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Antiviral And Cytotoxic Activities And Chemical Profiles Of Two Species Of Abies Nordmanniana From Türkiye, Nazli Sarikahya, Gaye Sümer Okkali, Furkan Ozan Çöven, Sevda Zeinali̇, Gülce Gucur, Ayşe Di̇la Çağlar, Ece Uyar, Ahmet Ceyhan Gören, Ayşe Nalbantsoy

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Abies is an important genus of the family Pinaceae, with about 50 species found in the highlands of Asia, Europe, North Africa, and North and Central America. The principal aim of the present work was to investigate the chemical content and biological potential of the resin and cone from Abies nordmanniana subsp. bornmulleriana and Abies nordmanniana subsp. equi-trojani, respectively. The flavonoid and phenolic contents of the resin and cones were evaluated using liquid chromatography-high resolution mass spectrometry (LC-HRMS). Additionally, the essential oil and fatty acid compositions were analyzed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and gas chromatography-flame ionization detector (GC-FID).. Cytotoxicity …

Senggani Fruit (Melastoma Malabathricum Linn.) Extract As A Natural Indicator In Ph-Responsive Pva-Taro Starch Plastic Packaging, Rika Risma Dewi, Intan Syahbanu, Winda Rahmalia

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-starch-based bioplastics are widely used in many applications. pH-responsive plastic packaging was produced through the incorporation of senggani (Melastoma malabathricum Linn.) fruit extract into PVA-taro starch-based plastic packaging. The objective of this research was to examine the characteristics of senggani fruit extract under different pH conditions and explore its application as a pH indicator in intelligent packaging. The senggani fruit was extracted through the maceration method using a solvent comprising 96% ethanol and 3% citric acid, with a ratio of 85:15 (v/v). The senggani fruit extract solution underwent color changes, appearing pink at pH levels below 6, pale …

Short- And Medium-Term Impacts Of Small-Scale Vegetable Support On Food Security: Evidence From Syria, Ghassan Baliki, Melodie Al Daccache, Hala Ghattas Ph.D., Tilman Brück

Faculty Publications

Small-scale agricultural and horticultural interventions play a critical role in improving nutrition and food security of vulnerable households in peaceful settings. However, scant rigorous evidence exists on the impacts and sustainability of such interventions in conflict settings. In this paper, we address this knowledge gap by analyzing the short- and medium-term impacts of a small-scale vegetable input support program involving asset transfers on food security and diets in war-time Syria. We use longitudinal panel household survey data from a quasi-experimental study collected at three rounds: before, one year, and two years after the horticultural intervention ended. We use propensity score …

Feasibility And Safety Of Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy With Fundoplication In Patients With Achalasia: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Faisal Kamal, Muhammad Ali Khan, Wade Lee-Smith, Sachit Sharma, Ashu Acharya, Umer Farooq, Zahid Ejaz, Muhammad Aziz, Manesh Kumar Gangwani, Umar Hayat, Anand Kumar, Alexander Schlachterman, David E. Loren, Thomas E. Kowalski

Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: Achalasia can cause disabling symptoms that may substantially impair the quality of life. Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) has shown promising results in the management of achalasia. In this meta-analysis we have evaluated the feasibility and safety of single-session POEM with fundoplication (POEM+F) in patients with achalasia.

METHODS: We reviewed several databases from inception to July 08, 2022, to identify studies evaluating the feasibility and/or safety of single-session POEM+F for patients with achalasia. Our outcomes of interest included the technical success of POEM+F, adverse events, esophagitis and wrap integrity on follow-up upper endoscopy, total procedure time, and fundoplication time. Pooled …

Evaluating The Influence Of Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid Exposure On Blood Glucose Levels: A Comprehensive Multiple Regression Analysis Considering Confounding Factors, Henry Mensah

Theses and Dissertations

Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) are widely used for industrial and commercial purposes and have received increasing attention due to their adverse effects on health. This thesis investigates the relationship between PFOS exposure and blood glucose levels, considering potential confounding factors. Regression analysis was conducted on a dataset comprising demographic, lifestyle, and biomarker data from a diverse population sample. Sex exhibited a significant role, with females demonstrating an 11.77% increase in blood glucose levels in response to PFOS exposure compared to males, supported by a p-value of 1.04 × 109. Body mass index (BMI) also played a pivotal role, revealing a 2.17% …

