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Three-dimensional finite element (FE) models derived from Computed Tomography (CT) images predict hip fractures better than areal bone mineral density measurements from Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA). Yet, these results have not justified the adoption of CT in clinical practice, and only 2D DXA images are clinically available. Statistical shape and appearance models can be used to reconstr
INTRODUCTION: The optimal depth for decompression stops is unclear. We hypothesize that a decompression stop at 1.3 bar, compared with 1.6 bar, decreases post-dive whole-body nitrogen washout volumes and venous gas emboli (VGE).METHODS: In this randomized crossover trial, divers performed wet air dives of 40 minutes at 3.4 bar (340 kPa) with a seven-minute-long decompression stop at either 1.3 bar
This research explores the climate vulnerability of migrant farmworkers within the climate-sensitive commercial agriculture of the Mediterranean Basin, through a case study of Turkey. In Turkey a vast majority of the farmworkers belong to Kurdish and Arab ethnic groups, including internally displaced people (IDPs) and Syrians. Utilising a critical political economy approach to vulnerability and sy
For this project, machine learning and cutting-edge remote sensing technologies are used to create a geospatial mapping and monitoring system for agricultural pest and disease outbreaks. By combining satellite data, unmanned aerial vehicle hyperspectral evaluation, and environmental factors, the system can identify the spread of pests and diseases in real time. Data evaluation and outbreak predict
Cells grow by acquiring external resources and transforming them internally, forming new cells as they divide. Metabolic networks focus on the flow of such resources within the cell as they undergo series of biochemical reactions. How population growth emerges from these complex dynamical networks remains unclear. Modeling the emergence of population growth, a central ecological concept, is thus e
Climatic factors and water and land use management mainly impact dust storm frequency and intensity. Water scarcity and a drier climate will lead to more severe and frequent dust storms in the near and far future. This makes dust storm susceptibility a dynamic phenomenon requiring spatiotemporal analyses. Regarding the complexity of this phenomenon, this chapter discusses AI-based methods for spat
Drought and the condition of water scarcity lead to several socio-economic, social and environmental impacts. Whatever the approaches of drought management, policymakers and planners require novel methods to analyze data and model drought processes and its connection with water scarcity. In recent years, artificial intelligence-based and earth observation approaches have been progressively d
Objectives: Mammographically spiculated breast cancer is frequently less aggressive than cancers with alternative appearances. This study aims to investigate whether the degree of spiculations relative to the tumor mass on mammography, termed the spic mass ratio (SMR), is associated with breast cancer characteristics and survival. Materials and methods: This retrospective exploratory single-center
As a subset of hydrological drought, groundwater drought arises from the specific features of aquifers and human-induced changes in the hydrological system. Because of the complexity of these underground systems and difficulties in obtaining field measurements, modern approaches such as machine learning and remote sensing have become popular tools for monitoring and forecasting. This chapter emplo
Water scarcity is a global problem and refers to a situation where the demand for water exceeds the available quantity over a given period or if sufficient water is available, the quality of the water is poor and its use is limited. The issue of water scarcity is very complex and is affected by a wide range of natural and anthropogenic factors. Water scarcity can arise from different aspects: (i)
Seasonality is a core aspect of life in West African artisanal fishing communities, with fisherfolk having long adapted to bumper and lean fishing seasons. In an attempt to tackle dwindling fish stocks, however, the Government of Ghana introduced a month-long closed fishing season. This paper explores the ways in which fishing communities, which are accustomed to seasonal change, make sense of and
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is a frequent but underreported consequence of professional cycling crashes, yet current helmet testing standards primarily simulate head-first impacts, and their representation of real-world head impact scenarios is unclear. This study explores crash typology of professional cycling crashes involving head-ground contact through systematic video analysis of 128 h
Research into the psychology of language learning (PLL) can make important contributions to the knowledge base of the teaching profession. However, impact can be hampered by conceptual accessibility. One way to enhance accessibility is to enable practitioners to encounter research through a smaller number of “big ideas”. A “big idea” is a core idea that connects subfields and links disciplinary un
This paper develops a comprehensive framework for the extension of classical and quantum mechanics to fractal settings. We begin by summarizing the classical formulation of Fractal Nambu Mechanics and then introduce its quantization. The Fractal Hamilton-Jacobi Theory is established to describe dynamical systems evolving over fractal time and space, followed by a fractal generalization of the quan
Following the line of the former Iron Curtain, the European Green Belt links protected areas across 24 countries, and restores key wildlife populations, wetlands and rural livelihoods. Its success proves that rewilding-grounded nature-based solutions can transform war-scarred frontiers into biodiversity-rich, climate-resilient lifelines, and challenges policymakers to replicate such mega-corridors
The updated Consolidated Health Economics Evaluation Reporting Standards, CHEERS 2022, is considered the most comprehensive publication to assess reporting quality of economic evaluations (EEs) incorporating criteria of trial- and model-based studies, including emerging methods. However, it holds multiple criteria per item without clear decision rules on minimum requirements for complete reporting
Background: Classification attempts and treatment strategies for endometriosis have been predominantly biomedical. Symptom profiles observed in individuals with endometriosis are multidimensional and may be more effectively captured by a biopsychosocial model. Methods: The aim of this study was to identify distinct subgroups of individuals with endometriosis based on their biopsychosocial profiles
Since the late 1990s, a new school subject has emerged in Taiwan and Hong Kong, called “Life Education” (shengming jiaoyu 生命教育) that resembles Swedish forms of livskundskap. Inspired by the desire to assist students in their search for orientation in life and to counteract the alarmingly high suicide rate among young people in a success-driven society, Taiwan’s Ministry of Education has worked con
