This qualitative study explored the ways in which lesbian and gay educators, in the Midwest part of the country, negotiate their sexual identities in their school settings.Ten gay and lesbian public and Catholic school educators from rural, suburban, and urban schools were interviewed.The purpose of this study was to determine how gay and lesbian t
Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have been identified as influential indicators in variety of malignancies.Among which, LncRNA RUNDC3A-AS1 is reported to upregulate in thyroid cancer.However, the slate vcc expression pattern and the pathological function of lncRNA RUNDC3A-AS1 in thyroid cancer is unclear.In this study, we examined the expression leve
Abstract Vocal cord paralysis caused by recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) injury during thyroidectomy results in hoarseness, aspiration, and dyspnea.We evaluated the usefulness of nerve guidance conduits (NGCs) constructed from an asymmetric polycaprolactone (PCL)/Pluronic F127 porous membrane and filled with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for functional
Vegetation plays a leading role in ecosystems.Plant communities are the main components of strafe hayden jacket ecosystems.Green plants in ecosystems are the primary producers, and they provide the living organic matter for the survival of other organisms.The dynamics of most landscapes are driven by both natural processes and human activities.In t
Consumption of ready-to-eat chopped fruits sold in the streets is a concern, as such activities are outside the regulation and protection in most developing countries.Ready-to-eat mangos are commonly sold as wedges in plastic cups at ambient temperature by mobile vendors in Ecuador, thus they are prone to contamination by bacteria, which poses a sa