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Impact Of Water Ionic Chemistry On Kombucha Fermentation, Katherine A. Thompson-Witrick, Olivia Sundman, Sadie Disselkoen, Nicholas Hanson, Cheyenne Butler, Victoria Jordan, Ian Galbraith, Jada Spake, Seiler Pollock, Drew M. Budner

Chemistry

Kombucha is made by using a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY) to ferment sweetened tea. This fermentation produces a beverage with a unique aroma and acidic flavor. Kombucha has recently gained popularity in the United States and has been reported to have numerous health benefits. While there is a wide variation in kombucha composition, little is known about the impact water’s chemistry has on the fermentation and the resulting kombucha. Brewing water for kombucha was altered using the following ions: bicarbonate, chloride, calcium, magnesium, and sulfate at different concentrations. Pre-(tea) and post-(kombucha) fermentation (kombucha) products were analyzed for …

Use Of Equine H3n8 Hemagglutinin As A Broadly Protective Influenza Vaccine Immunogen, David Verhoeven, Brett A. Sponseller, James E. Crowe, Sandhya Bangaru, Richard J. Webby, Brian M. Lee

Chemistry

Development of an efficacious universal influenza vaccines remains a long-sought goal. Current vaccines have shortfalls such as mid/low efficacy and needing yearly strain revisions to account for viral drift/shift. Horses undergo bi-annual vaccines for the H3N8 equine influenza virus, and surveillance of sera from vaccinees demonstrated very broad reactivity and neutralization to many influenza strains. Subsequently, vaccinating mice using the equine A/Kentucky/1/1991 strain or recombinant hemagglutinin (HA) induced similar broadly reactive and neutralizing antibodies to seasonal and high pathogenicity avian influenza strains. Challenge of vaccinated mice protected from lethal virus challenges across H1N1 and H3N2 strains. This protection correlated with …

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Washington Law Review

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Immaculate Conception Of The Blessed Virgin Mary - 9 December 2024, Pina Ford

Pastoral Liturgy

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Cross-Training Effects: The Impact Of Ballet Instruction On Athletes' Physical Attributes And Performance, Erin Lane

Master's Theses

This thesis, titled "Cross-Training Effects: The Impact of Ballet Instruction on Athletes' Physical Attributes and Performance," investigates the influence of ballet training on the physical attributes and overall performance of athletes across various sports. Recognizing the historical use of ballet to enhance flexibility, strength, balance, and precision in its own training, this study focuses on the examination of the effects of ballet as a cross-training method. By employing a mixed-methods research design, the study involved 11 female participants from diverse athletic backgrounds who engaged in structured ballet instruction over six weeks. Quantitative assessments measured changes in flexibility, balance, speed, and …

Exploring The Impact Of Using Mirrors Versus Not Using Mirrors In An Intermediate High School Dance Class, Melanie Monnich

Master's Theses

The purpose of the study was to understand the use of mirrors vs. not using mirrors in the high school classroom. This thesis also expanded on research done in the last twenty years regarding students' relationship to the mirror and how educators could better use or not use the mirror in the classroom. The researcher asked five essential questions that guided this thesis:

Q1 How does using mirrors vs. not using mirrors affect a student's body image in a high school dance class?

Q2 Is it necessary to always use mirrors in the classroom as a learning tool for students? …

Fostering Creative Bravery: Exploring Innovation Among Future Female Pioneers In Dance Through Historical Composition Studies, Marlo Daron Harris

Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to evaluate if learning from the innovative methods of past female choreographers could enhance the creative abilities of today’s young high school female dancers and dance-makers. This thesis aimed to teach young dancers about past dance pioneers and build confidence in young women when creating dances. Women have paved the way for dance choreography and innovative techniques throughout dance history. However, today’s generation of young choreographers rely on imitating movements they witness at dance competitions and on social media such as Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok instead of becoming originators.

This thesis aimed to answer …

Building Foundations For Success: A Study On Aligning Expectations And Realities In College Dance Programs, Ashley Walker Anderson

Master's Theses

The purpose of this research study was to take the information gathered from surveys and interviews with the participants and analyze the impact of the gaps between their expectations and realities, and the gap between the overall effectiveness and success of college dance programs in preparing students for their post-graduation goals. The goal of the researcher was to answer the following questions.

