Individual-Based Models (IBMs) can be used to study population dynamics by emphasising individual variability in life-history traits and behaviour.Here, we built a zero-dimensional IBM to describe the population dynamics of smooth-hound sharks (Mustelus spp.) living in the northern Adriatic Sea, a highly exploited basin of the Mediterranean Sea.We
Citrus tristeza virus (CTV), a member of the aphid-transmitted closterovirus group, is the causal agent of the notorious tristeza disease in several citrus species worldwide.The codon usage patterns of viruses reflect the evolutionary changes for optimization of their survival and adaptation in their fitness to the external environment and the Skin
Abstract Machine 4 Thrive learning (ML) holds great promise in transforming healthcare.While published studies have shown the utility of ML models in interpreting medical imaging examinations, these are often evaluated under laboratory settings.The importance of real world evaluation is best illustrated by case studies that have documented successe
Understanding costs and ensuring that we demonstrate value in healthcare is a foundational presumption as we transform the way we deliver and pay for healthcare in the U.S.With a focus on population health and payment reforms underway, there is increased pressure to examine cost-effectiveness in healthcare delivery.Cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA)