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The Applicability Of International-Environmental Rating Systems On Eco-Lodges, Amr Ali Bayoumi Dr., Ola Ali Bayoumi Dr.

Journal of Engineering Research

Thousands of years ago, Eco-lodges established in rural areas, away of the main cities, for multiple reasons; low populated area, healthier environment (psychological and physical health) and Economic development. Some of them were established randomly by local people and others were developed by architects or developers. Recently, it is essential to develop such projects in to deserts, forests or cold mountains in order to reduce the high population density in capital cities. Unfortunately, Environmental and International rating systems were not developed to be measuring tools to any type of Eco-lodge. Thus, the researcher had developed a new rating system adaptive …

Exploring Human Aging Proteins Based On Deep Autoencoders And K-Means Clustering, Sondos M. Hammad, Mohamed Talaat Saidahmed, Elsayed A. Sallam, Reda Elbasiony

Journal of Engineering Research

Aging significantly affects human health and the overall economy, yet understanding of the underlying molecular mechanisms remains limited. Among all human genes, almost three hundred and five have been linked to human aging. While certain subsets of these genes or specific aging-related genes have been extensively studied. There has been a lack of comprehensive examination encompassing the entire set of aging-related genes. Here, the main objective is to overcome understanding based on an innovative approach that combines the capabilities of deep learning. Particularly using One-Dimensional Deep AutoEncoder (1D-DAE). Followed by the K-means clustering technique as a means of unsupervised learning. …

Operating Fund Budget/ Expenditure Detail Report 2023-24, Csusb Budget Office

University Budget Office records

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Proteoglycan Dysfunction: A Common Link Between Intervertebral Disc Degeneration And Skeletal Dysplasia, Kimheak Sao, Makarand V. Risbud

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Faculty Papers

Proteoglycans through their sulfated glycosaminoglycans regulate cell-matrix signaling during tissue development, regeneration, and degeneration processes. Large extracellular proteoglycans such as aggrecan, versican, and perlecan are especially important for the structural integrity of the intervertebral disc and cartilage during development. In these tissues, proteoglycans are responsible for hydration, joint flexibility, and the absorption of mechanical loads. Loss or reduction of these molecules can lead to disc degeneration and skeletal dysplasia, evident from loss of disc height or defects in skeletal development respectively. In this review, we discuss the common proteoglycans found in the disc and cartilage and elaborate on various murine …

“I Saw Nothing But Beauty”: Exploring The Zaynab Paradigm In Iranian Aesthetics Of Protest, Kasper Tromp

Regards

This article explores an Iranian aesthetics of protest that, alternative to intervening in the public space as political agent, confers a spiritual agency that aids in recovering a sense of humanity while dehumanizing laws are upheld. The artistic practices under scrutiny occur between rather than during moments of protest and offer more reflective, metaphorical accounts of the injustices of authoritarian rule. I associate this particular aesthetics with the Shiite figure Zaynab bint ‘Ali, who accused tyrants, strengthened the moral resolve of her community, commanded to accept God’s decree and recognize beauty in His works. In so doing, I challenge Hamid …

Introduction – Soulèvements Iraniens. Enjeux Contemporains Du Cinéma Et Des Arts Visuels En Iran, Claudia Polledri, André Habib, Bamchade Pourvali

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Une femme et son cri : guttural, désespéré, tourné vers le ciel de nuit depuis une voiture en course ; ses bras s’agitent dans les airs et hurlent, eux aussi, à la victoire après une fuite effrénée des protagonistes pour échapper à une agression. Mais on le comprend vite : la puissance inouïe de ce cri viscéral, libératoire, presque bestial, transperce l’écran et nous parvient tout droit avec toute sa force, c’est le cri de la liberté. Liberté de hurler sans retenue « Fuck you ! ». Liberté de laisser ses cheveux dispersés au vent, au mépris de toute interdiction. …

Iran : Révolutions Photographiques, Claudia Polledri

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The Islamic Revolution of 1979 represented a turning point for Iranian photography. Defining the characteristics of this historic moment, which intersects the country’s history with that of photography, is an arduous undertaking, as the links, practices and relationships that weave themselves between images and events are always multiple. The Darabi collection of photographic books (1979-1981) offers us an extraordinary gateway to these questions. Our aim is to show that this new type of publication, far from being a simple publication medium, becomes a veritable place of experimentation, where photography dialogues with other visual forms. Above all, we’ll see that the …