May Pagkain Sa Basura?: A Descriptive Study On The Motivation And Health-Risk Awareness Of Pagpag (Upcycled Food) Consumers In Barangay 105 Aroma And Happyland, Tondo, City Of Manila And Barangay Payatas-B, City Of Quezon, Jernevieve Jolie S. Alonzo, Jhon Jasper Y. Ambat, Joaquin Phillippe P. Beleno, Almira Charise V. Carian, Zhyrina Angela R. Eneria, Errin Shyril C. Mena, Athena Jhane C. Santiago

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

This study explored the motivations behind purchasing and consuming pagpag, an upcycled food consumed in response to poverty in the Philippines and evaluated the level of health-risk awareness among pagpag consumers. This study conducted a quantitative non-experimental descriptive research approach, in which the survey included 387 respondents from Barangay Payatas-B in the City of Quezon and Barangay 105 Aroma and Happyland in Tondo, City of Manila, with 129 individuals sampled from each location through cluster sampling. The study’s findings revealed that most of the respondents purchased pagpag because of its portion size compared to eateries, However, it was also highlighted …

The Influence Of Chronotypes In Baseball Athlete Performance: An Ex Post Facto Study, Ace Hector A. Nañawa, Louie Gilbert G. Satera, Hector Troy M. Cantoria, Mark Ion Q. Gokan, Leah D. Madrazo

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

Chronotypes, or the individual differences in circadian preferences, are known to influence various aspects of human functioning. In the realm of sports, understanding how these preferences may affect performance is crucial for optimizing training regimens and game strategies. This ex post facto study investigated the impact of chronotypes on athletes' performance. A cohort of baseball athletes (n=11) was assessed for their sleep-wake preferences using the Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire (MEQ). The MEQ consists of a series of questions about sleep habits, peak alertness periods, and the preferred times for waking up and going to bed. Performance logs and baseball game evaluations for …

Thyrobot: A Chatbot For Tracking The Effects Of Levothyroxine On The Physical Health Of Filipino Women With Hypothyroidism, Georgette Kate P. Bayna, Eunice Miel P. Santos

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

Levothyroxine remains the most commonly prescribed medication for hypothyroidism; however, there may be side effects on the patient's health. While these side effects are unavoidable, technological developments can be utilized to aid patients in mitigating them. This study aims to determine Levothyroxine's effects on Filipino women's physical health and how technology, specifically a chatbot, can assist in symptom tracking. The study evaluates the usability and effectiveness of ThyroBot, a chatbot that tracks and journals the symptoms of Levothyroxine in Filipino women with hypothyroidism, provides medication intake reminders, and offers a summary of logs. ThyroBot was created via Chatfuel. To evaluate …

Antimycotic Potential Of Eleusine Indica (Paragis) Leaf Extract Against Candida Albicans And Trichosporon Spp., Allijah Isabel D. Reyes, Lei Eirah M. Reforzado, Matthew Lewis B. Mariano, Lheichelle Anne F. Balagot

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

Candida albicans and Trichosporon are fungal species that cause candidiasis and trichosporonosis, which are common fungal infections in the Philippines. Due to its growing resistance to antifungal drugs, studies that explore herbal plant alternatives have arisen. The present study was conducted to evaluate the antimycotic activity of Eleusine indica (Paragis) plant crude extract against C. albicans and Trichosporon spp.. E. indica is an invasive plant native to the Philippines that has been proven to possess bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, alkaloids, steroids, essential oils, coumarins, fatty acids, anthraquinone, yield from the inhibitory extraction method, along with factors such as the …

Symmetric Dimethylarginine In Dogs With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Siwayu Rattanakanokchai, Numfa Fungbun, Ketmanee Senaphan, Supranee Jitpean, Trasida Ployngam

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) causes impaired kidney function in humans. However, this occurrence has not been well investigated in PAH dogs. Serum symmetrical dimethylarginine (SDMA) is one of the early biomarkers of kidney impairment. The present study aims to evaluate SDMA levels of first diagnosed PAH (n=14) compared with healthy dogs (n=12) and to analyze the correlation between SDMA levels and significant echocardiographic parameters of PAH dogs. The mean SDMA of PAH dogs was statistically higher than that of healthy dogs (P = 0.003), while the mean serum creatine level had no difference among groups (P = 0.456). Precapillary PAH …

