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Sympathetic Innervation Of Interscapular Brown Adipose Tissue Is Not A Predominant Mediator Of Ot-Elicited Reductions Of Body Weight Gain And Adiposity In Male Diet-Induced Obese Rats, Edwards, Ha Nguyen, Andrew Dodson, Adam Herbertson, Mackenzie Honeycutt, Jared Slattery, June Rambousek, Edison Tsui, Tami Wolden-Hansen, Tomasz Wietecha, James Graham, Geronimo Tapia, Carl Sikkema, Kevin O'Brien, Thomas Mundinger, Elaine Peskind, Vitaly Ryu, Peter Havel, Arshad Khan, Gerald Taborsky, James Blevins

Departmental Papers (Biology)

Recent studies indicate that central administration of oxytocin (OT) reduces body weight (BW) in high fat diet-induced obese (DIO) rodents by reducing energy intake and increasing energy expenditure (EE). Previous studies in our lab have shown that  administration of OT into the fourth ventricle (4V; hindbrain) elicits weight loss and stimulates interscapular brown adipose tissue temperature (TIBAT) in DIO rats. We hypothesized that OT-elicited stimulation of sympathetic nervous system (SNS) activation of IBAT contributes to its ability to activate BAT and reduce BW in DIO rats. To test this, we determined the effect of disrupting SNS activation of IBAT on …

Strategies Large Multinational Organizational Leaders Use To Retain And Motivate Employees To Increase Work Output, Dayten Adams

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Employee retention and motivation are critical to improving business outcomes. Business owners are concerned with retention because high turnover can negatively impact work output, productivity, and overall company performance, making it a key focus for improving long-term success. Grounded in the leader-member exchange theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry study was to identify and explore effective strategies that some large multinational organizational leaders in San Antonio, Texas use to retain and motivate employees to increase work output. Participants were four senior executives from large multinational corporations. Data were collected via semistructured interviews and a review of publicly available …

Estimated Vaccine Effectiveness For Pediatric Patients With Severe Influenza, 2015-2020., Kelsey M. Sumner, Leila C. Sahni, Julie A. Boom, Natasha B. Halasa, Laura S. Stewart, Janet A. Englund, Eileen J. Klein, Mary A. Staat, Elizabeth P. Schlaudecker, Rangaraj Selvarangan, Christopher J. Harrison, Geoffrey A. Weinberg, Peter G. Szilagyi, Monica N. Singer, Parvin H. Azimi, Benjamin R. Clopper, Heidi L. Moline, Emma K. Noble, John V. Williams, Marian G. Michaels, Samantha M. Olson, New Vaccine Surveillance Network Collaborators

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

IMPORTANCE: Increasing the understanding of vaccine effectiveness (VE) against levels of severe influenza in children could help increase uptake of influenza vaccination and strengthen vaccine policies globally.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate VE in children by severity of influenza illness.

DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: This case-control study with a test-negative design used data from 8 participating medical centers located in geographically different US states in the New Vaccine Surveillance Network from November 6, 2015, through April 8, 2020. Participants included children 6 months through 17 years of age who were hospitalized or presented to an emergency department (ED) with acute respiratory illness. …

Deteksi Mekanisme Efflux Pump Pada Resistensi Bakteri Staphylococcus Haemolyticus, Sampel Pus Klinis Rumah Sakit Pekanbaru, Rexi Dwi Wardana, Maya Savira, Dewi Anggraini, Aisyah Sabrina Amalia, Yuana Nurulita

Chimica et Natura Acta

Infeksi adalah masalah kesehatan yang disebabkan oleh mikroorganisme patogen seperti bakteri. Salah satu jenis infeksi yaitu infeksi kulit dan jaringan lunak yang umumnya disebabkan oleh Staphylococcus aureus dan menyebabkan pembentukan pus. Saat ini, telah dilaporkan bahwa kasus spesies CoNS (Coagulase Negative Staphylococcus) seperti Staphylococcus haemolyticus sebagai penyebab infeksi, mengalami peningkatan. Selain itu, spesies ini juga diketahui telah mengalami resistensi terhadap beberapa golongan antibiotik. Dalam penelitian ini dilakukan karakterisasi isolat bakteri klinis dari sampel pus agar yang dilakukan dengan identifikasi mikrobiologi (kultur isolat, pewarnaan Gram dan uji biokimia) pada bakteri patogen (Isolat 3887), dan dilanjutkan dengan identifikasi molekuler, antara lain ekstraksi …

Alphafold2-Based Characterization Of Apo And Holo Protein Structures And Conformational Ensembles Using Randomized Alanine Sequence Scanning Adaptation: Capturing Shared Signature Dynamics And Ligand-Induced Conformational Changes, Nishank Raisinghani, Vedant Parikh, Brandon Foley, Gennady M. Verkhivker

Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science Faculty Articles and Research

Proteins often exist in multiple conformational states, influenced by the binding of ligands or substrates. The study of these states, particularly the apo (unbound) and holo (ligand-bound) forms, is crucial for understanding protein function, dynamics, and interactions. In the current study, we use AlphaFold2, which combines randomized alanine sequence masking with shallow multiple sequence alignment subsampling to expand the conformational diversity of the predicted structural ensembles and capture conformational changes between apo and holo protein forms. Using several well-established datasets of structurally diverse apo-holo protein pairs, the proposed approach enables robust predictions of apo and holo structures and conformational ensembles, …

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Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

No abstract provided.