Q1 What factors determine where dancers attend college?

Q2 Are high schoolers making their college wish list based on prestige, faculty, performance opportunities, tuition cost, course requirements, career goals, or perhaps a combination of multiple factors?

Q3 Are …

Crafting Affective Engagement: The Impact Of Choreography And Design Choices On Audience's Emotional Experience In Dance Performances, Amy Morton

Master's Theses

This thesis explored how the engagement level of dance spectators influenced the lasting impressions they retain from a performance and whether these impressions can expand and sustain audience interest in dance. The purpose of the study was to identify the most engaging elements of an aerial dance concert. The study emphasized the significance of creating choreography that evokes emotional responses to advocate for dance education, community engagement, and the preservation of the art form. By examining a site-specific aerial dance concert, this research identified the elements that captivated audiences, particularly the contrast between aerial and ground-based performances.

The research addressed …

Improving Primary Care Providers Awareness, Knowledge, Attitude, And Intention To Change Practice About Uncontrolled Obstructive Sleep Apnea And Its Effect On Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease, Formerly Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Prognosis, Olivia Amoakowaa-Senya

Doctoral Scholarly Projects & Capstones

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), now known as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), is the leading cause of chronic liver disease in the world. The mechanisms involved in its development and progression continue to be a mystery that scientists are trying to unravel. However, many research studies found a correlation between uncontrolled obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and worsening of NAFLD. Chronic intermittent hypoxia and sleep fragmentation in OSA increase sympathetic activity and promote oxidative stress, pro-inflammatory cytokine production, and metabolic dysregulation, which increases the risk of various diseases, including NAFLD/MASLD progression. Early assessment and screening for OSA in patients …

Exploring The Cognitive Sense Of Self In Ai: Ethical Frameworks And Technological Advances For Enhanced Decision-Making, Emily Barnes, James Hutson

Faculty Scholarship

The burgeoning field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) increasingly focuses on developing systems capable of self-awareness, merging technological innovation with deep ethical and philosophical considerations. This article explores the cognitive sense of self within AI, examining mechanisms through which AI systems may mirror human-like consciousness and self-perception. Despite significant advances, substantial gaps remain in the understanding and practical implementation of self-aware characteristics in AI, particularly in applying theoretical models and ethical frameworks to real-world scenarios. There is a pressing need for comprehensive research to explore these theoretical underpinnings and translate them into operational systems capable of ethical and adaptable behaviors. This …

Examining Aid Fragmentation And Collaboration Opportunities In Cambodia’S Health Sector, Suyeon Lee, Eunice Y. Park

Department of Public Health Scholarship and Creative Works

Background: Cambodia’s health sector faces significant challenges exacerbated by aid fragmentation, where development aid is dispersed among numerous small, uncoordinated projects. This study examines the distribution of health sector aid among Cambodia’s principal donors to identify priorities, overlaps, and potential collaboration opportunities, addressing the urgent need for aid efficiency and alignment with national health priorities. Methods: Utilizing OECD datasets and the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) for the years 2010–2021, this study quantifies aid fragmentation within Cambodia’s health sector. It analyzes aid allocations from the top five donors—United States, Australia, South Korea, Japan, and Germany—across various health projects and initiatives, evaluating the …

Data Management Report December 2024, Tennessee. Department Of Disability And Aging

Compliance & System Data/Reports

This monthly report provides data on various aspects of the department's activities and programs.

Using 'Enacted Purposes' To Interpret A Regulatory Statute, Bernard S. Sharfman

SMU Law Review Forum

How does a regulatory agency or a reviewing court deal with the multiple “enacted purposes” that may exist in a regulatory statute? In this Article it is argued that the problem of multiple purposes can be optimally dealt with by looking at these purposes as forming an optimization problem—minimization or maximization. This novel approach requires identifying, if possible, one purpose as the primary objective and then treating the other clearly stated purposes as constraints. Depending on the issue at hand, not all constraints will be relevant. However, the primary objective will always need to be considered. Once the primary objective …

