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Structural Characterization And Synthesis Of Zno / Tio2 Nano Composites, Shima Mirabean, Maryam Kiani, Feridoun Samavat

International Journal of Thin Film Science and Technology

Titanium dioxide (TiO2) has many characteristics such as strong oxidation state, biocompatibility and acceptable mechanical properties; TiO2 is among the materials that are frequently used in biological and medical applications. Nowadays, increasing efficiency of titanium dioxide involves doping it with elements such as silver, zinc and iron and is being favored. In this study, nanoparticles of TiO2 with ZnO were synthesized by the impregnation method. ZnO nanoparticles were impregnated with different concentrations of TiO2 and the result was compared and evaluated. In order to identify the present phases in the structure, X-ray diffraction analysis was used. Also for the characterization …

Studying The Effect Of The Dielectric Barrier Discharge Non- Thermal Plasma On Colon Cancer Cell Line, Abdelmonsef A. Elhadary, A. El-Zein, M. Talaat, G. El-Aragi, A. El-Amawy

International Journal of Thin Film Science and Technology

Non-thermal plasma is a future tool for the treatment of cancer, some diseases, and for many medical applications. Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma (DBDP) is a type of plasma that has been used for the treatment of cancers in different researches. In this work (DBDP) was used to evaluate its effect on Colon Cancer Cell-line (CaCo Cell- line), through three doses depending on the time of exposure (40, 60, and 80 sec.). After exposure, the cell-line were cultured for 72 hours and followed by two types of analysis. The first was MTT assay for the determination of cell viability. The second …

‘Pirra Jungku: Fire Management And Biodiversity Of Karajarri And Ngurrara Desert Country’, Braedan Taylor, Jesse Ala’L, Malcom Lindsay, Kevin Tromp

Talking Heads Seminar Series

The Karajarri Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) and the Warlu Jilajaa Jumu IPA (on the Ngurrara native title area) together cover over 4 million hectares of the Great Sandy Desert in north-west Australia. The Karajarri and Ngurrara rangers have been collaborating in a project with Environs Kimberley and the NESP Threatened Species Hub that aims to support fire management, cultural knowledge and biodiversity over the desert of our country. We have established 24 permanent monitoring sites in three areas, at sites with different fire histories, and have monitored small mammals and reptiles for three years, amounting to more than 5000 trap …

Forkhead-Associated Domain 2 Links Light Signal To Mirna Biogenesis, Lu Gan, Bin Yu

School of Biological Sciences: Faculty Publications

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are one of the most important regulators of gene expression. Their biogenesis starts with the transcription of primary miRNA transcripts (pri-miRNAs). In plants, the RNase III enzyme DICER-LIKER 1 (DCL1), together with its partner, the double-stranded RNA-binding protein HYPONASTIC LEAVES 1 (HYL1), and the zinc-finger protein SERRATE (SE), process the imperfect miRNA-residing stem loop of primiRNAs to release the miRNA/miRNA* duplexes in the nucleus, which are then methylated by HUA1 ENHANCER 1 (Rogers and Chen, 2013; Song et al., 2019). Then, most miRNAs are sorted into AGONAUTE 1 to mediate mRNA-cleavage or translation inhibition based on sequence complementarity …

Comparison Of Nitrate Contents For Reed Canarygrass And Orchardgrass In Large Amounts Of Compound Fertilization, A. Fushimi, Y. Tamura, K. Matoba

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Reed canarygrass (Phalaris arundinacea L.) could be an ideal candidate for manure application. We compared its growth, crude protein (CP) and nitrate N (NO³-N) content to that of orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.) on different levels of nitrogen fertilization (3,10,15 and 20g N m^-2, applied from May 15 to September 15 after each monthly cutting. The dry weight (DW) of reed canarygrass increased significantly with increasing amounts of N nitrogen on July, August and September. However, orchardgrass only showed a significant increase in yield on September. The concentration of CP of reed canarygrass was significantly …

