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Modulasi Mikrobiota Untuk Memperbaiki Laju Filtrasi Glomerulus, Toksin Uremik, Dan Penanda Inflamasi Pada Gagal Ginjal Kronik: Telaah Sistematik Dan Meta-Analisis, Burhan Gunawan, Raymond Sebastian Purwata, Syarif Hidayat, Roy Akur Pandapotan, Jennifer Jennifer

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Dysbiosis microbiota is considered as one of the consequences and impacts of high uremic toxins in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), which can lead to an increased risk of progression and mortality. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to perform quantitative effect of microbiota modulation for estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR), uremic toxin (total-p cresyl/total pCS), and inflammatory marker (hs-CRP) outcome among CKD patients.

Methods. Article searches were conducted from PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Cochrane Library data sources from 2010-2022. Assessment of article quality follows the rules of PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items in Systematic …

Substance Use Disorders And The Behavioral Effects Of Novel And Existing Compounds, Sarah Uribe

Theses and Dissertations

These investigations aimed to study the effects of experimental compounds for use in treating and preventing substance use disorders, particularly opioid use disorder (OUD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD). Identifying and testing potential medications for these two diseases is critical since current FDA-approved medications are only modestly effective, and addiction continues to spread. We previously demonstrated that co-administration of morphine and MP-III-024 produced synergistic effects in hot plate and von Frey assays. This study evaluated whether MP-III-024 also produced synergistic effects in behavioral tests sensitive to the side effects of morphine. Our findings suggest that co-administration of morphine and MP-III-024 …

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Graduate Council Meeting, March 31, 2023, Marshall University Graduate Council

Graduate Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

Risk Factors For Hypertension Among Adults Living In A Rural Area, Minahasa, Cindy Debora, Cindy Tolimba, Shekina Palunggi, Deborah Siregar, Lenny Harefa

Jurnal Keperawatan Indonesia

Hypertension is a major public health issue in Indonesia due to its high prevalence and the fact that it is a risk factor for heart disease, kidney failure, and stroke. Age, gender, family history, alcohol consumption, smoking, iodine consumption, physical activity, and obesity are all risk factors for hypertension. Adults with undiagnosed hypertension can face an increased risk of morbidity and mortality if it is left untreated. Early detection and knowledge about the risk factors for hypertension in adults are important. This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the risk factors for hypertension in adults in Mapanget Village, North Minahasa. The …

Development Of Automated Ph Controller System For Nft Hydroponic, Mohammad Syakir Mokhtar, Mahanijah Md Kamal

Platform: A Journal of Engineering (PAJE)

In a hydroponics system, pH level is one of the most important parameters that affect the way plants respond to a hydroponic nutrient solution. The range of pH levels depends on the type of plants in the hydroponic system. The plant can uptake nutrients efficiently if the nutrient solution needs to be consistently controlled within the pH range. It is important to ensure a balanced pH level in nutrient solutions to maintain the proper growth of plants. Therefore, the pH level in the nutrient solution will automatically be controlled in this Arduino-based system. A mini NFT hydroponic system was used …

Antibodies For Β2-Microglobulin And The Heavy Chains Of Hla-E, Hla-F, And Hla-G Reflect The Hla-Variants On Activated Immune Cells And Phases Of Disease Progression In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Under Treatment, Mepur H. Ravindranath, Narendranath M. Ravindranath, Carly J. Amato-Menker, Fatiha El Hilali, Senthamil R. Selvan, Edward J Filippone, Luis Eduardo Morales-Buenrostro

Department of Medicine Faculty Papers

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a progressive, inflammatory, autoimmune, symmetrical polyarticular arthritis. It is characterized by synovial infiltration and activation of several types of immune cells, culminating in their apoptosis and antibody generation against "altered" autoantigens. β2-microglobulin (β2m)-associated heavy chains (HCs) of HLA antigens, also known as closed conformers (Face-1), undergo "alteration" during activation of immune cells, resulting in β2m-free structural variants, including monomeric open conformers (Face-2) that are capable of dimerizing as either homodimers (Face-3) or as heterodimers (Face-4). β2m-free HCs uncover the cryptic epitopes that can elicit antibodies (Abs). We report here the levels of IgM and IgG Abs …

Effect Of Uv-C Light Against Listeria Monocytogenes On Hydroponically Grown Lettuce And Its Effect On Quality, Ivannova Lituma

