Species–area relationships are amongst the most studied ecological phenomena (Connor & McCoy, 1979; Rosenzweig, 1995; Whittaker, 1998; Báldi & McCollin, 2003; HornerDevine et al., 2004; Martin & Goldenfeld, 2006). They encapsulate the general pattern that larger islands/areas contain more species than smaller ones (e.g. MacArthur & Wilson, 1967). Although there is strong evidence for the genera...

Resilience, mindfulness, and academic self-efficacy are topics of interests to psychologists; however, little is known about the relationships among the three. The primary purpose of this research was to explore the role of mindfulness and academic self-efficacy in predicting resilience among university students. 141 participants (m = 39, f = 102) completed The Freiburg Mindfulness Inventory, T...

The plight of multiracial leukemia patients who are unable to find matching stem cell donors has received much media attention. These news stories, while dramatic, are short on statistical information and long on misconceptions. We apply simple probability theory, the genetics of sexual diploid reproduction, and the theory of public goods to produce estimates of the probabilities that multiraci...

POOF COPY 0102PHF Hydrodynamic forces involving deformable interfaces at nanometer separations Rogério Manica, Jason N. Connor, Raymond R. Dagastine, Steven L. Carnie, Roger G. Horn, and Derek Y. C. Chan Particulate Fluids Processing Centre, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia Institute of High Performance Computing, Singapore 117528 PELM Centre, Central Queensland ...

Cable-stayed bridges have emerged as the dominant structural system for long span bridge crossings during the past thirty years. That success is due to a combination of technical advancements and pleasing aesthetics attributes. The interaction of the various structural components results in an efficient structure which is continuously evolving and providing new methods to increase span lengths....

Latha P. Palaniappan, MD, MS, FAHA, Chair; Maria Rosario G. Araneta, PhD; Themistocles L. Assimes, MD, PhD; Elizabeth L. Barrett-Connor, MD, FAHA; Mercedes R. Carnethon, PhD, FAHA; Michael H. Criqui, MD, MPH, FAHA; Gordon L. Fung, MD, PhD, MPH, FAHA; K.M. Venkat Narayan, MD, MSc, FAHA; Hamang Patel, MD; Ruth E. Taylor-Piliae, PhD, RN; Peter W.F. Wilson, MD, FAHA; Nathan D. Wong, PhD, FAHA; on b...

Abstract Date Presented 03/31/2022 Stroke rehabilitation prioritizes restoring basic self-care functions. Yet, community-dwelling survivors of mild stroke report persistent participation restrictions. This study examined the extent to which executive function, emotional health, and social support contribute poststroke participation. We discuss how targeted interventions address health may enabl...