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... equivalents: (a) m and Tm (b) g and Gg (c) L and mL (d) s and μs 12 Write a unit equation for each of the following metric equivalents: (a) m and Mm (b) g and kg (c) L and nL (d) s and ps 13 Write ... relationships: (a) m and Tm (b) g and Gg (c) L and mL (d) s and μs 14 Write two unit factors for each of the following metric relationships: (a) m and Mm (b) g and kg (c) L and nL (d) s and ps Metric–Metric ... 978-1-29202-060-0 781292 020600 Introductory Chemistry Concepts and Critical Thinking Charles H Corwin Seventh Edition Introductory Chemistry Concepts and Critical Thinking Charles H Corwin Seventh Edition...

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... functions that can open new energy sources, produce new metabolic pathways and complex functions, and cope with potentially lethal mutations (Shanks and Joplin 1999; Thornhill and Ussery 2000; Deacon ... clotting and metabolic pathways, are subject to naturalistic explanations and, although complex, are not in the end irreducibly complex. We are just now entering a new age in understanding the ... 3. self-organization and emergence in complex natural systems Both ID and hyper-adaptationist Darwinian (HD) theorists share assump- tions about the nature of organisms and systems. These shared...

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... health and disease: new concepts for heparanase function in tumor progression and metastasis Uri Barash 1 , Victoria Cohen-Kaplan 1 , Ilana Dowek 2 , Ralph D. Sanderson 3 , Neta Ilan 1 and Israel ... have led in recent years to the discovery of new concepts which expand the scope of heparanase function and its significance in tumor progression and other pathologies. In this minireview we discuss ... focusing on enzymatic activity-depen- dent and -independent functions mediated by defined protein domains and splice variants, and cross-talk U. Barash et al. New concepts for heparanase function FEBS...

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... history of thinking brought about and was brought about by a change of the functioning of language, in a reciprocal way, and the dominant theory has since become our standard way ... the influence of language and its use in the thinking of Heidegger, Derrida, and Daoism? Are there similarities in their ideas or use of language, and if so, what do these amount ... medieval times, and scientification in more modern times of the originary... much of Heidegger s work has the same connotations, in that it can mean both “from” and of, ” and even “on,”...

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... gluconeogenesis (steps 5 and 6), triglyceride synthesis and hydrolysis (lipolysis) (steps 17 and 18 in adipose tissue; 26 and 27 in liver), protein synthesis and proteolysis (steps 13 and 14), etc Some ... ‘forward pathway’ and a ‘backward pathway’, thus allowing substrate cycling Examples are: glycogen synthesis and glycogenolysis (steps 1 and 2 in liver, 11 and 12 in muscle), glycolysis and gluconeogenesis ... information concerning the New Concepts in Diabetes and Its Treatment. Francesco Belfiore Carl Erik Mogensen Bray G, Bouchard C, James WPT (eds): Handbook of Obesity New York, Dekker, 1997. Kakn...

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... since 1955 and, when properly utilized, are easy to use and appear to be effective and safe. It is estimated that 30–40% of diabetic patients are taking oral sulfonylureas. Indications and contraindications ... tables 1 and 2, respectively. Table 1. Patients candidate for sulfonylurea treatment Most patients with type 2 diabetes, not well controlled with dietary restriction and exercise Children and adults ... in raising postprandial plasma insulin level and lowering postprandial plasma glucose level while glyburide has a better effect than glipizide in raising fasting insuline- mia and reducing fasting...

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... 55Insulin Resistance and Its Relevance to Treatment Chapter IV Belfiore F, Mogensen CE (eds): New Concepts in Diabetes and Its Treatment. Basel, Karger, 2000, pp 56–71 Diet and Modification of ... fructose present in honey and ripe fruits, and galactose derived from hydrolyzed lactose) and disaccharides (sucrose present in beetroot and sugar cane, lactose present in milk, and maltose derived ... high in complex carbo- hydrates (55–60% of total calories) and fibers, low in fats (25–30%) especially saturated (=10%, to reduce dyslipidemia and atherosclerosis associated to diabetes) and limited,...

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... patient’s family and the medical and psycholog- ical team. Role of Education A successful insulin management requires actively applied systems of patient education. The aim of education and training ... knowledge to self-manage their disease and to ensure an optimal and appropriate use of insulin therapy (and other therapeutical measures). Behavioral changes and insulin treatment adjustments may ... francesco.belfiore@iol.it 89Insulin Treatment in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Chapter VI Belfiore F, Mogensen CE (eds): New Concepts in Diabetes and Its Treatment. Basel, Karger, 2000, pp 90–102 Overview...

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... between fasting or postprandial hypoglycemia and to relate hypoglycemic episodes and symptoms and signs The clinical evaluation should... fasting periods of 24, 48 and 72 h In insulinoma, ... state and glucose utilization in the postprandial state, and it is the only hormone able to physiologically reduce glycemic level. In catabolic states (fasting), insulin concentration falls and ... Frequent yawning and perioral numbness fever, moderate tachycardia, crises of Disturbed vision and diplopia systolic hypertension Paresthesias and motor dysfunction B. Clinical signs and symptoms...

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... retinopathy,and thegrader canconsult otherspecialists ata latertime.Secondly, retinal photography enables a standardized and centralized semiquantitative evaluation of the severity of the changes, and ... to carry out thescreeningexaminations andevaluations,and (4)patientsaretaughtabout the advantages of screening, and are given motivation to participate. Iceland is a positive example of a country ... Retinopathy 151 Belfiore F, Mogensen CE (eds): New Concepts in Diabetes and Its Treatment Basel, Karger, 2000, pp 152–173 Chapter XI Nephropathy and Hypertension in Diabetic Patients...

