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Growth Inhibition Of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Using Products Of Some Probiotic Microorganisms And Secondary Metabolites Of Commiphora Myrrha Extracts Estimated By Gc-Ms Technique, Teeba Hashim Mohammad, Zina Hashem Shehab, Arwa A. Tawfiq

Baghdad Science Journal

The search for new antibacterial agents is necessary due to the limited availability of effective treatments to treat bacterial infections. The current study aimed to study the utilization of the products of some probiotic microorganisms, such as Lactobacillus acidophilus and Saccharomyces boulardii, are cultured on solid and liquid media, as well as examining the biological activity of the secondary metabolites of the aqueous, alcoholic, and vinegar extracts of the Commiphora myrrha (Myrrh) plant, and honey on the growth of five clinical isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from wounds using the diffusion method with tablets. Some chemical tests were conducted to …

Evaluation Of Antibiofilm And Cytotoxic Activity Of Microalgae Isolated From Different Sites Of Betwata- Erbil/Iraq, Sewgil Saaduldeen Anwer, Ayad Kareem Ali, Nur Bozbeyoglu Kart, Dogukan Mutlu, Refika Ceyda Beram, Volkan Kuzucu, Sevki Arslan, Nazime Mercan Dogan

Baghdad Science Journal

This in vivo study is aimed to assess the antibiofilm and cytotoxic potential of selected microalgae isolates. Different concentration of microalgal isolates used for each of antibiofilm and cytotoxic studies. A total extract of 10 μL MTT was added to each well with LB broth, plates were read using microtiter plate spectrophotometer at 490 nm and 630 nm, respectively. The cell viability was determined in CCD-18℃ cells (3x10^3 cells/well) by MTT assay at 590 nm. The microalgae isolates showed antibiofilm affect after 48 hrs on Pseudomonas aeruginosa PA01 and this effect was observed to be higher than those of S. …

November 2024 News, Office Of Sustainability

Office of Sustainability Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Preventing Migration Of Esophageal Silicone Covered Self-Expanding Metal Stent Using Dental Floss In A Pediatric Patient, Sofia Colon Guzman, Nadia Ibrahimi, Amornluck Krasaelap

Presentations

Temporary esophageal stents are an important and effective treatment for benign esophageal strictures, such as those caused by caustic ingestions. Fully covered self-expanding metal stents (FCSEMS) provide the benefit of continuous dilation pressure over longer periods of time compared to bougie or balloon dilation. However, stent migration is the most common complication and can be observed in up to 40% of patients, especially with FCSEMS and in refractory strictures. Typically, the stent is secured by using clips or suturing devices. However, we present a case where traditional methods of securing a stent were not possible due to the location of …

Confined Paddock Feeding And Feedlotting Of Sheep, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Animal production and livestock factsheets

Confinement feeding (also referred to as lot feeding or feedlotting) is an intensive feeding system in a confined area where all, or the majority of, feed and water is supplied to the contained animals. The department recommends using confinement feeding as part of a whole farm livestock, pasture and erosion management program.

We recommend having a confinement feeding system as an integral part of a whole farm livestock, pasture and erosion management program. Guides and resources that provide more detailed information are listed at the bottom of this fact sheet.

Sheep Feed Value Guide, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Animal production and livestock factsheets

Sheep are supplementary fed for either survival or production purposes. Efficient supplementary feeding should aim to supply sheep with a diet that is sufficient in digestible energy and protein. We recommend testing feedstuffs, although the feed tables supplied here can be used to help roughly estimate the amount of grain and fodder required.

Knowing the value of different feedstuffs is critical when making decisions about livestock nutrition, for survival, maintenance and growth.

Supplementary feeding is a key part of a Western Australian (WA) sheep enterprise because most sheep systems are on annual pasture which is dry over the Mediterranean summer. …

Impact Of Gut Microbiota And Its Metabolites On Immunometabolism In Colorectal Cancer, Madison Flory, Paloma Bravo, Asfaqul Alam

Markey Cancer Center Faculty Publications

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is highly prevalent, accounting for approximately one-tenth of cancer cases and deaths globally. It stands as the second most deadly and third most common cancer type. Although the gut microbiota has been implicated in CRC carcinogenesis for the last several decades, it remains one of the least understood risk factors for CRC development, as the gut microbiota is highly diverse and variable. Many studies have uncovered unique microbial signatures in CRC patients compared with healthy matched controls, with variations dependent on patient age, disease stage, and location. In addition, mechanistic studies revealed that tumor-associated bacteria produce diverse …

Trips At Thirty: The Evolving Interactional Law Of Public Health Exceptions To Intellectual Property Protection, Geraldo Vidigal, Pramiti Parwani

Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law

No abstract provided.

