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    • Left Ventricular Reconstruction and Mitral Valve Annuloplasty Combined with Papillary Muscle Relocation for Severe Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation 

      Furukawa, Koji; Yano, Mitsuhiro; Nakamura, Eisaku; Matsuyama, Masakazu; Nishimura, Masanori; Kawagoe, Katsuya; Nakamura, Kunihide (Scientific Research, 2017-12)
      A 46-year-old man was referred to our hospital due to severe ischemic mitral regurgitation with severe bileaflet tethering and a dilated left ventricle. We performed left ventricular reconstruction and mitral valve ...
    • LiFi is a paradigm-shifting 5G technology 

      Haas, Harald (Elsevier, 2018-11)
      In this paper we will first explain what Light-Fidelity (LiFi) is and argue that it is a 5th Generation (5G) technology. Peak transmission speeds of 8 Gbps from a single light source have been demonstrated, and complete ...
    • Linear, Cubic and Quintic Coordinate-Dependent Forces and Kinematic Characteristics of a Spring-Mass System 

      Sarafian, Haiduke (2013-09)
      By combining a pair of linear springs we devise a nonlinear vibrator. For a one dimensional scenario the nonlinear force is composed of a polynomial of odd powers of position-dependent variable greater than or equal three. ...
    • A Linguistic Examination of the CapitalCube™ Market Effect Variables 

      Lusk, Edward J.; Halperin, Michael (Sciedu Press, 2016-05)
      Introduction: Linguistic variables and the nuanced market information they afford are critical to the efficient and effective functioning of market trading platforms. In this research, we report on our investigation of the ...
    • Living Organ Donation, Beneficient Helping, & the Kantian Concept of Partial Self-Murder 

      Articulo, Archimedes C. (Scientific Research, 2014-11)
      This paper deals with the ethical issues concerning living organ donor transplantation in the context of Immanuel Kant’s Ethical Theory. It primarily aims to refute the common perception about Kant’s categorical opposition ...
    • Location Based Performance of WiMAX Network for QoS with Optimal Base Stations (BS) 

      Jha, Rakesh K.; Bholebawa, Idris Z.; Dalal, Upena D. (Scientific Research Publishing, 2011-07)
      In this paper we are given concept of our WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) network perfor-mance for QoS monitoring and optimization solution for BS (Base Station) with multimedia application. In the ...
    • Long Term Results of Valve Operations in Patients with Diabetes 

      Huddleston, Stephen J.; Goheen, Erin; Opoku-Asare, Isaac; Kokkinos, Peter; Greenberg, Michael D.; Trachiotis, Gregory D. (Scientific Research, 2012-12)
      Diabetes Mellitus (DM) adversely affects survival in patients with Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) surgery. The influence of diabetes on events after valve operations is ...
    • Long-term weight gain and economic impact in pigs castrated under local anaesthesia 

      Telles, F.G.; Luna, S.P.L.; Teixeira, G.; Berto, D.A. (Elsevier, 2016)
      Castration is a controversial practice in swine production because in some countries is still performed without anaesthesia, and therefore causes intense suffering and stress to animals. This study investigated the effect ...
    • Luminescence Characteristics of LaAlO3:Eu3+ Obtained by Modified Pechini’s Method 

      Hernández, Alfredo Morales; Alfaro, Mayra A. de León; Villatoro, Antonio Barrera; Falcony, Ciro; Montalvo, Teodoro Rivera; Medina, Juan Zarate (Scientific Research, 2017-01)
      The aim of the present work was to investigate the luminescent properties of europium-doped lanthanum aluminate (LaAlO3) powder prepared by Modified Pechini (MP) method. Samples were prepared at different Eu3+ ...
    • Lymphedema: Complications and Management 

      Agbenorku, Pius (Scientific Research, 2014-07)
      Introduction: Lymphedema is a condition of the lymphatic system characterized by tissue swelling of body parts especially the limbs as a result of fluid retention. This debilitating condition may result in morbidity and ...
    • MAEB: Routing Protocol for IoT Healthcare 

