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Reviews, Sarah Quigley, Christine De Catanzaro, Laura L. Carroll, Michael Law, Jana Meyer, Leigh Ann Davis, Suzanne K. Durham, Brooke Fox, Brittany Bennett Parris, Debra Branson March, Robert G. Richards, Jordon Steele

Provenance, Journal of the Society of Georgia Archivists

No abstract provided.

The Absence Of A Comprehensive Federal Policy Toward Internet And Sports Wagering And A Proposal For Change, Anthony Cabot

Jeffrey S. Moorad Sports Law Journal (1994 - )

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The Five Books Of Moses: A Translation With Commentary, Roger G. Baker, Robert Alter

BYU Studies

There are Bibles aplenty in our world, hundreds if Amazon.com is any guide. In late 2009, Amazon listed over one thousand books on its Bible hit list that have not even been released yet. Over one thousand new books of the roughly 450,000 listed Bible hits portend heavy reading this year for those who try to keep up with things biblical. A beneficial search in this swim through the Amazon of books is for new Bible translations, which now seem plentiful, although there were very few in the years after King James. An almost three-century gap separates the King James …

Harvesting Victory: Education, Student/Farmworker Solidarity, And The Growth Of An Organizing Model, Melody González, Natasha Noriega-Goodwin, Marc Rodrigues, Jorge Rodríguez, Marina Sáenz-Luna, Sean Sellers, John-Michael Torres, Kandace Vallejo

Education Faculty Books and Book Chapters

"On May 23, 2008, farmworkers and student activists gathered with corporate executives, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (Vermont), and dozens of members of the local and national media for a standing room-only press conference under the dome of the U.S. Capitol announcing an accord between the Burger King fast food corporation and a Florida farmworker organization, the Coalition of lmmokalee Workers (CIW). Weeks earlier, Burger King made headlines when a spate of malicious Internet postings defaming the CIW and its supporters were traced back to a company executive, and news surfaced that the company hired an unlicensed private investigator to infiltrate …

Efficacy And Safety Of Mitomycin C As An Agent To Treat Corneal Scarring In Horses Using An In Vitro Model, Dylan G. Buss, Ajay Sharma, Elizabeth A. Giuliano, Rajiv R. Mohan

Pharmacy Faculty Articles and Research

Objective—Mitomycin C (MMC) is used clinically to treat corneal scarring in human patients. We investigated the safety and efficacy of MMC to treat corneal scarring in horses by examining its effects at the early and late stages of disease using an in-vitro model.

Procedure—An in-vitro model of equine corneal fibroblast (ECF) developed was used. The equine corneal fibroblast or myofibroblast cultures were produced by growing primary ECF in the presence or absence of transforming growth factor beta-1 (TGFβ1) under serum-free conditions. The MMC dose for the equine cornea was defined with dose-dependent trypan blue exclusion and MTT [(3-4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide] assays …

Constitutional Borrowing, Nelson Tebbe, Robert Tsai

Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.

Hypertension In Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease: A Clinical And Basic Science Perspective, Shobha Ratnam, Surya M. Nauli

Pharmacy Faculty Articles and Research

Cardiovascular complications are major causes of morbidity and mortality in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). In particular, hypertension is insidious and remains a continuous problem that evolves during the course of the disease. Hypertension in ADPKD has been associated with abnormality in the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS). Early vascular changes have also been reported in young ADPKD patients. In addition, the cellular functions of mechanosensory cilia within vascular system have emerged recently. The basic and clinical perspectives of RAAS, vascular remodeling and sensory cilia are reviewed with regard to hypertension in ADPKD

A General Approach For Receptor And Antibody-Targeted Detection Of Native Proteins Utilizing Split-Luciferase Reassembly, Cliff I. Stains, Jennifer L. Furman, Jason R. Porter, Srivats Rajagopal, Richard T. Wyatt, Indraneel Ghosh

Cliff Stains Publications

The direct detection of native proteins in heterogeneous solutions remains a challenging problem. Standard methodologies rely on a separation step to circumvent nonspecific signal generation. We hypothesized that a simple and general method for the detection of native proteins in solution could be achieved through ternary complexation, where the conditional signal generation afforded by split-protein reporters could be married to the specificity afforded by either native receptors or specific antibodies. Toward this goal, we describe a solution phase split-luciferase assay for native protein detection, where we fused fragmented halves of firefly luciferase to separate receptor fragments or single-chain antibodies, allowing …

Future Children As Property, Carter Dillard

Duke Journal of Gender Law & Policy

No abstract provided.

