Hourly PM2.5 observations collected at 12 stations over a 1-year period are used to identify variations between urban and suburban areas in Beijing. The data demonstrates a unique monthly variation form, as compared with other major cities. Urban areas suffer higher PM2.5 concentration (about 92 μg/m³) than suburban areas (about 77 μg/m³), and the average PM2.5 concentration in cold season (abo...

This article argues that it is still premature to start widespread screening for adverse childhood experiences (ACE) in health care settings until we have answers to several important questions: 1) what are the effective interventions and responses we need to have in place to offer to those with positive ACE screening, 2) what are the potential negative outcomes and costs to screening that need...

Coastal and shelf environments support high levels of biodiversity that are vital in mediating ecosystem processes, but they are also subject to noise associated with mounting levels of offshore human activity. This has the potential to alter the way in which species interact with their environment, compromising the mediation of important ecosystem properties. Here, we show that exposure to und...

For the person nearing retzrement, two areas of concern are the need to spend less because income is less and the need to develop leisure activities. In its examination of the retirement process, The Retirement History Study of the Social Security Administration collected information on the spending of preretirees aged 58-63 for key budget items, as w,ell as data that may help to gauge the leve...

Oh, I know all the arguments in its favour. It is natural (although how any human activity, in the context of modern, sophisticated, high-powered living, can be deemed truly 'natural' is beyond me?but that is another argument); it provides an excellent food for the baby; it provides psychological security for the baby; it provides sexual pleasure for the mother, and also and therefore psycholog...

The frame work of international cooperative work was discussed toward the solution current problems of the leprosy on the view point of researcher involved in fundamental study. Prevention of further reduction of research activity was stressed.

BELOVED sons and daughters, promoters and associates of the “Latin Union of High Fashion,” We heartily extend to you Our paternal welcome. You have seen fit to come here to give Us testimony of your filial devotion and, at the same time, to seek heaven’s favor on your Union. >From its very inception you placed it under the auspices of Him Whose glory must be the end of every human activity, eve...

Human error is a byproduct of the human activity and may results in random unintended events; they may have major consequences when it comes to delivery of medicine. Furthermore the causes of error in surgical practice are multifaceted and complex. This article aims to raise awareness for safety measures in the cardiac surgical room and briefly "touch upon" the human factors that could lead to ...

PURPOSE To gain insight into the development of young persons with chronic conditions towards independence by comparing their lived experiences to those of their parents. METHODS Semi-structured interviews were held with 16 young persons (7 males, 9 females; 15-22 years) and one of their parents (n=16), asking about the young persons' daily lives and their development towards adulthood. Theme...

Although the details of New England’s history and current landscape conditions are unique, studies of the region underscore ecological themes that are common to many landscapes and ecosystems worldwide. In similar fashion, the region’s dynamic history raises challenges for conservationists and land managers that are shared by decision makers for any region that bears the legacies of environment...