Compatibility Between Physical Stimulus Size – Spatial Position and False Recognitions

Magnitude processing is of great interest to researchers because it requires integration of quantity related information in memory regardless of whether the focus is numerical or non-numerical magnitudes. The previous work has suggested an interplay between pre-existing semantic information about number–space relationship in processes of encoding and recall. Investigation of the compatibility between physical stimulus size – spatial position and false recognition may provide valuable information about the cognitive representation of non-numerical magnitudes. Therefore, we applied a false memory procedure to a series of non-numerical stimulus pairs. Three versions of the pairs were used: big-right (a big character on the right/a small character on the left), big-left (a big character on the left/a small character on the right), and equal-sized (an equal sized character on each side). In the first phase, participants (N = 100) received 27 pairs, with nine pairs from each experimental condition. In the second phase, nine pairs from each of three stimulus categories were presented: (1) original pairs that were presented in the first phase, (2) mirrored pairs that were horizontally flipped versions of the pairs presented in the first phase, and (3) novel pairs that had not been presented before. The participants were instructed to press “YES” for the pairs that they remembered seeing before and to press “NO” for the pairs that they did not remember from the first phase. The results indicated that the participants made more false-alarm responses by responding “yes” to the pairs with the bigger one on the right. Moreover, they responded to the previously seen figures with the big one on the right faster compared to their distracting counterparts. The study provided evidence for the relationship between stimulus physical size and how they processed spatially by employing a false memory procedure. We offered a size–space compatibility account based on the congruency between the short- and long-term associations which produce local compatibilities. Accordingly, the compatible stimuli in the learning phase might be responsible for the interference, reflecting a possible short-term interference effect on congruency between the short- and long-term associations. Clearly, future research is required to test this speculative position

Spontaneous imbibition in low permeability carbonates

Spontaneous imbibition is important in oil recovery from fractured and low permeability tight gas reservoirs. Gas-water spontaneous imbibition experiments were conducted using low permeability heterogeneous limestone core plugs. The interfacial tension was changed by adding differing amounts of alcohol to water. It was observed that the true residual saturation of gas is very small for all cases. A much larger pseudo-residual saturation was achieved early in the imbibition stage but gas continued to be produced at extremely low rates until the true saturation was reached. The gas-water spontaneous imbibition performance was modeled using a mathematical model where the porous medium is represented as a bundle of equal but tortuous capillary tubes. Input data for this model was obtained from serial thin sections using a state of the art image processing system and a computerized microscope. The gaps between the thin sections were constructed using geostatistical techniques. It was observed that the model successfully explained the imbibition process in samples where pores with varying circularity were present. Average number of pore throats meeting at one pore in the pore skeleton ( coordination number) was less than six for all cases

A new penternary semiconductor Cu2CoSn(SSe)(4) nanocrystal: a study on structural, dielectric and optical properties

WOS:000698560600005In recent years, the penternary nanocrystals synthesized as an alternative to Pt in dye-sensitized solar cells have attracted the attention of researchers due to their many important properties such as low-cost elemental component, high absorption coefficient, optimal optical band gap, high efficiency and environmental stability. Because of these attractive features, a new penternary chalcogenide semiconductor, namely Cu2CoSn(SSe)(4) (CCTSSe), have been synthesized by hot-injection technique and its structural, dielectrical and optical dispersion characteristics have been reported. CCTSSe nanostructure films were produced by spin-coating method onto glass substrates. The optical, morphological, compositional and structural properties of this penternary chalcogenide semiconductor was characterized by ultraviolet-visible-near (UV-VIS-NIR) spectroscopy, energy-dispersive spectrometer (EDS), Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The CCTSSe penternary nanostructure has a band gap energy of 1.186 eV, single crystalline, adequate stoichiometric ratio, kesterite phase and 10-20 nm particle sizes which are forming nanospheres. The optical dispersion and dielectric characteristics were investigated based on the reflectance and transmittance spectra measured by spectrophotometer between 200 and 2000 nm. The value of extinction coefficient and refractive index were estimated, and a relation between the optical band gap values and the refractive index values was debated. The values of oscillator energy and dispersion energy were determined by the single oscillator of the Wemple-DiDomenico method. The loss tangent and the dielectric constants were evaluated. The obtained results report the capability of the high-efficiency and low-cost CCTSSe thin films in photonic and photovoltaic applications, especially in dye-sensitized solar cells

