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Foodborne Outbreak Investigation In Elementary School Students In Bantul, Yogyakarta, 2023, Soraya Isfandiary Iskandar, Miftakhul Janah, Samsu Aryanto, Bayu Satria Wiratama

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

Bantul District Health Office received notification that 75 students in elementary school were sick with symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and dizziness after they consumed snacks from the school canteen. An epidemiological investigation was conducted to confirm the outbreak, identify additional cases, determine risk factors and causes, and recommend preventive measures. This investigation conducted active case finding followed by a retrospective cohort study. Individuals who experience one or more symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, dizziness, fever, and malaise after consuming snacks were defined as cases. Data was collected through direct interviews with students, teachers, staff, and food sellers. …

Intouch Week Of September 30, 2024, New York Medical College

InTouch

• NYMC Celebrates Visionary Public Health Leaders at Annual Founder’s Dinner
• NYMC.edu Gets a Makeover
• TCDM Expands to New Mexico
• NYMC Places Fourth in the 2024 American Heart Association Westchester Heart Walk
• Together in Wellness: An Immersive Experience for Mind, Body, and Community
• Chavi Eve Karkowsky, M.D., Shares Powerful Stories and Insights on High-Risk Pregnancy During Community Book Discussion
• Students, Staff, and Faculty Find Relief at Pet the Stress Away Event
• 10 Things You Can Do for Your Mental Health
• Study Highlights Racial Inequities in Foster Care Placement Following Non-Accidental Trauma

Production And Purification Of Biodiesel: A Short Review, Achol Aguek Tengteng, Muhammad Faseeh Memon, Wan Nur Aisyah Wan Osman, Shafirah Samsuri

Platform: A Journal of Engineering (PAJE)

The exploration of renewable energy alternatives is imperative due to the increasing environmental consequences of fossil fuel energy consumption. The production of Biodiesel from sustainable sources, such as non-edible oil waste and refuse cooking oil, arises as a compelling solution to mitigate environmental degradation. This comprehensive review explores the synthesis and purification processes essential to biodiesel production, emphasising the utilisation of various manufacturing techniques, particularly transesterification, which employs a variety of catalysts and feedstocks. Diverse biodiesel sources are examined, highlighting the environmental benefits and performance metrics. The purification methods employed to improve the quality and efficacy of Biodiesel are also …

Maximizing Growth And Yield Of Black Seed (Nigella Sativa L) Through Optimized Phosphorus And Boron Levels, Abdul Qudoos Khan, Abdul Qadeer Khan, Hanif Ullah, Navid Iqbal, Muhammad Junaid, Imad Murad, Faridullah Mamozai, Romaisa Amin, Waleed Iqbal, Uzair Ahmed

Journal of Bioresource Management

Improper nutrient management cause yield reduction in black seed yield and quality. Therefore, a field trial was executed in the growing season 2022-23 at The University of Agriculture Peshawar to inspect the effects of different phosphorus (P) and boron (B) levels on black seed (Nigella sativa L.). The experiment used a randomized complete block design with a split-plot arrangement, replicated thrice. The study examined four P levels (0, 15, 30, and 45 kg/ha) and four B levels (0, 1, 2, and 3 mg/L) on various growth and yield parameters of black seed. Plots treated with 45 kg/ha of P …

Trace Out The Improvement Level And Awareness Of Polycyctic Ovary Syndrome (Pcos) Among General People And Educational Institute Of Developed And Developing Countries, Muhammad Rizwan, Maryam Mushtaq, Asif Bilal, Tabassum Nawaz, Kashif Riaz, Maria Hussain, Mirza Fahad Baig, Saira Ashfaq, Ayesha Mushtaq, Umair Riaz, Mariya Basharat

Journal of Bioresource Management

One of the most prevalent hormonal problems which affect women is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). It consists of several fundamentals, including reproductive, metabolic, and cardiovascular ones, and has effects on the patient's health throughout the duration of their life. Limited data is available on PCOS in developing countries like Pakistan. The aim of our study is to trace out the prevalence of PCOS in developed countries like America and China as well as developing countries like Pakistan. The study was done in the above mention developed and developing countries through the interviews of people by online questionnaire. This survey research …

