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Biofilm-Associated Infections: Mechanisms Of Formation, Resistance, And Emerging Therapeutic Strategies With Special Focus On Biofilm Inhibitors, Karem Ibrahem

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Medical Sciences

Biofilms are complex, structured microbial communities enclosed within a self-produced extracellular matrix. This matrix allows them to adhere to a variety of surfaces, including medical devices and human tissues. The formation of biofilms poses a significant challenge in clinical settings due to their inherent resistance to antibiotics and to host immune defenses, thereby contributing to the persistence and chronicity of infections. In recent years, considerable attention has been directed towards the development of biofilm inhibitors as a promising therapeutic strategy to prevent biofilm formation, disrupt established biofilms, and enhance the susceptibility of biofilm-embedded bacteria to conventional antibiotics. The aim of …

Kadar Transthyretin Plasma Pada Lanjut Usia Sarkopenia Dan Non-Sarkopenia, R. Ifan A. Fahrurozi, Rose D. Martini, Roza Mulyana, Arina W. Murni, Eva Decroli, Saptino Miro, Deka Viotra, Vesri Yoga

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Sarcopenia is a geriatric syndrome marked by an age-related decline in muscle mass, which is affected by protein intake. Transthyretin is a visceral protein used to evaluate nutritional status and acts as a positive regulator of muscle mass. This study aimed to assess the difference in plasma transthyretin levels between elderly groups with and without sarcopenia.

Methods. This was an analytical observational study with a cross-sectional approach. Subjects were elderly patients who visited the Internal Medicine Polyclinic of Dr. M. Djamil Hospital Padang and met the inclusion and exclusion criteria from August to September 2024. Subjects were …

Lost In Ambiguity: Ai And The Limits Of Processing Turkish Morphology, Engin Evrim Önem

Khazar Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

Despite rapid progress in natural language processing, artificial intelligence (AI) systems continue to struggle with languages characterized by high morphological complexity, such as Turkish. A central difficulty lies in their limited ability to resolve ambiguity, which is deeply embedded in Turkish through features like flexible word order, extensive case marking, and agglutinative structures. Current AI models, primarily shaped by exposure to massive corpora of performance data, excel at detecting surface-level statistical regularities but fall short of grasping the grammatical principles and semantic nuances that underpin genuine linguistic competence. This reliance on performance over competence makes disambiguation especially problematic, as the …

Effects Of Calcination Conditions Of Locust Bean Pod On The Mechanical Properties Of Locust Bean Pod Ash High-Strength Concrete, Iorwuese Anum, Umar Abdullahi, Megat Azmi Megat Johari, Felix Nkapheeyan Isa

CSID Journal of Infrastructure Development

Locust Bean Pod Ash (LBPA) is produced from the calcination of Locust Bean Pod (LBP), an agricultural waste of the African locust bean tree (Parkia biglobosa). This study evaluated the use of LBPA obtained through controlled calcination and open burning as a supplementary cementitious material (SCM) in high-strength concrete (HSC). Cement was replaced by LBPA at 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20% by weight using both ashes—LC for ash produced through calcination at 600 °C, and LO for ash obtained through open burning. Slump and strength were assessed, including compressive strength (100 × 100 × 100 mm cubes) and splitting tensile …

Enhancing Health And Safety Practices In Construction Site In Developing Nations Through Technology Advancement In South Western Nigeria, Mubaraq Lawal, Abba Mahmud, Ismail Gbolahan Dere, Thankgod Agbo Owoicho

CSID Journal of Infrastructure Development

The construction sector plays a critical role in urban development and economic growth, yet it continues to face major challenges that threaten worker health and safety. Traditional safety measures are not always sufficient for the complex conditions found on construction sites, which creates a need for technology‑based solutions. This study investigates the relationship between technology adoption and health and safety practices in the construction industry in Lagos, Nigeria. The study identifies the major causes of site accidents, examines the level of technology use on construction sites, and reviews existing literature through both primary and secondary data. Primary data were collected …

Decision Framework For Enhancing The Adoption Of Alternative Infrastructure Funding Models In Ghana, Samuel Kojo Aidoo, Patricia Lindelwa Makoni

CSID Journal of Infrastructure Development

This paper examines the socio-economic and infrastructure conditions that determine Ghana’s readiness to adopt alternative infrastructure funding models (AIFMs) for sustainable road development. The objective of the study is to identify the macroeconomic and sectoral drivers of AIFMs’ adoption and to develop policy frameworks for the sustainable financing of infrastructure within Ghana’s context. Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression analysis is applied to annual data from 2003 to 2023 to examine the relationship between macroeconomic and infrastructure indicators and economic growth , which is used as a proxy for the viability of AIFMs. The results show that employment growth, educational attainment, …

Saudi Stock Market Prediction Using Majority Voting, Mobeen W. Alhalabi, Aiiad Albishri

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Computing and Information Technology Sciences

