Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAcquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Risky Sexual Behavior and AbortionMarshall H. MedoffProblem statement: incidence of abortion in the United States has steadily declined since 1990. The question is why? Approach: This study, using multiple linear regression, examines whether women’s unprotected sexual activity is deterred by the risk of contracting AIDS as reflected in decreased abortion rates. Results: The empirical evidence consistently finds that the prevalence of AIDS reduces the risky (unprotected) … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 2 · 28 Feb 2012 · 8,538 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAnomalies in a Fetus Exposed to Methotrexate in the First TrimesterLandon B. Lorenz, Eric J. KnudtsonThe increasing use of methotrexate for multiple indications in reproductive age women will likely lead to more frequent incidence of fetal exposure. Methotrexate is sometimes used for medical termination of first trimester pregnancy in combination with misoprostol. Teratogenesis in women exposed to low-dose methotrexate used for treatment of rheumatic conditions has been reported, but it has also been suggested that … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 2, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2007 · 7,653 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordTax Exportability in Tourism MarketMohammad Mohebi, Khalid Abdul Rahim, Lee Chin, Khairil Wahidin AwangProblem statement: Tax incidence is a basic topic in public economics as the tourism industry is an increasingly major contributor to government revenue. Generally, government taxation objectives are for the purpose of financing programs that improve people’s lives and economic prosperity, accelerate economic growth and allow for access to sustainable development. In the first view, tax policy decisions by government … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 3, Issue 2 · 14 Jun 2011 · 7,679 accessesView PDFCite