LSU Master's Theses

Controlled agriculture environments like hydroponic systems are a growing industry. However, studies have shown potential of microbial growth in hydroponic systems, highlighting the need for decontamination techniques to prevent the risk of foodborne diseases. This study evaluated the effect of UV-C light against Listeria monocytogenes on hydroponically grown lettuce and seeds. Lettuce leaves were spot inoculated (100μL) with Listeria monocytogenes cocktail and exposed to UV-C light (0.28mW/cm2) for 10 to 50 seconds in 10-second increments and 1 to 5 minutes in 1- minute increments. UV treated leaves were stored at 4C° and visually inspected for 5 days. Additionally, the smooth …

The Function Of Transport Protein Mfl1 In Arabidopsis Thaliana, Joseph Qian

LSU Master's Theses

Photosynthesis serves as the primary process for plants to synthesize ATP and sugar molecules, however, this reaction requires many cofactors such as heme, plastoquinone, and iron-sulfur clusters to assist in energy gathering and electron transfer steps. Many of these require trace metals, such as iron, to cross across the chloroplast membranes and be incorporated into proteins and other organic molecules to form useable cofactors. The light-independent reactions of photosynthesis are also inefficient, with up to 25% of the photosynthetic energy wasted to metabolize the toxic waste product glycolate. The cellular logistics of both photorespiration and iron transport have been studied, …

Small Molecule Compounds, Active Ingredients Of Tcm, As Novel Therapeutics For Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Anish Maskey

NYMC Student Theses and Dissertations

Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE), a chronic inflammatory condition of the esophagus, characterized by esophageal dysfunction and eosinophilic inflammation. Current treatments for EoE include dietary elimination and swallowed steroids. Recently, Dupixent was approved for the treatment of EoE, but it has side effects such as eye inflammation and eczema. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practice has been used to improve GI symptoms in EoE patients. Two key active ingredients of a TCM formula, 7,4’-Dihydroxyflavone (DHF) and Berberine (BBR), have shown remarkable results in treating EoE.

To understand the role of two active ingredients in EoE, different experimental models were used. First, a computational …

Factors Associated With Chronic Kidney Insufficiency Stage: A Cross-Sectional Study, Siti Fadlilah, Nazwar Hamdani Rahil, Uswatun Khasanah, Santi Damayanti, Ariyanto Nugroho, Fika Lilik Indrawati

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

Chronic Kidney Insufficiency (CKI) is a kidney disorder that occurs for at least three months and can become a chronic kidney disease. Many risk factors can cause CKI related to individual characteristics and lifestyle. The purpose is to determine the relationship between age, gender, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, smoking, and consumption of energy supplements with CKI stage in a selected hospital in Indonesia. This research was an analytic observational quantitative with a cross-sectional design. The number of samples was 325 patients using the accidental sampling technique. The instrument used creatinine results and Glomerular Filtration Rate calculations based on laboratory tests, questionnaires, …

Thermal Inactivation Of Salmonella, Escherichia Coli, And Enterococcus Faecium Nrrl B-2354 In Pasta Matrices, Kristi Shannon Gowans

Theses and Dissertations

Limited data are currently available characterizing the thermal resistance of foodborne pathogens in semolina flour and intermediate pasta matrices representative of commercial conditions during mixing, extrusion, and drying. These data are essential to pasta producers seeking to be compliant with federal regulations since Salmonella spp. and Escherichia coli demonstrate survival in wheat flour and dried pasta products. This study investigated the heat resistance of Salmonella, pathogenic E. coli, and E. faecium NRRL B-2354 in raw semolina flour and partially dried pasta intermediates via thermal death time (TDT) studies. This study also assessed the appropriateness of E. faecium NRRL B-2354 as …

Mães Adolescentes, Autocuidado E Cuidado Infantil: Validação De Conteúdo De Um Calendário Histórico De Eventos, Js Santos, S Neill, Dfd Mello

School of Nursing and Midwifery

RESUMO Objetivo: Validar o conteúdo da ferramenta Event History Calendar Mãe Adolescente: fortalecendo o autocuidado e o cuidado da criança. Método: Estudo metodológico com a técnica Delphi, realizado em duas rodadas, envolvendo 37 especialistas de enfermagem. Na coleta de dados, de dezembro/2019 a agosto/2020, foi utilizado um questionário semiestruturado composto por 47 itens relacionados às duas dimensões da ferramenta: Autocuidado e Cuidado da criança. O Índice de Validade de Conteúdo ≥ 0,80 foi utilizado para avaliar a concordância entre os especialistas. Elementos qualitativos foram analisados quanto à clareza e abrangência do conteúdo. Resultados: Na primeira rodada, 46 itens apresentaram Índice …