Vol.51 N.47 June 13th 2024, Voice Media Ventures

Black Voice News

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Issue 445: June 13-27, 2024, The Local Voice

The Local Voice

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Puberty Classifications In Beef Heifers Are Moderately To Highly Heritable And Associated With Candidate Genes Related To Cyclicity And Timing Of Puberty, Melanie K. Hess, Anteneh Mersha, Sadie S. Ference, Sarah R. Nafziger, Jessica A. Keane, Anna M. Fuller, Scott G. Kurz, Courtney M. Sutton, Matthew L. Spangler, Jessica Lynn Petersen, Andrea S. Cupp

Department of Animal Science: Faculty Publications

Introduction: Pubertal attainment is critical to reproductive longevity in heifers. Previously, four heifer pubertal classifications were identified according to attainment of blood plasma progesterone concentrations > 1 ng/ml: 1) Early; 2) Typical; 3) Start-Stop; and 4) Non-Cycling. Early and Typical heifers initiated and maintained cyclicity, Start-Stop started and then stopped cyclicity and Non- Cycling never initiated cyclicity. Start-Stop heifers segregated into Start-Stop- Discontinuous (SSD) or Start-Stop-Start (SSS), with SSD having similar phenotypes to Non-Cycling and SSS to Typical heifers. We hypothesized that these pubertal classifications are heritable, and loci associated with pubertal classifications could be identified by genome wide association …

Washington V. Glucksberg’S Original Meaning, Marc Spindelman

Cleveland State Law Review

This Article elaborates and defends Washington v. Glucksberg’s original meaning both on its own terms and against accounts of Glucksberg that depict it as having announced and followed a strict test of history and tradition as its basic approach to Fourteenth Amendment substantive due process rights.

The nominal occasion for the present return to Glucksberg and its original meaning is the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Dobbs famously insists that Glucksberg supplies it with the authoritative grounds in the Court’s Fourteenth Amendment substantive due process jurisprudence for its own history-and-tradition-based approach to Roe v. …

Strategies For Human Capital Development In An Oil And Gas Organization, David Ebamije Akpieyi

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Some oil and gas (O&G) leaders lack strategies to promote human capital development (HCD) training to increase employees’ productivity in their organizations, impacting their overall productivity. Therefore, O&G organizational leaders need to take deliberate steps to monitor and improve their human capital productivity continuously. Grounded in human capital theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore strategies O&G leaders use to promote HCD training. The participants comprised six business leaders from O&G multinational organizations who successfully implemented strategies to promote HCD training to increase employees’ productivity. Data were collected using semistructured interviews and analyzed through thematic analysis. …

Strategies For Human Capital Development In An Oil And Gas Organization, David Ebamije Akpieyi

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Some oil and gas (O&G) leaders lack strategies to promote human capital development (HCD) training to increase employees’ productivity in their organizations, impacting their overall productivity. Therefore, O&G organizational leaders need to take deliberate steps to monitor and improve their human capital productivity continuously. Grounded in human capital theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore strategies O&G leaders use to promote HCD training. The participants comprised six business leaders from O&G multinational organizations who successfully implemented strategies to promote HCD training to increase employees’ productivity. Data were collected using semistructured interviews and analyzed through thematic analysis. …

Identification And Characterization Of Cannabichromene's Major Metabolite Following Incubation With Human Liver Microsomes, Alexandra M Ward, Touraj Shokati, Jost Klawitter, Jelena Klawitter, Vu Nguyen, Laura Kozell, Atheir I Abbas, David Jones, Uwe Christians

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Cannabichromene (CBC) is a minor cannabinoid within the array of over 120 cannabinoids identified in the Cannabis sativa plant. While CBC does not comprise a significant portion of whole plant material, it is available to the public in a purified and highly concentrated form. As minor cannabinoids become more popular due to their potential therapeutic properties, it becomes crucial to elucidate their metabolism in humans. Therefore, the goal of this was study to identify the major CBC phase I-oxidized metabolite generated in vitro following incubation with human liver microsomes. The novel metabolite structure was identified as 2′-hydroxycannabicitran using gas chromatography–mass …

Serum Lipoproteins Are Associated With Coronary Atherosclerosis In Asymptomatic U.S. Adults Without Traditional Risk Factors, Ricardo Cury, Theodore Feldman, Jonathan Fialkow, Khurram Nasir

All Publications

Background: The relationship between atherogenic lipoproteins and subclinical coronary atherosclerosis has not been thoroughly evaluated in low-risk adults.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess the association of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and apolipoprotein B (apoB) with coronary atherosclerosis in adults without traditional risk factors.

