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Seasonal Variations Of Lipid Profile, Noor Ahmed, Azher Sebieh

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disorders have been the most prevalent cause of death and morbidity in the world over the last decades. Seasonal differences in blood lipids have recently raised interest in this area of lipid metabolism. In the current study OBJECTIVE: To determined if changes in weather having effect on lipid profile readings METHODS: Eighty five subjects, forty males and fort five females were included with age range of (22-85) years. Two serum samples were investigated in hospital lab for lipid profile for every participant from outpatient clinic/Baghdad teaching hospital, in 12 months’ period. Other clinical data and some …

Immunohistochemical Assessment Of Mgmt Expression In Human Gliomas. A Clinico-Pathological Study, Mustafa Hamoodi, Ban Qasim

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

BACKGROUND: Gliomas are the most common primary malignant brain tumors in adults. They can occur anywhere in the central nervous system but primarily occur in the brain and arise in the glial tissue. O6-alkylguanine DNA alkyl transferase is a protein (DNA repair molecule) encoded by the O6-methylguanine DNA methyltransferase (MGMT) gene in human, and are able to remove alkyl adducts from the O6 position of guanine, and the O4 position of thymine, restoring these DNA bases and preventing temozolomide induced cell death. OBJECTIVE: To assess the immunohistochemical expression of MGMT in human glioma. METHOD: This retro and prospective study included …

Poland ’77 Provides Expertise On Coronavirus Vaccine Development, Rachel Mccarthy

News and Events (Discontinued Series)

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Orda Weekly Update, 2020.11.30, Office Of Research Development Administration

ORDA Weekly Update

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No Longer Innocent Until Proven Guilty: How Ohio Violates The Fourth Amendment Through Familial Dna Searches Of Felony Arrestees, Jordan Mason

Cleveland State Law Review

In 2013, the United States Supreme Court legalized DNA collection of all felony arrestees upon arrest through its decision in Maryland v. King. Since then, the State of Ohio has broadened the use of arrestee DNA by subjecting it to familial DNA searches. Ohio’s practice of conducting familial DNA searches of arrestee DNA violates the Fourth Amendment because arrestees have a reasonable expectation of privacy in the information that is extracted from a familial DNA search and it fails both the totality of the circumstances and the special needs tests. Further, these tests go against the intention of the …

Hemoglobin Concentrations And Adverse Birth Outcomes In South Asian Pregnant Women: Findings From A Prospective Maternal And Neonatal Health Registry, Sumera Aziz Ali, Shiyam Sunder Tikmani, Sarah Saleem, Archana B. Patel, Patricia L. Hibberd, Shivaprasad S. Goudar, Sangappa Dhaded, Richard J. Derman, Janet L. Moore, Elizabeth M. Mcclure, Robert L. Goldenberg

Community Health Sciences

Background: While the relationship between hemoglobin (Hb) concentrations and pregnancy outcomes has been studied often, most reports have focused on a specific Hb cutoff used to define anemia. Fewer studies have evaluated pregnancy outcomes across the entire range of Hb values. Moreover, to date, most studies of the relationship of Hb concentrations to pregnancy outcomes have been done in high-income countries. Thus, we have sought to determine the relationship between the range of maternal Hb concentrations and adverse birth outcomes among South Asian pregnant women.
Methods: For this study, we used data collected from two South Asian countries (Pakistan - …

Locating Specific Acupoints Large Intestine 4 (Li4) And Large Intestine 6 (Li6) In Cadavers Using Anthropometric And Cun Measurement Systems, Gregory P. Casey

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

Background: Anthropometric and anatomical Chinese inch measurement (CUN) systems are useful in understanding the location of acupoints; however, locating acupoints is challenging. Objectives: The study aimed to locate LI4 and LI6, to measure differences and similarities in body dimensions based on sex using anthropometric and CUN systems, and to observe the relationship between f-cun and b-cun. Methods: 25 forearms and hands from 16 embalmed cadavers had body dimensions measured using anthropometric and CUN systems. LI4 and LI6 were located using a combination of both systems. Data were compiled and calculated to observe any variation in means and ranges. Statistical analysis …

Search For Antibiotic-Producing Microorganisms In Sites Affected By Acid Mine Drainage, Hannah A. Bussell

Honors Theses

Antibiotic resistance in bacteria are an escalating problem. Little is known about the potential of microorganisms in sites affected by acid mine drainage (AMD) to be sources of new antibiotics. Sediments from AMD sites in Letcher County, Kentucky, were collected and microorganisms isolated. These samples were screened for their capacity to produce antimicrobial compounds active against known bacteria E. coli and S. aureus. The results showed no antimicrobial activity. This could be due to sample death, incorrect pH of media, or antibiotic resistance already present in the AMD site.

