INTRODUCTION One of the most commonly discussed topics in orthopaedics, particularly in the pediatric realm, are the static-postural changes of the feet. Reviewing the concepts about human foot evolution, we notice that the lower limb, and particularly the foot, is amongst the most distinctive characteristics of human anatomy. The overwhelming development of human brain cortex, vocal apparatus,...

This paper performs an experiment to forecast stock market movement in India using Artificial Neural Network (ANN) and Genetic Algorithm (GA). This model is named Genetically optimized Neural Network (GNN). We have tested this newly created model against traditional ARCH/GARCH models using hypothesis testing (z-test).We have used different error metrics like Average Absolute Error (AAE), Mean A...

OBJECTIVE Debranching of the aortic arch and endovascular stent placement as a combination therapy for complex aortic arch pathology has emerged over the past few years as an alternative to traditional repair. This hybrid approach is a viable option for patients who would not tolerate conventional arch replacement, as well as for patients with a failed stent graft of the descending aorta and a ...

Arch bridges play an important role in rural roads China. Due to insufficient funds and a lack of management techniques, many arch are state disrepair, unable meet the increasing transportation needs. Thus, it is great significance develop set rapid economic damage identification procedures for maintenance old bridges. Sanliushui Bridge, located Chenggu County, Hanzhong, selected as model case....

This study was conducted on a sample of 120 individuals (60 male and 60 female individuals) with dental Class I malocclusion selected from different dental institutions of Lahore, Pakistan. The patients were divided into crowed and non crowed groups with equal numbers of males and females. The sample age ranged from 12-18 years with mean age of 15.2 years. Arch width and arch length were measur...

Complete vascular rings are originated because of the persistence of the fourth aortic arches, which surround the trachea and esophagus partially or completely, compressing them. The most common type of complete vascular ring is the double aortic arch. Symptoms usually appear in the first months of life, and are provoked by esophageal and tracheal compression. The diagnosis is usually made thro...

intra-oral appliances such as transpalatal arch and nance appliance fail to resist against forces that tend to loosen the anchorage. the infirmity arises due to the long lever arm and the mesial force that is perpendicular to the long axis of the appliance. the butterfly arch is presented here as an intra-oral appliance that withstands the mesially directed forces with a mechanism that puts str...

OBJECTIVES To investigate the prevalence , gender difference , arch , morphology and position within the arch of supernumerary molar (SM) teeth in a referred Italian Caucasian population. STUDY DESIGN Records of 25,186 young patients were evaluated. Only data related to supernumerary teeth in the posterior region of the jaws were analyzed. The diagnosis of hyperdontia was formulated during th...

AIM Thalassemia is a group of inherited hemoglobinopathies with thalassemia major representing the severe form of the disease characterized by craniofacial deformities. The aim of this study is to provide a detailed description of dental arch dimensions in subjects with thalassemia major. SUBJECTS AND METHODS The sample consisted of 43 thalassemic subjects, 24 males and 19 females, aged 7.3 t...