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Electro-Acupuncture (Ea) As An Adjunct Therapy To Methadone Maintenance Treatment (Mmt) In Heroin Addiction: A Study Of 2d Eeg Power Spectral Topography And Morlet Wavelet, F. Shiman, F. Molaei, M. Oladazimi, R. Abd Rashid, H. Habil, F. Ibrahim

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

The present study investigates the efficiency of electro acupuncture (EA) as an adjunct therapy to methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) in heroin dependents. Time-frequency analysis, based on Morlet wavelet transform together with 2D spectral power topography were applied to demonstrate different brain dynamics in subjects being acupunctured as compared to controls. A significant decrease of delta activity in right hemisphere together with an increase of alpha activity in central areas was observed in subjects who underwent acupuncture which may indicate the modulatory effects of electro-acupuncture as a treatment to improve the conditions of opioid dependency. © 2012 IEEE.

Epidemiological And Genetic Data Supporting The Transmission Of Ancylostoma Ceylanicum Among Human And Domestic Animals, R. Ngui, Y. A. L. Lim, R. Traub, R. Mahmud, M. S. Mistam

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

Background: Currently, information on species-specific hookworm infection is unavailable in Malaysia and is restricted worldwide due to limited application of molecular diagnostic tools. Given the importance of accurate identification of hookworms, this study was conducted as part of an ongoing molecular epidemiological investigation aimed at providing the first documented data on species-specific hookworm infection, associated risk factors and the role of domestic animals as reservoirs for hookworm infections in endemic communities of Malaysia. Methods/Findings: A total of 634 human and 105 domestic canine and feline fecal samples were randomly collected. The overall prevalence of hookworm in humans and animals determined …

Evaluation Of Polysaccharide Extract From Ganoderma Lucidum (Cendawan Senduk) On Balb/C 3t3 Nru Cyototoxicity And Oral Acute Toxicology Up-And-Down Procedure (Udp)-Limit Test, N.U. Nik Hafizah, A. Noorlidah, S. Vikineswary, Z. Khariz

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

No abstract provided.

Gastroprotective Activity Of Polygonum Chinense Aqueous Leaf Extract On Ethanol-Induced Hemorrhagic Mucosal Lesions In Rats, Mahmood Ameen Abdulla, I.F. Ismail, S. Golbabapour, P. Hassandarvish, M. Hajrezaie, Nazia Abdul Majid, F.A. Kadir, F. Al-Bayaty, K. Awang, H. Hazni

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

Polygonum chinense is aMalaysian ethnic plant with various healing effects. This study was to determine preventive effect of aqueous leaf extract of P. chinense against ethanol-induced gastric mucosal injury in rats. Sprague Dawley rats were divided into seven groups. The normal and ulcer control groups were orally administered with distilled water. The reference group was orally administered with 20mg/kg omeprazole. The experimental groups received the extracts 62.5, 125, 250, and 500 mg/kg, accordingly. After sixty minutes, distilled water and absolute ethanol were given (5 mL/kg) to the normal control and the others,respectively. In addition to histology, immunohistochemical and periodic acid …

Gelam Honey Has A Protective Effect Against Lipopolysaccharide (Lps)-Induced Organ Failure, M. Kassim, M. Mansor, N. Al-Abd, K.M. Yusoff

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

Gelam honey exerts anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities and is thought to have potent effects in reducing infections and healing wounds. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of intravenously-injected Gelam honey in protecting organs from lethal doses of lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Six groups of rabbits (N = 6) were used in this study. Two groups acted as controls and received only saline and no LPS injections. For the test groups, 1 mL honey (500 mg/kg in saline) was intravenously injected into two groups (treated), while saline (1 mL) was injected into the other two groups (untreated); after 1 …

Gelam Honey Scavenges Peroxynitrite During The Immune Response, M. Kassim, M. Mansor, A. Suhaimi, G. Ong, K.M. Yusoff

