In this paper, layerwise theory (LT) along with the first, second and third-order shear deformation theories (FSDT, SSDT and TSDT) are used to determine the stress distribution in a simply supported square sandwich plate subjected to a uniformly distributed load. Two functionally graded (FG) face sheets encapsulate an elastomeric core while two epoxy adhesive layers adhere the core to the face ...

Haemophilus ducreyi is the etiologic agent of the sexually transmitted genital ulcer disease chancroid. In both natural and experimental chancroid, H. ducreyi colocalizes with fibrin at the base of the ulcer. Fibrin is obtained by cleavage of the serum glycoprotein fibrinogen (Fg) by thrombin to initiate formation of the blood clot. Fg binding proteins are critical virulence factors in medicall...

Abstract Fossil groups (FG) of galaxies still present a puzzle to theories structure formation. Despite the low number bright galaxies, they have relatively high velocity dispersions and ICM temperatures often corresponding cluster-like potential wells. Their measured concentrations are typically high, indicating early formation epochs as expected from originally proposed scenario for their ori...

This study adopts the Keller’s ARCS (Attention, Relevance, Confidence, and Satisfaction) motivational design framework to develop instructional strategies to integrate educational game learning into formal classroom settings. The experimental instruction lasts 8 weeks and there are 103 students in 6 grader involved. From the result of students’ opinions, motivational instruction strategies deve...

Thrombospondin-1 (TSP) may, after secretion from platelet alpha granules, participate in platelet aggregation, but its mode of action is poorly understood. We evaluated the capacity of TSP to form inter-platelet cross-bridges through its interaction with fibrinogen (Fg), using either Fg-coated beads or Fg bound to the activated GPIIbIIIa integrin (GPIIbIIIa*) immobilized on beads or on activate...

The combined efficacy of space- and alertness related training in chronic hemineglect was tested behaviorally and in a longitudinal fMRI study. Earlier results had shown that both space as well as alertness related training as single intervention methods lead to short term improvement which, however, is not stable for longer time periods. The neurobiological data obtained in these studies revea...

Abstract Although numerous studies have demonstrated that increasing model spatial resolution in free forecasts can potentially improve tropical cyclone (TC) intensity forecasts, on the impact of during data assimilation (DA) TC prediction are lacking. In this study, using ensemble-variational DA system for Hurricane Weather Research and Forecasting (HWRF) Model, we investigated individual firs...

Abstract The bending of sandwich nanoplates made functionally graded (FG) porous core and electromagnetic layers is explored for the first time through a nonlocal strain gradient theory four-unknown shear deformation theory. proposed model can account both impacts. Therefore, stiffness enhancement reduction processes are observed. porosities in nanoplate modeled with even uneven distribution pa...

The microstructures of additively manufactured Sc- and Zr-modified aluminum alloys are significantly influenced by the nucleation role solid intermetallic particles in undercooled liquid. To replicate such effects, a precipitation model relying on L12-Al3Sc is developed. An initiation criterion proposed based kinetics primary to address solute trapping under high solidification rates. Avrami’s ...