bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
An application of spectral techniques
Authors: Shepherd R. , McConnel R. E. 
Published: February 2021

Techniques of seismic load prediction using response spectra have been in general used for many years and the normal mode-response spectrum approach forms the background to a majority of modern earthquake resistant design codes. It is widely appreciated that in the general case of multi-degree of freedom systems, extension of the approach to the prediction of structural response in the post-elastic range is invalid. Consequently analyses based on the system, using a time history of ground acceleration as the excitation, have been developed.
However, some structures may be modelled reasonably accurately by a single degree of freedom system and in these circumstances spectral techniques may be applied justifiably to post-elastic seismic response calculations.
Predictions of the post-elastic response of a viaduct pier, making use of earthquake response spectra, are described in this paper.
A simple method involving consideration of conservation of energy and a second approach based on the reserve energy technique are reviewed and the behaviour predicted by applying each to the proposed pier is compared with the response determined from a computer analysis involving numerical integration of the equations of motion of the system.
It is shown that in the case of the particular structure examined the results of the spectral technique considerations are of the same order as those obtained from more complex analyses, thereby supporting the contention that, at least for some structures, estimates of post-elastic seismic behaviour based on response spectra applications may be of value, particularly at the initial design stage when a full computer based analysis may not be warranted.
Seismic microzoning in New Zealand
Authors: Stephenson W. R. 
Published: February 2021

"Seismic Microzoning" means many different things to different people. There is always included the element of different damage in nearby areas, but how the differences arise, how we should study them, and how we should apply the results of our studies, are still uncertain.
To some people, microzoning refers to structural damage due to ground failure; faulting, slumping and liquefaction all belong in this category. To others, microzoning is the effects of the focussing of seismic waves by boundaries, resulting in modified ground damage and building damage.
A third very popular view of microzoning holds that it concerns multiple reflection of seismic waves in layers, with interference of the wave trains giving rise to maxima, where ground and structural damage will be accentuated.
Microzoning can be defined as the division of land areas into small regions of differing local geology for which differences in earthquake attack on structures are specified.
This paper is an attempt to set down aspects of microzoning in a logical manner, and to relate them. It also discusses activities here and overseas, and considers where microzoning and microzoning research in New Zealand should head.
Ductility considerations in seismic design of high rise buildings
Authors: McKenzie G. H. F. 
Published: February 2021

Design measures for providing earthquake resistance in high rise buildings are set out. It is essential that any building designed to code seismic coefficients should have adequate ductility, since its structure will be forced well into the yield range in a major earthquake.
Methods of assessing the ductility requirements in individual members of building frames are presented, together with procedures for determining the values of ϕu /ϕy at individual hinge points, under seismic deflections into the plastic range. Conditions which give rise to large values of ϕu / ϕy are pointed out. Design problems involved in the formation of column hinge s are dealt with. Considerations affecting the use of dynamic analysis for elasto-plastic response in determining values of ϕu /ϕy at hinges are pointed out. Design procedures for satisfying ductility demands in individual members are discussed.
Experimental study on five-story full size apartment house of reinforced concrete walled frames
Authors: Ohsaki Yorihiko , Watabe Makoto , Matsushima Yutaka 
Published: February 2021

This report is concerned with the experiment of 5-story full size apartment house of reinforced concrete walled frames, conducted by Building Research Institute entrusted by Japan Housing Corporation. The purpose of this experiment is to examine the characteristics of this type of structure under the seismic loading and to improve its structural design.
The special feature of this specimen lies in, in a word, its economic design which is considered to be close to the structural and working criteria - the thickness and the length of the wall are 15cm and 12cm/m2 over the story, respectively, which are less than the limitations given by the requirements of Architectural Institute of Japan.
Tests are divided into two parts. One is the horizontal static loading test carried out until the specimen collapsed, and the other is the dynamic test to investigate vibration properties in both elastic and plastic zones.
The outline and results of these tests are presented together with the analyses of the test results.
Cyclic  tests  on  masonry piers
Authors: Mayes R. L. , Mostaghel N. M. , Clough R. W. , Dickey W. L. 
Published: February 2021

