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Stratifying Subjects For Treatment Selection With Censored Event Time Data From A Comparative Study, Lihui Zhao, Tianxi Cai, Lu Tian, Hajime Uno, Scott D. Solomon, L. J. Wei

Harvard University Biostatistics Working Paper Series

No abstract provided.

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 035, Number 02, September 7, 2010, Grand Valley State University

2010-2011, Volume 35

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

Minutes, Arts & Sciences Academic Affairs Committee Meeting, Tuesday, September 7, 2010, Arts & Sciences Academic Affairs Committee

Academic Affairs Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.

September 7, 2010, James Madison University

The Breeze, 2010-2019

The Breeze is the student newspaper of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

2010 Nova Southeastern University Convocation Program, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Convocation Programs

No abstract provided.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 42 No. 53, September 7, 2010

Central Florida Future

Auto burglaries on the rise; SGA Senate meeting; The Senate steps up; DeVos more than sports management; Fast-a-thon a buffet of insight.

The Current Volume 21 : Issue 4, Nova Southeastern University

Student Newspapers

No abstract provided.

Monitor Newsletter September 07, 2010, Bowling Green State University

Monitor

Official Publication of Bowling Green State University for Faculty and Staff

The Impact Of Attendance On Seventh Grade Math Achievement Scores In Three Northwest Georgia Middle Schools, Patrick Kent Mccrary

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of attendance on achievement in three northwest Georgia middle schools. The seventh grade students were divided into two groups. One group was considered non-truant, missing fifteen or less days of school, according to the county attendance protocol, and the other group was considered truant, missing 16 or more days, according to the county attendance protocol. The purpose was to determine if there was a statistically significant disparity between the non-truant and truant students on the Criterion-Referenced Competency Test scores measured by a t-test. The null hypothesis was that there would …

Selecting Glp-1 Agonists In The Management Of Type 2 Diabetes: Differential Pharmacology And Therapeutic Benefits Of Liraglutide And Exenatide., J Pinkney, T Fox, L Ranganath

Peninsula Medical School

Failure of secretion of the incretin hormone glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) plays a prominent role in type 2 diabetes, and restoration of GLP-1 action is an important therapeutic objective. Although the short duration of action of GLP-1 renders it unsuited to therapeutic use, 2 long-acting GLP-1 receptor agonists, exenatide and liraglutide, represent a significant advance in treatment. In controlled trials, both produce short-term glucose-lowering effects, with the reduction in hemoglobin A(1c) of up to 1.3%. These responses are often superior to those observed with additional oral agents. However, unlike sulfonylureas, thiazolidinediones, or insulin, all of which lead to significant weight gain, …

Physical And Legal Aspects Of River Rehabilitation; Middle Rio Grande, New Mexico, April Fitzner

Water Resources Professional Project Reports

The current ecosystem of the middle Rio Grande is being looked at by scientists and environmentalists as a river that needs healing. Declining populations of native flora and fauna have forced public agencies to evaluate the ecosystem, which has led to opportunities to rehabilitate portions of the river in an attempt to create a healthier ecosystem. Through time, ecological changes have occurred along the river corridor due to social presence, structural changes on the river, climate and river morphology. A historical review is necessary to understand the riverine rehabilitation efforts that are being proposed today. The environmental degradation brought on …

Environmental Disturbance Of Oligotrophic Bacteria And Effects On Water Quality In Deep Karstic Pools, Andrea Hunter

Water Resources Professional Project Reports

Active intervention of humans in pristine water resource environments has caused both surface and ground waters to degrade in quality and natural purification capacity (Geldreich 1996). Groundwater is often considered to be less impacted than that of surface water due to the absence of climate changes and storm water migrations (Geldreich 1996). Shallow karstic limestone areas (less than 30 m deep) have a greater change of surface contamination since surface water runoff can rapidly percolate through areas lacking a protective bedrock layer.

