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Modern Significance And Development Trends In The Production Of Vegetable Oils, Umidjon Ruziev, F.O. Qosimov, M.K. Shodiev

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

This article provides a comprehensive analytical review of the current state of the global vegetable oil production market. It describes the diversity of raw materials supplied, which includes both traditional and emerging fat sources. The paper also describes the technological stages of production, emphasizing modern innovations that contribute to more efficient, high-quality, and safe production. The article also covers global trends by comparing production dynamics between countries, highlighting regions with the highest rates of production growth and explaining the reasons for their competitive advantages. Particular attention is paid to environmental and socio-economic aspects, including sustainable land use, certification, carbon footprint, …

Assessing The Effectiveness Of Extension Services On Aquaculture Development In Ashanti Region, Ghana, Bismark Essel

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Investigating The Effect Of Kcl Stress In Raphanus Sativus, Stephanie N. Nelms, Mason Oelke, Luke Cantu, Amanda Munoz, Gisel Cardenas, Grace Cogswell, Tatum Simms, Aniruddha Acharya

Undergraduate Research

Presented by Stephanie Nelms at the Arkansas INBRE Conference on November 7-8, 2025.

November 2025, Swosu Rural Health Center

RURAL ROCKS

• FDA's actions to protect children from contaminated cough medicine

• Measles cases and outbreaks (CDC)

• CDC immunization schedule adopts individual-based decision-making for COVID-19 and standalone vaccination for chickenpox in toddlers

• Hypertension pharmacy toolkit--FIP non-communicable diseases

Small For Gestational Age Subgroups Have Differential Morbidity, Growth, And Neurodevelopment At Age 2: The Interbio-21st Newborn Study, Aris Papageorghiou, María Restrepo-Méndez, Rose Mcgready, Fernando Barros, Francois Nosten, Shama Munim, R. Ochieng, Rachel Craik, Hellen Barsosio, James Berkley

Paediatrics and Child Health, East Africa

BACKGROUND: Small for gestational age is a complex perinatal syndrome associated with increased neonatal morbidity, mortality, and impaired childhood growth and neurodevelopment. Current classifications rely primarily on birthweight, which does not capture the heterogeneity of the condition nor predict long-term health outcomes. Here we aim to identify and characterize distinct small for gestational age subgroups and assess their neonatal and early childhood health trajectories.

OBJECTIVE: To refine the classification of small for gestational age by identifying subgroups based on maternal, fetal, and environmental factors and evaluating their associations with neonatal morbidity, growth, and neurodevelopment at age 2.

STUDY …

Proceedings Of The Global Conference On Business And Economics, Bhuvan Unhelkar, Valentina Della Corte, Cihan Cobanoglu, Mehmet Erdem

University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing

This is the third volume of the Global Conference on Business and Economics Proceedings Series. This volume also includes papers presented at the Global Conference on Technology & AI in Hospitality and Tourism.

Refractory Benign Esophageal Strictures Complicated By Esophageal Perforation And Treated With Serial Dilations And Stent Placement In A Pediatric Patient, Kirby Lampe, Victoria Sarata, Nadia Ibrahimi

Posters

Patient is a 2-year-old male who was originally referred to GI for failure to thrive and recurrent vomiting following feeds. Upper GI showed long-segment stricture with mid-thoracic tapering and initial EGD revealed 2mmx5cm distal esophageal stricture that was balloon dilated with serial dilations and triamcinolone injections. He presented one week after his 3rd dilation with fever, vomiting and respiratory distress and was found to have cardiac tamponade, left pleural effusion, septic shock and esophageal perforation. He was transferred to the ICU and started on broad-spectrum antibiotics, IV fluids and chest tube placement. He required intubation and vasopressors. After stabilization, esophogram …

Balancing Act: Addressing Child Quantity-Quality Trade-Off In The Philippine Households With Educational And Health Social Programs, John Andrew A. Alsol, Marie Carroline Magante

