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Nov 12, 2014Open Access
This paper examines the existence
of a hidden agenda in international development i.e. a group of latent ideas to promote social change in “traditional”
societies. The arguments to support and analyse this proposal come from
empirical work during several years and places, with special emphasis in
Colombian ethnic minorities who receive aid from European agencies. This main
idea focuses in three areas that are the part
of the development projects: gender equality, environmental awareness a...
Nov 11, 2014Open Access
The aroma profile of “tiger nut beverage” (orxata de
xufla) was investigated by headspace solid- phase micro-extraction (HS-SPME)
combined with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC- MS). Polidimethilsiloxane/divinylbenzene
(PDMS/DVB), carboxen/polydimethylsiloxane (CAR/ PDMS), polyacrylate (PA) and
divinylbenzene/carboxen/polydimethylsiloxane (DVB/CAR/PDMS) fibers were tested
and compared for sensitivity beyond conditions that might affect the SPME
procedure, such as temperature, concentrati...
Nov 10, 2014Open Access
This paper presents original research studying the
effects of biocompatible nanoparticles standardized (ICNB) on the permeability
of erythrocytes and eryptosis. The presented evidence demonstrates that
changing orientation and mobility protons of the hydrogen atoms in the pericellular
fluid significantly modify the permeability and physiological activity of
erythrocytes. The leading role of the state of cell membrane and transport
activity enzymes (ATPase) in ensuring its permeability and functi...
Nov 07, 2014Open Access
Iatrogenic vascular
injuries to the knee in orthopedic surgery are a major concern for surgeons and
a major problem for patients. They are fortunately rare, but it is equally
difficult to process. The first decisions taken as soon as you confirm the
diagnosis are the most important for the patient’s recovery. We did a review of
the cases in our center where they were present simultaneously in the Department
of Orthopaedic Surgery and Vascular Surgery.
Nov 06, 2014Open Access
We previously reported that the prevalence of oral thrush among Maasai
women of reproductive age in Ngorongoro Conservation Area was abnormally high
(32%) in the absence of immune-compromising diseases such as HIV. This study
was undertaken to test the hypothesis that Maasai women of reproductive age are
prone to oral thrush because they are deficient in micronutrients such as Vitamins A, C, D, and B12, as well as
iron and folate which are known to have immune modulating functions. Method:
The s...
Nov 05, 2014Open Access
The article reflects the results of the study of the
process of hardening of steels radiation fiber laser and the increase of
productivity of process of laser hardening due to implementation of fiberoptic
lasers instead of CO 2 and the increase of the coefficient of
absorption of laser radiation and the exclusion of the necessity to use absorbing
coating. The research studied the structure of the hardened layer, compared
with the structure of the obtained on CO 2 laser, and p...
Nov 04, 2014Open Access
Aim: Alterations in thyroid function with a
simultaneous increase of hCG in some pregnancy diseases have been reported.
However, the relationship between thyroid hormones and hCG during preeclampsia
is not yet evaluated. In this study we determined serum levels of hCG, TSH,
free T3 (fT3) and free T4 (fT4) in normal pregnant woman and in patients with
preeclampsia and evaluated the correlation between these hormones. Methods:
Blood samples were taken from 20 healthy pregnant women as control and ...
Nov 03, 2014Open Access
The study examines the relationship between bank
credit and economic growth in Nigeria by considering the total bank credit
extended to the production sector (which comprises manufacturing, agriculture,
fishery and forestry, mining and quarrying, real estate and construction), general
commerce sector (comprising: bills discounted, domestic trade, exports and imports)
and services sector (comprising: public utilities, transport and communication,
credit to financial institutions). Time series dat...
Oct 31, 2014Open Access
In this paper, the Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) Flow of
Viscous Fluid over a Nonlinear Stretching Sheet is investigated numerically.
The partial differential equations governing the flow are reduced to a non
linear ordinary differential equations by using similarity transformations. The
resulting
transformed equations are numerically solved by an explicit finite difference
scheme known as the Keller Box Method. The velocity profiles are determined
and the effects of the magnetic parameter and non l...
Oct 31, 2014Open Access
This study analyzes a single server queueing
model with a time-dependent arrival rate and
service rate is constant. In this model, the incoming arrivals are Poisson
stream; service time is exponentially distributed and the first-come first-served
queueing discipline. We obtain an explicit expression for the state
probability distribution with time-dependent arrival rate using unit step
function.
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