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Comparison Of Soil Organic Matter Fractions In Non-Grazed And Prescribed Sheep-Grazed Managed Land In Southwest Michigan, Julia M. Shreve, Katelyn Smith, Lauren Burns

Student Summer Scholars Manuscripts

The impact of prescribed sheep grazing on soil organic carbon (SOC) was investigated by comparing a 2-acre grazed and a 2-acre non-grazed (control) portion of redeveloped land previously seeded with pasture mix in Southwest Michigan. This study aimed to measure changes in SOC resulting from prescribed sheep grazing by examining two key soil organic matter (SOM) fractions: particulate organic matter (POM) and mineral-associated organic matter (MAOM) along with soil physical and chemical properties (e.g., bulk density, infiltration rate, moisture content, pH, conductivity). Soil cores were collected from 5 locations within each of the 2-acre plots using a diagonal random sampling …

Building Lasting Connections In A Temporary Setting: First-Year Residential Students' Experiences At A Primarily Nonresidential Institution, Pamela Ghigliotti Mihalik

Theses & Dissertations

Living on campus during college offers students a unique opportunity to adjust to their new environment. As they navigate this transitional phase, first-year students encounter both new opportunities and challenges that help them forge connections within their community. The type of institution, including the number of students residing on campus, can significantly influence their overall college experience and expectations. This phenomenological study examined the experiences of seven first-year students residing at a primarily nonresidential institution. Through semi-structured interviews and photo journals, the research aimed to understand how these residential students connected with their campus and what factors influenced their experiences. …

Promoting Workforce Diversity Through An Educational Project Focused On Climate-Smart Urban Forestry: A Conceptual Framework, Sophan Chhin, Gregory Dahle

Cities and the Environment (CATE)

There is limited ethnic and gender diversity of students in natural resources and forestry disciplines in the United States which can constrain the ability to develop a diverse workforce. The disconnect of students in urban areas from nature-based experiences is referred to as “nature-deficit disorder” which is likely contributing to the low enrollment in forestry. This paper provides the conceptual framework to promote the education of a graduate student, undergraduate students, and high school students in climate-smart forestry practices in urban forests. In addition to the students, the project team also includes two forestry faculty members, with one faculty member …

Seals And Society: Considerations For Urban Waterway Navigation By Harbor Seals (Phoca Vitulina) And Gray Seals (Halichoerus Grypus) In New York City, Kristy L. Biolsi, Kevin L. Woo, Bjoern Kils

Cities and the Environment (CATE)

As marine mammals navigate their environment, they may likely encounter areas that are both sparsely and heavily populated with human activity. For the latter, marine mammals are increasingly entering urban populated areas where the marine landscape has been significantly transformed both physically and ecologically. At select locations in New York City (NYC), Harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) and gray seals (Halichoerus grypus) frequent the NYC waterways during the winter months. Due to the public interest in these species, and the growing human population with its consequent development of shared habitats, it is critical that we understand the …

Editor's Review Of "Muddy Thinking... An Immersive Account Of Urban Reclamation", Mallika Sardeshpande

Cities and the Environment (CATE)

No abstract provided.

Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation Of Nanocomposite Coatings On Ti-6al-7nb Alloy For Biomedical Applications, Qabas Khalid Naji, Jassim Mohammed Salman, Nawal Mohammed Dawood

Baghdad Science Journal

The current study aims to useTi-6Al-7Nb alloy instead of Ti-6Al-4V alloy in medical applications. Due to the poor hardness and wear that cause loose of the implant. The surface of Ti-6Al-7Nb alloy has been coated with titanium and zirconia/titanium oxide nanocomposite coating by Plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) process. The results of the tests showed the possibility of deposition of ceramics coatings on the surface of Ti-6Al-7Nb alloy by using different times. The ceramics layer of titanium oxide (TiO2) is formed during coating porous, homogenous distribution, and low corrosion rate and wettability. A composite nano ceramic layer was obtained from nano …

