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The Effect Of Different Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Intake By Immature Female Rats On Bone Mineralization And Strength., Embedzayi Tsanzi
The Effect Of Different Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Intake By Immature Female Rats On Bone Mineralization And Strength., Embedzayi Tsanzi
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Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages has increased among adolescents. This may have health implication because sugar consumption has been suggested to lead to decreased calcium (Ca) intake and increased urinary Ca output and these effects on Ca balance may have a negative impact on bone. Also, the type of sugar added to beverages has also changed from sucrose to high fructose corn syrup resulting in higher fructose consumption. Although sugarsweetened beverage intake by adolescent has increased and the type of sugar consumed has changed; the effects of sugar-sweetened beverage consumption during the bone growth stage on skeletal acquisition and adult bone …
International Public Relations At Top 50 Global Brands: A Converged Or Diverged Approach?, Pitchpatu Waiyachote
International Public Relations At Top 50 Global Brands: A Converged Or Diverged Approach?, Pitchpatu Waiyachote
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This study was motivated by limited information about an approach that the top 50 global brand companies apply to their public relations strategies in areas considered to be smaller developing markets in Southeast Asia, including Thailand and Malaysia. Along with World Wide Web technology and a concept of globalization, the Internet brings information to targeted publics faster than ever before. Therefore, a purpose of this study was to examine which approach, convergence or divergence, the top 50 global brand companies commonly took to communicate with their target audiences in these two countries through their local web sites. An answer to …
Ngos As Agents Of Historical Change: A Comparative Study Of Violence Against Women In Argentina And Brazil., Nicolette M. Wilhide
Ngos As Agents Of Historical Change: A Comparative Study Of Violence Against Women In Argentina And Brazil., Nicolette M. Wilhide
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This study examined the issue of violence against women in Latin America as it is addressed by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the region. A comparison was done with NGOs that work with violence against women in Argentina and Brazil from the 1990’s to the present day to establish if the efforts of these groups have had a positive impact given recent statistical increases. Historical background was given on the nature and severity of violence against women in these two nations. International and national conferences as well as domestic changes in legislation were examined in comparison to the historical trajectory of …
Evaluation Of The Selective Nitrogen Oxides Recirculation Technique Using Activated Carbon., Andrew James Zimmerman
Evaluation Of The Selective Nitrogen Oxides Recirculation Technique Using Activated Carbon., Andrew James Zimmerman
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A research program conducted at West Virginia University’s Engine and Emissions Research Laboratory focused on the reduction of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) formed by stationary lean burn natural gas engines. The project was sponsored by the US Department of Energy through the Advanced Reciprocating Engine Systems (ARES) program under contract number, DE-FC26-02NT41608. NOx gases are harmful to the environment as well as poisonous to people. When a natural gas engine operates, many products are released in the exhaust stream including but not limited to CO, CO2, NOx, and unburned hydrocarbons. These products are released directly into the atmosphere unless first …
Children Exposed To Intimate Partner Violence: Exploring Factors That Promote Resiliency., Kimberly P. Foley
Children Exposed To Intimate Partner Violence: Exploring Factors That Promote Resiliency., Kimberly P. Foley
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An estimated 3.3 (Carlson, 1984) to 10 million (Straus, 1992) children are exposed to intimate partner violence per year. Exposure to IPV has been shown to have a profound impact upon children’s cognitive, behavioral, and emotional functioning. Until recently, the majority of research examining children’s experiences of IPV approached the field from a deficits perspective; choosing to examine the negative impacts IPV had upon children. This study instead explored the effects of IPV upon children from a resiliency perspective; choosing to examine the adaptive functioning children displayed despite experiencing this trauma. This study explored previously identified constructs such as maternal …
Mapping The Gods: A Geographic Analysis Of The Effects Of The Shrine Merger Policy On Japanese Sacred Space., Christopher M. Todd
Mapping The Gods: A Geographic Analysis Of The Effects Of The Shrine Merger Policy On Japanese Sacred Space., Christopher M. Todd