Terminal Ileal Intubation In Retroflexion In A Pediatric Patient, Lakshmi Kunam, Antonia Fernandez Ovalle, Thomas M. Attard

Posters

Background: Terminal ileum (TI) intubation is integral to complete diagnostic ileocolonoscopy in children. It is necessary to determine terminal ileal involvement in patients with a broad spectrum of pathologic processes. In some cases the standard method of intubation does not lead to success and retroflexion is needed. Here we describe the case of terminal ileal intubation in retroflexion on a 14 year old female. Case description: 14 year-old female patient with a past medical history of chronic abdominal pain, NAFLD, anxiety, vulvovaginitis, lichen sclerosus, depression, constipation, delayed menses, and GERD who was admitted for 2 weeks of escalating symptoms and …

Food Computing: Domain Adaptation And Causal Inference, Qing Wang

Dissertations and Theses Collection (Open Access)

This dissertation addresses two challenges in food computing: food recognition and food image-to-recipe retrieval. The main research ideas are: (1) leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) to augment food image representations to mitigate the combined challenges of domain gaps and data imbalance in fine-grained food recognition; (2) proposing a causal-theory inspired cross-modal representation learning formulation for reducing the bias caused by the emphasis on certain ingredients for cross-modal recipe retrieval; and (3) extending the framework to incorporate multiple confounding factors, particularly ingredients and cooking actions, allows for more comprehensive modeling of the food image-torecipe retrieval problem.

We first explore the challenges …

Sexual Behavior Among Emerging Adults In Africa: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Stevenson Chea, Vincent A. Kagonya, Osman Abdullahi, Amina Abubakar, Souheila Abbeddou, Kristien Michielsen, Amin Hassan

Institute for Human Development, East Africa

Background: Estimates on sexual behavior (SB) among emerging adults (EmA) is varied in literature, which presents a challenge when designing targeted interventions. We aimed to summarize literature on prevalence and risk factors of SB among EmA in Africa.

Methods: A search for studies published in PubMed, Embase, and Psych Info by March 2023 was done. Studies involving EmA (18–25 years), conducted in Africa, and reporting 1 or more of 7 SBs were reviewed. Pooled prevalence estimates were summarized using forest plots. Heterogeneity in SB was explored. Risk factors were synthesized using a modified socioecological model.

Results: Overall, …

Neutrosophic Statistical Analysis Of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention From A Physical Culture In Urban Communities, Dennys Raúl Dupotey Hernández, Darvin Manuel Ramíerez Guerra

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The research presented here considers the educational potential of physical activities for disease preven-tion. Its objective is to elaborate a physical-educational intervention strategy for the prevention of cardio-vascular diseases in urban communities in the department of Cundinamarca, Colombia. The research was carried out in the municipalities of Funza, Fusagasugá Albán, and Supatá in the department of Cundinamarca in Colombia, based on the theoretical foundations of prophylactic and therapeutic phys-ical culture and related sciences for disease prevention. Theoretical, empirical, and mathematical-statistical scientific methods were applied. In addition, neutrosophic techniques were used to validate the study. The results indicate an adequate level …

Pre- And Post-Harvest Application Of Ethylene In Bulb Onion (Allium Cepa L.) Hybrid 'Burguesa' Using Plithogenic N-Superhypergraphs, Giovana Paulina Parra Gallardo, Alicia Maribel Gualan Gualan, María Monserrath Morales Padilla

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Preserving the physical characteristics of onion bulbs has posed a challenge in post-harvest storage and conser-vation for the agricultural industry. This study analyzed factors influencing the preservation of these characteris-tics throughout the production cycle, with a focus on the impact of ethylene treatments during various storage and conservation stages. SuperHyperEdge relationships among the involved vertices were evaluated using plithogenic n-SuperHyperGraphs as the basis for statistical analysis. Results indicated that ethylene treatment applied during harvesting, with stems and roots intact, at a dose of 1.0 mL•L⁻¹ improved bulb preservation by reducing weight and pH variations while maintaining higher moisture content. It …

