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Erythrocyte osmotic fragility and lipid peroxidation following chronic co-exposure of rats to chlorpyrifos and deltamethrin, and the beneficial effect of alpha-lipoic acid

open access: yesToxicology Reports, 2014
The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of chronic co-exposure to chlorpyrifos (CPF) and deltamethrin (DLT) on erythrocyte osmotic fragility, lipid peroxidation and the ameliorative effect of alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) on erythrocyte fragility ...
Chidiebere Uchendu   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

CPF minimum sum : adequate and achievable?

open access: yes, 2013
Prior studies on CPF focus on its adequacy in replacing the income and maintaining equivalent standards of living before and after retirement. Few researches have focused on the particular aspect of CPF Minimum Sum, the amount required to meet basic ...
Ni, Hao Ming.   +2 more
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How Do I Answer This? A Queer Critique of Australian Census Forms and the Reification of Cisheteronormative Families

open access: yesAustralian Journal of Social Issues, Volume 61, Issue 2, Page 407-418, June 2026.
ABSTRACT This paper presents a critical examination of Australia's 2021 household, individual and interviewer census forms. Using a form‐led analysis, this research scrutinises the underlying cisheteronormative logic that implicitly shapes the Census process, from data collection to distribution of findings.
Xavier Mills, Sal Clark
wiley   +1 more source

Central Provident Fund : adequacy of CPF.

open access: yes, 2002
In this project, we looked into CPF's role in catering to one’s housing, retirement, healthcare and education needs.We also investigated CPF members’ perceptions towards the necessity, sufficiency and importance of CPF as well as their satisfaction ...
Wong, Foong Phing.   +2 more
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Tests for Categorical Data Beyond Pearson: A Distance Covariance and Energy Distance Approach

open access: yesBiometrical Journal, Volume 68, Issue 3, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Categorical variables are of uttermost importance in biomedical research. When two of them are considered, it is often the case that one wants to test whether or not they are statistically dependent. We show weaknesses of classical methods—such as Pearson's and the G$G$‐test—and we propose testing strategies based on distances that lack those ...
Fernando Castro‐Prado   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the composite physical function scale in Chinese community-dwelling older adults

open access: yesBMC Geriatrics
Purpose To translate, cross-culturally adapt and validate the Composite Physical Function (CPF) scale in Chinese community-dwelling older adults. Methods The Chinese version of the CPF (C-CPF) was constructed by following Brislin’s guidelines.
Jiaying Qi   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

CPF and retirement income in 2030.

open access: yes, 2005
Singapore is facing the problem of an ageing population due to the sharp decline in fertility rate and increase in life expectancy. Our study aims to assess the adequacy of CPF savings for retirement in 2030 and to understand CPF members’ perceptions ...
Ng, Danny Siang Hock.   +2 more
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Tracing the origins and evolution of nymphalid butterflies (Lepidoptera) in the Atlantic Forest

open access: yesEcography, Volume 2026, Issue 6, June 2026.
Understanding the relative roles of diversification and dispersal is key to explaining large‐scale biogeographical patterns. Although both processes are known to shape biodiversity, their relative contributions remain understudied for many organisms. Here, we examine how these processes have jointly contributed to the exceptional diversity and endemism
Mar Repullés   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Re-evaluation of recent research on metabolic utilization of energy in poultry: Recommendations for a net energy system for broilers

open access: yesAnimal Nutrition
Different energy systems have been proposed for energy evaluation of feeds for domestic animals. The oldest and most commonly used systems take into account the fecal energy loss to obtain digestible energy (DE), and fecal, urinary and fermentation gases
Jean Noblet   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

The impact of CPF on direct exports

open access: yes, 1994
In this report, we will analyze the economic impact of changes in CPF contribution rates on the direct exports of the manufacturing industry. The area which we will focus on is the effects of CPF on direct exports of labour intensive industries and ...
Lee, Karen Ling Ling   +2 more
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