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Sacred space is a critical cultural construction of all religions. It is within this space that people are able to commune with deities and step out of the common, profane world. Japanese Shinto sacred space has undergone many changes throughout its history. One of the largest alterations was the introduction of the Shrine Merger Policy in 1906. Across the nation, thousands of shrines were demolished and merged under governmental authorization. The goal of this study is to map the shrine change from before the policy to after to determine areas of change. An emphasis on centrality from the capital in …
A Reexamination Of Species Boundaries Between Allium Burdickii And Allium Tricoccum (Liliaceae)., Rachel A. Bell
A Reexamination Of Species Boundaries Between Allium Burdickii And Allium Tricoccum (Liliaceae)., Rachel A. Bell
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Allium burdickii and A. tricoccum, known commonly as ramps or wild leeks, are two phenetically similar taxa with similar distributions. They have been synonymized, treated as varieties o f A. tricoccum, and recognized as distinct species. B ecause^. burdickii is reported rare and therefore tracked by conservation agencies in Appalachia, its taxonomic status is o f interest. This research examined fertility and morphological relationships between the two putative species. Self-compatibility was studied by evaluating agamospermy, passive autogamy, active autogamy and geitonogamy treatments within each taxon. Interfertility was studied by comparing cross-pollination o f “species” to crosses within each “species.” Thirteen …
Enhancing Food Safety And Quality: Part 1. Determining Effectiveness Of Electron Beam On Inactivation Of Salmonella Enterica Subsp. Enterica Serovar Montevideo. Part 2. Examining Growth Parameters Of Crypthecodinium Cohnii., Deborah Linnell James
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Through science, we can meet increasing consumer demand to make foods safer and healthier, both by increasing the safety by decreasing possible microbial contamination and by increasing the nutritive value of food by supplementation. This thesis focuses on two facets of food science: safety and value-added foods. The effectiveness of electron beam (e-beam) irradiation on the reduction of Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Montevideo in pureed tomatoes was tested, and growth parameters of the microalga Crypthecodinium cohnii for production of the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) were evaluated. E-beam is a technology that uses ionizing radiation to destroy bacteria …
Dialectical Tensions In Stroke Survivor Relationships, Kimberly N. Leezer
Dialectical Tensions In Stroke Survivor Relationships, Kimberly N. Leezer
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Stroke is an unpredictable and life-altering medical occurrence which causes immediate change in stroke survivors' relationships. Previous communication researchers have focused on the dialectical tensions experienced by stroke survivors themselves. This study sought to discover dialectical tensions experienced by spouses of stroke survivors, how those dialectical tensions compare to those experienced by stroke survivors, and how time affects the dialectical tensions experienced by spouses of stroke survivors. Sixteen spouses of stroke survivors participated in interviews, and five tensions were ultimately discovered: self-preference -- partner-preference, realism -- idealism, freedom constraint, fear -- content, and emotional release -- emotional reservation. Three dialectical …
The Effect Of Teacher Confirmation On Student Communication And Learning Outcomes., Alan K. Goodboy
The Effect Of Teacher Confirmation On Student Communication And Learning Outcomes., Alan K. Goodboy
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Teacher confirmation research has suggested that students form positive perceptions of confirming instructors and report increases in learning (Ellis, 2000, 2004). However, actual student communication behaviors resulting from teacher confirmation in the college classroom has received little attention. The purpose of this dissertation was to examine the effects of teacher confirmation on both student communication behavior and learning outcomes in the college classroom. A live lecture experiment was conducted where teacher confirmation was manipulated (i.e., not confirming, somewhat confirming, confirming) across three college courses. After the live lecture, students completed a post test assessing both positive (i.e., student communication motives, …
The How's And Why's Of Fashion-Costume Design Process For "A Flea In Her Ear"., Trevor Bowen
The How's And Why's Of Fashion-Costume Design Process For "A Flea In Her Ear"., Trevor Bowen
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This document describes and analyzes the design and construction process for the 2006 production of A Flea in Her Ear by the West Virginia University Division of Theatre and Dance. This document is written in partial fulfillment of a Master of Fine Arts degree in Costume Design. This document will break down the research, design work, construction process and paperwork needed to create the costumes seen onstage.