The Next Generation Of Online Dispute Resolution: The Significance Of Holography To Enhance And Transform Dispute Resolution, Susan Nauss Exon

Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution

Many scholars have written about the use of various technologies used to enhance or transform face-to-face alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes. Whether termed online dispute resolution (ODR), cybermediation, also known as online mediation, cybercourt, electronic courthouse, virtual courtroom, virtual ADR, video conferencing, or telepresence, each of these technological advances revolves around the use of the Internet or some form of technology to facilitate long-distance, virtual communication without the necessity of physical travel or face-to-face contact. Most scholars have ignored holography, which is the next generation of technology, or perhaps we can more aptly refer to it as a current, unsung …

Assessing The Value Of Dna Barcodes And Other Priority Gene Regions For Molecular Phylogenetics Of Lepidoptera, J.J. Wilson

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

Background: Despite apparently abundant amounts of observable variation and species diversity, the order Lepidoptera exhibits a morphological homogeneity that has provided only a limited number of taxonomic characters and led to widespread use of nucleotides for inferring relationships. This study aims to characterize and develop methods to quantify the value of priority gene regions designated for Lepidoptera molecular systematics. In particular, I assess how the DNA barcode segment of the mitochondrial COI gene performs across a broad temporal range given its number one position of priority, most sequenced status, and the conflicting opinions on its phylogenetic performance. Methodology/Principal Findings: Gene …

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorders (Adhd) And Substance Use Disorders: Overlap, Coincidence Or Fate?, H. Peters, R. Abd Rashid, A.H. Sulaiman, M.M. Ahmad Zahari, A.S. Amer Nordin, Noorzurani Robson, M.A. Said, A. Ahmad Adlan, A. Abdul Rahim, H. Zakaria

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

The link among ADHD and addiction is increasingly shifting into the focus of scientific study. It becomes obvious that ADHD functions as a risk factor and condition for dependence. Disturbances in psychosocial functioning and the tendency towards substance abuse are highly correlated. Objective: This overview relies on a Medline research. Its objective is to describe the joint characteristics among ADHD and addiction. We especially focus on the neurobiological similarities between both diseases. Results: The results of this literature review support the hypothesis of a close genetic, neurological and phenotypic linkage between ADHD and addiction. Furthermore, ADHD often serves as the …

Biodiesel Production From Waste Soybean Oil Biomass As Renewable Energy And Environmental Recycled Process, A.B.M. Sharif Hossain, Amru Nasrulhaq Boyce, A. Salleh, S. Chandran

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

Alternative fuel is currently an important issue all over the world due to the efforts on reducing global warming which is contributed by the combustion of petroleum or petrol diesel. Biodiesel is non-toxic, biodegradable, produced from renewable sources and contributes a minimal amount of net green house gases, such as CO(2), SO(2) and NO emissions to the atmosphere. The study was carried out to produce biodiesel from waste/recycled oils to reduce the cost of biodiesel, waste and pollution. Some important variables such as volumetric ratio, types of reactants and catalytic activities were selected to obtain a high quality biodiesel fuel …

Characterization Of Drug Resistant Salmonella Enterica Serotype Typhimurium By Antibiograms, Plasmids, Integrons, Resistance Genes And Pfge, Douadi Benacer, Kwai Lin Thong, Haruo Watanabe, Savithri Devi Puthucheary

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

Forty-seven Salmonella Typhimurium (33 zoonotic, 14 clinical) strains were tested for antimicrobial resistance using the standard disk diffusion method. The presence of relevant resistance genes and class 1 integrons were investigated by using PCR. Pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) and plasmid profiling were carried out to determine the genomic diversity of Salmonella Typhimurium. Approximately 57.4 of the S. Typhimurium strains were multidrug resistant (MDR) and showed high resistance rates to tetracycline (70.2), sulfonamides (57.4), streptomycin (53.1), ampicillin (29.7), nalidixic acid (27.6), kanamycin (23.4), chloramphenicol (21.2), and trimethoprim (19.1). Resistance towards cephalosporins was noted for cephalothin (27.6), cephradine (21.2), amoxicillin clavulanic acid …

