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Geochemical Characteristics Of Soil In Relation To Occurrence Of Entomopathogenic Nematodes (Epns) In Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria, Mohammed Rufai, Abidat Shittu, Monsuru Adeleke

Tanzania Journal of Science

The occurrence and abundance of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) vary across locations, and this has been attributed to many factors including soil physico-chemical properties. This study examined the influence of selected soil chemicals on the occurrence of EPNs under different cultivated lands in Osun state, Southwestern Nigeria. EPNs were isolated from 23.33% of the soil samples in selected sites using decantation and centrifugation method and nematodes observed under standard microscopy were identified based on morphological analysis of infective juveniles (IJs). This study has revealed the presence of nematodes of the families Steinernema and Heterorhabditis in the sampled soils. Soil chemical properties, …

Variations Of Concentrations Of Lead, Zinc, Iron, Copper And Cadmium In Urine Of Primary School Pupils In Relation To Age, Sex And Academic Performance, John Mahugija, Zainab Kasenya, Kessy Kilulya

Tanzania Journal of Science

This study was conducted in order to assess the variations and correlations in the concentrations of lead, zinc, iron, copper and cadmium metals in the urine samples of selected primary school pupils with respect to their sex, age and academic performance. Urine samples were collected from 240 pupils in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and then digested in concentrated acids and analysed using atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS). Lead, zinc, iron and copper were detected in most of the urine samples. Cadmium was not detected in any of the samples. The mean concentrations of lead, zinc, iron and copper in the samples …

Effects Of Onion Juice And Moringa Oleifera Leaf Juice On The Shelf Life Of Sugarcane Juice, Joshua Boniface, Lilian Kaale, Hildelitha Msita, Leonard Rweyemamu

Tanzania Journal of Science

Effects of onion juice and Moringa oleifera leaf juice on the shelf life of sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) cultivar R579 juice were studied. R579 sugarcane cultivar was selected based on its juice yield (1500 ml/2.5 kg) compared to Saccharum officinarum cultivars R570 (1000 ml/2.5 kg), Bungara (1200 ml/2.5 kg) and Galagaza (800 ml/2.5 kg). The concentrations for onion and Moringa oleifera leaf juice were chosen based on recommended dietary allowance (RDA) where design expert software was used to establish the ratios. There was a significant growth of microbes in non-pasteurized sugarcane juice and stored at room temperature. The yeast/mould and Leuconostoc …

An Integrated Analysis Of The Mechanisms By Which Parents Facilitate The Development Of Emotion Regulation In Young Adolescents, Andrew Fox

Clinical Psychology Dissertations

Effective emotion regulation strategies are associated with adaptive outcomes in youth. While previous research has established parental socialization of emotion regulation as an important predictor of adaptive outcomes, the mechanisms by which parents contribute to young adolescents’ emotion regulation outcomes is poorly understood. The current study examined pathways between parenting style, parental socialization of emotion regulation practices, and adolescent negative affectivity to emotion regulation outcomes in adolescents cross-sectionally and prospectively over the course of a year. Participants were 150 young adolescents ages to 10 to 14 (M_age = 13.03, SD_age = .90; 51.33% female) and their parent/legal …

Effects Of Dioscorea Polystachya 'Yam Gruel' On The Cognitive Function Of Diabetic Rats With Focal Cerebral Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury Via The Gut-Brain Axis, Shu Qin Pang, Zong Ting Luo, Carol Chunfeng Wang, Xue Pei Hong, Jian Zhou, Fang Chen, Li Ge, Xia Li, Yanling Dai, Yilan Wu, Jiahui Zhang

Research outputs 2014 to 2021

© 2020 Pang et al. Published by IMR press. Focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury is closely related to hyperglycemia and gut microbiota imbalance, while gut microbiota contributes to the regulation of brain function through the gut-brain axis. Previous studies in patients with diabetes have found that 'yam gruel' is a classic medicated diet made from Dioscorea polystachya, increases the content of Bifidobacterium, regulates oxidative stress, and reduces fasting blood glucose levels. The research reported here investigated the effects of 'yam gruel' on the cognitive function of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats with focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury and explored the mechanism underlying the role …

Phylogenetic Analysis Of Streptomyces Spp. Isolated From Soil Samples In Sulaimani Governorate, Syamand A. Qadir, Miran H. Qadir, Aryan M. Faraj

Polytechnic Journal

Streptomyces species have been an important source of bioactive secondary metabolites and clinically useful for antibiotic production, including fosfomycin, daptomycin, oxytetracycline, streptomycin, and chloramphenicol. The main objective of this study was to isolate actinomycetes, especially Streptomyces from 8 soil samples that collected from two different places, which are districts in Sulaimani governorate, Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Totally, 30 diagnostic tests were carried out for representative of isolated Streptomyces depending on the color groups. The 16Sr DNA gene was sequenced, for ten isolated test strains were amplified with 2 universal primers after extraction of genomic DNA, only 8 of them were …

