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Kinds of Versatile Terms modified by Versatile Selected AbstractsScalable, Versatile and Simple Constrained Graph LayoutCOMPUTER GRAPHICS FORUM, Issue 3 2009Tim Dwyer Abstract We describe a new technique for graph layout subject to constraints. Compared to previous techniques the proposed method is much faster and scalable to much larger graphs. For a graph with n nodes, m edges and c constraints it computes incremental layout in time O(n log n+m+c) per iteration. Also, it supports a much more powerful class of constraint: inequalities or equalities over the Euclidean distance between nodes. We demonstrate the power of this technique by application to a number of diagramming conventions which previous constrained graph layout methods could not support. Further, the constraint-satisfaction method,inspired by recent work in position-based dynamics,is far simpler to implement than previous methods. [source] Versatile, Benzimidazole/Amine-Based Ambipolar Compounds for Electroluminescent Applications: Single-Layer, Blue, Fluorescent OLEDs, Hosts for Single-Layer, Phosphorescent OLEDsADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS, Issue 16 2009Chih-Hsin Chen Abstract A series of compounds containing arylamine and 1,2-diphenyl-1H -benz[d]imidazole moieties are developed as ambipolar, blue-emitting materials with tunable blue-emitting wavelengths, tunable ambipolar carrier-transport properties and tunable triplet energy gaps. These compounds possess several novel properties: (1) they emit in the blue region with high quantum yields; (2) they have high morphological stability and thermal stability; (3) they are capable of ambipolar carrier transport; (4) they possess tunable triplet energy gaps, suitable as hosts for yellow-orange to green phosphors. The electron and hole mobilities of these compounds lie in the range of 0.68,144,×,10,6 and 0.34,147,×,10,6,cm2 V,1 s,1, respectively. High-performance, single-layer, blue-emitting, fluorescent organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) are achieved with these ambipolar materials. High-performance, single-layer, phosphorescent OLEDs with yellow-orange to green emission are also been demonstrated using these ambipolar materials, which have different triplet energy gaps as the host for yellow-orange-emitting to green-emitting iridium complexes. When these ambipolar, blue-emitting materials are lightly doped with a yellow-orange-emitting iridium complex, white organic light-emitting diodes (WOLEDs) can be achieved, as well by the use of the incomplete energy transfer between the host and the dopant. [source] A Versatile, Molecular Engineering Approach to Simultaneously Enhanced, Multifunctional Carbon-Nanotube, Polymer Composites,ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS, Issue 1 2006J. Chen Abstract Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) are recognized as the ultimate carbon fibers for high-performance, multifunctional composites. The remarkable multifunctional properties of pristine SWNTs have proven, however, difficult to harness simultaneously in polymer composites, a problem that arises largely because of the smooth surface of the carbon nanotubes (i.e., sidewalls), which is incompatible with most solvents and polymers, and leads to a poor dispersion of SWNTs in polymer matrices, and weak SWNT,polymer adhesion. Although covalently functionalized carbon nanotubes are excellent reinforcements for mechanically strong composites, they are usually less attractive fillers for multifunctional composites, because the covalent functionalization of nanotube sidewalls can considerably alter, or even destroy, the nanotubes' desirable intrinsic properties. We report for the first time that the molecular engineering of the interface between non-covalently functionalized SWNTs and the surrounding polymer matrix is crucial for achieving the dramatic and simultaneous enhancement in mechanical and electrical properties of SWNT,polymer composites. We demonstrate that the molecularly designed interface of SWNT,matrix polymer leads to multifunctional SWNT,polymer composite films stronger than pure aluminum, but with only half the density of aluminum, while concurrently providing electroconductivity and room-temperature solution processability. [source] Negative pressure wound therapy: treating a venomous insect biteINTERNATIONAL WOUND JOURNAL, Issue 1 2007Michael S Miller Abstract Reports of spider bites appear throughout North America. Bites associated with the brown recluse spider (Loxosceles recluse) cause serious medical complications because the venom of this spider contains a powerful necrotising agent with the potential to cause severe cutaneous necrosis. Although not much is known regarding the application of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) to spider bites, this therapy has considerable literature support for its efficacy, cost-effectiveness and ease of use in chronic, difficult-to-heal wounds. A case study using NPWT to successfully treat a non healing upper arm wound presumed due to a venomous spider bite is presented here. The patient was successfully treated with a new, less costly NPWT product called the Versatile 1® and a new combination drain plus dressing called the Miller DermiVex® drain, both manufactured by Blue Sky Medical (Carlsbad, CA). [source] Ligand-Free Copper-Catalyzed N -Arylation of Nitrogen NucleophilesADVANCED SYNTHESIS & CATALYSIS (PREVIOUSLY: JOURNAL FUER PRAKTISCHE CHEMIE), Issue 17-18 2007Arkaitz Correa Abstract Versatile, simple and inexpensive ligand-free, copper-catalyzed N -arylations of sulfoximines and nitrogen-containing heterocycles have been developed affording N -arylated products in high yields. [source] Versatile 2-aminothiazoles, building blocks for highly functionalised heterocyclesJOURNAL OF HETEROCYCLIC CHEMISTRY, Issue 6 2003Gerd Kaupp The reactions of quantitatively available 4-phenyl- and 4-(4-antipyrinyl)-2-aminothiazole ["4-antipyrinyl-" is used as a short-term for "4-(1,5-dimethyl-3-oxo-2-phenyl-2,3-dihydro-1-H-pyrazol-4yl)-"] with chloroacetyl chloride, acetic anhydride, ethyl cyanoacetate and carbon disulphide are reported. The products are transformed further by Knoevenagel condensations and coupling reactions with aromatic diazonium salts. The latter occur both at the thiazole ring and at the active methylene sites. The tautomerism of these products is studied on the basis of density functional theory calculations at the B3LYP/6-31G* level. [source] Versatile ,-end group functionalization of RAFT polymers using functional methane thiosulfonatesJOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE (IN TWO SECTIONS), Issue 12 2009Peter J. Roth Abstract Five different polymers, poly[methyl methacrylate] (PMMA), poly[lauryl methacrylate] (PLMA), poly[diethylene glycol methacrylate] (PDEGMA), poly[N -isopropylacrylamide] (PNIPA), and poly[styrene] (PS) prepared by the RAFT process and thus terminated with dithioesters were aminolyzed in the presence of S -3-butynyl methane thiosulfonate (MTS), which was synthesized in two steps. Analysis of the polymers by 2D NMR, UV,vis absorbance, and gel permeation chromatography revealed them to quantitatively carry acetylene end groups connected with disulfide bridges, indicating that functional MTS reagents can be employed for end group functionalization of RAFT polymers. This versatile method is of advantage compared with conjugations with functional maleimides, where isolation of terminal thiols is often required but inexpedient for poly[(meth)acrylates] because their terminal thiols may undergo backbiting and thus avoid conjugation. The acetylene-terminated polymers were bound to an azide functionalized glass surface in a Cu(I) catalyzed cycloaddition. The modified surfaces exhibited water contact angles corresponding to the polarity of the attached polymers. In the case of the stimulus responsive polymers PNIPA and PDEGMA, the surfaces showed temperature-dependent contact angles. The disulfide bond connecting the polymers to the surface could be selectively cleaved and resulted in all surfaces having the same contact angle, independent of the nature of the polymer prior attached to the surface. © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 47: 3118,3130, 2009 [source] Pressure-Assisted Spinning: A Versatile and Economical, Direct Fibre to Scaffold Spinning MethodologyMACROMOLECULAR RAPID COMMUNICATIONS, Issue 14 2007Sumathy Arumuganathar Abstract Spinning composite polymer fibres by means of electric fields has been investigated for well over a century. These spun fibres have been explored across many areas of research, spanning the physical to the life sciences; however, electrospinning has the hazardous nature of the high voltage at the spinning needle. We demonstrate here a competing direct fibre to scaffold preparation method, completely determined by an applied pressure. Our technique reported here removes the hazardous high-voltage element from the fibre/scaffold formation technique and has the ability to form uniaxial fibres and scaffolds