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Effect Of Surface Protection, Staining Beverages And Aging On The Color Stability And Hardness Of Recently Introduced Uncoated Glass Ionomer Restorative Material, Dalia Mohamed Abdel-Hamid, Gouda Mahmoud, Fatma M. El-Sharkawy, Eman Aly Abou Auf

Future Dental Journal

Aim: Evaluation of the effect of coating, staining beverages and aging on the color stability and hardness of recently introduced glass ionomer (GI) restorative material and to determine whether there was a correlation between these two variables. Materials and methods: Two commercially available conventional GI restorative materials were used; Ketac™ Universal Aplicap™ and Ketac™ Fil Plus Aplicap™ GI restoratives. A total of 84 disc-shaped specimens (5×2 mm) were prepared and divided into 3 main groups (n=28). Fifty six specimens were prepared from Ketac Universal Aplicap where half of them was coated (CU) and the other half was uncoated (U) and …

Comparison Of Antibacterial Effect And Smear Layer Removal Of Herbal Versus Traditional Irrigants – An In Vitro Study, Rana Amr Mahmoud Elkhashab, Medhat Abdelrahman Kataiab, Wael Hussien Kamel, Marwa Shaaban

Future Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Effect Of Green Tea And Two Mulberry Leaf Extracts On Micro-Tensile Bond Strength To Dentin, Rania Mosallama, Nermin Younis, Hadeel Farouk, Osama Mosallam

Future Dental Journal

Objective: This study was conducted to compare the effect of green tea and two Mulbery leaf extracts on microtensile bond strength immediately and after thermocycling. Material and methods: 42 freshly extracted molars were utilized in this study. Occlusal enamel was removed to expose mid coronal dentin and they were randomly divided into seven groups: G 1: Green tea water extract; G 2: Green tea alcohol extract; G 3: Morus nigra water extract; G 4: Morus nigra alcohol extract; G5: Morus alba water extract; G 6: Morus alba alcohol extract and Group 7: no pretreatment (control). Adhesive system was applied in …

Well-Being Among Older Adults In Mississippi: Exploring Differences Between Metropolitan, Micropolitan, And Noncore Rural Settings, Carolyn E. Adams-Price, Joshua J. Turner, Margaret Ralston

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

It is a common belief that older adults in rural areas have high subjective well-being, despite often experiencing greater poverty and having access to fewer resources than older adults who live in urban areas, a phenomenon sometimes referred to as the “rural-urban paradox.” However, research does not consistently find high well-being in rural areas, which might be due to research not distinguishing between very rural and semi-rural (or small town) settings. This study compares the subjective well-being of older adults in micropolitan and noncore counties with the well-being of older adults in metropolitan areas in Mississippi (n = 659). Preliminary …

Musculoskeletal Injury In Reserve Officers' Training Corps: A Report From The Athletic Trainers' Practice-Based Research Network, Kara N. Radzak, Joellen M. Sefton, Mark K. Timmons, Rachel Lopp, Christopher D. Stickley, Kenneth C. Lam

Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences Faculty Research

Background: Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadets must meet the same physical standards as active duty military servicemembers and undergo organized physical training (PT). ROTC participation, like all physical activity, can result in trainingrelated musculoskeletal injury (MSKI), and of course, cadets could sustain MSKI outside of ROTC. However, MSKI incidence in ROTC programs is largely unknown. Purpose: To describe patient and injury demographics of MSKI in 5 universities’ Army ROTC programs. Study Design: Descriptive epidemiology study. Methods: A retrospective chart review of electronic medical records was performed using the Athletic Training Practice-Based Research Network (AT-PBRN). Athletic trainers at 5 clinical …

Population, Development, And Policy, John Bongaarts, Michele Gragnolati, S. Amer Ahmed, Jamaica Corker

Poverty, Gender, and Youth

The extensive literature on population and development yielded few policy-relevant results before the discovery of the demographic dividend. This dividend refers to a rise in per capita income that results from an increase in workers per capita as a population’s fertility declines. This paper describes the role of the demographic dividend in economic development in developing countries and summarizes policy options for strengthening the dividend. The first section reviews the demographic transition with an emphasis on its later phases when declining fertility and a changing population age structure produce the dividend. Next, the demographic drivers of the dividend and its …

