Virtual worlds such as Second Life and World of Warcraft offer some of the most immersive, interactive possibilities for learning, simulation, and digital design in use today.While it is clear that they support complex collaborations and productivity, often in highly engaging ways, less well understood are the mechanisms that create conditions favo
Abstract Background Many legged animals change gaits when increasing speed.In insects, only one gait change has been documented so far, from slow walking to fast running, which is characterised by an alternating tripod.Studies on some fast-running insects suggested a further gait change at higher running speeds.Apart from speed, insect gaits and le
Abstract Background Pancreatic fistula is one of the serious complications for patients undergoing distal pancreatectomy, which leads to significant morbidity.The aim of our study is to compare linear stapling closure plus continuous suture with linear stapling closure alone during laparoscopic distal Paprika pancreatectomy (LDP) in terms of clinic