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HEAD IMPACTS AND BRAIN INJURY IN FATALLY INJURED PEDESTRIANS. PROCEEDINGS OF THE 1989 INTERNATIONAL IRCOBI CONFERENCE ON THE BIOMECHANICS OF IMPACTS, HELD IN STOCKHOLM, 13-15 SEPTEMBER 1989

At-the-scene studies of road traffic accidents have been conducted by the Road Accident Research Unit, and its predecessor, at the University of Adelaide since 1963. These studies confirmed the importance of impacts to the head, even in an environment of compulsory helmet wearing by motorcyclists and belt use by vehicle occupants. Since 1981 the National Health and Medical Research Council has provided relatively long-term support for the work of the Road Accident Research Unit. This has made it feasible to conduct a major study of the mechanisms of injury to the brain in actual road crashes. The study, reported in this paper, involves an attempt to relate the nature and severity of the impact to the head to the nature and severity of the resulting injury to the brain in fatal cases. As such, it complements other approaches to the study of brain injury mechanisms. Experimental studies have provided the basis of our understanding of the mechanisms of injury to the brain due to blunt impact. They have the great advantage which comes from being able to specify the nature and severity of the impact to the head, or at least measure the resulting acceleration. However they also have the limitations inherent in the need to extrapolate from the cadaver, or the animal surrogate, to the living human. Experimental studies using human volunteers, including professional boxers, have no bio-fidelity limitations but they are unlikely to provide information on impacts which cause injury. Observational studies, of the type reported here, are well-suited to the description of the nature and severity of the injuries to the brain but reconstruction of the nature and severity of the impact is difficult and often of doubtful validity. This paper describes how such difficulties have been overcome. For the covering abstract of the conference see IRRD 826430.
An Analysis of the Components and Measurement of Brand Equity in Residential Areas: A Case Study of Bundang and Ilsan in Korea

Abstract City and place marketing is highly recognized in urban planning and management. As one of the brand marketing resources, the brand and brand equity of residential areas draws considerable attention. No attempt was made in previous studies to explore the components of brand equity, causality of components and measurement strategies of brand equity in residential areas. This study establishes a conceptual model to estimate the brand equity in residential areas and to identify a method for evaluating brand equity components with their relationships using modification of general goods and services through a brand equity evaluation model. The results indicate that brand awareness and brand personality have a direct influence on brand equity, while perceived quality has an indirect influence due to intermediation by reputation. In addition, brand awareness, perceived quality, and reputation in Bundang are higher than those in Ilsan.
A Reconsideration of the Chronology of a Decree of Abdera (Syll.3 656) and the Introduction of the concept of Roman Patronage to the Greeks in the Second Century BC

Abstract Roman patronage was known to the Greeks in various contexts even in the period of the Third Macedonian War. The reference to it in an Abderan decree (Syll.3 656) can be dated to the 160s BC as part of this process. Although this date is chronologically isolated from the other instances of the term πάτρων in Greek inscriptions, in the light of our historical sources as a whole it is reasonable to treat Syll.3 656 as evidence of how the Greeks were gradually trying to respond to Roman culture and institutions through changes in their own language and terminology even before the period when Rome ruled them directly. Supplementary material is available online and comprises two appendices (https://doi.org/10.1017/S0075426921000033).
Complex Model of Risk Assessment of Industrial Processes Mopori

Modern day society wants to create optimal living conditions for its citizens and to ensure constant sustainable development. This objective cannot be achieved without reaching the required level of perceived security in complex. One of the areas that threaten the lives and property of people and are harmful for the environment is the anthropogenic crisis phenomena, which also include industrial accidents. Prevention of these accidents and subsequent reaction are the key issues considering adjustment of the level of security not only for the citizens of Slovakia, the European Union but also worldwide. The article focuses on the problem of prevention and the way how to deal with the issue in the Slovak Republic as well as on the fulfilment of the requirements in this field which emerge from our membership in the EU. The Faculty of Special Engineering at the University of Zilina deals with partial issues which are necessary to be solved by the approved project APVV – 10 Complex model of risk assessment of industrial processes. Partial results of the project, which is in the second year of its solution, are listed in the text below. Keywords: Major industrial accidents, prevention, SEVESO directive, risk assessment and treatment, MOPORI, model.
Automatic Vehicle Headlight Management System to Prevent Accidents Due To Headlight Glare