Evaluation Of Smear Layer Removal By Activation Ethylene Diamine Tetra Acetic Acid 17% With Erbium Chromium: Yttrium Scandium Gallium Garnet And Diode Laser: Scanning Electron Microscopy, Chener S. Jameel, Nawfal A. Zakaria

Polytechnic Journal

Background and Objectives: Activation of ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid (EDTA) with diode laser and Erbium Chromium: Yttrium Scandium Gallium Garnet (Er, Cr: YSGG) proposed as a promising adjuvant to conventional protocols but, its effectiveness has been seldom addressed. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of laser-activated irrigations using the diode laser and the Er, Cr: YSGG laser on removing smear layer (SL) from the root canal wall. Materials and Methods: SL was generated by preparing the root canals of extracted human teeth to a #35/0.05 two shape instrument. The SL then received treatments of one …

The Prevalence Of Amalgam Overhang In Erbil City Population, Dana M. Yawer Aldakawi, Dara H. Saeed, Walaa M. Saleem Almola

Polytechnic Journal

Overhanging tooth restorations are defined as an extension of amalgam restorative material beyond or after the cavity preparation lines, lead to environmental change of the balance between beneficial bacteria and periodontopathogens, lead to periodontal breakdown. This study aim was to obtain the prevalence of tooth amalgam overhang in Erbil city population. Amalgam overhang restoration prevalence study about 1200 patients examined in College of Dentistry, Hawler Medical University, and (Khanzad) Specialized Center for Dentistry for the presence of proximal amalgam restoration. The patients also have who proximal restorations were examined clinically using dental mirror and explorer and then radiographically by taking …

Applying Psychological Reactance Theory To Intercultural Communication In The Workplace: Dealing With Technological Change And Tolerance For Ambiguity, Oumaima Boulhna

Theses and Dissertations

Psychological reactance theory has yet to be applied to intercultural and cross-cultural communication, at least not to a sufficient extent. This study conducted a cross-cultural examination of psychological reactance in intercultural workplace communication situations. Using the theoretical framework of psychological reactance as well as the constructs of intercultural sensitivity and tolerance for ambiguity, this study expanded applications of PRT for technological change messages in the workplace. The present study extended the previous applications of psychological reactance theory and found a significant cross-cultural variation for trait reactance. The results also revealed that tolerance for ambiguity was negatively related to trait reactance, …

Expression And Roles Of Antimicrobial Peptides In Innate Defense Of Airway Mucosa: Potential Implication In Cystic Fibrosis, Regina Geitani, Carole Ayoub Moubareck, Zhengzhong Xu, Dolla Karam Sarkis, Lhousseine Touqui

All Works

© Copyright © 2020 Geitani, Moubareck, Xu, Karam Sarkis and Touqui. The treatment of respiratory infections is associated with the dissemination of antibiotic resistance in the community and clinical settings. Development of new antibiotics is notoriously costly and slow; therefore, alternative strategies are needed. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), the central effector molecules of the immune system, are being considered as alternatives to conventional antibiotics. Most AMPs are epithelium-derived and play a key role in host defense at mucosal surfaces. They are classified on the basis of their structure and amino acid motifs. These peptides display a range of activities, including not …

2020-06-29/30 Daily Unm Global Health Covid-19 Briefing, Christophe G. Lambert, Shawn Stoicu, Ingrid Hendrix, Lori D. Sloane, Mari Anixter, Anastasiya Nestsiarovich, Praveen Kumar, Nicolas Lauve, Morgan Edwards-Fligner, Melissa Cossé, Alexendra Yingling, Cristian Bologa, Kristine Tollestrup, Douglas J. Perkins

HSC Covid 19 Briefings

Executive Summary:

NM Highlights: NM cases update. ABQ nursing home hit hard. UNM student family housing closure. White Sands National Park reopening. 52% of federal COVID-19 relief money for tribal communities. Bill signed to help NM taxpayers. US Highlights: Polarization of political elite response on Twitter. International Highlights: China’s military to use Ad5-nCoV vaccine in trials. Economics, Workforce, Supply Chain, PPE: Decontaminate N95 respirators using a microwave. Epidemiology Highlights: Mask-wearing prevents transmission. Face-masks associated with Italy’s declining epidemic. Healthcare Policy Recommendations: Social distancing reassessed? Lessons learned from previous pandemics. Digital tools against COVID-19. Investigating cultural and psychological factors to reduce …

Unm Global Health Covid-19 Practice Guidelines, Unm Global Health Covid-19 Briefing Team

