QUANTIFYING THE INVASIVENESS OF SPECIES

Quantifying the invasiveness of species

The success of Pushbutton Switch invasive species has been explained by two contrasting but non-exclusive views: (i) intrinsic factors make some species inherently good invaders; (ii) species become invasive as a result of extrinsic ecological and genetic influences such as release from natural enemies, hybridization or other novel ecological and e

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Using satellite rainfall products to assess the triggering conditions for hydro-morphological processes in different geomorphological settings in China

Hydro-morphological processes (HMP, i.e.all processes contained within the spectrum defined between debris flows and flash floods) initiate in response to intense rainfall events.Efficient HMP hazard assessment over large regions is often hindered because of limited rainfall observations over mountainous areas.Real-time and easily accessible Lampsh

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Emergency Department Diagnosis of Idiopathic Pneumoparotitis with Cervicofacial Subcutaneous Emphysema in a Pediatric Patient

Idiopathic pediatric pneumoparotitis, being rare, is often misdiagnosed in acute care settings, resulting in inappropriate initial management and emergency department (ED) disposition.We report the case of a previously well 11-year-old boy who presented to our ED Semi-permanent hair color with acute left cheek swelling and pain.He was diagnosed wit

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