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🥝 Mediterranean Diet 🥑 👨🎓 Angelos K. Sikalidis, PhD, FACN, FRSM 🌿, Anita H. Kelleher and Aleksandra S. Kristo, PhD from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Do you want to be thin and healthy? Then you must have heard of the Mediterranean diet. 🙋♂️ The Mediterranean diet is a nutritional pattern inspired by the eating habits of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, such as Greece, Italy, and Spain. It's recognized for its health benefits and is often associated with reduced risk of chronic diseases. 🌊   The Mediterranean diet was accepted as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2013. The primary advantages of the Mediterranean diet include health benefits pertinent to cardiovascular, metabolic syndrome, and cognition. 💧 👉 More information about Mediterranean Diet can be found https://lnkd.in/gnvWNv_P The entry is adapted from peer-reviewed paper https://lnkd.in/g-NgeAG6 #Mediterraneandiet #cardiovasculardisease #cardiometabolicsyndrome

🏃♂️ Physical Activity and Patients' Nutritional Assessment Indicators 🏃♀️ 👨🎓 Yusuke Tamamura, Chihiro Hachiuma, Michiko Matsuura, Sumiko Shiba and Toshio Nishikimi from Wakakusa-Tatsuma Rehabilitation Hospital and Konan Women's University 🔍 Did you know that malnutrition is one of the most serious health problems for older people？ Malnourished patients often struggle with activities of daily living (ADL) upon admission and show slower recovery rates during their hospital stay compared to their well-nourished counterparts. Given these challenges, addressing malnutrition is crucial for improving outcomes for patients in rehabilitation wards. 🥝 🥑 It was recently reported that three nutritional indicators, the Mini-Nutritional Assessment Short Form (MNA-SF), Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI), and Controlling Nutritional Status (CONUT), are good predictors of improved scores on ADL indicators, such as the Functional Independent Measure (FIM) or Barthel Index (BI), in patients admitted to convalescent rehabilitation wards. 🐋 This study shows that MNA-SF scores were the best nutritional assessment tool for predicting improvement in physical activity at discharge in patients admitted to convalescent rehabilitation wards after hospitalization. 👉 Want to learn more? Check out the full video here: https://lnkd.in/gkgQSk3E This video is adapted from https://lnkd.in/gdJmdJU3 If you enjoyed this video, please vote for it here: https://lnkd.in/gTnWvK2T Nutrients MDPI #nutrition #physicalactivity #rehabilitation

💍 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Remote Sensing ✈ Imagine soaring above vast landscapes, capturing intricate details from a bird’s-eye view. This is the power of UAV remote sensing—a revolutionary technology transforming how we observe and understand our world. 👨🎓 Zhengxin Zhang and Lixue Zhu from Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering 🔍 From precision agriculture to environmental monitoring, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are redefining possibilities. Equipped with advanced sensors like optical, infrared, and LIDAR, UAVs provide high-resolution images, allowing researchers to explore every centimeter of the terrain. As they glide through the skies, UAVs not only enhance our capabilities in various industries, including agriculture, forestry, and mining, but also pave the way for innovative solutions to global challenges. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gXifETEz The entry is adapted from peer-reviewed paper https://lnkd.in/dDS_2eRi #UAV #remotesensing #landapplications #UAVimagery

🌸 Deep Learning for Fast Opium Poppy Detection in UAV Images 👨🎓 Zhiqi Zhang, Wendi Xia, Guangqi Xie and Shao Xiang from Hubei University of Technology and Wuhan University ✈ Imagine a vibrant flower, its delicate petals swaying gently in the breeze, yet shrouded in controversy and mystery. The opium poppy, with its striking beauty, is not just a plant; it’s a symbol of both medicinal potential and legal challenges.   🌲 While revered for its historical use in medicine and pain relief, its cultivation remains illegal in many parts of the world, including China, without proper authorization. As we explore the dual nature of this fascinating plant, we uncover the role of technology, specifically unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), in monitoring its unlawful cultivation. Join us as we delve into the complexities of the opium poppy and the innovative methods being employed to address its illicit growth. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gBwwBme7 The entry is adapted from peer-reviewed paper https://lnkd.in/gJ_4PCnk #UAV #remotesensing #deepneuralnetwork #Opiumpoppy #YOLOHLA

