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Chamber Studio Recital - Carla Trynchuk Students, Department Of Music

Concerts and Event Programs 2015-2016

Students of Carla Trynchuk featuring works by Haydn, Gliere and Mendelssohn.

Histological And Histochemical Study Of The Esophagus In Laughing Dove Streptopelia Senegalensis, Khawla K. Hasoon, Mukhtar K. Haba

Baghdad Science Journal

The present study represent the histological and histochemical structure of the esophagus of laughing dove Streptopelia senegalensis, one of the wild birds, which feed on the seeds( grainvorous).The result showed that the esophagus long tubular quit wide and highly distensible organ situated at the right side of the nick , lie between pharynx and stomach it was divided into cervical and thoracic part , the cervical part longer than the thoracic part, and the crop was merely enlargement fusiform in shape which located at the entrance of the thorax. Esophagus parts showed that composed of four layer ;the mucosa, sub …

Efficacy Of Some Local Isolates Of Beauveria Bassiana(Bals.) And Metarhizium Anisopliae (Met.) In Control Of Mosquito Larvae Of Culex Quinquefasciatus (Say), Bassim Sh. Hamad, Mohammed W. Khudair, Soolaf A. Kathiar, Ahmed M. Abdullatif

Baghdad Science Journal

The main aim of this study is to investigate the ability of four local entomopathogenic isolates Beauveria bassiana (Bals.) and Metarhizium anisopliae (Met.) to control the mosquito larvae in the lab. The results revealed that the isolate (MARD48) B .bassiana reduced the survival rate of the mosquito larvae to (80%) followed by the isolate M. anisopliae (MARD10) to (90%) in the first two days of treatment, and 60 and 66% respectively in the third day. The results also showed that the isolate B. bassiana (MARD48) killed 50% of the population (LC50) with the concentration 1×104 conidia/ml compared to 1×107 conidia/ml …

Solving Two-Points Singular Boundary Value Problem Using Hermite Interpolation, Heba A. Abd Al-Razak

Baghdad Science Journal

In this paper, we have been used the Hermite interpolation method to solve second order regular boundary value problems for singular ordinary differential equations. The suggest method applied after divided the domain into many subdomains then used Hermite interpolation on each subdomain, the solution of the equation is equal to summation of the solution in each subdomain. Finally, we gave many examples to illustrate the suggested method and its efficiency.

Study The Genesis Of The Moons Of Jupiter And Their Physical Properties, Farid M. Mahdi

Baghdad Science Journal

A developed model has been put for the hypothesis of capturing moons in explaining the origin of Jupiter moons, and study the change of the orbital properties of these satellites as well as the distance from the planet. Jupiter moons were divided into two types according to their physical and orbital properties, they are the moons , which are formed from the same material as the planet, so it was named the original moons ,while the moons that have been captured from the surrounding space was renamed exotic moons . And the moons of exotic origin asteroid belt and the …

Synthesis And Characterization Of Some New Benzodiazepinium Salt Derivatives Under Microwave Irradiation, Abdel- Amir M. Fenjan, Ala'a Sh. Shubram

Baghdad Science Journal

An attempt to synthesize the benzoimidazol derivatives from the reaction of o-phenylenediamine and benzoic acid derivatives in the presence of ethanol and various ketones under microwave irradiation, 1 , 5 - benzodiazepinum salt derivatives were obtained instead of them. Unexpected reaction was happened for synthesis a new series of benzodiazepinium salt derivatives in a selective yield . The reaction mechanism was also discussed. The new compounds were purified and identified their structures were elucidated using various physical techniques like; FT- IR spectra, micro elemental analysis (C.H.N) and 1H NMR spectra.

