Objective: The workload of obstetric and gynecologic (OB-GYN) physicians has been an unprecedented increase because of the decrease in the number of such physicians.This study aimed to demonstrate that the hospitalist mode was the best mode for the work-life balance of OB-GYN physicians.Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective study in a ter
Used Isolation System to Reduce the Response of Offshore Structure Considering Soil Structure Interaction
Fixed offshore platforms are structures of steel or concrete located in the middle of the sea used to export oil, trade, or military.These are designed to withstand all types of weather and dynamic loads.The response was very high under applied these loads.This paper includes a proposal to apply a new isolation system to be placed in different plac
Impact of Tailored Interventions to Reduce Drug Use and Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Homeless Gay and Bisexual Men
A randomized controlled trial was conducted with homeless gay and bisexual men to assess the impact of two culturally sensitive intervention programs on reduction of drug use and risky sexual behavior.In this study, gay and bisexual men between 18 and 46 years of age were randomly assigned to one of two culturally sensitive behavioral intervention
Energy Efficiency Measures for Batch Retort Sterilization in the Food Processing Industry
The purpose of this study is to highlight the energy saving potentials of a batch retort sterilization process operated by steam and to develop concepts for improving its energy efficiency.By using the methodical approach of the Onion Diagram and the recovery of low grade heat sources, four comprehensive improved energy efficiency concepts have bee