The paper describes the preliminary phase of an experimental investigation into the behaviour of reinforced masonry shear wall elements subjected to high speed cyclic loading. The three specimens tested in the preliminary phase were full scale wall panels about 4 meters square, each consisting of two piers connected by a top and bottom spandrel; each panel was made from a different material. The results of the tests on the three specimens are presented in the form of dynamic force deflection relationships.
The test equipment designed for the program is described in detail, and the next phase of the test program is outlined.
The Dunedin earthquake, 9 April, 1974
Authors: Bishop D. G. 
Published: February 2021

The earthquake of 9 April, 1974 was the strongest experienced in the Dunedin area in historic times. It was centred at sea about 10 km south of the city and had a magnitude of 5.0. The felt intensity reached MMVII in the St. Clair area, where a ground acceleration of 0.27 g was recorded.
Variations in felt intensity were determined from a survey of grocery stores. The intensity decreased rapidly away from a maximum on the alluvial ground of the southern suburbs and correlated strongly with the underlying rock type.
The number of claims received by the Earthquake and War Damage Commission was extraordinarily large for an earthquake of this magnitude. Damage, generally of a rather minor nature, was reported from all parts of the city, but was greatly concentrated in the South Dunedin - St. Clair area. About half of the 3000 claims received included chimney damage.
The effects of the earthquake highlight the need to assess the safety of public buildings in Dunedin, particularly those sited on areas of thick alluvium.
Aseismic design of 24 storey hotel "De-luxe", Skopje
Authors: Velkov Miodrag 
Published: February 2021

This paper represents the structural design and dynamic analysis of a 24 storey hotel in Skopje. Applying the latest conceptions for seismic stability and safety of structures, i.e. the plasticity criteria and plastic excursion deformations, the design of the structural system was accomplished. The system itself is a reinforced concrete frame combined with R.C. framed walls. The framed walls are so designed, as to act as seismic energy absorbers.
The mathematical model was formulated by electronic computer, while the input data concerning the stiffness characteristics and deformations of the infilled walls are based on experimental results obtained in Japan.
The data obtained for the optimal system show that the structure satisfies completely all the requirements imposed by the seismicity criteria of the site of construction.
CIC - mecanismo para identificação automática de widgets Calendários em Rich Internet Applications
Authors: Fortes Renata , Antonelli Humberto , Sensiate Leonardo 
Published: February 2021

A Web proporciona cada vez mais interatividade aos usuários por meio de Rich Internet Applications (RIAs). Entretanto, devido a natureza dinâmica de RIAs, a maioria das aplicações ainda não implementam soluções acessíveis em seus componentes por diversos motivos, como a falta de conhecimento dos desenvolvedores. O primeiro passo para construção de ferramentas automáticas para avaliação de acessibilidade em RIAs é a identificação dos elementos dinâmicos que compõem uma página Web. Este artigo apresenta um mecanismo capaz de identificar automaticamente os componentes dinâmicos presentes em RIAs. Em especial, foi desenvolvido um componente, o CIC - Calendar Identification Component, como instância do mecanismo proposto, demonstrando sua viabilidade.
A proof for Berge’s Dual Conjecture for Bipartite Digraphs
Authors: Lee Orlando , Silva Cândida , Silva Caroline 
Published: February 2021

Given a (vertex)-coloring $\mathcal{C} = \{C_{1}, C_{2}, ... C_{m}\}$ of a digraph $D$ and a positive integer $k$, the $k$-norm of $\mathcal{C}$ is defined as $ |\mathcal{C}|_k = \sum_{i = 1}^{m} min\{|C_i|, k\}.$ A coloring $\mathcal{C}$ is $k$-optimal if its $k$-norm $|\mathcal{C}|_k$ is minimum over all colorings. A (path) $k$-pack $\mathcal{P}^k$ is a collection of at most $k$ vertex-disjoint paths. A coloring $\mathcal{C}$ and a $k$-pack $\mathcal{P}^k$ are orthogonal if each color class intersects as many paths as possible in $\mathcal{P}^k$, that is, if $|C_i| \ge k$, $|C_i \cap P_j| = 1$ for every path $P_j \in \mathcal{P}^k$, otherwise each vertex of $C_i$ lies in a different path of $\mathcal{P}^k$. In 1982, Berge conjectured that for every $k$-optimal coloring $\mathcal{C}$ there is a $k$-pack $\mathcal{P}^k$ orthogonal to $\mathcal{C}$. This conjecture is false for arbitrary digraphs, having a counterexample with odd cycle. In this paper we prove this conjecture for bipartite digraphs. In addition we show that the conjecture cannot hold for perfect graphs by exhibiting a counterexample.
Immunological changes in a case of Marchiafava Bignami disease: response to amineptine treatment
Authors: Humbert T , Bureau JP , Chabrand P 
Published: July 2002

