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Medical — Engineering _ Physics ELSEVIER Medical Engineering & Physics 26 (2004) III-VIII =n an www.elsevier.com/locate/medengphy Volume 26 (2004) Volume 26 Number | January 2004 Papers Effects of liner stiffness for trans-tibial prosthesis: a finite element contact model C.-C. Lin, C.-H. Chang, C.-L. Wu, K.-C. Chung and I.-C. Liao Combination of finite element modeling and optimization for the study of lumbar spine biomechanics considering the 3D thorax—pelvis orientation F; Ezquerro, A. Simon, M. Prado and A. Perez Local and regional wave speed in the aorta: effects of arterial occlusion A.W. Khir, A. Zambanini and K.H. Parker Haemodynamics and mechanics following partial left ventriculectomy: a computer modeling analysis A. Redaelli, F-M aisano, M. Soncini, O. Alfieri and FM. Montevecchi Neural network modelling of dynamic cerebral autoregulation: assessment and comparison with established methods R.B. Panerai, M. Chacon, R. Pereira and D.H. Evans Evaluation of the efficiency of venous leg ulcer treatment with a membrane dressing 1. Slezak, M. Kucharzewski, A. Franek and W. Twardokes An improved method for the automatic mapping of computed tomography numbers onto finite element models FE. Taddei, A. Pancanti and M. Viceconti Segmentation of magnetic resonance images using a combination of neural networks and active contour models I. Middleton and RI. Damper Communication Application of adaptive noise cancellation with neural-network-based fuzzy inference system visual evoked potentials estimation H. Yin, Y. Zeng, J.Z hang and Y. Pan Volume 26 Number 2 March 2004 Papers 93 Finite element analysis of a femoral retrograde intramedullary nail subject to gait loading G. Cheung, P. Zalzal, M. Bhandan, J.K. Spelt and M. Papini Finite element growth analysis for the craniofacial skeleton in patients with cleft lip and palate A. Sasaki, S. Takeshita, A.S. Publico, M.L. Moss, E. Tanaka, Y. Ishino, M. Watanabe and K. Tanne Comparison of the trabecular architecture and the isostatic stress flow in the human calcaneus A. Gefen and R. Seliktar Minimal haemodynamic system model including ventricular interaction and valve dynamics B.W. Smith, ].G. Chase, RI. Nokes, G.M. Shaw and G. Wake Quantitative assessment of osteoporosis from the tibia shaft by ultrasound techniques T: Chen, P.-]. Chen, C.-S. Fung, C.-]. Lin and W.-]. Yao Exponential taper in arteries: an exact solution of its effect on blood flow velocity waveforms and impedance L.J. Myers and W.L. Capper Distinct cell-to-fiber junctions are critical for the establishment of cardiotypical phenotype in a 3D bioartificial environment T: Kofidis, L. Balsam,J . Bruin and R.C. Robbins IV Volume Contents 165 A structural fingertip model for simulating of the biomechanics of tactile sensation ].Z. Wu, R.G. Dong, S. Rakheja, A.W. Schopper and W.P. Smutz Technical note 177 Interface pressure sensor for [VRA and other biomedical applications V. Casey, S. O'Sullivan and ].A. Mckwen Volume 26 Number 3 April 2004 Papers Effects of laminectomy and facetectomy on the stability of the lumbar motion segment K.K. Lee and E.C. Teo Contamination by metallic elements released from joint prostheses E. Chassot, ].L. Ingaray, S. Terver and G. Vanneuville \periodic flow-induced oscillations of collapsible tubes: a critical reappraisal C.D. Bertram, |. Timmer, T:G. Miiller, T. Matwald, M. Winterhalder and H.U. Voss \ novel model of the pulse decay method for measurement of local tissue blood perfusion K Yang and Vv Liu Scope of linear estimators of tidal and occluded volumes using thoracoabdominal indications of breathing movement coordination R.K. Millard and A.M.S. Black Technical notes Specialised CT scan protocols for 3-D pre-operative planning of total hip replacement R. Lattanzi, F Barualdi, C. Zannoni and M. Viceconti Cyclic loading moves the peak stress to the cartilage surface in a biphasic model with isotropic solid phase properties M.D. Warner, W.R. Taylor and S.E. Clift Calibration and validation of 6 DOFs instrumented spatial linkage for biomechanical applications. \ practical approach V. Sholukha. P Salvia. I. Hilal, \ keipe lM. Rooze and S.V.S Jan 261 = Letter to the Editor 263 Author response 265 List of referees Volume 26 Number 4 May 2004 Papers 269 Design and manufacture of a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) cryogel tri-leaflet heart valve prosthesis H. Jiang, G. Campbell, D. Boughner, W.