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Evaluating Biblical And Theological Training In The Developing World Through The Lens Of Communication Infrastructure Theory, David Keep

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Research that shows the impact of training throughout the developing world is positive and limited. Informed by Communication Infrastructure Theory (CIT) and framed within the Cybernetic tradition, this study expands communication research to understand the impact of biblical and theological training among marginalized people in San Gabriel Mixtepec, Oaxaca, Mexico. Through semi-structured interviews and direct observation, this qualitative research study shows how the curriculum developed by Shepherd’s Global Classroom (SGC) and deployed through Ezra Biblical Seminary in San Gabriel works to equip believers and church leaders in their developing-world context. The storytelling network of CIT is examined and discovered to …

Recovery A Lifelong Journey: What It Means To Get Clean And Stay In Long-Term Recovery, Nicole E. Willis Cooper

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study will be to describe long-term recovery (LTR) from drug addiction for African American (AA) recovering addicts (RAs) who have ten or more years in recovery and are members of Narcotics Anonymous (NA). The theory guiding this study is the Transtheoretical Model (TTM) (Stages of Change) (Prochaska & DiClemente, 1977) as it describes the process of how individuals change their habitual behavior/s by transitioning through five stages of change (precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance,). TTM indicates that positive behavioral change is an ongoing process which is significant to understanding these factors in relation to …

Direct And Indirect Effects Of Recreational Marijuana On Physical, Mental, Gestational, And Developmental Health: A Point Of Care Handout, John C. Lowman

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Review of current research on cannabis use indicates a knowledge gap among caregivers and the need for a tool making it easier to share accurate information with patients. A single-page point-of-care handout, similar to that used to advise the public about cigarette smoking, can help fill that gap. Metadata review of 76 articles was used to build a survey completed by 18 emergency room personnel (physicians, nurses, techs, hands-on administrators) before and after a brief presentation of the handout. Data analysis indicates the presentation increased awareness of marijuana use and health effects an average of 35.7%; level of comfort discussing …

Modified Quechers Method Combined With Ultra-High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry For Simultaneous Determination Of 19 Quinolones And Sulfonamides In Aquatic Products, Sun Juan, Yang Jing, Zhao Chun-Hui, Shen Yuan, Li Ying, Fang Fang

Food and Machinery

Objective: A simultaneous determination method was established for detecting 19 kinds of quinolones and sulfonamides in aquatic products simultaneously, by using QuEChERS combined with UPLC-MS/MS. Methods: Samples were extracted with 1.0% formic acid acetonitrile solution, ultrasonic for 1 min, and purified by QuEChERS multi-function needle filter. The sample purification and filtering were performed simultaneously. The Mass spectrometry was conducted by using positive (ESI+) electrospray ionization and multi-reactions monitoring (MRM) models, with external standard method. Results: The detection limit of 19 kinds of sulfonamides and quinolones is from 0.5 to 1.0 μg/kg. Compared with the national standard method, the detection sensitivity …

Determination Of Aminophylline Residues In Edible Tissues Of Pig By High Performance Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry, Zhang Li-Fang, Xiao Jin, Ling Ning, Zheng Xu-Jian, Li Ming-Yang, Zhou Xin

Food and Machinery

Objective: A method for the determination of aminophylline residues in edible tissues （muscle, liver and kidney） of pigs by solid-phase extraction combined with high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry was established. Methods: After extracted by methanol, the aminophylline was purified by PRiME HLB solid phase extraction column in one step, and then separated by a C₁₈ chromatographic column. 0.1% formic acid solution and acetonitrile were invoked as the aqueous phase and the organic phase for gradient elution, respectively. Electrospray positive voltage ionization and multi reaction monitoring （MRM） mode are used for compound detection, and matrix matching standard was used …

Effects On The Preservation Of Chilled Mutton By Using Polylactic Acid Nanofiber Films Loaded With Perillaldehyde, Wang De-Bao, Zou Yu-Fu, Li Jia, Yao Duo, Li Xing-Yun

Food and Machinery

Objective: The purpose of the study was to investigate the antibacterial mechanical properties of PLA nanofiber film loaded with PAE and its preservation effect on chilled mutton. Methods: By loading different amount (0, 12.5, 25, 50, 100 μL/20 mL) of electrospinning solution perillaldehyde (PAE) in polylactic acid (PLA) matrix, the antibacterial nanofiber film packaging with certain water absorption properties was prepared through electrospinning technology. The appearance and mechanical properties of PAE-PLA packaging film and physical-chemical indexes of mutton during preservation were analyzed via scanning electron microscopy and electronic universal testing machine. Results: With the increase of loading amount of PAE …

Research Progress Of Polyphenols In Edible Plant Enzymes, Yin Xiao-Qing, Wen Hua-Ying, Zhang Yu-Hong, Bai Ting, Wang Shan-Shan

Food and Machinery

Polyphenol is one of the characteristic physical and chemical indexes of edible plant enzyme, which has the effects of anti-oxidation, reducing fat and anti-tumor. This paper reviews the composition of polyphenols in food plant enzyme products, the factors affecting the formation of polyphenols in food plant enzyme products, the health care effects of polyphenols, and the further research directions of polyphenols in edible plant enzymes are also prospected.

