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Overview Of Chromatographic Methods Of Analysis Of Penicillins In Food Matrices Of Animal Origin, Tarekegn Tadesse Unade, Gudeta Duga Geresu, Pawar A. Krishnamanjari

International Journal of Health and Allied Sciences

Penicillins are β-lactam antibiotics indicated for preventing and treating diseases in veterinary medical practice. Improper use of these antibiotics in animals may result in residues in foodstuffs such as milk, egg, and meat, which can cause unwanted effects like allergy, and development of bacterial resistance. So, it is important to regulate the use of penicillins in foodstuffs of animal origin. Regulatory bodies in different countries established maximum residue levels to be allowed in food matrices. To address the regulatory requirements, food matrices need to be investigated with proper methods of analysis. Several analytical methods were developed and validated to determine …

‘The Impact Of Faulty Posture On Neck Pain In Prolong Smartphone Users- Literature Review’, Pallabi Goswami, Wankupar Wankhar, Binod Chandra Sarma

International Journal of Health and Allied Sciences

BACKGROUND-Prolong Smartphone use causes postural changes because of the forward head posture leading to neck pain. Rounded shoulders and pain in wrist can be seen along with the neck issue.

METHODOLOGY- A variety of electronic databases were used to search for the literature.

Source of Data: PubMed, Science Direct, CINAHL, Embase, Cochrane library and Google Scholar. Study design: Review of literature.

RESULT- A total of 178 full-text publications were examined for eligibility. 47 studies were shortlisted from which 10 studies were selected on the basis of criteria given for inclusion of data. Studies included were survey, …

Exploring The Therapeutic Potential Of Barbaloin: A Wonder Constituent From Aloe Vera Plant, Akanksha Andhare, Kranti Satpute, Shoaeb Mohammad Syed

International Journal of Health and Allied Sciences

The aim of current study was to explore chemistry and therapeutic potential of barbaloin. A detailed literature review was carried out at various data bases such as PubMed, Elsevier, Springer, Wiley, Taylor & Francis, etc. The healing plant aloe emodin's main compound is barbaloin (C21H22O9), anthrone's C-glucoside. The Liliace family includes perennial succulent aloe vera. Barbaloin, a pale-yellow aloe vera powder, is a first-group glucoside of the alove emodin anthrone molecule. Barbaloin has anti-inflammatory, cathartic, antiviral, antibacterial, and antioxidant qualities that prevent cancer. Barbaloin also improves cardiovascular health, test perception, enzyme metabolism, and bioavailability. Barbaloin may help treat eczema, psoriasis, …

Nanomaterials To Transform Infection Control With Antimicrobial Solutions, Ravikumara Moodalakoppalu Yogarajachari, Charan Kumar Kachintaya, Lingaraju Honnuru Gurusiddappa, Gururaj Kudur Jayaprakash, Shankramma Kalikeri

International Journal of Health and Allied Sciences

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global health problem. The growing number of antibiotic-resistant microbes needs the development of novel antibiotics. Nanotechnology shows potential for overcoming bacterial resistance. Nanoparticles, particularly those around 100 nm, display higher antibacterial activity by using methods that differ from traditional antibiotics. When particle size reduces, materials such as zinc and silver improve their antibacterial action. There are several techniques to evaluate nanoparticle antibacterial activity, each having merits and downsides. This study critically evaluates selected literature, identifies bactericidal mechanisms, and discusses assessment procedures, emphasizing the importance of innovative approaches to bacterial infections.

Synthesis Of Corrosion Inhibitors Based On (Thio)Urea, Orthophosphoric Acid And Formaldehyde And Their Inhibition Efficiency, Abror Nomozov, Khasan Beknazarov, Sakhomiddin Khodjamkulov, Zafar Misirov, Sarvinoz Yuldashova

Baghdad Science Journal

In this article, the optimal conditions for the synthesis of two types of oligomeric corrosion inhibitors, polymethylene diamidophosphate (PDAF-1) and polymethylene thiodiamidophosphate (PTAF-2), based on compounds such as thiourea, urea, and orthophosphoric acid containing nitrogen and phosphorus, as well as their formulas, are determined. At first, (thio)diamidophosphate - PDAF-1 brand corrosion inhibitor was synthesized using urea and orthophosphoric acid in a 2:1 mol ratio at a temperature of 135–140°C. The second type of polymethylene thiodiamidophosphate (PTAF-2) corrosion inhibitor was synthesized based on the process of condensation in an aqueous environment at a temperature of 60°C, by adding formaldehyde to this …

