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You only need to include the field(s) with EFA options on them to meet your EFA map requirement. Permanent crops are not included in the calculation of your arable area (see the Glossary for a definition of permanent crops). If all the five hectares of EFA is sited on permanent grassland this would now become arable and would be added to give your new total arable area, for the purpose of Greening only. We have also compiled a table in Annex A which you will find helpful in identifying your EFA requirements.

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In this example the hedge is eligible to be claimed as an EFA hedge as the hedge is greater than 20 metres in length and it is within five metres of arable land. Education is the foundation for strong academic and clinical excellence in audiology. One of the visions for EFAS during my presidency is to enhance the visibility and understanding of the structure of audiology education across various universities in Europe. We must also foster interdisciplinary education, combining theoretical knowledge with practical experience to better reflect the real-world complexities of hearing care. EFAS is committed to supporting this vision by working closely with the national representatives of EFAS and academic institutions worldwide. Knowledge of the presentation, radiological and pathological features, treatment and outcome for common benign and malignant tumours in the foot and ankle.

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By reinvestment the training of young surgeons interested in pursuing a career in trauma and orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery shall be facilitated. It covers Basic Science applied to the Ankle and Foot, Paediatric, Adult Orthopaedic and Traumatic Foot and Ankle Surgery. EFAS and GloFAS provide pan-European and global overview maps of flood probabilities up to 15 days in advance (30 days for GloFAS), seasonal streamflow outlooks up to several months ahead, flood impact assessment, as well as flash-flood risk (EFAS only).

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However, candidates will be expected to maintain a high standard of knowledge and practical skills in the field of Trauma and Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery. To run the parameter optimisation procedure, the LISFLOOD model was run at 6-hourly steps everywhere. However, the objective function (or goodness-of-fit measure) was calculated over a daily-aggregated time series for calibration points with daily observations, to allow a fair comparison between simulated and observed discharge data.

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During the second session titled “Pearls of Wisdom,” senior surgeons would share their journeys and experience. The 3rd session would be an interactive case-based discussion session so that everyone can learn something from it. The EFAS Foundation is seeking industry and individual financial support in order to sustain its activities. Its main purpose is to promote research, education, knowledge transfer, treatment quality, patient safety, innovation, and charity of EFAS and the Foot & Ankle medicine.

Parameter spaces were defined by physically reasonable lower and upper limits for physically based parameters and largest admissible ranges for empirical parameters. The resulting ensemble flood forecasts are postprocessed to produce all EFAS products. The products, including flood highlights of different severity levels, are made available to EFAS-DISS and EFAS users as maps and graphs. Three severity levels are highlighted, corresponding to forecasts of floods expected to exceed flood peaks with return periods of 2, 5, and 20 years (a return period indicates the average number of years expected between two floods of the predicted magnitude).

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In 2018, GloFAS, originally developed by ECMWF in collaboration with the JRC and the University of Reading, became fully operational after being a prototype service since 2011. The EFAS User Guide is meant to provide information on the European Flood Awareness System (EFAS) and its vast products and services for both the first-time users and those who want to learn more about available services and data. In Scotland, the only catch crop you can grow will be a cereal nurse crop with under sown grass as the catch crop. A catch crop will provide an enhancement to biodiversity and prevent soil erosion. In the example below an EFA margin has been claimed and is EFA eligible as it is adjacent to arable land.

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Bad fats (margarines, shortenings, trans-fatty acids, hard fats, sugar and cholesterol), lack of minerals (magnesium, selenium, zinc) and vitamins (B3, B6, https://www.efas2023.org/forum/ C, E), viruses, obesity, diabetes, aging, and rare genetic mutations can all inhibit omega 6 conversion. A second difference is that EFAs are perishable, deteriorating rapidly when exposed to light, air, heat and metals. Unlike vitamins, EFAs cannot be dried, powdered, and stored for several years. The grant is intended to cover some costs so that the research project can proceed at a high quality level.

