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The Property (P) And New Fixed Point Results On Ordered Metric Spaces In Neutrosophic Theory, W. F. Al-Omeri

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

No abstract provided.

Synchronization Of Time Delay Neutrosophic Stochastic System, Suresh Rasappan, Sathish Kumar Kumaravel, R. Narmada Devi, Regan Murugesan

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

No abstract provided.

Common Fixed Point Theorems For Occasionally Weakly Compatible Mappings In Neutrosophic Cone Metric Spaces, V. B. Shakila, M. Jeyaraman

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

No abstract provided.

Application Of Neutrosophic Sets Based On Neutrosophic Negative Score Function In Medical Diagnosis, Thangaraja P, Vadivel A, John Sundar C

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

No abstract provided.

Neutrosophic Sets And Systems, Vol. 55, 2023, Florentin Smarandache, Mohamed Abdel-Basset, Said Broumi

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

No abstract provided.

The New World Of Rna Diagnostics And Therapeutics, Giovanni Blandino, Roberto Dinami, Marco Marcia, Eleni Anastasiadou, Brid M Ryan, Luigi Fattore, Rosanna Sestito, Rossella Loria, Ana Belén Díaz Méndez, Maria Chiara Cappelletto, Claudio Pulito, Laura Monteonofrio, George A Calin, Gabriella Sozzi, Jit Kong Cheong, Ranit Aharonov, Gennaro Ciliberto

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

The 5th Workshop IRE on Translational Oncology was held in Rome (Italy) on 27-28 March at the IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute. This meeting entitled "The New World of RNA diagnostics and therapeutics" highlightes the significant progress in the RNA field made over the last years. Research moved from pure discovery towards the development of diagnostic biomarkers or RNA-base targeted therapies seeking validation in several clinical trials. Non-coding RNAs in particular have been the focus of this workshop due to their unique properties that make them attractive tools for the diagnosis and therapy of cancer.This report collected the presentations …

Introduction- Volume 10, Issue 1, Kevin Hurt

Servant Leadership: Theory & Practice

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Integrating External Sensors With Crazyflie Drones, Xiaowen Wang, Dheryta Jaisinghani, Andrew Berns

Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) Symposium

• Drones are widely used: Mini drones such as Crazyflie 2.1 are used in a variety of fields.
• Grove Sound Sensor function: Grove Sound Sensor can capture sound, providing more application possibilities for drones.
• The potential of Crazyflie 2.1: Although Crazyflie 2.1 has the potential to be an integrated sensor platform, prior to this project, it was uncertain whether sensors could be connected on it.
• Project motivation: Our project aims to explore whether Crazyflie 2.1 can be connected to the Grove Sound Sensor and collect and process data from the sensor.
• Impact of the project: If successful, this project will open …

Analysis Of The Role Of Gamma-Aminobutyrate (Gaba) In Drought Tolerance In Barley Using Virus-Induced Gene Silencing, Thomas Manternach, Tilahun Abebe

Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) Symposium

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a messenger in cellular communication. As GABA is also an enhancer in stress tolerance, this often leads to rapid accumulation during drought. . GABA increases photosynthesis and reduces water loss through the stomata (Li et al., 2021; Xu et al., 2021). The metabolization of GABA occurs via the GABA shunt, which is produced primarily from a glutamic acid catalyzed by glutamate decarboxylase (GAD) in the cytosol. GABA is imported into the mitochondria and subsequently degraded by GABA-transaminase (GABA-T) into succinic semialdehyde (SSA) . In barley, both GABA and GAD genes are induced during drought (Abebe et …

Investigating Gene Looping In Yeast, Abbie Bangs, Justin Peters

Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) Symposium

Saccharomyces cerevisiae, also known as brewer’s yeast, is the model organism we chose to interrogate a possible length dependence of gene looping. Gene looping occurs when the promoter and the terminator regions of a gene come together in a physical interaction to form a loop. RNA polymerase transcribes the gene at an amplified rate due to the gene loop (Figure 1), but little research exists as to what factors are important for this process, including the mechanics of the underlying DNA.

