Human Molecular Diseases Human molecular diseases cover a vast range of disorders that are caused by genetic mutations. ... X-Linked Muscular Dystrophies There are two main types of x-linked muscular dystrophies; Duchenne and Becker, although there are many less common forms. ... This complex is required for the maintenance and function of muscle cells. ... The protein has the function of transporting chlorine across the membrane of epithelial cells in many tissues. ... The protein has five domains; two membrane spanning domains, two nucleotide-binding domains which take up and cl...

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Important Facts the smallest unit of life is the cell instructions for development are contained in DNA collectively, all of the chemical processes in a cell are called metabolism producers often obtain energy from the sun homeostasis refers to the ability to maintain a constant internal environment cells in domains archaea and eubacteria lack nucleii plants are multicellular producers an educated guess might be called a hypothesis science is based on evidence philosophy is not a step in the scientific method an atom is the smallest unit of substance that retains the properties of the subst...

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Initially, a set of principles for quality design is extracted from a review of the work of a range of urban design and planning theorists including Camillo Sitte, Christopher Alexander, Jane Jacobs, William Whyte, Alan Jacobs and Donald Appleyard. ... The vast scale of city planning that was occurring even by the end of last century when he wrote on the topic had in Sitte's view led to the life of the common people withdrawing from public squares. ...

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Each domain is likely to be managed differently and under the control of different organizations. What makes Web Services so interesting is that they provide interoperability across processing domains. ... In more details, by exposing critical business functions to the internet, Web Services can expose valuable corporate data, as well as applications and systems, to a variety of external threats. ... They range from acts of `net vandalism to most sophisticated, targeted acts of information theft, fraud or sabotage. ... A common approach is simply to bombard a system to such an extent that...

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This giant leap could not have been possible if not for operating systems (OS) that the common person could use and understand. ... In fact, much of MVS has been rewritten, using state-of-the-art techniques, which reflect new concepts and functions to ensure high levels of quality and availability. ... MVT allowed any number of tasks to be performed concurrently by adding real storage function of 64KB for MFT and 128KB for MVT. ... This new function was supported by MVT, and allowed a user to have dual Model 65s, which could share central storage under the control of a single operating syst...

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These understandings range from sequencing attacks and activities, to robust work on insider threat that remains ongoing. ... The two most common threat types are physical threats, and electronic threats Physical threats can include fire, politically motivated attacks and floods. ... In Castellanos' (2008) research he described the increasing convergence of once-isolated industrial control systems as having helped many organizations simplify and manage their complex environments by connecting networks and introducing information technology components into the industrial control system dom...

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In 1993 worldwide illegal copying of domestic and international software cost $12.5 billion to the software industry, with a loss of $2.2 billion in the United States alone. Estimates show that over 40 percent of U.S. software company revenues are generated overseas, yet nearly 85 percent of...

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They even differ concerning the way in which it functions, or how it should be measured. ... They believed, an intelligent person is able to make sound judgements, reason well and use common sense. ... He took scores from an assortment of tests and analysed them in order to identify common aspects. ... He established that every test item measures a general factor (g) which is common to all items and a specific factor (s) which is unique to each item. ... To illustrate, tests of verbal analogies and vocabulary have much in common, but this is not all (g), instead it is a group factor of ve...

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I am quite enamoured by the slogan placed in the top right of the letter of invite sent by the organizers of the Global Conclave for Konkani Language Planning: "Respecting every variety; Seeking unity in diversity; Promoting a common identity.... There are a range of theories about language which make statement (or series of statements) about language – what it is, where it is 'located', what is its role in social life, etc.? ... It also encompasses reaching decisions regarding particular societal functions that languages might have, for example decisions about what langu...

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SOFTWARE RE-ENGINEERING ABSTRACT Modern software engineering is mostly concerned with a paradigm of evolutionary systems .Re-Engineering offers an approach to have the evolvable systems rather than legacy systems. The process of reengineering may be applied as engineering principles to an exist...

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Communication Arts incorporates logical competencies and wholesome attitudes and values that penetrate in the language trend. When the learner started to learn language, they are being exposed to the experiences that will enrich their logical system and competencies in English. In communication arts there are five macro skills which are virtually the most significant skills in teaching a peculiar language. Each of them is essential in the learning process and teaching performance on behalf of the learners and mentors. These skills such as listening, speaking, reading, writing and viewing are u...

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These discrepancies can contain decrements in declarative memory, working memory, language function, and other executive functions, as well as slower processing speed. ... Furthermore, mood symptoms and full mood incidences are common in schizophrenia and may be contemporary with active-phase symptomatology. ... In addition to the five symptom domain areas identified earlier, the assessment of cognition, depression, and mania symptom domains is vital for making critically important differences between the various schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders. ... A range of standardized...