🌱 Blockchain Tech in Indigenous Foods and Botanicals 👨🎓 Mokaddes Ahmed Dipu from Bushtukka and Botanicals Indigenous Enterprise Co-operative Limited (BBIEC) Imagine a world where Indigenous producers not only thrive economically but also preserve their cultural heritage through the foods and botanicals they cultivate. Ensuring that these producers can realize and capture the true value of provenance in their supply chains is crucial for achieving sustainability across economic, community, and ecological dimensions. 🌴 In this context, the integration of blockchain technology emerges as a transformative tool. By supporting validated provenance claims throughout the supply chain, blockchain not only safeguards the integrity of Indigenous products but also empowers communities to fully benefit from their rich cultural legacy. 🥑 Curious to learn more? 👉 Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/eTjPVgfW This video is adapted from https://lnkd.in/gcVBBfTM Sustainability MDPI If you enjoyed this video, please vote for it here: https://lnkd.in/g6t-6Pr4 #provenance #supplychains #blockchain #indigenouseconomicdevelopment #sustainability #REAsupplychainschema #governance #traceability

💎 Remote Sensing for Lithology Mapping in Vegetation-Covered Regions 👨🎓 Yansi Chen, Yunchen Wang, Feng Zhang, Yulong Dong, Zhihong Song and Genyuan Liu from Xi'an University of Posts and Telecommunications 🌍 Imagine being able to peer beneath dense forests or thick vegetation without disturbing the ecosystem—this is the promise of remote sensing. However, applying these technologies in vegetated areas presents unique challenges that researchers must navigate. ✈ In a world where the quest for mineral resources is growing increasingly complex, remote sensing (RS) technology has emerged as a vital ally in geological exploration. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gjGHxr8S The entry is adapted from peer-reviewed paper https://lnkd.in/gkmr42d8 #remotesening #deeplearning #machinelearning

🤖 AI-Based Intelligent Sensing 🤖 As we continue to innovate, the future of intelligent sensing promises a world where technology seamlessly integrates into our daily lives, enhancing our capabilities and solving complex challenges. 👨🎓 Abhishek Sharma, Vaidehi Sharma, Mohita Jaiswal, Hwang-Cheng Wang, Dushantha Nalin K. Jayakody, Chathuranga M. Wijerathna Basnayaka and Ammar Muthanna from The LNM Institute of Information Technology and National Ilan University Intelligent sensing stands at the forefront of technological innovation, promising to transform industries and enhance daily life. By harnessing the power of AI and advanced sensors, we can create a more responsive and efficient world. Artificial intelligence (AI) has made astounding growth in domains of natural language processing, machine learning (ML), and computer vision. The methods based on AI enable a computer to learn and monitor activities by sensing the source of information in a real-time environment. 🐸 🐬 👉 https://lnkd.in/gVjzZ3uB The entry is adapted from peer-reviewed paper https://lnkd.in/gnwKR96C #artificialintelligence #intelligentsensing #machinelearning #IoT

Remote Sensing and Monitoring of Marine Pollution 👨🎓 Jingwu Ma, Renfeng Ma, Qi Pan, Xianjun Liang, Jianqing Wang and Xinxin Ni from @Zhejiang Institute of Marine Sciences and Ningbo University Have you heard of ocean monitoring?   With the rapid urbanization and industrialization of recent decades, human activities have contributed to marine pollution through three primary sources: land-based, air-based, and sea-based. These sources have significantly impacted marine environments. Remote sensing has emerged as a vital tool for monitoring and evaluating the marine environment due to its wide coverage and fast, accurate monitoring capabilities.   Overall, establishing a marine multi-source monitoring database is essential for providing readily available information to support coastal and marine governance, improve marine spatial planning, and facilitate coastal and marine protection efforts.   👉  https://lnkd.in/gCd5RZxz   The entry is adapted from peer-reviewed paper https://lnkd.in/gjQtGQAT #marinepollution #RemoteSensing #marine

🌐 Navigating Information in the Digital Age 🌍 👨🎓 Jiadong Yu, D. A. Bekerian and Chelsee Osback from Alliant International University   The internet has revolutionized access to information, enabling users to obtain educational resources, healthcare advice, and a wealth of knowledge at their fingertips. However, this digital landscape also presents significant challenges that can impede effective information use. Understanding these barriers is crucial for maximizing the benefits of online resources. This paper examines key obstacles such as misinformation, disparities in digital literacy, motivational issues, access to technology, and the increasing influence of AI in content regulation and moderation.   Dive into our latest review to explore how we enhance digital literacy to address these challenges📚✨ https://lnkd.in/gEM5kw9E #digitaldivide #informationseeking #artificialintelligence #misinformation

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