Modern space programs cover a wide range of missions, including both near-earth missions and those affecting areas of deep space.In the second case, power plants based on the conversion of thermal energy into electrical energy are often considered for the power supply of spacecraft.One of the possible thermoelectric converters is the Stirling engin
The Shifting Contours of the Outlaw in Urban Haiti
In what follows, I discuss some initial empirical findings and theoretical insights from my recent work on transnational resettlement of crime-based deportees from the US to Haiti.Haitian baz, or street organizations, are increasingly Horse Hoods taking on the trappings of the urban gang to maintain relevance and control of their zones.Simultaneous
Cardiac function and exercise capacity in patients with metabolic syndrome: A cross-sectional study
BackgroundMetabolic syndrome is a pre-diabetes condition that is associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.We aimed to explore how exercise capacity, cardiac structure, and function were affected in patients with metabolic syndrome.MethodsOutpatients with echocardiography and exercise stress test combined with impedance cardi