Gardner-Webb Students Join Alpha Chi Honor Society, Office Of University Communications

Gardner-Webb NewsCenter Archive

Members of Gardner-Webb University’s N.C. Zeta Chapter of Alpha Chi hosted the 48 annual induction ceremony on Nov. 15 through a Zoom webinar. Alpha Chi is a national collegiate honor society that promotes academic excellence and exemplary character among college and university students and honors those who achieve such distinction.

Balance On Every Ledger: Kwakwaka’Wakw Resource Values And Traditional Ecological Management, Douglas Deur, Kim Recalma-Clutesi, Chief Adam Dick

Anthropology Faculty Publications and Presentations

This chapter illustrates the core environmental values of the Kwakwaka’wakw (Kwakiutl) people on the Pacific coast of Canada to explore how they manifest in the traditional management of coastal natural resources. The authors’ survey of environmental values is based on the authentic knowledge of Chief Adam Dick, a co-author of the chapter. The chapter argues that talking about Indigenous Knowledge without the broader context of environmental values can lead to serious scholarly misunderstandings and insists that long-term collaborations between academic researchers and specialized knowledge holders from Indigenous communities is necessary in order to represent Indigenous Knowledge accurately.

This chapter illustrates …

Un-Affirmative Action: The Persistence Of Anti-Black Racism In The Higher Education System Of Postcolonial Brazil, Zakiya T. Daniel

Honors College Theses

Public education systems institutionalize the socialization process which directly disseminates cultural and national values and assimilates the population through mass education. But how does colonial-era anti-Black racism persist in the higher education institutions of contemporary postcolonial societies? Using the Federative Republic of Brazil as a case study, I examine the effects of incomplete decolonization, anti-Blackness, and the role of history, economics, and pedagogy on social outcomes that exclude and marginalize Black and other minority groups. The Brazilian higher education system follows a pattern centered around anti-Black racism which serves to disempower Black, Brown, and Indigenous populations during the colonial and …

A Clinical And Histopathological Study Of Skin Cancer In Patients At Al-Kindy Teaching Hospital, Hyam Al-Hamamy, Rania Faiz, Saja Shaker, Tabark Yousif

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

BACKGROUND: Skin cancer is an uncontrolled skin cell growth. It most often forms on regions of the skin that are exposed to the rays of the sun. Skin cancer impacts people of all colors and races although there is a higher risk for those with fair skin who develop quick sun burns. Basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma are three major types. STUDY OBJECTIVE: To study the outcomes of histopathological analysis of skin biopsies and their correlation with age, patient gender and frequency of the three types of skin cancer. PATIENTS AND PROCEDURES: A Retrospective cross sectional study …

Trends In Neonatal Mortality Rates In Iraq During The Period Of 2008-2017, Murad Mehmoud, Jamal Al-Khudhairi

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

BACKGROUND: Neonatal mortality is mainly caused by infections, birth asphyxia and pneumonia (developing nations). Determinants included socioeconomic-demographic factors, healthcare system and culture. Risk factors: low birth weight, prematurity, insufficient antenatal care, repeated caesarian deliveries. Limited neonatal deaths research in Iraq justified this study. AIM OF THE STUDY: Describe and plot the neonatal mortality trend during the period of 2008-2017, and finding relation with key determinants and risk factors. METHODS:  Retrospective software and hardcopy neonatal medical records review & analysis (February-June 2019) in MOH, Central Statistical Organization, Baghdad's Health directorates, International Health Organizations, & 2-3 conveniently selected hospitals in health directorate. …

Perceptions Toward Considering Nursing As A Career Choice Among Secondary School Students, Muhammad Kamil Che Hasan, Nurul Syafiqah Jusoh, Siti Hazariah Abdul Hamid, Mohd Said Nurumal

Jurnal Keperawatan Indonesia

Demand for a nursing career in Malaysia has increased, although it has not been a popular course of choice among students. Understanding the perceptions of students about nursing may help identify any misconception toward the profession and their consideration to choose nursing as a career. This study aimed to identify the perceptions of secondary school students about nursing and their potential interest in joining a nursing career. A cross-sectional study using convenience sampling was conducted among 155 students by administering a High School Students Self-Administered Questionnaire from three selected secondary schools in Kuantan, Pahang Malaysia. Overall, the respondents positively perceived …