Evaluation Of Cotton Advanced Lines/Varieties For Genetic Diversity And Correlation Studies Of Cotton Leaf Curl Virus Disease With Yield Contributing Traits In Cotton, Nouman Bilal, Wajid Nazeer, Abdul Latif Tipu, Shoaib Liaqat, Muhammad Sarwar, Ansar Ali, Khadim Hussain, Maria Basheer

Journal of Bioresource Management

Plant genetic diversity aids in the creation of new varieties that are more resistant to pests and unfavorable climatic conditions. In order to discover varied parents and assess their cross-performance, the current study was carried out. The findings showed a substantial positive connection (0.81) between green bolls, plant height (0.57), and open bolls, as well as a significant positive correlation (0.52) between open bolls. On the other hand, a highly significant negative connection was discovered between the number of open bolls (-0.59), number of green bolls (-0.72), plant height (-0.78), and major stem nodes (-0.70) for the cotton leaf curl …

Brucellosis And Its Diagnostic Techniques In Animals: A Comprehensive Review, Muhammad Mohsen Rahimoon, Amjad Hussain Mirani, Jam Kashif Sahito, Abdul Latif Bhutto, Pervez Ahmed Khoso, Riaz Ahmed Laghari, Asmatullah Kaka, Muhammad Aqeel, Ghulam Rasool Rahimmon

Journal of Bioresource Management

Brucellosis is a highly zoonotic infection found in animals and human, it has a high death ratio and lifetime sterility rate. The rates of intra- and interspecific infections have dramatically increased in recent years as a result of inadequate management and scarce resources particularly in developing nations. In cattle, reduced milk yield and elevated body temperature are the primary indicators, whereas in humans, soaring fever, overall malaise, and arthritis are the hallmarks of late-term abortion. Despite the fact that this diseases in animals and humans found unclear clinically, it will leads towards the hindrance in diagnosing this infectious illness serologically, …

Monitoring Of Cadmium And Lead Accumulation In Soil-Forage-Animal Continuum In Pasture Land Irrigated With Ground Water In Bhalwal, Punjab, Pakistan, Zafar Iqbal, Kausar Parveen, Kafeel Ahmad, Tasneem Ahmad, Naila Riaz, Abrar Hussain, Asma Ashfaq, Faiza Zubair, Ijaz Rasool Noorka, Abid Ejaz, Hafsa Memona, Shahzadi Mahpara, Allah Bakhsh Gulshan, Tayyaba Aziz, Tayyba Liaqat, Mumtaz Akhtar, Muhammad Umer Farooq Awan, Farzana Siddique, Abdllah Saleh Alsubail, Rand Suleiman Alhuthayli

Journal of Bioresource Management

Recent study was directed to check the accumulation of Cd and Pb in pasture land treated with ground water. In particular the transfer of cadmium and lead from soil to forages and in turn to animal (buffaloes) was conducted in Bhalwal, Punjab, Pakistan which comes under sub-tropical environmental conditions. The Cd and Pb concentration in selected samples was explored by atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AA-6300 Shimadzu Japan). The results depicted the concentration of cadmium in water, soil, forages, milk and hair of buffaloes was in the range of 0. 00320 – 0.00866 mgL^-1, 1.9500 to 5.3000 mg/kg, 0.300 to …

Water Quality And Macroinvertebrates Assessment Of Eniong Creek, Akwa Ibom State, Niger Delta, Nigeria, Udeme Effiong Jonah, Imeh Kokoete Esenowo, Udeme Isong Enin

Journal of Bioresource Management

The water quality and macroinvertebrates from the downstream section of Eniong Creek were studied for six months, between August 2022 and January 2023 in three sampling stations/ points; to evaluate the ecological integrity and its suitability for habitation of aquatic organisms. Water samples were collected using sterilized plastic bottles and 250 mL reagent bottles for biochemical oxygen demand, and analyzed in accordance with the standard examination methods. Water temperature, dissolved oxygen (DO), transparency (TP), total dissolved solids (TDS), electrical conductivity (EC), and pH were measured in situ while water samples were collected for determination of phosphate (PO₄^-), …

