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Texas A&M University
1.
Juturu, Amruth Kumar.
Distributed Device Bus.
Degree: MS, Computer Science, 2015, Texas A&M University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/155660
► Peripheral devices are hardware components that are connected to a computer and they supplement the functionality of a computer. Over the years, a huge improvement…
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▼ Peripheral devices are hardware components that are connected to a computer and they supplement the functionality of a computer. Over the years, a huge improvement has been observed both in variety and capabilities of peripheral devices. Starting from the input/output and storage devices of early days, today's peripheral devices support all aspects of a computer, with peripherals like Graphical Processing Units (GPUs) even supplementing the computational capabilities of a processor. At the same time, the support for peripheral devices in computers has vastly improved. While the earlier computers only supported static configuration of devices, the plug-and-play capabilities in present day computers allow devices to be added or removed at run time, thus reducing the complexity of managing peripheral devices. Today, it is not an exaggeration to state that, beyond the computational capability of a computer, it is the peripheral devices that define the user experience.
With the advancements in networking and distributed computing, the definition of what constitutes a computer has been blurred: Mainframes and Supercomputing clusters support batch processing, where processors/cores are treated as resources, and number of processors/cores available for a specific computation can be requested on demand. With cloud computing, users access services hosted across the Internet. However, usage models for peripheral devices have not caught up accordingly. For the most part, Peripheral devices are still limited to the computers they are physical attached to.
Device virtualization solutions exist that can extend the
device protocols over the network, enabling users to access devices connected to a different computer. However, these
device virtualization solutions still need direct access to both the computer that has the
device plugged in (
Device Server) and to the computer that intends to use the
device (
Device Client) and they do not support remote plug-and-play. So, there is a need for a
device consolidation framework that supports new
device usage models that are in line with the evolving models of computation.
In this thesis, we propose a framework called "Distributed
Device Bus", which extends the concept of a conventional peripheral bus to include in its scope, the ports of all the computers that are connected over a network. Like a peripheral bus, a Distributed
Device Bus is also associated with a computer called Master node. A Distributed
Device Bus supports dynamic addition/deletion of ports and each of these ports can physically belong to any computer in the network. Computers that contribute ports to a Distributed
Device Bus are called Provider nodes. A
device plugged into any port that is assigned to a Distributed
Device Bus is immediately made accessible to applications on master node. This
device consolidation framework treats devices as a resource and access to a
device is configurable rather than being limited to the computer the
device is physically attached to.
Advisors/Committee Members: Bettati, Riccardo (advisor), Reddy, A. L. Narasimha (committee member), Jarvi, Jaakko (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Distributed Device Bus; Device Virtualization; Device Consolidation
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Juturu, A. K. (2015). Distributed Device Bus. (Masters Thesis). Texas A&M University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/155660
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Juturu, Amruth Kumar. “Distributed Device Bus.” 2015. Masters Thesis, Texas A&M University. Accessed March 07, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/155660.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Juturu, Amruth Kumar. “Distributed Device Bus.” 2015. Web. 07 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Juturu AK. Distributed Device Bus. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2015. [cited 2021 Mar 07].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/155660.
Council of Science Editors:
Juturu AK. Distributed Device Bus. [Masters Thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/155660
2.
Jannaty, Pooya.
Low-Voltage End-of-Roadmap Transistors and their Reliability
in the Presence of Noise.
Degree: PhD, Electrical Science and Computer
Engineering, 2012, Brown University
URL: https://repository.library.brown.edu/studio/item/bdr:297632/
► Silicon technology has so far obeyed the downscaling trend predicted by Moore’s Law. However, as device dimensions and power supply downscale, transistors and node capacitors…
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▼ Silicon technology has so far obeyed the downscaling
trend predicted by Moore’s Law. However, as
device dimensions and
power supply downscale, transistors and node capacitors store less
charge, making memory devices and logic gates more prone to noise
fluctuations. Although much research has been conducted on various
technology-dependent sources of noise relevant to today’s devices,
less attention has been paid to the fundamental thermal and shot
noise that may upset ultimately scaled transistors a decade from
now. The reduced noise margins, as well as the 60 mV/decade
subthreshold slope limit of field-effect transistors, threaten to
bring power supply voltage scaling and hence the miniaturization of
silicon technology to a halt shortly after 2020.
In this dissertation, the thermal and shot noise aspects of
device reliability are addressed by presenting a novel formalism,
based on Markov queuing theory. The effect of these noise sources
on the behavior of both existing fully-depleted
silicon-on-insulator (FD-SOI) transistors and ultimately downscaled
devices are considered both in the low-power subthreshold regime,
where the noise obeys Poissonian statistics, and the more
widely-used above-threshold regime, where more complex statistical
distributions are required. The effects of various parameters such
as the power supply and threshold voltage, threshold voltage
variation, temperature and transistor size on
device reliability
are studied within the proposed formalism. Our approach permits the
prediction of error rates for ultimately scaled transistors, whose
characteristics can be estimated via nonequilibrium Green's
function formalism. Further, in collaboration with Vanderbilt
University, the error rate calculations are extended to the
radiation-induced single event upsets and the first steps toward
experimental validation of the proposed framework using low-power
FD-SOI technology developed at MIT Lincoln Laboratory are
described.
Finally, a class of alternative silicon technology-compatible
devices aimed at overcoming the 60 mV/decade subthreshold limit is
investigated based on germanium and silicon-germanium tunneling
transistors. Simulations are used to validate a SiGe heteronanowire
structure that combines high current drive with a sharper
subthreshold swing in support of a current experimental
collaboration with Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Advisors/Committee Members: Zaslavsky, Alexander (Director), Mundy, Joseph (Reader), Bahar, R. (Reader).
Subjects/Keywords: Device reliability
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Jannaty, P. (2012). Low-Voltage End-of-Roadmap Transistors and their Reliability
in the Presence of Noise. (Doctoral Dissertation). Brown University. Retrieved from https://repository.library.brown.edu/studio/item/bdr:297632/
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Jannaty, Pooya. “Low-Voltage End-of-Roadmap Transistors and their Reliability
in the Presence of Noise.” 2012. Doctoral Dissertation, Brown University. Accessed March 07, 2021.
https://repository.library.brown.edu/studio/item/bdr:297632/.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Jannaty, Pooya. “Low-Voltage End-of-Roadmap Transistors and their Reliability
in the Presence of Noise.” 2012. Web. 07 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Jannaty P. Low-Voltage End-of-Roadmap Transistors and their Reliability
in the Presence of Noise. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Brown University; 2012. [cited 2021 Mar 07].
Available from: https://repository.library.brown.edu/studio/item/bdr:297632/.
Council of Science Editors:
Jannaty P. Low-Voltage End-of-Roadmap Transistors and their Reliability
in the Presence of Noise. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Brown University; 2012. Available from: https://repository.library.brown.edu/studio/item/bdr:297632/

University of Nairobi
3.
Ahmed, Badar Mohamed.
A self service electronic top up model from point of sale device to mobile device
.
Degree: 2011, University of Nairobi
URL: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/20001
► The spread of mobile phones across the world is one 01" the most remarkable technology stories or the past decade. Buoyed by prepaid cards and…
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▼ The spread of mobile phones across the world is one 01" the most remarkable technology stories or the past decade.
Buoyed by prepaid cards and inexpensive handsets, hundreds of millions of first-time telephone owners have made
voice calls and text messages part of their daily lives. In Kenya the first quarter of201012011 report from CCK, the
lour licensed operators had a combined subscriber base of 22 million mobile subscribers, a 9.5 per cent mobile
subscriptions growth from 20.1 million in the last quarter to 22 million subscribers. This is the highest growth that
has been recorded over the last three quarters (CCK 201 O).This growth is attributed to the continued reduction III
the cost of mobile handsets as well as the low value of prepaid calling cards,
Large chunk of mobile phone users are prepaid customer, according to CCK the prepaid subscribers whose
proportion or total subscribers reached 99%, (CCK 2010). Yet the available options of toping up air time token is
characterized with scratch card manufacturing costs, transportation costs, storage costs, control of distribution
channels, Service management, distribution links and stratification of customer according to networks. Therefore
the purpose of the study was to investigate the recharge options available for air time token with a view of
developing a self service, electronic top up prototype with an intuitive interface that is simple easy and fast way of
iopi ng up air time token.
The research adopted Structured Systems Analysis and Design Methodology (SSA DM) using Java Developrnen t
Platform An electronic top model for prepaid customers with a user friendly interface has been developed.
Air time tokens are credited to mobile devices upon payment through the interface of the electronic top up devices.
The user receives a confirmation message of toping up the mobile device. The Prototype was tested and time taken
was measured in relation to other top up options available, various graphs were plotted comparing time taken to load
air time. The study showed that electronic top method developed was faster than other available options; therefore
the technology can be adopted.
The main contribution of the study is the integration of the selfservice prototype in the provision of air time through
the use of electronic top up system as an approach towards solving problems inherent in the current available option
of toping mobile phone.
Subjects/Keywords: Mobile Device
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Ahmed, B. M. (2011). A self service electronic top up model from point of sale device to mobile device
. (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/20001
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Ahmed, Badar Mohamed. “A self service electronic top up model from point of sale device to mobile device
.” 2011. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed March 07, 2021.
http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/20001.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Ahmed, Badar Mohamed. “A self service electronic top up model from point of sale device to mobile device
.” 2011. Web. 07 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Ahmed BM. A self service electronic top up model from point of sale device to mobile device
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2011. [cited 2021 Mar 07].
Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/20001.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Ahmed BM. A self service electronic top up model from point of sale device to mobile device
. [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2011. Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/20001
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Mississippi State University
4.
Cannon, Angela Brooke.
Understanding how age, input method, and input content impact user error.
Degree: MS, Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2014, Mississippi State University
URL: http://sun.library.msstate.edu/ETD-db/theses/available/etd-10202014-142441/
;
► The growing number of mobile devices used today and the increasing dependency on them in the workplace makes understanding how users interact with these…
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▼ The growing number of mobile devices used today and the increasing dependency on them in the workplace makes understanding how users interact with these devices critical. This study looks to find how different generational groups commit errors on different types of devices. Participants completed tasks consisting of word and character input on two different devices, a physical keypad and touchscreen
device. The number of errors and types of error, corrected and permanent were collected for each participant. It was found that participants committed more errors when using character input and physical keypad devices but also corrected more of their errors when using them. When looking at number of errors and the amount of corrected errors, the optimal input content and input method paired combination is using word input on the key
device. The results of this study can help guide industries in choosing the right devices for their users.
Advisors/Committee Members: Lesley Strawderman (committee member), Stanley F. Bullington (committee member), Reuben F. Burch, V (committee member), Daniel Carruth (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: touch device; key device; user error
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Cannon, A. B. (2014). Understanding how age, input method, and input content impact user error. (Masters Thesis). Mississippi State University. Retrieved from http://sun.library.msstate.edu/ETD-db/theses/available/etd-10202014-142441/ ;
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Cannon, Angela Brooke. “Understanding how age, input method, and input content impact user error.” 2014. Masters Thesis, Mississippi State University. Accessed March 07, 2021.
http://sun.library.msstate.edu/ETD-db/theses/available/etd-10202014-142441/ ;.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Cannon, Angela Brooke. “Understanding how age, input method, and input content impact user error.” 2014. Web. 07 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Cannon AB. Understanding how age, input method, and input content impact user error. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Mississippi State University; 2014. [cited 2021 Mar 07].
Available from: http://sun.library.msstate.edu/ETD-db/theses/available/etd-10202014-142441/ ;.
Council of Science Editors:
Cannon AB. Understanding how age, input method, and input content impact user error. [Masters Thesis]. Mississippi State University; 2014. Available from: http://sun.library.msstate.edu/ETD-db/theses/available/etd-10202014-142441/ ;

