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University Of Kentucky Libraries' Libqual+ Report 2024, Julene L. Jones

Library Faculty and Staff Publications

Report of University of Kentucky's 2024 LibQUAL+ results

City Of Concord, Fy 2024 Annual Report, Concord Town Representatives

Concord, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

Examining Enrollment & Engagement In A Hospital-Based Violence Prevention Intervention Study At A Level 1 Trauma Center, Leigh Frederick

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

BACKGROUND: Violence is a significant healthcare issue that affects the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Violence prevention and intervention programs are a powerful way to stop the revolving door of violent injury in our hospitals and communities. The Health Alliance for Violence Intervention (HAVI), develops and connects violence intervention programs, promotes equity for victims of violence globally, and is dedicated to engaging patients during the window of opportunity when they are recovering in the hospital after a violent injury to reduce the chance of retaliation (related to the injury) and recurrence. A small body of research shows …

The Combined Effect Of Weisella Cibaria And Fusarium Oxysporum Nanoparticles On Cervical Cancer Cells, Yusra Mb. Muhsin, Huda Zuheir Majeed, Ali Murtatha Hasan, Sundus Qasim Mohammed, Nadia Zuhair Jassim

Baghdad Science Journal

The predicted global cancer burden is expected to surpass 20 million new cancer cases by 2025. Despite recent advancements in tumor therapy, successful cancer treatment remains challenging. The emerging field of nanotechnology offers great opportunities for diagnosis, imaging, as well as treatment of cancer. The biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles by fungi is an ecologically clean and nontoxic method compared to other physical and chemical methods. The purpose of this study is to determine the Synergistic Effect of Combination Nanoparticles Synthesized from Fusarium oxysporum with Weisella cibaria against cervical cancer cells. The study has done from 2022 to March 2023 in …

Preparation, And Evaluation Of Waste Ground Tyre Rubber As Antioxidant, Antibacterial Activity And Anticorrosion Inhibitor For N80 Steel In 0.1n H3po4, Naeem T. Faili, Khawlah S. Burghal

Baghdad Science Journal

In this work, polybutadiene (PBD) was prepared from waste tires. The halogenated of polybutadiene was grafted with mono, di, and triethanolamine, the grafting was studied by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. And according to the thermal characteristics (TGA and DSC), the produced compound was thermally stable up to 202 °C. Using potentiodynamic polarization techniques, the adsorption and corrosion inhibiting effects of three grafting polymers on N80 steel in 0.1 N H3PO4 as aggressive environments were measured at four different temperatures: 25, 35, 45, and 55°C. The prepared polymers have excellent inhibition efficiency at high temperatures. The pBut-g-mono ethanol amine …

Enhancement Optical Characterized Of Tin Oxide In Polymer Polyvinyl Alcohol Colloid Prepared By Laser Ablation Method, Nadheer Jassim Mohammed, Zahraa Sabah Rasheed

Baghdad Science Journal

Nanocomposites are appropriate materials to meet emerging demands resulting from advances in science and technology. Components with novel structures and better efficiency compared to conventionally processed components are required for technological advances. In this research, polymer-inorganic colloidal nanocomposites can be created by using pulsed laser ablation for tin oxide nanoparticles in polyvinyl alcohol as a host. The optical characteristics and absorption spectra were used to look into the optical characteristics of the nanocomposite. The optical band gap (Eg) was measured; indirect transition values for pure polymer polyvinyl alcohol were determined to be 5 eV and 3.5 eV for PVA-SnO2 nanocomposite. …

Preparing A Compound Of New Nanoparticles Of Lactam, Pe To Improve Their Specifications, Suad Muhsin Ali, Sanaa A. Al Sahib

