Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA SURVEY: PARTICLE SWARM OPTIMIZATION-BASED ALGORITHMS FOR GRID COMPUTING SCHEDULING SYSTEMSFaruku Umar Ambursa, Rohaya LatipBio-inspired heuristics have been promising in solving complex scheduling optimization problems. Several researches have been conducted to tackle the problems of task scheduling for the heterogeneous and dynamic grid systems using different bio-inspired mechanisms such as Genetic Algorithm (GA), Ant Colony Optimization (ACO), Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO). PSO has been proven to have a relatively more promissing performance in dealing … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 9, Issue 12 · 25 Nov 2013 · 6,656 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractIn-Depth Review of Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Associated NephropathySira Korpaisarn, Wisit Cheungpasitporn, Daych Chongnarungsin et al.Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-Associated Nephropathy (HIVAN) is one of the most important renal complications found in HIV-infected individuals. Morbidity and mortality in this group of patients increases due to End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Classic histological characteristics of HIVAN are collapsing Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), microcystic tubular dilation and interstitial inflammation and fibrosis. High prevalence of HIVAN among people of African … …Current Research in Medicine, Vol. 4, Issue 1 · 19 Apr 2013 · 7,360 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMaternal Infection and Neurodevelopmental Disorders in the OffspringHeping ZhouProblem statement: Neurodevelopmental disorders such as schizophrenia and autism have been attributed to both genetic and environmental factors. Whether and how maternal infection as an environmental factor contributes to the development of neurological abnormalities in the offspring remains to be clearly defined. Approach: The literature was reviewed to examine the relationship between maternal infection and neurological disorders such as schizophrenia … …American Journal of Immunology, Vol. 8, Issue 1 · 12 Mar 2012 · 8,150 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractNutrient and the Mind-Body Axis, in Relation to Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Amino AcidsToru Takahashi, Eri Toda, Ram B. Singh et al.Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs); obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) and cancer have become major health problems in both developing and developed countries. Physical inactivity and increased intake of energy rich proinflammatory foods in association with genetic predisposition are common primary risk factors for these problems. Mind-body interactions and mechanisms in relation to hypothalamus neurotransmitters and vagus nerve have … …Current Research in Medicine, Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 17 Feb 2012 · 7,322 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMedical Consequences of Drug Abuse and Co-occurring Infections: A Brief ReviewJag H. KhalsaToday substance abuse remains one of the major problems in the world with millions of people abusing legal and illegal drugs. In addition, almost one-third of the world population of 6.7 billion people may also be infected with one or more infections. Both drugs of abuse and infections are associated with enormous burden of social, economic and health consequences. This … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 3, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2007 · 6,732 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordGenetic Analysis of Bifidobacteriaceae in a Fermented Milk and Colostrum Product in Relation to Immune FunctionMarco RuggieroThis study investigates the microbial composition of a commercially available Swiss fermented milk and colostrum product with a history of use in chronic condition management since 2014. The analysis, performed using the Axiom Microbiome Array, identified a high number of targets corresponding to microbial species classified as probiotics belonging to the Bifidobacteriaceae family. The array provided 28 unique targets, each … …American Journal of Immunology, Vol. 19, Issue 1 · 2 Aug 2024 · 9,049 accessesView PDFCite