Coconut Waste As A Source For Biodiesel Production, S. Sulaiman, Abdul Aziz Abdul Raman, Mohamed Kheireddine Aroua

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

Biodiesel industry needs a cheaper and economical viable raw material that can replace the currently used vegetable oil. Obtaining cheaper raw materials are one of the continuous targets of many biodiesel producing facilities since 70 to 95 of the production costs are attributed to raw materials. One of the main options is to use waste material from animal and plant sources. In this study, coconut waste is used to produce biodiesel using methanol and KOH. The oil content in coconut waste varies from 10-11 wt. The highest yield, 64 is achieved with 5 wt of KOH within 3 hr by …

Controlled Low-Strength Material Using Industrial Waste Incineration Bottom Ash And Refined Kaolin, H.A. Razak, S. Naganathan, S.N.A. Hamid

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

This paper reports the details of investigations carried out to study the performance of industrial waste incineration bottom ash and refined kaolin to produce controlled low-strength material (CLSM). CLSM mixes were designed with varying amounts of incineration bottom ash, refined kaolin, and cement. Water content was adjusted to get sufficient flowability. Tests for density, stiffening time, bleed, settlement, sorptivity, water absorption, moisture content, California bearing ratio, initial surface absorption, and compressive strength were carried out on the CLSM mixtures. Study for corrosivity and leaching of heavy metals and salts on the bleed and leachate were also performed. The compressive strength …

Dna Fingerprinting Of Human Isolates Of Burkholderia Pseudomallei From Different Geographical Regions Of Malaysia, K.H. Chua, K.H. See, Kwai Lin Thong, S.D. Puthucheary

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

Melioidosis is an infectious disease caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei and endemic in Southeast Asia. One hundred and forty six clinical isolates of B. pseudomallei from different states in Malaysia were obtained and molecular typing was carried out using pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE). Overall, nine clusters were successfully identified. Burkholderia pseudomallei isolates used in this study were found to be genetically diverse and there were differences in the clusters of isolates from peninsular and east Malaysia. BS9 cluster was the most common cluster and found in all the states while BS2 cluster only existed in a particular state. Based on the …

Effects Of Vermicomposting Duration To Macronutrient Elements And Heavy Metals Concentrations In Vermicompost, A.A. Jamaludin, N.Z. Mahmood

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

Vermicomposting using Lumbricus rubellus was conducted in two different durations, 10 and 30 weeks in the same plots. Three different of treatments combination were prepared with eight replicates for each treatment namely cow dung : kitchen waste in 30:70 ratio (T1), cow dung : coffee grounds in 30:70 ratio (T2), and cow dung : kitchen waste : coffee grounds in 30:35:35 ratio (T3). Macronutrients elements in the vermicompost from each treatment were measured in the tenth and thirtieth week. Comparatively longer duration of vermicomposting by using Lumbricus rubellus enhanced the quality of vermicompost by the increase of the macronutrient elements …

Enzymatic And Immunological Properties Of Bungarus Flaviceps (Red-Headed Krait) Venom, N.H. Tan, Shin Yee Fung, G. Ponnudurai

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

Bungarus flaviceps (red-headed krait) venom presents an intravenous LD50 of 0.32 μg/g and exhibits enzymatic activities similar to other Bungarus toxins. ELISA cross-reactions between anti-Bungarus flaviceps and a variety of elapid and viperid venoms were observed in the current study. Double-sandwich ELISA was highly specific, since anti-B. flaviceps serum did not cross-react with any tested venom, indicating that this assay can be used for species diagnosis in B. flaviceps bites. In the indirect ELISA, anti-B. flaviceps serum cross-reacted moderately with three different Bungarus venoms (9-18) and Notechis scutatus venom, but minimally with other elapid and viperid toxins. The results indicated …

Exploring The Readiness Of Undergraduates For Web 2.0 Integration In The Information Skills Course, S.U. Zanaria

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

No abstract provided.

