scholarly journals Physicochemical Properties and Surfaces Morphologies Evaluation of MTA FillApex and AH Plus

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Álvaro Henrique Borges ◽  
Maura Cristiane Gonçales Orçati Dorileo ◽  
Ricardo Dalla Villa ◽  
Alexandre Meireles Borba ◽  
Tereza Aparecida Delle Vedove Semenoff ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Conductivity Measurement ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Electrical Conductivity Measurement ◽  
Homogeneous Surface ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Ah Plus ◽  
Level Of Significance

The solubility, pH, electrical conductivity, and radiopacity of AH Plus and MTA FillApex were evaluated. In addition, the surfaces morphologies of the sealers were analyzed by using scanning electron microscopy. For pH test, the samples were immersed in distilled water at different periods of time. The same solution was used for electrical conductivity measurement. The solubility and radiopacity were evaluated according to ANSI/ADA. Statistical analyses were carried out at 5% level of significance. MTA FillApex presented higher mean value for solubility and electrical conductivity. No significant difference was observed in the mean values for pH reading. AH Plus presented higher radiopacity mean values. MTA FillApex presented an external surface with porosities and a wide range of sizes. In conclusion, the materials fulfill the ANSI/ADA requirements when considering the radiopacity and solubility. AH Plus revealed a compact and homogeneous surface with more regular aspects and equal particle sizes.

scholarly journals Knowledge of Personal Hygiene among Undergraduates

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 66-71
Author(s):  
Akorede Seun Nurudeen Nurudeen ◽  
Atanda Toyin
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Level Of Significance

Background: Personal hygiene is the act of taking care of oneself, it is also referring to as an act of maintaining the cleanliness of one's body and clothing to improve overall health and well-being. The purpose of the study was to examine if undergraduates know about personal hygiene, investigate if undergraduates of University of Ilorin differ in personal hygiene knowledge based on age, and assess if there is a difference in knowledge of personal hygiene among undergraduates of University of Ilorin based on gender. Methods: A descriptive research design of using surveys was employed for this study. Multi-stage sampling techniques of simple random, proportionate, and convenient sampling techniques were used to select 398 respondents for the study. The researcher developed a questionnaire validated by three experts from the Department of Health Promotion and Environmental Health Education, University of Ilorin was used for the study. ANOVA and Independent t-test was used to test the hypotheses. All hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. Results: The findings from this study revealed that undergraduates of University of Ilorin know about personal hygiene. The mean values of Yes (330/ 82.9%) is greater than the mean value of No (68/17.8%). There is a significant difference in knowledge of personal hygiene among undergraduates of University of Ilorin based on age (p= 0.023). There is a significant difference in knowledge of personal hygiene among undergraduates of University of Ilorin based on gender (p= 0.018). Conclusion: The study concluded that undergraduates of University of Ilorin know about personal hygiene. 

scholarly journals Electrical Conductivity Measurement on Metallic Materials With a Cylindrical Resonator

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Yunfeng Dong ◽  
Morten Stendahl Jellesen ◽  
Rune Juul Christiansen ◽  
Jesper Hovelskov ◽  
Jorgen Sundgren ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Conductivity Measurement ◽  
Metallic Materials ◽  
Electrical Conductivity Measurement ◽  
Cylindrical Resonator

A new simpler approach to measure the strength of toe plantar flexion requiring no mechanical restraint with a light-weight device

2021 ◽  
pp. 095441192110029
Author(s):  
Yuko Komuro ◽  
Yuji Ohta
Keyword(s):  
Plantar Flexion ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Simple Approach ◽  
Light Weight ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Mechanical Restraint ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Ankle Joints ◽  
The Mean

