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Web-Based Visualization Of Spatial And Spatio-Temporal Data Using Integrated Datasets, Mohammad Shaito

Computer Science and Engineering Dissertations - Archive

Currently, spatial geographic data can be collected for many applications that involve data on the planet earth. These collected data typically have coordinates (x,y), or longitude and latitude in map space, and thus can be located and displayed on maps. Data alone represents facts and has no meaning on its own but becomes meaningful when it is associated with application knowledge, such as elections, crimes, disease, etc. For example, there is no meaning behind those numbers (1, 23, 125, 355, . . .), yet they are data that can gain meaning when correlated with the total number of cases of …

Exploring Older Adults’ Mobility Challenges And Preferences Before And After Experiencing Covid-19 Pandemic, Hany Hassan, Bernard Boakye

Publications

The US Census Bureau reports that the number of seniors (65+ years old) in the US is predicted to increase from 16.5% in 2019 to 22% by 2050. However, seniors have reduced mobility as they age due to their declining health and the limited travel options available. Therefore, it is crucial to solve their transportation needs during pandemics like COVID-19 when they are most disadvantaged. This study involved an online national survey that collected 1507 responses from seniors in all the 50 US states to examine their travel behavior and challenges and their willingness to adopt Autonomous Vehicles before and …

Application Of Three Of Selected Medicinal Plant Extracts In Brunei Darussalam To Improve Shelf Life Of Poultry Product, Hazirah Abd Hamid, Namasivayam Navaranjan, Zohrah Sulaiman, Aida Maryam Binti Hj Basri

ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development

Abstract. Bioactive compounds from plant derived in food application become increasingly in demand due to natural and nutritionally safe products. Due to some issues concerning food safety on the excessive use of synthetic preservatives; the present study aims to investigate the natural alternatives to synthetic antimicrobial food additives. The chicken meat’s shelf life was studied by adopting bio-based antimicrobial agents using three of selected native medicinal plants; P. betle, A. catechu, and A. tricolor, against common foodborne pathogens; E. coli, P. aeruginosa, S. aureus, and Salmonella spp. The overall results revealed that, all study extracts possessed antioxidant properties by DPPH …

Factors Affecting Electrocoagulation Process For Different Water Types: A Review, Shahad Fadhil Abed Al-Rubaye, Naseer A. Alhaboubi, Aiman H. Al-Allaq

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Faculty Publications

Raw water must meet specific physical, chemical, and biological requirements to be suitable for drinking. There are various techniques available for treating wastewater, and aside from conventional methods that involve chemicals, electrocoagulation is an efficient and advanced approach. Electrocoagulation has proven effective in treating many pollutants, including bacteria, viruses, iron, fluoride, sulfate, boron, hardness, and turbidity. Total suspended solids, organic and inorganic materials, chemical oxygen demand COD, biochemical oxygen demand BOD, and color. It finds extensive application in treating different types of water and wastewater due to its exceptional ability to remove diverse contaminants. Recently, electrocoagulation has garnered significant attention …

An Efficient And Trusted Deep Learning Framework For Real-Time Ppe Detection In Secure Iomt Environment, Anusha Verma

Browse all Theses and Dissertations

Occupationally-acquired infections impact thousands of healthcare workers (HCWs) in the U.S., with many cases preventable through proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). This study seeks to develop a robust system to enhance PPE compliance and reduce infection risks among HCWs. The objectives of this thesis are twofold: (1) to create a hybrid machine learning model that combines object detection and keypoint detection to ensure correct donning and doffing of PPE, and (2) to design a real-time feedback system using LED indicators and a display interface to offer actionable guidance to HCWs during PPE usage. The goal is to optimize …

การพัฒนาอัลกอริธึมการประมวลผลภาพแบบอัตโนมัติสำหรับการคัดกรองสารต้านไวรัสชิคุนกุนยา, พัทธพล วิริวิทยา

