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Hemicastration-induced changes in the electrophoretic pattern of some enzymes in the brain of the skink,Mabuya carinata
Hemicastration in the skink induces change in the electrophoretic pattern of some enzymes like LDH, MDH, acid phosphatase and esterases.
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A T-shaped four-electrode configuration for resistivity profiling over thin vertical conducting veins
A new variant of the four-electrode system is proposed for geophysical resistivity investigations, particularly for profiling over conductive bodies. Model tank resistivity profiling experiments with Wenner, S...
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A simple dynamic method for the evaluation of the piezoelectric activity of rock samples
Laboratory determination of the piezoelectric activity (PEA) of geological samples is a prerequisite for the piezoelectric method of geophysical prospecting in the search for mineral deposits associated with q...
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Effect of iron and combined iron and beryllium additions on the fracture toughness and microstructures of squeeze-cast Al-7Si-0.3Mg alloy
Squeeze casting is a near-net-shape process of casting under pressure that yields a fine-grain structure with higher density and mechanical properties compared to conventional casting processes. Iron is the mo...
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The effect of preaging on the delayed aging of Al−7Si−0.3Mg
Al−7Si−0.3Mg is a commonly used commercial casting alloy because of its excellent castability combined with good mechanical properties. The post-casting heat treatment isone factor that affects the mechanical ...
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Detergent Powder: Investigation for Feasible Retrospective Dosimetry Using ESR Technique
An Electron Spin Resonance (ESR) study of radiation induced free radicals in the commonly used detergent powder (Surf), was conducted to examine its potential application for retrospective/high level dosimetry...
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New mixed ligand complexes of ruthenium(II) that incorporate a modified phenanthroline ligand: Synthesis, spectral characterization and DNA binding
The hexafluorophosphate and chloride salts of two ruthenium(II) complexes, viz. [Ru(phen)(ptzo)2]2 and [Ru(ptzo)3]2+, where ptzo = 1,10-phenanthrolino[5,6-e]1,2,4-triazine-3-one (ptzo) — a new modified phenanthro...
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Recognition of Pitman shorthand text using tangent feature values at word level
Recognition of text recorded in Pitman shorthand language (PSL) is an interesting research problem. Automatic reading of PSL and generating equivalent English text is very challenging. The most important task ...
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Cochlear implantation in ossified cochlea—Merf experience
Labyrinthitis Ossificans is a sequelae secondary to meningitis wherein ossification of the cochlea may be partial or complete. Among four of our patients who underwent cochlear implantation, two patients requi...
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Development of robotic program: an Asian experience
Robotic surgery was started in the Department of Urology, Hospital Kuala Lumpur, in April 2004. We present our experience in develo** the program and report the results of our first 50 cases of robotic radic...
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Nullification of Electromagnetic Radiation: 50 Hz Artifact During Electroencephalogram Recording
This paper discusses the 50-Hz artifact observed during EEG recording of three patients, using Mindset24 equipment in a biomedical laboratory along with other instruments. The artifact at 50 Hz is created due ...
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Fundamentals of thermo-sonic copper wire bonding in microelectronics packaging
Fine copper wire bonding is capable of making reliable electrical interconnections in microelectronic packages. Copper wires of 0.8–6 mil diameter have been successfully bonded to different bond pad metallized...
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Perspective Geometry Based Single Image Camera Calibration
This paper presents a novel method for 3D camera calibration. Calculation of the focal length and the optical center of the camera are the main objectives of this research work. The proposed technique require...
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Long-term progression-free survival after early autologous transplantation for mantle-cell lymphoma
Autologous hematopoietic progenitor SCT (HPCT) has been studied both as a consolidative and salvage maneuver in mantle-cell lymphoma (MCL), and may improve failure-free survival rates as well as overall surviv...
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Effect of zinc(II) do** on thermal and optical properties of potassium hydrogen phthalate (KHP) crystals
The influence of do** the transition metal Zn(II) on potassium hydrogen phthalate (KHP) crystals has been studied. A close observation of FT-IR and XRD profiles of doped and undoped samples reveals some mino...
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Improved protocols for BAC insert DNA isolation, BAC end sequencing and FISH for construction of BAC based physical map of genes on the chromosomes
Bacterial artificial chromosome (BAC) library is an important genomic resource useful in targeted marker development, positional cloning, physical map** and a substrate for genome sequencing for better under...
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Development of a simple non-destructive method to quantify low Z elements in ore samples using tantalum as an external current normalizer in external (in-air) PIGE method for Nuclear Forensic applications
External (in-air) Particle Induced Gamma-ray Emission (PIGE) setup of FOlded Tandem Ion Accelerator (FOTIA), Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) was utilized for determining concentrations of low Z elements (...
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Design and performance analysis of a PV-powered solar-infrared hybrid dryer for anchovy fish drying
The study emphasizes on the development and evaluation of a PV-powered solar-infrared hybrid dryer (SIHD) for the uninterrupted drying of anchovy fish irrespective of weather conditions and grid connectivity. ...
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Design and development of solar-electrical hybrid dryer and its performance evaluation using shrimps
A solar-electrical hybrid dryer (SEHD) of 10 kg capacity was designed and developed for drying of fishery products under controlled and hygienic conditions. SEHD consisted of a drying chamber with total drying...
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An Empirical Study on Information Flow Analysis Through Supply Chain Value Stream Map** in an Automotive Industry
Effective information flow is a key parameter for enhancing the performance of the supply chain. Information sharing provides a vital method for the endurance of enablers and enterprises to integrate the suppl...