Advances In Non-Thermal Treatment Techniques To Control Yogurt Post-Acidification, Niu Yu-Qin, Wang Chen-Yuan, Zhao Pei, Li Shu-Sen, Liu Ju-Long, Sun Er-Na, Wu Zi-Jian

Food and Machinery

Post-acidification is one of the most important factors affecting the sensory quality, flavor characteristics and stability of yogurt during shelf-life. Non-thermal treatments are novel methods to control post-acidification, which can maintain the original nutritional properties and sensory quality of food to the maximum extent. In this paper, the mechanism of post-acidification of lactic acid bacteria was reviewed. The mechanism and recent research progress of non-heat treatment processes such as ultra-high pressure, ultrasound, pulsed electric field, CO₂ treatment, irradiation were analyzed and provided theoretical guidance for the development and industrial application of non-heat acid control technology.

Mechanism Of Interaction Between Composite Ga/Egcg And Heat-Denatured Whey Protein By Fluorescence Quenching, Lin Jinou, Cao Yanyun, Han Jianzhong

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to develop a new carrier system for food functional factors that can effectively regulate the release characteristics during processing, transportation, and storage. Methods: The interaction mechanism between gallic acid （GA） and epigallocatechin gallate （EGCG）, which were combined at different molar ratios （1∶0, 3∶1, 1∶1, 1∶3, 0∶1）, with heat-denatured whey protein isolate （HWPI） was investigated at various temperatures （298.2, 304.2, 310.2 K） using a fluorescence quenching method. Results: The results showed that compared with GA, EGCG had a stronger affinity for HWPI, and when they coexisted, they inhibited each other's binding to HWPI, resulting in decreased binding …

Synthesis Of Reduced Graphene Oxide-Gold Composite Nanomaterials With High Sers Activity And Application Of Ofloxacin Detection, Cheng Xinlei, Yang Wuying, Du Juan

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study provided a new research direction for the detection of ofloxacin content. Methods: Using biomass reduction method to formulate a reduced graphene oxide-gold composite nanomaterials (rGO-AuNPs) , which had high surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) activity. The successful synthesis of rGO-AuNPs was demonstrated by ultraviolet visible spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy and scanning electron microscopy, respectively. The Raman enhancement factor (EF) of rGO-AuNPs was measured and calculated. Based on the SERS hot spot effect and the specific binding ability of nucleic acid aptamer, ofloxacin content detection system was established, the detection conditions were optimized, the standard curve was established, …

Determination Of Four Arsenic Species In Aquatic Products By Liquid Chromatography-Atomic Fluorescence Spectrometry, Liu Zhenghua, Li Zhonghai

Food and Machinery

Objective: Four arsenic species of arsenic in aquatic products were analyzed using ultrasonic-assisted extraction combined with high performance liquid chromatography-atomic fluorescence spectrometry （HPLC-AFS）. Methods: Four arsenic compounds were extracted ultrasonically from the samples using 50%（v/v） methanol-aqueous solution as extraction solvent. The chromatographic separation was performed on Hamilton PRP-X100 anion exchange column using a mixture of 15 mmol/L ammonium dihydrogen phosphate solution with the pH adjust to 6.0 as the mobile phase. Results: Under the optimized conditions, there were good linear relationships in the range of 0～100 μg/L for four arsenic compounds, with correlation coefficients all above 0.998. The limit of …

Protective Effect Of Eurotium Cristatum Fermentation Broth Mixed With Tea Polyphenols On Immunosuppressive Mice, Peng Ying

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effect of Eurotium Cristatum fermentation broth mixed with tea polyphenols on the immune indexes of cyclophosphamide immunosuppressive mice. Methods: Immunosuppressive model was established by intraperitoneal injection of cyclophosphamide with 80 mg/kg for 3 days. High, middle and low dose E. Cristatum fermentation broth mixed with tea polyphenols was administrated to immunosuppressive mice intragastrically for 15 days. The blood index, spleen index, macrophage phagocytic index, half hemolysis value, delayed-type hypersensitivity, the content of IL-2 and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) were measured. Results: E. Cristatum fermentation broth mixed with tea polyphenols significantly …

Advances In The Preparation, Structural Characterization And Biological Activity Of Glycosylated Peptides, Wu Ying, Qu Tingmin, Wen Shiyu, Wu Hao, Cheng Yunhui, Wen Li

Food and Machinery

The structure and function of peptides are affected by the changes of environmental factors, including temperature, pH value and ionic strength. Sugar groups can form covalent bonds with amino acid side chain groups of peptides to undergo structural modification, and then the glycosylation modification can effectively improve the stability and biological activity of peptide molecules. In this review, the preparation methods and structural characterization strategies of glycosylated peptides were summarized, and the recent research progress on their physiological activities were highlighted. The challenges and future research directions of glycosylated peptides were also discussed.