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

ไวรัสชิคุนกุนยา ซึ่งเป็นสมาชิกของสกุล Alphavirus ยังคงเป็นปัญหาสุขภาพระดับโลกเนื่องจากการระบาดที่แพร่หลายและการขาดวิธีการรักษาที่เฉพาะเจาะจง การตรวจหาไวรัสที่แม่นยำ เช่น ไวรัสชิคุนกุนยา เป็นสิ่งสำคัญสำหรับการวิจัยสารต้านไวรัส แต่กระบวนการแบบดั้งเดิมมักใช้เวลานานและมีโอกาสเกิดข้อผิดพลาด งานวิจัยนี้นำเสนอการพัฒนาและทดสอบอัลกอริธึมการประมวลผลภาพอัตโนมัติ ซึ่งออกแบบมาเพื่อเพิ่มความแม่นยำและความรวดเร็วในการคัดกรองสารที่อาจมีศักยภาพต้านไวรัสชิคุนกุนยา โดยใช้ซอฟต์แวร์ MvTec Halcon อัลกอริธึมนี้ได้รับการพัฒนาเพื่อการตรวจจับและจำแนกเซลล์ที่ติดเชื้อและไม่ติดเชื้อในการทดสอบไวรัส และผลการทำงานได้รับการตรวจสอบกับการนับแบบแมนนวลที่ดำเนินการโดยผู้เชี่ยวชาญด้านไวรัสวิทยา ซึ่งแสดงถึงความสัมพันธ์ที่แข็งแกร่งด้วยค่าสัมประสิทธิ์สหสัมพันธ์ของเพียร์สันที่ 0.9807 สำหรับการตรวจจับเซลล์ และ 0.9886 สำหรับการตรวจจับไวรัส หลังจากผ่านการตรวจสอบทางสถิติ อัลกอริธึมถูกนำไปใช้ในการคัดกรองสารต้านไวรัส ซึ่งแสดงถึงประสิทธิภาพในการเพิ่มปริมาณและความแม่นยำของกระบวนการค้นคว้ายา ผลลัพธ์ที่ได้เน้นถึงศักยภาพของอัลกอริธึมนี้ในฐานะเครื่องมือสำคัญที่สามารถเร่งการวิจัยสารต้านไวรัสและมีการใช้งานที่กว้างขึ้นในการตรวจหาโรคจากแมลงพาหะชนิดอื่น ๆ และการปรับปรุงผลลัพธ์ในการวิจัยด้านไวรัสวิทยา คำสำคัญ: การประมวลผลภาพอัตโนมัติ, การคัดกรองแบบ high-throughput, การถ่ายภาพทางชีวเวชศาสตร์, การวิเคราะห์ภาพในไวรัสวิทยา, MvTec Halcon

Language Models For Rare Disease Information Extraction: Empirical Insights And Model Comparisons, Shashank Gupta

Theses and Dissertations--Computer Science

End-to-end relation extraction (E2ERE) is a crucial task in natural language processing (NLP) that involves identifying and classifying semantic relationships between entities in text. This thesis compares three paradigms for end-to-end relation extraction (E2ERE) in biomedicine, focusing on rare diseases with discontinuous and nested entities. We evaluate Named Entity Recognition (NER) to Relation Extraction (RE) pipelines, sequence-to-sequence models, and generative pre-trained transformer (GPT) models using the RareDis information extraction dataset. Our findings indicate that pipeline models are the most effective, followed closely by sequence-to-sequence models. GPT models, despite having eight times as many parameters, perform worse than sequence-to-sequence models and …

Novel Engineering Approaches For Orthopedic Injury Treatment And Infection Diagnosis, Cynthia Co

Bioengineering Dissertations - Archive

Bioengineering has made significant contributions to the treatment of orthopedic injury through interdisciplinary approaches. Central to these advancements are many orthopedic implants, including anchors and joint replacements, which have been designed to restore mobility. Despite their functional efficacy, these products have limited lifespan and are associated with many complications, such as implant-associated infection. The success of implant design and function, both in the short and long term, is paramount for enhancing patient outcomes and overall well-being. Therefore, my thesis work is dedicated to addressing these critical challenges, aiming to maximize their treatment effect while minimizing the implant-associated complications.