-K. Wan and M. Quantz Effect of medication in Parkinson’s disease: a wavelet analysis of EMG signals S. Stramin, B. Rossi, G. De Michele and S. Sello Spectral pattern complexity analysis and the quantification of voice normality in healthy and radiotherapy patient groups C. Moore, K. Manickam, T. Willard, S. Jones, N. Slevin and S. Shalet Detection of single and clustered microcalcifications in mammograms using fractals models and neural networks L. Bocchi, G Coppini, / Vori and G. Valli Wavelet packet transform for R-R interval variability K. Tanaka and A.R. Hargens Improvement and automation of artificial neural networks to estimate medical outcomes C.M. Innett, M. Frize and E. Charette Updating a 3-D vertebral body finite element model using 2-D images 1. Templeton, D. Cody and M. Liebschner \ cam-displacement transducer device for measuring small two-degree of freedom inter- component motion in a prosthesis M. Twiste, S.V.S. Rithalia and L. Kenney Volume Contents Communication The kinetic model and simulation of blood coagulation—the kinetic influence of activated protein C Y.H. Qiao, C.Q. Xu, Y.J. Zeng, X.H. Xu, H. Zhao and H. Xu Technical notes Bilateral symmetry of biomechanical properties in mouse femora D.S. Margolis, Y.-H.H. Lien, L.-W. Lai and ].A. Szivek \ multi-station dynamic-culture force monitor system to study cell mechanobiology K.A. Peperzak, T.W. Gilbert and J.H.-C. Wang 359 Letter to the Editor 360 Author response 361 Corrigendum Volume 26 Number 5 June 2004 Papers Optical characterization of mammalian tissues by laser reflectometry and Monte Carlo simulation D. Kumar, R. Srinivasan and M. Singh In-plane electronic speckle pattern of interference (ESPI) with optical fibre system applied to the study of the human jaw D. Rodriguez, V. Moreno, M. Gallas, M.T: Abeleira and D. Suarez Gaussian mixture models of ECoG signal features for improved detection of epileptic seizures L. Meng, M.G. Frei, I. Osorio, G. Strang and T:Q. Nguyen Does the conduction velocity distribution change along the nerve? F; Pehlivan, N. Dalkilic and E. Kiziltan LES modelling of flow in a simple airway model X.Y. Luo, J.S. Hinton, T:T. Liew and K.K. Tan Technical note Validation of the relative 3D orientation of vertebrae reconstructed by bi-planar radiography R. Dumas, A. Le Bras, N. Champain, M. Savidan, D. Mitton, G. Kalifa, J.-P. Steib, J.A. de Guise and W. Skalli Communications Multispectral classification techniques for terahertz pulsed imaging: an example in histopathology FE. Berry, J.W. Handley, A.J. Fitzgerald, W.J. Merchant, R.D. Boyle, N.N. Zinov’ev, R.E. Miles, ].M. Chamberlain and M.A. Smith Basic characteristics of the radio imaging method for biomedical applications I. Hieda, K.C. Nam and A. Takahashi Volume 26 Number 6 July 2004 Papers Functional evaluation of natural sensory feedback incorporated in a hand grasp neuroprosthesis A. Inmann and M. Haugland Implementation of natural sensory feedback in a portable control system for a hand grasp neuroprosthesis A. Inmann and M. Haugland Modeling and control of the agitation-sedation cycle for critical care patients j.G. Chase, A.D. Rudge, G.M. Shaw, G.C. Wake, D. Lee, I.L. Hudson and L. Johnston On the suitability of refractometry for the analysis of glucose in blood-derived fluids K. Zirk and H. Poetzschke 183 Vibration energy absorption (VEA) in human fingers-hand-arm system R.G. Dong, A.W. Schopper, T-W. McDowell, D.E. Welcome, J.Z. Wu, W.P. Smutz, C. Warren and S. Rakheja 193 The role of osteogenic index, octahedral shear stress and dilatational stress in the ossification of a fracture callus TN. Gardner, S. Mishra and L. Marks VI Volume Contents 503 Three-dimensional finite element analysis of human temporomandibular joint with and without disc displacement during jaw opening E. Tanaka, R. del Pozo, M. Tanaka, D. Asai, M. Hirose, T: Iwabe and K. Tanne Technical notes Development of implant movement checker for determining dental implant stability S.K. Wijaya, H. Oka, K. Saratani, T; Sumikawa and T. Kawazoe Undersampling to acquire nuclear magnetic resonance images P. Perez and A. Santos Communication Experimental determination of compound action potential direction and propagation velocity from multi-electrode nerve cuffs R. Rieger, ]. Taylor, E. Comi, N. Donaldson, M. Russold, C.M.O. Mahony, ].A. McLaughlin, E. McAdams, 1. Demosthenous and j.c Jarvis Volume 26 Number 7 September 2004 Papers [wo-layered quasi-3D finite element model of the oesophagus D. Liao, J. Zhao, Y. Fan and H. Gregersen Numerical study of nonlinear pulsatile flow in S-shaped curved arteries 1.K. Qiao, X.L. Guo, 8.G. Wu, YJ. Zeng and X.H. Xu \ low computational complexity algorithm for ECG signal compression M. Blanco-Velasco, F- Cruz-Rolddn, F- Lopez-Ferreras, A. Bravo-Santos and D. Martinez-Munioz Che effect of duty cycle and frequency on muscie torque production using kilohertz frequency range alternating current A.R. Ward, V.J. Robertson and H. Ioannou Factors affecting reaction times to short anterior postural disturbances S.J. Richerson, S.G. Morstatt, R.D. Vanya, A.M. Hollister and C.J. Robinson Changes in nuclear composition following cyclic compression of the intervertebral disc in an in vivo rat-tail model C.T.S. Ching, D.H.K. Chow, FY.D. Yao and A.D. Holmes Technical notes Development of a cost-effective loading machine for biomechanical evaluation of mouse transgenic models M.M. Saunders and H.]