Stress Within Families Of Patients With Psychotic Disorders: Initial Study, Lida Nurlainah, Imas Rafiyah, Indra Maulana

Jurnal Keperawatan Indonesia

Psychotic disorders are the most severe form of mental illness. The family is the primary supporter of patients with psychosis; as such, the family is likely to experience stress when caring for psychotic patients and assisting in their recovery. Data analysis regarding stress within families could inform the types of support that family members receive. This study aimed to determine stress within families of psychotic patients in Garut, Indonesia. A descriptive study was carried out using a quantitative approach. The samples collected were of the families who visited an outpatient clinic in Garut. A purposive sample of 70 respondents using …

Whole Genome Sequencing Identified A 16 Kilobase Deletion On Eca13 Associated With Distichiasis In Friesian Horses, E. A. Hisey, H. Hermans, Z. T. Lounsberry, F. Avila, R. A. Grahn, K. E. Knickelbein, S. A. Duward-Akhurst, M. E. Mccue, Theodore S. Kalbfleisch, M. E. Lassaline, W. Back, R. R. Bellone

Veterinary Science Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND: Distichiasis, an ocular disorder in which aberrant cilia (eyelashes) grow from the opening of the Meibomian glands of the eyelid, has been reported in Friesian horses. These misplaced cilia can cause discomfort, chronic keratitis, and corneal ulceration, potentially impacting vision due to corneal fibrosis, or, if secondary infection occurs, may lead to loss of the eye. Friesian horses represent the vast majority of reported cases of equine distichiasis, and as the breed is known to be affected with inherited monogenic disorders, this condition was hypothesized to be a simply inherited Mendelian trait.

RESULTS: A genome wide association study (GWAS) …

Hemoglobin Concentrations And Adverse Birth Outcomes In South Asian Pregnant Women: Findings From A Prospective Maternal And Neonatal Health Registry, Sumera Aziz Ali, Shiyam Sunder Tikmani, Sarah Saleem, Archana B Patel, Patricia L Hibberd, Shivaprasad S Goudar, Sangappa Dhaded, Richard J Derman, Janet L Moore, Elizabeth M Mcclure, Robert L Goldenberg

Global Health Articles

BACKGROUND: While the relationship between hemoglobin (Hb) concentrations and pregnancy outcomes has been studied often, most reports have focused on a specific Hb cutoff used to define anemia. Fewer studies have evaluated pregnancy outcomes across the entire range of Hb values. Moreover, to date, most studies of the relationship of Hb concentrations to pregnancy outcomes have been done in high-income countries. Thus, we have sought to determine the relationship between the range of maternal Hb concentrations and adverse birth outcomes among South Asian pregnant women.

METHODS: For this study, we used data collected from two South Asian countries (Pakistan - …

Soil Water Dynamics Within Variable Rate Irrigation Zones Of Winter Wheat, Elisa Anne Woolley

Theses and Dissertations

Understanding the spatial and temporal dynamics of soil water and crop water stress within a field is critical for effective Variable Rate Irrigation (VRI) management. Proper VRI can result in improved protection of the crop from early onset of crop water stress while minimizing runoff and drainage losses. The objectives of this study are (1) to examine zone delineation for informing irrigation recommendations from volumetric water content (VWC) and field capacity (FC) to grow similar or greater wheat yields with less water, (2) evaluate the ability to model soil and crop water dynamics within a season and within a field …

Ambiguous Loss, Boundary Ambiguity, And English Learning: How Immigrants' Functionality Is Impacted By Language Proficiency, Shakir Ali

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Due to conflicts in different parts of the world or the prospect of a better life, there are tremendous numbers of immigrants around the world. This study investigates the effect of language learning by immigrants on the level of boundary ambiguity they experience as a result of being separated from extended family. Through the lens of acculturation theory (Schumann, 1976), the study examines if learning a new language helps the immigrant to function within the culture of the host country. In addition, the study relies on the Contextual Model of Family Stress to ascertain if individual, family, or community resources …

Pembelajaran Inkuiri Terbimbing Dengan Pendekatan Stem (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Untuk Pemahaman Konsep Dan Keterampilan Argumentasi Siswa Sma Pada Materi Laju Reaksi, Astrid Kinantya Paramita, Yahmin Yahmin, I Wayan Dasna