High Levels Of Oxidative Stress In Rats Infected With Blastocystis Hominis, S. Chandramathi, K. Suresh, S. Shuba, A. Mahmood, U.R. Kuppusamy

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

Objective: Numerous studies have revealed the presence of oxidative stress in parasitic infections. However, such studies were lacking in the Malaysian population. Previously, we have provided evidence that oxidative stress is elevated in Malaysians infected with intestinal parasites. Stool examinations revealed that about 47.5 of them were infected with the polymorphic protozoa, Blastocystis hominis. However, they were found to have mixed infection with other intestinal parasites. Methodology: Therefore, in order to investigate the role of B. hominis alone in affecting oxidative stress status, here we compared the levels of oxidative stress biomarkers in urine and blood samples between uninfected and …

Histological Development Of Selected Neural Structures Of Dark-Sided Chorus Frog, Microhyla Heymonsi (Amphibia: Anura), Joan May Yin Tang, Durriyyah Sharifah Hasan Adli, Daicus Martin Belabut

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

The development of selected neural structures of Dark-sided Chorus Frog, Microhyla heymonsi, from tadpole to adult was characterized from the histological aspect. Six developmental stages studied were the early tadpole, pre-metamorphosis, pro-metamorphosis, metamorphic climax, froglet and the adult. For M. heymonsi, metamorphosis is part of a normal developmental process, during which it undergoes transition from an aquatic tadpole into a terrestrial frog. The four neural structures focused on were: (a) cerebral hemispheres of the forebrain, (b) optic lobe of the midbrain, (c) medulla oblongata of the hindbrain, and (d) spinal cord. The specimens were processed for visualization according to H&E …

Impacts Of Alcohol Type, Ratio And Stirring Time On The Biodiesel Production From Waste Canola Oil, A.B.M.S. Hossain, A.N. Boyce, A. Salleh, S. Chandran

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

The use of alternative fuels in order to reduce the environmental impacts of diesel emissions has been extensively investigated. Trends in the regional use of biomass-derived fuels, such as alcohols, biodiesel and agricultural residues as a proposed control initiative against elevated carbon monoxide levels in urban areas have expanded to a global scale. Waste cooking oil is considered as the most suitable material due to its readily-availability and cost-effectiveness. In this study, the transesterification of waste canola cooking oil was carried out using lower alcohol to oil molar ratios to study its feasibility. Some important variables such as volumetric ratio, …

Improved Plasma Stability And Sustained Release Profile Of Gemcitabine Via Polypeptide Conjugation, Lik Voon Kiew, Soon Keng Cheong, Khalifah Sidik, Lip Yong Chung

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

To enhance the stability of the anticancer drug gemcitabine (2′-deoxy-2′,2′-difluorocytidine), it was conjugated to poly-l-glutamic acid (PG-H) via a carbodiimide reaction. The synthesised poly-l-glutamic acid-gemcitabine (PG-G) was purified and characterised by using SDS-PAGE to estimate its molecular weight, HPLC to determine its purity and degree of drug loading, and NMR to elucidate the structure. In vitro aqueous hydrolytic studies showed that the gemcitabine release from the polymeric drug conjugate was pH dependent, and that the conjugation to PG-H improved its stability in human plasma. The release of the bound gemcitabine from PG-G in plasma was mediated by a hydrolytic process. …

Indoor-Breeding Of Aedes Albopictus In Northern Peninsular Malaysia And Its Potential Epidemiological Implications, H. Dieng, R.G.M. Saifur, A.A. Hassan, M.R.C. Salmah, M. Boots, T. Satho, Z. Jaal, Sazaly Abubakar

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

BACKGROUND: The mosquito Ae. albopictus is usually adapted to the peri-domestic environment and typically breeds outdoors. However, we observed its larvae in most containers within homes in northern peninsular Malaysia. To anticipate the epidemiological implications of this indoor-breeding, we assessed some fitness traits affecting vectorial capacity during colonization process. Specifically, we examined whether Ae. albopictus exhibits increased survival, gonotrophic activity and fecundity due to the potential increase in blood feeding opportunities. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: In a series of experiments involving outdoors and indoors breeding populations, we found that Ae. albopictus lives longer in the indoor environment. We also observed increased nighttime …

