background: cystic fibrosis (cf) is a common genetic disorder chiefly characterized by respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms. the purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical presentation and growth status in cf patients at the time of diagnosis and following conventional treatment. materials and methods: a cross-sectional study was conducted on 67 cf patients who enrolled for at leas...

This is an uncopyedited electronic version of an article accepted for publication in Diabetes. The American Diabetes Association, publisher of Diabetes, is not responsible for any errors or omissions in this version of the manuscript or any version derived from it by third parties. The definitive publisher-authenticated version will be available in a future issue of Diabetes in print and online...

the notion of $f$-derivations of up-algebras is introduced, some useful examples are discussed, and related properties are investigated. moreover, we show that the fixed set and the kernel of $f$-derivations are up-subalgebras of up-algebras,and also give examples to show that the two sets are not up-ideals of up-algebras in general.

Makassar is one of the metropolitan cities located in Indonesia which recently experiences massive an increased construction because of population growth. Mapping the spatial distribution and development of the built-up region is the best method that can use as an indicator to set the urban planning policy. The purpose of this study is to identify changes in land use and density in Makassar Cit...