The application of cold-formed steel channel sections for portal frames becomes more popular for industrial and residential purposes.Experimental tests showed that such structures with long-span up to 20 m can be achieved when knee brace joints are included.In this paper, the influence of knee brace configuration on the optimum design of long-span
Abstract Background Neuropeptide Opinel Y (NPY), agouti related peptide (AgRP), copyright and amphetamine-regulated transcript (CART) and melanocortins, the products of the proopiomelanocortin (POMC), are hypothalamic peptides involved in feeding regulation and energy homeostasis.Recent evidence has demonstrated their expression in rat and human pl
Russia has favorable conditions for development of hybrid cooperation (franchising) on Traditional Art the different markets.On the one hand, as well as for the majority of countries with transition economies many Russian markets has been undersaturated.On the other hand, as for the developed countries, Russia has highly skilled human resources and
Shigellosis, characterized by inflammation and ulceration of the large intestine, is caused by infection with Shigella species.It is a major public health problem in developing countries where filthy sanitation practices and restricted access to clean water encourage the spread of the disease.Shigellosis is spread by means of fecal-oral route.It is
Blood parasites of the genus Leucocytozoon commonly infect many bird species worldwide and HERBATINT FF2 are particularly prevalent in birds of prey.As a vector-borne parasitic disease, the infection occurrence overlaps with that of the dominant vectors: blackflies (Diptera, Simuliidae).These blood-sucking insects are dependent on habitats with flo