The protective role of carnosine against type 2 diabetes-induced cognitive impairment.

The morbidity and mortality associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) have grown exponentially over the last 30 years. Together with its associated complications, the mortality rates have increased. One important complication in those living with T2DM is the acceleration of age-related cognitive decline.

Recent advances in dynamic modeling and control studies of biomass gasification for production of hydrogen rich syngas.

The conversion of biomass through thermochemical processes has emerged as a promising approach to meet the demand for alternative renewable fuels. However, these processes are complex, labor-intensive, and time-consuming. To optimize the performance and productivity of these processes, modeling strategies have been developed, with steady-state modeling being the most commonly used approach.

The Effects of Acute High-Intensity Interval Exercise and Hyperinsulinemic-Euglycemic Clamp on Osteoglycin Levels in Young and Middle-Aged Men.

Osteoglycin (OGN) is a leucine-rich proteoglycan that has been implicated in the regulation of glucose in animal models. However, its relationship with glucose control in humans is unclear. We examined the effect of high-intensity interval exercise (HIIE) and hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamp on circulating levels of OGN as well as whether circulating OGN levels are associated with markers of glycemic control and cardio-metabolic health.

The bright side and dark side of trust: The mediating effect of franchisor trust on performance.

Previous literature has not examined the dual role of trust in franchise relationships. We extend the franchise and relational governance literature by showing that trust has both a "bright side" and a "dark side" in franchisor-franchisee relationships. Based on transaction cost and knowledge-based reasoning, we argue that intangible knowledge assets and environmental uncertainty have an indirect effect on performance via trust, due to its relational risk and knowledge exchange effect.