SummaryMarchiafava-Bignami disease (MBD) is a rare complication of chronic alcoholism. We describe a regressive form of MBD in which a primary decrease in CD4+ cells was improved by amineptine treatment. No significant change in the CD4 : CDS ratio was observed in a few major depressed subjects receiving this drug.
The humanization of birth
Authors: Page L 
Published: July 2002

AbstractThe humanization of birth conference drew more than 2000 people from 26 countries. This article summarizes the conference. In much of the world women have learned to fear birth; this fear is represented by the increase in cesarean section rates seen in many countries. The humanization of birth may reduce this fear. Yet humanization is difficult to achieve in technocratic societies. It is important to recognize that safety and self‐fulfilling experiences are not contradictions, and that humanized birth is the safest approach.
Association of organizational factors with knowledge of effectiveness indicators and participation in corporate health and productivity management programs
Authors: Takahashi Hirosuke , Nagata Masako , Nagata Tomohisa , Mori Koji 
Published: February 2021

Abstract

Objectives
The working-age population is rapidly declining in Japan, so the government has adopted “health and productivity management” (HPM). This policy initiative aims to encourage corporations to view health promotion activities as an investment in their employees’ health. The objective of this study was to examine the association between organizational factors and knowledge of the organization’s effectiveness and program participation levels, and to understand the factors that affect effectiveness of corporations’ activities.

Methods
We used data from all corporations that completed the HPM Survey Sheets in 2018 (n = 1800). The explanatory variables were organizational factors: written company-wide policy, agenda item at management-level meetings, regular education for managers, and full-time occupational health staff. The outcome variables were knowledge of the corporation’s status on the effectiveness indicators (employees’ exercise habits, risk for high blood pressure, visiting hospital after a health examination, and long-term sickness absences) and rates of participation in four areas (health education, exercise program, dietary program, and influenza vaccination). The associations between organizational factors and knowledge on effectiveness indicators and rates of program participation were analyzed using multiple logistic regression analysis.

Results
All the organizational factors were related to knowledge of effectiveness indicators, but only some were associated with the program participation indicators in the model, including all explanatory variables.

Conclusion
Enhancing organizational factors may lead to improvement of HPM programs and higher program participation among employees in corporations.
Imhoffiella
Authors: Pinnaka Anil Kumar , Tanuku Naga Radha Srinivas 
Published: February 2021

Abstract

Im.hoff.i.el'la. N.L. fem. dim. n. Imhoffiella genus in honor of a German microbiologist,
Johannes
F. Imhoff, who has made a noteworthy contribution to our understanding of anoxygenic phototrophic bacteria.

Proteobacteria / Gammaproteobacteria / Chromatiales / Chromatiaceae / Imhoffiella

The genus
Imhoffiella
accommodates obligately anaerobic, phototrophic bacteria and does not grow in chemotrophic and fermentative modes. Cells of these phototrophs are Gram‐negative, anaerobic, motile, coccoid, which divide by binary fission, and they present singly or in diplococci. Cells have a single flagellum and vesicular‐type internal membranes. Possess bacteriochlorophyll
a
and carotenoids as photosynthetic pigments. Utilize reduced sulfur sources as electron donors during growth and deposit elemental sulfur intracellularly as small bright globules. Cells can photoassimilate organic substrates such as acetate, butyrate, lactate, succinate, glucose, glycerol, pyruvate, glycolate, casamino acids, and valerate in the presence of sulfide and bicarbonate. Growth factors are not required. They are mesophilic and halotolerant. The major fatty acids comprise C
16:0
, C
16:1
ω7
c
and/or iso‐C
15:0
2OH (summed feature 3), and C
18:1
ω7
c
. Known habitats are beach tidal water and marine aquaculture pond water.