The Collegian (2010-09-06), Christine Cavazos

UTB/TSC Archives - The Collegian [Newspaper]

Vol. 63, No. 3

Site-Specific Photocatalytic Splitting Of Methanol On Tio2(110), Chuanyao Zhou, Zefeng Ren, Shijing Tan, Zhibo Ma, Xinchun Mao, Dongxu Dai, Hongjun Fan, Xueming Yang, Jerry L. Larue, Russell Cooper, Alec M. Wodtke, Zhou Wang, Zhenyu Li, Bing Wang, Jinlong Yang, Jianguo Hou

Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences Faculty Articles and Research

Clean hydrogen production is highly desirable for future energy needs, making the understanding of molecular-level phenomena underlying photocatalytic hydrogen production both fundamentally and practically important. Water splitting on pure TiO₂ is inefficient, however, adding sacrificial methanol could significantly enhance the photocatalyzed H₂ production. Therefore, understanding the photochemistry of methanol on TiO₂ at the molecular level could provide important insights to its photocatalytic activity. Here, we report the first clear evidence of photocatalyzed splitting of methanol on TiO₂ derived from time-dependent two-photon photoemission (TD-2PPE) results in combination with scanning tunneling microscopy (STM). STM tip induced molecular manipulation …

September 6, 2010 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

No abstract provided.

Connect - October 2006 (Part C)

Connect

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Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - September 5, 2010, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the September 5, 2010 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents Include:

• Having Trouble Getting A Good Night's Rest?
• September Med School Cafe - "A Parent's Guide to Safety on the Internet"
• Women's Imaging Conference Set for Oct. 9
• Dr. Joseph W. Brewer Awarded NIH Grant
• USA Student Health Center Welcomes Dr. Suzana Sogorovic
• This Week's DSS - Dr. Danny Welch

Synthesis,Structural And Biological Studies Of 4-[(1-Phenyl-2,3-Dimethyl-3-Pyrozoline-5-One)Azo]-N,N-Dimethyl Anline With Some Transition Metal Ions, Rehab A.M. Al-Hasani

Baghdad Science Journal

The present work includes the preparation and characterization of{Co(II) , Ni(II), Pd(II), Fe(III) , Ru(III),Rh(III), Os(III) , Ir(III) , Pt(IV) and VO(IV)}complexes of a new ligand 4-[(1-phenyl-2,3-dimethyl-3-pyrozoline-5-one)azo]-N,N-dimethylanline (PAD). The product (PAD) was isolated,studies and characterized by phsical measurements,i.e., (FT-IR), (UV) Spectroscopy and elemental analysis(C.H.N). The prepared complexes were identified and their structural geometric were suggested in solid state by using flame atomic absorption, elemental analysis(C.H.N), (FT-IR) and (UV-Vis) Spectroscopy, as well as magnetic susceptibility and conductivity measurements . The study of the nature of the complexes formed in( ethanolic solution) following the mole ratio method,gave results which were compared successfully …

Calculationthe Number Buildup Factor Ofcylindrical Samples For Brass, Copper & Lead, Rahman.I. Mahdi

Baghdad Science Journal

The buildup factorof cylindrical samples (shields) for Brass, Copper & lead (Brass, Cu, Pb (was studied, where buildup factor were calculated with thickness between (0-12) m.f.p. for Co60and Cs137sources with activities (30) & (41) MBq respectively , usingscintillation detector NaI(Tℓ) with (3"×3")volume .The results shows increases of buildup factor for low atomic number(Z) samples where the energy of radiation source was constant, also shows increases of buildup factor with decreases the energy of radiation source. Anempirical equation was obtained using Matlab7 program this equation have agreements with most obtained data for 91%.

Detection Of Interleukin-6 And Interleukin-8 In Serum From Women With Recurrent Spontaneous Abortion, Rana S . Aboud

Baghdad Science Journal

To investigate the role of IL-6 and IL-8 in the immune-regulatory mechanisms involved in the recurrent spontaneous abortion of the first trimester of pregnancy. Serum level of IL-6 and IL-8 were determined in 25 women of age (20-35) years who had a spontaneous abortion of unknown aetiology during the first trimester of pregnancy .They were compared with the corresponding levels of 20 pregnant and non-pregnant women as control groups .cytokine levels were measured by (ELISA) technique .The women with spontaneous abortion had highly significant (P < 0.01) increased serum level of IL-8 and highly significant (P < 0.01 ) decreased level of IL-6 compared to those with normal pregnant and non-pregnant women. The results of this study may be related to the underlying aetiopathogenetic mechanisms , however , There is sufficient evidence for their use as predictive markers of pregnancy outcome.

