normal 0 false false false en-us x-none fa background : circulating endothelial cells (cecs) and e-selectin are known as sensitive and specific markers of endothelial dysfunction. this study investigated whether cecs and e-selectin are surrogate biomarkers of preeclampsia and if measurement of cecs and e-selectin, early in the third trimester, could be a means of predicting preeclampsia. method...

We examine whether a firm’s debt maturity structure affects its credit quality. We find that firms with a larger proportion of their debt maturing within the year (short-term debt) are more likely to experience a severe fall in their credit quality in the following year, as measured by the severity of credit rating downgrades and the propensity to default. This effect is stronger for firms with...

The characteristics of the JT-60U detached divertor plasma in the SONIC simulation are investigated. With increasing mid-plane density, the electron temperature at the divertor decreases and the ion flux to the divertor plate increases. At higher densities, the temperature becomes less than 1 eV. However, rollover of the ion flux at the divertor plate, which is a characteristic of the detachmen...

A test program was conducted to determine the effectiveness of a seat belt restraint in preventing occupant movement in a rollover accident. A baseline type-2 seat belt (pelvic and torso restraint), and an improved type-2 seat belt restraint, both designed to restrict occupant motion in a rollover accident, were tested in a rollover restraints tester (RRT). Each seat belt was placed on a H-III ...

The center of gravity (COG) height is an important factor affecting rollover. Earlier studies by the authors assessed theory Detection Three-Dimensional Center Gravity (D3DCG), which provides innovative and accurate method for COG detection. This report describes development D3DCG, can be used to prevent rollover accidents calculating maximum lateral force that exist without causing rollover.&#...

Results obtained in studies can contribute to the advancement of science and innovative methods and techniques for developing practical activities. Reporting conditions that may restrict the implementation of research is critical to ensure the optimal development of further technical studies. The objective of this study was to assess the walking stability of R. dominica on a flat and smooth sur...

The availability of repeatable dynamic rollover fixtures, like the Controlled Rollover Impact System (CRIS) and Jordan Rollover System (JRS), has changed the face of rollover structural and occupant protection development and evaluation. Tests performed with these devices have demonstrated scientific principles of occupant protection and injury potential which were previously resolvable only by...

A Time-To-Rollover (TTR) metric is proposed as the basis to assess rollover threat for an articulated heavy vehicle. The TTR metric accurately “counts-down” toward rollover regardless of vehicle speed and steering patterns, so that the level of rollover threat is accurately presented. There are two conflicting requirements in the implementation of TTR. On the one hand, a super-real-time model i...

1 Graduate Student 2 Associate Professor, corresponding author ABSTRACT A Time-To-Rollover (TTR) metric is proposed as the basis to assess rollover threat for an articulated vehicle. Ideally, a TTR metric will accurately “count-down” toward rollover regardless of vehicle speed and steering patterns, so that the level of rollover threat is accurately indicated. To implement TTR in real-time, the...