Molybdenum Disulfide (Mos₂) As A Nanocellulose Substrate, Mariana Torres, Dylan Seiffert, Elise Hong-Miller, T. E. Kidd

Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) Symposium

Cellulose is a substance abundant in nature, found in fruits and vegetables, plant cell walls (National Center for Biotechnology Information, 2023), and wood (Sjostrom, 1993). The abundance of cellulose is attributable to its linear chemical structure, as it is composed of long strands of glucose molecules linked together by hydrogen atoms, which enable the substance to withstand significant pressure without breaking (Rongpipi et al., 2019). This property—known as high tensile strength—is joined by its non-toxicity and sustainability, given cellulose may be degraded and renewed naturally (Kaur, 2021). These various properties indicate versatility, and its resultant current and desired uses—such as …

Flow Through Processing Of Nanocellulose For Space Exploration Applications, Dylan Seiffert, T. E. Kidd

Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) Symposium

Nanocellulose is synthesized from cellulose, which is the most abundant organic molecule found in nature. Nanocellulose solids are biodegradable and have a strength-to-weight ratio eight times that of steel¹. The production of nanocellulose solids is challenging due to the large volume loss that occurs during the curing process as well as the time and cost associated with ultrasonic processing. The loss of volume during curing often results in cracking and deformation of the cured solid. The issues caused by the large volume loss can be mitigated using additives that do not compromise the strength, shape, or machineability of …

Impacts And Applications Of Vegetable Glycerin On Nanocellulose, Elise Hong-Miller, Dylan Seiffert, T. E. Kidd

Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) Symposium

Nanocellulose is created by breaking down cellulose, the most common organic molecule found in nature. Nanocellulose has attractive properties, such as a very high strength-to-weight ratio, for many different applications. A major challenge is that nanocellulose has a very high shrinkage % (~90%) when it is dried, as well as a strong probability to crack. Different additives can be added in varying amounts to either mitigate or intensify these aspects, as well as affect its drying conditions. This investigation is helping the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the U.S. Army to find a use for this highly renewable …

Undergraduate And Graduate Students’ Retrospective Perception Of Flipped Learning In Dietetics Curricula, Rachel L. Vollmer, Teresa Drake

Journal of Dietetic Education

Most studies investigating flipped learning fail to assess how student perceptions of flipped learning may change once the class is complete, and students have a chance to reflect on the experience. Follow-up studies are needed to evaluate the sustainability of the benefits from flipped learning among students and how they feel it prepares them, if at all, for future classes and/or their professional lives. Therefore, the objective of this study was to explore how graduate and undergraduate dietetics students retrospectively perceive a course that used flipped learning 2 years after they completed the course. Two focus groups with undergraduate (n=5) …

The Boomer Interregnum: How Conservative Thought Dressed Up As Memory Will Shape An America That The Founders Never Intended, Joshua J. Schroeder

Ohio Northern University Law Review

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Algorithmic, Automated Fine Adjustment Of Fixtures In Manufacturing, Konrad Hirschbeck

Defensive Publications Series

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Reading Habits Of Higher Secondary Students In Mizoram: A Comparative Study Of Sainik School, Chhingchhip And St. Peter’S Higher Secondary School, Chhingchhip, Zorinpuia Khiangte, R. K. Ngurtinkhuma

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study investigates the reading habits of higher secondary students from two schools in Chhingchhip village of Mizoram, India. A survey was conducted with 25 students from each school, namely Sainik School Chhingchhip and St. Peter's Higher Secondary School Chhingchhip, to gather data on their reading habits. The survey collected information on the frequency and types of reading materials used by the students, the factors influencing their reading habits, and their attitudes toward reading. The results show that the majority of students in both schools read for pleasure, and that reading for academic purposes is also common. The study finds …

Watermark Hiding In Hdr Image Based On Visual Saliency And Tucker Decomposition, Roa'a M. Al-Airaji, Ibtisam A. Aljazaery, Haider Th. Salim Alrikabi