Role Of Nanoparticles In Mitigating Chromium Toxicity: Implications, Mechanisms, Andfuture Prospects, Muhammad Umair Hassan, Adnan Noor Shah, Muhammad Nawaz, Muhammad Inzamam-Ul-Haq, Tahir Abbas Khan, Mehmood Ali Noor, Fang Luo, Rehab O. Elnour, Mohamed Hashem, Huang Guoqin

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Chromium (Cr) is an extremely toxic metal for all living organisms and its concentration in the environment is constantly increasing due to human activities. Plants quickly absorb the Cr subsequently, it enters the human food chain and poses serious health issues. Chromium toxicity causes a serious reduction in plant growth by inducing oxidative damage and disturbing protein synthesis, enzyme activity, and nutrient uptake. Plants use diverse mechanisms to mitigate the Cr toxicity however, they are inadequate against higher concentrations of Cr. Thus is essential to diminish Cr toxicity and increase the ability of plants to tolerate Cr stress. Nano-particles (NPs) …

Influence Of Nitrate Levels On Plant Growth And Carbon And Nitrogen Metabolismin Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus L.) Under Low Light Stress, Syed Aizaz Ali Shah, Yuzi Shi, Jing Nie, Xuehui Yao, Yicong Guo, Muhammad Ahmad, Syed Atizaz Ali Shah, Faisal Hayat, Yasmin Niamat, Hali̇l İbrahim Öztürk, Xiaolei Sui

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Photosynthesis is critically dependent on both adequate light and nitrogen availability. In controlled agricultural environmentswith limited natural light, cucumber faces substantial challenges, including reduced photosynthetic efficiency and biomass accumulation.Nitrogen (N) is a vital component for the synthesis of various macromolecules, metabolites, and signaling molecules in plants. This studyassessed the impact of different nitrate levels (LL-N, LL-1/2N, and LL-2N) on the physiological, biochemical, and metabolic responsesof cucumber under low light conditions (80–100 μmol m–2 s–1 photosynthetic photon flux density) in comparison to standard light(400–500 μmol m–2 s–1 photosynthetic photon flux density) and unchanged nitrate. We observed that increasing nitrate levels to …

Different Irrigation Strategies Affect Proximate Composition And Fatty Acid Profiles Of Grape Seeds Under Semi-Arid Conditions, Mehmet İlhan Odabaşioğlu

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Grapevine (Vitis vinifera) is one of the most widely cultivated horticultural plants with high socioeconomic value, and itis extensively appreciated for its colorful berries and the wines made from its berries. Variations in the phytochemical compoundsof different tissues of grape berries under different cultural practices have been explored in numerous studies in recent years. In thisstudy, variations in the physical, proximate, and fatty acid compositions of grape (Vitis vinifera L. ‘Red Globe’) seeds under differentpartial root-zone drying and deficit irrigation treatments were investigated. The results showed that different irrigation treatments andirrigation levels affected the vitality, moisture, and oil contents of …

Control Of Mango Anthracnose (Colletotrichum Gloeosporioides) By Essential Oil Mixture, Chau Trung Duong, Huynh Thi Phuong Thao, Doan Minh Khang, Nguyen Thi Nhu Y, Tran Chi Nhan, Bui Thi Cam Huong, Nguyen Trong Tuan, Nguyen Thi Ngoc Truc, Dương Minh Tuệ, Luu Thai Danh

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Mixing two or more essential oils (EOs) may increase effectiveness of mango anthracnose control. In this study, EOs from a wide range of plant materials were hydro-distilled and chemically characterized. EOs were tested against in vitro growth of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. EOs with the highest antifungal toxicity were selected for the interactive experiments. The results showed that orange had the highest extraction yield (4.94%), followed by lemon, pomelo, citronella, turmeric, ginger, lemongrass (LG), cinnamon bark (CB), cinnamon leaf (CL) and basil. Trans-cinnamaldehyde was the most abundant compound of CB (91.3%) and CL (94.1%) EO. Limonene was principle constituent of orange (97%), …

Combined Physiological And Biochemical Analysis And Molecular Biotechnology For Atrazine Residue Reduction In Soybeans, Fenglan Hu, Yan Ding