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

Monocytes and macrophages are part of the first-line defense against bacterial, fungal, and viral infections during host immune responses; they express high levels of proinflammatory cytokines and cytotoxic molecules, including nitric oxide, reactive oxygen species, and their reaction product peroxynitrite. Peroxynitrite is a short-lived oxidant and a potent inducer of cell death. Honey, in addition to its well-known sweetening properties, is a natural antioxidant that has been used since ancient times in traditional medicine. We examined the ability of Gelam honey, derived from the Gelam tree (Melaleuca spp.), to scavenge peroxynitrite during immune responses mounted in the murine macrophage cell …

Genetic Association Of Snps In The Fto Gene And Predisposition To Obesity In Malaysian Malays, Y.D. Apalasamy, M.F. Ming, S. Rampal, A. Bulgiba, Z. Mohamed

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

The common variants in the fat mass- and obesity-associated (FTO) gene have been previously found to be associated with obesity in various adult populations. The objective of the present study was to investigate whether the single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and linkage disequilibrium (LD) blocks in various regions of the FTO gene are associated with predisposition to obesity in Malaysian Malays. Thirty-one FTO SNPs were genotyped in 587 (158 obese and 429 non-obese) Malaysian Malay subjects. Obesity traits and lipid profiles were measured and single-marker association testing, LD testing, and haplotype association analysis were performed. LD analysis of the FTO SNPs …

Genome Sequence Of An Unclassified Pleosporales Species Isolated From Human Nasopharyngeal Aspirate, Kee Peng Ng, Su Mei Yew, Chai Ling Chan, S.H. Tuck Soon, L.N. Shiang, Hamimah Hassan, Yun Fong Ngeow, Choong Hoh Chee, W.L. Kok, Y.Y. Wai

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

Pleosporales is the largest order in the fungal class Dothideomycetes. We report the 36,814,818-bp draft genome sequence and gene annotation of UM1110, a Pleosporales isolate associated with unclassified genera that is potentially a new fungal species. Analysis of the genome sequence led to the finding of genes associated with fungal adhesive proteins, secreted proteases, allergens, and pseudohyphal development.

Glucan-Rich Polysaccharides From Pleurotus Sajor-Caju (Fr.) Singer Prevents Glucose Intolerance, Insulin Resistance And Inflammation In C57bl/6j Mice Fed A High-Fat Diet, G. Kanagasabapathy, U.R. Kuppusamy, S.N. Abd Malek, M.A. Abdulla, K.H. Chua, V. Sabaratnam

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

Background: Pleurotus sajor-caju (P. sajor-caju) has been extremely useful in the prevention of diabetes mellitus due to its low fat and high soluble fiber content for thousands of years. Insulin resistance is a key component in the development of diabetes mellitus which is caused by inflammation. In this study, we aimed to investigate the in vivo efficacy of glucan-rich polysaccharide of P. sajor-caju (GE) against diabetes mellitus and inflammation in C57BL/6J mice fed a high-fat diet. Methods: Diabetes was induced in C57BL/6J mice by feeding a high-fat diet. The mice were randomly assigned to 7 groups (n=6 per group). The …

Hepatoprotective Effects Of Panus Giganteus (Berk.) Corner Against Thioacetamide- (Taa-) Induced Liver Injury In Rats, Wei Lun Wong, Mahmood Ameen Abdulla, Kek Heng Chua, Umah Rani Kuppusamy, Yee Shin Tan, Vikineswary Sabaratnam

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

Panus giganteus, a culinary and medicinal mushroom consumed by selected indigenous communities in Malaysia, is currently being considered for large scale cultivation. This study was undertaken to investigate the hepatoprotective effects of P. giganteus against thioacetamide- (TAA-) induced liver injury in Sprague-Dawley rats. The rats were injected intraperitoneally with TAA thrice weekly and were orally administered freeze-dried fruiting bodies of P. giganteus (0.5 or 1 g/kg) daily for two months, while control rats were given vehicle or P. giganteus only. After 60 days, rats administered with P. giganteus showed lower liver body weight ratio, restored levels of serum liver biomarkers …

High Diversity Of Cryptosporidium Subgenotypes Identified In Malaysian Hiv/Aids Individuals Targeting Gp60 Gene, Asma Iqbal, Yvonne Ai Lian Lim, Johari Surin, Benedict Lim Heng Sim

