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Ophthalmology
Thokozile I. Metsing, Solani D. Mathebula
Summary: This study compared heterophoria measurements obtained using four clinical methods and found that the MTT and PCT tests showed the highest level of agreement.
AFRICAN VISION AND EYE HEALTH JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Yuwen Wang, Fuhao Zheng, Fengchao Zhou, E. Song
Summary: The purpose of this study was to assess the accuracy and reliability of a novel computerized heterophoria test (CHT). The results showed that CHT demonstrated good repeatability and agreement with POCT. The differences between CHT and POCT were within the permissible range of error, indicating that CHT could provide precise and reliable measurements for clinical applications.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Optics
Katarzyna Perz-Juszczyszyn, Monika Feltzke, Willis Clem Maples, Katarzyna Dubas, Barbara Kolodziejczak, Hanna Buczkowska
Summary: This study compared phoria measures using in-phoropter and in free space methods and found slight deviations in results, particularly in the basic measure and the +1.00 D gradient. Therefore, the two testing methods should not be considered equivalent or interchangeable.
Article
Ophthalmology
Annah L. Tsotetsi, Solani D. Mathebula
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the agreement of VG heterophoria measurement using the phoropter and a trial frame, showing a high level of agreement for both distance and near vision. This suggests that the phoropter and trial frame can be used interchangeably for measuring heterophoria in clinical and research settings.
AFRICAN VISION AND EYE HEALTH JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Jae Hyun Sim, Shuping Dong, Maren Roman, Alan R. Esker
Summary: The study shows interactions between hydrophobically modified pullulans and rod-like cellulose nanoparticles, with adsorption of pullulan derivatives onto cellulose nanocrystals even though hydrogen bonds are weakened.
Article
Ophthalmology
Ravi K. Potluri, Subbarao Akella, Rachana Mallidi, Nageswara R. Uppala, Rajendra P. Jujjavarapu
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of subnormal stereoacuity in school children and assess the associated factors. The results showed that refractive errors, unilateral refractive error, bilateral refractive error, anisometropia, ametropia, lower best-corrected visual acuity, hyperopia, and heterophoria were significantly associated with subnormal stereoacuity. The study emphasizes the importance of identifying and correcting refractive errors and squints in school children, and suggests including the measurement of stereoacuity in screening programs.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Janet O. Helminski, Sarah Keller, Melissa Suckow, Amy Stein, Lauren Grieco, Rima Lintakas, Caroline Reinders
Summary: In this study, it was found that physical therapists can reliably measure artificially created phorias using the prism neutralized Maddox rod test and modified Thorington method. The inter-rater agreement between examiners was high in the tests. The Maddox rod test showed significant differences between examiners, while the modified Thorington test did not.
LARYNGOSCOPE INVESTIGATIVE OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shuting Zhang, Xiaoli Zhang, Zhimeng Wang, Lizhu Yao, Lei Shi
Summary: The SAPDI/Bi4O7 composites, prepared by modifying Bi4O7 with self-assembled perylene diimide (SAPDI), showed accelerated transfer of photogenerated electrons due to the synergistic interaction between Bi4O7 and SAPDI. The modified Bi4O7 effectively degraded Rhodamine B (RhB), methyl orange (MO), and methylene blue (MB) dyes, especially RhB, with a degradation rate 51.5 times higher than that of pure Bi4O7. After four recycling experiments, the degradation performance remained at 80%, indicating good stability of the catalyst. Superoxide radicals (center dot O-2(-)) were found to be the main active species in the photocatalytic process, and the photoinduced charge transfer mechanism belonged to type II based on the electronic band structure.
Article
Ophthalmology
Kevin J. Mena-Guevara, Dolores de Fez, Ainhoa Molina-Martin, David P. Pinero
Summary: This study aimed to compare binocular vision measures obtained with an online digital platform with conventional measures using prisms and printed tests. The results showed that digital measurement of near phoria was significantly lower than that obtained with the cover test, while no significant differences were found in other measures. It is concluded that digital measures cannot be used interchangeably with conventional measures.
CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL OPTOMETRY
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Yajin Han, Jiahao Tian, Jitong Ding, Liheng Shu, Fujian Ni
Summary: The poor storage stability of polymer-modified asphalt binder can be improved by the addition of polyphosphoric acid (PPA). This study evaluates the effects of PPA contents on the storage stability of SBR-modified asphalt binder using empirical, rheological, and molecular tests. The results show that 2% PPA can significantly enhance the softening point of the binder and improve its storage stability.
CASE STUDIES IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
M. B. Rubin
Summary: This paper proposes an alternative erosion model for a long rod penetrator, modifying the Rankine ovoid model to predict erosion processes with results close to experimental data. The MOR model introduces an empirical parameter affecting penetration depth significantly.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF IMPACT ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guan-Nian Chen, Shi-Yuan Yao, Yan Wang, Yu-Chao Li, Han Ke, Yun-Min Chen
Summary: An innovative cycled column test with supporting batch equilibrium and kinetic analysis was developed for evaluating the adsorption behavior of soils. Non-equilibrium adsorption was observed in the tests, similar to traditional methods. The isotherm of local equilibrium was conducted based on the relatively short-duration testing results with simple analysis. The concentration curves of influent and effluent were simulated using a modified dual-porosity model.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hangfei Dai, Jijun Ding, Haixia Chen, Haiwei Fu
Summary: Au-modified ZnO rod-like nanoflowers are fabricated and show excellent gas sensing performance for 100 ppm ethanolamine gas at 210 degrees C, including high response (138.27), fast response/recovery time (15 s/34 s), good linearity between response and gas concentration, low detection limit down to 1 ppm, and good stability and repeatability. These excellent sensing properties are attributed to the three-dimensional flower-like structures assembled from one-dimensional nanorods, which provide more active sites with a larger specific surface area. Therefore, Au-ZnO nanoflowers can be promising candidate materials for efficient gas sensors in the future.
Article
Forestry
Gaye Kose Demirel, Ali Temiz, Sabrina Palanti, Nasko Terziev
Summary: The study found that epoxidized linseed and soybean oils have better decay, insect, and termite resistance properties for wood. The addition of boron introduced fungicidal properties to the treatment. All oil treated samples showed higher effectiveness in decay and termite testing.
Article
Polymer Science
Weibing Huang, Qinghong Luo, Yong Zhu, Xiaoxuan Liu, Hongping Xiang
Summary: The performance of UV-curing 3D printing resin is improved by using modified rod-shaped calcium carbonate. By adjusting the grafting ratio of thiols and the content of calcium carbonate, the mechanical properties and thermal performance of 3D printed samples are significantly enhanced.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
