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Effects Of Iron-Deficiency Anemia On Auditory Function In School-Aged Children, Eman Soliman Abd El-Gaffar, Gehan M. S. Abd El-Salam, Hala M. Abd El-Samad

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Introduction Iron is important for proper myelination of spinal cord and white matter of cerebellar folds in brain and is a cofactor for a number of enzymes involved in neurotransmitter synthesis. Auditory brainstem evoked response (ABR) represents the progressive activation of different levels of the auditory pathway from the acoustic nerve (wave I) to the lateral lemniscuses (wave V). Otoacoustic emissions (OAEs) are sounds measured in the external ear canal that reflect movement of the outer hair cells in the cochlea. Patients and methods A total of 40 children, of both sexes, with age ranging from 6–12 years old, were …

Synthesis Of Polymer-Drug Conjugates Using Natural Polymer: What, Why And How?, Erny Sagita, Rezi Riadhi Syahdi, Arif Arrahman

Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research

For years, natural polymers have played a significant role in pharmaceutical field due to their biocompatibility and biodegradability. In Indonesia, most research in natural polymers focus on application of the polymers as inert pharmaceutical excipients or as drug matrix in micro- and nano- particle. Meanwhile, research about polymers in the world (mostly synthetic polymers) have been progressed to advanced drug delivery system. In this system, the polymer can act as either pharmacologically active molecules, or sophisticated carrier in targeted prodrug delivery system. The latter is called polymer-drug conjugates, a system where the drugs are covalently attached to a polymeric carrier, …

Aktivitas Afrodisiaka Fraksi Dari Ekstrak Etanol 70% Daun Katuk (Sauropus Androgynus (L). Merr) Pada Tikus Putih Jantan, Numlil Khaira Rusdi, Ni Putu Ermi Hikmawanti, Maifitrianti Maifitrianti, Yuanita Sofiana Ulfah, Ayyoehan Tiara Annisa

Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research

Decreased of libido is illustrated with disinterest in sexual activity caused by erectile dysfunction, impotence, and infertility. It can be treated by aphrodisiac agents. Katuk or Sauropus androgynus (L). Merr has long been used as a medicinal plant. The aim of this research was to evaluate which fraction of katuk leaf ethanol extract that had the aphrodisiac activity with parameters of climbing, introduction and the weight of testicular and seminal vesicle of male rat. Sprague-Dawley male rats as animals model divided into five groups: the normal control group, the positive control group (X-gra®), the n-hexane, ethyl acetate and water fraction …

Karakterisasi Gelatin Hasil Ekstraksi Dari Kulit Ikan Patin (Pangasius Hypophthalmus) Dengan Proses Asam Dan Basa, Azlaini Yus Nasution, Harmita Harmita, Yahdiana Harahap

Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research

Gelatin in the majority market comes from pigs and cows. The raw material of gelatin manufacture from other sources continue to be studied because it closely related with halal product. Currently gelatin from fish is an alternative to gelatin making. Catfish (Pangasius hypophthalmus) is a fish species developed in Kampar regency of Riau Province. The catfish skin can be used as raw material source in gelatin production. This study aims to compare the characteristics of gelatin extracted from catfish skin with acid and alkaline pretreatment. In the acid pretreatment, sulfuric acid is used until the solution at pH 3, then …

Aktivitas Antiinflamasi Ekstrak Etanol Daun Karas (Aquilaria Malaccensis Lamk.), Pratiwi Apridamayanti, Ferlino Sanera, Robiyanto Robiyanto

Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research

Karas (Aquilaria malaccensis Lamk.) leaves contain secondary metabolite such as alkaloid, flavonoid, phenol, antraquinone, and triterpenoid. Flavonoid compound has anti inflammatory activity. This research was conducted to investigate the effective anti inflammatory dose from the reduction of rat paw edema using plethismometer. Karas leaves was macerated with 96% ethanol and then evaporated until crude extract was obtained. This research was carried out using 25 male rats that was divided into 5 treatment groups, negative control (CMC-Na 1%), positive control (Natrium diclofenac 4.5 mg/kgBW), dosage I (45 mg/kgBW), dosage II (90 mg/kgBW), and dosage III (180 mg/kgBW). The extract was administrated …

The Relationship Between Antenatal Care With Childbirth Complication In Indonesian’S Mothers (Data Analysis Of The Indonesia Demographic And Health Survey 2012), Krisnawati Bantas, Nurul Aryastuti, Dwi Gayatri