The headlight during the night travel plays a major role. While driving there may be an irritating situation due to the headlight lamp focus from the opposite vehicle. It may cause temporary blindness that leads to collision or sometimes it may lead to accidents. There is a manual way to adjust the headlight focus but it is difficult to adjust manually. This paper provides an automated headlight management system. Here, the headlight beam is reduced in the vehicle according to the intensity of light from the opposite vehicle.LDR is used to detect the high beam from the opposite vehicle
Assessment of Groundwater Quality by Water Quality Index for Perungudi, Chennai

Groundwater is the major source of drinking and for domestic uses. The usage has been reduced due to contamination and overexploitation of groundwater. Water quality index is an indicator used to determine the type of water. The study was carried out with the groundwater pollution caused by solid waste dumpsite in perungudi area located south of Chennai, Tamilnadu. From the study we have identified that the location nearby the dumpsite has been contaminated and suitable measures must be needed to safeguard the quality of ground water.
Principality of Andorra: Selected Issues

Andorra’s growth potential is estimated to be low, though in line with the region. This could be explained by low levels of investment, both private and public, as well as multiple structural vulnerabilities that may be limiting the country’s growth potential. Boosting growth in the medium term calls for a multi-pronged approach aiming at diversifying the economy, increasing investment, and building human capital. Reforming the Andorran pension system is a key priority to ensure its sustainability and reduce contingent liabilities. In the absence of reform, the Andorran social security system will accumulate deficits starting in 2024, rising to about 9 percent of GDP per year by 2040. The Andorran Parliament has appointed a special commission to elaborate a reform plan before end-2022. This paper draws on scenario analyzes to identify options available for an optimal reform. The results show that measures will need to be comprehensive and adjust all three key parameters—the contribution rate, the conversion factor, and the retirement age. Reforms will need to also be guided by public policy choices on affordability, adequacy, and equity that go beyond the scope of a sustainability analysis. past reforms; actuarial reports and underlying data, and other relevant reports; multiple international databases, including ageing reports, OECD, Eurostat, UN population projections, and IMF. Andorra’s large banking sector (with assets equal to 600 percent of GDP and assets under management—largely off-balance sheet—nearly 23 times the GDP), which is dominated by private banking, is a key feature of the economy. The aim of this paper is to systematically analyze its main features. Building on key stylized facts and cross-country comparisons, the paper discusses the implications of the business model of Andorran banks and the associated vulnerabilities, particularly those related to the reliance on foreign funding, the focus on private banking, and the use of internationalization to grow and remain competitive. These vulnerabilities and the exposure to risks calls for continued vigilance and strong supervision.
Project Management: Achieving Project Bottom-Line Succe$$

Foreword Preface Acknowledgments CHAPTER ONE: Ventures, Projects, and the Bottom Line CHAPTER TWO: Project Organization--Defining the Need CHAPTER THREE: Defining the Project--Project Risk Factors CHAPTER FOUR: Defining Venture and Corporate Risk CHAPTER FIVE: Preproject Planning CHAPTER SIX: Organizing the Team CHAPTER SEVEN: Project Execution--Design and Procurement CHAPTER EIGHT: Project Execution--Construction and Installation CHAPTER NINE: On-Site (Preoperational) Testing CHAPTER TEN: Commissioning! CHAPTER ELEVEN: Project-Related Training CHAPTER TWELVE: The Smaller Projects CHAPTER THIRTEEN: The Environmental Project CHAPTER FOURTEEN: The Re-Engineering Project CHAPTER FIFTEEN: Project Closeout Make-Good Analysis CHAPTER SIXTEEN: Measuring Project Success Definitions APPENDIX A: Forms APPENDIX B: Procedures Index
Repair, Evaluation, Maintenance, and Rehabilitation Research Program. Geotechnical Applications of the Self Potential (SP) Method. Report 4. Numerical Modeling of SP Anomalies: Documentation of Program SPPC and Applications

