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World Delirium Wareness And Quality Survey In 2023- A Worldwide Point Prevalence Study, Heidi Lindroth, Keibun Liu, Laura Szalacha, Giuseppe Bellelli, Mark Von Den Boogaard, Gideon Caplan, Chi Ryang Chung, Muhammed Elhadi, Mohan Gurjar, Gabriel Heras-La-Calle, Magdalena Hoffman, Marie-Madlen Jeitziner, Karla Krewulak, Tanja Mailhot, Alessandro Morandi, Ricardo Kenji Nawa, Esther S. Oh, Marie Oxenboell Collet, Rebecca Von Haken, Peter Nydahl, For The Wdad Study Team

Publications

Background

Delirium, an acute brain dysfunction, is proposed to be highly prevalent in clinical care and shown to significantly increase the risk of mortality and dementia.

Objectives

To report on the global prevalence of clinically documented delirium and delirium-related clinical practices in wards caring for paediatric and adult patients in healthcare facilities.

Design

A prospective, cross-sectional, 39-question survey completed on World Delirium Awareness Day, 15 March 2023.

Participants

Clinicians or researchers with access to clinical data.

Main Outcome and Measure

The primary outcome was the prevalence of clinically documented delirium at 8:00 a.m. (4 h) and 8:00 p.m. (±4 h). …

Fringe Farming: A Family’S Transition Into Fiber Through Seasons Of Change, Keisha Cameron

Professional Agricultural Workers Journal

The intersection of fiber production and Black agrarian arts has deep historical roots. Small-scale and peri-urban farmers find themselves against the borders of urban and industrial agriculture. Also, the COVID-19 global pandemic was a tipping point for many small farmers. It brought the importance of sustainable agriculture into a clearer view. Today, a growing movement of small producers is working to bring local fiber and textile production back into the agricultural lexicon. This article tracks the evolution of High Hog Farm and returning-generation Black family farmers and their transition into natural fiber and dye production. This focus is associated with …

Black Women Farming Sustainably: Carrying Their Legacy In The Deep South Through Crisis And Beyond, Natilee M. Kyle, Yawah Awolowo, Felicia Bell, Sheila Martin, Ruth Bacayana

Professional Agricultural Workers Journal

An African proverb underscores the role of women in communities: If you teach a man, you educate an individual, but if you teach a woman, you educate a nation. Women play a crucial role in maintaining family farms and community ecosystems in the Deep South. This case study explores the history and roles of two Southern Black women farmers. The study seeks to amplify women’s voices by examining the cultural context from which they operated, the families and generations they influenced, and the obstacles they navigated while operating in a male-dominated industry. Their collective experiences highlight the need for shared …

The Federation Of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund: An Advocate For Equity In Disaster Relief Programs, Chawnn Redden

Professional Agricultural Workers Journal

The Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund has a history of assisting predominantly Black farmers and rural communities, especially the rural South. It also supports farmers during disasters and advocates for equitable distribution of resources, especially from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to Black farmers. For instance, the Federation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic provides evidence of how the impact of disasters in the rural South can be mitigated if Black farmers are an integral part of the relief process. This paper provides a history of the role the Federation has played in several disasters, including hurricanes as well as …

Rabbit Fencing To Protect Crops And Pastures, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Biosecurity factsheets

This factsheet outlines the use of fencing to protect crops and pasture from rabbits.

Rabbits cause an estimated loss of $217 million each year to Australian agricultural production and cause significant environmental damage. In Western Australia (WA), areas of native vegetation, particularly on sandy ridges that would otherwise be subject to wind erosion, have been retained on farms. Bush remnants are a major refuge habitat for rabbits, which can cause considerable damage to nearby pastures and crops. A measure of rabbit control can be achieved by poisoning around bush remnants in late summer or autumn, prior to seeding. To be …

European Wasp: Declared Pest, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Biosecurity factsheets

The European wasp is one of the worst wasps in the world — harmful to people, outdoor lifestyles, and horticultural and agricultural industries. Early detection of wasp activity is critical to prevent the wasp establishing in Western Australia (WA). This is achieved via collaboration between residents, businesses, industry, and government.