Economics Department Faculty Publications

The child quantity-quality (CQQ) trade-off has been extensively studied in economic research since it was first introduced by Becker and Lewis in 1973. Studies have argued that the current economic circumstances and the presence of government aid in education and health determine the existence and extent of the CQQ trade-off. However, there is a dearth of empirically tested research on the possible decreasing effects of social programs on the CQQ trade-off. Using the 2019 Annual Poverty Indicators Survey, this paper seeks to determine the effect of education and health social programs on the CQQ trade-off in the Philippines. Probit models …

Graphic Design For Visual Narratives: The Semiotics Of Diegetic Retrofuturism, Brooke Luke Ballard

Theses

While semiotics, diegesis, and retrofuturism have all been discussed at length in academia, it is uncommon to find the synthesis of all three. When these concepts are combined, it forms what I argue is a new genre of graphic design now prevalent enough in contemporary media to warrant definition and analysis. This thesis first explores the theories of visual semiotics, narrative diegesis, and retrofuturistic aesthetics individually before uniting them as a new design genre. Several candidates for this design classification will then be examined in case studies that meet the criteria of 1) containing a visual language that a modern …

The Effects Of Head Injury On Executive Function And Emotion Regulation In Male And Female Athletes, Anna Christine Speer

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

Head injuries are a common occurrence among athletes, and research on concussions has seen significant rise alongside an increasing awareness of their symptoms and effects. Women’s involvement in sports has also rapidly increased in recent decades. However, a significant gap in research exists as to how the effects of head injuries may differ across sexes, particularly regarding executive function and emotion regulation. This study aimed to bridge this gap in research by investigating how the frequency of head injuries in both female and male athletes impact executive functioning and emotion regulation among current and former athletes. Current and former athletes …

Health Disparity Indices In The Assessment Of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Are All Indices Similar?, William Woodhams, Michael Benvenuti, Jonathan Warren, George Thomas, John Anderson, Richard M. Schwend, K Aaron Shaw

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

BACKGROUND: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a common spinal deformity. Previous studies have demonstrated that healthcare disparities affect the initial presentation of AIS patients. However, studies have utilized various socioeconomic status (SES) indices with no previous study assessing the congruency of these indices.

METHODS: A single-center, retrospective review of adolescent patients presenting for initial evaluation of scoliosis was performed at a tertiary care pediatric hospital based in the central United States. Patient demographic data were recorded in addition to radiographic data consisting of coronal curve magnitude at presentation and skeletal maturity indices. Socioeconomic variables were collected, including geographic area of …

Findings From A Pilot Project Highlight Lessons To Ensure Safe Cleaning Practices And Pesticide Use In At-Home Childcare Centers, Elizabeth Friedman, Luke Gard, Sherri G. Homan

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

Lead and pesticide exposure are leading environmental health concerns for children, and these exposures can result in long-term health consequences, including irreversible cognitive delay and endocrine dysfunction. A pilot program aimed to a) develop and disseminate educational materials and supplies and b) perform in-home childcare facility assessments to increase knowledge regarding lead and pesticide safety, provide education on the health impacts of elevated blood lead levels, and reduce exposure risks in these settings. The program was implemented in St. Louis, Missouri. From outreach and education efforts to interactive feedback, this article shares important lessons learned and highlights educational gaps that …

Effect Of Maternal Moringa Oleifera Leaf Supplementation On Maternal And Infant Nutritional Status And Human Milk Output, Suzanna L. Attia, Patrick M. Owuor, Silvia A. Odhiambo, Jerusha N. Mogaka, Raphael Ondondo, Irma Castro Navarro, Aric Schadler, Kristen Mcquerry, George J. Fuchs, Janet E. Williams, Katlyn N. Scarrow, Mark A. Mcguire, Michelle K. Mcguire, Carrie Waterman

Biostatistics Faculty Publications

Background: Feeding of human milk enhances infant health and survival over alternative feeding methods, but early cessation often occurs due to perceived or real insufficient milk supply. Moringa oleifera leaves are nutrient dense and may increase milk output. Objectives: We investigated the impact of maternal dried moringa leaf powder supplementation (moringa) on milk composition and output and infant and maternal health. Methods: Breastfeeding mother–infant pairs (n = 50) living in Kisumu County, Kenya, were cluster-randomized by location to consume moringa powder (20 g/d) in corn porridge (the moringa group) or corn porridge alone (the control group) for 3 mo. Milk …