The Effect Of Aqueous Crude Extract Of Ginger On The Histology Of Corpus Luteum And The Concentration Of Hormones Estrogen And Progesterone In Pregnant Mice, Mohammed A. Gali, Raghad K. Muwafaq

Baghdad Science Journal

This study was designed to investigate the effect of aqueous extract of ginger Zingiber officinale Roscoe on the histology of corpus luteum and the concentration of the hormones progesterone and estrogen during the first trimester of pregnancy (0 - 7) days from fertilization. 30 pregnant mice were divided into five experimental groups: control group (administrated with distilled water), and four groups treated at doses (284, 568, 1136,1420 mg / kg), orally administrated , daily with (0.1 ml). Microscopic examination results have shown histopathological changes in corpus luteum included: Pyknosis in some nuclei of granulosa cells, Karyorrhexis, Karyolysis in some granulosa …

A Qualitative Study Of Epiphytic Algae (Diatom) On Some Aquatic Plants In Al-Auda Marshes Within Maysan Province / Southern Iraq, Jinan S. Al Hassany, Alaa I. M. Al-Bueajee

Baghdad Science Journal

The study conducted on the compositions of epiphytic diatoms on three taxa of aquatic plants were selected (Phragmites australis Trin ex stand , Ceratophyllum demersum L. and Typha domengensis Pers) in three sites within Al-Auda Marsh, from autumn 2013 to summer 2014 . The study was measured physical and chemical factors of all the study sites, such as: air temperature, power of hydrogen (pH), electrical conductivity (EC), salinity (S‰), total hardness(TH), dissolved oxygen (DO), and plant nutrient. The results showed that water of marsh was oxygenated and it was very hard. A total of 111 taxa of phytoplankton were identified, …

The Effect Of The Electrochemical Deposition Potential Variation On The Coating Of Hydroxyatite On Commertialy Pure Titanium (Cpti) And Ti-6al-4v Alloy, Aqeel F. Hasan, Jamal F. Hammody, Shaymaa H. Aneed

Baghdad Science Journal

In this research we investigated the corrosion behavior of the commertialy pure titanium and Ti-6Al-4V alloy that coated with hydroxyapatite by electrochemical deposition with applied voltage (6,9,12) Volt from aqueous solution containing Ca(NO3)2.H2O =7.0 gm/l , (NH4)2HPO4 =3.5 gm/l , Na(NO3)2 = 8.5 gm/l in order to improve the bonding strength of hydroxyapetite and medical metals and alloys and increasing the biocompatibility. The coating layer morphology was investigated by XRD, Optical microscope , and SEM tests, the corrosio tests was made by use senthesys simulated body fluid (SBF) , and we found that the propreate voltage for coatint on Ti …

The Study Of Serum Complement C3, C4 And Immunoglobulin E Ige In Psoriasis Patients, Hind Y. Khalaf, Talib A. Hussein, Basman M. Fadheel

Baghdad Science Journal

The present study was aimed to find out the role of humoral immunity in the pathogenesis of psoriasis. Complements C3, C4 and immunoglobulin IgE .The study included 55 Iraqi patients with psoriasis 30 (15 females ,15 males) were untreated with any drugs. The other patient group consisted of 25 (9 female and 16 male) treated with a biological treatment (infliximab) ,and 30 (13 males ,12 females) healthy control group. Blood sample were withdrawn (5) ml of venous blood for both patients and members of the control ,to conduct the Immunological tests to determine the quantitative for each of total IgE …

Evaluating Molecular Study Of The Association Of Glutathione S – Transferase Gst (T1 , M1) Genetic Polymorphism In Iraqi Arab Femals With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus And Coronary Artery Disease, Marwa M. Mahmood, Nagham E. Al-Essa, Isam N. Salman, Batool A. Shihab

Baghdad Science Journal

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a major health concern and leading of death in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Glutathione S – Transferase(GST) are known for their broad range of detoxification and in the metabolism of xenobiotics . The role of functional variants of these genes in the development of various disorder is proven. We investigated the possible role of these variants in the development of CAD in T2DM patients. In this case – control study a total of 60 patients (T2DM = 30 ; T2DM – CAD = 30) and 30 controls were included. Serum lipid profiles …

A New Species Of Solanum L.(Solanaceae) From Baghdad City Iraq, Silva A. Zokian, Ali H. Al-Musawi

