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View article: Corrigendum to “A machine learning-based analysis of actual evaporation predictors across different land covers in high-elevation drylands” [Ecological Informatics, Volume 92 (2025), 103471, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoinf.2025.103471]
Corrigendum to “A machine learning-based analysis of actual evaporation predictors across different land covers in high-elevation drylands” [Ecological Informatics, Volume 92 (2025), 103471, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoinf.2025.103471] Open
View article: A machine learning-based analysis of actual evaporation predictors across different land covers in high-elevation drylands
A machine learning-based analysis of actual evaporation predictors across different land covers in high-elevation drylands Open
Accurate estimation of actual evaporation (E) is essential for sustainable ecosystem management in arid, high-elevation regions, where water losses are dominated by evaporation processes. In such landscapes, characterized by endorheic basi…
View article: Tamizaje en cáncer de pulmón: estrategias de detección en pacientes fumadores y en no fumadores: una revisión exploratoria
Tamizaje en cáncer de pulmón: estrategias de detección en pacientes fumadores y en no fumadores: una revisión exploratoria Open
La detección temprana del cáncer de pulmón CP es fundamental para reducir la mortalidad, debido que permite diagnosticar la enfermedad en sus fases iniciales, cuando las opciones terapéuticas son más efectivas. En este contexto, la tomogra…
View article: Questioning the Endorheic Paradigm: Water Balance dynamics in the Salar del Huasco basin, Chile
Questioning the Endorheic Paradigm: Water Balance dynamics in the Salar del Huasco basin, Chile Open
Arid endorheic basins exhibit limited water availability shaped by strong precipitation and evaporation variability. Understanding these processes is crucial for sustainable water resource management in such fragile environments. This stud…
View article: Modeling long-term dynamics of carbon dioxide and oxygen in high-altitude wetlands
Modeling long-term dynamics of carbon dioxide and oxygen in high-altitude wetlands Open
Altiplanic wetlands are located above 3000 m.a.s.l. in endorheic basins in South America. Extreme environmental conditions and great ecological value characterize these systems. However, they are threatened because they host great mineralo…
View article: Using a robust decision making (RDM) approach to explore current and future vulnerabilities of a semi-arid coastal basin: a case study of the Quilimarí basin in Chile
Using a robust decision making (RDM) approach to explore current and future vulnerabilities of a semi-arid coastal basin: a case study of the Quilimarí basin in Chile Open
Climate change, land use alterations, human activities, and regulatory frameworks all contribute to deep uncertainties that define water security in hydrological basins. This is particularly significant in drylands where water scarcity lim…
View article: Un vínculo inesperado: síndrome antifosfolípido y lepra. Reporte de caso
Un vínculo inesperado: síndrome antifosfolípido y lepra. Reporte de caso Open
Este caso clínico aborda la rara coexistencia de síndrome antifosfolipídico (SAF) y lepra en un paciente de 43 años. El paciente presentó síntomas iniciales de disnea y dolor precordial, siendo diagnosticado con embolia pulmonar y trombosi…
View article: Desafíos urbanos y sociales de los habitantes de calle en el centro urbano de Ibagué
Desafíos urbanos y sociales de los habitantes de calle en el centro urbano de Ibagué Open
El fenómeno de las personas en situación de calle representa un desafío social significativo para las ciudades a nivel global. Esta población enfrenta múltiples dificultades asociadas a la falta de acceso a servicios básicos, debiendo sobr…
View article: Assessing permafrost structures in headwater aquifers: an example from the Ojos del Salado massif, Andes mountains
Assessing permafrost structures in headwater aquifers: an example from the Ojos del Salado massif, Andes mountains Open
In arid regions, the hydrological evolution of high mountains is a matter of concern under current climate forcing and increasing freshwater demand. Mountain surface hydrology is key for water storage and release and determines the amount …
View article: DoseTAIlor: A Web-Based Platform for Personalised Tacrolimus Dose Optimisation Across Multi-Centre Populations Using Interpretable AI