Nickel Nanoparticles To Enhance Heavy Crude Oil Recovery In Sudan Oil Plant, M. S. Suliman, Sahl Yasin, Basant Lal

Baghdad Science Journal

This study focuses on the fabrication of nickel nanoparticles (Ni NPs) using a chemical reduction method with hydrazine monohydrate as the reducing agent. The Ni NPs were characterized using transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray di raction spectrometry (XRD). The characterization results confirmed the production of pure Ni NPs with an average particle size ranging from 50 to 90nm and various shapes depending on the hydrazine ratio. The synthesized Ni NPs were then utilized to enhance the viscosity reduction of heavy oil. Significant viscosity reduction of 51%, from 7128 mPa.s to 3495 mPa.s, was achieved at a temperature of 80 …

Synthesis, Diagnosis As Well As Biological Activity Studies Of Some Metal Ion Complexes Of Schiff Bases Derived From 4-Aminoantipyrine, Amera F. Mohammed, Israa A. Saeed, Khansaa Sh. Al-Nama

Baghdad Science Journal

Polydintate Schi base ligands L1 = orthohydroxy aniline, 4-aminoantipyrin-(N,N¯ benzilidene) and L2 = 5-Chloro- 2-hydroxyaniline,4-aminoantipyrine-(N,N¯) benzilide obtained from condensation of benzil and 4-aminoantipyrine with 2-aminophenol or 2-amino 4-chlorophenol in (1:1:1) molar ratio for each component. Ligands employed to synthesis complexes in the general molecular formula [ML1Cl]Cl and [ML2]Cl2 respectively; M=Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II) and Zn(II). To diagnose the ligands and the complexes the following techniques were adopted: UV-Visible FTIR and 1H-NMR spectroscopies, micro elemental analyses of metal ions and carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen, molar conductivity and magnetic susceptibility. Measurements obtained from the conductivity which was done with DMSO solution indicated that …

Modification And Study Biological Activity Of Chitosan With Compounds Containing Azo Group, Ruwaidah S. Saeed, Huda A. Hassan, Muna S. Al-Rawi

Baghdad Science Journal

In the present research synthesis and study of biological activity a series of new polymers modified of chitosan with compounds containing azo group. Beginning diazonium salt produced from 3,30-dimethyl-[1,10-biphenyl]-4,40-diamine reacted with concentrated HCl acid and sodium nitrite. The coupling reaction between diazonium salt with substituted aromatic aldehyde to produce Azo derivatives (1-6). Azo Schi bases Chitosan (7-12) were synthesized by condensation of Chitosan with Azo derivatives (1-6) in ethanol with some drops of glacial acetic acid. The structural modifications of Chitosan ring (linked to a bioactive azo moiety) were expected to give new derivatives (7-12) with a diverse range of …

Synthesis Of Some New Hydrazide-Hydrazone And Heterocyclic Compounds Thiophene, Imine, Coumarin And Pyrazole Derivatives, Istabrick M. Al-Mola, Ammar H. Al-Sabawi

Baghdad Science Journal

A series of new thiophene, imine, coumarin and pyrazole derivatives X4-X16 were synthesized from N-(1-(4- (benzylsulfonyl)phenyl)ethylidene)-2-cyanoacetohydrazide X3 as a starting material with di erent reagents (tetralone, cyclopentanone, cycloheptanone, 2-hydroybenzaldehyde, 2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde, CS2 and phenylisothiocyanate). The compound X3 was synthesized by the reaction of 4-(benzylsulfonyl)acetophenone with 2-cyanoacetohydrazide under reflux in ethanol. The structures of all synthesized compounds were confirmed by (FT-IR, 1H-NMR, and 13C-NMR).

Liquid Phase Extraction And Determination Of Chromium (Iii) Ion In Aqueous Solution Using Dithiocarbamate Derivative Reagent, Ivan Malik Shaker, Ahmed Fadhil Khudhair, Hayder Hamied Mihsen

Baghdad Science Journal

The new reagent N-methyl-N-((((4-bromophenyl)diazenyl)thio) carbonothioyl) aniline was made by the reaction of (sodium N-methyl-N-phenyldithiocarbamate)with 4-bromobenzenediazoniume salts. UV-Visible spectroscopy, elemental analysis, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, mass spectroscopy, proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, carbon-13 nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, magnetic susceptibility measurements, and conductivity measurements to characterize the prepared compound. Using analytical and spectroscopic data, stoichiometry was calculated, and it was discovered that the complex was 1:2 (metal: ligand). The complexes’ molar conductivity was measured using dimethyl formide, and the results indicated that the produced complex was ionic. Results of elemental analysis and spectrum studies indicate that the compound has a tetrahedral structure. Cloud …

