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Three-Dimensional Strategies In The Quantitative Resolution Of Kinetic Uv Absorbance Measurements For Monitoring The Oxidation Of Quercetin By Oxidant Agents And Analyzing Dietary Supplement Product, Erdal Di̇nç, Asiye Üçer, Nazangül Ünal

Journal of Food and Drug Analysis

Three-dimensional strategies involving the application of parallel factor analysis (PARAFAC) to the kinetic UV absorbance measurements were elaborated to monitor the oxidation of quercetin with oxidant agents (K₂Cr₂O₇ and KIO₃) and to quantify analyte in a dietary supplement product. Loadings (spectral, kinetic and concentration profiles) were obtained by the PARAFAC deconvolution. Spectral identification, kinetics and quantification of the relevant analyte in the presence of interferent(s) were performed. The elaborated chemometric strategies were carefully validated to demonstrate the capability of the method. Assay results of the PARAFAC strategies were statistically compared to that of …

Resveratrol Stimulates Star Expression And Progesterone Production By Gper-Mediated Downregulation Of Snail Expression In Human Granulosa Cells, Tinglin Song, Jiaye Chen, Sizhu Yang, Boqun Liu, Lingling Zhang, Qian Zhang, Jung-Chien Cheng, Lanlan Fang

Journal of Food and Drug Analysis

Steroidogenic acute regulatory protein (StAR) plays a critical role in the regulation of progesterone (P4) production. Resveratrol (RSV), a natural polyphenol, has beneficial effects on reproductive function. However, its effects on StAR expression and P4 production in human granulosa cells remain undetermined. In this study, we showed the treatment of RSV upregulated StAR expression in human granulosa cells. G protein-coupled estrogen receptor (GPER) and ERK1/2 signaling were involved in RSV-stimulated StAR expression and P4 production. In addition, the expression of a transcriptional repressor, Snail, was downregulated by RSV, which contributed to the RSV-induced induction of StAR expression and P4 production.

Development Of A Lateral Flow Immunoassays-Based Method For The Screening Of Ractopamine In Foods And Evaluation Of The Optimal Strategy In Combination Of Screening And Confirmatory Tests, Yuan-Chih Chen, Jen-Yi Hsu, Chien-Sheng Chen, Yi-Ting Chen, Pao-Chi Liao

Journal of Food and Drug Analysis

Ractopamine has been authorized as a feed additive and permitted in animal husbandry. With the establishment of the regulation to limit the concentration of ractopamine, a rapid screening method for ractopamine is urgently needed. Additionally, how to combine the screening and confirmatory tests of ractopamine is also critical to maximizing the efficiency of testing. Here, we developed a lateral flow immunoassays-based method for the screening of ractopamine in foods and proposed a cost-benefit analysis approach to optimize cost allocation between screening and confirmatory tests. After verifying the analytical and clinical performance of the screening method, a mathematical model was established …

The Therapeutic Potential Of Curcumin And Its Related Substances In Turmeric: From Raw Material Selection To Application Strategies, Kai-Yu Hsu, Chi-Tang Ho, Min-Hsiung Pan

Journal of Food and Drug Analysis

Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) is a medicinal plant used extensively in Chinese and Indian traditional medicine as a home remedy for various diseases. It has been used for medical purposes for centuries. Today, turmeric has become one of the most popular medicinal herbs, spices, and functional supplements worldwide. Curcuminoids are linear diarylheptanoids from the rhizomes that include curcumin and two related compounds: demethoxycurcumin and bisdemethoxycurcumin, which are the active components of the C. longa plant, play a crucial role in numerous functions. This review summarises the composition of turmeric and the properties of curcumin regarding its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, …

Six Lessons From The Debt Deal. What Did We Learn?, Bruce Ledewitz

Newspaper Columns

Collected biweekly contributions to the Pennsylvania Capital-Star, a nonpartisan, nonprofit news site.

Wyclef: A Rational Reconstruction Of Versu Social Engine, James Dameris, Rosaura Hemandez

Computer Science and Engineering Senior Theses

Video games often lack an accurate representation of the person playing the game, causing a disconnect between the player and the character’s story. With Versu, a proprietary social simulation engine, not only did choices become more connected to the player, but the player could choose to take the place of any of the characters present in the story. This allows the player to find themselves in the story, while also giving vast replayability to the game. Wyclef is an open source, rational reconstruction of Versu providing increased authoring speed of stories and availability of the social engine to more people. …

Mollifying Green Skepticism: Effective Strategies For Inspiring Green Participation In The Hospitality Industry, Eunjin Kim, Eunseon Kwon, Seoyeon Celine Hong, Heather Shoenberger, Marla Royne Stafford