Long-term patient …

A Mixed Methods Approach To Evaluation And Modeling Of Ergonomic Stressors Due To Mass Decedent Handling, Vaishakhi Suresh

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Work-related injuries, illnesses, and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) significantly impact the U.S. healthcare industry, leading to lost working days, high medical costs, and increased turnover rates among healthcare workers (HCWs). Increased physical and mental health risks due to the handling of deceased during COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated these issues. While the ergonomic risks of patient handling are well-studied, limited research exists on the ergonomic risks of manual handling of the deceased. Therefore, the primary objective of this study was to explore the challenges associated with decedent handling so that effective safety interventions to reduce the risk of injury and mental distress …

Nano-Pulse Treatment Overcomes The Immunosuppressive Tumor Microenvironment To Elicit In Situ Vaccination Protection Against Breast Cancer, Anthony Nanajian, Megan Scott, Niculina I. Burcus, Brittney L. Ruedlinger, Edwin A. Oshin, Stephen J. Beebe, Siqi Guo

Bioelectrics Publications

We previously reported that nano-pulse treatment (NPT), a pulsed power technology, resulted in 4T1-luc mammary tumor elimination and a strong in situ vaccination, thereby completely protecting tumor-free animals against a second live tumor challenge. The mechanism whereby NPT mounts effective antitumor immune responses in the 4T1 breast cancer predominantly immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (TME) remains unanswered. In this study, orthotopic 4T1 mouse breast tumors were treated with NPT (100 ns, 50 kV/cm, 1000 pulses, 3 Hz). Blood, spleen, draining lymph nodes, and tumors were harvested at 4-h, 8-h, 1-day, 3-day, 7-day, and 3-month post-treatment intervals for the analysis of frequencies, death, …

Prevalence Of Resistant Escherichia Coli Isolated From Local Meats Sold In Tema Metropolis, Ghana, Frederick Adzitey, Innocent Allan Anachinaba, Charles Addo-Quaye Brown, Nurul Huda, Masmuniri Rambli

ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development

Contamination of meat by Escherichia coli (E. coli) can take its source from the live animal or by cross contamination. The study determined the prevalence of resistance of E. coli isolated from locally produced meats in the Tema Metropolis. Beef (n=200), chicken (n=200) and pork (n=200) were randomly selected and evaluated for the presence of E. coli using the procedure in the Bacteriological Analytical Manual of USA-FDA. The disc diffusion method was used for antibiotic susceptibility test of E. coli (n=55) isolates. Locally produced beef (67%), chicken (41%) and pork (23%) were contaminated by E. coli. Escherichia coli isolates were …

Degradable Staples And Delivery Device, Meha Elango, Jessica Cabrera, Makayla Scarpitti, Kareemat Melaiye

Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects

The scope of this project is to design a method to secure skin grafts to healthy tissue. The ultimate goal for the proposed method is to be dissolvable in some form. Currently, skin grafts procedures utilize staples in most cases to hold a skin graft in place, but there are disadvantages that come with it. Staples are easy to place, but time consuming during the removal procedure. They also cause a lot of pain and discomfort for the patient. The goal of this project is to determine a way a secure skin grafts to healthy skin in order to reduce …

College Of Computing And Engineering Graduate Catalog 2024-2025, Nova Southeastern University

College of Psychological Services / College of Psychology Postgraduate Student and Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Biosynthesis Of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using Water Hyacinth Extracts: Characterization, Evaluation Of Antimicrobial And Dye Removal, Phiphat Sonthongphithak, Chonchanok Muangnapoh, Chalita Ratanatawanate, Teerasak E-Kobon, Akkharadet Piyasaengthong, Piyorot Hongsachart, Manop Sriuttha, Nipaporn Sengkhamparn, Anto Cordelia Tanislaus Anthony Dhanapal, Kitiyaporn Wittayanarakul