Exploring Black Soldier Fly Frass As Novel Fertilizer For Improved Growth, Yield, And Nitrogen Use Efficiency Of Maize Under Field Conditions, Dennis Beesigamukama, Benson Mochoge, Nicholas K. Korir, Komi K.M. Fiaboe, Dorothy Nakimbugwe, Fathiya M. Khamis, Sevgan Subramanian, Thomas Dubois, Martha W. Musyoka, Sunday Ekesi, Segenet Kelemu, Chrysantus M. Tanga

All Peer-Reviewed Publications

Black soldier fly frass fertilizer (BSFFF) is increasingly gaining momentum worldwide as organic fertilizer. However, research on its performance on crop production remains largely unknown. Here, we evaluate the comparative performance of BSFFF and commercial organic fertilizer (SAFI) on maize (H513) production. Both fertilizers were applied at the rates of 0, 2.5, 5, and 7.5 t ha-1, and 0, 30, 60, and 100 kg nitrogen (N) ha-1. Mineral fertilizer (urea) was also applied at 0, 30, 60 and 100 kg N ha-1 to establish the N fertilizer equivalence (NFE) of the organic fertilizers. Maize grown in plots treated with BSFFF …

The Bg News September 23, 2020, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. September 23, 2020. Volume 100-Issue 6.

Hepatic Lipocalin 2 Promotes Liver Fibrosis And Portal Hypertension, Jiegen Chen, Josepmaria Argemi, Gemma Odena, Ming-Jiang Xu, Yan Cai, Veronica Massey, Austin Parrish, Rajanikanth Vadigepalli, Jose Altamirano, Joaquin Cabezas, Pere Gines, Juan Caballeria, Natasha Snider, Pau Sancho-Bru, Shizuo Akira, Ivan Rusyn, Bin Gao, Ramon Bataller

Department of Pathology, Anatomy, and Cell Biology Faculty Papers

Advanced fibrosis and portal hypertension influence short-term mortality. Lipocalin 2 (LCN2) regulates infection response and increases in liver injury. We explored the role of intrahepatic LCN2 in human alcoholic hepatitis (AH) with advanced fibrosis and portal hypertension and in experimental mouse fibrosis. We found hepatic LCN2 expression and serum LCN2 level markedly increased and correlated with disease severity and portal hypertension in patients with AH. In control human livers, LCN2 expressed exclusively in mononuclear cells, while its expression was markedly induced in AH livers, not only in mononuclear cells but also notably in hepatocytes. Lcn2−/− mice were protected from liver …

Setting The Standard: Multidisciplinary Hallmarks For Structural, Equitable And Tracked Antibiotic Policy, Claas Kirchhelle, Paul Atkinson, Alex Broom, Komatra Chuengsatiansup, Jorge Pinto Ferreira, Nicolas Fortané, Isabel Frost, Christoph Gradmann, Stephen Hinchliffe, Steven J. Hoffman, Javier Lezaun, Susan Nayiga, Scott H. Podolsky, Kevin Outterson, Stephanie Raymond, Adam P. Roberts, Andrew C. Singer, Anthony D. So, Luechai Sringernyuang, Elizabeth Tayler, Susan Rogers Van Katwyk, Clare I. R. Chandler

Faculty Scholarship

There is increasing concern globally about the enormity of the threats posed by antimicrobial resistance (AMR) to human, animal, plant and environmental health. A proliferation of international, national and institutional reports on the problems posed by AMR and the need for antibiotic stewardship have galvanised attention on the global stage. However, the AMR community increasingly laments a lack of action, often identified as an ‘implementation gap’. At a policy level, the design of internationally salient solutions that are able to address AMR’s interconnected biological and social (historical, political, economic and cultural) dimensions is not straightforward. This multidisciplinary paper responds by …

Valsalva-Type Maneuver Induced Cervicofacial Subcutaneous Emphysema: A Case Report, Ashraf Barghash, Maysoun Kassem

