Special Section: Multiscale Biomechanics

Multiscale modelling in biomechanics

Multiscale modeling methods in biomechanics

More and more frequently, computational biomechanics deals with problems where the portion of physical reality to be modeled spans over such a large range of spatial and temporal dimensions, that it is impossible to represent it as a single space-time continuum. We are forced to consider multiple space-time continua, each representing the phenomenon of interest at a characteristic space-time sc...

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227 Studies indicate that sons of alcoholics (SOA’s) differ from sons of nonalcoholics (non-SOA’s) on a range of physiological activity measures, and the differences appear to be related to the SOA’s increased vulnerability to developing alcohol problems. Researchers hope that investigating such differences will offer insights into the factors that may be responsible for SOA’s higher risk for a...

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ALCOHOL HEALTH & RESEARCH WORLD The importance of genetic factors in alcoholism 1 has prompted a search for markers for susceptibility to this disorder. Specific cognitive impairments revealed by neuropsychological testing may provide such markers. Cognition refers to the processes involved in obtaining, organizing, and using information. These processes fall into various intellectual domains, ...

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Many lessons have been learned over the last 20 years about the development of large, complex systems. Structured programming techniques used for implementation have led to improved software quality and maintainability. Compilers and other tools have been developed to improve productivity and reliability. Management procedures have evolved that improved the control and stability of the developm...