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Vivian Ibrahim To Direct Office Of National Scholarship Advisement, Edwin B. Smith

University of Mississippi News

Former interim director encourages students to 'develop a sense of how they want to impact the world'

Wishing And Hoping And Waiting, Jean Gispen

University of Mississippi News

Reflections on the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine

Ole Miss Alumnus Celebrates 31 Years Of Military Service In The Grove, J. B. Clark

University of Mississippi News

Col. Paul 'Voodoo' Nelson hopes to pass on legacy of service in return home

Framing/Language On Issues Of Equity And Inclusion For Grants, Juwan Robinson, Anthony Siracusa, E. J. Edney

ORSP Presentations

INSPiRED Lunch-n-Learn presentation. Speakers include:

• JuWan Robinson, Project Manager for Diversity Education and Strategic Initiatives, Division of Diversity & Community Engagement
• Dr. Anthony Siracusa, Director, Office of Community Engagement, Division of Diversity & Community Engagement
• Dr. EJ Edney, Director, Center of Inclusion & Cross-Cultural Engagement, Division of Diversity & Community Engagement

Daily Digest - Tuesday, January 12, 2021 Covid-19 Updates, University Of Mississippi

COVID-19 Website Archives

Campus Update Daily Digest for Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Nominations Sought For 2021 Elsie M. Hood Award, Edwin B. Smith

University of Mississippi News

Recommendations due March 1 for university's top teaching accolade

Anthropology Professor's Presentation Featured In February On Ted, Edwin B. Smith

University of Mississippi News

Carolyn Freiwald's 'The Story of Migration: Your Life in a Tooth' to be broadcast to a global audience

Evidence Of The Four-Quark Nature Of F0 (980) And F0 (500), N. N. Achasov, J. V. Bennett, A. V. Kiselev, E. A. Kozyrev, G. N. Shestakov

Faculty and Student Publications

There exists a great deal of concrete evidence in favor of the exotic four-quark nature of light scalars. At the same time, the further expansion of the area of the q2q¯2 model validity for light scalars on ever new processes seems extremely interesting and important. We analyze the BESIII data on the decay J/ψ→γπ0π0 and show that the results of this high-statistics experiment can be interpreted in favor of the four-quark nature of light scalar mesons f0(980) and f0(500).

Mlk Celebration To Feature Colorado College President, J. B. Clark

University of Mississippi News

UM alumnus Mike Edmonds to discuss importance of building community in times of chaos during virtual event

Auditing Standards Board (Asb), Meeting Highlights, January 11-14, 2021, Videoconference, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants. Auditing Standards Board

Association Sections, Divisions, Boards, Teams

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Eduardo Prieto Named Um Vice Chancellor For Enrollment Management, Rod Guajardo

University of Mississippi News

Higher education, enrollment management veteran joins Ole Miss in senior university position

The New York Times: Um English Professor, Poet Aimee Nezhukumatathil Discusses Top Book, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

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Auditing Standards Board (Asb), Meeting Agenda, January 11-14, 2021, Video Conference (Zoom) (Times Are Est), American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants. Auditing Standards Board

Association Sections, Divisions, Boards, Teams

No abstract provided.

A Latent Profile Analysis Of Rural Women Who Use Drugs And Commit Crimes, Michele Staton, Amanda M. Bunting, Erika Pike, Danelle Stevens-Watkins

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

The majority of rural Appalachian women in jail meet criteria for a drug use disorder and need treatment. Using a latent profile analysis of a random sample of rural women in Appalachian jails (N=400) the current study established groups of women based on criminal history, drug use in the commission of crimes, and role of the partner’s drug use in the commission of crimes. Analysis found five distinct profiles of rural women based on involvement of criminal activities as a function of drug use severity. Results suggest that among criminally involved rural women, severity of drug use is a critical …

Two Virtual Open Houses Planned For January 2021, Rebecca Lauck Cleary

Blog Posts

Two Southern Studies virtual open houses are planned for this month. The first option is Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 4 p.m. CST and the second option is Friday, Jan. 22 at 1 p.m. CST. Both events are opportunities for people to ask questions and learn more about the graduate programs at the Center for the Study of Southern Culture.

