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Organizational Culture And Work Environment As Determinats Of Teacher Motivation: A Quantitative Study In Slb, Pekalongan Regency, Nur Kholifah, Widya Kusumaningsih, Nurkolis Nurkolis

Journal of ICSAR

This study examines the influence of organizational culture and work environment on the work motivation of Special Needs School (SLB) teachers in Pekalongan Regency. Using a quantitative descriptive-correlational approach, data were collected from 103 SLB teachers through a Likert-scale questionnaire. The results show that both organizational culture and work environment have significant and positive effects on teacher motivation, both partially and simultaneously. Organizational culture contributes 46% and work environment 56% to the variation in work motivation, while together they account for 58%. The highest contributions come from intrinsic motivation and the non-physical work environment. These findings emphasize the importance of …

Interaction And Structure-Activity Relationship Characterization Of Hop-Derived Α-Acid/Xanthohumol And Protein Z, Wang Limin, Peng Mengyan, Ma Changwei, Wu Zijian

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ To investigate the interaction mechanism and structure -activity relationship between two hop -derived small molecules different in structure (α-acid and xanthohumol ) and barley protein Z.［Methods］ α-acid and protein Z with high purity are prepared through solvent extraction and anion exchange column,respectively.The interaction between α-acid/xanthohumol and protein Z,as well as the conformational change of protein,is characterized by multi -spectral analysis.Finally,the interaction mode and molecular binding mechanism between α-acid/xanthohumol and protein Z are further investigated by molecular dynamics simulation.［Results］］ Both α-acid and xanthohumol can effectively quench the intrinsic fluorescence of protein Z,with α-acid inducing a red shift and xanthohumol causing …

Salmonella Detection Based On Fluorescence Polarization Enhanced By Recombinase Polymerase Amplification, Xue Pengpeng, Chen Wei, Xu Jianguo, Tu Jia, Qu Wei

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ To develop a novel fluorescence polarization (FP) detection strategy and achieve highly sensitive Salmonella detection by incorporating recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA ) technology.［Methods］ The detection mechanism relies on homologous sequence recognition between target DNA and specific primers:When Salmonella targets exist,primer and target DNA binding triggers strand displacement and initiates DNA amplification.To enhance sensitivity,two key design features are implemented:5'-end modification of primers with 6-carboxyfluorescein (6-FAM ) as a fluorescent reporter,and selective digestion of unbound primers by exonuclease Ⅰ (Exo Ⅰ).［Results］］ During RPA amplification,the substantially increased molecular weight of amplicons restricts the rotational freedom of 6-FAM -labeled DNA compounds,resulting in significantly …

Control System Of Different Ratios Of Liquid Eggs Based On Fuzzy Pid, Chi Yuan, Liu Cong, Huang Zilong, Wang Zhenhao, Zhao Guoyu, Chi Yujie

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ To optimize the ratio control system for egg yolk and egg white (liquid whole egg ) in liquid egg production.［Methods］ The microcontroller inputs ratio signals of egg yolk and egg white (liquid whole egg ) via the touch screen.The frequency of the frequency converter and the speed of the pump are controlled through a fuzzy PID control algorithm.Compared with the feedback signal monitored online by the conductivity meter,a real -time and accurate ratio of egg white and egg yolk liquid is obtained.The performance of the traditional PID algorithm,particle swarm optimization PID algorithm,and fuzzy PID algorithm is compared by Simulink …

Effects Of Heat Shock Combined With Melatonin Treatment On Low-Temperature Chilling Injury In Green Peppers, Lu Fange, Li Xihong, Ling Ziqin, Li Jiao, Yang Mengjiao

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ To reduce the occurrence of chilling injury during postharvest low -temperature storage of green peppers.［Methods］ Green peppers are used as the experimental material to investigate the effects of heat shock (HC) combined with melatonin (MT) treatment on the chilling injury index,relative conductivity,malondialdehyde (MDA ),hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) content,antioxidant enzyme activity,and quality parameters during storage at (4±1) ℃ and 85%~90% relative humidity (RH).［Results］］ The HC combined with MT treatment delays the onset of chilling injury by 5 days,reduces weight loss by 52.4%,and decreases H2O2 content by 71.75%.This treatment effectively inhibits the increase in relative conductivity and the accumulation of MDA.The activities …

