ObjectivesPreoperative evaluation of potential living liver donors (PLLDs) includes the assessment of the biliary anatomy to avoid postoperative complications.Aim of this study was to compare T2-weighted (T2w) and Gd-EOB-DTPA enhanced T1-weighted (T1w) magnetic resonance cholangiography (MRC) techniques in the evaluation of PLLDs.Materials and meth

The purpose of the article.Managed portfolios are subject to tail risks, which can be either index level (systematic) or fund-specific.Examples of fund-specific extreme events include those due to big bets or fraud.This paper studies the two components in relation to compensation structure in managed portfolios.Methodology.A novel methodology is de

N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) are widely used in organometallic chemistry.Here, we examine the role of NHCs in USB Parallel Adaptor Cable the stabilisation of aluminium hydrides, AlH3, also known as alanes.This includes an assessment of the various synthetic strategies, comparisons of structural parameters and theoretical insight.Based on percent

Future global climate change with higher mean temperatures and increased intensity and frequency of heatwaves as extreme weather events will affect aquatic ecosystems with, yet, unpredictable severity and consequences.Although models suggest increased risk of species extinction up to the year 2050 for series of different climate change scenarios, e

Vinegar is one of the most widely used acidic condiments.In recent decades, rapid advances have been made in the area of vinegar research, and the intellectual structure pertaining to this domain has significantly evolved.Thus, it is important that scientists keep abreast of associated developments to ensure an appropriate understanding of this fie