The Federal Rules Of Constitutional Procedure, Ramon Feldbrin

UC Law Journal

Judicial review has distinct purposes, difficulties, and modalities, but there are no guideposts as to how these features ought to be addressed in procedural terms. The reason is a deep-seated, but largely unarticulated, assumption that constitutional litigation is simply governed by the same rules as other civil litigation in the federal courts. Yet the premise is fundamentally false. This Article draws new attention to rules and practices that have historically regulated constitutional cases and set them apart from the typical way all other cases make their way through the judicial system. These procedures include, among other things, the requirement to …

The Cognitive-Enhancing Properties Of The Aqueous Extract From The Fruits Of Terminalia Bellirica (Gaertn.) Roxb., Poovizhi Bharathi Rajaduraivelpandian, Shamitha Rai, Rashmi Raghava Rao, Trishna Sudarshan

Open Access archive

Dementia is a progressive deterioration in cognitive abilities that hinders one’s capacity to function independently. The present dementia treatment includes galantamine, rivastigmine, donepezil,and memantine. However, they trigger many cardiovascular complications including syncopal episodes and myocardial infarction. Herbal medications are noted for their efficacy and absence of adverse pharmacological consequences. Hence the quest for herb-based medicines is happening. ‘Terminalia bellirica fruit pulp’ alleviates an array of illnesses. The ‘aqueous extract of Terminalia bellirica fruit pulp’ (AETBFP) was examined for cognitive-enhancing effects on rodents. Hebbs William and Elevated Plus Maze models were utilized to test the cognitive-enhancing properties of the fruit pulp. …

Impact Of Core Muscle Strengthening On Knee Pain, Patient Outcomes, Physical Function, And Cartilage Thickness In Knee Osteoarthritis: Protocol For A Randomized Controlled Trial, Dias Tina Thomas, Charu Eapen, Atmananda S. Hegde, Prajwal Prabhudev Mane

Open Access archive

Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA) is a degenerative condition that significantly impacts individuals, causing disability. Routine rehabilitation methods primarily involve knee and hip strengthening exercises. While there is limited evidence supporting the potential benefits of core muscle strengthening in KOA rehabilitation, further research is needed to examine the effects of a structured core muscle strengthening protocol on pain, functional abilities, quality of life, and knee cartilage health. This double-blind, randomized controlled trial seeks to investigate the impact of integrating core muscle strengthening into routine rehabilitation. The study will randomly assign 80 participants to either routine rehabilitation or experimental groups, with both groups …

Decoding The Influence Of External Beam Radiotherapy To Brachytherapy Duration And Overall Treatment On Response And Early Recurrences In Cervical Cancer Patients Treated With Chemoradiation, Abhishek Krishna, Bharat Sai Makkapatti, M. S. Athiyamaan, Dilson Lobo

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Purpose: Cervical cancer is a significant global health issue affecting approximately 600,000 women each year. This study aimed to address the knowledge gaps surrounding the influence of treatment time parameters, including the duration of external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) to brachytherapy and overall treatment duration, on early recurrences. Materials and Methods: Details on demographics, tumor characteristics, treatment details, and outcomes in patients undergoing chemoradiation and brachytherapy for cervical cancer were collected from the medical records. Early recurrence was defined as tumor reappearance within 6 months after treatment in patients with an initial complete response. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics chi-square tests, …

Exploring The Effects Of Probiotics On Olanzapine-Induced Metabolic Syndrome Through The Gut Microbiota, Syed Mushraf, Kiran Chawla, Shaik Mohammed Abdul Fayaz, Aranjani Jesil Mathew

Open Access archive

Background: Maintaining gut microbial homeostasis is crucial for human health, as imbalances in the gut microbiota (GM) can lead to various diseases, including metabolic syndrome (MS), exacerbated by the use of antipsychotic medications such as olanzapine (OLZ). Understanding the role of the GM in OLZ-induced MS could lead to new therapeutic strategies. This study used metagenomic analysis to explore the impact of OLZ on the GM composition and examined how probiotics can mitigate its adverse effects in a rat model. Changes in weight, blood pressure, and lipid levels, which are key parameters defining MS, were assessed. Additionally, this study investigated …