Jurnal Epidemiologi Kesehatan Indonesia

Labor complications often lead to maternal death. A good antenatal care can reduce maternal and infant mortality. The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between antenatal care and labor complica tion among Indonesian’s mothers. Data of the Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey (IDHS) 2012 from 33 Provinces were used in this study. Samples consisted of 11.803 women aged 15-49 years who deliv ered baby at sometimes during the last 5 years before survey. A cross sectional design was used. Variables in the study consisted of dependent variable (labor complication), main independent variable (antenatal care) and potential confounder …

College Students Experiencing Food Insecurity At San Jose State University, Elizabeth Agramont-Justiniano

Master's Theses

The purpose of this research was twofold: to learn more about how students at San Jose State University experience food insecurity and to learn how food insecurity is addressed by this public university given the rise and prevalence of neoliberalism in higher education. Three focus groups were conducted gauging how 16 students defined food insecurity and what their experiences with food insecurity at college were like. A total of eight individual interviews took place after the focus groups, delving further into how it feels to experience food insecurity at SJSU and the students’ recommendations for improvement. The overwhelming majority of …

Copper Accumulation And Toxicity In Earthworms Exposed To Cuo Nanomaterials: Effects Of Particle Coating And Soil Ageing, K Tatsi, Bj Shaw, Th Hutchinson, Rd Handy

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

No abstract provided.

Determination And Content Analysis Of Phenolic Compounds In Different Late-Maturing Citrus Of China, Zhang Jing, Zhu Lisha, Zhang Yaohai, Zhao Jing, Dong Chao, Jiao Bining

Food and Machinery

In order to provide scientific basis for the utilization of citrus resource and improvement of comprehensive utilization value of fruits, the ultra-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) was used to determine the main phenolic substances (flavonoied and phenolic acids) in nine Chinese late-maturing citrus. The different phenolic compounds and their contents were analyzed in pulp, juice and peel. The results showed that flavonoids were mainly hesperidin in the parts of the nine citrus varieties, and phenolic acids were mainly ferulic acid, and the content of PMFs in the pericarp was rich. In the juice of nine citrus, the contents of hesperidin and …

Teaching Reform Of Food Nutrition And Safety Course Based On General Education Concept, Yang Huilin, Wang Xiaolan, Tu Zongcai

Food and Machinery

Food nutrition and safety is a general elective course for natural subjects, which can help college students improve their quality of life, enhance their sense of responsibility and broaden their horizons. By grasping the concept of general education, defining the purpose of the course, selecting scientific, universal and neoteric contents, utilizing the methods of multi-interaction and integration of theory and practice, and establishing the complementary assessments of process with result, the new teaching mode of food nutrition and safety public elective course has been explored, and remarkable teaching achievements are obtained.

Advances In Studies On The Effects Of Thermal Processing On The Structure, Content And Antioxidant Activity Of Phenolic Compounds In Plants, Ma Zhanqian, Wu Nana, Yi Cuiping, Tan Bin

Food and Machinery

The effects of different thermal processing processes on the structure and antioxidant activity of phenolic compounds was reviewed, and the main problems found were discussed in the present study. We looked forward to the next key ideas, and intended to provide a basis for the development and utilization of nutritious food.

Research Progress Of Polyphenolic Compounds In Artichoke, Shi Mingyue, Cao Qingming, Zhong Wenhui, Yi Yingjian, Fang Yi, Zhang Zhikun, Zhou Wenhua

Food and Machinery

Artichoke has important nutritional and medicinal value and great development potential in the application of health food. In this review, the recent research results on extraction methods, analytical methods of artichoke, its chemical components and biological activities of polyphenols were summarized. It is hoped that national and international research results, can be popularized and utilized. The recognition of artichoke medicinal value in modern medicine and the promotion of artichoke products will bring great benefits to people's health and longevity.

Research Progress On The Mechanism Of Dietary Anthocyanins On Preventing And Treating Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Lai Dengni, Jiang Yuqin, Tian Yan, Wu Yanyang, Zhao Lingyan, Deng Fangming

Food and Machinery

The main components of anthocyanins in different fruits and vegetables were discussed. And the role of anthocyanins of prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes were explored. The mechanism of anthocyanins in preventing and treating type 2 diabetes by reducing oxidative stress, improving insulin resistance, promoting insulin secretion and protecting β cells was discussed, and provided a theoretical basis for the comprehensive utilization of polyphenolic compounds in fruits and vegetables.