A Comparison Between Backpropagation Neural Network And Seven Moments For More Accurate Fingerprint Video Frames Recognition, Ekhlas Falih Naser, Enas Tariq Khudair, Eman Shakir Mahmood, Abeer Tariq Maolood

Baghdad Science Journal

In this modern age of electronic interactions, more secure methods are required to protect vital information. Passwords are indeed a prominent and secure method, but they are subject to being forgotten, especially if they are long and complex. A more efficient way is the use of human fingerprints, which are unique to each person. No two people would have the same fingerprint even if they were a twin, which makes it a very secure method that cannot be duplicated or forgotten. This research aims to compare seven moments and backpropagation for more accurate fingerprint recognition within video frames. The first …

Synthesis, Characterization, Biological Activity, And Molecular Docking Study Of Some New Sulfamethoxazole Derivatives., Athra G. Sager, Jawad Kadhim Abaies, Rusul Abdulridah Issa

Baghdad Science Journal

In this paper, new Sulfamethoxazole derivatives were studied in order to improve the treatment efficiency of this medicinal compound. Six compounds of Schiff bases were prepared via an intermediate reaction of Mannich bases. Two derivatives of thiadiazine heterocyclic compound were prepared as well. Characterization and the stereo conformations of the synthesized compounds were determined using 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, and FT-IR techniques, in addition to elemental analysis and melting point measurements. The biological activity of the produced compounds against five types of bacteria including (Staphylococcus aureus Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumonia Salmonella, and Proteus) was investigated. The obtained results showed that biological activities …

Density Functional Theory Study On Chemical Reactivity Of Aspirin: Substituent Effect, Halah T. Mohammed, Ahmed M. Kamil, Abbas A-Ali Drea, Hayder M. Abduljalil, Waleed K. Alkhafaje

Baghdad Science Journal

There is strong evidence that thrombotic and inflammatory mechanisms play a role in COVID-19 severity. COVID-19 morality may be reduced by common drugs that block these pathways, such as Aspirin. New Aspirin derivatives were suggested by functionalizing the benzene ring with acetate, amine, amide, and ribose at 2, 3, 4, and 5 positions. Through density functional theory (DFT) B3LYP / (6–31G), their energetic characteristics and chemical reactivity were estimated. The band gap of Aspirin is 0.199 eV, while 3-acetate Aspirin, 3-amine Aspirin, 4-amide Aspirin, and 5-ribose Aspirin have the least band gap equal to 0.187, 0.144, 0.177, and 0.162 eV, …

Evaluation Of Well Water Quality For Domestic Utilization In Fayda District, Southern Duhok Governorate, Kurdistan Region- Iraq, Musher R. Ahmed, Rami N. Saleem, Marwa M. Rashed

Baghdad Science Journal

This study was conducted for the purpose of measuring the quality of water in the wells of the Fayda District by measuring the water quality index, On the basis of chemical and physical standards that were measured using modern devices, techniques and classical methods. 168 samples were collected and analyzed based on several parameters involving, Water temperature, pH, Electrical Conductivity(EC), Total dissolved solid, Turbidity, Alkalinity, NO3-2, Cl−, Ca+2 Mg+2 SO4-2, Dissolved Oxygen(DO) and Total hardness(TH). The data showed variation of the investigated parameters in samples as follows: 18.417 to 22.567 °C and 7.65 to 8.39 for water pH, 5.685 to …

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.

Evaluation Of Dual Purpose Canola And Cereals Grazed With Cattle, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Animal production and livestock factsheets

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development conducted research to investigate and demonstrate the importance of dual-purpose crops (canola, wheat and barley) to improve the feed availability for cattle (in late autumn to early winter) in mixed farming systems of the high rainfall environment of Western Australia (WA).

The grain yield of a wide range of canola and cereal varieties sown in mid-April were unaffected by the grazing of cattle at a stocking rate of 20 to 22 dry sheep equivalent (DSE) per hectare (ha) for up to 4 weeks at Esperance in 2011.

