How to model in HFSS or FEKO Free Space Material Characterization?

I am having trouble setting up this problem in HFSS or FEKO. In HFSS, I've tried both FEM and FEBI-IE solvers. With FEKO, I've tried it's MoM solver and default settings. I am would like model...

09 February 2021 375 2 View

Statistical Test for Single Group over Multiple Conditions & Different Time Lengths?

I have a dataset with an unusual configuration and was hoping for guidance on choosing a method to test for changes in mean. For context, this is operational data tracking vehicle arrivals at 10...

20 January 2021 4,429 4 View

How long does MQAE solution last once prepared?

I am wanting to prepare a small quantity of MQAE solution. Once prepared, how soon should it be used? How fast will it degrade? Is there a way I can store a leftover amount for future use? Are...

20 December 2020 1,416 3 View

Why do many stock buffers ask you to adjust pH and then add more water?

Could someone please explain why many stock buffers ask you to adjust the solution's pH and subsequently increase the volume to a set amount? For example: Add 500g of powder X to 800mL of...

09 December 2020 1,882 3 View

How to estimate sample size when you think the effect size will be reduced (compared to previous studies)?

Hi, I am planning a follow-up experiment to a previous study and have a question about estimating sample size: For the sake of simplicity, the previous study showed that Condition 1 had more...

19 November 2020 7,948 6 View

What is angular velocity of projection of uniform circular motion?

12 November 2020 481 5 View

Peptide solubility in DMF (n,n-dimethylforamamide)?

I am looking to dissolve a suite of "acidic" peptides for, ultimately, a validated LCMS assay. Using DMF as an initial solvent (20% of final volume) but some peptides precipitate when aqueous is...

15 October 2020 9,171 1 View

How do crush foraminifera for d18O analysis?

I am looking to combine and crush 5 foraminifera to create a homogeneous carbonate powder that I will then be sending out for oxygen analysis. Does anyone have any good methods to make these...

14 October 2020 8,128 7 View

Troubleshooting co-IP from a small amount of brain tissue?

I am looking to perform a co-IP; however, I am using a very small amount of tissue to begin with from region specific microdissection in mice (2-3 300um sections per animal). I am concerned that...

07 October 2020 8,937 3 View

What is the status of malaria vaccine?

Malaria is the highest killer disease in Africa, yet no vaccine has been developed against it. Any hope in sight?

05 October 2020 5,670 7 View

Does anyone know how to plot my station to a section plot on Ocean Data View (ODV)?

I made a vertical section plot with WOA .nc file on ODV, and now I want to plot my stations (csv. file) in it. Does anyone know how to import my points to the section? They are two different...

01 March 2021 3,610 1 View

Does anyone know an alternative product for cardiac Troponin T antibody for Immunofluorescence (Thermo # MA512960)?

We have been using Thermo Fisher anti-cardiac Troponin T antibody for immunofluorescence staining in FFPE mouse heart sections but it was recently discontinued. The literature shows it to be the...

01 March 2021 4,937 1 View

How to assign different material properties to each element in Abaqus ?

Hello, I am writing a python script to generate my model and write the input file. The problem is I have 1000 elements in my mesh and I want to assign different material properties to each...

01 March 2021 9,511 3 View

Which microtomy technique do you suggest for thin and delicate root sectioning ?And, how to preserve and process the roots before sectioning?

We have thin roots of from 1 year old different species of plants. We are looking into anatomical details of the roots. What's the best method to preserve and process the roots once they are...

23 February 2021 1,898 1 View

Is it okay to mention you distributed your qualitrics study link through social media sites?

Just want to be clear and know it is okay to say I have distributed the qualitrics link through social media such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to ensure my target audience is reached in my...

21 February 2021 5,143 2 View

Hi all, My research questionnaire has 3 sections each having a mix of yes/no and multiple choice questions. How can I test its reliability ?

The sections are about awareness, practice, and perception regarding waste management. Thanks

20 February 2021 5,722 3 View

Can ImageJ software be used to quantify collagen from Masson's-Trichrome stained images?

I am after quantifying the blue stained collagen in a Masson's-Trichrome stained skin section from an immune deficient mice and compared the same with its WT control. I am curious to know can...

17 February 2021 384 3 View

Best protocol for immunogold using araldite resin ?

Hello, We perfom Tokuyasu method (ultrathin cryo sectionning) very often to make immunogold experiments. This time, we need to make a PLT technique with K4M or LR white resin. Our results were...

14 February 2021 4,959 1 View

How we can correct the slide?

i am doing research on E.feacalis that is grown in dentin and after that, we did a gram stain for the sample my Q first does the gram stain consider as reliable tool for testing and seeing the...

14 February 2021 6,697 1 View

How to assign two different material/section properties in Abaqus(UMAT)?

Hi everyone, I am conducting a non-linear multi-layer pavement structure analysis which is a stress-dependent. So far, I am able to define the nonlinearity for one soil layer for its resilient...

11 February 2021 9,607 3 View