Received 6 May 2003; Revised 22 September 2003; Accepted 7 January 2004. School of Primary Care, University of Manchester, Rusholme Health Centre, Walmer Street, Manchester M14 5NP, aCentre for Health Services Research, University of Newcastle upon Tyne and bNational Primary Care Research and Development Centre, The University of Manchester, Williamson Building, Manchester, UK; E-mail: cchew@ma...

Green concrete are generally composed of recycling materials as hundred or partial percent substitutes for aggregate, cement, and admixture in concrete. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions, efforts are needed to develop environmentally friendly construction materials. Using of fly ash based geopolymer as an alternative binder can help reduce CO2 emission of concrete. The binder of geopolymer con...

Two strains of Bacillus pumilus (M11 and M38) and one strain each of Bacillus cereus (M27), Bacillus subtilis (M67), and Enterobacter agglomerans (M14) were identified from the air of Lancashire cotton mills. These strains were tested for cytopathic effects in Vero cells; B pumilus and B cereus strains were also examined for haemolytic activity, lecithinase production, and proteolytic action on...

This research examines how profitability, company size, board independence, and gender diversity affect carbon emission disclosures in Indonesian companies. The sample of this study consists 36 manufacturing companies which were consecutively listed on Stock Exchange from 2015 to 2018. measured using a disclosure checklist consisting 18 items. Using multiple regression analysis, found that are ...

The paper explores the similarities and variations in applicability of nasalisation principles Lungu, Mambwe Namwanga (LuMaNa) languages. LuMaNa languages are spoken Northern Muchinga provinces Zambia. Lungu is classified as M14, M15 M22. study used CV phonology comparative Bantu morphophonological theories qualitative methods. Results reveal that nasal homorganic assimilation depends on conson...

Dendritic cell (DC) vaccines are currently one of the most effective approaches to treat melanoma. The immunogenicity of antigens loaded into DCs determines the treatment effects. Patients treated with autologous antigen-loaded DC vaccines achieve the best therapeutic effects. In China, most melanoma patients cannot access their autologous antigens because of formalin treatment of tumor tissue ...

Skimmianine is a furoquinoline alkaloid present mainly in the Rutaceae family. It has been reported to have analgesic, antispastic, sedative, anti-inflammatory, and other pharmacologic activities. Despite its critical pharmacological function, its metabolite profiling is still unclear. In this study, the in vivo metabolite profiling of skimmianine in rats was investigated using ultra-performanc...

We study the dynamics of a work group whose members value not only compensation, but also having a high status relative to their peers. Compensation takes the form of a fixed salary plus a bonus based on group performance. Status is determined both by contributing to group output and by non-productive, social activities which we call “politics”. Group members allocate their time between working...