BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Consumption of dietary fat has been reported to be associated with gastric cancer risk, but the results of epidemiologic studies remain inconsistent. We conducted a meta-analysis to summarize the evidence regarding the association between dietary fat intake and gastric cancer risk. METHODS A comprehensive search of PubMed and EMBASE was performed to identify observat...

This paper presents a generalization of restoration theory for the problem of SuperResolution Reconstruction (SRR) of an image. In the SRR problem, a set of low quality images is given, and a single improved quality image which fuses their information is required. We present a model for this problem, and show how the classic restoration theory tools ML, MAP and POCS can be applied as a solution...

A square split-ring resonator (SRR) defected ground structure (DGS) is studied in this paper. This DGS structure has a flat low-pass characteristic and a sharp band-gap property compared to the conventional dumbbell DGS. A detailed analysis of the relationship between the transmission characteristic and the split-ring dimension is made. In order to enhance the out-band suppression, an improved ...

Terahertz functional devices with high-Q factor play an important role in spectral sensing, security imaging, and wireless communication. The reported terahertz based on the electromagnetic induction transparency (EIT) effect cannot meet needs of practical applications due to low-Q factor. Therefore, increase Q-factor resonance, researchers introduced concept bound state continuum (BIC). In qua...

The relationship between the standardised registration ratio (SRR) for monocytic leukaemia and the radon concentration by county in England was investigated. Leukaemia data were obtained from the OPCS and cover the age range 0-74 years and the period 1975-86. Radon concentrations were obtained from a recent National Radiological Protection Board report. A significant correlation was observed be...

We demonstrate narrow transmission resonances at near-infrared wavelengths utilizing coupled asymmetric split-ring resonators (SRRs). By breaking the symmetry of the coupled SRR system, one can excite dark (subradiant) resonant modes that are not readily accessible to symmetric SRR structures. We also show that the quality factor of metamaterial resonant elements can be controlled by tailoring ...

BINDOFF, NL., RINTOUL, S.R. & MASSOM, R., 2000 (31 :v): Bottom water formation and polynyas in Adelie Land, Antarctica. In Banks, M.R. & Brown, M.J. (Eds): TASMANIAAND THE SOUTHERN OCEAN. Pap. Proc. R. Soc. T asm. 133(3): 51-56. ISSN 0080470). Antarctic CRC, GPO Box 252-80, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia 7001 (NLB, SRR, RM); and CSIRO Division of Marine Research, GPO Box 1538, Hobart, Tasmania, Au...

In this paper, a new split-ring resonator variant, called the bended nested (B-NSRR) is introduced. B-NSRR modified version of (NSRR) geometry, which has been successfully utilized in sensing various physical quantities such as strain, displacement and moisture content due to its superior sensitivity, resolution compactness comparison more traditional structures SRR electrical (ESRR). The geome...

An important aspect of traffic engineering is the re-optimization of network resources. In this process, traffic over a congested path is rerouted to a new path to improve efficiency in network resource utilization. The aggregation nature of DiffServ MPLS networks often gives rise to long-lived flows within the network. A rerouting mechanism that supports the tearing-down of old connections and...

Coupling magnetic elements to metamaterial structures creates hybrid metamolecules with new opportunities. Here we report on the magnetic control of a metamolecule resonance, by utilizing the interaction between a single split ring resonator (SRR) and a magnetic thin film of permalloy. To suppress eddy current shielding, the permalloy films are patterned into arrays of 30–500 μm diameter discs....