The application of optimization techniques to design passive energy dissipation devices of structures subject to seismic excitation has rapidly increased in the past decades.It is now widely acknowledged that uncertainties inherent to the earthquake loading and structural parameters must be taken into account in the design process.In the case of fr

BackgroundGlobally, the prevalence of obesity is on the rise and has nearly tripled since 1975.In Ethiopia, despite not having well-documented evidence, abdominal obesity has been increasing dramatically, particularly in urban settings.Therefore, this study is intended to determine the prevalence and risk factors of abdominal obesity among adults i

The normative concept of polycentricity has become a promising tool to pursue spatial policy goals such as spatial equity and justice, sustainable and balanced development, and, more recently territorial cohesion, at various scales across Europe.As earlier research has shown, a number of cityregions use the concept for their planning and developmen

Hailu Wondimu Gebresellassie Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa Camera Battery Charger University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Background: Leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminata is an exceedingly rare benign disorder characterized by multiple vascular leiomyomas growing along the submesothelial t

This study proposes a refined methodology for controlling building heights in heritage areas.In order to protect the visual integrity of Pilates the heritage area, buildings should not obstruct the view from important site points and viewpoints to the periphery.By calculating the building height thresholds that buildings should not obscure the view