Extrusion Process Optimization Of Sea Red Rice And Its Physicochemical Properties , Digestion Characteristics , And Nutritional Components, Sun Wufei, Wang Zhuo, Zhong Saiyi, Zou Wentao, Hu Jiakang

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ To investigate the effects of extrusion technology on the physicochemical properties,digestion characteristics,and nutritional components of sea red rice.［Methods］ The extrusion process parameters for sea red rice are optimized by response surface methodology.The effects of the extrusion treatment on the physicochemical properties of the sea red rice flour are explored by water solubility index (WSI ),gelatinization degree,starch digestion properties (including rapidly digestible starch,slowly digestible starch,and resistant starch ),and the anti -nutritional factor content (phytic acid ).The microstructure,starch crystal form,and crystallinity are 钟赛意（1979—），男，广东海洋大学教授，博士。E-mail：zsylxc@ 126.com引用格式：孙武飞，汪卓，钟赛意，等.海红米挤压工艺优化及理化性质、消化与营养特性研究 ［J］.食品与机械，2025，41（6）：164-172.C itation:SUN Wufei,WANG Zhuo,ZHONG Saiyi,et al.Extrusion process optimization of sea red rice and its physicochemical properties,digestion characteristics,and …

Preparation And Bioactivity Of Biochanin A Metal Complexes, Wang Youdi, Luo Yingming, Guo Junxiang, Chen Jie, Yan Bin, Xu Juanjuan

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ To prepare metal complexes of biochanin A (BA) and explore their biological activities.［Methods］ Biochanin A was used as the ligand to design and synthesize biochanin A -copper (BA-Cu),biochanin A -zinc (BA-Zn),and biochanin A -chromium (BA-Cr) metal complexes.The structures of the complexes were characterized using methods such as ultraviolet spectroscopy and infrared spectroscopy.The antioxidant activities of the three biochanin A metal complexes were evaluated using the phosphomolybdate complex method,and their anticancer activities were assessed using the CCK -8 assay.［Results］］ The experiments successfully prepared the three biochanin A metal complexes,i.e.,BA-Cu,BA-Zn,and BA -Cr.All three metal complexes exhibited good antioxidant activities,which were higher …

Optimization Of Fermentation Process Of Anoectochilus Roxburghii (Wall . ) Lindl By Lactobacillus Plantarum And Antioxidant Activity Of Fermentation Broth, Wang Qiongjun, Lin Zeyan, Lin Yanyan, Zhang Qian, Lin Yihua, Fu Dahua

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ To analyze the fermentation process and antioxidant activity of Anoectochilus roxburghii (Wall.) Lindl using Lactobacillus plantarum 191046.［Methods］ A.roxburghii was used as the raw material,and L.plantarum 191046 was used as the fermentation strain.The polysaccharide content of A.roxburghii was used as the evaluation index.The fermentation process was optimized by single -factor experiments combined with response surface methodology,and its in vitro antioxidant activity was assessed.［Results］］ The optimal fermentation conditions for A.roxburghii were as follows:L.plantarum inoculum of 4.50 g/L,fermentation time of 17 h,and fermentation temperature of 36 ℃.Under these conditions,the polysaccharide content of the fermentation liquid was (24.84±0.05) mg/mL.The total antioxidant capacity was …

Effect Of White Kidney Bean Extract On The Quality Of Set Yogurt, Wang Zihan, Li Yuexing, Cai Yongjian, Wang Jianhui

