We describe here results of a photometric time-sequence survey of the globular cluster M3 (NGC 5272), in a search for contact and detached eclipsing binary stars. We have discovered only one likely eclipsing binary and one SX Phe type star in spite of monitoring 4077 stars with V < 20.0 and observing 25 BSS. The newly identified SX Phe star, V237, shows a light curve with a variable amplitude. ...

OBJECTIVE To test the operational viability of and validate the 4-second exercise test (4sET) protocol in the orthostatic position (ORTHO). METHODS The ORTHO protocol, an alternative to the conventional protocol (CYCLO), was used. The ORTHO protocol consists of performing sudden exercise in the orthostatic position -- accelerated stationary walking (alternate upward flexion of the thighs) -- ...

This paper describes the passive Qswitch, based on polymer and organic dye BDN, of a pulsed Nd:YAG laser. Pulses of 27ns duration and peak power of 1.7MW for initial transmission of Q-switch 18.4% 0 T = have been obtained. We have obtained Q-switching efficiency of 77% for train of pulses of 31 and 76.2% 0 T = at the pump energy of 98J. We have also obtained the dependency of laser pulse charac...

There have been many efforts to measure and quantify resilience, various scales developed. This article draws on a mixed methods study which involved the application of one particular scale—the Resilience Research Centre-Adult Measure (referred throughout as ARM). Rather than focus quantitative results, however, presented elsewhere, this unique qualitative results study—semi-structured intervie...

Aim: Cookies from rice, banana and cashew-nut flour blends were prepared as alternative to gluten-free baby-led food for children.&#x0D; Place Duration of Study: The study was carried out in the Chemistry Laboratory, Department Science Laboratory Technology, University Medical Sciences, Ondo, Nigeria Food Processing Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, between August, 2022 January, 2023.&#x0D; Methodology...

objective(s) this study was carried out in order to evaluate the effects of electrochemotherapy, electrical pulses and chemotherapeutic drugs on the killing of cancerous cells and their probable synergistic effects. materials and methods electrochemotherapy treatments conducted on mcf-7 cell line derived from human breast adenocarcinoma tumor using four chemotherapeutic drugs including bleomyci...

This book is focused on the evidence-based practice of behavioral and psychopharmacologic treatment strategies for pain syndromes of various types. A large number and a broad variety of health providers use these therapeutic treatment approaches to treat patients with acute and chronic pain syndromes. These types of providers include primary care physicians and advanced practice nurses, psychol...

We asked whether cyclooxygenase (COX) activity controls the renin-angiotensin system in the postnatal period. During kidney development, renin peaked at postnatal days 0-1 at the mRNA, tissue protein [renal renin concentration (RRC)], and plasma renin concentration (PRC) levels and was widely expressed along preglomerular vessels. PRC and renin mRNA expression was elevated until weaning in the ...

While there is a burgeoning literature on the benefits of research collaboration for development, it tends to promote idea “partnership” as bounded site in which interventions improve collaborative practice can be made. This article draws complexity theory and systems thinking argue that such an assumption problematic, divorcing from wider practice. Instead, systemic framework understanding eva...