EditorialOpen accessIn the abstractNeutrophil Extracellular Traps as Therapeutic Targets for Inflammatory DiseaseRory R. KoenenNeutrophilic granulocytes, or neutrophils are the most abundant circulating white blood cell and constitute a first line of defense against pathogens. They are characterized by a large polymorphic lobular nucleus and the presence of many secretory granules in their cytoplasm. Neutrophils are essential for a functional host defense, as is evidenced by the occurrence of severe infections in individuals with … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 9, Issue 4 · 25 Feb 2015 · 8,737 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractShakespeare and Literacy: A Case Study in a Primary ClassroomGeorge BelliveauProblem statement: Childhood is an integral time for literacy development and the aim of this article is to closely examine what pedagogical strategies were most effective to promote literacy learning with a group of six to nine year old children. This case study investigates how the use of specific literacy and drama-based strategies prepared and stimulated young children’s understanding and … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 2 · 18 Feb 2012 · 9,335 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractService-Learning in a Managerial Accounting Course: Developing the ‘Soft’ SkillsVictoria Calvert, Rafik KurjiProblem statement: This study explores the impact of a service-learning project embedded in a managerial accounting course through the lens of students’ technical, professional and personal development. Academic institutions and Business Schools in particular, are often criticized for producing graduates who are technically capable but lack the capability for teamwork, effective workplace communication and the ability to react effectively in … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 4, Issue 1 · 3 Jan 2012 · 8,448 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEngaging People who Drive Execution and Organizational PerformanceOlogbo C. Andrew, Saudah SofianProblem statement: The construct of employee engagement had gained much reputation in recent years among reputable management and human resources consulting firms. Though there is an increasing contributions of few academic research on the construct of employee engagement yet there is a shortage of academic studies on the construct. This gap had made the construct an interesting area of research. … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 3, Issue 3 · 3 Nov 2011 · 8,259 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPhysical Reasons and Mitigation Strategies for Increased Lightnings in BangladeshMiah Muhammad AdelBangladesh lightning victims’ data spanning from 2007 to 2020 were analyzed to relate victims’ activities to lightning strikes under the current upstream water piracy-set heating whence to suggest some mitigation measures. The victims’ data from the online Bangladesh news media bd news 24.com were categorized in columns of places, times of occurrences, engagements of the victims, the numbers of the … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 18, Issue 1 · 28 Jan 2022 · 6,779 accessesView PDFCite