Evaluation Of Sustainable Agricultural Practices Using Organic Fertilizers For Soil Recovery In Salache: A Neutrosophic Superhypersoft Set Approach, Jorge Fabián Troya Sarzosa, Julio Cesar Alegre Orihuela

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Modern agriculture faces critical challenges due to soil degradation and the urgent need for sustainable practices to preserve the environment. This study analyzed the impact of organic fertilizers, including vermicompost, compost, manure, and control, on the development of Lupinus mutabilis and Pisum sativum. Different groups were evaluated based on chemical and physical soil properties, plant attributes, and crop cycles using Neutrosophic SuperHyperSoft Sets. The results demonstrated that vermicom-post is the most effective option for optimizing soil properties and improving crop yields. In conclusion, the use of vermicompost and other organic sources is proposed as an effective strategy to enhance soil …

Applying Neutrosophic Natural Language Processing To Analyze Complex Phenomena In Interdisciplinary Contexts, Diego Fernando Coka Flores, Ignacio Fernando Barcos Arias, María Elena Infante Miranda, Omar Mar Cornelio

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The paper addresses the challenge of integrating natural language processing (NLP) with neutrosophic logic to solve problems where uncertainty, ambiguity, and indeterminacy play a critical role. This approach becomes particularly relevant in an increasingly digitalized world, where human-machine interaction requires a deeper understanding of linguistic and contextual nuances. Despite advances in conventional NLP, many existing methodologies lack tools to effectively manage undefined or contradictory elements present in real data. In this context, neutrosophic logic offers an innovative framework to model and analyze complex and multifaceted human perceptions. The study applies a methodology that combines advanced NLP techniques with neutrosophic analytical …

Use Of Delphi-Ahp Neutrosophic Methods For The Analysis Of School Indicators, Alex Fabian Solano Moreno, Carlos Javier Lizcano Charpeta, Beatrice Del Carmen Viteri Naranjo, Jean Pierre Ramos-Carpio

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The study addresses the complex task of analyzing school indicators through the combined application of the Delphi-AHP neutrosophic methods, seeking to overcome the limitations of traditional approaches in educational assessment. The research focuses on the urgent need to develop more robust models that can handle the uncertainty, imprecision, and ambiguity inherent in educational data. Although previous research has been conducted on the analysis of school indicators, conventional approaches fail to effectively integrate the multiple dimensions and degree of uncertainty of the data. This study proposes an innovative solution by integrating neutrosophic tools, which allow for a more flexible and detailed …

Mechanisms Of Extracellular Vesicle Uptake And Implications For The Design Of Cancer Therapeutics, Stephanie R. Jackson Cullison, Joseph P. Flemming, Kubra Karagoz, Peter J. Wermuth, Mỹ G. Mahoney

Department of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Cancer Biology Faculty Papers

The translation of pre-clinical anti-cancer therapies to regulatory approval has been promising, but slower than hoped. While innovative and effective treatments continue to achieve or seek approval, setbacks are often attributed to a lack of efficacy, failure to achieve clinical endpoints, and dose-limiting toxicities. Successful efforts have been characterized by the development of therapeutics designed to specifically deliver optimal and effective dosing to tumour cells while minimizing off-target toxicity. Much effort has been devoted to the rational design and application of synthetic nanoparticles to serve as targeted therapeutic delivery vehicles. Several challenges to the successful application of this modality as …

Fetal Sex Effects On Maternal Health Can Now Be Tested Via Randomization: A First-In-Class Illustration In Cows On Glucoregulatory Outcomes, Aridany Suarez-Trujillo, Colby J Vorland, Griffin T Nicholls, Daniella E Chusyd, Chelsie Parker, Lilian Golzarri-Arroyo, Sophia Swann, Bethany J Funnell, Kara R Stewart, David B Allison

Children’s Nutrition Research Center Staff Publications

Background: The maternal-offspring relationship, such as whether fetal sex influences maternal health, is essential to explore to advance prenatal and maternal health. While associations exist between fetal sex and maternal health outcomes, it is unclear whether these reflect a causal relationship.

Objective: To demonstrate that fetal sex can be randomly assigned to test the causal effect of fetal sex on maternal outcomes.