Adolescent Mothers, Self-Care And Childcare: Content Validation Of An Event History Calendar, Jaqueline Silva Santos, Sarah Neill, Dfd Mello

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Objective: To validate the content of the tool Event History Calendar Adolescent Mother: strengthening self-care and child care. Method: Methodological study using the Delphi technique, conducted in two rounds, involving 37 nursing specialists. In data collection, from December/2019 to August/2020, a semi-structured questionnaire composed of 47 items related to the two dimensions of the tool: Self-care and Child Care was used. The Content Validity Index ≥ 0.80 was used to assess agreement among the experts. Qualitative elements were analyzed for clarity and comprehensiveness of content. Results: In the first round, 46 items showed Content Validity Index ≥ 0.80. The qualitative …

The Diamond, March 31, 2023, Dordt University

Dordt Diamond

• Front Page: The FLAME Club Travels to Minneapolis for Spring Trip; Student Employees of the Year to be Awarded; Common's Celebrates Nutrition Month
• News: Pray for Syria; Easter Break Plans
• Feature: Upcoming Women's Ministry Events; Dr. Zhu Leaving to Further Pursue Research; Education Costs Around the World; The Heavens Declare the Glory of God and So Does Watercolor
• Opinion: The Chocolate Milk Mile - Community Through Pain; The Break After Breaks; Main Street Follow-Up; A Bit of Warm Change
• Arts & Entertainment: Out With a Bang - John Wick: Chapter 4 Review; Go to the …

Atherosclerosis In Indigenous Tsimane: A Contemporary Perspective, Randall C. Thompson, Gregory S. Thomas, Angela D. Neuneubel, Ashna Mahadev, Benjamin Trumble, Edmond Seabright, Daniel K. Cummings, Jonathan Stieglitz, Michael Gurven, Hillard Kaplan

ESI Publications

The Horus and other research teams have found that atherosclerosis is not uncommon in ancient people through the study of their mummified remains (Murphy et al., 2003; Allam et al., 2009, 2011; Thompson et al., 2013, 2014). However, some have postulated that traditional hunter-gatherers are in some ways healthier than modern people and that they had very little atherosclerotic disease (O’Keefe et al., 2010). The aim of this study was to evaluate the burden of atherosclerosis in a population alive today but living a traditional lifestyle similar to that experienced by past populations. This led to the Tsimane Health and …

Environmental Enrichment Devices Are Safe And Effective At Reducing Undesirable Behaviors In California Sea Lions And Northern Elephant Seals During Rehabilitation, Kirsten Donald, Amanda Benedetti, Vinícius Donisete Lima Rodrigues Goulart, Alissa Deming, Hendrik Nollens, Grey Stafford, Sabrina Brando

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Environmental enrichment devices (EEDs) have been proven to promote positive wellbeing in zoos and aquariums, and support animals' reintroduction success; however, their use in rehabilitation centers is still limited. This pilot study investigated the safety and efficacy of three EEDs, Artificial Kelp, Horse KONG™ and Wubba Kong™, and their ability to decrease and/or eliminate undesired stereotypic behaviors or looking at staff/staff areas in seven wild California sea lions (CSLs) and eight northern elephant seals (NESs) undergoing rehabilitation in Southern California. Observers conducted instantaneous sampling once a minute during a 30-min baseline, followed by a 30-min EED implementation on one focal …

Non-Pharmacological Management Of Nausea And Vomiting In Cancer: A Scoping Review, Santi Wahyuningsih, Yati Afiyanti, Agung Waluyo, Margaret I. Fitch

Jurnal Keperawatan Indonesia

Prevention and management of nausea and vomiting are important in cancer treatment. Effective management requires both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. Patients and family members have important contributions to achieve effective control of nausea and vomiting through self-management. The objective of this review is to explore and synthesize the scientific literature about self-management strategies as a type of non-pharmacological intervention for managing nausea and vomiting in cancer patients. The articles were searched in PubMed, Science Direct and ClinicalKey databases using keyword combinations of "cancer", “non-pharmacological”, "intervention", "management", "nausea" and "vomiting". The inclusion criteria were articles that were free; full text; published …

Prevalence Of Endoparasites And Haematology In Redbelly Tilapia From A Shallow Tropical Reservoir In Ghana, Elliot H. Alhassan, Samuel A. Osei, Akwasi Ampofo-Yeboah, Samuel O. Dandi

