Materials and methods This was an observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study. A total of 222 subjects (129 women, 93 men) were recruited from the University Hospital located in a Brazilian metropolitan area (approximately 1.067,214 inhabitants). Random stratification was performed considering gender and geographic regions (downtown, north, south, east, west and other metropolitan area...

The ~30-km-long surface ruptures associated with the Mw 7.0 (Mj 7.3) earthquake at 01:25 JST on April 16 in Kumamoto Prefecture appeared along the previously mapped ~100-km-long active fault called the Futagawa-Hinagu fault zone (FHFZ). The surface ruptures appeared to have extended further west out of the main FHFZ into the Kumamoto Plain. Although InSAR analysis by Geospatial Information Auth...

Problem, Research Strategy, and Findings While big box stores are appealing for their low prices and convenience, they are also widely criticized for their potentially deleterious impacts on communities. Controversy over big box retail often arises at the local level, where a proposed store is viewed as a threat to local businesses. But because of a broader transformation of the retail landscap...

There has recently been considerable interest in cruising for curbside parking as a major contributor to traffic congestion in the downtown areas of major cities. The density of cars cruising for parking in the downtown area is related to the rate at which cars in transit in the downtown area start cruising for parking and the expected search time of a car that starts cruising for parking. This...

Bartonella spp. were detected in rats (Rattus norvegicus) trapped in downtown Los Angeles, California, USA. Of 200 rats tested, putative human pathogens, B. rochalimae and B. tribocorum were found in 37 (18.5%) and 115 (57.5%) rats, respectively. These bacteria among rodents in a densely populated urban area are a public health concern.

This paper examines wireless networking and provides a case study of a wireless network infrastructure’s development at an urban university of 11,000 students. The University of Houston – Downtown (UHD) incorporated wireless technology to help users stay connected to the school’s network for access to curricula-related products at any time and from any location.

Background: Academic engagement is one of the important educational issues that can affect academic satisfaction students to maintain their motivation and will continue studies. Objectives: The objective this research was determine effectiveness program developed based on model derived from students' satisfaction. Methods: This applied a pre-test, post-test follow-up with control group. statist...

BACKGROUND Pedestrian injury frequently results in devastating and costly injuries and accounts for 11% of all road user fatalities. In the United States in 2006 there were 4,784 fatalities and 61,000 injuries from pedestrian injury, and in 2007 there were 4,654 fatalities and 70,000 injuries. In Canada, injury is the leading cause of death for those under 45 years of age and the fourth most co...

Revolutionary innovations of Martin Luther led Europe to increasingly spreading use and development of literacy and native literary culture. In 1524 Luther turned to aldermen and mayors of all German towns with appeal to found everywhere higher and lower schools and libraries. Luther’s appeal was actively followed in Germany as well as other countries, having joined reformation. In recent years...