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ To investigate the effect of white kidney bean extract (WBE ) on the physicochemical properties and flavor of set yogurt.［Methods］ The pH value,acidity,water -holding capacity,texture properties,and volatile flavor characteristics of set yogurt are analyzed using a pH meter,titrimetric method,centrifugation and weighing method,texture analyzer,and electronic nose,respectively.［Results］］ WBE significantly promotes yogurt fermentation (P<0.05),with water -holding capacity,hardness,and content of benzene volatile flavor compounds all superior to the control group.Adding 0.9% WBE increases the water -holding capacity of yogurt by 13.11%,and the hardness and viscosity by 9.46% and 13.19%,respectively.Besides,the addition of WBE reduces the content of hydrides and nitrogen oxides in volatile flavor compounds of yogurt,while increasing the content of long -chain alkanes in volatile flavor compounds.According to correlation heat maps,the addition of 0.9% WBE is positively correlated with the water -holding capacity,content of long -chain alkanes,hardness,viscosity,absolute value of adhesiveness,and absolute value of cohesiveness of yogurt,indicating that it can synergistically optimize the texture and flavor of yogurt,and enhance the overall quality.［Conclusion］ Adding 0.9% WBE helps yogurt fermentation and significantly improves the texture and flavor characteristics of set yogurt.

Research Progress In Xylo-Oligosaccharides By Hydrothermal Preparation And Its Separation And Purification, Shen Xiaoyan, Chen Liang, Qi Hui, Liu An, Wei Dongning, Deng Ming, Wang Keqin, Wu Xiaofen

Food and Machinery

Xylo -oligosaccharides are functional oligosaccharides with prebiotic activity derived from lignocellulosic biomass.They possess excellent physicochemical properties and physiological functions,such as regulating the intestinal microecological balance and preventing cardiovascular diseases,and have been widely applied in the food,pharmaceutical,and other industries.This paper mainly reviews the latest progress in the hydrothermal preparation of xylo -oligosaccharides and subsequent purification methods,such as solvent extraction,adsorption,membrane separation,and chromatographic separation,and provides an outlook on their future development.

Research Progress Of 3d Printing Technology In Health Food Processing, Wang Guoxia, Li Chunge, Wu Si, Li Mengdan, Song Zongyu

Food and Machinery

As a new food processing technology controlled by digitization,three -dimensional printing technology is featured with diverse shapes,material saving,and balanced nutrition.In modern food processing,more and more consumers have begun to pay attention to healthy food,which can not only alleviate the food shortage but also supplement certain nutrition.Therefore,the combination of 3D printing technology and these substances will become an important direction for the future development of modern food.Based on the discussion over equipment types commonly used in the process of 3D food printing,the current situation of the processing and application of 3D printing technology in health food is summarized.Approaches to improve the …

Robust Embeddings Of Genetics, Anatomy, And State Decoded From A Neuron’S Activity, Aidan Schneider

Arts & Sciences Graduate Student Theses and Dissertations

Neural spike trains are shaped by both extrinsic inputs and intrinsic structural constraints. While prior work has focused on how spike timing encodes externally driven variables, such as stimuli or behavior, this dissertation explores whether principles that organize neural activity in space and time—such as genetic cell type, anatomical location, and arousal state—are also embedded in the spiking output of individual neurons. I hypothesize that these organizing principles are not quenched as irrelevant variability, but rather multiplexed within the neural code itself. To test this, I attempt to decode these principles from the spike trains of neurons recorded in behaving …

A Systematic Review Of Flotation-Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy (Rest), Elnaz Lashgari, Emma Chen, Jackson Gregory, Uri Maoz

Psychology Faculty Articles and Research

Background

Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy (REST) is a therapeutic technique that involves immersing an individual in an environment with minimal sensory input or stimulation. The goal of REST is to induce a state of relaxation that is deeper than what can be achieved through other forms of relaxation techniques. Research suggests that REST can help reduce anxiety, alleviate chronic pain, improve sleep, and enhance creativity and cognitive function. Flotation-REST is a popular type of REST that utilizes an enclosed tank filled with buoyant saltwater to facilitate relaxation. This study aimed to synthesize the evidence on studies that investigate the effects …

