Search Results - "De Backer, A"

StatSTEM: An efficient approach for accurate and precise model-based quantification of atomic resolution electron microscopy images by De Backer, A., van den Bos, K.H.W., Van den Broek, W., Sijbers, J., Van Aert, S.

“…An efficient model-based estimation algorithm is introduced to quantify the atomic column positions and intensities from atomic resolution (scanning)…”
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Atom counting in HAADF STEM using a statistical model-based approach: Methodology, possibilities, and inherent limitations by De Backer, A., Martinez, G.T., Rosenauer, A., Van Aert, S.

“…In the present paper, a statistical model-based method to count the number of atoms of monotype crystalline nanostructures from high resolution high-angle…”
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Quantitative composition determination at the atomic level using model-based high-angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy by Martinez, G.T., Rosenauer, A., De Backer, A., Verbeeck, J., Van Aert, S.

“…High angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF STEM) images provide sample information which is sensitive to the chemical…”
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Subcascade formation and defect cluster size scaling in high-energy collision events in metals by De Backer, A., Sand, A. E., Nordlund, K., Luneville, L., Simeone, D., Dudarev, S. L.

“…It has been recently established that the size of the defects created under ion irradiation follows a scaling law (Sand A. E. et al., EPL, 103 (2013) 46003; Yi…”
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Objectively Measured vs Self-Reported Compliance During Oral Appliance Therapy for Sleep-Disordered Breathing by Dieltjens, Marijke, MBS, Drs, Braem, Marc J., DDS, PhD, Vroegop, Anneclaire V.M.T., MD, PhD, Wouters, Kristien, PhD, Verbraecken, Johan A., MD, PhD, De Backer, Wilfried A., MD, PhD, Van de Heyning, Paul H., MD, PhD, Vanderveken, Olivier M., MD, PhD

“…Background Assessment of the overall therapeutic effectiveness of oral appliance therapy can only be realized through objectively measured compliance. The aims…”
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Modeling of the self trapping of helium and the trap mutation in tungsten using DFT and empirical potentials based on DFT by Boisse, J., De Backer, A., Domain, C., Becquart, C.S.

“…Density functional theory calculations and molecular dynamics with a recently developed potential for W–He were used to evaluate the thermal stability of…”
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Comparison of a Custom-made and a Thermoplastic Oral Appliance for the Treatment of Mild Sleep Apnea by Vanderveken, Olivier M, Devolder, Annick, Marklund, Marie, Boudewyns, An N, Braem, Marc J, Okkerse, Walter, Verbraecken, Johan A, Franklin, Karl A, De Backer, Wilfried A, Van de Heyning, Paul H

“…The efficacy of immediate adaptation of mandibular advancement devices made of thermoplastic material as a treatment option for sleep-disordered breathing…”
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Hydrogen accumulation around dislocation loops and edge dislocations: from atomistic to mesoscopic scales in BCC tungsten by De Backer, A, Mason, D R, Domain, C, Nguyen-Manh, D, Marinica, M-C, Ventelon, L, Becquart, C S, Dudarev, S L

“…In a fusion tokamak, the plasma interacts with the metallic wall and the divertor. Hydrogen isotopes penetrate and diffuse into the material and interact with…”
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The effect of posture on airflow distribution, airway geometry and air velocity in healthy subjects by Ides, Kris M, De Backer, Wilfried A, Lanclus, Maarten, Leemans, Glenn, Dierckx, Wendel, Lauwers, Eline, Vissers, Dirk, Steckel, Jan, De Backer, Jan W

“…Gravity, and thus body position, can affect the regional distribution of lung ventilation and blood flow. Therefore, body positioning is a potential tool to…”
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Estimation of unknown structure parameters from high-resolution (S)TEM images: What are the limits? by den Dekker, A.J., Gonnissen, J., De Backer, A., Sijbers, J., Van Aert, S.

“…Statistical parameter estimation theory is proposed as a quantitative method to measure unknown structure parameters from electron microscopy images. Images…”
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Optimal experimental design for the detection of light atoms from high-resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy images by Gonnissen, J., De Backer, A., den Dekker, A. J., Martinez, G. T., Rosenauer, A., Sijbers, J., Van Aert, S.