New Hampshire's Well Educated, Underpaid Child Care Workforce, Rebecca Glauber, Jess Carson

Carsey Publications

In this primer, authors Rebecca Glauber and Jess Carson discuss New Hampshire’s child care workforce. They report that New Hampshire child care workers are more likely than other workers to have at least some college experience, but they earn far less. Annual earnings among full-time child care workers are just $32,310, about half those of other workers in the state. Although child care and early educators express high job satisfaction, the field is subject to turnover and short staffing as workers seek opportunities that better match their education and the cost of living in New Hampshire. They conclude that continued …

Lanthorn, Vol. 59, No. 04, September 30, 2024, Grand Valley State University

Volume 59, August 5, 2024 – April 14, 2025

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

Tcf4 As A Potential Prognostic Biomarker And An Anticancer Target In Gastric Cancer, Michael Chuong

All Publications

Background: Lymphoid enhancer-binding factor 1 (LEF1)/T cell factor (TCF) family members are key transcription factors in malignant tumors. In this study, the role of T cell factor 4 (TCF4) in the progression of gastric cancer (GC) cell migration and invasion was investigated.

Methods: Fifty-five pairs of GC tissues and adjacent non-tumor tissues were collected for evaluating the expression of LEF1/TCF family members, which were also evaluated by the Gene Expression Profiling Interactive Analysis (GEPIA) database, an online analysis platform based on The Cancer Genome Atlas and Genotype-Tissue Expression databases.

Results: Through GEPIA online analysis and our experimental specimens, we found …

Critical Literacy And Hip Hop, Sunni Ali

Journal of Research Initiatives

Integrating critical literacy and conscious Hip-Hop in the classroom setting offers numerous benefits. It allows students to engage more effectively in conversations about contemporary topics, enhances their ability to integrate cultural perspectives, and provides a fresh perspective on the challenges they face in school and within their communities.

Integrating critical literacy and conscious Hip-Hop in the classroom setting offers numerous benefits. It allows students to engage more effectively in conversations about contemporary topics, enhances their ability to integrate cultural perspectives, and provides a fresh perspective on the challenges they face in school and within their communities.

When teachers apply a …

Protective Effects Of Fagonia Tenuifolia Methanolic Extracts Against Hyperhomocysteinemia Produced By Methionine, By Repeal Of Oxidative Stress Markers In Mice, Mahdia Hemal, Sakina Zerizer, Zahia Kabouche, Rachid Rouabhi

Journal of Bioresource Management

Natural products were extracted from many Fagonia species, belongs to the Zygophyllaceae family. They are used currently as drugs, these elements act as free radical scavengers. There are lot of stimuli which is able to produce oxidative stress, including hyperhomocysteinemia. There is accumulated evidence that free radicals can attack biological molecules such as lipids, proteins, and DNA, and causes changes in their molecular pathways that supports the pathogenesis of numerous diseases. In this work, the protective effects of methanolic extracts from Fagonia tenuifolia on methionine induced hyperhomocysteinemia in mice, on oxidative stress and damages in the aorta were sought. For …

Eco-Friendly Management Of Nausinoe Geometralis Through Botanical Extracts On Jasmine Plant, Muhammad Adnan Bodlah, Ayesha Younas, Alishbah Mohsin, Imran Bodlah, Yasir Niaz, Muhammad Sajid Qureshi, Aleena Kanwal, Muhammad Tariq Rasheed, Muhammad Imran, Habib Ali

Journal of Bioresource Management

Jasmine leaf webworm, Nausinoe geometralis, is a significant pest of Jasminum spp. commonly known as Jasmine plant. This plant holds a special place in Pakistan's culture; as it is declared as its national flower. N. geometralis feeds on the leaves of the jasmine plant; leaving it damaged and unattractive. Current study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of four botanical extracts (i.e. Neem, Taramira, Lemon grass, and Cactus) against N. geometralis; to explore an effective and eco-friendly method to protect the jasmine plant. Different concentrations of extracts were prepared using distilled water. Bioassays were performed on third instar larvae …

Histopathology Of Heart And Spleen As A Result Of Chromium Exposure In Mice, Syeda Nadia Ahmad, Sana Akram, Iram Inayat, Muhammad Ali Kanwal, Sadia Suleman, Khawaja Raees Ahmad

