Amenability is a geometric property of convex cones that stronger than facial exposedness and assists in the study error bounds for conic feasibility problems. In this paper we establish numerous properties amenable investigate relationships between amenability other cones, such as niceness projectional exposure. We show compact slice closed cone equivalent to cone, prove several results on pre...

The evolution of building codes typically produce design provisions that are expected to create safer and more accurate designs. We as engineers expect building codes to advance the state of the art with each successive edition. The 2009 International Building Code (IBC) and the Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-08) have significant revisions affecting the design of ti...

BACKGROUND Estimating the burden of non-communicable diseases particularly cardiovascular disease (CVD) is essential for health management and policymaking. In this paper, we used a regression model to estimate the future impact of demographic changes on the burden of CVD in Iran during the next two decades. METHODS Disability-adjusted life years (DALY) were used to estimate the future burden...