Serotonergic (5-HT) neurons are implicated in modulating nociceptive transmission. It is established that 5-HT neuronal activity is enhanced by rhythmic behaviors such as chewing and locomotion in animals. We thus hypothesized that 5-HT descending inhibitory pathways may be enhanced by rhythmic behavior of gum chewing in humans. To evaluate this idea, we examined nociceptive flexion reflex (NFR...

Purpose This paper aims to investigate the application of Italian Banking Association (ABI) industry-specific reporting standard in microfinance institutions by determining whether or not a banking sector can enhance non-financial (NFR) quality and volume meet stakeholders’ information needs specific setting investigated. Design/methodology/approach develops an analysis available ABI documents ...

BACKGROUND To recover from work stress, a worksite health program aimed at improving physical activity and relaxation may be valuable. However, not every program is effective for all participants, as would be expected within a "one size fits all" approach. The effectiveness of how the program is delivered may differ across individuals. The aim of this study was to identify subgroups for whom on...

It is well known, that forced periodic operation possesses the potential for process improvements. Nevertheless, only a small number of applications reported, due to complex realization, limited predictability and high inertia larger units. Nonlinear frequency response (NFR) analysis has proven predict efficiently time-averaged performance reactor effluent streams originating from changes one o...

BACKGROUND Investigations based on quantitative sensory testing have consistently shown evidence of allodynia in fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) patients involving both the spinal and supraspinal pain regulatory systems. Functional imaging studies have demonstrated enhanced neural activities in pain-related brain areas as well as impairment of pain inhibition in the descending nociceptive regulator...

OBJECTIVES Prior research has shown a relationship between blood glucose levels and some forms of self-regulation (eg, executive function), with low blood glucose levels associated with impaired self-regulation. Further, engagement in self-regulation tasks depletes blood glucose. Given these relationships, the present study examined whether blood glucose is associated with another form of self-...

A UML PROFILE FOR GOALORIENTED MODELLING The Unified Modeling Language (UML) is a standard for visual modelling. We can design abstract models by using its elements. The semantic scope of the UML elements is very broad, and they are not fully addressing the needs of some modelling domains, including the modelling of goals and non-functional requirements (NFR). To address this problem, UML allow...

In the system requirements phase, the non-functional requirements (NFR) are often captured only generically at a fairly high level, and they do not yet include the levels of detail necessary for the system engineers to allocate them as specific functionalities to be handled either by the software or the hardware, or a specific combination of the two. The European ECSS series of standards for th...

OBJECTIVE Several chronic pain conditions are more prevalent in Native Americans than in any other group in the United States; however, little has been done to identify factors contributing to this disparity. The study presented here was designed to examine whether there were pain processing differences in Native Americans relative to non-Hispanic White controls. METHODS Participants were hea...

As grid resources are geographically distributed, efficient resource discovery and management has become one of the important requirements. Besides, Grid users are independent identities and negotiation is necessary for reconciling their diverse characteristics. Therefore special mechanism is required to negotiate and discover the required resource or similar resource as an alternative when dis...