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Dealing With Classification Irregularities In Real-World Scenarios., Payel Sadhukhan Dr.

Doctoral Theses

Data processing by the human sensory system comes naturally. This processing, commonly denoted as pattern recognition and analysis are carried out spontaneously by humans. In day to day life, in most cases, decision making by humans come without any conscious effort. From the middle of the past century, humans have shown interest to render their abstraction capabilities (pattern recognition and analysis) to the machine. The abstraction capability of the machine is ’machine intelligence’ or ’machine learning’ [87].The primary goal of machine learning methods is to extract some meaningful information from the ’data’. Data refers to the information or attributes that …

Greater Breast Support Reduces Common Biomechanical Risk Factors Associated With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury, Hailey Benton Fong

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

To examine the effects of breast support on trunk and knee joint biomechanics in female collegiate athletes during a double-limb landing task.Methods: Fourteen female athletes completed five landings in three different sports bra conditions: no support, low support, and high support. 3D kinematics and ground reaction forces were recorded simultaneously. Visual 3D was used to calculate trunk and knee joint angles and moments. Custom software determined discrete trunk and knee joint variables. A repeated measures analysis of covariance with post-hoc t-tests compared landing biomechanics by condition.Results: Greater breast support was associated with reducation in knee flexion and knee valgus angles …

Associations Of Psychosocial Stress And Pregnancy Complications Among Low Income Pregnant Women, Brandon Harris

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

AbstractObjective: Associations of psychosocial stress and pregnancy complications among low-income pregnant women were examined. Methods: We administered a self-report survey to 107 obstetrics patients. Exposures included global stress, discrimination, and stressful life events (financial, relationship, and traumatic). Outcomes included number and type of complications reported. Associations were assessed in multivariable Poisson or logistic models adjusting for gravidity, gestational age, and pre-pregnancy substance use.Results: Total events (beta=0.32, SE=0.10, p=0.002), financial events (beta=0.28, SE=0.10, p=0.002), and relationship events (beta=0.24, SE=.10, p=0.016) were positively associated with number of complications. Life events also were associated with vaginal bleeding (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 1.85, …

Horizontal Transmission Of The Symbiont Microsporidia Mb In Anopheles Arabiensis, Godfrey Nattoh, Tracy Maina, Edward E. Makhulu, Lilian Mbaisi, Enock Mararo, Fidel G. Otieno, Tullu Bukhari, Thomas O. Onchuru, Evan Teal, Juan Paredes, Joel L. Bargul, David M. Mburu, Everline A. Onyango, Gabriel Magoma, Steven P. Sinkins, Jeremy K. Herren

All Peer-Reviewed Publications

The recently discovered Anopheles symbiont, Microsporidia MB, has a strong malaria transmission-blocking phenotype in Anopheles arabiensis, the predominant Anopheles gambiae species complex member in many active transmission areas in eastern Africa. The ability of Microsporidia MB to block Plasmodium transmission together with vertical transmission and avirulence makes it a candidate for the development of a symbiont-based malaria transmission blocking strategy. We investigate the characteristics and efficiencies of Microsporidia MB transmission between An. arabiensis mosquitoes. We show that Microsporidia MB is not transmitted between larvae but is effectively transmitted horizontally between adult mosquitoes. Notably, Microsporidia MB was only found to be …

Biomaterials With Structural Hierarchy And Controlled 3d Nanotopography Guide Endogenous Bone Regeneration, Shixuan Chen, Hongjun Wang, Valerio Luca Mainardi, Giuseppe Talò, Alec Mccarthy, Johnson V. John, Matthew J. Teusink, Liu Hong, Jingwei Xie

Department of Chemistry: Faculty Publications

Biomaterials without exogenous cells or therapeutic agents often fail to achieve rapid endogenous bone regeneration with high quality. Here, we reported a class of three-dimensional (3D) nanofiber scaffolds with hierarchical structure and controlled alignment for effective endogenous cranial bone regeneration. 3D scaffolds consisting of radially aligned nanofibers guided and promoted the migration of bone marrow stem cells from the surrounding region to the center in vitro. These scaffolds showed the highest new bone volume, surface coverage, and mineral density among the tested groups in vivo. The regenerated bone exhibited a radially aligned fashion, closely recapitulating the scaffold’s architecture. The organic …

African Swine Fever Virus Cd2v Protein Induces Β-Interferon Expression And Apoptosis In Swine Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells, Sabal Chaulangain, Gustavo A. Delhon, Sushil Khatiwada, Daniel L. Rock

