Ali, Z., M. Ringkamp, T. V. Hartke, H. F. Chien, N. A. Flavahan, J. Campbell, and R. Meyer. Uninjured cutaneous C-fiber nociceptors develop spontaneous activity α-adrenergic sensitivity following L 6 spinal nerve ligation in the monkey. Neurophysiol. 81: 455–466, 1999. We investigated whether uninjured primates abnormal responses after partial denervation of skin. Partial was induced by tightly ligating that innervates dorsum foot. Using an vitro skin-nerve preparation, we recorded from...

A psychophysical investigation was carried out to examine whether heat hyperalgesia exists within the secondary mechanical zone surrounding a capsaicin injection site on hairy skin. non-contact laser stimulator used deliver temperature controlled stimuli sites and outside of hyperalgesia. Heat testing before after intradermal 50 μg into volar forearm. The zones punctate stroking region flare were also mapped injection. pain thresholds inside hyperalgesic not significantly different from...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the influence Islam on corporate social responsibility disclosure (CSRD) in Islamic financial institutions (IFIs). Design/methodology/approach Using content analysis approach, examines influences CSRD by looking into annual reports 21 conventional (CFIs) and IFIs operating Gulf region. Findings results show significant differences level extent between CFIs, largely due made religions related themes information, including Shari'a supervisory...

Abstract Purpose – This study aims to examine the influence of Islam on corporate social responsibility (CSR) and disclosure (CSRD) in Islamic financial institutions (IFIs) with a focus an analysis narrative reporting. Design/methodology/approach Using content analysis, this analyzes disclosures 21 IFIs operating Gulf region. Findings provides evidence CSRD IFIs. It finds that largest part produced by is reports Shari'a Supervisory Board. also disclose other information (e.g. "Zakah" charity...

Purpose The paper aims to re-interpret the role of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in limiting extreme practices earnings management (EM) by using evidence from large UK companies. Design/methodology/approach study has used content analysis and disclosure index measure level CSR. authors measured EM based on discretionary accruals cross-sectional version modified Jones model. Findings findings this reveal that companies with a higher commitment CSR activities are less likely manage...

In China and other countries of East Asia, so-called Ling-zhi or Reishi mushrooms are used in traditional medicine since several centuries. Although the common practice to apply originally European name 'Ganoderma lucidum' these fungi has been questioned by taxonomists, this is still generally done recent publications with commercially cultivated strains. present study, two sold strains 'G. lucidum', M9720 M9724 from company Mycelia bvba (Belgium), compared for their fruiting body...

Purpose This study aims to examine the effect of CEO’s personal characteristics on earnings management (EM) practices. Design/methodology/approach The authors use panel data for 201 non-financial companies listed Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) period 2008-2013. random models test hypothesis this and extent analysis family versus non-family. Findings finds a positive relation between overconfidence EM practices in Jordan. Moreover, findings reveal that managers are more likely engage than...

ABSTRACT Nickel ions were reduced on the surface of cotton fibers under effect gamma radiation. The NiO nanoparticles grew as semispherical aggregates along with average crystallite size 32 nm calculated from x‐ray diffraction results. FTIR data showed presence a new IR peak at 613 cm −1 (assigned to NiO stretching vibration) confirming successful loading into matrix. adhered through complexation hydroxyl and carbonyl groups. NiO@cotton nanocomposite high performance in catalytic...

The dual burden of diabetes and malnutrition in rural Uganda presents a significant public health challenge, rooted socioeconomic disparities, limited healthcare access, nutritional deficiencies. Diabetes management is further complicated by food insecurity, reliance on nutritionally inadequate staple crops, poor infrastructure. This review examines the intersection Uganda, evaluating current strategies, barriers, innovative approaches for integrating nutrition into care. Key areas explored...

With the current practice of measuring thresholds for warming and cooling separately, question exact nature afferents subserving these sensations assumes new importance. Experiments to measure reaction times stimuli at two sites on lower limb are described. The conduction velocity each sensation was estimated from distance time in limb. mean 0.5, SD 0.2 m/s 2.1, 0.8 m/s. These figures confirm that is conveyed unmyelinated small myelinated peripheral nerve fibres.

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect CEOs’ characteristics on level forward-looking information (FLI) disclosure. In particular, study examines CEO age, gender and overconfidence disclosure FLI in Jordan firms. Design/methodology/approach uses a index measure employs random-effect panel data regressions examine relationship between sample consists 201 non-financial companies listed Amman Stock Exchange for period 2008-2013. Findings results show that age has...

Fourteen patients with a typical history of Sheehan's syndrome underwent pituitary function tests simultaneous injections 100 micrograms LH-RH, 200 TRH and 0.05--0.1 units soluble insulin per kg body weight. Serum prolactin levels remained unchanged in all eleven subjects given TRH. GH did not rise after hypoglycaemia five subjects. In contrast serum LH FSH rose significantly twelve out fourteen LHRH TSH seven It is concluded that relatively preserved for but syndrome. further suggested...

ABSTRACT Copper/poly(vinyl alcohol) (Cu/PVA) nanocomposites were synthesized using gamma radiation‐induced method and characterized by various analytical techniques. UV–vis absorption spectra showed that the surface plasmon resonance bands of Cu nanoparticles around 580 nm redshifted with increasing both irradiation dose 2+ ion concentration The FTIR spectrum provides sufficient evidences for involvement PVA in stabilizing nanoparticles. X‐ray diffraction patterns show formation a face cubic...

Summary Fungi are prolific producers of natural products routinely screened for biotechnological applications, and those living endophytically within plants attract particular attention because their purported chemical diversity. However, the harnessing biosynthetic potential is hampered by a large often cryptic phylogenetic ecological diversity, coupled with lack large‐scale products' dereplication studies. To guide efforts to discover new chemistries among root‐endophytic fungi, we...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore whether any discrepancy exists between the disclosed in SSB reports Islamic banks and disclosure index which was based on stakeholders’ expectation. Design/methodology/approach This study uses contents analysis as research method Shariâ’ah audit reporting practices Banks. Findings finds that level disclosures overall by IFIs sample rather low compared stakeholder expectations. Practical implications has important implication for policy makers...

Abstract Films of poly(vinyl butyral) composites with triphenyl tetrazolium chloride dye (TTC) and the antioxidant nickel dibutyl dithiocarbamate (NBC) or 2‐mercaptobenzimidazole (MBI) were prepared by solution casting method using butyl alcohol as a solvent. The effect various doses electron beam irradiation (50–200 kGy) on color response, thermal, mechanical properties investigated. measurements showed that films different possessed high sensitivity to irradiation, in which nearly...

Thresholds for cutaneous warming and cooling stimuli were measured in 20 diabetics with neuropathic foot ulcers. All patients had a profound disturbance of sensory perception the ulcerated complete loss warming; thresholds vibration highly abnormal all but two patients. Measurements thermal threshold made on both feet 10 patients: was lost bilaterally all, absent six. There no clear pattern those unilateral ulceration to suggest that impairment determining factor development plantar ulcer....

The essential oil from the rhizomes of Aframomum sceptrum (Zingiberaceae) was analyzed by GC/MS, and its major constituents were found to be β-pinene (12.7%), caryophyllene oxide (10.0%), cyperene (6.0%). also evaluated for antimicrobial activities, in comparison with β-pinene, oxide, leaf Melaleuca alternifolia (Myrtaceae). A. exhibited bacteriostatic activity against Gram-positive bacteria Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus epidermidis, S. aureus, but not Gram-negative bacteria. Moreover,...