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A Preliminary Study Of Lasia Spinosa Thw. Feed Supplementation Improving Semen Quality Of Subfertile Purebred Boars, Supitcha Kaewma, Junpen Suwimonteerabutr, Nutthee Am-In, Saritvich Panyaboriban, Mongkol Techakumphu, Theerawat Swangchan-Uthai

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Poor semen quality is a significant issue among imported purebred boars in Thailand, affecting both semen quality itself and reducing productivity at AI stations. The present study investigated the effects of dietary supplementation with Lasia spinosa Thw. (LST) on improving boar semen quality. A group of boars experiencing poor semen quality were monitored, and three were selected due to their persistent low semen profiles for the supplementation experiment. Dried LST powder was prepared in small bags at a dosage of 4 g per 100 kg body weight and added to the regular feed for daily oral administration over an 8-week …

Quantitative Evaluation Of Different Fixatives For Masson Trichrome Staining In Canine Intestinal Tissue: An Image Analysis-Based Comparative Study, Siriluck Juntausa, Kongkiat Srisuwatanasagul, Kittipot Kongsonthana, Punnarat Vibulchan, Sayamon Srisuwatanasagul

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Neutral buffer formalin (NBF) has been widely used as a fixative for histological staining for ages. However, for some special staining, such as Masson trichrome staining, it has been proposed that the suitable fixative was Bouin’s solution. The purpose of the present study was to compare the different fixatives and post-fixative protocols on the quality of Masson trichrome staining. The canine intestines (n = 10), which were the duodenum and colon, were used as the candidate organs since they comprised of various tissue components. The fixatives and staining protocols were divided into four groups, which were Groups 1 and 2; …

Effect Of Heat Stress And Feed Type On Trimethylamine Concentration And Fishy Odor Of Duck Eggs, Pachara Pearodwong, Winai Kaewlamun, Sarawanee Khunmanee, Thuwanon Boonkerd, Thananon Junsuri, Kajohn Nitiwararak, Pantira Hempattarasuwan, Pattrarat Chanchaithong

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

We investigated the effect of heat stress and feed type on the trimethylamine (TMA) concentration and the fishy odor of duck eggs (Study 1) and the relationship between the TMA level in serum and egg content (Study 2). In Study 1, pooled egg samples (n = 75) were divided by feed type (CP12, n = 24; CP18, n = 27; CP20, n = 24) and heat stress (no, n = 49; moderate, n = 15; severe, n = 11). The collected samples were obtained for TMA analysis and sensory testing. In Study 2, a total of 15 egg and 15 …

Southern Adventist University Commencement Program Summer 2024, Southern Adventist University

Commencement Programs

Program for Southern Adventist University Summer 2024 graduation. The commencement service occurred on August 23, 2024 at 10 am in Iles Physical Education Center.

2024 Ursinus College Academic Convocation Program, Ursinus College

Academic Convocation Programs

This Ursinus College Academic Convocation program lists speakers and events for the opening of the 2024 academic year.

Wright State University Libraries Annual Report 2023 - 2024, Wright State University Libraries

University Libraries' Annual Reports

The 2023-2024 Annual Report by the Wright State University Libraries highlighting the various happenings at the University Libraries including staff updates, public services highlights, and events.

Accessible Dietary Interventions For The Prevention And Management Of Common Menstrual Disorders: A Systematic Review, Ella R. Motzko

Theses and Graduate Projects

Objective: This systematic review aims to provide healthcare providers with evidence-based dietary recommendations that can be easily implemented by patients across diverse populations to address a critical gap in the management of common menstrual disorders like premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and primary dysmenorrhea (PD).

Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted using UpToDate, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) Green Journal, Google Scholar, and PubMed electronic databases to identify randomized-controlled trials (RCTs) that investigated the effects of specific essential nutrients or diet-related behavioral or educational interventions on PMS or PD symptoms.