Advances In The Detection Of Water Content Of Plant-Based Food Materials, Wang Lejun, Xing Youcheng, Niu Yanli, Chen Kai, Jiang Fatang

Food and Machinery

This reviewed summarized the research status of water content detection methods of plant-based food materials, analyzed the water content detection devices, advantages, disadvantages and applications, and discussed the application of water content detection in different types of plant-based food materials. The advantages of hot air drying, microwave method, Karl Fischer method, absolute dry nitrogen purge method, spectral technology and imaging technology were highlighted, and the future development direction of water content detection of plant-based food materials was prospected.

Screening, Identification And Biological Characteristics Of Lactic Acid Bacteria Inhibiting Vibrio Parahaemolyticus, Yu Chen, Yang Lu, Guan Feng, Zhang Jie, Yuan Yong-Jun

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to enrich the functional lactic acid bacteria resource bank and to search for excellent starting strains of lactic acid bacteria with the antagonistic ability of Vibrio parahaemolyticus. Methods: Lactobacillus strains with broad-spectrum bacteriostatic potential were screened by Oxford cup bacteriostatic test, and their biological characteristics were discussed by growth and metabolic performance, gastrointestinal fluid tolerance, salt tolerance, antibiotic sensitivity and bacteriostatic spectrum. Results: Six strains of lactic acid bacteria were screened by using V. parahaemolyticus as indicator bacteria. They were classified into L. paracasei, L. fermentus and L. plantarum by morphological, physiological and biochemical …

Our Digital Accessibility Journey: Charting An Inclusive Path In An Academic Library, Bobby Ciullo, Lee Dotson, Sara Duff, Missy Murphey, Rachel E. Trnka

Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

No abstract provided.

Strengthening Ecological Protection And Green Development In Pearl River Basin To Support Construction Of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Bojie Fu, Guangqing Huang, Hong'ou Zhang, Junze Zhang

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

The Pearl River is the largest river flowing into the South China Sea in China. The unique natural environmental characteristics and geographical location make the Pearl River Basin (PRB) rich in natural resources and huge development potential, and it has an important strategic position in the construction of China’s ecological security system and national economic development planning. At present, the upper and middle reaches of the PRB consist of crucial part of China’s strategic pattern of ecological security, and the lower reach is the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. However, influenced by multiple factors such as regional resource endowment and …

Age-Associated Spinal Stenosis In The Turquoise Killifish, Su-Hyeon Cho, Seongsin Lee, Jae-Il Park, Yoon La Yang, Song-Rae Kim, Juhee Ahn, Hoibin Jeong, Hye-Yeon Jung, Nayoung Gwak, Kil-Nam Kim, Yumi Kim

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Aging triggers spinal degeneration, including common spinal stenosis, which causes back and leg pain in older individuals, significantly impacting their quality of life. Here, we explored aging traits in turquoise killifish spines, potentially offering a model for age-linked spinal stenosis in humans. Aged turquoise killifish exhibited body shape deformation and increased vertebral collapse, which was further accelerated by spawning. High-resolution CT scans revealed suppressed cortical bone thickness and hemal arch area in vertebrae due to spawning, and osteophyte formation was observed in both aged and breeding fish populations. Scale mineralization mirrored these changes, increasing with age but being suppressed by …

Determining The Ideal Concentrations Of Ethanol And Propylene Glycol In Ethosomes For Transdermal Delivery Of Vitamin D3, Rebecca Conner

Harrisburg University Research Symposium: Highlighting Research, Innovation, & Creativity

Vitamin D₃ is an important chemical in the human body, however, many Americans have low levels of this vitamin. There are plenty of oral supplementations for Vitamin D₃ deficiency, but those of older age and busy schedules may struggle to meet the minimum requirement. A recently developed ethosomal transmembrane delivery system (Touitou, 2000), similar to liposomes but also containing ethanol, allows users to apply a gel dermally and have the desired drug or active ingredient reach the bloodstream faster. However, there is considerable variation in the concentration of ethanol and permeation enhancers used. Using an affordable method to …

The Effect Of Sevoflurane Anesthetics On Venus Flytrap (Dionaea Muscipula) Compared To Diethyl Ether Anesthetics, Okiki Adegboro

