Choice of position of the operating point on the discrimination characteristic curve of a thermal neutron radiometer

1974 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 743-745
Author(s):  
N. M. Goloshchapov ◽  
M. K. Kuz'minykh ◽  
�. M. Tsenter
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Neutron ◽  
Characteristic Curve ◽  
Operating Point ◽  
Discrimination Characteristic

Field Distribution of Strongly Excited Magnetic Lenses

1975 ◽  
Vol 33 ◽  
pp. 140-141
Author(s):  
M. Strojnik
Keyword(s):  
Flux Density ◽  
Field Distribution ◽  
Optical Axis ◽  
Operating Point ◽  
Pole Piece ◽  
Partial Saturation ◽  
Axial Flux ◽  
The Stability

Magnetic lenses operating in partial saturation offer two advantages in HVEM: they exhibit small cs and cc and their power depends little on the excitation IN. Curve H, Fig. 1, shows that the maximal axial flux density Bz max of one of the lenses investigated changes between points (3) and (4) by 5% as the excitation varies by 40%. Consequently, the designer can relax the requirements concerning the stability of the lens current supplies. Saturated lenses, however, can only be used if (i) unwanted fields along the optical axis can be controlled, (ii) 'wobbling' of the optical axis due to inhomogeneous saturation around the pole piece faces is prevented, (iii) ample ampere-turns can be squeezed into the space available, and (iv) the lens operating point covers a sufficient range of accelerating voltages.

The Role of a Decision Rule in Symptomatic Pulmonary Embolism Patients with a Non-high Probability Ventilation-perfusion Scan

1997 ◽  
Vol 78 (02) ◽  
pp. 794-798 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bowine C Michel ◽  
Philomeen M M Kuijer ◽  
Joseph McDonnell ◽  
Edwin J R van Beek ◽  
Frans F H Rutten ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Embolism ◽  
Decision Rule ◽  
Predictive Value ◽  
Patient Population ◽  
High Probability ◽  
Characteristic Curve ◽  
Stepwise Logistic Regression ◽  
Pulmonary Angiogram ◽  
Symptomatic Pulmonary Embolism ◽  
Perfusion Scan

Summary Background: In order to improve the use of information contained in the medical history and physical examination in patients with suspected pulmonary embolism and a non-high probability ventilation-perfusion scan, we assessed whether a simple, quantitative decision rule could be derived for the diagnosis or exclusion of pulmonary embolism. Methods: In 140 consecutive symptomatic patients with a non- high probability ventilation-perfusion scan and an interpretable pulmonary angiogram, various clinical and lung scan items were collected prospectively and analyzed by multivariate stepwise logistic regression analysis to identify the most informative combination of items. Results: The prevalence of proven pulmonary embolism in the patient population was 27.1%. A decision rule containing the presence of wheezing, previous deep venous thrombosis, recently developed or worsened cough, body temperature above 37° C and multiple defects on the perfusion scan was constructed. For the rule the area under the Receiver Operating Characteristic curve was larger than that of the prior probability of pulmonary embolism as assessed by the physician at presentation (0.76 versus 0.59; p = 0.0097). At the cut-off point with the maximal positive predictive value 2% of the patients scored positive, at the cut-off point with the maximal negative predictive value pulmonary embolism could be excluded in 16% of the patients. Conclusions: We derived a simple decision rule containing 5 easily interpretable variables for the patient population specified. The optimal use of the rule appears to be in the exclusion of pulmonary embolism. Prospective validation of this rule is indicated to confirm its clinical utility.

Improved Reconfiguration Algorithm by using an Initial Operating Point in Distribution Power System

2009 ◽  
Vol 129 (2) ◽  
pp. 257-264
Author(s):  
Gyu-Seok Seo ◽  
Young-Sik Baek
Keyword(s):  
Power System ◽  
Operating Point

Optimal selection of sensor network and backed-off operating point based on economics

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nabil Magbool Jan ◽  
Sigurd Skogestad ◽  
Sridharakumar Narasimhan
Keyword(s):  
Sensor Network ◽  
Operating Point ◽  
Optimal Selection ◽  
Selection Of

Index construction and simulation of subsampling characteristic curve based on information entropy

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saisai Duan ◽  
Shuhai Fan ◽  
Lanjuan Dong ◽  
Tinghua Huang ◽  
Yexiang Fang
Keyword(s):  
Information Entropy ◽  
Characteristic Curve ◽  
Index Construction

The role of serum periostin in the diagnosis of asthma: A meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 240-247
Author(s):  
Lei Yang ◽  
Qingtao Zhao ◽  
Shuyu Wang
Keyword(s):  
Diagnostic Accuracy ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Characteristic Curve ◽  
False Negative ◽  
Summary Receiver Operating Characteristic ◽  
True Negative ◽  
Negative Results ◽  
Noninvasive Biomarker ◽  
Sensitivity Specificity ◽  
Serum Periostin

Background: Serum periostin has been proposed as a noninvasive biomarker for asthma diagnosis and management. However, its accuracy for the diagnosis of asthma in different populations is not completely clear. Methods: This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of periostin level in the clinical determination of asthma. Several medical literature data bases were searched for relevant studies through December 1, 2019. The numbers of patients with true-positive, false-positive, false-negative, and true-negative results for the periostin level were extracted from each individual study. We assessed the risk of bias by using Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies 2. We used the meta-analysis to produce summary estimates of accuracy. Results: In total, nine studies with 1757 subjects met the inclusion criteria. The pooled estimates of sensitivity, specificity, and diagnostic odds ratios for the detection of asthma were 0.58 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.38‐0.76), 0.86 (95% CI, 0.74‐0.93), and 8.28 (95% CI, 3.67‐18.68), respectively. The area under the summary receiver operating characteristic curve was 0.82 (95% CI, 0.79‐0.85). And significant publication bias was found in this meta‐analysis (p = 0.39). Conclusion: Serum periostin may be used for the diagnosis of asthma, with moderate diagnostic accuracy.

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