In this proposed work we are applying valuable power gating schemes to FinFET based Schmitt trigger to enhance its performance by reducing the leakage current in standby mode (off-state mode). The power gating schemes like Sleep Transistor approach and Multi-Threshold CMOS (MTCMOS) and Double-Threshold CMOS (DTCMOS) have been analysed and simulated which shows the tremendous reduction in the le...

BACKGROUND There is a lack of consensus regarding the treatment of total colonic aganglionosis (TCA) with respect to perioperative morbidity, mortality, complications, and functional outcomes. The aim of this study was to review the results of surgical TCA treatment over a 26-year period and characterize the outcomes. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the clinical characteristics, surgical ...

[Purpose] Our objective was to evaluate the residual dynamic and static functionality in the sitting position of hemiplegic stroke patients who require help to pull their lower garments up and down during toileting. [Subjects and Methods] The subjects were 11 hemiplegic patients. We gathered data on the patients' motor paralysis, sensory capacity, lower extremity muscle strength, trunk control,...

Bond strength is the adhesion between an overlay and a substrate mortar; it key parameter ensuring durability having monolithic system. A proper bond essential to resist any stresses associated with volume changes, freeze-thaw cycles, vibrations at interface. Polymer-modified cement mortar (PCM) one of most well-known adhesive materials, used widely as binding agent in engineering construction....

This paper explores the broad issues of why the meaningful use of ICT to engage in deep learning has not been widespread in K-12 schools. We argue a critical reason is the lack of sustainability in the implementation of ICT-enabled pedagogies in schools, arising from a failure to understand the conditions for systemic innovations. We describe the key issues related to sustainability from litera...

This paper explores the potentially powerful role e-assessment practices can have on culture change in learning and teaching. This paper demonstrates how new e-assessment practices can ‘push back’ through educational institutions. This is done by applying the work of Gibbs and Simpson (2004/5) to e-assessment practices. To illustrate the practical effects of this evidence-based framework, the a...

this paper studies pull-in behavior of a bio-mass sensor with a cantilevered cnt actuated electrostatically considering rippling deformation. although this phenomenon can change the behavior of cnt remarkably, its effect on the performance of a cnt-based mass sensor is not investigated yet. this investigation is based on modified euler-bernoulli beam theory and rippling effect is entered the eq...

The goal of the present study is to prepare a room temperature cured hydrophobic and self-cleaning nano-coating for power line insulators. As a result, the installed insulators operating in power lines can be coated without being removed from the circuit and without the need to cut off power. For this purpose, hydrophobic silica nanoparticles were synthesized by sol-gel method using TEOS and HM...

A novel single-stage push–pull electronic ballast with high input power factor is presented in this paper. The proposed electronic ballast combines the front-end power-factor corrector and push–pull converter into a single-stage converter. Compared to the single-stage class-D electronic ballast, the proposed circuit does not require an isolated driver. The control of the circuit is easier and t...

Accurate determination of the pull-in, or the collapse voltage is critical in the design process. In this paper an analytical method is presented that provides a more accurate determination of the pull-in voltage for MEMS capacitive devices with clamped square diaphragm. The method incorporates both the linearized modle of the electrostatic force and the nonlinear deflection model of a clamped ...