Neighborhood Impacts Of Gentrification On Urban Communities, J Coley

The Lender Center for Social Justice

In many mid-sized U.S. cities, university and hospital expansion has spurred new development while displacing long-established Black communities. This study examines how Black homeowners and tenants in Buffalo’s Fruit Belt neighborhood navigate institutional gentrification driven by the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus. Using interviews and story circles with 50 residents, the research reveals that most residents support neighborhood improvement but demand development without displacement. Participants report rising property taxes, rent hikes, and exclusion from planning processes that threaten community stability and wealth. Despite these challenges, residents organize through efforts like the Fruit Belt Community Land Trust to resist displacement and promote …

Identifying Sex- And Gender-Specific Endocrinological, Lifestyle, Psychosocial, And Socio-Cultural Targets For Alzheimer's Disease Prevention In Africans: The Female Brain Health And Endocrine Research In Africa (Fember-Africa) Project, Chinedu Momoh, Benard Aliwa, Lukoye Atwoli, Karen Blackmon, Edna Bosire, Samuel Gitau, Harrison Kaleli, Ciru Kamanda, Linda Khakali, Rachel Maina, Peter Mativo, Sylvia Mbugua, Zul Merali, Kendi Muchungi, Anne Njogu, Douglas Nyankira, Alice Ondieki, Catherine Onyancha, Stanely Onyango, Jasmit Shah, Sheena Shah, Cynthia Smith, Dilraj Sokhi, Sheila Waa, Thomas Thesen

Brain and Mind Institute

Dementia rates are rising globally, with the burden increasing most rapidly in low- tomiddle-income countries. Despite this, research into Alzheimer’s disease and relateddementias (ADRD) among African populations remains limited, with existing modelsbased on Western cohorts that overlook sex-, gender-, and ancestry-specific factors.The Female Brain Health and Endocrine Research in Africa (FemBER-Africa) project,hosted at the Brain and Mind Institute, Aga Khan University, Kenya, will establish adeeply phenotyped cohort of 250 African individuals across the ADRD spectrum. Itwill assess sex-specific risk factors linked to ethnicity, lifestyle, and endocrinologicalvariables using fluid-based biomarkers (blood and saliva), neuroimaging (magneticresonance imaging and positron emission tomography), and …

Small For Gestational Age Subgroups Have Differential Morbidity, Growth, And Neurodevelopment At Age 2: The Interbio-21st Newborn Study, Aris T. Papageorghiou, María C. Restrepo-Ménde, Rose Mcgready, Fernando C. Barros, Francois Nosten, Shama Munim, Roseline Ochieng, Rachel Craik, Hellen C. Barsosio, Zulfiqar Ahmed Bhutta

Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Background: Small for gestational age is a complex perinatal syndrome associated with increased neonatal morbidity, mortality, and impaired childhood growth and neurodevelopment. Current classifications rely primarily on birthweight, which does not capture the heterogeneity of the condition nor predict long-term health outcomes. Here we aim to identify and characterize distinct small for gestational age subgroups and assess their neonatal and early childhood health trajectories.
Objective: To refine the classification of small for gestational age by identifying subgroups based on maternal, fetal, and environmental factors and evaluating their associations with neonatal morbidity, growth, and neurodevelopment at age 2.
Study design: Prospective …

Plasma Biomarkers In Neuropsychiatric Syndromes: A Narrative Review, Zahinoor Ismail, Dylan X Guan, Ganesh Babulal, James Bateman, Marc Cantillon, Byron Creese, Fabrizia D'Antonio, Corinne Fischer, Jennifer Gatchel, Chinedu Momoh