Severe Childhood Poisoning Caused By Ferraga Practices. Data From The Moroccan Poison Control And Pharmacovigilance Centre, Mina Talib, Naima Rhalem, Abderrahim Chebat, Abdelmajid Soulaymani, Rachida Soulaymani-Bencheikh, Souad Skalli, Jamila Dahmani

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To highlight the complications associated with the products and practice of healers “Ferraga” who treat young children using traditional Moroccan pharmacopoeia. Methods: This is a retrospective analysis of cases of products and practice of “Ferraga” intoxication in young children reported to the Moroccan Poison Control and Pharmacovigilance Center (MPCPC), Rabat, Morocco, from 2010-2020. Results: During the study period, 24 cases of products and practice of “Ferraga” poisoning were reported to MPCPC, Rabat, Morocco. The average age of the patients was 2.48 years. The oral route was noted in 21 cases. The vast majority of patients (23 cases) exhibited symptoms …

The Anchor: November 2024, Issue Two, Hope College

The Anchor: 2024

The Anchor began in 1887 and was first issued weekly in 1914. Covering national and campus news alike, Hope College’s student-run newspaper has grown over the years to encompass over two-dozen editors, reporters, and staff. For much of The Anchor's history, the latest issue was distributed across campus each Wednesday throughout the academic school year (with few exceptions). In recent years The Anchor moved to monthly print issues and a more frequently updated website. The Anchor is now published in print twice per academic semester. Occasionally, the volume and/or issue numbering is irregular.

Seals And Society: Considerations For Urban Waterway Navigation By Harbor Seals (Phoca Vitulina) And Gray Seals (Halichoerus Grypus) In New York City, Kristy L. Biolsi, Kevin L. Woo, Bjoern Kils

Cities and the Environment (CATE)

As marine mammals navigate their environment, they may likely encounter areas that are both sparsely and heavily populated with human activity. For the latter, marine mammals are increasingly entering urban populated areas where the marine landscape has been significantly transformed both physically and ecologically. At select locations in New York City (NYC), Harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) and gray seals (Halichoerus grypus) frequent the NYC waterways during the winter months. Due to the public interest in these species, and the growing human population with its consequent development of shared habitats, it is critical that we understand the …

Editor's Review Of "Muddy Thinking... An Immersive Account Of Urban Reclamation", Mallika Sardeshpande

Cities and the Environment (CATE)

No abstract provided.

Study The Effects Of Pure Tin Oxide Nanoparticles Doped With Cu, Prepared By The Biosynthesis Method, On Bacterial Activity, Nada K. Abbas, Duha S. Shaker

Baghdad Science Journal

In this study, pure SnO2 nanoparticles were doped with 2% at wt. of copper by biosynthesis method. As raw materials, SnCl2.2H2O, CuCl2.2H2O, and ESM biomaterial were used as eggshell membranes. Samples were annealed at 550 ° C for 3 h. The bacterial activity against E-coli Gram-negative and S. aureus Gram-positive strains and higher inhibition of concentrations in S.a-ureus was obtained from E-coli. The MIC method was used for the minimum inhibitory concentration. The results of XRD showed that the samples crystallized within the tetragonal rutile type and that the average crystal size is pure SnO2 and SnO2: Cu (24.2, 16.6) …

Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation Of Nanocomposite Coatings On Ti-6al-7nb Alloy For Biomedical Applications, Qabas Khalid Naji, Jassim Mohammed Salman, Nawal Mohammed Dawood

