596 research outputs found
The Δρομοδείχτης της Ελλάδος of 1824 and Athanasios Stageirites (Τίτλος περίληψης)
No full textσ. [281]-290Κείμενο στα ελληνικά με περίληψη στα αγγλικά με τον τίτλο: The Δρομοδείχτης της Ελλάδος of 1824 and Athanasios StageiritesThe article first examines the close relationship between the publication “Δρομοδείχτης της Ελλάδος” [1824] and the publication “Ηπειρωτικά” (1819) by Athanasios Stageirites and then suggests that Athanasios Stageirites is the likeliest author of the “Δρομοδείχτης της Ελλάδος”.Δωδώνη: Τεύχος Πρώτο: επιστημονική επετηρίδα του Τμήματος Ιστορίας και Αρχαιολογίας της Φιλοσοφικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Ιωαννίνων; Τόμ. 43-44 (2014-2015
Dataset in support of the Southampton doctoral thesis 'The boatbuilding tradition of the Aegean during the Late Neolithic – Early Bronze Age periods. Typological classification, digital reconstruction and seakeeping assessment'
No full textDataset in support of the Southampton doctoral thesis 'The boatbuilding tradition of the Aegean during the Late Neolithic – Early Bronze Age periods. Typological classification, digital reconstruction and seakeeping assessment' Appendix D - Resistance data and Appendix C - Stability data.
This dataset is focused on two appendices:
Appendix D - Resistance data. D.1 Resistance data produced by the author via MAXSURF Resistance for this thesis.
Appendix C - Stability data
C1. Stability data – STIX and ISO criteria, produced by the author via MAXSURF Stability software for his thesis
This research was funded by Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute (SMMI), Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship, Greek Archaeological Committee UK (GACUK)
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Clinical Guidelines as the fundamental criterion for the establishment of “Fault” in Medical Liability: Advantages, issues and proposals
No full textΣτην πλειονότητα των έννομων τάξεων, το σφάλμα αποτελεί το θεμελιώδες κριτήριο για τη θεμελίωση της ιατρικής ευθύνης. Η αξιολόγηση της συμπεριφοράς του ιατρού για την εδραίωση ή την απόρριψη του σφάλματος βασίζεται στο απαιτούμενο πρότυπο επιμέλειας που καθιερώνεται από τη νομοθεσία. Εξαιτίας της εγγενούς αοριστίας της έννοιας του σφάλματος, τα δικαστήρια αντιμετωπίζουν δυσκολίες να επιλύσουν τις σχετικές υποθέσεις και οι ιατροί δεν γνωρίζουν τι ακριβώς απαιτεί ο νόμος από αυτούς. Αυτό έχει οδηγήσει στη συζήτηση σχετικά με την ανάγκη να διευκρινιστεί περαιτέρω η έννοια του σφάλματος και να υιοθετηθούν πιο συγκεκριμένα πρότυπα επιμέλειας. Πράγματι, κάποιοι υποστηρίζουν πως ο νόμος θα πρέπει να λάβει υπόψη τις κλινικές κατευθυντήριες οδηγίες καθιστώντας τις το απαιτούμενο σε κάθε περίπτωση πρότυπο επιμέλειας. Παρά τα πλεονεκτήματα ενός προτύπου επιμέλειας βασισμένου σε αυτές, τα προβλήματα που προκύπτουν από τη συγκεκριμένη προσέγγιση είναι σημαντικά και σίγουρα εμποδίζουν την εφαρμογή της προς το παρόν. Το άρθρο καταλήγει με κάποιες προτάσεις που αποδεικνύουν πως θα πρέπει να γίνουν πολλά βήματα ακόμα, προτού οι κατευθυντήριες οδηγίες αποτελέσουν το θεμελιώδες κριτήριο διαπίστωσης του ιατρικού σφάλματοςIn most jurisdictions, fault is the fundamental criterion of imputation of medical liability. The evaluation of physician conduct for the assertion or the rejection of fault is based on the required standard of care established by legislation. Due to the vagueness and case-specific character of the notion of fault, the courts face difficulties to resolve the relevant cases and physicians do not know what the law expects of them. This has led to discussion of the need to clarify the concept of fault and to adopt more specific standards. In fact, some claim that the law should take advantage of clinical guidelines by adopting them as the legal standard of care. Despite the superficial advantages of a guideline-informed standard of care, the problems arising from this approach are significant and certainly hinder its current application. The article closes with some proposals, which show that there is still a long road ahead before guidelines become the fundamental criterion to establish “fault
Professional Standards, Clinical Guidelines and Medical Liability: A Chance for Significant Improvement in Determining the Standard of Care?