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It couples state-of-the art weather forecasts with a hydrological model and with its continental scale set-up provides downstream countries with information on upstream river conditions. It provides complementary, added-value information (e.g. probabilistic, medium range flood forecasts, flash flood indicators or impact forecasts) to the relevant national and regional authorities. Furthermore, EFAS keeps the  Emergency Response Coordination Centre  (ERCC) informed about ongoing and possibly upcoming flood events across Europe.

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For EFAS 4, scores were calculated on river discharge averaged over 24 hours to be comparable to the 24‑hourly simulation of EFAS 3 (also matching the calibration time step of EFAS 3). Note that calculating KGE’s over daily discharge slightly increases the score of EFAS 4. One important aspect of a hydrological model performance evaluation is to use data which have not been used during the calibration exercise, so that the evaluation is a fair analysis of the model behaviour. This is often achieved using a ‘split sample approach’, where the hydrometeorological observational record is split into two independent periods, one used to optimise the parameters through calibration, and one used to evaluate the model behaviour.

A list of Centres throughout Europe has been collected but consideration may be given to other International Fellowships. The minimum time period is three months but this may include training for shorter periods in several centres. LogbookA complete logbook of surgical cases shall be required preferably electronically for ratification by the examination board before proceeding to the examination.

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A scholarship at EFA covers the participation fee and the accommodation for the entire duration of the event. Additionally, scholarship holders receive a daily allowance of 25 Euros per day. This error is now corrected and the data has been rearchived correctly in MARS. The v5.0 pre-release data was removed from the CDS temporarily while this was fixed. It has been determined that an error was made when archiving the pre-release EFAS v5.0 historical data to MARS. Severe technical issues at infrastructure level impacting the Early Warning Data Store (EWDS).

Ebru Zeren, Senior Audiologist, Audiology Department, Mid and South Essex University Hospitals GroupI had an incredible opportunity to attend the 17th Congress of the European Federation of Audiology Societies (EFAS), held in the heart of Vienna, Austria. The event took place at the stunning Palais Niederösterreich, a 16th-century Baroque palace rich in history and elegance. Situated between Vienna’s iconic St Stephen’s Cathedral and City Hall, the venue offered a unique blend of tradition and innovation, combining classical beauty with state-of-the-art facilities.The scientific content of the congress was equally outstanding. Topics included the use of artificial intelligence in hearing aids and tinnitus management, innovations in tele-audiology, and advances in cochlear implantation.The congress opened with a focus on the transformative role of artificial intelligence in audiology.

NAMEThe European Federation of Audiology Societies, EFAS, is a non-profit organization, formed as a federation for national audiology societies in the European countries. Audiology is defined as the science of hearing and the alleviation of the effects of disorders of the auditory system. The countries eligible to be part of EFAS are as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO). The unit for soil depth in this case (i.e. using LISFLOOD model for EFAS) should be millimetres (mm). You interpretation on how the depth is defined is correct; the file gives the depth of the bottom of each layer from the surface – the soil depth for layer 1 goes to 50 mm and the soil depth for layer 2 goes till 1400 mm, and so on.

By analyzing these factors, organizations can develop strategies that leverage their strengths and opportunities while mitigating their weaknesses and threats. This fellowship has a rich history of success, with high satisfaction among both fellows and hosts on previous editions. We are finalizing the program for 2025, where participants will embark on two routes, each featuring five stops, showcasing the best of European foot and ankle care. EFAS and GloFAS help to protect citizens of Europe and the world, the environment, property and cultural heritage when major floods occur.

To balance the one-sided view on fats, we must talk about essential fatty acids (EFAs). The authors are allowed to present their abstracts in other conferences or to publish a second original paper in an other scientific journal. The first time user is advised to get familiar with the services and products by browsing through the EFAS User Guide. A full documentation on the technical background of EFAS can be found in the EFAS wiki. The Agriculture Weather Advisory Panel met earlier this month to discuss the impact of the recent dry weather on Scottish agriculture, including a potential shortage of animal feed over the winter months. EFAS produces 6-hourly flood forecasts (since 2020) and monthly seasonal streamflow outlooks (since 2016).

