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A basis for bounding the errors of proper generalised decomposition solutions in solid mechanics by de Almeida, J. P. Moitinho

“…SUMMARYThis paper presents an approach that extends the classical error bounding techniques to parametric models. It departs from appropriate pairs of…”
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Two families of two‐dimensional finite element interpolation functions of general degree with general continuity by Moitinho de Almeida, J. P.

“…This work presents a generalization of the functions used in Fraeijs de Veubeke's quadrilateral (FVQ) element and in Hsieh, Clough and Tocher's (HCT) triangle,…”
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Guaranteed error bounds in homogenisation: an optimum stochastic approach to preserve the numerical separation of scales by Paladim, D. A., Moitinho de Almeida, J. P., Bordas, S. P. A., Kerfriden, P.

“…This paper proposes a new methodology to guarantee the accuracy of the homogenisation schemes that are traditionally employed to approximate the solution of…”
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An efficient methodology for complementary finite element approximations in three‐dimensional elasticity by Moitinho de Almeida, J. P., Reis, Jonatha

“…We present a methodology for the definition of the matrices involved in stress based finite element approximations in three‐dimensional problems. In order to…”
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Cerebral blood flow autoregulation in ischemic heart failure by Caldas, J R, Panerai, R B, Haunton, V J, Almeida, J P, Ferreira, G S R, Camara, L, Nogueira, R C, Bor-Seng-Shu, E, Oliveira, M L, Groehs, R R V, Ferreira-Santos, L, Teixeira, M J, Galas, F R B G, Robinson, T G, Jatene, F B, Hajjar, L A

“…Patients with ischemic heart failure (iHF) have a high risk of neurological complications such as cognitive impairment and stroke. We hypothesized that iHF…”
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The stability of stars of simplicial hybrid equilibrium finite elements for solid mechanics by Maunder, E. A. W., Moitinho de Almeida, J. P., Almeida Pereira, O. J. B.

“…Summary In this paper, we define the spurious kinematic modes of hybrid equilibrium 2D and 3D simplicial elements of general degree and present the results of…”
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Positive fluid balance is associated with reduced survival in critically ill patients with cancer by DE ALMEIDA, J. P., PALOMBA, H., GALAS, F. R. B. G., FUKUSHIMA, J. T., DUARTE, F. A., NAGAOKA, D., TORRES, V., YU, L., VINCENT, J.-L., AULER JR, J. O. C., HAJJAR, L. A.

“…Background There are no studies that describe the impact of the cumulative fluid balance on the outcomes of cancer patients admitted to intensive care units…”
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Adaptive force-based frame element for regularized softening response by Almeida, J.P., Das, S., Pinho, R.

“…► New regularization technique for distributed plasticity force-based frame elements. ► High accuracy for hardening response and objectivity for post-peak…”
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Exercise and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis by de Almeida, J. P. Lopes, Silvestre, R., Pinto, Anabela, de Carvalho, Mamede

“…© Springer-Verlag 2012 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive and fatal neurodegenerative disease in which much burden is geared towards…”
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A graph-based algorithm to define urban topology from unstructured geospatial data by de Almeida, J.-P., Morley, J.G., Dowman, I.J.

“…Interpretation and analysis of urban topology are particularly challenging tasks given the complex spatial pattern of the urban elements, and hence their…”
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Nonneuronal Cholinergic System in Human Erythrocytes: Biological Role and Clinical Relevance by de Almeida, J. P. Lopes, Saldanha, C

“…Acetylcholine is well known in the medical setting as one of the most exemplary neurotransmitters. Its ubiquity in nature otherwise suggests a theoretically…”
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Recovery of equilibrium on star patches using a partition of unity technique by Moitinho de Almeida, J. P., Maunder, E. A. W.

“…A technique for recovering equilibrated element stresses is developed for finite element models of structural mechanics problems. The data for the method…”
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Improved eigenfrequencies of mechanical systems by combining complementary models by Moitinho de Almeida, J. P., Maunder, E. A. W.

“…Summary In this paper, we propose a novel approach to combine two complementary numerical models of the dynamical behaviour of mechanical systems: primal…”
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Recovery of strong equilibrium from displacement‐based finite element models of Reissner‐Mindlin plates by Maunder, E. A. W., Moitinho de Almeida, J. P.

“…Summary In this paper, we extend to Reissner‐Mindlin plate bending problems a technique, originally proposed in the context of two‐dimensional and…”
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Equilibrium-Based Finite-Element Formulation for the Geometrically Exact Analysis of Planar Framed Structures by Santos, H. A. F. A, Moitinho de Almeida, J. P

“…This paper addresses the development of a hybrid-mixed finite-element formulation for the geometrically exact quasi-static analysis of elastic planar framed…”
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Holographic dark energy and the universe expansion acceleration by Beltrán Almeida, J.P., Pereira, J.G.

“…By incorporating the holographic principle in a time-depending Λ-term cosmology, new physical bounds on the arbitrary parameters of the model can be obtained…”
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Modulation of Erythrocyte Acetylcholinesterase Activity and Its Association with G Protein-Band 3 Interactions by Carvalho, F. A, de Almeida, J. P. Lopes, Freitas-Santos, T, Saldanha, C

“…Circulating acetylcholine, substrate of membrane acetylcholinesterase (AChE), is known to enhance the band 3 protein degree of phosphorylation. The purpose of…”
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Severe novel influenza A (H1N1) infection in cancer patients by Hajjar, L.A., Mauad, T., Galas, F.R.B.G., Kumar, A., da Silva, L.F.F., Dolhnikoff, M., Trielli, T., Almeida, J.P., Borsato, M.R.L., Abdalla, E., Pierrot, L., Kalil Filho, R., Auler, J.O.C., Saldiva, P.H.N., Hoff, P.M.

“…The natural history and consequences of severe H1N1 influenza infection among cancer patients are not yet fully characterized. We describe eight cases of H1N1…”
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The stability of stars of triangular equilibrium plate elements by Maunder, E. A. W., Moitinho de Almeida, J. P.

“…Equilibrium models for finite element analyses are becoming increasingly important in complementary roles to those from conventional conforming models, but…”
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Effects of levetiracetam in lipid peroxidation level, nitrite-nitrate formation and antioxidant enzymatic activity in mice brain after pilocarpine-induced seizures by Oliveira, A A, Almeida, J P C, Freitas, R M, Nascimento, V S, Aguiar, L M V, Júnior, H V N, Fonseca, F N, Viana, G S B, Sousa, F C F, Fonteles, M M F

“…: Oxidative stress has been implicated in a large number of human degenerative diseases, including epilepsy. Levetiracetam (LEV) is a new antiepileptic agent…”
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