scholarly journals Comparative ride comfort analysis of in-service trams on extreme alignment configurations using smartphone-based sensing

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ákos Vinkó
Keyword(s):  
Ride Comfort ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Sensor Data ◽  
Ride Quality ◽  
Passenger Cars ◽  
Infrastructure Monitoring ◽  
Cost Effective Method ◽  
Gnss Data ◽  
Service Vehicles

In this paper, a cost-effective method for monitoring and evaluating the tramway passenger comfort and ride quality are presented using motion sensor data of smartphone fitted to in-service vehicles. Running vehicles experience a broad spectrum of vibrations and oscillations that occur in response to excitation inputs of vehicle-track coupled dynamics. Android mobile platform-based acquisition software is developed (CAFat) for commercial use, and the data from smartphone built-in sensors such as accelerometer and gyroscope are processed by sensor fusion and are coupled with local and global positioning using GNSS data to identify sections with poor ride quality. Results are promising and demonstrate that poor ride quality can be accurately localized on a tramway network. The proposed method enables infrastructure monitoring done by conventional passenger cars and makes the possibility of comparing the ride quality of traditional old-designed and the modular multi-articulated in-service vehicles.

scholarly journals A Prospectus for Inclusion: Project study for a potential education solution for Syria’s Persons with Disability (PwDs)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ammar AlMustafa ◽  
Ahmad Alashkar
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Public Agencies ◽  
Project Study ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Cost Effective Method ◽  
Innovative Solution ◽  
Access And Quality

The article proposes an innovative solution to the problems in the access and quality of STEM concepts education to Persons Living with Disability (PwD) in Syria. A project management-based approach is detailed below for a cost-effective method to be implemented by non-governmental organizations or public agencies.

Measuring the Equivalent Series Resistance of the Low Impedance Electrolytic Capacitors in Pulsed Current State

2013 ◽  
Vol 333-335 ◽  
pp. 122-125
Author(s):  
Xu Fei Wang ◽  
Kai Xie ◽  
Teng Li ◽  
Zhong Qun Li ◽  
Rong Bin Guo
Keyword(s):  
Series Resistance ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Calibration Method ◽  
Pulsed Current ◽  
Equivalent Series Resistance ◽  
Circuit Implementation ◽  
Electrolytic Capacitors ◽  
Current State ◽  
Cost Effective Method

A cost-effective method for quickly evaluating the equivalent series resistance (ESR) of electrolytic capacitors is proposed. This approach has the ability to measure the low ESR of milliohms level, meanwhile provide the pulsed testing current up to hundreds of amperes. Therefore, this method is suitable for fast inspecting the quality of bulk capacitors. The operational principle, circuit implementation and the calibration method are presented, and the performances of the prototype are tested, which validate the proposed scheme.

scholarly journals High-Quality, Cost-Effective Strategy for Detection of Autoantibodies to Extractable Nuclear Antigens

2001 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 471-474 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tri G. Phan ◽  
Watson W. S. Ng ◽  
Dana Bird ◽  
Kara Smithers ◽  
Vicky Wong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cost Effective ◽  
Turnaround Time ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Serum Samples ◽  
Quality Cost ◽  
Nuclear Antigens ◽  
Cost Effective Method ◽  
Meaningful Result ◽  
Clinical Diagnoses

ABSTRACT We evaluated methods for the detection of autoantibodies to extractable nuclear antigens (ENAs) to determine the strategy that yielded the most cost effective and clinically meaningful result. We prospectively compared counterimmunoelectrophoresis (CIEP) with and without serum prediffusion (SPD) and found that SPD significantly improved the quality of precipitation lines. This resulted in a decreased requirement for repeat testing and, consequently, was associated with a significant decrease in reagent costs and specimen turnaround time. We also retrospectively compared reactivity by CIEP, CIEP plus SPD, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and line immunoassay (LIA) of 52 serum samples that were previously determined to be positive for ENAs, and we correlated the results with clinical diagnoses. There was significant agreement among CIEP, CIEP plus SPD, ELISA, and LIA for the detection of anti-SS-A, anti-SS-B and anti-RNP. In general, CIEP, CIEP plus SPD, and LIA correlated better with the clinical diagnoses than ELISA, even though ELISA detected anti-ENAs more often than the other methods. CIEP plus SPD is therefore the most cost effective method for the identification of clinically meaningful ENAs. Based on our experience, we now screen for ENAs by CIEP, and positive samples are then typed by CIEP plus SPD. Samples that are difficult to interpret are then further assessed by an alternative method.