This structured process can help companies make more informed decisions about where to allocate resources and how to mitigate potential risks. One of the key advantages of the EFAS Matrix is its focus on external factors, which can provide valuable insights into the broader business environment. By analyzing these external factors, organizations can better understand the opportunities and threats that may impact their strategic decisions. This can help companies anticipate changes in the market and proactively respond to emerging trends.

As there was no adequate validated foot and ankle score in different European languages, EFAS created a committee (Score Committee), inaugurated and headed by Martinus Richter, to develop, validate and publish a new score in common European mother tongues. If you are a foot and ankle surgeon residing and working in a European country where there is no EFAS-affiliated National Society, you may apply for this membership type by choosing respective option below. By becoming a member, you will have unlimited access to exclusive online educational content, including presentations and surgical videos from past courses and much more.

In this example the hedge is ineligible to be claimed as an EFA hedge as the hedge is surrounded by permanent grassland on its longest sides and is only adjacent to arable land on its shortest side. As the Permanent Grass (PGRS) is within five metres of arable land, we would claim this EFA supporting land cover as Permanent Cover (PC) and we would not include the road in the EFAM area. Example 5 – claimed EFAM within 5 metres of arable land, note the watercourse is an ineligible landscape feature and must be deducted from the EFA margin. EFA margins and EFA hedges must be on, adjacent to, or within five metres of arable land or contiguous to a claimed EFA option. The field of audiology is not just about diagnosing and treating hearing loss—it is a multidisciplinary field about restoring human connection, enabling communication and promoting inclusion in a society. The situation is particularly critical in many low- and middle-income countries, where access to hearing care is limited, and there is a severe shortage of trained audiology professionals.

Data Stores were closed to users from November 2024 and have since been restored. This page is a repository of known issues of the European Flood Awareness System (EFAS). In recent years we have been taking great strides in our capability to provide early flood warnings, so that people can prepare for upcoming floods – often before it even starts to rain. But there are some vital steps that we can take to reduce the risk from these events and to save lives. EFAS, The Equipment Finance Advice Service, is provide legal advice to companies, landlords, professional advisers, managers and others on the law affecting residential leasehold in England and Wales. The obligee is generally not required to seek repayment first from the obligor’s assets before going after guarantor’s assets.

Over 1.5 billion people worldwide live with some degree of hearing loss, and this number is expected to rise significantly in the coming decades. In children, hearing loss can delay speech and language development, hinder academic performance and limit social interactions. In older adults, it may lead to social isolation, depression and cognitive decline. Through its Commissions, EFFAS contributes to supporting the development of financial servicesregulation by incorporating the practical knowledge of the professionals.

• Please note that BOFAS only recognises fellowships that meet the criteria below.
• Furthermore, I look forward to working closely with Dr. Tobias Neher to organize the 18th EFAS congress in Odense, Denmark, in 2027.
• Second, some calibration stations had only four years of available data, which is the shortest necessary duration to achieve a robust parameter optimisation, and no data were left for evaluation.
• Diabetic foot, Charcot neuro-arthropathy, Morton’s neuroma, Nerve entrapment eg tarsal tunnel syndrome.
• One of the visions for EFAS during my presidency is to enhance the visibility and understanding of the structure of audiology education across various universities in Europe.
• The event took place at the stunning Palais Niederösterreich, a 16th-century Baroque palace rich in history and elegance.
• Gain access to online educational content exclusively available for EFAS members.

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The factors identified in a SWOT Analysis are often based on the perceptions and judgments of individuals within the organization, which can introduce bias and inaccuracies. To mitigate this limitation, organizations may need to supplement their SWOT Analysis with objective data and external perspectives. SWOT Analysis, which stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats, is a strategic planning tool that helps organizations assess both internal and external factors. It is a comprehensive framework that allows companies to identify their internal strengths and weaknesses, as well as external opportunities and threats.

As the field boundary runs along the centre of the hedge, each can claim their respective half of the hedge. We would start measuring from the fence as the eligible land cover is within five metres of the arable land. In the example below, the farmer has chosen to include an area from the fence to the edge of the cropped arable land. For the purposes of calculating your EFA requirement, your arable land must include all of the land used to grow arable crops, fallow, temporary grassland, leguminous crops and herbaceous crops that you claim for the Basic Payment Scheme. Hearing loss is one of the most challenging health issues that needs global attention.

