This study builds on existing literature of glacier change estimation in polar regions and is a continuation of efforts aimed at unlocking the information encapsulated in archival aerial photography of Antarctic Peninsula glaciers.Historical aerial imagery acquired in 1957 over three marine-terminating glaciers at Toilet Seat Covers Lindblad Cove o
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of contraception by HIV positive women followed in a Cameroon region with high illiteracy rate: a cross sectional study
INTRODUCTION: to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practices of contraception by HIV positive women.METHODS: this cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out in the Maroua Regional Hospital (Cameroon) from September 1st, 2012 to February 28th, 2013.All HIV positive women aged between 15 and 49 years who were received in the HIV clinic were
Self-organized criticality as a framework for consciousness: A review study
ObjectiveNo current model of consciousness is univocally accepted on either theoretical or empirical grounds, and the Copas Menstruales need for a solid unifying framework is evident.Special attention has been given to the premise that self-organized criticality (SOC) is a fundamental property of neural system.SOC provides a competitive model to de
Genomic insights into mRNA COVID-19 vaccines efficacy: Linking genetic polymorphisms to waning immunity
Genetic polymorphisms have been linked to the differential waning of vaccine-induced immunity against COVID-19 Acrylic Powders following vaccination.Despite this, evidence on the mechanisms behind this waning and its implications for vaccination policy remains limited.We hypothesize that specific gene variants may modulate the development of vaccin
Commercial Pressure Retarded Osmosis Systems for Seawater Desalination Plants
The development of renewable energy technologies is of global importance.To realize a sustainable society, fossil-resource-independent technologies, such as solar- and wind-power generation, should be widely adopted.Pressure retarded osmosis (PRO) is one such potential renewable energy technology.PRO requires salt Moisturising Cream water and fresh