OBJECTIVE: Alcohol and other drug use appears to reduce decision-making ability and increase the risk of unsafe sex, leading to possible unplanned pregnancies, sexually transmitted diseases/human immunodeficiency virus/HIV transmission, and multiple sexual partners.This study aimed to test the hypothesis that risky sexual behaviors among adolescent
Scleractinian reef corals have recently been acknowledged as the most numerous host group found in association with hydroids belonging to the Zanclea genus.However, knowledge of the molecular phylogenetic relationships among Zanclea species associated with scleractinians is just beginning.This study, using the nuclear 28S rDNA region and the fast-e
Background: Repetitive handling of heavy concrete blocks has been associated with the risk Fondue Fountain of low back and shoulder injuries among the masons.Several interventions have been proposed to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders among the masons.A new intervention, a lift-assist handle, was tested in this study.Objective: The effe
Trajectory tracking is one of the most important aspects of an unmanned aerial system (or quad-copter) for selecting the optimal path from the source to the destination.This article presents a mathematical framework and approach for addressing the challenge of nonlinear systems like quad-copter.A novel control system for the quad-copter’s po