Predicting the stock market via data analysis is an important research topic. Because the system implementing it seems to think and act like humans, for the last two decades’ machine learning got a lot of attention from developers, programmers, scientists, even from the general public. Due to their advantages, machine learning techniques can be used in many areas, including finance and stock markets. Although many studies were performed with excellent results for the investors, many researchers are still looking for better results that will help minimize risk with higher percentage. In this study, the state of the techniques to predict …

Review: Archivist Actions, Abolitionist Futures: Reimagining Archival Practice Against Incarceration, Lauren Goodley

Provenance, Journal of the Society of Georgia Archivists

Review: Archivist Actions, Abolitionist Futures: Reimagining Archival Practice Against Incarceration, CLIR Pocket Burgundy series. Edited by Alison Clemens and Jessica Farrell. (Alexandria: Council on Library and Information Resources, 2025), 47 pages. Reviewed by Lauren Goodley.

Review: The Afterlife Of Palestinian Images: Visual Remains And The Archive Of Disappearance, Cathy Miller

Provenance, Journal of the Society of Georgia Archivists

Review: The Afterlife of Palestinian Images: Visual Remains and the Archive of Disappearance, Palgrave Studies in Arab Cinema series. By Azza El Hassan. (Cham, Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan, 2024), 180 pp. Reviewed by Cathy Miller.

Review: Digital Archives And Collections: Creating Online Access To Cultural Heritage, Jessica Wylie

Provenance, Journal of the Society of Georgia Archivists

Review: Digital Archives and Collections: Creating Online Access to Cultural Heritage, volume 11 of Anthropology of Media. By Katja Müller. (New York: Berghahn Books, 2021), 250 pp. Reviewed by Jessica Wylie.

Ethics_ How To Discuss Electronic Security With Your Clients, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (Iclef)

Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum 2025

Meeting proceedings of a seminar by the same name, held February 11, 2025.

Advanced Microsoft Word Wizardry For Lawyers & Support Staff - Part 1, 2, 3, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (Iclef)

Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum 2025

Meeting proceedings of a seminar by the same name, held October 8, 22, 29 2025.

Document & Discovery Management For Litigators, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (Iclef)

Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum 2025

Meeting proceedings of a seminar by the same name, held August 19, 2025.

Civil Discovery_ The Tough Issues Argued, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (Iclef)

Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum 2025

Meeting proceedings of a seminar by the same name, held September 25, 2025.

Advanced Worker's Compensation, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (Iclef)

Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum 2025

Meeting proceedings of a seminar by the same name, held March 20, 2025.

Find Your Landing Zone - Planning For Life Beyond The Bar, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (Iclef)

Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum 2025

Meeting proceedings of a seminar by the same name, held December 8, 2025.

Time Management For The Overworked Law Office Professional, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (Iclef)

Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum 2025

Meeting proceedings of a seminar by the same name, held Feb. 4, 2025.

Irs Filing Status, Qdro, Back Taxes, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (Iclef)

Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum 2025

Meeting proceedings of a seminar by the same name, held May 13, 2025.

Cme Update For Civil Mediators, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (Iclef)

Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum 2025

Meeting proceedings of a seminar by the same name, held October 10, 2025.

Innocent Spouse, Injured Spouse, Liens, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (Iclef)

Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum 2025

Meeting proceedings of a seminar by the same name, held June 3, 2025.

Probate Playbook For Trial Lawyers, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (Iclef)

Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum 2025

Meeting proceedings of a seminar by the same name, held May 9, 2025.

Title 9 Motor Vehicle Laws, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (Iclef)

Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum 2025

Meeting proceedings of a seminar by the same name, held May 6, 2025.

When Lawyers Leave Law Firms - The Ethics & Malpractice Risks, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (Iclef)

Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum 2025

Meeting proceedings of a seminar by the same name, held March 26, 2025.

Managing & Assisting Business Clients In An A.I. World, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (Iclef)

Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum 2025

Meeting proceedings of a seminar by the same name, held February 27, 2025.

Offers-In-Compromise, Installment Agreements, Cnc, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (Iclef)

Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum 2025

Meeting proceedings of a seminar by the same name, held May 20, 2025.

Task & Deadline Management, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (Iclef)

Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum 2025

Meeting proceedings of a seminar by the same name, held August 26, 2025.

The Indiana Mma - A Seminar 50 Years In The Making, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (Iclef)

Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum 2025

Meeting proceedings of a seminar by the same name, held March 27, 2025.

The Ethics Triangle, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (Iclef)

Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum 2025

Meeting proceedings of a seminar by the same name, held December 4, 2025.

Midwest I.P. Summit, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (Iclef)

Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum 2025

Meeting proceedings of a seminar by the same name, held November 7, 2025.

52nd Annual Midwest Estate, Tax And Business Planning Institute, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (Iclef)

Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum 2025

Meeting proceedings of a seminar by the same name, held June 12-13, 2025.