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Effect Of Polyamine And Salicylic Acid On Growth And Yield Of Chili Pepper Capsicum Annuum L. Plant Under Salt Stress, Fatima Haider Subhi, Mushtak F. Karomi Kisko

Baghdad Science Journal

Salt stress has adverse impacts on chili pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) growth, development and production. Plant tolerance must be increased to be able to adapt to salinity stress conditions. A factorial experiment with three factors according to Randomized Complete Blocks Design (RCBD) was conducted with three replicates. Polyamine P0, P1, P2 (0, 2, 3 mg L^-1 Polyamine), salicylic acid A0, A1, A2 (0, 75, 150 mg L^-1), sodium chloride S0, S1, S2 (0, 2000, 4000 ppm) with their interactions were investigated. Salinity had a significant negative effect on the phenotypic characteristics and yield. Polyamine P2, salicylic …

Investigating The Role Of Some Biomarkers In Assessing The Proposed Air Pollution Effects In Selected Areas In Erbil Governorate, Jamal Kamal Mohammedamin, Yahya Ahmed Shekha

Baghdad Science Journal

The aim of this study was to evaluate the levels of urinary Hydroxyproline, urinary Malondialdehyde, urinary Creatinine, and urinary Albumin as potential biomarkers for air pollution in two distinct sites: Site 1, an industrial area and Site 2, a non-industrial area, also measuring the urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) to further investigate the effects of air pollution. The study employed a cross-sectional design with 90 participants. Site 1 had 56 participants (42 adults, 14 children, 11.2% of the total population), while Site 2 had 34 participants (23 adults, 11 children, 11.3% of the total population). The findings of the study indicated …

The Correlation Between Micro-Rna 146a And Il-17 In The Serum Of Iraqi Patients With Cystic Echinococcosis, Nisreen Shaker Mahmoud, Ekhlas M. Idan, Muhanned K. Ali

Baghdad Science Journal

Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is an endemic disease that causes serious disease and economic loss in the majority of countries around the world. MiRNAs are an epigenetic factor that is essential to the regulation of the immune response by interfering with cytokine expression; one such miRNA is microRNA-146a. The aim of the present study was to assess if we could use microRNA 146a as a biomarker for the detection of CE and to determine the relationship between microRNA 146a gene expression and IL-17 in patients with CE. The study included 50 CE patients who were admitted to the hospital in Baghdad, …

Endothelin-1 Gene Polymorphism With Interleukin-1Β Expression In Infertile Iraqi Women Under In Vitro Fertilization Program, Zainab Jalil Abdulkareem, Asmaa M. Salih Almohaidi

Baghdad Science Journal

Endometrial receptivity is the limiting phase in the success of IVF treatment, Invasion of human trophoblast cells to the endometrial is regulated by many factors such as EDN1 and IL-1β. This study aims to verify the relationship between polymorphism and gene expression of EDN1 and IL-1β genes with embryo implantation in infertile women under the IVF program. The peripheral blood samples were collected on the day of embryo transfer an hour after embryo transfer, after approval from 60 women, and divided according to the outcome of embryo implantation outcomes, the failure implantation group included 35 women, and the success implantation …

An Early Islamic Installation At Ramla (Pp. 27–39), Oren Shmueli

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An excavation at the Ramlod Interchange exposed a subterranean circular, plastered installation, with one course of its vaulted roof still extant and two rectangular openings. The fill in the upper part of the installation consisted of animal bones, pottery sherds and fragments of glass vessels, and in the lower part were complete pottery and glass vessels, roof tiles and ceramic tiles mixed with charcoal and animal bones. It seems that the assemblage was discarded into the pit between the second half of the eighth and the first half of the ninth centuries CE. The installation, built on the hill at …

Anthropological Remains From The Cemetery At Qanat El-Ja‘’Ar (Hebrew, Pp. 87*–89*; English Summary, P. 109), Yossi Nagar

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Human skeletal remains were found in three burial caves dated to the Intermediate Bronze Age. It was possible to determine the practice of primary burial in a flexed posture and diverse orientation. The skeletal remains represent at least 14 individuals, one of them an infant. It is noteworthy that the burial of several individuals is uncommon during the Intermediate Bronze Age, during which singular burials were the norm.