School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences: Faculty Publications

African swine fever (ASF) is a hemorrhagic disease of swine characterized by massive lymphocyte depletion in lymphoid tissues due to the apoptosis of B and T cells, a process likely triggered by factors released or secreted by infected macrophages. ASFV CD2v (EP402R) has been implicated in viral virulence and immunomodulation in vitro; however, its actual function(s) remains unknown. We found that CD2v expression in swine PK15 cells induces NF-κB-dependent IFN-β and ISGs transcription and an antiviral state. Similar results were observed for CD2v protein treated swine PBMCs and macrophages, the major ASFV target cell. Notably, treatment of swine PBMCs and …

Optimizing University Campuses For Learning, Wellbeing And Equity: An Applied Study Of Higher Education Facilities Organizational Systems, Melissa Nergard

Theses and Dissertations

College and university campuses are designed and maintained by experts in facilities management and planning. What is lacking in these processes is expertise in learning environments and creating spaces that are healthy and inclusive. University organizational structures aid in the autonomy of academic freedom and the nimbleness of research endeavors but hinder operational effectiveness of the campus as a learning and research environment. A more integrated approach, which optimizes the knowledge on campus regardless of where it is housed, can mitigate the unintended conflicts that develop through the disparate approach to learning, equity, and wellbeing in the built environment. This …

Simultaneous Determination Of Rodenticide Residues In Meat By Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry, Zhong Fei-Fei, Xu Wen-Yang, Yang Yun, Xie Fang-Yun, Song Yang, Huang Yan

Food and Machinery

Objective: To establish a LC/MS-MS method for simultaneous determination of 11 rodenticides in meat. Methods: The sample was extracted with acetonitrile, QuEChERs extraction salt packet was used for purification, and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry for qualitative and quantitative analysis of 11 rodenticide residues in meat. In this method, 0.05 mol/L ammonium acetate aqueous solution and methanol was adopted as mobile phase elution, with positive ion mode scanning for electrospray ionization. The external standard method was adopted for quantitative analysis. Results: The standard solution showed a linear relationship in the range of 0.2~100.0 μg/L, and the correlation coefficient was greater than 0.99 …

Effect Of Combined Drum Catalytic Infrared With Holding Treatment For Disinfection And Quality Of Rewetting-Dried Shiitake Mushrooms, Li Ting, Qu Wen-Juan, Wu Ben-Gang, Wang Bei, Ma Hai-Le, Pan Zhong-Li, Jiang Qun-Hui

Food and Machinery

Objective: The aim of this work is to improve the food safety of rewetting-dried shiitake mushrooms. Methods: The drum catalytic infrared device was used to carry out the infrared combined holding treatment disinfection test on rewetting-dried shiitake mushrooms with excessive Aspergillus niger （A. niger）, and the effect of process parameters on disinfection effectiveness, drying effectiveness and quality of mushrooms were investigated. Moreover, the kinetics of the microbial inactivation process was analyzed. Results: The results showed that after disinfected with DCIR at 60～80 ℃ for 8.7～21.2 min，followed by holding for 20～80 min, the total number of moulds on mushrooms with IMCs …

Effect Of The Treatment Of 1-Mcp Combined With 60Co-Γ Irradiation On The Storage Of Plum Fruit, Luo Dong-Lan, Cao Sen, Ma Chao, Wang Rui, Ba Liang-Jie

Food and Machinery

Objective: The effect of 1-MCP and ⁶⁰Co-γ irradiation on the quality of plum during postharvest storage was investigated. Methods: In this study, the plum was treated with 1.5 kGy ⁶⁰Co-γ irradiation，and then was fumigated with 1 μL/L 1-MCP. The rot ratio, water loss ratio, malondialdehyde content, relative conductivity, total soluble solids content, titratable acid content, V_C content, CAT and POD, and SOD of activity were to reveal the effect were measured. Results: The results showed that 1-MCP combined with ⁶⁰Co-γ irradiation treatment could effectively inhibit rot and water loss ratios and maintain hardness, total soluble solids, …

Anti-Fatigue Effect Of The Polysaccharide From Auricularia Cornea, Ren Guang-Quan, Xu Zhi-Ling-Yun, Liu Jin-Qiu, Xu Chun-Yu-Hang, Xia Ning

