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Deficiency Of Klf4 Compromises The Lung Function In An Acute Mouse Model Of Allergic Asthma, Jeanette A. Nimpong, Wintana Gebregziabher, Udai P. Singh, Prakash Nagarkatti, Mitzi Nagarkatti, Johnie Hodge, Chunming Liu, Daping Fan, Walden Ai Nov 2017

Deficiency Of Klf4 Compromises The Lung Function In An Acute Mouse Model Of Allergic Asthma, Jeanette A. Nimpong, Wintana Gebregziabher, Udai P. Singh, Prakash Nagarkatti, Mitzi Nagarkatti, Johnie Hodge, Chunming Liu, Daping Fan, Walden Ai

Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry Faculty Publications

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways and the mechanisms are not fully understood. Myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) are a heterogeneous group of monocytes, granulocyte and myeloid cells at early stage of differentiation. They possess phenotypic plasticity and regulate airway inflammation. We recently reported that Kruppel-like factor 4 (KLF4) regulates MDSC differentiation into fibrocytes, emerging effectors in chronic inflammation. However, the role of KLF4 in asthma is not known. Thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) is an epithelial cell-derived cytokine and a key initiator of allergic airway inflammation. Given the fact that TSLP promotes Th2 cytokine production that increases MDSC …


Heat, Acid And Osmotic Stress Tolerance Of Leuconostoc Mesenteroides As Influenced By Prior Exposure To Various Mild Stress Conditions, Ingrid C. Osorio Rodriguez Nov 2017

Heat, Acid And Osmotic Stress Tolerance Of Leuconostoc Mesenteroides As Influenced By Prior Exposure To Various Mild Stress Conditions, Ingrid C. Osorio Rodriguez

LSU Master's Theses

The importance of Leuconostoc mesenteroides is recognized for its contribution to taste in cultured dairy products. It has been cited for its potential role as a probiotic. Consumer demand exists for new dairy products with health benefits. In the manufacture of probiotic-products survival of Leuconostoc mesenteroides would depend on its ability to tolerate challenging processing and storage conditions. Improved viability by prior exposure to mild stresses can increase stress tolerance toward a more severe stress. Furthermore, it can result in cross-protection due to connection of several proteins in response to stresses. Objective was to evaluate the effect of prior …


Correlation Between Ldl, Hdl, And Triglyceride Conditions With Body Fat Percentage Of Universitas Padjadjaran Professors, Yosi Wailan Saputra, Miftahurachman Miftahurachman, Leonardo Lubis Nov 2017

Correlation Between Ldl, Hdl, And Triglyceride Conditions With Body Fat Percentage Of Universitas Padjadjaran Professors, Yosi Wailan Saputra, Miftahurachman Miftahurachman, Leonardo Lubis

Folia Medica Indonesiana

Elderly is a problem that may disrupt the balance of various molecules in the body, especially fat molecules, which may result in the emergence of various diseases so that blood fat and adipose level examinations need to be done regularly and periodically as an effort of early detection. This study aimed to find correlation between Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL), High Density Lipoprotein (HDL), and triglyceride with body fat percentage among professors in Universitas Padjadjaran (Unpad) who were mostly in elderly age. This study was a linear regression analytical study conducted on 52 Unpad professors (♂ 75%, ♀ 25%) based on …


Nigella Sativa Extract Improves Seminiferous Tubule Epithelial Thickness In Lead Acetate-Exposed Balb/C Mice, Alis Nur Diana, Reny I'Tishom, Sri Agus Sudjarwo Nov 2017

Nigella Sativa Extract Improves Seminiferous Tubule Epithelial Thickness In Lead Acetate-Exposed Balb/C Mice, Alis Nur Diana, Reny I'Tishom, Sri Agus Sudjarwo

Folia Medica Indonesiana

Lead that enters the body may lead to increased production of ROS (Reactive Oxygen Species) that may affect reproductive system. Black cumin (Nigella sativa) extract contains high antioxidant, tymoquinone, that may be used to suppress oxidative stress induced by lead in animal experiments. This study aimed to prove that black cumin (Nigella sativa) extract improves the thickness of seminiferous tubular epithelium in Balb/c mice exposed to lead (Pb) acetate. This study used post-test only control group design. The subjects in this study were 30 Balb/c male mice (Mus musculus), divided into 5 groups. K-group: control group without lead acetate and …