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

Background: Currently, there is a lack of vital information in the genetic makeup of Cryptosporidium especially in developing countries. The present study aimed at determining the genotypes and subgenotypes of Cryptosporidium in hospitalized Malaysian human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive patients. Methodology/Principal Findings: In this study, 346 faecal samples collected from Malaysian HIV positive patients were genetically analysed via PCR targeting the 60 kDa glycoprotein (gp60) gene. Eighteen (5.2% of 346) isolates were determined as Cryptosporidium positive with 72.2% (of 18) identified as Cryptosporidium parvum whilst 27.7% as Cryptosporidium hominis. Further gp60 analysis revealed C. parvum belonging to subgenotypes IIaA13G1R1 (2 …

Induction Of Different Types Of Callus And Somatic Embryogenesis In Various Explants Of Sainfoin (Onobrychis Sativa), S. Mohajer, R.M. Taha, A. Khorasani, J.S. Yaacob

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

To explore the potential for in vitro rapid regeneration of Sainfoin (Onobrychis sativa), different concentrations of 6-Benzylaminopurine (BAP), 1-naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA) and BAP combined with Indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) were evaluated for their effects on the induction of somatic embryos from leaf, stem and root explants. Different explants were cultured on MS medium supplemented with various concentrations (0, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5 and 3 mg/l) of each kind of hormone. Callus induction percentage, fresh weight, color and texture of the callus were assessed after 11 and 22 days of culture. The optimum medium for the proliferation of embryogenic calli from …

Ipomoea Aquatica Extract Shows Protective Action Against Thioacetamide-Induced Hepatotoxicity, M.A. Abdullah, S.S. Alkiyumi, A.S. Alrashdi, S.M. Salama, S.I. Abdelwahab, A.H.A. Hadi

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

In the Indian system of traditional medicine (Ayurveda) it is recommended to consume Ipomoea aquatica to mitigate disorders like jaundice. In this study, the protective effects of ethanol extract of I. aquatica against liver damage were evaluated in thioacetamide (TAA)-induced chronic hepatotoxicity in rats. There was no sign of toxicity in the acute toxicity study, in which Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were orally fed with I. aquatica (250 and 500 mg/kg) for two months along with administration of TAA (i.p injection 200 mg/kg three times a week for two months). The results showed that the treatment of I. aquatica significantly lowered …

Investigation Of Viscosity Of R123-Tio 2 Nanorefrigerant, I.M. Mahbubul, Rahman Saidur, M.A. Amalina

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

Nanorefrigerant is one kind of nanofluids. It is the mixture of nanoparticles with refrigerants. It has better heat transfer performance than traditional refrigerants. Recently, some researches have been done about nanorefrigerants. Most of them are related to thermal conductivity of these fluids. Viscosity also deserves as much consideration as thermal conductivity. Pumping power and pressure drop depends on viscosity. In this paper, the volumetric and temperature effects over viscosity of R123-TiO 2 nanorefrigerants have been studied for 5 to 20°C temperature and up to 2 vol. . The effect of pressure drop with the increase of viscosity has also been …

Isolation And Identification Of Myo-Inositol Crystals From Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Polyrhizus), O.P.S. Rebecca, A.N. Boyce, C. Somasundram

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

Crystals isolated from Hylocereus polyrhizus were analyzed using four different approaches-X-ray Crystallography, High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/ MS) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) and identified as myo-inositol. The X-ray crystallography analysis showed that the unit-cell parameters were: a = 6.6226 (3) angstrom, b = 12.0462 (5) angstrom, c = 18.8942 (8) angstrom, alpha = 90.00, beta = 93.98, delta = 90.00. The purity of the crystals were checked using HPLC, whereupon a clean single peak was obtained at 4.8 min with a peak area of 41232 mu V*s. The LC-MS/ MS technique, which is …

