According to the classical definition of Scriven [26], "Evaluation is the process of determining the merit, worth and value of things".
The spectral output from the spectral light engine was optimized through an iterative process where the figure of merit was the standard deviation of the differences squared.
As such, empirical research on implementing the constraints-based instructional approach may contribute to current discussions on the process and merit of explorative learning (cf. Kirschner, Sweller, & Clark, 2006).
The thermal conductivity of Y-doped SrTiO3 + 5 mass% TiB2 composites was smaller than that of the conventional hot-pressed sample in spite of containing high thermal conductor, TiB2, because of their finer microstructures due to the SPS process, resulting in the figure of merit larger than the hot-pressed sample.
We observe very good agreement between predictions and experimental data for the spatiotemporal behavior of the coupled ITP and affinity process, and for key figures of merit, including scaled capture length and maximum capture efficiency.
Although these data lend support to the idea that angiogenic cytokines may play a role in the leukaemogenic process of CLL, the relative merit of VEGF and b-FGF in predicting the outcome of disease has not been assessed thus far.
Their changes in the switching process are considered as a figure of merit.
Representative values for the figures of merit of the process are as follows: the space time yield was 1.4 kg m−3 h−1 and 0.7 kg m−3 h−1 for the biphasic and single phase systems, respectively.
We report a rare case of a cholangiocarcinoma arising 13 years post excision of a Todani type 1 choledochal cyst and discuss the process of carcinogenesis and the merits of follow-up in these patients.
In addition, the thermoelectric properties of samples prepared with two different processes were studied with the figure of merit of 0.18 at 750 °C.