Journal of Bioresource Management

Potassium dichromate (K₂CR₂O₇) contains hexavalent chromium that was tested for cardiac and splenic histopathology and micro anatomical and morphometric analysis at sub-toxic chronic exposure in drinking water in mice at 50 ppm, 100 ppm and 200 ppm concentration. Its duration of exposure was 30 days. The forty animals were divided into 4 groups as Group I was designated as Control (Ctl) received free normal drinking water, other groups (Group II-IV) were Cr (VI)50 ppm, Cr(VI)100 ppm, Cr(VI)200 ppm received 50, 100 and 200 ppm chromium in drinking water respectively. The animals were sacrificed after …

Ameliorations Of Olea Ferruginea Fruit Pulp Extract In Ccl4 Induced Testicular Pathology In Mice, Syeda Nadia Ahmad, Tasleem Ishaq, Muhammad Ali Kanwal, Iram Inayat, Usma Abdullah, Khawaja Raees Ahmad

Journal of Bioresource Management

In present study the testicular histo-ameliorations of wild olive (Olea ferruginea) fruit pulp extract (OFPE) against intra-gastric CCl₄ exposure in mice was investigated. Thirty male albino mice were allocated into three groups of ten each: 1) Vehicle control (Vc); 2) CCl₄ (C); and 3) CCl₄+ Olea ferruginea (COf). All groups, except the Vc, were administered CCl₄ (0.1mL of a 0.2mLkg⁻¹ solution) in corn oil. Over the subsequent five days, the COf group received 0.1mL of Olea ferruginea plant extract (OFPE) daily, while the Vc and CCl₄ groups were provided water in …

Effect Of Curcuma Longa On Growth And Lipid Profile Of Broiler Chickens Across Seasons, Sehrish -, Roheela Yasmeen

Journal of Bioresource Management

The poultry sector plays a critical role in driving economic growth and meeting the protein needs of the population. Recently, natural additives like turmeric (Curcuma longa) have attracted attention for their antimicrobial properties and their potential to reduce the reliance on antibiotics in poultry feed. This study evaluated the effects of turmeric supplementation at varying concentrations on broiler chickens during winter and summer seasons. Over a 42-day period, 40 broilers were divided into four groups: Control, Experimental Group 1 (1% turmeric), Experimental Group 2 (1.5% turmeric), and Experimental Group 3 (2% turmeric). Vaccination against Newcastle Disease (ND) and …

A Review On Poultry; Semen Storage And Preservation, Zafar Ali Khoso, Nasir Rajput, Imdad Hussain Leghari, Asmatullah Kaka, Tarique Khokhar

Journal of Bioresource Management

For the improvement of genetic resources and their maintenance, new techniques of assisted reproductive technologies have been developed. Cryopreservation of semen, embryo transfer and artificial insemination in mammals are used, while in the avian technique of artificial insemination after semen cryopreservation is proved fruitful. By using this developed technique, the best fertility rate in chicken can be obtained by artificial insemination. In vitro cryopreservation can affect the motility, life of sperm, viability, fertilizing ability. From mammalian sperm cell, the avian sperm cell is different in shape, size having polyunsaturated fatty acid. The use of suitable cryo-protectants and semen extender can …

A Bee’S-Eye View Of Landscape Change: Differences In Diet Of 2 Andrena Species (Hymenoptera: Andrenidae) Between 1943 And 2021, Clare Boyes, Jennifer K Rowntree, Emma Coulthard

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

Declines in pollinating insects have been linked to changes in land cover, affecting the availability of nesting sites and floral resources. Our study is the first analysis of changes in pollen load composition of 2 mining bees, Andrena barbilabris (Kirby) and Andrena flavipes (Panzer) (Hymenoptera: Andrenidae), at the same sites in central England, over 75 years. This provides a unique opportunity to remove spatial variation and review temporal changes in pollen diet within the context of landscape change. We analyzed modern-day pollen load composition for these species and compared it with historical data from the same sites. We then examined …

Co-Existence With Forest Fires: Linking Forest Fires Management To Education For Sustainable Development Goals From Slash And Burn Practice In Kyushu Region, Japan, Reni Juwitasari