Daily Digest - Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Covid-19 Updates, University Of Mississippi

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Campus Update Daily Digest for Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Andrea Jekabsons Named Um Chief Human Resources Officer, Lisa Stone

University of Mississippi News

Experienced HR professional has led improvements to campus employee and wellness programs

Pharmacy School Forms Diversity And Inclusion Committee, Whitney Tarpy

University of Mississippi News

Panel aims to develop, implement and sustain diversity efforts at school

Um Offers New Master's Degree In Athletic Training, Meaghan Flores

University of Mississippi News

School of Applied Sciences to launch new program in 2021

Celebrations 2021, University Of Mississippi Writing Project, University Of Mississippi. Office Of Pre-College Programs

Celebrations: A Literary Magazine

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2021 Rebel Baseball Guide, Ole Miss Athletics. Men's Baseball

Men's Baseball

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Cis-Trimethoxystilbene, Exhibits Higher Genotoxic And Antiproliferative Effects Than Its Isomer Trans-Trimethoxystilbene In Mcf-7 And Mcf-10a Cell Lines, Natália Dos Santos Gonçalves, Tamires Maria Silva Pereira De Mello, Cássia Suemi Mizuno, Saqlain Haider

Faculty and Student Publications

Stilbenes are a class of natural compounds with a wide variety of biological effects, such as antitumor activity. The best-known stilbene is resveratrol, whose clinical application is limited due to its low bioavailability. Methoxylated derivatives of this stilbene, including cis-trimethoxystilbene (cis-TMS) and trans-trimethoxystilbene (trans-TMS) have demonstrated more pronounced cytotoxic and anti-proliferative effects than resveratrol. Thus, the objective of this study is to evaluate and compare the cytotoxicity and antiproliferative effects of cis-and trans-TMS in MCF-7 and its normal counterpart MCF-10A. Both compounds were cytotoxic, genotoxic, and induced G2-M accumulation and cell death in the two cell lines. These results suggested …

The Effect Of Paternal Age On Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection Outcome In Unexplained Infertility, Haitham Elbardisi, Mohamed Arafa, Neha Singh, Bridget Betts

Faculty and Student Publications

Objective: : To examine the effect of paternal age on intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) outcomes in unexplained infertility Subjects and Methods: : This retrospective study, done at the Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar screened infertile couples who underwent ICSI between 2014 and 2019 for the inclusion and exclusion criteria defining ‘unexplained infertility’. Couples recruited were allocated into two groups: Group A (paternal age <35 years) and Group B (paternal age ≥35 years). Baseline characteristics, investigations including semen and advanced sperm function tests and ICSI records were compared for primary outcomes such as fertilisation, cleavage, clinical pregnancy, miscarriage and live birth; and secondary outcomes such as semen parameters and advanced sperm functions (DNA fragmentation index and oxidation reduction potential). Results: : We found that final pregnancy outcomes including clinical pregnancy rate (P = 0.231), live-birth rate (P = 0.143), and miscarriage rates (P = 0.466) were not significantly different between the two age groups. Normal fertilisation (P = 0.01) and cleavage rate after ICSI (P = 0.001) were statistically significant when the age groups were compared. Also, normal sperm morphology was found to be significantly different (P = 0.041). Conclusions: : Advanced paternal age affects sperm morphology, fertilisation and embryo cleavage in ICSI but does not appear to affect clinical pregnancy, miscarriage or live-birth rates. ICSI appears to be a valid fertility treatment option in advancing paternal age.

Eucalyptus Cinerea: Microscopic Profile, Chemical Composition Of Essential Oil And Its Antioxidant, Microbiological And Cytotoxic Activities, Matheus Saukoski Pauzer, Thais De Oliveira Borsato, Valter Paes De Almeida, Vijayasankar Raman

Faculty and Student Publications

Eucalyptus species possess anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antibacterial, and insecticidal properties. In this study, the chemical composition and biological activities of Eucalyptus cinerea essential oil (EO) and the leaf and stem anatomy were investigated. EO was extracted by Clevenger apparatus and the compounds were identified by GC/MS. The antioxidant activity was evaluated by DPPH, ABTS, and reducing phosphomolybdenum complex. Broth microdilution was used to determine antimicrobial activity. Cytotoxicity was verified against HeLa, HRT-18, and Calu-3 cells by MTT assay. The cytotoxic mechanism was studied by cell DNA content, cell cycle, and DNA fragmentation. The microscopic analyzes of the leaves and the stems …

The Impact Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Self-Reported Management Of Chronic Conditions, Hyllore Imeri, Erin Holmes, Shane Desselle, Meagen Rosenthal

Faculty and Student Publications

Chronic conditions (CCs) management during the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of the pandemic on patient activation (PA) and health locus of control (HLOC) remain unknown. This cross-sectional online survey study examined the role of COVID-19 pandemic-related worry or fear in PA and HLOC among patients with CCs. Individuals with CCs (n = 300) were recruited through MTurk Amazon. The questionnaire included sociodemographic questions, the Patient Activation Measure, and the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control–Form B. Out of the 300 participants, 9.7% were diagnosed with COVID-19, and 7.3% were hospitalized. Patients with cancer, chronic kidney disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, …