Restoring P53 Wild-Type Conformation In Tp53-Y220c-Mutant Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Bing Z Carter, Po Yee Mak, Edward Ayoub, Xiaogang Wu, Baozhen Ke, Yuki Nishida, Andrew Futreal, Lauren B Ostermann, Andrea D Bedoy, Steffen Boettcher, Courtney D Dinardo, Anna Puzio-Kuter, Masha V Poyurovsky, Arnold J Levine, Michael Andreeff

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

TP53-Y220C is a recurrent hotspot mutation in cancers and leukemias. It is observed predominantly in acute myeloid leukemia (AML)/myelodysplastic syndromes among hematological malignancies and is associated with poor outcome. The mutation creates a structural pocket in the p53 protein. PC14586 (rezatapopt) is a small molecule designed to bind to this pocket and thus restore a p53-wild type (p53-WT) conformation. We demonstrate that PC14586 converts p53-Y220C into a p53-WT conformation and activates p53 transcriptional targets, but surprisingly induces limited/no apoptosis in TP53-Y220C AML. Mechanistically, MDM2 induced by PC14586-activated conformational p53-WT and the nuclear exporter XPO1 reduce the transcriptional activities of p53, …

Modeling, Analysis, And Prediction Of Covid-19 Dynamics With Interacting Subpopulations And Implicit Behavior Using Physics-Informed Neural Networks, Naima Aubry-Romero, Alonso Ogueda-Oliva, Padmanabhan Seshaiyer

Spora: A Journal of Biomathematics

In this paper, we consider an extended SEIR compartmental model that incorporates young and old interacting subpopulations, allowing for cross-group transmission dynamics. Implicit behavioral changes are included to determine the influence of social behavior on coronavirus transmission dynamics. The basic reproduction number, the average number of secondary cases of infection produced by a single primary case, is derived for both the explicit and implicit model using the next-generation matrix method. We solve the associated differential equation systems and estimate useful parameters in the explicit model using physics-informed neural networks (PINNs). Our results point to how the PINNs approach offers an …

First Case Of Sexual Cannibalism In Leiurus Abdullahbayrami Yağmur, Koç & Kunt, 2009 (Scorpiones: Buthidae) From Lebanon, Rami Khashab

Euscorpius

This study presents the first report of sexual cannibalism in the medically significant scorpion Leiurus abdullahbayrami Yağmur, Koç & Kunt, 2009, that was recorded during a herpetological field trip to the semi-desert area in northern Lebanon. It broadens the understanding of sexual cannibalism in scorpions and adds a new prey item to the dietary spectrum of the scorpion.

Social-Emotional Learning In A Week-Long Theatre Camp For Youth, Emily E. Virtue, Lisa C. Mann, Hannah Diener

Current Issues in Middle Level Education

Understanding how social-emotional learning develops in middle level education is important for educators and parents as they work to guide youth toward healthy relationships and responsible citizenship. Many studies demonstrate that students who participate in theatre have shown greater emotional health and more capacity to move through conflict positively. This study asks if social-emotional learning through theatre education can still happen outside of a formal educational setting. This study is a mixed methods investigation of a week-long theatre camp in the summer for upper elementary and middle school youth. Four aspects of social emotional learning were studied: task articulation, self-regulation, …

The Implications Of Alpha-Gal Syndrome For Dental And Medical Treatment, Adam Degenova Mba, Kristi Soileau

New Orleans Dental Association News

Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction to a mammalian sugar molecule introduced through tick bites. With rising U.S. diagnoses, dentists must recognize AGS symptoms and understand its implications. Many dental medications and materials contain mammalian-derived ingredients, requiring providers to adapt treatment plans and remain vigilant for delayed allergic responses in undiagnosed patients.

Noda News Summer 2025

New Orleans Dental Association News

New Orleans Dental Association (NODA) News includes regular columns with regional news impacting the New Orleans membership including: columns from the President and Executive Director, feature articles relating to the field of dentistry, association events and upcoming activities, component news, continuing education opportunities, and classifieds.

