Factors influencing the career interest of medical graduates in obstetrics and gynaecology in Hong Kong: a cross-sectional questionnaire survey.

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Exploring the African cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) germplasm for somatic embryogenic competence

Somatic-embryogenic competence of eleven cassava genotypes was determined in induction media containing 8 and 12 mg/l of the auxin picloram, using axillary meristems and leaf lobes as explants.There were significant differences (

Digital analysis of the volume of the human foetal suprarenal arteries

Vascularisation of an organ is an index of its metabolic activity. The suprarenal glands are of crucial importance in the development of pregnancy. No data were found by the authors to describe the volume of the human foetal suprarenal arteries throughout pregnancy. The study was designed to form a database of human foetal suprarenal arterial volume in relation to foetal age and sex. Digital images were obtained at 4-week intervals of the suprarenal arteries of 30 foetuses aged between 12–40 Hbd. The arteries were primarily filled with LBS latex. A unique form of software was designed to assist in incorporating vector graphics, spliced functions of Bezier, into the analysis. The arteries contoured by the geometric curves were calculated for their initial, average and terminal diameter, length and volume. The measurements were compared in relation to foetal age and sex at 4-week intervals. Foetal age was assessed by means of calculation from the last menstrual period, manual measurement of foot length and ultrasonagraphic measurement of femoral length. The suprarenal arteries in human foetuses are of strongly individual variation both in their origin and quantity. The volume of the arteries appears constant in the group analysed

KH. A. WAHID HASYIM DAN PEMBAHARUAN PENDIDIKAN PESANTREN

As education institute based on Moslem religious community, pesantren is always demanded to do process of adaptation and innovation in order to be able to create alumnus that has capability and ready to serve society. Innovation process is not done by revolution, but evolution. One of figures of education renewal is KH. Abdul Wahid Hasyim, that renewed system of education, curriculum, institution, up to knowledge access in Pesantren Tebuireng Jombang. The innovation he did for years before brings big aspects for pesantren education and also Indonesian Islamic education. Based on his idea, it is described the hope that pesantren can act and answer Moslem religious community problems in every aspects agree with their needs. What he has done for renewal of Islamic education, especially for pesantren, is a manifestation of Islamic education mission that is everlasting and unlimited by territorial or even society cultural sociology

Family processes and suicidal ideation among Chinese adolescents in Hong Kong

Author name used in this publication/manuscript: Sylvia Y.C.L. Kwok2010-2011 > Academic research: refereed > Publication in refereed journalVersion of RecordPublishe

NILAI-NILAI PENDIDIKAN ISLAM DALAM AL-QUR’AN SURAT ALI IMRAN AYAT 37

Abstract: Islamic education is an important part in the world of education. Because humans not only need knowledge, but also need spiritual power of religion to form a whole human being (insan kamil) in accordance with Islamic norms. This study discusses "Islamic Education Values ??Contained in the Qur'an, Surat Ali Imran Verse 37". Research method in this study used literature review research. In this study, researchers found that the concepts of Islamic educational values ??are a collection of life principles, teachings about how humans should carry out their lives in the world, one principle with each other related to forming a unified whole that is inseparable inherent in Islamic education which is used as a basis for humans to achieve the goals of human life that is to be a human being and serve God Almighty. There are two types of Islamic educational values, namely Ilahiyah values ??and Insaniyah values. The results of this study the researchers concluded that the values ??of Islamic education contained in al-Qur'an Surah Ali Imran verse 37: 1). Ilahiyah Values, such as, Faith, Islam, piety, sincerity, trust, gratitude and patience. 2). Insaniyah values ??include al-ukhuwah, tawadhu ', al-wafa, husnudzan., Al-amanah, and al-munfiqun

Hopelessness, parent-adolescent communication, and suicidal ideation among Chinese adolescents in Hong Kong

2009-2010 > Academic research: refereed > Publication in refereed journalVersion of RecordPublishe

Transient catalytic activity of calcined dolomitic limestone in a fluidized bed during gasification of woody biomass

Calcined dolomitic limestone mixed with silica sand in a fluidized bed can catalytically enhance the gasification of woody biomass. The lime is prone to attrition and carry over from the reactor and to deactivation caused by pore sintering; therefore, it has to be replenished continuously or periodically to maintain catalytic activity of the fluidized bed. The main aim of this paper was to explore the level of the decrease of the catalytic activity of the fluidized bed if the limestone is not replenished and to estimate a critical period for its top-up. Wood chips were gasified first in a silica sand fluidized bed (1080 g), to obtain background data without the catalytic effect of limestone. After 5 h of operation, dolomitic limestone (1050 g) was added to the fluidized bed and left to calcine. Its catalytic activity was monitored during the following 6 h. During the second part of the experiment, the yield of the main gases (H2, CO, CH4, CO2, and H2O) remained almost unchanged. The yield of minor organic gases and tars rose slightly but still remained far below the value attained with only silica sand. The heavy polyaromatic tar compounds were effectively decomposed during the first 3 h after the addition of dolomitic limestone. It was concluded that the catalytic activity of dolomitic lime remains in an acceptable level during the first 3 h after its addition into the fluidized bed, suggesting that periodic rather than continuous replenishment of limestone should be sufficient

Personal and family correlates of suicidal ideation among Chinese adolescents in Hong Kong

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