Methods: We assessed atherosclerosis on coronary computed tomography angiography among asymptomatic adults in the Miami Heart Study not taking lipid-lowering therapy and without hypertension, diabetes, or active tobacco use. Prevalence of atherosclerosis was evaluated based on serum LDL-C, non-HDL-C, and apoB, and multivariable logistic regression with forward selection was …

Methionine Sulfoxide Speciation In Mouse Hippocampus Revealed By Global Proteomics Exhibits Age- And Alzheimer’S Disease-Dependent Changes Targeted To Mitochondrial And Glycolytic Pathways, Filipa Blasco Tavares Pereira Lopes, Daniela Schlatzer, Mengzhen Li, Serhan Yılmaz, Rihua Wang, Xin Qi, Marzieh Ayati, Mehmet Koyutürk, Mark R. Chance

Computer Science Faculty Publications

Methionine oxidation to the sulfoxide form (MSox) is a poorly understood post-translational modification of proteins associated with non-specific chemical oxidation from reactive oxygen species (ROS), whose chemistries are linked to various disease pathologies, including neurodegeneration. Emerging evidence shows MSox site occupancy is, in some cases, under enzymatic regulatory control, mediating cellular signaling, including phosphorylation and/or calcium signaling, and raising questions as to the speciation and functional nature of MSox across the proteome. The 5XFAD lineage of the C57BL/6 mouse has well-defined Alzheimer’s and aging states. Using this model, we analyzed age-, sex-, and disease-dependent MSox speciation in the mouse hippocampus. …

Methionine Sulfoxide Speciation In Mouse Hippocampus Revealed By Global Proteomics Exhibits Age- And Alzheimer’S Disease-Dependent Changes Targeted To Mitochondrial And Glycolytic Pathways, Filipa Blasco Tavares Pereira Lopes, Daniela Schlatzer, Mengzhen Li, Serhan Yılmaz, Rihua Wang, Xin Qi, Marzieh Ayati, Mehmet Koyutürk, Mark R. Chance

Computer Science Faculty Publications

Methionine oxidation to the sulfoxide form (MSox) is a poorly understood post-translational modification of proteins associated with non-specific chemical oxidation from reactive oxygen species (ROS), whose chemistries are linked to various disease pathologies, including neurodegeneration. Emerging evidence shows MSox site occupancy is, in some cases, under enzymatic regulatory control, mediating cellular signaling, including phosphorylation and/or calcium signaling, and raising questions as to the speciation and functional nature of MSox across the proteome. The 5XFAD lineage of the C57BL/6 mouse has well-defined Alzheimer’s and aging states. Using this model, we analyzed age-, sex-, and disease-dependent MSox speciation in the mouse hippocampus. …

Performance Evaluation Of Yolo Models In Plant Disease Detection, Usman Ali, Maizatul Akmar Ismail, Riyaz Ahamed Ariyaluran Habeeb, Syed Roshaan Ali Shah

Journal of Informatics and Web Engineering

Plant diseases significantly impact global agriculture, leading to substantial production losses and economic consequences. Timely disease detection can enhance crop yield, optimize resource utilization, reduce costs, and mitigate environmental effects, ultimately ensuring high-quality food production. Deep learning, specifically computer vision-based techniques, have proven invaluable in tasks like image classification, segmentation, and object detection. Deep Learning techniques such as You Only Look Once (YOLO) models are state of the art neural network algorithms used for accurate object detection. In this study, YOLOv5, YOLOv7 and YOLOv8 models were trained on CCL’20 dataset for citrus disease detection. Data augmentation techniques such as image …

Supporting Ontario Public Health Units To Address Adverse Childhood Experiences In Pandemic Recovery Planning: A Priority-Setting Exercise, Kimberly B Harding, Erica Di Ruggiero, Erick Gonzalez, Amanda Hicks, Daniel W Harrington, Sarah Carsley

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

BACKGROUND: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic exposures experienced during childhood, for example, neglect. There is growing evidence that the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and related socioeconomic conditions contributed to an increased risk of ACEs. As public health programs/services are re-evaluated and restored following the state of emergency, it is important to plan using an ACEs-informed lens. The aim of this study was to identify and prioritize initiatives or activities that Public Health Ontario (PHO) could undertake to support Ontario public health units' work towards ACEs-informed pandemic recovery plans.

