Organized nano- and microstructures of molecular semiconductors display interesting optical photonic properties, enhanced charge carrier mobilities, as compared to disordered thin films. However, known directed-growth self-organization strategies cannot create structured heterojunctions be practically incorporated into existing device fabrication routines large-area optoelectronic devices. Here...

BACKGROUND Invasive fungal disease (IFD) is a disease of immunocompromised hosts. Cytokines are important mediators of innate and adaptive immune system. The aim of this study was to identify cytokine profiles that correlate with increased risk of IFD. METHODS We prospectively enrolled 172 adult haematology patients undergoing intensive chemotherapy, immunosuppressive therapy, and haematopoie...

In this article, we tried to emphasis in how the range of torsionally stiff and flexible single story buildings works. The designed base was according to provisions of the Canadian standard, 2005 NBCC. The behavior of nonlinear dynamic time history of eight building models subjected to seven horizontal bi-directional ground motions compatible with design spectra are investigated. These models c...

OBJECTIVES The direct cost of invasive fungal disease (IFD) includes antifungal drugs as well as diagnostic tests. The aim of this study was to determine these costs. METHODS A total of 203 haematology patients were enrolled into the study and followed for a median of 556 days. Data were prospectively collected on antifungal drugs, diagnostic tests, length of stay and antibiotic usage. RESU...

OBJECTIVES Invasive fungal disease (IFD) is a life-threatening complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and/or its treatment. We conducted a systematic review to characterize IFD in SLE and identify risk factors and outcomes. METHODS MEDLINE, Embase, and Web of Science were searched up to June 2013 using MeSH terms and keywords pertaining to SLE and IFD. Two independent reviewers se...

We consider a system of reaction-diffusion-advection equations which describes the evolution spatial distributions antagonistic populations under directed migration. The concept an ideal free distribution (IFD) for predator-prey is introduced. find conditions on parameters there exist explicit stationary solutions with nonzero densities both species. numerical approach staggered grids used to a...

A series of demountable connections for reusable composite flooring systems and a standardized adjustable steel connection have been developed tested, to facilitate circular economy as well the serial production structural elements suitability be added into BIM or other digital tools. Demountable beam floor form basis Lego-liked ‘plug play’ framed system. This paper presents proposed system, re...

BACKGROUND Patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who undergo induction chemotherapy are at high risk for invasive fungal disease (IFD). Dectin-1, a C-type lectin family member represents one of the most important pattern recognition receptors of the innate immune system and single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the Dectin-1 gene have been associated with an increased risk of infectious...