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Dna Barcoding Of Eight Freshwater Fish Species (Order Siluriformes) From The River Ravi, Pakistan, Hafiz Muhammad Ashraf, Hafiz Abdullah Shakir, Muhammad Irfan, Shaukat Ali, Chaman Ara, Noor Khan, Muhammad Khan, Abdul Qadir, Muhammad Zafar Saleem

Karbala International Journal of Modern Science

Pakistan's freshwater bodies host significant fish species, but molecular identification is still in its infancy, necessitating the use of morphological and molecular DNA barcoding techniques. The study confirmed the species of the order Siluriformes found in the River Ravi, Pakistan, using DNA extracted from muscle tissue, sequenced for the COI gene, and obtained accession and Barcode Index Numbers from GenBank and BOLD databases. In the BLAST search, identities ranged from 99.23–100% and 99.52–100% in the GenBank and BOLD databases, respectively. The study revealed that the Kimura 2-Parameter genetic distance increased from lower to higher taxonomic levels: within species (0.00%) < within genus (15.17%) < within family (19.77%). The study estimated average nucleotide differences (104.964) and nucleotide diversity (0.16099) but found Tajima's neutrality test to be statistically insignificant. The neighbor-joining tree displayed closely linked species under a node, whereas divergent species were grouped under distinct nodes. The COI gene-based DNA barcoding aids in Pakistan's fish resource inventory, monitoring, and management, providing valuable input for traditional methods.

Eco-Assisted Ultrasonic Synthesis, Characterization, And Electrical Conductivity Study Of Polyaniline/ Silica@Fe3o4 Q1 Nanocomposites, Ali Salim Shaway, Kholoud Dham Khamkheem, Jawad Kadhim Abaies, Athra G. Sager

Karbala International Journal of Modern Science

وفي هذه الدراسة الصوتية، أصبحت السيليكا المُنتجة بأكسيد الحديد (Fe₃O₄) ومركبات نانوية قائمة على البولي أنيلين مُطعّم بنسبة 5-15% من السيليكا المُعزز للحديد (Fe₃O₄). وأكملت نهائيا ماء أنيلين والمركبات العلمية المتنوعة الارتباط باستخدام تقنيات FT-IR وUV-Vis وXRD وSEM وTEM. وأحدثت نتائج XRD أن حجم جسيمات البولينج أنيلين الناي (PANI) يبلغ 55.5. مكثف هذا الحجم إلى 45.2 عند تطعيم بولي أنيلين بنسبة 15% وزناً من السيليكا المُغلفة بأكسيد الحديد (Fe₃O₄) مُحضّرة بطريقة جيدة بشكل جيد، مما يميل إلى التمدد بشكل ثابت في تشكيل المركب المتباين المنظم. ضاقت النطاق البصري من 3.2 إلى 2.5 إلكترون فولت مع زيادة نسبة المطعّم، مما يشير …

Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Sclerotherapy Of A Canine Hepatic Cyst Using Lower-Concentration Ethanol: A Case Report, Minyoung Kim, Dongyeong Lee, Seulgi Bae, Sang-Kwon Lee, Kija Lee

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

A 10-year-old female Pomeranian was referred after a hepatic cyst was incidentally identified during a routine health check. Ultrasound-guided simple drainage was initially performed, and cytological examination of the aspirated fluid confirmed a simple cyst. However, the cyst re-expanded to its original size within 2 weeks. Therefore, ultrasound-guided percutaneous sclerotherapy was elected using lower-concentration ethanol (83%), a readily available medical disinfectant, rather than conventional high-concentration ethanol. Approximately 50% of the aspirated volume was replaced with 83% ethanol and retained for 20 min to achieve effective epithelial ablation. Post-procedural follow-up revealed a transient increase in cyst size and serum alanine aminotransferase …

Ultrasonography Accompanied By Genetic Testing In Feline Polycystic Kidney Disease, Thao Phuong Vu, Thong Quang Le, Ha Nguyen Nhat Tran, Khoa Hoang Dang Le, Anh Phu Nam Bui

