SPATIAL CONNECTIVITY AND DRIVERS OF SHARK HABITAT USE WITHIN A LARGE MARINE PROTECTED AREA IN THE CARIBBEAN, THE BAHAMAS SHARK SANCTUARY

Spatial Connectivity and Drivers of Shark Habitat Use Within a Large Marine Protected Area in the Caribbean, The Bahamas Shark Sanctuary

Marine protected areas (MPAs) have emerged as potentially important conservation tools for the conservation of biodiversity and mitigation of climate impacts.Among MPAs, a large percentage has been created with the implicit goal of protecting shark populations, including 17 shark sanctuaries which fully protect sharks throughout their jurisdiction.

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Comparison of three different postoperative treatment options after interposition arthroplasty of the thumb, an observational study

Abstract Background In rhizarthrosis the saddle joint of the thumb is affected.Occupational therapy after interposition arthroplasty is of particular importance and a key factor for a successful outcome.Orthosis use and/or the timeline of using the orthosis is still under debate.Research questions: In patients with rhizarthrosis after interposition

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Influence of digital economy on industrial wastewater discharge: evidence from 281 Chinese prefecture-level cities

The development of digital economy affects environmental pollution emission and green here sustainable development.However, the relationship between digital economy and industrial wastewater discharge has rarely been examined.This study establishes the urban digital economy evaluation index system, measures the digital economy indexes of 281 prefec

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An epidemiological study on morbidity profile and predictors of health seeking behaviour among elderly population in a tribal dominant state of India: A regression analysis

Background: Ageing is defined as a process of deterioration in the functional capacity of an individual that results from structural changes, with the advancement of age.Globally the geriatric population has increased from 8% in 2012 to 8.5% in 2015 and expected to rise by 22% in 2050.Hence we planned to study morbidity profiles and predictors of h

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