the potential sources of cr (vi) are various effluents from metallurgy, electroplating, leather tanning, textile dyeing, paint, ink, and aluminum manufacturing industries. these industrial effluents can contain cr (vi), in the concentration range of 10 to 100 mg/l (nakano et al 2000), which is much higher than the standard limit; 0.5 mg/l in industrial wastewater (epa). in aqueous systems, chro...

The whole is more than a sum of its parts Holland, 1998 Survival and apoptosis of retinal neurones are critical processes occurring during development and maturation. In keeping with the general concept of trophic stimulation, we have found that a group of active molecules can regulate the phenotypic expression of retinal neural cells, allowing them to survive and become mature neurones, wherea...

Objective: Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is defined as a constant fear of being embarrassed or negatively evaluated in social situations or while doing activities in the presence of others. Several studies have examined the role of certain variables that might predict response to treatment and may affect treatment outcome. The purpose of this study was to identify predictive variables of change...

background: in recent years, there is a growing appreciation of the stresses involved in nursing training. it is important for nursing educators to know the prevalence of psychological distress and psychological well-being among nursing students. the present study aimed to assess perceived stress in the undergraduate students studying in a nursing college located in north india. materials and m...

Graz University of Technology, Institute of Environmental Biotechnology, Petersgasse 12, A6 8010 Graz, Austria; Julius Kühn-Institut (JKI), Messeweg 11, D-38104 Braunschweig, 7 Germany, Kawanda Agricultural Research Institute, National Banana Research Program, 8 Uganda; Makerere University, Department of Agricultural Production, College of 9 Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Uganda and B...

Stress seems inescapable, or is that just my perception? This could be a statement about clinical practice, particularly completion of documentation; politics; modern life; or here, the pathophysiology of migraine. Only last year,Neurology® published a very challenging study demonstrating that alleged migraine triggers— flickering lights and strenuous exercise—were only about 10% likely to prec...