Spatial pattern of trends in annual mean NBP (gC m−2yr−1) across Africa over 2000 to 2019 based on an ensemble of 17 Dynamic Global Vegetation Models from TRENDY v9.…
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1. IntroductionWith China’s strategic emphasis on becoming a maritime power, the marine economy has emerged as a crucial driver of global economic expansion. This strategy advocates for a sustainable blue economy, highlighting the…
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Programa Académico de Ingeniería Mecatrónica, Universidad Politécnica de Tlaxcala, Avenida Universidad…
Status: Accepting ApplicationsOverviewBroadband connections and digital literacy are increasingly critical to individual participation in the society, economy, and civic institutions of the United States. Broadband connections expand…
This document is intended solely to assist recipients in better understanding the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant program (SDECGP) and the requirements set forth in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for this program. This…
How will funds be distributed?The amount of funding Eligible States (including the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico) will receive through the Capacity Grant Program will be determined pursuant to the statutory…
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”) solicits applications for the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program (“Capacity Grant Program” or “Program”), the second of three digital equity programs authorized by the Infrastructure…
1. IntroductionNations’ competition in technology and innovation has drawn rapt attention from the academic and business communities as the great power rivalry between the U.S. and China has intensified in recent years. Looking back at…
The Federal Trade Commission and other member agencies of the International Competition Network (ICN) jointly issued a statement about how regulatory agencies can increase their tech capacity to keep pace with the increasing use of…
Mining is an important economic sector for many countries in Latin America. Sharing the industry’s benefits fairly is crucial to supporting workers, local communities, governments, and building confidence in the industry…
1. IntroductionThe global burden of disease of fractures is high. About 50% of females and 20% of males are estimated to sustain a fracture after their 50th life year . In the European Union, the number of fragility fractures alone…
Whether in the form of frost or a smooth, transparent ice cube, ice adheres spontaneously and even quite strongly to many solid surfaces. However, as any careless person who has skidded on winter sidewalk can testify, ice can also…
How much of an impact and influence does heat stress have on one’s health, work productivity and even the economy?Led by Lead Principal Investigator Associate Professor Jason Lee, Deputy Director of the Human Potential Translational…
The 2023 Billion-Ton Report identifies feedstocks that could be available to produce biofuels to decarbonize the transportation and industrial sectors while…
1. IntroductionPatients on hemodialysis have an impaired innate and adaptive immune system due to uremia and frequent contact with dialysis membranes, resulting in reduced vaccination success and ability to fight infections . This is…
1. IntroductionThe medial collateral ligament (MCL) plays a crucial role in stabilizing the knee joint. It runs along the inner side of the knee, connecting the femur to the tibia. MCL injuries are prevalent, accounting for…
1. IntroductionThe outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in late 2019 sparked a global health crisis of unprecedented proportions, leading to profound socio-economic disruptions across the world . One of the industries…
Sustainability, Vol. 16, Pages 2324: A Study of the Composting Capacity of Different Kinds of Leathers, Leatherette and Alternative Materials
Sustainability doi: 10.3390/su16062324
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Nima Pourrasoul Sardroudi
Sílvia Sorolla…
1. IntroductionVehicles have become important sources of particulate pollution, contributing between 25% and 35% of direct emissions , which are the dominant source of air pollution in most urban cities . This pollution primarily arises…
1. IntroductionIn recent years, public concern over environmental pollution, rising oil prices, and reduced use of fossil fuels has prompted the international community to turn its attention to electric vehicles (EVs). Electric…
IntroductionThe population of Americans aged 65 and older is projected to almost double by 2060 (US Census Bureau, 2018). This demographic shift coincides with a consistent decline in muscle strength and mass as people age, a condition…
Electrolyte design and solvent-screening strategies. a–c, Schematic illustrations of Li+ transport behaviors with the vehicular mechanism (a), structural mechanism…
Starting today, Labcorp will begin testing for monkeypox using CDC’s orthopoxvirus test (which detects all non-smallpox related orthopoxviruses, including monkeypox).
“The ability of commercial labs to test for monkeypox is a key pillar…
Starting today, Mayo Clinic Laboratories will begin testing for monkeypox using CDC’s orthopoxvirus test, which detects most non-smallpox related orthopoxviruses, including monkeypox.
“The ability of commercial laboratories to test for…
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Originally posted in The Daily Sun on 28 February 2024
Hike in power, gas prices to squeeze household budgets
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Starting today, Quest Diagnostics will begin testing for monkeypox. The company has developed a real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test that uses patient swab specimens to qualitatively detect non-variola orthpoxviruses and…
Starting today, Aegis Sciences will begin testing for monkeypox using CDC’s orthopoxvirus test, which detects most non-smallpox related orthopoxviruses, including monkeypox virus.
“The ability of commercial laboratories to test for…
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In order to provide an equitable foundation for all to participate in an increasingly tech-enabled society and to advance the preparation of a diverse, innovative, and competitive tech workforce that is equipped to…
Starting today, Sonic Healthcare USA (Sonic) will begin testing for monkeypox using CDC’s orthopoxvirus test, which detects most non-smallpox related orthopoxviruses, including monkeypox.
“The ability of commercial laboratories to test…
This study evaluated three subsystems of EECC of the QLMs. Overall, the southeast region with higher natural ecological environment support has higher socio-economic pressures and tourism activity pressures (Figure 5), which is…
February 21, 2024 — Lake Babine Nation, British Columbia — Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Today, Chief Murphy Abraham, along with other Lake Babine Nation representatives and the Honourable Gary…
February 21, 2024 — Lake Babine Nation, British Columbia — Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Today, Chief Murphy Abraham, along with other Lake Babine Nation representatives and the Honourable Gary…
1. IntroductionEach year, a considerable number of new divers complete a diving certification, making recreational diving one of the fastest growing coastal tourist activities . The diver training organisation, the Professional…
3.1. Model TestThe sand used in the model test is taken from yellow sand used in construction, and the parameters of the soil sample include physical parameters and mechanical parameters, including the density of sand and the water…
At the heart of this challenge is the NIWC Pacific workforce, and a persistent need to develop capacity and expertise at the leading edge. This is where senior leaders at NIWC Pacific made a crucial decision…
During the four-month mission, medical providers visited the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Republic of Palau, and Federated States of Micronesia from October 2023 to February 2024.Cmdr.…
4.2. Institutional, Organizational, and Resource RequirementsCapacity building goes beyond individual improvement and encompasses changes at both organizational and institutional levels. This viewpoint is based on the belief that…
By Sara MishamandaniNearly half of the world’s population uses inefficient stoves fueled by wood, coal, or dung to cook daily meals. The high levels of exposure to household air pollution from cooking, especially for women and…
By Megan AvakianScientists from West and Central Africa and North America are teaming up to establish a robust enduring hub of environmental and occupational health (EOH) research for the region. Based in Ghana, and in cooperation…
Jayasundara presented his research at the NIEHS GEH day in September 2017. As part of his talk, he discussed his eye-opening experiences engaging with communities in Sri Lanka. (Photo courtesy of Steve McCaw) Nishad…
By Tara FaileyNIEHS staff recently made progress to advance training and capacity building globally, convening and attending conferences in November throughout India. Conferences focused on reducing the global burden of disease due…