This paper aims to provide a new approach to predict the friction resistance of slurry pipe jacking.Friction force usually constitutes the main component of jacking force.It can be calculated by multiplying an effective friction coefficient and the normal force acting on the external surface of the pipe.This effective friction coefficient is introd
Abstract Background Schistosomiasis is known to affect the cognitive functions of children, however, but there is paucity of information on its impact on early childhood development in developing countries where the disease is endemic.This study aimed at determining the effects of schistosomiasis due to Schistosoma haematobium on early childhood de
Adopting standalone indicators to characterise landscape composition is vital because it allows for targeted assessments without surveying entire communities.We hypothesised that barbastelle bat (Barbastella barbastellus) presence would provide sufficient indication power to characterise forest landscapes in Italy and employed logistic regression t
Curiosity is among the pre-eminent traits of human beings that differentiates them from other species.The majority of human beings believe in a religion that provides them with standards to be followed in this world and knowledge about the hereafter.Holy scriptures as a source of guidance also provide profound knowledge about the universe, its begi
Abstract Background Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) patients require mechanical ventilation (MV) for breathing support.Patient-specific PEEP is encouraged for treating different patients but there is no well established method in optimal PEEP selection.Methods A study of 10 patients diagnosed with ALI/ARDS whom underwent recruitment mano