Synthesis And Characterization Of New Metal Complexes Of Α-Aminonitriles Derived From P- Toluidine And Aromatic Aldehydes, Rawa'a A. Majeed, Kh Abd-Al-Hassan

Baghdad Science Journal

New metal complexes of some transition metal ions Co(II), Cu(II) , Cd(II) and Zn(II) were prepared by their reaction with previously prepared ligands HLI= (P-methyl anilino) phenyl acetonitrile and HLII = (P-methyl anilino) –P– chloro phenyl acetonitrile . The two ligands were prepared by Strecker’s procedure which includ the reaction of p- toluidine with benzaldehyde and P- chlorobenzaldehyde respectively. Structures were proposed depending on atomic absorption , i.r. and u.v.visible spectra in addition to magnetic susceptibility and electrical conductivity measurements.

Effect Of Vibrio Cholerae Enterotoxin On Phagocytosis In Vitro, Rasmyia Abid Aburisha, Sanaa Rahman, Huda Suhail Abid

Baghdad Science Journal

Enterotoxin of Vibrio cholerae was extracted by cooling centrifuge at 6.000 rpm for 30 minntes. and filtrated by using milipore filter (0.22 μm). The effect of crude enterotoxin on phagocytosis was studied by measuring the phagocytic index for 20 blood sample which were collected from healthy people and treated with enterotoxin in addition to control samples. From the results we found that phagocytic index of blood sample which were treated with enterotoxin was 42.9% while the phagocytic index of control blood samples was 64%. This means that there is a negative effect for the enterotoxin resulted from vibrio choleaa on …

The Susceptibility Test Of Vaginal Yeasts And Their Relationship With The Age In Iraqi Women, Bushra J . Mohamed, Amina N. Al. Thwani

Baghdad Science Journal

This study aims to isolate the pathogenic yeasts from genital tract and investigate their relationship with the age .The results clarified that the most pathogenic yeast isolated from genital tract was Candida albicans , also the results of C.albicanas isolates susceptibility test, to different antifungal revealed that they were sensitive to Miconazole, Ketoconazole and Clotrimazol and were resistant to Nystatin and Grisofulvin. The study of relationship of vaginal infection with the age showed that the incidence of infection with Candida was high among females age group (19-39 years).

Effect Of Some Predisposing Factors On Vulvovaginal Candidiasis, Amna N. Jassim, Hadeel A. Majeed, Khalid A. Habib

Baghdad Science Journal

The predisposing factors and their effect on the increasing of vulvovaginal Candidiasis have been studied in this research. The result indicated that the highest of infection with vaginal Candidias was in the age of women with age of (21-30years) with vaginal itching and discharge, also the results revealed that the pregnancy was the main predisposing factor. The percentage of the infected pregnant Ladies was 33.7% followed by the women who used the IUCD and OCP 22.1%, those who used steroids 5.2% comparing with control women (without predisposing factors).The results also indicated that the most cases of infection were during the …

Effect Of Time Factor, Molybdenum And Potassium On Rhizobium Growth In The Soil, Ali Sabeeh Abdulameer

Baghdad Science Journal

An experiment was carried out to study the effects of Time Factor, potassium and Molybdenum on Rhizobium growth. The objective of the experiment, which conducted under laboratory conditions, was to investigate the interaction effects of using three levels of Molybdenum (0, 0.25, 2.50 mg Mo . Kg-1 sterile soil) and four levels of potassium (0, 25, 50, 100 mg K . Kg-1 sterile soil) on the viable counts of Rhizobium growth in the sterile soil after 3, 9, 15 and 21 days of incubation at 28°C. The results indicated that Molybdenum level 2.50 mg Mo . Kg-1 sterile soil and …

Extraction And Characterization Of Rapeseed Oil (Brassca Campestris ) And It's Effected On Microorganisms, Salwa J. Al-Awadi, Ali I. Al-Azawe, Abdulameer M. Ghreeb