Synthesis, Antibacterial, Molecular Docking, And Ademt Studies Of New Mannich Bases Of Curcumin, Athra G. Sager, Jawad Kadhim Abaies, Ammar Ferman Abbood

Baghdad Science Journal

This study introduces an innovative approach employing N-(3-benzylureido)(methyl)-2-(6-methoxynaphthalen-2-yl)propanamide (J10) as an additive for recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) to produce thin film (J10-PET thin film), with a focus on their application in the removal of methylene blue (MB) and methyl orange (MO) from aqueous solutions. The study is primarily focused on unraveling the kinetics and equilibrium behaviors governing the removal of MB and MO. The investigation includes the determination of the equilibrium adsorption capacities (Q_e) of MB and MO at different temperatures (308, 323, and 333 K) and concentrations (5, 10, and 15 mg/g). Remarkably, the pseudo-second-order model is …

Green Innovation In Environmental Remediation: J10-Pet Thin Films For Efficient Removal Of Methylene Blue And Methyl Orange Contaminants, Jihan A. Mustafa, Parween H. Saleem, Huda A. Basheer

Baghdad Science Journal

This study introduces an innovative approach employing N-(3-benzylureido)(methyl)-2-(6-methoxynaphthalen-2-yl)propanamide (J10) as an additive for recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) to produce thin film (J10-PET thin film), with a focus on their application in the removal of methylene blue (MB) and methyl orange (MO) from aqueous solutions. The study is primarily focused on unraveling the kinetics and equilibrium behaviors governing the removal of MB and MO. The investigation includes the determination of the equilibrium adsorption capacities (Q_e) of MB and MO at different temperatures (308, 323, and 333 K) and concentrations (5, 10, and 15 mg/g). Remarkably, the pseudo-second-order model is …

Palladium (Ii) Mixed Ligand Complexes Of Benzoisothiazol-3(2h)-Dithiocarbamate (Bit-Dtc) And Tertiary Diphosphines: Synthesis, Characterization, Biological And Anticancer Studies, Nazk Mohammed Aziz

Baghdad Science Journal

[Pd(bit-dtc)₂] complex was prepared by the reaction of sodium benzoisothiazol-3(2H)-dithiocarbamate (Nabit-dtc) with sodium tetrachloropalladate(II). Treatment of [Pd(bit-dtc)₂] with one mole equivalent of Ph₂P(CH)_nPPh₂ afforded complexes of the type [Pd(bit-dtc)₂(Ph₂(CH₂)_n PPh₂)] in good yield: n = 1(dppm); n = 2 (dppe), n = 3 (dppp); n = 4 (dppb); n = (C₅H₄)₂Fe (dppf). The prepared complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, I.R., ¹H-{³¹P} and ³¹P-{¹H} NMR spectroscopy the dithiocarbamate …

Synthesis And Characterization Of New Acrylamide Derivatives And Studying Their Antibacterial Activity, Ruaa M. Dhedan, Sana H. Awaad, Suha. N. Fadhl

Baghdad Science Journal

This study aims to test the new derivatives of polymers on the biological activities of two types of bacteria work describes the synthesis of 1,3-oxazepine and self-polymerization via a cycloaddition reaction between Schiff's bases 2-methyl-N-(5-(2-methylbutanoylimino) pentylidene)but-2-enamide and succinic, maleic anhydride. The synthesized compounds were characterized by melting points, softening points, and physical properties such as swelling capacity, TGA, and FT-IR. The biological activity showed intermediate results against two bacterial isolates resistant to antibiotics.

The Beacon, February 20, 2025, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2024-2025

NW students go local for new SSP; Sickness spreading on campus; Lumineers leave fans automatically bored; Marvel introduces a brave new captain; Senior Spotlight on Brandon Englin; "The Little Prince" brings childlike wonder; This week in Beacon history; Local SSP provides chances to serve; Reasoning behind dropping classes; Unfortunate illness; Dance marathon: more than a party; My greatest love story; Raider track and field success at GPAC meet; NW cheer takes top spot at Concordia; Women's soccer preparing for Spain SSP; Controversy over USAID funding; ICE given deportation orders;

Marine Heatwave Conditions In Western Australia Marine Waters - 20 February 2025, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Marine Heatwave Notification Reports

Marine heatwave (MHW) conditions across all Bioregions of Western Australia have eased over the last two weeks. MHW status no longer applies to the majority of the North Coast and West Coast Bioregions. MHW conditions in the Gascoyne and South Coast Bioregion have eased to Category 1 - Moderate.

