Anxiety can have dramatic influence on the language learning process and performance (Horwitz,
2001). In the foreign language classroom, most researchers believe that the level of …

The mean residue ellipticity, [θ], at any wavelength, λ, of a protein in aqueous solution is
expressed as [θ] λ = f H [θ] H x (1 − kn ) + f β [θ] β + f t [θ] t + f R [θ] R with two constraints: 1 ≥ f j …

The oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) are cornerstone
reactions for many renewable energy technologies. Developing cheap yet durable …

Objective. —To model the impact of initial therapy on outcomes for men with localized (clinical
stage A or B) prostatic carcinoma. Design. —A decision analysis modeling three strategies…

By modulating the Earth-atmosphere energy, hydrological and biogeochemical cycles, and
affecting regional-to-global weather and climate, biomass burning is recognized as one of …

OBJECTIVES: This study examined the influence that distance from residence to the nearest
hospital had on the likelihood of hospitalization and mortality. METHODS: Hospitalizations …

Objectives. —To examine temporal trends and geographic variation in radical prostatectomy
rates and short-term outcomes. Design. —Population-based study of radical prostatectomy …

Tuning and optimizing luminescent properties of oxonitridosilicates phosphors are important
for white light-emitting diode (WLED) applications. To improve the color rendering index, …

Background There is marked regional variation in the availability of neonatal intensive care
in the United States. We conducted a study to determine whether a greater supply of …

Studies have shown that cancer care near the end of life is more aggressive than many
patients prefer. Using a cohort of deceased Medicare beneficiaries with poor-prognosis cancer, …