This paper is concerned with the approach duke waves and fades to implementing the Penalty function method for imposing multi-freedom constraints in geometrically nonlinear analysis of imperfect trusses based on mixed finite element formulation.Using a finite element model based on displacement formulation, it is required to incorporate both the de
Lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) are a proven technology for energy storage systems, mobile electronics, power tools, aerospace, automotive and maritime applications.LiBs have attracted interest from academia and industry due to their high power and energy densities compared to other battery technologies.Despite the extensive usage of LiBs, there is a
The investigation of long-term trends in contentious politics relies heavily on protest event analysis based on newspaper reports.This tends to be problematic in restricted media environments.To mitigate the effects of bias and (self-)censorship, researchers of protest in authoritarian regimes have experimented with other sources such as internatio
Introduction Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) is a medicinal plant belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family and the order Cucurbitals.The seeds of this plant are a rich source of essential oils and proteins for the body.It is used in the production of various drugs such as Peponen, Pepostrin, Grunfig and treatment of prostate swelling, urinary tract inflammat
Few studies have assessed HIV incidence in men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women (TGW) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).We assessed HIV incidence and its correlates among MSM and TGW in SSA enrolled in the prospective, multi-country HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN) 075 study, conducted from 2015 to 2017.Participants were enrolled at