Modelling Nitrogen Uptake In Winter Oilseed Rape By Using Influx Kinetics Of Nitrate Transport Systems, S. Faure, P. Malagoli, P. Lainé, E. Le Deunff, F. Ledily, A. Ourry, J. Boucaud

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

A mechanistic model was proposed in order to predict nitrogen uptake by a culture of oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.), using independently measured characteristics of plants growing in hydroponic or under field conditions. Uptake kinetics of the different components (Constitutive and Inducible) of the Low and High Affinity Transport Systems of nitrate (CLATS, ILATS, CHATS and IHATS, respectively) were determined by ¹⁵NO₃^- labelling in controlled conditions. The use of kinetic equations of transport systems and the experimental field data from the INRA-Châlons rape databank allowed to model NO₃^- uptake during the plant growth cycle. …

Biological Interactions In Grassland Soils And Productivity, R. Cook, R. D. Bardgett, W. R. Eason, L. Skøt, K. J. Webb

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

This paper describes research on interactions between grassland plant species and soil microorganisms. Both parasitic and symbiotic microorganisms modify nutrient transfers between plants and soil. Experiments are described in which nematode infection of clover increased nitrogen transfer to companion ryegrass plants. Infection of clover enhanced activity of soil bacterial and fungal communities. Legume genotypes differing only in responses to symbionts (rhizobium and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi) and pathogens are being developed for studies of gene expression during establishing and functional symbioses. Such plants can be used in experiments as defined perturbations that will provide information on the interactions and functions of …

Nitrogen Balances In High Rainfall, Temperate Dairy Pastures Of South Eastern Australia, Richard J. Eckard, D. F. Chapman, R. E. White, A. Smith, D. Chen, P. A. Durling

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Nitrogen (N) fertilizer use on dairy pastures in south eastern Australia has increased exponentially over the past 15 years, causing increasing environmental concerns. Volatilisation, denitrification and leaching of N were measured for one year (1998-1999) in pastures receiving no N fertilizer (grass/clover), or 200 kg N/ha applied as urea (46%N) or ammonium nitrate (34.5%N). Nitrogen balances were calculated for each treatment.

Significantly more N was lost through volatilisation and denitrification when N was applied as urea compared to ammonium nitrate. Nitrate leaching losses were significantly greater with the application of N fertilizer, although the maximum loss was only 4.1 kg …

Aridity-Driven Shift In Biodiversity-Soil Multifunctionality Relationships, Weigang Hu, Jinzhi Ran, Longwei Dong, Qiajun Du, Mingfei Ji, Shuran Yao, Chen Hou, For Full List Of Authors, Download The Pdf.

Biological Sciences Faculty Research & Creative Works

Relationships between biodiversity and multiple ecosystem functions (that is, ecosystem multifunctionality) are context-dependent. Both plant and soil microbial diversity have been reported to regulate ecosystem multifunctionality, but how their relative importance varies along environmental gradients remains poorly understood. Here, we relate plant and microbial diversity to soil multifunctionality across 130 dryland sites along a 4,000 km aridity gradient in northern China. Our results show a strong positive association between plant species richness and soil multifunctionality in less arid regions, whereas microbial diversity, in particular of fungi, is positively associated with multifunctionality in more arid regions. This shift in the relationships …

A Proposed Framework For The Development And Qualitative Evaluation Of West Nile Virus Models And Their Application To Local Public Health Decision-Making, Alexander C. Keyel, Morgan E. Gorris, Ilia Rochlin, Johnny A. Uelmen, Luis F. Chaves, Gabriel L. Hamer, Imelda K. Moise, Marta Shocket, A Marm Kilpatrick, Nicholas B. Defelice, Justin K. Davis, Eliza Little, Patrick Irwin, Andrew J. Tyre, Kelly Helm Smith, Chris L. Fredregill, Oliver Elison Timm, Karen M. Holcomb, Michael C. Wimberly, Matthew J. Ward, Christopher M. Barker, Charlotte G. Rhodes, Rebecca L. Smith