Journal of Metals, Materials and Minerals

In nanobiotechnology, synthesizing metal nanoparticles (NPs) using plant extracts has recently been increasing because of eco-friendly and low-cost methods. For this work, zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) have been synthesized by biosynthesis process using water hyacinth extracts (WHE). The water hyacinth (WH) was chosen because the WH is fast-growing and the most toxic aquatic plant in the world. Therefore, this work aims to apply these WHE to be a precursor in the biosynthesis of ZnO NPs (ZnOBio-NPs) based on the research of a sustainable environment. The ZnO NPs synthesized by the WHE were investigated for their antibacterial and photocatalytic activities. …

Salmonella Detection In Food Using A Hek-Htlr5 Reported Cell-Based Sensor, Esma Eser, Victoria A. Felton, Rishi Drolia, Arun K. Bhunia

Biological Sciences Faculty Publications

The development of a rapid, sensitive, specific method for detecting foodborne pathogens is paramount for supplying safe food to enhance public health safety. Despite the significant improvement in pathogen detection methods, key issues are still associated with rapid methods, such as distinguishing living cells from dead, the pathogenic potential or health risk of the analyte at the time of consumption, the detection limit, and the sample-to-result. Mammalian cell-based assays analyze pathogens’ interaction with host cells and are responsive only to live pathogens or active toxins. In this study, a human embryonic kidney (HEK293) cell line expressing Toll-Like Receptor 5 (TLR-5) …

Receptor-Targeted Next-Generation Probiotics Ameliorate Mammalian Colitis, Nicholas L. F. Gallina, Vignesh Nathan, Akshay Krishnakumar, Dongqi Liu, Rishi Drolia, Nicole Irrizary Tardi, Yang Fu, Manalee Samadar, Shivendra Tenguria, Alvin Cai, Ruth Eunice Centeno-Martinez, Timothy A. Johnson, Abigail Cox, Lavanya Reddivari, Bruce Applegate, Xingjian Bai, Luping Xu, Deepti Tanjore, Ramesh Vemulapalli, Rahim Rahimi, Arun K. Bhunia

Biological Sciences Faculty Publications

Introduction: a loss of intestinal barrier function, inflammation, and an elevated expression of epithelial heat shock protein 60 (Hsp60) are features of an inflamed bowel. Probiotics have been used to alleviate colitis-induced pathologies, but offer poor adhesion and adaptation to the diseased gut. We hypothesize that enhancing probiotic adhesion in the inflamed bowel may ameliorate such pathologies. Listeria adhesion protein (LAP; 94-kDa acetaldehyde alcohol dehydrogenase) aids Listeria attachment to the epithelial cells by interacting with the mammalian receptor Hsp60. Bioengineered Lactobacillus casei probiotics (BLPs) expressing LAP showed strong interaction with epithelial Hsp60, a high immunomodulatory response, and sustained epithelial barrier …

แนวทางการจัดการฝุ่นละอองขนาดเล็กไม่เกิน 2.5 ไมครอน:กรณีศึกษาพื้นที่เขตดินแดงและเขตปทุมวัน, ณัชภรณ์ ภัทรพงศ์ดิลก

