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Impact of Machine Learning Pipeline Choices in Autism Prediction from Functional Connectivity Data
(World Scientific, 2021-01-20)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a largely prevalent neurodevelopmental condition with a big social and economical impact affecting the entire life of families. There is an intense search for biomarkers that can be assessed ...
COLAEVA: Visual Analytics and Data Mining Web-Based Tool for Virtual Coaching of Older Adult Populations
(MDPI, 2021-10-30)
The global population is aging in an unprecedented manner and the challenges for improving the lives of older adults are currently both a strong priority in the political and healthcare arena. In this sense, preventive ...
Thermodynamic Solution Properties of a Biodegradable Chelant (L-glutamic-N,N-diacetic Acid, L-GLDA) and Its Sequestering Ability toward Cd2+
(MDPI, 2021-11-23)
The thermodynamics of the interaction of L-glutamic-N,N-diacetic acid (GLDA) with protons was studied potentiometrically at different temperatures, ionic strengths and ionic media. Four protonation constants and corresponding ...
Early Development of the Neanderthal Ribcage Reveals a Different Body Shape at Birth Compared to Modern Humans
(American Association for the Advancement of Science, 2020-10-07)
Ontogenetic studies provide clues for understanding important paleobiological aspects of extinct species. When compared to that of modern humans, the adult Neanderthal thorax was shorter, deeper, and wider. This is related ...
Cognitive Enhancers in Schizophrenia: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Alpha-7 Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor Agonists for Cognitive Deficits and Negative Symptoms
(Frontiers Media, 2021-04-06)
Background: Schizophrenia is a severe and enduring disease and is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. Cognitive impairment is a core clinical symptom that plays a crucial role in functional outcomes and ...
Improving Energy Performance of Historic Buildings through Hygrothermal Assessment of the Envelope
(MDPI, 2021-09-15)
The intervention on historic buildings through building energy retrofitting has become one of the current challenges of improving energy efficiency. Nonetheless, this building typology presents certain complexities. Among ...
Impact of previous tobacco use with or without cannabis on first psychotic experiences in patients with first-episode psychosis
(Elsevier, 2021-08-05)
OBJECTIVE: There is high prevalence of cigarette smoking in individuals with first-episode psychosis (FEP) prior to psychosis onset. The purpose of the study was to determine the impact of previous tobacco use with or ...
Gender-Based Analysis of the Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Healthcare Workers in Spain
(Frontiers Media, 2021-07-20)
Purpose: This study aims to analyze from a gender perspective the psychological distress experienced by the medical workforce during the peak of the pandemic in Spain. Methods: This is a single-center, observational analytic ...
Information about Human Evolution: An Analysis of News Published in Communication Media in Spanish between 2015 and 2017
(MDPI, 2021-07-03)
The present study examines a sample of 220 pieces of news related to human evolution, written in Spanish and published over a period of two years, both in digital and print media. The aim of this study is to assess the ...
Fractionation of lignin using organic solvents: A combined experimental and theoretical study
(Elsevier, 2021-01-31)
Refining of industrial lignin to produce homogeneous fractions is essential for high-value applications. However, the understanding of key interactions between a variety of solvents with lignin polymer is still uncertain. ...