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

West Nile virus(WNV) is a globally distributed mosquito-borne virus of great public health concern. The number of WNV human cases and mosquito infection patterns vary in space and time. Many statistical models have been developed to understand and predict WNV geographic and temporal dynamics. However, these modeling efforts have been disjointed with little model comparison and inconsistent validation. In this paper, we describe a framework to unify and standardize WNV modeling efforts nationwide. WNV risk, detection, or warning models for this review were solicited from active research groups working in different regions of the United States. A total of 13 …

Blood Meals With Active And Heat-Inactivated Serum Modifies The Gene Expression And Microbiome Of Aedes Albopictus, Arley Calle-Tobón, Andres F. Holguin-Rocha, Celois Moore, Meagan Rippee-Brooks, Paula Rozo-Lopez, Jania Harrod, Soheila Fatehi, Guillermo L. Rua-Uribe, Yoonseong Park, Berlin Londoño-Rentería

Student Publications

The Asian “tiger mosquito” Aedes albopictus is currently the most widely distributed disease-transmitting mosquito in the world. Its geographical expansion has also allowed the expansion of multiple arboviruses like dengue, Zika, and chikungunya, to higher latitudes. Due to the enormous risk to global public health caused by mosquitoes species vectors of human disease, and the challenges in slowing their expansion, it is necessary to develop new and environmentally friendly vector control strategies. Among these, host-associated microbiome-based strategies have emerged as promising options. In this study, we performed an RNA-seq analysis on dissected abdomens of Ae. albopictus females from Manhattan, KS, …

The View From Ventress - 2020-21 Academic Year, University Of Mississippi, College Of Liberal Arts

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2021-September-09-Dr. Arceo-Gomez Co-Authors Study Published In Nature, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Sept. 9, 2021) – East Tennessee State University’s Dr. Gerardo Arceo-Gomez is a co-author of a study published Sept. 8 in the journal Nature examining the role of pollinators in the maintenance of diversity among flowering plants.

Arceo-Gomez was part of a team led by Dr. Na Wei of the Holden Arboretum in Kirtland, Ohio, and Dr. Tia-Lynn Ashman of the University of Pittsburgh that conducted a National Science Foundation-funded study of a plant-pollinator system in the serpentine seep communities in northern California, which is a global biodiversity hotspot.

“How rare species are able to persist in any …

Design, Synthesis, And Preliminary Evaluation Of A Potential Synthetic Opioid Rescue Agent, Sidnee L. Hedrick, Dan Luo, Sophia Kaska, Kumar Kulldeep Niloy, Karen Jackson, Rupam Sarma, Jamie Horn, Caroline Baynard, Markos Leggas, Eduardo R. Butelman, Mary Jeanne Kreek, Thomas E. Prisinzano

Pharmaceutical Sciences Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND: One of the most prominent opioid analgesics in the United States is the high potency agonist fentanyl. It is used in the treatment of acute and chronic pain and as an anesthetic adjuvant. When used inappropriately, however, ingestion of just a few milligrams of fentanyl or other synthetic opioid can cause opioid-induced respiratory depression (OIRD), often leading to death. Currently, the treatment of choice for OIRD is the opioid receptor antagonist naloxone. Recent reports, however, suggest that higher doses or repeated dosing of naloxone (due to recurrence of respiratory depression) may be required to reverse fully fentanyl-induced respiratory depression, …

Montana Kaimin, September 9, 2021, Students Of The University Of Montana, Missoula

Montana Kaimin, 1898-present

Student newspaper of the University of Montana, Missoula.