Tanzania Journal of Science

The goal of this study was to assess common endoparasites on Tilapia zillii in the Tono Reservoir, as well as to investigate the mean intensity and prevalence of these parasites. A total of 175 fish specimens were examined during the study. Endoparasites of three metazoans and one protozoan were observed from the Tilapia zillii gills, intestines, and stomach. The findings showed that the most common endoparasites affecting Tilapia zillii are Ichthyopthirius multifiliis, Bothriocephalus sp., Contracaecum sp., and Dactylogyrus sp. Also, Contracaecum sp had the highest prevalence of 29.71, followed by Bothriocephalus sp (18.86), Ichthyopthirius multifiliis (12), and Dactylogyrus sp (6.86). …

Effects Of Vacuum Packaging And Chilling Storage On The Microbiological Changes Of The Superheated Steam Dried Sardines, Prissillah Antelm, Ibrahim Juma, Leonard M.P. Rweyemamu, Lillian Daniel Kaale

Tanzania Journal of Science

Fish are important sources of protein and micronutrients for combating malnutrition. Since fish are highly perishable, methods for processing and preserving them should be the main focus to increase their shelf life and maintain their quality. The present study assessed the effectiveness of the superheated steam dryer (SSD) in processing sardines, and examined the effects of packaging and storage conditions on their microbiological quality. Sardines collected from the Mafia Island were dried in SSD, air-packed and stored at room temperature (AR), air-packed and stored at chilling temperature (AC), vacuum-packed and stored at room temperature (VR), and vacuum-packed and stored at …

Household And Community Factors Affecting Nutritional Status Of Under-Five Children (6-59 Months) In Gairo District Using Composite Index Of Anthropometric Failure, Tausi M. Mohamed, Cornelio N. Nyaruhucha

Tanzania Journal of Science

In Tanzania, where the majority of under-five children are affected, undernutrition is still a significant public health concern. The study aimed at assessing the prevalence of undernutrition and its determinants among under-five children in Gairo District using a Composite Index of Anthropometric Failure (CIAF). A household-based cross-sectional study was employed involving 300 under-five children with their mothers/caregivers in three wards in the Gairo District. Data collection on socio-demographics, dietary diversity, and healthcare factors were collected by interviewer-based semi-structured questionnaires. Anthropometric measurements using standard procedures were performed to collect anthropometric data. Odds ratios with a 95% confidence interval and p-value ≤ …

Polyphenolic Content And Radical Scavenging Activities Of The Peel, Pulp And Seed Of Avocado (Persea Americana Mill.) Grown In Tanzania, Ibrahim Juma, Jan-Eric Englund, Rodomiro Ortiz, Mulatu Geleta, Donatha D. Tibuhwa, Anders S. Carlsson, Agnes Nyomora, Moneim Fatih, Helena Persson Hovmalm

Tanzania Journal of Science

Avocado is a healthy fruit and the consumption is continuously growing worldwide. The fruit contains polyphenolic compounds with antioxidant effects. Globally, research has been devoted to exploring the fruit quality, especially compounds with antioxidant effects, from different avocado-growing sites. However, the fruit quality of the Tanzanian avocado has so far not been investigated. In this study, the contents of polyphenols in peel, pulp and seed of avocados sampled in south-western Tanzania are described. The levels of total polyphenolic and flavonoid contents were measured, and antioxidant activity was evaluated using a 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay. The total polyphenolic content was highest in …

Geographic Distribution Of Dhf Cases And Larvae Free Index In Situbondo Regency, 2019-2021, Demes Nurmayanti, Hanifah Nailul Mukarromah, Marlik Marlik, Ruslan La Ane

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

For the last 3 years of dengue cases in Situbondo Regency, there were 475 patients recorded from January to December 2021 (incident rate, IR = 68.904/100,000) and 4 death cases (case fatality rate, CFR = 0.8%). The average percentage of Larvae Free Index Situbondo scores is still below the Environmental Health Quality Standards for an area of ​​at least 95%. This study aims to describe the mapping of Larvae Free Index and dengue cases in Situbondo district in 2021. The type of this research is descriptive. The object of this research is the value of Larvae Free Index and cases …

Relationship Between Food Calories Intake And Lung Function In Pedicab Drivers In Surabaya City, Amelia Lorensia, Rivan Virlando Suryadinata, Reza Dwi Anggrealdi, I Nyoman Yoga Diputra

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

The increasing number of motor vehicles will increase the exposure of air pollution. Air pollution can cause respiratory disorders, especially on pedicab drivers who are working. Respiratory disorders are one of the diseases that can reduce quality of life and one of the risk factors of respiratory disorders is malnutrition. The purpose of this study was to determine the calorie intake of pedicab drivers with and without lung function impairment. This study uses analytical cross-sectional study, correlational study by using purposive sampling. Variables include: food calorie intake with 24-hour recall method. Respondents in the study consisted of 112 respondents in …