Baghdad Science Journal

Oil from Brassca campestris (local variety) was extracted with hexane using Soxhlet. The extracted oil was characterized and its antimicrobial activity was determined as well. The content of extracted oil was 40% with 0.5% of volatile oil .Oil was immiscible with polar solvent such as ethanol, acetone and water, while it was easily miscible with chloroform due to its hydrophobicity. The result of organoleptic tests revealed that the oil is clear yellow in color and odorless with acceptable taste. The oil was stable at 4 -25 C° for a month. Refractive index (RI) of oil was 1.4723 with density of …

Influence Of Indole Acetic Acid And Tryptophan On Production Of Vinblastine And Vincristine Of Catharanthus Roseous Callus Cells In The Accumulation Media Of In Vitro Tissue Culture, Sabah Mehdi Hadi

Baghdad Science Journal

This study on the plant of Ain –AL Bason Catharanthus roseous showed the ability of callus cells that is produced by In Vitro culture technique and transformed to the accumulated media (MS 40gm/L sucrose ,2gm/L IAA Indole acetic acid , 0.5gm/L Tryptophan) to produce Vinblastine and Vincristine compounds. Extraction, purification and quantitive determination of Vinblastine and Vincristine compounds using High performance liquid chromatography technique (HPLC)were carried out. The results showed that the highest concentration of Vinblastine and Vincristine compounds were ( 4.653,12.5 (ppm /0.5 dry Wight respectively from transformed callus cells from MS 40 gm /L sucrose , 2 gm …

Effect Of Some Species Of Bacteria On Viability Of Human Hydatid Cysts, Ismail Abdel –Wahab Al –Hadithi, Maisam Balasm Al-Khamesi, Mushtak Talib Al-Ouqaili

Baghdad Science Journal

A total of 50 fertile human hydatid cases {33(66%) females and (34%) males}, obtained from Al-Ramadi public Hospital during the period from December 2003 to July 2004 were examined to study any bacterial infections. The specimens were obtained from hydatid fluid and then cultured on appropriate culture media to distinguish some species of bacteria which resulted in obtaining: Staphylococcus aureus (18%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa(12%), Escherichia coli(6%) and Streptococcus pneumonia (4%). These bacteria were confirmed by isolation from interacyst fluid and blood culture technique. The possible routs of infection may be through blood, biliary ducts and bronchioles .The selectivity permeable of the …

Chemotherapy Effects On The Activities Of Some Purine Metabolic Enzymes In Sera Of Ovarian Cancer Patients, Shatha Abd Al- Wadood Al-Shammaree

Baghdad Science Journal

Adenosine deaminase (ADA; Ec: 3.5.4.4), 5 ́-Nucleotidase(5 ́–NT; Ec: 3.1.3.5), and AMP –amino hydrolase (AMP –deaminase AMPDA; Ec: 3.5.4.6) activities were measured in sera of ovarian cancer patients before surgery, and after chemotherapy.The results indicated that ADA specific activity increased significantly (P<0.05), while 5 ́-NT and AMPDA specific activity decreased significantly (P<0.05) in ovarian cancer patients before surgery in comparison with those of their corresponding control women and benign tumors groups.When the activities of these enzymes were measured after chemotherapy, a significant decrease (P<0.05) in ADA activity, and a significant increase (P<0.05) in 5 ́-NT and AMPDA activities were found in comparison with those before surgery.

Removal Of Zinc Ions From Industrial Wastewater With Wool Fibers, Ayad H. Jassim, Salwa Shamran Jassim, Ammar W. Ahmed

Baghdad Science Journal

In this research, the efficiency of low-cost unmodified wool fibers were used to remove zinc ion from industrial wastewater. Removal of zinc ion was achieved at 99.52% by using simple wool column. The experiment was carried out under varying conditions of (2h) contact time, metal ion concentration (50mg/1), wool fibers quantity to treated water (70g/1), pH(7) & acid concentration (0.05M). The aim of this method is to use a high sensitive, available & cheep natural material which applied successfully for industrial wastewater& synthetic water, where zinc ion concentration was reduced from (14.6mg/l) to (0.07mg/l) & consequently the hazardous effect of …