Gastroplus® As Simulating/ Conducting Software For Modeling Physiologically-Based Pharmacokinetics & Physiologically Based Biopharmaceutics., Yasir Qasim Almajidi, Rafif Raad Faisal, Ahmed Yaseen, Maher Abdulrazzaq Luqman Al-Hakeem

Maaen Journal for Medical Sciences

The development of dosage forms necessitates the evaluation of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), which aids scientists in elucidating the drug's mechanism of action and achieving optimal composite design. The incorporation of pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) efficacy studies in the early phases of lead identification and optimisation within drug development can markedly expedite the selection of the most promising dosage forms. The rapid advancement of computer hardware, software, and algorithms, along with drug screening and PK/PD evaluation, has significantly benefited from various computational methods, which substantially decrease the time and cost associated with drug development. Computational pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic modelling enhances the translation of in …

A Hedgehog-Foxf Axis Coordinates Dental Follicle-Derived Alveolar Bone Formation, Mizuki Nagata, Gaurav T Gadhvi, Taishi Komori, Yuki Arai, Chiaki Tsutsumi-Arai, Angel Ka Yan Chu, Seth N Nye, Yuntao Yang, Shion Orikasa, Akira Takahashi, Peter Carlsson, W Jim Zheng, Joshua D Welch, Noriaki Ono, Wanida Ono

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

The alveolar bone is a specialized mineralized structure supporting the lifelong functionality of the tooth in mastication. The alveolar bone develops from the dental follicle (DF) during tooth root formation due to deliberate epithelial-mesenchymal interactions. However, how DF progenitor cell fates are regulated toward alveolar bone osteoblasts remains unknown. We find that Hedgehog signaling activities are transiently activated during the onset of tooth root formation and alveolar bone formation. Parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTHrP)-expressing DF cells are highly responsive to Hedgehog signaling, yet constitutive Hedgehog activation using Pthrp-creER and Ptch1-floxed alleles potently suppresses alveolar osteoblast and ligament differentiation of PTHrP+ DF …

Background Of High School Track & Field Coaches, Haley A. Wright

Research Papers

No abstract provided.

Immature Acta2r179c/+ Smooth Muscle Cells Cause Moyamoya-Like Cerebrovascular Lesions In Mice Prevented By Boosting Oxphos, Anita Kaw, Suravi Majumder, Jose E Esparza Pinelo, Ting Wu, Zbigniew Starosolski, Zhen Zhou, Albert J Pedroza, Xueyan Duan, Kaveeta Kaw, Angie D Gonzalez, Ripon Sarkar, Michael P Fischbein, Philip L Lorenzi, Lin Tan, Sara A Martinez, Iqbal Mahmud, Laxman Devkota, L Maximilian Buja, Heinrich Taegtmeyer, Ketan B Ghaghada, Sean P Marrelli, Callie S Kwartler, Dianna M Milewicz

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

ACTA2 pathogenic variants altering arginine 179 cause childhood-onset strokes due to moyamoya disease (MMD)-like occlusions of the distal internal carotid arteries, but the mechanisms of pathogenesis are unknown and no preventive treatments exist. Here we show that Acta2R179C/+ smooth muscle cells (SMCs) fail to fully differentiate and maintain stem cell-like features, including increased migration and glycolytic flux compared to wildtype (WT) SMCs. Increasing mitochondrial respiration with nicotinamide riboside (NR) drives differentiation and decreases migration of Acta2R179C/+ SMCs. Carotid artery injury of Acta2SMC-R179C/+ mice leads to premature death, intraluminal SMC accumulation leading to MMD-like occlusive lesions, neurologic symptoms, …

Sparing The Gory Details: Legal And Social Inertia And The Refusal To Confront The Body In Pregnancy, Francesca Laguardia