Results: Following the PRISMA guidelines, the identification process began with …

Effective Strategies For Improving The Performance Of Underperforming Remote Federal Contract Specialists, Shaneika Imani Berryman

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

At the onset of COVID-19, federal agency leaders had to increase workforce remote work capabilities to address the underperformance of teleworking employees. Considering the employees' need for continued remote work while balancing this with the continued federal government functionality, improving employee performance regardless of work location is essential. Grounded in the job demands-resources theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore the strategies that remote managers use to improve the performance of underperforming remote federal contract specialists. The participants were seven remote supervisors who manage remote working contract specialists at federal agencies. Data were collected using semistructured …

It Can Be Lonely At The Top, But It Doesn’T Have To Be: Workplace Loneliness As Experienced By Senior Leaders And Potential Coping Strategies, Kristen Prince

Dissertations

Workplace loneliness is a topic of growing interest among scholars and practitioners, in part because of the known impacts of loneliness on individuals’ well-being and performance. Recent literature has suggested that senior leaders may be vulnerable to feelings of workplace loneliness but lacks a thorough depiction of how leaders experience and cope with the feelings. This qualitative study explores the lived experiences and perspectives of senior leaders through interviews with 26 leaders and seven close confidants who provide a nuanced understanding of how senior leaders experience workplace loneliness and offer insight on mitigating these feelings. The findings suggest that the …

The College Of Science, Technology, And Health Welcomes New Faculty, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

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The Rna-Binding Protein Igf2bp1 Regulates Stability Of Mrna Transcribed From Foxm1 Target Genes In Hypermitotic Meningiomas., Nathan Leclair, Calixto-Hope G Lucas, Kanish Mirchia, Kathleen Mccortney, Craig M Horbinski, David R Raleigh, Olga Anczuków

Faculty Research 2024

No abstract provided.

Technical Note: Assessing Gps Sensor Accuracy Using Real-Time Kinematic Device For Livestock Tracking, Biquan Zhao, Rebecca Mcdermott, Galen E. Erickson, Yijie Xiong

Department of Animal Science: Faculty Publications

The technical aspects of global positioning system (GPS) sensors have been improved substantially over the years, making them valuable and popular tools for livestock tracking. Using GPS sensors allows producers and researchers to locate grazing livestock, monitor their behavior and distribution, and gather referencing information about the health status of the animals and pastures. However, interpreting the behavior of grazing livestock, such as cattle, from GPS data can be difficult due to positioning inaccuracies. Without knowing the positioning accuracy range of GPS sensors, achieving high-level confidence in determining grazing densities and identifying abnormal livestock movement patterns is challenging. …

Sexual Assault History And Alcohol-Aggression Expectancies As Barriers To Sexual Refusal Assertiveness In College Women, Madison Kristine Firkey

Dissertations - ALL

Background: Alcohol-related sexual assault is a pressing health concern on U.S. college campuses. The unrelenting prevalence of campus sexual assault has led to a greater focus on how to empower college women to resist unwanted sexual advances within alcohol-infused contexts. Alcohol-aggression expectancies have emerged as one potential barrier to women’s utilization of sexual refusal strategies. The present study sought to test this hypothesized barrier using a vignette-based experimental design. Specifically, the proposed model examined the relationships between perceived perpetrator intoxication level, expectations of perpetrator reaction to sexual refusal, and willingness to refuse unwanted sexual advances. The moderating effects of prior …

The Incretin Response To Lifestyle Interventions In Young Adults And Youth With Obesity, Jared Rosenberg

Dissertations - ALL

Over the past few decades, the rates of type 2 diabetes (T2D) have seen a sharp rise in youth and young adults. Gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), the two known incretin hormones, have recently gained attention as pharmacological agents to treat T2D in both youth and young adults. Despite the efficacy of these pharmacological agents to treat T2D, lifestyle interventions are still the first-line treatment for youth and young adults at heightened risk of T2D. Therefore, we sought to assess the incretin response to lifestyle interventions in youth and young adults through separate longitudinal studies in each …

Do Patients Infected With Human Coronavirus Before The Covid-19 Pandemic Have Less Risk Of Being Infected With Covid-19?, Gamze Şanlidağ İşbi̇len, Ayça Aydin Uysal, Seli̇n Yi̇ği̇t, Özgür Appak, Hi̇lal Si̇pahi̇, Gülendam Bozdayi, Arzu Sayiner, Candan Çi̇çek, Özlem Güzel Tunçcan, Oğuz Reşat Si̇pahi̇

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Although seasonal human coronaviruses (HCoVs) have long been recognized as respiratory tract viruses, the newly identified SARS-CoV-2 caused a pandemic associated with severe respiratory failure. We aimed to evaluate the incidence of COVID-19 infection in patients diagnosed in three tertiary teaching hospitals, both with and without prior confirmed HCoV infection, and to compare these cohorts in terms of COVID-19 contraction.Materials and methods: In our study, we examined HCoV PCR-positive cases obtained retrospectively between January 2014 and March 2020 from three University Hospital Microbiology Laboratories (Cohort 1), as well as PCR-negative patients detected in the same PCR cycle as the …

Targeted Temperature Management In Obstetrics For Prevention Perinatal Encephalopathy, Aleksandr L. Urakov, Natalya A. Urakova

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

No abstract provided.