Effects Of Fluoride Varnishes And Adhesives On Bond Strength And Preventing Enamel Decalcification Around Orthodontic Appliances: An In Vitro And In Vivo Study., Glenn A. Boyles
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The purpose of this study was to determine whether the fluoride released from the APC-Plus adhesive or application of a fluoride varnish, Duraflor, had any effect on reducing the demineralization around orthodontic appliances in vivo. Duraflor was also tested to determine if it had an effect on shear bond strength when applying it before bonding orthodontic appliances in vitro. The in vivo portion consisted of twenty patients in which Duraflor, a fluoride varnish, was applied around orthodontic brackets utilizing a split arch technique. Variables included the APC-Plus adhesive, which contains fluoride, and Transbond XT adhesive without fluoride. Plaque scores and …
The Changes In Pitching Mechanics And Pitch Velocity During A Seven-Inning Simulated Game In High School Baseball Pitchers: A Prospective Descriptive Study., Jeremy J. Erkel
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Context: Past studies have described the pitching motion of youth, collegiate, or professional baseball pitchers, as well as the relationship between shoulder mechanics, extended play, and pitch velocity. However, there is little research that has described the changes in the pitching motion and pitch velocity as a result of increasing pitch counts in high school baseball pitchers. Objective: The purpose of this study was to describe how pitching mechanics change, when these changes occur, and the extent of which pitch velocities decline in high school baseball pitchers during a seven-inning simulated game. Design: This study was a prospective descriptive analysis …
The Effects Of Diesel Fuel Density On Fuel Consumption Measurements Of Portable In-Use Emissions Measurement Systems., Micah Arter
The Effects Of Diesel Fuel Density On Fuel Consumption Measurements Of Portable In-Use Emissions Measurement Systems., Micah Arter
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Emissions produced by heavy duty diesel engines (HDDE) have been a constant source of pollution to air, water, and soil. In October 1998, a court settlement between the US Environmental Protection Agency, California Air Resources Board, US Department of Justice, and the major diesel engine manufacturers was reached on the issue of high NOx emissions during certain in-use operation of HDDE used in on-road vehicles. A requirement of this court settlement was the implementation of an in-use emission measurement program that obligated the HDDE manufactures to measure emissions from their engines during actual vehicle operation using on-board, portable emissions measurement …
Sex Differences In Cardiovascular Reactivity: Influence Of The Gender Relevance Of A Social Task., Matthew C. Whited
Sex Differences In Cardiovascular Reactivity: Influence Of The Gender Relevance Of A Social Task., Matthew C. Whited
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This study investigated sex differences in cardiovascular response to interpersonal stressors in an attempt to determine whether the match or mismatch between sex of participant and genderorientation of the interpersonal stressor resulted in greater cardiovascular reactivity. Twenty-six men and 31 women engaged in two tasks, a masculine oriented task previously used in investigations of cardiovascular reactivity that involved interpersonal conflict and a feminine task, a newly developed interpersonal task that required comforting of another. Results did not support either the match or the mismatch hypothesis. Instead, women exhibited greater heart rate reactions across both tasks than men. In addition, the …
A Snomed Annotator For Uima Framework., Deepthi Vl Yellapragada
A Snomed Annotator For Uima Framework., Deepthi Vl Yellapragada
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Paper based health records has proved to be not only costly but also has many disadvantages. Such records are difficult to organize and are hard to manage. This has led to the adoption of computerized electronic health records (EHR). To facilitate interoperability and consistency in exchange of information between various computerized clinical applications standard medical terminologies plays a vital role. These standard terminologies are based on controlled medical vocabularies like SNOMED, ICD9, and LOINC etc. Coding clinical documents with controlled medical vocabularies benefits the health care system in a wide range of applications like laboratory reporting, clinical research, computerized patient …
