Publications by authors named "S W Tait"
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- Utility operators are challenged in effectively managing sewer networks and this paper proposes a framework to optimize sensor placement for improved network monitoring.
- The study introduces a one-step modified greedy algorithm that addresses the complexities of sensor configuration while maximizing the information gained from network states.
- Testing the algorithm on two real sewer networks reveals that it significantly enhances monitoring efficiency, allowing utility operators to better design their data acquisition systems for large sewer networks.
Eating behavior traits (EBTs), defined as personal tendencies determining food intake, can be useful targets for behavioral weight management interventions. Previous reviews have examined the impact of specific intervention types on EBTs, not reflecting the breadth of interventions used in practice. This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesized evidence on the impact of all types of behavioral weight management interventions on EBTs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: this study was performed under the umbrella of the Health Extended Alliance for Innovative Therapies, Advanced Lab Research, and Integrated Approaches of Precision Medicine (HEAL ITALIA) partnership and funded under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, Mission 4 Component 2 Investment 1.3, and by the European Union.
Objectives: the overall objective of the HEAL project is to identify innovative and effective therapeutic approaches to reduce disease burden.
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- Bisphenol A (BPA) is a synthetic chemical linked to harmful health effects like metabolic and reproductive issues, leading to its classification as toxic in the EU and resulting in bans or restrictions on its use.
- Industries have started using alternatives like bisphenol S (BPS) and bisphenol F (BPF), which are also toxic and currently being regulated, while other less-known BPA substitutes are emerging.
- This review highlights the hazards of various BPA alternatives, focusing on their toxicological data related to endocrine disruption, immunotoxicity, and other health risks, with goals to identify knowledge gaps and improve chemical risk assessment methods under the European Partnership for the Assessment of Risks from Chemicals (PARC) project.
Introduction: Behavioral weight management interventions (BWMIs) are an evidence-based strategy for addressing childhood obesity. Targeting eating behavior traits (EBTs; individual tendencies determining food intake/occasions) could play a pivotal role in improving the effectiveness of these behavioral interventions. The present study describes a systematic review and meta-analysis of the impact of BWMIs on eating behavior traits in children with overweight or obesity.
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