The grazed crops yielded the …

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 …

Deoxycholic Acid Injections As A Nonsurgical Treatment For Lipomas In Adiposis Dolorosa (Dercum Disease), Zvi Schwartz, Kayla Brockmeyer, Neda Nikbakht

Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Faculty Papers

Adiposis dolorosa (Dercum disease) is a rare condition characterized by diffuse and recurring painful lipomas on the trunk and extremities. Patients are typically middle-aged females with an elevated BMI presenting with chronic pain. Physical examination reveals soft subcutaneous nodules and masses, tender to palpation. The associated pain significantly impacts quality of life and requires therapeutic intervention. The most common treatment option is surgical excision. Alternative options should be considered for patients with numerous lipomas where surgical management is not practical or is not desired. Deoxycholic acid injections are a viable alternative non-surgical technique. We present a case of a 55-year-old …

Drug-Induced Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematous From Cenobamate: Case Presentation And Review Of The Literature, Safiyyah Bhatti, Daniel Joffe, Timothy Webster, Jason Lee, Neda Nikbakht

Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Faculty Papers

A 68-year-old woman with a history of seizures on cenobamate presented with an itchy rash all over her body. The rash started about one month prior to her presentation to the dermatology clinic. The rash was initially treated with topical triamcinolone with improvement at one-month follow-up. However, four months later the rash flared and there was concern that cenobamate was the cause. Biopsy was performed showing vacuolar interface dermatitis with atrophy, suggestive of subacute lupus erythematosus. Blood work revealed positive antinuclear antibody, anti-ribonucleoprotein antibody, Sjogren Anti-SS-A and positive histone antibody. Given the worsening rash, positive labs, and cenobamate as the …

Dense Breast Tissue In Screened Postmenopausal Women: Prevalence And Determinants, Ibrahem H. Kanbayti

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To explore the prevalence of dense breast tissue among screened postmenopausal women and identify the factors influencing breast density in this population. Methods: A retrospective analysis of data from postmenopausal women screened for breast cancer in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, between April 2017 and June 2021 was carried out. Breast density was subjectively assessed, and influencing factors were retrieved from the hospital information system. Proportions were used for descriptive analysis, and binary logistic regression was used to identify the determinants of dense breast tissue. Results: Only 12.7% of the postmenopausal women had dense breast tissue. Non-Saudi women (odds ratio [OR]=1.95, …

Too Much Democracy? Exploring The Link Between Majoritarian Institutions And Disparities In The American States, Julianna Pacheco, Scott Lacombe

Government: Faculty Publications

In the field of American state politics, the tension between majoritarian institutions and equality has largely been ignored. Do state institutions that empower majority preferences exacerbate disparities in social outcomes? Under what conditions do majoritarian institutions exacerbate inequalities in the American states? Our argument is that equality is most likely to be threatened under majoritarian institutions when (1) there are systemic participatory biases and/or (2) there are widespread prejudices about particular groups in society. We find that more majoritarian institutions are associated with larger disparities between White and Black life expectancy and poverty rates across the American states, but not …

Staggering Stink Bugs: Autotomy Affects Stability And Locomotor Performance In Halymorpha Halys, Lilian Jubb

Longwood Senior Theses

Autotomy, the voluntary loss of a limb, is a common predator evasion strategy in arthropods. Considerable research on autotomy has focused on arachnids, which have developed morphological compensations to manage the stability challenges posed by limb loss, as explained by the extra leg hypothesis. However, studies in insects are unclear about such a mechanism. In hexapods, a tripod gait means that losing any one limb disrupts one of the tripod stances. It is not fully understood how insects compensate for the resulting loss of stability and potential performance effects. We hypothesize that insects exhibit neural plasticity, allowing them to adjust …

N Y State Dent J November 2024

The New York State Dental Journal

In the November 2024 issue, the reader will find the following feature articles:

• NYS Workers' Compensation & No-Fault Cases: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
• Social Media Use by Dental Students in Dental Education
• Guidelines for Interproximal Enamel Reduction (IPR)
• Exophytic and Focally Ulcerated Mass on the Mandibular Gingiva

This issue includes regular columns with regional news impacting the New York membership including: editorial and perspectives columns, legal, association activities, component news, continuing education opportunities, and classifieds.