Effects Of Different Additives On The Properties Offried Carrot Chips, Lu Shaochuang, Zheng Baofang, Qin Shixiu, Lu Jialei, Zhou Tao, Wang Jiaqi, Li Chiling, Zhou Hui

Food and Machinery

In order to reduce the oil content of fried carrot chips and improve the sensory and nutritional quality of the products, various additives including sodium chloride, monoglyceride, sucrose ester, lecithin, modified starch, gelatin, pectin, dextran, xanthan gum, and carrageenan, etc. were added before frying, and then the texture, oil content, chroma, β-carotene and other aspects of the fried samples were detected and analyzed. The results showed that, by adding additives, the oil content of the sample could be significantly reduced and the loss of β-carotene was minimized, although various additives had their own advantages in improving the quality of the …

Optimization On Fast Debitterizing Technologies Of Apricot Seed By Ultrasound With Response Surface Methodology, Zhang Ning, Zhang Xinyun, Fan Xuehui, Zhang Qingan

Food and Machinery

To decrease the waste of energy and resource during the traditional debitterizing processing of apricot seeds, a rapid and novel method was proposed based on the principle of ultrasound-induced in this paper. Firstly, the parameters affecting the dissolution rate of amygdalin such as ultrasonic temperature, time, frequency, power and ratio of material to liquid, were tested by the method of single-factor experiment. Secondly, three parameters affecting the amygdalin dissolution rate were optimized by the response surface methodology, such as ultrasonic temperature, power and frequency, resepectively. The results showed that the optimum conditions were ultrasonic temperature 55 ℃, ultrasonic power 300 …

Effects Of Lactobacillus Fermentation On The Quality And Nutrient Of Tartary Buckwheat Seedling Beverage, Li Jun, Lu Yang, Liu Yongxiang, Liu Hui

Food and Machinery

Bulgarian Lactobacillus, Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus plantarum were inoculated into tartary buckwheat seedling beverage for fermentation, and the changes of sensory score, number of live Lactobacillus, total sugar, reducing sugar, total acid, total protein, total flavone, rutin, quercetin and kaempferol 3-rutinoside were compared for the better lactic acid bacteria fermentation strains. The results showed that Lactobacillus could grow well in tartary buckwheat seedling beverage, and the fermentation activity of L. plantarum was higher than that of the other two lactobacilli, and the mixed fermentation of L. plantarum and L. bulgaricum had synergistic effect, and the product sensory score was the …

Assessment Of Inequalities In Coverage Of Essential Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, And Adolescent Health Interventions In Kenya, Emily Catherine Keats, Nadia Akseer, Zaid Bhatt, William Macharia, Anthony Ngugi, Arjumand Rizvi, Zulfiqar Ahmed Bhutta

Paediatrics and Child Health, East Africa

Importance: Previous work has underscored subnational inequalities that could impede additional health gains in Kenya.

Objective: To provide a comprehensive assessment of the burden, distribution, and change in inequalities in reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health (RMNCAH) interventions in Kenya from 2003 to 2014.

Design, Setting, and Participants: This population-based cross-sectional study used data from the 2003, 2008, and 2014 Kenya Demographic and Health Surveys. The study included women of reproductive age (ages 15-49 years) and children younger than years, with national, regional, county, and subcounty level representation. Data analysis was conducted from April 2018 to November 2018.

Exposures: …

Trends Of Neonatal Mortality And Factors Related With Neonatal Mortality Among Neonates Admitted To The Neonatal Care Unit Of Fatima Al Zahraa Hospital In Baghdad During 2017, Kholod Dhaher Habib, Wafaa Toma Hurmiz, Ahmed Salih Marzoog, Malik Jamel Kanoon

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACK GROUND: The neonatal mortality rate is a key outcome indicator for newborn care and directly reflects prenatal, natal, and postnatal care. Early neonatal deaths are more closely associated with pregnancy related factors and maternal health, whereas late neonatal deaths are associated more with factors in the newborn`s environment. OBJECTIVE: To find out the neonatal mortality rate and to identify the factors related with neonatal mortality among neonates admitted in the Aseptic Neonatal Care Unit of Fatema AL Zahraa Hospital. METHODS: A cross - sectional hospital-based study was done depending on data collected from records of the Aseptic Neonatal …

