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Modification Des Facteurs Biotiques Par La Presence D'Arbres En Region Mediterraneenne Francaise: Effets Sur La Production Herbagere, B Msika, M Etienne

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

La region mediterraneenne franc;:aise se caracterise par !'im­portance de son territoire forestier qui, bien que souvent degrade, comporte une grande variete d'especes arborees. II s'agit principalement de peuplements forestiers spontanes geres en taillis ou de reboisements en resineux. Abandonnes depuis les annees 40, ces espaces sont devenus totalement improductifs et posent des problemes de protection contre Jes incendies ou de gestion sylvicole adaptee. Dans le contexte actuel, et dans ce type de milieu, la diversification des productions semble etre une voie interessante a creuser. Les amenagements sylvopastoraux pourraient done constituer une alternative interessante ; encore faut-il que Jes conditions opti­males …

Interprofessional Education Confidence In Health Professions Education Assessment: Are Learners Ready For Interprofessional Collaborative Practice?, Nicole E. Brown, Anthony J. Goreczny, Natalie Schirato, Jodi Schreiber, Sarah Jameson, Timothy Braun, Mary Dee Fisher

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: Interprofessional education (IPE) is critical to developing skills necessary for interprofessional collaborative practice (IPCP). Although much IPE research focuses on competence as an outcome, little research examines learner confidence in competence, which is likely to translate didactic knowledge into application of clinical skills. The current study aimed to assess student levels of confidence in skill competence related to the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) core competencies. Methods: Students from multiple health professions programs (nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant, graduate psychology), graduate biology, and undergraduate programs participated in the study (N=188). The Interprofessional Education Evaluation of Confidence (IPEEC) …

The Current Status Of Multi-Modality Imaging Of Pulmonary Emboli, Rodney C. Fisher, Kimberly L. Onstott

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Background: Pulmonary emboli (PE) have a significant incident rate of 112.3 per 100,000 adults. When age-weighted, the population over 75 has an incident rate of 1 out of 100. 90% of deaths from acute cases occur within two hours of the onset of symptoms. In pregnancy-related deaths, 20% are attributed to PE, and pregnancy increases the risk of the development of PE by 400 – 600%. Significant risk factors for PE include COPD, obesity, recent trauma or surgery, a history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a history of hormonal therapy, smoking, and pregnancy. Purpose: This literature review discusses how PE …

Liveocean, Parker Maccready, Jilian Xiong, Roxanne Carini, Jan Newton

Benefits of Ocean Observing Catalog (BOOC)

LiveOcean is a realistic numerical model of ocean circulation and biogeochemistry for the coastal and estuarine waters of the Salish Sea and Pacific Northwest. Daily three-day forecasts are processed into different formats that provide useful information for a wide variety of stakeholders. Applications include predictions of hypoxia, ocean acidification, harmful algal bloom movement, and the effects of treated sewage discharge. The model also has an archive of over a decade of hindcasts which are used in several basic science research projects.

Persistent Lichenoid Reaction And Eruptive Keratoacanthomas Following Pd-1 Inhibitor Therapy, Paul Vance, Michael Hohnadel

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Background

Immune checkpoint inhibitors, such as nivolumab, have become integral in treating metastatic malignancies by enhancing immune responses against tumors. However, they are associated with immune-related adverse events (irAEs), including cutaneous reactions. We report a case of persistent lichenoid dermatitis during therapy and eruptive keratoacanthomas (KAs) following the cessation of nivolumab.

Case Presentation

A 77-year-old Caucasian man presented with a subcutaneous melanoma on the left lateral chest, treated with excision followed by adjuvant nivolumab. Seven weeks into therapy, he developed pruritic erythematous macules, forming patches on his forearms, later spreading to his trunk. Biopsy confirmed lichenoid dermatitis. Treatment with triamcinolone …

Unraveling The Threads: A Case Report On Confusional Migraine And The Intricate Dance Between Psychiatry And Neurology, Mabit C. Gonzalez, Manjula Kottapalli

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Background

Migraine affects about 1 billion people worldwide and is associated with a significant negative impact on personal and occupational functioning. Migraine accompanied by aura is seen in about 15% of migraineurs. Visual aura is the most common type of aura. Much less common though are auras that involve higher mental function, such as confusional state. The confusional state may manifest with a wide variety of cortical dysfunction, such as speech impairment, increased alertness, agitation, and amnesia, often lasting longer than a typical migraine aura.

