Three-dimensional inspection of nanostructures such as integrated circuits is important for security and reliability assurance. Two scanning operations are required: ptychographic to recover the complex transmissivity specimen, rotation specimen acquire multiple projections covering 3D spatial frequency domain. types rotational possible: tomographic laminographic. For flat, extended samples, wh...

Abstract Aims To study the impact of augmented terminal feedback designed by error type learning for developing surgical skill. Methods Twenty medical students were randomised in two groups, based on they received; Video Feedback (VF) and Online (OF). Laparoscopic double square knot was selected as task. Task divided into subtasks steps. Potential errors studied types: Cognitive Based (CB) &amp...

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We consider the problem of uniform generation of random integers in the range 1; n] given only a binary source of randomness. Standard models of randomized algorithms (e.g. probabilistic Turing machines) assume the availability of a random binary source that can generate independent random bits in unit time with uniform probability. This makes the task trivial if n is a power of 2. However, exa...

α-Synuclein (α-Syn), a major component of Lewy body that is considered as the hallmark of Parkinson's disease (PD), has been implicated in neuroexocytosis. Overexpression of α-Syn decreases the neurotransmitter release. However, the mechanism by which α-Syn buildup inhibits the neurotransmitter release is still unclear. Here, we investigated the effect of nonaggregated α-Syn on SNARE-dependent ...

To assess the accuracy of density functional theory (DFT) methods in describing hydrogen bonding in condensed phases, we benchmarked their performance in describing phase transitions among different phases of ice. We performed DFT calculations of ice for phases Ih, II, III, VI and VII using BLYP, PW91, PBE, PBE-D, PBEsol, B3LYP, PBE0, and PBE0-D, and compared the calculated phase transition pre...

BACKGROUND To evaluate the clinical and economic impact of a specialty care management program among patients with multiple sclerosis. METHODS This retrospective cohort analysis included patients aged > or =18 years with > or =2 claims of multiple sclerosis diagnosis and > or =1 multiple sclerosis medications from 1 January 2004 to 30 April 2008. The outcome metrics included medication adhere...

Process capability indices (PCIs) can be viewed as effective and excellent means of measuring product quality and performance, but they are not sufficient for evaluating an entire product with multiple characteristics. [Chen, K.S., Huang, M.L., Li, R.K., 2001. Process capability analysis for an entire product. International Journal of Production Research 39(17), 4077–4087] proposed the process ...

Imposing a moderate level of nutrient deficiency may be an effective management strategy to limit vegetative growth and enhance maturity of Pima cotton (Gossypium barbadense L.). Whether such deficiency affects fiber quality of American Pima cotton, however, is not well known. A field study was conducted in 1991 and 1992 to determine the fiber quality responses of Pima cotton to nitrogen and ph...