stimulation. NK cell potentiation by G-F1 was antagonized by insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-1 blockade and recapitulated by IGF-1 treatment, suggesting the involvement of IGF-1. Thus, our results suggest that G-F1 enhances NK cell function and may have chemotherapeutic potential in NK cell-based immunotherapy. We anticipate our results to be a starting point for further comprehensive studies of ginsenosides in the immune cells mediating cancer surveillance and the development of putative therapeutics.
Time resolved imaging using synchronous picosecond photoelectric laser stimulation (2006)

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