The synthesis of 4,4-(9,9-dioctyl-9H-fluorene-2,7-diyl)bis(N,N-diphenylaniline) organic semiconductor and use of it as an interlayer on Au/n-Si diode

WOS: 000469399700037In the present study, firstly, a 4,4-(9,9-dioctyl-9H-fluorene-2,7-diyl)bis(N,N-diphenylaniline) (FC) organic compound was synthesized and its structural and optical characterization were carried. Then, the effect on the device of the FC thin film prepared between n-type silicon substrate and gold metal by the spin coating technique was reported. The ideality factor (n), barrier height (phi B) and series resistance (Rs) values of the prepared structure from the I-V data have been found at 1.08, 0.78eV and 240 at room temperature (300K), respectively. According to the Gaussian distribution of the barrier height obtained from the various temperature ranges (220-380K), the phi b0 and A* values from the ordinate intercept and the slope of the modified Richardson curve of ln versus 1/T plot which has been found to be 0.97eV and 114 A/cm(2)K(2), respectively. Results indicate that the high barrier height is achieved for the Au/FC/n-Si metal-organic layer-semiconductor diode as compared to the Au/n-Si metal-semiconductor (MS) diode

Effect of an early supervised rehabilitation programme compared with home-based exercise after temporomandibular joint condylar discopexy: a randomized controlled trial.

The goal of rehabilitation after temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery is to achieve a normal range of motion. The aim of this study was to compare the impact of a comprehensive and early supervised rehabilitation programme with home based exercise after TMJ condylar discopexy. Patients diagnosed with disc displacement without reduction were randomized to the study and control groups. After baseline assessments, the same surgical condylar discopexy procedure was applied to both groups. Following surgery, the study group patients underwent a supervised exercise programme conducted by a physiotherapist in the outpatient clinic. This comprised 30-min sessions 3 days per week for 8 weeks in the hospital. The control group patients performed the same exercise programme at home. Maximum mouth opening (MMO), protrusion, and right and left lateral movements were measured. Based on the results, the supervised rehabilitation programme yielded significantly better outcomes for pain at rest and with activity, MMO, and protrusion compared with the home-based exercise programme. Also certain parameters of quality of life improved significantly in the study group. In conclusion, exercise therapy is the cornerstone of rehabilitation of the TMJ, and a supervised rehabilitation programme after TMJ surgery is effective in improving. functional parameters

The importance of clinical approach in aggravated sexual abuse: Case report [Nitelikli cinsel istismarda klinik yaklaşımın önemi: Olgu sunumu]

The reported rate of sex crimes, some of the most severe acts of violence that can be perpetrated against an individual, is increasing across all societies, regardless of gender or age of the victim. Sexual abuse has been defined, in part, as the involvement of a child in sexual activity for which they are incapable of giving consent, that they cannot fully comprehend, or for which they are developmentally immature. Molestation of the anorectal region is frequently encountered when the victim of sexual abuse is a male child. Tenderness around the anus, ecchymosis, and detachment in the anal sphincter and rectum mucosa may be observed in the acute examination of children who have been subjected to aggravated sexual abuse; however, injuries related to the anus or the rectum may also occur as a result of an accident. An 11-year-old male patient was referred from another health center with a report of being at risk of death. The injury that was said to be the result of accidentally sitting on a knife. An examination in the lithotomy position revealed perianal ecchymosis, a superficial laceration at 1 and 6 o’clock, and a deep laceration at 7 o’clock. Based upon a suspicion of sexual abuse, anal and rectal swab specimens were obtained. The pediatric surgery department performed a primary repair of the lacerations. The microscopic examination of the swab specimens revealed cells showing sperm morphology, and therefore the appropriate forensic statements were made and the swab specimens were sent to the judicial authority for genetic analysis. This report emphasizes the importance of the awareness of physicians regarding the prompt collection and submission of potentially evidential biological samples in a case of suspected sexual abuse though it may be presented as an accident. © 2018 Turkish Association of Trauma and Emergency Surgery

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