comparable to those fabricated by electrospinning. We refer to this fibre generation approach as "pressure-assisted spinning (PAS)", which will have a tremendous impact in a range of applications, spanning the physical through to the life sciences. PAS joins the techniques for fibre to scaffold generation with a view to significantly and globally contributing to the micro- and nanosciences. [source] The PediPump: A Versatile, Implantable Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device,Update IVARTIFICIAL ORGANS, Issue 11 2009Brian W. Duncan Abstract Cleveland Clinic's PediPump (Cleveland, OH, USA) is a ventricular assist device designed for the support of pediatric patients. The PediPump is a mixed-flow ventricular assist device with a magnetically suspended impeller measuring 10.5 mm in diameter by 64.5 mm in length. Progress and achievements for the PediPump program are considered according to the development project's three primary objectives: Basic engineering: along with size reductions, substantial design improvements have been incorporated in each design iteration including the motor, magnetic bearings, axial touch points, and heat transfer path; Anatomic modeling and device fitting studies: Techniques based on computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging have been developed to create three-dimensional anatomic-modeling and device-fitting tools to facilitate device implantation and to assist in preoperative planning. For in vivo testing, to date, six acute (6-h duration) and nine chronic (30-day target duration) implantations have been performed in sheep; the implantation of the PediPump appears to be relatively easy with excellent hemodynamic performance and minimal hemolysis during support. Cleveland Clinic's PediPump program supported by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute's Pediatric Circulatory Support Program has led to the development of a pediatric ventricular assist device that has satisfactory performance in preclinical evaluation and appears to be ready to support a program of clinical testing. [source] ChemInform Abstract: A Versatile and Highly Reactive Polyfluorinated Hypervalent Iodine(III) Compound.CHEMINFORM, Issue 35 2010Sascha Schaefer Abstract The new iodine compound (V)(PFIA) effectively promotes the oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides, conversion of sulfides into sulfoximines, homocoupling of arenes, and ring closure of unsaturated acids. [source] ChemInform Abstract: 2-(Acetoxymethyl)buta-2,3-dienoate, a Versatile 1,4-Biselectrophile for Phosphine-Catalyzed (4 + n) Annulations with 1,n-Bisnucleophiles (n = 1, 2).CHEMINFORM, Issue 30 2010Qiongmei Zhang Abstract ChemInform is a weekly Abstracting Service, delivering concise information at a glance that was extracted from about 100 leading journals. To access a ChemInform Abstract of an article which was published elsewhere, please select a "Full Text" option. The original article is trackable via the "References" option. [source] ChemInform Abstract: Poly(ethyleneglycol): A Versatile and Recyclable Reaction Medium in Gaining Access to Benzo[4,5]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidines under Microwave Heating.CHEMINFORM, Issue 49 2009Shu-Liang Wang Abstract ChemInform is a weekly Abstracting Service, delivering concise information at a glance that was extracted from about 200 leading journals. To access a ChemInform Abstract of an article which was published elsewhere, please select a "Full Text" option. The original article is trackable via the "References" option. [source] ChemInform Abstract: Organocatalytic Asymmetric Synthesis of Versatile ,-Lactams.CHEMINFORM, Issue 41 2008Thomas B. Poulsen Abstract ChemInform is a weekly Abstracting Service, delivering concise information at a glance that was extracted from about 200 leading journals. To access a ChemInform Abstract of an article which was published elsewhere, please select a "Full Text" option. The original article is trackable via the "References" option. [source] A New and Versatile Ugi/SNAr Synthesis of Fused 4,5-Dihydrotetrazolo[1,5-a]quinoxalines.CHEMINFORM, Issue 26 2006Cedric Kalinski Abstract ChemInform is a weekly Abstracting Service, delivering concise information at a glance that was extracted from about 200 leading journals. To access a ChemInform Abstract, please click on HTML or PDF. [source] Versatile and Convenient Methods for the Synthesis of C-2 and C-3 Functionalized 5-Azaindoles.CHEMINFORM, Issue 20 2006Myriam Lefoix Abstract ChemInform is a weekly Abstracting