No full textAbstract
Despite the proposals to jettison fault/negligence as the fundamental criterion of imputation of medical liability, it remains at the core of most legal systems. At European level, the rise of cross-border healthcare has brought the issue of redress for medical malpractice and the need to enhance quality of care through the adoption of quality and safety standards to the fore. Furthermore, the necessity of best available external evidence to inform approaches to individual patient care is gradually acknowledged. In addition, clinical guidelines become an increasingly familiar part of clinical practice. Hence, the debate on their usefulness in medical malpractice cases has attracted significant scholarly attention. Despite their superficial attractiveness, clinical guidelines present core problems, which currently make them unsuitable as a determinant of the standard of care. The article concludes that, unless these issues are resolved, the usefulness of clinical guidelines in medical liability will be debatable.</jats:p
Liability for Severe Birth-related Injuries in Greece: the Issues of Tort Law and the Possibility of Introducing a No-fault Compensation System
No full textSevere birth-related injuries constitute some of the most serious healthcare-related injuries, with devastating effects on the children’s future quality of life. Both babies and parents confront emotional difficulties, economic burden and increased needs. Tort systems around the world have been proved ineffective, in both compensating and deterring substandard care and the Greek system is not an exception to the rule. The article, after presenting the core problems of the tort system, aims at initiating the relevant ethical discussion from the perspective of the principle of justice and at fostering discussion regarding the potential of establishing an alternative compensation scheme for severe childbirth injuries; a scheme, which will be effective in providing redress quickly and efficiently and enhancing patient safety. Due to the lack of space and relevant data regarding adverse events in Greece, we will not make a detailed description of the specifics of the proposed system. Instead, the basic aims and principles underpinning the system will be formulated, along with some initial ideas concerning the system’s core elements.Las lesiones graves relacionadas con el parto constituyen algunas de las lesiones más graves en el sistema sanitario, con efectos devastadores en la calidad de vida futura de los niños. Tanto los bebés como los padres se enfrentan a dificultades emocionales, carga económica y el aumento de las necesidades. Los sistemas de responsabilidad civil de todo el mundo han demostrado ser ineficaces, tanto en la compensación como en la disuasión de la atención deficiente y el sistema griego no es una excepción a la regla. El artículo, después de presentar los problemas centrales del sistema de responsabilidad civil, trata de suscitar un debate ético relevante desde el punto de vista del principio de justicia así como también trata de fomentar la discusión acerca de la posibilidad de establecer un sistema de compensación alternativa para las lesiones graves en el parto; un esquema efectivo en proporcionar una reparación rápida y eficiente y la mejora de la seguridad del paciente. Debido a la falta de espacio y los datos pertinentes a los efectos adversos en Grecia, no vamos a hacer una descripción detallada de las características específicas del sistema propuesto. En su lugar, se formularán los objetivos y los principios que sustentan el sistema junto con algunas ideas iniciales sobre los elementos básicos de dicho sistema
Peak power reduction algorithms in asymmetric digital subscriber line modems
No full textThesis (M.Eng.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 2000.Includes bibliographical references (leaves 94-96).This electronic version was submitted by the student author. The certified thesis is available in the Institute Archives and Special Collections.This thesis investigates peak-to-average ratio (PAR) reduction techniques for multicarrier modulation systems, such as discrete multitone (DMT) modems and orthogonal frequency-division multiplexed (OFDM) terrestrial broadcast transmitters. Through simulation and test implementation on a state-of-the-art programmable ADSL development platform, this thesis pursues a suitable solution for minimizing PAR given the resources of a programmable platform. This solution is integrated as a prototype implementation into a fully-functional ADSL modem and optimized for maximum PAR reduction performance within modem complexity constraints.by Athanasios Dimitri Dousis.M.Eng
Homophobic Statements, a Bishop, and the Limits of Freedom of Expression. An In-Depth Commentary on ECtHR 31.08.2023, Amvrosios-Athanasios Lenis v. Greece, no. 47833/20
No full textDichiarazioni omofobe, un vescovo e i limiti della libertà di espressione. Un commento approfondito su CEDU 31.08.2023, Amvrosios-Athanasios Lenis v. Greece, no. 47833/20.