Circular Economy Modelling To Accelerate The Transition Of Ports Into Self-Sustainable Ports : A Case Study In Copenhagen-Malmö Port (Cmp), Reza Karimpour Nov 2017

Circular Economy Modelling To Accelerate The Transition Of Ports Into Self-Sustainable Ports : A Case Study In Copenhagen-Malmö Port (Cmp), Reza Karimpour

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Towards An Integrated Ocean Governance Regime And Implementation Of The Sustainable Development Goal 14 In Nigeria, Taoheed Olalekan Folami Nov 2017

Towards An Integrated Ocean Governance Regime And Implementation Of The Sustainable Development Goal 14 In Nigeria, Taoheed Olalekan Folami

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Dangerous Goods Transportation In Inland Waterways : Case Study : Indonesia Waterways, Fariz Maulana Noor Nov 2017

Dangerous Goods Transportation In Inland Waterways : Case Study : Indonesia Waterways, Fariz Maulana Noor

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Maritime Law Enforcement In Nigeria : The Challenges Of Combatting Piracy And Armed Robbery At Sea, Omovigho Cynthia Brume-Eruagbere Nov 2017

Maritime Law Enforcement In Nigeria : The Challenges Of Combatting Piracy And Armed Robbery At Sea, Omovigho Cynthia Brume-Eruagbere

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Safety In The Fishery Sector Of Pakistan : Exploratory Research, Mirza Zeeshan Baig Nov 2017

Safety In The Fishery Sector Of Pakistan : Exploratory Research, Mirza Zeeshan Baig

World Maritime University Dissertations

Fishing is the prime source of the livelihood for the population living in the coastal areas of Pakistan and a major sector of exportation. In the year 2015-16, the fish product exports in foreign exchange recorded 325 US Million Dollars. This sector provides direct employment to an estimate 400,000 fishers and 600,000 peoples in related industries. Despite the importance of fisheries for Pakistan, the supervision of the activity seems defective particularly in relation to safety at sea. The fleet is made of traditional small size wooden boat which often are below regulatory thresholds. In addition, fishers are not properly trained …


Fatigue-Related Medical Conditions Affecting Seafarers : An Exploratory Case-Study Of Indian Seafarers, Saratkumar Chembukkavu Narayanan Nov 2017

Fatigue-Related Medical Conditions Affecting Seafarers : An Exploratory Case-Study Of Indian Seafarers, Saratkumar Chembukkavu Narayanan

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Exposure And Vulnerability Of Senegal To The Introduction Of Harmful Aquatic Organisms And Pathogens By Ballast Water, Awa Camara Nov 2017

Exposure And Vulnerability Of Senegal To The Introduction Of Harmful Aquatic Organisms And Pathogens By Ballast Water, Awa Camara

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Ensure Freedom Of Navigation In Disputed Sea Areas In The South China Sea Under United Nations Convention On The Law Of The Sea, 1982, Thi Minh Ngan Tran Nov 2017

Ensure Freedom Of Navigation In Disputed Sea Areas In The South China Sea Under United Nations Convention On The Law Of The Sea, 1982, Thi Minh Ngan Tran

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.


The Implementation Of The United Nations On Sustainable Development Goals Number 14 Concerning “Conserve And Sustainable Use Of The Ocean, Seas And Marine Resources For Sustainable Development” In Indonesia Maritime Regulation : The Review On The Law And Policy Applied In Indonesia Concerning The Coastal And Maritime Resources And Protection, Namiraisir Endah Asmar Nov 2017

The Implementation Of The United Nations On Sustainable Development Goals Number 14 Concerning “Conserve And Sustainable Use Of The Ocean, Seas And Marine Resources For Sustainable Development” In Indonesia Maritime Regulation : The Review On The Law And Policy Applied In Indonesia Concerning The Coastal And Maritime Resources And Protection, Namiraisir Endah Asmar

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Analysis Of Causes And Possible Methods Of Dealing With Mangrove Deforestation In Mozambican Coastal Areas : A Case Study Of Quelimane District In Zambézia Province, Mustafa Cesar Paulino Unaite Nov 2017

Analysis Of Causes And Possible Methods Of Dealing With Mangrove Deforestation In Mozambican Coastal Areas : A Case Study Of Quelimane District In Zambézia Province, Mustafa Cesar Paulino Unaite

