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Cancer Diagnosis By Bioimpedance Spectroscopy And Computer-Assisted Pattern Recognition, Shahriar Shams

Mechanical Engineering Research Theses and Dissertations

The field of cancer diagnostics has always been one of the most complex and challenging areas in biomedical research, and there has been an increasing demand for more advanced clinical diagnostic equipment over the past four decades. In this thesis, a custom-made coaxial bioimpedance sensor was used, in combination with computer-aided pattern recognition tools, to identify cancer in tissue samples obtained from the formalin-fixed kidney of a 60 year-old male patient. Impedance data was collected using the coaxial sensor at 401 logarithmically-spaced frequency points ranging from 10 kHz to 100 MHz. Principle Component Analysis and Naive Bayes Classification techniques were …

Early Ambulation For Colorectal Enhanced Recovery Patients In A Surgical Specialties Unit, Jessica P. Pelletier

Master's Projects

Early ambulation is a key concept in surgical recovery and overall improvement of medical conditions. The initiation of Enhanced Recovery programs (ERP) for surgical procedures have used evidence-based research to bundle best practices for a quicker and more effective recovery.

The author evaluated the consistency of early ambulation on a surgical specialties unit using the ERP method. Through process improvement methods, data and practice were evaluated to show inconsistencies in documentation, data report abstraction, and understanding of complete collaborative bundle components.

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The Oral Microbiome And Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes., Charles M. Cobb, Patricia J. Kelly, Karen B. Williams, Shilpa Babbar, Mubashir Angolkar, Richard J. Derman

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Papers

Significant evidence supports an association between periodontal pathogenic bacteria and preterm birth and preeclampsia. The virulence properties assigned to specific oral pathogenic bacteria, for example, Fusobacterium nucleatum, Porphyromonas gingivalis, Filifactor alocis, Campylobacter rectus, and others, render them as potential collaborators in adverse outcomes of pregnancy. Several pathways have been suggested for this association: 1) hematogenous spread (bacteremia) of periodontal pathogens; 2) hematogenous spread of multiple mediators of inflammation that are generated by the host and/or fetal immune response to pathogenic bacteria; and 3) the possibility of oral microbial pathogen transmission, with subsequent colonization, in the vaginal microbiome resulting from sexual …

Effects Of Edamame (Glycine Max) Extracton Post-Prandial Serum Triglyceride In Wistar Rats, Imran H Kamal, Linda Dewanti, Rio Wironegoro

Folia Medica Indonesiana

Edamame (Glycine max) is a preparation of immature soybeans in the pod, which is high in calcium and dietary fiber, two elements described in previous studies that could alter the level of post-prandial serum triglyceride.The purpose of this research is to analyze the effect of edamame (Glycine max) extract on post-prandial serum triglyceride in rats after intragastric administration of palm oil.The materials used in this study are palm oil, edamame extract, and ether. The design of this study is experimental post-test study design, which is a design to measure the serum triglyceride level after meal with and without Glycine max. …

The Potency Of Alpha Lipoic Acid As Anti Inflammatory On The Complete Freund's Adjuvant-Induced Rheumatoid Arthritis In Rat Model, Selvi Megawati, Mahardian Rahmadi, Imam Susilo, Junaidi Khotib

Folia Medica Indonesiana

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune diseases which is characterized by chronic inflammation of the synovial tissue in joints. This research was designed to investigate the effect of alpha lipoic acid as antioxidant on rats with complete freund's adjuvant (CFA)-induced RA by intra articular injection of complete freund's adjuvant (CFA). ALA was administered orally once a day for 7 days at 30, 60 and 120 mg doses a week after CFA injection. The severity of arthritis was evaluated by joint diameter and latency time on thermal stimulation. Joint diameter and latency time on thermal stimulation will measured on day 0, …

Academic Performances By The Faculty Members Of Mother Teresa Women’S University And Its Affiliated Colleges: An Evaluative Study, Vellaichamy Alagarsamy, Jeyshankar Ramalingam

