In this article, we propose an approach to improve quality in crowdsourcing (CS) tasks using Task Completion Time (TCT) as a source of information about the reliability workers game-theoretical competitive scenario. Our is based on hypothesis that some are more risk-inclined and tend gamble with their use time when put compete other workers. This supported by our previous simulation study. We t...

Purpose. To assess the reliability and comparability of measuring central corneal thickness (CCT) and thinnest corneal thickness (TCT) using a new Scheimpflug-Placido analyzer (TMS-5, Japan) and ultrasound (US) pachymetry. Methods. Seventy-six healthy subjects were prospectively measured 3 times by 1 operator using the TMS-5, 3 additional consecutive scans were performed by a second operator, a...

PURPOSE Aim of this study was to establish preliminary data on the variations of arterial supply of thyroid gland in Karnataka population. METHODS The anterior triangles in the neck of formalin fixed cadavers were dissected. The length, branching pattern, number and length of branches of superior thyroid artery (STA) were noted. We measured the length of inferior thyroid artery (ITA) from its...

A retrospective observational study was conducted to validate the effect of corneal cross-linking (CXL) on eyes with progressing keratoconus, depending on severity.In total, 45 eyes of 33 patients (age: 23.9 ± 6.8 years, range: 14-42 years) with progressive keratoconus who underwent CXL were enrolled. Examinations were performed at pre-, 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery. In addition to a sl...

Protamine sulfate is considered a weak anticoagulant, yet little is known concerning the mechanism of this effect or its relation to prior heparin exposure. This investigation defined the influence of increasing doses of protamine, with and without prior heparin anticoagulation, on the activated clotting time (ACT), thrombin clotting time (TCT), prothrombin time (PT), partial thromboplastin tim...

Introduction: The mechanisms involved in the virulence and recurrences of ocular toxoplasmosis are poorly understood. New detection methods are necessary to diagnose atypical cases and to better understand recurrences. A sensitive method to identify Toxoplasma gondii in peripheral blood of patients is necessary. Purpose: To detect the presence of T. gondii in peripheral human blood using immuno...

In this paper the Risk Factors (RFs) in IT Outsourcing (ITO) theories from a service buyer perspective are explored. A comparative study about how Transaction Cost Theory (TCT), Core Competency Theory (CCT) and Agency Theory (AT) cover the RFs has been performed. A framework describing, how the theories cover the RFs has been developed and tested using a case study research methodology. The int...

Establishment of infection by Trypanosoma cruzi, the agent of Chagas' disease, depends on a series of events involving interactions of diverse parasite molecules with host components. Here we focus on the mechanisms of target cell invasion by metacyclic trypomastigotes (MT) and mammalian tissue culture trypomastigotes (TCT). During MT or TCT internalization, signal transduction pathways are act...

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PURPOSE A "tech-check-tech" (TCT) program to support unit dose drug distribution at an academic medical center is described. SUMMARY In April 2004, the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics implemented a TCT program to provide validated pharmacy technicians with the opportunity to serve as the person checking unit dose medication cassettes that are filled during a 24-hour cart-fill pro...