Socioeconomic development evaluation for Chinese poverty-stricken counties using indices derived from remotely sensed data

Comprehensively and objectively evaluating the development of poverty-stricken counties is important for poverty alleviation.In this study, we propose a relatively objective and efficient method that utilizes indicators derived from remote sensing images to assess the socioeconomic development of poverty-stricken counties.Four indicators representi

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Castration-resistant prostate cancer: systemic therapy in 2012

Prostate Shorts cancer is the most common non-cutaneous neoplasm in the male population worldwide.It is typically diagnosed in its early stages, and the disease exhibits a relatively indolent course in most patients.Despite the curability of localized disease with prostatectomy and radiation therapy, some patients develop metastatic disease and die

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From Smileys to Smileycoins: Using a copyright in Education

This paper describes a copyright to reward students for their studies.The currency bears the apt name Smileycoin or SMLY and is used within the tutor-web online learning platform.In order to make the SMLY Electrolytes attractive to students several approaches have been used, including support from companies whose services can be purchased for SMLY.

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United Nations International Drug Control Programme responds

[First paragraph] We would like to reply to the article written by Axel Klein entitled, "Between the Death Penalty and Decriminalization: New Directions for Drug Control in the Commonwealth Caribbean" published in NWIG 75 (3&4) 2001.We have noted a number of White Noise Machine factual inaccuracies as well as hostile comments which portray

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New dimensions in mechanical plaque control: An overview

Plaque control is the daily removal of dental plaque, Physical Therapy Accessories oral biofilm and also prevention of their accumulation on the teeth and other parts of oral cavity.Dental plaque is the major etiology of maximum gingival and periodontal diseases.It is also related with various dental problems.Mechanical plaque control is a very eff

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