We consider the problem of deciding, given a sequence of regions, if there is a choice of points, one for each region, such that the induced polyline is simple or weakly simple, meaning that it can touch but not cross ...

The potential of gene therapy for the treatment for chronic and life-threatening diseases has been seen for a long time, but widespread applications are still hampered by the difficulties to deliver the highly charged and ...

BACKGROUND: Pharmacists' clinical decision-making is considered a core process of pharmaceutical care in pharmacy practice, but little is known about the factors influencing this process. OBJECTIVE: To identify factors ...

Nearly all pharmaceuticals and nutrients must cross numerous barriers to gain access and be eliminated from the body. The gastrointestinal mucosa, comprised of specialized epithelial cells layered with mucus, is among the ...

Climate change induces a myriad of effects which influences the global tropical cyclone (TC) genesis frequency. Here we explore how North Atlantic and Western Pacific TCs are affected under climate change using a present-day ...

I argue that film archives in their endeavors to match the demand for immediate access stand to lose their unique position as both keepers of cinema’s heritage and authoritative centers of film historical expertise. By ...

In deze rapportage worden de resultaten besproken van een inventarisatie van 24 privécollecties met in totaal 1203 (vuur)stenen artefacten waarvan het merendeel afkomstig is uit de megasuppletie (2011) van de Zandmotor ...

Various theories from the field of educational psychology, including high expectation theory (HET) and self-determination theory (SDT), focus on the classroom conditions which facilitate students’ motivation, learning, and ...