HSC Covid 19 Briefings

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Unm Global Health Covid-19 Therapeutic Evidence, Unm Global Health Covid-19 Briefing Team

HSC Covid 19 Briefings

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Plant Litter Decomposition Differs With Species And Soil Resources In A Chihuahuan Desert Grassland, Andrea Lopez

Biology ETDs

Uncertainties surround the extent to which diversity can mitigate the effects of climate change and anthropogenic activity on ecosystem functions. In desert grasslands, changes to water availability and soil nitrogen, two primary resources that limit ecosystem processes, can have lasting impacts on nutrient cycling. We used grass litter from Bouteloua eriopoda, Bouteloua gracilis, Pleuraphis jamesii, and Sporobolus spp. to assess the effects of soil resources on single- and multi-species decomposition in a Chihuahuan Desert grassland in central New Mexico, USA. Litterbags were deployed in a factorial experiment that manipulated rain pulse size (5- vs. 20-mm) and frequency …

Oral Anticoagulants For Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation In Frail Elderly Patients: Insights From The Aristophanes Study, G. Y. H. Lip, A. V. Keshishian, A. L. Kang, A. D. Dhamane, X. Luo, X. Li, N. Balachander, L. Rosenblatt, J. Mardekian, X. Pan, M. Di Fusco, A. B. Garcia Reeves, Huseyin Yuce, S. Deitelzweig

Publications and Research

Background

Patient frailty amongst patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) is associated with adverse health outcomes and increased risk of mortality. Additional evidence is needed to evaluate effective and safe NVAF treatment in this patient population.

Objectives

This subgroup analysis of the ARISTOPHANES study compared the risk of stroke/systemic embolism (S/SE) and major bleeding (MB) amongst frail NVAF patients prescribed nonvitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) or warfarin.

Methods

This comparative retrospective observational study of frail, older NVAF patients who initiated apixaban, dabigatran, rivaroxaban or warfarin from 01JAN2013‐30SEP2015 was conducted using Medicare and 3 US commercial claims databases. To compare …

Trips And Its Contents, Peter K. Yu

Faculty Scholarship

In 2006, I published TRIPS and Its Discontents in a symposium commemorating the tenth anniversary of the WTO TRIPS Agreement. At that time, developing countries were deeply discontent with the Agreement and the new and higher intellectual property standards that the WTO had imposed upon them. By contrast, when the TRIPS Agreement was about to celebrate its twenty-fifth anniversary in April 2019, the developing countries' trenchant critiques of the Agreement were mostly gone. Also disappearing were their usual accusations of neoimperialism.

What has happened? Have developing countries successfully adjusted, or become sensitized, to the high intellectual property standards in the …

السن المناسب للبدء في تدريب الأنشطة الرياضية من وجهة نظر المدربين الرياضيين الأردنيين, ماجد عبدالمجيد عسيلة

Al-Balqa Journal for Research and Studies البلقاء للبحوث والدراسات

هدفت الدراسة إلى التعرف على السن المناسب للبدء في تدريب مختلف الأنشطة الرياضية، من وجهة نظر كل من الإداريين والأكاديميين، وذلك بالرجوع للأدب التربوي، وكذلك المقارنة بين النظرية والتطبيق، حيث استخدم الباحث المنهج المسحي لمناسبته وطبيعة الدراسة، كما صمم الباحث استبانة بالرجوع إلى الخبراء في هذا المجال، وأجريت له معاملات الصدق والثبات المناسبة، وشملت عينة الدراسة (56) مدربا من العاملين في الاتحادات الرياضية والأندية في الأردن، واستخدم الباحث في المعالجة الإحصائية المتوسطات الحسابية، والنسب المئوية والتكرارات لمناسبتها وطبيعة الدراسة. وفي ضوء أهداف الدراسة، توصل الباحث أن هناك اتفاق بين المدربين على أن اختيار الناشئين يتم بناء على أسس وقواعد علمية، …

Neurodefend, A Novel Chinese Medicine, Attenuates Amyloid-Β And Tau Pathology In Experimental Alzheimer's Disease Models, Ashok Iyaswamy, Senthil Kumar Krishnamoorthi, Ju-Xian Song, Chuan-Bin Yang, Venkatapathy Kaliyamoorthy, Huan Zhang, Sravan G. Sreenivasmurthy, Sandeep Malampati, Zi-Ying Wang, Zhou Zhu, Benjamin Chun-Kit Tong, King-Ho Cheung, Jia-Hong Lu, Siva Sundara Kumar Durairajan, Min Li