Baghdad Science Journal

Solanum americanum is a new annual shrubby plant seen recently in fields and gardens of Baghdad city. A new species is described and illustrated, inhabit wet or semi dry places and have consequently a mesophytic habit. A detailed morphological study of the stems, leaves, Inflorescence, flower, male and female reproductive organs and fruits has been done, revealed several interesting taxonomic characteristics, which have not previously been studied in Iraq. Also, anatomical studies reveals constant taxonomical characteristics such as the presence of anthocayanine in outer row of epidermis, distinct chlorenchyma in whole cortex, the wide pith of stems, and presence of …

Synthesis And Characterization Of Some Metal Complexes With Their Sulfamethoxazoleand 4,4'-Dimethyl-2,2'-Bipyridyl And Study Cytotoxic Effect On Hep-2 Cell Line, Mahasin F. Alias, Maysoon M. Abdulhassan

Baghdad Science Journal

The ligand 4-amino-N-(5-methylisoxazole-3-yl)-benzene-sulfonamide(L1) (as a chelating ligand) was treated with Pd(II),Pt (IV) and Au(III) ions in alcoholic medium in order to prepare a series of new metal complexes. Mixed ligand complexes ofthis primary ligand were preparedin alcoholic medium in presence of the co-ligand 4,4'-dimethyl-2,2'-bipyridyl(L2) with Cu(II) ,Pd(II) and Au(III) ions.The complexes were characterized in solid state using flame atomic absorption, elemental analysis C.H.N.S, FT-IR, UV-Vis Spectroscopy, conductivity and magnetic susceptibility measurements. The nature of some complexes formed in ethanolic solution has been studied following the molar ratio method, also stability constant was studied and the complexes found to be stable …

Synthesis, Characterization And Study The Biological Activity Of New Morpholine Derivative, Entesar O. Altamiemi, Sameaa J. Khammas, Sura S. Alkaissi

Baghdad Science Journal

A new series of morpholine derivative were prepared by reacting the morpholine with ethyl chloro acetate in the presence triethylamine as an catalyst and benzene as a solvent gave the ethyl morpholin-4-ylacetate reaction with hydrazine hydrate and ethanol as a solvent gave the 2-(morpholin-4-yl)acetohydrazide gave series of Schiff base were prepared by reacting 2-(morpholin-4- yl)acetohydrazide with different aromatic aldehydes and ketons . The new series of (3-9 )were synthesis by reaction of Schiff base (10-14) with chloroacetyl chloride, triethyl amine as an catalyst and 1,4dioxane as a solvent .The chemical structures of the synthesis compound were identified by spectral methods …

Synthesis, Characterization And Antibacterial Of 2,3-Dihydrobenzo Thiazole-2-Carboxylic Acid Complexes With Some Selected Metal Ions, Shaymaa H. Naji

Baghdad Science Journal

A new ligand 2,3-dihydrobenzo [d] thiazole-2-carboxylic acid (L) has been prepared from the reaction of ortho amino phenyl thiol with dichloroacetic acid in mole ratio (1:1). It has been characterized by elemental analysis (C.H.N.), IR, UV- Vis.spectraand 1H, 13C-NMR. A new series complexes of the bivalent ions (Co, Ni, Cu, Pd, Cd, Hg and Pb) and the trivalent (Cr) have been prepared and characterized too. The structural has been established by elemental analysis (C.H.N.), IR, UV-Vis. spectra, molar conductivity, atomic absorption and magnetic susceptibility measurements. The synthesized complexes were prepared in (1:2) ratio correspond to (Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Pd(II), Cd(II), …

Synthesis And Characterization Of Some Biological Active Transition Metal Complexes Of Schiff Base Derived From Cefixime With Mixed Ligand 8-Hydroxy Quinoline, Ahmed T. Numan, Husam H. Al-Taweel, Ameer M. Ganawi