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present study was undertaken to assess academic performances of faculty members of Mother Teresa Women’s University and its Affiliated Colleges. Simple random sampling method has been applied in order to assess the faculty members’ perception about the academic performances. Questionnaire was a data collection tool. A total of 290 questionnaires were distributed among users and 254 duly filled in questionnaires were received, thus resulting into a response rate of 87.59 per cent. Out of 12 institutions, 5 are government, 5 are self-financing and 2 are aided educational institutions. While there are 92 (36.2%) respondents from self-financing colleges, 88 (34.6%) …

The Relationship Of Conscience And Ethical Climate Among Registered Nurses In The Acute Care Environment, Theresa A. Kyzar

Dissertations

Although there has been extensive research on factors contributing to moral distress, burnout, and turnover intentions in the nursing profession, there has been limited research on the relationship of conscience and ethical climate. Both the ethical climate theory and moral distress theory were utilized to guide the implementation of this study. A predictive correlational design was utilized to determine the relationship between the variables defined as perceptions of conscience, hospital ethical climate and stress of conscience. A purposive, non-probability-based sampling of 193 registered nurses throughout the state of Louisiana was surveyed using a web-based survey instrument.

Implementation On Stimulation, Detection, And Early Intervention Of Child Growth And Development (Sdidtk) Program In Puskesmas Mojo, Surabaya Still Emphasize On Growth Screening, Dwi Susanti, Florentina Sustini

Folia Medica Indonesiana

It's Important to conduct child development screening regularly in primary health services, so child developmental delay cases can be detected and treated as early as possible. Child development screening program in Puskesmas should been carried out integrated with growth screening in Stimulation, Detection, and Early Intervention of Child Growth and Development (SDIDTK) Program. Aims of this study was to gathering informations about the implementation of child development screening activity conducted by Puskesmas Mojo. This was a cross sectional study with kualitatif method. Primary data taken from under 5 years old child's mothers, kindergarten teachers, cadres, and health staff of Puskesmas …

Pengaruh Dosis Silika Terhadap Karakter Fisiologı Dan Hasil Tanaman Padi (Oryza Sativa L.) Kultivar Lokal Poso (Kultıvar 36-Super Dan Tagolu), Wan Priando Tampoma, Tati Nurmala, Meddy Rachmadi

Jurnal Kultivasi

Padi (Oryza sativa L.) merupakan salah satu jenis tanaman yang memegang peran penting di Indonesia dalam memenuhi kebutuhan pangan. Tanaman padi kultivar lokal merupakan salah satu jenis padi yang memiliki poduktivitas rendah. Pemberian silika pada pertanaman padi dapat membantu mengoptimalkan pertumbuhan dan hasil tanaman padi. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh silika terhadap karakter agronomi kultivar lokal Poso. Rancangan percobaan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah menggunakan Rancangan Petak Terbagi (RPT). Faktor pertama sebagai petak utama terdiri dua taraf perlakuan yaitu K1 (Kultivar 36-Super) dan K2 (Kultivar Tagolu). Sedangkan faktor ke dua sebagai anak petak terdiri atas 4 taraf …

Effect Of Cayratia Trifolia L (Domin) Extract On Reduced Expression Of Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 (Mmp–9) And Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor –A (Vegf-A) In White Rats With Breast Cancer, Devi Cynthia Dewi, I Ketut Sudiana

Folia Medica Indonesiana

The number of cancer cases in every year has increased. One effort in reducing breast cancer cases is by using anti-angiogenesis which could prevent the growth and metastasis of cancer cells. Xxx the process of angiogenesis and metastasis in cancer cells are associated with the expression of Matrixmetalloproteinase- 9 (MMP-9) and Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF). To reduce metastasis in cancer cells, it can be performed by giving plant extracts Cayratiatrifolia L (Domin), containing the active compound Resveratrol, delphinidin/malvidin and Quercetin. The content of the chemical compound of these herbs has immunomodulatory effects, which could potentially prevent angiopoitin, FGF and …

