Academy of Finland

About: Academy of Finland is a government organization based out in Helsinki, Finland. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Health care. The organization has 286 authors who have published 419 publications receiving 15304 citations. The organization is also known as: Finlands Akademi & Suomen Akatemia.

Theoretical Concepts and Inductive Inference

Abstract: This work represents an attempt to clarify the role which theoretical concepts may play within inductive scientific inference or inductive systematization. A study is made of some of the possible gains that accrue from the introduction of theories employing new theoretical concepts. We are especially interested in gains for which theoretical concepts are logically indispensable, as they provide us with strong methodological reasons for the introduction and employment of theoretical concepts. We have restricted ourselves to dealing with relatively simple kinds of theories, which may be taken to exemplify theories from the primarily non-quantitative sciences.

A novel finite element method for preliminary design of ship hull form and for calculating hydrostatic particulars

Abstract: The determination of the hydrostatic curves is discussed, and the finite element method (FEM), the usual "Lagrangian" interpolation (ULI) and modified parametric "Lagrangian" interpolation are chosen to demonstrate the possibilities of "FEM" interpolation. The advantages of this method over the other two are shown. Some applications are considered.

Effect of chewable antiplaque preparation on plaque and gingival index scores in military academy cadets during their two-week winter camp.

Abstract: Dental emergencies in the military are mostly due to infections of the teeth Practising normal oral hygiene is very difficult during terrain maneuvers, for example Therefore, a chewable antiplaque preparation was developed to inhibit the growth of dental plaque The preparation contains chlorhexidine, fluoride, and xylitol and it can be easily added to the soldier's kit This paper presents results on the efficacy of the preparation in maintaining satisfactory oral hygiene in military academy cadets during a 2-week winter camp The preparation was found significantly more effective in reducing gingivitis than conventional brushing of the teeth (p < 0001)