Abstract : This manual describes the theory and operations of program SPPC. This code, a microcomputer (PC) version of program SPXCPL, calculates the self potential anomaly due to fluid and thermal sources in geologic media. Fluid and heat flow generate significant electrical potentials due to cross-coupling between fluid and heat flow and the flow of electrical current.The SP anomalies are largest near the primary flow sources and in regions where the cross- coupling coefficients change (geological boundaries). Program SPPC allows for the forward model calculation of primary potential (pressure or temperature) and secondary potential (voltage) for discrete sources of heat or pressure in a two- dimensional model of the earth. Input for the program involves a small mesh where values are assigned for permeability or thermal conductivity, cross- coupling coefficients, and electrical resistivity. Magnitude and location of the primary sources (fluid or heat flow) must also be specified. The output file provides values for the primary potential and voltage on the surface and throughout the two-dimensional model. The manual provides a discussion of the input parameters, a section on how to read the output, and some guidance on applying the program to physical problems. The program was validated with an analytical solution for a point pressure source in a homogeneous halfspace. A field example is shown where SP data collected near a leaky dam site is used to locate the zone of leakage. The potential users of program SPPC is urged to read report 3, ADA 207704, in this series for guidance on obtaining the required modeling parameters.
Modeling and Control Characteristics of Isolated Inverse-SEPIC

Abstract A dynamic model for II-SEPIC (Isolated Inverse-SEPIC) is developed based on the state-space averaging method and its control characteristics are investigated in this paper. Equations for the circuit design of II-SEPIC are derived through the steady state analysis and the resulting circuit parameters are used in the consequent simulation and experiment works. A structure of control system is devised to obtain a better control performance. In order to verify validity and effectiveness of the design equations and the dynamic model, dynamic performances of II-SEPIC system against the line and load variations are investigated in both simulation and experiment. Validity of this paper is also confirmed through the fact that the results obtained from simulation show relatively good coincidence with those from experiment.
A Comparative Study of Some Dynamic Stall Models

Three semi-empirical aerodynamic stall models are compared with respect to their lift and moment hysteresis loop prediction, limit cycle behavior, easy implementation, and feasibility in developing the parameters required for stall flutter prediction of advanced turbines. For the comparison of aeroelastic response prediction including stall, a typical section model and a plate structural model are considered. The response analysis includes both plunging and pitching motions of the blades. In model A, a correction to the angle of attack is applied when the angle of attack exceeds the static stall angle. In model B, a synthesis procedure is used for angles of attack above static stall angles and the time history effects are accounted through the Wagner function. In both models the life and moment coefficients for angle of attack below stall are obtained from tabular data for a given Mach number and angle of attack. In model C, referred to an the ONERA model, the life and moment coefficients are given in the form of two differential equations, one for angles below stall, and the other for angles above stall. The parameters of those equations are nonlinear functions of the angle of attack.
Development of a stretchable and implantable electrode array for measuring peripheral nerve signals

As part of a collaboration project with the Department of Neurology at the University of Regensburg and the Institute of Biophysics at the University of Rostock, stretchable and implantable electrodes have been developed, aimed to obtain electric signals from peripheral nerves. These signals could serve for limb amputees to control a prosthetic device. Gold has been used for the electrode surface and the conductive paths, which are embedded in a stretchable Polyurethane foil. Three separated electrode heads, with two electrodes each, can be located on the free surface of a peripheral nerve. In order to increase the signal yield and improve the signal-to-noise ratio, the electrode surface has been covered with a micro-nano crystalline gold layer (Shark-teeth gold).
Sharing Executive Power: Roles and Relationships at the Top

