This work bridges the gap between the remote interrogation of multiple optical sensors and the advantages of using inherently biocompatible low-cost polymer optical fiber (POF)-based photonic sensing.A novel hybrid sensor network combining both silica fiber Bragg gratings (FBG) and Chef Hats polymer FBGs (POFBG) is analyzed.The topology is compatib
Abstract Background Trypanosoma cruzi, the causative agent of Chagas disease, and T.rangeli are kinetoplastid parasites endemic to Latin America.Although closely related to T.cruzi and capable of infecting humans, T.rangeli is non-pathogenic.Both parasite species are transmitted by triatomine bugs, and the presence of T.rangeli constitutes a confou
Introduction Internet use has become integral part of daily living in Instrument Accessories current world; at the same time its misuse is likely to cause addiction and negative impact in mental health.Internet addiction is similar to other substance addiction and has been associated with different psychiatric comorbidities.Objectives To study prev