Purpose: This paper is to identify and explain the in-store shopping environment effects that drive consumers’ impulse buying decisions. Methodology: Primary data is collected from 100 randomly selected shoppers in Abbottabad and Islamabad. Descriptive data analysis along with test of significance was applied to analyze data. Findings: Results indicate that presence of an enjoyable, pleasant an...

Based on the Normative Hypothesis, theorists have believed that differences in sexuality among black and white males would affect each group differently due to the disparate cultural norms. The current study evaluates the relationship between adolescent sexual attitudes and timing of first sexual intercourse as factors affecting problem behaviors, suicidal thoughts, and sense of security among ...

OBJECTIVE Numerous studies have examined the impact of alcohol on violence; however, only a small number have addressed differences elicited by different doses of alcohol. Such studies are limited by mixed findings, small sample sizes, inconsistent alcohol doses and control conditions, a bias toward studying only male participants, and the predominant use of only one particular measure to asses...

The sensitivity, specificity and reproducibility of molecular genetic methods analysis largely depend on the quality preliminary preparation analyzed samples. During sample preparation, tasks disinfecting pathogenic material, lysing cell membranes, removing compounds impurities that inhibit polymerase chain reaction (PCR), as well concentrating nucleic acids are solved. purpose this work is to ...

In this approach, the Left ventricular assist pump for patients with left ventricular failure isused. The failure of the left ventricle is the most common heart disease during these days. Inthis article, a State feedback controller method is used to optimize the efficiency of a samplingpump current. Particle Swarm Algorithm, which is a set of rules to update the position andvelocity, is applied...

INTRODUCTION Osteoarthritis (OA) is a major health problem and a leading cause of disability. The knee joint is commonly affected, resulting in pain and physical dysfunction. Exercise is considered the cornerstone of conservative management, yet meta-analyses indicate, at best, moderate effect sizes. Treatments that bolster the effects of exercise, such as transcranial direct current stimulatio...