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Silver halide polycrystalline infrared fibers (PIR) have unique properties such as excellent transmittance in the spectral range from 3 to 17 µm, while also being highly flexible, non-toxic, and non-hygroscopic. They are used in industry and medicine for CO2-laser power delivery, flexible infrared imaging, and remote process spectroscopy. While PIR fibers possess a quite low attenuation (0.1-0.5 dB/m) in the 8-12 µm range, their total transmittance is limited by significant Fresnel reflections at the fiber end faces due to the high refractive index of silver halide (>2.1). Functionalization of these surfaces with specially designed Anti-Reflective Microstructures (ARMs) enables a striking enhancement of fiber transmittance. In this work, direct imprinting (or embossing) of microstructures to fiber ends and their profiling with a microstructured knife was applied to fabricate such ARMs. The resulting two-dimensional Moth-eye microstructures and one-dimensional microgrooves at the PIR-fiber ends enable to an increase of fiber transmittance in a broadband range of (5-17 µm) as well as to reach up to 20% improvement for PIR-fiber laser cables used for power delivery of CO2-lasers at 10.6 µm.
Konzeption und Umsetzung eines Android-basierten Frameworks zur Ansteuerung von Nibo2-Anwendungen
(2017)
Im Rahmen des Bachelorstudiums im 5. Semester des Studiengangs Telematik wird den Studierenden eine Reihe von verschiedenen Wahlpflichtfächern angeboten. Dazu gehört auch das Fach C für eingebettete Systeme. Dieses Fach stellt eine grundlegende Einführung für die Entwicklung der Anwendungssoftwarelösungen für Robotersysteme dar. Das Ziel ist dabei eine Vorstellung der Struktur von solchen Systemen am Beispiel des Roboterbausatzes Nibo2 sowie die Sammlung von Basiskenntnissen im Umgang mit derartigen Anwendungssystemen zu bekommen.
Ein wichtiger Teilaspekt der Existenz der Technischen Hochschule Wildau ist es, neue Studierende für das Studium an dieser Bildungsanstalt zu begeistern. Um in diesem Teilaspekt konkurrenzfähig zu sein, werden die verschiedenen themengebundenen Veranstaltungen an der TH Wildau organisiert. Diese Veranstaltungen sind dafür geeignet, um den Abiturienten und den potenziellen Studenten über alle Vorteile bekannt zu machen, die im Laufe des Studiums von der TH Wildau angeboten werden. Der Telematik-Studiengang ist dabei auch keine Ausnahme. Eine solche Veranstaltung, wie der „Tag der offenen Tür“, dient als eine gute Möglichkeit, um bei den angehenden Programmierern für das Studium an der TH Wildau Interesse zu erwecken. Im Laufe dieser Veranstaltung wird der technische Reichtum des Telematik-Studiengangs vorgestellt. Dabei werden zum Beispiel die Roboterbausätze Nibo2 und NAO-Roboter eingesetzt sowie für sie von den Telematik-Studenten entwickelte Anwendungen. Diese Anwendungen dienen dazu, das umfangreiche Möglichkeitsspektrum auf belustigende Art und Weise vorzustellen. Somit können den Veranstaltungsgästen anstatt von langen und umfangreichen informativen Vorträgen über die vorgestellten Roboter die Live-Demos der laufenden Roboter gezeigt werden.
Progress in the diagnosis of leishmaniases depends on the development of effective methods and the discovery of suitable biomarkers. We propose firstly an update classification of Leishmania species and their synonymies. We demonstrate a global map highlighting the geography of known endemic Leishmania species pathogenic to humans. We summarize a complete list of techniques currently in use and discuss their advantages and limitations. The available data highlights the benefits of molecular markers in terms of their sensitivity and specificity to quantify variation from the subgeneric level to species complexes, (sub) species within complexes, and individual populations and infection foci. Each DNA-based detection method is supplied with a comprehensive description of markers and primers and proposal for a classification based on the role of each target and primer in the detection, identification and quantification of leishmaniasis infection. We outline a genome-wide map of genes informative for diagnosis that have been used for Leishmania genotyping. Furthermore, we propose a classification method based on the suitability of well-studied molecular markers for typing the 21 known Leishmania species pathogenic to humans. This can be applied to newly discovered species and to hybrid strains originating from inter-species crosses. Developing more effective and sensitive diagnostic methods and biomarkers is vital for enhancing Leishmania infection control programs.
The share of chronic odontogenic rhinosinusitis is 40% among all chronic rhinosinusitis. Using automated information systems for differential diagnosis will improve the efficiency of decision-making by doctors in diagnosing chronic odontogenic rhinosinusitis. Therefore, this study aimed to develop an intelligent decision support system for the differential diagnosis of chronic odontogenic rhinosinusitis based on computer vision methods. A dataset was collected and processed, including 162 MSCT images. A deep learning model for image segmentation was developed. A 23 convolutional layer U-Net network architecture has been used for the segmentation of multi-spiral computed tomography (MSCT) data with odontogenic maxillary sinusitis. The proposed model is implemented in such a way that each pair of repeated 3 × 3 convolutions layers is followed by an Exponential Linear Unit instead of a Rectified Linear Unit as an activation function. The model showed an accuracy of 90.09%. To develop a decision support system, an intelligent chatbot allows the user to conduct an automated patient survey and collect patient examination data from several doctors of various profiles. The intelligent information system proposed in this study made it possible to combine an image processing model with a patient interview and examination data, improving physician decision-making efficiency in the differential diagnosis of Chronic Odontogenic Rhinosinusitis. The proposed solution is the first comprehensive solution in this area.