METHODS: The Child Health and Nutrition Research Initiative method …

When Helping Hurts: The Association Between Hamilton's Rule And Suicide Risk, Katherine L. O'Connell

Clinical Psychology Dissertations

Emergency telecommunicators are critical as first responders and often experience great reward and distressing consequences of their work. This study investigates the suicide risk among these first responders, drawing on the Eusocial Theory of Suicide, which suggests that individuals may engage in altruistic self-sacrifice after weighing benefits, costs, and relatedness using a mathematical model, Hamilton’s Rule. Proxy variables were used: perceived social support and perceived work cohesion for relatedness, compassion satisfaction for benefit, and compassion fatigue for cost. The study was a non-experimental, cross-sectional self-report survey of predominantly White cisgender heterosexual female emergency telecommunicators (N = 346) in Washington, …

When Helping Hurts: The Association Between Hamilton's Rule And Suicide Risk, Katherine L. O'Connell

Clinical Psychology Dissertations

Emergency telecommunicators are critical as first responders and often experience great reward and distressing consequences of their work. This study investigates the suicide risk among these first responders, drawing on the Eusocial Theory of Suicide, which suggests that individuals may engage in altruistic self-sacrifice after weighing benefits, costs, and relatedness using a mathematical model, Hamilton’s Rule. Proxy variables were used: perceived social support and perceived work cohesion for relatedness, compassion satisfaction for benefit, and compassion fatigue for cost. The study was a non-experimental, cross-sectional self-report survey of predominantly White cisgender heterosexual female emergency telecommunicators (N = 346) in Washington, …

Social Media Behaviors And Body Type Ideals Predict Weight Loss And Food Tracking Behaviors Among Recreational Climbers, Nicholas Slagel, Katie Kage, Sarah Wichern

KiND Faculty Publications

Introduction: Elite and recreational climbers may be at risk for disordered eating, low energy availability (LEA), and increased injury as a result. Social media use among athlete and non-athletes can lead to body image disturbances resulting in unhealthy weight loss practices exacerbating LEA and injury risk. Therefore, the objective of this study was to examine relationships between social comparative behaviors on social media, body type ideals and outcomes, and health behaviors among adult recreational climbers.

Methods: Participants (n = 324) were adult recreational climbers from the U.S. (29.30 ± 9.99 years old and 50% female). Participants answered a 66-item …

Around The Center, 1993 April, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, IL: Issue of "Around the Center", an employee newsletter. This issue has staffing and departmental updates, patient letters, and features on the new Wilton Building and on the employee fitness program.

The Use Of Musculoskeletal Fitness Measures As Indicators Of Performance In Police Occupational Tasks, Elisa F.D. Canetti, Robin Marc Orr, William Brown, Ben Schram, Robert G. Lockie, J. Jay Dawes

International Journal of Exercise Science

International Journal of Exercise Science 17(4): 819-830, 2024. Fitness testing is employed by some law enforcement agencies to assure performance in occupational tasks. The aim of this study was to investigate associations between musculoskeletal fitness assessment scores and performance in police occupational tasks. Retrospective data from 106 law enforcement officers who completed five musculoskeletal fitness assessments (vertical jump (VJ), hand grip strength, leg back dynamometer, 1-minute push-ups and sit-ups) and three routine occupational tasks (1.22m fence jump (FJ), 8.5m victim drag (VD) with 101kg and a get-up (GU)) were collected. A standard multiple regression was performed to determine if the …

Around The Center, 1988 February, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, IL: Issue of "Around the Center", an employee newsletter. This issue has staffing and departmental updates, a patient letter, and features on drug testing and the opening of the Women's Health Resouces facility.

Around The Center, 1988 May, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, IL: Issue of "Around the Center", an employee newsletter. This issue has staffing and departmental updates, a patient letter, and features on several ambulatory care centers.

Around The Center, 1989 June, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, IL: Issue of "Around the Center", an employee newsletter. This issue has staffing and departmental updates, a patient letter, and features on reversing reimbursement denials and on pesticides.