The Effect Of Α-Aminoadipate Δ-Semialdehyde Synthase Knockdown On The Lysine Requirement And Urate Oxidase Knockdown On Oxidative Stress In A Murine Hepatic Cell Line, Beth Marie Cleveland
The Effect Of Α-Aminoadipate Δ-Semialdehyde Synthase Knockdown On The Lysine Requirement And Urate Oxidase Knockdown On Oxidative Stress In A Murine Hepatic Cell Line, Beth Marie Cleveland
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The technique of RNA interference was applied in two different systems. In system I, RNA interference was used to knockdown expression of α-aminoadipate δ semialdehyde synthase (AASS). AASS is the bifunctional enzyme containing the lysine α-ketoglutarate reductase (LKR) and saccharopine dehydrogenase activities responsible for the first two steps in the irreversible catabolism of lysine. A rare disease in humans, familial hyperlysinemia, can be caused by very low LKR activity and, as expected, reduces the lysine “requirement” of the individual. This concept was recreated in a murine hepatic cell line (ATCC, FL83B) utilizing RNA interference to achieve AASS mRNA knockdown. Cells …
Feasibility Of Using Wearable Devices For Collecting Pedestrian Travel Data, Rohit Ajmera
Feasibility Of Using Wearable Devices For Collecting Pedestrian Travel Data, Rohit Ajmera
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Information on the travel characteristics of pedestrians is needed in the planning and design of pedestrian facilities. Desired information includes route selected, travel speed, trip origin and destination, and delay. Conventional methods of acquiring pedestrian travel data such as trip diaries suffer from a number of limitations.;Pedometers are simple wearable devices that are receiving considerable attention in the health promotion and physical activity fields. In recent years, there have been significant developments in global positioning system (GPS) technology. User-friendly devices are now available for under {dollar}100. At the same time, more expensive wearable GPS data loggers are available in the …
Analysis Of A 2007 Epa Compliant Diesel Particulate Matter Sampling System, Robin W. Ames
Analysis Of A 2007 Epa Compliant Diesel Particulate Matter Sampling System, Robin W. Ames
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A study was conducted for the West Virginia University (WVU) particulate matter (PM) sampling system designed to comply with the updated 2007 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 40 Pt 86 Subpart N, issued by the United States (US) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) which includes a new set of requirements regarding the PM emissions from heavy duty diesel engines (HDDEs). The 2007 compliant PM system was installed within WVU's Engine and Emissions Research Laboratory (EERL) and an analysis was performed to determine which operating system conditions produced the most repeatable system results. The data from the 2007 PM system were …
Effects Of The Common Pesticide Methoxychlor On Ovarian Steroidogenesis, Yucel Akgul
Effects Of The Common Pesticide Methoxychlor On Ovarian Steroidogenesis, Yucel Akgul
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Methoxychlor, an organochlorine pesticide, is released into the environment as a result of its agricultural, home and veterinary use. Following in vivo administration, it is quickly metabolized by liver to the proposed active agent, HPTE. Both methoxychlor and HPTE have been shown to exhibit weak estrogenic and antiandrogenic activities, and they are thought to exert their effects through estrogen and androgen receptors. In vivo exposure to methoxychlor in laboratory animals causes ovarian atrophy and impaired ovarian steroid production. The effect of methoxychlor and its mechanism(s) of action on ovarian steroidogenesis are not clearly defined. The central hypothesis of these studies …
Characterization Of Skeletal Muscle Performance And Morphology Following Acute And Chronic Mechanical Loading Paradigms, Brent A. Baker
Characterization Of Skeletal Muscle Performance And Morphology Following Acute And Chronic Mechanical Loading Paradigms, Brent A. Baker
