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Microfinance, commercialisation and ethics [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
This paper discusses the so-called commercial approach to microfinance under economic and ethical aspects. It first shows how microfinance has developed from a purely welfare-oriented activity to a commercially relevant line of banking business.
Schmidt, Reinhard H.
core  

Occurrence and toxicological significance of nitrate and nitrite in commercial infant formula from Nigeria

open access: yesInternational Journal of Medicine and Health Development, 2004
Aim: To determine and evaluate the levels of nitrate and nitrite in some commercial infant formula in view of the health implications of these factors. Method: Nitrate and nitrite, which may create significant health problems in infants, were determined
lkechukwu E Ezeagu, Bede C Ibe
doaj  

Characterization of Clinical Phenotype to Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein Concentrations in Alexander Disease

open access: yesAnnals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To determine the concentration of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and plasma in Alexander disease (AxD) and whether GFAP levels are predictive of disease phenotypes. Methods CSF and plasma were collected (longitudinally when available) from AxD participants and non‐AxD controls.
Amy T. Waldman   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Food Access in Petersburg, Virginia: Final Report and Recommendations [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
The City of Petersburg has long suffered with issues of limited access to food and food insecurity. Food deserts, or areas underserved by retail food options, are prevalent throughout the City.
Ashby, Logan   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Florida’s Commercial Blueberry Industry

open access: yesEDIS
This publication provides background, statistics, and other information about the commercial blueberry industry in Florida.
Jeffrey Williamson, Doug Phillips
doaj   +1 more source

Clinical Spectrum and Outcomes of SOX1 Antibody‐Associated Paraneoplastic Neurological Syndromes: A Chinese Cohort Study

open access: yesAnnals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background SOX1 antibody‐positive paraneoplastic neurological syndromes (PNS) exhibit significant population‐specific clinical heterogeneity. While Western cohorts predominantly manifest Lambert‐Eaton myasthenic syndrome (65%–80%), comprehensive clinical characterization and treatment response data in Asian populations remain critically ...
Jin‐Long Ye   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Integrating pastoral care and appreciative inquiry for sex trafficking survivors: A framework for healing

open access: yesHTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies
Integrating appreciative inquiry (AI) and pastoral care may help address the complex issues of commercial sexual exploitation and sex trafficking. This article explores the benefits of incorporating AI principles into pastoral care for survivors of ...
Brent V. Frieslaar, Maake J. Masango
doaj   +1 more source

CX3CL1 in Early Detection of Alzheimer's Disease: Plasma Dynamics Across Age and Disease Stages

open access: yesAnnals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Backgrounds Alzheimer's disease (AD) is characterized by amyloid‐beta plaques, tau tangles, and neuroinflammation. C‐X3‐C motif chemokine ligand 1 (CX3CL1, also known as fractalkine), a neuroimmune chemokine implicated in AD pathogenesis, shows inconsistent alterations in plasma/serum across studies.
Ling Wang   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Commercial space services [PDF]

open access: yes
An overview of space service opportunities as identified by a Wyle Laboratories' research team is given. Through the use of a baseline space scenario, a variety of space hardware, services, and commercial activities are identified and related on a time ...
Christensen, D. L.
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