Karbala International Journal of Modern Science

Recently, great attention has been paid to high dynamic range (HDR) images because of their richly detailed and high dynamic range of intensity. The need for pre-processing of the HDR image format with tone mapping (TM) operators makes it unique; the TM operators are provided on display with a low dynamic range (LDR). On the other hand, TM can be regarded as an inevitable attack when protecting HDR image ownership is considered. An adaptive approach for concealing watermarks based on visual saliency and Tucker decomposition has been presented in this article. In the first step, three feature maps were produced …

Advances In Drug Delivery Systems: A Mini-Review, Lina M. Shaker, Ahmed A. Al-Amiery, Abdul Amir H. Kadhum

Al-Ameed Journal for Medical Research and Health Sciences

Drug delivery systems (DDS) refer to technologies designed to improve the safety and efficacy of drugs by controlling their release, absorption, and distribution in the body. DDS has gained significant attention due to its potential to enhance the therapeutic outcomes of various drugs. This mini-review article provides an overview of the current status of DDS. The article begins with a brief introduction to DDS, highlighting its importance in drug development and delivery. It also provides a historical background of DDS to provide context to its current developments. Next, the mini-review focuses on the various types of DDS, including oral, transdermal, …

Automating The Data Analysis Process Used By Performance Improvement To Generate Impactful Results, Riddhi Shelat, Will Salton Mba

Research Scholars

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Teaching Inclusive Citation Through A Library Workshop, Andrea Baer

Libraries Scholarship

In response to calls for greater equity and inclusion in scholarly publishing and in academia in general, many academic instruction librarians are looking to ways to promote inclusive citation practices. Inclusive citation essentially involves citing sources that reflect a greater diversity of voices and perspectives, while being aware of how power and social structures have traditionally influenced what voices are amplified and which are often overlooked. Inclusive citation requires thinking creatively about how and where we search for information, since traditional scholarly practices and common structures and features of many search tools (e.g., citation metrics, relevance rankings) are part of …

Historical Trends Of Aquatic Invasive Species Introduction And Establishment In Illinois, Usa, Carter S. Cranberg, Reuben Keller

School of Environmental Sustainability: Faculty Publications and Other Works

Tracking the introduction and establishment of aquatic invasive species (AIS) is important for monitoring the biological and economic health of freshwater environments. The state of Illinois (USA) is a critical region for understanding the threats of AIS because it possesses the only continuous aquatic habitat connecting the Laurentian Great Lakes and Mississippi River Basins. In this study, we update a previous effort to catalogue and evaluate historical AIS records from Illinois. Our updated database shows that there are now at least 92 nonindigenous aquatic species established in Illinois and a further 51 have been recorded as introduced but not established. …

Local Tumor Destruction And Liver Resection Increase Overall Survival In Intermediate/Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients: Evidence From A Population-Based Study, Yang Zhang, Yi Zhang, Taiyu He, Guangliang Liu, Minjie Duan, Jian Huang, Christy Huang, Scott Lowe, Dazhi Ke, Xiaozhu Liu, Junyi Cao

Student Publications

Background: Liver resection (LR) and local tumor destruction (LTD) are effective treatments, but not commonly recommended for patients with intermediate/advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This study aimed to explore whether LR/LTD could improve overall survival (OS) of these patients, and to identify the patients who will most likely benefit from LR/LTD.

Methods: Data of patients with intermediate/advanced HCC between 2001 and 2018 were extracted from Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database. OS was compared between HCC patients who received LR/LTD and those who did not. A nomogram was constructed for predicting OS, and it was then validated.