A Burial Cave From The Second–First Centuries Bce Near ‘En Gedi (With A Contribution By Yossi Nagar)(Hebrew, Pp. 65*–78*; English Summary, Pp. 126–127), Amir Ganor, Sa'ar Ganor

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The cave was hewn in a cliff; it has a roughly square plan. A corridor leads to three hewn steps with a standing pit at the bottom. Wide benches, on three sides of the standing pit, were used to place the deceased and their funerary offerings. An ossuary with a lid and four legs, was found, decorated with incised motifs. The cave yielded skeletal remains belonging to 13 individuals and pottery dated to the second–first centuries BCE. A few bronze artifacts were also recovered: a ladle, small bottles, kohl sticks and amulets. The cave appears to have been a family …

The Agricultural Landscape Of The ‘Zippor Compound’ In Modi‘In (Hebrew, Pp. 25*–60*; English Summary, Pp. 123–124), Uzi Ad

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Three excavation areas were opened, exposing terraces, enclosure walls, dams, stone-clearance heaps, cairns, watchman’s booths, roads, winepresses, fence walls, caves or rock shelters, limekilns, cup marks and cisterns. The excavation recovered very little pottery. The site probably began to be intensively farmed in the Iron Age and Persian period. It reached its peak in the Late Hellenistic–Early Roman periods, when almost all the features in the compound were in use. A limited activity in the compound took place during the Byzantine period, continuing into the Early Islamic period.

The Skeletal Remains From Khirbat Umm Leisun, Jerusalem (Pp. 205–208), Yossi Nagar

'Atiqot

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Eng 1002g-005 College Composition Ii Argument And Critical Inquiry, Elizabeth Tacke

Fall 2024

No abstract provided.

In Memoriam - Nora Sabelli: Master Orchestrator Of Grant Programs And Mentor For Advancing The Interdisciplinary Learning Sciences Field, Eric Hamilton, Jeremy Roschelle, Roy Pea, Barbara Means, Louis Gomez, Kim Gomez, Nancy Butler Songer

Education Division Scholarship

On Friday, September 6, 2024, the learning sciences field lost a giant in Dr. Nora Sabelli, 87 years old, a personal mentor to many researchers and an inspiration to so many learning scientists and STEM leaders. Nora’s first professional career was as a computational chemist, and later she became a passionate leader in research for improving STEM education. Nora’s time as a senior program officer at the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Education and Human Resources (EHR) directorate was legendary; she was a force of nature who reshaped funding priorities for stronger science and a stronger connection of science to education …

A Qualitative Study Of The Role Of Hearing Aid Use And Physical Fit Accessories In A Sample Of Older Adults, Mohamed Rahme, Paula Folkeard, Susan Scollie

Communication Sciences and Disorders Publications

Objective: The purpose of the study was to qualitatively describe the experiences of hearing aid andphysical fit accessories use during physical activity and exercise participation in a sample of older adultswith hearing loss.

Design: A prospective qualitative research design was employed with the use of focus groups with older adult participants who were fitted with hearing aids and physical fit accessories.

Study Sample: Twelve older adults with hearing loss (six experienced and six new hearing aid users, age range 64 – 88 years) were recruited in this study.

Results: The barriers to hearing at physical activity and exercise environments were …

Tidal Flood And Slow Onset Mobility In The Urban Community On The Northeast Coast Of Central Java, Indonesia, Haryani Saptaningtyas, Singgih Nugroho, Damar Waskitojati, Agung Waskito Adi, Cicilia Dwi Wuryaningsih, Ambar Istiyani, Louie Bacomo, Rowena Soreaga

SOSE Affiliate: Manila Observatory

This paper analyzed the various mobility patterns related to climate change in urban areas, focusing on the impacts of tidal floods and land subsidence in the coastal area of Central Java. The gradual changes in the coastal area are driven by climate change and development plans around the village, which have increased vulnerability. The community often experiences the impacts of rising sea levels and land surface subsidence, damaging the residential environment, public facilities, and hindering transportation and economic activities. This paper explores the experiences of different mobility types, including displacement, voluntary mobility, and immobility. A mixed-method approach was used, involving …

