Showing papers by "University of Lisbon published in 2022"
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TL;DR: The Post-hospitalisation COVID-19 study (PHOSP-COVID) as mentioned in this paper is a prospective, longitudinal cohort study recruiting adults (aged ≥18 years) discharged from hospital with COVID19 across the UK.
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TL;DR: A systematic review of the contributions of the different agricultural research studies by systematizing the main research fields and presenting a synthesis of the diversity and scope of research and knowledge is presented in this paper.
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TL;DR: A systematic review of the contributions of the different agricultural research studies by systematizing the main research fields and presenting a synthesis of the diversity and scope of research and knowledge is presented in this article .
72 citations
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TL;DR: In this paper , the authors highlight several types of weather extremes occurring in Europe in connection with a particular atmospheric flow pattern, known as atmospheric blocking, and assess the predictability of extreme events associated with blocking and links to climate change.
Abstract: Abstract. The physical understanding and timely prediction of extreme weather events are of enormous importance to society due to their associated impacts. In this article, we highlight several types of weather extremes occurring in Europe in connection with a particular atmospheric flow pattern, known as atmospheric blocking. This flow pattern effectively blocks the prevailing westerly large-scale atmospheric flow, resulting in changing flow anomalies in the vicinity of the blocking system and persistent conditions in the immediate region of its occurrence. Blocking systems are long-lasting, quasi-stationary and self-sustaining systems that occur frequently over certain regions. Their presence and characteristics have an impact on the predictability of weather extremes and can thus be used as potential indicators. The phasing between the surface and the upper-level blocking anomalies is of major importance for the development of the extreme event. In summer, heat waves and droughts form below the blocking anticyclone primarily via large-scale subsidence that leads to cloud-free skies and, thus, persistent shortwave radiative warming of the ground. In winter, cold waves that occur during atmospheric blocking are normally observed downstream or south of these systems. Here, meridional advection of cold air masses from higher latitudes plays a decisive role. Depending on their location, blocking systems also may lead to a shift in the storm track, which influences the occurrence of wind and precipitation anomalies. Due to these multifaceted linkages, compound events are often observed in conjunction with blocking conditions. In addition to the aforementioned relations, the predictability of extreme events associated with blocking and links to climate change are assessed. Finally, current knowledge gaps and pertinent research perspectives for the future are discussed.
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TL;DR: A systematic review and meta-analysis of the incidence and prevalence of thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAA) in population-based studies was conducted in this article .
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TL;DR: In this article , a unified perspective on the new science and technology of pectin and its extraction by-products is provided, taking into account selected technology and economic factors that they believe will shortly impact the production and uptake in many countries.
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TL;DR: In this article, the most relevant parameters for predicting the specific heat, viscosity, thermal conductivity and density of NFs are listed and evaluated in a comprehensive way, and the challenges and several unresolved issues related to NFs flows are discussed and possible solutions are suggested to solve them.
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors set the foundations for wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) in Portugal by monitoring the trends of SARS-CoV-2 RNA circulation in the community, on a nationwide perspective during different epidemiological phases of the pandemic.
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors examined the concrete mixes incorporating different levels of recycled-tyre steel fiber (RTSF) and low-calcium fly ash (FA) (0, 10, 15, 25, and 35% by volume replacement of cement).
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TL;DR: In this article , the authors examined the concrete mixes incorporating different levels of recycled-tyre steel fiber (RTSF) and low-calcium fly ash (FA) (0, 10, 15, 25, and 35% by volume replacement of cement).
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Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn1, University of Palermo2, National Institute of Oceanography, India3, University of Messina4, Spanish National Research Council5, Agricultural University of Tirana6, Adolfo Ibáñez University7, Federal University of São Paulo8, Ocean University of China9, University of Dubrovnik10, Södertörn University11, University of Patras12, University of Aveiro13, American Museum of Natural History14, University of Alicante15, Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences16, Aswan University17, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu18, Rhodes University19, University of Washington20, Northeastern University21, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences22, University of Lisbon23, University of Milano-Bicocca24, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center25, University of Tromsø26, Polytechnic University of Valencia27, National Research Council28, International Institute for Environment and Development29, Cawthron Institute30, Alexandria University31, Universiti Sains Malaysia32, University of Hong Kong33
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors performed a rapid global assessment to evaluate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and related emerging control measures on the aquaculture supply chain.