August 23, 2024 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

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Ud In The News Aug. 17-23, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Regional and local outlets highlighted UD in pieces about move-in weekend and the state’s announcement of onMain as Ohio’s second innovation hub. Several stories on political issues featured UD experts’ insights.

Cover And Contents

Turkish Journal of Biology

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Anatolian Medicinal Plants As Potential Antiviral Agents: Bridging Traditional Knowledge And Modern Science In The Fight Against Covid-19 And Related Viral Infections, Engi̇n Ti̇lkat, Israt Jahan, Ayşe Hoşer, Alevcan Kaplan, Oğuzhan Özdemi̇r, Ahmet Onay

Turkish Journal of Biology

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the cause of the worldwide coronavirus illness 2019 (COVID-19), often known as the coronavirus pandemic. Since December 2020 however, COVID-19 vaccines have been extensively administered in numerous countries. In addition to new antiviral medications, the treatment regimen also encompasses symptom management. In spite of sustained research efforts, the outbreak remains uncontrolled, with affected patients still lacking proper treatment. Consequently, this review serves as a valuable asset for researchers and practitioners aiming to delve into the yet unexplored potential of Anatolian flora in the fight against COVID-19 and other viral infections. Numerous …

Analysis Of Networks Using Hypergraph Centrality Measures And Other Properties, Sathyanarayanan G

Theses and Dissertations

Network analysis explores the connections between nodes and evaluates their characteristics across diverse fields such as biological, chemical, social networks and so on. Identifying key nodes within a network is crucial for grasping how information spreads, which has significant applications across multiple fields. This includes studying disease transmission, managing rumours, understanding social leadership, enhancing viral marketing strategies, and monitoring public opinion. Influential nodes play a pivotal role in effectively distributing information throughout the network. The centrality measures are paramount in network analysis that uses various metrics to evaluate the importance of the node. The centrality predicts the characteristics and significance …

A Staff Education Program On Managing Covid-19 In A Correctional Setting, Mary Catherine Knight

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The medical departments of many correctional facilities were unprepared to manage the COVID-19 pandemic. The practice problem identified for this doctorate of nursing practice (DNP) project was the lack of knowledge of health staff on managing incarcerated individuals' care during a pandemic. The primary purpose of the project was to develop, implement, and evaluate a staff education program on evidence-based interventions for preventing and managing a pandemic in a correctional facility. This project was guided by David Kolb's experiential learning theory and the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation (ADDIE) model. The practice setting was a local detention center in …

“Dead Or Alive?” Assessment Of The Binary End-Of-Event Outcome Indicator For The Nemsis Public Research Dataset, Mary E. Helander

Social Science - All Scholarship

OBJECTIVE: The broad absence of definitive patient outcomes in the NEMSIS public release data hinders research that seeks to understand the impact of pre-hospital care, operations, and overall patterns of population health – including geospatial and demographic differences. This study evaluated the recently proposed binary end-of-event outcome indicator to provide additional validity of the method, to evangelize its employment for more studies to analyze survival impact following an emergency medical event, and to identify appropriate use and interpretation given imperfection in predicted outcomes. METHODS: A recently published binary end-of-event outcome indicator was applied to datasets for each year from 2017 …

Configurations Of Blackness: Stories Of British Actvists, Jala A. Grant

Theses - ALL

Configurations of Blackness: Stories of British Activists explores the configurations of Blackness amongst contemporary Black British activists and their significance in resistance against injustice. It employs oral histories, archives, and participant observation to document narratives of Black Britons whose activism has employed varied configurations of Blackness and sits within a history of resistance amongst Black people in Britain. The thesis is particularly concerned with three primary themes: the localization of racial oppression within global anti-Blackness, the incorporation and challenging of the intersectionality of race, class, and gender, and the implications of political Blackness in Black activist realms. While Black activism …

Climate Change Perspectives In Central New York- Barriers, Adaptive Strategies And Challenges Among Small-Scale Farmers., Frank Sarfo