College of Communication & Creative Arts Departmental Research

Environmental awareness is a growing concern for consumers, and effective green messaging strategies are crucial for businesses. This 2 × 2 between-subject experiment investigates the influence of message style and sidedness on consumer participation in green practices and explores the role of message usefulness and skepticism. Our results show that a narrative message style and a two-sided message increase perceived usefulness, reduce skepticism, and lead to greater behavioral intent. Further, the study supports the moderated serial mediation role of message usefulness and skepticism. These findings offer significant implications for businesses seeking to promote sustainable practices and engage consumers in green …

Unlocking Complex Soil Systems As Carbon Sinks: Multi-Pool Management As The Key, Gerrit Angst, Kevin E. Mueller, Michael J. Castellano, Cordula Vogel, Martin Wiesmeier, Carsten W. Mueller

Biological, Geological, and Environmental Faculty Publications

Much research focuses on increasing carbon storage in mineral-associated organic matter (MAOM), in which carbon may persist for centuries to millennia. However, MAOM-targeted management is insufficient because the formation pathways of persistent soil organic matter are diverse and vary with environmental conditions. Effective management must also consider particulate organic matter (POM). In many soils, there is potential for enlarging POM pools, POM can persist over long time scales, and POM can be a direct precursor of MAOM. We present a framework for context-dependent management strategies that recognizes soils as complex systems in which environmental conditions constrain POM and MAOM formation.

Degree Outcomes By Program 2022-23, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Student Outcomes

This is a Student Outcome and Retention Report produced by the SWOSU Office of Institutional Research.

Vol.50 N.47 June 15th 2023, Voice Media Ventures

Black Voice News

No abstract provided.

Brief Of Exonerees As Amici Curiae In Support Of Appellant, Derrick Hamilton

Perlmutter Center Briefs

Amici includes a group of wrongfully convicted individuals who spent years ( for most, decades) in prison for crimes they did not commit. They submit this brief in support of Damien Echols' appeal to the Supreme Court of Arkansas out of concern that, left uncorrected, the decision below would undermine the fundamental right to prove one's innocence and as such suffer the consequences left. Additionally, exonerees suffer beyond anyone's imagination and this Court should not ignore the voices of those who have been similarly situated to that of Damien Echols.

Amici understands all too well the importance of such safeguards. …

Missed And Prior Diagnoses In Children Later Diagnosed With Autism, Maire Diemer

Dissertations

Awareness of autism is rising, yet social determinants of health continue to impact rates, ages of diagnosis, and diagnostic load. Different psychiatric labels carry stigmas; unequal rates of diagnoses may indicate biases in the healthcare system. This study investigates six prior diagnoses (ADHD, disorders of conduct, adjustment, anxiety, mood, and intellectual disability) assigned to children who are later diagnosed with autism. The study investigates how race, sex, and geographic factors were associated with age of diagnosis and diagnostic load. This study utilized a sample of 13,850 children aged 2-10 who were diagnosed with autism on Missouri Medicaid between 2015 and …

June 15-16, 2023, Ohio University Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes, Ohio University Board Of Trustees

Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

Meeting minutes document the activities of Ohio University's Board of Trustees.

Retention By Program Fall 2023, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Student Outcomes

This is a Student Outcome and Retention Report produced by the SWOSU Office of Institutional Research.

Consistency Of Effective Field Theory Analyses Of The Boss Power Spectrum, T. Simon, P. Zhang, V. Poulin, Tristan L. Smith

Physics & Astronomy Faculty Works

We assess the robustness of Λ cold dark matter (Λ CDM) results from the full-shape analysis of BOSS power spectrum using the one-loop prediction of the effective field theory of large-scale structure (EFTofLSS). In former EFT analyses, the two public likelihoods pybird and class-pt lead to results in agreement only at the 1σ level, which may appear unsatisfactory given that they are derived from the same BOSS dataset and the same theory model. To identify the origin of the difference, we perform a thorough comparison of the various analyses choices made between the two pipelines. We find that most …

Wilfred Williams V. Attorney General United States Of America

2023 Decisions

Agency

Ricardo Gayle V. Attorney General United States Of America

2023 Decisions

Agency

Jenn-Ching Luo V. Owen J Roberts School District

2023 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Timothy Burns V. Troy Stratos

2023 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Should Canada Adopt Managed Access Agreements In Canada For Expensive Drugs?, Melanie Mcphail, Tania M. Bubela

Office of the Provost

Drugs are increasingly authorized based on less mature evidence, leaving payors faced with significant clinical and cost-effectiveness uncertainties. As a result, payors must often choose between reimbursing a drug that may not turn out to be cost-effective (or may even be unsafe) or delaying the reimbursement of a drug that is cost-effective and offers clinical benefit to patients. Novel reimbursement decision models and frameworks, such as managed access agreements (MAAs), may address this decision challenge. Here, we provide a comprehensive overview of the legal limitations, considerations, and implications for adopting MAAs in Canadian jurisdictions. We begin with an overview of …

Cinderella (2023) | Program, Jacksonville State University

Performance Archive

15-25 Jun 2023; Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella was adapted for the stage by Tom Briggs from the teleplay by Robert L. Freedman. Music by Richard Rodgers and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Emily Duncan was director, Jeremy Benson was conductor, Nathan Wight was technical director, Jennifer McCormick was OPAC associate director, Cody Staeck was lighting design, Daniel O'Donnell was laser and projection design, Alison Woodward was choreographer, Chaney Billips was costumer. This file was created from a legacy format and may not include all information.