Simultaneous Estimation Of Cinnamaldehyde And Eugenol In Essential Oils And Traditional And Ultrasound-Assisted Extracts Of Different Species Of Cinnamon Using A Sustainable/Green Hptlc Technique, Ahmed I. Foudah, Faiyaz Shakeel, Mohammed H. Alqarni, Samir A. Ross

Faculty and Student Publications

A wide range of analytical techniques are reported for the determination of cinnamaldehyde (CCHO) and eugenol (EOH) in plant extracts and herbal formulations either alone or in combination. Nevertheless, sustainable/green analytical techniques for the estimation of CCHO and EOH either alone or in combination are scarce in the literature. Accordingly, the present research was carried out to establish a rapid, highly sensitive, and sustainable high-performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC) technique for the simultaneous estimation of CCHO and EOH in the traditional and ultrasound-assisted methanolic extracts of Cinnamomum zeylanicum, C. burmannii, and C. cassia and their essential oils. The simultaneous estimation of …

Isolation Of Catechins From Cycas Armstrongii Miq. Of An Egyptian Origin, Ahmed Ismail, Mohamed M. Radwan, Hossam M. Hassan, Abeer S. Moawad

Faculty and Student Publications

The phytochemical investigation of Cycas armstrongii Miq. leaves and twigs using different chromatographic techniques led to the isolation of three catechin monomers; catechin (1), epicatechin (2), and epigallocatechin-3-gallate (3), for the first time from this species. The chemotaxonomic significance of the isolated compounds is discussed in the rest of this article.

Hiv-1 Tat And Morphine Differentially Disrupt Pyramidal Cell Structure And Function And Spatial Learning In Hippocampal Area Ca1: Continuous Versus Interrupted Morphine Exposure, William D. Marks, Jason J. Paris, Aaron J. Barbour, Jean Moon

Faculty and Student Publications

About half the people infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have neurocognitive deficits that often include memory impairment and hippocampal deficits, which can be exacerbated by opioid abuse. To explore the effects of opioids and HIV on hippocampal CA1 pyramidal neuron structure and function, we induced HIV-1 transactivator of transcription (Tat) expression in transgenic mice for 14 d and co-administered time-release morphine or vehicle subcutaneous implants during the final 5 d (days 9–14) to establish steady-state morphine levels. Morphine was withheld from some ex vivo slices during recordings to begin to assess the initial pharmacokinetic consequences of opioid withdrawal. Tat …

An Evaluation Of Antipseudomonal Dosing On The Incidence Of Treatment Failure, Brandon K. Hawkins, Mary Joyce B. Wingler, David A. Cretella, Katie E. Barber

Faculty and Student Publications

Introduction: Significant mortality is associated with delays in appropriate antibiotic therapy in Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections. The impact of empiric dosing on clinical outcomes has been largely unreported. Methods: This retrospective cohort compared treatment failure in patients receiving guideline-concordant or guideline-discordant empiric therapy with cefepime, meropenem, or piperacillin/tazobactam. Patients with culture-positive P. aeruginosa between 1 July 2013 and 31 July 2019 were eligible for inclusion. Patients with cystic fibrosis, polymicrobial infection, and urinary or pulmonary colonization were excluded. The composite primary outcome was treatment failure, defined as (1) therapy modification due to resistance/perceived treatment failure, (2) increased/unchanged qSOFA, or (3) persistent …

Understanding Of Pharmacy Students Towards Antibiotic Use, Antibiotic Resistance And Antibiotic Stewardship Programs: A Cross-Sectional Study From Punjab, Pakistan, Khezar Hayat, Shazia Jamshed, Meagen Rosenthal, Noman Ul Haq

Faculty and Student Publications

Antibiotic resistance (ABR) is a significant issue for public health globally. An adequate understanding of ABR and the approaches used to tackle ABR, including antibiotic stewardship programs, are vital. This study aimed to get an insight into antibiotic use, ABR, and antibiotic stewardship programs among pharmacy students of Punjab, Pakistan. This multicenter study was undertaken among final (fifth) year undergraduate pharmacy students of 7 universities of Punjab, Pakistan. A paper-based self-administered questionnaire comprising 48-items was utilized for data collection. Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed for data analysis. This study included a total of 296 respondents with a response rate …