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

มลพิษทางอากาศโดยเฉพาะจาก PM2.5 เป็นปัญหาสำคัญที่ส่งผลกระทบต่อสุขภาพและคุณภาพชีวิตของมนุษย์ในปัจจุบัน ประเทศไทยเป็นอีกหนึ่งประเทศที่ประสบปัญหาจาก PM2.5 โดยเฉพาะในพื้นที่กรุงเทพมหานครที่มีค่าเกินมาตรฐานที่กำหนดไว้ ซึ่งส่งผลกระทบต่อความมั่นคงของประเทศทั้งในด้านเศรษฐกิจและสังคมอีกทั้งรวมไปถึงส่งผลกระทบต่อสุขภาพของประชาชน ก่อให้เกิดการตายก่อนวัยอันควรในประเทศไทย ประมาณ 50,000 คนต่อปี และกระทบต่อภาพลักษณ์ของกรุงเทพมหานครในฐานะศูนย์กลางการท่องเที่ยว โดยงานวิจัยนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อศึกษาแหล่งกำเนิดของมลพิษฝุ่น PM2.5 กรณีศึกษาเขตปทุมวันและเขตดินแดง วิเคราะห์แนวโน้มความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างความเข้มข้นของมลพิษทางอากาศ PM2.5 กับจำนวนของยานยนต์ โดยศึกษาข้อมูลตั้งแต่ปี พ.ศ. 2562-2566 และศึกษามาตรการในการแก้ปัญหา PM2.5 และนอกจากนี้ในงานวิจัยนี้ได้ทำการระบุแหล่งกำเนิดในพื้นที่เขตปทุมวันด้วยวิธี Factor Analysis ผลการศึกษาของการทบทวนเอกสารและผลของการวิเคราะห์ด้วย Factor Analysis พบว่าแหล่งกำเนิดสำคัญที่ส่งผลไปยังมลพิษฝุ่น PM2.5 คือ ฝุ่นถนนและฝุ่นที่ออกมาจากปลายท่อไอเสียยานยนต์ อีกทั้งจำนวนรถที่วิ่งบนถนนในเขตพื้นที่ที่ศึกษาเป็นอีกปัจจัยที่มีผลต่อค่าเฉลี่ย PM2.5 มีรถวิ่งมากยิ่งทำให้จำนวนวันที่ค่าเฉลี่ยมลพิษฝุ่น PM2.5 เกินมาตรฐานมากขึ้น และนอกจากนี้ มาตรการ Work From Home ที่ได้บังคับใช้ในสถานการณ์โควิด-19 สามารถทำให้มลพิษฝุ่น PM2.5 จากแหล่งกำเนิดประเภทยานพาหนะลดลง

Keynote Address And Meeting Program, Academy Editors

Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science

No abstract provided.

Enhancing Microwave Disinfection: Impact Of Sodium Chloride On Microbial Inactivation, Saleh A. Alfawaz, Ibrahim Nasser I. Alquaydheb, Amirreza Ghadimi Avval, Sara Ghayouraneh, Samir M. El-Ghazaly, Jianhong Zhou

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Faculty Publications and Presentations

This study explores the role of sodium chloride (NaCl) in enhancing the efficiency of microbial inactivation using microwave energy with two distinct methods: temperature-controlled treatment and predefined cycle. The primary objective is to maintain a stable temperature within the biological samples during treatment. Detailed descriptions of the treatment system’s design and the function of each element are provided. Simulations are conducted to illustrate the heating behavior of liquids with and without NaCl, revealing significant differences in temperature profiles between the two media. The experimental design and the objective behind each iteration are discussed. The experimental design includes three different power …

The Effect Of Covid-19 Lockdown On Traffic Crashes In Texas., Hatim Sharif, Samer Dessouky

Publications

An analysis of traffic patterns during COVID-19 has identified that reduction in the miles traveled has a significant negative correlation with COVID-19 cases and deaths across the USA. Preliminary statistics in the US suggest an increase in fatal crashes over the period of the lockdown in comparison to the same period in previous years. Moreover, while total crashes are down, motor vehicle crashes involving non-motorists became more prevalent. At the same time, non-motorist traffic has increased while motor vehicle traffic and crashes have shifted to the local systems. The main goal of this research is to perform a comprehensive evaluation …

Global Perspectives On Healthcare Waste Management And Bibliographic Mapping During The Crises Of Covid-19, Vasudeo Zambare, Bhushan Bhusare, Lew Christopher, Mohanadoss Ponraj, Nabin Narayan Munankarmi, Mohd Fadhil Md. Din

