This paper proposes a MAC protocol for ad hoc networks with directional antennas for
mitigating the directional hidden-node problem. In the proposed protocol, it is possible to tell the …

This paper proposes a Watts and Strogatz-model based routing method for wireless sensor
network along with link-exchange operation. The proposed routing achieves low data-…

Purpose Dural exposure during cholesteatoma surgery can pose a risk of cerebrospinal fluid
leakage or residual disease. Therefore, delicate handling of the area surrounding the bone …

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solidification, thc crystal on the mold wall grew in dendritic shape as shO\m in Photo. 3. …

Objectives: Recurrent middle-ear infection can lead to ossicular fixation, adversely affecting
post-tympanoplasty hearing outcomes. Preoperative prediction of ossicular fixation remains …

Purpose In cholesteatoma recidivism, achieving satisfactory hearing outcome after revision
surgery remains challenging. The presence of concomitant recidivism pathology or related …

Objectives/Hypothesis Disturbed perilymph behind a labyrinth fistula can lead to hearing
deterioration; thus, delicate manipulation is required during surgery for cholesteatomatous …

Cholesteatoma is a progressive middle ear disease that can only be treated surgically but with
a high recurrence rate. Depending on the extent of the disease, a surgical approach, such …

(in English) This paper proposes a Medium Access Control (MAC) protocol for wireless ad
hoc networks with smart antennas for avoiding the frame collision and the deafness problem. …

Aim Detection of coagulase-negative Staphylococcus in blood culture may be a result of either
bacteremia or contamination. This often leads to diagnostic uncertainly. Our objective was …