OBJECTIVES To evaluate FCGR3B copy number variation (CNV) in African and European populations and to determine if FCGR3B copy number is associated with SLE and SLE nephritis risk in Afro-Caribbeans, adjusting for African genetic ancestry. METHODS We estimated FCGR3B to determine if there were ethnic variations in CNV (unrelated unadmixed Europeans and Africans). We then examined CNV at FCGR3B...

iii realism – a predilection towards “playing by ear” and keeping options open with and ability to juggle options and keep them all in the air. Many of these traits are popularly associated with the stereotype of the bazaar merchant (bazaari). On the other hand, the popular bazaari stereotype is replete with negative characteristics. He is seen as a wheeler-dealer, one capable of selling ice to...

Fibroids are very common in Afro-Caribbean women. They can cause severe complications. The treatment modalities are not without risk and should be weighed against the complications of the fibroids.

We report the first large-scale surveillance of avian influenza viruses in water birds conducted in Africa. This study shows evidence of avian influenza viruses in wild birds, both Eurasian and Afro-tropical species, in several major wetlands of Africa.

Here, we present the draft genome of Enterobacter sp. strain UCD-UG_FMILLET. This strain is an endophyte isolated from the roots of finger millet, an Afro-Indian cereal crop. The genome contains 4,801,411 bp in 53 scaffolds.

Turtles of the clade Testudinoidea have a rather scarce fossil record in Afro-Arabia, ranging from late Eocene up to Quaternary. The vast majority testudinoid fossils Afro-Arabia are ascribed Testudinidae, which has had continuous presence area since Eocene. Geoemydidae is poorly documented by fragments found throughout Neogene across northern Africa and Middle East. Emydidae absent this area. ...

In any society governed by religion, each activity performed in the is closely associated with religious factors. an Islamic where Islam basis for elements of society, various arts including architecture are most important manifestations principles. After emergence Iran and introducing worldview to Iranians, it changed Iranians' way thinking beliefs. This affected Iranian constructing different...

One of the most efficient methods to control high infection rate coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is have a coverage COVID-19 vaccination worldwide. Therefore, it important understand individuals’ intention get vaccinated. The present study applied Theory Planned Behavior (TPB) explain vaccinated among representative sample in Qazvin, Iran. TPB uses psychological constructs attitude, subject...