Measurement of the relative deflection of two torsion balances in the 10−9 rad sensitivity range

1972 ◽  
Vol 32 (1-4) ◽  
pp. 177-180
Author(s):  
K. Kántor ◽  
L. Ozsgyáni ◽  
M. Pipo ◽  
J. Rónaky
Keyword(s):  
Sensitivity Range ◽  
Relative Deflection

Statistical analysis of creep behavior in thermoset and thermoplastic composites reinforced with carbon and glass fibers

2020 ◽  
pp. 030932472097663
Author(s):  
Francisco Maciel Monticeli ◽  
Ana Karoline dos Reis ◽  
Roberta Motta Neves ◽  
Luis Felipe de Paula Santos ◽  
Edson Cocchieri Botelho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Creep Behavior ◽  
Glass Fibers ◽  
Laminated Composite ◽  
Analytical Models ◽  
Thermoplastic Composites ◽  
Temperature Dependent ◽  
Creep Tests ◽  
Thermoset Composites ◽  
Strain Behavior ◽  
Sensitivity Range

The thermoplastic and thermoset laminates reinforced with different fibers generate variations in the laminated composite mechanical behavior. This work aims to analyze thermoplastic and thermoset composites creep behavior with a reduced number of experiments, applying curve-fitting analytical models (Weibull and Findley) and statistical approach (ANOVA, F-test, and SRM) in order to describe creep behavior. Creep tests were carried out using a design of experiments to define parameter levels, aiming to reduce the number of the experiments, keeping reliability relevance. The temperature shows a stronger influence of creep deformation compared with the use of distinct materials. Thermoplastic matrices seem to be more sensitive to deformation, decreasing the reinforcement contribution. On the other hand, the creep resistance of the thermoset matrix conducts a significant contribution of strain behavior for the reinforcement used. The Findley model showed a temperature-dependent response. While, the Weibull-based model exhibits temperature and material-dependence, ensuring a greater sensitivity range of the parameters applied, an essential factor for a more realistic method description.

scholarly journals 20 Comparison of Six Frailty Screening Tools in Patients Aged 65+ with An Arm Fragility Fracture

2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. i1-i6
Author(s):  
K Ibrahim ◽  
T Lim ◽  
M A Mullee ◽  
G L Yao ◽  
S Zhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fragility Fracture ◽  
Frailty Index ◽  
Screening Tools ◽  
Frailty Phenotype ◽  
Fracture Clinic ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Sensitivity Range ◽  
Practical Tool ◽  
Acute Trust ◽  
Medication Changes

Abstract Introduction Frailty is associated with an increased risk of falling and fracture, but not routinely assessed in fracture clinic. Early identification and management of frailty among older people with arm fragility fracture could help avoid further falls and fractures, especially of the hip. We evaluated the feasibility of assessing frailty in a busy fracture clinic. Methods People aged 65+ years with an arm fracture in one acute trust were recruited. Frailty was assessed in fracture clinics using six tools: Fried Frailty Phenotype (FFP), FRAIL scale, PRISMA-7, electronic Frailty Index (e-FI), Clinical Frailty Score (CFS), and Study of Osteoporotic Fracture (SOF). The sensitivity and specificity of each tool was compared against FFP as a reference. Participants identified as frail by 2+ tools were referred for Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA). Results 100 patients (mean age 75 years±7.2; 20 men) were recruited. Frailty prevalence was 9% (FRAIL scale), 13% (SOF), 14% (CFS > 6), 15% (FFP; e-FI > 0.25), and 25% (PRISMA-7). Men were more likely to be frail than women. Data were complete for all assessments and completion time ranged from one minute (PRISMA-7; CFS) to six minutes for the FFP which required most equipment. Comparing with FFP, the most accurate instrument for stratifying frail from non-frail was the PRISMA-7 (sensitivity = 93%, specificity = 87%) while the remaining tools had good specificity (range 93%–100%) but average sensitivity (range 40%–60%). Twenty patients were eligible for CGA. Five had recently had CGA and 11/15 referred were assessed. CGA led to 3–6 interventions per participant including medication changes, life-style advice, investigations, and onward referrals. Conclusion It was feasible to assess frailty in fracture clinic and to identify patients who benefitted from CGA. Frailty prevalence was 9%—25% depending on the tool used and was higher among men. PRISMA-7 could be a practical tool for routine use in fracture clinics.