University of Debrecen
5.
Angi, Emese.
Amongst Books
.
Degree: DE – TEK – Bölcsészettudományi Kar, 2013, University of Debrecen
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2437/167042
► In Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights the function of books is manifold. Both authors use the recurring motif of books and reading as a tool…
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▼ In Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights the function of books is manifold. Both authors use the recurring motif of books and reading as a tool of characterisation, for the advancement of the plot, or for cohesive
device in the narrative structure. In my thesis I will pay special attention to the role of books and reading in the portrayal of female characters.
Advisors/Committee Members: Gula, Marianna (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: portrayal;
cohesive device
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Angi, E. (2013). Amongst Books
. (Thesis). University of Debrecen. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2437/167042
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Angi, Emese. “Amongst Books
.” 2013. Thesis, University of Debrecen. Accessed March 07, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/2437/167042.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Angi, Emese. “Amongst Books
.” 2013. Web. 07 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Angi E. Amongst Books
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Debrecen; 2013. [cited 2021 Mar 07].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2437/167042.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Angi E. Amongst Books
. [Thesis]. University of Debrecen; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2437/167042
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Melbourne
6.
Peel, Trisha Nicole.
Epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment and cost of orthopaedic device infections.
Degree: 2013, University of Melbourne
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11343/38273
► Orthopaedic device infections are an uncommon complication of surgery occurring in 1-3% of patients undergoing arthroplasty. The rate of infection is higher in patients undergoing…
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▼ Orthopaedic device infections are an uncommon complication of surgery occurring in 1-3% of patients undergoing arthroplasty. The rate of infection is higher in patients undergoing tumour endoprosthesis insertion as limb salvage surgery for treatment of bone and soft tissue tumours, estimated at up to 20% of patients. These infections have distressing consequences for patients including prolonged hospitalisation, multiple operations and prolonged treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotics. In addition, these infections are associated with significant healthcare costs, with US estimates predicting the cost of treating prosthetic joint infections in USA will exceed US$1.6 billion by 2020. The number of patients undergoing prosthetic joint surgery is increasing and, relative to the number of arthroplasties performed, the number of infections is also increasing. However, there is a paucity of literature examining prosthetic joint infections in Australian patients. In addition, the epidemiology and management of infections in tumour endoprosthesis infections has not been well described.
This thesis has investigated the epidemiology, ecology, management approaches and costs of orthopaedic device infections in a cohort of Victorian patients. Specifically, the thesis examined three main cohorts; patients with arthroplasty infections managed at SVHM, patients with bone and soft tissue tumours undergoing tumour endoprosthesis insertion and patients with arthroplasty infections managed across 10 centres in Victoria, Australia. The organisms encountered and the management approaches differed from world-wide practices. In particular, methicillin resistant Staphylococcus was a major cause of infections in both the arthroplasty and tumour endoprosthesis populations. Importantly, this thesis has questioned the appropriateness of surgical antibiotic prophylaxis given the high rate of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus isolated in this cohort. This thesis demonstrated that complications involving the surgical wound were an important factor in the development of arthroplasty and tumour endoprosthesis infections. In addition, the risk factors for infection differed with the joint replaced; obesity was an independent predictor of infection in the hip arthroplasty patients, whereas the presence of a drain tube was protective against knee arthroplasty infections. The management approaches to infection in Victorian hospital differed to current literature. Debridement and retention of the prosthesis was the favoured treatment modality and entailed multiple arthrotomies and rifampicin combination therapy.
This thesis examined the cost treating prosthetic joint infection with debridement and retention of the prosthesis demonstrating the cost of infection adds approximately $50,000 to the cost of primary arthroplasty. Finally this thesis examined the utility of multiplex PCR for the diagnosis of prosthetic joint infections. This thesis raised questions…
Subjects/Keywords: orthopaedic device infections
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Peel, T. N. (2013). Epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment and cost of orthopaedic device infections. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Melbourne. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11343/38273
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Peel, Trisha Nicole. “Epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment and cost of orthopaedic device infections.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Melbourne. Accessed March 07, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/11343/38273.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Peel, Trisha Nicole. “Epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment and cost of orthopaedic device infections.” 2013. Web. 07 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Peel TN. Epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment and cost of orthopaedic device infections. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Melbourne; 2013. [cited 2021 Mar 07].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11343/38273.
Council of Science Editors:
Peel TN. Epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment and cost of orthopaedic device infections. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Melbourne; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11343/38273

Virginia Tech
7.
Shirole, Sushrut Madhukar.
Performance Optimizations for Isolated Driver Domains.
Degree: MS, Computer Science and Applications, 2014, Virginia Tech
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10919/49107
► In most of today's operating system architectures, device drivers are tightly coupled with other kernel components. In such systems, a fault caused by a malicious…
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▼ In most of today's operating system architectures,
device drivers are tightly coupled with other kernel components. In such systems, a fault caused by a malicious or faulty
device driver often leads to complete system failure, thereby reducing the overall reliability of the system. Even though a majority of the operating systems provide protection mechanisms at the user level, they do not provide the same level of protection for kernel components. Using virtualization,
device drivers can be executed in separate, isolated virtual machines, called driver domains. Such domains provide the same level of isolation to
device drivers as operating systems provide to user level applications. Domain-based isolation has the advantage that it is compatible with existing drivers and transparent to the kernel.
However, domain-based isolation incurs significant performance overhead due to the necessary interdomain communication. This thesis investigates techniques for reducing this overhead. The key idea is to replace the interrupt-based notification between domains with a spinning-based approach, thus trading CPU capacity for increased throughput.
We implemented a prototype, called the Isolated
Device Driver system (IDDR), which includes front-end and back-end drivers and a communication module. We evaluated the impact of our optimizations for a variety of block devices. Our results show that our solution matches or outperforms Xen's isolated driver domain in most scenarios we considered.
Advisors/Committee Members: Back, Godmar Volker (committeechair), Cameron, Kirk W. (committee member), Bisset, Keith R. (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Virtualization; Device drivers
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Shirole, S. M. (2014). Performance Optimizations for Isolated Driver Domains. (Masters Thesis). Virginia Tech. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10919/49107
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Shirole, Sushrut Madhukar. “Performance Optimizations for Isolated Driver Domains.” 2014. Masters Thesis, Virginia Tech. Accessed March 07, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10919/49107.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Shirole, Sushrut Madhukar. “Performance Optimizations for Isolated Driver Domains.” 2014. Web. 07 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Shirole SM. Performance Optimizations for Isolated Driver Domains. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Virginia Tech; 2014. [cited 2021 Mar 07].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10919/49107.
Council of Science Editors:
Shirole SM. Performance Optimizations for Isolated Driver Domains. [Masters Thesis]. Virginia Tech; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10919/49107

