This aspect of the decision of same-sex parents to have children is in fact a courageous one as it is uncertain as to how they will be perceived, accepted or ostracized from their communities (Lindsay, Perlesz, Brown, McNair, et al., 2006). ... There is also the factors of how same-sex couples present the outside world - either from a hostile, confrontational aspect or more of a communized sense of how people work together with each other, as their own communities strive for this level of support (Lindsay, Perlesz, Brown, McNair, et al., 2006). This also supports the egalitar...

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Prior to the work of Mahgerefteh and Atti (2006), a lot of work had a ready been started that employed vigorous mathematical simulation on the basis of method characteristics for accurately stimulating the resulting outflow after rupture of a pipeline (Mahgerefteh et al., 1997, 2000, Zucrow, 1976; Oke et al., 2003). ... The overarching theory and crucial validation of this fluid/structure fracture model (FSFM) is excellently covered in Mahgerefteh et al., (2010) and Mahgerefteh et al., (2011). This model involved the use of Drop Weight Tear Test energy fracture model with Mahgerefteh et al.,...

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The abuse of methamphetamine has been associated with profound damage to these neurotransmitters, specifically the dopamine transport system (Brown et al., 2000; Nordahl et al., 2003; Salo et al., 2002; Volkow et al, 2001; & Zickler, 2002). The neurotoxic effects of methamphetamine abuse on the dopamine transport system are highly correlated with the acute and long-term impairments to neurocognitive functioning (Kalechstein et al., 2003; Nordahl et al., 2003; Salo et al., 2002; Valkow et al., 2001a; & Zickler, 2002). ... Methamphetamine works directly with the dopamine neurotransmitter syste...

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These results are important as a decrease in blood flow to an area has been linked with the development of pressure ulcers (Kallman et al., 2012). ... Additionally the Kallman et al. (2012) findings found that supine position resulted in an increase of blood flow in comparison to all other positions. ... In contrast to these previous findings, Still et al. (2013) results indicate that two hourly repositioning regimes decrease the prevalence of pressure ulcers. ... Before the repositioning team was implemented a total of forty two pressure ulcers were reported in 278 patients (Still et al., 201...

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Sixty years before Brown vs. ... Brown as the main parent that represented the case. Brown, alongside with the other parents, claimed that the concept of racial segregation in regard to educational facilities, should inherently be defined as unequal. ... The example of inequality present in Brown's case, was the fact that his daughter was forced to walk further to school in order to attend an all black school, as apposed to the local white school. In 1952, the Supreme Court grouped Brown's case together with similar cases from other states such as Delaware, District of Columbia, Sout...

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Further, intervention literature to date has demonstrated some significant limitations, including small sample sizes, a lack of randomized, controlled trials, and disagreement over appropriate outcome measures (Lord et al. 2005; Odom et al. 2010; Rogers and Vismara 2008; Smith et al. 2007). ...

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The young are dark brown and can appear black. ... Females are 2.6 m long and weigh 800kg (Reeves et al 1992). ... All of the major declines have been due to commercial overharvest (Fay et al 1989). ... The harvest increased to 6,000 - 9,000 in the 1980s, which decreased the population once again (Fay et al 1989). ... (Born et al. 1995). ...

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Non-shivering thermogenesis occurs within the brown adipose tissue. This method of thermogenesis uses the protein UCP1 to move electrons down the mitochondrial gradient and give off heat in the form of energy created from ATP (Cheng et al, 2013). UCP1 is the uncoupling protein often found in brown adipose tissue used in non-shivering thermogenesis. UPC1 proteins allow hydrogens to passively diffuse into the mitochondrial matrix thus generating heat (Astrid et al, 2014). ... This was a direct result of the UCP1 not being expressed as prevalently in the brite adipose as in the brown adipose tis...

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Extended research that supports these hypotheses also suggests that butch lesbians may be physiologically similar to heterosexual men due to prenatal androgen exposure (Bassett et al. 2001; Brown et al. 2002; Pearce et al. 1996; Singh et al. 1999). ... Past research has shown that finger length is associated to prenatal androgen exposure that results in men having longer ring fingers than women (Manning et al. 1998). ... They found that femme lesbians showed more jealousy to physically attractive rival and also sought financial resources from partner (Bassett et al. 2001). Personal dating ads ...

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The organic compounds are grouped into four major categories known as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids (Reece, Urry, M.Cain, & et al, 2014). ... Plants store starch allowing them to have an abundance of glucose for energy (Reece, J., Urry, L., M.Cain, & et al, 2014). ... These functions include energy storage, construction of plasma membrane, and precursor of sex hormones (Reece, Urry, M.Cain, & et al, 2014). ... Protein's role expands to catalyzing chemical reactions, immune-defending against foreign invaders, storing, moving nutrients across plasma membranes, and provid...

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Although the ingredients differ from brand to brand, two common ingredients that are found through out the market are caffeine and green tea extract (Outlaw et al. 2013). ... Many studies have reported that their test subjects have increased their resting energy expenditure by 4.6% while consuming caffeine (Ryan et al. 2009). ... Green tea has been recognized in aiding in weight loss and has recently become the fourth most used supplement in the United States (Dullo et al, 2000). It is theorized to increase energy expenditure by stimulating the break down of brown adipose tissue during thermog...