Future Dental Journal

Subcutaneous emphysema may occur as a result of surgery, trauma or infectious process, air is forced beneath the tissue and spread along the fascial planes. Conditions that increase intra-thoracic pressure such as excessive coughing, vomiting, sneezing or prolonged Valsalva maneuver may result in volutrauma, with subsequent subcutaneous emphysema. Due to its unclear presentation, diagnosis of subcutaneous emphysema may be delayed or even missed. In this report, a case of subcutaneous emphysema, after stress shouting and prolonged bout of coughing, is presented. Imaging studies were consistent with a diagnosis of subcutaneous emphysema. The patient responded positively to conservative treatment and discharged …

Effectiveness Of A One Year Oral Health Educational And Preventive Program In Improving Oral Health Knowledge And Oral Hygiene Practices Of A Group Of Autistic Egyptian Children And Their Caregivers, E.A. Abdallah, N.E. Metwalli, A.S. Badran

Future Dental Journal

Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neuro developmental disorder characterized by severe damage in social interaction, language, behavior and cognitive function. Aim: The current study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a specially designated educational and preventive program for 1 year in reducing caries activity and preventing caries and periodontal diseases among group of autistic Egyptian children, also to assess the behavior of each child in every visit and to assess the effectiveness of a specially designated educational program in improving oral health knowledge, attitudes and oral practices of parents and caregivers of these children. Basic research design: Longitudinal …

Comparative Study Of The Possible Effect Of Bovine And Some Plantbased Milk On Cola-Induced Enamel Erosion On Extracted Human Mandibular First Premolar (Scanning Electron Microscope And X-Ray Microanalysis Evaluation), Nehad M. Abd-Elmonsif

Future Dental Journal

Increased consumption of acidic soft drinks is becoming an important factor in the development of erosive wear. The potential of dairy drinks to protect enamel against dental erosion has been recorded. Recently, the demand for plant based milk beverages has been gaining popularity and used as an alternative to cow's milk. Aim: reveal and compare the possible effects of bovine and three types of plant-based milk on enamel erosion caused by Coca-Cola®. Material and method: 42 extracted premolars were distributed over three groups: Control negative group where teeth were not subjected to any treatment, Control positive group where teeth were …

Clinical Assessment Of Intra-Articular Fentanyl Injection Following Arthrocentesis For Management Of Temporomandibular Joint Internal Derangement, Heba -T- Allah Mohammad Fayed

Future Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Maternal Chronic Oral Infection With Periodontitis And Pericoronitis As A Possible Risk Factor For Preeclampsia In Egyptian Pregnant Women (Microbiological And Serological Study)., Lobna Azziz, Hala El-Menoufy, Rehab Tarek Elsharkawy, Mona Z. Zaghloul, Dina Sabry

Future Dental Journal

Background: Several studies have hypothesized that oral infection may increase the risk of preeclampsia. We explore the relationship between chronic oral infection and the risk of preeclampsia in Egyptian pregnant women. Methodology: Forty preeclamptic women with periodontitis and/or pericoronitis (group I) and 40 control subjects having periodontitis and/or pericoronitis (group II) were subjected to microbiological assessment of subgingival plaque, pseudo-pocket and placental samples. TNF-a was determined in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF), saliva and serum by ELISA and real time PCR. Results: There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups as regards to subgingival plaque and pericoronal pseudo-pocket organisms …

From Farm-To-Fork To Hunger, Jody Record

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Child Injuries And The Timing Of Snap Benefits Receipt, Colleen Heflin, Irma Arteaga, Jean Felix Ndashimye, Matthew P. Rabbitt

Population Health Research Brief Series

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is an important federal resource that provides nutritional assistance to low-income families. Timing of SNAP benefits can reduce childhood injuries.

Efficacy Of Transoral Outlet Reduction In Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass Patients To Promote Weight Loss: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Banreet Singh Dhindsa, Syed Mohsin Saghir, Yassin Naga, Amaninder Dhaliwal, Dayl Ramai, Chad Cross, Shailender Singh, Ishfaq Bhat, Douglas G. Andler

School of Medicine Faculty Research

Background and study aims Transoral outlet reduction (TORe) is an endoscopic procedure used in patients with weight gain post Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy and safety of TORe with a full-thickness suturing device for treating patients with weight regain after RYGB. Patients and methods We conducted a comprehensive search of several databases and conference proceedings including PubMed, EMBASE, Google-Scholar, MEDLINE, SCOPUS, and Web of Science databases (earliest inception to March 2020). The primary outcomes assessed were technical success, absolute weight loss (AWL) and percent of total weight loss (% TWL) …

