Tailored Etch-Profiles of high aspect ratio trenches to prevent voids after refill with LPCVD sirn

A study is performed to obtain insight in etch- profile tailoring of high aspect ratio trenches (2 μm wide and 40 μm deep) to achieve void-free refilling with LPCVD SiRN. The trench profile obtained with Bosch DRIE is the most important factor determining formation of voids. Various Bosch recipes are characterized with respect to profile determining features and its applicability in void-free refilling

Nanometer resolution TEM sample manipulator for rotational and translational positioning

The design and fabrication process for a high performance manipulation stage for nanometer resolution TEM sample positioning over a 20 μm range is presented. A two level, planar stage is moved in three translational and three rotational directions by just two types of actuators; three horizontal and three vertical combdrives. The vertical combdrives are suspended by optimally designed torsion-beams, improving lateral stiffness by at least a factor of 50 compared to rectangular beams, hence minimizing the chance of electrostatic side pull-in

Investigative Designing: usage-oriented research in and through designing

In this paper, we discuss the practice of investigative designing. The notion is currently being used to denote a variety of ideas in design research, and we first seek to clarify some of them. We then present our own, specific take on this notion, while acknowledging that it is being used broadly. We adopted the notion as an umbrella term for our combined research and design activities: as investigative designers. We use it for the exploration of how designers can integrate designing and researching within a design process. The two main concerns we are pursuing within this are to clarify the role of a designer with research skills, and to explore the implications of a usage orientation in design. We present two studies in this paper in which we investigated how usage research for design can be specifically geared to the needs of design, and what helps designers (and what does not) in designing with usage information. In the first study, we ourselves conducted usage research, developed design ideas on the basis of that, and reflected on this process. In the second study, we observed how three other designers engaged with the same user data and developed design ideas. Our findings include that the designers tended to prefer to develop their own design ideas independently from the data, only checking or adapting the ideas to the data. Furthermore, the capacity of designers for dealing with data needs to be taken into consideration. Lastly, the form of data presentation influences how well designers can engage with it in designing. Keywords: Investigative Design; Designing; Designer; Product Usage; User Research</p

Innovating Objects? Spolia and the Question of Appropriation

NWO024.003.012Classical & Mediterranean Archaeolog

Isaiah among the Ancient Near Eastern Prophets : a comparative study of the earliest stages of the Isaiah tradition and the Neo-Assyrian prophecies

The study focuses on prophecy as a historical phenomenon by offering a comparison between parts of First Isaiah and the Assyrian prophecies. In the first part of the study the material from First Isaiah and from seventh-century Assyria is investigated in its own right. The second part is a comparison of the Isaiah tradition in its earliest shape on the one hand and the prophetic material from seventh-century Assyria on the other. The comparison contains three aspects: the interrelation of prophetic oracles and historical events; the functions of the prophets; and the literary development of prophecy. The main conclusion of the study is that the earliest stages of the Isaiah tradition - i.e. the prophetic material from the eighth century and its earliest revision in the seventh century - to a great extent correspond with the prophetic material of seventh-century Assyria. Based on this conclusion, the hypothesis that prophecy as a historical phenomenon in ancient Israel was much more in conformity with prophecy in the ancient Near East in general than the biblical sources at face value suggest, gains further support.Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek (The Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research)UBL - phd migration 201

Bewegingsruimte voor mobiliteit : een studie naar de efficiëntie van lokale ruimtelijke inrichtingsvormen in termen van tijd, ruimte en milieubelasting

In deze publicatie zullen de keuzemogelijkheden van een aantal ruimtelijke configuraties op lokaal niveau voor personen afkomstig uit verschillende huishoudenstypen worden vastgesteld en met elkaar worden vergeleken. De huishoudenstypen worden bepaald aan de hand van drie dimensies: arbeidsparticipatie, aanwezigheid van kinderen en levensfase. We hebben drie scenario's geformuleerd aan de hand waarvan de betekenis van ruimtelijke inrichting op de mogelijkheden van personen om verschillende vervoerwijzen to gebruiken, geanalyseerd kunnen worden. We hebben die inrichtingsdimensies geselecteerd waarvan we verwachten dat ze een groot effect op die vervoersmogelijkheden en een grote beleidsrelevantie hebben. De volgende ruimtelijke configuraties staan centraal in deze studie: concentratie-spreiding van consumentenvoorzieningen menging `rode' (verstedelijking) en groene' functies (groenvoorzieningen en water) waarbij gevarieerd wordt in woningdichtheid parkeren op afstand van de woning De scenario's zullen getoetst worden aan de hand van drie criteria: keuzemogelijkheden: in alle scenario's zal vastgesteld worden welke veranderingen, ten opzichte van de huidige situatie, zullen optreden in de keuzemogelijkheden van uiteenlopende huishoudenstypen om van andere vervoerwijzen dan de auto gebruik to maken voor het uitvoeren van gegeven activiteitenprogramma's (dagelijkse activiteiten). Met dit criterium kan beoordeeld worden of verschillende huishoudenstypen hun dagelijkse activiteiten in een bepaald scenario efficienter kunnen uitvoeren of juist in de problemen komen bij her uitvoeren ervan. autokilometrage: de scenario's zullen beoordeeld worden op her aantal afgelegde autokilometers reistijd: de reistijd die benodigd is om activiteiten binnen de alternatieve ruimtelijke configuraties te ontplooie

Гиперсексуальность женщин с маниакальным синдромом биполярного аффективного растройства

Изучены клинические проявления гиперсексуальности у женщин с маниакальным синдромом биполярного аффективного расстройства и механизмы развития при этой патологии дезадаптации супружеской пары.Clinical manifestations of hypersexuality in women with maniac syndrome of bipolar affective disorder and mechanisms of development of spouse dysadaptation in this pathology were investigated

Trends in direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) use:Health benefits and patient preference

In 2012, the Dutch Health Council published a report addressing barriers for an early and broad introduction of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs). The report raised concerns about the lack of an antidote, adherence, lack of monitoring in the case of overdose and the increased budget impact at DOAC introduction. In the past decade, international studies have shown that DOACs can provide healthcare benefits for a large number of patients. This has led to an increase in the prescription of DOACs, as they are an effective and user-friendly alternative to vitamin K antagonists (VKAs). Unlike VKAs, DOACs do not need monitoring of the international normalized ratio due to more predictable pharmacokinetics. However, the number of prescriptions of DOACs in the Netherlands is still lagging, compared to other European countries. This article highlights the potential health gains in the Netherlands if the use of DOACs were to increase, based on current international experience

Are cognitive differences between immigrant and majority groups diminishing?

A review is given of scores on various cognitive measures, comparing groups of ethnic Dutch and non-Western immigrants using a large number of datasets. The research shows that there are large group differences in school results, work proficiency, and g for Turks, Moroccans, Surinamese, Netherlands Antilleans, and Indonesians from the Moluccans compared with ethnic Dutch. However, South-East Asians score higher, and persons with one immigrant and one ethnic Dutch parent score only slightly below the mean of the Dutch. When comparing first-generation disadvantaged immigrant groups with later generations the data show substantial improvements for g, a remarkable stability of educational differences for younger children, and a clear improvement in educational achievement at the end of primary school. Indirect data on intergenerational improvements in work proficiency appear suggestive of a trend of closing gaps. Some of the data reflect higher cognitive capacities over time, and this enhances integration of immigrants into Dutch society. Causes of group differences and improvements in mean level of g are discussed. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd