Factors affecting success rate and accuracy of GPS collar positioning for free-ranging Japanese macaques

Empirical tests of the application of computer record linkage methods versus the use of routine clerical searching, for bringing together various vital and ill-health records, have shown that the success rate for the computer operation was higher (98.3 versus 96.7 per cent) and the proportion of false linkages very much lower (0.1 versus 2.3 per cent). The rate at which the ill-health records were processed by the computer was approximately 14,000 per minute of central processor time, representing a cost of a half a cent apiece.Factors affecting the speed, accuracy and cost of computerized record linkage are discussed.

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Application of Automated FIB for TEM Sample Preparation in Semiconductor Failure Analysis

ISTFA 2014: Conference Proceedings from the 40th International Symposium for Testing and Failure Analysis ◽

10.31399/asm.cp.istfa2014p0413 ◽

2014 ◽

Author(s):

Jie Zhu ◽

Soo Sien Seah ◽

Irene Tee ◽

Bing Hai Liu ◽

Eddie Er ◽

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Keyword(s):

Sample Preparation ◽

Success Rate ◽

Protective Layer ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Dual Beam ◽

Lamella Thickness ◽

Surface Patterns ◽

Working Parameters ◽

Practical Factors ◽

High Flexibility

Abstract In this paper, we describe automated FIB for TEM sample preparation using iFast software on a Helios 450HP dual-beam system. A robust iFast automation recipe needs to consider as many variables as possible in order to ensure consistent sample quality and high success rate. Variations mainly come from samples of different materials, structures, surface patterns, surface topography and surface charging. The recipe also needs to be user-friendly and provide high flexibility by allowing users to choose preferable working parameters for specific types of samples, such as: grounding, protective layer coating, milling steps, and final TEM lamella thickness/width. In addition to the iFast recipe, other practical factors affecting automation success rate are also discussed and highlighted.

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Elimination of External Parasites(Lice) Is the Primary Function of Grooming in Free-ranging Japanese Macaques.

Anthropological Science ◽

10.1537/ase.101.187 ◽

1993 ◽

Vol 101 (2) ◽

pp. 187-193 ◽

Cited By ~ 89

Author(s):

ICHIROU TANAKA ◽

HARUO TAKEFUSHI

Keyword(s):

Japanese Macaques ◽

Primary Function ◽

Free Ranging

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Factors affecting spinal cord stimulation outcome in chronic benign pain with suggestions to improve success rate

Operative Neuromodulation - Acta Neurochirurgica Supplements ◽

10.1007/978-3-211-33079-1_12 ◽

2007 ◽

pp. 91-99 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Krishna Kumar ◽

J. R. Wilson

Keyword(s):

Spinal Cord ◽

Success Rate ◽

Spinal Cord Stimulation ◽

Factors Affecting

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Surgical outcomes of acute acquired comitant esotropia of adulthood

BMC Ophthalmology ◽

10.1186/s12886-020-01793-3 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Dae Hyun Kim ◽

Ha Jeong Noh

Keyword(s):

Success Rate ◽

Surgical Outcomes ◽

Medical Records ◽

Large Angle ◽

Sudden Onset ◽

Prism Diopter ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

The Mean ◽

Motor Outcomes

Abstract Background Acute acquired comitant esotropia (AACE) is a type of strabismus characterized by a sudden onset of large angle esotropia with diplopia, which often occurs in children after infancy, teenagers, and young adolescents. However, studies on the surgical outcomes of only adults are rare. The purpose of this article is to analyze the surgical outcomes for adult patients diagnosed with AACE. Methods Medical records of 24 patients who had undergone surgery for AACE were retrospectively analyzed. The main outcome measures were the final motor and sensory success rate after surgery and factors affecting motor and sensory outcomes. Motor success was considered alignment within 8 prism diopter (PD) at both near and distance and sensory success was stereoacuity ≥ 60 sec/arc. Results The preoperative mean esodeviation angles were 33.1 ± 10.4 PD at distance and 33.3 ± 11.2 PD at near. The mean period of postoperative follow up was 7.5 ± 4.5 months (range 1–8 months). The postoperative mean esodeviation angles at final follow-up time were 3.4 ± 6.1 PD at distance and 3.8 ± 6.7 PD at near. The surgical motor success rate at final follow-up was 79.2% (19/24). The sensory success rate at final follow-up was 50.0% (12/24). The factor affecting the motor outcome was the type of surgery (p < 0.05). The factor affecting sensory outcome was postoperative follow-up time (p < 0.05). Conclusions Surgery type appears to affect surgical motor outcomes in adults with AACE. Although the sensory outcome was favorable, it seems that regaining bifoveal fixation takes time.

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The factors affecting surgical success rate for the patients with congenital esotropia

The European Research Journal ◽

10.18621/eurj.2015.1.1.33 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 33

Author(s):

Tuğba Göncü ◽

Funda Dilmen ◽

Ali Akal ◽

Fatih Mehmet Adıbelli ◽

Sevim Çakmak

Keyword(s):

Success Rate ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Surgical Success ◽

Congenital Esotropia

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Should cats be allowed outdoors? A research survey on animal welfare risks for free-ranging cats in Brazil

Animal Welfare ◽

10.7120/09627286.30.3.011 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 30 (3) ◽

pp. 331-339

Author(s):

DS Machado ◽

AFF Bragança ◽

IC Travnik ◽

AP Rossi ◽

AC Sant'Anna

Keyword(s):

Latin American ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Management Practices ◽

Public Awareness ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Logistic Regression Models ◽

Research Survey ◽

Free Ranging ◽

Lack Of Knowledge

A need exists for research that contributes to estimating the risk factors associated with the management of outdoor cats (Felis silvestris catus) and addresses the lack of such surveys in Brazil and other Latin American countries. With this in mind we aimed to: i) identify the causal factors affecting the practice of owners allowing their cats to roam freely and; ii) evaluate potential welfare risks associated with the allowance of outdoor access, based on cat owners' reports. An online questionnaire consisting of 25 questions was answered by 8,485 Brazilian cat owners and logistic regression models used to obtain odds ratios. A number of the factors significantly related to owners allowing their cats to have outdoor access were unneutered cats, the manner in which the cat was acquired, residence in rural areas, the number of cats owned, the presence of other pets in the house, younger owner age, owner declaration of not being responsible for the cat, owner perception about the role of the cat in the house, owner knowledge about cats' potential for transmitting diseases, a lack of knowledge about zoonoses, and a lack of knowledge regarding toxoplasmosis. The practice of allowing outdoor access was associated with significantly higher odds of owners reporting several welfare issues, such as frequent flea contamination, sporotrichosis, going missing, poisoning, mistreatment, and accidents. We conclude that the practice of allowing outdoor access, as reported by 37.1% of our respondents, may result in risks to feline welfare. Increasing public awareness through campaigns that highlight the risks associated with outdoor access would improve feline management practices and welfare.

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