Electroencephalogram-Based Brain Connectivity Analysis in Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness by Yuzhang Wu, Zhitao Li, Ruowei Qu, Yangang Wang, Zhongzhen Li, Le Wang, Guangrui Zhao, Keke Feng, Yifeng Cheng, Shaoya Yin

“…The Pearson r of the delta band (Z=−6.71, P<0.01), theta band (Z=−15.06, P<0.01), and alpha band (Z=−28.45, P<0.01) were statistically significant. …”
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Typical and Local Diagnostic Reference Levels for Chest and Abdomen Radiography Examinations in Dubai Health Sector by Entesar Z. Dalah, Maitha M. Al Zarooni, Faryal Y. Binismail, Hashim A. Beevi, Mohammed Siraj, Subrahmanian Pottybindu

“…The typical DRL (TDRL) for each healthcare center was established and defined per projection (chest: posterior–anterior (PA), anterior–posterior (AP) and lateral (LAT); abdomen: erect and supine) for a weight band (60–80 kg) and for the whole data (no weight band). …”
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Chlorophyllin Bait Formulation and Exposure to Different Spectrum of Visible Light on the Reproduction of Infected/Uninfected Snail Lymnaea acuminata by Navneet Kumar, D. K. Singh, Vinay Kumar Singh

“…Control of snail population is major tool in reducing the incidences. Variation in light intensity and wavelength caused significant changes in reproduction pattern of snails. …”
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The negative impact of missing primary teeth with the importance of space maintainer among children attending the college of dentistry, hawler medical university in Erbil: Iraq. by Hozan Farid Tawfiq, Alaa Mahmud Mustafa

“…When there was at least one tooth missing or extracted, the most common type of space maintainer was band and loop (0.6 percent of the cases), and there was no significant difference between male and female of the sample (P- value= 0.477). …”
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Integration of a hybrid vibration prediction model for railways into noise mapping software: methodology, assumptions and demonstration by Pieter Reumers, Geert Degrande, Geert Lombaert, David J. Thompson, Evangelos Ntotsios, Pascal Bouvet, Brice Nélain, Andreas Nuber

“…This tool is integrated in existing noise mapping software. …”
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Numerical Simulation of Carbon Nanotubes/GaAs Hybrid PV Devices with AMPS-1D by Georgi Xosrovashvili, Nima E. Gorji

“…The performance and characteristics of a hybrid heterojunction single-walled carbon nanotube and GaAs solar cell are modelled and numerically simulated using AMPS-1D device simulation tool. The device physics and performance with different junction parameters are analysed. …”
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Low-Interference Dual Resonant Antenna Configurations for Multistandard Multifunction Handsets and Portable Computers by Mohamed Sanad, Noha Hassan

“…The most effective factor on the interference between the low-band and high-band antennas is their relative orientations. …”
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A Novel Audio Cryptosystem Using Chaotic Maps and DNA Encoding by S. J. Sheela, K. V. Suresh, Deepaknath Tandur

“…DNA encoding technology is used as an auxiliary tool which enhances the security of the cryptosystem. …”
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Design and validation of ultra-compact metamaterial-based biosensor for non-invasive cervical cancer diagnosis in terahertz regime. by Musa N Hamza, Mohammad Tariqul Islam, Sunil Lavadiya, Iftikhar Ud Din, Bruno Sanches, Slawomir Koziel, Md Shabiul Islam

“…This study presents a novel triple-band biosensor based on metamaterials (MTMs). By leveraging unique properties of MTMs, the proposed biosensor operates as a perfect absorber. …”
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Digital technologies in music education. Using Digital Audio Workstations (DAW) with Project-Based Learning (PBL) by María Elena Cuenca-Rodríguez, Ignacio Pascual-Moltó, Raquel Pastor-Prada

“…BandLab and Walk Band are two mobile and web-based applications that let users create and record their own songs, providing them with a variety of virtual instruments, samples, loops and drum machines. …”
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A CNN-Based Microwave Imaging System for Detecting Watermelon Ripeness by Zachary M. Choffin, Lingyan Kong, Yu Gan, Nathan Jeong

