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Showing 1 to 20 of 398 for “"Analytical tools"”.
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Developing analytical tools for saccharides in condensed phases
Carbohydrates are conformationally very complex molecules. It is this complexity that lies at the basis of the important roles that these molecules play in many biochemical and biomaterial systems. Moreover, the unusual response of these macromolecules to their environment allow them to play these …
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Development of novel analytical tools for complex carbohydrates
… structures, and until recently, most common analytical techniques were not useful in this field due to sensitivity constraints. Now, with advances in separation techniques and mass spectrometry, the fundamental roles of biological carbohydrates can be elucidated more efficiently. However, …
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Weak intermolecular interactions as binding probes and analytical tools
… of fluorene-based conjugated polymers with analytical applications to the sensing of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Through extensive benchtop titration studies, the fluorescence of these polymers was found to respond differentially to the presence of these hydrocarbons in organic …
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The development of nano-sized silicas as analytical tools
… of these materials is an important part of many analytical procedures. In this work functionalised solid phase extractants, 250 nm in size (nanoscavenger), have been used to collect and concentrate metals and organic species from water using a nanoscavenger dispersion extraction (NSDE) …
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Developing Analytical Tools to Study Copper Homeostasis in Biological Systems
Cellular copper concentrations are tightly regulated through a complex network of proteins and biomolecules that form thermodynamically stable yet kinetically labile complexes with Cu(I), the prevalent oxidation state of copper inside the reducing environment of cells. In order to shed new light on …
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DUAL-SIGNAL READOUT ANALYTICAL TOOLS: DESIGN, CHARACTERIZATION, AND APPLICATIONS IN SENSING
This thesis contributes to the field of chemical sensors by developing dual-signal detection devices that enhance both sensitivity and reliability. It introduces a new generation of bimodal and ratiometric sensors suitable for varied applications, especially in the crucial areas of health and …
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Processes and effectvie analytical tools for strategic planning in the construction industry
Thesis (M.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 1995.
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Novel (bio) analytical tools based on nanomaterials for point-of-care clinical diagnosis
La presente Tesis Doctoral se centra en el estudio de nuevas estrategias (bio)analíticas empleando nanomateriales en diversas modalidades. En particular, se investigan nanopartículas con nuevas propiedades electrocatalíticas, y se desarrollan micropartículas magnéticas con alto poder de imanación. …
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Characterizing the impact of package type on different beer styles using advanced analytical tools
… sensory panel restrictions by utilizing advanced analytical tools to characterize the changes in metabolite profiles over time between cans and bottles. A low-hopped amber ale (AA) and high-hopped India Pale Ale (IPA) were chosen for their distinct style and relevance to the American craft brewing …
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A multifaceted analysis of diurnal streamflow patterns through the application of advanced analytical tools
… By integrating field observations, advanced analytical methods, and regional context, this work advances the understanding of diurnal streamflow dynamics.
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Enzymatic and analytical tools for the characterization of chondroitin sulfate and dermatan sulfate glycosaminoglycans
… bacterial GAG-degrading enzymes with sensitive analytical techniques has led to a revolution in understanding the structure-function relationship for an important subset of GAGs, namely heparin/heparan sulfate-like glycosaminoglycans (HSGAGs). The study of chondroitin sulfate and dermatan …
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New adaptations of analytical tools for the study of dynamic interactions of lanthanide-based catalysis in aqueous media
… in aqueous medium. Furthermore, I used this analytical tool to study the influence of the coordination environment of europium-based precatalysts including europium nitrates, chlorides, and acetates on reaction rate and yield. I also empirically derived equations that enable fast and accurate …
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Development of Shared Situation Awareness Guidelines and Metrics as Developmental and Analytical Tools for Augmented and Virtual Reality User Interface Design in Human-Machine Teams
… candidate interface designs based on measurement tools we created via a scoping literature review. This work achieves these goals with focused studies that 1) show the importance of SSA in augmented reality-supported tasks, 2) describe design guidelines and measurement tools necessary to support …
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ICTs for whose development? A critical analysis of the discourses surrounding an ICT for Development Initiative for a group of microenterprise entrepreneurs operating in the Jamaican tourism industry: Towards the development of methodologies and analytical tools for understanding and explaining the ICT for Development Phenomenon
This is an interdiscliplinary qualitative study which uses an exploratory research design and builds on Fariclough's Critical Discourse Analysis methodology to analyze the discourses surrounding an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for livelihood development project in Jamaica, …
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Towards the Development of a Decision Support System for Emergency Vehicle Preemption and Transit Signal Priority Investment Planning
… There is a need for a simple structured analytical approach and tools to assess the impacts of an integrated emergency vehicle preemption and transit priority system as part of investment decision making processes. This need could be met with the assistance of a decision support system …
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Exploring Motor Learning Differences between Elite and Non-Elite Athletes Using Nonlinear Dynamical Analysis
The application of nonlinear analytical tools to motor control studies is a promising approach. Measuring the complexity of a time-series of kinematic variables to explore motor learning differences allows us to discriminate between groups. The aim of the current study was to test the efficacy of …
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The enterprise architecting framework applied to the supply organization of a sourcing management center of excellence
… For this purpose, two enterprise architecture tools were applied: stakeholder analysis and enterprise relevant views. Once the basic building blocks of the enterprise were defined, different analytical tools were applied to design the details of each one. The analytical tools applied to this …
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DECODING CELLULAR AND TEMPORAL VARIABILITY IN HUMAN CORTICAL DEVELOPMENT. INTEGRATING SINGLE-CELL TRANSCRIPTOMICS ACROSS DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES AND EXPERIMENTAL MODELS.
… challenge, we present NeuRoDev, an innovative analytical and data resource that leverages existing data to resolve temporal and cellular variability across the entire process of human cortex development. From 5 weeks post-conceptional to 65 years of age, NeuRoDev provides a highly curated data …
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Develpment of soybean knowledge base for systems biology studies
… for our collaborators and developed many useful analytical tools. In this thesis, several new features of RNA-Seq data were newly developed for SoyKB isualization analysis. The gene expression data are displayed under transcriptomics chart, scatter plot, heatmap and hierarchical clustering. The …
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