The aim of our study was to investigate the impact of insulin resistance on the bone density of the upper wall of the maxillary sinus. Materials and Methods: The study included 100 female participants aged 18 to 44 years, divided into two groups. The first group consisted of individuals with insulin resistance, while the control group comprised individuals without signs of insulin resistance. In each group, we conducted an investigation of the radiological density of the upper wall of the maxillary sinus using uncertainty calculations. Results of the study suggest a potential influence of insulin resistance on the density of bone tissue around the nasal sinuses, specifically the upper wall of the maxillary sinus in our case. This parameter was found to be minimal in the group of individuals with insulin resistance. It is particularly noteworthy that both minimum and maximum bone density decreased in this group. Conclusions. The research focused on how insulin resistance affects the density of the upper wall of the maxillary sinus. By employing uncertainty calculations, the study revealed that insulin resistance is associated with a decrease in the minimum density of the upper wall of the maxillary sinus. This tendency may act as a catalyst for the emergence of significant inflammatory alterations in the nasal sinuses, serving as a foundation for the initiation of complications.
Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a skin infection caused by a single-celled parasite that is transmitted by the bite of a phlebotomine sandfly. CL is the most common form of leishmaniasis characterized by localized lesions in the skin and mucous membranes. The disease is prevalent in all countries around the Mediterranean Basin. In this paper, we describe spatiotemporal and eco-epidemiological parameters of CL in Libya. Moreover, we explored current spatiotemporal distributions of CL cases and explored the future projection of the disease. Our study indicates the presence of higher risk of CL in the coastal regions of Libya. Future projection until 2060 showed a trend of increasing incidence of CL in the north-western part of Libya, a spread along the coastal region and a possible emergence of new endemics in the north-eastern districts of Libya. These scenarios should be considered by health authorities in order to develop appropriate intervention strategies and plan effective control programs.
Background
Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a vector-borne parasitic diseases of public health importance that is prevalent in the West Bank but not in the Gaza Strip. The disease caused by parasitic protozoans from the genus Leishmania and it is transmitted by infected phlebotomine sand flies. The aim of our study is to investigate the eco-epidemiological parameters and spatiotemporal projections of CL in Palestine over a 30-years period from 1990 through 2020 and to explore future projections until 2060.
Methodology/Principal findings
This long-term descriptive epidemiological study includes investigation of demographic characteristics of reported patients by the Palestinian Ministry of Health (PMoH). Moreover, we explored spatiotemporal distribution of CL including future projection based on climate change scenarios. The number of CL patients reported during this period was 5855 cases, and the average annual incidence rate (AAIR) was 18.5 cases/105 population. The male to female ratio was 1.25:1. Patients-age ranged from 2 months to 89 years (mean = 22.5, std 18.67, and the median was 18 years). More than 65% of the cases came from three governates in the West Bank; Jenin 29% (1617 cases), Jericho 25% (1403), and Tubas 12% (658) with no cases reported in the Gaza Strip. Seasonal occurrence of CL starts to increase in December and peaked during March and April of the following year. Current distribution of CL indicate that Jericho, Tubas, Jenin and Nablus have the most suitable climatic settings for the sandfly vectors. Future projections until 2060 suggest an increasing incidence from northwest of Jenin down to the southwest of Ramallah, disappearance of the foci in Jericho and Tubas throughout the Jordan Vally, and possible emergence of new foci in Gaza Strip.
Conclusions/Significance
The future projection of CL in Palestine until 2060 show a tendency of increasing incidence in the north western parts of the West Bank, disappearance from Jericho and Tubas throughout the Jordan Vally, and emergence of new CL endemic foci in the Gaza Strip. These results should be considered to implement effective control and surveillance systems to counteract spatial expansion of CL vectors.
Dislocation free local SiGe-on-insulator (SGOI) virtual substrate is fabricated using lateral selective SiGe growth by reduced pressure chemical vapor deposition. The lateral selective SiGe growth is performed around a ∼1.25 μm square Si (001) pillar in a cavity formed by HCl vapor phase etching of Si at 850 °C from side of SiO2/Si mesa structure on buried oxide. Smooth root mean square roughness of SiGe surface of 0.14 nm, which is determined by interface roughness between the sacrificially etched Si and the SiO2 cap, is obtained. Uniform Ge content of ∼40% in the laterally grown SiGe is observed. In the Si pillar, tensile strain of ∼0.65% is found which could be due to thermal expansion difference between SiO2 and Si. In the SiGe, tensile strain of ∼1.4% along 〈010〉 direction, which is higher compared to that along 〈110〉 direction, is observed. The tensile strain is induced from both [110] and [−110] directions. Threading dislocations in the SiGe are located only ∼400 nm from Si pillar and stacking faults are running towards 〈110〉 directions, resulting in the formation of a wide dislocation-free area in SiGe along 〈010〉 due to horizontal aspect ratio trapping.
Individualisierbare, webbasierte Benutzerschnittstelle zur Überwachung von Industrieprozessen
(2023)
Im Rahmen eines Projektes zur Applikation der Präskriptiven Analytik für die dynamische Prozessführung von intelligenten Kälteanlagen wurde eine webbasierte Software mit einer anwenderfreundlichen und individualisierbaren Benutzerschnittstelle zur Überwachung und Regelung umgesetzt. Als Teilprojekt wurde ein Softwarepaket entwickelt, welches eine konfigurierbare Anlagenvisualisierung für diese Benutzerschnittstelle umsetzt. Beim Entwurf und der Implementierung der Software wurde auf einen modularen Aufbau geachtet, sodass die Software leicht erweiterbar und aus auswechselbaren, unabhängigen Komponenten zusammengesetzt ist.