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

Forest fires are often attributed to human activity, particularly slash-and-burn practices, as well as climate change, which influences the frequency and severity of fires and has detrimental effects on both humans and the environment. In Japan, the practice known as yakitaha has seen a substantial decline in most areas of the nation after the Second World War, with the exception of the mountainous region of Kyushu. A case study conducted on Itsuki-mura in Kumamoto Prefecture and Shiiba-mura in Miyazaki Prefecture has attracted attention because the preservation and claim of this practice contribute to the potential achievement of Sustainable Development Goals …

Impact Of Essential Genes On The Success Of Genome Editing Experiments Generating 3313 New Genetically Engineered Mouse Lines, Hillary Elrick, Kevin A Peterson, Brandon J Willis, Denise G Lanza, Elif F Acar, Edward J Ryder, Lydia Teboul, Petr Kasparek, Marie-Christine Birling, David J Adams, Allan Bradley, Robert E Braun, Steve D Brown, Adam Caulder, Gemma F Codner, Francesco J Demayo, Mary E Dickinson, Brendan Doe, Graham Duddy, Marina Gertsenstein, Leslie O Goodwin, Yann Hérault, Lauri G Lintott, K C Kent Lloyd, Isabel Lorenzo, Matthew Mackenzie, Ann-Marie Mallon, Colin Mckerlie, Helen Parkinson, Ramiro Ramirez-Solis, John R Seavitt, Radislav Sedlacek, William C Skarnes, Damien Smedley, Sara Wells, Jacqueline K White, Joshua A Wood, International Mouse Phenotyping Consortium, Stephen A Murray, Jason D Heaney, Lauryl M J Nutter

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

The International Mouse Phenotyping Consortium (IMPC) systematically produces and phenotypes mouse lines with presumptive null mutations to provide insight into gene function. The IMPC now uses the programmable RNA-guided nuclease Cas9 for its increased capacity and flexibility to efficiently generate null alleles in the C57BL/6N strain. In addition to being a valuable novel and accessible research resource, the production of 3313 knockout mouse lines using comparable protocols provides a rich dataset to analyze experimental and biological variables affecting in vivo gene engineering with Cas9. Mouse line production has two critical steps - generation of founders with the desired allele and …

Opportunities For Helicobacter Pylori Eradication Beyond Conventional Antibiotics, Camilia Metadea Aji Savitri, Kartika Afrida Fauzia, Ricky Indra Alfaray, Hafeza Aftab, Ari Fahrial Syam, Masrul Lubis, Yoshio Yamaoka, Muhammad Miftahussurur

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a bacterium known to be associated with a significant risk of gastric cancer in addition to chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer, and MALT lymphoma. Although only a small percentage of patients infected with H. pylori develop gastric cancer, Gastric cancer causes more than 750,000 deaths worldwide, with 90% of cases being caused by H. pylori. The eradication of this bacterium rests on multiple drug regimens as guided by various consensus. However, the efficacy of empirical therapy is decreasing due to antimicrobial resistance. In addition, biofilm formation complicates eradication. As the search for new antibiotics …

The Impact Of Model Pose On Consumer Perceptions Of Price: A Perceived-Power Perspective, Jeonggyu Lee, Dong Hoo Kim

Asia Marketing Journal

This study examines how a model's pose that signals power influences consumers' recall ability of price information in advertisements. To extend prior findings on social judgments, we suggest that the direction of consumers' gaze and willingness to pay attention to the model vary depending on the model's pose. Study 1 explores how consumers' perception of the power of the model affects their price recall ability. In particular, consumers demonstrate better price recall for items displayed at the bottom of the ad when the model adopts a powerful pose and items displayed at the top when the model in the ad …

Fallen Kingdoms And Ancient Monoliths: The Influence Of Atlantis And Egypt In Tolkien’S Númenor, Charlotte J. Brockway

Journal of Tolkien Research

In light of the recent publication of The Fall of Númenor, my essay aims to focus on Tolkien’s, somewhat underappreciated, influences on Gondor; particularly Ancient Egypt. This essay looks at Plato's Timaeus and Critias, Ignatius Donnelly's theories, and examines the Atlantean and Egyptian motifs in Tolkien’s version of Westernesse, in particular, the remnants of Atlantean civilization survived by Egyptian colonists which mirror the Realms of Exile (Gondor and Arnor).

