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Determination Of Virulence Genes And Antibiotic Resistance Profiles Of Streptococcus Agalactiae Isolated From Buffalo Milk, Nevi̇n Tuzcu, Hasan Hüseyi̇n Hadi̇mli̇, Beatri̇z Padron

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Mastitis is a contagious disease that causes significant milk loss and serious economic damage in dairy animals. Streptococcus agalactiae causes clinical and subclinical mastitis in animals and infections in humans, especially adults, and newborns. This study aimed to confirm the identification of S. agalactiae isolates by PCR in buffalo milk; to determine the antibiotic resistance and virulence genes by multiplex PCR. The material of this study consisted of 30 (12%) S. agalactiae strains identified by phenotypic, biochemical, and PCR methods (rRNA-16S) from 250 isolates with bacterial growth from milk samples of buffaloes with mastitis. In addition, the Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion …

Effect Of Feeding Frequency On Growth, Fecundity, And Meat Quality Of Abant Trout (Salmo Abanticus Tortonese, 1954) Broodstock, Mehmet Zeki̇ Alkan, Nadi̇r Başçinar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to investigate the growth data, egg production and changes in the biochemical structure of meat of Abant trout depending on feeding frequency (once a day, twice a day, three times a day, four times a day) in order to contribute to the economy through the private sector. All fish in the groups were planned to be of similar weight at the beginning of the study. Individual fish weights were measured at the beginning of the study, and the average was found to be 224.87 ± 0.69 g. At the end of the study, the weights …

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Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

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Impact Of Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia Illucens) Fresh Meal On The Growth Performance, Digestive Enzymes, Hematology, And Intestinal Histology Of Cork Fish (Channa Striata), Boby Muslimin, Danang Yonarta, Eny Heriyati, Helmizuryani Helmizuryani, Meika Puspita Sari, Dewi Apriyanti, Rahmat Kurniawan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Black Soldier Fly (BSF) is an alternative ingredient for Fish Meal (FM) which is expected to reduce aquaculture operational costs and positively impact fish growth and health. The effect of BSF fresh meal on growth response, digestibility, intestinal hematology, and intestinal histology of cork fish was investigated. The BSF experiment with mixed percentages as treatments, by 20%, 50%, 80%, and 100%, was repeated four times. Furthermore, there were 50 individuals/m3 cork fish with an average weight of 1.6 ± 0.05 g distributed in each treatment. An increase in BSF influences a significant decrease in the Relative Growth Weight (RGW) and …

Assessing Pharmacists' Knowledge Of Drugs' Dialyzability In Four Health Institutions In Al-Najaf, Iraq, Zahraa Saad Oufi, Ihsan Salah Rabeea

Maaen Journal for Medical Sciences

Background: Drugs' dialyzability is the degree to which a drug is filtered out of the blood stream during dialysis. This process is influenced by various factors, including properties of the drug and dialysis procedure. As drug experts, pharmacists must pay close attention to drugs' dialyzability when counseling patients on medications to ensure that therapeutic drug concentrations are maintained in the patient's body.
Aim: This study aimed to assess the knowledge of pharmacists working in dialysis centers or hospitals with dialysis wards regarding drugs' dialyzability.
Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in November 2022. A three-section questionnaire was developed and …

Iy-1 Perspectives, V. 1 - Complete Issue, Iy-1 Perspectives

iY-1 Perspectives

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The Importance Of Natural Resources In The Sustainable Development Goals, Haomeng Wang

iY-1 Perspectives

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Sustainable Development And Eradicating Hunger: The Case Of Ethiopia, Yuheng Liu

iY-1 Perspectives

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Dibao And Urban-Rural Integration (Uri) For Sustainable Development Goal #1, Hai (Cody) Jiang

iY-1 Perspectives

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Increasing The Number Of Bees And Sustainable Development Goal #15, Jianwei Huang

iY-1 Perspectives

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The Level Of Nutritional Behavior And Its Relationship With Some Fitness Elements Among Tenth Grade Female Students Participating In The King Abdullah Ii Award For Physical Fitness In Karak Governorate, Saja Maytah

