This research evaluates the influence of different modelling assumptions on the global and local seismic risk assessment of code-conforming precast reinforced concrete buildings, specifically single-story industrial buildings.In particular the modelling of the system mass, the overhead crane, the beam-to-column and roof-to-beam connections and the
Verbal autopsy analysis of childhood deaths in rural Gambia.
BackgroundIn low-resource settings, it is challenging to ascertain the burden and causes of under-5 mortality as many deaths occur outside health facilities.We aimed to determine the causes of childhood deaths in rural Gambia using verbal autopsies (VA).MethodologyWe used WHO VA questionnaires to conduct VAs for deaths under-5 years of age in the B
Wood identification services in support of legal supply chains: A market study
Major wood-importing markets, such as the European Union, the United States of America, and China, have set regulations in place requiring operators to only sell wood-based goods that are sourced and processed VITAMIN C 1000MG in accordance with local laws.Customs, CITES or other official trade documentation require to accurately state the geograph