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

To address the problem of atrazine residue in soybeans affecting the ecological environment and human health, in the presentstudy it is proposed to combine the bioorganic fertilizer DNBF10 and the highly efficient degrading bacterial strain AT-b3 with themagnetic biochar carrier MBC to form a novel DMBC-P bioremediation technology. The results indicated that the DMBC-P technologycould effectively reduce the residual amount of atrazine in soybeans and significantly enhance their growth and physiological indexes bypromoting atrazine degradation and phosphorus utilization and reducing oxidative stress. At the physiological and biochemical levels,DNBF10 significantly alleviated atrazine-induced oxidative stress, reducing the IBRv2 values to 1.84 and …

Optimal Pollen Viability And Vigor Among Varieties Of Tagnanan Tall Coconut(Cocos Nucifera L.), Xi Yun Liew, Mohd Norsazwan Ghazali, Mohd Firdaus Ismail, Zarina Abd Ghafar, Mohd Syarbani Bin Ismar, Vasudevan Venkatachalam, Uma Rani Sinniah

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Controlled pollination, involving the transfer of pollen from Tagnanan Tall palm (male parent) to the Malayan Yellow or Red dwarf (female parent) is essential for producing MATAG coconut hybrids. However, the pollen from Tagnanan Tall (TAGT), usedin hybridization, has been reported to have a germination percentage of less than 40%. This is further complicated by Tagnanan Tall varieties varying in color, TAGT Orange, TAGT Gold, and TAGT Green. TAGT Orange is claimed to have lower pollen viability than TAGT Gold and Green. Hence, a study was conducted to compare inflorescence characteristics, pollen yield, size, viability, and vigor of three Tagnanan …

Advances In Hyperspectral Remote Sensing For Precision Fertilization Decision-Making: A Comprehensive Overview, Jing Nie, Ke Wu, Yang Li, Jingbin Li, Bohan Hou

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

With the rapid development of Internet of Things (IOT), big data analysis, artificial intelligence and other technologies, precision agriculture is receiving more and more attention and emphasis worldwide. Precision agriculture (PA), also known as fine agriculture and precision agriculture, refers to an agricultural method that obtains spatial and temporal variability information on crop yields and environmental factors (e.g., soil structure, topography, plant nutrients, water content, pests and diseases, etc.) in farm plots through high-tech to achieve positioning, timing, and quantification of the implementation of modern farming operation techniques and management.And fertilizer application plays an indispensable role in agricultural production. Reasonable …

Rhetoric Of Hate: Adolf Hitler, Vichy France, And Project 2025/Agenda 47, B. J. Bruther

The North Meridian Review

No abstract provided.

Healing In Ashes, November 2023, Kristin Mattson

The North Meridian Review

No abstract provided.

Arthus Standing In 1947: A Self-Interview, Jonathan Griffith

The North Meridian Review

No abstract provided.

Interview With Grey Johnson, Grey Johnson, Wesley R. Bishop

The North Meridian Review

No abstract provided.

That Which Does Not Kill Him, Marcia Eppich-Harris

The North Meridian Review

No abstract provided.

Optimizing Lab Methods For Consistent Rice Milling Analysis, Samuel Olayiwola Olaoni, Bindu Regonda, Kaushik Luthra, Griffiths Atungulu

Food Science Faculty Publications and Presentations

Background and Objectives

Milling is one of the most important postharvest processes in rice production. Traditionally, the McGill #2 mill has been used for lab milling to assess rice milling performance as per the recommendation of the Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS). However, as the FGIS is phasing out the use of the McGill #2 mill, there is a need to recalibrate milling assessments for standardized milling evaluation across various labs. Thus, the objective of this study was to assess the milling performance of three laboratory mills (McGill #2, Satake, and Zaccaria mills) on the head rice yield (HRY), milled …

Minutes, Global Initiatives Committee Meeting, Monday, December 02, 2024, Rollins College Global Initiatives Committee

The Center for Global Initiatives

No abstract provided.

Developing Nursing Education In A Low-Income Country, Kalyn M. Renbarger, Jane Frances Anyango, Joshua Kanaabi Muliira

School of Nursing Faculty Publications

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A Latent Class Assessment Of Healthcare Access Factors And Disparities In Breast Cancer Care Timeliness, Matthew Dunn, Didong Li, Marc Emerson, Caroline Thompson, Hazel Nichols, Sarah Van Alsten, Mya Roberson, Stephanie Wheeler, Lisa Carey, Terry Hyslop, Jennifer Elston Lafata, Melissa Troester

Kimmel Cancer Center Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: Delays in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment lead to worse survival and quality of life. Racial disparities in care timeliness have been reported, but few studies have examined access at multiple points along the care continuum (diagnosis, treatment initiation, treatment duration, and genomic testing).

