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Is Microbial Production A Good Option For Exceptionally Low Cost Monoclonal Antibodies For Global Access?, Vijay Yabannavar

Microbial Engineering III (MEIII)

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Epigenetic Regulation And Tumor Suppressive Function Of Lncrna Ep300-As1 In Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Through Activation Of Tfap2c Binding To Cst6: Implications For Diagnosis, Prognosis, And Therapy, Chengliang Xing, Shun Ding, Tingting Duan, Zhiqun Li, Jinren Yan, Yu Kuang, Qibing Liu, Zhonglin Mu

Integrated Health Sciences Faculty Research

The long non-coding RNA EP300-AS1 (lncRNA EP300-AS1), identified as a potential regulatory factor in various cancers, remains underexplored in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). This study investigated EP300-AS1’s regulatory mechanisms in NPC, particularly its interaction with transcription factor AP-2 Gamma (TFAP2C) and its effect on cystatin E/M (CST6) expression. Employing clinical samples and NPC cell lines, we conducted in vitro and in vivo xenograft experiments to assess the impacts of modulating EP300-AS1 expression. Techniques such as CCK8, migration, scratch, apoptosis assays, cell cycle analysis, immunoblotting, and fluorescence experiments elucidated EP300-AS1’s role in NPC. The interaction between EP300-AS1 and TFAP2C in regulating CST6 …

The Effect Of Reciprocal Teaching Learning Model Assisted By Flipbook On Critical Thinking Ability, Reza Nurropidah, Mohd Hazwan Mohd Puad

Jurnal Pendidikan Sains

This study aims to determine the effect of the reciprocal teaching learning model assisted by Flipbook on students' critical thinking skills. The research method used was quasi-experimental. We conducted research on two classes: the experimental class and the control class. We conducted our research activities at Elementary School Biyawak in Majalengka Regency. The total population studied was 58 students, divided into two groups: the experimental class totaling 30 people and the control class totaling 28 people, with the sampling technique used being non-probability sampling with a purposive sampling approach. We collected the research data using a pretest and posttest with …

Enforcement Activities And Profiling Techniques Of Wildlife Rangers In Nigeria's Lowland Forest Reserves: A Mixed-Methods Study On Wildlife Law Transgressions, Norris I. Erhabor, Gloria Aimien Erhabor

Journal of Bioresource Management

This mixed-methods study investigates the enforcement activities and profiling techniques employed by wildlife rangers in Nigeria's lowland forest reserves to address wildlife law transgressions. The research integrates enforcement strategies, socio-economic factors, community involvement, and governance structures to evaluate the effectiveness of ranger activities. Data collection was conducted in the Omo Biosphere Reserve, Gele Gele Forest Reserve, and Okomu National Park, utilizing both primary and secondary sources, including interviews with 24 wildlife rangers. Key findings reveal that unauthorized entry, possession of specific tools, and suspicious behaviors are primary indicators used by rangers to identify potential law violators. Poaching activities predominantly occur …

Impact Of Climate Change On The Diversity And Abundance Of Wintering Birds At A Northern African Wetland - Case Study Of Oglat Eddaira Wetland (Naama, Western Algeria), Ahmed Toufik Youcefi, Gouacem Ali, Litim Kouider, Haddi Leila, Messaoui Fatima

Journal of Bioresource Management

The Mediterranean regions have been classified as the areas of the world most susceptible to the effects of environmental change. These regions are sensitive to drought and rising temperatures and with heightened aridity in the next several years. The purpose of this paper is to study the effects of climate change on the diversity and abundance of wintering birds in the Oglat Eddaira wetland located in western Algeria and classified in the Ramsar list. This study is based on the comparison between some indices of biodiversity: species richness, abundance, Shannon-Weiner and Simpson Index, during the period 2015 to 2024 and …

Aerial Phytomass And Carbon Sequestrated By The Kitshanga Forest Massif In The Wamba Valley In Dr-Congo, Mayanu Pemba, Ntalakwa Makolo, Kidikwadi Tango, Lubini Ayingweu

Journal of Bioresource Management

Aerial phytomass and carbon sequestrated by the Kitshanga forest massif in the Wamba valley in DR-Congo. The general objective was to evaluate the aerial phytomass and the carbon contained in the ligneous tissues of the trees. Specifically, the research aims to: (i) inventory all individuals in the Kitshanga gallery forest; (ii) identify the species in the study area; (iii) determine the floristic composition and density of the stand studied and (iv) evaluate the phytomass and the carbon sequestered by this vegetation. Inventory devices full on 1 hectare subdivided by 400 m² to obtain 25 plots which constitute the size of …

