Localised estimates and spatial mapping of poverty incidence in the state of Bihar in India-An application of small area estimation techniques.

Poverty affects many people, but the ramifications and impacts affect all aspects of society.Information about the incidence of poverty is therefore an important parameter of the population for policy analysis and decision making.In order to provide specific, targeted solutions when addressing poverty disadvantage small area statistics are needed.S

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Ultrasound for identification of pleural fluid in pneumonia

It can be difficult to definitively differentiate between pleural effusion and empyema versus infiltrate alone on plain chest radiographs of patients.However, this is a clinically important distinction that drives optimal therapy, as large fluid collections are unlikely to resolve with antibiotic therapy alone and usually require drainage.Case repo

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Infragravity Wave Oscillation Forecasting in a Shallow Estuary

Infragravity (IG) waves longbow are low-frequency water waves, which can propagate into harbors and estuaries, affecting currents and sediment transport processes.Understanding and predicting IG oscillations inside harbors and estuaries is critical to coastal management and estimating future resilience to climate change impacts.High-resolution wate

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