Negative Effect Of Treatment With Mglur5 Negative Allosteric Modulator Afq056 On Blood Biomarkers In Young Individuals With Fragile X Syndrome, Dragana Protic, Stephanie Morris, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: Fragile X syndrome, with an approximate incidence rate of 1 in 4000 males to 1 in 8000 females, is the most prevalent genetic cause of heritable intellectual disability and the most common monogenic cause of autism spectrum disorder. The full mutation of the Fragile X Messenger Ribonucleoprotein-1 gene, characterized by an expansion of CGG trinucleotide repeats (>200 CGG repeats), leads to fragile X syndrome. Currently, there are no targeted treatments available for fragile X syndrome. In a recent large multi-site trial, FXLEARN, the effects of the mGluR5 negative allosteric modulator, AFQ056 (mavoglurant), were investigated, but did not show …

Interview: Kimi Eisele, Steven M. Schnell

The Geographical Bulletin

Kimi Eisele1 is a writer, dancer/choreographer, performer, director, visual artist, and educator based in Tucson, Arizona. Drawing on her MA in geography and a long-standing interest in place and space, she creates works that engage local landscapes, including ecosystems, political systems, and human communities. In 1997, while a graduate student in geography at the University of Arizona, she founded you are here: the journal of creative geography, an interdisciplinary outlet for place-based writing and art, a publication that is still going strong.

Trophic Niche Of A Nonnative Invader And Environmental Drivers Of Its Increasing Populations In The Coastal Everglades, Grace Kahmann, Jennifer S. Rehage, Jordan A. Massie, James A. Nelson, Rolando O. Santos, Natasha M. Viadero, W. Ryan James, Ross E. Boucek, Derek P. Crane, Ryan J. Rezek

Marine Science

The Florida Everglades is a critically important, but highly threatened ecosystem that is becoming increasingly susceptible to the invasion of non-native species. This study investigated the ecological role of the invasive peacock eel (Macrognathus siamensis) within this ecosystem using 15 years of electrofishing data and stable isotope analysis. We investigated the population trends of peacock eels at the marsh-mangrove ecotone of the Shark River Estuary, the environmental factors contributing to their abundance, and the potential interactions they may have with native fish assemblages and coastal food webs. We used stable isotope analysis to provide insights into the basal resource contribution …

S6k1 Controls Dna Damage Signaling Modulated By The Mrn Complex To Induce Radioresistance In Lung Cancer, Ali Calderon-Aparicio, Jun He, Nicole L. Simone

Department of Radiation Oncology Faculty Papers

Radiation is a mainstay of lung cancer treatment; however, resistance frequently develops. Identifying novel therapeutic targets to increase radiation sensitivity is crucial. S6K1 is a serine/threonine kinase known to regulate protein translation which is associated with radioresistance, but the mechanisms involved are unknown. We proposed to determine whether S6K1 promotes radioresistance by regulating DNA repair in lung cancer. Colony formation, protein expression and proliferation were assessed. S6K1 was modulated pharmacologically by either PF-4708671 or genetically by Crispr-Cas9. Higher radioresistance levels in lung cancer cells were associated with lower phosphoactivation of MRN complex members, a key activator of radiation-induced DNA repair …

The Importance Of Humanities In A Career-Focused Educational Environment, Geoff Zylstra, Jill Belli, Candido Cabo, Sean Macdonald, Robin Michals, Ann Marie Sowder, Christopher B. Swift

Publications and Research

The humanities have the potential to enhance STEM curriculum in career-oriented professional degree programs. As part of a larger college-wide initiative to develop interdisciplinary curricula, the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) awarded a grant to New York City College of Technology to explore the relationship between the humanities and career-focused degree programs in STEM departments. This article describes the design and implementation of coursework that bridges the curricular divides between humanities disciplines and technical or career-focused disciplines by bringing the humanities to bear on science and technology-oriented courses. Specifically, the humanities served to improve technical skills for students in …