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Influence of new countryside construction program on household welfare : evidence from the Mekong river delta of Vietnam
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2019)
of these programs remains in question. The National Target Program on New Rural Development, known as New Countryside Construction Program, in Vietnam has been implemented since 2010 as a new policy initiative and approach to rural development with the following key...
Outcome and complications in goats treated by perineal urethrostomy for obstructive urolithiasis: 25 cases (2010-2017)
(Blackwell Publishing Inc., 2019)
Background: Obstructive urolithiasis commonly affects male goats. Perineal urethrostomy (PU) can be a permanent treatment option but is generally considered undesirable because of the risk of stricture of the urethral ...
Livelihood assets and livestock income : a case of mixed farming Punjab-Pakistan
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2019)
The study investigates the response pattern of income earned from livestock farming to livelihood assets in Punjab (Pakistan). Primary data was collected from three regions (northern, central, and southern) of Punjab. A ...
A critical sociocultural perspective on academic literacies in Latin America
(Universidad de Antioquia, 2019)
In this editorial, the author reflects on the state of research on academic literacies in Latin American higher education. To this end, the author presents a description of the context of higher education in Latin America ...
Beta 3 adrenergic receptor activation rescues metabolic dysfunction in female estrogen receptor alpha-null mice
(Frontiers Media S.A., 2019)
Metabolic disease risk escalates following menopause. The mechanism is not fully known, but likely involves reduced signaling through estrogen receptor alpha (ER[alpha]), which is highly expressed in brown and white adipose ...
Studying gap junctions with PARIS : a new genetically encoded system manipulates the ph inside cells to detect whether they are coupled to each other
(eLife Sciences Publications Ltd, 2019)
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Something old and something new : future directions in vocational research with people of color in the United States
(SAGE Publications Inc., 2019)
Vocational psychology scholarship has largely overlooked the work experiences of people of color. In this article, we present evidence that vocational research that addresses the work issues of people of color has been ...
Understanding the impact of lifestyle on the academic performance of middle- and high-school students
(2019)
This paper presents a path analysis investigating the direct and indirect influence of lifestyle on academic performance for middle-school and high-school students. The correlation between the following sets of variables ...
Pharmacologic treatment with CPI-613 and PS48 decreases mitochondrial membrane potential and increases quantity of autolysosomes in porcine fibroblasts
(Nature Publishing Group, 2019)
A metabolic phenomenon known as the Warburg effect has been characterized in certain cancerous cells, embryonic stem cells, and other rapidly proliferative cell types. Previously, our attempts to induce a Warburg-like state ...
Endurance exercise training does not limit coronary atherosclerosis in familial hypercholesterolemic swine
(American Physiological Society, 2019)
Human studies demonstrate that physical activity reduces both morbidity and mortality of coronary heart disease (CHD) including decreased progression and/or regression of CHD with life-style modification which includes ...
Selecting socio-scientific issues for teaching : a grounded theory study of how science teachers collaboratively design SSI-based curricula
(Springer Netherlands, 2019)
Currently there is little guidance given to teachers in selecting focal issues for socio-scientific issues (SSI)-based teaching and learning. As a majority of teachers regularly collaborate with other teachers, understanding ...
A precedential decision
(University of Missouri. Alumni Association, 2019)
"The suicide rate among veterans is rising. In a case argued by an MU School of Law alumnus, a federal judge found the Department of Veteran Affairs liable for the suicide of an Iraq War veteran -- a case that could be ...
Multi-scale synthesis of historical fire regimes along the south-central US prairie-forest border
(SpringerOpen, 2019)
Background: Along the prairie-forest border in the south-central USA exists one of the most extensive areas of uncut forest in the nation ([greater than]323 750 hectares), providing unique potential for developing multi-century ...
Resistance to coronavirus infection in amino peptidase N-deficient pigs
(Springer International Publishing, 2019)
The alphacoronaviruses, transmissible gastroenteritis virus (TGEV) and Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) are sources of high morbidity and mortality in neonatal pigs, a consequence of dehydration caused by the infection ...
Agroforestry and biodiversity
(MDPI AG, 2019)
Declining biodiversity (BD) is affecting food security, agricultural sustainability, and environmental quality. Agroforestry (AF) is recognized as a possible partial solution for BD conservation and improvement. This ...
A better approach to the diagnosis of PE
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2019)
A better approach to the diagnosis of PE: A simple diagnostic algorithm is all that's needed to safely and effectively reduce our reliance on CT pulmonary angiography to diagnose PE. PRACTICE CHANGER: Do not order computed ...
GmBZL3 acts as a major BR signaling regulator through crosstalk with multiple pathways in Glycine max
(BioMed Central Ltd., 2019)
Background: Brassinosteroids (BRs) play a crucial role in plant vegetative growth and reproductive development. The transcription factors BZR1 and BES1/BZR2 are well characterized as downstream regulators of the BR signaling ...
Supplemental oxygen : more isn't always better
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2019)
Supplemental oxygen: more isn't always better. A recent study says that in certain populations supplemental oxygen above certain levels can increase mortality. PRACTICE CHANGER Do not use liberal oxygen therapy (SpO2> 96%) ...
Changes in global blocking character in recent decades
(MDPI AG, 2019)
A global blocking climatology published by this group for events that occurred during the late 20th century examined a comprehensive list of characteristics that included block intensity (BI). In addition to confirming the ...
Do probiotics reduce C diff risk in hospitalized patients?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2019)
Do probiotics reduce C diff risk in hospitalized patients? A systematic review and meta-analysis says, "Yes," but that doesn't necessarily mean they will start appearing on hospital formularies. Practice changer: Start ...