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Showing 1 to 20 of 123 for “"DBM"”.
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Data-based Mechanistic Modelling (DBM) of Nonlinear Environmental Systems.
… and development of data-based mechanistic (DBM) transfer function models for nonlinear environmental systems. The data-based mechanistic modelling approach exploits the available time series data, in statistical terms, to expose the model structure, generating dynamic stochastic models that …
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Increasing DBM Reliability using Distribution Independent Tests and Information Fusion Techniques
In deformation based morphometry (DBM) group-wise differences in brain structure are measured using deformable registration and some form of statistical test. However, it is known that DBM results are sensitive to both the registration method and statistical test used. Given the lack of an …
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A 20 dBm 5-14 GHz power amplifier with integrated planar transformers in SiGe
… closely match and show peak power outputs of 25 dBm and peak power-added efficiencies (PAE) of approximately 32 %.
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A 2-D Scalable Third harmonic radiator at 291.3 GHz with -2 dBm of Radiated Power in 22 nm FinFET Technology
The Terahertz (THz) band exhibits potential for novel applications and improvements to existing systems such as spectroscopy, imaging, and high-speed communications. However, the lack of high-power sources at this frequency range hinders the wide-scale adoption of these technologies commercially. …
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The Quantitative Assessment of Osteoinductivity of Human Demineralized Bone Matrix and cDNA Array Analysis of Osteogenic Differentiation in Human Periosteal Cells
<p>Demineralized bone matrix (DBM) has been extensively utilized in orthopeadic, periodontal, and maxillofacial applications. DBM comprises bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) that are essential regulators for endochondral bone formation. The current study was undertaken to establish the …
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The Assessment of Osteoinductivity of Human Allograft Demineralized Bone Matrix by <i>In Vivo</i> and <i>In Vitro</i> Assay Models
… important aspect of demineralized bone matrix (DBM) as a biomaterial. This study is directed at establishing qualitative and quantitative assays of the osteoinductivity of human DBM. Further aspects of this study include an assessment of the effects of the production process, matrix …
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Organoosmium(IV) Hydroxo Complexes and the Synthesis of Heterobimetallic Catalysts for Aerobic Alcohol Oxidation
… VOCl3 in toluene to generate complex V(O)Cl2(dbm) (dbm =C6H5C(O)CHC(O)C 6H5) and a complex of the empirical formula C13H 11Cl3NO2V. The square pyramidal complex V(O)Cl 2(dbm) is a black solid that is stable in solution, but reacts with trace water. The complex C13H11Cl3NO 2V is unstable in …
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Investigation of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells interaction with electrospun demineralized bone matrix nanofiber scaffolds
Nanofiber demineralized bone matrix (DBM) scaffolds were fabricated by electrospinning, and their ability to support cell adhesion and cell viability of murine adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (AD-MSCs) for short-term in culture media was investigated. Poly (ε-caprolactone) (PCL) scaffolds …
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Double burden of malnutrition among women in South Africa: evidence from the demographic health survey
… termed the double burden of malnutrition (DBM). It is defined as the coexistence of undernutrition and overnutrition within the same population, community, or individual. The phenomenon can manifest at individual, household, or population levels and has significant public health …
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Signal generation for millimeter wave and THz applications in InP-DHBT and InP-on-BiCMOS technologies
… a 0.8 µm InP TS-DHBT process, which deliver +9 dBm and 0 dBm output power with 25% and 4.6% overall DC-to-RF efficiency, respectively. The first part also comprises a 290 GHz harmonic oscillator, which exhibits -9.5 dBm output power and shows 0.5% overall DC-to-RF efficiency. Furthermore, it …
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Delivery of a Small Hydrophobic and Large Hydrophilic Molecule via Intranasal Route
… small molecular weight drug- dibenzoylmethane (DBM) and a hydrophilic large molecular weight drug- oxytocin to study their bioavailability following inhalation into the nasal cavity (NC). The goal is to improve the delivery of drugs to the brain. The poorly soluble drug, DBM was formulated in …
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Synthetic Hydrogel Delivery of Growth Factors and Demineralized Bone Matrix for Bone Augmentation
… of growth factors and demineralized bone matrix (DBM) for bone augmentation. Our motivation rests on observed weaknesses of current clinical approaches to bone augmentation, which synthetic hydrogels hope to overcome based on non-invasive application, contouring, tunability, and drug delivery. …
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Socioeconomic status (SES), food insecurity and the double burden of malnutrition within South African households
… termed the double burden of malnutrition (DBM), is associated with a high prevalence of both communicable and non-communicable diseases and is becoming a large public health concern. In general, DBM development is associated with populations undergoing a nutrition transition and …
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Generation of pulsed dual wavelength erbium doped fiber laser
… pulsed fiber laser give a peak power of -10.70 dBm (8.51x10-2 mW) and -54.01 dBm (3.97x10-6 mW) with signal to noise ratio (SNR) of 59.70 dB and 10.29 dB, respectively, at 1550 nm. Similarly, at 1560 nm, this gives a peak power of -13.60 dBm (4.37x10-2 mW) and -60.00 dBm (1.00x10-6 mW) with SNR …
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The synergistic effect of pulsed electromagnetic fields and demineralized bone matrix on the osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells
… the same effect with demineralized bone matrix (DBM). In the present study human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) were seeded on DBM scaffolds in the presence of PEMF to determine if an increased osteogenic response could be induced. hMSCs were harvested from scaffolds at 5, 7, 14, and 21 days and …
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A Robust Power-Scalable Transmitter Architecture for Wireless Body Area Networks
… is able to vary the output power level from -12 dBm to -2dBm while maintaining similar efficiency numbers. A completely integrated PLL is used in the frequency synthesis. BFSK modulation is performed by switching the divide ratio of a dual modulo divider and a low-power NMOS delay-based ring-VCO …
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Experimental methodology for non-thermal effects of electromagnetic radiation on biologics
… S.A.R. values of approximately 30 W kg-1(-9 dBm) and 150 W kg-1(-6.5 dBm) for 915 MHz and 320 W kg-1 (-9 dBm) and 450 W kg-1 (-6.5 dBm) for 2.45 GHz. Finally, the key system components - the transverse electromagnetic (TEM) cell, vial and saline solution -- were modelled using CST Microwave …
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CMOS Power Device Modeling and Amplifier Circuits
… single-end PA performance of 31 dB gain, 21.4 dBm output power, and 14.5% PAE at the 1 dB compression point. The measured maximum output power is 25.5 dBm and the associated PAE is 32%. For W-band application, a compact two-stage CMOS power amplifier is designed with gain boosting at the common …
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