DNA G + C content (mol%)
: 63.1–65.5 (
T
m
).

Type species
:
Imhoffiella purpurea
Nupur et al. 2017
VP
.
Thaumasiovibrio
Authors: Sawabe Tomoo , Amin A.K.M. Rohul , Mino Sayaka 
Published: February 2021

Abstract

Thau.ma.si.o.vi'bri.o. Gr. masc. adj.
thaumasios
, unusual, unique; N.L. masc. n.
vibrio
, a motile bacterium; N.L. masc. n.
Thaumasiovibrio
, an unusual bacterium.

Proteobacteria / Gammaproteobacteria / Vibrionales / Vibrionaceae / Thaumasiovibrio

The genus
Thaumasiovibrio
is consists of Gram‐negative, facultatively anaerobic, and motile rods. Currently two species,
Thaumasiovibrio occultus
and
Thaumasiovibrio subtropicus
, belong to the genus. Sodium ions are essential for growth. No endospores are formed. A single polar flagellum is observed when cultivated on solidified and/or liquid media. No swarming is observed. Green colonies are observed on TCBS. Growth is in 1–3% NaCl broth. Tests negative for lysine decarboxylase, arginine dihydrolase, and ornithine decarboxylase. Catalase, acetoin, and indole productions are negative. Susceptible to the vibriostatic agent O/129 (150 μg/disc). The phenotypic characterization is not so different from the typical
Vibrionaceae
strains, but all aspects of phylogenetic (16S rRNA phylogeny and MLSA) and genetic (ANI,
in silico
DDH, AAI, and the number of core genes) cohesions between the two identified species were high enough to propose them as members of a new genus within the family
Vibrionaceae
. They were isolated from the seawater of Ishigaki and Iriomote coral reefs. The DNA G + C content is 47.2–49.4%. These genomes consist of two chromosomes, and a plasmidlike assembly is completed in
T. subtropicus
. The estimated genome sizes based on these complete genome sequences are 4,502,138 and 5,557,717 bp for
T. occultus
and
T. subtropicus
, respectively.

DNA G + C content (%)
: 47.2–49.4 (genome).

Type species
:
Thaumasiovibrio occultus
Amin et al. 2017, VL181.
Nutritional supplementation in the treatment of violent and aggressive behavior: A systematic review
Authors: Qureshi Fahad M. , Kunaratnam Nirsan , Kolla Nathan J. , Konkolÿ Thege Barna 
Published: February 2021

AbstractAggression in correctional and psychiatric settings is relatively common and has a negative effect on physical and mental health both among inmates/clients and staff, as well as organizational‐level functioning. The aim of the present study was to critically review the evidence on the effectiveness of nutritional supplements in reducing aggression and violence to contribute to a better understanding of options available for managing aggressive behaviors in adults. The EMBASE, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library, and PubMed databases were searched for effectiveness studies published in English anytime up until March 2020. Study quality was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. Altogether, 14 studies met inclusion criteria; 2 investigated micronutrients, 10 examined macronutrients, while further 2 examined a combination of micro and macronutrients. Out of the 14 studies, 5 reported a beneficial effect of nutritional supplementation (omega‐3 fatty acids, vitamins/minerals, S‐adenosyl‐l‐methionine, or tryptophan). Five studies did not report a significant beneficial effect of nutritional supplementation (omega‐3 fatty acids, folic acid, tryptophan, broad range supplement containing vitamins and fatty acids, and fatty acids in augmentation with valproic acid), while four studies reported mixed effects (on l‐tryptophan, broad‐range micronutrient formula, folic acid, and omega‐3 fatty acids). The results overall indicated that research in this area is in its infancy: very few studies examined the same composition of nutritional supplementation and when they did so the results were contradictory. The methodological shortcoming of existing studies and directions for future research are discussed to facilitate high‐quality research in this evolving area of nutritional psychiatry.
Mitochondrial morphology and MAVS‐IFN1 signaling pathway in muscles of anti‐MDA5 dermatomyositis
Authors: Jiang Yanyan , Liu Yilin , Zhao Yawen , Zheng Yiming , Yu Meng , Deng Jianwen , Hao Hongjun , Zhang Wei , Wang Zhaoxia , Yuan Yun 
Published: February 2021

AbstractObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate mitochondrial changes and the mitochondrial antiviral‐signaling protein (MAVS)‐type I interferon (IFN1) signaling pathway in the muscles of anti‐melanoma differentiation gene 5(MDA5) dermatomyositis (DM) patients.MethodsEleven anti‐MDA5 DM and ten antibody‐negative DM patients were included. Muscle biopsies were performed in all patients. Muscle pathology and mitochondrial morphology in particular were compared between two groups. The expression of MDA5, MAVS, interferon (IFN) regulatory factor 7, and IFN‐stimulated gene 15, which are components of the MAVS‐IFN1 signaling pathway, was measured in muscle specimen. The correlation between MAVS expression in muscles and disease phenotypes and muscle pathology were analyzed.ResultsAnti‐MDA5 DM showed a significantly lower incidence of the characteristic DM pathology (P < 0.05) than antibody‐negative DM, including perifascicular fiber atrophy, inflammation, and vasculopathy. Mitochondrial abnormalities in anti‐MDA5 patients revealed a high incidence of (8/11,72.7%) and different pattern from that in antibody‐negative DM. MDA5, MAVS, IFN regulatory factor 7, and IFN stimulated gene 15 expression levels in the muscles of anti‐MDA5 DM patients were higher than those of the controls (P < 0.05) but lower than those of antibody‐negative DM patients (P < 0.05). The MAVS levels negatively correlated with manual muscle test 8 scores (r = 0.701, P = 0.016).ConclusionsCompared to antibody‐negative DM, we presented a different distribution of the mitochondrial pathology and less severe morphology in anti‐MDA5 DM. We also revealed the enhanced but less intensive MAVS‐IFN1 signaling pathway activity in muscles of anti‐MDA5 DM. Such disparity suggested the potentially different mechanism of muscle injury in two DM groups.
Isotemporal Substitution of Time Between Sleep and Physical Activity: Associations With Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors: Hörnberg Kristina , Pomeroy Jeremy , Sandberg Camilla , Ångström Lars , Södergren Anna , Sundström Björn 
Published: February 2021

ObjectiveWe aimed to determine relationships between objectively measured nightly sleep, sedentary behavior (SB), light physical activity (LPA), and moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) with risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Furthermore, we aimed to estimate consequences for these risk factors of theoretical displacements of 30 minutes per day in one behavior with the same duration of time in another.MethodsThis cross‐sectional study included 78 patients with early RA. Nightly sleep, SB, LPA, and MVPA were assessed by a combined heart rate and accelerometer monitor. Associations with risk factors for CVD were analyzed using linear regression models and consequences of reallocating time between the behaviors by isotemporal substitution modeling.ResultsMedian (Q1‐Q3) nightly sleep duration was 4.6 (3.6‐5.8) hours. Adjusted for monitor wear time, age, and sex, 30‐minutes‐longer sleep duration was associated with favorable changes in the values β (95% confidence interval [CI]) for waist circumference by −2.2 (−3.5, −0.9) cm, body mass index (BMI) by −0.9 (−1.4, −0.4) kg/m2, body fat by −1.5 (−2.3, −0.8)%, fat‐free mass by 1.6 (0.8, 2.3)%, sleeping heart rate by −0.8 (−1.5, −0.1) beats per minute, and systolic blood pressure by −2.5 (−4.0, −1.0) mm Hg. Thirty‐minute decreases in SB, LPA, or MVPA replaced with increased sleep was associated with decreased android fat and lower systolic blood pressure levels. Replacement of SB or LPA with MVPA yielded lower BMIs.ConclusionShorter sleep during the night is common among patients with early RA and is associated with adverse risk factors for CVD.