Luminescence Dating And Its Application To Anthropogenic Sedimentary Sequences:Tepecik-Çiftlik Prehistoric Settlement, Eren Şahi̇ner, Mehmet Korhan Erturaç

Turkish Journal of Earth Sciences

Luminescence dating is a fundamental technique in the field of earth sciences research, offering a reliable method fordetermining the age of sediments and artifacts. Applications of luminescence dating in archaeology include the dating of ancienthabitation sites, burial mounds, and artifacts such as pottery. This provides a chronological framework for understanding humanactivities and environmental changes over millennia. The capacity of luminescence dating to ascertain the age of events spanning a fewdecades to several hundred thousand years renders it an indispensable instrument for the construction of timelines and interpretationof the past. This study presents a concise overview of the various stages of …

The Current - Volume 35 Issue 9, Nova Southeastern University

Student Newspapers

No abstract provided.

Wild Licorice (Glycyrrhiza Lepidota) Identification And Management In Pastures, Jacob Hadfield, Taun Beddes, Michael Caron, Corey Ransom

All Current Publications

Wild licorice, also known as American licorice, is a perennial legume native to North America, commonly found in the western United States. Wild licorice reproduces rapidly through seeds and rhizomes, leading to large infestations, particularly in pastures. The low preference of livestock for wild licorice results in overgrazing of other plant species, leaving them at a competitive disadvantage, further promoting the spread of wild licorice and contributing to pasture infestations. This fact sheet reviews the identification and management of wild licorice in pastures.

What Do Utahns Think About Global Warming And Climate Change?, Scott Hotaling, Kendall Becker, Lendel K. Narine, Jessica Ulrich-Schad, Roslynn Mccann, Peter D. Howe

All Current Publications

In Utah, there is widespread consensus that global warming is happening, and the strength of this consensus has been steadily rising since 2010. Over the last 14 years, some public opinion metrics have risen dramatically while others have been largely stable. The degree of climate impacts in Utah will depend on residents’ perceptions of climate change and support for implementing policies to help the state adapt to warmer temperatures, more extreme weather events, and other associated changes. In this fact sheet, we integrate multiple data sources to summarize the status and trends of Utahns’ opinions on climate change.

Environmental And Cultural Impacts Of The 8.2 Ka Event In Yenikapı (İstanbul/Türkiye), Ayşi̇n Konak, M. Namik Yalçin

Turkish Journal of Earth Sciences

The Neolithic lifestyle, which began in the 12th millennium BP with the emergence of villages in the core region extendingfrom Iran to central and southeastern Anatolia and Syria, began to spread to neighboring geographies, such as the Marmara region,in the 9th millennium BP. During the 8.2 ka event that occurred between 8300 and 7900 BP, cold and dry conditions prevailed in thenorthern hemisphere. During the winter months, the humidity decreased and cooling of about 6 ± 2 °C was observed. In order totest whether the 8.2 ka event was also effective in the İstanbul region, a set of inorganic geochemical …

Photographs Tell The Story Of Bear Lake To Raise Awareness Of Its Importance To Utahns, Annora Madden, Kennedy Fry

Research on Capitol Hill

The work aims to create a visual record of Bear Lake's unique ecological, historical, agricultural, and recreational features.

Guardians Of Cyberspace: Censorship, Ai-Generated Child Imagery & The Role Of Online Platforms, Derick A. Kalt

Chicago-Kent Journal of Intellectual Property

No abstract provided.

Minero-Petrographic, Geochemical, And Multiisotopic Characterization Of The Ancientbanded Travertine Quarries Of The Lycus Valley (Denizli, Türkiye), Tamer Koralay, Nergi̇s İmre

Turkish Journal of Earth Sciences

The Lycus Valley in Western Anatolia has been the site of numerous civilizations since ancient times due to historical, geopolitical, and climatological characteristics. Banded travertine is a ubiquitous architectural stone observed in ancient settlements in the Lycus Valley. Banded travertines referred to as “Alabastro Fiorito,” “Alabastro Listato,” and “Alabastro Rossa” in archaeological bibliographies have been extracted from the ancient quarries of Çukurbağ, Hierapolis, Develi-Akköy, Gölemezli, and Tripolis in the Lycus Valley and are characterized by white, yellow, brown, red, and red-burgundy colored bands with thicknesses ranging from a few millimeters to centimeters. The banded travertines have similar mineral compositions and …

