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Current Status And The Significance Of Local Wisdom Biofertilizer In Enhancing Soil Health And Crop Productivity For Sustainable Agriculture: A Systematic Literature Review, Irwandhi, Fiqriah Hanum Khumairah, Emma Trinurani Sofyan, Nadia Nuraniya Kamaluddin, Anne Nurbaity, Diyan Herdiyantoro, Tualar Simarmata Dec 2024

Current Status And The Significance Of Local Wisdom Biofertilizer In Enhancing Soil Health And Crop Productivity For Sustainable Agriculture: A Systematic Literature Review, Irwandhi, Fiqriah Hanum Khumairah, Emma Trinurani Sofyan, Nadia Nuraniya Kamaluddin, Anne Nurbaity, Diyan Herdiyantoro, Tualar Simarmata

Jurnal Kultivasi

Soil fertility is recognized as a crucial factor in supporting plant growth and productivity. The utilization of biofertilizers as environmentally friendly fertilizers is aimed at enhancing soil fertility and plant productivity. This study aims to explore the potential of local material for developing local wisdom biofertilizers (LWB) for achieving sustainable agriculture. A systematic literature review was conducted using bibliometric analysis, Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews, and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) method, employing the Scopus search engine with the keywords "local AND wisdom AND biofertilizer" OR "biofertilizer" OR "local AND microorganism" OR "soil AND health OR crop AND productivity OR sustainable agriculture". …


Nanotechnology And Nonmaterial Applications In Oil Industries In Recent Years: A Review, Fatma Ehssan, Tabarak Haider, Thamer A. Abdullah, Mustafa Hathal, Viola Somogyi, Khalida Al-Azawi Dec 2024

Nanotechnology And Nonmaterial Applications In Oil Industries In Recent Years: A Review, Fatma Ehssan, Tabarak Haider, Thamer A. Abdullah, Mustafa Hathal, Viola Somogyi, Khalida Al-Azawi

Journal of Applied Sciences and Nanotechnology

Several disciplines recognize nanotechnology's revolutionary potential, including nanoelectronics, nanobiomedicine, and nanodevices. Surprisingly, the oil and gas industry's upstream exploration and production sector has shown limited enthusiasm. Increased oil recovery and the use of unconventional resources are vital for success, but recessions, particularly during low crude oil prices in the 19th century, pose additional challenges. In response, significant attention has turned to applying nanotechnology to overcome these industrial barriers. Recently, government agencies and the global oil sector have boosted investments in exploration, drilling, production, treatment, and wastewater management. Notably, nanosensors provide precise reservoir monitoring, while nanofluids with advanced nanoparticles significantly enhance …


Phenotypic And Molecular Characterization And Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern Of Pasteurella And Mannheimia Species Obtained From Cattle And Sheep With Pneumonia, Eli̇f Karadeni̇z Pütür, Fati̇h Büyük, Yaren Ersoy Dec 2024

Phenotypic And Molecular Characterization And Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern Of Pasteurella And Mannheimia Species Obtained From Cattle And Sheep With Pneumonia, Eli̇f Karadeni̇z Pütür, Fati̇h Büyük, Yaren Ersoy

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Among the heterogeneous Pasteurellaceae family, Pasteurella multocida and Mannheimia haemolytica are the pathogenic species that cause enzootic pneumonia in cattle and sheep. This study aimed to characterise Pasteurella and Mannheimia species obtained from pneumonia cases in cattle and sheep. 100 cattle and 100 sheep lungs diagnosed with infectious pneumonia as a result of histopathological examination were analyzed for Pasteurellaceae members by phenotypic methods, VITEK 2 Compact system and PCR. Antibiotic susceptibilities and phylogenetic analysis of the isolates were done by VITEK 2 Compact System and 16S rRNA-PCR, respectively. Seven Pasteurella multocida and 9 Mannheimia haemolytica were identified. All strains were …


Evaluating The Perceived Benefits Of Education In Revenue Cycle Management And The Impact On Medical Claims Reimbursement, Jessica L. Miller Dec 2024

