The human trials that established that tobacco smoke is a carcinogen were initially performed in the mid-1950s (somevenearlieriearlier
Comparisons of ALD-deposited alumina to SiO2 were initially performed by measuring leakage.
Tensile coupon tests were initially performed to establish the basic material stress strain characteristics of the sections.
To ensure that the measurements were in the LVR, the strain and frequency sweeps were initially performed and checked to identify the LVR.
Spirometry, bronchoprovocation test with histamine (PC20), and cough challenge with ascending concentrations of capsaicin (0.49 500 μM) were initially performed in all subjects.
XRF analyses were initially performed in situ on the glass lamp using an ELIO portable X-ray fluorescence spectrometer (XGLab), equipped with a rhodium tube and 1 mm spot size.
Based on the participants' responses to the VHI, statistical analyses were, initially, performed to assess validity and reliability, and then to evaluate group differences between the pathological and control groups and among the different pathological groups included in the study.
The hydrate formation experiments with respect to gas storage in the presence of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) were initially performed in a 10 L reactor to study the scale-up effect by adjusting the mass of water loaded.
Tests were initially performed at 3-month intervals for 1 year and at 6-month intervals for the following years, in order to appraise the clinical course of the disease and the efficacy of each treatment regimen.
Eight tests using the previously studied Perfobond and T-Perfobond geometries were initially performed and were followed by another eight tests on two innovative geometries, the I-Perfobond and 2T-Perfobond.
When Kirkcaldy was awarded royal burgh status in 1644, the duties of the provost were initially performed by bailies, councillors, and magistrates.