Meral Spot Total Reflectance Signals Weapon Performance In The Mantis Shrimp Neogonodactylus Oerstedii (Stomatopoda), Amanda M. Franklin, Cassandra M. Donatelli, Casey R. Culligan, Eric D. Tytell

Engineering Faculty Articles and Research

During animal contests over resources, opponents often signal their fighting ability in an attempt to avoid escalating to physical attack. A reliable signal is beneficial to receivers because it allows them to avoid injuries from engaging in contests they are unlikely to win. However, a signaler could benefit from deceiving an opponent by signaling greater fighting ability or greater aggressive intent than the signaler possesses. Therefore, the reliability of agonistic signals has long intrigued researchers. We investigated whether a colored patch, the meral spot, signals weapon performance in the stomatopod Neogonodactylus oerstedii. During fights over possession of refuges, stomatopods can …

Mri Finding Of Cartilaginous Endplates Herniation Of Lumbar Spine In Patient With Low Back Pain, Mansour Eidan Dawood Al, Firas Mahmood Yaqub, Zubaidi, Mohammed Abd Kadhim

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides a noninvasive assessment of the lumbar spine. Little is thought about the MRI characteristics of cartilaginous endplate (CEP) and CEP herniation on the ground that their normal thickness is only 0.6mm, making it hard to perceive at routine MRI examinations OBJECTIVE : To study the reliable magnetic resonance imaging findings suggested cartilage endplate herniation in lumbar spine. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This prospective study was conducted on 46 patients with low back pain in the MRI unit of Al- Imamein Alkadhmein Medical City, Baghdad, Iraq between September, 2016 and August 2017. Inclusion criteria: adult …

Growth Characteristics Of Newly Isolated Indonesian Microalgae Under Different Salinity, Wa Iba, Michael A. Rice, Lucie Maranda, Gary H. Wikfors

Fisheries, Animal and Veterinary Sciences Faculty Publications

The aim of this study was to investigate the growth characteristics of microalgae strains isolated from Kendari Bay and the Wanggu River estuary, Indonesia. The growth of the isolates, denoted as Kb1-2, Kb1-3, Kb1-5, and Kb2-6, were evaluated under controlled conditions. A batch culture experiment of these strains except Kb2-6 was conducted for 15 days under salinity levels of 20, 25, 30 and 35 gL-1. Tetraselmis chui, Tisochrysis lutea and Chaetocero sneogracile were also culture and used as the growth references. Cell density was measured every day and cell size was measured from 50 live cells during the logarithmic …

Vol.46 N.23 December 27th 2018, Voice Media Ventures

Black Voice News

No abstract provided.

Peningkatan Praktik Mandiri Ibu Dalam Pemantauan Status Gizi Balita Melalui Pendampingan Aktivitis Dasa Wisma, Nugraheni S.A, Ronny Aruben, Ike Johan Prihatin, Sari Sari, Etik Sulistyowati

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

The incidence of malnutrition in Indonesia, also in Central Java and Semarang is still high, another problem
is the lack of awareness and knowledge of the community including mother on monitoring nutritional status,
and there has never been a group of community members who care about nutrition. The aim of this study was
toanalyze changes in maternal attitudes and practices related to child nutrition after Dasawisma’s assistance.
The research was carried out in the work area of the Tlogosari Wetan Health Center in Semarang, on the grounds
that the Puskesmas area has a number of Dasa Wisma that have been …

Pengukuran Pengeluaran Energi Pada Hari Kerja Dan Hari Libur Menggunakan Aplikasi Smartphone Pada Mahasiswa Ipb, Aisyah Fathul Jannah, Dodik Briawan

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

The effect of globalization made teenagers use health applications to achieve body fitness. The calories
counter application is more practical and fast method to use. This study aimed to analyze energy expenditure in
Bogor Agricultural University students with smartphone application compared with estimated energy expenditure
using Physical Activity Level (PAL). The study design of this research was cross sectional study involving 61 students
as samples. Physical activity data in a day were collected in two ways, using questionnaire and Samsung
Health application. Energy expenditure was measured during weekday and weekend. Energy expenditure measured
by Samsung Health application on weekday was …

Komitmen Politik Dan Peluang Pengembangan Kebijakan Gizi Pemerintah Daerah Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Timur, Elisabet Bre Boli, Yayuk Farida Baliwati, Dadang Sukandar