Bonded continuously reinforced concrete overlay on jointed concrete pavement

2014 ◽  
Vol 41 (5) ◽  
pp. 432-439
Author(s):  
Dar Hao Chen ◽  
Feng Hong
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
The Other ◽  
Ride Quality ◽  
Concrete Pavements ◽  
Cost Advantage ◽  
Jointed Concrete Pavement ◽  
Bonded Concrete Overlay ◽  
To Receive

A cost-effective strategy is needed to remedy the decaying jointed concrete pavements (JCP). The distress problems continue to cause poor ride quality and continued expense and delay to the traveling public. To explore the bonded concrete overlay (BCO), a half mile section was constructed with a 178 mm continuously reinforced concrete (CRC) overlay. Two other nearby sections were monitored along with the CRC BCO section, over the following 3 years. Over the 3 year period, the CRC BCO section was far less expensive to maintain than the other sections that continued to receive conventional full-depth repair (FDR). The ride quality of the CRC BCO section is also improved by approximately 60–100 inches/mile over conventionally FDR sections. It is believed that the CRC BCO offers a cost advantage over the conventional FDR strategy, and should be considered for future JCP rehabilitation projects.

scholarly journals Gerybinių stemplės anastomozės striktūrų gydymas

2008 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Author(s):  
Eugenijus Stratilovas ◽  
Egidijus Sangaila
Keyword(s):  
Cost Effective ◽  
Late Complications ◽  
Esophageal Surgery ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Simple Mode ◽  
Key Words Esophageal Cancer ◽  
Cost Effective Method ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Benign Stenosis

Eugenijus Stratilovas,  Egidijus SangailaVilniaus universiteto Onkologijos instituto Bendrosios ir abdominalinės chirurgijosir onkologijos skyrius, Santariškių g. 1, LT-08660 VilniusEl paštas: [email protected] Įvadas Viena iš dažniausiai pasitaikančių vėlyvųjų komplikacijų po stemplės rezekcinio pobūdžio operacijų yra gerybinė anastomozės striktūra. Dėl striktūros išsivysčiusi disfagija ilgam pablogina ligonio gyvenimo kokybę. Pagrindiniai šios komplikacijos gydymo metodai išlieka dažnos endoskopijos, dilatacijos bužais sukėlus nejautrą. Autoriai siūlo taikyti gana paprastą šių striktūrų gydymo metodą – dilataciją Folley kateteriu. Rezultatai Šiuo būdu gydyti keturi pacientai. Visi procedūrą pakėlė gerai, gydymo komplikacijų nebuvo. Po dviejų procedūrų rijimas tapo normalus, toliau procedūros tęstos ambulatoriškai, praėjus 3 mėn. rijimas išliko normalus. Išvada Anastomozės striktūros dilatacija Folley kateteriu yra saugus, veiksmingas ir pigus metodas. Reikšminiai žodžiai: stemplės vėžys, anastomozės striktūra, dilatacija The treatment of the benign esophagus anastomosis strictures Eugenijus Stratilovas,  Egidijus SangailaVilnius University, Institute of Oncology, Department of Generaland Abdominal Surgery and Oncology, Santariškių str. 1, LT-08660 Vilnius, LithuaniaE-mail: [email protected] Background One of the most frequent late complications after the resectable type of esophageal surgery is benign anastomosis stricture. The subsequent dysphagia worsens the patients’ quality of life for a long time. The main treatment modalities for this complication remain frequent endoscopy, dilatation using weighted bougies under anesthesia. Authors recommend use a simple mode of treatment – dilatation with the Folley catheter. Results Four patients underwent the treatment. All patients felt well, there were no treatment complications. Swallowing after two procedures became normal, the treatment was continued in outpatient clinic; after three months the swallowing was good. Conclusions Dilatation of a stricture with the Folley catheter is a safe and cost-effective method. Key words: esophageal cancer, anastomosis benign stenosis, dilatation

scholarly journals Understanding the Cost-Effectiveness of Hearing Aids and Surgery for the Treatment of Otosclerosis

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danielle M. Gillard ◽  
Jeffrey D. Sharon
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cost Effectiveness ◽  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Stapes Surgery ◽  
Cost Effective Method ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Complications Of Surgery ◽  
The Cost

Abstract Purpose of Review To summarize and critically review recent literature on the relative cost-effectiveness of hearing augmentation versus stapes surgery for the treatment of otosclerosis. Recent Findings Otosclerosis leads to reduced patient quality of life, which can be ameliorated by either stapes surgery, or hearing aid usage. The success of stapes surgery is high, and the risks of serious postoperative complications are low. Hearing aids don’t have the complications of surgery but are associated with long-term costs. Cost-effectiveness models have shown that stapes surgery is a cost-effective method for treating otosclerosis. Summary Both stapes surgery and hearing aids can improve patient-reported quality of life in otosclerosis. Stapes surgery has larger upfront costs and surgical risks, but hearing aids are associated with longer lifetime costs. Stapes surgery is cost-effective for the treatment of otosclerosis.