ABSTRACT: The decision of the ECtHR of 31.08.2023, Amvrosios-Athanasios Lenis v. Greece (no. 47833/20), is a further step toward an increasingly dense jurisprudence on “hate speech” and the limits of freedom of expression. The public proclamation of religious doctrines that are in conflict with the values of the contracting States enshrined in the ECHR is protected to a certain extent by the fundamental right of freedom of religion and belief. However, the qualification of a statement as religious does not justify “hate speech.” The AUTHOR shows the tension between freedom of religion, freedom of expression, and protection against discrimination, and analyzes the decision against the backdrop of Article 17 of the ECHR (prohibition of abuse of rights).
SOMMARIO: 1. Preliminary Remarks - 2. The Concept of Hate Speech - 3. The Facts of the Case - 4. The Procedure and Reasoning of the Court - 4.1 The ECtHR’s Preliminary Considerations on Fundamental Rights - 4.2 Legal assessment - 4.3 Some Remarks on (the Non-Invoked) Article 9 of the ECHR - 5. Concluding Remarks
La tomba III di Haghios Athanasios e il valore semantico dell'incarnato
No full textThe tomb III at Haghios Athanasios stands out among the Macedonian tombs for the exceptional painted decoration of the temple-like façade. Excavated in the '90s by M. Tsimbidou-Avloniti it has been published by the scholar in full detail and the iconographic program of the monument has been the object of many publications. This article re-examines the different ways of reproducing the skin color (το ανδρείκελον) in the figures of the miniature frieze and in the megalographic figures beside the door. The realistic rendering of the megalographic figures of armed men in Macedonian attire, showing their sorrow for the lost of an etairos, is contrasting with the pale color of the participants to the symposion in the frieze above the door, a scene whose illusionistic overtone has been yet perceived by the critics. This symposion is articulated in three scenes and it can be interpeted as a necrodeipnon, but in the same time as a celebration of the Macedonian banquet style, centered on the royal court. The author suggests that the first figure on the right of the frieze, related to the group of armed men looking towards the banqueters feasting in the center of the frieze, can be read as the dead himself, for the particular rendering of his ανδρείκελον, showing the typical ochròtes or necròdes face color, according to the contemporary medical lexicon. The pathetic stance assumed by the same figure, the sole in the group which is not bearing arms, seems to confirm his role in the context of the scene
Computational Modelling of Compaction in Asphaltic Mixtures and Geomaterials
No full textAsphaltic mixtures are heterogeneous composite materials consisting of aggregates coated and bound by asphalt binder. The long term performance of asphaltic pavements is highly dependent on the mechanical behaviour of the asphaltic mixture during construction (mixing and compaction) and operation; inadequate mixture compaction leads to faster moisture and oxygen diffusion, ravelling, rutting and poor fatigue life
Moisture damage susceptibility of asphalt mixtures: Experimental characterization and modelling
No full textA well-functioning, long-lasting and safe highway infrastructure network ensures the mobility of people and facilitates the transport of goods, promoting thus environmental, economic, and social sustainability. The development of sustainable highway infrastructure requires, among other activities, the construction of pavement systems with enhanced durability. Moisture damage in asphalt pavements is associated with inferior performance, unexpected failures and reduced service life. All of these contribute to the increase of operational and maintenance costs in order to fulfill the intended service life of the pavement system. Moreover, global warming and climate change events such as temperature extremes, high mean precipitation and rainfall intensity may further increase the probability and rate of pavement deterioration. This dissertation aims to obtain an advanced understanding of the influence of moisture on pavement durability by developing a set of tools, i.e. experimental methods and computational models, which will provide insight into the fundamental moisture damage processes and on their impact on pavement systems. Based on this knowledge, researchers and practitioners will be able not only to design pavements with increased resiliency, thereby providing reliable services to road users, but also to minimize the risks in the face of changing climate conditions.Moisture diffusion is well-known to degrade the mechanical properties of asphalt mortars, namely bitumen, filler and sand, thus increasing the propensity of pavements to cracking. To determine the changes in the cohesion properties of the mortar, uniaxial tension tests were performed. Mortar samples were prepared and then subjected to five combinations of moisture and thermal conditioning, in an attempt to reproduce the various conditioning states that pavements undergo in the field, before being tested. Tensile strength and fracture energy were used to evaluate the changes in mechanical properties due to the various conditioning protocols. To post-process the experimental data, a new