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), caused by the PKD1 c.10063C>A mutation, is a prevalent inherited feline disorder, but its allele frequency in Vietnam remains unidentified. This study aimed to determine the carrier frequency of this variant in British Shorthair, Maine Coon, and Ragdoll cats in Ho Chi Minh City and to correlate genotype with ultrasonographic phenotype. Ninety-seven client-owned cats were genotyped for the pkd1 mutation using PCR-RFLP. A subset of 47 cats also underwent abdominal ultrasonography to detect renal cysts. Genotypic results were correlated with sonographic findings, and risk factors were analyzed using chi-square tests and odds ratios …

The Effects Of Sun Exposure On The Intensity And Distribution Of Salamander Biofluorescence, Julianne Chairez

Scholars Week

Salamanders have been used in a variety of different experiments to  determine the health of various ecosystems. Biofluorescence was recently studied in  amphibians in a study done in 2020. Not much is known about all its functions,  more studies are needed to fully understand how it works and how it can be affected  by environmental factors. Learning more about the functions of salamander  biofluorescence could lead to a greater understanding of how pollutants and human  impacts can affect salamanders and the health of their ecosystems. This project  aims to focus on tiger salamander biofluorescence and how its distribution and  intensity …

Entwurzelt, Melanie Fischer

Theses and Dissertations

Entwurzelt (Uprooted) is an installation that explores the emotional landscape of displacement-trauma, grief, and the search for belonging in the aftermath of war and unrest. The vessels in this installation evoke the presence of a forest--each one a symbolic tree, rooted in memory and shaped by personal and collective histories. Being torn from the familiar means leaving behind everything except memories and carrying a void that may never be fully filled. Yet, in unfamiliar places, fragments of comfort can be found--echoes of what once was. For me, the forest is more than a memory--it is a bridge between past and …

Quantitative Detection Of Chicken And Duck Derivatives In Pork Products Based On Digital Pcr Technique, Yang Xiaoli, Xin Le, Cui Ying, Li Hongduo, You Yaning

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To establish a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) quantitative detection method for chicken and duck adulteration in pork. [Methods] Primers and probes are designed based on single-copy genes specific to porcine, duck, and chicken. Then, a digital PCR quantitative detection method is established for derivatives in meat products, while verification is conducted on the detection limit, sensitivity, and specificity of the method. Additionally, a conversion coefficient K is introduced to convert copy number into the mass fraction of meat. Afterwards, the established method is applied to detect adulteration in 20 commercially available meat product samples. [Results] A digital PCR quantitative …

Identification Of Chili Powder Adulteration Based On Thermal Analysis, Zhu Xiaoling, Liu Jie, Chen Li, Wang Bin, Jiang Feng

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To investigate the application of thermal analysis in the identification of chili powder adulteration. [Methods] Chili powder samples and adulterated samples (corn, wheat bran, rice husk, and rice) from different sources, different simulated adulterated samples, simulated samples with different adulteration ratios, and commercial samples are analyzed by a thermal analyzer. Samples are crushed, passed through a 60-mesh sieve, and then analyzed in the thermal analyzer at the heating rate of 10 ℃/min from the room temperature to 800 ℃, with a flow rate of 100 mL/min of nitrogen as the atmosphere and an empty aluminum crucible as the reference …

Comparison Of Amino Acids And Volatile Flavor Compounds In Various Parts Of Ternary Pig Meat, Li Rui, Wang Jingyu, Shi Xixiong, Zhang Aiwen, Yu Xuan, Xu Linna

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To scientifically evaluate the differences of amino acids and volatile flavor compounds in various parts of Ternary pig meat. [Methods] The composition of amino acids and volatile flavor compounds in front leg meat, hind leg meat, and longissimus dorsi muscle of the Ternary pig is compared and analyzed. [Results] The total amino acid content of fore limb meat, hind limb meat, and longissimus dorsi muscle is 16.13, 15.69, and 17.26 g/100 g, respectively. The essential amino acid content is 6.33, 6.12, and 6.71 g/100 g, respectively. The non-essential amino acid content is 9.79, 9.57, and 10.56 g/100 g, respectively. …

