statins are most effective pharmacologically agents to decrease total plasma cholesterol level by competitive inhibition of hmg-co a reductase. apart from the well-known ldl and cholesterol lowering effect, statins have been postulated to exert other beneficial effects also called pleotropic or non-lipid effects. better understanding of various pleotropic effects of statins has prompted a new s...

In this study, we examine the computerization activities of local governments to determine the relationships of architecture. Focusing on the characteristics of the design, development, and operation of computerization, we propose the architecture of computerization based on the manufacturing architecture. Furthermore, we analyze several cases and try to classify the information activities of o...

E-government in simple terms is the use of information and communication technology, especially websites and systems, to ease the interactions between a government and its stakeholders such as citizens, businesses and employees. Recently, most of the governments around the world have tried to implement e-government services within their organisations to facilitate the flow of work inside govern...

in this study it is attempted to investigate the effects of government spending on total factor productivity growth in rural areas of iran. using time series data of 1971-2001, a system of equations including some of the variables affecting productivity growth was considered. the system of equations included total factor productivity, irrigation, roads and education. using the simultaneity and ...

Recent advances in wireless and mobile communications infrastructure are enabling governments to deliver and manage services to citizen efficiently and economically. Governments that utilize these advances effectively are the prime movers of the next generation of e-government services. A major area of interest in e-government is the management of data collection, transmission and storage, secu...

BACKGROUND Rural healthcare facilities in low-income countries play a major role in providing primary care to rural populations. We examined the link of foreign aid with government investments and medical service provision in rural health centres in Rwanda. METHODS Using the District Health System Strengthening Tool, a web-based database built by the Ministry of Health in Rwanda, we construct...

E-Government increases transparency and improves communication between the government and the users. Providing e-Government services to business sector is a fundamental mission of governmental agencies in Saudi Arabia. However, the adoption of e-Government systems is less than satisfactory in many countries, particularly in developing countries. This is a significant factor that can lead to e-G...

This short paper analyzes whether a federal transfer system can be designed to increase welfare, when state governments create political budget cycles to increase the likelihood of reelection. The results show how the federal government may announce a transfer scheme in advance for the post-election year that counteracts the welfare costs of political budget cycles. JEL Classification: D61, D72...