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TL;DR: The consensus LDLR variant modifications to existing ACMG/AMP guidelines include (1) alteration of population frequency thresholds, (2) delineation of loss-offunction variant types, (3) functional study criteria specifications, (4) cosegregation criteria specifications and (5) specific use and thresholds for in silico prediction tools, among others as discussed by the authors .
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TL;DR: A systematic search on the association of phase angle (PhA) with muscle strength and aerobic fitness in different populations was performed in nine electronic databases (CINAHL, LILACS, PubMed, SciELO, Scopus, SPORTDiscus, ScienceDirect, MEDLINE, and Web of Science) in January 2021.
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TL;DR: In this paper , the best conditions for leaching: 11.6 mol L −1 HCl, 1%vol H 2 O 2 , 60 °C, L/S = 2 L kg −1 , 3 h.
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TL;DR: In this article , a review focuses on the recent progress in methods for manufacturing, isolating, and engineering small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) that can be used as a therapeutic strategy to overcome neurodegeneration associated with pathologies of the central nervous system (CNS), with particular emphasis on Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis diseases, as well as on brain tumors.
Abstract: Small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) have ∼30-200 nm diameter size and may act as carriers of different cargoes, depending on the cell of origin or on the physiological/pathological condition. As endogenous nanovesicles, sEVs are important in intercellular communication and have many of the desirable features of an ideal drug delivery system. sEVs are naturally biocompatible, with superior targeting capability, safety profile, nanometric size, and can be loaded with both lipophilic and hydrophilic agents. Because of their biochemical and physical properties, sEVs are considered a promising strategy over other delivery vehicles in the central nervous system (CNS) since they freely cross the blood-brain barrier and they can be directed to specific nerve cells, potentiating a more precise targeting of their cargo. In addition, sEVs remain stable in the peripheral circulation, making them attractive nanocarrier systems to promote neuroregeneration. This review focuses on the recent progress in methods for manufacturing, isolating, and engineering sEVs that can be used as a therapeutic strategy to overcome neurodegeneration associated with pathologies of the CNS, with particular emphasis on Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis diseases, as well as on brain tumors.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the eTIMES_PT optimization model is used to assess how sensitive the Portuguese carbon-neutral power sector is to climate change by 2050 and what are the implications for the formally approved Portuguese Carbon Neutrality Roadmap.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors used multi-element Total Reflection X-ray Fluorescence (TXRF) analysis of muscle of thornback ray Raja clavata to identify the fishing area of individuals collected in four areas along the Portuguese Atlantic coast (Atlantic Iberian waters, Northeast Atlantic).
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TL;DR: In this article , a novel approach is proposed to automatically identify the ship collision avoidance behavior from ship trajectories based on an improved Sliding Window Algorithm, which has three main stages: determining the ships' obligations according to the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collision at Sea (COLREGs); assessing the rudder angle according with the true bearing of the target ship; and identifying the corresponding ship handling behaviour from the ship trajectory taking into account the Rate of Turn and its derivative based on the Sliding window Algorithm.
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TL;DR: In this article, an energy balance-based machine learning approach is explored, considering the Local Climate Zones (LCZ), to describe the daily cycle of the heat flux components and predict the nocturnal Urban Heat Island (UHI) during an HW event.
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TL;DR: In this paper , the effects of exposure to neuroactive pharmaceuticals in fish were investigated, focusing on survival, growth, condition, behaviour, and reproduction endpoints, and comparing concentrations known to elicit significant effects in fish with current environmental concentrations.
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TL;DR: The frequencies of 19 respiratory pathogens other than SARS-CoV-2 were assessed in 6,"?>235 Brazilian individuals tested for COVID-19 as mentioned in this paper, and only 83 individuals who tested positive for SARS CoV2 had codetection of other pathogens.
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TL;DR: In this article , the authors proposed an assessment framework that is enriched with several metrics for the evaluation of different normalization techniques in MCDM problems with the focus on partner/supplier selection in collaborative networks.
