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The increasing competition for water resources requires a better understanding of flows, fluxes, stocks, and the services and benefits related to water consumption. This paper explains how public domain Earth Observation data based on Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS), Second Generation Meteosat (MSG), Tropical Rainfall Measurement Mission (TRMM) and various altimeter measureme
ABSTRACTThis article investigates Twitter data related to the kidnapping case of two German nationals in the southern region of the Philippines by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG). It explores perceptions of the ASG, along with associated organizations and sentiments indicated in the tweets together with statistically significant relationships. Findings revealed that: ?Rebel? and ?Militant? were the mos
BACKGROUND: Consistent data on clinical features, treatment modalities and long-term survival in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) using nationwide quality registers are lacking. This study aimed to describe treatment patterns and survival outcomes in patients diagnosed with HCC using a national maintained database. METHODS: Characteristics and treatment patterns in patients diagnosed w
3-Phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase (3-PGDH) deficiency is an inborn error of serine biosynthesis. Patients are affected with congenital microcephaly, psychomotor retardation, and intractable seizures. The effects of oral treatment with amino acids were investigated in 2 siblings. L-Serine up to 500 mg/kg/day was not sufficient for seizure control. Addition of glycine 200 mg/kg/day resulted in comple
Ancient remains found in permafrost represent a rare opportunity to study past ecosystems. Here, we present an exceptionally well-preserved ancient bird carcass found in the Siberian permafrost, along with a radiocarbon date and a reconstruction of its complete mitochondrial genome. The carcass was radiocarbon dated to approximately 44-49 ka BP, and was genetically identified as a female horned la
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the most common cause of death in industrialized countries. One underlying cause is atherosclerosis, which is a systemic disease characterized by plaques of retained lipids, inflammatory cells, apoptotic cells, calcium and extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins in the arterial wall. The biologic composition of an atherosclerotic plaque determines whether the plaque is
A case‐referent study on soft tissue sarcomas (STS) was conducted, to see if previous findings regarding an association between exposure to phenoxyacetic acids or chlorophenols and this tumor type could be reproduced. Fifty‐five male STS patients were thereby compared with 220 living and 110 dead population‐based referents. Furthermore, another referent group consisting of 190 patients with anothe
With the wave of right-wing populist parties coming to power and gaining influence in recent years, civil society has been hit by increased ideological resistance from outside. The paper explores how key civil society actors react to policy changes by national governments influenced by right-wing populist parties. The aim is to understand how the rise to power of right-wing populist parties affect
The addition of metal intercalants into the van der Waals gaps of transition metal dichalcogenides has shown great promise as a method for controlling their functional properties. For example, chiral helimagnetic states, current-induced magnetization switching, and a giant valley-Zeeman effect have all been demonstrated, generating significant renewed interest in this materials family. Here, we pr
Glucocorticoid resistance is commonly observed in depression, and has been linked to reduced expression and/or function of the glucocorticoid receptor (NR3C1 in human, hereafter referred to as GR). Previous studies have shown that GR-mutant zebrafish exhibit behavioural abnormalities that are indicative of an affective disorder, suggesting that GR plays a role in brain function. We compared the br
Our study aims to investigate the relationship between social participation and loneliness among Chinese older adults and examine how their views of social change moderate the strength of this relationship. The cross-sectional nationwide data from the China Longitudinal Aging Social Survey (CLASS) was used. Results show that increased online participation and community participation were associate
We propose the Virtual Bingo Blower (VBB) as a way to generatecredible risk and ambiguity in computerized experiments. Using aphysics engine—a computer simulation of a physical system—the VBBsimulates a conventional bingo blower. Different aspects of the VBB,such as the number of balls, their color, and their speed, can be easilymodified. In an online experiment, we measure ambiguity attitudes and
The terms ‘informal sector’ and ‘shadow economy’ are in vogue but remain conceptually fuzzy in what they measure or mean. They are used in tax research and policy but with many assumptions, leading to poorly designed policies that lead to further immiseration of those who derive their livelihoods informally. Focusing on Sub-Saharan Africa, I critically interrogate the current conceptualisation of
Uridine residues present at the wobble position of eukaryotic cytosolic tRNAs often carry a 5-carbamoylmethyl (ncm5), 5-methoxycarbonylmethyl (mcm5), or 5-methoxycarbonylhydroxymethyl (mchm5) side-chain. The presence of these side-chains allows proper pairing with cognate codons and they are particularly important in tRNA species where the U34 residue is also modified with a 2-thio (s2) group. The