University of Missouri – Columbia
8.
Chowdhury, Tazima S.
Characterizing carrier transport in silicon thin film metal semiconductor metal structures.
Degree: 2011, University of Missouri – Columbia
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10355/14381
► [ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Due to its operational simplicity and ease of fabrication, metal semiconductor metal thin film…
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▼ [ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Due to its operational simplicity and ease of fabrication, metal semiconductor metal thin film structures have been the focus of attention for many researchers, specifically in studies related to the development of optoelectronic devices. In this study, extensive three dimensional simulations and analysis of thin-film silicon structures have been carried out to observe and interpret the physics of charge transport in scaled down devices. The interpretation of the results is expected to provide an insight into the underlying physics of current conduction in a nano structured thin film devices, specifically under the illumination of 365 nm wavelength beam at 1.132 W/cm2 power. In the study, the thin film active layer thickness has been successively reduced from 190 nm to 15 nm, in order to study the mechanics of charge transport in constricted channel regions. In the initial analysis, a fully isolated nanostructure metal semiconductor metal photo-detectors on the substrate was simulated. This was followed by study of partial and non-isolated nanostructure devices. The current-voltage (I-V) relationship was investigated for each of the structure for different film thickness along with the photo-generation rate, conduction current density, and electric field. It was observed that the I-V characteristics of the scaled down structures depend greatly on the lateral and transverse electric field components in the channel, which eventually determines the carrier mobility. Thus the choice of the correct mobility parameters, specifically the physical models like parallel and perpendicular field dependent mobility, concentration dependent mobility and various scattering effect inherent in the mobility models needs special consideration as the
device dimensions are scaled down. Results show that by reducing thin film layer, conduction current density also decreases. This is due to the influence of the transverse electric field, velocity saturation, and high lateral electric field near metal contact. This study also shows that simulation of semiconductor devices using TCAD tools is a powerful and cost effective method for the analysis of devices, which helps us understand the responses of
device without incurring any fabrication costs.
Advisors/Committee Members: Islam, Naz E. (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: thin film structures; optoelectronic device; current conduction; nanostructure device; device response
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Chowdhury, T. S. (2011). Characterizing carrier transport in silicon thin film metal semiconductor metal structures. (Thesis). University of Missouri – Columbia. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10355/14381
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Chowdhury, Tazima S. “Characterizing carrier transport in silicon thin film metal semiconductor metal structures.” 2011. Thesis, University of Missouri – Columbia. Accessed March 07, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10355/14381.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Chowdhury, Tazima S. “Characterizing carrier transport in silicon thin film metal semiconductor metal structures.” 2011. Web. 07 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Chowdhury TS. Characterizing carrier transport in silicon thin film metal semiconductor metal structures. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Missouri – Columbia; 2011. [cited 2021 Mar 07].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10355/14381.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Chowdhury TS. Characterizing carrier transport in silicon thin film metal semiconductor metal structures. [Thesis]. University of Missouri – Columbia; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10355/14381
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Alberta
9.
Romaniuk Verge, Kathy.
Inhalation devices in COPD Management.
Degree: Master of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, 2011, University of Alberta
URL: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/0z708x56g
► Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is expected to become the third most common cause of mortality in the world (GOLD Committee, 2009). COPD management continues…
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▼ Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is
expected to become the third most common cause of mortality in the
world (GOLD Committee, 2009). COPD management continues to play a
large role in everyday medical practice and inhalation therapy will
continue to be a mainstay of COPD treatment. Very little is known
about how prescribers choose drug-delivery devices for their
clients with COPD. This study examined the current practice related
to COPD inhalation devices among physicians working in a small
rural community hospital. . Results showed that the most frequently
prescribed device for patients was a DPI in the community setting
and that nebulizers are most commonly prescribed in the emergency
department. Physicians reported various factors that they consider
when prescribing an inhalation device; ease of use for the patient,
disease severity, cost to the patient, and therapeutic response.
Physicians expressed that disease severity as the most important
factor.
Subjects/Keywords: Device; COPD; Inhalation; Prescribing
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Romaniuk Verge, K. (2011). Inhalation devices in COPD Management. (Masters Thesis). University of Alberta. Retrieved from https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/0z708x56g
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Romaniuk Verge, Kathy. “Inhalation devices in COPD Management.” 2011. Masters Thesis, University of Alberta. Accessed March 07, 2021.
https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/0z708x56g.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Romaniuk Verge, Kathy. “Inhalation devices in COPD Management.” 2011. Web. 07 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Romaniuk Verge K. Inhalation devices in COPD Management. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Alberta; 2011. [cited 2021 Mar 07].
Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/0z708x56g.
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Romaniuk Verge K. Inhalation devices in COPD Management. [Masters Thesis]. University of Alberta; 2011. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/0z708x56g
10.
Hirofuchi, Takahiro.
USB/IP : universal serial bus extension over IP network : IPネットワークを介したUSB拡張手法の提案; IP ネットワーク オ カイシタ USB カクチョウ シュホウ ノ テイアン.
Degree: Nara Institute of Science and Technology / 奈良先端科学技術大学院大学
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10061/4365
Subjects/Keywords: Remote Device
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Hirofuchi, T. (n.d.). USB/IP : universal serial bus extension over IP network : IPネットワークを介したUSB拡張手法の提案; IP ネットワーク オ カイシタ USB カクチョウ シュホウ ノ テイアン. (Thesis). Nara Institute of Science and Technology / 奈良先端科学技術大学院大学. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10061/4365
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No year of publication.
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Hirofuchi, Takahiro. “USB/IP : universal serial bus extension over IP network : IPネットワークを介したUSB拡張手法の提案; IP ネットワーク オ カイシタ USB カクチョウ シュホウ ノ テイアン.” Thesis, Nara Institute of Science and Technology / 奈良先端科学技術大学院大学. Accessed March 07, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10061/4365.
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No year of publication.
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Hirofuchi, Takahiro. “USB/IP : universal serial bus extension over IP network : IPネットワークを介したUSB拡張手法の提案; IP ネットワーク オ カイシタ USB カクチョウ シュホウ ノ テイアン.” Web. 07 Mar 2021.
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No year of publication.
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Hirofuchi T. USB/IP : universal serial bus extension over IP network : IPネットワークを介したUSB拡張手法の提案; IP ネットワーク オ カイシタ USB カクチョウ シュホウ ノ テイアン. [Internet] [Thesis]. Nara Institute of Science and Technology / 奈良先端科学技術大学院大学; [cited 2021 Mar 07].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10061/4365.
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No year of publication.
Council of Science Editors:
Hirofuchi T. USB/IP : universal serial bus extension over IP network : IPネットワークを介したUSB拡張手法の提案; IP ネットワーク オ カイシタ USB カクチョウ シュホウ ノ テイアン. [Thesis]. Nara Institute of Science and Technology / 奈良先端科学技術大学院大学; Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10061/4365
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Rochester Institute of Technology
11.
James, Paul.
Autonomy, well-being, and design.
Degree: School of Design (CIAS), 1997, Rochester Institute of Technology
URL: https://scholarworks.rit.edu/theses/6079
► The objective of this thesis is to demonstrate how product design can effectively improve the quality of our lives by promoting individual autonomy in light…
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▼ The objective of this thesis is to demonstrate how product design can
effectively improve the quality of our lives by promoting individual
autonomy in light of diminished physical capabilities due to illness and/or
aging. Critical to this demonstration is an understanding of the
relationship between personal well-being and our built environments.
Developing this understanding became the initial focus of my research.
Advisors/Committee Members: Cleminshaw, Doug.
Subjects/Keywords: Device design
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James, P. (1997). Autonomy, well-being, and design. (Thesis). Rochester Institute of Technology. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.rit.edu/theses/6079
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
James, Paul. “Autonomy, well-being, and design.” 1997. Thesis, Rochester Institute of Technology. Accessed March 07, 2021.
https://scholarworks.rit.edu/theses/6079.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
James, Paul. “Autonomy, well-being, and design.” 1997. Web. 07 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
James P. Autonomy, well-being, and design. [Internet] [Thesis]. Rochester Institute of Technology; 1997. [cited 2021 Mar 07].
Available from: https://scholarworks.rit.edu/theses/6079.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
James P. Autonomy, well-being, and design. [Thesis]. Rochester Institute of Technology; 1997. Available from: https://scholarworks.rit.edu/theses/6079
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

San Jose State University
12.
Rayfield, Kurtis Ryan.
Effects of Optimizing the Respiratory Pump on Performance During a Simulated Ice Hockey Period.
Degree: MA, Kinesiology, 2018, San Jose State University
URL: https://doi.org/10.31979/etd.9pf7-9u25
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https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/etd_theses/4978
► The inspiratory impedance threshold device (ITD) was designed to increase negative intrathoracic pressure and, thus, improve the body’s natural ability to deliver and return…
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▼ The inspiratory impedance threshold device (ITD) was designed to increase negative intrathoracic pressure and, thus, improve the body’s natural ability to deliver and return blood to the heart. Five ice hockey athletes participated in this study because of the high physiological demands associated with the sport, the more predictable nature of their shifts, and the inactive rest between shifts. The participants skated a course, the Peterson On-Ice Repeated Sprint Test, eight times (shifts) with 90 s recovery between each shift. During the recovery periods, participants breathed with or without the ITD. The test conditions were randomized and counterbalanced with 48 hr between test conditions. Performance, measured as time to skate the course, was comparable between conditions (p = .21); however, lactate measured after the 8th shift was lower, although not statistically significant, during the ITD condition compared to the control (10.9 ± 1.5 mM and 14.0 ± 0.4 mM, respectively, t(4) = -2.591, p = .06). Athletes rated their exertion lower when using the ITD during recovery (F(8, 32) = 4.199, p < 0.01). Thus, use of the ITD positively affected lactate and perceived exertion when performing repeated ice hockey shifts using the Peterson Repeated Sprint Test. Future research using the ITD technology may help to better characterize its effects on performance as well as the physiological and perceptual responses associated with its use during repeated bouts of high-intensity exercise.
Subjects/Keywords: inspiratory impedance threshold device
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Rayfield, K. R. (2018). Effects of Optimizing the Respiratory Pump on Performance During a Simulated Ice Hockey Period. (Masters Thesis). San Jose State University. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.31979/etd.9pf7-9u25 ; https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/etd_theses/4978
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Rayfield, Kurtis Ryan. “Effects of Optimizing the Respiratory Pump on Performance During a Simulated Ice Hockey Period.” 2018. Masters Thesis, San Jose State University. Accessed March 07, 2021.
https://doi.org/10.31979/etd.9pf7-9u25 ; https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/etd_theses/4978.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Rayfield, Kurtis Ryan. “Effects of Optimizing the Respiratory Pump on Performance During a Simulated Ice Hockey Period.” 2018. Web. 07 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Rayfield KR. Effects of Optimizing the Respiratory Pump on Performance During a Simulated Ice Hockey Period. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. San Jose State University; 2018. [cited 2021 Mar 07].
Available from: https://doi.org/10.31979/etd.9pf7-9u25 ; https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/etd_theses/4978.
Council of Science Editors:
Rayfield KR. Effects of Optimizing the Respiratory Pump on Performance During a Simulated Ice Hockey Period. [Masters Thesis]. San Jose State University; 2018. Available from: https://doi.org/10.31979/etd.9pf7-9u25 ; https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/etd_theses/4978

University of Utah
13.
Yang, Linfang.
Lower extremity ambulatory feedback system for people with amputations gait asymmetry training.
Degree: MS, Mechanical Engineering, 2013, University of Utah
URL: http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd3/id/2309/rec/1498
► A wireless, wearable, real-time gait asymmetry detection system—the Lower ExtremityAmbulatory Feedback System (LEAFS)—has been validated by comparison to clinicalmotion capture (force plate and three-dimensional cameras)…
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▼ A wireless, wearable, real-time gait asymmetry detection system—the Lower ExtremityAmbulatory Feedback System (LEAFS)—has been validated by comparison to clinicalmotion capture (force plate and three-dimensional cameras) measurements, and evaluatedin training sessions with seven subjects. LEAFS is a low-cost in-shoe gait detection devicethat provides real-time auditory feedback based on stance time ratio and allows long-termgait asymmetry training to be performed outside of the clinical environment. Stance timeratio, which is also known as Symmetry Ratio (SR), is calculated by dividing the stancetime on one limb (typically the more affected limb) by the other, and control subjects havebeen shown to have SR of 1.02 ± 0.02. The validation test results demonstrate that the SRmeasured by LEAFS as compared to clinical motion capture results has a mean error of0.003 ± 0.05 for control subjects and 0.008 ± 0.04 for subjects with unilateral trans-tibialamputations. The LEAFS was used for gait asymmetry training in seven subjects withunilateral trans-tibial amputations; subjects received six 30-minute training sessions overa 3-week training period. The results demonstrate that LEAFS is accurate at measuringmean SR of a trial of steps, and it is reliable and practical to use LEAFS to train the gaitof patients with unilateral trans-tibial amputations by bringing their SR towards a normalrange.
Subjects/Keywords: Amputation; Gait Feedback Device; Rehabilitation
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Yang, L. (2013). Lower extremity ambulatory feedback system for people with amputations gait asymmetry training. (Masters Thesis). University of Utah. Retrieved from http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd3/id/2309/rec/1498
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Yang, Linfang. “Lower extremity ambulatory feedback system for people with amputations gait asymmetry training.” 2013. Masters Thesis, University of Utah. Accessed March 07, 2021.
http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd3/id/2309/rec/1498.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Yang, Linfang. “Lower extremity ambulatory feedback system for people with amputations gait asymmetry training.” 2013. Web. 07 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Yang L. Lower extremity ambulatory feedback system for people with amputations gait asymmetry training. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Utah; 2013. [cited 2021 Mar 07].
Available from: http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd3/id/2309/rec/1498.
Council of Science Editors:
Yang L. Lower extremity ambulatory feedback system for people with amputations gait asymmetry training. [Masters Thesis]. University of Utah; 2013. Available from: http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd3/id/2309/rec/1498