Analysis Of Deferasirox And Deferipron Use In Children With Pediatric ρ¢-Thalassemia Major, Evy Sari Sutrisnaningsih, Suharjono Suharjono, Bambang Sudarmanto

Folia Medica Indonesiana

b-thalassemia major is a genetic disease and a decline in production due to imperfect of hemoglobin. Clinical manifestations are anemia, treated with regular blood transfusions. Blood transfusions lead to an increase in iron in the body that can lead to organ complications. Iron chelation drug delivery is expected to reduce complications due to an increase in the amount of iron in the body by measuring serum ferritin. The study aims to analyze the use of deferasirox and deferipron in patients with b-thalassemia major children at Dr. Kariadi Hospital of January 1, 2012 until December 31, 2013 as well as the …

Neurogenic Modulation By Neurokinin-1 Receptor Antagonist, Cp-96,345 To Inhibit Rheumatoid Arthritis Development In Adjuvant Induced Arthritis Rat Model, Yuyun Wirasasmita, Mahardian Rahmadi, Imam Susilo, Junaidi Khotib

Folia Medica Indonesiana

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic form of persistent inflammation. Meanwhile, Substance P is the most associated neuropeptide in neurogenic inflammation and hyperalgesia commonly found in chronic pain. Substance P act by binding to neurokinin-1 receptor. The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist (CP-96,345) on Adjuvant Induced Arthritis rat model, induced by Complete Freund's Adjuvant (CFA). The objective is to attenuate neurogenic inflammation which in turn will increase the latency time of hyperalgesia response, decreases neurokinin-1 receptor expression, and inhibits the development of RA in AIA rat model. Rats were intra-articularly injected with CFA …

Language And Visuomotor Development In Children Aged 1-3 Years In Subdistrict Bulak, Surabaya, Dwi Susanti

Folia Medica Indonesiana

Monitoring childhood activities especially for toddlers is important to review because this period is a golden period for chilhood development. The aim of this research to review determine the prevalence of irregularities childhood development for toddler that aged 1-3 years in District of Bulak, Surabaya. This research is a descriptive cross-sectional study. The study subjects were 98 children aged 1-3 Years that obtained by cluster random sampling. The examination conducted using a screening tool prospective development of the Capute scale (CAT test - SHELL). The result, total of value development (FSDQ) average of 97.88 ± 12.26, visuomotor development value (CAT) …

Ampicillin Sulbactam And Cefotaxime Are Similarly Effective In Pediatric Pneumonia, Diny Puspitasari, Didik Hasmono, Taufiqur Rahman

Folia Medica Indonesiana

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that occurs and still cause high mortality in young children today. The main cause is bacterial or viral. Antibiotics still recommended though it is difficult to know the cause is bacterial or viral. Ampicillin be the first option some guideline. Increased resistance worldwide become one of them concerns the effectiveness of antibiotics. The main treatment of toddler pneumonia in Muhammadiyah Hospital Lamongan are ampicillin sulbactam and cefotaxime. The study was conducted to analyze the effectiveness of both antibiotics. This study aims to analyze comparison in the use of ampicillin sulbactam and cefotaxime pneumonia …

Review Article: Does Intra-Arterial Heparin Flushing (Iahf) Can Actually Increase Manual Muscle Test (Mmt) Score In Chronic Ischemic Stroke Patients?, Moh Hasan Machfoed, Mohammad Kurniawan, Fritz Sumantri Usman

Folia Medica Indonesiana

Stroke is still a major health problem in the world. Ischemic stroke accounts for 87% of all acute stroke occurrences. In 2013, the American Heart Association (AHA)/American Stroke Association (ASA), published a Guideline for the Early Management of Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke. The managements consist of the use of recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA), endovascular treatment, etc. Unlike acute ischemic stroke, until now, no guidelines have been provided about the management of chronic ischemic stroke that approved universally. The result of the study with the title of "Intra Arterial Heparin Flushing Increases Manual Muscle Test – Medical Research Councils …

Knapp’S Relationship Model And Nutrition, Victoria Baldridge

JCCC Honors Journal

The Interpersonal Relationship Development Model first coined by researcher Mark Knapp in 1984 is applied in this study to discover trends between nutritional habits of romantic partnerships and development within the model. It was discovered that food choices became more important to the respondents (111) during the maintaining portion of the model. However, during the coming together and coming apart portions of the model, food choices became less based upon the relationship status or the other person and reverted back to individual choices.

