We present a new dataset for singing analysis and modelling, and an exploratory analysis of pitch accuracy and pitch trajectories. Shortened versions of three pieces from The Sound of Music were selected: “Edelweiss”, “Do-ReMi” and “My Favourite Things”. 39 participants sang three repetitions of each excerpt without accompaniment, resulting in a dataset of 21762 notes in 117 recordings. To obta...

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BACKGROUND Energy medicine (EM) derives from the theory that a subtle biologic energy can be influenced for therapeutic effect. EM practitioners may be trained within a specific tradition or work solo. Few studies have investigated the feasibility of solo-practitioner EM in hospitals. OBJECTIVE This study investigated the feasibility of EM as provided by a solo practitioner in inpatient and e...

The aim of this study was to assess the shear bond strength of four acetone-based one-bottle adhesive systems to enamel and dentin, and compare to that of an ethanol-based system used as control. Fifty human molars were bisected mesiodistally and the buccal and lingual surfaces were embedded in acrylic resin using PVC cylinders. The buccal surfaces were ground to obtain flat dentin surfaces, wh...

OBJECTIVE To assess differences in the use of electronic medical records (EMRs) among medical specialties and practice settings. METHODS A cross-sectional retrospective study using nationally representative data from the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey for the period 2003-2010 was performed. Bivariate and multivariate analyzes compared EMR use among physicians of 14 specialties and as...

Oritavancin is a lipoglycopeptide antibiotic with activity against Gram-positive bacteria. Here we describe oritavancin population pharmacokinetics and the impact of patient-specific covariates on drug exposure variability. Concentration-time data were analyzed from two phase 3 clinical trials, SOLO I and SOLO II, in which oritavancin was administered as a single 1,200-mg dose to patients with ...

BACKGROUND AND AIM OF THE STUDY The new Freedom SOLO aortic valve, as a modification of the Pericarbon Freedom stentless valve, requires only one suture line. The study aim was to compare both prostheses with regard to surgical convenience and early postoperative hemodynamics. METHODS In this case-matched study, 90 patients underwent primary elective isolated or combined aortic valve replacem...

employment agencies have gained an increasing significance in matching employment and vacancies in the economy. solo searches by workers, and shorterperiods of employment, have necessarilyadded to the need for third party agents for the matching process in labour markets. thus the existence of these agents and sole agent searches has created a multiplicity of wages across labour . markets. we d...

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The purpose of the study was to determine effect an education level, knowledge, and cus control on financial behavior business actors at Solo Wholesale Center.This research is included in quantitative descriptive with a population 88 people, all which were samples. sampling technique used simple random sampling. Data collection techniques using observation, interview, questionnaire. data analys...