Application Of Stable High Internal Phase Emulsions Based On Wheat Bran Water Extract In Cakes, Zhang Jing, Wang Lifeng, Xiong Wenfei, Ye Xinwei

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To investigate the application of high internal phase emulsions (HIPEs) stabilized by wheat bran water extract as a butter substitute in cakes. [Methods] Cakes were prepared by substituting butter with HIPEs stabilized by wheat bran water extract at different ratios, with a pure soybean oil group used as the control. The viscosity, relative density, and microstructure of the cake batter were systematically measured, and the textural properties, moisture distribution, color, X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns, and flavor profiles of the cakes were comprehensively analyzed. [Results] With increasing substitution ratios of HIPEs, the a* value of the cakes increased while the …

Research Progress In Regulating The Egg White Emulsification Properties By Structured Modification, Yang Fanghan, Ai Minmin, Wang Ziyuan, Guo Shanguang, Xiao Nan

Food and Machinery

Egg white, valued for its high protein content and superior food functional properties, is widely utilized in food processing. The amphiphilic structure and surface activity of egg white proteins enable effective adsorption at oil-water interfaces, reducing interfacial tension and forming stable interfacial films. Therefore, egg white proteins exhibit a robust interfacial regulation capacity in emulsion systems. This review systematically outlines the characteristics and formation mechanisms of multi-scale emulsion systems of egg white proteins (nano-emulsions, Pickering emulsions, and high internal phase Pickering emulsions). Additionally, a summary is presented of the research progress on the chemical/physical modification mechanisms of egg white emulsification …

Using Machine Learning Algorithms To Clarify Relationships Between Soil Properties And Lead Stomach Bioaccessibility, Shehan Wijesinghe, Dibyendu Sarkar, Hadeer Saleh, Khalid Mustafa, Smitha Rao, Rupali Datta

Michigan Tech Publications

Featured Application: This paper has important applications in environmental health risk assessment and urban soil remediation planning. By demonstrating how machine learning can predict lead bioaccessibility in lead paint-contaminated soil, the study provides a scalable, cost-effective alternative to laboratory-based extraction methods. Such models could support rapid screening of contaminated sites, helping prioritize high-risk areas for intervention and allocate remediation resources more efficiently. This model is expected to advance data-driven decision-making for managing lead-contaminated soils and protect vulnerable urban populations from exposure. Lead contamination in urban soils, primarily from deteriorating lead-based paint, poses a significant health risk in the United States. …

Opium Of The Masses: An Analysis Of Archeobotanical Research In The City Of Tábor, Czechia And How It Potentially Influenced Forms Of Radical Hussism, Sasha Gladding

Undergraduate University Honors Capstones

Opium of the Masses performs in depth analysis of the Hussite Wars–a time period lasting from 1419 to 1436, Jan Hus, Hussite factionalism, and archeobotany. This analysis proposes that there are numerous possible contributing factors to the development of the radical Hussite teachings and ways of life. The instability of the Catholic hierarchy and the dissenting teachings of Jan Hus also likely were contributors to the development of the unique sociopolitical and spiritual practices of the radical Hussites. It is also possible that the Hussite factions residing in the Czech (then Bohemian) town of Tábor utilized opium as an entheogen …

Head Shot, Joanmarie Ilaria Davoli

Mercer Law Review

The prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment in the Eighth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution requires that execution methods avoid “superadding pain.” The U.S. Supreme Court has held that the imposition of a death sentence should include no additional pain beyond that needed to kill. That means, for example, that while pain may be inherent in the method of killing, torture is prohibited. As concerns about the pain involved in lethal injections has increased, states have begun executions by shooting inmates in the heart and by suffocation through gas mask. These methods have been used despite evidence that they superadd …

Claudins Interact With Lilrb Immune Inhibitory Receptors To Promote Myeloid Immunosuppression In Cancer, Xiaoye Liu, Ryan Huang, Zhiqiang Ku, Jingjing Xie, Heyu Chen, Yubo He, Qi Lou, Chengcheng Zhang, Xing Yang, Cheryl Lewis, Jade Homsi, Ankit Gupta, Lei Dong, Kenian Chen, Annabel Tu, Liming Du, Hailong Yu, Qing Hu, Meng Fang, Bufan Li, A E M Adan Khan, Caroline Simith, Samuel John, Lin Xu, Ningyan Zhang, Zhiqiang An, Cheng Cheng Zhang