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A study conducted by Brown et al. aids in strengthening this argument. ... Additionally, they theorized that the teens with early exposure would partake in sexual acts prematurely (Brown et al., 2009). ... Brown et al. concluded that being black, older, having less-educated parents, lower socioeconomic status, and high need for sensation was correlated positively to exposure, for both males and females. ... Unfortunately, watching pornography has been correlated to negative attitudes toward contraceptives (Wingood et al., 2001). Wingood et al. focused on associations between viewing X-rated ...

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Current research is closely linking the social environment with expression of disease, risk of developments of mental disorder, and resiliency factors (Alegria et al., 2010). ... Therefore, today evidenced-based practice requires careful consideration of socio-cultural differences in the classification and treatment of people with mental disorders (Regier et al., 2013). ... Information regarding differences between cultures symptom expression, has also been expanded upon – only for some of the disorders – and this is acknowledging that there are different syndromes that are releva...

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D et al.2012). ... D et al.2012). ... D et al.2012, pp. 676). ... D et al.2012, pp. 677). ... According to O'Brien (Crisp et al.2013), reinforcement is a strong motivation that maintains positive behaviour to increase its occurrence. ...

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Brown Vs. Board of Education Racial segregation in public schools began in 1892 over the United States Supreme Court's decision in the case of Plessy vs. Ferguson's, "separate but equal" doctrine, that lasted until the early 1950's. This precedent legally enabled "separate" facilities for African ...

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Most plants and trees get the water and minerals they need to survive from their roots. Basically, water is absorbed from the soil then travels up through the plant roots to the stems and then to the leaves. Plants have to create pressure in the system to move water from the roots up to the leaves a...

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Studies differ in the specific obstetric complications correlated with schizophrenia (Kendell et al., 1996), and researchers have not yet been able to establish a standard control for possible confounds such as race and socio-economic status (Verdoux, Geddes, Takei, et al., 1997). ... Chromosome 6 is near the HLA complex, a DNA structure associated with autoimmunity (Olin et al., 1996). ... Accuracy of medical records and recall dependability of first-degree relatives are cited as possible sources of error (Kunugi et al., 1996). ... Schizophrenics frequently exhibit neurological abnormali...

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Wender et al, 1974). ... The differences are small, but have been found in many studies (Brown et al 1986). ... Indeed, Murray et al (1988) proposed that schizophrenia is an illness in which the brain has grown abnormally during early development. ... Jones et al (1994) studied the school reports of people who later developed schizophrenia. ... McGuire et al, 1993). ...

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There are also some experiments testing each theory; one of the experiments testing the remote conflict theory is the experiment done by Sherif et al (1961) where the experimenters got a summer camp of boys and split them into two groups (social categorisation) and the boys also gave their teams their own name and flag. ... Brown supported this by looking at the earthquake in central India which killed over 30000 people and Muslims and Hindus were helping each other. ... The experiments that test the social identity theory are the experiments done by Tajfel (1971) and Brown (1988); the Tajf...

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At the end of the Civil War, the Thirteenth Amendment ended slavery (Boyer, et al. 502). ... [and] Republicans prepared to dismantle the black codes (Boyer, et al. 503)." ... By 1875 the Radical Republicans had little effect on politics, and the Republican party had generally retreated from Reconstruction (Boyer, et al. 526). ... Moving to government apathy, after Grant was elected to office, there was a general retreat of the Republican party, the main support for civil rights in Reconstruction (Boyer et al. 525). ... Eventually Plessy was overturned in the landmark Supreme Court decision...

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Their findings are confirmed in a subsequent studies by Carter & Van Auken (1990), Osteryoung et al. (1992), and Van Auken et al. (1995). ... As a result, small firms tend to be heavily reliant on debt in the form of bank financing and trade credit (Scherr et al., 1993; Petersen & Rajan, 1994; Cole & Wolken, 1995, Ibid., 1996). ... Several studies have also noted that women-owned businesses are less likely to use bank loans than those owned by men (Cole & Wolken, 1995; Coleman & Carsky, 1996; Scherr et al., 1993). ... Others contend that women are more risk averse than men and thu...

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It was named testosterone because: the stems of testicles and sterol, and the suffix ketone (David KG et al., 1935). ... Following this, Allan Kenyon's group showed that testosterone raised nitrogen retention (important for anabolism); they also showed androgenic and anabolic effects of testosterone propionate in men, boys, and women (Kenyon et al., 1940). ... "In males, about 44% is bound to Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG), 50% to albumin and 2-3% 'free' (Manni et al., 1998). ... Transbuccal testosterone is absorbed slowly, as it is hydrated by the buccal mucosa (Ross et ...

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It is the impact that these factors have on ones life that helps determine their mental health outcome (Miech et al., 1999). Low socioeconomic status, for example, has the potential to greatly influence mental illness, as it poses many adversities that can seriously damage an individual's psychological functioning (Miech et al., 1999). These adversities may include things like poor housing, poor nutrition, economic hardships, unemployment (Mulvany, 2000) high social isolation (Gottesmann, 1999, as cited in Busfield, 2000) and lack of life skills (Miech et al., 1999). As a result of thes...

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Preparation of Benzoic Acid by Oxidation Abstract Benzoic acid was synthesized by the oxidation of ethylbenzene with potassium permanganate. " permanganate abstract[s] a hydrogen atom - (Gardner, et. al.). This affords a free radical compound which catches an OH and then converts to Acetophenone. " the oxidation of ethylbenzene [by mild Mn oxidizing agents] affords mainly acetophenone - (Cagnina, et. al., page 221). ... (Alsters, et. al., page 7797). ... (Cagnina, et. al., page 221). ... Excess permanganate was destroyed by adding small amounts of so...

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