OBJECTIVE To estimate the familiality and heritability of binge eating disorder (BED). METHOD We used a new ACE structural equation model to estimate heritability from a case-control family study of BED conducted in the Boston area. The sample consisted of 150 overweight/obese probands with lifetime BED by DSM-IV criteria, 150 overweight/obese probands without lifetime BED, and 888 of their f...

although bearing capacity of footings on top of slopes under monotonic loadings have been investigated widely so far, safety and bearing capacity of these structures against repeated dynamic loads have not been considered well enough. in this paper, lower bound dynamic shakedown theorem in its numerical form has been employed to firstly obtain bearing capacity of strip footings on top of slopes...

As a tool for exploration of concealed coal seams by modern techniques, determination of the depth of erosion of coal seams with reference to the surface of angular unconformity underlying the remnants of a key bed is conducted for the first time in coal mines of Kerman region. The angular unconformity surface (the initial surface exposure of coal seams) separates the coal seams of Jurassic age...

block ramps are hydraulic structures which are commonly used in river restoration projects. especially in the last few decades, the use of this type of structures have become more and more popular. they furnish a correct balance between the hydraulic functioning and the environmental care, as they minimize the impact on the environment in which they are located. in addition, they can be conside...

Force-balance calculations on Byrd Glacier, East Antarctica, reveal large spatial variations in the along-flow component of driving stress with corresponding sticky spots that are stationary over time. On the large scale, flow resistance is partitioned between basal (�80%) and lateral (�20%) drag. Ice flow is due mostly to basal sliding and concentrated vertical shear in the basal ice layers, i...

[1] Abrasion and comminution of pumice clasts during the propagation of pyroclastic flows have long been recognized as a potential source for the enhanced production of volcanic ash, however, their relative importance has eluded quantification. The amount of ash produced in situ can potentially affect runout distance, deposit sorting, the volume of ash introduced in the upper atmosphere, and in...

Currently, due to a decrease in the volume of possible timber extraction relatively convenient areas characterized by favorable natural relief, development logging technologies and appropriate equipment for work on steep slopes becomes an urgent technical economic task. This paper discusses approaches simulation modeling processes occurring structural elements systems rope machines during their...

Abstract Coastal fresh groundwater management is a challenging research topic due to the relevance of these resources and huge suffered risks global change overpopulation. The geometrical features coastal aquifers play control role in saltwater intrusion (SWI). Seawater level rise reduction aquifer storage are promoting SWI. All key factors considered with two different numerical approaches def...