Ames dwarf (Prop1 (df/df) ) mice are remarkably long-lived and exhibit many characteristics of delayed aging and extended healthspan. Caloric restriction (CR) has similar effects on healthspan and lifespan, and causes an extension of longevity in Ames dwarf mice. Our study objective was to determine whether Ames dwarfism or CR influence neuromusculoskeletal function in middle-aged (82 ± 12 week...

This study seeks to explore how owner–managers of small and medium-sized enterprises navigate a constantly changing turbulent environment following traumatic experience they build resilience in their organizations by drawing upon memories through complex adaptive system lens. Specifically, this investigates the major factors shaping management strategies SMEs operating infrastructure constructi...

1 Dervis Z. Deniz, Eastern Mediterranean University, IT R&D Center, Dept. of Electrical & Electronic Eng., Gazimagusa, N. Cyprus, via Mersin-10, Turkey [email protected] 2 Mustafa Uyguroglu, Eastern Mediterranean University, Dept. of Electrical & Electronic Eng., Gazimagusa, N. Cyprus, via Mersin-10, Turkey [email protected] 3 Hakan Yavuz, (IT R&D Center), Telsim, North Cyprus,...

Declining interest in mathematics and the need to raise the educational standards of youth in this discipline set a critical agenda for the revision of pedagogical practices. Tablet PCs and other mobile devices hold a lot of promise as tools for improving education at all levels. The research discussed in this chapter comes from an ongoing, multifaceted program designed to explore the potential...