Carbon And Iron Deficiencies In Quiescent Galaxies At Z = 1-3 From Jwst-Suspense: Implications For The Formation Histories Of Massive Galaxies, Aliza G. Beverage, Martje Slob, Mariska Kriek, Charlie Conroy, Guillermo Barro, Rachel Bezanson, Gabriel Brammer, Chloe M. Cheng, Anna De Graaff, Natascha M. Förster Schreiber, Marijn Franx, Brian Lorenz, Pavel E. Mancera Piña, Danilo Marchesini, Adam Muzzin, Andrew B. Newman, Sedona H. Price, Alice E. Shapley, Mauro Stefanon, Katherine A. Suess, Pieter Van Dokkum

Pacific Faculty Work

We present the stellar metallicities and multielement abundances (C, Mg, Si, Ca, Ti, Cr, and Fe) of 15 massive (log M/M⊙ = 10.2-11.2) quiescent galaxies at z = 1-3, derived from ultradeep JWST-SUSPENSE spectra. Compared to quiescent galaxies at z ∼ 0, these galaxies exhibit a deficiency of 0.26 ± 0.04 dex in [C/H], 0.16 ± 0.03 dex in [Fe/H], and 0.07 ± 0.04 dex in [Mg/H], implying rapid formation and quenching before significant enrichment from asymptotic giant branch stars and Type Ia supernovae. Additionally, we find that galaxies forming at higher redshift consistently show higher [Mg/Fe] and lower [Fe/H] …

Impact Of A Clinician-Directed Educational Program On Communicating With Patients Regarding Gun Violence At Two Community Urban Healthcare Centers., Erik E. Langenau, Alexa M. Kaminsky, Michael B. Roberts

PCOM Scholarly Works

CONTEXT: Gun violence negatively impacts not only victims but also their families and surrounding communities. Resources and counseling services may be available to support families affected by gun violence, but the families and their clinicians may not know about these resources or how to access them.

OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of a clinician-directed educational program on patient reports of their discussions with their physician regarding gun violence, prevention, and available resources for support and treatment.

METHODS: This quasi-experimental, cross-sectional, survey-based, quality-improvement study included pre-, mid-, and posttraining surveys administered to patients and clinicians …

Instruments Autèntics?: L’Adquisició D’Instruments Catalans A Través De Les Cartes De Victor-Charles Mahillon, Nuria Bonet

School of Art, Design and Architecture

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Factors Associated With Link Workers Considering Leaving Their Role: A Cross-Sectional Survey, Stephanie Tierney, Lucy Moore, Debra Westlake, Kamal R. Mahtani, David Nunan, Kerryn Husk, Shoba Dawson, Jane Smith, Emma Fuller, Lilly Sabir, Pauline Roberts, Obioha C. Ukoumunne

Peninsula Medical School

Background: Social prescribing (SP) link workers (LWs) listen to patients’ concerns and difficulties, and connect them to relevant community assets (groups, organisations, or charities) that can help with their non-medical issues (for example, loneliness, debt, housing). LW retention is key to sustaining SP within primary care. Aim: To examine occupational self-efficacy, job discrepancy, and other factors as potential predictors of LWs’ intentions to leave or remain in their posts. Design & setting: Cross-sectional survey involving LWs from the United Kingdom. Method: An online questionnaire was distributed via SP-related organisations. Questions were on the following: (a) intention to leave the role; …

Recent Advances In Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy: Current Treatment And Future Direction, Arasalan Siddiqui, Vasiliki Tasouli-Drakou, Marc Ringor, Micael V. Dicaro, Brianna Yee, Kachon Lei, Tahir Tak

Department of Internal Medicine Faculty Research

Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) has been established as a major component of heart failure management, resulting in a significant reduction in patient morbidity and death for patients with increased QRS duration, low left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), and high risk of arrhythmias. The ability to synchronize both ventricles, lower heart failure hospitalizations, and optimize clinical outcomes are some of the attractive characteristics of biventricular pacing, or CRT. However, the high rate of CRT non-responders has led to the development of new modalities including leadless CRT pacemakers (CRT-P) and devices focused on conduction system pacing (CSP). This comprehensive review aims to …

