Comparison results between PTB and CIMM on the force transducer calibration under sinusoidal loading

The actual use conditions of force transducer is differences between the factory verification conditions, so based on the structure and working principles, this article is aimed at accurate calibration and proper use of force transducer. Through the CAE simulations and calibration experiments in actual working conditions which are the installation pre-tightening force, structure of fittings and pedestal’s hardness, analyses the output signals of force transducer. Force standard machine was carried out on the calibration experiment to verify the correctness of the numerical simulation. And then the outcomes obtained by numerical simulations and the calibration experiments, it studies the differences of every output performance index of force transducers in different working conditions above-mentioned.

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Perceptions of Stuttering of Different Age Groups

Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups ◽

10.1044/2019_pers-sig4-2018-0007 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (6) ◽

pp. 1311-1315

Author(s):

Sergey M. Kondrashov ◽

John A. Tetnowski

Keyword(s):

Age Groups ◽

School Age Children ◽

Clinical Implications ◽

School Age ◽

Fourth Edition ◽

Self Perception ◽

Behavioral Measures ◽

Self Rating ◽

Comparison Results ◽

Subject Pool

Purpose The purpose of this study was to assess the perceptions of stuttering of school-age children who stutter and those of adults who stutter through the use of the same tools that could be commonly used by clinicians. Method Twenty-three participants across various ages and stuttering severity were administered both the Stuttering Severity Instrument–Fourth Edition (SSI-4; Riley, 2009 ) and the Wright & Ayre Stuttering Self-Rating Profile ( Wright & Ayre, 2000 ). Comparisons were made between severity of behavioral measures of stuttering made by the SSI-4 and by age (child/adult). Results Significant differences were obtained for the age comparison but not for the severity comparison. Results are explained in terms of the correlation between severity equivalents of the SSI-4 and the Wright & Ayre Stuttering Self-Rating Profile scores, with clinical implications justifying multi-aspect assessment. Conclusions Clinical implications indicate that self-perception and impact of stuttering must not be assumed and should be evaluated for individual participants. Research implications include further study with a larger subject pool and various levels of stuttering severity.

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Multifunctional vibration-frequency measuring device a force transducer with a cylindrical resonator

Izmeritel`naya Tekhnika ◽

10.32446/0368-1025it.2018-7-41-46 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 41-46

Author(s):

U.K. TARANENKO ◽

O.U. OLEINIK

Keyword(s):

Vibration Frequency ◽

Force Transducer ◽

Cylindrical Resonator ◽

Measuring Device

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Energy Efficiency Analysis in ERA using NFL-BA Algorithm

International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology ◽

10.32628/ijsrst207477 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 340-348

Author(s):

Palky Mehta ◽

H. L. Sharma

Keyword(s):

Cluster Head ◽

Vital Role ◽

Wireless Sensor ◽

Energy Usage ◽

Cluster Heads ◽

Comparison Results ◽

Current Scenario ◽

Energy Efficiency Analysis ◽

Selection Of

In the current scenario of Wireless Sensor Network (WSN), power consumption is the major issue associated with nodes in WSN. LEACH technique plays a vital role of clustering in WSN and reduces the energy usage effectively. But LEACH has its own limitation in order to search cluster head nodes which are randomly distributed over the network. In this paper, ERA-NFL- BA algorithm is being proposed for selects the cluster heads in WSN. This algorithm help in selection of cluster heads can freely transform from global search to local search. At the end, a comparison has been done with earlier researcher using protocol ERA-NFL, which clearly shown that proposed Algorithm is best suited and from comparison results that ERA-NFL-BA has given better performance.

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Ideal–Gas Thermochemical Properties for Alkanolamine and Related Species Involved in Carbon Capture Applications

10.26434/chemrxiv.12743552 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Nayyereh hatefi ◽

William Smith

Keyword(s):