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... 1), and then into LDL, which are mainly composed of C and ApoB-100 (step 4 in figure 1) LDL Lipid Abnormalities and Lipid Lowering... non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus: Post-prandial ... 173 Belfiore F, Mogensen CE (eds): New Concepts in Diabetes and Its Treatment Basel, Karger, 2000, pp 174 –185 Chapter XII Lipid Abnormalities and Lipid Lowering in Diabetes ... inhibition and two long-term studies suggest a beneficial effect on GFR. The fall rate of GFR correlates to BP. This important topic has recently been reviewed by Cooper and McNally, and ACE inhibition...

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... A full understanding of the patho- logical process leading to the often dramatic and progressive destruction seen in this condition has not yet been arrived at, and as it is rare and usually presents ... Chapter XVI Belfiore F, Mogensen CE (eds): New Concepts in Diabetes and Its Treatment. Basel, Karger, 2000, pp 218–228 Erectile Dysfunction in Diabetes and Its Treatment M. Tagliabue, G.M. Molinatti ... revealed an alteration in the animals’ sexual behaviour and a reduction in the weight of their secondary sex glands, in their production of androgens and in spermatogenesis as a result of altered gonadotropin...

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... of discussion support systems and decision support systems, and then an iteration between the two (e.g., the soft systems methodology proposed by Checkland, 1981, Checkland and Scholes, 1990)), ... interview with John Morgan, New Scientist, 137, 42 Checkland, P., (1981), Systems Thinking, Systems Practice, John Wiley, Chicester, U.K Checkland, P and Scholes, J., (1990), Soft -Systems Methodology ... section, we provide a quick summary of crucial concepts introduced by Checkland and others (Checkland, 1981; Checkland and Scholes, 1990; Röling and Wagemakers, 1998) dealing exactly with the...

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... Agricultural Systems Louise E Buck, James P Lassoie, and Erick C.M Fernandes Biodiversity in Agroecosystems Wanda Williams Collins and Calvin O Qualset Interactions Between Agroecosystems and Rural ... health and well-being issues and agroecosystem ecological sustainability, and draws on both management theory and practice, as well as participatory action research and ecologically-based complex systems ... Integrated Assessment of Health and Sustainability of Agroecosystems Bossel, H., and Bruenig, E.F (1989) Natural Resource Systems Analysis; Ecological and Socio-economic Systems and Sensitivity Analysis...

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... Checkland and Scholes (1990) Relationships among various institutions and interest groups were explored and depicted in rich pictures (Checkland, 1979a) In addition, root definitions (Checkland, ... infrastructure, and natural resource endowment Data on climatic and ecological zonation were derived from the Farm Management Handbook (Jaetzold and Schmidt, 1983) Kiambu District Development Plans and reports ... perspectives, goals, and action plans; and (2) as tools for generating a common understanding of a problem situation and for negotiating some degree of consensus on goals and plans These are discussed...

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... climate, agriculture, and pests and diseases Triangulate resource inventories, problem identification, and social maps Farming system and land use Sources and amount of incomes, types and amount of expenditure ... inventory Land-use patterns Problem identification Major events and their impacts Problem identification and coping strategies Resource availability and distribution over time and space Disease and ... (Elden and Levin, 1991) Outsiders have what is missing: (1) training in systematic inquiry and analysis and expertise in (2) designing and carrying out research and (3) recognizing patterns and...

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... one hand, agroecosystem problems and concerns and, on the other, its health and sustainability A metaphor in the local language was used to equate categories of related concepts to pots and the ... Identification and Management Pergamon Press, Oxford, U.K Flood, R.L., and Carson, E.R (1993) Dealing with Complexity: An Introduction to the Theory and Application of Systems Science New York: Plenum ... Health and Sustainability of Agroecosystems Klee, V (1989) Sign-pattern and stability In Applications of Combinatorics and Graph Theory to the Biological and Social Sciences Roberts, F., ed New...

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... teams and the interviewees For measurement at the land-use level, 20 land-use units were selected from each of the six study sites The units were selected at random from a list of all the land-use ... gender and age Attendance of meetings by gender and age Distribution of chores by gender and age Water quality Presence of fish in river Disposal of agrochemical and related materials Location and ... to develop and measure non-value-based indicators, while researchers and policymakers lack the knowledge and mandate to make value-based judgments, it seems that decision support systems for...

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... effectiveness, vigor, and productivity Predictions on the long-term sustainability and health of the systems rely on an analysis of spatial and temporal trends of the indicators (Rapport and Regier, 1980; ... level of unpredictability and further complicated by differential effects across scales and time spans Second, agroecosystems often have multiple, sometimes-competing goals, and the objective of the ... lower left, and Kihenjo, Githima, and Gitwe, all of which were in the lower right Dimension has high negative weights on income/acre of cash crops and income/inputs for cash crops and higher positive...

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... 206 Integrated Assessment of Health and Sustainability of Agroecosystems Appendix 1: Questionnaire Used to Carry Out a Census of All the Land-Use Units in the Village © 2009 by Taylor ... LLC 207 208 Integrated Assessment of Health and Sustainability of Agroecosystems Appendix 2: Questionnaire Used for Indicator Measurement at the Land-Use Unit Level © 2009 by Taylor & Francis ... Assessment of Health and Sustainability of Agroecosystems © 2009 by Taylor & Francis Group, LLC Appendices 211 © 2009 by Taylor & Francis Group, LLC 212 Integrated Assessment of Health and Sustainability...

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