Rsif Weekly Vol.1 No.17, Regional Scholarship And Innovation Fund (Rsif)

Rsif Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Age And Apoe Genotype Affect The Relationship Between Objectively Measured Physical Activity And Power In The Alpha Band, A Marker Of Brain Disease, Jaisalmer De Frutos-Lucas, Pablo Cuesta, Federico Ramírez-Toraño, Alberto Nebreda, Esther Cuadrado-Soto, África Peral-Suárez, David Lopez-Sanz, Ricardo Bruña, Silvia Marcos-De Pedro, María Luisa Delgado-Losada, Ana María López-Sobaler, Inmaculada Concepción Rodríguez-Rojo, Ana Barabash, Juan Manuel Serrano Rodriguez, Simon M. Laws, Alberto Marcos Dolado, Ramón López-Higes, Belinda M. Brown, Fernando Maestú

Research outputs 2014 to 2021

BACKGROUND: Electrophysiological studies show that reductions in power within the alpha band are associated with the Alzheimer's disease (AD) continuum. Physical activity (PA) is a protective factor that has proved to reduce AD risk and pathological brain burden. Previous research has confirmed that exercise increases power in the alpha range. However, little is known regarding whether other non-modifiable risk factors for AD, such as increased age or APOE ε4 carriage, alter the association between PA and power in the alpha band. METHODS: The relationship between PA and alpha band power was examined in a sample of 113 healthy adults using …

Sustainability Assessment Of Animal Production Systems In The (Sub)Tropics: Review And Prospectson Combining Life Cycle Assessment (Lca) With Other Environmental Impact Assessment Methods, Andrea C. Mayer

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Verification Testing To Confirm Vo2max Attainment In Inactive Women With Obesity, Todd A. Astorino, Annie Bryers De La Rosa, Amy S. Clark, Jamie L. De Revere

International Journal of Exercise Science

International Journal of Exercise Science 13(4): 1448-1458, 2020. Incidence of obesity is increasing worldwide which is deleterious to health due to its association with increased risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and some cancers. Completion of regular physical activity in individuals with obesity increases maximal oxygen uptake (VO₂max). However, whether individuals with obesity can exhibit ‘true’ VO₂max is unresolved. This study examined efficacy of verification testing (VER) to identify ‘true’ VO₂max in 17 inactive women with obesity (age, body fat, and VO₂max = 37 ± 10 yr, 48.7 ± 3.5 %, and 19.4 …

Faculty Senate Executive Committee Agenda, September 21, 2020, Utah State University

Faculty Senate & Faculty Senate Executive Committee

Call to Order

• Approval of Minutes- August 24, 2020

University Business

Information

• EPC Monthly Report - September 3, 2020

Reports

• Educational Policies Committee Annual Report
• Honors Program Annual Report

Old Business

• Code 403 - Academic Freedom and Professional Responsibility

The Utah Statesman, September 21, 2020, Utah State University

The Utah Statesman

Weekly student newspaper of Utah State University in Logan

Predictors Of Bleeding Event Among Aged Patients With Mechanical Valve Replacement Using Random Forest Model, Insil Jang, Ji-Su Kim

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study aimed to identify an accurate model for predicting bleeding in aged patients with mechanical valve replacement, in the context of oral anticoagulant therapy. A random Forest model was used to determine the factors that predict bleeding events.

Association Between Subthreshold Depression And Self-Care Behaviours In Adults With Type 2 Diabetes, Monika Shrestha, Richard Gray, Ashley Ng

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Subthreshold depression, a common comorbidity in type 2 diabetes may impact diabetes self-care behaviour. A cross-sectional survey was conducted to examine the association between subthreshold depression and self-care behaviour in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Um Community Urged To Participate In 2020 Census, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.

Part Iii Of Crisis In Lebanon: Public Protests, Covid-19 Crisis, And International Support, Junko Oguri

Documents

No abstract provided.

Focus, 2020, Summer, Andrews University

Focus

FOCUS (ISSN 1077-9345) is published quarterly, free of charge, for alumni and friends of Andrews University, an institution owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Fluorometry--An Evolving Methodology For Range Animal Ecologists, Dean M. Anderson, Gary D. Rayson

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.