Case Presentation

The authors present the unique case of a 29-year-old patient with episodic and …

Neurosarcoidosis Presenting As Cauda Equina Syndrome: Case Report And Review Of The Literature, Benjamin Millar, Lauren Carmody, Fnu Naintara, Tara Dutta, Abhinav Hoskote

Transformative Medicine

Background

Sarcoidosis is a systemic immune disease with an unknown trigger, identified histologically by non-caseating granulomas. Neurosarcoidosis is a subset in which granulomatous inflammation infiltrates the central or peripheral nervous system. Sarcoid myelopathy affects a very small fraction of sarcoidosis patients. We present here the case of a 35 year old male who presented primarily for cauda equina symptoms.

Case Presentation

A 35-year-old Caucasian male with past history of hypertension, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, and type II diabetes mellitus presented to the emergency department complaining of a headache with left sided face numbness and periorbital swelling. He reported two months of gradual, …

Assessing The Influence Of Afforestation On Soil Quality And Soil Organic Carbon: A Case Study In Rashaya District, Lebanon, Mohammad Saleh, Wael Mostafa, Safaa Baydoun, Hisham Salman, Jamilah Borjac

BAU Journal - Science and Technology

Afforestation is a promising strategy for improving soil quality and enhancing carbon sequestration, contributing to climate change mitigation efforts. This study assessed the impact of afforestation on soil parameters in two afforested areas and one natural forest, compared with adjacent non-forested sites in Rashaya al-Wadi, Lebanon. Soil samples (0–30 cm depth) were analyzed for texture, pH, electrical conductivity (EC), soil organic matter (SOM), soil organic carbon (SOC), organic nitrogen (ON), mineral nitrogen (MN), and available phosphorus (AP) using ISO and standardized protocols at the Lebanese Agricultural Research Institute (LARI). The findings indicate that afforestation significantly increased SOM, SOC, and ON, …

Phytochemical Analysis And Antimicrobial Activity Of Micromeria Barbata Leaf And Stem Extracts Against Pseudomonas Aeruginosa: Insights From Molecular Docking And In Vitro Assays, Shiraz Rawas, Dalia El-Badan, Nawal Al Hakawati

BAU Journal - Science and Technology

The present study provides the characterization of the phytochemical content and the antibacterial activity of ethanolic extracts from the leaves (LM) and stems (SM) of Micromeria barbata (M.barbata) against Pseudomonas aeruginosa . Important functional groups were determined by analyzing the FTIR spectra of LM and SM. The phytochemical profiles were analyzed by GC-MS, and these characterized the chemicals according to retention periods and peak regions. The binding affinities of discovered compounds with the P. aeruginosa LasR and PqsD proteins were evaluated using molecular docking approach. Assays for biofilm formation, MIC, MBC, and agar well diffusion were used to assess the …

Arum Palaestinum Extracts: A Natural Solution For Root-Knot Nematode Control, Samaher Ghaith, Michel Afram, Jamilah Borjac

BAU Journal - Science and Technology

Root-knot nematodes (RKNs), Meloidogyne spp., have a destructive effect on a wide range of the crops. Arum palaestinum is a wild plant in levant that has a lot of different phytochemicals. The aim of this study is to evaluate the nematicidal potential of A. palaestinum extracts against RKN. The nematicidal efficiency of three types of extracts (aqueous, ethanolic and chloroform) of leaves, flowers and rhizomes of A. palaestinum on second stage juveniles (J2s) and hatching egg rate (RHI) of RKNs were evaluated in vitro using 6 concentrations of each extract (50mg/mL, 37.5mg/mL, 25mg/mL, 12.5mg/mL, 5mg/mL and 2.5mg/mL) and compared …

The Medical Check Up Result Data Collection System Function To Determine The Health Condition Of Workers At Pt. Pertamina Region Iii, Shonia Fitriananda, Mohammad Ridha

Jurnal Administrasi Bisnis Terapan

Activities carried out at PT. Pertamina (Persero) is very diverse. One of the activities is Medical Check Up under the auspices of Pertamedika, which is a health facility in PT. Pertamina (Persero) which is intended for workers to be checked for health every year with physical examination in the form of heart examination, blood tests, eye tests, and ultrasonography (USG). With the activities, it is inseparable from direct communication between the administration and workers to confirm each other about the needs and desires of workers who can be helped by the medical administration. The preparation of this academic paper task …

Hubungan Penggunaan Jenis Bahan Bakar Untuk Memasak Dengan Kejadian Ispa Pada Balita Di Provinsi Kalimantan Utara Tahun 2017, Maharani Karina Setiawan, Salwa Zalfa Elyanto, Aisyah Muthia Darajat, M. Nanda Putra Pratama Sm