Policy Library- 146 Bylaws Of The Faculty Senate, Indiana State University. General Counsel

Policy Library

No abstract provided.

A Grounded Theory Study Of The Grief Process In Women Who Experienced Perinatal Loss Prior To 1980, Tina L. Saunders

Dissertations

Approximately one million women suffer from perinatal loss (PL) in the United States annually. Societal and provider knowledge and attitudes about the psychological effects of PL and the need for care and support have improved significantly since the 1980s. Anecdotal evidence indicates that experiencing PL still affects women decades later; however, its impact on their grief process and long-lasting effects has not been researched. These narratives are vital to informing support and care. The purpose of this study was to develop a theoretical framework describing grief processes and long-lasting effects on women experiencing PL before 1980.

Probing The Star Formation Main Sequence Down To 108m O˙At 1.0 < Z < 3.0, Rosa M. Mérida, Pablo G. Pérez-González, Patricia Sánchez-Blázquez, Ángela García-Argumánez, Marianna Annunziatella, Luca Costantin, Alejandro Lumbreras-Calle, Belén Alcalde-Pampliega, Guillermo Barro, Néstor Espino-Briones, Anton M. Koekemoer

Pacific Faculty Work

We investigate the star formation main sequence (MS; SFR-M ∗) down to 108-9 M o˙ using a sample of 34,061 newly discovered ultrafaint (27 mag ≲ i ≲ 30 mag) galaxies at 1 < z < 3 detected in the GOODS-N field. Virtually none of these galaxies are contained in previous public catalogs, effectively doubling the number of known sources in the field. The sample was constructed by stacking the optical broadband observations taken by the HST/GOODS-CANDELS surveys, as well as the 25 ultradeep medium-band images gathered by the GTC/SHARDS project. Our sources are faint (average observed magnitudes 〈i〉 ∼28.2 and 〈H〉 ∼27.9 mag), blue (UV slope 〈β〉 ∼-1.9), star-forming (rest-frame colors 〈U - V〉 ∼0.10 and 〈V - J〉 ∼0.17 mag) galaxies. These observational characteristics are identified with young (mass-weighted age 〈t M-w 〉 ∼0.014 Gyr) stellar populations subject to low attenuations (〈A(V)〉 ∼0.30 mag). Our sample allows us to probe the MS down to 108.0 M o˙ at z = 1 and 108.5 M o˙ at z = 3, around 0.6 dex deeper than previous analyses. In the low-mass galaxy regime, we find an average value for the slope of 0.97 at 1 < z < 2 and 1.12 at 2 < z < 3. Nearly 60% of our sample presents stellar masses in the range 106-8 M o˙ at 1 < z

More Than Athletes: Do Student Athletes Perform Better Academically In Their Respective Competitive Season?, Kristiina Michele Castagnola

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this research study was to analyze the grade point averages of student athletes in their competitive season versus their “off” season. This study also provides suggestions to Rowan University on how they can better support their student athlete’s academic success. This research study used surveys and a quantitative data analysis to analyze the grade point averages of the student athletes. The participants in this research study were student athletes that attended Rowan University in the 2021-2022 academic school year and had completed one full academic year. The most significant data collected was that student athletes do not …

Lindenwood Partners With Southwest Center For Professional Development Grant, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

No abstract provided.

Conquer And Prevail Issue 140 June 15 2023, Wofford College. Office Of Marketing And Communications

Conquer and Prevail Newsletter

No abstract provided.

The Mayfly Newsletter, Donna Giberson

The Mayfly Newsletter

The Mayfly Newsletter is the official newsletter of the Permanent Committee of the International Conferences on Ephemeroptera.

Digital Education And Training Inventory, Ken Thomas, Robin Stubbs, Emily Shakespeare, Theresa Marie Greiwe

Tools

As the construction industry continues to evolve and increasingly embraces digitisation, an early-stage deliverable for Build Digital Project was to conduct a horizon scan of the opportunities available for those within the construction sector. A primary aim, therefore, is to provide a comprehensive inventory of educational and training provisions that exist within Ireland at present.

The resulting searchable inventory focuses on key educational sectors including Universities, Educational Training Boards (ETBS), Colleges of Further Education, Professional bodies and similar organisations.

Cotton/Soybean Insect Newsletter, June 15, 2023, Jeremy K. Greene

Clemson University Cotton/Soybean Insect Newsletter

No abstract provided.