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A small population of hypothalamic neurons govern fertility: the critical role of VAX1 in GnRH neuron development and fertility maintenance. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Fertility depends on the correct maturation and function of approximately 800 gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) neurons in the brain. GnRH neurons are at the apex of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis that regulates fertility. In adulthood, GnRH
Hoffmann, Hanne M, Mellon, Pamela L
core   +1 more source

Divergent Thinking in Parkinsonism: A Case–Control Study

open access: yesFrontiers in Neurology, 2017
BackgroundCreativity is a multidimensional phenomenon and an important component of human capacities. This ability is characterized by the involvement of several cognitive functions particularly linked to the prefrontal cortex.
Margherita Canesi   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Draft genome sequence of an extensively drug-resistant neonatal Klebsiella pneumoniae isolate harbouring multiple plasmids contributing to antibiotic resistance

open access: yesJournal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance, 2020
Objectives: Klebsiella pneumoniae is a notorious nosocomial pathogen that has become a significant cause of neonatal infections causing morbidity and mortality. A multidrug-resistant K.
Sidra Rahmat Ullah   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

What Drives Sustainable Institutional Engagement and Voting Behavior?

open access: yesFinancial Review, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT We examine what drives institutional engagement and voting on environmental, social, and governance (ESG)‐related shareholder proposals, using data from Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) and Morningstar. We find that personal engagement often substitutes for voting, especially among large fund families and those using meetings or ...
Martin Nerlinger   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Analysing the Development Implications of Technological Innovations from China to SSA economies: A Conceptual Framework [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
China’s relationship with Africa has grown enormously, especially in the last two decades. From trade to foreign direct investment and official development assistance to migration, there are many myths surrounding the relationship between China and ...
Atta-Ankomah, Richmond
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Phytochemical and biological characterization of extracted natural colors from fruits of monotheca buxifolia

open access: yesScientific Reports
Currently, many industries prefer the use of natural dyes over synthetic ones due to health, safety, and ecological concerns. This study compares the application and characterization of two extracted natural colors from the fruits of Monotheca buxifolia,
Sumbal Khan   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Muslim mothers’ intersecting tensions in combining breastfeeding and employment: A systematic review and research agenda

open access: yesInternational Journal of Management Reviews, EarlyView.
Abstract The intersection of gender, time and marginalization in organizations is evident in the challenges faced by employed mothers, particularly those who are breastfeeding. These challenges are amplified for Muslim mothers, who must navigate intersecting social identities within these structures shaped by dominant masculine norms.
Feranaaz Farista, Ameeta Jaga
wiley   +1 more source

Are Chinese Technologies A Mode Of Entry For Firms In Developing Countries? The Case of Furniture Manufacturing in Kenya [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Kenya has started to rely significantly on technologies developed in developing countries particularly China rather than those from advanced countries such as the United Kingdom, Germany and Japan.
Atta-Ankomah, Richmond
core  

"Barber pole turbulence" in large aspect ratio Taylor-Couette flow [PDF]

open access: yes, 2000
Investigations of counter-rotating Taylor-Couette flow (TCF) in the narrow gap limit are conducted in a very large aspect ratio apparatus. The phase diagram is presented and compared to that obtained by Andereck et al.
Chate, H   +4 more
core   +6 more sources

In vitro culture of Leucoagaricus gongylophorus (Agaricaceae), symbiont fungus of the leaf-cutting ant Atta mexicana (Hymenoptera, Formicidae), using solid and plant-supplemented culture media

open access: yesActa Botanica Mexicana
Background and Aims: The mutualism between leaf-cutting ants and the fungus Leucoagaricus gongylophorus is a remarkable instance of insect-fungus symbiosis. In this study, we aimed to make a molecular identification of the L.
Dennis Adrián Infante Rodríguez   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

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