Theses - ALL

Climate change is a global phenomenon that is already impacting the United States and other region, although its effects differ across regions. While extensive research has focused on how climate change affects agriculture in the northeastern United States, there is a lack of studies specific to the Central New York area and the perspectives of small-scale farmers regarding the effects of climate change on their practices. This study addresses this knowledge gap by investigating the perspectives of farmers in the region on climate change through in-depth interviews with small-scale farmers in Central New York. The study also examines the challenges …

Optogenetic Control Of Bacterial Dormancy, Yousr Dhaouadi Khattab

Dissertations - ALL

The presence of persister cells makes it difficult to eradicate chronic bacterial infections as these dormant subpopulations arise with exposure to stressors and are capable of surviving antimicrobials that target active cells. Persisters can also revert back to normal growing cells when stressors are removed thus reestablishing the infection. It is therefore important to understand the underlying mechanisms of persister formation, as well as wake-up, and target these systems in order to treat chronic bacterial infections. The formation of persisters, however, remains elusive as there is not yet a clear relationship between the various stages of dormancy. Persister cells can …

Sexually Dimorphic Computational Histopathological Signatures Prognostic Of Overall Survival In High-Grade Gliomas Via Deep Learning, Manmeet Ahluwalia

All Publications

High-grade glioma (HGG) is an aggressive brain tumor. Sex is an important factor that differentially affects survival outcomes in HGG. We used an end-to-end deep learning approach on hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) scans to (i) identify sex-specific histopathological attributes of the tumor microenvironment (TME), and (ii) create sex-specific risk profiles to prognosticate overall survival. Surgically resected H&E-stained tissue slides were analyzed in a two-stage approach using ResNet18 deep learning models, first, to segment the viable tumor regions and second, to build sex-specific prognostic models for prediction of overall survival. Our mResNet-Cox model yielded C-index (0.696, 0.736, 0.731, and 0.729) for …

The Effect Of Wet Cupping Therapy On The Clinical Symptoms Of Adult-Onset Asthma: A Randomized Clinical Trial, Abbas Joushan, Hamid Reza Hatami, Khosrow Agin, Hoorieh Mohammadi Kenari, Sajjad Sadeghi, Rasool Choopani

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Asthma is an inflammatory disease of the lungs. Cupping therapy is a traditional method used in Persian medicine for treating various ailments. This study aimed to evaluate the anti-asthmatic effects of wet cupping therapy (WCT) in patients with mild to moderate asthma. Materials and methods: This is a randomized clinical trial conducted on 103 asthma patients who were referred to Loghman Hakim Hospital, Tehran, Iran. The diagnosis of the disease was confirmed by a pulmonologist based on the patient’s history and clinical examinations. The patients who were treated with common asthma medications were assigned to intervention and control groups. …

The Histological And Biochemical Analysis Of The Effects Of Radiofrequency Radiation On Testis Tissue Of Rats And The Protective Effect Of Melatonin, Armağan Yardim, Bahri̇ye Sirav Aral, Arin Tomruk, Si̇nem Oruç, Kevser Delen, Di̇lek Kuzay Aksoy, Cemi̇le Merve Seymen, Gülnür Take Kaplanoğlu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Primarily due to wireless communication devices, especially mobile phones, there has been a steady rise in the intensity of nonionizing radiofrequency radiation (RFR). In recent years, increased human health problems raised concerns about whether there is a positive relationship between intense exposure to RFR and public health. The present study aims to investigate the effects of GSM-like RFR exposure on the male reproductive system and the impact of melatonin treatment (synergistic, antagonist, or additive).Materials and methods: Thirty-six male Wistar Albino rats were used and separated into six groups: i. Control; ii. Sham; iii. RFR exposure; iv. Control-melatonin; v. Sham-melatonin; …

Me, Myself, And High: Momentary Precipitants And Consequences Of Solitary Cannabis Use Among Emerging Adults, Amelia Wedel

Dissertations - ALL

Objective: Social discomfort, including loneliness and adverse interpersonal experiences, is associated with greater solitary cannabis use, and in turn with worse cannabis consequences, among emerging adults. Temporality of this relationship, however, remains unknown due to largely cross-sectional findings. This 15-day experience sampling study tested the relationship of (a) social discomfort with proximal solitary cannabis use, (b) solitary cannabis use with next-day cannabis consequences, and (c) solitary cannabis use as a potential mediator for the relationship of social discomfort with cannabis consequences. Methods: Momentary assessment data were drawn from 59 emerging adult solitary cannabis users (Mage= 22.88 [SD=1.79]; 61% female; 66% …