Journal of Food and Drug Analysis

Higenamine (HG), a cardioactive component of some foods and medicines, has been listed in the doping category by the International Olympic Committee, which may lead to misuse by athletes. We report the development of a gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC–MS) method for determination of HG in various matrix samples (biological samples, different forms of Chinese patent medicine, Chinese herbal medicine) based on acylation derivatization of HG by heptafluorobutyric anhydride. Under optimal conditions, the linearity of HG in the range of 5–200 ng mL−1 was acceptable (R2 > 0.999), and the limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantitation (LOQ) for HG was …

Alleviating Chronic Kidney Disease Progression Through Modulating The Critical Genus Of Gut Microbiota In A Cisplatin-Induced Lanyu Pig Model, Ya-Jane Lee, Kuan-Yi Li, Pin-Jhu Wang, Hsiao-Wen Huang, Ming-Ju Chen

Journal of Food and Drug Analysis

Antcins are unique phytosterols isolated from A. cinnamomea and A. salmomea, which are the endemic fungus of Taiwan. A. cinnamomea has long been highly valued medicinal mushroom in Taiwan and traditionally used as a folk remedy for various human illness. Recent scientific explorations claimed that the pharmacological activities of A. cinnamomea and A. salmomonea are gone beyond their original usage. The therapeutic efficacy of these medicinal mushrooms was attributed to their high content of unique bioactive secondary metabolites, including terpenoids, benzenoids, ubiquinol derivatives, polysaccharides, lignans, nucleic acids, steroids, and maleic/succinic acid derivatives. Antcins is a group of steroids in Antrodia …

Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry-Based Analytical Strategies For Fatty Acid Analysis In Biological Samples, H.-H. Chiu, C.-H. Kuo

Journal of Food and Drug Analysis

Over the past few decades, phytochemicals widely present in edible plants have exhibited compelling positive biological impact on human health, including treating some cancers. In some cases, metabolites and artificially modified products of these natural compounds have shown better chemopreventive effects than their natural counterparts. Along with direct chemopreventive strategies using phytochemicals to treat cancer by leading to cell cycle arrest, autophagy and apoptosis, natural compounds have been shown to reverse adverse epigenetic regulation, including altering DNA methylation and histone modification, modulating miRNA expression, promoting expression of phase II enzyme for detoxification, balancing inflammation responses, recovering circadian rhythm from misalignment, …

Ijr Issue 3.2 - Responsibility In Counselor Training And Practice

International Journal on Responsibility

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Potential Male Contraceptive Effect Of Eriobotrya Japonica Leaves Extract, Alaa Al Moubarak, Manal El Joumaa, Jamilah Borjac

BAU Journal - Science and Technology

Nowadays, the stability of population growth is becoming one of the common global social and health problems that could be solved via contraception. Current research in the field of male contraceptives is focusing on the use of oral herbs. Eriobotrya japonica (Loquat) is a medicinal plant that has been commonly valued for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antidiabetic, hypocholesteremic, and antitumor properties. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of the oral administration of loquat aqueous leaves extract on the fertility of male Balb/c mice. For this aim, six-eight-weeks old male Balb/c mice (~25g) were orally administered (100 mg/Kg/day) loquat leaves …

Solvent Effects On The Electronic Absorption Spectra Of Some Analytical Indicators, Mamdouh S. Masoud, Rabah H.A. Mohamed, Hesham M. Kamel, Najat O. M. El-Ziani

BAU Journal - Science and Technology

Electronic absorption spectra of selected ligands (Alloxan, Carmine, Naphthol Yellow S, Hematoxylin and Cyanine) were recorded in presence of different solvents (H2O, Ethyl acetate, Ethanol, DMF, Isopropyl alcohol, Amyl alcohol and Butanol) of variable physical properties. The electronic transitions were assigned. The data are analyzed based on the multiple linear regression technique explained from the views of different solvent parameters. Statistical analyses of the effect of solvents on the electronic spectra of the present ligands have been investigated.

Gmo Products And The Food Industry: A Literature Review Of Opinions And Behaviors By U.S. Restaurants, Jake Harrison, Kenneth Bartkus

Curiosity

The health implications of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have been the subject of considerable debate in the literature. One aspect of the debate is the apparent disconnect between what is reported in the scientific communities and what is reported in the general public. Specifically, it has been reported that while “Nearly 9 out of 10 scientists from the American Association for the Advancement of Science say GMOs are ‘generally safe’ to eat, more than half of the general public believe it is not a good idea.” This presents somewhat of a dilemma for companies, such as restaurants, who are involved …

Contributor Notes, Oakwood Staff

Oakwood

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Front Matter, Human Biology Editors

Human Biology

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Front Matter, Human Biology Editors

Human Biology

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Front Matter, Human Biology Editors

Human Biology

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Front Matter, Human Biology Editors

Human Biology

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Effects Of Grazing On Reproductive Characteristics Of Stipabreviflora In Desert Steppe, Lixia Du, Qingfeng Li

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.