The world population with diabetes mellitus (DM) is estimated at 425 million, which represents 8.8% of adults aged 20 to 79 years, and could reach 629 million by 2045 [1]. Of these, 438.2 million will be of productive age. There is a slight predominance among men. In older population (65-79 years), the predominance between the sexes is similar. About 90% of the cases are type 2 diabetes mellitu...

[1] Historical observations indicate a shift toward shorter winters and increased average air temperatures in the midwestern United States. Furthermore, a rise in soil temperatures is likely to be enhanced under projections of increased air temperature; however, reduced snow cover during winter may lead to colder soil temperatures in the future. Cumulatively, these changes will affect cold seas...

With the increasing anthropogenic CO2 concentration, ocean acidification (OA) can have dramatic effects on coral reefs. However, the effects of OA on coral physiology and the associated microbes remain largely unknown. In the present study, reef-building coral Acropora gemmifera collected from a reef flat with highly fluctuating environmental condition in the South China Sea were exposed to thr...

In the absence of sustained federal leadership to address climate change, many US states and cities have implemented their own policies. 2018, State Hawai‘i set a goal sequestering more greenhouse gases (GHGs) annually than emitted no later 2045. This study builds Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) model understand how state-level carbon tax in could contribute meeting this objective it would...

Accounting has undergone many developments in line with efforts to adapt the needs of stakeholders. This development can be seen from introduction sharia-based accounting principles emergence sharia transactions offered by entities. is background for birth SAK Syariah which was ratified 2007. With studies on Islamic Indonesia, accountants are required equip themselves good knowledge accounting....

Digital anonymity will be difficult if not impossible to maintain The longevity of data storage means that there is an ever-growing record of people’s activity, and attempts to avoid leaving a digital footprint will become increasingly difficult. The growth in the number of surveillance devices is increasing at a rapid rate and, unless individuals go to great lengths to avoid detection, it is l...