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Objective: Respiratory insufficiency is the main cause of admission to intensive care units and the noninvasive ventilation (NIV) is an alternative for ventilatory support indicated for the treatment of respiratory distress in the intra-hospital services and home care. When considering the different employment possibilities of noninvasive ventilation and its complications, in this study, we aim to answer the question: What is the outcome of using NIV in immunocompromised patients?

This present work was undertaken to evaluate the effects of mineral manure and watering on the production of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) with a view to increase the yield of common bean in Kongo Central Province. The test was installed according to a device in Split-Split stud including 3 replications.

The atmosphere of the HR382 (φCas, F0Ia) star is studied by the atmosphere model. The effective temperature Teff of the star and the surface gravity g are determined by comparing the observational and theoretical estimates of β, [c1] and Q photometric indexes: Teff = 6800±200K, logg =1.2 ± 0.2. Based on FeII lines the microturbulent velocity is determined: ξt = 6km/sec. In the atmosphere of the star the iron and carbon abundances are calculated and compared with the abundance in the Sun.

The powders of the sheets of tobacco and tephrosia, were tested under the environmental conditions of the store of conservation of seeds (To and Hr) with various amounts on the conservation of common bean in order to highlight the optimal amount which makes it possible to fight against the beetle of bean Acanthoscelidesobiectus say. The test revealed a very marked activity of the powder of tobacco with regard to Acanthoscelidesobtectus, whereas the powder of tephrosia did not show any effectiveness, whatever the amount.

This article discusses the supply chain management of sweet potato flour as a tool to analyze the characteristics of the sectors involved in the production process, and allows the identification of strengths and weaknesses along this chain. The methodology employed was analysis of the productive chain for case study, conducted through interviews persons belonging to various links in the supply chain, seeking to identify how it works and how it organizes the chain of sweet potato flour in the State of Sergipe.

Menopause is one of the women’s most important life stages. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of Yoga therapy on Vasomotor symptoms among menopausal women. Materials and Methods: A True experimental research where pre and post test with control group design. Samples: Menopausal women with menopausal symptoms at Namakkal (Dt). Multistage sampling technique was used to select the sample. MRS (Menopause Rating Scale) was used to assess the level of menopausal symptoms.

The aim of this study was to analyze the influence of discrimination perception in the quality of life and mental and physical health of Brazilian women living in Portugal, drawing on a descriptive research with a quantitative approach, with 682 female immigrants.

The primary objective of the study is to develop Strategic Intervention Material (SIMs) in teaching Elementary English 4 as a teacher support material in mastering the competencies in the Elementary English 4. It is considered developmental since it underwent three phases namely: planning, development and validation. The respondents of the study were the content experts. They validated the developed SIMs through a researcher –made instrument. The content experts rated the developed SIMs “very satisfactory”.

Altruism is the principle or practice of unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others. The present paper is an attempt to test the result of an altruism exercise on building altruism among adolescent students. Altruism has very significant implications in making collective well being of a society. Despite such significance, altruism has been getting less importance in the psychological studies.