EFFECTS OF DAMS ON VERTEBRATE DIVERSITY: A GLOBAL ANALYSIS

Effects of Dams on Vertebrate Diversity: A Global Analysis

Dams are crucial for water supply in human populations and are becoming more common globally for hydroelectric power generation.Dams alter natural habitats and their biodiversity; however, studies are inconclusive about their effects on them.This study aimed to examine the effects of dams on vertebrates and the determinants of changes in global bio

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Premortal data in the process of skeletal remains identification

Background/Aim.The basic task of a forensic examiner during the exhumation of mass graves or in mass accidents is to establish identity of a person.The results obtained through these procedures depend on the level of perceptibility of post mortal changes and they are compared with premortal data obtained from family members of those missing or kill

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Does walking protect against decline in cognitive functioning among breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy? Results from a small randomised controlled trial.

BackgroundCancer related cognitive impairments have been subjectively reported and objectively detected in breast cancer patients treated with chemotherapy and are known to have a profound negative impact on productivity, psychosocial well-being and overall quality sd11i of life.Moderate levels of walking are known to be of benefit to the psychosoc

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