Baghdad Science Journal

This research deals with the properties of polyethylene (PE) using lactams with metallic nano-oxide compounds extracted from (clove) plants, specifically the flower buds of the clove tree as stabilizers and reducing agents, where the nano-oxide stabilizes and covers the natural polymer. The study aims to show that the nano-oxide performs the best bonding of the prepared composites, due to the increased surface area, and thus can bind to the prepared polymer and ability of electronic stability is due to a large number of bonds, which allow the electronic charge to be distributed and then dispersed outside the surface of the …

Molecular Docking, Synthesis And Evaluation For Antioxidant And Antibacterial Activity Of New Oxazepane And Benzoxazepine Derivatives, Athra G. Sager, Jawad Kadhim Abaies, Zeena R. Katoof

Baghdad Science Journal

In the field of molecular simulations, molecular docking is a method that can determine the optimal and preferred orientation of a certain molecule related to another when they are coupled to create a stable complex. The strength of the association, or binding affinity, between two molecules can be predicted using knowledge of their preferred orientation. In this study, a series of prepared compounds were evaluated for their binding modes, potential interactions, and target binding locations. Some derivatives 1,3-oxazepane, and 1,3-benzoxazepine were prepared from three Schiff bases compounds (1S-3S). The compounds (1S-3S) were reacted with succinic anhydride and phthalic anhydride to …

Human Amylin As A Novel Diagnostic Marker For Hypothyroidism In Iraqi Patients, Duha Khalil Ibrahim, Layla Othman

Baghdad Science Journal

Amylin is a peptide hormone that the pancreas cell secretes along with insulin. As a neuroendocrine hormone that sends a specific signal to the brain, amylin is essential for maintaining homeostasis in the metabolism. The goal of the current study is to determine the role of Amylin as a diagnostic marker of hypothyroidism. The 120 samples were divided into two groups (80 patients with hypothyroidism) and the second group (40 healthy people). Amylin levels significantly increased compared to the control group in the group with hypothyroidism, according to the data (p < 0.001). Amylin levels raised in Iraqi patients with Hypothyroidism. Amylin a good diagnostic marker for Hypothyroidism with most accurately, sensitively cut off value 51.

Removing Basic Fuchsine Dye By Adsorption Over Cuco2o4 Nanocomposite As An Active Adsorbent Surface, Ali A. Kadhim, Muneer A. Al-Da’Amy, Salah H. Kadhim, Eman Talib Kareem

Baghdad Science Journal

This study involves the synthesis of CuCo2O4 spinel-type nanocomposite. This material was synthesized using the co-precipitation method and characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), X-rays Diffraction (XRD), Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM), and Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM). The activity of the synthesized materials was investigated by following removing basic fuchsine (BF) dye from its aqueous solution by adsorption. Different adsorption parameters were conducted involving the dose of adsorbent surface, time of adsorption, pH of the medium, and temperature. The optimum removal efficiency was around 97 % at contact time 5 minutes, 0.005g of dose the surface adsorbent, pH …

Oscillation Of The Impulsive Hematopoiesis Model With Positive And Negative Coefficients, Iman Sabeeh Hadeed, Hussain Ali Mohamad

Baghdad Science Journal

In this paper, the problem of oscillating solutions for an impulsive hematopoiesis model with positive and negative coefficients is investigated. There are several evolutionary processes, which frequently encounter dramatic shifts at specific times and are sensitive to short-term perturbations. As a result, we construct several oscillation criteria that are either brand-new or enhance many of recent findings in the literature. We also give illustrations of how impulsiveness affects the oscillating solutions of the hematopoiesis model.