“…We report an innovative method to explore the optimal experimental settings to detect light atoms from scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) images…”
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Changing epidemiology of parvovirus B19 in the Netherlands since 1990, including its re-emergence after the COVID-19 pandemic by Russcher, Anne, van Boven, Michiel, Benincà, Elisa, Verweij, E. J. T. (Joanne), Molenaar-de Backer, Marijke W. A., Zaaijer, Hans L., Vossen, Ann C. T. M., Kroes, Aloys C. M.

“…Parvovirus B19V (B19V) infection during pregnancy can be complicated by potentially life-threatening fetal hydrops, which can be managed by intrauterine…”
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Quantification by aberration corrected (S)TEM of boundaries formed by symmetry breaking phase transformations by Schryvers, D., Salje, E.K.H., Nishida, M., De Backer, A., Idrissi, H., Van Aert, S.

“…The present contribution gives a review of recent quantification work of atom displacements, atom site occupations and level of crystallinity in various…”
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Primary damage in tungsten using the binary collision approximation, molecular dynamic simulations and the density functional theory by De Backer, A, Sand, A, Ortiz, C J, Domain, C, Olsson, P, Berthod, E, Becquart, C S

“…The damage produced by primary knock-on atoms (PKA) in W has been investigated from the threshold displacement energy (TDE) where it produces one self…”
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Implanted upper airway stimulation device for obstructive sleep apnea by Van de Heyning, Paul H., Badr, M. Safwan, Baskin, Jonathan Z., Cramer Bornemann, Michel A., De Backer, Wilfried A., Dotan, Yaniv, Hohenhorst, Winfried, Knaack, Lennart, Lin, Ho-Sheng, Maurer, Joachim T., Netzer, Aviram, Odland, Rick M., Oliven, Arie, Strohl, Kingman P., Vanderveken, Olivier M., Verbraecken, Johan, Woodson, B. Tucker

“…Objectives/Hypothesis: Previous feasibility studies have shown that electrical stimulation of the hypoglossal nerve can improve obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)…”
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Functional imaging using computer methods to compare the effect of salbutamol and ipratropium bromide in patient-specific airway models of COPD by De Backer, L A, Vos, W G, Salgado, R, De Backer, J W, Devolder, A, Verhulst, S L, Claes, R, Germonpré, P R, De Backer, W A

“…Salbutamol and ipratropium bromide improve lung function in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, their bronchodilating effect…”
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In vitro alternative for reactogenicity assessment of outer membrane vesicle based vaccines by Molenaar-de Backer, Marijke W. A., Doodeman, Paulien, Rezai, Fereshte, Verhagen, Lisa M., van der Ark, Arno, Plagmeijer, Els M., Metz, Bernard, van Vlies, Naomi, Ophorst, Olga, Raeven, René H. M.

“…Intrinsic or added immune activating molecules are key for most vaccines to provide desired immunity profiles but may increase systemic reactogenicity…”
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The acute effect of budesonide/formoterol in COPD: a multi-slice computed tomography and lung function study by DE BACKER, Lieve A, VOS, Wim, DE BACKER, Jan, VAN HOLSBEKE, Cedric, VINCHURKAR, Samir, DE BACKER, Wilfried

“…The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) classification of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) does not always match with…”
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A decade of atom-counting in STEM: From the first results toward reliable 3D atomic models from a single projection by De Backer, A., Bals, S., Van Aert, S.

“…Quantitative structure determination is needed in order to study and understand nanomaterials at the atomic scale. Materials characterisation resulting in…”
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Treatment of obstructive sleep apnea using a custom-made titratable duobloc oral appliance: a prospective clinical study by Dieltjens, M., Vanderveken, O. M., Hamans, E., Verbraecken, J. A., Wouters, K., Willemen, M., De Backer, W. A., Van de Heyning, P. H., Braem, M. J.

“…Purpose This prospective clinical study investigates the efficacy of a specific custom-made titratable mandibular advancement device (MAD) for the treatment of…”
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