OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to quantify and describe the distribution of the 36 molds that make up the Environmental Relative Moldiness Index (ERMI). MATERIALS AND METHODS As part of the 2006 American Healthy Homes Survey, settled dust samples were analyzed by mold-specific quantitative PCR (MSQPCR) for the 36 ERMI molds. Each species' geographical distribution pattern was exami...

This paper describes an algorithm for automated design of index-plate type of multi-shot molds for manufacturing multi-material objects. This new algorithm is a significant improvement over previous mold design algorithms and it accounts for constraints associated with the index-plate molding process. Our algorithm works in the following manner. First, based on the index-plate process constrain...

PURPOSE To report the causative organisms, management strategies, and visual outcomes in endogenous fungal endophthalmitis. DESIGN Observational case series. METHODS Microbiologic and medical records were reviewed retrospectively for all patients with culture-positive endogenous fungal endophthalmitis between January 1, 1990, and July 1, 2009. RESULTS Study criteria were met in 65 eyes of...

Quite often complex shapes are not manufacturable as a single component. Due to manufacturing constraints, the desired complex object needs to be partitioned into a number of smaller and simpler manufacturable components. After manufacturing individual components, the complex object is realized by assembling various components together. Therefore, spatial-partitioning can be used to perform sha...

In this study, the effect of ultrasonic vibration on mold filling ability, microstructure, and mechanical properties aluminum alloy during solidification is investigated. Microstructure were compared with casting without ultrasonic. Grain refinement an increase in obtained due to vibration. The material used for research was ADC12 alloy, frequency 20 kHz. carried out SKD11 steel molds. It found...

Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by fungi in the field or during storage; these fungi are mainly saprophytic molds growing on foodstuffs or animal feeds. These molds produce chemical compounds of low molecular weight that are not detected by antigens and hence are insidious poisons with no obvious symptoms. Since 1960, mycotoxins have been considered responsible for diseases ...

the purpose of this research was to study the antimicrobial activities of the endophytic fungi from sesbania grandiflora (l.) pers. the endophytic fungi were isolated from branches and leaves of sesbania grandiflora (l.) pers., and sixty nine isolates were obtained. all isolates were screened for antibacterial and antifungal activities. the indicator organisms were 4 bacteria including staphylo...