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to recognize the level of nutritional behavior and its relationship with some fitness components among tenth-grade female students in Karak Governorate who are participating in the King Abdullah II Award for Physical Fitness. The study also aimed to identify differences in the level of nutritional behavior and fitness components between school level and ministry level, using a descriptive approach. The study sample consisted of 157 students, of whom 42 qualified for the award at the ministry level, representing 26.7% of the total study population. A questionnaire comprising 40 items was developed and divided into three domains: nutritional …

Content Analysis Of Social Media For Some Sports Institutions From The Perspective Of The Sport Community, Yaqoub Al-Qahwaji, Khaled Atiyat, Areen Al-Moghrabi

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to analyze the content of social media in various sports institutions from the perspective of the sports community. The researchers employed a descriptive analytical approach to align with the study's objectives. A questionnaire was designed as the study tool to collect data. The study sample consisted of 315 members of the sports community in Jordan, and the SPSS statistical package was used for data analysis. The most prominent findings of the study were as follows: It was found that the sports community heavily relies on social media as a source for sports news due to its immediate …

The Level Of Nutritional Behavior And Its Relationship To Physical Condition And Performance In Front Crawl Among Students At The Sports Sciences School At The University Of Jordan, Mohammad Abu Al-Taieb, Hussam Barakat, Sameh Abu Farha, Reem Hmmoud Al-Hunaiti, Islam Al-Daraghmah, Hala Alwahibi

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the relationship between the level of nutritional behavior and front crawl achievement among students at the School of Sport Sciences at the University of Jordan. A descriptive approach was used, and the study sample consisted of 15 students enrolled in a level (2) swimming course at the School of Sport Sciences at the University of Jordan. To collect data, a nutritional behavior questionnaire was utilized, which consisted of three dimensions: food behavior management, food quantity, and food quality, comprising a total of 40 items. Additionally, a physical condition test was conducted, consisting of five dimensions: …

Mindfulness, Individual Games, Collective Games., Musa Ahmad, Ghazi El-Kailani, Salem Al-Qarra, Jad Mazahereh

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The current research aims to identify the level of mindfulness among students in the individual and collective games course at the Faculty of Sports Science at the University of Jordan and the relationship between mindfulness and academic achievement. The researchers used the descriptive method, as it aligns with the objectives and questions of the study. The sample comprised 185 male and female registered students from the first semester of the 2020/2021 academic year, and the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) Arabic version was utilized to assess mindfulness. The results of the study showed that the level of mindfulness among the …

Potential Clean-Label Astringency Maskers For Acidic Whey Protein Beverages, Jozxelle Tongson Gao

Theses and Dissertations

Whey Protein Ready-to-Drink (RTD) beverages are popular nutritional products due to their high protein content, complete amino acid profile, convenience, and flavor. However, astringency imparted by whey protein at low pH (pH <4.5) can significantly reduce consumer liking. Astringency is a complex problem, so it may require a multi-faceted solution. Samples were created through Response Surface Methodology (RSM), utilizing parameters determined through literature review and preliminary testing. There is evidence that sucrose may help to reduce astringency in wine. Various natural sweeteners like stevia, monk fruit extract, and sweet proteins: thaumatin and brazzein were evaluated to observe if they may reduce the astringency in acidic whey protein RTD beverages. Samples were assessed by trained quantitative descriptive analysis (QDA), consumer acceptance, and focus group panels. Formulas were instrumentally measured for pH, brix, zeta potential, and particle size. pH and brix were useful measures for monitoring processing consistency, but neither related to level of astringency of samples. Zeta potential instrumental data coincided with results of previous studies finding that a decrease in zeta potential within the range of pH 3-5 correlated with less astringency with whey protein isolates. Particle size relation to astringency is dependent on the zeta potential. A large particle size measurement does not lead to higher astringency if the molecules do not interact due to electrostatic repulsion. Analytical measurements of the samples were statistically compared for differences that may relate to less astringent beverages. The QDA panel determined the combination of 0.20% thaumatin and 0.22% stevia rebaudioside M to most reduce astringency, however this did not correlate with higher acceptability as its acceptability remained as a neither like nor dislike rating. Consumers evaluated thaumatin, brazzein, and monk fruit to be clean-label ingredients after learning about their natural sources and flavor functionalities. More research about thaumatin, monk fruit, and especially brazzein is needed to find the ideal usage levels in AWB formulation. Brazzein was least preferred according to the focus group panel, who felt it did not reduce astringency. Future research could evaluate whether a higher concentration would be more effective. These findings aim to help sensorially improve acidic whey protein beverage formulations and provide the dairy beverage industry insight on creating and marketing more clean-label products.