data analysis procedure was suggested in order to obtain a more accurate calculation of fracture energy. The procedure uses nonlinear finite element analysis to specify the unloading response outside the fracture zone, and then utilizes this information to compute the fracture energy of the binders. This methodology yields a framework for the calculation of fracture energy when only force-displacement data are available and therefore the estimation of the true stress-strain curve is not feasible.The experimental investigation revealed the deteriorating impact of moisture on the fracture characteristics of asphalt mortars, especially as regards to their low temperature properties. These effects were not reversible upon drying. On the contrary, the application of a drying cycle caused embrittlement of the mortars and indicated that continuous wet and drying cycles in the field may result in materials with poor performance characteristics. Also, the application of freeze-thaw cycles was shown to increase the susceptibility of mortars to low temperature cracking. Nevertheless, on the whole, the effect of freeze-thaw on fracture properties was observed to depend on the conditioning state (dry or wet) and composition of the mortars. The use of additives, such as hydrated lime filler and SBS modifiers, were found to improve the wet strength and fracture energy of the mortars. On the basis of moisture uptake measurements, it was confirmed that the chemical composition influences significantly the diffusivity characteristics of the mortars. Also, the maximum moisture uptake was found to be the main parameter that dictates the intensity of mortar damage. In addition, moisture susceptibility was studied at mixture level. At this level, besides moisture diffusion, excess pore pressure can contribute to the degradation of mixture performance depending on the mixture type, the traffic loading and the environmental conditions. Hence, a moisture conditioning protocol that comprises two conditioning types, namely bath immersion and pore pressure application, was proposed for evaluating susceptibility of asphalt mixtures to moisture. Also, evidence was collected of the effect that dynamic pore pressure has on mixture degradation by means of X-ray computed tomography and image analysis techniques. The two damage mechanisms were found to be relatively independent from each other, suggesting that an asphalt mixture can be more prone to one damage mode than the other, depending on its composition. The proposed protocol captures both processes that occur when water interacts with a pavement and can provide more reliable conclusions with regard to mixture sensitivity.In order to improve our perception of the influence of material microstructures on moisture sensitivity of the asphalt composite, an energy-based elasto-visco-plastic model with softening was implemented to model damage due to the coupled effects of moisture diffusion and mechanical loading. The model consists of a generalized Maxwell model, with hyperelastic springs and viscous time-dependent components, in series with an inelastic component that accounts for the irreversible processes within the microstructure of the material. Then, a computational scheme was proposed by means of a staggered approach: first a three-dimensional diffusion model was applied to obtain information on the accumulation of moisture within the mixtures and then the elasto-visco-plastic model was used to quantify mortar damage due to moisture diffusion. This method was successfully applied to study the influence of mixture morphology on moisture sensitivity. The results demonstrated that moisture content in a mixture strongly depends on its morphology, whereas the interconnectivity of the voids network controls the rate of damage development. Also, the analysis revealed the positive effect of using binders with high resistivity against moisture and quantified the benefits that would arise due to this choice, especially when designing porous mixtures that have an intrinsic sensitivity to moisture due to their morphological characteristics.More broadly, frost damage can be classified as part of the moisture damage related mechanisms. In the field, frost damage can be mainly attributed to the expansion of water accumulated in the pores of the pavement at sub-zero temperatures that causes additional stresses to the pavement structure. A numerical scheme to simulate frost damage was proposed. This scheme comprises a model that simulates the volume expansion of water during the water-to-ice phase-change, a thermal conduction model to simulate temperature distribution in the pavement, and the elasto-visco-plastic model to determine critical areas with a propensity to cracking on the basis of the pavement stresses.In conclusion, this thesis contributes to establishing a relationship of the physico-mechanical properties of the constituent materials and mixture morphology with the moisture susceptibility of pavement structures. The proposed experimental methods and computational models can serve as tools to investigate a great variety of parameters before a pavement structure is actually built. This allows for new materials and mixture designs to be investigated and the risks involved with their use to be minimized.<br/
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