EVALUATION OF BLACK CARBON ESTIMATIONS IN GLOBAL AEROSOL MODELS

Evaluation of black carbon estimations in global aerosol models

We evaluate black carbon (BC) model predictions from the AeroCom model intercomparison project by considering the diversity among year 2000 model simulations and comparing model predictions with available measurements.These model-measurement intercomparisons include BC surface and aircraft concentrations, aerosol absorption optical depth (AAOD) ret

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Identification of Demographic Variables Influencing Dementia Literacy and Risk Perception Through a Global Survey

Dementia literacy is important for risk mitigation and preventative strategies before disease onset.The aim of our study was to investigate dementia literacy and how demographic characteristics influence these perceptions in order to provide evidence for how dementia-centered public health initiatives should structure their focus.We conducted a glo

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Same Day Biopsy and Treatment of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer in Patients with Field Cancerization: A Retrospective Chart Study

Background.Patients with field cancerization will develop numerous superficial non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSCs).Treating patients with field cancerization can be challenging and burdensome due to the numerous non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSCs) they develop and the frequent dermatology visits required for biopsy and treatment.Objective.The success r

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The value of face-to-face communication in the digital world: What people miss about in-person interactions when those are limited

Face-to-face communication is important for building and maintaining relationships.The COVID-19 pandemic led to severe limitations in people’s face-to-face interactions, resulting in most people relying more heavily on digital communication for social connection.Existing research has contributed to the understanding of how face-to-face communicat

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