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Virtual or In‐Person: Does It Matter? Comparing Pain, Function, Quality of Life, Self‐Efficacy, and Physical Function Outcomes of Virtual, Hybrid, and In‐Person Education and Exercise Program Participants

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective This study aimed to determine if program format (in‐person, virtual, or hybrid) results in differences in 3‐month outcomes of pain, function, quality of life, self‐efficacy, and chair stands in a hip/knee osteoarthritis‐management program. Methods A secondary analysis of the Good Life with osteoArthritis in Denmark (GLA:D) Canada database was
Jill Van Damme, Vanina Dal Bello‐Haas, Ayse Kuspinar, Patricia Strachan, Michael Zywiel, James Young, Rhona McGlasson, Lisa C. Carlesso   +7 more
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Land Use and Land Cover Change in Chure Conservation Area: A Study of Mithila Municipality, Dhanusha District, Nepal

Indonesian Journal of Social and Environmental Issues
Chure Hills is considered as youngest Himalaya in the Himalayan chain. These hills are also considered vulnerable due to its fragile nature and unpredictable natural and human intervention.
Krishna Dev Joshi, Deepa Kumari Poudel
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Knee Crepitus and Osteoarthritis Features in Young Adults Following Traumatic Knee Injury

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective This study explored the association between knee crepitus and the presence, and worsening, of structural osteoarthritis features and self‐reported outcomes in young adults following traumatic knee injury. Methods One year following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), 112 participants (41 female participants; median age 28 years ...
Jamon L. Couch, Brooke E. Patterson, Kay M. Crossley, Ali Guermazi, Matthew G. King, Danilo De Oliveira Silva, Jackie L. Whittaker, Michael A. Girdwood, Adam G. Culvenor   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Testing A Personalized Approach to Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Older Veterans

Arthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.
Objective We aimed to test the efficacy of personalized treatment of older Veterans with chronic low back pain (CLBP) delivered by Aging Back Clinics (ABC) as compared with usual care (UC). Methods Two hundred ninety‐nine Veterans age 65‐89 with CLBP from 3 VA medical centers underwent baseline testing, randomization to ABC or UC and 12 months follow ...
Debra K. Weiner, Angela Gentili, Meika A. Fang, Edward Garay, Laura Lawson, Lenore Joseph, Cathy C. Lee, Michelle I. Rossi, Beverly Thorn, Subashan Perera   +9 more
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Multi-spatial scale assessment and multi-dataset fusion of global terrestrial evapotranspiration datasets [PDF]

Earth System Science Data
Evapotranspiration (ET) is an important component of the terrestrial water cycle, carbon cycle, and energy balance. Currently, there are four main types of ET datasets: remote sensing–based, machine learning–based, reanalysis–based, and land–surface ...
Y. Wu, C. Miao, Y. Wang, Q. Zhang, J. Ji, Y. Chai   +5 more
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Seismic Performance Assessment of Low-Rise Unreinforced and Confined Brick Masonry School Buildings Using the Applied Element Method

Buildings, 2023
Masonry buildings are generally vulnerable to seismic action, as evidenced extensively in past earthquakes. In order to improve their seismic performance, several modifications have been introduced, such as reinforcing or confining the masonry.
Rohit Kumar Adhikari, Ahsana Parammal Vatteri, Dina D’Ayala   +2 more
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Enhancing Corrosion Resistance and Mechanical Strength of 3D‐Printed Iron Polylactic Acid for Marine Applications via Laser Surface Texturing

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
Laser surface texturing significantly improves the corrosion resistance and mechanical strength of 3D‐printed iron polylactic acid (Ir‐PLA) for marine applications. Optimal laser parameters reduce corrosion by 80% and enhance tensile strength by 25% and ductility by 15%.
Mohammad Rezayat, Mojtaba Karamimoghadam, Mohammadreza Lalegani Dezaki, Ali Zolfagharian, Giuseppe Casalino, Antonio Mateo, Mahdi Bodaghi   +6 more
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Fabrication of Multifunctional FeSi Gyroid Lattice Composites via Additive Manufacturing and Polymer Infiltration

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
A two‐step approach combining laser powder bed fusion of FeSi electrical steel with Bakelite infiltration enables the fabrication of multifunctional gyroid lattice composites. The resulting structures exhibit high strength, magnetic anisotropy, and complete polymer infiltration, demonstrating a simple and scalable route toward lightweight, mechanically
Angelo F. Andreoli, Mayumi A. Nakahashi, Vitor E. Pinotti, Felipe O. C. Bernardo, Lidiane C. Costa, Francisco G. Coury, Ronei C. de Oliveira, Adilson J. A. de Oliveira, Carlos E. H. Ventura, Piter Gargarella   +9 more
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Advanced Flame Retardant Strategies and Fire Performance Assessment for Safer Photovoltaics in Buildings: A Two‐Part Review

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
The integration of photovoltaic (PV) systems into building structures introduces distinct fire risks with critical implications for occupant safety. This review examines the key fire hazards associated with PV implementation and explores mitigation strategies, including flame‐retardant additives.
Florian Ollagnon, Olaia Aurrekoetxea‐Arratibel, Emma Gottis, Heng‐Yu Li, Xabier Olano‐Azkune, Matthieu Despeisse, Antonin Faes, Christophe Ballif   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Alternatives for Sustained Disaster Risk Reduction [PDF]

Human Geography, 2010
The daily media is filled with images of catastrophic events which seem increasingly frequent and violent. In parallel there are a large range of scientific studies, debates in the policy arena, and a growing number of international institutions focused on disaster reduction.
Gaillard, Jean-Christophe, Ben, Wisner, Djillali, Benouar, Terry, Cannon, Creton, Laurence, Dekens, Julie, Maureen, Fordham, Gilbert, Claude, Kenneth, Hewitt, Ilan, Kelman, Allan, Lavell, Morin, Julie, Abdoulaye, N'Diaye, Phil, O'Keefe, Anthony, Oliver-Smith, Cecile, Quesada, Revet, Sandrine, Karen, Sudmeier-Rieux, Pauline, Texier, Vallette, Cloé   +19 more
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