Methods: Holstein dairy cows were stratified and randomized using sealed opaque envelopes to be artificially inseminated with either X- or Y-sorted bull semen until 40 cows became pregnant. Monthly body weight measurements were recorded, and an intravenous glucose …

Avulsion Of The Flexor Digitorum Profundus Tendon During The Curettage Of A Recurrent Enchondroma: A Case Report, Shunpei Hama, Masataka Yasuda, Makoto Fukuda, Katsuaki Onishi, Takaaki Chikugo

Children’s Nutrition Research Center Staff Publications

Enchondroma rarely occurs in the distal phalanx, and avulsion of the flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) tendon in this area is also rare. We report a case of recurrent enchondroma in the distal phalanx, which required reconstruction for an accidental FDP avulsion during surgery. A 36-year-old right-handed woman visited our hospital with a suspected recurrence of enchondroma and a planned surgery. Radiographs and computed tomography revealed three translucent lesions in the distal phalanx of her left index finger. We performed curettage and calcium phosphate bone cement (CPC) grafting. During the procedure, an avulsion of the FDP tendon was found. We reattached …

Kinetics, Thermodynamics, And Biological Characterizations Of Hydrolysates Enzymatically Produced From Proteins Extracted From Microalgae, Hebah Al-Amodi

Theses

This thesis aims to explore the use of Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-L (ZIF-L) as a support for immobilizing alcalase and its potency in producing protein hydrolysates. ZIF-L was synthesized at room temperature using an aqueous solution, and alcalase was immobilized through adsorption batch experiment. The successful immobilization of alcalase on ZIF-L was confirmed through Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The maximum adsorption capacity of alcalase on ZIF-L was determined to be 672.1 ± 5.5 mg g^-1 at 40°C using an initial protein concentration of 5 mg mL-1. Adsorption equilibrium data …

Fall 2024, Georgia Library Quarterly

Georgia Library Quarterly

No abstract provided.

Protein Biomarkers Of Ultra-Processed Food Consumption And Risk Of Coronary Heart Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, And All-Cause Mortality, Shutong Du, Jingsha Chen, Hyunju Kim, Alice H Lichtenstein, Bing Yu, Lawrence J Appel, Josef Coresh, Casey M Rebholz

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background: There is a need to understand the underlying biological mechanisms through which ultra-processed foods negatively affect health. Proteomics offers a valuable tool with which to examine different aspects of ultra-processed foods and their impact on health.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to identify protein biomarkers of usual ultra-processed food consumption and assess their relation to the incidence of coronary heart disease (CHD), chronic kidney disease (CKD), and all-cause mortality risk.

Methods: A total of 9361 participants from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities visit 3 (1993-1995) were included. Dietary intake was assessed using a 66-item food-frequency questionnaire and …

An Update On Novel Taxa And Revised Taxonomic Status Of Bacteria Isolated From Aquatic Host Species Described In 2022–2023, Claire R. Burbick, Sara D. Lawhon, Brittany Bukouras, Giovanna Lazzerini, Erik Munson

Clinical Lab Sciences Faculty Research and Publications

The description of new taxa and nomenclature updates to currently known taxa from aquatic animal species continues. After a review of the literature from 2022 and 2023, multiple lists of bacteria, including members of Phylum Planctomycetota, were compiled. As with the previous review, most bacteria are oxidase-positive Gram-negative bacilli with familiar families including new taxa in Aeromonadaceae, Flavobacteriaceae, and Vibrionaceae. A number of Gram-positive bacilli are described including new taxa in the Nocardioides, Paenibacillus, and Streptomyces genera. Two anaerobic species are listed, and one new member of Family Planctomycetaceae is noted. Revised taxa are …

Feasibility, Acceptability, And Initial Efficacy Of A Wheelchair Exercise Training Program In Persons With Multiple Sclerosis: Study Protocol For A Parallel Group Randomized Controlled Trial, Stephanie L Silveira, Robert W Motl, Katherine Froehlich-Grobe, Mitch Kay

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Purpose: This study is a randomized controlled trial (RCT) that examines the feasibility, acceptability, and initial efficacy of a home-based, remotely supported and supervised exercise training program that was developed using a three-step community engaged research process for persons with multiple sclerosis (MS) who are wheelchair users.

