Nanosilicas have been known as super-pozzolanic materials and compared to silica fume, these materials have higher purity of silica and finer particles. However, in contrast to silica fume, nanosilicas are produced by various methods, leading to different morphologies and agglomeration statuses in their initial form. On the other hand, due to several mechanisms such as the bridging effect of ca...

moving from micro-level of social capital to the macro level is essential for access to the stable benefits of this capital. the aim of this study was to design a model for the promotion of bridging social capital of football fans. this developmental research was done with mix methods. 14 experts were interviewed in targeted way and effective categories and sub categories on promotion of bridgi...

Based upon research presented at the 2011 Festival of International Conferences on Caregiving, Disability, Aging and Technology (FICCDAT)-and specifically the Growing Older with a Disability (GOWD) conference, this paper identifies areas where bridging building between aging and disability is needed to support older adults aging into or with disabilities. Five focal areas emerged: 1) The Need t...

BACKGROUND Safety of heparin bridging therapy for transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate (TRUS) biopsy in patients requiring temporary discontinuation of antithrombotic therapy is unknown. This study aimed to assess the relationship between heparin bridging therapy and the incidence of complications after TRUS biopsy. METHODS From January 2005 to November 2015, we performed 1307 consecutive T...

Abstract The role of social innovation initiatives in contributing to sustainable rural development has been discussed both academia and practice. Some scholars argue that, rather than delivering solely on unmet needs services, should have a broader transformative impact. By applying Castro-Arce Vanclay’s analytical framework for (2020), the paper seeks analyse experience initiative based Portu...

During the last 50 years, the management of agroecosystems has been undergoing major changes to meet the growing demand for food, timber, fibre and fuel. As a result of this intensified use, the ecological status of many agroecosystems has been severely deteriorated. Modeling the behavior of agroecosystems is, therefore, of great help since it allows the definition of management strategies that...

BACKGROUND It is uncertain whether bridging anticoagulation is necessary for patients with atrial fibrillation who need an interruption in warfarin treatment for an elective operation or other elective invasive procedure. We hypothesized that forgoing bridging anticoagulation would be noninferior to bridging with low-molecular-weight heparin for the prevention of perioperative arterial thromboe...

Advances in wide area networking is making the goal of achieving a worldwide interoperable database system closer than ever. Because of the large environment , new problems have surfaced that need to be addressed. We distinguish several reasons for a new design approach. Traditional approaches like global integration and federated approaches are better suited to small and medium scale heterogen...

All processes of life are controlled by networks of interacting biochemical components. The purpose of modelling these networks is manifold. From a theoretical point of view it allows the exploration of network structures and dynamics, to find emergent properties or to explain the organisation and evolution of networks. From a practical point of view, in silico experiments can be performed that...