Abstract This paper aims to thoroughly analyze the effect of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic aggregate on concrete compressive strength using a meta-analysis. Forty-three datasets for containing PET coarse and 60 data sets fine were collected. The input variables used percentage nominal maximum size along with mix proportions. Main plots, contour surface plots expressions presented dem...

OBJECTIVE In orthodontic treatment, intrusion movement of maxillary incisors is often necessary. Therefore, the objective of this investigation is to evaluate the initial distribution patterns and magnitude of compressive stress in the periodontal ligament (PDL) in a simulation of orthodontic intrusion of maxillary incisors, considering the points of force application. METHODS Anatomic 3D mod...

This study was aimed at developing a polymeric drug delivery system for a steroidal aromatase inhibitor, exemestane (exe) intended for sustained targeted delivery of drug through intravenous route. Carboxylated polycaprolactone (cPCL) was synthesized by ring opening polymerization of caprolactone. Exe-loaded cPCL nanoparticles (NPs) were prepared by interfacial deposition of preformed polymer a...

ABSTRACT Local measurements and 3-D CFD simulations in GasLiquid cylindrical Cyclone (GLCC) separators are scarce. The main objective of this study is to conduct local measurements and 3-D CFD simulations to understand the swirling flow behavior in a cylindrical cyclone with one inclined tangential inlet. Axial and tangential velocities and turbulent intensities across the GLCC diameter (ID=3.5...

Abstract Quiescent Signal Analysis (QSA) is a novel electrical-test-based diagnostic technique that uses IDDQ measurements made at multiple chip supply pads as a means of locating shorting defects in the layout. The use of multiple supply pads reduces the adverse effects of leakage current by scaling the total leakage current over multiple measurements. In previous work, a resistance model for ...

Quiescent Signal Analysis (QSA) is a novel electrical-test-based diagnostic technique that uses IDDQ measurements made at multiple chip supply pads as a means of locating shorting defects in the layout. The use of multiple supply pads reduces the adverse effects of leakage current by scaling the total leakage current over multiple measurements. In previous work, a resistance model for QSA was d...

While a dot plot depicts data on quantitative variable without distortion, boxplot shows only the five-number summary. For large data, to aid in counting, we propose an IVY as companion plot. Also, for if is approximately normally distributed, boxplot, Gaussian interval that summary, mean, SD, sample size, and counts of outliers. We hope these enhanced visualizations will add value commonly use...

ÐIn this paper, a novel method of pattern discovery is proposed. It is based on the theoretical formulation of a contingency table of events. Using residual analysis and recursive partitioning, statistically significant events are identified in a data set. These events constitute the important information contained in the data set and are easily interpretable as simple rules, contour plots, or ...

This paper presents the third extension to the Very Large Baseline Array (VLBA) Calibrator Survey, containing 360 new sources not previously observed with very long baseline interferometry (VLBI). The survey, based on three 24 hour VLBA observing sessions, fills the areas on the sky above declination −45 where the calibrator density is less than one source within a 4 radius disk at any given di...