Dna Methylation In Periodontal Disease: A Focus On Folate, Folic Acid, Mitochondria, And Dietary Intervention, Elzbieta Pawlowska, Joanna Szczepanska, Marcin Derwich, Piotr Sobczuk, Nejat Düzgüneş, Janusz Blasiak

Pacific Faculty Work

Although periodontal disease (PD) is reported to be associated with changes in various genes and proteins in both invading bacteria and the host, its molecular mechanism of pathogenesis remains unclear. Changes in immune and inflammatory genes play a significant role in PD pathogenesis. Some reports relate alterations in cellular epigenetic patterns to PD characteristics, while several high-throughput analyses indicate thousands of differentially methylated genes in both PD patients and controls. Furthermore, changes in DNA methylation patterns in inflammation-related genes have been linked to the efficacy of periodontal therapy, as demonstrated by findings related to the cytochrome C oxidase II gene. …

Avifauna Of Kheri Morat National Park: Role Of Agricultural Habitat In Maintaining The Diversity Of Birds In The Presence Of Threats In Adjacent Forest Habitat, Syed Ali Hasnain Mosvi, Saeed Azam, Abdullah Ibrahim, Saleha Abbasi, Nadeem Munawar, Muhammad Arslan Asadi

Journal of Bioresource Management

Increasing land use for agricultural practices is commonly perceived as a threat to the avian diversity. However, a number of avian species depend on these croplands for food, water, and shelter. The present study was conducted in Khairi National Park, Pakistan, for the discourse of awareness gaps about the avifaunal diversity of the protected area and to compare the bird’s diversity in the agriculture fields and native forests. For the current study, the habitat was divided into two habitat categories, i.e., forest and croplands. The sampling was executed between February 2014 and February 2017. Stratified random sampling was used to …

Study On Predisposing Factors And Control Measures Against Cryptosporidiosis In Buffalo Calves At Cattle Colony Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan, Ali Ul Murtaza, Abdul Latif Bhutto, Jam Kashif Zaman, Mansoor Tariq, Amjad Hussain Mirani, Riaz Ahmed Laghari, Pervez Ahmed Khoso, Muhammad Mohsen Rahimoon, Abdul Saboor, Fayaz Hussain

Journal of Bioresource Management

The current study looked at the variables affecting the frequency of Cryptosporidium Parvum in buffalo calves at the Hyderabad Cattle Colony. From calves, 100 fecal samples were taken in total, preserved, and analyzed using direct smear and Ziehl-Neelsen staining methods. 74 percent of the samples tested positive for Cryptosporidium Parvum. Disease rates were higher in Nili Ravi calves (86 %) compared to Kundhi calves (62 %), with a statistically significant difference (p

Video Discharge Instructions Increase Patient Understanding For Office-Based Procedures: A Randomized Controlled Study, Jenna Bates Maffei, Jeffrey J Song, Gal Saffati, Mohit Khera

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Background: Health literacy significantly influences healthcare outcomes, with poor literacy leading to worse quality of life, increased mortality, and higher readmission rates. Recent efforts to improve post-encounter education include structured teach-back methods, patient preference assessments, and standardized discharge instructions. Studies in emergency departments have shown that incorporating video discharge instructions enhances patient understanding and retention of care information. To address the gap in urology, this study aims to evaluate patient comprehension and satisfaction with video discharge instructions following clinic-based vasectomy procedures.

Methods: We performed an Institutional Review Board approved (#H-51614) unblinded randomized controlled study with written consent from each participant. …

Empathetic Teaching: Why Authentic Blind Representation In Curricula Matters, Olivia Thomakos

Oral Presentations

Understanding the lived experience of blindness is challenging for sighted individuals. While literature can provide insights into this experience, many portrayals are written by sighted authors who rely on metaphor or their own fears of blindness. For blind authors, the challenge of connecting with sighted readers is compounded by the fact that reading itself is performed differently by sighted and non-sighted individuals. This essay explores how authentic authorship can foster empathy and understanding of blindness, and how introducing students to literature with genuine blind representation in school curricula can positively influence perceptions of blindness. Mark Paterson's article "Blindness, empathy, and …