Enhancing The Performance Of Microbial Fuel Cells Via Metabolic Engineering Of Escherichia Coli For Phenazine Production, Olja Simoska, Dale A. Cummings, Erin M. Gaffney, Claire Langue, Tommy G. Primo, Courtney J. Weber, Corbin E. Witt, Shelley D. Minteer

Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works

One of the central roles in the design, development, and application advances in mediator-Based microbial electrochemical systems, such as microbial fuel cells (MFCs), is the establishment of efficient and successful communication between conductive electrode surfaces and microorganisms via modes of extracellular electron transfer (EET). Most microbial-Based systems require the use of artificial electroactive mediators in order to facilitate and/or enhance electron transfer. Our previous work established an exogenous phenazine-Based library as a mediator system to enable EET from the model microorganism Escherichia coli as a promising biotechnological host. However, the addition of exogenous mediators to a microbial electrochemical system has …

Multi-Color Fluorescent Microscopy And Deep Learning For Studying Eukaryotic Organelles: Unveiling Cellular Growth In A System Biology Perspective, Shixing Wang

Arts & Sciences Graduate Student Theses and Dissertations

Eukaryotic cells are building blocks to complex living systems, characterized by membrane-bound organelles. Studying how eukaryotic organelles react to cellular growth and size increase is crucial, but it demands biochemical and biophysical manipulations, as well as quantitative observation tools in microscopy. We developed a multi-color yeast strain with tagged fluorescent proteins, enabling systematic measurements of 6 organelles inside each cell using spectral confocal microscopy. These measurements provided insights into how organelle biogenesis is coordinated with cellular size and growth rate regulation via different signaling pathways. To explore cellular growth under dynamic conditions, I utilized deep learning for organelle recognition using …

Implementation Of Feeding Education To Increase Hospice Volunteer Knowledge, Hannah Franzwa

Master's Projects and Capstones

Problem: Hospice volunteers have no formal training on end-of-life nutrition and how to feed patients. Insufficient knowledge of feeding patients presents safety issues, leading to decreased patient satisfaction and diminished volunteer role fulfillment.

Context: The setting was an independent non-profit hospice organization that serves around 1,000 patients within the San Francisco Peninsula and South Bay communities. The project was a collaboration between hospice leadership and the quality and education department.

Intervention: Volunteer education was implemented to increase volunteer knowledge about end-of-life nutrition and feeding patients. The educational session included a PowerPoint lecture, a small group discussion portion, and hands-on skills …

Black Experiences With Community Gardening In Southeast Louisiana, Kiarah Craft

LSU Master's Theses

Community gardens have been rising in popularity over the past few years (Mayers, 2023). In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people across the United States have decided that it is crucial to grow their own food and develop sustainability within their community. Historically, Black communities have been underserved and ignored, especially in relation to food security and community safety (White, 2019, Penniman, 2018). The purpose of this study was to collect information about the effects of community-based gardening programs on Black people in Southeast Louisiana. Additionally, the researcher would like to gain knowledge regarding the reasons that Black people …

Exploring The Role Of Salt-Tolerant Halomonas Inoculant In Altering Plant Gene Expression To Improve Salt Tolerance In Alfalfa., Ashley Kay Miller

Theses and Dissertations

Soil salinity is an increasing problem facing agriculture in many parts of the world. Climate change and irrigation practices have led to decreased yields of large areas of farmland due to increased salt levels in the soil. Irrigation introduces salts to the soil that with time accumulate and threaten crop yield. In arid climates like Utah, the practice of irrigation is especially threatening to salt-sensitive crops including alfalfa (Medicago sativa). Plants that have tolerance to salt are needed to feed livestock and the world's population. One approach to address this problem is to introduce genes encoding salt tolerance into the …

Evapotranspiration In Urban And Agricultural Systems With Interacting Irrigation And Nitrogen Fertilizer Treatments, Samantha R. Shumate