The Brown Foundation: Institute of Molecular Medicine

The mechanisms underlying tumor cell-myeloid cell interactions in the tumor microenvironment (TME) remain unclear, and predictive biomarkers for patient response to myeloid checkpoint blockade are lacking. This study identified specific binding between tight junction claudins (CLDNs) and leukocyte immunoglobulin-like receptor subfamily B2 (LILRB2) and LILRB5. In multiple human cancer cohorts, the spatial proximity of LILRB2-positive macrophages to CLDN-expressing cancer cells correlated with clinical outcomes, highlighting this spatial relationship as a potential biomarker. In syngeneic LILRB2-transgenic and humanized mouse models, CLDN18.2-LILRB2 interactions triggered bidirectional signaling, enhanced the immunosuppressive activity of myeloid cells, and accelerated tumor progression. These effects were reversed by …

Translationally-Relevant Tumor Resection Model For Murine Preclinical Models Of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Gemalene M Sunga, Alejandra Cobos Perez, Andrea H Molina, Nourhan Hussein, Neeraja Dharmaraj, Andrew Sikora, Simon Young

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Currently, the first-line treatment for the most common form of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), is surgical resection, followed by risk-adapted treatments, such as chemoradiotherapy. However, with the current standard of care and even the emergence of new treatments, such as checkpoint blockade, the overall survival for advanced, recurrent disease remains high, and the prevalence of head and neck cancer is projected to continue to increase in the coming years. Thus, deeper investigation into current standard-of-care modalities, in addition to novel therapeutics, is necessary to translate potential and promising treatment options to …

Characterization Of Srsf1’S Functions In Transcription And Alternative Splicing, Elena Bisotto

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Serine/Arginine splicing factor 1 (SRSF1) is an RNA-binding protein (RBP) that serves as a central regulator of RNA biogenesis. SRSF1 has been implicated in cell replication, motility, ageing, immune function, and other physiological processes, while its dysregulation is associated with multiple cancers and autoimmune diseases. In this study, we characterized the global impact and structural requirements of SRSF1-mediated gene regulation to elucidate its proto-oncogenic functions.

Utilizing a time-course RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) approach in HEK293 cells, we identified 28 primary transcriptional targets of SRSF1, 18 of which were consistently upregulated in the established cancer cell models PC-3 and MCF-7. These targets …

Fallow Ground, Eli Kerns

Theses and Dissertations

Fallow Ground refers to the agricultural practice of intentionally leaving a field unseeded for a year or more in order to restore fertility and interrupt cycles of depletion. Although fallowing is a beneficial and necessary practice, the term has also come to signify waste or a lack of productivity. This double meaning is central to the work, reflecting a central contradiction: that withdrawal can be as vital as effort, and that rest, like labor, can function as a deliberate and sustaining act. The question I explore in this work is how to organize, understand, and live with these contradictions. Through …

Population Discontinuity In The Paris Basin Linked To Evidence Of The Neolithic Decline, Frederik V. Seersholm, Abigail Ramsøe, Jialu Cao, Philippe Chambon, Karl Göran Sjögren, Hugh Mccoll, Fabrice Demeter, Charleen Gaunitz, Lasse Vinner, Jesper Stenderup, Gabriele Scorrano, Ralph Fyfe, T. Douglas Price, Morten Fischer Mortensen, Sascha Krüger, Torben Dehn, Svend Illum Hansen, Kristine Vesterdorf, Thorfinn Sand Korneliussen, Morten E. Allentoft, Kristian Kristiansen, Laure Salanova, Eske Willerslev, Martin Sikora

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

At the transition between the third and the fourth millennium BC, there is evidence for a population decline concurrent with the end of megalith building across continental northwestern Europe. In Scandinavia this ‘Neolithic decline’ is followed by a massive population turnover, as farming communities disappeared and were replaced by people with steppe ancestry. In western Europe, however, ancestry associated with Neolithic farmers persisted beyond the Neolithic decline, and it remains unclear whether a similar demographic replacement occurred. To investigate the population dynamics around the Neolithic decline in present-day France, we sequenced 132 ancient genomes from the allée sépulcrale at Bury. …

