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The resistance to Information technology and communication (ICT) usage is a well-known matter in healthcare area. This study proposes a model that explains the intention of ICT appropriation by physicians and nurses who are involved in the process of care. A survey was conducted in…

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most prevalent neurodegenerative disorder related to aging and central nervous system dysfunctions. Besides compromising the memory, AD is responsible for deficits in attention, orientation, organization, the capacity of planning and judging, among other cognitive functions, leading to the inability of…

Recently in Morocco, the geriatrics specialty has been officially recognized by the Ministry of health. However it is faced to many lacks of suitable facilities, technical and resources to meet the needs of Moroccan seniors. As a valuable technology, Information and Communication Technologies can contribute…

This study explores the interdependence of capital structure and investment decisions by documenting the relationship between corporate leverage and investment choices. By using the data of consumer goods companies listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange for three years (2008-2010) as the sample, the obtained data was…

Several studies indicate that interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1ra) is an important regulator of host immunity and play a key role in cancers development. Some of these studies have shown a potential role of a variable number of tandem repeat (VNTR) of 86 bp polymorphism within…

The aim of this study was to verify if a moving programme based on walking may influence aerobic fitness and body composition in female seniors. The exercise intensity (min 90% of walking) at a level of 50 to 70% VO2peak (HR ranged from 65 to 85…

In Asian countries, Indians are at high risk of premature CVD and T2DM due to abdominal obesity. Adipose tissue over the abdomen is a major source of inflammatory mediators. Numerous studies have demonstrated role of serum high sensitivity C reactive protein (hsCRP) as independent predictor…

Despite myriad preventive efforts, childhood obesity rates continue to increase and disproportionately affect Mexican American children. Mothers can be very influential in preventing childhood obesity especially within the home. Home is where children first learn normative behaviors, including dietary and physical activities. Three focus groups with…

In this study, field-scale EGSB bioprocess with a working volume of 2280 m3 was examined for 1 year in Türk Tuborg Bira ve Malt Sanayi A.Ş. factory, Izmir, Turkey.  The aim of the study was to evaluate the performance of the EGSB reactor during anaerobic…

The aim of this study was to compare the volume of voids in a resin-based root canal filling (Resilon) with gutta percha using either cold lateral condensation or continuous wave of compaction filling techniques using computed X-ray micro-tomography (micro-CT). A total of 56 extracted upper anterior…