Background: Hypocalcemia is not that rare condition and could be a potentially life threatening. Identifying the etiology is important for successful management. Design and setting: A retrospective, hospital based study was conducted at King Khalid University Hospital (KKUH), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia during the period December 1989 and June 2016. Materials and Methods: Medical records of children beyond the neonatal period with hypocalcemia were reviewed for aetiological diagnosis. Detailed history, clinical manifestation, and results of all the laboratory, and radiological investigations were obtained. Results: A total of 60 patients were seen in the period under review, December 1989 and June 2016, with childhood hypocalcemia. Twenty-seven (45.0%) patients were parathyroid hormone deficient, while rickets diagnosed in 25 (41.7%) patients. Conclusion: This study showed that parathyroid hormone (PTH) deficiency (45%) and rickets (41.7%) were the most common causes of childhood hypocalcemia.

This study has put a great stride to identify the factors that derive the Khulna city customers to purchase some selective FMCGs (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) of Multinational companies (MNCs). Data were collected from 200 FMCG consumers of Khulna city using structured questionnaire developed based on the previous studies. Factor analysis was applied and the analysis showed that the 25 variables loaded on eight factors titled as Perceived quality, reliability & celebrity endorsement, product development & variety, price, good image, country of origin effects (COO), availability & security and Advertisement. Kaiser-Meyer- Olkin (KMO) measure of sampling adequacy of this study is 0.665 and the cumulative percentage of variance explained is 61.295.Later regression technique was used. In the regression Perceived Quality, Good Image, Availability & Security are found statistically significant indicating that 46.6% variation in the dependent variable (purchase of the FMCG of the foreign companies / MNCs) is explained by the independent variables used in this study.

The variability in the strength of sprayed concrete was investigated and compared to that of counterpart lab-cast concrete. Statistical parameters were utilised in order to analyse the results based on a statistical approach. Two types of sprayed concrete were investigated; plain and fibre reinforced. The variations in the results were examined within the same typeof sprayed concrete and between the two types. The statistical analysis indicated that the strength of the placed sprayed concrete had larger variations compared to lab-cast concrete. The number of replications of test specimens that is required to ensure an acceptable error at certain level of confidence was calculated for various error values and levels of confidence. It was found that while two cubes of lab-cast concrete could be enough to keep the error below 10% at 95% confidence level, 16 cores of sprayed concrete would be necessary. If only three specimens of sprayed concrete were tested, then the expected error could be as high as 25% and 20% at 95% and 90% confidence levels, respectively.

Dementia is characterized by progressive deterioration in intellectual, cognitive and judgmental functions of the brain. It is associated with high levels of dependency and morbidity. Therefore early detection and prevention is more important. Material and Methods: 300 subjects aged 60 years and above were screened with MMSE. MMSE scores above 23 indicate normal cognitive function and score of < 23 indicates both the likelihood of cognitive impairment. Results: Amongst the study population, 66 subjects had a MMSE score less than 23. Out of the total male subjects 11.47% had cognitive impairment. Out of the total female subjects 29.21% of females had cognitive impairment. Conclusion: in a given sample, cognitive impairment is more prevalent in females than males.

In order to deliver service in quality specially in banking system the queuing model was appropriate in order to suggest waiting time, service rate and etc for efficient service delivery of better implementation of banking system. Comparative study of two selected banks (Commercial Bank of Ethiopia & Dashen Bank) in Wolaita zone of Ethiopia was investigated. The queuing model was employed for both banking system in order to measure the behavioral queuing characteristics of customers in terms of their arrival and service rate respectively. The data for the arrival and service rate of the two banks were collected by observation methods for two days of a week simultaneously. The result revealed that on average 10.2 and 8.6 customers arrive and served per hours, respectively in Commercial Bank of Ethiopia Tona branch.

The aim of this study is to investigate the factors that affect the performance of SMEs in Bench Maji, Sheka, and Kefa zone particular to manufacturing, trade and service sector. In this study, mixed research methods were used. Stratified simple random sampling was used to select proportional number of samples from the study area. Both primary and secondary source of data were used. To obtain the primary data, questionnaires were distributed for 278 micro and small sized enterprises owners and managers to access the performance status of their enterprises and also to examine factors affecting their performance. Secondary data were collected from books, journals, past research works, official documents and the Internet.

The aim of this study is to investigate the factors that affect the performance of SMEs in Bench Maji, Sheka, and Kefa zone particular to manufacturing sector. In this study, mixed research methods were used. Stratified simple random sampling was used to select proportional number of samples from the study area. Both primary and secondary source of data were used. To obtain the primary data, questionnaires were distributed for 278 micro and small sized enterprises owners and managers to access the performance status of their enterprises and also to examine factors affecting their performance. Secondary data were collected from books, journals, past research works, official documents and the Internet.

Net assets value is the widely used techniques to know the fund’s overall performance. NAV calculation of mutual funds in Bangladesh is guided by Bangladesh securities exchange commission (BSEC). Sharpe ratio, Treynor ratio and Jensen’s Alpha are the three popular indicators that are used by investor and researcher to know the performance of mutual fund. In this paper an attempt is made to evaluate the performance of 31 growth oriented mutual funds on the basis of weekly NAV and Weekly close price compared to benchmark returns. For this purpose, risk adjusted performance measures suggested by Jenson, Treynor and Sharpe are employed widely known as Treynor ratio, Sharpe ratio, and Jensen’s alpha. This study found that over the research period selected mutual funds shows large negative return than and downward trend in comparison to market return.

Before I begin the cases below, let me explain what and how this Kostovic Biotechnological Energetic Medical Laser Device, K-BTE works. The K-BTE Device is created in a proprietary method, we’ve assembled in a special circuitry 120volts of Dc/Ac/ Reverse(canceling the magnetic from the electric) which then is transferred through water. After deleting the magnetic aspect we extract the bio electrons from this water (electric fluid), controlling their direction and strength(micro and nano amperes frequency). Lastly we add in extracted electrons enriched with a number of natural acids. We incorporate these natural acids into our Biological Agents Device. Knowing the human body’s resistance to the ground is 1,000 Ohms (dry) yet using 120 voltages of AC we very safely produce the gentle effect of 12-15 Micro Amperes (DC). By utilizing this newly discovered Reverse Current and separating electro from magnetic we easily prevent electromagnetic shock. Our K-BTE device utilizing these gentle Micro Amperes frequencies can effectively burn and disperse oxidized proteins from the body. This frequency is 10,000 times less in strength than today’s developed laser technology. These energetic acupuncture type penetrations on the surface of the skin are soft, not at all an electric shock.

The history of journalism in Myanmar makes fascinating reading and could be instructive in assessing the country’s political transition if freedom of the press takes root and prospers. Progress toward press freedom has occurred very rapidly in Myanmar since 2012, but we still see too many instances of journalists being detained and even charged over what they have published.Any comments here about the courage and political instincts of Myanmar’s media, are largely based on reading English-language Myanmar media. Nevertheless, it is obviously possible to observe what Myanmar journalists are writing – even from a slight distance – and still be impressed by how valuable and reliable the best Myanmar journalism is. But, not surprisingly, there is also some Myanmar journalism which is not so impressive, as happens with journalism in any country.