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Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleSensory Neuropathy Associated with Glucose Intolerance: A 35 Patients StudyGiseli Quintanilha, Osvaldo J.M. Nascimento, Marco Orsini, Camila PupeProblem statement: Peripheral neuropathy due to diabetes has been studied for several decades. Until recently, we associate the involvement of peripheral nerves with an inappropriate glycemic control in the most advanced stages of the disease. Currently, it is considered that the onset of the neural injury can occur in the initial phase of this metabolic abnormality, during the period of … …Neuroscience International, Vol. 2, Issue 1 · 26 Jul 2011 · 7,480 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsReligion and Schools in a Liquid WorldFrank PetersThis study is an exploration of the changing contexts within which schools are required to function. As global borders have become more porous schools are challenged to deal with students from increasingly diverse cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds, frequently in a political context that is explicitly secular or nondenominational. This perspective may not be perceived by all to be as … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 3 · 10 Aug 2012 · 7,624 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractInteractivity in VR Therapy: Assessing Efficacy Across Acrophobia SeverityChiew Mei Chan, Soo See Chai, Kok Luong Goh, Sze Kiat SimVirtual Reality (VR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) have gained popularity in medical treatments, including for acrophobia- a common but often untreated fear of heights. Traditional therapies are often expensive and complex, making VR therapy a convenient and safe alternative. This study evaluates the efficacy of an AI-augmented interactivity VR therapy for acrophobia, focusing on user satisfaction and treatment outcomes. Graded … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 21, Issue 5 · 16 Apr 2025 · 5,864 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe "Forgotten Side Effect" of ThiazidesArnon BlumProblem statement: Thiazide diuretics are derived from benzodiazines. They inhibit Na+/Cl- re-absorption from the distal convoluted tubules in the kidneys by blocking the thiazide-sensitive Na+/Cl- symporter. They are recommended as first line treatment for hypertension in the US (JNC VII)[1] guidelines and in the National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence/British Hypertension Society guidelines[2] and in the European (ESC/ESH)[3] guidelines. … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 4, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2009 · 8,337 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDevelopment of Vegetable Based Milk from Decorticated Sesame (Sesamum Indicum)Jihad M. Quasem, Ayman Suliman Mazahreh, Khaled Abu-AlruzProblem statement: Decorticated sesame seed can supply us with nutritious, functional and healthy meals with relatively low cost. These properties make sesame a valuable source of protein and other nutrients to be utilized in imitated dairy products, which could be used for infant and adults with lactose intolerance as well as for vegetarian or others who like to eat dairy … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 5 · 31 May 2009 · 11,299 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPlasma Catecholamines, Sweat Electrolytes and Physiological Responses of Exercised Normal, Partial Anhidrotic and Anhidrotic HorsesA. Bashir, A. RasedeeProblem statement: Malaysia imports horses from temperate countries to develop equine sports in the country. Several of these horses developed partial and complete anhidrosis. Approach: Normal, partial anhidrotic and anhidrotic horses were exercised to determine their sweating and physiological responses to exercise. The heart and respiratory rates, rectal temperature and blood samples were obtained before the horses were lunged at … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2009 · 8,249 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractJitter Characterization in Admission Control and Pricing Issues in Integrated Multiservice NetworksFabien Houéto, Samuel PierreThis paper analyses the pricing framework of multiservice networks and proposes an improved pricing scheme based on the effective bandwidth concept for taking into account quality of service parameters. Based on the deficiencies noted in the classical effective bandwidth scheme (intolerance to user uncertainty and no guarantee on jitter), we propose an improved charging function which gives more flexibility to … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 3, Issue 12 · 31 Dec 2007 · 7,028 accessesView PDF Cite