ABSTRACTWildlife trafficking is a global phenomenon posing many negative impacts on socio-environmental systems.Scientific exploration of wildlife trafficking trends and the impact of interventions is significantly encumbered by a suite of data reuse challenges.We describe a novel, open-access data directory on wildlife trafficking and a correspond
State-controlled epidemic in a game against a novel pathogen
Abstract The pandemic reminded us that the Nasal And Bronchial Medications pathogen evolution still has a serious effect on human societies.States, however, can prepare themselves for the emergence of a novel pathogen with unknown characteristics by analysing potential scenarios.Game theory offers such an appropriate tool.In our game-theoretical fr
An important achievement of Professor Ion Stroescu: the wind tunnel of the Polytechnic School of Bucharest
This paper summarizes the contribution of Ion Stroescu to the experimental aerodynamics development in Cleaning Jet Romania through the design, in collaboration with Professor Elie Carafoli, of the subsonic wind tunnel of the Polytechnic School in Bucharest.Without any exaggeration, the paper also presents the general context in which this Pentair
Housing-related challenges during COVID-19 pandemic among urban poor in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review and gap analysis
The abysmal health of the urban poor or slum dwellers was attributed to structural inequities such as inadequate housing, water, and sanitation.This review aimed to assess housing-related opportunities and challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic among urban poor in Card Holder low-and middle-income countries.For study identification, a comprehensiv
The clinical evaluation of electroacupuncture combined with mindfulness meditation for overweight and obesity: study protocol for a randomized sham-controlled clinical trial
Abstract Background Overweight and obesity have reached an epidemic level which impacts individual health and creates a financial burden worldwide.Evidence has shown that electroacupuncture is effective for weight loss when combined with lifestyle intervention, while mindfulness meditation can enhance the outcome of weight loss programs.This study