This thesis deals with the higher-order Finite Element Method (FEM) for computational electromagnetics. The hp-version of FEM combines local mesh refinement (h) and local increase of the polynomial order of the approximation space (p). A key tool in the design and the analysis of numerical methods for electromagnetic problems is the de Rham Complex relating the function spaces H1(Ω), H(curl,Ω),...

In this paper we examine the performance of high-order finite element methods (FEM) for aeroacoustic propagation, based on the convected Helmholtz equation. A methodology is presented to measure the dispersion and amplitude errors of the p-FEM, including non-interpolating shape functions, such as ‘bubble’ shape functions. A series of simple test cases are also presented to support the results o...

Computer finite element model (FEM) simulations are often used as a substitute for human experimental head injury studies to enhance our understanding of injury mechanisms and develop prevention strategies. While numerous adult FEM of the head have been developed, there are relatively few pediatric FEM due to the paucity of material property data for children. Using radiological serial images o...

introduction: linguistically adapted oral health literacy tools are helpful to assess oral health literacy among local population with clarity and understandability. the original oral health literacy adult questionnaire, oral health literacy adult questionnaire, was given in english (2013), consisting of 17 items under 4 domains. the present study rationalizes to culturally adapt and validate o...