Baghdad Science Journal

The current study aims to useTi-6Al-7Nb alloy instead of Ti-6Al-4V alloy in medical applications. Due to the poor hardness and wear that cause loose of the implant. The surface of Ti-6Al-7Nb alloy has been coated with titanium and zirconia/titanium oxide nanocomposite coating by Plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) process. The results of the tests showed the possibility of deposition of ceramics coatings on the surface of Ti-6Al-7Nb alloy by using different times. The ceramics layer of titanium oxide (TiO2) is formed during coating porous, homogenous distribution, and low corrosion rate and wettability. A composite nano ceramic layer was obtained from nano …

A Comparison Between Backpropagation Neural Network And Seven Moments For More Accurate Fingerprint Video Frames Recognition, Ekhlas Falih Naser, Enas Tariq Khudair, Eman Shakir Mahmood, Abeer Tariq Maolood

Baghdad Science Journal

In this modern age of electronic interactions, more secure methods are required to protect vital information. Passwords are indeed a prominent and secure method, but they are subject to being forgotten, especially if they are long and complex. A more efficient way is the use of human fingerprints, which are unique to each person. No two people would have the same fingerprint even if they were a twin, which makes it a very secure method that cannot be duplicated or forgotten. This research aims to compare seven moments and backpropagation for more accurate fingerprint recognition within video frames. The first …

Synthesis, Characterization, Biological Activity, And Molecular Docking Study Of Some New Sulfamethoxazole Derivatives., Athra G. Sager, Jawad Kadhim Abaies, Rusul Abdulridah Issa

Baghdad Science Journal

In this paper, new Sulfamethoxazole derivatives were studied in order to improve the treatment efficiency of this medicinal compound. Six compounds of Schiff bases were prepared via an intermediate reaction of Mannich bases. Two derivatives of thiadiazine heterocyclic compound were prepared as well. Characterization and the stereo conformations of the synthesized compounds were determined using 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, and FT-IR techniques, in addition to elemental analysis and melting point measurements. The biological activity of the produced compounds against five types of bacteria including (Staphylococcus aureus Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumonia Salmonella, and Proteus) was investigated. The obtained results showed that biological activities …

Density Functional Theory Study On Chemical Reactivity Of Aspirin: Substituent Effect, Halah T. Mohammed, Ahmed M. Kamil, Abbas A-Ali Drea, Hayder M. Abduljalil, Waleed K. Alkhafaje

Baghdad Science Journal

There is strong evidence that thrombotic and inflammatory mechanisms play a role in COVID-19 severity. COVID-19 morality may be reduced by common drugs that block these pathways, such as Aspirin. New Aspirin derivatives were suggested by functionalizing the benzene ring with acetate, amine, amide, and ribose at 2, 3, 4, and 5 positions. Through density functional theory (DFT) B3LYP / (6–31G), their energetic characteristics and chemical reactivity were estimated. The band gap of Aspirin is 0.199 eV, while 3-acetate Aspirin, 3-amine Aspirin, 4-amide Aspirin, and 5-ribose Aspirin have the least band gap equal to 0.187, 0.144, 0.177, and 0.162 eV, …

Evaluation Of Well Water Quality For Domestic Utilization In Fayda District, Southern Duhok Governorate, Kurdistan Region- Iraq, Musher R. Ahmed, Rami N. Saleem, Marwa M. Rashed

Baghdad Science Journal

This study was conducted for the purpose of measuring the quality of water in the wells of the Fayda District by measuring the water quality index, On the basis of chemical and physical standards that were measured using modern devices, techniques and classical methods. 168 samples were collected and analyzed based on several parameters involving, Water temperature, pH, Electrical Conductivity(EC), Total dissolved solid, Turbidity, Alkalinity, NO3-2, Cl−, Ca+2 Mg+2 SO4-2, Dissolved Oxygen(DO) and Total hardness(TH). The data showed variation of the investigated parameters in samples as follows: 18.417 to 22.567 °C and 7.65 to 8.39 for water pH, 5.685 to …

