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The Role Of Inflammatory Mediators In The Pathogenesis Of Alzheimer’S Disease, Gholamreza Azizi, Shadi S. Navabi, Ahmed Seyedzadeh, Mir H., Reza Yazdani, Abbas Mirshafiey

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Alzheimer’s disease (AD), a neurodegenerative disorder associated with advanced age, is the most common cause of dementia globally. AD is characterised by cognitive dysfunction, deposition of amyloid plaques, neurofibrillary tangles and neuro-inflammation. Inflammation of the brain is a key pathological hallmark of AD. Thus, clinical and immunopathological evidence of AD could be potentially supported by inflammatory mediators, including cytokines, chemokines, the complement system, acute phase proteins and oxidative mediators. In particular, oxidative mediators may actively contribute to the progression of AD and on-going inflammation in the brain. This review provides an overview of the functions and activities of inflammatory mediators …

Preventing The Future Pandemic Of Diabetes Mellitus In Oman, Saif Al-Yaarubi, Azza Al-Shidani, Sumaya

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Fungal Communities In Oral Health And Disease, Amanda K. Dupuy

Doctoral Dissertations

Fungal Communities in Oral Health and Disease

Amanda K. Dupuy, PhD

University of Connecticut, [2015]

With advances in, and cost reduction of next generation sequencing technologies, assessing the presence of microbes in host niches in healthy and diseased states has become a more feasible task. However, these studies are often only limited to bacterial characterization, ignoring other important community members such as fungi, viruses, and protists. The research presented here begins to fill this gap by creating a roadmap for fungal community analysis. With fungal outbreaks on the rise, it is essential that the fungal kingdom is included in future …

Health Beliefs Related To Diabetes Mellitus Prevention Among Adolescents In Saudi Arabia, Reem L. Al-Mutairi, Amen A. Bawazir, Anwar E. Jradi, Hoda

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: The incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is growing rapidly in the Saudi population. The purpose of this study was to assess the constructs of the health belief model (HBM) as they relate to T2DM lifestyle and prevention behaviours among adolescents. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between May and October 2013 among 426 non-diabetic secondary school students from randomly selected schools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. An Arabic version of an adapted English language questionnaire was used to assess knowledge and attitudes related to the severity and prevention of T2DM. A preventative behaviour assessment was also conducted to …

2nd National Public Health Symposium Food And Nutrition For A Healthy Planet Oman Public Health Society, 18 October 2014, Sultan Qaboos University

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

August 24, 2015, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

The Maternal Social Environment Shapes Offspring Growth, Physiology, And Behavioural Phenotype In Guinea Pigs., N Von Engelhardt, Gj Kowalski, A Guenther

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

Prenatal conditions influence offspring development in many species. In mammals, the effects of social density have traditionally been considered a detrimental form of maternal stress. Now their potential adaptive significance is receiving greater attention.Sex-specific effects of maternal social instability on offspring in guinea pigs (Cavia aperea f. porcellus) have been interpreted as adaptations to high social densities, while the effects of low social density are unknown. Hence, we compared morphological, behavioural and physiological development between offspring born to mothers housed either individually or in groups during the second half of pregnancy.Females housed individually and females housed in groups gave birth …

Research On The Ballast Water Management In Shenzhen Port Waters : Multiples Proposals For Prevention Of Invasive Species, Junhai Xu

Maritime Safety & Environment Management Dissertations (Dalian)

No abstract provided.

Effects Of Temperature And Water Flow On Morphology Of Astyanax Mexicanus (Teleostei: Characidae), Winer Daniel Reyes

College of Science and Health Theses and Dissertations

Most aquatic vertebrates are ectotherms. As a consequence, they are particularly susceptible to variation in environmental conditions during development, which can impact their phenotypes and survival. In fishes, vertebral morphology and body shape are particularly susceptible to changes in temperature and water flow regimes, two variables that are often correlated along altitudinal gradients in streams. This study addresses the impact of variation in these ecologically important environmental variables on the phenotype of the emerging model species Astyanax mexicanus (Teleostei: Characidae). Specifically, this study examines how variation in temperature and water flow impact vertebral number and body shape variation. Fish from …

Childhood Obesity And The Social Detrminants Of Health: A Socioecological Exploration Of Mothers And Children, Alescia M. Hollowell

College of Science and Health Theses and Dissertations

This thesis examines the relationship between sociocultural appearance norms, environment, and health efficacy in shaping health behaviors and outcomes in mothers and their children. Childhood obesity is a serious health condition affecting US children. Factors related to the cause of obesity include poor nutrition, lack of physical activity and parent's perceptions and roles. However, given that children have little autonomy, it is of great importance to understand how parental perceptions and behaviors influence the health outcomes of their children. This thesis was conducted using quantitative methods. Participants were 120 mothers who completed survey measures of sociocultural appearance norms, health efficacy, …

Summary Report Of Key Findings For Queensland Catholic Education Schools: Catholic Education Queensland - How Are Primary Education Health And Physical Education (Hpe) Teachers Best Prepared?, Tj Lynch

Plymouth Institute of Education

Health and Physical Education (HPE) as an Australian curriculum learning area is associated with holistic lifelong health and wellbeing. Research suggests that the optimum time for children to learn and refine their motor skills and to be introduced to positive HPE experiences is during preschool and early primary school years. This report presents the key findings of an investigation into primary school principals’ perceptions of a university pre-service teacher education course where the graduate teacher is qualified as both a generalist primary classroom teacher and a HPE specialist.

