This paper deals with the problem of fault location in analog circuits. The circuit under test is decomposed into subnetworks using nodes at which voltages have been measured. We localize the faults to within the smallest possible subnetworks according to the final decomposition. Then, further identification of the faulty elements. Inside the subnetworks is carried out. The method is applicable...

background: faculty members are the main sources of universities. determination and promotion of their competencies lead to the overall performance promotion of universities. faculty members’ teaching competencies have the greatest role in the improvement of education, research and universities social services quality. therefore, in order to investigate this issue more carefully, this study aim...

INTRODUCTION The goal of lumbar spinal fusion is to limit pain by decompression and removal of soft tissues, followed by the formation of a rigid bony union between adjacent vertebrae. The general consensus for a rigid fusion construct requires careful preparation of the intervertebral space and the creation of a rigid fusion construct. Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) provides good acce...

Extreme lateral interbody fusion (XLIF) (NuVasive Inc., San Diego, CA) and direct lateral interbody fusion (DLIF) (Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Memphis, TN) are novel minimally invasive transpsoas approaches to the lumbar spine for performing interbody fusions. Advantages of interbody fusions over posterolateral fusion have been detailed and include theoretically higher fusion rates, the possibilit...

INTRODUCTION: Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) using threaded cages has been shown to reduce segmental motion and restore the disc space. The effectiveness of these stand-alone cages in restoration and maintenance of intervertebral foramens has received little attention. Foraminal height reduces an average of 6.5 mm following disc removal, and interbody cages may indirectly increase and ...

BACKGROUND Lumbar disc degeneration (LDD) is one of the most frequently diagnosed spinal diseases. The symptoms these disorders cause are anticipated to increase as the population in Western countries ages. PURPOSE Compare back and leg pain alleviation in patients with LDD and a viscoelastic disc prosthesis documented in the SWISSspine registry versus patients with anterior lumbar interbody f...

Alif Stone Park is a geosite tourism or rock garden that originated from pre-historic times. It has giant granite stones arranged beautifully along the shores of Sepempang Village, East Bunguran District, Natuna Regency, Riau Islands. Geosite one tours in great demand by local visitors outside who visit Regency because it its own historical value and target for photo spot visitors. But drawback...