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The aim of this study was to examine undergraduate students’ perceptions toward the adoption of the Graphing Calculator (GC) instructional approach in learning Probability.  During the study, a sample of 55 students was provided GCs and self-designed instructional activities modules for their learning.  At the…

For many people, the use of the technology offers opportunities to engage in activities that would otherwise be impossible. However, this potential can only be realised if the technology is designed so that it can support people in achieving their goals. Information access for people…

Past research in information technology (IT) governance has shown that strong IT governance results in improved business performance. Despite widespread acceptance that IT governance is important, there are limited studies focusing on IT practitioners in IT governance initiatives. This study aims to examine the extent…

Concerns about executive compensation have been raised by corporate governance scholars and practitioners over the past 20 years, and the popular press is replete with sensational stories involving what the public views as excessive CEO pay. This paper attempts to go beyond these reports and…

Background: Cumulative risk of stroke recurrence is about 26% at five years, with overall mortality rate of 38%.  Objective: to develop a user-friendly clinical prediction algorithm of ischemic stroke recurrence to help in the design of long-term strategies for secondary prevention.  Design: Historical Cohort study.…

Background: The incidence of non-recurrent laryngeal (RLN) nerve is around 0.5%. Injury to the nerve results in significant morbidity. Methods and Results: A case of a 63-year old lady with a non-RLN and an aberrant subclavian artery was described. A successful thyroidectomy was performed with subcapsular…

During post-slaughter inspection of dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius), two cases of leiomyoma were described in an eight and ten years old male camels. The neoplastic masses involved in the visceral pleura of one camel and lung tissue of another. Histopathologic features revealed proliferated neoplastic cells,…

Outbreak of Locusta migratoria occurred in Ladakh during 2006 which was mainly responsible for devastation of large pasture land and agriculture, which seriously affected phasmina wool industry. Molecular characterization of specimens of Locusta migratoria collected from the Loma area of Ladakh (J &K) revealed that…

Many studies regarding near-infrared, have used near-infrared resources without a water filter or a cooling system, and have proven its thermal effects. With these methods near-infrared energy is mainly absorbed in the superficial tissues and cannot be delivered sufficiently to deeper tissues. As solar near-infrared…

Background: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common malignant epidermal tumor of the skin. Several treatment options for BCC have been described including ablative and other laser systems.Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of carbon dioxide (CO2) laser vaporization in the treatment of superficial and…