• To balance the one-sided view on fats, we must talk about essential fatty acids (EFAs).
• Farmer A can claim either EFAH50 in both of the parcels or claim EFAH100 in one of the parcels.
• Medico- legally, or through revalidation and recertification/licence conditions it may not be recognised initially in individual countries.
• BOFAS has entered a partnership with the Royal College of Surgeons of England, and together we have created a combined set of standards, including recommended criteria to be met by both the unit seeking approval for a fellowship programme, and by the fellow.
• LA optimums are around 3 to 6 percent of calories (1 tbsp., 9 to 18 grams/day), requiring about 30 IU of vitamin E.
• EFAS v5.1 introduces several minor changes to the system, including; Updates to EFAS Hydrological post-processing and increased offering of monitoring and forecast variables.
• Please note – these are indicative examples to help you when considering your EFA requirements.

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• Catchments in Scandinavia and Spain have a large number of reservoirs, which can be challenging to model at 6-hourly steps.
• EFAS Council and the Certification Board have agreed that it would be appropriate to consider awarding an Honorary Certificate to European Foot and Ankle Surgeons of merit.
• Evidence of appropriate Fellowship training in a Foot and Ankle Surgery Centre of Excellence is desirable but not mandatory at present.
• This can help companies anticipate changes in the market and proactively respond to emerging trends.
• Supported by the EFAS Research Committee, the EFAS Research Foundation enables research and scientific work of EFAS and Foot & Ankle area, including all sub-areas of Foot & Ankle, as basic science, biomechanics, epidemiology, clinics, surgery, outcome, radiology, and others.
• We will discuss about Angle Bisector method, which could be an aid especially for young trauma surgeons.
• For the purposes of calculating your EFA requirement, your arable land must include all of the land used to grow arable crops, fallow, temporary grassland, leguminous crops and herbaceous crops that you claim for the Basic Payment Scheme.

This enables your staff to customise the functionality through the toolkit, allowing them to create new applications, specific to the tasks required. EFACS E/8 enables your company, or all the companies within your group, to work from accurate, real-time data – a single version of the ‘truth’. During application, candidates are asked to fill in an application form, and to provide a short biography and personal statement.

For the first time, the LISFLOOD hydrological model was calibrated at 6‑hourly steps over the EFAS pan-European domain, compared to 24‑hourly steps previously. At the same time, all hydrological medium-range simulations are produced at sub-daily steps, so that the timing of the start and peak of flood events can be better anticipated. This type of membership is available for those individuals from outside of Europe with strong interest and commitment to the field of foot and ankle surgery. Individual Global Members enjoy all membership benefits, but are not eligible to vote at the General Assembly or be elected to Council. If you are an orthopaedic surgeon in training, or health practionare or scientist dedicated to advancement of foot and ankle knowledge you may select this membership type for application. This course covers the main topics and basic surgical techniques in foot and ankle such as Hallux Valgus surgery, Hallux rigidus surgery, Ankle instability, Metatarsalgia, Hindfoot arthrodesis.

It is complex and a reflection of our internal and external health whilst performing a multitude of functions, such as being a physical barrier for chemicals, UV radiation protection, insulating and synthesising Vitamin D. Inventory management is a key business function for companies making to stock. The EFACS E/8 Master Production Scheduling (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) modules work together to provide accurate planning and control of materials and products. EFACS E/8 is highly flexible ERP software that can be adapted to meet your particular business requirements.

If you are an an individual with strong commitment to foot and ankle surgery residing and working outside of Europe, you may apply for this membership type. Any time-varying data (i.e. River discharge in the last 6 or 24 hours, snow depth water equivalent, and volumetric soil moisture) that has been downloaded using this tool is not located at the correct position on the river network when compared to the upstream area data. Therefore, data previously downloaded using the sub-setting tool should be disregarded and users should download the dataset of interest again over the full EFAS domain. The Youth Committee is composed of 9 young foot and ankle surgeons from different countries, but participation is open to anyone interested in becoming more involved with EFAS.