Experience Of Healthcare Workers Who Used Ai Therapy Robot Paro During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Ricco Nancy Julia

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Healthcare worker burnout and the need for systemic changes in the healthcare field have been researched and discussed for decades. Traditional ways to support these workers’ psychological wellness have not been effective, such that healthcare workers continue to be reluctant to seek help due to stigma and risk of losing their licenses. Researchers have stressed the need for drastic changes in the healthcare field at the administrative level to the resources healthcare workers can use, involving advanced technologies. This initial hermeneutic phenomenology exploratory study was to explore the experiences of healthcare workers who used PARO, a baby seal designed AI …

Exploring Cybersecurity Asset Management Strategies For Medical Device Safety And Security In Hospitals, Heather Afriyie

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The increasing number of cyberattacks on healthcare organizations has highlighted significant vulnerabilities, particularly in medical device security. These vulnerabilities pose substantial risks to patient safety, clinical operations, and organizational finances. The aim of this integrative review was to explore strategies in cybersecurity asset management to ensure the safety and security of Class II medical devices in hospitals. A comprehensive review of current literature published between 2019 and 2024 was conducted to identify effective cybersecurity strategies and their implementation in healthcare settings. Risk assessment and management, device life cycle management, organizational alignment and collaboration, and governance and accountability were the four …

Business Management Strategies To Address Retail Theft, Mattie Sena Barcon

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Theft and fraud in the retail sector contribute to significant financial losses, operational disruptions, and reduced employee morale. Retail leaders are particularly concerned about these deviant behaviors, as they threaten profitability, business sustainability, and long-term workforce stability. Grounded in the retaillance conceptual framework, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore strategies leaders used to mitigate shoplifting and fraud. The participants were six retail loss prevention professionals who had successfully mitigated retail crime. Data sources consisted of semistructured interviews and public records. Through thematic analysis, four themes were identified: (a) team dynamics, (b) organizational training and policies, (c) …

Translation Research As Reflection On Translation Practice And Product: The Case Of Saudi Arabia, Waleed Bleyhesh Al-Amri Dr.

Journal of Arabic Sciences and Humanities

Translation activities in Saudi Arabia have significantly increased due to government initiatives and technological advancements within modernization efforts. This paper analyzes Saudi Arabia’s research carried on translation practices and outcomes using a bibliometric approach on 193 publications by 164 authors across 31 fields. The analysis shows a predominance of classroom-related research, with 61.14% focusing on pedagogy, reflecting local practices and global trends in translation studies as shown by earlier research. Despite the growing interest, critical areas such as audiovisual translation, tourism, and video games translation remain under-researched. The study identifies gaps and suggests future research directions, emphasizing the need for …

Hierarchical Analysis Of Us Electric Vehicle Subsidies For Carbon Emission Mitigation, Boman Su, Kang Shen, Chris Yuan

Faculty Scholarship

Electric vehicle (EV) adoptions are promoted with subsidies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ground transportation. In this paper, a hierarchical analysis is presented on the potential of greenhouse gas emission mitigation via the electric vehicle subsidy policy at state level in the US, through research of environmental and economic fundamentals of electric vehicle operations, energy consumptions, battery degradation and service life. It has been found that restructuring the federal subsidies to promote EV adoption can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the US. The reduction costs of greenhouse gas emissions vary between $1167.44/ton in Vermont to $6880.13/ton in Wyoming. …

Spatiotemporal Variability And Functional Redundancy Obscure Effects Of Urbanization On Strawberry Pollinators, Kyla D. Schulte, Caleb J. Wilson, Anna Tawril, Mary A. Jamieson

Entomology Faculty Publications

Pollination services across rural–urban gradients may vary as land cover and other environmental attributes differentially influence pollinators. Most studies examining crop pollination, however, have been conducted in rural environments, while research in urban areas has lagged behind despite growing interest in urban agriculture. In this study, we hypothesized that increased urbanization would alter pollinator community composition due to a reduction in natural areas within the surrounding landscape, potentially decreasing pollinator abundance. To evaluate this hypothesis, we conducted a three-year study using strawberries as a focal study crop. We characterized the abundance, diversity, and community composition of bees across 10 farms …