Harrisburg University Research Symposium: Highlighting Research, Innovation, & Creativity

Although general anesthesia is a condition of controlled unconsciousness, its mechanisms are not completely known. Anesthesia has an impact on the body by obstructing the flow of nerve impulses, which impacts sensation and muscular movement. Few studies have looked into the effects of anesthetics on plants, compared to the numerous studies that have been done on their effects on people and animals. The unusual plant known as the venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipulai) reacts to touch cues very quickly. An action potential is created when a bug makes contact with the trigger hairs on the head of the Venus flytrap. The …

The Relationship Between Pets Owned And Gender Amongst College Students, Eman Asghar, Bryce Camuso, Josh Feirick

Harrisburg University Research Symposium: Highlighting Research, Innovation, & Creativity

There is a gap between the number of men and women that own dogs. The Mintel Press Team states that "71% of men aged 18-44 own a dog compared to 60% of their female counterparts" (Mintel Press Team, 2016, para: 1). While this statistic includes people who are college-aged, it does not mention college students specifically. Thus, research into the relationship between pets owned and gender amongst college students is an important topic that warrants looking into.

Optimization Of Scaffolds For Supporting The Growth Of Skin Cells, Trenton A. Howard

Harrisburg University Research Symposium: Highlighting Research, Innovation, & Creativity

No abstract provided.

Semiotic Analysis Of Library Homepages: A Case Study Of The University Of Management And Technology (Umt), Lahore, Pakistan., Mariym Muhammad Muhammad Ismail Miss, Muhammad Waseem Zia Mr, Kamaluddeen Isa El-Kalash

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

Purpose- Signs and symbols play important roles in our lives because they help us to convey messages even without written words. With the invention of the internet and the evolution of web technologies, the universe became a global village because the internet facilitated a better and faster avenue for human communication. In libraries and allied information science terrains, the internet fostered the use of Websites, to portray the intellectual contents that are domiciled in them. On the library websites, users can ascertain the timings, collections, policies etc. of a particular library because the icons that are visible on a …

Faculty University Service Roster - 2023-2024, Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Documents

A list distributed by Faculty Senate of members of the governance body and affiliated committees.

Metaverse Key Requirements And Platforms Survey, Akbobek Abilkaiyrkyzy, Ahmed Elhagry, Fedwa Laamarti, Abdulmotaleb El Saddik

Computer Vision Faculty Publications

The growing interest in the metaverse has led to an abundance of platforms, each with its own unique features and limitations. This paper's objective is two-fold. First, we aim at providing an objective analysis of requirements that need to be fulfilled by metaverse platforms. We survey a broad set of criteria including interoperability, immersiveness, persistence, multimodal and social interaction, scalability, level of openness, configurability, market access, security, and blockchain integration, among others. Second, we review a wide range of existing metaverse platforms, and we critically evaluate their ability to meet the requirements listed. We identify their limitations, which must be …

Issue 429: October 19-November 2, 2023, The Local Voice

The Local Voice

No abstract provided.

Spartan Daily, October 19, 2023, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2023

Volume 161, Issue 26

Antiviral Treatment Of Maternal And Congenital Cytomegalovirus (Cmv) Infections, Swetha Pinninti, Suresh Boppana

APC Fund

Human Cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is a ubiquitous member of the Herpesviridae family, responsible for the most common congenital viral infection—congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV) infection. While a majority of HCMV infections in children and adults are asymptomatic, HCMV is well known to cause severe infections in the immunocompromised individual and maternal infections with variable long-term sequelae after maternal–fetal transmission with primary or nonprimary infections. HCMV seroprevalence and cCMV incidence vary by geographic area and demographic characteristics like race and socioeconomic status. While cCMV birth prevalence ranges from 0.2% to 6% in different parts of the world, it is influenced by regional HCMV seroprevalence …

Lower Versus Higher Oxygen Targets For Out-Of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Xin Cheng, Yu Zhang, Haidong Deng, Yuning Feng, Weelic Chong, Yang Hai, Pengfei Hao, Jialing He, Tiangui Li, Liyuan Peng, Peng Wang, Yangchun Xiao, Fang Fang

Student Papers, Posters & Projects

BACKGROUND: Supplemental oxygen is commonly administered to patients after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. However, the findings from studies on oxygen targeting for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest are inconclusive. Thus, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the impact of lower oxygen target compared with higher oxygen target on patients after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

METHODS: We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, MEDLINE, Embase, from inception to February 6, 2023, for randomized controlled trials comparing lower and higher oxygen target in adults (aged ≥ 18 years) after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. We screened studies and extracted data independently. The primary …

Vista: October 19, 2023, University Of San Diego

USD Vista (1965-)

No abstract provided.