Growth Inhibition Of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Using Products Of Some Probiotic Microorganisms And Secondary Metabolites Of Commiphora Myrrha Extracts Estimated By Gc-Ms Technique, Teeba Hashim Mohammad, Zina Hashem Shehab, Arwa A. Tawfiq

Baghdad Science Journal

The search for new antibacterial agents is necessary due to the limited availability of effective treatments to treat bacterial infections. The current study aimed to study the utilization of the products of some probiotic microorganisms, such as Lactobacillus acidophilus and Saccharomyces boulardii, are cultured on solid and liquid media, as well as examining the biological activity of the secondary metabolites of the aqueous, alcoholic, and vinegar extracts of the Commiphora myrrha (Myrrh) plant, and honey on the growth of five clinical isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from wounds using the diffusion method with tablets. Some chemical tests were conducted to …

Evaluation Of Antibiofilm And Cytotoxic Activity Of Microalgae Isolated From Different Sites Of Betwata- Erbil/Iraq, Sewgil Saaduldeen Anwer, Ayad Kareem Ali, Nur Bozbeyoglu Kart, Dogukan Mutlu, Refika Ceyda Beram, Volkan Kuzucu, Sevki Arslan, Nazime Mercan Dogan

Baghdad Science Journal

This in vivo study is aimed to assess the antibiofilm and cytotoxic potential of selected microalgae isolates. Different concentration of microalgal isolates used for each of antibiofilm and cytotoxic studies. A total extract of 10 μL MTT was added to each well with LB broth, plates were read using microtiter plate spectrophotometer at 490 nm and 630 nm, respectively. The cell viability was determined in CCD-18℃ cells (3x10^3 cells/well) by MTT assay at 590 nm. The microalgae isolates showed antibiofilm affect after 48 hrs on Pseudomonas aeruginosa PA01 and this effect was observed to be higher than those of S. …

A New Replacement Model Under Trapezoidal Fuzzy Number Environment, Balaganesan M, Melita Vinoliah E, Krishnaveni G

Baghdad Science Journal

In today’s dynamic world, the replacement of machinery and facilities is a permanent and complicated issue due to rapid technical growth and globalization, which is a shared concern in the minds of the owners of any business. Maintenance is a scheduled procedure to ensure that equipment, systems, or facilities remain normal to perform their intended purpose correctly without risking the loss of service time due to their failure. To maintain a certain degree of consistency, protection, and performance maintenance activities for systems and facilities in good working conditions are indispensable. The repair operation helps to preserve and increase the operating …

Confined Paddock Feeding And Feedlotting Of Sheep, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Animal production and livestock factsheets

Confinement feeding (also referred to as lot feeding or feedlotting) is an intensive feeding system in a confined area where all, or the majority of, feed and water is supplied to the contained animals. The department recommends using confinement feeding as part of a whole farm livestock, pasture and erosion management program.

We recommend having a confinement feeding system as an integral part of a whole farm livestock, pasture and erosion management program. Guides and resources that provide more detailed information are listed at the bottom of this fact sheet.

Barber’S Pole Worm In Sheep, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Animal production and livestock factsheets

Barber's pole worm (Haemonchus contortus) is a potentially harmful roundworm parasite of sheep which can cause a disease called haemonchosis. It is mainly found in coastal and high rainfall areas of Western Australia.

In some cases large worm burdens can develop very rapidly and cause sheep deaths without warning. Whether specific pre-emptive action for barber's pole worm is needed depends on the risk level.

Sheep Feed Value Guide, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Animal production and livestock factsheets

Sheep are supplementary fed for either survival or production purposes. Efficient supplementary feeding should aim to supply sheep with a diet that is sufficient in digestible energy and protein. We recommend testing feedstuffs, although the feed tables supplied here can be used to help roughly estimate the amount of grain and fodder required.

Knowing the value of different feedstuffs is critical when making decisions about livestock nutrition, for survival, maintenance and growth.

