Abstract Vocal cord paralysis caused by recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) injury during thyroidectomy results in hoarseness, aspiration, and dyspnea.We evaluated the usefulness of nerve guidance conduits (NGCs) constructed from an asymmetric polycaprolactone (PCL)/Pluronic F127 porous membrane and filled with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for functional
Pictorial art is typically viewed with two eyes, but it is not binocular in the sense that it requires two eyes to appreciate the art.Two-dimensional representational art works allude to depth that they do not contain, and a variety of stratagems is enlisted to convey the impression that surfaces on the picture plane are at different distances from
Community-based conservation (CBC) is widely recognized as an important strategy (locally, nationally, and internationally) in efforts to conserve biodiversity.This article examines approaches to improve the effectiveness of CBC by resolving tensions between government institutions and local communities, in terms of respective environmental steward
Sparing zones from mowing has been proposed, and applied, to improve local conditions for survival and reproduction of insects in hay meadows.However, little is known about the efficiency of refuge zones and the consequences for local populations.We studied population densities of butterflies before and after mowing in the refuge zone of 15 meadows
The aim of this paper is to outline how physical education taught at special schools intended primarily for children with mild intellectual disability has evolved.The institutions in question are special schools (officially referred to as "practical elementary schools"), which have existed since 1948.Research of both historical and contemporary leg