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Introduction Terrorism, often specific to the area in which it occurs, is a special domain for the exercise of state sovereignty and, in this context, the comparative study of anti-terrorist legislation is a fruitful line of study. ... Obviously, it is not possible to respond in the same way to a group which, in spite of the acts of violence that it commits, has sympathy within public opinion and moreover has a recognized political wing, as to a range of highly active associations which have both national and international support and do not always openly state their claims. ... Consequently,...

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U.S. adults, aged in range of 18 to 54 have experienced PTSD throughout the course of a given year ("Post Traumatic Stress Disorder"). ... Current estimates of PTSD in military personnel who served in Iraq range from 12% to 20% " (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). ... They notice those people known to the common world as pranksters and even those people who may pose a threat. ... These transition domains can then directly affect the quality of one's health, work, relationships, and an overall ability to enjoy life.Why is the reintegration of military veterans important? ... Consequently t...

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In addition, factors that may be responsible for gender differences in self efficacy is with the nature of the self-belief that some gender differences in social personality may actually be a function of gender orientation. ... But times past had shown that the Shelter was viewed as being a male dominated domain. ... They were asked questions relating to media influence, parental influences and perception of traditional male and female domains. ... These messages reinforce traditional gender role to gender-dominated domains, sometimes portraying men as leaders and authority figures ...

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Contents 1. Introduction. 2. Personality 3. Various Research Methodologies Used 4. Personality Theories 5. Comparison of Theories 6. Conclusion 7. References and Bibliography. Introduction In today's world of globalized competition every organisation wants to succeed and in order...

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The aim of this survey is to investigate the status, development, and implementation of Information Technology at colleges and universities in China, and the report based on this survey offers a rich array of data about a wide range of information technology planning and policy issues affecting China's colleges and universities. ... The Traits and Functions of Internet In The Aspect of Education As we all know, Internet has become the largest media of modern world. ...

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Kroeber and Clyde Kluckhohn cited 164 definitions of culture, ranging from "learned behavior" to "ideas in the mind," "a logical construct," "a statistical fiction," "a psychic defense mechanism," and so on. ... The function of this external, man-made environment is to make life secure and enduring for the society of human beings living within the cultural system. ... Erect posture freed the arms and hands from their earlier function of locomotion and made possible an extensive and versatile use of tools. ...

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The role of HRM in innovation processes Nurturing or constraining creativity Master thesis in Strategic Human Resource Management and Labour Relations 30 higher education credits Author: Jennie Karlsson Supervisor: Bertil Rolandsson Semester: Spring 2013 Abstract The purpose of this study was to explore how different HRM practices nurture and constrain creativity in the organization, upon which companies build their innovation processes. This was explored by the perspective of employees working to contribute to innovations, line managers and HR professionals. A case study was conducted in two ...

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Sex offenders comprise of a heterogeneous group of individuals who have committed violent sexual assaults on strangers, offenders who have had inappropriate sexual contact with family members, individuals who have molested children, and those who have engaged in a wide range of other inappropriate and criminal sexual behaviors. ... The group is presumed to entail common characteristics, be subjective to predisposing factors, and presumed to warrant different treatment than that of adult sexual offenders (Finkelhor, et al., 2009). ... Common characteristics have been identified amongst the popu...

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Introduction This report was written for the purpose of evaluating a range of development methodologies and technology sets. ... Elaboration: the Elaboration phase focuses on the detailed analysis of the problem domain and the definition of an architectural foundation of the project. ...

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These questions are followed by the questions about the nature of literature, its functions, etc. ... And later, in Book X, Plato claims that most poetry of necessity contains evil men (in order to produce interest and pleasure), and this too forms a basis for a wide-ranging condemnation of poetry. ...

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It is something that is common for everyone. ... Also, with the dawning if the new millennium, almost every facet of life, including financial institutions, production facilities, and government functions, has become increasingly dependent on computer technology. ... Thirdly, the range of potential targets across a country is so large that almost any institution can be a target and endangered. ...

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The Nobel Prize in Chemistry, 2000: Conductive polymers Contents Prize motivation 1 Conductive polymers - a surprising discovery 1 What is electrical conductivity? 2 What makes a material conductive? 3 Conductive polymers - the story 4 Applications of conductive polymers 5 Synthesis and processing 6 Mechanism of polymer conductivity - role of doping 6 Molecular electron-transfer theory 11 Electroluminescent polymers - second-generation conductive polymers 13 From silicon physics to molecular electronics 14 References and further reading 15 Prize motivation The Royal Swedish A...

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Abstract Presently, the internet is considered the ultimate bastion of freedom throughout the world. The ability to participate in social media and write/say anything one feels is almost exclusive to the internet. Anybody can be anything they choose within the laws of their nation with minimal repercussions. A person can transport themselves to another country in mere seconds. The ability to research unlimited amounts of information exists at the touch of the keyboard. ...

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