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Impact Of Preparation Using Conventional And Modified Density Gradient Centrifugation Methods On Sperm Concentration, Motility And Number Of Normal Motile Sperm Recovery (Nmsr), Rina Yudiwati, Mpbd Pramesti, Agustinus Agustinus, E Pradana, Bambang Purwanto Nov 2017

Impact Of Preparation Using Conventional And Modified Density Gradient Centrifugation Methods On Sperm Concentration, Motility And Number Of Normal Motile Sperm Recovery (Nmsr), Rina Yudiwati, Mpbd Pramesti, Agustinus Agustinus, E Pradana, Bambang Purwanto

Folia Medica Indonesiana

Some preparation techniques, either conventional or advanced, have been provided. Advanced technique may overcome the limitations of conventional techniques. Recently, not all fertility clinics in Indonesia are able to provide advanced preparation techniques. Some techniques require expensive equipments and can only be used for intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). Some fertility clinics use a modified procedure, namely the combination of density gradient centrifugation with a swim-up method for the preparation of the sperm to be used in ART. This study aimed to determine whether the modified density gradient centrifugation, which is density gradient centrifugation followed by a swim-up, is able to …


Glut-1 Is A Promising Target For Atp Depletion On Diabetic Energy Deficiency Syndrome, Bambang Purwanto, Harjanto Harjanto, Elyana Asnar Nov 2017

Glut-1 Is A Promising Target For Atp Depletion On Diabetic Energy Deficiency Syndrome, Bambang Purwanto, Harjanto Harjanto, Elyana Asnar

Folia Medica Indonesiana

Diabetes is a metabolic syndrome which characterized with insulin insensitivity, lack of GLUT-4 membrane presentation and ATP deficiency. ATP is needed for substrate phosphorylation, signalling pathways, protein translation and cellular survival. Since GLUT-1 was discovered as alternative glucose transporter on muscle membrane, some studies started to investigate it more. This study aimed to investigate GLUT-1 presentation on diabetes muscle membrane of rat model in time. Diabetes was obtained from a 50 mg/kg B.W of streptozotocin intra peritoneal injection on rat. We found that GLUT-1 presentation increased significantly in time of diabetic stages. It correlated negatively with GLUT-4 presentation and mortality. …


Radiation Effect Of Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) On Oocyte Number Of Oocyte Stimulation In Mice (Mus Musculus), Anita Nurbayatin, Widjiati Widjiati, Relly Yanuari Primariawan, Bambang Poernomo, Sulistiawati Sulistiawati, Rina Yudiwati Nov 2017

Radiation Effect Of Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) On Oocyte Number Of Oocyte Stimulation In Mice (Mus Musculus), Anita Nurbayatin, Widjiati Widjiati, Relly Yanuari Primariawan, Bambang Poernomo, Sulistiawati Sulistiawati, Rina Yudiwati

Folia Medica Indonesiana

Infertility is a problem experienced by some women and men around the world. Most infertility problems in women is caused by impaired reproductive organs or disrupted ovulation.. One factor that causes impaired oocyte maturation is wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) radiation which has a radio frequency field of 2.45 GHz. The radiation may increase the activity of free radical cells through the fenton reaction pathways that cause infertility because of the disrupted oocyte development. This study aimed to determine the effect of Wi-Fi radiation on the number of oocytes. This was an experimental study using control group design. The subjects were 32 …


Phylogenetic Analysis And Anti Microbial Activity Of Streptomyces Spp. Isolated From Compost Soil In Surabaya Indonesia On The Basis Of 16s Rrna Gene, R Kurnijasanti, Isnaeni Isnaeni, Poernomo At, Sa Sudjarwo Nov 2017

Phylogenetic Analysis And Anti Microbial Activity Of Streptomyces Spp. Isolated From Compost Soil In Surabaya Indonesia On The Basis Of 16s Rrna Gene, R Kurnijasanti, Isnaeni Isnaeni, Poernomo At, Sa Sudjarwo

Folia Medica Indonesiana

Eight isolates of Streptomyces sp. can be isolated from compost soil in Surabaya, Indonesia. The results of biochemical and morphological tests showed that the 8 isolates were new. Phylogenetic analysis was performed on the sequence of 16S rRNA gene. Nucleotide sequences of 16S rRNA gene Streptomyces sp. the compost soil isolates of Surabaya were analyzed and compared with the 16S rRNA gene sequence from the literature. Streptomyces sp. the compost soil of Surabaya based on the 16S rRNA gene showed the new species of Streptomyces. The result of phylogenetic tree diagram showed that Streptomyces Sp-D, Sp-Ep, Sp-G and Sp-I found …


