In this study, artificial neural networks (ANNs) and adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) were used to estimate shear stress distribution in streams. The methods were applied to the 145 field data gauged from four different sites on the Sarimsakli and Sosun streams in Turkey. The accuracy of the applied models was compared with the multiple-linear regression (MLR). The results showed t...

During June to October 2000 and 2001 we measured the height, Diameter at Breast Height (DBH) and stand density of Betula ermanii trees at Mt. Mae-Shirane, Japan and the ozone concentration there to explore the relationship between ozone concentration and the decline of B. ermanii trees on the mountain. Height, DBH and stem volume were lower on the southeast-facing slope than on the northwest-fa...

The objective of the study was to optimize the processing of Microwave-Assisted Extraction (MAE) of flavonoids from Cryptotaenia japonica Hassk. The effects of processing parameters include ethanol proportion, extraction time, extraction temperature and ratio of liquid to solid on the flavonoids yield were determined and the optimal conditions for flavonoids were evaluated by means of Response ...

The present study was carried out to investigate the anxiolytic activity of Ipomoea aquatica leaves. The shade dried leaves were extracted successively with petroleum ether and methanol: acetone (MAE-IA). The total flavonoids contents were determined as 200 mg/kg of dried plant material. The anxiolytic activity of MAE-IA was evaluated using elevated plus maze, light: dark apparatus, hole board ...

Purpose Martial arts have been practiced as a physical activity for health and fitness and are recommended as such by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Previous studies showed that most forms of martial arts had positive effects on health. However, there is no data on the effects of martial arts exercise (MAE) on quality of life. This study evaluated the effects of 12 weeks of ...

–The aim of this paper is to evaluate the quality of object oriented modules. In this work neural network approach is used along with PSO (particle swarm optimization) to find out fault prone components of software. The evaluation measures used are Accuracy, MAE (Mean absolute error), RMSE (Root mean square error) and the results are calculated on different iterations. The Accuracy, MAE, RMSE i...

PURPOSE To analyze the accuracy of the Holladay 2 formula, which has been proposed as an improvement over the original Holladay formula. METHODS This retrospective analysis comprised 317 eyes operated on by 1 surgeon using 1 technique and 1 intraocular lens style in a specialty practice. Because the Holladay 2 formula has yet to be published, its accuracy can only be analyzed using the commer...

BACKGROUND 6-Gingerol is one of the most pharmacologically active and abundant components in ginger, which has a wide array of biochemical and pharmacologic activities. In recent years, the application of microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) for obtaining bioactive compounds from plant materials has shown tremendous research interest and potential. In this study, an efficient microwave-assisted ...

The purpose of this study was to extract phenolic compounds from olive leaves of Koroneiki, Roghani and Mission varieties by maceration and Microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) methods with different solvents. Our results revealed that the extraction method, solvent and variety had a significant effect on the amount of phenolic compounds (p<0.05). In both extraction methods, Koroneiki and Missio...

Aim To evaluate applicability of CYP2C9*2, *3 and VKORC1-1639G > A based algorithm to predict warfarin stable dose (WSD) in a group of Palestinian patients. Patients & methods Warfarin doses were retrospectively calculated for 101 Palestinian patients under warfarin therapy using three models. Performance of the three models was assessed in 47 patients found to take WSD. Results Frequency o...