Applied Environmental Research

The lack of proper waste management of health care facilities can have a significant negative health impact on the global population. This study provides a critical view on the current state of the existing healthcare waste management practices used in healthcare facilities around the world during the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic outbreak. The increasing amount of COVID-related healthcare waste was analyzed and classified to provide justification for the urgent need to develop waste management standards that ensure safe containment and diversion of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes through recycling, reuse and repurposing. The waste handling, treatment, and disposal management of …

Meteorological Conditions And Pm2.5 Impact On Covid-19 Case Fatality Ratios (Cfr) In Bangkok Metropolitan Region, Viranphat Singrakphon, Chidsanuphong Chart-Asa, Pasicha Chaikaew

Applied Environmental Research

The emergence of a novel coronavirus strain triggered a global health crisis, impacting both health and economies worldwide, including Thailand since 2019. While prior research hinted at connections between environmental factors and rising COVID-19 cases, these links remained inconclusive. This study investigated indoor and outdoor (I/O) ratios and explored potential correlations between fine particulate matter (PM2.5), meteorological conditions, and the case fatality rate (CFR%) of COVID-19 in Bangkok and its metropolitan area from January to December 2021. In Spearman’s Rank correlation analysis, the results found that CFR% exhibited a positive correlation with relative humidity (RH) (r=0.187) and a negative correlation …

Changes In Psychiatric Diagnosis Associated With Sars-Cov-2 Infection And Predicting The Development Of New Psychiatric Illness In Covid Patients By Using Machine Learning Approach: A Study Using The Us National Covid Cohort Collaborative (N3c), Asif Rahman

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

The enduring impact of COVID-19 extends beyond acute illness, with potential long-term psychiatric consequences raising significant concern among healthcare professionals and researchers alike. Emerging evidence suggests a multifaceted relationship between COVID-19 and the development of different psychiatric illnesses like Schizophrenia Spectrum and Psychotic Disorders (SSPD), Depression, Bipolar disorder, Personality disorder, Trauma, and a range of other mental health conditions. Considering these emerging connections, our study endeavors to rigorously assess the associations between COVID-19 and various psychiatric illnesses while simultaneously employing machine learning techniques to predict the development of new psychiatric disorders in individuals affected by the virus. Leveraging the extensive …

Cleaning And Characterization Of Chemical Vapor Deposited Graphene For Nanoelectronic Device Development, Sakib Ishraq

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Nanoelectronic devices based on graphene are a promising technology that combines the sensitivity and specificity of ion and element recognition with the accuracy and precision of electronics. The detection principle is based on the interaction of the target molecules with the nanodevice surface, which generates a measurable electrical signal. In the current study, graphene and its derivatives, synthesis and fabrication of high quality, good uniformity, and low defects graphene have been investigated as they are critical for high-performance and highly sensitive devices. Among many synthesis methods, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), have been used that needs to be transferred from the …

Advanced Detection Of Sars-Cov-2 And Omicron Variants Via Mxene-Graphene Hybrid Biosensors Utilizing Nucleic Acid Probes, Jiaoli Li, Yuwei Zhang, Congjie Wei, Yanxiao Li, Zhekun Peng, Hsin Yin Chuang, Logan Pearce, Adrianus Boon, Yue-Wern Huang, Dong Hyun Kim, Risheng Wang, Chenglin Wu

Biological Sciences Faculty Research & Creative Works

Low-cost biosensors that can rapidly and widely detect viruses are critical for faster diagnosis and treatment decision-making, especially for infections. The commonly used field-effect transistor is sensitive to the biomarker's detection but struggles with precise detection, particularly of nontargets such as ions and proteins. To overcome this limitation, we developed a field-effect transistor biosensor design based on MXene-graphene materials to increase the accuracy and sensitivity of virus detection. Based on the hybridization process between two complementary DNA strands, single-stranded nucleic acids were immobilized on the sensing surface via 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane and glutaraldehyde to capture the nucleic acids of the target virus. …