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Argumentation is an important activity in scientific exploration which has been agreed as a major component in science education. Quality argumentation skills are formed with the understanding of concepts owned by students. The current low level of argumentation skills is caused by the learning process. Application of guided inquiry learning with the STEM approach is expected to provide space to practice arguments based on the results of the constructs of students' concepts during learning. The results of the study stated that differences in initial abilities, the application of guided inquiry with the STEM approach affect the concepts understanding and argumentation …

Improving Rangeland Seedling Recruitment Using Fungicide Seed Coatings And Golden Eagle Reproductive Success In Relation To Explosive Military Tests And Trainings, Benjamin William Hoose

Theses and Dissertations

The objective of the first chapter of this thesis was to determine whether fungicide seed coatings constitute an effective strategy for increasing seedling recruitment in restoration scenarios in the Intermountain West. We tested a mixture of four fungicides that address potential fungal pathogens to bluebunch wheatgrass, a dominant bunchgrass that is commonly used in restoration. Across two sites and three years, we found that the fungicide seed coating increased emergence in five of the six sites and years, with an average increase of 59.1% over the control. There was a strong interaction (P < 0.001) between the effects of fungicide treatment, the year and the site on emergence. This interaction was likely related to the effects of the hydrothermal microsite environment on disease severity. Further research is necessary to fully understand the conditions under which fungicide seed coatings are most likely to be effective. The objectives the second chapter of this thesis were to 1) estimate the effects of golden eagle nest proximity to explosive disturbances on reproductive success given other relevant habitat variables (e.g. indices of topography and vegetation), and 2) determine the relative importance of nest proximity to explosive disturbances as a predictor of golden eagle reproductive success compared to other relevant habitat variables. Reproductive success data were collected from nesting territories within and surrounding land controlled and managed by the US Department of Defense. We fit the reproductive survey data using generalized linear mixed-effects models comprised of unique, hypothesis-based sets of habitat variables. We compared the models using AICc-based model selection processes. Given the best approximating model, we found no evidence that the likelihood of reproductive success was affected by nest proximity to explosive disturbances (P = 0.460). We further found nest proximity to explosive disturbances consistently ranked in the bottom 50% of relative variable importance. These results may indicate golden eagle tolerance or habituation to explosive military tests and trainings. Although the two chapters of this thesis are disjointed, they are loosely unified by the ecological importance of disturbance, invasive species, and restoration within the Great Basin ecoregion.

Impact Of Kangaroo Care On Caregivers In The Nicu: An Integrative Review, Kaitlyn Sterling

Master of Science in Nursing Final Projects

Having an infant hospitalized is a highly stressful experience for caregivers, and the alteration of the parent role that is experienced can be one of the most detrimental stressors. The results of this review indicate that KC has a positive impact on caregiver’ confidence and selfesteem, as well as is associated with an increase in caregiver initiative in actively participating in the infant’s care. This implies the potential for a shift in neonatal care, in that caregivers could become the primary caregiver to the infant in the NICU setting, and that this shift could be mutually beneficial for both the …

Identifikasi Miskonsepsi Siswa Pada Topik Ikatan Kimia Serta Perbaikannya Dengan Pembelajaran Model Ecirr (Elicit, Confront, Identify, Resolve, Reinforce), Joko Warsito, Subandi Subandi, Parlan Parlan

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

The purpose of this study was to (1) identify and analyze students 'misconceptions on the topic of chemical bonding with the Three-Tier diagnostic test (2) to determine the effectiveness of the ECIRR model in improving student misconceptions (3) to determine the retention of students' conceptual understanding 3 weeks after remedies. This research is a descriptive and quasi-experimental study with the design of One Group Pre - Test Post - Test Design. The research subjects were 33 students of class X IPA in a high school outside Java. The results showed that (1) found 41 types of misconceptions on the topic …

Efektivitas Learning Cycle 3e Berkonteks Socioscientific Issues Terhadap Pemahaman Konsep Dan Penjelasan Ilmiah Siswa Sekolah Dasar, Dita Setya Arini, Sri Rahayu, Sentot Kusairi

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the 3E learning cycle model in the context of socioscientific issues on conceptual understanding and scientific explanations of grade V students on science content. This study used a quasy experimental approach with posttest only control group design. The subjects of this study were fifth grade students in two public schools in Kalipare sub-district, namely SDN A and SDN B. The research instruments consisted a conceptual test of 20 multiple choice questions (α Cronbach’s = 0,842) and 5 scientific explanation test with essay questions (α Cronbach’s = 0,882). The answers of scientific explanations …