scholarly journals A Rapid Phenotyping Method for Imazamox Resistance in Wheat

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. BRECCIA ◽  
M.B. BISIO ◽  
L. PICARDI ◽  
G. NESTARES
Keyword(s):  
Production Systems ◽  
Lolium Multiflorum ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Screening Methods ◽  
Breeding Programs ◽  
Resistant Cultivars ◽  
Cost Effective Method ◽  
Effective Option ◽  
Argentine Pampas

ABSTRACT: The availability of imidazolinone (IMI) resistant cultivars has provided an effective option for weed control in wheat production systems. IMI herbicides control several weeds, including Avena fatua and Lolium multiflorum, which are the most frequent grass weeds in wheat crops of the Argentine Pampas. The aim of this study was to develop a soil-less method that allows rapid phenotyping of IMI resistance in wheat. Nine wheat cultivars differing in IMI resistance were evaluated through a between-paper germination method. Herbicide concentrations required to reduce shoot and root length by 50% for resistant cultivars were > 75 fold that of the susceptible cultivars. The response of resistant and susceptible commercial cultivars was assessed in the between-paper and top-paper methods at 100 mM imazamox as discriminating dose. The Z’-factor was calculated for evaluation of the quality of the screening methods. Both germination methods showed Z’-factors > 0 indicating that the assays were appropriate but the between-paper method allowed to save space in the growth chamber. The germination methods were useful for distinguishing between susceptible and resistant plants carrying at least one resistance gene. The rapid, simple and cost-effective method described in the present study could be a potential tool when selecting for IMI resistance in wheat in breeding programs.

scholarly journals Removal of Copper from Water Solutions by Adsorption on Spruce Sawdust

Proceedings ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zdenka Kovacova ◽  
Stefan Demcak ◽  
Magdalena Balintova
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Peat Moss ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Cost Effective Method ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
Scientific Attention

Pollution of water by toxic elements is one of the major factors of concern for human health, as well as for environmental quality, and draws a large amount of scientific attention. New and cheaper methods of wastewater treatment are increasing the quality of the environment and reducing the negative impacts on fauna, flora, and human beings. The sorption technique is considered a cost effective method for effectively removing heavy metals. During the past few years, there have been increasing studies dedicated to using low-cost adsorbents like bark, tannin-rich materials, lignin, chitosan peat moss, and sawdust. The presented paper describes the adsorption behavior of spruce wood sawdust. In order to determine its applicability for wastewater treatment, copper removal from model solutions was studied.

Thermal Wave Inspection in IC Manufacturing

1986 ◽  
Vol 69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allan Rosencwaig
Keyword(s):  
Integrated Circuits ◽  
Thermal Wave ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Thermal Waves ◽  
Ic Manufacturing ◽  
Cost Effective Method ◽  
Highly Sensitive ◽  
Lattice Damage ◽  
Dry Etch

AbstractWe describe a highly sensitive, noncontact method for inspecting important, but previously difficult to monitor, processes used in the manufacture of integrated circuits. This technique, based on the detection of thermal waves through laser-induced modulation of the sample's optical reflectance, has proven to be an excellent means for detecting and quantifying the extent of lattice damage or disorder in silicon and gallium arsenide wafers that results from chemopolishing, ion implantation and etching processes. This technique thus provides a powerful and cost effective method for monitoring the quality of incoming wafers, the dose and uniformity of ion implantations and the efficiency and uniformity of dry etch processes. Furthermore this method may be used on actual product wafers as well as test wafers since the measurements are performed in a completely nondamaging fashion and with micronscale resolution.

scholarly journals Comparative Study between Ethanolic and β-Cyclodextrin Assisted Extraction of Polyphenols from Peach Pomace

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nada El Darra ◽  
Hiba N. Rajha ◽  
Espérance Debs ◽  
Fatima Saleh ◽  
Iman El-Ghazzawi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antiradical Activity ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Food Additive ◽  
Bioactive Molecules ◽  
Assisted Extraction ◽  
Cost Effective Method ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Phenolic Extraction ◽  
Significant Health

Peach byproducts are often regarded as food waste despite their high content in health-promoting components. Amongst the latter, polyphenols are bioactive molecules with significant health benefits. The present study investigated an eco-friendly and cost-effective method using a GRAS food additive, β-cyclodextrin (β-CD), for the recovery of polyphenols from peach pomace. β-CD assisted extraction of polyphenols was compared to that of conventional solvent (ethanol) extraction at the same concentrations (10 mg/mL, 20 mg/mL, 30 mg/mL, 40 mg/mL, and 50 mg/mL) in terms of quality (antiradical activity) and quantity. The extract obtained by 50 mg/mL β-CD assisted extraction showed the highest polyphenol (0.72 mg GAE/g DM) and flavonoid (0.35 mg catechin/g of DM) concentrations as maximal antiradical activity (6.82%) and a noted antibacterial activity. Our results showed the competitiveness of β-CD assisted extraction to recover a high quantity and quality of polyphenols from peach pomace suggesting β-CD as a green alternative method for phenolic extraction.

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