The Awareness Of Copyright Laws At The University Of Venda Library: Student’S Perspectives., Maropene Ramabina, Zawedde Nsibirwa Phd

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This article is based on a Master's study, which investigated the awareness of copyright laws of law students at the University of Venda (UNIVEN) library. The study adopted a quantitative research approach with a few open-ended questions and used the inferential type of quantitative research method. A stratified random sampling method (also called proportional or quota sampling) was used to determine the number of students in the study, which provided a final sample size of 132 final-year and postgraduate law students. This study used questionnaires to collect data from law students. Results of the study show that …

A Nurse-Led Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Intervention In Primary Care: A Feasibility Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial, Helen Lyndon, Jos M. Latour, Jonathan Marsden, Bridie Kent

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Aim To determine the feasibility of a nurse-led, primary care-based comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) intervention. Design A feasibility cluster randomized controlled trial. Methods The trial was conducted in six general practices in the United Kingdom from May 2018 to April 2020. Participants were moderately/severely frail people aged 65 years and older living at home. Clusters were randomly assigned to the intervention arm control arms. A CGA was delivered to the intervention participants, with control participants receiving usual care. Study outcomes related to feasibility of the intervention and of conducting the trial including recruitment and retention. A range of outcome measures …

Modulatory Effect Of Medicinal Plants And Their Active Constituents On Atp-Sensitive Potassium Channels (Katp) In Diabetes, Lina T. Al Kury

All Works

Hyperglycemia, which is a chronic metabolic condition caused by either a defect in insulin secretion or insulin resistance, is a hallmark of diabetes mellitus (DM). Sustained hyperglycemia leads to the onset and development of many health complications. Despite the number of available antidiabetic medications on the market, there is still a need for novel treatment agents with increased efficacy and fewer adverse effects. Many medicinal plants offer a rich supply of bioactive compounds that have remarkable pharmacological effects with less toxicity and side effects. According to published evidence, natural antidiabetic substances influence pancreatic β-cell development and proliferation, inhibit pancreatic β-cell …

Nutritive Value Of Alopecurus Pratensis, Festuca Rubra, Arrhenatherum Elatius And Lolium Perenne Grown In The South Of Belgium, A. Nivyobizi, A. G. Deswysen, D. Dehareng, A. Peeters, Y. Larondelle

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

In Europe, recent strategies have aimed at encouraging farmers to use production techniques more efficient in preserving the environment and maintaining natural areas. Those strategies have encouraged the use of secondary grass species in forage production systems. However, the nutritive value of those grasses is not well known. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to evaluate the energy and nitrogen values of Alopecurus pratensis (ALPR), Festuca rubra (FERU) and Arrhenatherum elatius (AREL) under moderate rates of nitrogen (N) application (60 kg N/ha per cut) and a hay-cutting regime (2 cuts/year: 25 May and 9 July). Lolium perenne cv. …

Baraka: A World Without Words: A Guided Meditation, Wanda E. Avila

Journal of Religion & Film

Baraka: A World Beyond Words (1992) is a guided meditation that aims to induce the transcendent experience in the viewer. Through the eyes of a Zen Buddhist monk, the viewer is invited to meditate on the various phenomena that testify to the existence of the transcendent (the first eight chapters), to experience the everyday world where the transcendent is painfully absent (the next eleven chapters), and to finally arrive at stasis (the last two chapters). This paper is a description of and commentary on each of the 21 chapters of the film.

Urban Waterfront Revitalization Through Landscape Design Enhancing Social-Cultural Conditions Of El-Mina, Tripoli, Chirine Traboulsi, Mostafa Khalifa, Eslam El Samahy, Khaled El-Daghar, Mary Felix

Architecture and Planning Journal (APJ)

The concept of waterfront revitalization has been a prominent notion in the field of urban planning and is considered an effective strategy to enhance deteriorated sites and inspire the identity and authenticity of communities. Nevertheless, there is no definite prescription for success when it comes to linking waterfront landscape design with improving the social and cultural site conditions in a deteriorating historical area. This paper examines the revitalization of the waterfront through greenway design in El-Mina, Tripoli, Lebanon in order to put emphasis on the local culture of the city and create socio-cultural opportunities for the area of study and …

Vol.50 N.36 March 30th 2023, Voice Media Ventures

Black Voice News

No abstract provided.