Insecticide Susceptibility And Resistance Development In Malathion Selected Aedes Albopictus (Skuse), S. Selvi, M.A. Edah, W.A. Nazni, H.L. Lee, B.K. Tyagi, Mohd Sofian-Azirun, A.H. Azahari

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

Aedes albopictus was bioassayed to determine resistance development to malathion (OP). Two methods were applied, including WHO larval bioassay to determine the susceptibility to lethal concentration (LC), and adult bioassay to determine lethal time (LT). Larvae from colonies that had undergone selection pressure with malathion to yield 50 mortality were further subjected to selection for subsequent 10 generations. Selection of Ae. albopictus with malathion could relatively induce a consistent resistance ratio of 1.0 throughout 10 generations. It was noted that Ae. albopictus larvae showed less susceptibility to malathion compared to adults. The susceptibility test of adult mosquitoes to diagnostic dosage …

Isolation And Molecular Sub Typing Of Salmonella Enterica From Chicken, Beef And Street Foods In Malaysia, S. Modarressi, Kwai Lin Thong

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

This study was conducted to determine and identify Salmonella isolated from chicken meat, beef and street food (poultry and beef products) and the genetic diversity of Salmonella by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE). Eighty-eight non-repeat Salmonella isolates from 300 food samples were isolated and characterized using conventional culture, biochemical and serological methods and confirmation of Salmonella was determined by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) using specific primers. Among the 88 Salmonella isolates, 11 serovars Corvallis (n = 33), Typhimurium (n = 18), Hadar (n = 7), Enteritidis (n = 5), Weltevreden (n = 5), Agona (n = 5), Newport (n = 4), …

Isolation And Molecular Sub Typing Of Salmonella Enterica From Chicken, Beef And Street Foods In Malaysia, Modarressi Shabnam, T. Kwai Lin

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

This study was conducted to determine and identify Salmonella isolated from chicken meat, beef and street food (poultry and beef products) and the genetic diversity of Salmonella by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE). Eighty-eight non-repeat Salmonella isolates from 300 food samples were isolated and characterized using conventional culture, biochemical and serological methods and confirmation of Salmonella was determined by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) using specific primers. Among the 88 Salmonella isolates, 11 serovars [Corvallis (n = 33), Typhimurium (n = 18), Hadar (n = 7), Enteritidis (n = 5), Weltevreden (n = 5), Agona (n = 5), Newport (n = 4), …

Isolation, Detection And Genomic Differentiation Of Vibrio Cholerae And Vibrio Parahaemolyticus In Bachok, Kelantan, B. Vimala, Kwai Lin Thong, V.C. Chong

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

The objective of this study was to determine the genetic diversity and virulence factors of Vibrio cholerae and V. parahaemolyticus from selected aquatic environments in Bachok, Kelantan, Malaysia. Out of 50 water samples, 33 were confirmed with the presence of presumptive V. cholerae and V. parahaemolyticus based on biochemical tests. Primers targeting toxR gene specific for V. cholerae (800bp) and V. parahaemolyticus (368bp), tdh (251bp) and trh (250bp) virulence genes were used in the PCR. Results of PCR showed that only 25 isolates of V. parahaemolyticus and 3 of V. cholerae had the toxR gene. None of the V. parahaemolyticus …

Life Cycle Impact Assessment (Lcia) Of Potable Water Production In Malaysia: A Comparison Among Different Technology Used In Water Treatment Plant, A.H. Sharaai, N.Z. Mahmood, A.H. Sulaiman

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

LCA is a systematic procedure which assesses the lifecycle of a product to analyze the extent of its environmental impact contribution. In this LCA study comparison between three different water treatment plants in Malaysia have been conducted. Conventional Plant (using Dissolved Air Floatation (DAF) and Pulsatube ® Clarifier Technology) must undergo treatment process uses a standard system of screening, coagulation and flocculation, sedimentation, filtration and disinfection processes. While nonconventional plant using Ultrafiltration (UF) not does go through processes like conventional plant. In reviewing the water treatment process by using LCA procedures, detailed information of every process involved is needed, including …