Thermophysical properties of NP2 brand nickel

The heat capacity and the thermal diffusivity of NP2 brand nickel were investigated in the temperature interval 296–1000…1375 K of the solid-state, including the region of the magnetic phase transformation. Measurements were carried out on samples from one initial ingot by laser flash technique and method of differential scanning calorimetry using LFA-427 and DSC 404 F1 setups, respectively. The thermal conductivity was calculated based on the measured thermophysical properties. The estimated errors of the obtained results were 2–4%, 3–5%, and 2–3% for thermal diffusivity, thermal conductivity, and heat capacity, respectively. For investigated thermophysical properties the fitting equations and the reference table have been received.

Heat capacity of Inconel 617 alloy

In the present article, the heat capacity of Inconel 617, one of the most promising superalloys, was investigated. The measurements were carried out in the temperature range from 300 to 1270 K of the solid state. The method of differential scanning calorimetry was applied using DSC 404 F1 Pegasus calorimeter. The estimated error of the received data was 2-4% depending on the temperature. The fitting equations for the temperature dependences of the heat capacity and the reference table of recommended values have been received for use in various engineering and scientific tasks.

Sex estimation of Brazilian skulls using discriminant analysis of cranial measurements

The present study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of cranial measurements for estimation of sex in the Brazilian population and develop discriminant formulas with a reference table to be used as a reference on Brazilian Forensic Anthropology studies. The total sample was comprised of 100 skulls from an osteological collection and 200 computed tomography. The measure’s protocol comprised 51 cranial measurements and it was based on 29 cranial landmarks. The results of the univariate comparison of cranial measurements showed a higher mean for male skulls, except for the following variables: zygoorbital breadth (diff=-2.21), interorbital breadth (diff=-0.72), nasal breadth (diff=-0.19) and palatal breadth (diff=-0.01). The paired test t analysis showed that the variables with the highest sexual dimorphism were maximum cranial length (p<0.001), Basion-Bregma height (p<0.001), cranial base length (p<0.001), nasal height (p<0.001), bizigomatic breadth (p<0.001), left Porion-Mastoidale length (p<0.001), right Asterion-Mastoidale length (p<0.001), right (p<0.001) and left (p<0.001) mastoid length. The multivariate discriminant analysis of the cranial measurements of the Brazilian sample showed a percentage of accuracy between 82-90%. The analysis of the metric variables showed that there is sexual dimorphism between skulls in the sample. The regression formulas and the reference table presented satisfactory results for sex estimation in a Brazilian population. The validation process of the discriminant functions and the reference table showed a percentage of accuracy between-74.2-85.7% The analysis of the metric variables showed that there is sexual dimorphism between skulls of the analyzed sample.

Quick Reference Guide to Postemergence Herbicides for Citrus Weed Control

This quick reference table will provide growers with information (suggested rates, use restrictions, etc.) on different herbicides used in citrus. The herbicide table, prepared based on the Florida Citrus Production Guide, will aid growers to select an appropriate postemergent herbicide program in citrus groves. Written by Ramdas Kanissery, Camille E. McAvoy, Jamie D. Burrow, Stephen H. Futch, Brent A. Sellers, and S. Shea Teems, and published by the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1410

A Survey on Healthcare Systems using Internet of Things

The Internet of Things allows things to become active users, facilitating interaction with things and the sharing of data between them. The most interesting issue in the science world, the public sector and industry in the IoT is unavoidable. It ensures a seamless relationship between doctors and patients that results in medical treatment with high quality results. This is accomplished by constant surveillance of patients through the use of sensors. The collected data is registered for potential uses and used for analytics. The analytical approach offers the opportunity for disease detection in healthcare results. This paper concerns the Internet of Things in healthcare and explores the different algorithms used in it. The system involved in analytics of healthcare and data sources involved in analytics are further clarified. Finally this paper demonstrates the Internet of Things and Big Data survey of healthcare systems with a reference table.

Assessing the respiratory impact caused when giant hernias are reinserted into the abdominal cavity, in order to determine the optimal surgical approach

The reinsertion of a large hernia into the abdominal cavity provokes an increase in abdominal volume and pressure that can result in intra-abdominal hypertension. This, in turn, may generate a series of complex changes in cardiopulmonary physiology and induce severe respiratory insufficiency. At present, no objective method exists to evaluate the possibility of this respiratory complication occurring. Accordingly, the present study was undertaken to measure the respiratory consequences of abdominal volume restriction. The data obtained were used to construct a reference table, from which the reduction in FEV1 can be predicted according to the hernia volume reinserted. Thus, the surgeon has access to more accurate information, which greatly facilitates the treatment of large abdominal hernias.

Prevalence of burnout in soccer athletes of the sub-20 category along a sports season

The aimed of the study were: (a) to construct a reference table for burnout in soccer athletes of the U-20 category and (b) to verify the individual oscillations in the perception of these athletes in relation to burnout over three periods of the sports season. The 53 sub-20 soccer athletes participated. The Atlhete Burnout Questionnaire, brazilian version, was applied to athletes during training, competition and vacation periods of the sports season. A reference table was built for under-20 soccer athletes for each assessed period. Fluctuations were found in the average values of the total burnout frequency of the athletes during the 3 periods: training (=1.35 ± 0.13 and =2.11 ± 0.19), competition (=1.26 ± 0.13 and =2.27 ± 0.24) and vacation (=1.27 ± 0.14 and = 2.18 ± 0.28) Based on this table and the individual classification of each athlete, it was observed that 32 athletes presented fluctuations in the perception of burnout during the sports season and 21 athletes did not show fluctuations in feelings of burnout during the three evaluation periods. The period with the highest number of athletes (n = 17) with a high level of burnout was the training period. It is concluded that it is not possible to establish a single and collective behavior regarding the fluctuations of burnout levels in athletes of the U-20 category during a sports season, and that the category reference table contributes to a greater accuracy of the burnout evaluation in every season.

Two Eyes, Two Fingers, Two Minutes: Making It Easier to Recognize and Manage Medical Emergencies in Dental Practice Part 1: The Modified Dental Early Warning Score (M-DEWS2)

Medical emergencies can happen at any time and in any place, including the dental practice setting. Recognizing the patient who is becoming unwell and remembering how to manage such emergencies can be quite daunting, especially for those who do not do so on a regular basis. The present paper describes the development of an observation recording sheet (M-DEWS2), including an escalation protocol and quick medication reference table for dealing with the common medical emergencies that may occur in the dental setting. A second paper will review how to manage and treat the eight common medical emergencies using treatment algorithms in conjunction with the M-DEWS2 tool. CPD/Clinical Relevance: All members of the dental team must possess an up-to-date knowledge of dealing with medical emergencies and managing such situations.