Food and Machinery

Objective:Auricularia cornea was used as raw material to explore the anti-fatigue effect in this study. Methods: Auricularia cornea is a new member of Auricularia polytricha. Male KM mice were used to explore the anti-fatigue effect of polysaccharides from Auricularia cornea (AP). Results: AP has no significant impact on body weight. The biochemical analysis found that glycogen contents in the liver and muscle were significantly enhanced (P＜0.05) after swimming for 30 minutes. The accumulation of BLA and BUN in the serum was inhibited; the level of free radical was decreased, and the contents of SOD and GSH-Px were increased (P＜0.05). Furthermore, …

Study On The Α-Glucosidase Inhibition Of The Dark Blue Pigment From The Leaves Of Vaccinium Bracteatum Thunb., Bao Zheng-Yu, Fan Ming-Cong, Li Yan, Qian Hai-Feng, Zhang Hui, Qi Xi-Guang, Wang Li

Food and Machinery

Objective: The α-glucosidase inhibition （α-GI） activity of dark blue pigment from the leaves of Vaccinium bracteatum Thunb. （VBTL） was investigated to confirm the benefits of regulation of postprandial blood sugar. Methods: The dark blue pigment prepared by purified iridoid compounds and exogenous amino compound was used to study the inhibition effect and the inhibition kinetic by Lineweaver-Burk reciprocal curve method. Fluorescence emission spectrum was used to analyze the interaction between the pigment and α-glucosidase. Results: The VBTL dark blue pigment had higher inhibitory effect on α-glucosidase. The α-GI activity increased with the increasing concentration of dark blue pigment and the …

Effect Of Simulated Gastrointestinal Digestion In Vitro On The Antioxidant Activity Of Semen Ziziphi Spinosae Protein Hydrolysates, Han Rong-Xin, Zhang Hong-Yin, Zhou Guang-Xin, Wang Hai-Dong, Xiao Feng-Qin, Li Guang-Zhe, Yan Ming-Ming

Food and Machinery

Objective: In this study, semen ziziphi spinosae protein hydrolysates （SZPHs） with good antioxidant activity were used as the research object. Methods: By simulating gastrointestinal digestion in vitro, the semen ziziphi spinosae protein hydrolysates gastrointensive digest （SZPHs-GD） was obtained. The amino acid composition and antioxidant activity of SZPHs before and after digestion were analyzed in order to explore the effect of internal environment on the structure and activity of SZPHs. Results: The results showed that after simulated digestion in vitro, the content of hydrophobic amino acids in SZPHs-GD decreased by 1.51%, the content of hydrophilic amino acids and negatively charged amino …

Effect Of Pulsed Light On Bacterium Sterilization Of Beverage Bottle Cap, Chen Jin-Ding, Wang Yuan, Mao Li-Ke, Liu Jin-Fang, Gao Yan-Xiang

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to study the effect of pulsed light on sterilization of beverage bottle caps and to expand its application in PET aseptic filling. Methods: The effect of pulsed light (PL) on the sterilization of 38 mm and 28 mm beverage bottle caps was evaluated. The factors affecting sterilization efficiency included initial aerobic bacterial count, PL irradiation distance and pulse frequency. Results: The results showed that the sterilization efficiency was proportional to the initial aerobic bacterial count and flash time, while it was inversely proportional to PL irradiation distance. When the PL treatment was performed by 7 cm …

Poliovirus Excretion Among Children With Primary Immune Deficiency In Pakistan: A Pilot Surveillance Study Protocol, Asma Sadruddin Pethani, Zaubina Kazi, Ujala Nayyar, Muhammad Shafiq-Ur-Rehman, Mohammad Tahir Yousafzai, Mach Ondrej, Ali Faisal Saleem

Department of Paediatrics and Child Health

Introduction: Children with primary immunodeficiency disorders (PID) are more susceptible to developing viral infections and are at a substantially increased risk of developing paralytic poliomyelitis. Such children, if given oral polio vaccines tend to excrete poliovirus chronically that may lead to the propagation of highly divergent vaccine-derived poliovirus (VDPV). Consequently, they may act as a reservoir for the community by introducing an altered virus potentially imposing a risk to global polio eradication. However, the risks of chronic and prolonged excretion are not well characterised in the study context. This study seeks to establish a pilot surveillance system for successful identification …

The Effectiveness Of Sq3r Technique In Curbing Aliteracy Among High School Students In Ilesa, Southwest, Nigeria., Kolawole Akinjide Aramide Dr, Margaret Olusola Abimbola Mrs

