[Purpose] The aim of this study was to observe the effect of self-selected intensity or imposed intensity during aerobic training on perceptual and affective responses in obese women. [Subjects] The study included 26 obese women aged 30-60 years. [Methods] The subjects were randomly divided into two groups, with 13 subjects in each group: self-selected intensity and imposed intensity (10% above...

Abstract The development of restraint-induced stress in reinforced concrete members at an early age can be tested using setups applying either passive or active displacement control. To provide results relevant for the practical design minimum reinforcement to limit crack width, actively controlled test setup large specimens was developed perform a systematic experimental campaign focusing on u...

Despite commonsense appeal, the link between self-interest and happiness remains elusive. One reason why individuals may not feel satisfied with self-interest is that they feel uneasy about sacrificing the needs of others for their own gain. We propose that externally imposing self-interest allows individuals to enjoy self-benefiting outcomes that are untainted by self-reproach for failing to h...

Abstract Sandwich panels are able to support their substructure against failure resulting from stability loss. Especially for the thin‐walled cross‐sections, practical spans can often only be realized by taking stabilization into account. In mechanics, this described as a combination of shear field and torsional restraint. However, load self‐weight wind suction, is usually applied flange in ten...

BACKGROUND Ventricular restraint is a nontransplantation surgical treatment for heart failure. The effect of varying restraint level on left ventricular (LV) mechanics and remodeling is not known. We hypothesized that restraint level may affect therapy efficacy. METHODS AND RESULTS We studied the immediate effect of varying restraint levels in an ovine heart failure model. We then studied the...