scholarly journals Comparison of region-of-interest analysis with three different histogram analysis methods in the determination of perfusion metrics in patients with brain gliomas

2007 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 1053-1063 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Young ◽  
James Babb ◽  
Meng Law ◽  
Erica Pollack ◽  
Glyn Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Region Of Interest ◽  
Histogram Analysis ◽  
Analysis Methods ◽  
Brain Gliomas

Investigations on skeletal growth zones via bone scans as base of determination of optimal time for surgery in mandibular asymmetry

2000 ◽  
Vol 39 (05) ◽  
pp. 121-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Werz ◽  
P. Reuland
Keyword(s):  
Bone Growth ◽  
Region Of Interest ◽  
Tracer Uptake ◽  
Optimal Time ◽  
Mandibular Bone ◽  
The Third ◽  
Mandibular Asymmetry ◽  
Bone Scans ◽  
Epiphyseal Plates

Summary Aim of the study was to find out wether there is a common stop of growth of mandibular bone, so that no individual determination of the optimal time for surgery in patients with asymmetric mandibular bone growth is needed. As there are no epiphyseal plates in the mandibular bone, stop of growth cannot be determined on X-ray films. Methods: Bone scans of 731 patients [687 patients (324 male, 363 female) under 39 y for exact determination of end of growth and 44 (21 male, 23 female) patients over 40 y for evaluation of nongrowth dependant differences in tracer uptake] were reviewed for the study. All the patients were examined 3 hours after injection of 99mTc-DPD. Tracer uptake was measured by region of interest technique in different points of the mandibular bone and in several epiphyseal plates of extremities. Results: Tracer uptake in different epiphyseal plates of the extremities shows strong variation with age and good correlation with reported data of bone growth and closure of the epiphyseal plates. The relative maximum of bone activity is smaller in mandibular bone than in epiphyseal plates, which show well defined peaks, ending at 15-18 years in females and at 18-21 years in males. In contrast, mandibular bone shows no well defined end of growing but a gradually reduction of bone activity which remains higher than bone activity in epiphyseal plates over several years. Conclusion: No well defined end of growth of mandibular bone exists. The optimal age for surgery of asymmetric mandibular bone growth is not before the middle of the third decade of life, bone scans performed earlier for determination of bone growth can be omitted. Bone scans performed at the middle of the third decade of life help to optimize the time of surgical intervention.

MAKSIMASI KEUNTUNGAN USAHA PUKAT CINCIN DI NEGERI LATUHALAT PADA MUSIM TIMUR

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-32
Author(s):  
Willem Talakua ◽  
Eygner Gerald Talakua
Keyword(s):  
Linear Programming ◽  
Production Factors ◽  
Maximum Profit ◽  
Analysis Methods ◽  
Profit Analysis ◽  
Business Profit ◽  
Programming Analysis

The purpose of this study is to study the maximization of business profits through the determination of the optimal use of production factors in the trawl ring business in Latuhalat. Observations and direct interviews based on questionnaires were carried out on 3 fishermen who owned trawl ring businesses in 3 hamlets in Latuhalat. Data were analyzed using business profit analysis methods and linear programming analysis. The results showed that: 1). The optimal use of production factors for trawling by the respondents in Latuhalat is 41 - 45 trips in June using 15.2 - 21.1 liters of gasoline, 280.9 - 304.4 liters of gasoline, 10.1 - 21 , 2 liters of oil, using labor as much as 15-17 people for 8 hours / day, and using transportation and FAD services as much as 351.3 - 360 HOK or 8 hours per day; and 2). The maximum profit that can be obtained from trawling rings by respondents in Latuhalat is Rp. 165,545,500 - up to Rp. 184,800,000, - in June. To achieve this maximum profit, respondents need to produce 25,270.3 kg of fish to 27,540.98 kg in June.

Optimization of the selection of analysis methods for the determination of naturally occurring radionuclides

Kerntechnik ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 73 (3) ◽  
pp. 118-121
Author(s):  
T. Heinrich ◽  
L. Funke ◽  
M. Köhler ◽  
U.-K. Schkade ◽  
F. Ullrich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Naturally Occurring ◽  
Analysis Methods ◽  
Naturally Occurring Radionuclides ◽  
Selection Of

A Rapid Method for Determination of Buprenorphine and Norbuprenorphine in Urine by UPLC-MS/MS

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aykut Kul ◽  
Murat Ozdemir ◽  
Selma Ozilhan ◽  
Olcay Sagirli
Keyword(s):  
Forensic Science ◽  
Rapid Method ◽  
Proficiency Testing ◽  
Mass Spectrometer ◽  
Illicit Market ◽  
Analysis Methods ◽  
Accuracy And Precision ◽  
Lower Limits