Liposomes-Encapsulating Double-Stranded Nucleic Acid (Poly I:C) For Head And Neck Cancer Treatment, Vidit Singh, Anna Chernatynskaya, Lin Qi, Hsin Yin Chuang, Tristan Cole, Vimalin Mani Jeyalatha, Lavanya Bhargava, W. Andrew Yeudall, Laszlo Farkas, Hu Yang

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Polyriboinosinic acid-polyribocytidylic acid (Poly I:C) serves as a synthetic mimic of viral double-stranded dsRNA, capable of inducing apoptosis in numerous cancer cells. Despite its potential, therapeutic benefits, the application of Poly I:C has been hindered by concerns regarding toxicity, stability, enzymatic degradation, and undue immune stimulation, leading to autoimmune disorders. To address these challenges, encapsulation of antitumor drugs within delivery systems such as cationic liposomes is often employed to enhance their efficacy while minimizing dosages. In this study, we investigated the potential of cationic liposomes to deliver Poly I:C into the Head and Neck 12 (HN12) cell line to induce …

Characterization Of Pathogen-Specific Metabolites By Thin-Film Solid Phase Microextraction Analytical Tool, Keerthana S, Gouri Illanad, Chiranjit Ghosh Dr.

Manipal Journal of Science and Technology

Respiratory infection caused by the bacterial species is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, especially in immunocompromised people. All available diagnostic techniques for pneumonia detection are relatively limited due to time-consuming stages, selectivity, and the need for invasive procedures. To overcome the current challenges, we developed an analytical technique, utilizing a carbon mesh-supported thin film solid-phase microextraction (TF-SPME) technique coupled to gas chromatography-mass spectrometry for monitoring of pathogen-specific metabolites from bacterial culture media of E. coli bacterial strain. We exposed the TF-SPME device from the headspace of the culture media of the bacteria and extracted the metabolites during …

Traffic Congestion Analysis Using Sir Epidemic Model, Zani Anjani Rafsanjani, Ratna Herdiana, R Heru Tjahjana, Yogi Ahmad Erlangga

All Works

In this work, we propose a mathematical model to represent traffic congestion in the street under some consideration. A congestion problem in a city highway becomes a critical issue since congestion at one point affected congestion propagation on the other points. We focus on the propagation of traffic propagation by adopting the concept of disease spread using the SIR model. We consider that the disease in traffic problems is congestion. Meanwhile, vehicles that enter the highway are susceptible to congestion. In contrast, vehicles free from traffic jams represent individuals free from disease. The SIR model can explain the spread of …

Development Of An Automated Delivery System To Apply Copper Sulfate Crystals Using Precision Dry Fertilizer Application Technology, Kevin Charles Wise

Theses and Dissertations

The digenetic trematode, Bolbophorus damnificus, poses a substantial threat to catfish aquaculture, causing significant economic losses. Infestations lead to suppressed feed consumption, secondary bacterial infections and poor production performance. Survey data reveals widespread infestation in the in the southeastern United States. Current control strategies involve the application of a concentrated copper sulfate solution to reduce snail populations which serve as the first intermediate host of the trematode life cycle. This study aimed to improve treatment efficacy by developing a granular copper sulfate application system. A modified Gandy fertilizer applicator, equipped with a programmable control system, demonstrated accurate distribution of copper …

Multivariate Analysis Approach To Factor-Affected Tuberculosis Disease, Zuli Agustina Gultom, Farid Akbar Siregar, Mahardika Abdi Prawira Tanjung, Al-Hamidy Hazidar

Knowledge Engineering and Data Science

Tuberculosis is a disease caused by infection with the mycobacterium tuberculosis complex. Tuberculosis attack organ besides the lung, such as the pleura, lining of the brain, lining of the heart, lymph gland, bones, joint, skin, intestines, kidney, urinary tract, and genital. This disease is found in densely populated settlements with poor sanitation, lack of ventilation and sunlight and lack of rest. Moreover, the factors that will be analyzed in this research are Population Density (X1), Number of HIV/AIDS (X2), number of toddlers who experience nutrition (X3), Number of toddlers who experience BCG immunization (X4), number of toddlers who get exclusive …