Réalisme, Ma Soeur. Le Réalisme Et Le Voile Obligatoire À L'Époque Post-Mahsa Amini, Mohammad Reza Amiri

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This article aims to rethink the relationship between the idea of realism and the reality of mandatory veiling in Iran, in the light of the demonstrations following the death of Mahsa Amini. It assumes that after the emergence of Vida Movahed, and especially with the “Woman, Life, Freedom” movement, this relationship has become more conflictual than ever. By offering a brief overview of the evolution of the representation of veiled women within the works of two major Iranian realist filmmakers, Abbas Kiarostami and Kianoush Ayari, we seek to highlight the long journey of confronting censorship, which finds its triumph in …

Corporéités Rebelles : « La Voix De La Femme En Iran » (2020), Un Film D’Andreas Rochholl, Olfa Daoud

Regards

In this article, we analyze Andreas Rochholl’s documentary The Voice of Women in Iran, which presents the courageous stand of Iranian women singers for their freedom of artistic expression, despite political and cultural barriers. The film highlights their unwavering determination to let their voices be heard, challenging the strict restrictions imposed by the ruling power and the customs of a society dominated by patriarchy. This struggle is underlined by a cinematic mise-en-scène that glorifies the actresses’ bodies and voices, embodying a “rebellious corporeity” that manifests their resistance. This representation generates deep empathy in viewers and stimulates critical reflection. Our …

Factors Affecting Iodine Content Of Cow Milk-A Review, Mmh Khandakar, Ma Islam

Faculty Publications

This review discusses the importance of iodine as an essential nutrient for human health and the factors that can influence the concentration of iodine in cow milk. For an adult, the daily recommended requirement of iodine is 150 µg/day and the maximum tolerable limit ranges from 600 to 1100 µg/day. Cow milk is a significant source of iodine in many countries, particularly in areas where iodine-rich foods are not readily available. Therefore, evaluating the variables that affect the iodine content of cow milk is important. The iodine concentration of cow milk can vary depending on several factors such as genetics, …

Interactive Effects Of Co2, Temperature, And Nitrate Limitation On The Growth And Physiology Of Marine Cyanobacterium Synechococcus Sp. Ccmp 1334, Alyssa K. Sharbaugh

LSU Master's Theses

The marine cyanobacterium Synechococcus sp. CCMP 1334 was grown in a continuous culture system on a 12:12 h light:dark cycle at all combinations of low and high pCO2 (400 and 1000 ppmv, respectively), nitrate availability (nitrate-limited and nutrient-replete conditions), and temperatures of 21°C, 24°C, 28°C, 32°C, and 35°C. The maximum median nutrient-replete growth rate was ~1.15 d−1 at 32 –35°C. Median growth rates at 1000 ppmv pCO2 were higher than those at 400 ppmv at all temperatures, but most of the differences were statistically insignificant. Carbon:nitrogen ratios were independent of pCO2 at a fixed relative growth rate but decreased with …

Dietary Habit And Physical Activity As Risk Factors Of Metabolic Syndrome Among Civil Servants In Jambi City, Guspianto Guspianto, Ismi Nurwaqiah Ibnu, Puspita Sari, Zavira Nadwa

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

The prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) is an important health problem due to the association with increased cardiovascular disease as the main cause of death. Approximately 20-25% of the global adult population including Indonesia suffers from MetS. The high prevalence is attributed to several factors namely lifestyle changes such as dietary habit and physical activity. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between dietary habit and physical activity with MetS incidence among civil servant employees in Jambi City, Indonesia. A cross-sectional design was used to assess the proportion of MetS, dietary habit, and physical activity. A total of 108 …

Potential Of Noni Leaf Extract (Morinda Citrifolia L.) As Aedes Aegypti Mosquito Repellent, Demes Nurmayanti, Lailatul Fithriyah, Ngadino Ngadino, Irwan Sulistio, Slamet Wardoyo, Marlik Marlik, Mahawiraja Setiawan

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

Dengue fever is transmitted every year by the Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in Indonesia. One way to prevent this is by using repellents, such as the noni leaf extract (Morinda citrifolia L.). The objective of this study was to analyze the potential of the noni fruit (Morinda citrifolia L.) leaf extract as a repellent against Aedes aegypti. The study employed a post-test research design with only a control group, using concentrations of 12.5%, 25%, and 37.5%, and 25 mosquitoes with 6 repetitions. The technique for data collection involved counting mosquitoes that perched on hands. The study …

