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Suicide rates in China, 2004–2014: comparing data from two sample-based mortality surveillance systems

open access: yesBMC Public Health, 2018
Background The decreasing suicide rate in China has been regarded as a major contributor to the decline of global suicide rate in the past decade. However, previous estimations on China’s suicide rates might not be accurate, since often they were based ...
Feng Sha   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Guidelines for Pediatric Radiotherapy Simulation: A Report From the Children's Oncology Group Radiation Oncology Discipline

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Pediatric radiation therapy presents unique challenges compared to adult treatments, including those of immobilization, potential need for sedation, and the critical importance of accurate, reproducible positioning. Additionally, heightened attention to imaging doses is necessary to minimize long‐term toxicity in survivors.
Parham Alaei   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

High-precision docking of wheelchair/beds through LIDAR and visual information

open access: yesFrontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
To address the low docking accuracy of existing robotic wheelchair/beds, this study proposes an automatic docking framework integrating light detection and ranging (LIDAR), visual positioning, and laser ranging.
Xiangxiao Lei   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Improved Early Referral in Long‐Term Survivor Care With Institutional Standardized Practice Among Childhood Leukemia Survivors#

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In 2018, the Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Center Leukemia Program implemented a practice standard to support the transition from treatment to survivorship that includes shared, alternating care between leukemia and survivorship clinicians and a reminder to refer survivors to the long‐term survivor clinic (LTSC) 2 years after ...
Ji Yun Tark   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Information Technology and Work Organization [PDF]

open access: yes, 1988
Abstract Ever since at least 1958, when Leavitt and Whisler (1958) predicted that the use of information technology (IT) would lead to the demise of middle management, researchers have speculated about the effects of IT on organizations.
Crowston, Kevin., Malone, Thomas W.
openaire   +2 more sources

Human issues of library and information work

open access: yesInformation Research: An International Electronic Journal, 2001
This paper examines philosophical, methodological and practical strategic aspects of library and information activity from the viewpoint of natural human and social factors.
Jela Steinerová
doaj  

Information as Work and as Value

open access: yestripleC: Communication, Capitalism & Critique, 2017
This article suggests an approach to Marx's capital valorisation theory supported by a dialectical information theory as developed by physicians, biologists and also communication theorists during the second half of the 20th century.
Marcos Dantas
doaj   +1 more source

Health Literacy, Self‐Efficacy and Knowledge of Sickle Cell Disease Among Caregivers

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a hereditary blood disorder in which abnormal haemoglobin leads to severe anaemia, painful crises and organ failure. Caregivers’ health literacy (HL) – their ability to assess, understand and apply information, and interact with healthcare professionals – is crucial for managing children with SCD, yet ...
Melanie Bruinooge   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Leukemia and Exposure to Potential Benzene Sources in Children From the Mexico City Metropolitan Area, 2010–2021: A Geospatial Analysis

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Leukemia is the most common childhood cancer in Mexico, and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most frequent subtype. Exposure to high concentrations of benzene has been associated with ALL incidence, particularly in urban areas. This study evaluated the relationship between distance to benzene emission sources and the number
Orlando Rivera Zurita   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Rethinking Work in the Information Age [PDF]

open access: yesMedia Asia, 2000
AbstractThe Information Age promises to radically change the way people live and work. Traditional work practices are being challenged and many are uncomfortable with the new regime. This article seeks to explain those new work practices and their effects on individuals and organizations.
openaire   +2 more sources

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