Giving A Voice To The Powerless: Participatory Monitoring & Evaluation As A Tool For Inclusive Development Through Microfinance, Evan T. Burke

Capstone Collection

The greatest experts on the situation of the marginalized peoples of the world are the marginalized communities themselves. This paper explores how participatory monitoring & evaluation can be a powerful tool for giving voices to marginalized communities, ensuring that the voices of beneficiaries and local stakeholders are heard and inform sustainable project design. It analyzes a participatory monitoring and evaluation methodology implemented for women’s credit cooperatives in Gujarat, India by the Human Development & Research Centre, and examines lessons to be learned to design evaluations facilitating inclusive development.

Strategies for the monitoring and evaluation of microfinance have evolved along with …

Three-Year Improvements In Weight Status And Weight-Related Behaviors In Middle School Students: The Healthy Choices Study, Karen E. Peterson, Jennifer L. Spandano-Gasbarro, Mary L. Greaney, S. Bryn Austin, Solomon Mezgebu, Anne T. Hunt, Emily A. Blood, Chrissy Horan, Henry A. Feldman, Stavroula K. Osganian, Maria F. Bettencourt, Tracy K. Richmond

Kinesiology Faculty Publications

Introduction:

Few dissemination evaluations exist to document the effectiveness of evidence-based childhood obesity interventions outside the research setting.

Objective:

Evaluate Healthy Choices (HC), a multi-component obesity prevention program, by examining school-level changes in weight-related behaviors and weight status and the association of implementation components with odds of overweight/obesity.

Methods:

We compared baseline and Year 3 school-level behavioral and weight status outcomes with paired t-tests adjusted for schools’ socio-demographic characteristics. We used generalized estimating equations to examine the odds of overweight/obesity associated with program components.

Setting/Participants:

Consecutive sample of 45 of 51 middle schools participating in the HC program with complete …

Managing Nas Scores With Non-Pharmacological Measures, Katie Gehringer Bsn, Rn, Jessica Weiss Bsn, Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.

Gender And Age Differences In Hourly And Daily Patterns Of Sedentary Time In Older Adults Living In Retirement Communities, John Belletierre, John A. Carlson, Dori Rosenberg, Anant Singhania, Loki Natarajan, Vincent Berardi, Andrea Z. Lacroix, Dorothy D. Sears, Kevin Moran, Katie Crist, Jacqueline Kerr

Psychology Faculty Articles and Research

Background Total sedentary time varies across population groups with important health consequences. Patterns of sedentary time accumulation may vary and have differential health risks. The purpose of this study is to describe sedentary patterns of older adults living in retirement communities and illustrate gender and age differences in those patterns.

Methods Baseline accelerometer data from 307 men and women (mean age = 84±6 years) who wore ActiGraph GT3X+ accelerometers for ≥4 days as part of a physical activity intervention were classified into bouts of sedentary time (minute). Linear mixed models were used to account for intra-person and site-level clustering. Daily …

Oral Nutritional Supplements And Nursing Documentation, Seana Rivera Bsn, Rn, Rachel Tallarico Bsn, Rn, Cadena Wood Bsn, Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.

Pressure Ulcers, Annika Dow Bsn, Rn, Antoinette Morris Bsn, Rn, Kessiah Roland Bsn, Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.

Indigenous Knowledge Systems And Cross-Cultural Research, Ray Barnhardt

Growing Our Own: Indigenous Research, Scholars, and Education

No abstract provided.

Analysis Of Information And Communication Technology Roles In Poverty Reduction Among Small And Medium Scale Farmers In Imo State, Nigeria, Jonadab Ubochioma Chikaire Mr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

This study examines the role ICTs play in poverty reduction among small and medium scale (SMS) farmers in Imo State, Nigeria. Data were collected from 170 (SMS) farmers in Imo State using well structured questionnaire. Analysis of data collected was done using percentages and mean presented in tabular forms. It was seen from results that 38.2% of the respondents are within the age bracket of 51-60 years. Majority (43.5%) attended secondary school, 48% have put in 11-20 years in farming, while 71.7% have a farm size 0.25-1.5 hectares. ICT devices used include radio, mobile phones, television, among others. On …

Scientometric Analysis Of Cloud Computing, Rosy Jan, Wasim Rashid Wani, Obaid Hafiz

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The paper analyses the growth pattern of cloud computing literature during 2009-2013 using web of science database. The cumulative publication output of top ten countries and India in the field accounts to 1879 publications. Total number of citations & high quality papers were also calculated. The growth in the publication is studied through Relative Growth Rate and doubling time. The authorship pattern is measured by different collaboration parameters like collaborative index and modified collaborative coefficient.