Drinking Our Stories:Food Sovereignty In Ecuador And Amazonian Runa Relations With Manioc And Guayusa, Jacqueline Michelle Kramer

Latin American Studies ETDs

Food sovereignty and the role of the state, international organizations, and social movements in its defense have been deeply researched. However, the role of small-scale farmers who continue traditional agricultural methods reflecting tenets of the food sovereignty movement, has been neglected in its relation to food sovereignty. This work aims to connect the plant-based ecological relationships with small-scale farmers using food sovereignty as an analytical discourse. Specifically, this thesis explores the relationship between Ecuadorian Amazonian Quichua people and two staple crops: manioc and guayusa. Through a gendered and epistemological analysis of food sovereignty, it argues that under the politics of …

Gwu Alumna Gains Experience By Working In Mission Hospital In Zambia, Office Of University Communications

Gardner-Webb NewsCenter Archive

Ebony Stowe, a 2017 graduate of Gardner-Webb University, could have completed her internship in healthcare management anywhere, but she felt led to work at a hospital in Zambia, Africa. Her intuition was confirmed when she received a check a few weeks before she left that paid for all costs associated with the trip. “The Lord made a way for me to pursue this opportunity, so I hopped on the flight in obedience,” Stowe reflected.

The Dynamics Of Participatory Monitoring And Evaluation (Pm&E) In Traditional Pakistan., Aamer Shams

Capstone Collection

This research seeks to explore the interpretation and application of Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation (PM&E) in the context of Educational Empowerment by analyzing insights gathered from multiple stakeholder groups in four cities of Pakistan, Islamabad, Lahore, Quetta, and Peshawar. Analysis of the findings reveals nuances of PM&E, including “Equality and Equity, Respect and Tolerance” (pg. 58-61) that limit the potential of this transdisciplinary empowerment process. Empowerment and educational programs often employ the continuous processes of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) to gain an understanding of the implementation, efficiency, impact, and overall performance of the program. M&E also provides valuable information about …

Ada News - 08/07/2017, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.

August 2017 (Issue 1) : Fortified Beverages: Are They Really Healthy?, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi

Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) Archives

• Vitamin water and immunity
• Do fortified beverages benefit during pregnancy?
• Are fortified beverages important for high performance for athletes?
• The bottom line

Domestic Cat Ethology: Evaluating Social Media For Data Collection, Patricia Casey

Theses and Dissertations

This study looked at whether user-submitted videos of cats could be used to increase understanding of their behavior. The findings suggest that the behaviors observed were consistent with prior research, and contain typical cat behavior. Depending on the research question, user-submitted videos of cats are a promising data source.

Annual Report On The Head Start Family Financial Capability Program: 2015–2016, Jami Curley, Anne S. Robertson

Center for Social Development Research

This report presents results from a mixed-methods evaluation of the third year of implementation of a financial-capability program with Head Start families in the St. Louis, Missouri, metropolitan area: The Head Start Family Financial Capability (HSFFC) Program. The program combined savings incentives, budget and credit counseling, and one-on-one coaching with 10 hours of financial education on debt management, banking, budgeting, saving, and credit. The results reported here come from analyses of data on 339 adult program participants from Head Start families, 107 Head Start staff who participated in the program, and administrators and staff implementing the program at Head Start …