Figures Tables Introduction Part I. Contingencies and Roles in Structuring Corporate Power: 1. Contingencies of corporate power structures 2. Managing the 'infinite job' solo: executive dilemmas, roles and actions 3. Roles and relationships as parameters of corporate power structures Part II. Small Numbers at the Top: 4. Professional duos 5. Trios and bigger executive constellations 6. United careers of small numbers at the top Conclusion Bibliography Appendix.
Social Factors of Amphetamines Use from the Perspective of Users: The Qualitative Arm of the ATTUNE Research Study in the Czech Republic

1 | Charles University, First Faculty of Medicine and General University Hospital in Prague, Department of Addictology, Prague, Czech Republic 2 | J. E. Purkyně University, Faculty of Social and Economic Studies, Department of Social Work, Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic Citation | Petruželka, B. , Barták, B. , & Laštovková, J. (2021). Social factors of amphetamines use from the perspective of users: The qualitative arm of the ATTUNE research study in the Czech Republic. Adiktologie, 21 (1), 25–33. https://doi.org/10.35198/01-2021-001-0002 Social Factors of Amphetamines Use from the Perspective of Users: The Qualitative Arm of the ATTUNE Research Study in the Czech Republic
Static performance investigation of a skewed-throat multiaxis thrust-vectoring nozzle concept

The static performance of a jet exhaust nozzle which achieves multiaxis thrust vectoring by physically skewing the geometric throat has been characterized in the static test facility of the 16-Foot Transonic Tunnel at NASA Langley Research Center. The nozzle has an asymmetric internal geometry defined by four surfaces: a convergent-divergent upper surface with its ridge perpendicular to the nozzle centerline, a convergent-divergent lower surface with its ridge skewed relative to the nozzle centerline, an outwardly deflected sidewall, and a straight sidewall. The primary goal of the concept is to provide efficient yaw thrust vectoring by forcing the sonic plane (nozzle throat) to form at a yaw angle defined by the skewed ridge of the lower surface contour. A secondary goal is to provide multiaxis thrust vectoring by combining the skewed-throat yaw-vectoring concept with upper and lower pitch flap deflections. The geometric parameters varied in this investigation included lower surface ridge skew angle, nozzle expansion ratio (divergence angle), aspect ratio, pitch flap deflection angle, and sidewall deflection angle. Nozzle pressure ratio was varied from 2 to a high of 11.5 for some configurations. The results of the investigation indicate that efficient, substantial multiaxis thrust vectoring was achieved by the skewed-throat nozzle concept. However, certain control surface deflections destabilized the internal flow field, which resulted in substantial shifts in the position and orientation of the sonic plane and had an adverse effect on thrust-vectoring and weight flow characteristics. By increasing the expansion ratio, the location of the sonic plane was stabilized. The asymmetric design resulted in interdependent pitch and yaw thrust vectoring as well as nonzero thrust-vector angles with undeflected control surfaces. By skewing the ridges of both the upper and lower surface contours, the interdependency between pitch and yaw thrust vectoring may be eliminated and the location of the sonic plane may be further stabilized.
Development of a CMOS pixel sensor for embedded space dosimeter with low weight and minimal power dissipation

This thesis focuses on the development of a CMOS monolithic pixel sensor used for space ionizingparticles identification and counting in high flux. A new concept for single particle identification isproposed in this study, which is based on the analysis of particle triggered clusters. To validate thisnew concept, a full size sensor including the sensitive pixel matrix, an analogue signal processingchain, a 3-bit analogue to digital converter, and a digital processing stage was designed in a 0. 35μm process. The sensor directly output particles flux information through 4 channels with a verylow data rate (80 bps) and minimal power dissipation (~ 100mW). Each channel representsparticles with different species and energies. The highest measurable flux density is up to 108particles/cm2/s (hits pile up < 5%). A reduced scale prototype was fabricated and tested with 3types of radiation illumination (X-ray, electrons and infrared laser). All the results obtained validatethe proposed new concept and a highly miniaturized space radiation monitor based on a singleCMOS pixel sensor could be foreseen. The monitor could provide measurements of comparable orbetter quality than existing instruments, but at around an order of magnitude lower powerconsumption, mass and volume and a lower unit cost. Moreover, due to its high level and low datarate outputs, no signal treatment power aside the sensor is required which makes it especiallyattractive for small satellite application.
Data Reduction Functions for the Langley 14- by 22-Foot Subsonic Tunnel