Conventionally, the strength of toe plantar flexion (STPF) is measured in a seated position, in which not only the target toe joints but also the knee and particularly ankle joints, are usually restrained. We have developed an approach for the measurement of STPF which does not involve restraint and considers the interactions of adjacent joints of the lower extremities. This study aimed to evaluate this new approach and comparing with the seated approach. A thin, light-weight, rigid plate was attached to the sole of the foot in order to immobilize the toe area. Participants were 13 healthy young women (mean age: 24 ± 4 years). For measurement of STPF with the new approach, participants were instructed to stand, raise the device-wearing leg slightly, plantar flex the ankle, and push the sensor sheet with the toes to exert STPF. The sensor sheet of the F-scan II system was inserted between the foot sole and the plate. For measurement with the seated approach, participants were instructed to sit and push the sensor with the toes. They were required to maintain the hip, knee, and ankle joints at 90°. The mean values of maximum STPF of the 13 participants obtained with each approach were compared. There was no significant difference in mean value of maximum STPF when the two approaches were compared (new: 59 ± 23 N, seated: 47 ± 33 N). The coefficient of variation of maximum STPF was smaller for data obtained with the new approach (new: 39%, seated: 70%). Our simple approach enables measurement of STPF without the need for the restraints that are required for the conventional seated approach. These results suggest that the new approach is a valid method for measurement of STPF.

Electrical Properties of Y0.06Sr0.94Ti0.6Fe0.4O3-δ-YSZ Composites as Electrode Materials

2016 ◽  
Vol 697 ◽  
pp. 327-330 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ke Shan ◽  
Xing Min Guo ◽  
Feng Rui Zhai ◽  
Zhong Zhou Yi
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Electrode Materials ◽  
Electronic Conductivity ◽  
Ionic Conductivities ◽  
Conductivity Measurement ◽  
Transference Numbers ◽  
Secondary Phases ◽  
Electrical Conductivity Measurement ◽  
Total Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Phase Compatibility

Y0.06Sr0.94Ti0.6Fe0.4O3-δ-YSZ composites were prepared by mixing Y, Fe co-doped SrTiO3 (Y0.06Sr0.94Ti0.6Fe0.4O3-δ known as YSTF) and 8 mol% Y2O3 stabilized ZrO2 (YSZ) in different weight fractions. The phase stability, phase compatibility, microstructure and mixed ionic-electronic conductivity of composites were investigated. Phase analysis by XRD showed no clearly detectable secondary phases. The electrical conductivity measurement on the YSTF-YSZ composites showed a drastic decrease in total electrical and ionic conductivities when more than 10 wt% of YSZ was used in the composites. The total electrical conductivity was 0.102 S/cm for Y0.06Sr0.94Ti0.6Fe0.4O3-δ and 0.043 S/cm for YSTF-20YSZ at 700 oC, respectively. The value at 700 oC is approximately 2.4 times higher than that of YSTF-20YSZ. The ionic conductivity of Y0.06Sr0.94Ti0.8Fe0.2O3-δ varies from 0.015S/cm at 700 oC to 0.02 S/cm at 800 oC, respectively. The value at 800°C is approximately 12.5 times higher than YSTF-20YSZ. The ion transference numbers of YSTF-YSZ composites vary from 0.14 to 0.28 at 800 °C.

scholarly journals One year of Raman lidar observations of free-tropospheric aerosol layers over South Africa

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. 5429-5442 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Giannakaki ◽  
A. Pfüller ◽  
K. Korhonen ◽  
T. Mielonen ◽  
L. Laakso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Optical Properties ◽  
Biomass Burning ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Aerosol Layer ◽  
Raman Lidar ◽  
Tropospheric Aerosol ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
532 Nm

