Defeasible inheritance networks provide a fruitful environment for modeling default reasoning. In this paper we aim to enhance their expressive power with the idea of abnormality minimisation, which plays a crucial role in circumscription. We implement it in two alternative network-based frameworks. The rst is in line with the received way of modeling default reasoning by means of inheritance n...

BACKGROUND: Consanguinity is defined as the marriage between close relatives. The deleterious effects associated with consanguinity may be caused by the expression of rare recessive genes inherited from common ancestors. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: The present study was undertaken to analyze the effect of consanguinity on chromosomal abnormality (CA). METHODS AND MATERIALS: During last 6 years period,...

OBJECTIVES To identify work-related musculoskeletal symptoms and any associated work-related risk factors, focusing on structural labor factors among hotel workers. METHODS A total of 1,016 hotel workers (620 men and 396 women) were analyzed. The questionnaire surveyed participants' socio-demographics, health-related behaviors, job-related factors, and work-related musculoskeletal symptoms. W...

background: . the aim of this study was to investigate of relationship of musculoskeletal symptoms with weight of backpack in tehran secondary school students. methods: this cross-sectional study was performed in the city of tehran in 2009. two hundred thirteen students partici­pated in study. nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire was used, asking about complaints of back, neck, and/or shoulders...

background: the agricultural sector is one of the most important sectors in production. the safety and health of farmers are important factors that can cause a significant increase in efficiency and productivity. the aim of this study was the assessment of musculoskeletal disorders (msds) using the ovako working posture analysis system (owas) and evaluation of the effect of ergonomic training o...

background: plasterers are at risk of musculoskeletal disorders (msds) due to the nature of their occupation and ergonomic factors. the purpose of this study was to evaluate the biomechanical risk factors for msds among plasterers. materials and methods: in this descriptive study, 70 plasterers from neyshabur, iran, were studied in 2014. the nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire (nmq) was used t...

This study examines the effects of produce shape abnormality, organic labeling, and discounts on consumers’ intention to purchase produce. Two studies were conducted. In Study 1, a 3 (normal, moderate, extreme abnormality) × 2 (with without labeling) between-subjects design was used. 2, (moderate 5 (discount: 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%) A total 480 valid responses questionnaires collected. 1 revea...

BACKGROUND Multiple health conditions are increasingly a problem for adults with musculoskeletal conditions. However, multimorbidity research has focused primarily on the elderly and those with a limited subset of musculoskeletal disorders. We sought to determine whether associations between multimorbidity and additional burden differ with specific forms of musculoskeletal conditions among work...

symphysis pubis is an uncommon site of tuberculosis and only few cases have been reported in the literature. it is important to distinguish it from the more common entities like osteitis pubis and osteomyelitis of pubis symphysis to prevent delay in diagnosis and minimize morbidity and prevent complications. we report a rare case of tuberculosis of symphysis pubis in a 50-year-old indian female...

introduction: in different professions, including dentistry, work-related musculoskeletal disorders (msds) are the main reason of loss of working period, increasing labor costs, human injuries, and absence from work. improper posture while working is the main cause of these disorders among dentists. in this regard, identifying the risk factors and its potential harms are absolutely necessary. h...