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Η Ρύθμιση της Αλιείας στα Πλαίσια του Σύγχρονου Δικαίου της Θάλασσας
Η Ρύθμιση της Αλιείας στα Πλαίσια του Σύγχρονου Δικαίου της ΘάλασσαςThe Set of Fisheries in the Context of Modern Law of the Se
Modeling Population Movements under Uncertainty at the Border in Humanitarian Crises: A Situational Analysis Tool
Humanitarian agencies must be prepared to mobilize quickly in response to
complex emergencies, and their effectiveness depends on their ability to
identify, anticipate, and prepare for future needs. These are typically highly
uncertain situations in which predictive modeling tools can be useful but
challenging to build. To better understand the need for humanitarian support --
including shelter and assistance -- and strengthen contingency planning and
protection efforts for displaced populations, we present a situational analysis
tool to help anticipate the number of migrants and forcibly displaced persons
that will cross a border in a humanitarian crisis. The tool consists of: (i)
indicators of potential intent to move drawn from traditional and big data
sources; (ii) predictive models for forecasting possible future movements; and
(iii) a simulation of border crossings and shelter capacity requirements under
different conditions. This tool has been specifically adapted to contingency
planning in settings of high uncertainty, with an application to the
Brazil-Venezuela border during the COVID-19 pandemic.Comment: 9 pages, 5 figure
Recurrent Stroke as a Presenting Feature of Takayasu Arteritis in an Adolescent: A Case Report and Literature Review
Takayasu arteritis is a large vessel vasculitis, characterized by granulomatous inflammation of arterial vessels, that typically affects the aorta, its main branches and pulmonary arteries. Disease diagnosis is a challenge and requires awareness of the condition, as clinical signs can be not specific. We report a case of an adolescent with recurrent stroke diagnosed with Takayasu arteritis. A diagnosis of Takayasu arteritis was established due to angiographic findings in the magnetic resonance angiography in conjunction with systolic blood pressure discrepancy, arterial hypertension and increased acute phase reactants. Takayasu arteritis is a rare cause of ischemic stroke in children. However, stroke may be the first manifestation of the disease. Clinical experience and multidisciplinary approach, including aggressive treatment, is essential for the favourable outcome of the disease and the reduction of the associated morbidity and mortality