Sfoglia per Soggetto "Europe"
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A case for systematic quality management in mosquito control programmes in Europe
(2021)The recent spread of invasive mosquito species, such as Aedes albopictus and the seasonal sporadic transmission of autochthonous cases of arboviral diseases (e.g., dengue, chikungunya, Zika) in temperate areas, such as ... -
Cerebral and non-cerebral coenurosis: on the genotypic and phenotypic diversity of Taenia multiceps
(2016)We characterised the causative agents of cerebral and non-cerebral coenurosis in livestock by determining the mitochondrial genotypes and morphological phenotypes of 52 Taenia multiceps isolates from a wide geographical ... -
Challenges for the labor market: 2 complementary approaches to premature cessation of occupational activity
(2019)Objectives: Current demographic trends, such as society aging, the spreading of chronic diseases, as well as early retirement choices, lead to the dwindling labor market population. Taking into consideration the foregoing ... -
Climate change effects on drought severity
(2008)This paper evaluates climate change effects on drought severity in the region of Thessaly, Greece. The Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) has been used for estimation of drought severity. A geographical information ... -
Clinical and laboratory features of children with community-acquired pneumonia are associated with distinct radiographic presentations
(2018)Chest radiographs from children with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) were categorized into three distinct presentations and each presentation was correlated to clinical and laboratory findings. Children < 59 months ... -
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Combining effect and process evaluation on european preschool children’s snacking behavior in a kindergarten-based, family-involved cluster randomized controlled trial: The toybox study
(2020)This study aimed at (1) studying the effect of the standardized ToyBox intervention on European preschoolers’ snacking behavior, and (2) studying whether a higher process evaluation score from teachers and parents/caregivers ... -
Complementary feeding and overweight in european preschoolers: The toybox-study
(2021)Complementary feeding (CF) should start between 4–6 months of age to ensure infants’ growth but is also linked to childhood obesity. This study aimed to investigate the association of the timing of CF, breastfeeding and ... -
Concentration of populations and economic activities, growth, and convergence in Europe using satellite-observed lighting
(2020)Using a unique data set of annual nighttime satellite images from the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program’s Operational Linescan System, this article, under the assumption that the density of sum of lights is a proxy ... -
Conservation policies for protected areas (wetlands) in Greece: A survey of local residents' attitude
(2004)This study was carried out in 32 communities neighbouring four Ramsar wetlands in Northern Greece. In particular, it concerns the study of local residents' attitude regarding the ways of management and exploitation of the ... -
Convergence and public debt in the European Union: An overlooked trade-off?
(2021)The paper brings together two distinct strands of literature that discuss the process of convergence in the EU and the impact of public debt on growth. It makes a contribution to both literatures, by challenging the standard ... -
Converging crime rates among European countries? A note
(2018)Purpose - Social change and modernization theories postulate that as countries grow they gradually move toward a condition of similarity in various spheres exhibiting similar economic and social traits. The purpose of this ... -
Core competencies for family and community nurses: A European e-Delphi study
(2022)Aim: To identify the core competencies of family and community nurses. Background: The European Union is facing common health challenges in the field of primary care, according to European health policies and the World ... -
Corporate social responsibility in south europe during the financial crisis and its relation to the financial performance of greek companies
(2021)This paper aims at presenting the notion of corporate social responsibility in Europe by examining its application in Southern European countries, Greece, Italy, Spain and Portugal. These major Mediterranean countries, ... -
Covid-19 home confinement negatively impacts social participation and life satisfaction: A worldwide multicenter study
(2020)Public health recommendations and governmental measures during the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic have enforced numerous restrictions on daily living including social distancing, isolation, and home confinement. ... -
COVID-19 stressors and health behaviors: A multilevel longitudinal study across 86 countries
(2022)Anxiety associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and home confinement has been associated with adverse health behaviors, such as unhealthy eating, smoking, and drinking. However, most studies have been limited by regional ... -
Cross-border cooperation in southeastern Europe: The enterprises' point of view
(2003)This article examines the current status, limits, prospects, and policies of cross-border cooperation in the border zone of Albania, Bulgaria, FYROM (Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia), and Greece on the basis of a ... -
Cross-continental comparison of safety and protection measures amongst urologists during COVID-19
(2020)Objectives: To determine the well-being of urologists worldwide during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, and whether they have adequate personal protective equipment knowledge and supplies appropriate to their clinical ... -
Cultural clusters in the post-industrial city: The Greek experience
(2007)This paper is concerned with cultural economies in the post-industrial city and examines the phenomenon of cultural and leisure clusters in Greek cities. In the first part, the paper discusses the key-role of cultural ... -
Culture and leisure cluster in the post-industrial city: The case of Metaxourghio in Athens
(2008)During the last years globalisation has greatly changed the financial features and structure of post-modern cities. Urban space is subject to continuous transformations; superstructures, whose aims are to increase the ...