in this study, we used random amplified polymorphic dna (rapd) for identification of 17 isolates of leishmania from the skin and reticuloendothelial system of humans, animal reservoirs (rodent and dog) and sandflies in various parts of iran in the last decade. fifteen species have been confirmed by isoenzyme characterization by the london school of hygiene and tropical medicine and shiraz unive...

Schizophrenia is a major psychiatric disorder that not only carries significant morbidity and disability for the sufferer but also a major burden to the society in terms of cost of care. Since its recognition, big strides have been made worldwide in order to understand and treat this disorder. In a developing country such as India, research into the various aspects of this disorder is still not...

A prudential framework is an important element in facilitating the successful integration of Islamic financial services to the global financial system. In recognition of this need, various stakeholders decided to establish the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) to spearhead the development of a uniform set of prudential, supervisory and disclosure standards for the Islamic financial s...

The stereospecific polymerization of conjugated dienes began in 1954 with the first catalysts obtained by combining TiCl4 or TiCl3 with aluminum-alkyls, i.e. the catalytic systems previously employed for ethylene and propylene polymerizations. Subsequently, many other catalytic systems were obtained and examined by a combination of transition metal or lanthanide compounds with appropriate alkyl...

This study investigates how foreign direct investment (FDI) affects the participation of developing countries in global value chains (GVCs). inquiry is crucial as FDI seen, at least theoretically, a means expediting countries’ GVCs some ways. It provides empirical evidence this nexus between and GVC using dynamic panel data model including 43 (2010–2019). Our results show, among other things, t...