Heat Capacity ◽

Electronic Structure ◽

Co2 Capture ◽

Carbon Capture ◽

Ideal Gas ◽

Thermochemical Properties ◽

Temperature Range ◽

Comparison Results ◽

Electronic Structure Methods ◽

Protonated Forms

<div>Ideal{gas thermochemical properties (enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs energy, and heat capacity, Cp) of 49 alkanolamines potentially suitable for CO2 capture applications and their carbamate and protonated forms were calculated using two high{order electronic structure methods, G4 and G3B3 (or G3//B3LYP). We also calculate for comparison results from the commonly used B3LYP/aug-cc-pVTZ method. This data is useful for the construction of molecular{based thermodynamic models of CO2 capture processes involving these species. The Cp data for each species over the temperature range 200 K{1500 K is presented as functions of temperature in the form of NASA seven-term polynomial expressions, permitting the set of thermochemical properties to be calculated over this temperature range. The accuracy of the G3B3 and G4 results is estimated to be 1 kcal/mol and the B3LYP/aug-cc-pVTZ results are of nferior quality..</div>

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Determination of Optimal Public Transportation Routes Using Firefly and Tabu Search Algorithms

Jurnal RESTI (Rekayasa Sistem dan Teknologi Informasi) ◽

10.29207/resti.v4i5.2259 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (5) ◽

pp. 884-891

Author(s):

Salwa Salsabila Mansur ◽

Sri Widowati ◽

Mahmud Imrona

Keyword(s):

Tabu Search ◽

Public Transportation ◽

Traffic Congestion ◽

Search Algorithm ◽

Urban Transportation ◽

The Public ◽

Comparison Results ◽

Congestion Problems ◽

Transportation Routes

Traffic congestion problems generally caused by the increasing use of private vehicles and public transportations. In order to overcome the situation, the optimization of public transportation’s route is required particularly the urban transportation. In this research, the performance analysis of Firefly and Tabu Search algorithm is conducted to optimize eleven public transportation’s routes in Bandung. This optimization aims to increase the dispersion of public transportation’s route by expanding the scope of route that are crossed by public transportation so that it can reach the entire Bandung city and increase the driver’s income by providing the passengers easier access to public transportations in order to get to their destinations. The optimal route is represented by the route with most roads and highest number of incomes. In this research, the comparison results between the reference route and the public transportation’s optimized route increasing the dispersion of public transportation’s route to 60,58% and increasing the driver’s income to 20,03%.

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HYPERBARIC OXYGENATION IN COMPLEX THERAPY OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS IN PATIENTS WITH CONCOMITANT ANEMIA

Ulyanovsk Medico-biological Journal ◽

10.34014/2227-1848-2020-1-42-52 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 42-52

Author(s):