Climate Change-Associated Declines In Water Clarity Impair Feeding By Common Loons, Walter H. Piper, Max R. Glines, Kevin C. Rose

Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences Faculty Articles and Research

Climate change has myriad impacts on ecosystems, but the mechanisms by which it affects individual species can be difficult to pinpoint. One strategy to discover such mechanisms is to identify a specific ecological factor related to survival or reproduction and determine how that factor is affected by climate. Here we used Landsat imagery to calculate water clarity for 127 lakes in northern Wisconsin from 1995 to 2021 and thus investigate the effect of clarity on the body condition of an aquatic visual predator, the common loon (Gavia immer). In addition, we examined rainfall and temperature as potential predictors …

Amphibious Robots Locomotion Strategies In Unstructured Complex Environments: A Review, Mohammed Rafeeq, Siti Fauziah Toha, Salmiah Ahmad, Mohd Asyraf Razib, Ahmad Syahrin Idris, Mohammad Osman Tokhi

Platform: A Journal of Engineering

In the previous literature, amphibious robots focused mainly on locomotion in underwater and flat land surface manoeuvring. Few amphibious robots focused on unstructured land environments. The amphibious robot designs were more emphasised in academics, leading to more work done in building amphibious robots that mimic biological amphibians, imitating the geometry and overall functionality of the amphibious robots. Developing amphibious robots with propulsive mechanisms for manoeuvring in a water environment received more attention than other functionalities like adaptability on rough natural terrain and obstacle repositioning capability. However, practical applications like reconnaissance and surveying posed challenges in the ground environment, which had …

Investigation Of Emissions And Fuel Consumption In Diesel-Engine Vehicles During Idle Conditions, Syafazreen Samsudin, Shaharin Anwar Sulaiman, Samson Mekbib Atnaw

Platform: A Journal of Engineering

Idling engines when automobiles are not moving leads to inefficient fuel consumption and may harm human health and the environment. No scientific reports have evaluated the effects of idling diesel engines on the public and fuel wastage in Malaysia; thus, a study is required. This work aims to study the characteristics of emissions, heat dissipation, and fuel wastage due to the operations of diesel-engine vehicles under idle operations concerning human health and the environment. The study was conducted by measuring the emissions during idling conditions using various instruments, namely a gas analyser, particulate matter monitor, temperature sensor, and fuel meter …

The Promising Role Of Magnesium Taurate In Managing Hypertension, Huda Latif Hasan, Maysaa Jalal Majeed

Modern Sport

Magnesium taurate may assist hypertensive individuals in reducing their blood pressure. The potential benefits of magnesium taurate in the treatment of hypertension and the general safety and ease of use of supplements provide support for this theory. The study aim To examine the effectiveness of magnesium taurate for management of hypertension and reduction levels of blood pressure in individuals with chronic hypertension. This study was included 164 individuals whose ages between (40-70) years. They were divided into two groups. The group I contain 82 healthy people that individuals without hypertension and group II contain 82 patients with hypertension. The 20 …

The Effect Of Cervical Pessary On Increasing Gestational Age At Delivery In Twin Pregnancies With Asymptomatic Short Cervix: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis Of Randomized Controlled Trials, Amir Hossein Norooznezhad, Nikan Zargarzadeh, Ali Javinani, Seyedeh Maedeh Nabavian, Shohra Qaderi, Shayan Mostafaei, Vincenzo Berghella, Yinka Oyelese, Alireza A. Shamshirsaz

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Papers

OBJECTIVE: The incidence of preterm delivery is much higher in twin pregnancies than in singletons and even higher if a short cervical length is detected in the second trimester. Studies are contradictory regarding the efficacy of a cervical pessary to decrease preterm birth in twin pregnancies and short cervical length. To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis investigating the efficacy of cervical pessary in prolonging gestation, preventing preterm birth, and reducing adverse neonatal outcomes in twin pregnancies with an asymptomatic short cervix.