      Su, Haoru; Wang, Zhiliang; An, Sunshin (Scientific Research Publishing, 2013-04)
      Healthcare is one of the most promising applications of Internet of Things. This paper describes a prototype for the IoT healthcare systems. We propose the Movement-Aided Energy-Balance (MAEB) routing protocol. The movement ...
    • Magnetic and Photon Cascade Emission of Gd3+ of NaGd(PO3)4 Monocrystal Under Appropriate Synthesis Conditions 

      Hammami, Saoussen; Sebai, Sihem; Jegouso, David; Reita, Valerie; Boudjada, Nassira Chniba; Megriche, Adel (2017-08)
      A signal crystal of NaGd(PO3)4 (NGP) was successfully grown with the solid-state reaction method under appropriate synthesis conditions. Structure refinements and the purity of the samples were determined by XRD patterns. ...
    • Malaria vectors distribution, abundance and assessment of factors influencing acceptance and use of Insecticide Treated Nets in Uyo Akwa Ibom State Nigeria 

      Friday Maduka, Chikezie; Kenneth Nnamdi, Opara; Blessing, Akaka; Ebuka Kingsley, Ezihe; Nsima Ibanga, Udoidung; Clement Ameh, Yaro (African Science Publications, 2021-01-01)
      The abundance and distribution of malaria vectors as well as compliance with the use of Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs) are key factors in the fight against malaria. Malaria vector species composition, distribution and ...
    • Males at High Risk for Breast Cancer: Who Are They and How Should We Screen Them? 

      Swergold, Natalie; Murthy, Vijayashree; Chamberlain, Ronald S. (Scientific Research, 2014-07)
      Background: It is estimated that 2240 males in the United States will develop invasive breast cancer (BC) in 2013, resulting in 410 deaths. Overall, male breast cancers (MBCs) are diagnosed with larger tumor size, more ...
    • Management in Action: Managing the HIV/AIDS Curriculum in Kenya 

      Nyarondia, Samson; Ongong’a, Jared Opiyo; Omolo, Kepha (Scientific Research, 2014-07)
      Curriculum management can only be effective when the curriculum content and expected learning outcomes are clearly stated for the actual implementers. The implementers on their side especially the teachers and the school ...
    • Management of Post-Circumcision Trapped Penis with Glanular Amputation 

      Tolba, Adel M.; Nasr, Mohamed; Abohashem, Ahmed; Abd-Elnaby, Mahmoud; Ibrahim, Emad S. (Scientific Research, 2014-07)
      A phenomenon known as trapped penis has numerous origins, including injudicious circumcision. Materials and Methods: Surgery for trapped penis with glanular amputation was performed for 5 children. The surgical policy ...
    • Management of Traumatic Joint Dislocations in Irrua 

      Edomwonyi, Edwin Omon; Nwokike, Osita Chizoba; Onuminya, John Enekele (Scientific Research, 2015-03)
      Aim: To elucidate the pattern of presentation and management of traumatic major joint dislocations as seen in Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital. Method: A five-year retrospective review of 44 cases in 43 patients. Data ...
    • Managing leaf-cutting ants: Peculiarities, trends and challenges 

      Lucia, Terezinha Della; Gandra, Laila C (published online, 2014-03)
      Leaf-cutting ants are generally recognized as important pest species in Neotropical America. They are eusocial insects that exhibit social organization, foraging, fungus-cultivation, hygiene and a complex nest structure, ...
    • Managing Computing Infrastructure for IoT Data 

      Tyagi, Sapna; Darwish, Ashraf; Khan, Mohammad Y. (Scientific Research Publishing, 2014-07)
      Digital data have become a torrent engulfing every area of business, science and engineering disciplines, gushing into every economy, every organization and every user of digital technology. In the age of big data, deriving ...
    • Marek’s disease virus challenge induced immune-related gene expression and chicken repeat 1 (CR1) methylation alterations in chickens 

      Tian, Fei; Luo, Juan; Zhang, Huanmin; Chang, Shuang; Song, Jiuzhou (Scientific Research Publishing, 2012-07)
      Marek’s disease virus (MDV) challenge induces lymphoma in susceptible chickens. Host genes, especially immune related genes, are activated by the virus. DNA methylation is an epigenetic mechanism that governs gene ...