NSYSU
14.
Chen, Kuan-Lin.
Joint Device-to-Device and Small Cell On/Off with Energy Saving in Dense Small Cell.
Degree: Master, Computer Science and Engineering, 2017, NSYSU
URL: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0806117-171546
► Traffic volume in cellular networks has increased considerably during recent years and is expected to continue at an exponential rate. As a result, the Third…
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▼ Traffic volume in cellular networks has increased considerably during recent years and is expected to continue at an exponential rate. As a result, the Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) has proposed Heterogeneous Networks, which add low power nodes such as pico cells and femto cells to the existing Homogeneous Networks, to improve system capacity. With the wide deployment of the base station, it increases the capacity of the networks, whereas the energy consumption also increases.
In Release 12, 3GPP sets a standard of âD2Dâ communication technology, so that the two devices can communication directly without through the base station. In addition, D2D has the advantage of enhancing the system capacity and reducing the transmission time and
device power consumption and so on. In Release 13, 3GPP proposes the concept of relaying to combine it with D2D communication, so that it can extend the network coverage further.
Of switching off base station, the scenario previous studies most consist of traditional cellular users. Therefore, in this paper we joint the D2D communication technology and D2D Relay technology. In this scenario, we consider how to select the base station into sleep mode and how to manage the users to handover to the neighborâs base stations, so that we can achieve the better energy saving effect. We propose a BTS on/off algorithm and user association algorithm in order to have the better energy saving effect. Finally, simulation results show that the proposed methods have better energy consumption and throughput, compared with the existing methods.
Advisors/Committee Members: Chun-Hung Richard Lin (chair), Bing-Hong Liu (chair), Wen-Shyong Hsieh (chair), Wei-Kuang Lai (committee member), Chung-Ming Huang (chair).
Subjects/Keywords: QoS; Small Cell On/Off; Long Term Evolution; Device-to-Device Relay; Device-to-Device communication
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Chen, Kuan-Lin. “Joint Device-to-Device and Small Cell On/Off with Energy Saving in Dense Small Cell.” 2017. Thesis, NSYSU. Accessed March 07, 2021.
http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0806117-171546.
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MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Chen, Kuan-Lin. “Joint Device-to-Device and Small Cell On/Off with Energy Saving in Dense Small Cell.” 2017. Web. 07 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Chen K. Joint Device-to-Device and Small Cell On/Off with Energy Saving in Dense Small Cell. [Internet] [Thesis]. NSYSU; 2017. [cited 2021 Mar 07].
Available from: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0806117-171546.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
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Chen K. Joint Device-to-Device and Small Cell On/Off with Energy Saving in Dense Small Cell. [Thesis]. NSYSU; 2017. Available from: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0806117-171546
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University of Manchester
15.
Forbes, Sarah.
Assessment of Apolipoprotein E Derived Peptides as Novel
Antimicrobials for the Coating of Biomedical Devices.
Degree: 2013, University of Manchester
URL: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:185610
► The microbial contamination of biomedical devices is a leading cause of hospital- acquired infection. A number of strategies aimed at developing device coatings that are…
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▼ The microbial contamination of biomedical devices
is a leading cause of hospital- acquired infection. A number of
strategies aimed at developing
device coatings that are refractory
to microbial adhesion, colonisation and biofilm formation have been
developed, but the problem remains. The incorporation of biocides
into biomedical
device surface coatings has shown promising results
in preventing the establishment of infection. Current controversy
over the possibility that extensive use of biocides could
potentially lead to antimicrobial resistance has fuelled the search
for new actives with good antimicrobial activity and low
cytotoxicity, that maintain marked efficacy after prolonged use.
This doctoral thesis aims to evaluate the antimicrobial potential
of a novel peptide based on human apolipoprotein E receptor binding
region (apoEdpL-W). The spectrum of antimicrobial activity and
anti-biofilm efficacy of apoEdpL-W was compared to that of common
biocides polyhexamethylene biguanide, triclosan, cetrimide and
chlorhexidine. The potential to induce bacterial insusceptibility
towards these agents after long-term sub-lethal level exposure was
assessed. Initial examination against 18 test microorganisms,
commonly associated with
device infection, showed that apoEdpL-W
displayed broad-range antimicrobial and anti-biofilm efficacy.
ApoEdpL-W also maintained marked antibacterial activity after
incorporation onto various biomaterial polymers, often used in
device surface coatings. Alterations in bacterial susceptibility
after prolonged exposure to apoEdpL-W, as well as to the other
biocides, were often temporary and partially reverted once the
bacteria had been grown in the absence of the antimicrobial agent.
The adaption of Staphylococcus aureus to the presence of triclosan
resulted in the formation of small colony variants (SVCs) with
reduced triclosan susceptibility. Analysis of the physiological
characteristics of the triclosan induced SCVs revealed the loss of
virulence determinants and potentially reduced pathogenic
capability, when compared to the parent strain. The
biocompatibility index values of the test actives were determined
by the parallel assessment of their antibacterial activity and in
vitro cytotoxicity. ApoEdpL-W showed good antibacterial efficacy
whilst remaining relatively less toxic to mammalian cells than
triclosan or chlorhexidine. We studied the interactions of the test
antimicrobials with a preformed phospholipid bilayer using the
quartz crystal microbalance
device and dual polarisation
interferometry, to better understand potential mode of action.
Analysis revealed that ApoEdpL-W and PHMB induced the highest level
of bilayer disruption, of all the antimicrobials tested. These data
suggest that apoEdpL-W demonstrates antibacterial activity;
biocompatibility and long-term efficacy on a level that compares
favourably to that of currently used biocides. The peptide
demonstrates good antimicrobial efficacy when incorporated into a
range of biomaterial polymers and shows the potential to be
developed as an…
Advisors/Committee Members: MCBAIN, ANDREW AJ, Dobson, Curtis, Mcbain, Andrew.
Subjects/Keywords: Biocide; Antimicrobial peptide; Medical device
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Antimicrobials for the Coating of Biomedical Devices. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Manchester. Retrieved from http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:185610
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Forbes, Sarah. “Assessment of Apolipoprotein E Derived Peptides as Novel
Antimicrobials for the Coating of Biomedical Devices.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Manchester. Accessed March 07, 2021.
http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:185610.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Forbes, Sarah. “Assessment of Apolipoprotein E Derived Peptides as Novel
Antimicrobials for the Coating of Biomedical Devices.” 2013. Web. 07 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Forbes S. Assessment of Apolipoprotein E Derived Peptides as Novel
Antimicrobials for the Coating of Biomedical Devices. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Manchester; 2013. [cited 2021 Mar 07].
Available from: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:185610.
Council of Science Editors:
Forbes S. Assessment of Apolipoprotein E Derived Peptides as Novel
Antimicrobials for the Coating of Biomedical Devices. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Manchester; 2013. Available from: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar/uk-ac-man-scw:185610

Vanderbilt University
16.
Yang, Siyuan.
Fabrication of Photosystem I Protein Films with Improved Stability.
Degree: MS, Chemical Engineering, 2015, Vanderbilt University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1803/11005
► Extracted from green plants, Photosystem I (PSI) is a nanoscale protein complex that can be incorporated into biohybrid devices to convert solar irradiation into usable…
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▼ Extracted from green plants, Photosystem I (PSI) is a nanoscale protein complex that can be incorporated into biohybrid devices to convert solar irradiation into usable power. In previous research, our group has shown that multilayer films of PSI that range in thickness from 1-3 μm generate photocurrent that increases with film thickness when deposited onto an electrode and exposed to an aqueous solution of redox species (i.e. a wet cell). However, long-term experiments have shown that the photocurrents of wet cells decrease over the first few days, which has been attributed to the desorption of some PSI proteins exposed to the mediator solution. This decrease of the film thickness reduces the photocurrent generation. Particular molecules can cross-link protein molecules via covalent bonds, as a promising strategy to stabilize PSI in these multilayer films. Three different cross-linkers, glutaraldehyde (GA), terephthalaldehyde (TPDA) and 2-iminothiolane (2IT, traut’s reagent), were investigated here to stabilize multilayer PSI films that were deposited onto gold substrates. The thickness, uniformity, and photocurrent of PSI films were analyzed at various conditions. Results showed that the thickness remaining of all cross-linked PSI films was superior to that of non cross-linked films. PSI films modified by 1 mM 2IT exhibited the best performance in terms of both the stability of thickness and photocurrent. This study provides guidance toward selection of an appropriate cross-linker to strengthen PSI films and maintain their electrochemical performance.
Advisors/Committee Members: Kane Jennings (committee member), David Cliffel (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: stability; protein; PSI; biohybrid device
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Yang, Siyuan. “Fabrication of Photosystem I Protein Films with Improved Stability.” 2015. Thesis, Vanderbilt University. Accessed March 07, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1803/11005.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Yang, Siyuan. “Fabrication of Photosystem I Protein Films with Improved Stability.” 2015. Web. 07 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Yang S. Fabrication of Photosystem I Protein Films with Improved Stability. [Internet] [Thesis]. Vanderbilt University; 2015. [cited 2021 Mar 07].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1803/11005.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Yang S. Fabrication of Photosystem I Protein Films with Improved Stability. [Thesis]. Vanderbilt University; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1803/11005
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Texas A&M University
17.
Boyle, Anthony John.
Design and Characterization of a Shape Memory Polymer Foam-coated Coil Neurovascular Embolization Device.
Degree: PhD, Biomedical Engineering, 2016, Texas A&M University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/158975
► Standard endovascular treatment of intracranial saccular aneurysms has been shown to be an effective treatment method, but it remains marked by aneurysm recanalization despite continued…
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▼ Standard endovascular treatment of intracranial saccular aneurysms has been shown to be an effective treatment method, but it remains marked by aneurysm recanalization despite continued development of new
device technologies. Polyurethane-based shape memory polymer (SMP) foams are advantageous biomaterials for endovascular embolization applications, however previously developed devices utilizing SMP foam for neurovascular embolization treatment were limited by required catheter sizes, insufficient flexibility and radiopacity, and inconsistent
device stability within the aneurysm sac.
Solvent-stimulated actuation of hydrophobic SMP foams using DMSO and EtOH was shown to be an effective alternative shape memory trigger to direct heating. Dramatic decreases in Tg were observed with exposure to water, DMSO, and EtOH. Rapid shape recovery and volume swelling were observed for SMP foams in high concentrations of both DMSO and EtOH, as well as in decreased concentrations of EtOH.
A SMP foam-over-wire (FOW) neurovascular embolization
device was evaluated using in vitro and in vivo saccular aneurysm models as an initial prototype design. In vivo porcine aneurysms were successfully occluded using FOW devices with theoretical volume occlusion values greater than reported values for predicate devices and rapid, stable thrombus formation. FOW devices were successful in treating sidewall aneurysm models, though the study suggested a need to improve the deliverability and radiopacity of the devices and to evaluate the occlusion effectiveness in more clinically relevant aneurysm geometries.
A SMP foam-coated coil (FCC) embolization
device was designed and demonstrated clinician-familiar deliverability and use combined with large packing density and scaffolding capability of porous SMP foam. Excellent cytocompatibility is a promising early result in showing biocompatibility. FCC devices exhibited smooth delivery, but difficult packing in both benchtop and rabbit elastase aneurysm models highlights the need to improving
device stiffness. However, though packing in rabbit aneurysms was poor, the tissue response suggests a desired healing process and a promising indication that the more effectively packed FCC devices will prompt stable, long-term tissue healing. Overall, the
device designed through this work demonstrates excellent potential for improving long-term clinical outcomes for patients with intracranial saccular aneurysms, whether ruptured or unruptured.
Advisors/Committee Members: Maitland, Duncan J (advisor), Criscione, John C (committee member), Haridas, Balakrishna (committee member), Clubb, Fred (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Shape Memory Polymer; Embolization Device
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Boyle, A. J. (2016). Design and Characterization of a Shape Memory Polymer Foam-coated Coil Neurovascular Embolization Device. (Doctoral Dissertation). Texas A&M University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/158975
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Boyle, Anthony John. “Design and Characterization of a Shape Memory Polymer Foam-coated Coil Neurovascular Embolization Device.” 2016. Doctoral Dissertation, Texas A&M University. Accessed March 07, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/158975.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Boyle, Anthony John. “Design and Characterization of a Shape Memory Polymer Foam-coated Coil Neurovascular Embolization Device.” 2016. Web. 07 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Boyle AJ. Design and Characterization of a Shape Memory Polymer Foam-coated Coil Neurovascular Embolization Device. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Texas A&M University; 2016. [cited 2021 Mar 07].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/158975.
Council of Science Editors:
Boyle AJ. Design and Characterization of a Shape Memory Polymer Foam-coated Coil Neurovascular Embolization Device. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Texas A&M University; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/158975