Service, delivering concise information at a glance that was extracted from about 200 leading journals. To access a ChemInform Abstract, please click on HTML or PDF. [source] Seleno-Imine: A New Class of Versatile, Modular N,Se Ligands for Asymmetric Palladium-Catalyzed Allylic Alkylation.CHEMINFORM, Issue 48 2005Antonio L. Braga Abstract For Abstract see ChemInform Abstract in Full Text. [source] Use of Highly Reactive, Versatile and Air-Stable Palladium,Phosphinous Acid Complex [(t-Bu)2P(OH)]2PdCl2 (POPd) as a Catalyst for the Optimized Suzuki,Miyaura Cross-Coupling of Less Reactive Heteroaryl Chlorides and Arylboronic Acids.CHEMINFORM, Issue 41 2004Subhash P. Khanapure Abstract For Abstract see ChemInform Abstract in Full Text. [source] A Versatile and Concise Route to Carbocycles Using a 1,6-Electrocyclic Reaction.CHEMINFORM, Issue 22 2004Svante Brandaenge Abstract For Abstract see ChemInform Abstract in Full Text. [source] Reinvestigation of Mucohalic Acids, Versatile and Useful Building Blocks for Highly Functionalized ,,,-Unsaturated ,-Butyrolactones.CHEMINFORM, Issue 17 2003Ji Zhang Abstract For Abstract see ChemInform Abstract in Full Text. [source] 2,4,4,6-Tetrabromo-2,5-cyclohexadienone (TABCO) as a Versatile, Efficient, and Chemoselective Catalyst for the Acetalization and Transacetalization of Carbonyl Compounds, the Preparation of Acetonides from Epoxides and Acylals (1,1-Diacetates) from Aldehydes.CHEMINFORM, Issue 7 2003Habib Firouzabadi Abstract For Abstract see ChemInform Abstract in Full Text. [source] A Versatile and Efficient Synthesis of 2-Alkyl and 2-Aryl-6-alkyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyridin-4-ones.CHEMINFORM, Issue 1 2003Nicolas Leflemme No abstract is available for this article. [source] The Reaction of o -Alkynylarene and Heteroarene Carboxaldehyde Derivatives with Iodonium Ions and Nucleophiles: A Versatile and Regioselective Synthesis of 1H -Isochromene, Naphthalene, Indole, Benzofuran, and Benzothiophene CompoundsCHEMISTRY - A EUROPEAN JOURNAL, Issue 22 2006José Barluenga Prof. Dr. Abstract The reaction of o -alkynylbenzaldehydes 1 with different alcohols, silylated nucleophiles 5, electron-rich arenes 10, and heteroarenes 12 in the presence of the reagent IPy2BF4, at room temperature, gave functionalized 4-iodo-1H -isochromenes 2, 6, 11, and 13 in a regioselective manner. When alkynes 16 and alkenes 19 and 20 were used as nucleophiles, a regioselective benzannulation reaction took place to form 1-iodonaphthalenes 17 and 1-naphthyl ketones 18, respectively. Moreover, the latter process has been adapted to accomplish the synthesis of indole, benzofuran, and benzothiophene derivatives (23, 27, and 28, respectively). The three patterns of reactivity observed for the o -alkynylbenzaldehyde derivatives with IPy2BF4 stem from a common iodinated isobenzopyrylium ion intermediate, A, that evolves in a different way depending on the nucleophile present in the reaction medium. A mechanism is proposed and the different reaction pathways observed as a function of the type of nucleophile are discussed. Furthermore, the reaction of the o -hexynylbenzaldehyde 1,b with styrene was monitored by NMR spectroscopy. Compound III, a resting state for the common intermediate in the absence of acid, has been isolated. Its evolution in acid media has been also tested, thereby providing support to the proposed mechanism. [source] Pd on Porous Glass: A Versatile and Easily Recyclable Catalyst for Suzuki and Heck ReactionsCHEMSUSCHEM CHEMISTRY AND SUSTAINABILITY, ENERGY & MATERIALS, Issue 4 2008Christine Schmöger Abstract The catalytic activity of Pd supported on porous glass was studied for both Suzuki and Heck reactions under aerobic conditions, with particular focus on the Suzuki coupling. The reactions were carried out in water under microwave irradiation. The effects of the catalyst preparation process (calcination time and temperature), as well as the base, substrate, and boron compound used on the coupling reaction were investigated in relation to the reusability of the catalyst. Various bases promote the Suzuki coupling of phenylboronic acid with bromophenol very effectively resulting in quantitative conversion and excellent selectivity for the coupling product. However, most bases lead to deactivation of the catalyst after the first reaction cycle and the catalyst must be reactivated before reuse. Therefore, excellent conversions and selectivities for individual reactions are not sufficient to conclude if the chosen conditions are suitable for a given reaction, but