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Centennial-Scale Land-Cover Change on Babeldaob Island, Palau

Land, 2022
We used publicly available land-cover datasets (1921, 1947, 1976, 1992, 2001, 2006, 2014) to assess land-cover change on Babeldaob Island, Republic of Palau.
Julian Dendy, Paul Collins, Dino Mesubed, Susan Cordell, Christian P. Giardina, Amanda Uowolo, Akiko Iida   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

From Po to Ao: A Historical Analysis of Filmmaking in the Pacific [PDF]

, 1997
The Pacific islands have long been at the heart of European and American imaginations. Since 1898 these isles, real and imaginary, have been the background for every kind of ethnological inquiry, moral play, idyll, and adventure on film.
Mawyer, Alexander D.
core   +1 more source

Race and Household Income Are Associated With Disease Outcomes in Pediatric Patients With Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody–Associated Vasculitis Hospitalized in the United States

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Race and household income impact outcomes in patients with rheumatic conditions; however, their role in pediatric antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)–associated vasculitis (AAV) remains poorly understood. We aimed to evaluate whether race and ethnicity and household income are associated with severe AAV disease and renal outcomes among
Roberto Alejandro Valdovinos, William Daniel Soulsby III, Emily von Scheven   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Convolutional Neural Network for Automated Detection of Humpback Whale Song in a Diverse, Long-Term Passive Acoustic Dataset

Frontiers in Marine Science, 2021
Passive acoustic monitoring is a well-established tool for researching the occurrence, movements, and ecology of a wide variety of marine mammal species.
Ann N. Allen, Matt Harvey, Lauren Harrell, Aren Jansen, Karlina P. Merkens, Karlina P. Merkens, Carrie C. Wall, Carrie C. Wall, Julie Cattiau, Erin M. Oleson   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Return to Normality: A Descriptive Qualitative Interview Study Exploring the Patient Experience of Gout Flare Resolution

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Although the definition of a gout flare is well established, the state of gout flare resolution has not yet been defined. This study aimed to explore patients’ experiences and perceptions of gout flare resolution. Methods Semistructured interviews were conducted with 24 people with gout, guided by open‐ended questions exploring their ...
Sarah Stewart, Anne Horne, Angelo Gaffo, Lisa K. Stamp, N. Lawrence Edwards, Nicola Dalbeth   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The history of the Pacific Islands Studies Program at the University of Hawaii [PDF]

, 1986
In the immediate post-war years, when colleges and universities across America were establishing area study programs, the University of Hawaii (UH) inaugurated a program to promote Pacific awareness.
Quigg, Agnes
core   +1 more source

Frailty Predicts Incident Osteoporotic Fractures in Veterans with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with an increased risk of frailty and osteoporosis, but the relationship between frailty and incident osteoporotic fractures in RA is underexplored. Methods Data were from the Veterans Affairs (VA) Rheumatoid Arthritis Registry. Frailty was measured using the VA Frailty Index (VAFI).
Katherine D. Wysham, Hannah F. Brubeck, Aaron Baraff, Punyasha Roul, Namrata Singh, James S. Andrews, Grant W. Cannon, Gary A. Kunkel, Ted R. Mikuls, Bryant R. England, Dolores M. Shoback, Patricia P. Katz, Jose M. Garcia, Ariela R. Orkaby, Joshua F. Baker   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Honu Count: how shell-etchings, participatory science, and a novel online survey are improving assessments of the Hawaiian Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) population

BMC Ecology and Evolution
The Hawaiian green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas; honu) subpopulation is listed as a Distinct Population Segment in the Central North Pacific Ocean under the U.S.
Brittany L. Clemans, Marylou K. Staman, Irene K. Kelly, Devin S. Johnson, Summer L. Martin, Camryn D. Allen   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Sex Work and the Problem of Resilience

Sexes
The notion of resilience has been widely invoked as that essential resource by which sex workers may endure, cope, or thrive despite encountering adversities and stressors.
Heather Worth, Karen McMillan, Hilary Gorman, Merita Tuari’i, Lauren Turner   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Understanding the Burden of Orofacial Involvement and Patient Treatment Preferences in Systemic Sclerosis: Results From a Large International Survey

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Orofacial manifestations are significantly impactful in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) yet remain understudied, with no dedicated clinical guidelines to inform their management. Methods An international online survey comprised38 questions addressing orofacial manifestations of SSc, including patients’ confidence in their treating ...
Eleni Deligianni, Lee Shapiro, Deana Gibbs, Zsuzsanna H. McMahan, Michael Hughes   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source