Texas A&M University
18.
Karadkar, Unmil Purushottam.
MIDAS: Multi-device Integrated Dynamic Activity Spaces.
Degree: PhD, Computer Science, 2012, Texas A&M University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-2011-12-10428
► Mobile phones, tablet computers, laptops, desktops, and large screen displays are increasingly available to individuals for information access, often simultaneously. Dominant content access protocols, such…
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▼ Mobile phones, tablet computers, laptops, desktops, and large screen displays are increasingly available to individuals for information access, often simultaneously. Dominant content access protocols, such as HTTP/1.1, do not take advantage of this
device multiplicity and support information access from single devices only. Changing devices means restarting an information session. Using devices in conjunction with each other poses several challenges, which include the presentation of content on devices with diverse form factors and propagation of the content changes across these devices. In this dissertation, I report on the design and implementation of MIDAS - architecture and a prototype system for multi-
device presentations. I propose a framework, called 12C, for characterizing multi-
device systems and evaluate MIDAS within this framework.
MIDAS is designed as a middleware that can work with multiple client-server architectures, such as the Web and context-aware Trellis, a non-Web hypertext system. It presents information content simultaneously on devices with diverse characteristics without requiring sensor-enhanced environments. The system adapts content elements for optimal presentation on the target
device while also striving to retain fidelity with the original form from a human perceptual perspective. MIDAS reconfigures its presentation in response to user actions, availability of devices, and environmental context, such as a user's location or the time of day.
I conducted a pilot study that explored human perception of similarity when image attributes such as size and color depth are modified in the process of presenting images on different devices. The results indicated that users tend to prefer scaling of images to color-depth reduction but gray scaling of images is preferable to either modification. Not all images scale equally gracefully; those dominated by natural elements or manmade structures scale exceptionally well. Images that depict recognizable human faces or textual elements should be scaled only to an extent that these features retain their integrity.
Attributes of the 12C framework describe aspects of multi-
device systems that include infrastructure, presentation, interaction, interface, and security. Based on these criteria, MIDAS is a flexible infrastructure, which lends itself to several content distribution and interaction strategies by separating client- and server-side configuration.
Advisors/Committee Members: Furuta, Richard (advisor), Shipman, Frank (committee member), Leggett, John (committee member), Cifuentes, Lauren (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: MIDAS; multi-device interfaces; multi-device systems; device-agnostic hypermedia; 12C framework; device-based content adaptation; human-centered content adaptation
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Karadkar, U. P. (2012). MIDAS: Multi-device Integrated Dynamic Activity Spaces. (Doctoral Dissertation). Texas A&M University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-2011-12-10428
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Karadkar, Unmil Purushottam. “MIDAS: Multi-device Integrated Dynamic Activity Spaces.” 2012. Doctoral Dissertation, Texas A&M University. Accessed March 07, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-2011-12-10428.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Karadkar, Unmil Purushottam. “MIDAS: Multi-device Integrated Dynamic Activity Spaces.” 2012. Web. 07 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Karadkar UP. MIDAS: Multi-device Integrated Dynamic Activity Spaces. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Texas A&M University; 2012. [cited 2021 Mar 07].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-2011-12-10428.
Council of Science Editors:
Karadkar UP. MIDAS: Multi-device Integrated Dynamic Activity Spaces. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Texas A&M University; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-2011-12-10428

Penn State University
19.
Abdalla Mohamed, Azah M.
EVALUATION OF AN AUTOMATED MALARIA PARASITE BLOOD SMEAR READING DEVICE
.
Degree: 2011, Penn State University
URL: https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/12620
► ABSTRACT Accurate identification and quantification of malaria parasites in a timely manner are critical in measuring treatment outcomes. Microscopy is widely used as the “gold…
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▼ ABSTRACT
Accurate identification and quantification of malaria parasites in a timely manner are critical in measuring treatment outcomes. Microscopy is widely used as the “gold standard” method for detecting and quantifying malaria species. However, the method is time consuming. Automated devices have been developed, such as that developed by World Health Technologies (WHT) for a malaria parasite blood smear reader, but have not been thoroughly validated. The objective of this research was to evaluate the WHT automated
device through comparison with microscopy. A crude assessment of the sensitivity and specificity was based on the presence or absence of malaria parasite using a set of blood smear slides standardized according to the World Health Organization (WHO), (n= 55), which consists of patient derived slides, 20 of which are positive for malaria, 20 are negative for malaria and 15 are plasmodium falciparum positive control slides. In addition 150 blood smear slides of unknown status were available from the Household Survey in Equatorial Guinea. Each slide was analyzed by the microscopy and for all positive slides, the particular species were determined. A square-root transformation of the counts was calculated prior to the comparison of methods. For the WHO slides, the WHT
device resulted in 88.6% sensitivity (For the Household Survey slides, sensitivity was 100% (95% CI = 0.75-1.00) and specificity was 94% (95% CI = 0.90-0.99). The findings showed different results regarding the sensitivity and specificity performance of the WHT
device between the WHO slides and Household Survey slides, but they are comparable to the performance of humans. Density values for positive slides were significantly higher for the WHT
device compared to microscopy.
Advisors/Committee Members: Vernon Michael Chinchilli, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor, Vernon Michael Chinchilli, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor, Vernon Michael Chinchilli, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor.
Subjects/Keywords: READING DEVICE; BLOOD SMEAR
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. (Thesis). Penn State University. Retrieved from https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/12620
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
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Abdalla Mohamed, Azah M. “EVALUATION OF AN AUTOMATED MALARIA PARASITE BLOOD SMEAR READING DEVICE
.” 2011. Thesis, Penn State University. Accessed March 07, 2021.
https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/12620.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Abdalla Mohamed, Azah M. “EVALUATION OF AN AUTOMATED MALARIA PARASITE BLOOD SMEAR READING DEVICE
.” 2011. Web. 07 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Abdalla Mohamed AM. EVALUATION OF AN AUTOMATED MALARIA PARASITE BLOOD SMEAR READING DEVICE
. [Internet] [Thesis]. Penn State University; 2011. [cited 2021 Mar 07].
Available from: https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/12620.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Abdalla Mohamed AM. EVALUATION OF AN AUTOMATED MALARIA PARASITE BLOOD SMEAR READING DEVICE
. [Thesis]. Penn State University; 2011. Available from: https://submit-etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/12620
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Leiden University
20.
Pool, Thomas.
Exploring the possibility to employ a consumer-grade EEG-device as an educational tool in a machine learning course for physicists.
Degree: 2020, Leiden University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1887/80708
► With data-generation becoming increasingly complex and automatized as a result of technological developments, using computers to perform data-selection, preprocessing and data-analysis has become indispensable in…
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▼ With data-generation becoming increasingly complex and automatized as a result of technological developments, using computers to perform data-selection, preprocessing and data-analysis has become indispensable in many fields of physics and astronomy. Hence, acquiring some basic knowledge of machine-learning techniques should be an essential part of the curriculum of these subjects. However, courses on the
subject are mainly aimed at future computer-scientists. In this study, we explore the potential of using the Emotiv EPOC+, a consumer-grade EEG-
device, as an educational tool in a hands-on machine learning course, tailor-made for physics and astronomy students. For this, we perform various experiments with a single
subject, and use elementary neural networks to perform a binary classification to identify events in the self-produced EEG-data. We find that the Emotiv is capable of producing data containing sufficient consistency within a single recording to detect blinks and full-arm motion with more then 90% accuracy. However, these results are not reproducible with the same neural network once the head-set has been removed from the head between recordings. This means the networks have to be trained anew in order to classify events in new data. For the Emotiv to serve as an educational tool in a machine learning course a better understanding of this difference in noise between recordings is necessary, and a standardized preprocessing to reduce noise should be developed.
Advisors/Committee Members: Semrau, Stefan (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: EEG-device; machine learning
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Pool, T. (2020). Exploring the possibility to employ a consumer-grade EEG-device as an educational tool in a machine learning course for physicists. (Masters Thesis). Leiden University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1887/80708
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Pool, Thomas. “Exploring the possibility to employ a consumer-grade EEG-device as an educational tool in a machine learning course for physicists.” 2020. Masters Thesis, Leiden University. Accessed March 07, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1887/80708.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Pool, Thomas. “Exploring the possibility to employ a consumer-grade EEG-device as an educational tool in a machine learning course for physicists.” 2020. Web. 07 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Pool T. Exploring the possibility to employ a consumer-grade EEG-device as an educational tool in a machine learning course for physicists. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Leiden University; 2020. [cited 2021 Mar 07].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1887/80708.
Council of Science Editors:
Pool T. Exploring the possibility to employ a consumer-grade EEG-device as an educational tool in a machine learning course for physicists. [Masters Thesis]. Leiden University; 2020. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1887/80708