results from recycling studies have to be considered also. [source] Hardware-Based Volumetric Knit-WearCOMPUTER GRAPHICS FORUM, Issue 3 2002Katja Daubert We present a hardware-based, volumetric approach for rendering knit wear at very interactive rates. A single stitch is represented by a volumetric texture with each voxel storing the main direction of the strands of yarn inside it. We render the knit wear in layers using an approximation of the Banks model. Our hardware implementation allows specular and diffuse material properties to change from one voxel to the next. This enables us to represent yarn made up of different components or render garments with complicated color patterns. Furthermore, our approach can handle self-shadowing of the stitches, and can easily be adapted to also include view-independent scattering. The resulting shader lends itself naturally to mip-mapping, and requires no reordering of the base geometry, making it versatile and easy to use. Categories and Subject Descriptors (according to ACM CCS): I.3.3 [Computer Graphics]: Hardware Applications Volumetric Textures [source] A pulse programmer for nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometersCONCEPTS IN MAGNETIC RESONANCE, Issue 2 2007C.C. Odebrecht Abstract A pulse programmer (PP) designed to control a nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer is reported on. The heart of the PP is a computer programmable logic device (CPDL) that provides flexibility to the design and, at the same time, reduces the number of electronics components needed and the dimensions of the printed circuit board. The PP works as follow: first, a pulse sequence defined by a set of instructions is loaded into the RAM memory of the PP. Then, when the process is started, the instructions are, one by one, read, decoded, and executed. Four types of instructions (functions) were defined: PRINT A, PRINT B, WAIT, and STOP. PRINT A and PRINT B change the status of the output channels A and B, respectively, WAIT generates a time delay, and STOP terminates the sequence. The output ports A and B have 14 channels each, and the shortest pulse and resolution are both 200 ns. The design of the PP is versatile, and new functions can be added through software without modifying the printed circuit board. To control the PP from a personal computer, a program named PulseJr was developed. It contains a graphical user interface (GUI) and pulse sequences can be drawn on the monitor screen with the mouse of the computer. Once the pulse sequence is sketched, clicking a button the program compiles the pulse sequence, generates the set of instructions, loads them into the RAM memory of the PP, and starts the pulse sequence. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Concepts Magn Reson Part A 30A: 127,131, 2007. [source] Delinquency and the profile of offences among depressed and non-depressed adolescentsCRIMINAL BEHAVIOUR AND MENTAL HEALTH, Issue 2 2006MINNA RITAKALLIO Background,Depression has previously been found to be closely connected to adolescent delinquency, but little is known about how depression is related to different types of delinquency. Aim,To investigate patterns of criminal behaviour according to depression among repeatedly delinquent adolescents. Method,The sample was 14- to 16-year-old repeatedly delinquent adolescents (n 3679) taking part in the Finnish School Health Promotion Study, surveyed for versatility and specialization of delinquency in relation to depression. Results,Patterns of criminal behaviour differed between depressed and non-depressed delinquent adolescents. The delinquent behaviour of depressed adolescents was more versatile than that of non-depressed adolescents who mainly specialized in one offence type. Non-depressed delinquent boys had most often specialized in violence. Most depressed delinquent boys had committed a variety of offences, but among those who did specialize the specialist category was violent offences. Non-depressed delinquent girls had specialized in shoplifting. Among depressed delinquent girls vandalism was the most typical offence. Conclusion,Differences in the delinquent behaviour of depressed and non-depressed delinquent adolescents suggest the value of including clinical assessment, and treatment for some, in an appropriately comprehensive pattern of management. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. [source] Advancement Flaps: A Basic Theme with Many VariationsDERMATOLOGIC SURGERY, Issue 2005Ravi Krishnan MD Background. The advancement flap involves the linear advancement of tissue in one direction. Despite its straightforwardness and simple concept, it can be used to close a variety of defects, ranging from small defects on the scalp or extremities to large, complicated defects involving cosmetic units on the face. Objectives. To provide a basic and useful review for the indications, advantages, disadvantages, and techniques for the use of advancement flaps in the reconstruction of defects in dermatologic surgery. Materials and Methods. We performed a literature search for articles discussing advancement flaps and compiled a brief review of our findings. Results. The movement of the advancement flap must be balanced by the blood supply of the flap. The excision of Burow's triangles along various aspects of the advancement flap can increase movement and improve cosmesis of the flap. The types of advancement flaps discussed include the single advancement flap, double advancement flap, A-T flap (O-T flap), Burow's triangle flap (Burow's wedge flap), crescenteric advancement flap, island pedicle flap (V-Y flap), helical rim advancement flap, and facelift flap. Conclusion. Advancement flaps are versatile and useful basic flaps for repairing defects. [source] The Versatility of the Nasolabial Flap Enhanced by the Delay ProcedureDERMATOLOGIC SURGERY, Issue 2 2001Isaac Zilinsky MD Background. The nasolabial flap is a versatile and effective option for the closure of nasal defects of the cheek and nasal sidewall following Mohs surgery. However, both extirpation of a tumor in the region of the base of the flap or previous use of the flap often destroy the proximal axial blood supply to the flap, excluding its immediate utilization. We describe a different use of the nasolabial flap and a technique for preserving its capacity in the case of reutilization Objective. To describe the versatility of the nasolabial flap and a delay procedure that enables its exploitation despite prior disruption of the proximal blood supply. Methods. Three different uses of the same nasolabial flap are demonstrated in one patient. The surgical techniques are discussed in detail. Results. The reconstructive results were excellent. There were no postoperative complications. Conclusion. The nasolabial flap is a versatile and effective option for the closure of nasal defects of the cheek and nasal sidewall. When the nasolabial flap has been used before, or its blood supply compromised, the delay procedure can reestablish its applicability. [source] Tuned mass dampers for response control of torsional buildingsEARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING AND STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS, Issue 4 2002Mahendra P. Singh Abstract This paper presents an approach for optimum design of tuned mass dampers for response control of torsional building systems subjected to bi-directional seismic inputs. Four dampers with fourteen distinct design parameters, installed in pairs along two orthogonal directions, are optimally designed. A genetic algorithm is used to search for the optimum parameter values for the four dampers. This approach is quite versatile as it can be used with different design criteria and definitions of seismic inputs. It usually provides a globally optimum solution. Several optimal design criteria, expressed in terms of performance functions that depend on the structural response, are used. Several sets of numerical results for a torsional system excited by random and response spectrum models of seismic inputs are presented to show the effectiveness of the optimum designs in reducing the system response. Copyright © 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. [source] New Technology and Methodologies for Intraoperative, Perioperative, and Intraprocedural Monitoring of Surgical and Catheter Interventions for Congenital Heart DiseaseECHOCARDIOGRAPHY, Issue 8 2002Mary J. Rice M.D. We review the new technology and methods available for support of intraoperative and intraprocedural imaging in the catheterization laboratory for surgical and interventional catheterization procedures in the treatment of congenital heart disease. The methods reviewed include miniaturized probes and new ways of using them perioperatively for cardiac imaging from transesophageal, substernal, and intracardiac imaging locations. The smaller and more versatile the probes, the better adapted they will be in providing methods to improve the outcomes in babies born with serious forms of congenital heart disease. [source] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||