DoseTAIlor: A Web-Based Platform for Personalised Tacrolimus Dose Optimisation Across Multi-Centre Populations Using Interpretable AI Open
Tacrolimus, commonly used after organ transplantation, has a narrow therapeutic index (NTI) and a high risk of dosing errors, with over 50% of patients suffering serious, potentially life-threatening adverse effects. To address this, we de…
View article: Greenwashing in Biodiversity Reporting: The Role of Financial Risk Exposure and Conservation Policy Stringency
Greenwashing in Biodiversity Reporting: The Role of Financial Risk Exposure and Conservation Policy Stringency Open
View article: Rossby Waves as Key Drivers of the South American Monsoon High-Frequency Variability
Rossby Waves as Key Drivers of the South American Monsoon High-Frequency Variability Open
View article: Cálculo de la huella de carbono del proceso de potabilización plantas el Pórtico y el Carmen de Tonchalá, empresa de Aguas Kpital - E.S.P (Cúcuta), año 2023
Cálculo de la huella de carbono del proceso de potabilización plantas el Pórtico y el Carmen de Tonchalá, empresa de Aguas Kpital - E.S.P (Cúcuta), año 2023 Open
La determinación de la huella de carbono de un proceso productivo permite abordar el impacto ambiental generado, a fin de cumplir la regulación ambiental vigente y tomar acciones al respecto. El presente trabajo, muestra los resultados obt…
View article: Evaporation Driven by Atmospheric Boundary Layer Processes over a Shallow Saltwater Lagoon in the Altiplano
Evaporation Driven by Atmospheric Boundary Layer Processes over a Shallow Saltwater Lagoon in the Altiplano Open
Observations over a saltwater lagoon in the Altiplano show that evaporation E is triggered at noon, concurrent to the transition of a shallow, stable atmospheric boundary layer (ABL) into a deep mixed layer. We investigate the coupling bet…
View article: Evaporation driven by Atmospheric Boundary Layer Processes over a Shallow Salt-Water Lagoon in the Altiplano
Evaporation driven by Atmospheric Boundary Layer Processes over a Shallow Salt-Water Lagoon in the Altiplano Open
The Chilean Altiplano is a region composed by endorheic basins immersed in a complex topography. These basins are predominantly characterized by desert surfaces in which small-scale heterogeneities can be found in the form of salt flats wi…
View article: High-frequency Intraseasonal Variability of Precipitation in South America and its link with Southern Hemisphere Teleconnection Patterns
High-frequency Intraseasonal Variability of Precipitation in South America and its link with Southern Hemisphere Teleconnection Patterns Open
The long-distance linkage between weather and climate conditions in different regions, i.e., teleconnection patterns, is crucial for understanding and predicting climate variability. In South America (SA), atmospheric Rossby waves originat…
View article: A Water Balance Approach to Estimate Fog Water Contribution to a Relict Forest in the Coastal Semi-Arid Region in Central Chile
A Water Balance Approach to Estimate Fog Water Contribution to a Relict Forest in the Coastal Semi-Arid Region in Central Chile Open
View article: Toward sustainability and resilience in Chilean cities: Lessons and recommendations for air, water, and soil issues
Toward sustainability and resilience in Chilean cities: Lessons and recommendations for air, water, and soil issues Open
Achieving sustainability and resilience depends on the conciliation of environmental, social, and economic issues integrated into a long-term perspective to ensure communities flourish. Many nations are transitioning toward both objectives…
View article: Understanding the Silala River—Scientific insights from the dispute over the status and use of the waters of the Silala (Chile v. Bolivia)
Understanding the Silala River—Scientific insights from the dispute over the status and use of the waters of the Silala (Chile v. Bolivia) Open
The flows of surface water and groundwater from the Andes to the Atacama Desert are a vital source of freshwater, supporting ecosystems and human activities, but few substantive studies have addressed the hydrological and hydrogeological f…
View article: Midday Boundary-Layer Collapse in the Altiplano Desert: The Combined Effect of Advection and Subsidence
Midday Boundary-Layer Collapse in the Altiplano Desert: The Combined Effect of Advection and Subsidence Open
