Large numbers of harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) use habitat in tidewater glaciers in Alaska for pupping, breeding, and molting.Glacial fjords are also popular tourist destinations; however, visitation by numerous vessels can result in disturbance of seals during critical life-history phases.We explored factors affecting haul-out behavior of harbor s
BackgroundPosner-Schlossman syndrome (PSS) is a relatively rare cause of chronic secondary open-angle glaucoma (OAG), but the exact cause is unknown.This study aimed to determine potential risk factors for OAG secondary to PSS and to provide a basis for early intervention in the development of PSS.MethodsThis was a retrospective case-control study.
BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES: Metabolic syndrome and its components are established risk factors for type-2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular diseases.The Objectives of the current study were to assess the mean values of cardiometabolic risk factors and anthropometric parameters among the teaching faculty of Allama Iqbal Medical College and Jinnah Ho
The debate on food security has highlighted the connection between periurban farming systems (PFS) and local food systems (LFS) for academic research.Several researchers have called for in-depth analysis of the participation and impact of farmers in LFS, and the systemic innovation perspective can provide relevant analysis of the sustainability of