DATA SOURCES: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and ClinicalTrials.org were searched for randomized controlled trials from inception to …

An Injectable In Situ Forming Collagen/Alginate/Caso4 Composite Hydrogel For Tissue Engineering Applications: Optimization, Characterization And In Vitro Assessments, Samar A. Salim, Samar A. Salim

Nanotechnology Research Centre

In situ injectable hydrogels are effectively employed to fill irregular cavitary bone defects with initiating bone growth in targeted areas. Herein, an injectable composited hydrogel composed of collagen and alginate cross-linked in situ using different concentrations of calcium sulfate (0.15, 0.3 and 0.6%, wt./v) was synthesized. Recently, CaSO4 is frequently supported as a bone graft material for bone regeneration, owing to its biocompatibility and osteoconductive properties. Moreover, hydroxyapatite (Hap) after salinization-step by (3-Aminopropyl) triethoxysilane (APTES) was incorporated for further enhancing the osteoconductive property of injected hydrogels. All fabricated hydrogels were characterized by SEM, FTIR and XRD analyses. While physiochemical characteristics …

Antioxidant Properties Of Bovine Liver Protein Hydrolysates And Their Practical Application In Biphasic Systems, Betul Arslan, Youling L. Xiong, Ayla Soyer

Animal and Food Sciences Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND: The influence of protein hydrolysate produced from bovine liver protein hydrolysate (LPH) by enzymatic hydrolysis, using Alcalase/Protamex (1:1), on lipid dispersions was investigated. LPH production was optimized to maximize the antioxidant activity (at 45, 50, and 55 °C for 12, 18, and 24 h). Different concentrations of LPHs (1, 3, and 5 mg/g) were added to emulsions and to liposomes. Lipid oxidation level and particle size of the lipid dispersions were monitored for 14 days of storage at 25 °C. RESULTS: Radical scavenging activity and reducing power were the highest at 45 °C after 24 h of hydrolysis. Electrophoresis …

Comments On “Covidx-Net: A Framework Of Deep Learning Classifiers To Diagnose Covid-19 In X-Ray Images”, Sami Lababidi

Sustainable Machine Intelligence Journal

In an early study by (Pan et al., 2020), the authors proposed a deep learning framework; called COVIDX-Net to support radiologists in the process of automatic diagnosis of COVID-19 infection from X-ray images. In this comment, we argue that Pan et al. 's paper include three failings that may impact the performance of models available in COVIDX-Net leading to erroneous results and incorrect conclusions. First, the study lacks a clear and distinct framework, instead employing a conventional approach of training and testing a set of pre-existing deep learning models. Second,the study lies in the utilization of a very small dataset …

Ornithofauna Diversity Of Tehsil Pakpattan, Punjab, Pakistan, Muhammad Amir Sial

Journal of Bioresource Management

Tehsil Pakpattan is situated in the Doab region of Punjab, Pakistan, along the Sutlej River. The present study aimed to evaluate the avian biodiversity of Tehsil Pakpattan. The study included the evaluation of species diversity, IUCN Red List status, migratory description, and feeding habits of the bird populations of Tehsil Pakpattan. Regular surveys were conducted at ten different localities in Tehsil Pakpattan, including Islam Colony, Kanipur, Farid Kot, 14 S/P, Chak Khagga, Musewal, 8 S/P, Noorpur, Green Town, and Bonga Niaz Khan, from January 2022 to April 2023. The Shannon‒Wiener diversity index value (R' = 3.41) indicated the notable diversity …

A Review On Bioremediation Of Heavy Metals And Hydrocarbons Through Plant Growth-Promoting Bacteria And Composting, Hafsa Saleem, Hadia Farooq, Rimsha Mazhar, Sadaf Shakil, Sahar Fazal

Journal of Bioresource Management

Soil is an important ecosystem component; it serves as a habitat for many microscopic organisms that play an important role in the ecosystem's maintenance and crops grown in soil. Unfortunately, human activities have adversely affected not only the environment but also the soil health. Soil has been contaminated with heavy metals hydrocarbons and hydrocarbon-based products that are affecting soil health and the growth of plants. In this review two methods of heavy metal remediation are discussed; one is the role of plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) in the enhancement of phytoremediation and the other is composting. PGPB help plants to grow …

Transcriptional Responses Of Different Brain Cell Types To Oxygen Decline, Camille Ravel-Godreuil, Ethan R Roy, Srinivas N Puttapaka, Sanming Li, Yanyu Wang, Xiaoyi Yuan, Holger K Eltzschig, Wei Cao

