Publications by authors named "N Castell"
The present study describes the data sets produced in Warsaw, Poland with the aim of developing tools and methods for the implementation of human-centred and data-driven solutions to the enhancement of sustainable mobility transition. This study focuses on school commutes and alternatives to private cars for children drop off and pick up from primary schools. The dataset enables the complex analysis of interactions between determinants of transport mode choice, revealed choices, and air quality impact.
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- Viral encephalitis poses a significant public health concern, especially with limited diagnostic and treatment methods available.
- SIV-infected macaques serve as a model for studying HIV, with about 60% of untreated pigtail macaques rapidly developing SIV encephalitis (SIVE).
- Research shows that immune responses in SIVE macaques lead to specific brain lesions and inflammatory markers, and the presence of SIV-specific IgG antibodies can predict SIVE development as early as 21 days post-infection.
Determination of an Acclimation Period for Swine in Biomedical Research.
J Am Assoc Lab Anim Sci
November 2024
Swine are widely used models in biomedical research due to their physiologic and anatomic similarities to humans. During transport from vendors to research facilities, pigs are subject to a number of stressors, including environmental, social, and stress as a result of deprivation from food and water. As stress can have a number of adverse psychologic and physiologic effects, an acclimation period, defined as the period of time that an animal has to adjust and stabilize in a new environment, is recommended.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground/objectives: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by social communication difficulties and restricted repetitive behaviors or interests. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) has been shown to significantly improve outcomes for individuals on the autism spectrum. However, challenges regarding access, cost, and provider shortages remain obstacles to treatment delivery.
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- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a lifelong condition affecting social skills and behaviors, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) is the best-recognized treatment, though access is limited by professional shortages and financial barriers.
- A new study explored using parent behavior technicians (pBTs) to deliver ABA to children with varying severity levels of ASD and found significant improvements in adaptive behaviors and reductions in interfering behaviors after treatment.
- Despite some limitations in the study, the pBT model shows promise in enhancing ABA accessibility and efficacy, demonstrating improved outcomes compared to traditional ABA delivery methods.