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

When the ability to read does not match with the willingness to do so, students exhibit negative attitude to reading which is expressed by lack of interest in reading known as aliteracy. This study considered SQ3R- a reading technique as a panacea for curbing aliteracy among high school students in Ilesa, Southwest, Nigeria. Pre-test. post-test control group quasi-experimental design was used and the data analyzed using SPSS version 22 with frequency distribution and Paired Sample Test. The study involved 14 high school students, out of which, 6 (42.8%) were males while 8 (57.2%) were females. There was significant reduction of …

Pt-Containing Conjugated Polymers And Small Molecules For Bhj Photovoltaic Devices, Yunjeong Kwon

Chemistry and Chemical Biology ETDs

The current state of organic photovoltaic (OPV) devices involve series of small molecular or polymeric systems that can absorb light from the solar spectrum in concert with another material that acts as an acceptor material. Together these materials serve to generate and split bound excitation species then transport the separate charges to their respected electrode. Several limitations have restricted the widescale use of these materials. Since these devices have their genesis in organic materials the OPV devices inherit short exitonic lifetimes, narrow absorption window and a lack of precise control over the morphology. To overcome these limitations, additional molecular engineering …

Scott Named 2021 Burroughs Wellcome Fund Postdoctoral Enrichment Program Fellow; Synthesizes Work In Science And Equity, Mary Ashley Canevaro

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Exploring Linkages Between Landscape Patterns And Freshwater And Estuarine Bivalves In The Coast Range Of Oregon, Kaegan Michael Scully-Engelmeyer

Dissertations and Theses

Spatial configurations of landscape variables (biotic, abiotic, and socio-ecological) affect and are affected by ecological processes and species in watersheds. This dissertation explores relationships among landscape patterns, ecosystem processes and bivalve species dynamics in coastal watersheds in Oregon, USA. I approached this broad topic through two primary avenues of research: investigating cross-ecosystem threats from pesticide use in forestland management to downstream aquatic environments, and the landscape ecology of an at-risk freshwater mussel species.

Terrestrial land use activities present cross-ecosystem threats to riverine and marine species and processes. Specifically, pesticide runoff can disrupt hormonal, reproductive, and developmental processes in aquatic organisms, …

Integrating Kangaroos And Livestock Though Sustainable Wildlife Enterprise Trials, George R. Wilson

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

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Using Kangaroos To Produce Low‐Emission Meat, George R. Wilson, Melanie Edwards

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

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Institutional Innovations Of The Grassland Household‐Contract‐Responsibility System: A Study Of The Household‐Allied Operation System Of Xilinguole League, Inner Mongolia, Guanghua Qiao, Zhihua Xiao, Yanli Tian, Haichun Wang, Kaiguang Huang

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

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From Margin Lands To Local Meat: Innovation Networks And Functional Integrity In Languedoc, South Of France, Fabrice Dreyfus, Yuna Chiffoleau, Jean‐Marie Welch

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

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Uk Consumers’ Preferences For Ethical Attributes Of Floating Rice: Implications For Environmentally Friendly Agriculture In Vietnam, Vo Hong Tu, Steven W. Kopp, Nguyen Thuy Trang, Andreas Kontoleon, Mitsuyasu Yabe

Marketing Faculty Publications and Presentations

Vietnam plays an important role in bearing global food security. However, Vietnamese rice farmers face several challenges, including pressures to develop sustainable livelihoods while reducing the environmental impacts of their production activities. Various Vietnamese agricultural restructuring policies were promulgated to promote the adoption of environmentally friendly practices to generate high value added for rice farmers, but the farmers are reluctant to adopt them because of perceived lack of demand. Decreasing consumption of rice in Asia and increasing demands in Europe shaped Vietnamese rice exporting policies. New trade agreements, such as the UK–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, offer new target markets for …

Impact Of Invasive Species, Diego Fernando Osorio Castiblanco

International Programs

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Effects Of Human Footprint And Biophysical Factors On The Body-Size Structure Of Fished Marine Species, Nestor E. Bosch, Jacquomo Monk, Jordan Goetze, Shaun K. Wilson, Russell C. Babcock, Neville Barrett, Jock Clough, Leanne M. Currey-Randall, David Fairclough, Rebecca Fisher, Brooke A. Gibbons, David Harasti, Euan S. Harvey, Michelle R. Heupel, Jamie Hicks, Thomas H. Holmes, Charlie Huveneers, Daniel Ierodiaconou, Alan Jordan, Nathan A. Knott, Hamish A. Malcolm, Dianne L. Mclean, Mark G. Meekan, Stephen J. Newman, Ben Radford, Matthew J. Rees, Benjamin J. Saunders, Conrad W. Speed, Michael J. Travers, Corey Wakefield, Thomas Wernberg, Tim Langlois