T.S. Golubtsova ◽

A.B. Peskov ◽

S.V. Peskova ◽

M.P. Markevich ◽

V.V. Gnoevykh ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽

Chronic Inflammation ◽

Hyperbaric Oxygenation ◽

Joint Inflammation ◽

Primary Objective ◽

Hemoglobin Level ◽

Standard Scheme ◽

Comparison Results ◽

Complex Therapy ◽

Activity Indices

Anemia occurs in approximately 30–70 % of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The most common cause of low hemoglobin level is chronic inflammation. Hyperbaric oxygenation (HBO) reduces the chronic inflammatory process, hypoxia severity and stimulates erythropoiesis. Therefore, HBO can be considered as one of the promising methods for treating anemia of chronic inflammation. The primary objective of the study is to carry out the efficacy analysis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) complex therapy using hyperbaric oxygenation (HBO) for comparison results in patients with anemia and with a normal hemoglobin level. Materials and Methods. To assess the advisability of HBO in patients with RA and concomitant anemia, we analyzed indicators of RA activity and local joint inflammation in 120 patients. 30 patients were treated according to the standard scheme, 30 patients underwent one and 60 patients – five additional HBO sessions (1.3 atm during 40 min). Patients who underwent HBO were divided into two subgroups with normal and low hemoglobin levels. Results. On the 14th day of inpatient hospitalization, we fixed decrease in RA activity indices in all groups. The decrease in the activity of RA and local joint inflammation in patients who underwent HBO was faster than in patients who were treated according to the standard scheme, and in patients who underwent only one HBO session. Better results were observed in patients with concomitant anemia compared with patients with normal hemoglobin level. It was confirmed by a significant decrease in acute-phase blood values (ESR and CRP) and RA activity indices (assessment of disease activity (by a doctor and by a patient), CDIA, SDIA and DAS28). Conclusion. Additional HBO in complex RA therapy contributes to the efficacy of inpatient treatment. The most pronounced effect is observed in patients with both RA and anemia. Keywords: hyperbaric oxygenation, rheumatoid arthritis, anemia. Анемия встречается у 30–70 % больных, страдающих ревматоидным артритом (РА). Наиболее частой причиной снижения уровня гемоглобина крови является хроническое воспаление. Гипербарическая оксигенация (ГБО) способствует уменьшению активности хронического воспалительного процесса, выраженности гипоксии и стимулирует эритропоэз, следовательно, применение ГБО можно рассматривать как один из перспективных методов лечения анемии хронического воспаления. Цель работы – провести сравнительный анализ эффективности комплексной терапии пациентов, страдающих ревматоидным артритом, с включением курса гипербарической оксигенации на фоне анемии и при нормальном значении уровня гемоглобина крови. Материалы и методы. Для оценки целесообразности проведения курса ГБО у больных, страдающих РА с сопутствующей анемией, проведен динамический анализ показателей активности РА и локального воспаления в суставе у 120 пациентов (30 пациентов получили лечение по стандартной схеме, 30 больных дополнительно прошли 1 сеанс ГБО и 60 пациентов прошли 5 сеансов ГБО при 1,3 атм в течение 40 мин). Пациенты, прошедшие курс ГБО, были разделены на две подгруппы: с нормальным и сниженным уровнем гемоглобина. Результаты. На 14-й день госпитализации у всех пациентов отмечали регресс клинических проявлений артрита. Снижение показателей активности РА и локального воспаления в суставе у пациентов, прошедших курс ГБО, происходило быстрее, чем у больных, получивших лечение по стандартной схеме, и пациентов, прошедших один сеанс ГБО. Более высокие результаты лечения получены у больных с сопутствующей анемией по сравнению с пациентами с нормальными значениями гемоглобина, что подтверждено значимым снижением острофазовых показателей крови (СОЭ и СРБ) и индексов активности РА (ООАВ, ООАБ, CDIA, SDIA и DAS28). Выводы. Включение курса ГБО в стандартную схему терапии РА повышает эффективность стационарного лечения. Наиболее выраженный эффект наблюдается у больных с РА и анемией. Ключевые слова: гипербарическая оксигенация, ревматоидный артрит, анемия.

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The Convolution Neural Network Combined with the HT Person Fit Statistic to Develop an APP for Detecting Dengue Fever in Children: Development and Usability Study (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.16347 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

CHIEN WEI ◽

Chi Chow Julie ◽

Chou Willy

Keyword(s):

Neural Network ◽

Dengue Fever ◽

Prediction Accuracy ◽

Early Stage ◽

Family Members ◽

Convolution Neural Network ◽

Public Health Issue ◽

Person Fit ◽

Model Accuracy ◽

Comparison Results

UNSTRUCTURED Backgrounds: Dengue fever (DF) is an important public health issue in Asia. However, the disease is extremely hard to detect using traditional dichotomous (i.e., absent vs. present) evaluations of symptoms. Convolution neural network (CNN), a well-established deep learning method, can improve prediction accuracy on account of its usage of a large number of parameters for modeling. Whether the HT person fit statistic can be combined with CNN to increase the prediction accuracy of the model and develop an application (APP) to detect DF in children remains unknown. Objectives: The aim of this study is to build a model for the automatic detection and classification of DF with symptoms to help patients, family members, and clinicians identify the disease at an early stage. Methods: We extracted 19 feature variables of DF-related symptoms from 177 pediatric patients (69 diagnosed with DF) using CNN to predict DF risk. The accuracy of two sets of characteristics (19 symptoms and four other variables, including person mean, standard deviation, and two HT-related statistics matched to DF+ and DF−) for predicting DF, were then compared. Data were separated into training and testing sets, and the former was used to predict the latter. We calculated the sensitivity (Sens), specificity (Spec), and area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) across studies for comparison. Results: We observed that (1) the 23-item model yields a higher accuracy rate (0.95) and AUC (0.94) than the 19-item model (accuracy = 0.92, AUC = 0.90) based on the 177-case training set; (2) the Sens values are almost higher than the corresponding Spec values (90% in 10 scenarios) for predicting DF; (3) the Sens and Spec values of the 23-item model are consistently higher than those of the 19-item model. An APP was subsequently designed to detect DF in children. Conclusion: The 23-item model yielded higher accuracy rates (0.95) and AUC (0.94) than the 19-item model (accuracy = 0.92, AUC = 0.90). An APP could be developed to help patients, family members, and clinicians discriminate DF from other febrile illnesses at an early stage.

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