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Predicting tree heights for biomass estimates in tropical forests [PDF]

, 2013
The recent development of REDD+ mechanisms require reliable estimation of carbon stocks, especially in tropical forests that are particularly threatened by global changes.
Boreux, J.J., Daullet, M., Hérault, Bruno, Molto, Quentin, Rossi, Vivien, Rousteau, Alain   +5 more
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Evaluating a Pragmatic Strength Alternative for Frailty Measurement and Assessing Its Predictive Capacity Against Established Frailty Instruments in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Frailty occurs prematurely in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and is associated with poor health outcomes. We compared the performance of four frailty instruments, including a pragmatic alternative measure using chair sit‐to‐stand (STS), and evaluated their abilities to predict poor health outcomes.
Kylie E. Riggles, Hannah F. Brubeck, Adrienne D. Tanus, Courtney N. Loecker, Punyasha Roul, Bryant R. England, Elizabeth R. Wahl, James S. Andrews, Namrata Singh, Joshua F. Baker, Patricia P. Katz, Dolores M. Shoback, Jose M. Garcia, Ariela R. Orkaby, Katherine D. Wysham   +14 more
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Underlying topography and forest height estimation from SAR tomography based on a nonparametric spectrum estimation method with low sidelobes

International Journal of Digital Earth, 2022
The underlying topography and forest height play an indispensable role in many fields, including geomorphology, civil engineering construction, forest investigation, and the modeling of natural disasters. As a new microwave remote sensing technology with
Youjun Wang, Xing Peng, Qinghua Xie, Xinwu Li, Xiaomin Luo, Yanan Du, Bing Zhang   +6 more
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Height-diameter allometry of tropical forest trees [PDF]

, 2011
Tropical tree height-diameter (H:D) relationships may vary by forest type and region making large-scale estimates of above-ground biomass subject to bias if they ignore these differences in stem allometry.
Affum-Baffoe, K., Arets, E. J. M. M., Baker, T. R., Banin, L., Berry, N. J., Bird, M., Brondizio, E. S., Chave, J., de Camargo, P., Djagbletey, G., Domingues, T. F., Drescher, M., Fearnside, P. M., Feldpausch, T. R., Franca, M. B., Fyllas, N. M., Higuchi, N., Hladik, A., Hunter, M. O., Lewis, S. L., Lopez-Gonzalez, G., Palace, Michael W., Phillips, O. L., Quesada, C. A.   +23 more
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Machine Learning Approaches for Estimating Forest Stand Height Using Plot-Based Observations and Airborne LiDAR Data [PDF]

, 2018
Effective sustainable forest management for broad areas needs consistent country-wide forest inventory data. A stand-level inventory is appropriate as a minimum unit for local and regional forest management.
Im, Jungho, Kim, Kyungmin, Lee, Junghee, Quackenbush, Lindi J.   +3 more
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Individualistic responses of forest herb traits to environmental change [PDF]

, 2020
Intraspecific trait variation (ITV; i.e. variability in mean and/or distribution of plant attribute values within species) can occur in response to multiple drivers.
Blondeel, Haben, De Frenne, Pieter, De Lombaerde, Emiel, Depauw, Leen, Govaert, Sanne, Landuyt, Dries, Maes, Sybryn, Perring, Michael, Vangansbeke, Pieter, Verheyen, Kris   +9 more
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Does Long‐Term Lower Extremity Strength Training in Adults With Knee Osteoarthritis and Varus Alignment Reduce Knee Joint Loading During Gait?

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective We examined whether 18 months of strength training in individuals with knee varus alignment and medial tibiofemoral osteoarthritis (OA) reduced knee joint loads during walking compared to an attention control group. Methods This study was a secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial that compared the effects of strength training to a ...
Stephen P. Messier, Matthew N. Vigliotti, Paige E. Rice, Brian Pietrosimone, Shannon L. Mihalko, Edward H. Ip, Richard F. Loeser, David J. Hunter, Ali Guermazi, Ryan Hill, Santiago Saldana, Kim L. Bennell, Paul DeVita   +12 more
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Using ICESAT\u27s geoscience laser altimeter system to assess large scale forest disturbance caused by Hurricane Katrina [PDF]

, 2009
We assessed the use of GLAS data as a tool to quantify large-scale forest damage. GLAS data for the year prior to and following Hurricane Katrina were compared to wind speed, forest cover, and MODIS NPV maps to analyze senor sampling, and changes in mean
Dolan, Katelyn A
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Arboreal frogs, tank bromeliads and disturbed seasonal tropical forest [PDF]

, 2003
We investigated the relationship between arboreal frogs, tank bromeliads and landscape transformation in tropical forests of southeastern Campeche, Mexico. We surveyed frogs in six distinct habitats: slash and burn agriculture, seasonally flooded forest (
Augustine, Justine, Calderon, Rene, Cendo-Vazquez, J. Rogelio, Galindo-Leal, Carlos   +3 more
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Harnessing Fungal Biowelding for Constructing Mycelium‐Engineered Materials

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
Mycelium‐bound composites (MBCs) offer low‐carbon alternatives for construction, yet interfacial bonding remains a critical challenge. This review examines fungal biowelding as a biocompatible adhesive, elucidating mycelium‐mediated interfacial mechanisms and their role in material assembly. Strategies to optimize biowelding are discussed, highlighting
Xue Brenda Bai, Xinrui Sarah Niu, Zhao Qin   +2 more
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