Macalester Geography Professor Part Of Team Who Has Received A $480k Nsf Grant For Collaborative Research In Africa, Assessing The New Green Revolution And The Impact On Women Farmers And Food Security, Macalester College

College Press Releases

No abstract provided.

Prospect Of Weak Global Oil Prices To Shape Discussions On 2016 Budget, Carlos Navarro

SourceMex

No abstract provided.

Volume 53, Number 1: August 19, 2015, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Application Of Ichip To Grow “Uncultivable” Microorganisms And Its Impact On Antibiotic Discovery, Rinzhin T. Sherpa, Caretta J. Reese, Hamidreza Montazeri Aliabadi

Pharmacy Faculty Articles and Research

Purpose. Antibiotics have revolutionized modern medicine, allowing significant progress in healthcare and improvement in life expectancy. Development of antibiotic resistance by pathogenic bacteria is a natural phenomenon; however, the rate of antibiotic resistance emergence is increasing at an alarming rate, due to indiscriminate use of antibiotics in healthcare, agriculture and even everyday products. Traditionally, antibiotic discovery has been conducted by screening extracts of microorganisms for antimicrobial activity. However, this conventional source has been over-used to such an extent that it poses the risk of “running out” of new antibiotics. Aiming to increase access to a greater diversity of microorganisms, …

Gene Expression Of Bovine Embryonic Development And Nuclear Reprogramming In The Mouse, Zongliang Jiang

Doctoral Dissertations

Understanding of transcriptional machinery of early embryo development and epigenetic mechanisms of reprogramming is essential for embryogenesis and the success of animal biotechnology. This dissertation presents (1) transcriptional profiles of bovine in vivo pre-implantation development (Chapter Two); (2) bovine imprinted gene expression patterns across mammalian species (Chapter Three); (3) effects of High Hydrostatic Pressure (HHP) on expression profiles of in vitro produced embryos (Chapter Four); (4) roles of BAF complex in reprogramming (Chapter Five).

In the first section, we reported comprehensive transcriptome dynamics of single matured bovine oocytes and pre-implantation embryos developed in vivo using the RNA-seq technologies. Subsequently, using …

Rights Of State Prisoners - Federal Court Intervention In State Prison Administration; Jones V. Wittenberg, Ronald L. Collins

Akron Law Review

The path to federal court intervention into state prison administration has been a tortuous and rocky one.... Jones v. Wittenberg carries federal court intervention into state prison administration to new lengths. Until more basic and lasting changes are made on the part of society and the states, such intervention seems to be the best chance for ameliorating conditions in our state penal systems.

Reforming The Mental Health Law Of Ohio, James K. Feldman

Akron Law Review

IT WAS A COLD, SNOWY DAY toward the end of November, 1859. C. P. Wolcott, one of Akron's prominent attorneys, bundled up on the seat of his "buckboard," was driving his team all about town, trying to obtain affidavits from various citizens of his community who could testify to his client's mad delusions, and thereby save him from execution for charges arising from his attempt to seize the federal army arsenal at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, the previous October 16th. John Brown, married and the father of 20 children, was sentenced to be hanged on December 2nd. The client sincerely believed …

Reflections Of The Holy Quran And The Mediterranean Diet: A Culturally Congruent Approach To Obesity?, Basil H. Aboul-Enein

Health & Wellness Department Faculty Publications and Research

BACKGROUND:

The Holy Quran is considered to be the authoritative spiritual and behavioral guide for practicing Muslims all around the world. With obesity becoming a growing public health problem in the predominantly Muslim Arab countries, culturally competent dietary and health-promoting strategies and interventions are warranted. The traditional Mediterranean-style diet (MD), which is considered among the healthiest diets, holds both a cultural and historical context within the dietary traditions of North Africa and the Middle East.

OBJECTIVE:

To conduct a narrative study of relevant passages mentioned in the Holy Quran which supports the characteristic features associated with the MD.

METHODS:

A …

Nutrition And The Effects On Student Behavior And Academic Performance In The Classroom, Kaitlin Daniel

University Honors Program

Nutrition, behavior, and academic performance; these three words have a few commonalities. They each can be related to children. They each can be related to school and they each can be related to issues in education. The following research has found intriguing statistics that are useful when investigating or planning a classroom climate. It has always been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It jumpstarts the metabolism and awakens he body. Along with this it helps curb the appetite before lunch. An early addition to school nutrition was the availability of breakfast before school. This …

Nutrition And The Effects On Student Behavior And Academic Performance In The Classroom, Kaitlin Daniel

University Honors College

Nutrition, behavior, and academic performance; these three words have a few commonalities. They each can be related to children. They each can be related to school and they each can be related to issues in education. The following research has found intriguing statistics that are useful when investigating or planning a classroom climate. It has always been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It jumpstarts the metabolism and awakens he body. Along with this it helps curb the appetite before lunch. An early addition to school nutrition was the availability of breakfast before school. This …