scholarly journals Detection of the Geminga pulsar with MAGIC hints at a power-law tail emission beyond 15 GeV

2020 ◽  
Vol 643 ◽  
pp. L14
Author(s):  
◽  
V. A. Acciari ◽  
S. Ansoldi ◽  
L. A. Antonelli ◽  
A. Arbet Engels ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Range ◽  
Power Law ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Low Energy ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Inverse Compton Scattering ◽  
Curvature Radiation ◽  
Sensitivity Range ◽  
Inverse Compton ◽  
First Time

We report the detection of pulsed gamma-ray emission from the Geminga pulsar (PSR J0633+1746) between 15 GeV and 75 GeV. This is the first time a middle-aged pulsar has been detected up to these energies. Observations were carried out with the MAGIC telescopes between 2017 and 2019 using the low-energy threshold Sum-Trigger-II system. After quality selection cuts, ∼80 h of observational data were used for this analysis. To compare with the emission at lower energies below the sensitivity range of MAGIC, 11 years of Fermi-LAT data above 100 MeV were also analysed. From the two pulses per rotation seen by Fermi-LAT, only the second one, P2, is detected in the MAGIC energy range, with a significance of 6.3σ. The spectrum measured by MAGIC is well-represented by a simple power law of spectral index Γ = 5.62 ± 0.54, which smoothly extends the Fermi-LAT spectrum. A joint fit to MAGIC and Fermi-LAT data rules out the existence of a sub-exponential cut-off in the combined energy range at the 3.6σ significance level. The power-law tail emission detected by MAGIC is interpreted as the transition from curvature radiation to Inverse Compton Scattering of particles accelerated in the northern outer gap.

Acoustostimulated expansion of the short-wavelength sensitivity range of AlGaAs/GaAs Solar cells

2005 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. B. Zaveryukhina ◽  
N. N. Zaveryukhina ◽  
L. N. Lezilova ◽  
B. N. Zaveryukhin ◽  
V. V. Volodarskii ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Short Wavelength ◽  
Wavelength Sensitivity ◽  
Sensitivity Range

Computed tomography (CT) features of pelvic rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) in children

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lu Tian ◽  
Yue Cai ◽  
Xiaomeng Li ◽  
Jinhua Cai
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Blood Vessels ◽  
Lymphatic Metastasis ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
High Specificity ◽  
Muscle Density ◽  
Paediatric Patients ◽  
Sensitivity Range ◽  
Neoplastic Lesions ◽  
Ct Features

Background: Currently, there are few literature reports on the CT features of pelvic rhabdomyosarcoma, most of which exist in the form of case reports, and some literature reports have suggested that CT features of pelvic rhabdomyosarcoma lack specificity. This study was designed to investigate the CT features of pelvic RMS in children to provide imaging evidence for clinical diagnosis. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed radiographic and clinical data of all paediatric patients with pelvic neoplastic lesions pathologically proven to be malignant in our hospitals from January 2012 through March 2021. The data of the included paediatric patients were divided into two groups according to whether the pathology results indicated RMS. CT features of RMS (n= 37) and non-RMS (n= 91) were compared by two abdominal radiologists. Results: A total of 9 CT features were statistically significant for the diagnosis of pelvic RMS in children (p＜0.05). The sensitivity (range, 0.64–0.74) and specificity (range, 0.86–0.93) of the CT features showing multinodular fusion, surrounding blood vessels, and heterogeneous progressive centripetal enhancement were both relatively high. The CT features indicating lower than muscle density, necrosis, non-calcification and non-haemorrhage exhibited high specificity (range, 0.86–0.97), but the sensitivity (range, 0.32–0.40) was relatively low, while the sensitivity (range, 0.37–0.46) and specificity (range, 0.75–0.83) of other CT features used for diagnosing pelvic RMS, namely, lobulated and lymphatic metastasis, were both relatively low. Conclusion: Pelvic rhabdomyosarcoma in children has its own specific CT features.