Advancing Agricultural Research Using Machine Learning Algorithms, Spyridon Mourtzinis, Paul D. Esker, James E. Specht, Shawn P. Conley

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

Rising global population and climate change realities dictate that agricultural productivity must be accelerated. Results from current traditional research approaches are difficult to extrapolate to all possible fields because they are dependent on specific soil types, weather conditions, and background management combinations that are not applicable nor translatable to all farms. A method that accurately evaluates the effectiveness of infinite cropping system interactions (involving multiple management practices) to increase maize and soybean yield across the US does not exist. Here, we utilize extensive databases and artificial intelligence algorithms and show that complex interactions, which cannot be evaluated in replicated trials, …

The Rattler (Volume 110, Issue 1), St. Mary's University

The Rattler (Previous issues)

Founded in 1919, The Rattler is the student voice of St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. The newspaper documents campus life, academic and social issues, student opinion, and local and national events as they relate to the University community. Content typically includes news articles, editorial commentary, arts and culture coverage, sports reporting, and advertisements.

High School Journalism Advisors And African American Students, Jerry Crawford Ii

Journal of Research Initiatives

This study examined whether African American participation in high school journalism is lower than the participation of other students in the State of Kansas. Past research has found that participation in high school newspapers and yearbook staff is often the pathway for students to consider careers in journalism. For the sake of this study, participation was defined as "any school-directed journalistic activity or program where students are allowed to produce content." This study used a questionnaire sent to 100 high school advisers and teachers, experimentally accessible in the state, administered over three years as the survey instrument. The response rate …

Gardner-Webb Facilities & Maintenance: ‘Please Don’T Feed Geese And Other Wildlife’, Office Of University Communications

Gardner-Webb NewsCenter Archive

The ducks and Canadian geese living around Lake Hollifield on the Gardner-Webb University campus are entertaining to watch. However, what they leave behind on the grass and sidewalks destroys vegetation and carries diseases and bacteria. Additionally, nesting geese will chase people away to protect their eggs.

Preventing Healthcare Workplace Violence Through Legislation, Erika Cunningham-Regis

Dissertations

Workplace violence against nursing professionals is an unacknowledged crisis. The repercussions of workplace violence are harmful to the nursing profession, as well as the healthcare industry. Unfortunately, there has been a dearth of protective mechanisms and standardized prevention plans. Only through mandated legislation will sustainable change be achieved for nurses. The United States House of Representatives bill number 1309, under Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act was developed to provide a concise prevention plan to healthcare facilities across the nation. The bill died in Congress, but through continued advocacy efforts, it can be reintroduced for …

The Missouri Miner, September 9, 2021

The Missouri Miner Newspaper

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Proteomics-Derived Basal Biomarker Dna-Pkcs Is Associated With Intrinsic Subtype And Long-Term Clinical Outcomes In Breast Cancer, Karama Asleh, Nazia Riaz, Angela S. Cheng, Dongxia Gao, Samuel C Y. Leung, Meenakshi Anurag, Torsten O. Nielsen

Centre for Regenerative Medicine & Stem Cell Research

Precise biomarkers are needed to guide better diagnostics and therapeutics for basal-like breast cancer, for which DNA-dependent protein kinase catalytic subunit (DNA-PKcs) has been recently reported by the Clinical Proteomic Tumor Analysis Consortium as the most specific biomarker. We evaluated DNA-PKcs expression in clinically-annotated breast cancer tissue microarrays and correlated results with immune biomarkers (training set: n = 300; validation set: n = 2401). Following a pre-specified study design per REMARK criteria, we found that high expression of DNA-PKcs was significantly associated with stromal and CD8 + tumor infiltrating lymphocytes. Within the basal-like subtype, tumors with low DNA-PKcs and high …

From Design To Denial- An Environmental Histroy Of The United States Chemical Weapons Program, William Nelson Connelly Iii

History Theses, Dissertations, and Student Creative Activity

In 1993, the affluent Washington D.C. neighborhood of Spring Valley was unaware of what lurked beneath their carefully manicured lawns and million-dollar homes. Contractors hired by a resident to build an inground pool suddenly found themselves short of breath and half the crew had to be rushed to the hospital suffering respiratory distress, internal blistering of the lungs, and vision problems. The symptoms they exhibited matched all the characteristics of the World War I era blister agent lewisite. This thesis is an environmental study of chemical weapons that aims to contribute to the overall history of these weapons and their …