Supplementary feeding is a key part of a Western Australian (WA) sheep enterprise because most sheep systems are on annual pasture which is dry over the Mediterranean summer. …

Evaluation Of Dual Purpose Canola And Cereals Grazed With Cattle, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Animal production and livestock factsheets

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development conducted research to investigate and demonstrate the importance of dual-purpose crops (canola, wheat and barley) to improve the feed availability for cattle (in late autumn to early winter) in mixed farming systems of the high rainfall environment of Western Australia (WA).

The grain yield of a wide range of canola and cereal varieties sown in mid-April were unaffected by the grazing of cattle at a stocking rate of 20 to 22 dry sheep equivalent (DSE) per hectare (ha) for up to 4 weeks at Esperance in 2011.

The grazed crops yielded the …

Impact Of Gut Microbiota And Its Metabolites On Immunometabolism In Colorectal Cancer, Madison Flory, Paloma Bravo, Asfaqul Alam

Markey Cancer Center Faculty Publications

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is highly prevalent, accounting for approximately one-tenth of cancer cases and deaths globally. It stands as the second most deadly and third most common cancer type. Although the gut microbiota has been implicated in CRC carcinogenesis for the last several decades, it remains one of the least understood risk factors for CRC development, as the gut microbiota is highly diverse and variable. Many studies have uncovered unique microbial signatures in CRC patients compared with healthy matched controls, with variations dependent on patient age, disease stage, and location. In addition, mechanistic studies revealed that tumor-associated bacteria produce diverse …

A New U.S. Strategy To Combat Indonesia's Agricultural Trade Barriers Notes From The 2024 Symposium, Daniel C.K. Chow

Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law

No abstract provided.

Trips At Thirty: The Evolving Interactional Law Of Public Health Exceptions To Intellectual Property Protection, Geraldo Vidigal, Pramiti Parwani

Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law

No abstract provided.

Economic Sanctions: Food And Conflict Regions Remarks, Jonathan C. Poling

Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law

No abstract provided.

But, It's Just A Uti, Gillian Long

Posters

IgA Vasculitis is a commonly seen presentation in the pediatric population. The constellation of symptoms typically includes purpuric rash, joint pain, abdominal pain and hematuria. This 12 year old female was seen by her pediatrician for rash on her legs, shortness of breath, cough and night sweats that all started around 2 months ago. Additionally, a 25 pound weight loss was noted over the past year. The rash appeared as nonblanching purpura on her lower extremities, lending suspicion to IgA Vasculitis. She was first treated for UTI with cefuroxime, and then treated with steroids. Urinalysis showed persistent hematuria and she …

Neutrosophic Logic-Based Crop Yield Prediction And Risk Assessment Using Least Squares Regression, M. Srikanth, R.N.V. Jagan Mohan, M. Chandra Naik

Neutrosophic Systems with Applications

Agriculture faces significant challenges due to climate change and unpredictable environmental factors, which impact crop yields and threaten food security. This study proposes a novel approach to crop yield prediction and risk assessment using neutrosophic logic and least squares regression. By integrating these methods, we aim to improve accuracy in predicting crop losses under uncertain conditions. The model classifies crops based on profitability and environmental risks, utilizing the independence test to evaluate the relationships between crop attributes. Our approach leverages deep learning techniques, such as restricted Boltzmann machines (RBM), to enhance the analysis of crop data and provide farmers with …

Product Perspective From Fuzzy To Neutrosophic Graph Extension- A Review Of Literature, G. Vetrivel, M. Mullai, G. Rajchakit

Neutrosophic Systems with Applications

This review article consolidates and tabulates research on the product operations done in fuzzy, intuitionistic fuzzy, and neutrosophic graphs. This article encompasses the previous product discussions on fuzzy graphs and their extensions. This article aims to list the origin, structural properties, applications, etc. done by the researchers and academicians using the product behavior of two graphs on the fuzzified environment. This review provides a clear understanding of enhancements of product approach on graphs from fuzzy to neutrosophic kind.