Πλοήγηση ανά Θέμα "Cyprus"
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Addressing climate change impacts on agriculture: Adaptation measures for six crops in Cyprus
(2020)The agricultural sector of Cyprus is seriously affected by climate change impacts. In the framework of the ADAPT2CLIMA project, the available techniques and methods implemented worldwide for the adaptation of six crops ... -
Analysis of streamflow droughts using fixed and variable thresholds
(2019)Hydrological drought analysis is very important in the design of hydrotechnical projects and water resources management and planning. In this study, a methodology is proposed for the analysis of streamflow droughts using ... -
Applying an integrated methodology toward non-revenue water reduction: the case of Nicosia, Cyprus
(2016)Non-Revenue Water (NRW) is one of the major issues water utilities are facing today, especially in areas with severe water scarcity conditions. The WATERLOSS-DSS, a user friendly decision support system (DSS), was developed ... -
Beach Erosion and Consequential Impacts Due to the Presence of Harbours in Sandy Beaches in Greece and Cyprus
(2015)Harbours with protruding breakwaters that are built on coasts cause alterations to the wave field, which attacks the coastline adjacent to the structures. As a result, sandy beaches often start eroding. Examples from Greece ... -
The communication experiences of adult deaf people within their family during childhood in Cyprus
(2008)This study investigates the personal communication memories and experiences of adult deaf people during their childhoods in their homes. In order to obtain relevant information in depth semi-structured interviews were ... -
Determinants of refugee and migrant health status in 10 european countries: The mig-healthcare project
(2020)In this study, we collect and synthesize information on the health status of the refugee/migrant population in ten European countries in order to map refugee/migrant health needs. With this information, we identify areas ... -
Differences in surgical oncology practice in Greece and Cyprus between the first and second COVID-19 pandemic waves: Lessons from a paradigm shift
(2021)The SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to the implementation of certain restrictions and rearrangements regarding the surgical oncology operations, thus affecting the surgical lists, the availability of surgical time, ... -
Energy security in the Eastern Mediterranean
(2017)As is widely known, the East Mediterranean region has experienced a series of large-scale discoveries of energy resources offshore Israel, Cyprus and Egypt (Leviathan, Tamar, Aphrodite and Zohr fields) since 2009. From the ... -
The frequency of central nervous system complications in the Cypriot cohort of ATTRV30M neuropathy transplanted patients
(2020)Background: Hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) is a hereditary, sensorimotor and autonomic neuropathy caused by deposits of mutated transthyretin (TTR). The commonest TTR mutation is V30M (ATTRV30M) with patients ... -
Gene variants of adhesion molecules act as modifiers of disease severity in MS
(2017)Objective: To assess the potential effect of variants in genes encoding molecules that are implicated in leukocyte trafficking into the CNS on the clinical phenotype of multiple sclerosis (MS). Methods: A total of 389 Greek ... -
Gene variants of adhesion molecules predispose to MS: A case-control study
(2019)ObjectiveTo examine the effect of variants in genes encoding molecules that are implicated in leukocyte trafficking into the CNS on the development of MS.MethodsA total of 389 Greek MS cases and 336 controls were recruited ... -
Genetic variation of eggplant mottled dwarf virus from annual and perennial plant hosts
(2016)The genetic diversity of eggplant mottled dwarf virus (EMDV), a member of the family Rhabdoviridae, was studied using isolates collected from different herbaceous and woody plant species and remote geographic areas. Sequences ... -
Implementation of the Water Framework Directive: Lessons Learned and Future Perspectives for an Ecologically Meaningful Classification Based on Phytoplankton of the Status of Greek Lakes, Mediterranean Region
(2019)The enactment of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) initiated scientific efforts to develop reliable methods for comparing prevailing lake conditions against reference (or nonimpaired) states, using the state of a set ... -
Machine learning and features for the prediction of thermal sensation and comfort using data from field surveys in Cyprus
(2022)Perception can influence individuals’ behaviour and attitude affecting responses and compliance to precautionary measures. This study aims to investigate the performance of methods for thermal sensation and comfort prediction. ... -
Novel molecular techniques for the identification of the members of Brucellaceae family
(2006)An account is presented of an attempt to identify a multiresistant, gram-negative bacterium that was isolated from raw sewage in Cyprus. The API 2ONE system was initially used to identify the strain on the basis of its ... -
Nursing and Midwifery Managers’ Views on Compassion in Daily Practice: A Survey in Greece and Cyprus
(2022)Compassionate care is a key component in nursing and midwifery quality care. It leads to positive patient outcomes, greater patient satisfaction, higher level of compliance, lower costs and reduction of nurse’s burnout. ... -
Occupational heat stress: Multi-country observations and interventions
(2021)Background: Occupational heat exposure can provoke health problems that increase the risk of certain diseases and affect workers’ ability to maintain healthy and productive lives. This study investigates the effects of ... -
Organophosphate resistance in olive fruit fly, Bactrocera oleae, populations in Greece and Cyprus
(2007)The olive fruit fly Bactrocera oleae (Gmelin) (Diptera: Tephritidae) is the most important pest of olives in countries around the Mediterranean basin. Its control has been based mostly on bait sprays with organophosphate ... -
Prevalence of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Cyprus: A Population-Based Study
(2012)Background: The prevalence of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in Cyprus is largely unknown. The aim of the study was to estimate the prevalence of COPD in Cyprus through a spirometry population-based program ... -
Provision of antenatal care in Europe-A scientific study commissioned by European Board and College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (EBCOG)
(2022)Differences in the way health care delivery across countries may have important impacts on health outcomes and can result in inequalities. A questionnaire survey of members of national societies through EBCOG and EAPM was ...