Evaluating The Perceived Benefits Of Education In Revenue Cycle Management And The Impact On Medical Claims Reimbursement, Jessica L. Miller

Student Dissertations

Efficient Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) is essential for healthcare organizations to ensure timely and accurate reimbursement for medical claims. The research problem was the significant inadequacies in RCM process in medical billing that has resulted in financial burdens imposed on providers, patients, and the organizations that provide medical services. There are clearly identified educational gaps in RCM that contribute to claim denials, delays, and revenue loss, underscoring the need for robust training programs. The purpose of this study was to explore the perceived impact of education in RCM on medical claim reimbursement outcomes within the U.S. healthcare system. The study …


Understanding The Transitional Needs Of Servicemembers To Veterans: A Focus On Mental, Social, And Behavioral Health, Marieann C. Raguso Dec 2024

Understanding The Transitional Needs Of Servicemembers To Veterans: A Focus On Mental, Social, And Behavioral Health, Marieann C. Raguso

Theses and Dissertations

This applied dissertation was designed to fill the gaps on the transitional American veterans’ lived experience using their own voice. The reconstruction of an American Veteran’s identity after transitioning back into civilian life is a process with many challenges. Transitional practices often fail to help veterans to acculturate back into the civilian world. This includes the formulation of identities and associations. There is a lack of consistency in military transitional practices leading to identity loss and the formulation of mental and behavioral disorders. The aim of this study is to examine the lived experiences of veterans who have transitioned back …


Draft Final Butte Treatment Lagoons (Btl) Groundwater Treatment System Routine Operations, Maintenance, And Monitoring (Om&M) Plan, Pioneer Technical Services, Inc. Dec 2024

Draft Final Butte Treatment Lagoons (Btl) Groundwater Treatment System Routine Operations, Maintenance, And Monitoring (Om&M) Plan, Pioneer Technical Services, Inc.

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

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Arctic Communities In The Face Of Change: Resilience, Governance, And Well-Being, Abigail York, Andrey N. Petrov, Victoria N. Sharakhmatova, Tatiana Degai, Liza Mack, Vera Metcalf, Rodion Sulyandziga, Sean Asikłuk Topkok, Eduard Zdor Dec 2024

Arctic Communities In The Face Of Change: Resilience, Governance, And Well-Being, Abigail York, Andrey N. Petrov, Victoria N. Sharakhmatova, Tatiana Degai, Liza Mack, Vera Metcalf, Rodion Sulyandziga, Sean Asikłuk Topkok, Eduard Zdor

Faculty Publications

This chapter brings together insights from Indigenous scholars and experts from the North Pacific, focusing on the Bering Strait region, within a framework emphasizing multi-level governance derived from western academic literature. The chapter highlights a ground-up view of the complexities and challenges Indigenous communities face in this region. Narratives emphasize community experiences in a rapidly changing Arctic with a particular focus on the environment and economy. Yet, there is great diversity in the experiences as well as the threats, emphasizing the need to Indigenize concepts such as environment, economy, governance, and sustainable development. Highlighting local narratives, we explore both unique …


The Effect Of School Closings On Juvenile Delinquency In Detroit, Denise Gray Dec 2024

The Effect Of School Closings On Juvenile Delinquency In Detroit, Denise Gray

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Education and delinquency are two social issues that can impact youth's social and educational success. From 2007 to 2018, 17,597 public schools closed in the United States, affecting three million students. This study focused on the influence of juvenile crime and students' educational experiences in urban communities where a disproportionate number of public schools closed. The problem was limited research on how school closing impacted juvenile delinquency. This qualitative study explored the influence of public school closure on juvenile delinquency through the lens of defense attorneys. Travis Hirschi's social control theory and Robert Agnew's strain theory were used as the …


Increasing Charitable Giving To Nonprofit Organizations, Raynia T. Lewis Dec 2024

