The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of two categories of earthquake events on the fragility curves of steel building construction (structures with different number of stories) by considering relative lateral displacement as a damage criterion.The categories used to describe the change in the relative lateral position were chosen to b

Context: Fibroblast growth factor (FGF) 23 is a hormone that regulates serum phosphate levels, the excess action of which causes chronic hypophosphatemic rickets/osteomalacia.To date, there are only two identified causes of acquired FGF23-related hypophosphatemic osteomalacia: tumor-induced osteomalacia (TIO) and osteomalacia induced by the intrave

This article addresses the complex relationship between money laundering and globalization.The way that global economy facilitated money laundering activities, the challenges of cross-border transactions and review Heating Pads the measures put in place to fight against this illicit practice are analyzed and examined.Money laundering is a complex a

The effects of compression Queen ratio and simulated exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR) on combustion characteristics and exhaust emissions of a diesel PCCI engine were investigated using a single-cylinder test engine.Tests were carried out under constant speed with various compression ratios and EGR rates.Exhaust emissions and in-cylinder pressure we

BackgroundThe claustrum (CLA), a subcortical area between the insular cortex and striatum, innervates almost all Garbage Bags cortical regions of the mammalian brain.There is growing evidence that CLA participates in many brain functions, including memory, cognition, and stress response.It is proposed that dysfunction or malfunction of the CLA migh