This study investigated the influence of high temperature on the expression patterns of multiple DBE isoform genes (PUL, ISA1, ISA2 and ISA3) at RNA transcriptional level in developing endosperm, as well as its relation to the varying total activity of DBE and starch fine structure. Two rice genotypes with different amylose content and palatability were used for research under two temperature t...

Conventional endoscopic exams do not allow the entire visualization of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Push enteroscopy (PE) is an effective diagnostic and therapeutic procedure, although it only allows exploration of the proximal small bowel (Pennazio et al., 1995). Simultaneously, convetional colonoscopy is limited at the terminal ileum. Therefore, prior to the wireless capsule endoscopy era...

The South African Department of Basic Education (DBE) has considered the introduction Tablet PCs an important aspect improving quality education in Africa. Covid-19 pandemic hastened due to increased need for distance and online learning. Educators are often unwilling accept use teaching learning because they do not have necessary skills integrate into their pedagogical practices. This paper di...

Principals as crucial change agents are required to ensure that education changes successfully implemented and school improvement takes place. This paper focuses on the challenges principals experience regarding aspects within system. The qualitative approach phenomenological design were utilized, semi-structured interviews conducted with purposely selected participants (13 principals). As a na...

direct peroral cholangioscopy under carbon dioxide insufflation Direct peroral cholangioscopy (DPOCS) is a useful and effective technique for diagnosis and therapy of biliary tract disease [1–3]. No instances of a fatal systemic gas embolism developing during DPOCS under carbon dioxide (CO2) insufflation have yet been reported. A 68-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital with a complaint o...

Highlights of GAO-09-36, a report to congressional requesters As highway congestion continues to be a problem in many areas, states are looking to construct or expand highway projects. When a state department of transportation (DOT) receives federal funding for highway projects from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the projects must comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (N...

Wegener's granulomatosis (WG) is a multisystemic disease of unknown etiology characterized by necrotizing vasculitis and granulomatous inflammation (1-3). The disease typically involves the upper airways, lungs and kidneys, and gastrointestinal involvement is uncommon. Described here is a 33-year-old man who presented at the hospital with abdominal pain. Colonoscopy revealed multiple ulcers, in...

BACKGROUND Renal cell carcinoma commonly metastasizes to lung, liver, and bone. Small intestinal metastases are exceedingly rare. CASE REPORT A 75-year-old man presented at our hospital with tarry stools. He had undergone a right nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma (RCC) 6 years previously; in addition, he had received antiplatelet treatment for ischemic heart disease. Esophagogastroduodenos...

Capsule Endoscopy (CE) is a recently developed noninvasive technique for imaging of small bowel pathologies. It is a swallowable wireless mini-camera for getting images of the gastrointestinal (GI) mucosa. General indications of CE are obscure bleeding, iron deficiency anemia, Crohn disease, abdominal pain, polyposis coli, celiac disease and small bowel tumors. Obstruction must be excluded with...

The aim of this study is to build a coordination model for Digital Business Ecosystem (DBE) integration, and in particular to explore how various types of coordination mechanisms are related to creating value for different stakeholders in this context. The research design combines several data sources and methods. First, a coordination model is built based on existing literature, and generic su...