In this work, we introduce the notion of the error exponent region for a multi-user channel. This region specifies the set of error-exponent vectors that are simultaneously achievable by all users in the multi-user channel. This is done by associating different probabilities of error for different users, contrary to the traditional approach where a single probability of system error is consider...

We are interesting in the error exponent for source coding with fidelity criterion. For each fixed distortion level ∆, the maximum attainable error exponent at rate R, as a function of R, is called the reliability function. The minimum rate achieving the given error exponent is called the minimum achievable rate. For memoryless sources with finite alphabet, Marton (1974) gave an expression of t...

Bone cement augmentation of pedicle screw is an important surgical procedure for osteoporotic vertebral collapse, preventing screw loosening, migration or back-out. Bone cement leakage may develop and mostly does not compress the peripheral tissue of the vertebral body including the spinal cord. However, to our best knowledge, bone cement leakage into the inferior vena cava during cement augmen...

Cement is produced by co-grinding clinker, gypsum and other components defined in the Cement Standards like limestone, pozzolans, fly ash and slag. The grinding is usually performed in horizontal ball mills. Gypsum is typically the basic source of sulphates (SO3) in the cement. The effect of gypsum on the cement quality is critical and twofold. It affects two of the main properties of this prod...

Use of Vitremer Core Buildup/Restorative Cement (3M Dental Products Division) as a luting cement for orthodontic bands and space maintainers was described in 1994. For use as a luting agent, the restorative cement is mixed with a slightly lower powder liquid ratio so the blend is more fluid than one used for a dental restoration. A chief advantage of using Vitremer Restorative Cement for luting...

BACKGROUND A novel injectable cement composed of chitosan-bonded borate bioactive glass (BG) particles was evaluated as a carrier for local delivery of vancomycin in the treatment of osteomyelitis in a rabbit tibial model. MATERIALS AND METHODS The setting time, injectability, and compressive strength of the borate BG cement, and the release profile of vancomycin from the cement were measured...

Corresponding Author: Saeid Abu-Romman Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Al-Balqa’ Applied University, Al-Salt 19117, Jordan Tel: ++962 5 3532519; Fax: ++962 5 3530469. Email:[email protected] Abstract: Air pollution exerts detrimental effects on plant ecosystems and restricts agricultural productivity. Cement dust is considered to be one of the most harmful air...

BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of selected cements, or their combination with titanium, on the growth of two periodontopathic bacteria: Prevotella intermedia (Pi) and Fusobacterium nucleatum (Fn). MATERIAL AND METHODS This study was comprised of several experimental groups: 1) Dental luting cements (glass ionomer cement, methacrylate-based resin cement, zinc-oxi...

This study successfully applied multi-mode laser cutting with the variation of the laser cutting speed to cement mortar for the first time. The effects of the amount of silica sand in the cement mortar on laser cutting are tested and analyzed. The kerf width and penetration depth of the specimens after laser cutting are investigated. As the laser cutting speed increases, the penetration depth d...

Implant-supported dental prostheses can be retained by a screw or cement. Implant-supported fixed partial dentures have a passive fit. A passive fit means there is an internal gap between the abutment surface and the intaglio of the retainer to insure that there is no lateral pressure on the supporting implants or friction upon seating of the prosthesis. This gap is filled with cement for reten...