Relation Between Length Of Stay And Anti-Filarial Igg4 Level In Pondok Gede Sub-District, Bekasi District, West Java, Jeffry Adijaya Susatyo, Heri Wibowo Nov 2017

Relation Between Length Of Stay And Anti-Filarial Igg4 Level In Pondok Gede Sub-District, Bekasi District, West Java, Jeffry Adijaya Susatyo, Heri Wibowo

Folia Medica Indonesiana

Filariasis is a contagious disease caused by worms of the genus Filaria which transmitted through the bite of various species of mosquitoes. In Indonesia, the existence of filariasis cases are still very concerning. Jati Sampurna and Jati Karya villages in Pondokgede Sub-district, Bekasi District, West Java have been known as filariasis endemic area. Length of stay is presumed as one of many factors that affects filariasis occurrence in those villages. This study aimed to determine the distribution of anti-filarial IgG4 on the region and its comparison with the length of stay and residence status. This study was based on secondary …


Virulence Phenotypes Of Rotylenchulus Reniformis: Evaluation Of Host Status Of Cotton And Utility Of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (Snps) For Identification, Churamani Khanal Nov 2017

Virulence Phenotypes Of Rotylenchulus Reniformis: Evaluation Of Host Status Of Cotton And Utility Of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (Snps) For Identification, Churamani Khanal

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Comparative reproduction and pathogenicity of reniform nematode (Rotylenchulus reniformis) populations derived from single-egg masses and collected form West Carroll (WC), Rapides (RAP), Morehouse (MOR), and Tensas (TEN) parishes in Louisiana were evaluated in microplot and greenhouse trials. Data from microplot trials showed significant differences among isolates of reniform nematode in both reproduction and pathogenicity on upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) cultivars Phytogen 499 WRF, Deltapine 1133 B2RF, and Phytogen 333 WRF. Across all cotton cultivars, MOR and RAP isolates had the greatest and the least reproduction values of 331.8 and 230.2, respectively. Reduction in plant dry weight, …


A Decision Support System For Ship’S Energy Efficient Operation : Based On Artificial Neural Network Method, Yasser Bayoumy Abdelwahab Farag Nov 2017

A Decision Support System For Ship’S Energy Efficient Operation : Based On Artificial Neural Network Method, Yasser Bayoumy Abdelwahab Farag

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Analysis Of The Domestic Passenger Ferry Safety In Kenya, Selpha Kerubo Onsongo Nov 2017

Analysis Of The Domestic Passenger Ferry Safety In Kenya, Selpha Kerubo Onsongo

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.


In-Class Cycling To Augment College Student Academic Performance And Reduce Physical Inactivity: Results From An Rct, Lanae Joubert, Matthew A. Kilgas, Alexandrea Riley, Yuba Gautam, Lars Donath, Scott Drum Nov 2017

In-Class Cycling To Augment College Student Academic Performance And Reduce Physical Inactivity: Results From An Rct, Lanae Joubert, Matthew A. Kilgas, Alexandrea Riley, Yuba Gautam, Lars Donath, Scott Drum

Michigan Tech Publications, Part 1

Most college students sit 14 hours per week on average, excluding sedentary study time. Researchers observing workplace and elementary school settings with active workstations to combat sedentary behavior have shown enhanced cognition without distraction. Until now, incorporating active workstations in college classroom settings remained relatively unexplored. This study’s purpose was to assess academic performance using in-class stationary cycle desks during a semester-long lecture course. Twenty-one college students (19–24 years) enrolled in a lecture course volunteered and were split into traditional sit (SIT) and stationary cycle (CYC) groups randomly, matched on a calculated factor equal to a physical activity (PA) score …


Gender And Participation In An Engineering Problem-Based Learning Environment, Laura Hirshfield, Milo D. Koretsky Nov 2017

Gender And Participation In An Engineering Problem-Based Learning Environment, Laura Hirshfield, Milo D. Koretsky

Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-Based Learning

The use of problem-based learning (PBL) is gaining attention in the engineering classroom as a way to help students synthesize foundational knowledge and to better prepare students for practice. In this work, we study the discourse interactions between 27 student teams and two instructors in an engineering PBL environment to analyze how participation is distributed among team members, paying particular attention to the differences between male and female students. There were no statistically significant differences between the amount that male and female students spoke; however, stereotypical gender roles and traditional gendered behavior did manifest in the discussion. Also, regardless of …


