We give an informal survey, emphasizing examples and open problems, of two interconnected research programs in moduli of curves: the systematic classification of modular compactifications of Mg,n, and the study of Mori chamber decompositions of Mg,n.

The major diagnostic characters and histological studies on the leaf, root and stem of Cressa cretica L. has been reported in this paper. Literature survey showed the absence of any systematic authentication of this plant.

PURPOSE It is estimated that 50% to 75% of individuals who experience a stroke have persistent impairment of the affected upper limb (UL). There is a need to identify the best training strategies for retraining motor function of the UL. One intervention showing promise is virtual reality (VR), using either immersive or nonimmersive technology. Before recommending VR for use in clinical practice...

PURPOSE To describe the clinical and preclinical research conducted on primary repair of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during the past 10 years. METHODS A systematic search of PubMed, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Embase was performed for all English-language studies published between 2003 and April 2014 on primary repair of the ACL. RESULTS Twenty-six studi...

OBJECTIVE To develop a systematic review of the literature, to describe the different virtual reality (VR) interventions and interactive videogames applied to the lower extremity (LE) of stroke patients, and to analyse the results according to the most frequently used outcome measures. MATERIAL AND METHODS An electronic search of randomized trials between January 2004 and January 2014 in diff...

PURPOSE To analyze the current approaches to the surgical management of symptomatic femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). METHODS Thirteen relevant queries were used in four search engines (PubMed, EMBASE, Ovid, and the Cochrane Review) with a resultant 5,856 articles. Eighteen peer-reviewed treatment outcome studies met the inclusion criteria with minimum 1-year follow-up of the surgical treat...

This study empirically investigates whether agglomeration discourages married couples' fertility decisions. Exploiting Japanese social survey data to control for economic and social factors underlying fertility, it examines whether agglomeration affects completed fertility and the timing of childbirth. Results indicate that agglomeration impedes completed fertility. In addition, this study find...

in new organizational world, managenemt is the most effective factor; and its proper form is in collaboration with leadership. one of the leadership's theories-which is the most effective-is charismatic leadership theory, though hasn't gain proper attention. generally, charismatic leadership means creating a relationship which involves affecting and being affected without involvement ...

MATERIALS AND METHODS: Seventy-five patients undergoing breast augmentation had a round implant of placed in one breast and either an anatomical silicone sizer or actual implant of similar volume temporarily placed in the other. There were twenty-five cases each representing Allergan, Mentor, and Sientra. Standardized multiple view photographs were then taken with the patient sitting completely...

[Purpose] The purpose of this review was to investigate various types of VR programs and their use in cognitive evaluations and interventions for patients with brain injury. [Subjects and Methods] PubMed, Cochrane, and OTseeker electronic databases were searched with the search terms. At of 350 titles and abstracts were retrieved, and 17 articles were selected for this review. Selected articles...