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Unaccustomed muscular activity (incorporating lengthening-type movements) results in skeletal muscle damage, yet effects in performance and muscle morphology from movements such as stretch-shortening contractions (which are common-type movements in daily activities) are not well characterized or quantified. Thus, determining time- and dose-dependent responses resulting from acute mechanical exposure will aid critically in understanding muscle injury kinetics and the role of repair and regeneration following this type of exposure. Furthermore, skeletal muscle mass and function declines with age and these events result in a significant impact on the aging workforce. Differentiating the response following both acute and chronic adaptive exposures in …
Effect Of Diesel Exhaust Particles On Allergic Reactions And Airway Responsiveness In Ovalbumin-Sensitized Brown Norway Rats, Caroline Dong
Effect Of Diesel Exhaust Particles On Allergic Reactions And Airway Responsiveness In Ovalbumin-Sensitized Brown Norway Rats, Caroline Dong
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Diesel exhaust particles (DEP) are the major constituent of ambient particulate matter in urban environments and occupational settings. Exposure to DEP in combination with an allergen has been demonstrated to enhance allergen-related airway inflammation, immunoglobulin (Ig) E production, and airway responsiveness (AR) in human and in animal models. However, the mechanisms behind these effects of DEP are not yet fully understood. In this study, we compared the effects of short-term DEP exposure on ovalbumin (OVA)-mediated airway responses under two exposure protocols using an OVA-allergic rat model. Male Brown Norway rats were sensitized to aerosolized OVA (40.5 +/- 6.3 mg/m3) on …
De Novo Asymmetric Synthesis Of Mannopeptimycin-E, Novobiocin And Methymycin Analogues, Sanjeeva Rao Guppi
De Novo Asymmetric Synthesis Of Mannopeptimycin-E, Novobiocin And Methymycin Analogues, Sanjeeva Rao Guppi
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The carbohydrate portion of the natural products plays a crucial role in biology, such as target binding, solubility, tissue targeting, and membrane transportation. The O'Doherty group use a de novo methodology to build the desired functionality and stereochemistry within each sugar, in contrast to the traditional approach using known sugar isomers as starting materials. Recently, we have developed a practical and highly diastereoselective palladium catalyzed glycosylation reaction to control the stereochemistry at the anomeric center. Continuing, our investigations on the utility of this strategy, we turned our attention to the syntheses of the bioactive carbohydrate-based natural product analogues. The targets …
Study Of Reinforced Concrete Building Demolition Methods And Code Requirements, Haibin Huang
Study Of Reinforced Concrete Building Demolition Methods And Code Requirements, Haibin Huang
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The life cycle of reinforced concrete buildings is usually 40 to 90 years. However, during this life cycle, buildings will often meet some circumstances, such as disasters, changing functions, city reconstruction, or higher demand for the residence etc.; all of these circumstances will lead to demolition or reconstruction of buildings. Moreover, many of Reinforced Concrete (RC) buildings in Asia or Europe built after World War II have been used for about 50 years or more, and now need to be rebuilt or demolished. But the current demolition methods are not safe enough, and the traditional building demolition project managing methods …
Examining The Effectiveness Of Older And Younger Adults' Strategies For Solving Interpersonal And Individual Everyday Problems, Joseph P. Mcfall
Examining The Effectiveness Of Older And Younger Adults' Strategies For Solving Interpersonal And Individual Everyday Problems, Joseph P. Mcfall
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Individual difference characteristics (i.e., age, gender, self-efficacy beliefs, exposure to problems) and contextual characteristics (i.e., problem domain) of the everyday problem-solving process were considered in an examination of individuals' strategy effectiveness. Although prior research has examined problem-solving strategy effectiveness according to independent judges or experts (Allaire & Marsiske, 2002; Blanchard-Fields, Mienaltowski, & Baldi, 2007; Cornelius & Caspi, 1987; Galambos, MacDonald, Naphtali, Cohen, & de Frias, 2005; Marsiske & Willis, 1995), methodological weaknesses in determining the effectiveness of the strategies may have invalidated the findings. A group of seven highly reliable expert raters were recruited to provide effectiveness ratings of strategies …
Attitudes Of The Thai Press Toward Accepting Federal Money To Report On Hiv/Aids, Pattaraporn Niyamosoth
