Delamination fracture of a two-dimensional functionally graded multilayered four-point bending beam that exhibits non-linear behaviour of the material is analyzed. The fracture is studied analytically in terms of the strain energy release rate. The beam under consideration has an arbitrary number of layers. Each layer has individual thickness and material properties. A delamination crack is loc...

in italy, several policy measures have been implemented in order to increase energy efficiencyand reduce carbon emissions especially concerning the household sector. however, in order to design andimplement these policy measures efficiently, it is necessary to get a better understanding of the factorsinfluencing household energy behavior. in this paper, by using disaggregated data from the 2009...

purpose: the initiation of anti-bullying movements in schoolsdates back to nearly three decades ago in some countries. despite the importance of such a movement and its grave implications foreducation systems, no particular program or action has been organized in our country. materials and method: the present study presents a cross-sectional descriptive survey to assess the attitudes of primary...

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background : drug abuse is one of the important challenges in the field of mental health and adolescence health promotion. because of the social and medical cost of drug abuse and its consequences among youth people, it is necessary to intervene effectively. this theoretical based study explained predictability of the theory of planned behaviour (tpb) on drug abuse related behaviours. methods :...

article history: received date: 28 august, 2016 review date: 7 october 2016 accepted date:25 october 2016 printed online:1 september purpose: the initiation of anti-bullying movements in school’s dates back to nearly three decades ago in some countries. despite the importance of such a movement and its grave implications for education systems, no particular program or action has been organized ...

objective: parkia biglobossa stem bark decoction is a popular medicinal plant preparation used as calming agent for tensed patients in traditional medicine. the aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of aqueous stem bark extract of parkia biglobossa (aepb) and its active fraction aepbf3 on anxiety, spontaneous alternation behavior, and locomotor activity. the open field apparatus was use...