This is a supplement to our previous research note [3]. In [3], we gave a characterization of biharmonic curves in Minkowski 3-space. More precisely, we pointed out that every biharmonic curves with nonnull principal normal in Minkowski 3-space is a helix, whose curvature κ and torsion τ satisfy κ2 = τ2. In the classification of biharmonic curves in Minkowski 3-space due to Chen and Ishikawa [1...

this experiment was conducted to determine the effects of sodium bentonite litter supplement and stoking density on performance and litter quality using a total of 252 broiler chicks in completely randomized design with 6 treatments which were arranged factorially (3×2) and 4 replicates. experimental factors included: stocking density (14; low and 18; high /birds per m2) and three levels of sod...

OBJECTIVE Describe the content and frequency of provider-patient dietary supplement discussions during primary care office visits. METHODS Inductive content analysis of 1477 transcribed audio-recorded office visits to 102 primary care providers was combined with patient and provider surveys. Encounters were collected in Los Angeles, CA (2009-2010), geographically diverse practice settings acr...

One-fifth of Canadian women of childbearing age (WCBA) have red blood cell (RBC) folate concentrations below those considered optimal for neural tube defect risk reduction (≥906 nmol·L(-1)). Determinants of optimal concentrations have not been examined in a nationally representative sample of Canadian WCBA since food fortification with folic acid was implemented. This study explored correlates ...

OBJECTIVE The study evaluated the effect of a canned sardine supplement in C-reactive protein (CRP) in patients on hemodialysis (HD) and the compliance and adherence to this supplement. DESIGN This was a quasi-experimental study: Participants with a serum CRP of 5 mg/dL or less volunteered to consume a sardine supplement or were maintained on the usual cheese/ham sandwich supplement. SETTIN...

Both the bene®cial and the adverse effects of nickel supplement on the N assimilation and growth of tomato plants were evaluated while either urea or nitrate was applied as the sole N source in the nutrient solution. The nickel concentration in the plant was related to that in the solution. Urea toxicity to the plants was reduced by the nickel supplement at 0.01 mg lÿ1, and no symptom of urea t...