Tampere University
21.
Siipo, Helena.
Heuristic Evaluation of a Medical Device Prototype
.
Degree: 2019, Tampere University
URL: https://trepo.tuni.fi/handle/10024/118428
► Usability principles are often secondary to clinical effectiveness when assessing medical devices. However, the majority of medical device incidents are linked to user error. Greater…
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▼ Usability principles are often secondary to clinical effectiveness when assessing medical devices. However, the majority of medical device incidents are linked to user error. Greater attention to usability evaluation during the development of a medical device can prevent patient-endangering errors. In this study, the usability of a medical device prototype is assessed through heuristic evaluation. The aim was to carry out an evaluation and to assess heuristic evaluation as a method to improve medical device usability.
The evaluated prototype is a mobile eye blink pacemaker aimed at patients with unilateral facial palsy. Facial palsy impairs the muscles responsible for producing the eye blink. Lack of blinking can result in complications such as dry eye disease and corneal ulceration. The purpose of the studied prototype is to evoke the eye blink with electrical stimulation. The device could be a simple and cost-effective alternative for more invasive methods.
Heuristics targeted particularly for medical devices are yet to be developed. Heuristic applied in this study are a combination of heuristics formerly used in other studies analyzing medical devices. The majority of usability problems detected concerned the user’s control and physical effort. The most severe problems were related to error situations. Most of the heuristic violations were rated as minor problems; no catastrophic problems were found. The most problematic part of the prototype was the adjustment of the stimulation level.
The heuristic evaluation is a quick and resource-efficient method to identify usability problems and their severities in medical devices. However, more research is needed to create a standard set of heuristics aimed especially at medical devices.
Subjects/Keywords: heuristics;
medical device;
facial palsy
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Siipo, H. (2019). Heuristic Evaluation of a Medical Device Prototype
. (Masters Thesis). Tampere University. Retrieved from https://trepo.tuni.fi/handle/10024/118428
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Siipo, Helena. “Heuristic Evaluation of a Medical Device Prototype
.” 2019. Masters Thesis, Tampere University. Accessed March 07, 2021.
https://trepo.tuni.fi/handle/10024/118428.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Siipo, Helena. “Heuristic Evaluation of a Medical Device Prototype
.” 2019. Web. 07 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Siipo H. Heuristic Evaluation of a Medical Device Prototype
. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Tampere University; 2019. [cited 2021 Mar 07].
Available from: https://trepo.tuni.fi/handle/10024/118428.
Council of Science Editors:
Siipo H. Heuristic Evaluation of a Medical Device Prototype
. [Masters Thesis]. Tampere University; 2019. Available from: https://trepo.tuni.fi/handle/10024/118428

Indian Institute of Science
22.
Arunagiri, Srigowtham.
Assessment of University Technology Transfer Efficiency in the Context of Medical Device Technologies.
Degree: PhD, Faculty of Engineering, 2018, Indian Institute of Science
URL: http://etd.iisc.ac.in/handle/2005/3850
► Data to understand the inventiveness and technology transfer process for medical devices in India is lacking and majority of medical devices are imported. The presence…
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▼ Data to understand the inventiveness and technology transfer process for medical devices in India is lacking and majority of medical devices are imported. The presence of a medical school in a university system is expected to enhance healthcare inventiveness. Universities with medical schools have 2.5 times more R&D expenditure and productivity than universities without medical schools. Therefore, the presence or absence of medical schools in universities serves as interesting samples for technology transfer analysis. This thesis focuses on medical
device inventiveness and technology transfer office efficiencies of American universities. Three sample sets are used. The first is data from 1242 US universities, of which 734 had medical schools, and their Technology Transfer Office (TTO) productivity from years 1999-2008. The second consisted of 5693 medical
device patents filed at USPTO by universities worldwide during years 1999-2008, including US universities. The third consisted of 32 cochlear implant university based patents from 7 primary patent classes in USPTO.
Universities involved in medical
device research (MDU) and universities not involved in medical
device research (NMDU) are compared in our study to understand differences in their technology transfer activities. Initially, Social network analysis is used to understand the interrelatedness of technologies in university based research using patent classes. Degree, betweenness and closeness centrality of 32 cochlear implant patents (out of 345 overall filed patents in USPTO including corporate filings), showed the importance of universities’ R&D contribution to the overall evolution of cochlear implant technology. Dynamics in terms of emergence and disappearance of technologies (represented by US patent classes in years 1977 to 2012), are identified.
Our study highlights that universities' research focus within medical
device research is confined to few technology classes like surgery, drugs and body treating compositions for therapeutic purposes and image analysis. In these technology areas, universities share of patent holding is found to be more compared to other medical
device technologies. Multivariate OLS and binary logistic regressions are used to understand university characteristics that influences amount of patenting by universities. Our study attempts to delineate and highlight university characteristics that may influence amount of patenting in general, i.e., across all technologies and specifically those university characteristics that may influence more patenting in medical
device technologies. Our study establishes that university characteristic variables like age, public/private ownership and research productivity influences amount of patenting by universities in general, across all technologies. However, additional university characteristics like presence of medical school and expenditure on legal fees are found influencing amount of patenting in medical
device technologies by universities. Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) is used in our…
Advisors/Committee Members: Ramachandran, Parthasarathy (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: University Technology Transfer; Technology Transfer, Medical Device; Medical Device Research; Medical Device Technology Patents; Universities’ Patents; Medical Device Patents (MDU); Management
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Arunagiri, S. (2018). Assessment of University Technology Transfer Efficiency in the Context of Medical Device Technologies. (Doctoral Dissertation). Indian Institute of Science. Retrieved from http://etd.iisc.ac.in/handle/2005/3850
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Arunagiri, Srigowtham. “Assessment of University Technology Transfer Efficiency in the Context of Medical Device Technologies.” 2018. Doctoral Dissertation, Indian Institute of Science. Accessed March 07, 2021.
http://etd.iisc.ac.in/handle/2005/3850.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Arunagiri, Srigowtham. “Assessment of University Technology Transfer Efficiency in the Context of Medical Device Technologies.” 2018. Web. 07 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Arunagiri S. Assessment of University Technology Transfer Efficiency in the Context of Medical Device Technologies. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Indian Institute of Science; 2018. [cited 2021 Mar 07].
Available from: http://etd.iisc.ac.in/handle/2005/3850.
Council of Science Editors:
Arunagiri S. Assessment of University Technology Transfer Efficiency in the Context of Medical Device Technologies. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Indian Institute of Science; 2018. Available from: http://etd.iisc.ac.in/handle/2005/3850

University of Otago
23.
Yates, Rebecca Anna.
The Effect of Gender and Familiarity on the Use of like in New Zealand English
.
Degree: 2012, University of Otago
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10523/2462
► Research on the pragmatic device like has primarily focused on like as a quotative. The overall distribution of like has received comparatively little attention. Particularly…
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▼ Research on the pragmatic
device like has primarily focused on like as a quotative. The overall distribution of like has received comparatively little attention. Particularly lacking are accounts which show how like may vary for a speaker in different situations or contexts.
This study addresses this gap by testing the effects of speaker gender, addressee gender and familiarity on the frequency of like. This study is based on 24 20-minute dyadic conversations, 12 of which occurred between friends, and 12 between strangers. The dyads were split evenly between female-female, female-male and male-male pairings. The recordings were transcribed and coded according to a system based on Terraschke (2008). The data was then analysed using mixed effects logistic regression.
The results for discourse marker like showed a significant interaction between familiarity and gender relation. When participants were friends with their addressee, they were more likely to use “quotative”, “subjective stance” and “hesitation” like if their addressee was of the same gender. In the unfamiliar data, both males and females were more likely to use quotative like and subjective stance like when speaking to a female addressee. “Discourse link” like was more likely to occur in the male-male dyads. “Cut-off” like was more likely to occur between friends, and females were more likely to use it when speaking to males.
Audience design (Bell, 1984), social identity theory (see Meyerhoff, 1996) and observations on the communicative preferences of men and women (Coates, 2004) are used to account for these results. It is argued that because quotative like and discourse link like are used to structure discourse, or have a textual function, they are better explained by the communicative preferences of men and women. Subjective stance like and hesitation like are better accounted for using audience design and social identity theory because of their interactional function.
Advisors/Committee Members: Hatfield, Hunter (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: like;
sociolinguistics;
gender;
pragmatic device
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Yates, R. A. (2012). The Effect of Gender and Familiarity on the Use of like in New Zealand English
. (Masters Thesis). University of Otago. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/2462
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Yates, Rebecca Anna. “The Effect of Gender and Familiarity on the Use of like in New Zealand English
.” 2012. Masters Thesis, University of Otago. Accessed March 07, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10523/2462.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Yates, Rebecca Anna. “The Effect of Gender and Familiarity on the Use of like in New Zealand English
.” 2012. Web. 07 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Yates RA. The Effect of Gender and Familiarity on the Use of like in New Zealand English
. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Otago; 2012. [cited 2021 Mar 07].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10523/2462.
Council of Science Editors:
Yates RA. The Effect of Gender and Familiarity on the Use of like in New Zealand English
. [Masters Thesis]. University of Otago; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10523/2462

