Open social learner modelling (OSLM) approaches are promoted in order to assist learners in self-directed and self-determined learning in a social context. Still, most approaches only focus on visualising learners’ performance, or providing complex tools for social navigation. Our proposal, additionally, emphasises the importance of visualising both learners’ performance and their contribution ...

Félétou, Michel, and Paul M. Vanhoutte. Endothelial dysfunction: a multifaceted disorder. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 291: H985–H1002, 2006. First published April 21, 2006; doi:10.1152/ajpheart.00292.2006.—Endothelial cells synthesize and release various factors that regulate angiogenesis, inflammatory responses, hemostasis, as well as vascular tone and permeability. Endothelial dysfunction...

HP1 (heterochromatin protein 1) is a nonhistone chromosomal protein first discovered in Drosophila melanogaster because of its association with heterochromatin. Numerous studies have shown that such a protein plays a role in heterochromatin formation and gene silencing in many organisms, including fungi and animals. Cytogenetic and molecular studies, performed in Drosophila and other organisms,...

In this paper we describe an integrated model for supporting multifaceted behavior change. We propose to combine information used to inform a current behavior with information to motivate a relevant new behavior. Towards this goal, we propose a model composed of the transtheoretical model, the theory of planned behavior and the stage-based model of personal informatics to design multifaceted sy...

GP. Effect of baclofen on esophago-gastric motility and gastroesophageal reflux in children with GERD: a randomized controlled trial. J Pediatr 2006; 149:468-74. 10. Partosoedarso ER, Young RL, Blackshaw LA. GABA(B) receptors on vagal afferent pathways: peripheral and central inhibition. Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol 2001;280:G658-G68. 11. Vela MF, Tutuian R, Katz PO, Castell DO. Bacl...

Visual Analytics (VA) is an emerging field that provides automated analysis of large and complex data sets via interactive visualization systems in an effort to facilitate fruitful decision making. VA is a collaborative process between the human and the machine. In this paper, we present a multifaceted overview of this human-computer collaboration. The system facet contains everything about the...

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum, and Cinnamon cassia), the eternal tree of tropical medicine, belongs to the Lauraceae family. Cinnamon is one of the most important spices used daily by people all over the world. Cinnamon primarily contains vital oils and other derivatives, such as cinnamaldehyde, cinnamic acid, and cinnamate. In addition to being an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic...

One major problem of obesity is its common association with arterial hypertension, dyslipidemia, insulin resistance and diabetes in the metabolic syndrome context3,4. The adipose tissue plays a relevant role in the secretion of inflammatory and humoral mediators, which can favor the increase in blood pressure and insulin resistance5. This area has witnessed several advances, mainly related to e...

Resveratrol (RVT) is a naturally occurring trihydroxy stilbene that displays a wide spectrum of physiological activity. Its ability to behave therapeutically as a component of red wine has attracted wide attention. The phenol acts as a protective agent involving various body constituents. Most attention has been given to beneficial effects in insults involving cancer, aging, cardiovascular syst...