Northwestern Journal of Law & Social Policy

Health, including pain, suffering, blood, and guts, has always played an outsized role in legal and public analysis of abortion. Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the health implications of forced childbirth have returned to the public’s attention, as evidenced by prevalent health exceptions to abortion bans, legal actions in regard to those bans and exceptions, public attention to those cases, and public opinion polling. Recent, highly publicized cases of medical emergencies associated with pregnancy could be expected to reinvigorate a public exploration of the health risks of pregnancy, but the public has consistently refused to acknowledge the full …

Current Landscape Of Preclinical Models For Pediatric Gliomas: Clinical Implications And Future Directions., Syed M. Faisal, Monika Yadav, Garrett R. Gibson, Adora T. Klinestiver, Ryan M. Sorenson, Evan Cantor, Maria Ghishan, John R. Prensner, Andrea T. Franson, Kevin Ginn, Carl Koschmann, Viveka Nand Yadav

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

Pediatric high-grade gliomas (pHGGs), particularly diffuse midline gliomas (DMGs), are among the most lethal brain tumors due to poor survival and resistance to therapies. DMGs possess a distinct genetic profile, primarily driven by hallmark mutations such as H3K27M, ACVR1, and PDGFRA mutations/amplifications and TP53 inactivation, all of which contribute to tumor biology and therapeutic resistance. Developing physiologically relevant preclinical models that replicate both tumor biology and the tumor microenvironment (TME) is critical for advancing effective treatments. This review highlights recent progress in in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo models, including patient-derived brain organoids, genetically engineered mouse models (GEMMs), and …

Community-Based, Culturally Relevant Stem: Engaging Rural And Indigenous Students Through Partnerships, Institutional Flexibility, And One Health, Ellen Chenoweth, Paul Cotter, Janice Straley, Kari Lanphier

Faculty, Staff, and Students

Rural and Indigenous students face many barriers to persistence in biomedical and STEM trajectories including poor access to science experiences, a dearth of relatable educational resources, and educational structures misaligned with rural and Indigenous student and community needs. Rural Alaska Students in One Health Research (RASOR) is designed to provide a positive first college experience for rural and Indigenous students. Key innovations include 1) a partnership between the University of Alaska and tribal governments to allow for culturally relevant, locallymentored research experiences and 2) a customizable program structure. We also surveyed adults in the region regarding attitudes about science, its …

Stream Fish Assemblage Dynamics And Barriers To Aquatic Connectivity In The Ichawaynochaway Creek Watershed, Georgia, Usa, Jake R. Duhé

LSU Master's Theses

Stream fishes in the southeastern United States are adapted to hydrological disturbances such as droughts. However, this region is projected to experience increasingly frequent and severe disturbances that will elevate water demands given increasing agricultural and urban development. Further, road-stream crossings (RSCs) are abundant features in these streams that can exacerbate drought-mediated stream fragmentation and impede movements by many aquatic organisms, including fishes, when poorly constructed. These compounding effects may adversely affect the diversity and abundances of resident stream fishes, but their interactions remain poorly understood, warranting rigorous testing of how droughts and RSCs influence stream fish dynamics. I assessed …

Alma Link Resolver Title & Issn Report (Top 500) 2024-2025, Andrée J. Rathemacher

Technical Services Reports and Statistics

Statistics for 2024-2025 on the total number of OpenURL requests by journal title and ISSN made to the Ex Libris Alma link resolver for items held by the University of Rhode Island Libraries. Includes only the top 500 journals.

Information provided includes journal Title, ISSN, EISSN, Number of Requests, Number of Clicked Requests, % Clicks from Requests.

Alma Link Resolver Subject Report 2024-2025, Andrée J. Rathemacher

Technical Services Reports and Statistics

Statistics for 2024-2025 on the number of OpenURL requests by Library of Congress classification code made to the Ex Libris Alma link resolver for items held by the University of Rhode Island Libraries.

Information provided includes Classification Code, Classifications, Number of Requests, Number of Clicked Requests, and % Clicks from Requests.

July 2025, Office Of Sustainability

Office of Sustainability Newsletter

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