Theses and Dissertations

Nitrogen (N) fertilizer and irrigation are important inputs for all managed plant species, especially in arid and semi-arid climates. The interaction between N management and irrigation can lead to more sustainable practices. This is true for both agricultural and urban environments. Precision nutrient management has been widely adopted by producers in recent decades, and water conservation has become an important goal for turfgrass managers. In urban systems, our goal was to evaluate Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.) to determine response to three N fertilizer rates and three irrigation rates in all possible combinations. The main and interacting treatment effects were …

Bacteroides Uniformis-Induced Perturbations In Colonic Microbiota And Bile Acid Levels Inhibit Th17 Differentiation And Ameliorate Colitis Developments, Yiting Yan, Yu Lei, Ying Qu, Zhen Fan, Ting Zhang, Yangbin Xu, Qian Du, Daniel Brugger, Yulin Chen, Ke Zhang, Enping Zhang

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is associated with gut dysbiosis and can lead to colitis-associated malignancies. Bacteroides uniformis (Bu) regulates animal intestinal homeostasis; however, the mechanism by which it alleviates colitis in mice remains unknown. We investigated the effects of B. uniformis JCM5828 and its metabolites on female C57BL/6J mice with dextran sulfate sodium salt (DSS) induced colitis. Treatment with Bu considerably alleviated colitis progression and restored the mechanical and immune barrier protein expression. Additionally, Bu increased the abundance of the symbiotic bacteria Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus vaginalis while decreasing that of pathogenic Escherichia-Shigella, and modulated intestinal bile acid metabolism. Bu largely …

Socio-Economic Determinants Of Gender-Based Violence [Gbv]: Sdg Analytics On The Global Gbv Scenario With Special Reference To Technology Facilitated Gender-Based Violence And Adolescent Birth Rates, Chandra P. Daniel

NYMC Student Theses and Dissertations

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a multifaceted problem. The most rapidly increasing modern form of violence is the intertwined epidemic of ‘Technology Facilitated GBV’ [TF GBV] and sexual violence against women and girls. It was critical to investigate the global impact of this epidemic during COVID-19 since a disproportionate impact of violence was observed among women and girls in low and middle-income countries. A retrospective cross-sectional research design was adopted using linear regression analysis (univariate and multivariate) on SDG 5.2, a set of global indicators, to elicit the socioeconomic determinants of GBV. Phase-I results exposed the top-four socio-economic determinants …

Chronic Lower Back Pain Among Women In India: Evidence-Based Approach To Risk Factors And Interventions, Aelita Matosova

Master's Projects and Capstones

Chronic lower back pain (CLBP) is a prevalent issue worldwide, affecting about 1.71 billion people, with a significant proportion being women. CLBP is a major health concern in India, particularly among women, which were 80% reported experiencing this condition. Several factors, such as personal beliefs, sociocultural norms, restricted healthcare access, repetitive movements, and psychological aspects, contribute to this high prevalence leading to severe health and economic implications, including reduced work productivity and income. Although there have been several reports on prevalence and risk factors of CLBP, to our knowledge, there has not been enough work focusing on evidence-based interventions to …

Body Appreciation Around The World: Measurement Invariance Of The Body Appreciation Scale-2 (Bas-2) Across 65 Nations, 40 Languages, Gender Identities, And Age, Viren Swami, Ulrich S. Tran, Stefan Stieger, Toivo Aavik, Hamed Abdollahpour Ranjbar, Sulaiman Olanrewaju Adebayo, Reza Ahfami, Oli Ahmed, Annie Aimé, Marwan Akel, Hussam Al Halbusi, George Alexias, Khawla F. Ali, Nursel Alp-Dal, Anas B. Alsalhani, Sara Álvares-Solas, Ana Carolina Soares Almaral, Sonny Andrianto, Trefor Aspden, David A. Frederick

Psychology Faculty Articles and Research

The Body Appreciation Scale-2 (BAS-2) is a widely used measure of a core facet of the positive body image construct. However, extant research concerning measurement invariance of the BAS-2 across a large number of nations remains limited. Here, we utilised the Body Image in Nature (BINS) dataset – with data collected between 2020 and 2022 – to assess measurement invariance of the BAS-2 across 65 nations, 40 languages, gender identities, and age groups. Multi-group confirmatory factor analysis indicated that full scalar invariance was upheld across all nations, languages, gender identities, and age groups, suggesting that the unidimensional BAS-2 model has …

