Many routine laboratories have adopted ICP-MS as their primary technique for metals analysis due to its simple operation as a multi-element analyzer. However, despite its higher performance for the targeted removal of specific interferences, collision/reaction cell (CRC) ICP-MS remains relatively understudied in terms of its multielement capability. This work demonstrates that the Agilent 7500c...

In this paper, a hybrid method for occlusion removal using Finite element based Bi-dimensional Empirical Mode Decomposition (FE-BEMD) and Exemplar based image inpainting is discussed. Initially, the image is decomposed into Intrinsic Mode Functions (IMFs) and a Residue using FEBEMD. Then the Exemplar based image inpainting algorithm is applied to each of the IMFs and residue and the results are...

Most of the existing buildings in seismic prone regions have been built before publication modern design provisions against earthquakes, resulting need for structural retrofitting. Furthermore, some those are also subjected to additional hazards that may be either triggered by earthquakes (e.g., landslides, soil liquefaction, tsunamis) or associated with other natural anthropogenic events, such...

We present a new finite element method for solving partial differential equations with singularities caused by abrupt changes in boundary conditions or sudden changes in boundary shape. Terms from the local solution supplement the ordinary basis functions in the finite element solution. All singular contributions reduce to boundary integrals after a double application of the divergence theorem ...

When the mode of contraction of the cat papillary muscle is changed abruptly from isotonic to isometric, the tension of the first isometric contraction is as much as 22% greater and lasts substantially longer than the subsequent stable isometric contractions attained after a few beats. This previously undescribed phenomenon is largely independent of preload or inotropic influences, but is great...

Background: Phosphorus is an indispensable element for the growth of animals and plants. There are several environmental problems related to phosphate; therefore, the technical and economic methods of removing phosphate are of great importance. This study evaluated the efficiency of polyaniline/Ni0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4 magnetic nanocomposite in removing phosphate from aqueous environments. Methods: The...

Alternative splicing regulates developmentally and tissue-specific gene expression programs, disruption of which have been implicated in numerous diseases. Muscleblind-like 1 (MBNL1) regulates splicing transitions, which are disrupted on loss of MBNL1 function in myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1). One such event is MBNL1-mediated activation of insulin receptor exon 11 inclusion, which requires an...