Jurnal Nasional Kesehatan Lingkungan Global

Acute respiratory infections (ARI) in toddlers are certainly still a significant public health problem with environmental factors affecting them, such as air pollution from the burning of the fuels used, namely charcoal, wood and kerosene. This study aims to analyze the relationship between household fuel use and the incidence of ISPA in toddlers, especially in North Kalimantan Province (Kaltara) using data from the Indonesian Health Demographic Survey (SDKI) in 2017. The research design used a cross-sectional study, data analysis was carried out descriptively using a table then followed by chi square data analysis to determine the relationship between the variable …

Nature-Based Solutions For Urban Stormwater Management, Nima Zafarmomen, Vidya Samadi, Susan Lunt

Forestry and Natural Resources

This paper explores Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for urban stormwater management, emphasizing their role in mitigating runoff, reducing flood risks, and improving water quality. Bioretention systems (BRS), green roofs, permeable pavements, and vegetated swales utilize natural processes such as infiltration, evapotranspiration, and filtration to manage stormwater while promoting urban resilience and supporting biodiversity effectively. The performance of these solutions depends on vegetation, soil, and climatic parameters, highlighting the need for context-specific design and implementation. While NbS present sustainable alternatives to conventional infrastructure, technical, economic, social, and institutional challenges require interdisciplinary collaboration and supportive policies to unlock their full potential.

Green Practices On Sustainability Performance: The Moderating Role Of Slack Resources, Mariska Ramadana, Julia Julia, Erna Wati

Jurnal Akuntansi dan Keuangan Indonesia

Background: The growing urgency of environmental issues and economic imperatives has made sustainability a critical component of corporate strategy, particularly in developing countries like Indonesia. This study examines how green CEOs, green innovations, and green investments affect the sustainability performance of Indonesian companies listed in the Sri Kehati Index. Methods: Data from 2019 to 2023 were analyzed using regression analysis in STATA. The study also examined the moderating effect of absorbed and unabsorbed slack resources. Findings: The results show that a green CEO has no proven positive impact on sustainability performance, while green innovation has a negative …

Statistical Methods To Analyze Medical Images Radiomic Features: A Review, Emad Alsyed

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Engineering Sciences

Radiomics refers to the quantitative extraction of features from medical images, which could potentially be introduced into clinical practice for improvement in diagnostic, prognostic, and predictive accuracy. Issues with regard to repeatability, reproducibility, and robustness challenge the reliability of radiomic features and their potential utility in clinical practice. This is a systematic review of the statistical methods employed in the analysis of features and their reliability cross studies. The databases reviewed were PubMed and Web of Science, with sources from January 2015 to January 2024. Critical identified statistical methods include the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), concordance correlation coefficient (CCC), means …

Design And Development Of Smart Wheelchair From Lecture Chair, Muhammad Sholihul Abdillah, Fauzan Masykur, Abdur Rohman Hasan

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Engineering Sciences

Wheelchairs play a vital role in providing mobility for individuals with physical disabilities. Enhancing these devices with modern technology significantly improves user convenience and overall functionality. A key enhancement involves integrating smartphones into wheelchair systems. While conventional wheelchairs are generally operated manually, this research presents a smart wheelchair prototype adapted from a standard classroom chair, which is wirelessly controlled using a smartphone via Bluetooth and an Arduino Uno R3 microcontroller. The project involves developing both a mobile application and embedded software. The mobile app is created through a visual block-based programming interface, while the Arduino side is coded using C++. …

Synthesis And Characteristics Of Cerium Vanadate-Strontium Oxide: Exploring Novel Composite Material, Sunnia Shafiq, Adeeba Noshahi, Muhammad Shahid Shafique, Bushra Kanwal, Shavezah Nazeer, Zainab Javed, Rabia Zahoor

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Engineering Sciences

The study describes the synthesis and characterization of Cerium Vanadate-Strontium Oxide (CeVO₄-SrO) nanocomposite. It emphasizes the importance of nanoparticles in various scientific applications, especially energy storage. The study used a hydrothermal approach with particular precursor components to synthesize the nanocomposite. The resultant materials are examined using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to evaluate their crystallite sizes and structural characteristics. The study found that SrO has an irregular rough shape, CeVO₄ appears spherical, and the composites have a nanorod-like structure. UV-visible spectroscopy provides discrete absorbance peaks, which confirm the material's optical characteristics. The conclusion highlights …

Efficacy Of Azadirachta Indica Extract And The Green Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles Against The Aspergillus Spp. Causing Pomegranate Fruit Rot In Taif Governorate, Saudi Arabia, Abeer S. Alqurashi