Results: A total of …

Perceptions Of Covid-19 And The Use Of Health Information Technology Among People Who Are Uninsured: Multimethod Survey Study, Khushi S. Patel, Cynthia F. Corbett Phd, Rn, Faan, Elizabeth M. Combs, Sara B. Donevant, Margaret J. Selph, Lynette M. Gibson, Robin Dawson Phd, Rn, Cpnp-Pc, Amit P. Sheth, Ronda G. Hughes

Publications

BACKGROUND: As of May 2023, the novel SARS-CoV-2 has claimed nearly 7 million lives globally and >1.1 million lives in the United States. Low-income populations are often disproportionately affected by risk factors such as lifestyle, employment, and limited health literacy. These populations may lack the knowledge of appropriate infection precautions or have reduced access to care during illness, particularly in countries without universal health care.

OBJECTIVE: We aimed to explore the perceptions and experiences of COVID-19, including symptoms and risk factors among uninsured individuals seeking care at a free medical clinic, and to obtain respondents' perceptions of and suggestions for …

July 28, 2023 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

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University Of Dayton Names Three New Trustees For 2023-24, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Two University of Dayton alumni with decades of leadership in banking and human resources, along with a Marianist leader with a legacy of service in Catholic education, were elected to three-year terms on the UD board of trustees.

Textural And Genetic Investigations Of Gold Mineralization In Fault-Controlled Quartzcarbonate Veins In Bayburt-Zarani Area (Eastern Pontides-Ne Turkey), Necati̇ Tüysüz, Gülten Yaylali Abanuz, Oğuzhan Gümrük, Bahri̇can Ar

Turkish Journal of Earth Sciences

The Eastern Pontides Orogenic Belt (EPOB), geographically corresponding to the northeastern part of Turkey hosts several different types of mineralizations that are closely related to Late Mesozoic-Early Cenozoic arc magmatism. Of these, Zarani gold mineralization, which is located in the southern part of the EPOB occurs as quartz-carbonate veins/veinlets within the Pulur metamorphic massif of Paleozoic age. Mineral textures indicate low-temperature vein-type mineralization. Gold mainly occurs in quartz and pyrite. The presence of calcite, dolomite, and sericite in the mineralization indicates near neutral pH conditions of ore-forming fluid. Geochemical analyses of chlorites in the quartz-carbonate veins reveal a temperature of …

Investigating The Determinants Of Ordering Alternative Fueled New Vessels, Yuantao Chen

World Maritime University Dissertations

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Critical Factors And Individual Decision Making In Earthquake And Tsunami Preparedness Among Coastal Communities In Oregon U.S.A., Shelley Olds

School of Natural Resources: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

Earthquakes and tsunamis are natural hazards that cause considerable loss of life, destruction of property and infrastructure, and economic damage. Preparedness is critical in regions of significant earthquake and tsunami risk. A key challenge for organizations that manage hazard preparedness and response is mobilizing earthquake preparedness among individuals and families. This dissertation provides an examination of individual earthquake and tsunami preparedness from both a global and regional perspective. It comprises two publications that explore various aspects of disaster preparedness.

Chapter One provides an overview of global seismic and tsunami hazards, along with potential impacts, and addresses the challenges in promoting …

N-Acetyltransferase 9 Ameliorates Aβ42-Mediated Neurodegeneration In The Drosophila Eye, Prajakta Deshpande, Anuradha Venkatakrishnan Chimata, Emily E. Snider, Aditi Singh, Madhuri Kango-Singh, Amit Singh

Biology Faculty Publications

Alzheimer’s disease (AD), a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, manifests as accumulation of amyloid-beta-42 (Aβ42) plaques and intracellular accumulation of neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs) that results in microtubule destabilization. Targeted expression of human Aβ42 (GMR > Aβ42) in developing Drosophila eye retinal neurons results in Aβ42 plaque(s) and mimics AD-like extensive neurodegeneration. However, there remains a gap in our understanding of the underlying mechanism(s) for Aβ42-mediated neurodegeneration. To address this gap in information, we conducted a forward genetic screen, and identified N-acetyltransferase 9 (Mnat9) as a genetic modifier of GMR > Aβ42 neurodegenerative phenotype. Mnat9 is known to stabilize microtubules by inhibiting c-Jun-N- …