Seismic Performance Assessment: Sarajevo Case Study

A seismic safety assessment of the two reinforced concrete buildings, located in Sarajevo, Bosnia territory, is conducted in respect to ATC-40 method. Within the framework of the performance based earthquake engineering, at the first stage, seismo-tectonic setting of the territory was discussed, then, by using historical seismicity of the region, the seismic hazard analysis for the Sarajevo City in Bosnia is performed in probabilistic manner. The site specific uniform hazard spectra at 5% damping for 475-year return period is employed as an earthquake demand. Then building stock information of Bosnia and Herzegovina is discussed. Lastly, two typical modern building’s performance assessments are carried out

Distributed Computing in Peer-to-peer Networks

Concepts like peer-to-peer networks and distributed computing are not new. They have been available in different forms for a long time. This thesis examines the possibility of merging these concepts. The assumption is that non-centralized peer-to-peer networks can be used for effective sharing of computing resources. While most peer-to-peer systems today concentrate on sharing of data in various forms, this thesis concentrates on sharing of clock cycles instead of files

Bodies of Christ: Reimagining the Myths of Jesus and the Mermaid in Western Christianity

I detail how racism began with Christian theological problems, and how those problems turned into contemporary racism during the Enlightenment. I reread stories of Jesus as well as the mermaid in Christianity to offer a vision outside of oppression

Distributed Computing in Peer-to-peer Networks

Concepts like peer-to-peer networks and distributed computing are not new. They have been available in different forms for a long time. This thesis examines the possibility of merging these concepts. The assumption is that non-centralized peer-to-peer networks can be used for effective sharing of computing resources. While most peer-to-peer systems today concentrate on sharing of data in various forms, this thesis concentrates on sharing of clock cycles instead of files

Altmetrics : a Subfield in Development

Altmetrics, a subfield of informetrics, is still in development. The aim of this thesis is to explore; the significance altmetrics may have in the LIS field, and to define the new perspectives altmetrics offer in comparison to traditional metrics. The research questions are:- How can altmetrics affect research assessment?- How does altmetrics position itself towards traditional metrics?- How could altmetrics influence the LIS field?A qualitative content analysis was used as a method. The analysis of a sample of ten peer reviewed articles was based on a coding scheme with eleven codes. The sample was selected using Web of Science, Scopus, the Altmetrics Bibliography and chain search model. Kuhns paradigm concept was used as a theoretic framework together with the concepts Technologies of control (traditional metrics) and Technologies of narcissism (altmetrics) developed by Wouters and Costas.The results show a beginning of a paradigm shift in the research assessment field. Technologies of control with traditional metrics as measure of quality co-exist with the Technologies of narcissim using altmetrics for measuring a researchers impact on society. Altmetrics can be regarded as a complement to traditional metrics capable of evaluating research in four new perspectives: To evaluate the whole readership Potentially benefiting narrower fields Evaluation in realtime Evaluation of research productsThe significance altmetrics may have for the LIS field is to be used as an instrument for information mediation.Program: Bibliotekari

Hinge craniotomy as an alternative technique for patients with refractory intracranial hypertension

Introduction: Decompressive craniectomy (DC) can save brain tissue, but unfortunately it has many limitations and complications. Hinge craniotomy (HC), as less aggressive method seems to be adequate alternative not only to DC but also to conservative treatment. Research question: Presentation of the results of modified surgical techniques of cranial decompression and comparing with more and less aggressive medical options. Material and methods: A prospective clinical study was conducted during 86 months. Comatose patients who suffered refractory intracranial hypertension (RIH) were treated. Altogether, 137 patients have been evaluated. The final outcome of all patients in the study was evaluated after 6 months. Results: Both surgical options resulted in adequate control of intracranial pressure (ICP). HC method was shown to have the lowest probability of worsening from a prior state of relative stability. Discussion and conclusion: There was no statistically significant difference between methods to treatment of DC or HC, meaning the final outcome of patients treated in any manner. There was similar rate of early and late complications

Interaction between childhood maltreatment on immunogenetic risk in depression: Discovery and replication in clinical case-control samples

We thank all the participants of the studies for their generous contribution. Funding: This paper represents independent research supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and King’s College London. The views expressed are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the National Health Service, the NIHR, or the Department of Health. SC-W was supported by an NIHR Biomedical Research Centre Fellowship at the Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London, U.K., and Matthew Flinders Fellowship, Flinders University, South Australia, Australia. HLF was supported by an MQ Fellows Award (MQ14F40). CML has received funding from the European Community's Seventh Framework Programme under the Marie Curie Industry-Academia Partnership and Pathways (grant 286213). The RADIANT studies were funded by a joint grant from the U.K. Medical Research Council and GlaxoSmithKline (G0701420) and by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre for Mental Health at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London. This report represents independent research part-funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and King’s College London. The Münster sample was funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG, grant FOR2107 DA1151/5-1 to UD; SFB-TRR58, Project C09 to UD) and the Interdisciplinary Center for Clinical Research (IZKF) of the medical faculty of Münster (grant Dan3/012/17 to UD) and MOODINFLAME FP7-HEALTH-2007-B Nr. 222963 (to VA)