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The dynamics of cork oak systems in Portugal: the role of ecological and land use factors [PDF]

, 2009
Vegetation degradation and desertification occur in many semiarid ecosystems worldwide, particularly in the Western Mediterranean Basin. A peculiar semiarid Mediterranean land use system dominates the landscape of southern Portugal where cork oak ...
Acácio, V.C.
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, 2023
Restricted AccessThis practice-as-research project analyses the status of community theatre in a wider Irish context through the creation of headphone theatre piece This House a Home - an audio performance through Cork Opera House which explores themes ...
O'Callaghan, Angela
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Mapping the Landscape of Over‐Scanning in CT Imaging: A Scoping Review

Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, EarlyView.
Over‐scanning in CT is highly prevalent and contributes to unnecessary radiation exposure, with notable impact on radiosensitive organs. Standardised protocols and AI‐assisted planning show strong potential to optimise scan range and reduce excess dose.
Mo'men Bani‐Ahmad, Aoife O Sullivan, Yasser H. Hadi, Laura McLaughlin, Andrew England, Mark McEntee   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Commitment, collaboration and continuity: celebrating Cork as a healthy city

, 2023
Reflecting on the story of Cork as a Healthy City, this book shares the hard-earned experiences of individuals and groups who engage with World Health Organisation (WHO) designated Cork Healthy Cities, in order to improve population health and wellbeing ...
O'Mullane, Monica, Cahill, Denise
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Patient Centring in CT: An International Survey of Clinical Practice and Future Directions

Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, EarlyView.
An international survey of 321 radiographers from 43 countries found vertical mis‐centring below the CT isocentre is the most frequent positioning error. Only 34% had access to automated centring systems and 17% used them consistently. Substantial knowledge gaps exist regarding radiation dose and CT number variability, highlighting the need for ...
Yasser H. Hadi, Mo'men Bani‐Ahmad, Niamh Moore, Kevin R. Clark, Yazan Al‐Hayek, Salman M. Albeshan, Sultan B. Alghamdi, Helle Precht, Andrew England, Mark McEntee   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Novel mycelium-based composites with enhanced physico-mechanical properties, as sustainable alternatives for packaging applications

Mycology
Mycelium-based composites (MBCs) are produced through a combination of fungi and lignocellulosic materials. Identifying novel combinations of fungi and lignocellulosic waste is crucial for exploring new material properties.
Chathura Madusanka, Dhanushka Udayanga, Renuka Nilmini, Suranga Rajapaksha, Choolaka Hewawasam, Dimuthu Manamgoda, Indunil S. Herath, Mapa Mudiyanselage Sumudu Tharangani Mapa, Juliana Vasco-Correa   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Barriers and facilitators to the national scale‐up of a preterm standardised parenteral nutrition system: A mixed‐methods evaluation

JPGN Reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Standardising parenteral nutrition (PN) care for preterm infants is recommended to enhance safety, outcomes and efficiency, however implementation at scale remains challenging. In 2021, Ireland scaled‐up a standardised parenteral nutrition (SPN) system comprising SPN formulations and dosing protocol.
Sarah Fenton, Ann‐Marie Brennan, Aoife Fleming, Vicki Livingstone, Brendan Murphy, Aileen Murphy, Eugene Dempsey, Ciara Heavin   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cork-PLA composite filaments for fused deposition modelling

, 2018
We report design and development of cork-poly(lactic acid) (PLA) biodegradable filaments for fused deposition modelling (FDM), which is an additive manufacturing technique.
Fugen Daver (18029593), Milan Brandt (18029095), Robert Shanks (18043969), Kok Peng Marcian Lee (20061693)   +3 more
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Ecofriendly management of anthracnose on avocado caused by Colletotrichum perseae in the Mediterranean basin

JSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Colletotrichum perseae, recently reported in Europe, causes stem and twig lesions and dieback, and fruit rot on avocado in several countries. Due to EU severe restrictions, there is an urgent need for sustainable alternatives to fungicides.
Laura Vecchio, Eva Arrebola, Giancarlo Polizzi, Alessandro Vitale   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Practical Guide for Incorporating Emollients in the Treatment of Mild‐to‐Moderate Atopic Dermatitis

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Emollients and cleansers are essential components in managing atopic dermatitis (AD). While international evidence‐based guidelines recommend using gentle cleansers and emollients daily as a foundational therapy for AD, implementation in practice remains suboptimal.
Mette Deleuran, Wioletta Barańska‐Rybak, Michael J. Cork, Stamatis Gregoriou, Angela Hernandez‐Martin, Giuseppe Micali, Andaç Salman, Petra Staubach‐Renz, Antonio Torrelo, Charles Velter, Anneke Andriessen, Vanja Adzovic, Liselot Vink   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source