Baghdad Science Journal

The aim of the work is synthesis and characterization of bidentate ligand [dipotassiumsodium7-((E)-2-(2-((Z)-1-carboxylatoethylideneamino)thiazol-4-yl)-2(carboxylatemethoxyimino) acet amido)-8-oxo-3-vinyl-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylate][Nak2L], from the reaction of cefixime with sodium pyruvetto produce the ligand [Nak2L], the reaction was carried out in methanol as a solvent under reflux. The prepared ligand [Nak2L] which was characterized by FT-IR, UV-Vis spectroscopy, 1H,13C-NMR spectra, Mass spectra, (C.H.N) and melting point. The mixed ligand complexes were prepared from ligand [Nak2L] was used as a primary ligand while 8-hydroxy quinoline [Q] was used as a secondary ligand with metal ion M(Π).Where M(Π) = (Mn ,Co ,Ni ,Cu ,Zn and Cd) at reflux ,using methanol …

Energy Calculation For Excited Lithium Atom In Position Space, Khalil H. Al-Bayati, Khalid Omar Al-Baiti

Baghdad Science Journal

The energy expectation values for Li and Li-like ions (Li,Be⁺ and B2⁺) have been calculated and examined within the ground state (1s2sα)^2 S and the excited statein (1s3sα)^2 Sposition space. The partitioning technique of Hartree-Fock (H-F) has been used for existing wavefunctions.

Generated And Shifted Of Ion Beams By Electrostatic Lenses (Einzel Lens), Sabah N. Mazhir

Baghdad Science Journal

In this paper, the path of the extracted and focused ions by the electrostatic lense having three electrodes of the same size and shape have been studied. However, the first and third electrodes had a different potential from the second electrode and the distance between any three electrodes was (d).The beams of the charged particles were controlled by using electrostatic fields which are used for accelerating and focusing. This paper focuses also on the effect of electrodes potentials on ion beam focusing. It is found that the best focusing was achieved when the values of the potential of the first …

Association Of Neck Circumference With Obesity In Female College Students, Dimitrios Papandreou, Zujaja Tul Noor, Maitha Rashed, Hadeel Al Jaberi

All Works

BACKGROUND: Obesity levels have been dramatically increased in the United Arab Emirates over the last few years. High levels of body Mass Index, waist circumference, and percent of total body fat as a measure of obesity have found to be related to cardiovascular risk factors and other diseases. Neck circumference is a new tool that has been linked to obesity. However, no studies in UAE have been conducted yet. AIM: The purpose of this study was to measure the obesity levels in a college population and to correlate them with NC and other anthropometrical indexes. METHODS AND SUBJECTS: Two hundred …

Vanishing Retinal Arterial Aneurysms With Anti-Tubercular Treatment In A Patient Presenting With Idiopathic Retinal Vasculitis, Aneurysms, And Neuroretinitis., Ramandeep Singh, Kusum Sharma, Aniruddha Agarwal, Mohit Dogra, Vishali Gupta, Aman Sharma, Mangat R. Dogra

Journal Articles: Ophthalmology

BACKGROUND: Idiopathic retinal vasculitis, aneurysms, and neuroretinitis (IRVAN) syndrome presents with characteristic clinical manifestations such as aneurysms at arteriolar bifurcations and optic nerve and retinal vascular inflammation. Regression of such features on treatment with anti-tubercular therapy (ATT) combined with corticosteroids has not been reported in literature.

FINDINGS: A 30-year-old female with sudden painless decreased vision in the left eye was referred with a diagnosis of presumed tuberculous retinal vasculitis and a positive tuberculin skin test. Based on the clinical and angiographic features of the right eye, a diagnosis of IRVAN syndrome was made. In the left eye, the patient had …

Concert Recording 2015-12-06, Laura Frederickson, Yeo Hun Chun, Haley Henderson, Yoko Fukuda, Corey Swann, Cheri Headrick, Savannah Bequeaith, Eva Martin, Siyu Lou, Lisa Kulczak, Amanda Brooks, Judd Burns