A Review Of Sapodilla Beneficial Use, Production Status, And Propagation Technique, Rahmat Budiarto, Syahvan Rifqi Dwinanda, Hansel Arie Pakpahan, Mega Komala, Yusti

Jurnal Kultivasi

Manilkara zapota, commonly known as sapodilla, is one of tropical fruits, originating from Central and South America that is still less popular in Indonesia, as compared to banana, citrus, mango, etc. To gain its popularity, it is crucial to review beneficial uses, existing production status and propagation techniques of sapodilla. In general, sapodilla is used for either table fresh fruit. Additionally, it contains various bioactivities in its fruit, stem, and leaves, such as antioxidant, antimicrobe, and antitumor activity; thus, become very potential for pharmaceutical purposes. The existing production data of sapodilla determine the West Java Province as the biggest production …

Effectiveness Of Modified Nitrogen Fertilizer On Soil Chemical Properties And Rice Plant Growth In The Textile Industrial Area, Rija Sudirja, Santi Rosniawaty, Sri Muji Rahayu, Budy Frasetya Taufik Qurrohman

Jurnal Kultivasi

The imbalance of nutrients and heavy metal contamination is a challenge in increasing plant growth surround the textile industry area. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of the dosage of Biologically Agent N Organo Mineral Fertilizer (Biomix-N) as a fertilizer and an ameliorant in paddy soil contaminated with textile liquid waste. This study used a randomized block design of eight treatments with four replications. Parameters observed were soil chemical properties after application of Biomix-N (Na-ex, total N, EC, Cd, and pH), rice plant growth (plant height and tiller number), Cd concentration in the plant, and relative agronomic effectiveness (RAE). …

Targeted Sequencing Of The Panicum Miliaceum Gene Space And Genotyping Of Variant Sites From Population Genetics Studies, Combined In A Single Assay, As A Tool For Broomcorn Millet Assisted Breeding, Gabriele Magris, Serena Foria, Silvano Ciani, Dipak K. Santra, Ombretta Polenghi, Virna Cerne, Michele Morgante, Gabriele Di Gaspero

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

Broomcorn millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) is a prehistorical cereal, today cultivated as a minor crop with low yields but with a renewed interest for its high water use effciency and gluten-free grains. To reverse the downward trend in broomcorn millet cultivation, the crop needs genetic improvement and creation of novel genetic variation to increase productivity. In order to facilitate genomics-assisted breeding, we designed a reduced representation genome-sequencing assay that investigates 1.8% of the nuclear DNA in a targeted and reproducible way, with an intensity of genomic sampling that is a direct function of local recombination rate. We used this …

Adversity, Resilience, Mental Health, And Well-Being In First-Year Student-Athletes: A Mixed Methods Intervention Study, Parker Leap

Dissertations, 2020-current

Research indicates that student-athletes face unique stressors as they transition to college. Resilience programming has been shown to have mental health benefits with the general college student population; however, few studies have examined efficacy of resilience programming with college-student athletes during their transition to college. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a novel, culturally-resonant, NCAA grant-funded resilience course on scores of resilience, student athlete mental health, and sport well-being. This study also sought to assess the feasibility of this course and explore participants’ subjective experiences. A mixed methods intervention research design was utilized and included …

Perceptions Of Mental Health Among Pakistani Women With Micro-Finance Loans: An Interpretive Descriptive Study, Farhana Irfan Madhani, Catherine Tompkins, Susan Jack, Carolyn Byrne

The Qualitative Report

Mental health has gained significant recognition and importance as a crucial aspect of overall well-being. An individual's mental health is influenced by the intersection of individual, social, cultural, and systematic sources of stress and resilience. It is important to include subjective conceptualizations of mental health and well-being to develop culturally sensitive approaches to mental health promotion. This qualitative study aimed to understand how urban-dwelling women living in Pakistan who are micro-finance loan recipients conceptualize the meaning of mental health. Using interpretive description methodology, data were collected and analyzed through in-depth, semi-structured interviews conducted in Urdu with a purposeful sample of …