This study addresses the pressing need for optimized solar power systems in the context of climate change concerns. Focusing on Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) techniques, the research evaluates various models to enhance energy generation in solar systems under fluctuating solar irradiation conditions. The Adaptive Neural-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) is chosen for its responsiveness, but designing an efficient ANFIS-MPPT system requires precise training data.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAbdominal ectopic pregnancy is a rare type of ectopic pregnancy associated with high maternal and perinatal mortality. We present a case of a 28-year-old now primipara who was misdiagnosed to have abruptio placentae and ruptured uterus on two different occasions from a primary health care center but was found to have an advanced abdominal ectopic gestation at 21 weeks gestational age. The patient was managed by exploratory laparotomy and is currently doing well.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFContact lenses have become integral tools in the realm of ocular therapeutics, extending beyond their primary function of refractive correction to encompass a diverse array of therapeutic applications. This review explores the evolving role of contact lenses in managing various ocular conditions, highlighting their efficacy in enhancing patient outcomes. Initially developed to correct refractive errors, contact lenses now serve as effective vehicles for delivering medications directly to the ocular surface, offering targeted treatment for conditions such as dry eye syndrome and corneal ulcers.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Modern workplace requirements in the banking sector require bankers to work on screens for more than 6 h a day, putting much stress and strain on their eyes, which leads to computer vision syndrome. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the prevalence of computer vision syndrome and associated factors among urban and rural bankers in Trinidad and Tobago.
Methods And Materials: A cross-sectional design was applied to collect data from 399 bankers between April and June 2023.
Micromachines (Basel)
October 2024
Electrothermal actuators are highly advantageous for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) due to their capability to generate significant force and large displacements. Despite these benefits, their application in reconfigurable conduction line switches is limited, particularly when employing commercial processes. In DC MEMS switches, electrothermal actuators require electrical insulation between the biasing voltage and the transmission line to prevent interference and maintain the integrity of the switch.
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