Brain and Mind Institute

Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) are common features of neurodegenerative disease (NDD) but are relatively understudied compared to cognition, especially regarding biomarkers. Further, emerging evidence describes the utility of systematic assessment of NPS across the cognitive continuum, even in advance of dementia. In this narrative review, we discuss the role of plasma biomarkers in relation to NPS across the cognitive continuum of unimpaired, subjective cognitive decline, mild cognitive impairment, and dementia. While Alzheimer's disease is the primary focus, vascular, Lewy body, and frontotemporal dementia etiologies are also discussed. Literature searches included NPS and dementia-related search terms with additional literature identified based on …

The Guardian The Month Of November 2025, Wright State Student Body

The Guardian Student Newspaper

News articles from The Guardian for the Month of November 2025. The Guardian is the official student-run newspaper for Wright State University. It has been published regularly since March of 1965.

Safe Or Not? A Constitutional Review Of California’S Safety Act, Avery Bernard

University of the Pacific Law Review

No abstract provided.

Effects Of Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction And Transglutaminase Treatment On The Physicochemical Properties Of Protein From Stropharia Rugosoannulata, Lingyu Yang, Lili Yang, Xi Feng, Yang Xiao, Xiaoju Tian, Wen Huang, Ying Liu

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Protein from edible mushrooms can serve as a new alternative protein to replace meat in various food formulations. However, the processing characteristics of mushroom protein were poor. In this study, ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) and transglutaminase (TGase) were used for the modification of protein from Stropharia rugosoannulata (SRP) to improve its utilization. The optimal parameters of UAE were 480 W for 20 min. The process of TGase modification was optimized by a single-factor experiment and response surface test to obtain the TGase dosage of 0.36 % (w/w), cross-linking at 40℃ for 1.5 h, and reaction pH of 5.4. The effects of …

Genomic And Metabolic Network Characterization Of Fusarium Species, Hend Hussain Mueenuddin

Theses

Fusarium covers the wide genus of fungi with over 400 species that are key in agricultural and medical practice. The purpose of the current study was to perform a comprehensive genomic profiling of the 19 Fusarium species that were captured in the National Centre of Biotechnology Information (NCBI) database. The study was made to make a comparison of the data, based on the descriptive statistics of every species, with graphical representation images enabling clear demonstration of the numbers. The study indicated that the chromosomal numbers were in the range of 0-15, the gene count was roughly 11000 -19000, while that …

State Of Menstrual Health Education In 2024: Content Analysis Of Us K-12 Public School Education Standards, Emily Richardson, Sarah Bemis, Page Dobbs, Hope Ballentine, Shristi Bhochhibhoya, Victor Kwaku Akakpo, Kylie Lovett

The Eleanor Mann School of Nursing Faculty Publications and Presentations

Background: Exploratory study aiming to assess the prevalence and time of initiation of menstrual health curriculum in US public school education standards by state. Methods: US public school Kindergarten-12th grade education standards from each state's Department of Education website, including D.C. (n = 51), were searched for menstruation, menstrual, menses, menopause, period, menarche, reproduction, puberty, and growth and development. Results25.5% (n = 13) of US education standards include menstruation. Of these, constructs of comprehensive menstrual health were recorded including abnormal menstruation (n = 6), menstrual hygiene (n = 6), menopause (n = 1), and stigma (n = 7). Education is …

Ministry Through Agriculture : An Evaluation Of Community Farming Among Displaced People, Emmanuel Jatau

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Proton Beam Therapy Indications In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia: A Saro Clinical Practice Guideline, Saif A. Aljabab, Mohammed A. Aldehaim, Hussain A. Alhussain, Yasir A. Bahadur, Ibraheem S. Alomary, Majed A. Alghamdi, Abdulaziz S. Alghamdi, Yasir M. Alayed, Ali A. Balbaid

Saudi Medical Journal

ABSTRACT Objectives: To update the national guidelines for proton therapy to reflect the evolving literature. The Saudi Particle Therapy Centre is making efforts to establish proton therapy services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Methods: The Saudi Particle Therapy Center collaborated with the Saudi Association of Radiation Oncology to formulate a panel of radiation oncologists with proton therapy experience to refine and update our previous publication. The recommendation level was based on the overall evidence using a 4-grade scale following the World Health Organization quality of evidence recommendations. These updates focus on summarizing the literature and the level of recommendation …