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Meteorology, Environment and Arid Land Agriculture

Despite being prone to fungal diseases, particularly those caused by Aspergillus species, the pomegranate fruit is greatly esteemed for its nutritional value and health benefits. Fungal infections can inflict significant damage and may produce mycotoxins, which pose serious risks to human health. Species of Aspergillus are responsible for causing diseases that affect pomegranate fruit in Taif, Saudi Arabia. This study aims to assess the efficacy of neem extract and its silver nanoparticles as antifungal agents against these infections. Upon reviewing their morphological and genetic traits, the predominant species identified were Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus versicolor and Aspergillus tubingensis. Laboratory-based …

Faktor-Faktor Yang Berhubungan Dengan Massa Otot, Kekuatan Otot, Dan Performa Fisik Pada Lansia, Nur Riviati, Taufik Indrajaya, Rukiah Chodilawati, Ridzqie Dibyantari, Bima Indra

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Despite its high prevalence and significant impact on health, comprehensive studies are still needed to explore the factors affecting sarcopenia parameters, such as muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance. This study aimed to identify the factors influencing sarcopenia parameters in the elderly, including muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance.

Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted from July to December 2022 on elderly individuals (>60 years old) at the Geriatric Polyclinic, Moh. Hoesin General Hospital, Palembang, selected through consecutive sampling. Muscle mass was measured using bioimpedance analysis, expressed in ASMI values; muscle strength was measured …

Transitioning From Microfluidic-Based To Bioprinted Decellularized Extracellular Matrix In Vitro Blood–Brain Barrier Models, Connor O. Mowen

Theses and Dissertations

The blood–brain barrier (BBB) regulates transport between the vasculature and central nervous system but limits therapeutic delivery. In vitro BBB models are essential for studying barrier function, disease mechanisms, and drug transport, yet traditional systems often lack biological relevance. This thesis aimed to improve model fidelity and scalability by refining a PDMS-based microfluidic fabrication protocol and developing a spinal cord-derived decellularized extracellular matrix (dECM) bioink for bioprinting applications. A multi-step protocol was optimized to decellularize bovine spinal cord tissue, followed by enzymatic digestion to generate a printable dECM solution. UV–Vis spectroscopy confirmed protein retention, and DNA quantification revealed residual nucleic …

Spatially Resolved Transcriptomic Profiles Of Placental Cell Populations In Placental Malaria, Corina A. Mong

Undergraduate Honors Theses

Malaria remains a prevalent infectious disease that continues to cause disease-related morbidity and mortality. Despite preventative efforts, malarial pregnancies still cause birth complications, therefore emphasizing the necessity to study these adverse outcomes in malarial pregnancy. Malaria in pregnancy can lead to placental malaria (PM), which is the presence and accumulation of Plasmodium-infected red blood cells in the placental intervillous space (IVS). Even after treatment, past PM (presence of hemozoin crystals from the parasite in the placenta) can cause a chronic inflammatory response. We predicted that the activation states of the maternal monocytes and fetal macrophages differ within the placenta and …

Sex-Dependent Modulation Of Behavioral Allocation Via Ventral Tegmental Area-Nucleus Accumbens Shell Circuitry, Kristen A. Mclaurin, Jessica M. Illenberger, Hailong Li, Rosemarie M. Booze, Charles F. Mactutus

Faculty Publications

Diagnostic criteria for substance use disorder, cocaine type (i.e., cocaine use disorder), outlined in the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, imply that the disorder arises, at least in part, from the maladaptive allocation of behavior to drug use. To date, however, the neural circuits involved in the allocation of behavior have not been systematically evaluated. Herein, a chemogenetics approach (i.e., designer receptors exclusively activated by designer drugs (DREADDs)) was utilized in combination with a concurrent choice self-administration experimental paradigm to evaluate the role of the mesolimbic neurocircuit in the allocation of behavior. Pharmacological activation …

Life Beneath The Tides: Seagrass Meadows In Surigao Del Sur, Philippines, Giselle B. Ramos, Roxan E. Caray

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Marine Science

Seagrasses are a valuable component of global blue carbon ecosystems yet are also endangered due to natural and man-made pressures. This study assessed the seagrass resources regarding species community structure and diversity using a transect-quadrat design along the intertidal coastlines of selected towns of Surigao del Sur. Of the 19 recorded species in the Philippines, seven common species were observed: Cymodocea rotundata, Enhalus acoroides, Halodule pinifolia, Halodule uninervis, Thalassia hemprichii, Syringodium isoetifolium, and Halophila ovalis. Across study sites, the most evident species are T. hemprichii, C. rotundata, and S. isoetifolium; the existence …

