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Uncertainty Decomposition to Understand the Influence of Water Systems Model Error in Climate Vulnerability Assessments

Water Resources Research, 2023
Climate vulnerability assessments rely on water infrastructure system models that imperfectly predict performance metrics under ensembles of future scenarios.
Scott Steinschneider, Jonathan D. Herman, John Kucharski, Marriah Abellera, Peter Ruggiero   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Refactoring Tools: Fitness for Purpose [PDF]

IEEE Software, 2008
Refactoring is the process of changing software's structure while preserving its external behavior. Refactoring tools can improve the speed and accuracy with which developers create and maintain software-but only if they are used. In practice, tools are not used as much as they could be; this seems to be because sometimes they do not align with the ...
Emerson R. Murphy-Hill, Andrew P. Black
openaire   +2 more sources

Therapeutic Apheresis for Intravenous Methylprednisolone‐Refractory Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: Clinical and Radiological Outcomes in a Single‐Center Case Series

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is a relapsing autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. High‐dose intravenous methylprednisolone (IVMP) is the standard first‐line therapy for acute attacks, although some patients remain refractory.
Wataru Horiguchi, Daisuke Katagiri, Takeyuki Watadani, Shunichi Matsuda, Hiroshi Kaneko, Noritoshi Arai   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Fit for Purpose? The European External Action Service one year on [PDF]

, 2012
The first anniversary of the European External Action Service (EEAS) finds the European Union (EU) in the midst of an economic, financial, and identity crisis that has aggravated the ongoing decline in Europe's stature on the global scene as new ...
Steven Blockmans, Natalia Alonso, Tidhar Wald   +2 more
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Dietary Protein Intake and Peritoneal Protein Losses in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients lose protein in their waste dialysate, potentially increasing their risk for malnutrition. We wished to determine whether there was any association between losses and dietary protein intake (DPI). Methods DPI was assessed from 24‐h dietary recall using Nutrics software.
Haalah Shaaker, Andrew Davenport
wiley   +1 more source

Bridging gaps between scientific research and regulatory decision-making in Europe: roles of academia, risk assessors, and policymakers

Frontiers in Toxicology
A gap between scientific research and regulatory frameworks continues to challenge the effective translation of science into policy and regulation.
Ana Fernandez-Agudo, Hannah Lester, Jose V. Tarazona, Fernando Rivero-Pino   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effects of the Fluid Replacement Method During Online Hemodiafiltration on the Solute Removal Performance and Biocompatibility Using the Asymmetric Cellulose Triacetate Membrane

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Pre‐dilution online hemodiafiltration (Pre‐HDF) is predominantly used in Japan, whereas post‐dilution online HDF (Post‐HDF) is more common in Europe. An asymmetric cellulose triacetate (ATA) membrane may improve biocompatibility.
Kenji Sakurai, Yoshitaka Kurihara, Fumi Yamauchi, Hiromi Hosoya, Takeshi Saito   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Fit-for-Purpose Water Quality Models to Improve Drinking Water System Decision-Making

, 2019
water infrastructure is critical to human health, protecting customers from waterborne diseases and other contaminants. Systems are comprised of two parts: treatment and distribution.
Sara Schwetschenau (4938835)
core   +1 more source

Stakeholder capitalism during and after COVID-19 [PDF]

, 2020
The COVID crisis has exposed multiple failings within today’s economic system, including the precarity of work, high levels of private debt, and weakened civic infrastructure. The dominant corporate governance model - shareholder value maximisation –
Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose
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Infection Control Practices for Vascular Access Management in Hemodialysis: Results From a Nationwide Survey of Japanese National University Hospitals

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Bloodstream infections due to repeated vascular access (VA) puncture and circuit connections remain major concerns in hemodialysis. Therefore, we examined current practices for glove, disinfectant, and personal protective equipment (PPE) use according to VA type in national university hospitals in Japan.
Aiko Yamada, Makoto Harada, Tadahiko Kikugawa, Takeshi Nakata, Koji Hashimoto, Tsuneo Konta, Yuji Kamijo   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source