An Improved Biotic Index Of Organic Stream Pollution, William L. Hilsenhoff Nov 2017

An Improved Biotic Index Of Organic Stream Pollution, William L. Hilsenhoff

The Great Lakes Entomologist

Major improvements were made in using a biotic index of the arthropod fauna to evaluate organic stream pollution. All tolerance values were reevaluated, many were changed, and the scale for tolerance values was expanded to 0-10 to provide greater precision. Keys to larvae of Ceratopsyche have been developed and tolerance values for species in this important genus are provided. Sorting of samples in the laboratory instead of in the field is recommended, and directions for processing and evaluating samples are included.


Economic Thresholds For Central European And North American Wheat Insects, Stanley G. Wellso, Theo Wetzel Nov 2017

Economic Thresholds For Central European And North American Wheat Insects, Stanley G. Wellso, Theo Wetzel

The Great Lakes Entomologist

The economic thresholds for implementing control of 24 wheat insect pests from Central Europe and North America are discussed. Additional studies on wheat pests are necessary to better define the existing thresholds.


A Study Of The Biology Of Rhopalosiphum Padi (Homoptera: Aphididae) In Winter Wheat In Northwestern Indiana, J. E. Araya, J. E. Foster, S. E. Cambron Nov 2017

A Study Of The Biology Of Rhopalosiphum Padi (Homoptera: Aphididae) In Winter Wheat In Northwestern Indiana, J. E. Araya, J. E. Foster, S. E. Cambron

The Great Lakes Entomologist

Periodic collections of the bird cherry-oat aphid, Rhopalosiphum padi, during two years revealed small populations on winter wheat in Lafayette, Indiana. The greatest numbers were found on volunteer wheat plants before planting. In the autumn, aphids were detected on one-shoot plants by mid-October and also early March. The populations remained small until mid-June. We conclude that the aphid feeding did not significantly affect the plants, but helped spread barley yellow dwarf virus.


Appearance Of Damage Symptoms And Reinfestation Rates For Christmas Trees Attacked By The Zimmerman Pine Moth, Dioryctria Zimmermani (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), James W. Yonker, Donald L. Schuder Nov 2017

Appearance Of Damage Symptoms And Reinfestation Rates For Christmas Trees Attacked By The Zimmerman Pine Moth, Dioryctria Zimmermani (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), James W. Yonker, Donald L. Schuder

The Great Lakes Entomologist

Two blocks of Scotch pine Christmas trees were inspected to determine an appropriate time to evaluate Zimmerman pine moth damage, and to determine reinfestation rates for trees previously attacked by this insect. Results showed that damage evaluation should be delayed until mid-August and possibly later, in early fall. Evaluation done before this time could result in underestimation of total damage. In the reinfestation study, previously attacked trees were shown to sustain both a higher rate of reattack and more attacks per tree the following year than control trees. However, at most, only 61 % of the new attacks the following …


Life History And Laboratory Rearing Of Corythucha Juglandis (Hemiptera: Tingidae) With Descriptions Of Immature Stages, T. E. Vogt, J. E. Mcpherson Nov 2017

Life History And Laboratory Rearing Of Corythucha Juglandis (Hemiptera: Tingidae) With Descriptions Of Immature Stages, T. E. Vogt, J. E. Mcpherson

The Great Lakes Entomologist

The life history of Corythucha juglandis was investigated in Jackson and Alexander counties. Illinois. August 1981-December 1985 and the immature stages were described. The bug was also raised from egg to adult under controlled laboratory conditions. This apparently bivoltine species overwintered as adults that became active in late April-early May. began feeding on the undersides of black walnut leaflets, and reproduced shortly thereafter. The seasonal occurrence of the adults and subsequent immature stages is discussed. Adults were last observed in mid-October. C. juglandis was reared on black walnut leaflets under a 16L:8D photoperiod at ca. 23.9°C. The pre-ovipositional, ovipositionaL and …


Life History Of Neoplea Striola (Hemiptera: Pleidae), J. E. Mcpherson Nov 2017

Life History Of Neoplea Striola (Hemiptera: Pleidae), J. E. Mcpherson

The Great Lakes Entomologist

The life history of Neoplea striola was studied in southern Illinois during 1983-1985. This apparently univoltine species overwintered as adults and became active in early March. First instars appeared in mid-May followed by marked overlapping of the subsequent instars. No active adults were found after November.