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Brain hypoxia is associated with a wide range of physiological and clinical conditions. Although oxygen is an essential constituent of maintaining brain functions, our understanding of how specific brain cell types globally respond and adapt to decreasing oxygen conditions is incomplete. In this study, we exposed mouse primary neurons, astrocytes, and microglia to normoxia and two hypoxic conditions and obtained genome-wide transcriptional profiles of the treated cells. Analysis of differentially expressed genes under conditions of reduced oxygen revealed a canonical hypoxic response shared among different brain cell types. In addition, we observed a higher sensitivity of neurons to oxygen decline, …

Scale-Dependent Habitat Selection Is Shaped By Landscape Context In Dispersing White-Tailed Deer, Ryan B. Stephens, Joshua J. Millspaugh, Jon T. Mcroberts, David R. Heit, Kevyn H. Wiskirchen, Jason A. Sumners, Jason L. Isabelle, Remington J. Moll

Faculty Publications

Identifying how animals select habitat while navigating landscapes is important for understanding behavioral ecology and guiding management and conservation decisions. However, habitat selection may be spatially and temporally plastic, making it challenging to quantify how species use resources across space and time.

Filial Experiences And Challenges Of Caregivers Of The Individuals With Tourette Syndrome, Aileen C. Bautista, Rochelle Irene G. Lucas

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurological condition that has physically and psychologically affected individuals afflicted with this condition. Their health situation has an impact on their families’ lives. In this case study, we aimed to examine the various experiences of the family members of the individuals with TS. Informed by the postulations of Ramanathan (2010) and Rivera-Navarro et al. (2014), we interviewed parents and siblings of individuals diagnosed with TS. Through these interviews, our study revealed that family members share the struggles of individuals with TS in dealing with and managing their conditions. They also shared some of their perceptions …

The Migration Of Human Rights Norms: Understanding The Causes Of Transjudicial Conversation In The Philippine Context, James Gregory Alcaraz Villasis, Naparat Kranrattanasuit, Purwo Santoso

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

This paper explores the causes of transjudicial conversation phenomenon on human rights norms in the context of the Philippine Supreme Court. Transjudicial conversation refers to a judicial occurrence where a domestic court cross-cites foreign judicial opinions. Analysis of the decisions delivered by the Philippine High Court from 1987 to 2019 on issues involving free speech, religious freedom, and environmental rights revealed that the court is an interlocutor in the transjudicial conversation phenomenon. The examination of these cases alongside relevant literature showed that the motivations behind this engagement might be attributed to the genealogical linkages between the domestic rights guarantees and …

Recent Progress And Challenges Of Implantable Biodegradable Biosensors, Fahmida Alam, Md Ashfaq Ahmed, Ahmed Hasnain Jalal, Ishrak Siddiquee, Rabeya Zinnat Adury, G M Mehedi Hossain, Nezih Pala

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Publications

Implantable biosensors have evolved to the cutting-edge technology of personalized health care and provide promise for future directions in precision medicine. This is the reason why these devices stand to revolutionize our approach to health and disease management and offer insights into our bodily functions in ways that have never been possible before. This review article tries to delve into the important developments, new materials, and multifarious applications of these biosensors, along with a frank discussion on the challenges that the devices will face in their clinical deployment. In addition, techniques that have been employed for the improvement of the …

Recent Progress And Challenges Of Implantable Biodegradable Biosensors, Md Ashfaq Ahmed

All Publications

Implantable biosensors have evolved to the cutting-edge technology of personalized health care and provide promise for future directions in precision medicine. This is the reason why these devices stand to revolutionize our approach to health and disease management and offer insights into our bodily functions in ways that have never been possible before. This review article tries to delve into the important developments, new materials, and multifarious applications of these biosensors, along with a frank discussion on the challenges that the devices will face in their clinical deployment. In addition, techniques that have been employed for the improvement of the …

2024 European Heart Rhythm Association/Heart Rhythm Society/Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society/Latin American Heart Rhythm Society Expert Consensus Statement On Catheter And Surgical Ablation Of Atrial Fibrillation, Stylianos Tzeis, Ralph J Damiano, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

In the last three decades, ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) has become an evidence-based safe and efficacious treatment for managing the most common cardiac arrhythmia. In 2007, the first joint expert consensus document was issued, guiding healthcare professionals involved in catheter or surgical AF ablation. Mounting research evidence and technological advances have resulted in a rapidly changing landscape in the field of catheter and surgical AF ablation, thus stressing the need for regularly updated versions of this partnership which were issued in 2012 and 2017. Seven years after the last consensus, an updated document was considered necessary to define a …