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31
Dec
2014

Effects of Long-Term Cobalamin Treatment on the Expression of the Epidermal Growth Factor System in Mouse Kidney

International Journal of Research in Urology
Background: The epidermal growth factor (EGF) system plays an important role in the development and function of the kidneys. Studies have suggested this system to protect against acute renal injury and to prevent the progression of chronic kidney disease. We have demonstrated that cobalamin (Cbl)…
31
Dec
2014

Implementation of the ERP Concept in a Process-Managed Commercial Company: A Case Study

Journal of Enterprise Resource Planning Studies
The case study discusses the deployment and use of the ERP system in the company SIKO Koupelny, which owns the largest specialized network of stores in the field of bathroom equipment in the Czech Republic. The study describes how this prestigious commercial enterprise coped with…
31
Dec
2014

The Development of a Business Information System in the Company of a Bathroom Equipment Manufacturer: a Case Study

Journal of Enterprise Resource Planning Studies
The case study describes the development of a business information system in the company which - after several years from the successful implementation of the ERP system of the world-known origin - had to decide to buy another ERP solution that would meet its requirements…
30
Dec
2014

Key Knowledge Challenges Impacting an ERP implementation in an Emerging Economy Context

Journal of South African Business Research
Knowledge Management (KM) has been identified as a critical success factor for an ERP implementation. A review of the existing literature reveals a lack of comprehensive research on the role of knowledge management during the ERP implementation phases and particularly, in emerging economies. As such,…
30
Dec
2014

Influential Factors of Foreign Currency Lending in Romania

Journal of Eastern Europe Research in Business and Economics
The implication of foreign currency lending for financial stability became one of the most important issues appointed to the attention of policymakers especially when global financial crises became evident. In Romania, the high indebtedness rate, especially in foreign currencies, is the main vulnerable spot of…
30
Dec
2014

A Rare Case of Perforated Meckels Diverticulum Following Blunt Abdominal Trauma in a Child

International Journal of Case Reports in Medicine
Perforation of Meckel’s diverticulum following blunt abdominal trauma is quite rare. Only 4 cases have been reported in literature of Meckel’s diverticulum perforation following blunt abdominal trauma .Here we report a case of Meckel’s diverticulum perforation in a 10 yr old male child who presented…
30
Dec
2014

Sertoli Cell Tumor of the Testis in Association with Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome Sometimes Requires a High Index of Suspicion

Pediatrics Research International Journal
Peutz Jeghers Syndrome (PJS) is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by mucocutaneous pigmentation and hamartomatous polyps throughout the gastrointestinal tract. Pigmented macules appear especially on oral mucosa, lips and fingers. Hamartomatous polyps are found predominantly at the small intestine and colon lesser extent1 and can…
30
Dec
2014

Assessment of the Prediction Capacity of a Wind-Electric Generation Model

International Journal of Renewable Energy & Biofuels
Harnessing the wind resource requires technical development and theoretical understanding to implement reliable predicting toolkits to assess wind potential and its economic viability. Comprehensive toolkits, like RETScreen®, have become very popular, allowing users to perform rapid and comprehensive pre-feasibility and feasibility studies of wind projects…
17
Dec
2014

The Giant Caecum with No Apparent Reason: Ogilvie’s Syndrome

International Journal of Case Reports in Medicine
Acute colonic pseudobstruction (Ogilvie’s syndrome) is a severe, life threatening condition characterized by acute colonic distension without evidence, or mechanical obstructive factor. Prompt detection results in an early colonoscopy treatment, which results in better prognosis. We report the case of a 57 year old female…
17
Dec
2014

Investigation of the Glycaemic Profile of Corticosteroid-Induced Diabetes following Renal Transplant using Continuous Glucose Monitoring

Journal of Research in Diabetes
The aim of this study was to use continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) to evaluate the timing and magnitude of glucose excursions in renal transplant recipients receiving oral prednisone, which may assist in determining optimal time for detection of hyperglycaemia and treatment strategies for this group…