METHODS AND FINDINGS: The Carolina Breast Cancer Study (CBCS) Phase 3 is a population-based, case-only cohort (n = 2,998, 50% black) of patients with invasive breast cancer diagnoses (2008 to 2013). We used latent class analysis (LCA) to group participants based on patterns of factors within 3 separate domains: socioeconomic status ("SES"), "care barriers," and …

Concomitant Epidural And Longitudinal Anterior Spinal Artery Contrast Spread In A Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection (Tfesi), Philip J. Koehler Iii, Paul M. Kitei, David S. Stolzenberg, Elaine H. Hatch

Rothman Institute Papers

A 78-year-old female with a remote history of L3-4 decompression and fusion presented with several months of low back and radicular leg pain. MRI revealed moderate L2-L3 spinal canal stenosis, ligamentum flavum infolding, moderate bilateral foraminal stenosis, and a grade I retrolisthesis. A right sided L2-L3 TFESI was performed using multiplanar fluoroscopic imaging with a subpedicular supraneural approach. During live iodinated contrast injection, imaging revealed concomitant epidural and central arterial contrast spread. The needle was retracted and repeat live fluoroscopic imaging demonstrated no vascular uptake. Desired epidural and nerve root contrast spread remained in place with repeat still imaging. Dexamethasone …

Predictors Of Mortality In African Americans With Alzheimer’S Disease-Related Dementias, Latrice Camille Noonan

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Alzheimer’s disease-related dementia (ADRD) is a leading cause of death worldwide. There is a need to identify the link between modifiable risk factors and the association with ADRD mortality. This study addresses the disproportionately high burden of ADRD among African Americans, aiming to inform targeted prevention strategies and promote health equity. In this study, the longitudinal relationship between ADRD mortality and the presences of diabetes, smoking, and obesity among older African Americans residing in the United States was examined, while controlling for age, gender, education, and socioeconomic status. The biopsychosocial model served as the theoretical framework for this study. The …

Psychologists’ Diagnostic Decision Making In Adhd And Autism In Children, Donna Kelly

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The decision-making experiences of psychologists who diagnose children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and high-functioning autism referred to as autism spectrum disorder - level 1 (ASD-1) when symptoms of either one or both are present in children were explored in this hermeneutic phenomenological study. These two common neurodevelopmental disorders share characteristics and symptoms that could lead to diagnostic confusion. There has been an absence of research on psychologists’ experiences with diagnostic decision making since the publications of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-5. Exploration of psychologists’ diagnostic decision-making processes can aid in providing early intervention and accurate …

Staff Education To Improve Antipsychotic Medication Adherence, Muhammad J. Matlub

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This staff educational project addressed a gap in practice involving minimal nursing intervention to support antipsychotic medication adherence. Antipsychotic medication nonadherence results in undermanaged schizophrenia, which is associated with relapse psychotic episodes, suicidality, and violence. Therefore, the project’s purpose was to educate the providers on long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotic medication to facilitate the use of the medications to address antipsychotic medication nonadherence. Eight providers were involved in the educational intervention and were educated on the LAI antipsychotic treatment intervention through an interactive educational session. Knowledge surveys were administered before and after the educational intervention. The collected data were analyzed using …

A Grounded Theoretic Analysis Of College Students’ Attitudes Regarding Indoor Plants And Pets As Moderators Of Daily Stressors, Lydia Dill

Honors Projects

This study explores college students' attitudes toward indoor plants and pets, and how this may impact college students’ experience with stress. Through in-depth interviews and grounded theory methodology, three key themes emerged: Plant Ownership as a Method of Establishing Structure, Plants as Ornamentation, and Pets as a Source of Comfort. Plant ownership helps students create routines and emotional stability, while plants also enhance living spaces aesthetically. Pets provide emotional support, offering companionship and support, particularly during academic pressures. The study builds on previous research by examining both indoor plants and pets together, highlighting how each fulfills unique emotional, psychological, and …

Ohio University Faculty Senate Minutes December 2, 2024, Angela Brock

Faculty Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Automatic Placenta Mri Segmentation Across Gestational Stages Using Nnunet, Wenqing Zhang

Electrical and Systems Engineering Undergraduate Student Research

The placenta is a critical organ connecting the mother and fetus, playing a vital role in fetal development and maternal health. However, research on placental MRI segmentation, particularly across different gestational stages, remains limited. This study systematically explores the performance of nnUNet in automatic placental MRI segmentation, focusing on three gestational stages: early (0–19 weeks), mid (20–30 weeks), and late (31–40 weeks). Comprehensive experiments, including single-stage, mixed-stage, and cross-stage segmentation tasks, were conducted.

The results demonstrate nnUNet’s remarkable adaptability, achieving validation Dice coefficients exceeding 82% in single-stage training. The mid-stage placenta, due to its transitional characteristics, excelled in cross-stage predictions, …