A WKB method was recently used to extend rapid distortion theory (RDT) to initially inhomogeneous turbulence strained by irrotational mean flows [S.V. Nazarenko, N. Kevlahan, B. Dubrulle, J. Fluid Mech. 390 (1999) 325]. This theory takes into account the feedback of turbulence on the mean flow, and it was used by Nazarenko et al. to explain the effect of strain reduction caused by turbulence ob...

This study evaluated the effects of remaining dentin thickness (RDT), different smear layers, and aging on microtensile bond strength (µTBS) universal adhesives to when applied in self-etch mode. Ninety-six human third molars were randomly allocated 12 groups (n=8) based adhesives: ClearfilTM SE Bond 2 (SE, control), Universal (CU) ScotchBondTM Adhesive (SB); layers: prepared either with 600-gr...

BACKGROUND The increasing investment in malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) to differentiate malarial and non-malarial fevers, and an awareness of the need to improve case management of non-malarial fever, indicates an urgent need for high quality evidence on how best to improve prescribers' practices. METHODS A three-arm stratified cluster-randomised trial was conducted in 36 primary healt...

IntroductionCurrently, only 54% of the population Democratic Republic Congo (DRC) know their HIV status. The aim this study was to detect misdiagnosis from rapid diagnostic tests (RDT) and evaluate serological immunoassays using dried blood spots (DBS) patients in Kinshasa, DRC.MethodsBetween 2016 2018, 365 DBS samples were collected 363 individuals shipped Spain. people with a new positive (n ...

The efficiency of rim-driven thrusters (RDT) has always been the focus attention in context energy conservation and environmental protection. A multi-parameter collaborative optimization framework is proposed to improve RDT based on response surface method (RSM). common structural parameters RDT, including pitch ratio, disk ratio rake angle, are selected as design variables carry out Box–Behnke...

BACKGROUND About 90% of all malaria deaths in sub-Saharan Africa occur in children under five years. Fast and reliable diagnosis of malaria requires confirmation of the presence of malaria parasites in the blood of patients with fever or history suggestive of malaria; hence a prompt and accurate diagnosis of malaria is the key to effective disease management. Confirmation of malaria infection r...

BACKGROUND The presence of asymptomatic infections has serious implications for malaria elimination campaigns. Since asymptomatic carriers do not seek treatment for their infection and may become gametocyte carriers, they undoubtedly contribute to the persistence of malaria transmission in a population. The presence of asymptomatic parasitemias was noted in areas with seasonal malaria transmiss...

Dengue is a serious tropical disease caused by the mosquito-borne dengue virus (DENV). Performant, rapid, and easy-to-use assays are needed for accurate diagnosis of acute DENV infection. We evaluated performance three prototype developed VIDAS® automated platform to detect NS1 antigen anti-dengue IgM IgG antibodies. Positive negative agreement with competitor enzyme-linked immunosorbent (ELISA...

A damage detection method is presented which combines the random decrement technique (RDT) with long and short-term memory (LSTM) networks. The uses measured vibration response of offshore structures subjected to excitation able locate assess accuracy, even in noisy conditions. applicability proposed RDT-LSTM verified through a numerical example laboratory tests. consists jacket platform wave e...