Università della Svizzera italiana
24.
Salwey, Leonhard Benno.
No-signalling attacks and implications for (quantum)
nonlocality distillation.
Degree: 2015, Università della Svizzera italiana
URL: http://doc.rero.ch/record/257420
► The phenomenon of nonlocality, which can arise when entangled quantum systems are suitably measured, is perhaps one of the most puzzling features of quantum theory…
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▼ The phenomenon of nonlocality, which can arise when
entangled quantum systems are suitably measured, is perhaps one of
the most puzzling features of quantum theory to the philosophical
mind. It implies that these measurement statistics cannot be
explained by hidden variables, as requested by Einstein, and it
thus suggests that our universe may not be, in principle, a
well-determined entity where the uncertainty we perceive in
physical observations stems only from our lack of knowledge of the
whole. Besides its philosophical impact, nonlocality is also a
resource for information- theoretic tasks since it implies secrecy:
If nonlocality limits the predictive power that any hidden variable
(in the universe) can have about some observations, then it limits
in particular the predictive power of a hidden variable held by an
adversary in a cryptographic scenario. We investigate whether
nonlocality alone can empower two parties to perform
unconditionally secure communication in a feasible manner when only
a provably minimal set of assumptions are made for such a task to
be possible — independently of the validity of any physical theory
(such as quantum theory). Nonlocality has also been of interest in
the study of foundations of quantum theory and the principles that
stand beyond its mathematical formalism. In an attempt to single
out quantum theory within a broader set of theories, the study of
nonlocality may help to point out intuitive principles that
distinguish it from the rest. In theories where the limits by which
quantum theory constrains the strength of nonlocality are
surpassed, many “principles” on which an information theorist would
rely on are shattered — one example is the hierarchy of
communication complexity as the latter becomes completely trivial
once a certain degree of nonlocality is overstepped. In order to
study the structure of such super-quantum theories — beyond their
aforementioned secrecy aspects — we investigate the phenomenon of
distillation of nonlocality, the ability to distill stronger forms
of nonlocality from weaker ones. By exploiting the inherent
connection between nonlocality and secrecy, we provide a novel way
of deriving bounds on nonlocality-distillation protocols through an
ad
versarial view to the problem.
Advisors/Committee Members: Stefan (Dir.), Gilles (Codir.).
Subjects/Keywords: Device-independent key distribution
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Salwey, Leonhard Benno. “No-signalling attacks and implications for (quantum)
nonlocality distillation.” 2015. Thesis, Università della Svizzera italiana. Accessed March 07, 2021.
http://doc.rero.ch/record/257420.
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MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Salwey, Leonhard Benno. “No-signalling attacks and implications for (quantum)
nonlocality distillation.” 2015. Web. 07 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Salwey LB. No-signalling attacks and implications for (quantum)
nonlocality distillation. [Internet] [Thesis]. Università della Svizzera italiana; 2015. [cited 2021 Mar 07].
Available from: http://doc.rero.ch/record/257420.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Salwey LB. No-signalling attacks and implications for (quantum)
nonlocality distillation. [Thesis]. Università della Svizzera italiana; 2015. Available from: http://doc.rero.ch/record/257420
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Bristol
25.
O'Brien, Stephen Michael.
Simulation in developing new instruments for operative vaginal birth.
Degree: PhD, 2018, University of Bristol
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1983/d099ca77-86ce-4cb0-8053-b7f64aa6c0d2
► Operative vaginal birth (OVB) remains, in skilled hands, the most efficient way of expediting birth in the second stage of labour and is associated with…
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▼ Operative vaginal birth (OVB) remains, in skilled hands, the most efficient way of expediting birth in the second stage of labour and is associated with fewer poor maternal and neonatal outcomes. However, multiple factors including training requirements, patient perception and medico-legal pressures have resulted in a steady reduction in the proportion of births being expedited with OVB. The BD Odon Device is a new device for OVB which is envisaged to mitigate these pressures and reduce the number of Caesarean sections performed in the second stage of labour. Before introduction into clinical practice, any new device must be thoroughly and systematically evaluated to determine how likely it is to be used effectively, repeatably and safely. In this thesis I present an approach to this problem specific to new devices for operative vaginal births. Simulated operative vaginal births using the BD Odon Device demonstrated that the device sits on the fetal head in a repeatable, predictable and potentially safe way. The device generates more perineal distention than commonly used ventouse devices, and generates more pressure on the fetal head than ventouse, but less than forceps. It can be used intuitively by the majority of accoucheurs following brief structured training. This combination of features suggests that, with appropriate training, it may be used in a variety of healthcare settings (including areas where OVB is infrequently used) and generate beneficial outcomes for women and babies.
Subjects/Keywords: Odon Device; Operative Birth
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O'Brien, S. M. (2018). Simulation in developing new instruments for operative vaginal birth. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Bristol. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1983/d099ca77-86ce-4cb0-8053-b7f64aa6c0d2
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
O'Brien, Stephen Michael. “Simulation in developing new instruments for operative vaginal birth.” 2018. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Bristol. Accessed March 07, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1983/d099ca77-86ce-4cb0-8053-b7f64aa6c0d2.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
O'Brien, Stephen Michael. “Simulation in developing new instruments for operative vaginal birth.” 2018. Web. 07 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
O'Brien SM. Simulation in developing new instruments for operative vaginal birth. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Bristol; 2018. [cited 2021 Mar 07].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1983/d099ca77-86ce-4cb0-8053-b7f64aa6c0d2.
Council of Science Editors:
O'Brien SM. Simulation in developing new instruments for operative vaginal birth. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Bristol; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1983/d099ca77-86ce-4cb0-8053-b7f64aa6c0d2

Iowa State University
26.
Kallal, Benjamin.
First Responder Assistance Tool for Mobile Device Forensics.
Degree: 2012, Iowa State University
URL: https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/etd/12358
► The growing importance of mobile telephones, especially so called "smartphones", the problem of identifying these phones has become a real issue. There is a prevalence…
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▼ The growing importance of mobile telephones, especially so called "smartphones", the problem of identifying these phones has become a real issue. There is a prevalence of these devices being used by criminals, foreign agents and terrorists. The need to be able to quickly identify these phones and determine what forensics tools maybe compatible with the device. The issue of imitation phones and the potential of hidden operating systems have further muddied the forensics waters. Having a starting point from which to perform this analysis is important first step. The purpose of this research is to provide that starting point. By analyzing basic aspects of the phone and viewing the compatibility with other forensics tools it will give the investigator ideas as to what they can reasonably expect to gain from analyzing the phone. Additionally this software attempts to gather information about the software with the intention of detecting hidden partitions and secondary operating systems.
Subjects/Keywords: forensics; mobile device; Computer Engineering
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Kallal, B. (2012). First Responder Assistance Tool for Mobile Device Forensics. (Thesis). Iowa State University. Retrieved from https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/etd/12358
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Kallal, Benjamin. “First Responder Assistance Tool for Mobile Device Forensics.” 2012. Thesis, Iowa State University. Accessed March 07, 2021.
https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/etd/12358.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Kallal, Benjamin. “First Responder Assistance Tool for Mobile Device Forensics.” 2012. Web. 07 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Kallal B. First Responder Assistance Tool for Mobile Device Forensics. [Internet] [Thesis]. Iowa State University; 2012. [cited 2021 Mar 07].
Available from: https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/etd/12358.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Kallal B. First Responder Assistance Tool for Mobile Device Forensics. [Thesis]. Iowa State University; 2012. Available from: https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/etd/12358
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
27.
Toukabri, Thouraya.
CVS : a framework architecture for D2D-based cellular vehicular services in 4G networks and beyond : CVS : un framework d'architecture pour le déploiement de services véhiculaires basés sur les communications LTE-D2D dans les réseaux 4G/5G.
Degree: Docteur es, Informatique et télécommunications, 2016, Evry, Institut national des télécommunications
URL: http://www.theses.fr/2016TELE0004
► L'explosion du trafic dans les réseaux mobiles d'aujourd'hui est l'une des préoccupations majeures des opérateurs mobiles. En effet, entre investir dans le développement de l’infrastructure…
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▼ L'explosion du trafic dans les réseaux mobiles d'aujourd'hui est l'une des préoccupations majeures des opérateurs mobiles. En effet, entre investir dans le développement de l’infrastructure pour supporter l’évolution des besoins des utilisateurs et faire face à la concurrence accrue des nouveaux acteurs du marché, l’enjeu est considérable. Dans ce contexte, les communications Device-to-Device (D2D) offrent aux opérateurs mobiles de nouvelles opportunités aussi bien financières que techniques, à travers les communications directes entre les appareils mobiles permettant de délester le réseau d'une partie du trafic. L'organisme de standardisation 3GPP a défini des évolutions de son architecture LTE/4G fonctionnelle pour supporter les communications D2D dans le cadre de Services de Proximité (ProSe). Cependant, les modèles économiques autour de ces nouveaux services sont encore flous et les solutions actuellement proposées par le 3GPP visent un déploiement à court terme d’un ensemble limité de services (ex : les services de sécurité publique). La première contribution proposée dans le cadre de cette thèse est une évolution de l'architecture ProSe vers une architecture cible distribuée dans laquelle les fonctions liées à ProSe sont mutualisées avec d'autres fonctions réseaux. La deuxième contribution porte sur l’intégration des services véhiculaires dans les réseaux mobiles en tant que services ProSe particuliers reposant sur les communications D2D. L'architecture CVS (Cellular Vehicular Services) est alors proposée comme solution pour un déploiement à grande échelle des services véhiculaires en s'appuyant sur une nouvelle évolution de l’architecture ProSe distribuée. Un algorithme de « clustering » ainsi que des procédures de communication en mode relais D2D sont utilisés dans la conception de la solution afin d’optimiser l'usage des ressources du réseau. Enfin, les performances de ces contributions sont évaluées à l'aide de modèles analytiques et de simulations afin de valider les approches et solutions proposées
The traffic explosion in today’s mobile networks is one of the major concerns of mobile operators. This explosion is mostly widening the gap between networks’ capacities and users’ growing needs in terms of bandwidth and QoS (Quality of Service), which directly impacts operators’ business profitability. In this context, Device-to-Device (D2D) communications offer mobile operators business and technical opportunities by allowing the network traffic offload with D2D direct communications between mobile devices. The recent standardization of D2D-based services as Proximity Services (ProSe) by the 3GPP provides already a set of enhancements to the current LTE/4G architecture to support these services. However, still in its infancy, the proposed solutions are envisioned for short-term market deployments and for a limited set of service categories (i.e public safety services). As a first contribution of this thesis, the proposed Distributed ProSe Architecture enhances the current ProSe architecture for a longer…
Advisors/Committee Members: Afifi, Hossam (thesis director).
Subjects/Keywords: Device-to-device; Services de proximité; Architecture LTE; Communications véhiculaires; Device-to-device; Proximity services; LTE architecture; Vehicular communications
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Toukabri, T. (2016). CVS : a framework architecture for D2D-based cellular vehicular services in 4G networks and beyond : CVS : un framework d'architecture pour le déploiement de services véhiculaires basés sur les communications LTE-D2D dans les réseaux 4G/5G. (Doctoral Dissertation). Evry, Institut national des télécommunications. Retrieved from http://www.theses.fr/2016TELE0004
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Toukabri, Thouraya. “CVS : a framework architecture for D2D-based cellular vehicular services in 4G networks and beyond : CVS : un framework d'architecture pour le déploiement de services véhiculaires basés sur les communications LTE-D2D dans les réseaux 4G/5G.” 2016. Doctoral Dissertation, Evry, Institut national des télécommunications. Accessed March 07, 2021.
http://www.theses.fr/2016TELE0004.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Toukabri, Thouraya. “CVS : a framework architecture for D2D-based cellular vehicular services in 4G networks and beyond : CVS : un framework d'architecture pour le déploiement de services véhiculaires basés sur les communications LTE-D2D dans les réseaux 4G/5G.” 2016. Web. 07 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Toukabri T. CVS : a framework architecture for D2D-based cellular vehicular services in 4G networks and beyond : CVS : un framework d'architecture pour le déploiement de services véhiculaires basés sur les communications LTE-D2D dans les réseaux 4G/5G. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Evry, Institut national des télécommunications; 2016. [cited 2021 Mar 07].
Available from: http://www.theses.fr/2016TELE0004.
Council of Science Editors:
Toukabri T. CVS : a framework architecture for D2D-based cellular vehicular services in 4G networks and beyond : CVS : un framework d'architecture pour le déploiement de services véhiculaires basés sur les communications LTE-D2D dans les réseaux 4G/5G. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Evry, Institut national des télécommunications; 2016. Available from: http://www.theses.fr/2016TELE0004

