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Altmetric Original Articles Remote Sensing of Spatial and Temporal Vegetation Dynamics in Hispaniola: A Comparison of Haiti and the Dominican Republic
(Geocarto International, 2001)Spatial and temporal vegetation contrasts between the nations of Haiti and the Dominican are analyzed using NDVI data derived from 30m resolution Landsat imagery and 8km resolution AVHRR imagery from the NOAA / NASA ... -
Alzheimer’s disease: an updated overview of its genetics
(International Journal o f Molecular Sciences, 2023-02-13)Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common neurodegenerative disease in the world. It is classified as familial and sporadic. The dominant familial or autosomal presentation represents 1–5% of the total number of cases. ... -
AMPERE: exploiting Galileo for electrical asset mapping in emerging countries
(IEEE, 2021)The AMPERE project aims at engineering and starting to commercialize a dedicated solution, to be used for electrical power network information gathering. AMPERE will support decision making actors (e.g., institutions and ... -
Anafilaxia por alimentos
(Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña, 2023-12-31)La anafilaxia, una reacción potencialmente mortal, se caracteriza por la aparición aguda de síntomas que afectan diversos sistemas y requiere intervención médica inmediata. Aunque la tasa de mortalidad general es baja, la ... -
Analysis of the french train system in a sugar mill of the 18th century on the island of Santo Domingo and restoration criterias.
(University of Cantabria, 2022)The cultivation and production of sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum) began in the New World in the 16th century on the island of Santo Domingo, where hydraulic sugar mills and blood or animal-driven mills were built. At ... -
Androgens and the evolution of male-gender identity among male pseudohermaphrodites with 5alpha-reductase deficiency.
(New England Journal of Medicine, 1979-05-19)To determine the contribution of androgens to the formation of male-gender identity, we studied male pseudohermaphrodites who had decreased dihydrotestosterone production due to 5 alpha-reductase deficiency. These subjects ... -
Androgens and the evolution of male-gender identity among male pseudohermaphrodites with 5α-reductase deficiency
(N Engl J Med, 1979)To determine the contribution of androgens to the formation of male-gender identity, we studied male pseudohermaphrodites who had decreased dihydrotestosterone production due to 5α-reductase deficiency. These subjects were ... -
Apolipoprotein E (APOE) genotype, dementia, and memory performance among Caribbean Hispanic versus US populations
(Alzheimer's Association, 2022-06-04)Apolipoprotein E (APOE) is considered the major susceptibility gene for developing Alzheimer's disease. However, the strength of this risk factor is not well established across diverse Hispanic populations. We investigated ... -
Applications of non-destructive techniques in the study of a caribbean historic timber house
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Applications of non-destructive techniques in the study of a Caribbean historic timber house.
(IOP Publishing, 2020)The aims of this research is to analysis a Caribbean historic timber house using nondestructive techniques (NDT). The high cultural and historic value that have the timber buildings in the Caribbean and the necessity to ... -
Applying the five-pillar matrix to the decade of action for road safety in Qatar: identifying gaps and priorities
(Trauma Surg Acute Care Open, 2018)Road traffic injuries (RTIs) are the leading cause of preventable death in Qatar; consequently, the country has participated in the Decade of Action for Road Safety (DoARS) coordinated by the United Nations Road Safety ... -
Assessing SDI implementation scenarios to facilitate emergency mapping operations in the Dominican Republic
(International Journal o f Geo-Information, 2023-04-28)The Dominican Republic (DR) is a small island developing state (SIDS) highly exposed to disaster-risk phenomena, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, etc. The Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) enables coordination and sharing ... -
Assessment and feedback at an online course with wiris
(Elsevier B.V, 2023)The forced transition to virtual modality brought whit it new chances for teaching and evaluation that weren't previously thought of in face-to-face learning. One of the areas that changed the most was the assessment, and ... -
Assessment of 24 h Sodium and Potassium urinary excretion in normotensive and hypertensive dominican adults
(Nutrients, 2023)Higher salt (sodium) intake has been associated with higher blood pressure (BP). The degree of association may be influenced by factors such as age, origin, and dietary components. This study aimed to evaluate the 24 h ... -
The association between common physical impairments and dementia in low and middle income countries, and, among people with dementia, their association with cognitive function and disability. A 10/66 Dementia Research Group population-based study
(International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 2011-03)Chronic physical comorbidity is common in dementia. However, there is an absence of evidence to support good practice guidelines for attention to these problems. We aimed to study the extent of this comorbidity and its ... -
The association between, depression, anxiety, and mortality in older people across eight low‐ and middle‐income countries: Results from the 10/66 cohort study
(wileyonlinelibrary.com/journal/gps, 2019-09-15)Objectives: Depression and anxiety are common mental disorders in later life. Few population‐based studies have investigated their potential impacts on mortality in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs). The aim of ... -
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms can be reduced by effectively treating obstructive sleep apnea with oral appliances: a hypothesis
(Wolters Kluwer - Medknow, 2021)Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder in children and can persist until adulthood. This disorder negatively affects almost all personal, academic, and work fields ... -
Autophagy: A key regulator of homeostasis and disease: an overview of molecular mechanisms and modulators
(Cells., 2022-08-22)Autophagy is a highly conserved lysosomal degradation pathway active at basal levels in all cells. However, under stress conditions, such as a lack of nutrients or trophic factors, it works as a survival mechanism that ... -
Autophagy: A Key Regulator of Homeostasis and Disease: An Overview of Molecular Mechanisms and Modulators
(Cells, 2022)Autophagy is a highly conserved lysosomal degradation pathway active at basal levels in all cells. However, under stress conditions, such as a lack of nutrients or trophic factors, it works as a survival mechanism that ... -
Autotransplantation of a second premolar to replace a traumatized central incisor
(Journal of clinical orthodontics : JCO, 2014-09-01)Integration of the knowledge, skills, and experience of multiple dental disciplines and associated fields is often required in comprehensive treatment. Rapid scientific and technological advances make it difficult for ...