Steric Sea Level Variability Over The Red Sea, Turki Alraddadi

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Marine Science

The current paper analyzes the steric sea level (SSL) variability over the Red Sea (RS) and linked it with climate modes namely, North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) and East Atlantic West Russian (EAWR) patterns using a reanalysis dataset. Long-term (1993--2015) profile temperature and salinity data acquired from Simple Ocean Data Assimilation (SODA) was used to compute the SSL. The results show that the SSL is out of phase comparing to the total sea level, which may reduce fluctuations of water level within the sea. Furthermore, it accounts for only 10% of the total sea level variations. The first and second Empirical …

Machine Learning Applications For Berth Allocation Optimization In Major Red Sea Ports: A Multi-Port Analysis, Mohammed H. Alshareef

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Marine Science

Efficient berth allocation remains a critical challenge in Red Sea port operations, particularly given the diverse operational capabilities across the region's ports. The research utilized historical operational data from 147,892 berth allocation instances across these ports spanning 2019--2023. A deep learning model was developed using four dense layers with ReLU activation functions, incorporating vessel characteristics, weather patterns, and operational constraints. The model's performance was validated through comparison with traditional allocation methods using real-time port operation data. Port selection criteria included geographical distribution along the Red Sea, varying levels of technological adoption, and willingness to share operational data for research purposes. …

Lifecycle Of Greater Wax Moth Galleria Mellonella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) And Its Control By Natural Products, Tahani A. Alzahrani, Hanan S. Alyahya, Shatha I. Alqurashi, Jazem A. Mahyoub

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Meteorology, Environment and Arid Land Agriculture

The great wax moth (Galleria mellonella) is a major pest that affects honeybee colonies, causing serious damage to the honeycomb and disrupting beekeeping operations. This paper aims to review the life cycle of this insect and the natural control strategies used to manage its populations. This paper examines the different stages of growth of the great wax moth, including the stages of eggs, larva, pupae, and adults. The life cycle of this insect depends largely on environmental conditions, especially temperature, humidity and food quality, in addition, this paper focuses on natural control strategies, such as the use of plant extracts …

Banana Postharvest Quality: Current Technologies And Future Perspectives, Mohamed Ibrahim Elsayed

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Meteorology, Environment and Arid Land Agriculture

Banana (Musa spp.) is a main economic crop. Several pre and postharvest factors are controlling fruit quality. Oweing to its climacteric nature numerous biological and metabolic changes occur rapidly within fruits and accelerate their ripening and senescence. These changes cause considerable postharvest losses that reduce supply chain efficiency. There is always a pressing and persistent necessity to minimize these losses and develop the current postharvest technologies. Nanoparticle technology has shown promising potential in fruit postharvest including banana. Further research is needed to provide more comprehensive knowledge of these promising materials.

Evaluation Of Some Faba Bean Genotypes Under Soil Salinity In Nubaria Region, Egypt, Azza F. El-Sayed, A. A. Abou-Zeid, Doha M. Kandeel, A. A. Sallam

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Meteorology, Environment and Arid Land Agriculture

A field experiment was carried out at Nubaria Research Station during winter of 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 growing seasons, to evaluate salt stress tolerant of new faba bean genotypes and analyze the relationship between the yield potential and physiological traits. Nine diverse faba bean genotypes (M4, M6, L1, L5, L6, L13, L16, L17 and L18) and commercial three faba bean cultivars (Nubaria 1, Nubaria 3 and Nubaria 5) were used in this study. Genotypes were arranged in a randomized complete block design with five replicates. Among these genotypes, the Nubaria 3 cultivar recorded the highest average values for the number of …

Operating Fund Budget/ Expenditure Summary Report 2024-25, Csusb Budget Office

University Budget Office records

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Physical Quality Analysis Of Ginger Yogurt With Different Types Of Ginger And Telang Flower Natural Colorant, Mazarina Devi, Soenar Soekopitojo, Arindra Nirbaya, Mansoor Abdul Hamid

Bulletin of Culinary Art and Hospitality

Physical quality is a standard that must be met to ensure that new products have quality in accordance with predetermined specifications and meet consumer expectations. This study aims to analyse the quality of viscosity and colour of yoghurt drinks added with three different types of ginger, namely emprit ginger, elephant ginger, and red ginger. Telang flower was used as a natural colourant. The viscosity test of telang flower ginger yoghurt drink was measured with a viscometer and the colour of telang flower ginger yoghurt drink was measured with a colorimeter. The data obtained were then analysed with ANOVA to see …