Victoria University of Wellington
28.
Houlihan, Christina.
The development of an intellectual property strategy for a biotechnology company.
Degree: 2015, Victoria University of Wellington
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/4890
► The 2014 Masters of Advanced Technology Enterprise (MATE) programme is a multi-disciplinary course with the goal of creating teams that explore the challenges of creating…
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▼ The 2014 Masters of Advanced Technology Enterprise (MATE) programme is a multi-disciplinary course with the goal of creating teams that explore the challenges of creating successful technology enterprises. NacreTech is the result of one of the enterprises which has been developed within this course. It has found a market application for a nacre-like material as a biodegradable osteoconductive load bearing materials for orthopaedic implants and developed a target product profile to help guide further material development to out-compete existing materials on the market. In addition a proof of concept testing plan, intellectual property strategy and regulatory analysis has been conducted.
This thesis is based on the author’s experience working within NacreTech while applying current knowledge and thinking surrounding protecting intellectual property for biotechnology. In particular, the author has investigated the intellectual property aspects, such as the requirements of the complete specification, filing dates and locations, and existing strategy models, required for commercialisation of the NacreTech biomaterial and examines the factors which influenced the development of the intellectual strategy.
Advisors/Committee Members: Ackerly, David.
Subjects/Keywords: Patent; Biotechnology; Strategy; Medical Device
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Houlihan, C. (2015). The development of an intellectual property strategy for a biotechnology company. (Masters Thesis). Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/4890
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Houlihan, Christina. “The development of an intellectual property strategy for a biotechnology company.” 2015. Masters Thesis, Victoria University of Wellington. Accessed March 07, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10063/4890.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Houlihan, Christina. “The development of an intellectual property strategy for a biotechnology company.” 2015. Web. 07 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Houlihan C. The development of an intellectual property strategy for a biotechnology company. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2015. [cited 2021 Mar 07].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/4890.
Council of Science Editors:
Houlihan C. The development of an intellectual property strategy for a biotechnology company. [Masters Thesis]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/4890

Victoria University of Wellington
29.
Browning, Leo.
Spatial network conduction in carbon nanotube and Ag-Ag₂S-Ag atomic switch network device platforms.
Degree: 2019, Victoria University of Wellington
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/8487
► Networks of nanomaterials sit at a confluence of desirable features for the fabrication of advanced electronic devices, including facile fabrication, high conducting element density, and…
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▼ Networks of nanomaterials sit at a confluence of desirable features for the fabrication of advanced electronic devices, including facile fabrication, high conducting element density, and novel electrical characteristics. The spatial conduction through carbon nanotube (CNT) and Ag-Ag₂S-Ag atomic switch networks was investigated to determine how better to implement them in novel sensing and computation
device platforms.
Selective gating of localized regions of CNT networks with varying densities was investigated. To achieve this, lithographically defined FET structures were developed that allowed gating of localised regions of the CNT FET network area. The CNT FET
device sensitivity to gating of different regions of the CNT network was measured for devices with network densities close to the percolation threshold. A 10² increase in sensitivity to local gating for CNT FET devices with low network densities was observed compared with high-density CNT networks. Networks densities were all well below a density where metallic shorts could be present, so the trends observed were attributed to m-s junction dominated gating of the network. A better understanding of the dominant conduction in CNT network FETs at low network densities is important for tuning their properties for use as novel biosensing platforms or a tunable connectivity conducting film.
A CNT network simulation was developed to test the effects of local gating on networks of bundled CNTs with varying densities. Up to 70,000 bundles on a 60 µm x 60 µm simulated network area were used to generate an electrical network of field sensitive elements where the gate field could be spatially modified to investigate the effect of local gating. Monte Carlo methods were used to simulate large numbers of random networks with m-s junctions as the dominant gate-dependent element. Networks with 13.5% metallic bundles were shown to exhibit trends in local gating similar to the experimental systems. Current density maps showed key conduction paths in low-density devices, which supports a model of m-s junction dominance to explain the local and global gate responses measured in experimental CNT FET systems.
Prototype Ag-Ag₂S-Ag atomic switch networks (ASN)
device were fabricated using spray-coated silver nanowires which were sulfurised using gas-phase sulfur after deposition. Electrical formation of memristive junctions and hysteretic switching curves were shown under swept voltage bias demonstrating memristive behaviour. ASN devices have been demonstrated to show critical dynamics and memristive characteristics due to the complex connection of atomic switches formed at Ag-Ag₂S-Ag junctions between wires.
A fabrication and measurement protocol for ASN based neuromorphic devices on multi-electrode array (MEA) platforms was developed. The electrical measurement system was designed and deployed to facilitate time-resolved measurement across multiple channels simultaneously on those MEA platforms. Under DC bias, MEA-based ASN devices showed switching events with a power-law…
Advisors/Committee Members: Plank, Natalie, Ruck, Ben.
Subjects/Keywords: Nanomaterials; Complex networks; Device physics
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Browning, L. (2019). Spatial network conduction in carbon nanotube and Ag-Ag₂S-Ag atomic switch network device platforms. (Doctoral Dissertation). Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/8487
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Browning, Leo. “Spatial network conduction in carbon nanotube and Ag-Ag₂S-Ag atomic switch network device platforms.” 2019. Doctoral Dissertation, Victoria University of Wellington. Accessed March 07, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10063/8487.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Browning, Leo. “Spatial network conduction in carbon nanotube and Ag-Ag₂S-Ag atomic switch network device platforms.” 2019. Web. 07 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Browning L. Spatial network conduction in carbon nanotube and Ag-Ag₂S-Ag atomic switch network device platforms. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2019. [cited 2021 Mar 07].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/8487.
Council of Science Editors:
Browning L. Spatial network conduction in carbon nanotube and Ag-Ag₂S-Ag atomic switch network device platforms. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/8487

University of Notre Dame
30.
Abigail A Weaver.
The Development of Field Friendly Tools for Pharmaceutical
Analysis</h1>.
Degree: Chemistry and Biochemistry, 2014, University of Notre Dame
URL: https://curate.nd.edu/show/2z10wq0051t
► Substandard and falsified medicines that find their way into the pharmaceutical supply chain short circuit the efforts of health care systems around the world.…
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▼ Substandard and falsified medicines that find
their way into the pharmaceutical supply chain short circuit the
efforts of health care systems around the world. On a global health
scale, medicines that deliver inappropriate amounts of active
ingredient(s) can lead to increased mortality and morbidity.
Medicines with reduced active ingredients can encourage
antimicrobial resistance and can increase the likelihood of
transmission for communicable diseases. On an individual scale,
this translates to time, money and lives lost to treatable
diseases. My thesis research addresses this problem and has focused
on the development of analytical tools for pharmaceutical screening
in low resource settings, such as developing countries where the
problem is most prevalent. My work pairs an inexpensive paper
platform with both chemical and biological detection methods.
Chemical test cards combine twelve different colorimetric tests
arranged in lanes to produce unique “color bar codes” for several
pharmaceuticals, including beta lactam antibiotics and
anti-tuberculosis medications. Working with the United States Food
and Drug Administration, I was able to use these test cards to
identify a collection of counterfeit pharmaceuticals by recognizing
deviations from authentic formulations. While the chemical test
cards are rapid, sensitive, and specific with an assortment of
pharmaceuticals, there remains a group of pharmaceuticals that do
not produce a unique color bar code with the test cards. To
complement the chemical tests, I have also developed a biological
paper-based test card that incorporates engineered yeast, which
have the ability to respond to compounds with high specificity. My
work details the development, optimization and evaluation of this
biologically based test that can identify the presence of
doxycycline in pharmaceutical dosage forms. It is my hope that
these analytical tools and others like them can be used in low
resource settings to better define the problem of substandard and
falsified medicines, to identify poor quality medicines before they
reach patients, and to address global health problems where they
exist.
Advisors/Committee Members: Joshua Shrout, Committee Member, Marya Lieberman, Committee Co-Chair, Holly Goodson, Committee Co-Chair, Norman Dovichi, Committee Member.
Subjects/Keywords: Analytical device; Counterfeit; Pharmaceutical
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Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Weaver, Abigail A. “The Development of Field Friendly Tools for Pharmaceutical
Analysis</h1>.” 2014. Thesis, University of Notre Dame. Accessed March 07, 2021.
https://curate.nd.edu/show/2z10wq0051t.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Weaver, Abigail A. “The Development of Field Friendly Tools for Pharmaceutical
Analysis</h1>.” 2014. Web. 07 Mar 2021.
Vancouver:
Weaver AA. The Development of Field Friendly Tools for Pharmaceutical
Analysis</h1>. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Notre Dame; 2014. [cited 2021 Mar 07].
Available from: https://curate.nd.edu/show/2z10wq0051t.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Weaver AA. The Development of Field Friendly Tools for Pharmaceutical
Analysis</h1>. [Thesis]. University of Notre Dame; 2014. Available from: https://curate.nd.edu/show/2z10wq0051t
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
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