. Donahue Che comparison of electromyographic pattern classifications with active and passive electrodes Y.-H. Chiou, J.-J. Luh, S.-C. Chen, ].-S. Lai and T.-S. Kuo Communication 611 Joint kinematics and spatial-temporal parameters of gait measured by an ultrasound-based system R.M. Kiss, L. Kocsis and Z. Knoll 621 Call for abstracts Volume 26 Number 8 October 2004 Papers 623 Bi-directional flow sensor with a wide dynamic range for medical applications A. Al-Salaymeh, ]. Jovanoviacn d F- Durst 639 The effects of rocker sole and SACH heel on kinematics in gait W.-L. Wu, D. Rosenbaum and F-C. Su 647 Comparison of compact bone failure under two different loading rates: experimental and modelling approaches M. Pithioux, D. Subit and P. Chabrand Finite element modeling of the contact interface between trans-tibial residual limb and prosthetic socket W.C.C. Lee, M. Zhang, X. Jia and ].7T.M. Cheung Volume Contents 663 Circumferential force production of the thumb Z.-M. Li and D.A. Harkness Technical notes 671 Design and fabrication of custom mandible titanium tray based on rapid prototyping S. Singare, L. Dichen, L. Bingheng, L. Yanpu, G. Zhenyu and L. Yaxiong 677 Stiffness properties for Nucleus standard straight and contour electrode arrays HN. Kha, B.K. Chen, G.M. Clark and R. Jones 687 Mechanical and optical characteristics of a new fiber optical system used for cardiac contraction measurement A. Kloppe, K. Hoeland, S. Miiller, M. Hexamer, G. Nowack, A. Miigge and] . Werner In memoriam: Ivan Daskalov: 1933-2004 A. Wald Volume 26 Number 9 November 2004 SPECIAL SUB-ISSUE Neural Modelling Guest Editor R. Orpwood Guest editorial 697 Neuromodelling R. Orpwood Special issue papers 699 Exploring structure—function relationships in neocortical networks by means of neuromodelling techniques S. Panzeri, F. Petroni and E. Bracci Neurocomputational models of the remote effects of focal brain damage J.A. Reggia Models of the subthalamic nucleus A. Gillies and D. Willshaw A biased competition based neurodynamical model of visual neglect G. Deco and ]. Zihl REGULAR PAPERS SECTION Papers Consciousness monitoring using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) during high +Gz exposures H.C. Ryoo, H.H. Sun, B.S. Shender and L. Hrebien CFD modeling of blood flow following coil embolization of aneurysms H.S. Byun and K. Rhee Detecting variability of internal carotid arterial Doppler signals by Lyapunov exponents I. Giiler and E.D. Ubeyli Communication Nonlinear-analysis of human sleep EEG using detrended fluctuation analysis J.-M. Lee, D.-]. Kim, 1.-Y. Kim, K. Suk Park and SI. Kim Technical notes Multibody dynamic simulation of knee contact mechanics Y. Bei and B.J. Fregly Total body centre of mass displacement estimated using ground reactions during transitory motor tasks: application to step ascent M. Zok, C. Mazza and U. Della Croce Using the absorbed power method to evaluate effectiveness of vibration absorption of selected seat cushions during manual wheelchair propulsion EJ. Wolf, M.S.R.A. Cooper, C.P. DiGiovine, M.L. Boninger and S. Guo Vill Volume Contents 807 Improved tibial cutting accuracy in knee arthroplasty W. Macdonald, ]. Styf, L.V. Carlsson and C.M. Jacobsson 813 Call for papers Volume 26 Number 10 December 2004 Papers 815 Heterogeneous nanomechanical properties of superficial and zonal regions of articular cartilage of the rabbit proximal radius condyle by atomic force microscopy S. Tomkoria, R.V. Patel and ].]. Mao Ultrasound image-based computer model of a common carotid artery with a plaque K.W. Lee, \ B. Wood and | & A Xu Non-invasive approach towards the in vivo estimation of 3D inter-vertebral movements: methods and preliminary results P. Cerveri, A. Pedotti and G. Ferrigno Derivative weighted active insulin control modelling and clinical trials for ICU patients C.V. Doran, N.H. Hudson, K.T. Moorhead, ].G. Chase, G.M. Shaw and C.E. Hann Technical notes Basic behavior of the finite helical axis in a simple tooth movement simulation K. Hayashi, H. Tanaka, K. Hikita and I. Mizoguchi \n investigation of the effect of electrode size and electrode location on comfort during stimulation of the gastrocnemius muscle G.M. Lyons, G.E. Leane, M. Clarke Moloney, J. V. O’Brien and P.A. Grace \ method for reduction of power line interference in the ECG LP. Mitov