Abstract. Raman lidar data obtained over a 1 year period has been analysed in relation to aerosol layers in the free troposphere over the Highveld in South Africa. In total, 375 layers were observed above the boundary layer during the period 30 January 2010 to 31 January 2011. The seasonal behaviour of aerosol layer geometrical characteristics, as well as intensive and extensive optical properties were studied. The highest centre heights of free-tropospheric layers were observed during the South African spring (2520 ± 970 m a.g.l., also elsewhere). The geometrical layer depth was found to be maximum during spring, while it did not show any significant difference for the rest of the seasons. The variability of the analysed intensive and extensive optical properties was high during all seasons. Layers were observed at a mean centre height of 2100 ± 1000 m with an average lidar ratio of 67 ± 25 sr (mean value with 1 standard deviation) at 355 nm and a mean extinction-related Ångström exponent of 1.9 ± 0.8 between 355 and 532 nm during the period under study. Except for the intensive biomass burning period from August to October, the lidar ratios and Ångström exponents are within the range of previous observations for urban/industrial aerosols. During Southern Hemispheric spring, the biomass burning activity is clearly reflected in the optical properties of the observed free-tropospheric layers. Specifically, lidar ratios at 355 nm were 89 ± 21, 57 ± 20, 59 ± 22 and 65 ± 23 sr during spring (September–November), summer (December–February), autumn (March–May) and winter (June–August), respectively. The extinction-related Ångström exponents between 355 and 532 nm measured during spring, summer, autumn and winter were 1.8 ± 0.6, 2.4 ± 0.9, 1.8 ± 0.9 and 1.8 ± 0.6, respectively. The mean columnar aerosol optical depth (AOD) obtained from lidar measurements was found to be 0.46 ± 0.35 at 355 nm and 0.25 ± 0.2 at 532 nm. The contribution of free-tropospheric aerosols on the AOD had a wide range of values with a mean contribution of 46%.

scholarly journals Noninvasive electrical conductivity measurement by MRI: a test of its validity and the electrical conductivity characteristics of glioma

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 348-355 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khin Khin Tha ◽  
Ulrich Katscher ◽  
Shigeru Yamaguchi ◽  
Christian Stehning ◽  
Shunsuke Terasaka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Conductivity Measurement ◽  
Electrical Conductivity Measurement

Electrical conductivity measurement on DKDP Crystals with different deuterated degrees

2012 ◽  
Vol 109 (1) ◽  
pp. 159-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Baoan Liu ◽  
Xin Yin ◽  
Minglei Zhao ◽  
Qinghua Zhang ◽  
Mingxia Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Conductivity Measurement ◽  
Electrical Conductivity Measurement

Comparative assessment of odontometric parameters for gender determination: A hospital based cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 147-152
Author(s):  
Mosmi Lomi ◽  
Jonathan Daniel M
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dimorphism ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
The Body ◽  
Central Incisor ◽  
Maxillary Canine ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Gender Determination ◽  
Significant Difference

Determining gender is one of the most important procedure in forensics. Teeth are made of the most enduring mineralized tissues in the body, as such, they have an extraordinary resistance to putrefaction and the effects of external agents (physical, thermal, mechanical, chemical or biological) which makes them invaluable material for anthropological, genetic, odontologic and forensic examinations.i)To assess the degree of sexual dimorphism in maxillary canine using maxillary canine index, maxillary first molar and central incisor using mesiodistal (MD) and buccolingual/buccopalatal (BL) dimensions of the crown. ii) To determine the accuracy of maxillary canine index, first molar and central incisor dimensions (mesiodistal and buccolingual/buccopalatal) in determining sex.This study consisted of total 30 participants (males=15, females=15) of age group ranging from 20 to 35 yrs. Measurement of dimensions of selected teeth were performed on maxillary cast using digital Vernier caliper, resolution 0.01mm. Data thus obtained were analyzed statistically.The mean values of all the measurements in males were greater than females. There was statistical significant difference in mean value of bucco-lingual width of molar, mesiodistal width of canine (on left side, right side and average) and the inter-canine distance between males and females. The buccolingual width of molar showed the highest % of sexual dimorphism (5.33%) and the mesiodistal width of molar showed the least % of dimorphism (0.7%). Bucco-lingual width of molar posed the highest prediction accuracy for gender determination. We conclude that buccolingual width of maxillary first molar can be used to predict the gender when only teeth of maxillary arch are available for forensic examination.

Electrical conductivity measurement in studying physicochemical charges in conservation tubes

1987 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 761-764 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. S. Nabatov ◽  
A. N. Dremin ◽  
S. O. Shubitidze ◽  
V. V. Yakushev
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Conductivity Measurement ◽  
Electrical Conductivity Measurement
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