Video Call Program For Intensive Care Patients And Their Families During The Covid-19 Pandemic: A Retrospective Study, Haifa Alhumedi, Hasan M. Al-Dorzi, Abdulaziz Aldawood, Amal Almatroud, Mona Aldawsari, Haseena Banu Khan, Victoria Burrows, Samiyah Alrawy Alanazi, Brintha Naidv, Salha Al Zayer, Zandile Yeni, Saja Marhoun, Hoda Khoutani, Saeed Maghrabi, Sarah Alzighaibi, Fawaz Rabeeah, Sattam Alanazi, Huda Alghamdi, Abdul Aleem Atassi, Ali Alkathaami, Yaseen M. Arabi

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To describe the utilization of the My Visit application for video calls between patients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) and their families during the .COVID-19 pandemic as an alternative to hospital visits. Methods: The My Visit (Zeyareti) application was launched in 2 National Guard Health Affairs hospitals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 and extended to all ICUs in August 2020. It allowed patients to communicate with their families using dedicated screens. This retrospective study was conducted using an automated satisfaction survey between September 2020 and September 2023. Results: Over 37 …

Western Australia’S Primary Industries: 2021-22 Economic Overview, D. Maharjan, S. Akbari, A K. Abadi Ghadim, P. Mattingley, I. Wilkinson, J. Tan, J. Van Staden, M. Radhakrishnan

All other publications

The Western Australia’s Primary Industries: 2021-22 Economic Overview (WAPIEO) is developed by DPIRD in partnership with the Forest Products Commission.

The WAPIEO has a trade focus and provides a single source for consistent statistics and insights on observed industry trends.

The WAPIEO is based primarily on 2021-22 economic indicators from the Department of Treasury, DPIRD data, and statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), in line with the release cycle dates of final ABS data.

A Rare Case Of Ogilvie’S Syndrome In A Pediatric Patient With A Complex Medical History, Kirby Lampe, Victoria Sarata, Aileen Har

Posters

Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (ACPO) or Ogilvie’s syndrome is an acute dilatation of the small or large bowel without an obstructive lesion. Symptoms include abdominal distension, nausea and vomiting, constipation and occasional dyspnea. The disorder most commonly involves the cecum and right colon and is most frequently seen in male patients above the age of 60 (1). It is rare for Ogilvie’s to occur in the pediatric population though some infrequent instances have been reported. Here, we report a case of a patient with significant abdominal distension and gaseous distension seen on x-ray, which was diagnosed and treated as Ogilvie’s syndrome. …

A Case Report: Ansa Pancreatica As A Cause Of Recurrent Pancreatitis, Chase Branstetter, Elizaveta Khenner, Victoria Sarata, Nadia Ibrahimi

Posters

No abstract provided.

Long-Term Growth Hormone Effects In Prader-Willi Syndrome: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Mahmoud N. Almutadares, Nour M. Gazzaz, Naseem Y. Alyahyawi, Nuha M. Alrayes, Eman A. Mazi, Fahad F. Mansouri, Kholoud A. Hothan, Hanaa A. Hamadallah, Esraa M. Bukhari, Ahlam A. Mazi

Saudi Medical Journal

ABSTRACT Objectives: To assess the long-term effects and mortality rates associated with GH therapy in patients with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS). Prader-Willi Syndrome is a rare genetic disease characterized by growth hormone (GH) deficiency among other endocrine disorders. Methods: A systematic literature search was carried out on 4 databases including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane databases. The search was based on two keywords: “Growth hormone” AND “Prader-Willi Syndrome”. Outcome data included height-standard deviation score (SDS), weight SDS, body mass index (BMI)-SDS, insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF1), mortality, low density lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol, and blood glucose. Results: A total of …

Hallucinations, Children's Mercy Kansas City

Clinical Pathways

No abstract provided.