Global, Regional, And National Burden Of Injuries, And Burden Attributable To Injuries Risk Factors, 1990 To 2019: Results From The Global Burden Of Disease Study 2019, Mohammad Reza Malekpour, Negar Rezaei, Sina Azadnajafabad, Javad Khanali

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Objectives: In this study, the trends and current situation of the injury burden as well as attributable burden to injury risk factors at global, regional, and national levels based on the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2019 are presented. Study design: To assess the attributable burden of injury risk factors, the data of interest on data sources were retrieved from the Global Health Data Exchange (GHDx) and analyzed. Methods: Cause-specific death from injuries was estimated using the Cause of Death Ensemble model in the GBD 2019. The burden attributable to each injury risk factor was …

Comparative Evaluation Of Surface Roughness And Bacterial Adhesion On Two Bioactive Cements: An In-Vitro Study, Pallabi Dey, Baranya Shrikrishna Suprabha, Ethel Suman, Srikant Natarajan

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Background: Dental restorative materials are recognized as artificial niches that facilitate the adherence and accumulation of oral microorganisms. To mitigate oral diseases and extend the lifespan of restorations, it is advantageous to use dental materials that exhibit low susceptibility to bacterial adhesion. Objective: To evaluate and compare bacterial adhesion on two bioactive restorative materials, a glass hybrid restorative, and an alkasite with a nanohybrid resin composite as a positive control. The secondary objectives were to compare the surface roughness (SR) of the materials and determine the correlation between the bacterial adhesion and the SR. Materials and methods: The samples consisted …

Serum High Mobility Group Box1 Protein And Toll-Like Receptor 4 Correlation With Lipid Profile In Patients With Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Bharateesh H. Yadav, Poornima Ajay Manjrekar, Anupama Hegde, Santhosh Rai

Open Access archive

Background: HMGB1 (high mobility group box1 protein) extracellularly acts as a cytokine in response to free fatty acids (FFA) infusion to the liver in which TLR4 (toll-like receptor4) is a receptor for HMGB1 to generate the inflammatory response and it is responsible for the emergence of Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This study aimed to correlate the HMGB1 and TLR4 with lipid profile in NAFLD patients with dyslipidemia. Methods: This prospective study included NAFLD patients with dyslipidemia (n=87) with a mean age of 50.5±6.25, of which 54 were males and 33 were females. Data for the lipid profile and liver …

Arima-Genetic Algorithm Approach For Forecasting Milk Production In India, Pramit Pandit, Bishvajit Bakshi, Moumita Paul, B. S. Pooja

Open Access archive

Background: Dairying in India has witnessed a radical transformation from a largely unorganised activity into a thriving organised industry. However, there are only a limited number of earlier attempts that specifically evaluated the milk production pattern of India. Moreover, most of these earlier studies are quite dated and have employed autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) models, which suffer from the problem of local optima. To overcome this lacuna, we have utilised a genetic algorithm (GA) in the ARIMA framework. Its suitability to forecast the annual milk production in India has also been assessed comparatively with respect to the traditional ARIMA …

Depression In Patients With Chronic Otolaryngology Symptoms – A Vicious Cycle, Meera Niranjan Khadilkar, K. Keshava Pai, Thripthi Rai, Vijendra Shenoy

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Background: Depression is a common comorbidity among individuals with otolaryngologic disorders, particularly those with longstanding conditions. This study aims at analysing the sociodemographic profile of depressive disorders in patients with chronic otolaryngology symptoms or conditions, and the correlation with PHQ-9 score. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on a hundred patients presenting to the outpatient department with chronic otolaryngology symptoms or conditions. They were requested to fill in the PHQ-9 questionnaire, containing questions based on the fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) for major depressive disorder (MDD). Results: Median age was 39, male: female …

Preserving Integrity: Investigating The Influence Of Disinfecting Agents On Polymethylmethacrylate Dental Prosthesis Surface Characteristics In Children, Saurabh Kumar, Runki Saran