Attitudes Of The Thai Press Toward Accepting Federal Money To Report On Hiv/Aids, Pattaraporn Niyamosoth
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This study focuses on the HIV/AIDS story in Thailand, specifically the attitudes of the Thai press toward accepting federal money to report on HIV/AIDS, and explores the differences between government media roles and independent media roles regarding this issue. Using Siebert's four theories of the press, Thai journalists' ideas regarding the current state of Thai media also were secured. A snowball sample was used. Six government media journalists, six independent media journalists, and six Ministry of Public Health of Thailand officials were studied via in-depth interviews. Most of the journalists did not believe that accepting federal money to report on …
Promoting The Production Of Non-Timber Forest Products, Adam C. Riley
Promoting The Production Of Non-Timber Forest Products, Adam C. Riley
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Non-timber forest products (NTFPs) have long been collected for food, medicine, income, and pleasure, traditionally in rural areas. NTFPs include edible products (mushrooms, nuts, berries, etc), specialty wood products (hand carvings, walking canes, etc.), floral and decorative products (moss, vines, etc.), and medicinal products (ginseng, goldenseal, black cohosh, etc.) and reported sales contribute over {dollar}30 million each year to the West Virginia economy.;West Virginia landowners possess some of the most biologically diverse forest in the United States. Many plants and other products can be derived from these forests for social and economic value. In order to educate, arouse curiosity, and …
Inosine Ameliorates The Effects Of Hemin Induced Oxidative Stress In Broilers, Christen N. Seaman
Inosine Ameliorates The Effects Of Hemin Induced Oxidative Stress In Broilers, Christen N. Seaman
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Previous studies have shown that chronic treatment of broilers with hemin decreases plasma concentrations of uric acid and increases leukocyte oxidative activity (LOA) whereas the inclusion of inosine produces an inverse effect. The objective of these studies was to determine whether or not inosine could serve as a potential therapy for oxidative stress. Oxidative stress was induced in broilers by the administration of hemin. Dietary inclusion of inosine was then begun either before the onset of oxidative stress induced by hemin, or as a post treatment once oxidative stress was established. Four-week-old broilers were individually banded and divided into four …
Natural Language Processing Framework To Assist In The Evaluation Of Adherence To Clinical Guidelines, Sushmitha Regulapati
Natural Language Processing Framework To Assist In The Evaluation Of Adherence To Clinical Guidelines, Sushmitha Regulapati
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Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is one of the leading causes associated with mortality and morbidity amongst the hospitalized patients and accounts to a major portion of health care costs in USA. Milliman Care Guidelines for CHF is used as a basis to develop a flowchart for representing the guidelines. Using Natural Language Processing techniques, a collection of sample discharge summaries from WVU university hospital are verified against the flowchart to check if they followed the Clinical Guidelines for CHF. The results suggest that it is feasible to evaluate clinical records against the clinical guidelines by representing the guidelines as a …
Fabrication And Functional Analysis Of Sparrow Biosensor, Praneetha Poloju
Fabrication And Functional Analysis Of Sparrow Biosensor, Praneetha Poloju
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Biosensors are powerful tools aimed at providing selective identification of toxic chemical compounds in industrial products, chemical substances, environmental samples or biological systems (e.g., bacteria, virus, or tissue components) for biomedical diagnosis. A new generation of biosensors are being developed, which combine the sensitivity and at the low cost of microelectronics.;The Nano/Micro Devices group at Microelectronics Systems Research Center (MSRC) has been researching stacked waveguide optical sensors useful for detecting and quantifying events in biological molecular chemistry, for example, binding events. This thesis describes the results of our initial research of (SPARROW) based technology. This study contains the design and …