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Periventricular cyst as a complication of ventriculoperitoneal shunting in the context of intracranial haemorrhage: a case report and review of the literature by Smith, Leon E, Zeman, Brian D

“…Abstract Spontaneous intraventricular haemorrhage with hydrocephalus frequently requires neurosurgical intervention, including ventriculoperitoneal shunting…”
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Actinide-loaded glass scintillators for fast neutron detection by Haas, Derek A., Bliss, Mary, Bowyer, Sonya M., Kephart, Jeremy D., Schweiger, Michael J., Smith, Leon E.

“…Fast neutron detection has applications in a number of topic areas, including national security and nuclear fuel cycle safeguards. Ideally, these sensors would…”
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Analysis of an indirect neutron signature for enhanced UF6 cylinder verification by Kulisek, J.A., McDonald, B.S., Smith, L.E., Zalavadia, M.A., Webster, J.B.

“…The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) currently uses handheld gamma-ray spectrometers combined with ultrasonic wall-thickness gauges to verify the…”
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Automated nondestructive assay of UF6 cylinders: Detector characterization and initial measurements by Mace, E.K., Smith, L.E.

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Fractionated Premotor, Motor, and Ankle Dorsiflexion Reaction Times in Hemiplegia by Smith, Leon E., Besio, Walter G., Tarjan, Peter P., Asfour, Shihab S.

“…Ten hemiplegic subjects completed 20 rapid dorsiflexions of their afflicted and nonafflicted limbs. Electrodes were attached to the tibialis anterior and the…”
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High-Energy Delayed Gamma Spectroscopy for Spent Nuclear Fuel Assay by Campbell, Luke W, Smith, L Eric, Misner, Alex C

“…High-accuracy, direct, nondestructive measurement of fissile and fissionable isotopes in spent fuel, particularly the Pu isotopes, is a well-documented, but…”
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Signatures and Methods for the Automated Nondestructive Assay of UF6 Cylinders at Uranium Enrichment Plants by Smith, Leon E., Mace, Emily K., Misner, Alex C., Shaver, Mark W.

“…International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors currently perform periodic inspections at uranium enrichment plants to verify UF6 cylinder enrichment…”
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Analysis of spent fuel assemblies using a lead slowing down spectrometer by Gavron, A., Eric Smith, L., Ressler, Jennifer J.

“…We analyze the potential of using Lead Slowing Down Spectrometer technology for assaying spent fuel. This initial study demonstrates that it may be feasible to…”
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Time-Spectral Analysis Methods for Spent Fuel Assay Using Lead Slowing-Down Spectroscopy of Spent Fuel by Smith, Leon E., Anderson, Kevin K., Ressler, Jennifer J., Shaver, Mark W.

“…Nondestructive techniques for measuring the mass of fissile isotopes in spent nuclear fuel is a considerable challenge in the safeguarding of nuclear fuel…”
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Characterization of alpha contamination in lanthanum trichloride scintillators using coincidence measurements by Milbrath, B.D., Runkle, R.C., Hossbach, T.W., Kaye, W.R., Lepel, E.A., McDonald, B.S., Smith, L.E.

“…The commercial availability of LaCl 3:Ce scintillators has been much anticipated due to their significantly higher resolution relative to NaI(Tl). Our…”
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Coupling Deterministic and Monte Carlo Transport Methods for the Simulation of Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy Scenarios by Smith, L.E., Gesh, C.J., Pagh, R.T., Miller, E.A., Shaver, M.W., Ashbaker, E.D., Batdorf, M.T., Ellis, J.E., Kaye, W.R., McConn, R.J., Meriwether, G.H., Ressler, J.J., Valsan, A.B., Wareing, T.A.

“…Simulation is often used to predict the response of gamma-ray spectrometers in technology viability and comparative studies for homeland and national security…”
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Sequential probability ratio test for long-term radiation monitoring by Jarman, K.D., Smith, L.E., Carlson, D.K.

“…Among the possible decision-making algorithms for sequentially-acquired radiation sensor data is the Sequential Probability Ratio Test (SPRT). The suitability…”
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Determining activities of radionuclides from coincidence signatures by Warren, Glen A., Smith, L. Eric, Aalseth, Craig E., Ellis, Edward, Hossbach, Todd W., Valsan, Andrei B.

“…The spectral analysis of simultaneously observed photons in separate detectors may provide an invaluable tool for radioisotope identification applications. A…”
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Individual Differences in Forearm “Strengths” Measured at Various Angles and Locations by Smith, Leon E.

“…The forearm strength of 65 college men was tested at 3 different forearm angles (75°, 135° and 160°) and two locations (5½ in. and 8½ in.). Strength was…”
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PROGRESSIVE FACILITATION OF BODY REACTION TIME RESULTING FROM INCREASING SUPPORT OF BODY WEIGHT by SMITH, LEON E.

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INHALATION OF THE PHOTOCHEMICAL SMOG COMPOUND PEROXYACETYL NITRATE by SMITH, L E

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Increased Strength, Reaction Time and Speed of LIMB Movement by Smith, Leon E.

“…81 young male adults participated in a 6-wk. × 7 days a week myotatic and isometric strength training program. Associated with strength increments myotatic…”
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Speed of Muscular Contraction by Smith, Leon E.

“…Individual differences between concentric forearm strength of 27 college men and concentric MT, eccentric MT and strength contraction MT were found to be low…”
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Individual Differences in Arm Strength, Speed, Reaction Time, and Three Serial Reaction Time-Movement Time “Programs” by Smith, Leon E.

“…The motor performance of 32 college men was measured on the following tests: arm strength, arm reaction and movement times, arm-and-leg serial reaction and…”
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Modeling ambient background in complex detection scenarios by Kiff, S.D., Smith, L.E., Jarman, K.D.

“…Radiation detection instrumentation is being widely deployed as a countermeasure against the movement and use of radiological dispersal devices and nuclear…”
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