Master Of Public Health Accredited, Becky St. Clair

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

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A Life Course Examination Of The Physical Environmental Determinants Of Physical Activity Behaviour: A “Determinants Of Diet And Physical Activity” (Dedipac) Umbrella Systematic Literature Review, Angela Carlin, Camille Perchoux, Anna Puggina, Katina Aleksovska, Christoph Buck, Con Burns, Greet Cardon, Simon Chantal, Donatella Ciarapica, Giancarlo Condello, Tara Coppinger, Cristina Cortis, Sara D’Haese, Marieke De Craemer, Andrea Di Blasio, Sylvia Hansen, Licia Iacoviello, Johann Issartel, Pascal Izzicupo, Lina Jaeschke, Martina Kanning, Aileen Kennedy, Jeroen Lakerveld, Fiona Chun Man Ling, Agnes Luzak, Giorgio Napolitano, Julie Anne Nazare, Tobias Pischon, Angela Polito, Alessandra Sannella, Holger Schulz, Rhoda Sohun

Publications

Background: Participation in regular physical activity is associated with a multitude of health benefits across the life course. However, many people fail to meet PA recommendations. Despite a plethora of studies, the evidence regarding the environmental (physical) determinants of physical activity remains inconclusive. Objective: To identify the physical environmental determinants that influence PA across the life course. Methods: An online systematic literature search was conducted using MEDLINE, ISI Web of Science, Scopus and SPORTDiscus. The search was limited to studies published in English (January 2004 to April 2016). Only systematic literature reviews (SLRs) and meta-analyses (MAs) of observational studies, that …

Trade-Offs: The Production Of Sustainability In Households, Kirstin Marie Elizabeth Munro

Dissertations and Theses

Over the past half-century, environmental problems have become increasingly serious and seemingly intractable, and a careless, clueless, or contemptuous consumer is often portrayed as the root cause of this environmental decline. This study takes a different approach to evaluating the demand for resources by households, assessing possible pro-environmental paths forward through a study of highly ecologically-conscious households. By modeling "green" households as producers of sustainability rather than consumers of environmental products, the sustainability work that takes place in households is brought into focus. An investigation of household sustainability production makes possible the evaluation of the trade-offs inherent in these pro-environmental …

Educating Students In Poverty: Building Equity And Capacity With A Holistic Framework And Community School Model, Dan W. Rea, Cordelia D. Zinskie

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Journal

Educators are often blamed for the achievement gap between low-income and higher income students. We propose to replace the divisive “blame game” with a holistic framework for collaborative action between schools, families, and communities. This 5H Holistic Framework (5HHF) is composed of the 5H protective factors (Health, Hands, Heart, Head, Home). These protective factors holistically address the educational needs and capacities of all students—especially students in poverty—for physical/mental health (Health), safety/security (Hands), social-emotional care (Heart), cognitive development (Head), and family/community support (Home). The 5HHF is used to identify and organize best educational practices and to recommend the community school model …

Building A Culture Of Hope: Exploring Implicit Biases Against Poverty, Emily L. Gibson, Robert D. Barr

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Journal

A Culture of Hope provides a blueprint for schools wanting to meet the social/emotional needs of youth at risk. In working with staff to develop cultures of hope, the influence of implicit biases and prejudices about people who are living in poverty must be addressed. This essay introduces information and research about implicit biases, illustrates the impact of implicit biases on teaching and learning, and shares strategies for raising awareness about implicit biases against poverty in order to build staff consensus around core beliefs and values.

Supporting Students Living Below The Poverty Line, H. Richard Milner Iv, Heather B. Cunningham, Ira E. Murray, Adam Alvarez

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Journal

In this article, we focus on interrelated mechanisms and practices that support students living below the poverty line. Addressing the needs of students living below the poverty line requires that educators consider both the inside- and outside-of-school realities of students and their families. Before discussing the recommendations, we define poverty and describe the complex ways it may shape student realities. We then discuss why we believe recommendations to support students must account for student realities outside of school. Finally, we outline recommendations for educators interested in becoming “poverty-responsive,” meaning that they discontinue practices that do not support students in poverty …