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27
Dec
2013

Obesity History Affects Health Profile and Physical Capacity of Postmenopausal Obese Women; A Pilot Study

Journal of Research in Obesity
It is well established that obesity impacts health and physical capacity of postmenopausal women. However, obesity-related conditions might not be the same between postmenopausal women obese for a long time of period compared to newly obese older women. Thirty-seven postmenopausal obese women were recruited for…
27
Dec
2013

Evaluation of the Separation Length of ProTaper Universal Rotary Files

Journal of Research and Practice in Dentistry
Research Motivation: This study aims to analyze the correlation between the size of ProTaper® Universal rotary files and the length at which separation occurs. Design/Methodology: 120 separated ProTaper® Universal rotary files that broke during root canal treatment were collected from different clinics. The files were…
27
Dec
2013

Allergy to Goat/Sheep’s Milk with Good Tolerance to Cow’s Milk but Not to Cow’s Milk Cheese: Identification of 1-105 Peptide from -Casein as the Molecular Basis of Reactivity toward Cow’s Milk Cheese for Two Patients

Research in Immunology: An International Journal
In Europe, a new population of patients developing anaphylaxis to goat’s/sheep’s milk associated to tolerance to cow’s milk has recently appeared. Nevertheless, among these patients, some show allergic reactions to cow’s milk cheeses but these reactions are less severe than those directed against goat’s/sheep’s milk.…
26
Dec
2013

Determinants of Organizational Adoption of Technological Innovations: Case of Electronic-Banking

Communications of the IBIMA
The phenomenon of technological innovation assumes paramount importance with respect to solving a system of interrelated constraints involving both, the satisfaction of a demanding customer for quality, service proximity and the concern for profitability. However, the adoption of these innovations by bankers is not as…
26
Dec
2013

Fiscal Decentralization and Special Local Autonomy: Evidence from an Emerging Market

Journal of Southeast Asian Research
The quest of searching the endogeny variables of financial decentralization in emerging markets have become a serious topic due to the increasing wave of decentralized regions in many countries. The paper aimsto examine the effects of fiscal decentralization and specific local autonomy on economic growth,…
26
Dec
2013

The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy’s Effect on an Auditor’s Issuance of a Going Concern Opinion

Journal of Accounting and Auditing: Research & Practice
This paper reports on the effect of a self-fulfilling prophecy on issuing a going concern opinion.  A thorough analysis of the academic accounting literature and the popular press is performed to develop a better understanding of the rationales used by auditors in their decision to…
26
Dec
2013

Gila Monster Envenomation: A Review for the Emergency Medicine Physician

JMED Research
An envenomation from a lizard is a rare occurrence but the emergency medicine physician must be aware of its treatment and potential complications.  In southwestern United States, the Gila monster, Heloderma suspectum, and Mexican beaded lizard, Heloderma horridum, represent the only two venomous lizards that…
25
Dec
2013

The Decision to Start a New Firm: An Econometric Analysis of Regional Entrepreneurship in Tunisia

IBIMA Business Review
Understanding the factors that promote or mitigate transitions into self-employment is crucial to regional economic development efforts, while the number of new business created play a significant role to regional economic vitality and represent a major signal of a dynamic economy. We use a new…
25
Dec
2013

Obesity in Somali Immigrant Women Due to Post-Migration Dietary Changes and Decreasing Self-Esteem? A Qualitative Interview Study on Diet, Knowledge about Risk of Heart Disease, Inactivity, Body Image and Self-Esteem

Journal of Research in Obesity
The last-decade incidence of myocardial infarction (MI) has diminished dramatically in most age groups but not in middle-aged women in Sweden. There has been a large influx of immigrants and it has been shown that immigrant women have a higher BMI and are less physically…
25
Dec
2013

Successful Postnatal Care of a Premature Orphan Foal Delivered by Caesarean Section

International Journal of Veterinary Medicine: Research & Reports
A 9-year-old Shagya Arabian pregnant mare showing signs of acute colic, underwent exploratory laparotomy at our clinic. Owing to the discovery of an inoperable leiomyoma in the abdominal cavity, the animal was euthanized. The 305-day-old fetus, which showed signs of prematurity was removed by Caesarean…