This work will consider the types of bias that may arise in an RCT, and how it can be subjectively analysed and minimized. Bias has been described as being prejudice or inclination for or against person/s or group/s in a manner that is considered unfair [6]. This will be explored by considering bias at different points within the RCT, namely subject bias and sampling bias. Areas that will be ex...

Linerboard and medium for corrugated packaging has been traditionally marketed on the basis of Ring Crush (RCT) specifications. The current industry trend has replaced manual testing by automated in-line testing which excludes RCT but has basis weight, an ultrasonic stiffness index (TSI), and short span compression (SCT) commonly available. This paper shows how using a combination of these meas...

Aim: To compare the post-operative pain after use of rotary and conventional root canal instruments in single multiple visit treatment Materials Method: 168 patients requiring Root Canal Treatment [RCT] maxillary mandibular 1st molar were involved study. On basis vitality radiographic features two groups made, (Group A n=72), B n=96). Then randomly divided into 4 subgroups. Subgroup I n=36 (mul...

Traditional vanadium batteries use pure sulfuric acid as electrolyte, but H2SO4 does not absorb enough vanadium ions to make the electrolyte an efficient energy source. This study investigates the effect of hydroxylation process on electrochemical and operational properties of carbon felt electrode in VOSO4 solution with an optimized supporting electrolyte (a mixture of six parts HCl and 2.5 pa...

Abstract Newcomb’s problem involves a decision-maker faced with choice and predictor forecasting this choice. The agents’ interaction seems to generate dilemma once the seeks apply two basic principles of rational theory (RCT): maximize expected utility (MEU); adopt dominant strategy (ADS). We review unsuccessful attempts at pacifying by excluding as an RCT-application, restricting MEU ADS, all...

Root canal treatment (RCT) is one of the common procedures done in order to retain natural tooth and avoid extraction. The major reason for patient not opting RCT due lack knowledge. factors that discourage hinder when identified will help understanding clinician adequately address issue. Thus, this study with aim assess knowledge, awareness expectation from patients’ perspective was undertaken...

I HAD BETTER BEGIN BY CONFESSING that I am not an enthusiast for rational choice theory (hereafter RCT). It is not uncommon for devotees of RCT to suggest that it provides a quite general tool for understanding human behaviour, and should largely supersede traditional historical, cultural, and related theoretical approaches. While I am happy to acknowledge that RCT may provide a useful set of t...

AIMS High-density lipoproteins (HDLs) protect against atherosclerosis mainly due to their function in hepatobiliary reverse cholesterol transport (RCT). This is a process whereby excess cholesterol from peripheral tissues is transported by HDL particles to the liver for further metabolism and biliary excretion. Hepatic uptake of HDL holoparticles involves the P2Y13 receptor, independently of th...

AIM Purpose of this study was to evaluate short and long term functional outcomes after TME (total mesorectal excision) for rectal cancer. The role of straight anastomosis or colonic J-pouch reconstruction is investigated, as well as the impact of preoperative chemoradiotherapy is analyzed as a cause of the so called "anterior resection syndrome". METHODS We enrolled 40 patients (17 male and ...

The objective was to estimate the effect of antithrombin therapy on mortality in disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) of severe sepsis and septic shock. Randomized clinical trials (RCT) on patients with DIC and severe sepsis or septic shock assigned to intravenous antithrombin or placebo were searched. Eligible studies reported death as the outcome measure. Of 35 RCT, 32 trials were exc...