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University College London1, University of Utah2, University Medical Center Groningen3, Yale University4, Imperial College London5, Technische Universität München6, University of Bologna7, University of Lisbon8, Innsbruck Medical University9, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens10, Mayo Clinic11, James Cook University12, Cornell University13, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston14, University of Patras15, AHEPA University Hospital16, Maastricht University17, St George's, University of London18, University of Porto19, University of Nicosia20, Ljubljana University Medical Centre21, University of Poitiers22, New York University23, University Hospital Heidelberg24, University of Miami25, University of Regensburg26, Marche Polytechnic University27, Università Campus Bio-Medico28, National University of Ireland, Galway29, University of Maryland, Baltimore30
TL;DR: In this paper, a literature review was performed with a focus on data from recent studies and several clinical and imaging high-risk features have been identified that are associated with an increased long-term ipsilateral ischemic stroke risk in patients with carotid stenosis.
Abstract: Objectives The recommendations of international guidelines for the management of asymptomatic carotid stenosis (ACS) often vary considerably and extend from a conservative approach with risk factor modification and best medical treatment (BMT) alone, to a more aggressive approach with a carotid intervention plus BMT. The aim of the current multispecialty position statement is to reconcile the conflicting views on the topic. Materials and methods A literature review was performed with a focus on data from recent studies. Results Several clinical and imaging high-risk features have been identified that are associated with an increased long-term ipsilateral ischemic stroke risk in patients with ACS. Such high-risk clinical/imaging features include intraplaque hemorrhage, impaired cerebrovascular reserve, carotid plaque echolucency/ulceration/ neovascularization, a lipid-rich necrotic core, a thin or ruptured fibrous cap, silent brain infarction, a contralateral transient ischemic attack/stroke episode, male patients Conclusions Although aggressive risk factor control and BMT should be implemented in all ACS patients, several high-risk features that may increase the risk of a future cerebrovascular event are now documented. Consequently, some guidelines recommend a prophylactic carotid intervention in high-risk patients to prevent future cerebrovascular events. Until the results of the much-anticipated randomized controlled trials emerge, the jury is still out regarding the optimal management of ACS patients.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors presented a techno-economic life-extension analysis for fixed offshore wind turbines for the purpose of classification and certification, which combines revenue estimates and operational expenditures, considering the lifeextension duration and appropriate discount rate.
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TL;DR: In this article , the authors presented a techno-economic life-extension analysis for fixed offshore wind turbines for the purpose of classification and certification, which combines revenue estimates and operational expenditures, considering the lifeextension duration and appropriate discount rate.
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TL;DR: In this article, the spatial and temporal pattern, variation tends, and persistence is determined through the Theil-Sen median trend analysis, Mann-Kendall, and Hurst exponent to quantitatively and qualitatively predict the future trends of China's PM2.5 concentrations.
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TL;DR: In this article , the authors study the problem of modulus stabilisation in the framework of the modular symmetry approach to the flavour problem and find that a class of these potentials has (non-fine-tuned) CP-breaking minima in the vicinity of the point of
Abstract: A bstract We study the problem of modulus stabilisation in the framework of the modular symmetry approach to the flavour problem. By analysing simple UV-motivated CP-invariant potentials for the modulus τ we find that a class of these potentials has (non-fine-tuned) CP-breaking minima in the vicinity of the point of $$ {\mathrm{\mathbb{Z}}}_3^{ST} $$ ℤ 3 ST residual symmetry, τ ≃ e 2 πi /3 . Stabilising the modulus at these novel minima breaks spontaneously the CP symmetry and can naturally explain the mass hierarchies of charged leptons and possibly of quarks.
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TL;DR: In this article , a review describes recent developments in urea and thiourea functionalized frameworks by discussing their synthesis, structure and applications, and their applications on gas adsorptions and separation, heterogeneous catalytic reactions, and sensing are described.
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TL;DR: In this article , the deconvolution process in Raman spectra, manipulating the Raman shift interval, the presence of Savitzky-Golay smoothing and the appearance of additional bands, was addressed.