Publications by authors named "D Villegas"

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  • Irrigation of grasses is a major contributor to global water use, highlighting the need for better drought resistance and water conservation strategies.
  • Researchers studied four zoysiagrass cultivars (Lobo, Zeon, Empire, Meyer) to understand the mechanisms behind their varying drought resistance levels during controlled drying conditions.
  • Lobo and Zeon demonstrated better dehydration tolerance and faster recovery, suggesting that effective drought resistance stems from tolerance rather than simply avoiding dehydration, which could inform future breeding programs and help lawn owners choose more resilient grass varieties.
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The Bernese periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) is a surgical procedure used to treat hip dysplasia in young adults, but it carries the risk of neurological complications, including injury to the motor ascending branch of the rectus femoris (MABRF). This study aimed to describe anatomical considerations to prevent MABRF injuries during PAO. A cadaveric study was conducted on seven specimens.

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We present a theoretical investigation of the Goös-Hanchen shift (GHS) experienced by acoustic and optical vibrational modes reflected and transmitted from the surfaces of a semiconductor thin film sandwiched between two semi-infinite media. Our study focuses on the impact of the incident angle on the GHS, considering the coupling between longitudinal and transverse modes. For acoustic vibrations, our findings reveal that the GHS can reach magnitudes up to seven times larger than the thickness of the thin film and up to 20 times larger than the incident wavelength.

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The comeback of wheat stem rust in Europe, caused by f. sp. , and the prevalence of the alternate (sexual) host in local areas have recently regained attention as a potential threat to European wheat production.

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Vaccination against Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been the cornerstone of reducing morbidity and mortality of this disease, as it has been shown to decrease the risk of viral transmission, severity of disease, hospitalization, and intubation. However, true understanding of its impact is skewed by heterogeneous vaccine administration due to lack of equitable access, vaccine hesitancy, and varying social determinants of health. Therefore, this study aims to identify groups that are less likely to be vaccinated and understand whether the resultant differences in vaccination rates affect morbidity and mortality in socially marginalized COVID-19 patients.

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