Increasing Charitable Giving To Nonprofit Organizations, Raynia T. Lewis

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Nonprofit leaders often experience a reduction in funding for various reasons, which can jeopardize the organization's financial sustainability and even its continued existence. As a result, securing reliable funding is a primary concern for nonprofit leaders, as a lack of funding could lead to the organization’s closure. Grounded in the hierarchy of effects theory, this qualitative multiple case study aimed to explore strategies nonprofit leaders use to raise funding from charitable giving sources. The participants were five nonprofit leaders with experience in increasing charitable giving for their nonprofit organizations. Data were collected through semistructured interviews, review of available organizational documents, …


The Effect Of School Closings On Juvenile Delinquency In Detroit, Denise Gray Dec 2024

The Effect Of School Closings On Juvenile Delinquency In Detroit, Denise Gray

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Education and delinquency are two social issues that can impact youth's social and educational success. From 2007 to 2018, 17,597 public schools closed in the United States, affecting three million students. This study focused on the influence of juvenile crime and students' educational experiences in urban communities where a disproportionate number of public schools closed. The problem was limited research on how school closing impacted juvenile delinquency. This qualitative study explored the influence of public school closure on juvenile delinquency through the lens of defense attorneys. Travis Hirschi's social control theory and Robert Agnew's strain theory were used as the …


Effective Strategies To Improve Job Satisfaction And Reduce Property Manager Turnover, Rita Khan Dec 2024

Effective Strategies To Improve Job Satisfaction And Reduce Property Manager Turnover, Rita Khan

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

High turnover rates among property managers disrupt service quality, increase operational costs, and diminish tenant satisfaction. Despite these negative impacts, there is limited research on effective retention strategies within the industry. Grounded in Herzberg’s two-factor theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore strategies that property management leaders use to improve job satisfaction and reduce turnover. Six experienced property management leaders from the Midwestern United States who have successfully implemented retention strategies participated in this study. Data were collected through semistructured interviews and analyzed using Braun and Clark’s six-phase thematic analysis, revealing four key themes: work-life balance …


Lipid Discovery Enabled By Sequence Statistics And Machine Learning, Priya M. Christensen, Jonathan Martin, Aparna Uppuluri, Luke R. Joyce, Yahan Wei, Ziqiang Guan, Faruck Morcos, Kelli L. Palmer Dec 2024

Lipid Discovery Enabled By Sequence Statistics And Machine Learning, Priya M. Christensen, Jonathan Martin, Aparna Uppuluri, Luke R. Joyce, Yahan Wei, Ziqiang Guan, Faruck Morcos, Kelli L. Palmer

School of Podiatric Medicine Publications

Bacterial membranes are complex and dynamic, arising from an array of evolutionary pressures. One enzyme that alters membrane compositions through covalent lipid modification is MprF. We recently identified that Streptococcus agalactiae MprF synthesizes lysyl-phosphatidylglycerol (Lys-PG) from anionic PG, and a novel cationic lipid, lysyl-glucosyldiacylglycerol (Lys-Glc-DAG), from neutral glycolipid Glc-DAG. This unexpected result prompted us to investigate whether Lys-Glc-DAG occurs in other MprF-containing bacteria, and whether other novel MprF products exist. Here, we studied protein sequence features determining MprF substrate specificity. First, pairwise analyses identified several streptococcal MprFs synthesizing LysGlc-DAG. Second, a restricted Boltzmann machine-guided approach led us to discover an …


399 Portfolio, Addison Miller Dec 2024

399 Portfolio, Addison Miller

Professional Practices (ART 399)

The overall goal of my works is to tell the stories of the characters I have created and give my audience a glimpse into who the characters are and why they are the way that they are. I make pieces and characters based on the environment around me, specifically the plants and animals in my own backyard. My process starts in my current sketchbook. Sometimes characters get reused from a previous time in my life that I feel I could improve upon, characters designs will more likely than not change over the course of time. When I am satisfied with …


Rhizobacterial Isolates From The Native Plant Ceanothus Velutinus Promote Growth In Two Genotypes Of Tall Fescue, Ananta Raj Devkota, Sukhmanjot Kaur, Amita Kaundal Dec 2024