The Langley 14- by 22-Foot Subsonic Tunnel's data reduction software utilizes six major functions to compute the acquired data. These functions calculate engineering units, tunnel parameters, flowmeters, jet exhaust measurements, balance loads/model attitudes, and model /wall pressures. The input (required) variables, the output (computed) variables, and the equations and/or subfunction(s) associated with each major function are discussed.
Evaluation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells growth in vitro for cartilage tissue engineering

Stem cell has been widely researched during the last decade due to its potential to differentiate into many cell types. This study attempts to compare the growth of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSC) aspirated from rabbits’ iliac crest and femur in two culture media i.e. (1) α-Minimum Essential Medium (α-MEM) and, (2) the mixture of Ham F12 Nutrient Mixture and Dulbecco’s Modified Eagle Medium (FD). Growth kinetics assessment used in this study includes cell viability, total cell yield, growth rate, population doubling time and total number of cell doubling. FD was found to be an appropriate culture medium to promote better BMMSC growth. BMMSC from iliac crest region showed better proliferation potential than the femur region. Hence, it can be inferred from this study that BMMSC harvested from the iliac crest site and cultured in FD medium is better than femur samples in terms of growth profile.
Low Noise Amplifiers using highly strained InGaAs/InAlAs/InP pHEMT for implementation in the Square Kilometre Array (SKA)

The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) is a multibillion and a multinational science project to build the world? s largest and most sensitive radio telescope. For a very large field of view, the combined collecting area would be one square kilometre (or 1, 000, 000 square metre) and spread over more than 3,000 km wide which will require a massive count of antennas (thousands). Each of the antennas contains hundreds of low noise amplifier (LNA) circuits. The antenna arrays are divided into low, medium and high operational frequencies and located at different positions to boost up the telescope? s scanning sensitivity.The objective of this work was to develop and fabricate fully on-chip LNA circuits to meet the stringent requirements for the mid-frequency array from 0.4 GHz to 1.4 GHz of the SKA radio astronomy telescope using Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit technology (MMIC). Due to the number of LNA reaching figures of millions, the fabricated circuits were designed with the consideration for low cost fabrication and high reliability in the receiver chain. Therefore, a relaxed optical lithography with Lg = 1 �m was adopted for a high yield fabrication process.Towards the fulfilment of the device? s low noise characteristics, a large number of device designs, fabrication and characterisation of InGaAs/InAlAs/InP pHEMTs were undertaken. These include optimisations at each critical fabrication steps. The device? s high breakdown and very low gate leakage characteristics were further improved by a combination of judicious epitaxial growth and manipulation of materials? energy gaps. An attempt to increase the device breakdown voltage was also employed by incorporating Field Plate structure at the gate terminal. This yielded the devices with improvements in the breakdown voltage up to 15 V and very low gate leakage of 1 �A/mm, in addition to high transconductance (gm) characteristic. Fully integrated double stage LNA had measured NF varying from 1.2 dB to 1.6 dB from 0.4 GHz to 1.4 GHz, compared with a slightly lower NF obtained from simulation (0.8 dB to 1.1 dB) across the same frequency band.These are amongst the attractive device properties for the implementation of a fully on-chip MMIC LNA circuits demonstrated in this work. The lower circuit? s low noise characteristic has been demonstrated using large gate width geometry pHEMTs, where the system? s noise resistance (Rn) has successfully reduced to a few ohms. The work reported here should facilitate the successful implementation of rugged low noise amplifiers as required by SKA receivers.