Concert Recordings & Programs

[00:00]. Lachen und Weinen / Franz Schubert -- Zitronenfalter im April / Hugo Wolf -- [03:19]. Ganymed / Franz Schubert -- [07:43]. Gesang Weylas / Hugo Wolf -- [09:35]. An Silvia / Franz Schubert -- [12:27]. Der Gärtner / Hugo Wolf -- [13:59]. Gott im Frühling / Franz Schubert -- [15:48]. Elfenlied / Hugo Wolf -- [17:43]. Schäfers Klagelied / Franz Schubert -- [20:51]. Verborgenheit / Hugo Wolf -- [23:10]. Gretchens Bitte / Franz Schubert -- [26:52]. Die Zigeunerin / Hugo Wolf -- [29:28]. Liebesbotschaft / Franz Schubert -- [31:52]. In dem Schatten meiner Locken / Hugo Wolf -- [34:04]. …

Smokejumper Obituary: Yergenson, Dallas (Mccall 1954), National Smokejumper Association

Smokejumper Obituaries

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Eamon Maher On Jean Sulivan, Eamon Maher

Articles

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Daptomycin Non-Susceptible Mrsa Bacteremia: A Case Report, Jaclyn Cusumano, Pharmd, Anna Marie Morlino, Pharmd, Andrew Moyer, Pharmd

College of Pharmacy Posters

Background

Staphylococcus aureus^{1, 2, 3}

• One of the most common pathogens causing community-acquired and nosocomial infections
• Has rapidly developed resistance to many antibiotics:

Daptomycin ²

• Bactericidal cyclic lipopeptide antibiotic
• Possesses negative charge which attracts calcium to form cationic complex
• Interacts with negatively charged phospholipid heads on bacterial cell membranes, leading to membrane depolarization and cell death

Daptomycin non-susceptible (DNS) S. aureus ^{2, 4, 5}

• Extremely rare - About 60 clinical cases reported
• Defined by an MIC greater than 1 mcg/mL
• Potential mechanisms include:

– Changes in cell membrane and cell wall structure alter daptomycin’s permeability²

• Overexpression and dysregulation …

2015-2016 Guest Pianists Weekend - Nancy Weems, Nancy Weems

Guest Recitals

Nancy Weems Master Class (December 6, 2015) - Program

Lavender Oil: The New Sleep Aid, Audrey Nichols

University Honors Program

The purpose of this research paper is to discuss and evaluate the benefits of lavender oil within the general population and hospitalized patients. Specifically, this paper will look at aromatherapy use with lavender oil within the hospitalized population and it’s ability to better sleep quality within these patients. Sleep is a major factor in the boies ability to heal, and the hope of this research is to determine whether lavender oil would be an effective option for patients struggling with sleep disturbances during their hospital stay. In order to evaluate the effectiveness of lavender oil, previously conducted research articles and …

December 5, 2015: Islamic Terrorism, Christian Terrorism And Jewish Terrorism, Bruce Ledewitz

Hallowed Secularism

Blog post, “Islamic Terrorism, Christian Terrorism and Jewish Terrorism“ discusses politics, theology and the law in relation to religion and public life in the democratic United States of America.

Women In Business: Influences On The Undergraduate Major Choices, Victoria Geyfman, Christina M. Force, Laura M. Davis

Administrative Issues Journal

This study employs a survey of undergraduate business school freshmen to examine factors that influence their decision to study business and whether these factors differ by gender. Specifically, the study examines internal factors, such as students’ perceived aptitudes and interests in the subject; external factors, such as compensation and job availability; and social/interpersonal influences, such as input of teachers, school counselors, parents, and friends. This paper follows up on the authors’ earlier work, which found that despite an increase in the number of male students enrolled in business programs across the nation during the period between 2003 and 2011, female …

Illegal Recruitment: A Selfimplosion And Corruption Of The Ncaa, Andrew Jewell

University Honors Program

No abstract provided.

December 5, 2015 (Pages 6871-6958), Pennsylvania Legislative Reference Bureau

Volume 45 (2015)

No abstract provided.