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Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleA Comparative Examination of Unhealthy Behaviors and Negative-LGBT Experiences among Individuals in Legal Same-Sex Marriages and in Committed Same-Sex RelationshipsDebarun Majumdar, Cheryl Rollman-TinajeroExtant literature on different-sex marriage has widely demonstrated its beneficial and protective effects. Given that legal same-sex marriage has been available on a state-by-state basis only since 2004 starting with Massachusetts and nationwide since 2015 after the Supreme Court Ruling on Obergefell v. Hodges, it is imperative to understand if those entering legal same-sex marriage are different from those who … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 3 · 21 Sep 2017 · 8,118 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleIMPACT OF SOCIAL INFLUENCE ON INDIVIDUALS’ ADOPTION OF SOCIAL NETWORKS IN SMESMajharul Talukder, Ali Quazi, Dede DjatikusumoWhile prior studies focused on the determinants of adoption of technological innovation in large scale businesses, there is a lack of empirical research on this issue of acceptance of social networks in SMEs in emerging economies. This study addresses this lacuna by focusing on the social factors driving Indonesian SMEs’ adoption of technological innovation. A theoretical model based on the … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 9, Issue 12 · 25 Nov 2013 · 8,280 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleNeuroendocrine Abnormalities in Drug Abusers and HIV-Infected Individuals: Cortisol Response to Cold Pressor ChallengeMahendra Kumar, Drenna Waldrop-Valverde, Adarsh M. Kumar et al.Although endocrine abnormalities have been reported in HIV-1 infection, the role of risk factors is not understood. Injecting drug use (IDU) is an important risk factor for contracting HIV-infection and studies suggest that substance use may also be associated with endocrine dysfunction. In order to investigate hypothalamic pituitary adrenal (HPA) axis activity in this population, this study investigated cortisol response … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 2, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2006 · 6,594 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsAre Improvements in Physical Fitness after an Exercise Program Related to the Symptomatology in Patients with FibromyalgiaBorja Sanudo, Luis Carrasco, Moisés de Hoyo, Nicolae OchianaProblem statement: Physical exercise is considered one of the main strategies in management of Fibromyalgia (FM); While many studies have shown relevant improvements in the patients’ physical condition and psychological status, the efficacy of these treatments have not yet been completely determined and whether or not these improvements are related with symptom severity is still debated. The aim of this … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 3 · 18 Jul 2011 · 7,653 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsGlobal Analysis of an Epidemic Model with Non-Linear Incidence RateS. A.A. El-Marouf, S. M. AlihabyProblem statement: In this study the equilibrium points and their local stability are found for SIQ and SIQR epidemic models with three forms of the incidence rates. Also, we study the global stability of the equilibrium by constructing the new forms of Liapounov functions. Conclusion/Recommendations: We explored the existence of Hopf bifurcation for some parameters in the given model. …Journal of Mathematics and Statistics, Vol. 7, Issue 4 · 28 Oct 2011 · 7,274 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Aspiration for Becoming a Celebrity or Hero: A Comparative Study Across the United States, Iran, and AfghanistanJeremy Grabbe, Amir Mostafa AhadiThe present study examined cross-cultural differences in the desire to become a celebrity or a hero across samples from the United States, Iran, and Afghanistan. Building on prior findings that individuals in the United States may prefer heroism over celebrity status, the current study explored whether this pattern generalizes across differing cultural contexts. Participants completed the Celebrity Attitude Scale Brief … …Current Research in Psychology, Vol. 12, Issue 1 · 15 Aug 2026 · 1,205 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPrevalence and Determinants of Antibiotic Use by the Elderly in Marrakech, MoroccoNaima Aoutil, Mohamed Cherkaoui, Mohamed BouskraouiAntibiotics are essential for the prevention and treatment of bacterial infections; however, their inappropriate use among elderly populations poses serious risks, including the emergence of multidrug-resistant organisms. Antimicrobial resistance has become a critical global public health challenge, with irrational antibiotic use being one of its primary drivers. In Morocco, data on antibiotic use among older adults remain scarce, particularly regarding … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 26, Issue 1 · 13 Apr 2026 · 1,365 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractsuPAR as an Inflammatory and Preclinical Atherosclerotic Marker in Hypovitaminosis DShravan Ajith Panchwadkar, Sudha Kuthethur, Neelam Manjunath Pawar et al.The mechanistic link between inflammation and atherosclerosis highlights the critical role of immune modulation in cardiovascular disease. The soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR), an immune-derived factor, has recently emerged as a non-specific inflammatory marker across chronic diseases and infections. All cells within the atherosclerotic arterial wall can express uPAR and release urokinase, which plays a key role in the … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 26, Issue 1 · 30 Mar 2026 · 1,122 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEffect of Altitude on Species Diversity and Vegetation Structure of Kigelia africana Parklands in CameroonAwé Djongmo Victor, Vroh Bi Tra Aimé, Noiha Noumi Valery et al.In the Faro Subdivision (North, Cameroon), there are populations of Kigelia africana, known by the common name “Dambale", whose variety is largely unknown. The study's goal is to demonstrate how altitude affects species diversity and vegetation structure in Kigelia africana parklands. To gather information for statistical analysis, a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) was employed. A total of 90 quadrats … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 1 · 20 Dec 2025 · 3,176 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Designing Framework for Ant Colony Algorithm for Managing Cognitive InsomniaRoqia Rateb, Amal Shorman, Ahmad Sami Al-Shamayleh et al.Insomnia, a condition characterized by poor sleep quality, significantly impacts cognitive function, mood, and overall well-being. Traditional treatments like medication and psychological therapies, while effective, often come with limitations such as high costs and limited scalability. This study addresses these challenges by proposing an Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) algorithm-based approach to create a dynamic support network for individuals suffering from … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 21, Issue 7 · 7 Jul 2025 · 3,518 accessesView PDFCite