Mechanisms Of Gastroprotective Effects Of Ethanolic Leaf Extract Of Jasminum Sambac Against Hcl/Ethanol-Induced Gastric Mucosal Injury In Rats, Mahmood Ameen Abdulla, A.S. Alrashdi, S.M. Salama, S.S. Alkiyumi, A.H.A. Hadi, S.I. Abdelwahab, M.M. Taha, J. Hussiani, N. Asykin

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

Jasminum sambac is used in folk medicine as the treatment of many diseases. The aim of the present investigation is to evaluate the gastroprotective effects of ethanolic extracts of J. sambac leaves against acidified ethanol-induced gastric ulcers in rats. Seven groups of rats were orally pre-treated with carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) as normal group, CMC as ulcer group, 20 mg/kg of omeprazole as positive group, 62.5, 125, 250, and 500 mg/kg of extract as the experimental groups, respectively. An hour later, CMC was given orally to normal group and acidified ethanol solution was given orally to the ulcer control, positive control, and …

Molecular Investigation Of Virulence Determinants Between A Virulent Clinical Strain And An Attenuated Strain Of Burkholderia Pseudomallei, S.D. Puthucheary, S.M. Puah, H.C. Chai, Kwai Lin Thong, K.H. Chua

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

No abstract provided.

Optimal Placement And Sizing Of Multiple Facts Devices Installation, S.A. Jumaat, I. Musirin, M.M. Othman, Hazlie Mokhlis

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

This paper presents optimal placement and sizing of multiple FACTS devices based on computational intelligence techniques. In this study, particle swarm optimization (PSO) and Evolutionary Programming (EP) approach is proposed to minimize the transmission loss in the power system with flexible AC transmission systems (FACTS) devices. Two types of FACTS are used: static var compensator (SVC) and thyristors controlled series compensator (TCSC) are two FACTS devices chosen for the optimal installation for compensation purposes due to reported promising performances of the devices. Experiment results on the IEEE 30 bus system with FACTS devices show that the proposed PSO approach can …

Optimum Multi Dg Units Placement And Sizing Based On Voltage Stability Index And Pso, J.J. Jamian, M.M. Aman, M.W. Mustafa, G.B. Jasmon, Hazlie Mokhlis, A.H.A. Bakar, M.N. Abdullah

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

Optimum DG placement and sizing is one of the current topics in restructured power system. Most of the authors have worked out on their optimum placement base on the power losses reduction concept. However, the improvement on power losses value in the network will not guarantee to the planner to have lower voltage stability index (VSI) for the system. This paper proposes a new approached for multi DG placement and sizing for distribution systems which is based on a voltage stability index. The most optimum DG size will be found out using several types of PSO optimization algorithm. The output …

Oxyspiruriasis In Zoo Birds, S. Vellayan, J. Jeffery, P. Oothuman, M. Zahedi, M. Krishnasamy, S. Paramaswaran, M. Rohela, N.M. Abdul-Aziz

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

Oxyspiruriasis caused by the bird eyeworm, Oxyspirura mansoni, a thelaziid nematode, in three species of pheasants, 3 Chrysolophus pictus (golden pheasant), 7 Lophura nycthemera (silver pheasant) and 9 Phasianus colchicus (common pheasant) in Zoo Negara Malaysia are reported. Birds with the disease were treated with a solution of 0.5 iodine or 0.5 lysol. Antistress powder for 4 days in water and non-strep vitamin powder in water was also provided. Control measures included removal of the cockroach intermediate host, Pycnoscelus surinamensis (Surinam cockroach) from the vicinity of the birds. The golden pheasant is a new host for O. mansoni in peninsular …

Particle Swarm Optimization Techniques For Optimal Location And Sizing Of Thyristor Controlled Series Capacitor, S.A. Jumaat, I. Musirin, M.M. Othman, Hazlie Mokhlis

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

One of the disturbances experienced by the power system is increase in loading condition, which often led the system to no longer remains in secure operating region. When the power system is exposed to any kind of time delay and inaccessibility of control scheme, system may become inconsistent leading to uncontrolled condition. Under this condition, the main purpose of the operator is to execute control actions to get the system back into the secure operating regions. Flexible AC transmission system (FACTS) device is one of the devices, which can be inserting to control power system stability improvement. This paper describes …

