The secular period behavior of 23 field RR Lyrae stars is studied in order to determine if the observed period changes could be attributed, at least in the mean, CATS CLAW to stellar evolution.The sample of stars is subdivided into two Oosterhoff groups based on the metallicity and period-shift.Despite the small sample size, we found a distinct bia
There is substantial evidence that exposure to family adversity significantly and negatively impacts positive adolescent development by placing adolescents at increased risk of experiencing developmental difficulties, including conduct problems.Although the mechanisms responsible for these effects are still largely unknown, a novel line of inquiry
Introduction.Remote sensing and monitoring of the sea surface are of great importance in such fields, as operational oceanography, environmental monitoring, etc.The ability to quickly assess the state of the sea surface is particularly relevant in areas that pose a danger to shipping, where rapid and accurate response becomes critical.Modern radars
Up to 40% of patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) suffer from proton pump inhibitor refractory GERD but clinically the medications to strengthen the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) to avoid irritating reflux are few in number.This study aimed to examine whether Salvia miltiorrhiza (SM) extracts induce tonic contraction of rat LES e