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

East Nusa Tenggara is one of the regions in Indonesia with highest prevalence of malnutrition. Many
studies had identified that political commitment is one of important reason for the low priority of malnutrition
interventions and knowing the policy windows of opportunity could help to advance a new issue and solution. This
study aims to assess political commitment and opportunities to advance nutrition policy reform. This research is
a descriptive using primary and secondary data. Primary data collected using PCOM-RAT questionnaire, a rapid
assessment tool for identifying political commitment and policy windows of opportunity. The informants were from
NTT Health Office, …

Pengaruh Pemberian Susu Tinggi Protein Terhadap Tingkat Nafsu Makan Dan Kadar Glukosa Postprandial, Harna Harna, Clara M.Kusharto, Katrin Roosita, Andi Muh Asrul Irawan

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

High protein milk is a complex food that contains several potential bioactive compounds that might effect
on appetite control. However, the mechanism of high protein milk effect on appetite is still poorly understood in
underweight adults. This study aimed to analyze the effect of high protein milk on appetite level and postprandial
glucose. This study used experimental trial with design randomized controlled trial. The subjects were divided into
two groups, 24 subjects in the treatment group and 23 subjects in the control group. Treatment group was given
high protein milk and control group was given glucose. Subjective feelings including hunger, …

A Review Of Beneficial Low-Intensity Exercises In Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Patients, Carley Johnson, Jody K. Takemoto

Pharmacy Faculty Publications and Presentations

The American Diabetic Association standards of medical care for diabetic patients recommends moderate intensity exercise to help manage diabetes; however, this recommendation may be unmanageable for patients who have become inactive or unable to reach this intensity. The purpose of this review is to determine if low-intensity exercises demonstrate improvement in diabetic peripheral neuropathy symptoms in order to utilize these exercises as a starting point for inactive patients. Studies in low-intensity exercises from 2013 to May 2018 were systematically searched in PubMed, SCOPUS, and Cochrane Library databases. The studies in this research have shown that low-intensity resistance exercises have promising …

Effects Of Endophyte-Infected Tall Fescue Seed And Red Clover Isoflavones On Rumen Microbial Populations And Physiological Parameters Of Beef Cattle, Emily A. Melchior, Jason K. Smith, Liesel G. Schneider, Travis Mulliniks, Gary E. Bates, Michael D. Flythe, James L. Klotz, Huihua Ji, Jack P. Goodman, Amanda R. Lee, J. Marc Caldwell, Phillip R. Myer

United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service / University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Faculty Publications

Lolium arundinaceum [(Darbyshire) tall fescue] toxicosis is responsible for substantial beef production losses in the United States, due to its negative effects on reproduction, growth, and feed efficiency. These effects are consequences of toxic alkaloids within tall fescue. Interseeding legumes, such as Trifolium pratense (red clover), into pastures has been shown to mitigate a portion of these effects. Clovers contain isoflavones, which may play a role in tall fescue toxicosis mitigation. The present study utilized 36 Angus steers to determine the effects of daily supplementation with a red clover- isolated isoflavone feed additive on physiological symptoms of tall fescue toxicosis …

When Equality Matters, John Thrasher

Philosophy Faculty Books and Book Chapters

Equality is at the heart of liberal, democratic political theory. Despite this, there is considerable disagreement about how we should understand equality in the context of liberal politics. Several different conceptions of equality (e.g., equality of opportunity, equality of welfare outcomes, and equality of basic rights) will recommend different and often conflicting policies and institutions. Further, we can expect, in democratic societies, that citizens will disagree on the correct conception of equality. This leads to the diversity problem of equality— there is no one conception of equality that will be acceptable to all citizens. This is compounded by the complexity …

Phenotypic And Transcriptomic Characterization Of Colonial Phase Variation In The Cholera Pathogen Reveals A Novel Smooth Biofilm-Defective Form, Bliss Nicole Lambert

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Biofilm formation, through the production of Vibrio polysaccharide (VPS), greatly enhances the environmental fitness and pathogenic success of Vibrio cholerae. As a result of phase variation, V. cholerae can switch from a smooth form to rugose, whose cells produce excess VPS, resulting in highly structured biofilms and greater resistance to stress. To further characterize the reversible process of phase variation, we isolated three colonial lineages. Each lineage began with a smooth parent, N16961, and contained a rugose variant derived from the parent, N16961R, as well as a smooth revertant of the rugose, N16961SD. We found clear phenotypic and transcriptomic …