Rhizobacterial Isolates From The Native Plant Ceanothus Velutinus Promote Growth In Two Genotypes Of Tall Fescue, Ananta Raj Devkota, Sukhmanjot Kaur, Amita Kaundal

Plants, Soils and Climate Student Research

Global warming-induced climate change haunts the world, posing a critical threat to plant health and crop production. Overusing chemical fertilizers and pesticides poses a significant threat to soil health. Ceanothus velutinus (snowbrush) is a drought-tolerant, actinorhizal native plant found in the Intermountain West region of the US that harbors many plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR). In this study, we evaluated the effects of PGPR CK-06, CK-22, CK-44, and CK-50 from C. velutinus on the growth and development of two tall fescue genotypes: (i) a lawn-type tall fescue blend and (ii) an endophyte-free forage-type tall fescue known as Armory. Tall fescue plants …


Simple Improvements In Vector Design Afford Substantial Gains In Aav Delivery Of Aggregation-Slowing Aβ Variants, Ella Borgenheimer, Cameron Trueblood, Bryan L Nguyen, William R Lagor, Joanna L Jankowsky Dec 2024

Simple Improvements In Vector Design Afford Substantial Gains In Aav Delivery Of Aggregation-Slowing Aβ Variants, Ella Borgenheimer, Cameron Trueblood, Bryan L Nguyen, William R Lagor, Joanna L Jankowsky

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapy for neurological disease has gained traction due to stunning advances in capsid evolution for CNS targeting. With AAV brain delivery now in focus, conventional improvements in viral expression vectors offer a complementary route for optimizing gene delivery. We previously introduced a novel AAV gene therapy to slow amyloid aggregation in the brain based on neuronal release of an Aβ sequence variant that inhibited fibrilization of wild-type Aβ. Here we explore three coding elements of the virally delivered DNA plasmid in an effort to maximize the production of therapeutic peptide in the brain. We demonstrate that …


Generative Ai In Academics: Transforming Workflows, Enhancing Efficiency, And Redefining Ethics In The Workplace, Rakesh Belwal Dec 2024

Generative Ai In Academics: Transforming Workflows, Enhancing Efficiency, And Redefining Ethics In The Workplace, Rakesh Belwal

Management Dynamics

This article explores the transformative impact of generative AI in modern professional settings, emphasizing both its potential benefits and ethical considerations. AI tools like Grammarly, Quillbot, and ChatGPT have streamlined workflows by handling tasks ranging from proofreading and summarization to translation and content creation. AI’s ability to assist with data visualization, storytelling, and image generation through platforms like Julius and MidJourney further illustrates its versatility and efficiency in routine and creative tasks. However, the convenience and efficiency AI offers also raise ethical concerns, such as the risk of over-reliance and potential blurring of ethical boundaries. As AI continues to reshape …


On Education In A Digital Age, Colby Dickinson Dec 2024

On Education In A Digital Age, Colby Dickinson

Jesuit Higher Education: A Journal

Research and its dependency upon authority has mostly produced in the modern age a simulacrum for what a true education should entail: an infinite passion for an infinite knowledge that can only really be approached with a desire that resembles something like love. We have to want to learn, to love to learn, to want to dig through the information before us, because we are passionately committed to knowing something in particular, always in an ever-greater particularity, even when we just need to get the general gist of something specific. Where desire ends as a result of touching imposed limits, …


Transgender And Gender-Queer People Belong In Jesuit Higher Education, Morgan Keating, Konstantin Platonov Dec 2024

Transgender And Gender-Queer People Belong In Jesuit Higher Education, Morgan Keating, Konstantin Platonov

Jesuit Higher Education: A Journal

This paper explores the intersection of Jesuit values and the experiences of transgender and gender-queer campus community members in Jesuit higher education institutions. Despite the adoption of inclusive policies, campus climates often lack the support of minorities, leading to discrimination and deterioration of their mental health. The core Jesuit values—cura personalis, magis, discernment and reflection, service rooted in justice and love, and solidarity and kinship—are examined as the principles that should drive more active inclusion and support. The paper also suggests practical steps to align institutional practices with these values better. By embracing these measures, …


