Popular Abstract in English Nanoscience and nanotechnology have existed in this world before scientists actually coined the terms. Nature around us and human beings themselves are all made of nanomaterials (1-100 nm), such as DNA, proteins, liposomes, and enzymes. These building blocks possess molecular recognition properties, resulting in their self-assembly to form various two- and three-dimensiMolecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) are artificial receptors made by imprinting template molecules in a polymer matrix followed by their removal through washing to obtain a specific and selective template cavities. This property of the MIPs have made them a very efficient material for diverse applications such as chromatography, purification, drug sensing, etc. Recently, zero-dimensional polymer

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This paper presents a novel way to analyze the organization of public hospitals by applying the property rights approach to organizations (PRA) to the problem. It is proposed that while PRA is suitable for the analysis of all hospitals it is especially so for public hospitals.The analysis explores issues concerning privatization and integration of public hospital services. The findings are general

This paper presents a fully integrated downlink for low-cost remote antenna units in fiber-fed distributed multi-antenna systems. To reduce the cost of optical parts, an intermediate frequency(IF) signal is distributed over the fiber, and the circuit consists of an optical receiver, a single side-band frequency up-converting radio transmitter, and LO generation circuitry. The optical to electrical

In this thesis, I have focused on five main research areas: 1). A new type of imprinted polymer has been developed, namely the amide MIP. The amide functional monomers showed better hydrogen bonding capabilities in polar organic solvents and the resulting polymers exhibited good enantiomeric recognition properties in organic media. Furthermore, by using the amide monomers instead of the carboxyl m

The aim of this work was to study alterations in the matrix composition of human articular cartilage in different stages of osteoarthritis and to isolate and characterize one of the proteins that is altered in the osteoarthritic process. The metabolism of articular cartilage in different stages of osteoarthritis including early asymptomatic OA was monitored in a culture system of metabolically lab

Designed to meet the diverse needs of therapists, this book presents a new approach to rehabilitation that integrates ergonomics concepts to address the wide range of problems commonly encountered by professionals. The first section addresses general concepts such as anthropometry and tissue mechanics. The next section explores whole body biomechanics, demonstrating the ergonomic effects of physio

ESA's Gaia mission will observe huge numbers of binaries with a largerange of periods. The present contribution presents results from somelarge-scale simulations, based on a simplified population synthesismodel Galaxy consisting mostly of binaries. The results are 'typical'solution-numbers and -types, for stellar samples at different distancesfrom the sun. As in previous studies, there are marked

The chapter emphasizes the historical position of the layman in the Church of Sweden as an independent complement to women and clergymen. Spiritual letters, funeral sermons, and fictional material are used as sources. During the nineteenth century the Christian layman was professionalised or specialised in a way that did marginalize him as the layman as such.