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Choosing a maternity hospital: a matter of travel distance or quality of care?

Research in Health Services & Regions
Background The choice of a hospital should be based on individual need and accessibility. For maternity hospitals, this includes known or expected risk factors, the geographic accessibility and level of care provided by the hospital.
Daniela Koller, Werner Maier, Nicholas Lack, Eva Grill, Ralf Strobl   +4 more
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Current trends in behavioral biometrics, keynote speech

, 2009
Behavioral biometrics is a scientific approach to user authentication/identification based on how a user interacts with the authenticating device. Typical instances of behavioral biometrics include signature, voice, and keystroke dynamics.
Revett, K.
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Biometrics for Identity Documents and Smart Cards: Lessons Learned

This paper presents advances of biometrics and their future development as identified during the COST 2101 Action "Biometrics for Identity Documents and Smart Cards". The main objective of the Action was to investigate novel technologies for unsupervised
Drygajlo, Andrzej
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Effects of deficit irrigation and biostimulants on melon productivity and quality in semi‐arid conditions

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract BACKGROUND Water scarcity and soil salinization are major constraints to irrigated agriculture in semi‐arid regions, affecting crop productivity and fruit quality. Combining deficit irrigation with biostimulant application has emerged as a promising strategy to improve water use efficiency and plant stress tolerance.
Jefferson dos Santos Gomes Calaça, Jean Carlos Nogueira, José Raliuson Inácio Silva, Denizard Oresca, Alan Cezar Bezerra, Raquele Mendes de Lira, George do Nascimento Araújo Júnior, Luiz Guilherme Medeiros Pessoa, Agda Raiany Mota dos Santos, Sidney Antônio da Silva, Guilherme Heverton Lima e Silva, Douglas Nogueira Lima, Eduardo Soares de Souza   +12 more
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Biometrics and Identity Management

This volume constitutes the post-conference proceedings of the First European Workshop on Biometrics and Identity Management, BIOID 2008, held in Roskilde, Denmark, during May 7-9, 2008.

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A Bibliometric‐Based Review of Biochar for Salt‐Affected Soil Restoration: Mapping Research Trends and Future Directions

Land Degradation &Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In recent years, biochar has been studied for its range of applications. Recognized by the IPCC as a key Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) strategy, it also stands out as an important tool for reclaiming degraded lands, including vast global areas affected by salinity, such as those in China, India, and Australia.
Juciane Vieira de Assis Freire, Darliane Cristina Soares de Souza, Larissa Fernandes da Silva, Poliana Pinheiro da Silva, Thiago Henrique Freire de Oliveira, Eulene Francisco da Silva, Bruno Caio Chaves Fernandes, Adriano Erique de Oliveira Lima, Bárbara Samartini Queiroz Alves, Daniel Valadão Silva, José Cleiton Sousa dos Santos, Frederico Ribeiro do Carmo, Rafael Leandro Fernandes Melo   +12 more
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Biometrics, JABES and the International Biometric Society [PDF]

Biometrics, 2017
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The Dilemma of Carbon‐Conscious Consumers: A Multi‐Study Investigation of Carbon Transparency in AI Use

Psychology &Marketing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes embedded in everyday consumer services, it introduces ethical dilemmas that extend beyond fairness and privacy. One underexplored concern is the environmental cost of AI, particularly its carbon footprint.
Vik Naidoo
wiley   +1 more source

Artificial Intelligence as an Add‐On Instrument in Fetal Ultrasound; Sonographers' and Obstetricians' Expectations

Prenatal Diagnosis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Artificial intelligence applications (AIA) in fetal ultrasound are rapidly evolving, yet their integration into routine clinical practice remains limited. This study explores the attitudes, expectations and concerns of obstetric sonographers and gynecologists regarding AIA as a diagnostic aid during fetal anomaly scans.
Renée M. Smit, Chiara C. M. M. Lap, Rima Arnaout, Anita J. Moon‐Grady, Monique C. Haak   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Biometrics in Schools

, 2018
This chapter summarizes the current state of knowledge of biometrics in schools. Initially it outlines different types, including ‘exotic biometrics’. Adoption rates, privacy concerns, and school administration are then discussed. The chapter next analyses social issues including growing school size, power, and control and the use of biometrics as a ...
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