Observations in the Altiplano region of the Atacama Desert show that the atmospheric boundary layer (ABL) suddenly collapses at noon. This rapid decrease occurs simultaneously to the entrance of a thermally driven, regional flow that cause…
View article: EGFR mutation prediction using F18-FDG PET-CT based radiomics features in non-small cell lung cancer
EGFR mutation prediction using F18-FDG PET-CT based radiomics features in non-small cell lung cancer Open
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the world. Accurate determination of the EGFR (epidermal growth factor receptor) mutation status is highly relevant for the proper treatment of this patients. Purpose: The aim of this stu…
View article: The usage of fog and dew in solar power plants of the Atacama Desert
The usage of fog and dew in solar power plants of the Atacama Desert Open
The Atacama desert is one of the most promising places on Earth for developing solar power energy due to its aridity, irradiation, and market conditions. However, the high levels of dust attenuate solar power production. This problem is so…
View article: Midday Boundary-Layer collapse in the Altiplano Desert: the combined effect of Advection and Subsidence
Midday Boundary-Layer collapse in the Altiplano Desert: the combined effect of Advection and Subsidence Open
Observations in the Altiplano region of the Atacama Desert show that the atmospheric boundary layer (ABL) suddenly collapses at noon. This behavior departs from the typical convective ABL normally reproduced by weather and climate models. …
View article: Understanding Fog and Dew Dynamics for Assessing Non-Rainfall Water Potential Uses in the Atacama
Understanding Fog and Dew Dynamics for Assessing Non-Rainfall Water Potential Uses in the Atacama Open
View article: Multi-scale temporal analysis of evaporation on a saline lake in the Atacama Desert
Multi-scale temporal analysis of evaporation on a saline lake in the Atacama Desert Open
We investigate how evaporation changes depending on the scales in the Altiplano region of the Atacama Desert. More specifically, we focus on the temporal evolution from the climatological to the sub-diurnal scales on a high-altitude saline…
View article: Extension of Duplexed Single-Ended Distributed Temperature Sensing Calibration Algorithms and Their Application in Geothermal Systems
Extension of Duplexed Single-Ended Distributed Temperature Sensing Calibration Algorithms and Their Application in Geothermal Systems Open
Fiber-optic distributed temperature sensing (DTS) has been widely used since the end of the 20th century, with various industrial, Earth sciences, and research applications. To obtain precise thermal measurements, it is important to extend…
View article: Multi-scale temporal analysis of actual evaporation on a saline lake in the Atacama Desert
Multi-scale temporal analysis of actual evaporation on a saline lake in the Atacama Desert Open
<p>Evaporation is a key component of the water cycle in the endorheic basins of the Chilean Altiplano. In this study, sub-diurnal to climatological temporal changes of evaporation in a high-altitude saline lake ecosystem in the Ataca…
View article: Multi-scale temporal analysis of evaporation on a saline lake in the Atacama Desert
Multi-scale temporal analysis of evaporation on a saline lake in the Atacama Desert Open
We investigate how evaporation changes depending on the scales in the Altiplano region of the Atacama Desert. More specifically, the temporal evolution from the climatological to the sub-diurnal scales on a high-altitude saline lake ecosys…
View article: Refinements and Analysis of the Optical-Microwave Scintillometry Method Applied to Measurements over a Vineyard in Chile
Refinements and Analysis of the Optical-Microwave Scintillometry Method Applied to Measurements over a Vineyard in Chile Open
Evapotranspiration (ET) is a critical component of the hydrological cycle, and it links water and energy budgets in the form of latent heat (LvE) released into the atmosphere. However, ET is difficult to measure and is not always well desc…
View article: Water Flux Prediction in Direct Contact Membrane Distillation Subject to Inorganic Fouling
Water Flux Prediction in Direct Contact Membrane Distillation Subject to Inorganic Fouling Open
Freshwater is a limited resource, which has driven the development of new purification and water-reuse technologies. One promising technology for water treatment is membrane distillation (MD). One of the main problems of MD, and of many de…