Background: Buprenorphine is quite common in the illicit market. Buprenorphine-containing drugs abuse is frequently encountered in patients. The analysis methods used to determine the abuse of buprenorphine and norbuprenorphine are important for forensic science. Buprenorphine is metabolized to norbuprenorphine by the liver. Objective: Therefore, the determination of buprenorphine and norbuprenorphine in urine is one of the methods to determine the abuse of buprenorphine. Methods: In this study, we have developed a precise, simple, and rapid ultra-performance liquid chromatographytandem mass spectrometer method for the determination of buprenorphine and norbuprenorphine simultaneously. Results: The developed method was validated in terms of selectivity and linearity, which was in the range of 9–1800 ng/mL for both buprenorphine and norbuprenorphine. The intra-assay and inter-assay accuracy and precision were found within acceptable limits of the EMA guideline. Lower limits of quantitation were 9 ng/mL for both buprenorphine and norbuprenorphine. Conclusion: The developed method was successfully applied for the determination of both analytes in the proficiency testing samples.

A novel method for the evaluation of the contamination dispersing ability of lubricants (CONTA-DISP)

2021 ◽  
Vol 68 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 22-28
Author(s):  
Bettina Ronai ◽  
Rainer Franz ◽  
Marcella Frauscher
Keyword(s):  
Lubricating Oils ◽  
Practical Procedure ◽  
Particulate Contamination ◽  
Optimum Parameters ◽  
Analysis Methods ◽  
Lubricant Analysis ◽  
Novel Method ◽  
Dispersing Ability

Water and solid particulate contamination are the two most common contaminants of lubricated systems and may be highly problematic for these systems. To reduce downtime and prevent failure, lubricant formulations contain detergent and dispersant additives that play an important role in terms of contamination tolerance. In lack of a practical procedure for the determination of the relevant properties, a novel method for the evaluation of the dispersing ability of lubricating oils is introduced. Following and combining established lubricant analysis methods, a procedure with optimum parameters was found. An assessment of the method using fresh and artificially altered lubricating oils allowed a differentiation concerning their dispersing ability.

scholarly journals DIETARY FIBERS: ANALYSIS METHODS

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 174-179
Author(s):  
Karen Carvalho Ferreira ◽  
Juliana Aparecida Correia Bento ◽  
Lázaro Sátiro De Jesus ◽  
Priscila Zaczuk Bassinelo
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Fiber ◽  
Resistant Starch ◽  
Analysis Time ◽  
Dietary Fibers ◽  
Waste Generation ◽  
Analysis Methods ◽  
Aoac Official ◽  
Innovative Techniques

Dietary fiber (DF) intake is associated with a number of benefits and these effects depend not only on intake as well as its composition. The DF includes polysaccharides such as cellulose, hemicellulose, pectins, gums, oligosaccharides and lignin, and can be divided into soluble and insoluble. The concept of DF was expanded to include resistant starch, inulin and fructo-oligosaccharides. The determination of DF costly and time depends on methods that have been modified for this new concept. The AOAC Official methods of determining all components present in a DF, without specific methods for each component. Studies show innovative techniques to ensure a shorter analysis time, less waste generation by the use of reagents and more convenience in the analysis.

scholarly journals Robust Traffic Light and Arrow Detection Using Digital Map with Spatial Prior Information for Automated Driving

Sensors ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 1181
Author(s):  
Keisuke Yoneda ◽  
Akisuke Kuramoto ◽  
Naoki Suganuma ◽  
Toru Asaka ◽  
Mohammad Aldibaja ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Spatial Information ◽  
Recognition Performance ◽  
Computational Cost ◽  
Region Of Interest ◽  
Traffic Light ◽  
Automated Driving ◽  
Digital Map ◽  
Traffic Lights

Traffic light recognition is an indispensable elemental technology for automated driving in urban areas. In this study, we propose an algorithm that recognizes traffic lights and arrow lights by image processing using the digital map and precise vehicle pose which is estimated by a localization module. The use of a digital map allows the determination of a region-of-interest in an image to reduce the computational cost and false detection. In addition, this study develops an algorithm to recognize arrow lights using relative positions of traffic lights, and the arrow light is used as prior spatial information. This allows for the recognition of distant arrow lights that are difficult for humans to see clearly. Experiments were conducted to evaluate the recognition performance of the proposed method and to verify if it matches the performance required for automated driving. Quantitative evaluations indicate that the proposed method achieved 91.8% and 56.7% of the average f-value for traffic lights and arrow lights, respectively. It was confirmed that the arrow-light detection could recognize small arrow objects even if their size was smaller than 10 pixels. The verification experiments indicate that the performance of the proposed method meets the necessary requirements for smooth acceleration or deceleration at intersections in automated driving.

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