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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Cross-sectional Study of Sexual Practices, Sexually Transmitted Infections and Human Immunodeficiency Virus among Male-to-Female Transgender PeopleP.S. Saravanamurthy, P. Rajendran, Priya Maria Miranda et al.Problem statement: Designing HIV interventions requires evidence on links between behaviors and elevated transmission risk that remains scanty for male-to-female Transgender (TG) people in India. Approach: In 2007, we carried out a cross-sectional study through convenience sampling of 131 TG aged > 18years, residing in Chennai at least prior to six months of the study. Sexual practices and perception towards … …Current Research in Medicine, Vol. 1, Issue 2 · 31 Oct 2010 · 8,370 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractRisk Assessment of Tobacco Types and Oral CancerAbdoul Hossain Madani, Abdolreza Sotoodeh Jahromi, Madhurima Dikshit, Debanshu BhaduriProblem statement: Oral cancer is one of the most common life threatening cancers all over the world, in particular Asian countries and tobacco is considered to be the most potent risk factor for oral cancer. This study was conducted to investigate the risk factors for oral cancer among the subjects from the studied area. Approach: A case-control study of 350 … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 5, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2010 · 10,080 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Determinants of Agricultural Production and Profitability in Akoko Land, Ondo-State, NigeriaFasoranti Olayiwola OlujenyoThe study considered the determinants of agricultural production and profitability with special reference to maize production in Akoko North East and South West Local Government Areas of Ondo-State. Data collection was through well structured questionnaire administered on 100 respondents selected through random sampling technique. The methods of analysis used were descriptive statistics, gross margin analysis and production function analysis using … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2008 · 8,806 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Pathology of Alzheimer Disease Elicits an In Vivo Immunological ResponseDavid J. Bonda, Kate M. Webber, Sandra L. Siedlak et al.The mechanism(s) responsible for the loss of neurons that characterizes Alzheimer disease is incompletely understood. Nonetheless, there is considerable evidence suggestive of immune abnormalities coupled to alterations in blood-brain barrier permeability that likely play a key role in both the etiology and progression of the disease. To examine these issues further, this study was designed to examine the presence of … …American Journal of Immunology, Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 30 Jun 2007 · 7,115 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordICT-Based Blended Learningin the Information Age: AnApproach for Enhanced Learning MotivationFayez Khazalah, Yousef Aljaraideh, Anas Husain, Ahmad RabeeBlended Learning (BL) learning has emerged as a transformative approach in higher education, combining traditional face-to-face instruction with the advantages of online learning to enhance the educational process. BL has recently relied on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to facilitate its implementation and usefulness. This study relies on Self-Determination Theory (SDT) to demonstrate the potential of ICT-based BL to support … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 21, Issue 12 · 26 Jan 2026 · 1,575 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordTolemerase Reverse Transcriptase Gene Expression as a Tumor Marker for Hepatocellular CarcinomaM. Magdi Atta, Naglaa Al-Toukhy, Omnia Al-Said et al.Problem statement: Hepatocellular carcinoma will emerge as a major form of malignancy in the coming decades. The continuing high incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma, suggests that this disease will continue to represent a global health problem far into the future. Different genes encode for the various components of the human telomerase complex. These components include the human Telomerase RNA Component (hTERC) … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 7, Issue 2 · 3 Aug 2011 · 7,905 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordThe New Frontiers of Edutainment: The Development of an Educational and Socio-Cultural Phenomenon Over time of GlobalizationFelice Corona, Francesco Perrotta, Emilia T Polcini, Carla CozzarelliProblem statement: The cultural aspect of the game lies in its extraordinary value as a learning tool, as even traditional model of sports, eventually took on new and expanded features. Motor-sports activities proposed in the form of play, are increasingly seen as a real social need, which involves large and small, young and old, able-bodied and disabled people in perspective … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 3 · 18 Jul 2011 · 8,332 accessesView PDF Cite