Oral Inflammation And Microbiome Dysbiosis Exacerbate Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease, Yui Kambara, Hideaki Fujiwara, Akira Yamamoto, Kazuyoshi Gotoh, Shuma Tsuji, Mari Kunihiro, Tadashi Oyama, Toshiki Terao, Ayame Sato, Takehiro Tanaka, Daniel Peltier, Keisuke Seike, Hisakazu Nishimori, Noboru Asada, Daisuke Ennishi, Keiko Fujii, Nobuharu Fujii, Ken-Ichi Matsuoka, Yoshihiko Soga, Pavan Reddy, Yoshinobu Maeda

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

The oral microbiota, second in abundance to the gut, is implicated in chronic systemic diseases, but its specific role in graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) pathogenesis has been unclear. Our study finds that mucositis-induced oral dysbiosis in patients after hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) associated with increased chronic GVHD (cGVHD), even in patients receiving posttransplant cyclophosphamide. In murine HCT models, oral dysbiosis caused by bilateral molar ligatures exacerbated cGVHD and increased bacterial load in the oral cavity and gut, with Enterococcaceae significantly increasing in both organs. In this model, the migration of Enterococcaceae to cervical lymph nodes both before and after transplantation activated …

Automated Detection Of Reduced Ejection Fraction Using An Ecg-Enabled Digital Stethoscope: A Large Cohort Validation, Ling Guo, Gregg S. Pressman, Spencer N. Kieu, Scott B. Marrus, George Mathew, John Prince, Emileigh Lastowski, Rosalie V. Mcdonough, Caroline Currie, John N. Maidens, Hussein Al-Sudani, Evan Friend, Deepak Padmanabhan, Preetham Kumar, Edward Kersh, Subramaniam Venkatraman, Salima Qamruddin

Einstein Health Papers

BACKGROUND: Asymptomatic left ventricular systolic dysfunction (ALVSD) affects 7 million globally, leading to delayed diagnosis and treatment, high mortality, and substantial downstream health care costs. Current detection methods for ALVSD are inadequate, necessitating the development of improved diagnostic tools. Recently, electrocardiogram-based algorithms have shown promise in detecting ALVSD.

OBJECTIVES: The authors developed and validated a convolutional neural network (CNN) model using single-lead electrocardiogram and phonocardiogram inputs captured by a digital stethoscope to assess its utility in detecting individuals with actionably low ejection fractions (EF) in a large cohort of patients.

METHODS: 2,960 adults undergoing echocardiography from 4 U.S. health care …

Lowell Hardin: Mentor Extraordinaire, Larry L. Murdock, Thomas W. Hertel, Gebisa Ejeta

Purdue University Press Books

Lowell Stewart Hardin (1917–2015), an Indiana farm boy who became an enormously influential international agriculturalist, made the world a better place for the poor and the hungry on this earth. For seventeen years he led the Ford Foundation’s agricultural development efforts, contributing to the Green Revolution. He helped to found and guide international agriculture research centers in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. He inspired others to get involved and opened doors for them. He taught by example, gave others credit, and always stepped back, avoiding the limelight himself. In this volume, twenty-two people who knew him well share stories of …

Бадхызские Архивы. Том 2, Р. И. Горелова, В. Я. Фет

Open Access Books

Gorelova, RI, Fet V, editors. The Badkhyz Archives, Vol. 2. Huntington, WV: Marshall University Libraries; 2025. 387 p.

This book represents the second volume of the series started in 2021. It compiles memoirs and research information about the unique Badkhyz Natural Reserve, now in Turkmenistan, formerly at the southernmost point of the USSR. Established in 1941, the Reserve—nicknamed a Serengeti of Central Asia— housed many unique and endangered species, with an iconic wild ass, or kulan, preserved only there. The second volume includes unique and otherwise unavailable information about the workers of the Reserve in 1940s-1980s. We continuento publish …

Incorporation Of Xai And Deep Learning In Biomedical Imaging: A Review, Sushil K. Singh, Bal Virdee, Saurabh Aggarwal, Abhilash Maroju

Polytechnic Journal

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Deep Learning (DL) technologies have revolutionized disease detection, particularly in Medical Imaging (MI). While these technologies demonstrate outstanding performance in image classification, their integration into clinical practice remains gradual. A significant challenge lies in the opacity of Deep Neural Network (DNN) models, which provide predictions without explaining their structure. This lack of transparency poses severe issues in the healthcare industry, as trust in automated technologies is critical for doctors, patients, and other stakeholders. Concerns about liability in autonomous car accidents are comparable to those associated with deep learning applications in medical imaging. Errors such as false …

Synergistic Effects Of Bacillus Coagulans And Β-Glucans: Potential Benefits Of Probiotic And Prebiotic Use On The Gastrointestinal Tract And Microbiome In Humans, Jennifer Bermudez

Annual Research Symposium

No abstract provided.