A Strategic Vision For Jesuit Higher Education Networks, Susana Di Trolio Dec 2024

A Strategic Vision For Jesuit Higher Education Networks, Susana Di Trolio

Jesuit Higher Education: A Journal

This article provides a strategic analysis of networking in Jesuit higher education, grounded in the operational realities of Jesuit universities. It examines the formation, challenges, and best practices for fostering sustainable collaboration within these networks. The article contends that Jesuit networks are essential tools for advancing the mission of Jesuit higher education, offering insights that contribute to broader discussions on the strategic role of academic networks in promoting mission-driven education and global cooperation. The paper is divided into three sections: an overview of the rationale for establishing these networks, an exploration of the risks and critical challenges they face—including resource …


Key Elements Of A Holistic Approach To Communal Discernment That Promotes Synodality In Church And Society, Christina Kheng Dec 2024

Key Elements Of A Holistic Approach To Communal Discernment That Promotes Synodality In Church And Society, Christina Kheng

Jesuit Higher Education: A Journal

Communal discernment is a relatively new topic in the academic and pastoral discourses of the Catholic Church. A variety of conceptions, approaches, and experiences exist to-date. Although this is to be expected and even welcomed, it has resulted in some doubt and even criticism about communal discernment. This article takes stock of the diversity of viewpoints and proposes an approach to communal discernment that would not only be consonant with a synodal church but also promote holistic flourishing in society. It elaborates four key elements which are crucial in this approach, highlighting their theological bases and offering suggestions on how …


Otra Historia Ignaciana: Incluyendo A Las Mujeres En La Historia De La Misión Jesuita, Julia A. Dowd Dec 2024

Otra Historia Ignaciana: Incluyendo A Las Mujeres En La Historia De La Misión Jesuita, Julia A. Dowd

Jesuit Higher Education: A Journal

Los programas de orientación de las universidades jesuitas suelen incluir un repaso de la vida de Ignacio. Lo que falta en la historia oficial de Ignacio son las historias de las mujeres con las que vivió y trabajó y que contribuyeron económica, política y emocionalmente a su formación y a la de los primeros jesuitas. También falta un análisis desde la crítica feminista del contexto histórico en el que nacieron Ignacio, los Ejercicios Espirituales y la Compañía de Jesús. En este artículo sostengo que las mujeres proporcionaron un andamiaje esencial para afianzar la identidad y vocación de Ignacio, y para …


Embracing Communal Discernment For Synodal Leadership In Jesuit Higher Education, Deogratias Fikiri Sj Dec 2024

Embracing Communal Discernment For Synodal Leadership In Jesuit Higher Education, Deogratias Fikiri Sj

Jesuit Higher Education: A Journal

This paper proposes a transformative shift in Jesuit higher education leadership by advocating for synodal leadership, a model grounded in Ignatian spirituality and Catholic tradition. In response to the limitations of traditional shared and collegial governance models, which often perpetuate elitism and hinder broad-based participation, this paper highlights the need for a more inclusive and adaptive leadership approach. Synodal leadership, revitalized by Pope Francis, emphasizes active participation, communal discernment, and mutual respect, diverging from hierarchical norms. It fosters a “walking together” ethos, allowing every member’s voice to contribute to a collective vision. By integrating synodal principles with Jesuit values, this …


A Matrixial Museum: Education In Almost-Impossible Spaces, Valerie Oved Giovanini Dec 2024

A Matrixial Museum: Education In Almost-Impossible Spaces, Valerie Oved Giovanini

Artizein: Arts and Teaching Journal

This paper is meant to scaffold an imaginary space for what is currently an almost impossible museum. It would reside on a border between Gaza and Israel. Artists and participants would be able to enter from both sides of the border into a circular and cavernous space to make, share and experience art together. In artwork that values its relational capacity to affect another, the move from aesthetics to ethics recalls our mutual place of origin understood in Bracha L. Ettinger’s Matrixial Theory (EMT) as “the matrixial womb.” Griselda Pollock’s Virtual Feminist Museum, Gur-Ze’ev’s counter-education, feminist pedagogy, and Art-care activism …


