The ferric hydroxamate uptake (Fhu) system of Escherichia coli transports ferric hydroxamate-type siderophores. This system comprises outer membrane (OM) receptor FhuA, periplasmic binding protein FhuD, and ABC permease FhuB/C. In addition, transport through FhuA requires energy input provided by the…

This study examines the development of Julia Kristeva's thought on religion and its relevance to her critique of modernity. The study argues that Kristeva's concern with the 'crisis of religion' occupies a central place in her work and permeates all…

Increasing use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes raises safety concerns; however, epidemiological studies have not been conducted to specifically evaluate the safety of herbal cannabis used for medical purposes. Available safety information comes primarily from either observational studies that focus…

Social problems are often too large for any one organization to solve, so are increasingly addressed through multi-organizational, cross-sector collaborations which formulate and implement collaborative strategies. This PhD dissertation examines the implementation of collaborative regional sustainable development strategies (CRSDSs), which…

Crystallization that occurs during or after a strong shear is important in polymer processing due to its strong effect on product properties and production rate. This study addresses several major gaps in our knowledge of this phenomenon by investigating shear-induced…

Self-reported health (SRH) is an important part of the multidimensional construct health related quality of life (HRQL). SRH in the elderly is particularly important, as their absolute and relative numbers are increasing worldwide. In elderly patients, self-reported health is strongly…

Inflammation and airway remodelling are hallmarks of severe asthma pathology. Although severe asthma represents 10% of the asthmatic population, this subset of patients has greater morbidity, mortality and a disproportionate need for health care services. Severe asthma appears to have…

Aminoglycosides are broad-spectrum antibiotics that target the A-site of bacterial 16S ribosomal RNA. Their use, however, is increasingly threatened by the rapid spread of resistance. One of the most common determinants of aminoglycoside resistance in bacteria is the expression of…

Investigating the development of internationally-adopted (IA) children makes it possible to examine how early life experiences might affect later development and, in particular, the extent to which the language faculty is flexible and can adapt to a new language after…

Happiness (sa'a>dah) materializes as the ultimate goal of man in Abu> Nas}r Muh{ammad b. Muh{ammad b. T{arkha>n al- Fa>ra>bi>'s Maba>di' A' Ahl Al-Madi>na Al-Fa>d}ila (Principles of the Views of the Citizens of the Best State). But happiness, i.e., happiness in…