University of the Philippines

About: University of the Philippines is a education organization based out in Quezon City, Philippines. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Health care. The organization has 4589 authors who have published 4437 publications receiving 114846 citations. The organization is also known as: UP.

Measurements of R for e+e- annihilation at the KEK collider TRISTAN

Abstract: The ratio {ital R} of the total cross section for {ital e}{sup +}{ital e}{sup {minus}} annihilation into hadrons to the lowest-order QED cross section for {ital e}{sup +}{ital e}{sup {minus}}{r arrow}{mu}{sup +}{mu}{sup {minus}} has been measured for center-of-mass energies ranging from 50 to 61.4 GeV. If we allow for an overall shift of {minus}4.9%, about 1.5 times our estimated normalization error, the results are consistent with the standard-model predictions.

Socio-demographic factors and the prevalence of metabolic syndrome among filipinos from the LIFECARE cohort

Abstract: Background Metabolic syndrome(MetS) is an aggregation of multiple metabolic risk factors shown to lead to the development of cardiovascular disease. The International Diabetes Federation(IDF) and the modified National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel Ⅲ(mNCEP) criteria are used in identifying MetS. This report will determine the prevalence of MetS and its component risk factors of the Philippine cohort of the LIFE course study in CARdiovascular disease Epidemiology(LIFECARE). Methods Our study recruited 3,072 participants aged 20-50 years old from Metro Manila and four nearby provinces. Baseline anthropometric and clinical parameters were measured. Prevalence of MetS and its component factors were determined. Associations with socio-demographic factors were determined. Results The prevalence of MetS was 19.7% and 25.6% by IDF and mNCEP, respectively(kappa 0.83). Both were associated with increasing age, urban residence, and employed status. It was higher in females by IDF and in males by mNCEP. IDF missed 40% of males and 10% of females identified with MetS by mNCEP. More males were identified by the mNCEP as MetS despite relatively normal waist circumference. Conclusion MetS is common in the Philippines among older, educated, and urban residents. The mNCEP criteria identified more MetS than the IDF criteria.

Fissure patterns and slope failures in till at Hurlford, Ayrshire

Abstract: Summary The present investigations have shown that the till at Hurlford, Ayrshire, is fissured and that a very definite fissure pattern exists. The nature of the fissures and influence of weathering, overburden pressures and stress release have been established and new scalar property classification especially designed for tills have been successfully employed. A close relationship between fissure fabric, slope stability and directional shear strength characteristics has been found and the mechanism of slope failure at Hurlford has been identified to be the opening and softening of fissures in the till. The three-dimensional shear strength anisotropy of the Hurlford soil has been shown to be outside of the bounds of applicability of conventional sample size—shear strength relationships which assume random fissure patterns in clays.

Use of cyproterone acetate/ethinylestradiol in polycystic ovary syndrome: rationale and practical aspects

Abstract: Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common, heterogeneous disorder characterised by hyperandrogenic skin symptoms, irregular menstruation and subfertility, increased risk of endomet...