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Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & HealthOBJECTIVES: Excess incidence of prostate cancer (PC) is frequently observed among firefighters; however, the association with specific occupational exposures of firefighting, as well as the influence of a medical surveillance bias, remains unclear.
Niki Marjerrison +8 more
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‘We Are the Eyes on the Streets’—Modes of Proactive Youth Outreach
Child &Family Social Work, EarlyView.ABSTRACT There is an increasing emphasis on the need for more prevention initiatives targeting the rise of mental health issues, addiction and crime in the youth population across Europe. Youth outreach work has a long‐standing tradition of working with marginalized youth; however, youth culture is dynamic, and there has been limited research in the ...
Ingunn Skjesol +3 more
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Character and creditworthiness: Unveiling the role of job titles in peer‐to‐peer lending
Journal of Financial Research, EarlyView.Abstract Using data from the Prosper lending platform, we examine the influence of job‐based trust on credit market dynamics. We find that the generalized trust implied by borrowers' job titles, as a reflection of individuals' ethical and integrity standards in professionals, positively affects listing and loan performance.
Zagdbazar Davaadorj +2 more
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Multi-robot team formation control in the GUARDIANS project [PDF]
, 2010 Purpose The GUARDIANS multi-robot team is to be deployed in a large warehouse in smoke. The team is to assist firefighters search the warehouse in the event or danger of a fire.
Alboul, Lyuba +3 more
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A systematic review of the health impacts of occupational exposure to wildland fires
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health, 2019 The aim of the paper is to summarize the evidence of health impacts of occupational exposure to wildland fires. The authors searched 3 databases for relevant articles and screened the results.
Emily Groot +3 more
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Assistance to Firefighters Program: Distribution of Fire Grant Funding [PDF]
, 2019 [Excerpt] Firefighting activities are traditionally the responsibility of states and local communities. As such, funding for firefighters is provided mostly by state and local governments.
Congressional Research Service
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Inflammatory and Immunological Basis of Periodontal Diseases
Journal of Periodontal Research, EarlyView.The periodontal lesion emerges as an evolving immunological battlefield, where host–microbiome interactions, dysregulated immune responses, fragile resolution mechanisms, and inflammophilic dysbiosis converge to shift the balance from homeostasis to unrestrained tissue destruction.
Giacomo Baima +3 more
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Applied SciencesThe self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is an integral part of the structural firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE) ensemble. However, when donned, it adds significant weight and restriction, interfering with the fit of the turnout suit ...
Josephine Bolaji, Meredith McQuerry
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Physical Demand Assessment of Volunteer Firefighters During Wildland Firefighting
FireWildland firefighting is physically and mentally demanding. The aerobic capacity of firefighters is important due to the demands of the activity and the associated occupational risks. The main objectives of this study were to identify and characterise the physically demanding tasks undertaken by volunteer firefighters during wildland fires (real work ...
Tatiana Teixeira +6 more
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Journal of Sleep Research, EarlyView.ABSTRACT For athletes in endurance sports, who compete over several days and in unpredictable conditions, managing sleep–wake rhythms is critical to ensure optimal performance and minimise the risks to safety. Despite its growing popularity, the role of sleep management on ultracycling performance has received little attention.
Rémy Hurdiel +4 more
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