Evaluation of diagnostic accuracy of 10 serological assays for detection of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
MD. ◽  
Sara Gómez de Frutos ◽  
Diego Domingo García PharmD ◽  
Eva Navarro Lara ◽  
Ayla Yarci Carrión ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diagnostic Accuracy ◽  
Gold Standard ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Antibody Detection ◽  
Diagnostic Tools ◽  
Sensitivity Range ◽  
Sensitivity Specificity ◽  
Negative Controls ◽  
Ig G ◽  
Positive Controls

Abstract BackgroundAntibody detection is essential to establish exposure, infection and immunity to SARS-CoV-2, as well as to perform epidemiological studies. The worlwide urge for new diagnostic tools to control the pandemic has led to a quick in- corporation in clinical practice of the recently developed serological assays.MethodsWe evaluated the diagnostic accuracy to detect Ig G, Ig M+A and/or IgA anti SARS-CoV-2 of 10 different assays: 3 Lateral Flow card inmunoassays, 4 en- zyme-linked inmunoabsorbent assay (ELISA) and 3 chemiluminescent particle immunoassays (CMIA). Using PCR for COVID-19 as gold standard, sensitivity, specificity, PPV, and NPV were determined. Each assay was tested in 2 groups: Positive Controls, formed by 50 sera from 50 patients with SARS-CoV-2 pneu- monia with positive PCR; Negative Controls, formed by 50 sera from 50 pa- tients with respiratory infection non-COVID-19.ResultsSensitivity range of the 10 assays evaluated for patients with positive COVID-19 PCR was 40-77% (65-81% considering IgG plus IgM). Specificity ranged 83-100%. VPP and VPN were respectively 81-100% and 61.6-81%.ConclusionsResults obtained varied widely among the assays evaluated.Highest diagnostic accuracy was obtained with ELISA and CMIAs, but they last much longer.

Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System in Diagnosing Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Diagnostic Performance and Interobserver Agreement

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hang Zhou ◽  
Chao Zhang ◽  
Linyao Du ◽  
Jiapeng Jiang ◽  
Qing Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Diagnostic Performance ◽  
Data System ◽  
Liver Imaging ◽  
Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound ◽  
High Risk Patients ◽  
Contrast Enhanced ◽  
Sensitivity Range ◽  
Risk Patients

Abstract Objectives To determine the diagnostic performance and inter-reader agreement of the contrast-enhanced ultrasound liver imaging reporting and data system (CEUS-LI-RADS) for diagnosing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in high-risk patients. Methods In this prospective study, CEUS-LI-RADS categories (LR-5 for predicting HCC) were assigned by six blinded readers and compared to the definitive HCC diagnosis in patients with liver cirrhosis per the 2017 China Liver Cancer Guidelines (CLCG). CEUS features were recorded in 96 patients with 96 histology-proven lesions. The diagnostic performance of LR-5 was described by the sensitivity, specificity and accuracy. Multi-reader agreement was assessed by using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC). Results In cirrhotic patients, the specificity of LR-5 (range: 92.7–100.0 %) was statistically higher than that of CLCG for each reader (range: 28.6–64.3 %). However, the sensitivity (range: 38.6–63.6 %) and accuracy (range: 53.4–70.7 %) were statistically lower in CEUS-LIRADS than in CLCG (sensitivity range: 88.6–100.0 %; accuracy range: 77.6–86.2 %). Only fair to moderate inter-reader agreement was achieved for the CEUS-LI-RADS category (ICC = 0.595) and washout appearance (ICC range: 0.338 to 0.555). Neither nodule-in-nodule nor mosaic architecture was observed more often in HCC (all P > 0.05), with poor inter-reader consistency for both (both ICC < 0.20). Conclusion CEUS-LI-RADS category 5 has a high specificity but a low accuracy for identifying HCC in high-risk patients. Inter-reader agreement is not satisfactory concerning CEUS-LIRADS category and washout appearance. Moreover, the clinical value of ancillary features favoring HCC is quite limited.

scholarly journals Serological reactivity of different antigenic preparations of Leishmania (Leishmania) amazonensis and the Leishmania braziliensis complex

