This study investigates the feasibility of identifying axial position circumferential defects in laminated pipeline structures based on damage indices. Wavelet packet decomposition is combined with indices, and effects dual same but different positions, as well indices are separately studied. Our aim was to determine potential use identify structures. ABAQUS finite element analysis software use...

conclusions callus distraction is an effective and reliable method for lengthening short phalangeal, metacarpal, and metatarsal bones. it also preserves periosteal tissue. our distractor is reliable, cheap, lightweight, user friendly, and highly effective for callotasis. background this study was performed to evaluate the results of finger lengthening following traumatic amputation or congenita...

Background: Asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) is an endogenous nitric oxide inhibitor and a new independent risk factor for endothelial dysfunction and cardiovascular disease. Objective: To investigate the relationship between plasma ADMA levels and cardiovascular events (CVEs) and disease characteristics in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Methods: Demographic and clinical da...

Assessed the efficacy of the Whitaker Index of Schizophrenic Thinking, Form A, in differentiating schizophrenics with and without brain damage. Two groups of 26 state hospital residents each were selected on the basis of evidence of schizophrenia and (or lack of evidence) of brain damage. Results indicated that at least one subtest, total time, and Index significantly discriminated between grou...

the geometric mean particle diameter (dg) and lime are two of the most important properties from the viewpoint of soil management. nowadays remote sensing technology which has emerged walking with science development throughout the world, has made soil study faster, more facile and more cost-efficient. an investigation of soil dg and lime was performed in pol-e-dokhtar area by use of four sets ...