In this study we propose a multi-source data approach for quantifying long-term flooding and aquifer recharge in ungauged ephemeral rivers. The methodology is applied to the Buffels River, at 9000 km2 the largest ephemeral river in Namaqualand (NW South Africa), a region with scarce stream flow records limiting research investigating hydrological response to global change. Daily discharge and a...

It can be argued that estimation of periodic signals in climate data requires either spectral methods or very long time series, or both. For obtaining a very precise estimate of signal properties this may be true, but for estimating periodicity to within plus or minus a few years, this is not true. To illustrate, we replicate the procedure used in the main manuscript. We take the model from Fig...

the aim of the present study was to monitor the pre-season preparatory training effectiveness by both the mood profile and physical performance. 15 male soccer players mean age 25±2.21 yr, height 180.27±2.58 cm, weight 81.13±5.49 kg and 5 years playing experience voluntary participated in this study. the program combined strength and endurance training, 4 weeks progressive training and the 5th ...

In this study, we investigated the effects of GH treatment in children with Down syndrome who had been diagnosed with GH deficiency (GHD). A total of 20 subjects were investigated in this study. Fourteen Down syndrome children (5 boys and 9 girls) with short stature due to GHD were treated with GH at Okayama Red Cross General Hospital, and 6 Down syndrome children (4 boys and 2 girls) with shor...

OBJECTIVE To determine the incidence of the detection of abuse drugs in severe trauma patients DESIGN Prospective observational study conducted from July 2004 to January 2006. SETTING Neurotrauma intensive care unit of a reference tertiary university hospital. PATIENTS Trauma patients who require admission to ICU during the study period. INTERVENTIONS Determination of alcohol in blood a...

Partial-duration maximum precipitation series from Historical Climatology Network stations are used as a basis for assessing trends in extreme-precipitation recurrence-interval amounts. Two types of time series are analyzed: running series in which the generalized extreme-value (GEV) distribution is fit to separate overlapping 30-yr data series and lengthening series in which more recent years ...

Abstract. We present a comprehensive study of the evolution glaciers on Antisana ice cap (tropical Andes) over period 1956–2016. Based geodetic observations aerial photographs and high-resolution satellite images, we explore effects morpho-topographic climate variables glacier volumes. Contrasting behaviour was observed whole period, with two periods strong mass loss, 1956–1964 (−0.72 m w.e. yr...

BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES The prevalence of anaemia has been well studied particularly on etiology of nutritional anaemia in children of age group 5-10.9 yr in India. The present study was carried out to find out the prevalence and etiology of nutritional anaemia among 5 to 10.9 yr old corporation school children from urban slums. METHODS Urban Delhi slums were divided into four areas and one c...

Outcome assessment of endodontic treatment is critical for appropriate case selection and treatment planning. However, reports on outcomes of nonsurgical endodontic treatment vary considerably. Epidemiological studies done in a large patient population and over a long follow-up period can provide the clinician with useful tools for clinical decision-making and assessment of tooth prognosis. In ...