Materials and methods: The study design is a parallel group RCT (NCT05888727). We aim to enroll 24 wheelchair users with MS who will be randomly assigned using REDCap randomization module into exercise training or attention/contact wellness control conditions. The conditions will be delivered remotely over 16 weeks and supported using online, …

Sex Differences In Hypertension And Its Management Throughout Life, Wan-Jin Yeo, Rahul Abraham, Aditya L Surapaneni, Pascal Schlosser, Shoshana H Ballew, Bige Ozkan, Carina M Flaherty, Bing Yu, Joseph V Bonventre, Chirag R Parikh, Paul L Kimmel, Ramachandran S Vasan, Josef Coresh, Morgan E Grams

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background: The prevalence of hypertension and uncontrolled hypertension may differ by age and sex.

Methods: We included participants in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities study at seven study visits over 33 years (visit 1: 15 636 participants; mean age, 54 years; 55% women), estimating sex differences in prevalence of hypertension (systolic blood pressure ≥130 mm Hg; diastolic blood pressure ≥80 mm Hg; or self-reported antihypertension medication use) and uncontrolled hypertension (systolic blood pressure ≥140 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure ≥90 mm Hg) using unadjusted and comorbidity-adjusted models.

Results: The prevalence of hypertension increased with age from 40% (ages, 43-46 …

Serum Metabolomic Markers Of Artificially Sweetened Beverage Consumption, Hejingzi Jia, Lauren Bernard, Jingsha Chen, Shutong Du, Lyn M Steffen, Kari E Wong, Bing Yu, Valerie K Sullivan, Casey M Rebholz

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

BACKGROUND: The consumption of artificially sweetened beverages is on the rise. Use of artificial sweeteners has been associated with adverse health outcomes. There is a need to identify novel objective biomarkers of artificially sweetened beverages in order to improve dietary assessment and to provide insight into their metabolic impact.

OBJECTIVES: We aimed to identify serum metabolites that are associated with artificially sweetened beverage consumption.

METHODS: In the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study, consumption of artificially sweetened beverages was assessed using a food frequency questionnaire and fasting serum samples were collected during the first study visit (1987-1989). Participants were categorized …

3d Printed Microfluidic Fabrication Methodology, Characterization, Mechanical Design, And Applications In Electrostatic Artificial Muscles And Benthic Microbial Fuel Cells, Terak B. Hornik

Master's Theses

The fabrication of microfluidic devices often requires specialized methods. The development of these methods requires careful characterization and understanding of the processes involved. Using primarily PolyJet 3D printing technology, microfluidics offers a wide scope of applications such as microfluidic benthic microbial fuel cells (MBMFCs) and electrostatic artificial muscles. MBMFCs benefit from the confinement of the microbes resulting in close proximity between the electrode and the organisms. Using a modular design called the Sponge, assembly and upscaling is possible. Electrostatic artificial muscles benefit from a microfluidic approach due to the non-linearity of electrostatic attraction creating disproportionate benefits when miniaturized. When designed …

Enterococcus Faecium: Evolution, Adaptation, Pathogenesis And Emerging Therapeutics, Yahan Wei, Dennise Palacios Araya, Kelli L. Palmer

School of Podiatric Medicine Publications

The opportunistic pathogen Enterococcus faecium colonizes humans and a wide range of animals, endures numerous stresses, resists antibiotic treatment and stubbornly persists in clinical environments. The widespread application of antibiotics in hospitals and agriculture has contributed to the emergence of vancomycin-resistant E. faecium, which causes many hospital-acquired infections. In this Review, we explore recent discoveries about the evolutionary history, the environmental adaptation and the colonization and dissemination mechanisms of E. faecium and vancomycin-resistant E. faecium. These studies provide critical insights necessary for developing novel preventive and therapeutic approaches against vancomycin-resistant E. faecium and also reveal the intricate interrelationships …

Comparison The Impact Of Co2 And Uvb On Moringa Peregrina And Moringa Oleifera Growth Under Open Top Chamber, Omar Mohammed Alshehhi

Theses

Climate change has had a tremendous impact on ecosystems, with an apparent connection between farming methods and environmental change. Climate change has a substantial effect on both abiotic and biotic factors that affect crop plants. The increasing number of abiotic stressors has highlighted the impact of global warming on plant productivity. This study compared and evaluated the abiotic stress resistance of two Moringa species (Moringa oleifera and Moringa peregrina) to UV radiation, increased CO₂ levels, and their combined effects. The evaluation mainly focused on key morphological features, including plant height (cm) and fresh and dry weights, to assess …

Georgia Library Spotlight: Anthropology Day At Reese Library, Augusta University, Aspasia Luster, Angela Bratton, Thomas Weeks

Georgia Library Quarterly

No abstract provided.