Viral hepatitis constitutes a major health issue, with high prevalence among injecting drug users (IDUs).The present study assessed the prevalence and risk determinants for hepatitis B, C and D viruses (HBV, HCV and HDV) infections among 102 IDUs from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.Serological markers and HCV-RNA were detected by enzyme immunoassay and nes
As biological sequence data are generated at an ever increasing rate, the role of bioinformatics Coils in biological research also grows.Students must be trained to complete and interpret bioinformatic searches to enable them to effectively utilize the trove of sequence data available.A key bioinformatic tool for sequence comparison and genome data
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has become a global concern due to the unprecedented catastrophe it has brought about.Social stigma around COVID-19 has become another concern in many areas.This study employs a qualitative approach in analyzing and discussing cultural perceptions and experiences of social stigma and suffering around COVID-19 in Ban
In this research, the normalization performance of the proposed adjusted min-max methods was compared to the normalization DISPLAY LADDER performance of statistical column, decimal scaling, adjusted decimal scaling, and min-max methods, in terms of accuracy and mean square error of the final classification outcomes.The evaluation process employed a
As the dominant global media, Western media face constant ethical challenges.In a fast-paced, fast-changing world post-9/11, Western media have been accused of misrepresenting Islam and Muslims through biased reporting and misinformation.Muslims are often depicted as a homogenous group prone to acts of terrorism.Unsurprisingly, Muslims are cautious