2008 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adriano Gomes-Silva ◽  
Maria Aparecida Souza ◽  
Sandra Regina Afonso-Cardoso ◽  
Lívia Resende Andrade ◽  
Reynaldo Dietze ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visceral Leishmaniasis ◽  
Affinity Chromatography ◽  
Healthy Volunteers ◽  
Concanavalin A ◽  
Leishmania Amazonensis ◽  
Leishmania Braziliensis ◽  
Elisa Assay ◽  
Serum Samples ◽  
Sensitivity Range ◽  
Serological Reactivity

Total antigen from Leishmania (Leishmania) amazonensis and isolates from the Leishmania braziliensis complex, along with their respective antigenic fractions obtained by affinity chromatography on concanavalin-A-Sepharose and jacalin-agarose columns evaluated using immunoenzymatic ELISA assay. For this, serum samples from 229 patients were used, grouped as American tegmental leishmaniasis (nº=58), visceral leishmaniasis (nº=28), Chagas disease (nº=49), malaria (nº=32), tuberculosis (nº=13) and healthy volunteers (nº=49). Samples from American tegmentary leishmaniasis showed higher reactivity with antigens isolated from the Leishmania braziliensis complex than with antigens from Leishmania amazonensis (p<0.001). ELISA assays showed a sensitivity range from 60% to 95% with antigens isolated from the Leishmania braziliensis complex. There was marked nonspecific reactivity among serum samples with the use of antigenic fractions binding with concanavalin-A and jacalin from both Leishmania complexes, in comparison with other antigens (p<0.001). The results presented in this study suggest that the use of homologous antigens increases the efficiency of anti-Leishmania immunoglobulin detection, which may be very valuable for diagnostic purposes.

IMMUNOASSAYS FOR SINGLE CHAIN URINARY-TYPE PLASMINOGEN ACTIVATOR (SCUPA) IN PLASMA AND IN CELL CULTURE SUPERNATANTS

1987 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Mahmoud ◽  
F Hammerschmidt ◽  
H Scheuerlein ◽  
P J Gaffney
Keyword(s):  
Plasminogen Activator ◽  
Polyclonal Antibodies ◽  
Hydrolytic Activity ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Lung Fibroblasts ◽  
Single Chain ◽  
Chromogenic Assay ◽  
Type Plasminogen Activator ◽  
Rabbit Igg ◽  
Sensitivity Range

Monoclonal antibodies (mabs) to SCUPA have been generated in balb/C mice by conventional means and have been demonstrated to have no crossreactivity with two chain urinary-type plasminogen activator (TCUPA). These mabs have been used to develop two types of specific assay for SCUPA. Mabs coated on polyvinyl plates in conjunction with polyclonal antibodies (pabs) to TCUPA have allowed the development of a catcher-tag ELISA using alkaline phosphatase-label led goat anti-rabbit IgG as a final step. The sensitivity range of the assay was 0.5 - 10.0 iu/ml. A second bioimmunoassay (BIA) using SCUPA mabs as catcher and inplate development with glu-plasminogen and S-2251 has yielded an assay with a sensitivity range of 0.5 - 10.0 iu/ml. The international unitage ascribed in these assays was derived by comparing the hydrolysis of S-2444 by the I.S. for TCUPA with the purified SCUPA following full activation with plasmin.Using these assays it was found that normal pooled plasmas contained about 1.0 iu of SCUPA antigen which was fully inhibited such that no activity was evident by the BIA assay for SCUPA. This suggests that urokinase in plasma is present in two forms: SCTJPA bound to inhibitor and TCUPA which is biologically active when assayed using a BIA based on immobilised pabs to TCUPA. Cell supernatants from cultured human lung fibroblasts yield a SCTJPA/TCUPA ratio of 70/30 using S-2444 chromogenic assay following a plasmin-mediated SCTJPA-TCUPA conversion step. It was also shown that, in these cell supernatants, SCTJPA was secreted with no inhibitor bound to it, since the BIA and ELISA data were quite similar. A curious feature of these assays, which is as yet unexplained, is the observation that urokinase (both plasmin activated SCTJPA and TCUPA), when immunologically adsorbed on to the PVC-immobilised specific mabs or pabs used in this study, readily activated plasminogen but showed no hydrolytic activity on the chromogenic substrate, S-2444.

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