Workplace Stress, Physical Activity And Eating Behavior And Its Relation To Obesity Among Medical And Paramedical Staff, Baraa Mohammed, Salam Mohammed

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Obesity is   a medical condition in  which  excess  body  fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have a negative  effect on health. Obesity increase the likelihood of various diseases and conditions,  particularly cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, certain types of cancer, osteoarthritis and depression OBJECTIVE: To clarify the effect of  work place stress , physical activity and eating behavior as  determinants of obesity. SUBJECTS AND METHOD: A cross-sectional study with an analytic element, was conducted  in eight  hospitals and  primary health care  centers in al-Najaf city selected by a convenient  non randomized sampling …

Ultraviolet Exposure And Photokeratitis Complaints Among Informal Welding Workers In Depok, West Java, Indonesia, Maria K I J Yustheresani, Fajaria Nurcandra, Azizah Musliha Fitri, Annisa Ika Putri, Dyah Utari

Kesmas

One of the photokeratitis risk factors is acute reversible radiation of ultraviolet (UV) rays, which injure the cornea's epithelial tissue. Informal welding workers are susceptible populations to UV rays exposure. This study aimed to confirm the influence of UV radiation exposure on photokeratitis complaints in welding workers in Cimanggis, Depok, West Java. A cross-sectional study was conducted from February to June 2019 and used to select 100 welding workers purposively. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to determine photokeratitis complaints, age, education level, eye protection, safety knowledge, and work period; the UV radiation measured by A UV meter. Data were analyzed …

Characteristics Biolubricant Enriched With Nanoparticle Additives: A Review, Zhahra Hanif Sholiha, Gaguk Jatisukamto

Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST)

The engine movement mechanism is a system composed of machine elements that contact or rub against each other between these surfaces. Surfaces that rub against each other will cause a friction force that causes wear on the surface, so it requires energy to fight the friction force. Lubricants are needed to reduce friction and reduce wear rates, where lubricants are generally made of mineral materials. Lubricants made from synthetic materials are non-renewable and cause environmental problems. The development of biolubricants as lubricating materials based on animal fats or vegetable oils is continuously being carried out. This study aims to observe …

Moisture Reduction Of Honey In Dehumidification And Evaporation Processes, Anang Lastriyanto, Sasongko Aji Wibowo, Erwan Erwan, Firman Jaya, Jati Batoro, Dewi Masyithoh, J.S.A Lamerkabel

Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST)

The high water content of honey can lead to fermentation and accelerate the deterioration of honey. One way to prevent fermentation in honey is to reduce the water content of honey. There are several ways to reduce the water content of honey, namely through a dehumidifier and evaporation. This study aimed to examine the relationship of reduced water content towards time in between dehumidifier and evaporation processes. The research method uses an exponential equation model to determine the value of the constant (K). The constant value (K) is used to predict the rate of reduction in moisture content between the …

Clinicopathological Evaluation Of Cd44 Expression As A Proliferative Marker In Prostatic Adenocarcinoma, Wurood Imran, Hadi Almosawi, Rafid Al Husseini

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

BACKGROUND: Prostatic cancer is the 6th commonest cancer worldwide, and the 2nd commonest cancer among men. In Iraq, it is the fourth most common cancer and cause of cancer deaths in males. The commonest form of prostatic cancer is adenocarcinoma (75% of patients > 65 years). Prevalence of prostate cancer rises with age and hormonal causes. Core needle biopsy is a standard technique and largely preferred for non-operative diagnosis since it permits architectural and cytological assessment. OBJECTIVE: Immunohistochemical evaluation of CD44 expression in prostatic adenocarcinoma as                                a proliferative marker and correlate it with clinicopathological parameters (age, PSA level, and tumor grade). …

Analysis Of Women’S Job Offer Through Entrepreneurship The Case Of Algeria, Lila Ayad Adrar, Ahmed Halali Adrar, Bishr Muhamed Mowafak

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

The aim of this scientific paper is to highlight the effective role of women working in economic development, especially those working in the entrepreneurial sector, which we see as encouraging at the macro-economic level and at the personal level, by highlighting their potential to help them enter the private labour market, value them and empower their role in the economic arena in order to win this bet to become productive and effective workers at all levels. Through this paper, we will try to highlight the role of Algerian women's contribution to economic development through access to the world of entrepreneurship, …