The Montclarion, September 9, 2021, The Montclarion

The Montclarion

Student Newspaper of Montclair State University

Honors College Type: A Detailed Mbti Analysis, Angela Farmer

Journal of Research Initiatives

Individuals in society today are entrenched in stress, from competitive environments like school or work to social anxieties, including one's struggle to acclimate and survive within a given subset of individuals. As a result, life can have challenges. Nowhere is this more apparent than among the schools' high schools and college campuses where students, overwhelmed by a culture where they fail to thrive, take drastic, irreparable, and lethal action. While no established student profile is likely to engage in extreme violence like school shootings, reliable data is detailing some ominous motives (The school shooter, 2002). Paired with this information and …

Social Capital: Increasing Pedagogy In Higher Education Institutions, Jeanne Hager Burth, Melissa J. Marks

Journal of Research Initiatives

The paper utilizes the fundamental components of social capital theory. It assesses a hypothesis that higher levels of social capital result in benefits for professional development of pedagogy in higher education institutions' faculty. A year-long study was conducted that offered faculty training in increasing critical thinking skills in teaching. The research explored the benefits to faculty when learning alongside colleagues in the higher education institute. Qualitative methods were used to analyze pre-and post-surveys, focus groups, descriptions of lesson plans, and real-time observations. Findings focused on the power of collegial collaboration and peer reviews, the lack of pedagogical knowledge, and the …

Changing The Face Of Stem: Review Of Literature On The Role Of Mentors In The Success Of Undergraduate Black Women In Stem Education, Danielle D. Dickens, Valeisha Ellis, Naomi M. Hall

Journal of Research Initiatives

The lack of ethnic and gender diversity in STEM undergraduate programs may lead to diversity and equity issues in STEM careers. However, some research suggests that mentoring influences the career trajectory of Black undergraduate women students in STEM. The investigation into these phenomena highlights suggestions for future research on mentoring Black undergraduate women in STEM. More recently, empirical research on mentoring among Black women have gained some momentum. Furthermore, with the increasing diversity and inclusivity demands from #ShutdownSTEM, in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, there is a focus on correcting barriers to access in STEM. Therefore, this conceptual …

Can A Machine Flow Like Dao? The Daoist Philosophy On Artificial Intelligence, Robin R. Wang

Philosophy Faculty Works

This question might seem odd, but it is, nevertheless, directly relevant to our life today. My intention is to bring ancient Daoist philosophy into a conversation about the challenges that technology poses. Today, cutting-edge technologies do not exist just in research labs but have already easily penetrated all aspects of our lives. It is difficult to argue that we do not yet inhabit a world with Artificial Intelligence (AI), for it has become a pervasive and effective technology woven into the fabric of everyday living.

A Peripheral Immune Signature Of Labor Induction, Kazuo Ando, Julien J. Hédou, Dorien Feyaerts, Xiaoyuan Han, Edward A. Ganio, Eileen S. Tsai, Laura S. Peterson, Franck Verdonk, Amy S. Tsai, Ivana Marić, Ronald J. Wong, Martin S. Angst, Nima Aghaeepour, David K. Stevenson, Yair J. Blumenfeld, Pervez Sultan, Brendan Carvalho, Ina A. Stelzer, Brice Gaudillière

Pacific Faculty Work

Approximately 1 in 4 pregnant women in the United States undergo labor induction. The onset and establishment of labor, particularly induced labor, is a complex and dynamic process influenced by multiple endocrine, inflammatory, and mechanical factors as well as obstetric and pharmacological interventions. The duration from labor induction to the onset of active labor remains unpredictable. Moreover, prolonged labor is associated with severe complications for the mother and her offspring, most importantly chorioamnionitis, uterine atony, and postpartum hemorrhage. While maternal immune system adaptations that are critical for the maintenance of a healthy pregnancy have been previously characterized, the role of …