“…In this paper, a S- and C-band microwave imaging system that utilizes DAS (Delay and Sum) beamforming with an automated high-frequency switching network is built to scan watermelons and determine their ripeness. …”
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A machine learning driven computationally efficient horse shoe shaped antenna design for internet of medical things. by Umhara Rasool Khan, Javaid A Sheikh, Aqib Junaid, Shazia Ashraf, Altaf A Balkhi

“…The HSPA designed resonates at 2.45 GHz in the frequency band of 1.75-2.98 GHz with SAR of 1.89 W/kg for an input power of 16.98 dBm, peak gain of 1.91 dBi and radiation efficiency of 62.07% when mounted on the human body. 1080 samples of data comprising of three EM parameters have been generated using a conventional EM tool by varying the physical and electrical parameters of the design. …”
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Functional and effective EEG connectivity patterns in Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment: a systematic review by Elizabeth R. Paitel, Christian B. D. Otteman, Mary C. Polking, Henry J. Licht, Kristy A. Nielson, Kristy A. Nielson

“…An overarching pattern emerged of lower connectivity in both MCI and AD compared to healthy controls, which was most prominent in the alpha band, and most consistent in AD. In the minority of studies reporting greater connectivity, theta band was most commonly implicated in both AD and MCI, followed by alpha. …”
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Preliminary ultrasonography study of the pancreas in the dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) by El Hassania Lakhel, Khalid El Allali, Mohamed Rachid Achaâban, Rahma Azrib

“…Ultrasonography is a valuable diagnostic tool for evaluating the pancreas. However, ultrasonographic reference patterns of the pancreas in the camel are yet to be established. …”
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Comparison of Estimation Techniques for Vibro-Acoustic Transfer Path Analysis by Paulo Eduardo França Padilha, José Roberto de França Arruda

“…Vibro-acoustic Transfer Path Analysis (TPA) is a tool to evaluate the contribution of different energy propagation paths between a source and a receiver, linked to each other by a number of connections. …”
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Technique of Coaxial Frame in Reflection for the Characterization of Single and Multilayer Materials with Correction of Air Gap by Zarral Lamia, Djahli Farid, Ndagijimana Fabien

“…Techniques based on fixture probes in reflection are used in microwave reflectometry as a novel diagnostic tool for detection of skin cancers, for complex permittivity measurements on liquid samples and oil shale, and for complex dielectric permittivity of animals’ organs and tissues measurements in microwave band for the needs of modern veterinary medicine. …”
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Urban Resilience Assessment on Earthquake (Case Study: District 1 of Tabriz City) by Nazli Pakru, Mir saeid Moosavi

“…Using the SUM, AND, GUMMA operators, the final layers were generated, which was evaluated using the Band Collection Statistics tool, the gamma layer 0.9 was selected as the best output. based on the scenario of gamma 0.9 in the study area, about 26% of the area has very low and low resilience. …”
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Discriminating between “drizzle or rain” and sea salt aerosols in Cloudnet for measurements over the Barbados Cloud Observatory by J. Roschke, J. Witthuhn, J. Witthuhn, M. Klingebiel, M. Haarig, A. Foth, A. Kötsche, H. Kalesse-Los

“…<p>The highly sensitive Ka-band cloud radar at the Barbados Cloud Observatory (BCO) frequently reveals radar reflectivity signals below <span class="inline-formula">−</span>50 dBZ within the convective sub-cloud layer. …”
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Study of interaction between metal ions and quercetin by Taiane Souza de Castilho, Tatiane Brescovites Matias, Keller Paulo Nicolini, Jaqueline Nicolini

“…The complexion effect was observed qualitatively through a colorimetric change in the medium (yellow → neon yellow) and spectroscopically through a bathochromic shift in the absorption band of quercetin in the presence of metals. This investigation serves as a tool for the development and testing of materials capable of capturing toxic metal ions or favoring the absorption of beneficial ions (in relation to the human metabolism) through the construction of efficient bioorganic systems. …”
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Developing a Framework to Support the Delivery of Effective Pain Management for Children: An Exploratory Qualitative Study by Joan Simons, Bernie Carter, Jennie Craske

“…We carried out focus groups with band 5 nurses (n = 6) and advanced nurse practitioners (n = 11) and semistructured interviews with pain nurses (n = 16) and consultants (n = 10). …”
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