Relational Histories: Exploring The Transmission Of Ceramic Technology In The Norton Sound Region Through Petrographic Analysis, Laurel Michelle Diciuccio

Dissertations and Theses

Ceramic technology in the Bering Strait region of the North American Arctic dates to approximately 2,500 BP and is broadly divided into two traditions: the Early Arctic (Norton, pre-1,500 BP) and the Late Arctic (Thule, post-1,500 BP). While Arctic ceramic studies have focused on raw material sourcing, vessel use, and cooking performance, this research investigates forming methods and ceramic fabrics to better understand their place in the technological behavioral chain. This approach fills a gap in the literature by centering on vessel construction and offers new insights from Norton Sound sites, including type sites Iyatayet and Nukleet.

Macroscopic and petrographic …

A Globally Informed Theological Method For Locally Lived Pentecostal Theology: Worship, Witness, And Work, Kenneth J. Archer

Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology

This article advocates for a globally informed yet locally experienced “Pentecostal theology” rooted in a specific theological approach. This Pentecostal approach shapes and re/shapes lived theology. Lived spirituality-theology is relational, emphasizing proper worship of the living God (orthodoxy), effective witness (orthomartus), and productive work (orthoergon). This represents a lived theology that is both personal and communal. All of this is expressed through labor (orthoergon) and witness (orthomartus), which form our “missional work” with the Lord God for the betterment of all creation. It proposes a method focused on worship, witness, and work, which are organically connected to the spirituality of …

Spiritus 11, No. 1 (2026), Spiritus Editors

Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology

This is the full Spring issue of Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology 11, no. 1 (2026).

Dos Cuentos, Valeria Sarahí Solís Ávila (Valam)

Cuaderna Vía

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Dos Cuentos, Amarys Sofia Ruiz Chávez

Cuaderna Vía

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Mi Muerte En Sueños, Aiti Guadalupe Lin López

Cuaderna Vía

No abstract provided.

Full Issue, The Cuaderna Vía Editors

Cuaderna Vía

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Against The Coloniality Of Sport For Development And Peace (Sdp), Isra Shahid Iqbal

Journal of Global South Sport Studies

This paper critically investigates how historical colonial practices and capitalist structures continue to influence the roles, relationships, and spaces related to gender and race within Sport for Development (SDP) initiatives in Global South contexts. While sport is commonly approached as an avenue to promote positive youth development and post-conflict reconstruction, these discourses often overlook how colonial capitalist imperatives are perpetuated through sport, influencing gender and race hierarchies, oppressive relations, and the direct “Othering” of actors in Global South contexts (Samie et al., 2015; Oxford, 2017). Indeed, SDP initiatives are not immune from capitalist and colonial imperatives nor the racial and …

County Of El Paso Et Al. V. Michael Chertoff, Secretary, Us Dhs, Case 308-Cv-00196-Fm

Border Wall / Border Security Documents

Filings relating to U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, El Paso Division, Case 308-cv-00196-FM

Six-Week Time-Restricted Eating Lowers Premature Mortality Risk In Overweight Early Elderly Adults: Evidence From A Body Shape Index, Przemysław Domaszewski, Mariusz Konieczny

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: A Body Shape Index (ABSI) is an anthropometric indicator combining waist circumference, weight, and height, providing a BMI-independent measure of central obesity and a recognized predictor of mortality. Despite its relevance, research on ABSI in early elderly populations remains limited. This study assessed the impact of a six-week time-restricted eating (TRE) intervention on ABSI z-scores in overweight adults aged 65–74, with attention to gender differences. Materials and Methods: A total of 116 participants were randomized into a TRE group (16:8 fasting window from 8:00 PM to 12:00 PM) or a control group maintaining habitual eating. ABSI z-scores were evaluated …

No Border Wall Press Releases, No Border Wall Coalition

Border Wall / Border Security Documents

No abstract provided.