Improving Financial Employee Organizational Commitment During Post-Merger Integration, Natalie Yve Cote Canestro

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) remain a top growth strategy for organizational leaders. However, the success of these initiatives is often undermined during post-merger integration (PMI) due to challenges in aligning organizational cultures, processes, and employee commitment. A lack of focus on enhancing employees’ organizational commitment (OC) during this critical phase can lead to disengagement, resistance to change, decreased productivity, and higher turnover rates. The purpose of the pragmatic inquiry was to explore how financial managers enhance their employees’ OC during PMI through the Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) framework. Data were collected through semistructured interviews of six financial managers. Data were then …

The Significance Of Trust In Fostering Meaningful Learning, Jessie L. Moore, Sophie Miller, Buffie Longmire-Avital, Eric Hall, Ellery Ewell, Christina Wyatt

Purdue Center for Early Learning Faculty and Staff Publications

Introduction to Special Section: Trust

Development And Evaluation Of Butyl Norbornene Based Cross-Linked Anion Exchange Membranes For Enhanced Nonaqueous Redox Flow Battery Efficiency, M. Motiur Mazumder, Hazel Gerber, Paul A. Kohl, Shelley D. Minteer

Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works

Nonaqueous redox flow batteries (NARFBs) have been plagued by the lack of appropriate separators to prevent crossover. In this article, the synthesis and characterization of poly(norbornene) (PNB) anion-exchange membranes (AEMs) were studied. PNB is a copolymer of butyl norbornene (BuNB) and bromobutyl norbornene (BrBuNB) with varying amounts of tetramethyl hexadiamine cross-linker. The performance of the AEMs was investigated in nonaqueous redox flow batteries under ideal conditions. Performance evaluation encompassed several key factors, including durability in a nonaqueous solvent, charge-carrying ions permeability, electric cell resistance, crossover of redox-active molecules, and mechanical properties. The BuNB-based AEMs outperformed the commercial Fumasep membrane in …

Dynamics Of Nodes: Adaptation Of Interior Places In A Historic Waterfront Community For Sustainability, Thanapan Laiprakobsup, Narongpon Laiprakobsup

Interiority

This study aims to investigate environmental interiority and urban conditions which promote adaptations of nodes as foci of place in the historic, suburban waterfront community. Nodes, existing as strategic places as public activity settings, on the other hand, have been barely examined in terms of the dynamic transition of interior places among urbanisation. The study argues that nodal adaptations taking up dynamic development play crucial functional roles in sustaining a waterfront community in connection with the implementation of place resources and accessible opportunities of new transportation networks. Nodal adaptations lead to the emergence of new functions and place identity in …

Understanding Vaccines: A 3d Animation And Print Materials For Clinical Trial Patients, Shannon Gregory

Theses

This project covers the importance of patient education, and the decisions that go into making patient facing materials. The topic of this piece is “Understanding Vaccines” and will explore several key aspects: what vaccines are, how they work, their important role in public health, and how to best communicate with patient audiences. Given the growing challenges in vaccine education, this piece will address common misconceptions and emphasize the importance of clear, accessible communication. The goal of this piece is to educate, but also to encourage individuals to make well-informed decisions regarding vaccination. The artwork created for this thesis was developed …

Perceived Healthiness Of Sugary Drinks And Related Social Norms Among Adults In Five Countries: Evidence From The International Food Policy Study, Virginie Drolet-Labelle

Faculty Publications

Background

A better understanding of correlates of sugary drink consumption is essential to inform public health interventions. This study examined differences in perceived healthiness of sugary drinks and related social norms between countries, over time, and sociodemographic groups and associations with sugary drink intake.

Methods

This study used annual cross-sectional data from the International Food Policy Study from 2018 to 2021 in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Mexico. Analyses examined perceived healthiness of eight beverage types and two types of perceived social norms (descriptive, injunctive) that discourage sugary drink consumption. The 24-item Beverage Frequency Questionnaire was …