With her sexual configurations theory (SCT), vanAnders (2015) wants to solve a number of problems with the current conceptualization of sexual orientation as defined by the sex of the partner(s) one is attracted toandhabitually indicatedwith theKinsey score varying from completely heterosexual to completely homosexual. I agree with van Anders that the conventional conceptualization of sexual or...

The principal aim of this work was to study the formulation of a ternary complex comprising salmon calcitonin (sCT), hyaluronate (HA), and chitosan (CS) in a nanoparticle (NP) format. As interactions between the constituents are possible, their presence and component mass mixing ratio (MMR) and charge mixing ratio (CMR) were investigated to tune the properties of NPs. Intermolecular interaction...

As interest in sluggish cognitive tempo (SCT) increases, a primary limitation for the field is the lack of a unified set of symptoms for assessing SCT. No existing SCT measure includes all items identified in a recent meta-analysis as optimal for distinguishing between SCT and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) inattention. This study evaluates a new self-report measure for assessi...

The effects of salmon calcitonin (sCT) on the production of progesterone and secretion of luteinizing hormone (LH) were examined in female rats. Diestrous rats were intravenously injected with saline, sCT, human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), or hCG plus sCT. Ovariectomized (Ovx) rats were injected with saline or sCT. In the in vitro experiments, granulosa cells and anterior pituitary glands (AP...

Given the magnitude of the diabetes epidemic among Canadian Aboriginals and the corresponding need to develop physical activity interventions, the aims of this study were to: 1) examine the meaning of physical activity; 2) assess physical activity behavior levels; and 3) examine the association of key Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) constructs with physical activity behavior. Thirty-four Aborigin...

BACKGROUND Neurocognitive and social cognitive impairments represent important treatment targets in schizophrenia, as they are significant predictors of functional outcome. Different rehabilitative interventions have recently been developed, addressing both cognitive and psychosocial domains. Although promising, results are still heterogeneous and predictors of treatment outcome are not yet ide...

The hybrids of ATLAS semi-conductor tracker (SCT) were made with Cu/Polyimide flex-circuits, reinforced with carbon-carbon substrates, in the barrel and in the endcap modules. We report successes, problems and solutions in the course of production of 2600 pieces of hybrids each.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the stabilization of salmon calcitonin (sCT) by PEGylation in nasal mucosa. Degradation of native sCT in the homogenates of rat nasal mucosa was investigated by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS). The initial cleavage of sCT was due to tryptic-like endopeptidase activity, and the subsequent degrad...

Theory and research suggest that sociocultural pressures, thin-ideal internalization, and self-objectification are associated with body dissatisfaction, while feminist beliefs may serve a protective function. This research examined thin-ideal internalization and self-objectification as mediators and feminist beliefs as a moderator in the relationship between sociocultural pressures to meet the ...