We are developing a new method using ultrasonic longitudinal and torsional vibration of a hollow-type stepped horn for hole machining. We foresee that the equipment can be simplified and miniaturized. In this paper, ultrasonic vibration sources of a hollow-type stepped horn without a diagonal slits vibration converter and with a diagonal slits vibration converter are used. The longitudinal and ...

BACKGROUND Mood and anxiety disorders are highly prevalent and have a large impact on the lives of the affected individuals. Therefore, optimal treatment of these disorders is highly important. In this study we will examine the effectiveness of a stepped care program for primary care patients with mood and anxiety disorders. A stepped care program is characterized by different treatment steps t...

Air-water flow experiments were conducted on some flat and pooled stepped spillways with slopes of 8.9° and 26.6° in transition and skimming flows. The study comprised the observations of the flow patterns, characteristic air-water flow properties, and energy dissipation performances. The air-water flow properties showed some differences in terms of interfacial velocity, bubble count rate, and ...

There has been a lot of philosophical and pragmatic debate on whether Computer Science is a craft, science or an engineering discipline. This article examines both Paul Graham’s claim that hackers and painters have a lot in common and Dr. Tolbert’s claim that Computer Science is a craft on its way to becoming an engineering discipline. We conclude that both claims have truth in them and argue t...