Traces Of Communal Touch: Matrixial Encounters With Pre-Service Art Educators Across Two States, Kate L. Wurtzel, Laura L. Mccartney Dec 2024

Traces Of Communal Touch: Matrixial Encounters With Pre-Service Art Educators Across Two States, Kate L. Wurtzel, Laura L. Mccartney

Artizein: Arts and Teaching Journal

The matrixial sphere, as put forth by artist and psychoanalyst Bracha L. Ettinger, is a shared and transsubjective space that is beneath the conscious, under the touchable and perceptible; it is a space where we encounter ourselves and one another in shared trauma, healing, art making, and the lived experience overall. This co-authored essay explores how a shared matrixial space and the matrixial gaze, which is not always visual, have been experienced through the square boxes of ZOOM as part of a collaborative, long-distance art exchange project. The project, focused on Spontaneous Creation-Making (SCM) sessions, as outlined in Barbara Bickel …


Editorial: Pedagogical Reorientation For The Twenty-First Century, R. Michael Fisher, Barbara Bickel Dec 2024

Editorial: Pedagogical Reorientation For The Twenty-First Century, R. Michael Fisher, Barbara Bickel

Artizein: Arts and Teaching Journal

In this special issue, Ettingerian Matrixial Theory, Education and the Arts our intention is to attune with and bring together the cross-currents of creative and scholarly works that are emerging internationally between Ettingerian Matrixial Theory (EMT), Education and the Arts.


Full Issue_ Artizein_2024, R. Michael Fisher, Barbara Bickel Dec 2024

Full Issue_ Artizein_2024, R. Michael Fisher, Barbara Bickel

Artizein: Arts and Teaching Journal

This special issue, Ettingerian Matrixial Theory, Education and the Arts attunes with and brings together the cross-currents of creative and scholarly works that are emerging internationally between Ettingerian Matrixial Theory (EMT), Education and the Arts.


Maniac Mid Cap Final Report, Christina Zua, Alexa Brodeur, Fernando Campos Dec 2024

Maniac Mid Cap Final Report, Christina Zua, Alexa Brodeur, Fernando Campos

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

This semester, we had the opportunity to invest in Midcap stocks and complete trade reports throughout the way. This report demonstrates an analyzation of our portfolio performance and comparing the metrics to the benchmark.


5bf- Financial Payments Fund, Ryan Hensley, Noah Streefland Erdem, Ioan Cardos, Santiago I. Yepez, Kabir Farishta Dec 2024

5bf- Financial Payments Fund, Ryan Hensley, Noah Streefland Erdem, Ioan Cardos, Santiago I. Yepez, Kabir Farishta

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

We are running a financial payments sector fund, investing 10 million USD, and doing research on these trades.


Gender Segregation In Caring Labor: The Impact Of Social Norms On Career Choices, Evelyn Xinhui Cheng Dec 2024

Gender Segregation In Caring Labor: The Impact Of Social Norms On Career Choices, Evelyn Xinhui Cheng

CBER Conference

Women engage in work stereotypically seen as "women's work," or work based on the perceived "natural" female tendency towards caring and relational thinking (Tung 2000). In pre-reform China, Shu (2005) found that women were more concentrated in the lowerpaying collective sector compared to men in the state-owned sector, contributing to the gender wage gap. China's horizontal occupational segregation by gender has significant implications for gender pay gaps, workforce attachment, and the perceived value of caring labor in society. Feminist scholars argue that gendered norms around caring originate that conflate womanhood with nurturing (England 2005; Litt & Zimmerman 2003). The main …


Tarrant County Archeological Society News, Vol. 8, No. 9, 1994, Tarrant County Archeological Society Dec 2024

Tarrant County Archeological Society News, Vol. 8, No. 9, 1994, Tarrant County Archeological Society

North Texas Archeological Society Records

Volume eight and issue nine of Tarrant County Archeological Society News.