Using first passage times to manage eco-system regime shifts [PDF]
Regime shifts refer to sudden changes in the structure or function of an eco-system due to external forces on the system. Such shifts arise because these systems have multiple equilibria so external disturbances may drive the state between different regions of attraction.
Tua A. Tamba, M. D. Lemmon
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First-Year Student's E-Readiness to Use Learning Management System: COVID-19 Realities
The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted higher education institutions worldwide, prompting a rapid shift towards online learning environments. This study aims to assess the e-readiness of first-year students in using the Learning Management System (LMS) in the context of COVID-19.
Ramashego Shila Mphahlele +6 more
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Systems Engineering as a First Step to Effective Use of BIM [PDF]
A Dutch AEC consulting company envisions Systems Engineering (SE) as an effective means to reduce risk in integrated AEC projects. However most of their experts doubt about the practical effectiveness. ADMS is invited to conduct a research project in order to investigate how to introduce SE in a suitable way in their practices.
Pels, Henk, Beek, Jeroen, Otter, Ad
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First transfemoral percutaneous edge-to-edge repair of the tricuspid valve using the MitraClip system [PDF]
While severe tricuspid regurgitation contributes significantly to morbidity and a poor prognosis in heart failure patients, isolated surgical repair of the tricuspid valve is associated with a high mortality, especially in patients with prior surgery. Percutaneous tricuspid valve repair could contribute to the solution of this dilemma.
Wengenmayer, Tobias +4 more
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Europe bids to pull US patent law into line with first-to-file system [PDF]
LONDONThe European Commission (EC) and the United States are to reopen talks after more than a decade aimed at eventually harmonizing US patent law with that of most other countries.
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Background: Hypertension is becoming more common in young adults because of sedentary lifestyle and lack of exercise in this digital world. The literature regarding the prevalence of hypertension among medical students in South India is limited. This study was done to find out the cardiovascular response in response to bicycle ergometric exercises ...
Vijay Balasubramanian +4 more
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World's First Attempt to Develop Wind Turbine Generation Systems for Marine Use
This report describes the performance of straight-wing, vertical-axis wind turbine generation systems installed on a ship.These systems have already proven able to operate at high efficiency not only in inland areas but also in coastal areas.The experiment was carried out to determine the feasibility of using the systems on a vessel traveling at sea.
Masaaki Yutani +3 more
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USE OF FIRST-HAND DATA TO CONSTRUCT KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE SUN-EARTH-MOON SYSTEM [PDF]
Inquiry-based educational contexts including observation of the Moon have been found to facilitate students´ understanding of the Sun-Earth-Moon system. However, the role that the collected data play in the knowledge construction process is unclear, as the process that students develop from the collected data has not previously been reported.
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Using Fuzzy Aboodh Transform to Solve A System of First Order Fuzzy Linear Differential Equations
Abstract In this paper, fuzzy Aboodh transform used to solve system of fuzzy linear differential equations of first order in dimension two. Moreover, support work with an applied example in one of the institution.
Samer Thaaban Abaas Alshibley +2 more
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Use of Biologics in Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris Refractory to First-Line Systemic Therapy: A Systematic Review [PDF]
Pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) is an uncommon, inflammatory, papulosquamous skin disease. Treatment of PRP is challenging as the disease is often refractory to conventional therapies, such as retinoids and methotrexate. There has been an increasing number of studies reporting the successful use of biologic therapy in patients with PRP; however, the ...
Avee Naidoo +3 more
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