Open Access archive

Introduction: In children, polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) is a commonly used material for fabrication of dental prostheses, such as obturators, removable space maintainers, habit-breaking appliances, removable orthodontic appliances, and removable partial and complete dentures. Regular cleaning of such prostheses is vital for maintaining the health of the oral tissues as well as the longevity of the prosthesis. The chemical method of disinfection, using different chemical cleansers, is commonly used for cleaning a dental prosthesis. Some of these disinfecting agents have been reported to alter the physical and mechanical properties of PMMA. Aim: The aim of the study was to analyze the effect …

Isolation And Molecular Characterization Of Multi-Drug Resistant Uropathogenic Escherichia Coli From Urine Samples: Insights Into Urinary Tract Infection Management, Bernaitis L, Bharathi Priya, Ezhilarasu A, Revathi P Shenoy

Open Access archive

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) present a significant global health burden. With UPEC responsible for approximately 90 % of UTIs, understanding its mechanisms of virulence and antibiotic resistance is paramount for effective treatment strategies. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of multi-drug resistant (MDR) E. coli strains in urinary tract infections and to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying their resistance. A total of 150 E. coli isolates were obtained from urinary tract infection specimens collected patients at Doctor's Diagnostic Centre in Kalyan Nagar, Bangalore over four months November 2022 to February 2023. Isolation and …

Examining Nursing Students' Awareness Of Various Medical Errors During Clinical Internships To Enhance Patient Safety: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study, Ola Mousa, Basma Salameh, Asmaa Saber Ghaly, Md Gulzarull Hasan

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Background Patient safety is a global concern within health facilities, primarily attributed to medical errors, constituting a significant global public health issue. Patients experiencing medication errors face serious problems, with increasing mortality rates and escalating hospital costs. Aim The study aims to examine nursing students' awareness of various medical errors during their clinical internships at Al- Ahsa, identifying types of errors to enhance patient safety. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 160 nursing students during their internship at King Faisal University, Al Ahasa, Saudi Arabia.A total of 131 participants completed a self-administered questionnaire based on a medical error scale …

Caregivers' Awareness Regarding The Care Of Dementia And The Coping Strategies Among The Caregivers Of People With Dementia: A Cross-Sectional Study In Udupi District, Karnataka, Clarita Shynal Martis, Ramesh Chandrababu, R. Vani Lakshmi, Rajeshkrishna Panambur Bhandary

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Objectives: To assess the awareness and coping skills of the informal and formal caregivers of people living with dementia (PLWD). Dementia is a condition, which leads to memory loss and gradual deterioration of cognitive abilities in the affected person. The lack of awareness regarding the care of people with dementia and the caregivers' poor coping strategies can negatively impact caregivers' experiences. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among the 80 caregivers of PLWD from the psychiatric units of the selected hospitals of Udupi district, Karnataka, India. The baseline data were collected by a self-reported sociodemographic questionnaire. The "Dementia Knowledge Assessment …

Prevalence And Associated Factors Of Impaired Kidney Functions Among Children And Adolescents In India: Insights From The Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey (Cnns) 2016-18, Angad Singh, Madhur Verma, Milan Das, Pragyan Paramita Parija

Open Access archive

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a significant public health problem. The burden of CKD in children and adolescents in India is not well described. We used data from the recent Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey (CNNS) to estimate the prevalence of impaired kidney function (IKF) and its determinants in children and adolescents between the ages of 5 and 19. Methods: CNNS 2016–18 adopted a multi-stage sampling design using probability proportional to size sampling procedure after geographical stratification of urban and rural areas. Serum creatinine was tested once in 24,690 children and adolescents aged 5–19 years. The estimated glomerular filtration rate …

Exploring The Road To Public Healthcare Accessibility: A Qualitative Study To Understand Healthcare Utilization Among Hard-To-Reach Groups In Kerala, India, Surya Surendran, Jaison Joseph, Hari Sankar, Gloria Benny

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Background: Kerala, a southern state in India, is known to be atypical due to its high literacy rate and advanced social development indicators. Facing competition from a dominant private healthcare system, recent government health system reforms have focused on providing free, high-quality universal healthcare in the public sector. We carried out an analysis to ascertain the initial impacts of these measures among ‘hard to reach groups’ as part of a larger health policy and systems research study, with a focus on public sector health service utilisation. Methods: We conducted Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) among identified vulnerable groups across four districts …