61 research outputs found
Composite Action in the Reinforced Concrete Beam
No full textTitle: Composite Action in the Reinforced Concrete Beam, Author: A. Shakoor Uppal, Location: ThodeThis thesis involves the treatment of the reinforced concrete beam as a composite beam with incomplete interaction. Influence of the loss of interaction and other parameters on the flexural cracking, and the moment capacity of the remaining uncracked portion of the reinforced concrete beam is studied analytically.ThesisMaster of Engineering (ME
Composite Action in the Reinforced Concrete Beam
No full textTitle: Composite Action in the Reinforced Concrete Beam, Author: A. Shakoor Uppal, Location: ThodeThis thesis involves the treatment of the reinforced concrete beam as a composite beam with incomplete interaction. Influence of the loss of interaction and other parameters on the flexural cracking, and the moment capacity of the remaining uncracked portion of the reinforced concrete beam is studied analytically.ThesisMaster of Engineering (ME
Quantum chemical investigations on the molecular structure, FTIR, UV-Vis and HOMO-LUMO analysis of 15-16-epoxy-7b, 9a dihydroxylabdane 13(16), 14-dien-6-one
No full textMobilizing Citizens at Their Level: A Case Study of Public Engagement
No full textMobilizing information (MI), defined as ‘information that allows the public to act,’ is often omitted in news stories because it is considered partisan. Without relevant MI in media, participation in public discourse is restricted to the politically aware, i.e., to politicians, interest groups, and activists. This paper argues that Lemert’s definition of MI is limited and does not consider building upon audience’ orientation. Applying a more complex form of MI identified earlier (study, author) that takes audience orientation into account, to a television talk show, the paper demonstrates how varying levels of MI may be utilized. Depending on audience orientation, MI can be either invitational or empowering. More specifically, the three types of invitational MI, in ascending order of their mobilizing potential, are motivational, informational, and purposive. MI’s (author, year) application is illustrated through one episode of Satyamev Jayate (SMJ), an Indian talk show, to demonstrate how MI may be directed at citizens with different levels of political orientation. SMJ has successfully engaged the public by adeptly bringing together interactive technologies, and journalistic methods. This paper also introduces the concept of “mobilizing context”
Second language learning with computer software
No full textThis article addresses diversity in the classrooms and the need for technology for English language learners. Language acquisition and English language learning are overviewed with highlights of the different stages in language learning and various methods used for language. Integrating the role of technology in learning English as a second language is presented as a practical way in which to instruct English language learners. However, selection of software is seen as a critical aspect of effectively using technology for English language instruction. Various important aspects for evaluating a software program for English language learners are presented. A software evaluation form developed by the author is provided and discussed, with an example of how it can be used. A reaction to the software evaluation was written to give the reader further understanding about the effectiveness of the software. To sum up the paper the author has discussed the usefulness of the software evaluation form as it can be used to help evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of software programs
Zika virus transmission through blood tissue barriers
No full textCopyright © 2019 Khaiboullina, Ribeiro, Uppal, Martynova, Rizvanov and Verma. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) and the copyright owner(s) are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms. The recent Zika virus (ZIKV) epidemic in the Americas and the Caribbean revealed a new deadly strain of the mosquito-borne virus, which has never been associated with previous outbreaks in Asia. For the first time, widespread ZIKV infection was shown to cause microcephaly and death of newborns, which was most likely due to the mutation acquired during the large outbreak recorded in French Polynesia in 2013-2014. Productive ZIKV replication and persistence has been demonstrated in placenta and fetal brains. Possible association between ZIKV and microcephaly and fetal death has been confirmed using immunocompetent mouse models in vitro and in vivo. Having crossed the placenta, ZIKV directly targets neural progenitor cells (NPCs) in developing human fetus and triggers apoptosis. The embryonic endothelial cells are exceptionally susceptible to ZIKV infection, which causes cell death and tissue necrosis. On the contrary, ZIKV infection does not affect the adult brain microvascular cell morphology and blood-brain barrier function. ZIKV is transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquito bite and is introduced into the placenta/blood through replication at the site of the entry. Also, virus can be transmitted through unprotected sex. Although, multiple possible routes of virus infection have been identified, the exact mechanism(s) utilized by ZIKV to cross the placenta still remain largely unknown. In this review, the current understanding of ZIKV infection and transmission through the placental and brain barriers is summarized
A General Equilibrium Model of International Portfolio Choice.
No full textThe author investigates, in a two-country general equilibrium model, whether a bias in consumption towards domestic goods will necessarily lead to a preference for domestic securities. We develop a model where investors are constrained to consume only from their domestic capital stock and where it is costly to transfer capital across countries. In this model, investors less risk averse than an investor with log utility bias their portfolios towards domestic assets. Investors more risk averse than log, however, prefer foreign assets. Thus, this model suggests that it is unlikely that the portfolios observed empirically can be explained by the high proportion of domestic goods in total consumption. Copyright 1993 by American Finance Association.
Non-Syndromic Hypodontia: A Case Report
No full textHypodontia is the most common dentofacial anomaly observed in humans. It can be syndromic or an isolated trait. Missing teeth not only affects functionality of dentition but also aesthetically looks unpleasing. In this case report, a 12 year old girl is presented with agenesis of four permanent teeth. On examination, patient was found to be suffering from non syndromic hypodontia. Restorative and Prosthetic treatment was done to rehabilitate the cas
Denture Stomatitis: Report of a Case with Rarely Used Treatment Modality and Review of Literature
No full textCandida albicans is the most common Candida species isolated from the oral cavity both in healthy and diseased. Candida albicans is a dimorphic fungus existing both in blastopore phase (yeast phase) and the hyphal or mycelial phase. Although these organisms typically colonize mucocutaneous surfaces, the latter can be portals of entry into deeper tissues when host defences are compromised. Denture stomatitis is a common form of oral candidiasis that manifests as a diffuse inflammation of the maxillary denture bearing areas & is associated with angular cheilitis. At least 70% of individuals with clinical signs of denture stomatitis exhibit fungal growth & these conditions most likely result from yeast colonization of the oral mucosa combined with Bacterial colonization. Candida species act as an endogenous infecting agent on tissue predisposed by chronic trauma to microbial invasion. At one time, oral fungal infections were rare findings in general dentist's office. They were more commonly seen in hospitalized and severely debilitated patients. However with enhanced medical and pharmaceutical technology, increasing numbers of ambulatory immunosuppressed individuals with oral fungal infections are seeking out general dentists for diagnosis and treatment of these lesions
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