Fisheries Research Articles

Marine fisheries in coastal ecosystems in many areas of the world have historically removed large-bodied individuals, potentially impairing ecosystem functioning and the long-term sustainability of fish populations. Reporting on size-based indicators that link to food-web structure can contribute to ecosystem-based management, but the application of these indicators over large (cross-ecosystem) geographical scales has been limited to either fisheries-dependent catch data or diver-based methods restricted to shallow waters (<20 m) that can misrepresent the abundance of large-bodied fished species. We obtained data on the body-size structure of 82 recreationally or commercially targeted marine demersal teleosts from 2904 deployments of baited remote underwater stereo-video (stereo-BRUV). Sampling was at up to 50 m depth and covered approximately 10,000 km of the continental shelf of Australia. Seascape relief, water depth, and human gravity (i.e., a proxy of human impacts) were the strongest predictors of the probability of occurrence of large fishes and the abundance of fishes above the minimum legal size of capture. No-take marine reserves had a positive effect on the abundance of fishes above legal size, although the effect varied across species groups. In contrast, sublegal fishes were best predicted by gradients in sea surface temperature (mean and variance). In areas of low human impact, large fishes were about three times more likely to be encountered and fishes of legal size were approximately five times more abundant. For conspicuous species groups with contrasting habitat, environmental, and biogeographic affinities, abundance of legal-size fishes typically declined as human impact increased. Our large-scale quantitative analyses highlight the combined importance of seascape complexity, regions with low human footprint, and no-take marine reserves in protecting large-bodied fishes across a broad range of species and ecosystem configurations.

Increasing Introductory Biology Students' Modeling Mastery Through Visualizing Population Growth Models, Samantha Rae Wasson

Theses and Dissertations

In introductory biology, college students are taught to predict how populations will grow and change over time by using population growth models. These models are commonly represented as mathematical equations. However, students consistently struggle when math and biology concepts intersect in the classroom, and these struggles lead to suboptimal understanding of how mathematical population models are designed and used. Education literature suggests that students may struggle with population modeling because of math anxiety, the high cognitive load of the task, and the lack of scaffolding for abstract concepts. In our study, we sought to improve student mastery modeling exponential growth, …

Saprotrophic Capacity Of Endophytic Fungi, Emily L. Davis

Theses and Dissertations

Endophytic fungi inhabit the living tissue of a host plant for at least a portion of their life cycle. While some researchers have shown that various endophytic fungi participate in litter decomposition, we do not know whether such fungi are actually saprotrophic, meaning that they can obtain energy from litter. Therefore, I determined if endophytic fungi are saprotrophs using leaf litter as the energy source. All 49 tested isolates were found to be saprotrophic. To compare the saprotrophic capacities of fungi from different habitats, which produce different types of litter, a universal litter proxy needs to be used. I hypothesized …

Post-Acute Sequelae Of Covid-19 (Pasc): Association With Inflammation And Autoimmunity, Raghava S. Ambadapoodi, Fnu Deepti, Javaria Anwer Mbbs, Rafael Fernandez-Botran

The University of Louisville Journal of Respiratory Infections

It has become increasingly evident that a high percentage of patients that recover from acute COVID-19 infection continue to suffer from a variety of persistent symptoms even months after viral clearance, the most common ones being fatigue, dyspnea, anosmia, dysgeusia, cognitive dysfunction, and psychological problems, including anxiety and depression. This syndrome, known as Post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), can severely affect the life quality and represents an important health care concern. The exact causes for the symptoms observed in patients with PASC remain to be adequately characterized, but are likely to be associated with multiple factors, including residual disease and/or …

Utilization Of Electric Arc Furnace Dust As A Solid Catalyst In Biodiesel Production, Khaled El-Araby Khodary, Marwa Mohamed Naeem, Mai H. Roushdy

Chemical Engineering

World’s energy sources like petrochemical oils, natural gas and coal cause global warming and environmental pollution. Therefore, the traditional energy sources must be replaced by the renewable energy resources. Biodiesel has been recognized as one of the effective, green, renewable and sustainable fuels. This paper investigates the production of biodiesel from sunflower oil by using electric arc furnace dust (EAFD) as a heterogeneous solid catalyst. Four reaction variables, i.e., the reaction time, methanol-to-oil (M/O) molar ratio, reaction temperature and EAFD loading, were chosen to determine their effect on biodiesel production. The effect of the all reaction variables on the biodiesel …