Characteristics Of All-Terrain Vehicles And Their Operators On Kentucky Farms, Jessica L. Wilson

Theses and Dissertations--Nursing

All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) were first developed and marketed in the U.S. in the 1970s. They have soared in popularity for occupational and recreational uses since that time. In 2008, there were approximately 10.2 million all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) in use in the United States. In 2001, it was estimated that 23 million Americans rode ATVs; 69% were adults and 31% children (CPSC, 2003). Deaths and injuries from ATVs have increased over time. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Kentucky led the nation for ATV deaths from 2002-2006, with increasing numbers of fatalities annually.

ATV use on farms is increasing …

New Taxa Of Hydrobiidae (Gastropoda: Risooidea) From Bulgarian Cave And Spring Waters

KIP Articles

No abstract provided.

Beef Quality Of Calf-Fed Steers Finished On Varying Levels Of Corn-Based Wet Distillers Grains Plus Solubles, A. S. Mello Jr., C.R. Calkins, B. E. Jenschke, Timothy . P. Carr, M.E.R. Dugan, G. E. Erickson

Department of Animal Science: Faculty Publications

Ninety-four, calf-fed crossbred steers were randomly allocated to three different dietary treatments (0%, 15% or 30% wet distillers grains plus solubles - WDGS – DM basis) and fed for 167 d to test the influence of different levels of WDGS on quality attributes of beef. At 48 h postmortem, marbling score, marbling texture, and marbling distribution were assessed by a USDA grader. After grading, one ribeye slice (Longissimus thoracis) about 7 mm thick was excised from each carcass, trimmed of subcutaneous fat, and analyzed for fatty acid profile and lipid content. At 7 d postmortem, 48 top blades (Infraspinatus), strip …

Harvest Date Influence On Dry Matter Yield And Moisture Of Corn And Stover, Haibo Huang, Dan B. Faulkner, Larry L. Berger, Steven R. Eckhoff

Department of Animal Science: Faculty Publications

Harvest date greatly affects the biomass yield, moisture, and quality of corn and stover. Traditionally, corn and stover have been harvested at lower moisture levels. However, corn stover and grain can be more effectively utilized as animal feed and biomass-ethanol feedstock if they are collected before in-field dry down. This study determined dry matter yield, moisture content, and quality of corn and stover before, during, and after grain maturity in central Illinois. The two-year average kernel moisture was 37.4% (w.b.) when reaching physiological maturity. At the same time, the average stover moisture was 67.7% (w.b.). The dry matter yield of …

The Balance Of Proangiogenic And Antiangiogenic Vegfa Isoforms Regulate Follicle Development, Renee M. Mcfee, Timonthy G. Clopton, Andrea S. Cupp

Department of Animal Science: Faculty Publications

Vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGFA) has been extensively studied because of its role in follicular development and is a principal angiogenic factor essential for angiogenesis. Since vascularization of the theca layer increases as follicles progress in size through preantral and antral stages, VEGFA might influence follicle growth via the regulation of angiogenesis. However, VEGFA might also influence follicular development through nonangiogenicmechanisms, since its expression has been localized in nonvascular follicles and cells. Alternative mRNA splicing of eight exons from the VEGFA gene results in the formation of various VEGFA isoforms. Each isoform has unique properties and is identified by …

Diving For Monkeys, Alfred L. Rosenberger

KIP Articles

No abstract provided.

A Survey Of The Legal, Ethical, And Public Policy Considerations Of In Vitro Fertilization, M. Karen Mccartan

Notre Dame Journal of Law, Ethics & Public Policy

No abstract provided.

The Ordeal Of Shelter: Continuities And Discontinuities In The Public Response To Homelessness, Kim Hopper

Notre Dame Journal of Law, Ethics & Public Policy

No abstract provided.

Sex, Law, And The Sacred Precincts Of The Marital Bedroom: On State And Federal Right To Privacy Jurisprudence, Mark Strasser

Notre Dame Journal of Law, Ethics & Public Policy

No abstract provided.