Molecular Dynamics Investigation Of The Influenza Hemagglutinin Conformational Changes In Acidic Ph, Shadi A. Badiee, Vivek Govind Kumar, Mahmoud Moradi

Chemistry & Biochemistry Faculty Publications and Presentations

The surface protein hemagglutinin (HA) of the influenza virus plays a pivotal role in facilitating viral infection by binding to sialic acid receptors on host cells. Its conformational state is pH-sensitive, impacting its receptor-binding ability and evasion of the host immune response. In this study, we conducted extensive equilibrium microsecond-level all-atom molecular dynamics (MD) simulations of the HA protein to explore the influence of low pH on its conformational dynamics. Specifically, we investigated the impact of protonation on conserved histidine residues (H106₂) located in the hinge region of HA2. Our analysis encompassed comparisons between nonprotonated (NP), partially protonated …

Impact Of Irrigation Water Technification On Seven Directories Of The San Juan-Patoa River Using Plithogenic N-Superhypergraphs Based On Environmental Indicators In The Canton Of Pujilí, 2021, Yenson Vinicio Mogro Cepeda, Marco Antonio Riofrío Guevara, Emerson Javier Jácome Mogro, Rachele Piovanelli Tizano

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The study analyzed interactions among economic, environmental, and sociocultural factors in agricul-tural irrigation systems to evaluate and promote integral sustainability, using the application of plitho-genic n-SuperHyperGraphs. Significant interactions between vertex attributes were identified during the study's development. Results highlighted that optimizing economic profitability, implementing ecologi-cal pest management, and fostering social cohesion are essential for improving system sustainability. It is concluded that an interdisciplinary approach is critical for achieving comprehensive agricultural sus-tainability, proposing an evaluative model adaptable to local settings to strengthen sector resilience. Ad-ditionally, the application of plithogenic n-SuperHyperGraphs provides a useful tool across various study areas for management and …

Tree Tobacco Extract (Nicotiana Glauca) As A Plithogenic Bioinsecticide Alternative For Controlling Fruit Fly (Drosophila Immigrans) Using N-Superhypergraphs, Emerson Jácome Mogro, Jaime Rojas Molina, Gustavo José Sandoval Cañas, Pablo Herrera Soria

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

Concern regarding the negative effects of synthetic pesticides has driven the development of bioinsecti-cides as sustainable alternatives. Consequently, Nicotiana glauca has gained prominence for its insecti-cidal properties due to phytochemical compounds effective against pests such as Drosophila immigrans. This study, therefore, evaluated the efficacy of Nicotiana glauca extract as a bioinsecticide by optimizing extraction parameters and analyzing its insecticidal action under laboratory conditions across eight combined treatments. For this purpose, multiple experimental combinations were analyzed through Plithogenic n-SuperHyperGraphs, allowing a multidimensional evaluation of the attributes and proper-ties of each treatment. Results indicated that treatment with 96% ethanol, 48 hours of …

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 …

English For Specific Purposes In The Medical Sciences To Strengthen The Professional Profile Of The Higher Education Medicine Student: A Knowledge Representation Using Superhypersoft Sets, Oswaldo Edison García Brito, Andrea Sofía Ribadeneira Vacacela, Carmen Hortensia Sánchez Burneo, Mónica Cecilia Jimbo Galarza

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

The English language is an important added value for the professional profile of students in all higher education courses due to the demands of the current century, in which mastering more than one lan-guage is undoubtedly one of the preponderant skills to access better and more opportunities within the workplace, especially in careers such as medicine. Therefore, the curricular design and the implementa-tion of a program focused on the development of the linguistic skills of the future health professional is pertinent and necessary to strengthen their professional profile; not only in the discourse at the level of talks, congresses, training, …

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 …

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 …