Semi-Analytical Solutions For Time-Fractional Fisher Equations Via New Iterative Method, Shivaji Ashok Tarate Tarate, A. P. Bhadane, S.B. Gaikwad, K.A. Kshirsagar

Baghdad Science Journal

An effective method for resolving non-linear partial differential equations with fractional derivatives is the New Sumudu Transform Iterative Method (NSTIM). It excels at solving difficult mathematical puzzles and offers insightful information about the behaviour of time-fractional Fisher equations. The method, which makes use of Caputo's sense derivatives and Wolfram in Mathematica, is reliable, simple to use, and gives a visual depiction of the solution. The analytical findings demonstrate that the proposed approach is effective and simple in generating precise solutions for the time-fractional Fisher equations. The results are made more reliable and applicable by including Caputo's sense derivatives. Mathematical modelling …

Synthesis And Biological Studies Of 4‐Methyl-7‐Ethylcoumarin Derivatives Containing Azo Group, Muntather Hossam Kazem, Luma S. Ahamed

Baghdad Science Journal

New 4-methyl-7-ethylcoumarin derivatives bearing the azo group were synthesized through series ‎of sequential reactions and tested for their biological activity. Starting from 4‎-methyl-7-ethylcoumarin ‎ prepared from a reaction of m-ethyl phenol and ethyl acetoacetate by pechmann ‎condensation reaction, nitration of 4 -methyl-7-ethyl coumarin using nitric acid was carried out in the ‎presence of sulfuric acid to produce one isomer from 4-methyl-7-ethyl-8-nitrocoumarin under the ‎cold condition at (2-5Cº). Then reducing nitro group used iron metal in an acidic medium to form ‎corresponding amino coumarin, which was converted to azo dyes by reacting its diazonium salt ‎with different phenol derivatives. Mass, FT-IR, …

The Effect Of Chronic Administration Of Amphetamine-Type Stimulants On Oxidative Stress And Inflammation In Wistar Rats, Vita Camellia, Fasihah Irfani Fitri, Muhammad Ichwan, Dina Keumala Sari, Elmeida Effendy, Aldy Safruddin Rambe, Syafruddin Ilyas, Juliandi, Alfi Khatib, Mustafa Mahmud Amin, Muhammad Rusda

Baghdad Science Journal

This study aims to determine the effect of chronic administration of amphetamine-type stimulants at varying doses on inflammation and oxidative stress in Wistar rats. They were given methylphenidate and divided into 4 treatment groups. Furthermore, simple random grouping was carried out to divide the samples into 5 groups, each consisting of 9 rats. These groups included rats given only distilled water as the controls, as well as those given methylphenidate at doses of 10 mg/kg BW, 20 mg/kg BW, and 40 mg/kg BW for 4 weeks as the experimental groups. Statistical analysis was then performed using GraphPad Prism to compare …

2024 Nh 4-H State Horse Show Supporter Packet, Unh Cooperative Extension

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

Saaed Moslem V. Stephen Strauhs

2024 Decisions

USDC for the District of New Jersey

Waring Library Society Newsletter, Summer 2024, Waring Library Society, Waring Historical Library, Medical University Of South Carolina, Anna Marie Schuldt, Robert Ball, Joann Livingston Zeise, David Adams

The Waring Library Society Newsletters

In this issue, Waring Library Society President Dr. Robert Ball reflects on the legacy of MUSC's founders; JoAnn Zeise discusses the construction of the Waring Historical Library; Anna Marie Schuldt announces the fall 2024 SHC Noon Lectures; and David Adams provides insight into the fundraising process for the Waring Historical Library.

Beyond The Waterfall: A Review Of Project Management Methodologies In Stem, Yessenia Henriquez, Brendan O'Toole

Entertainment Engineering and Design Student Research

Project management has been exercised from the early stages of history to concurrent practices happening today. It has evolved from the early stages of the Gantt chart and five primary principles to well-renowned project management methodologies such as Waterfall and Agile. This literature review focuses on comprehending four project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Kanban, and Scrum), learning their criteria and frameworks, and learning about their application in a specific STEM environment when applicable. This work reviews the recent research literature pertaining to these four methods. An overview of project management certificates and guidelines is covered as well. Waterfall is known …

Narrowing Foia's Exemption For Business Secrets, Deepa Varadarajan

Michigan Law Review Online

This essay examines the judicial aftermath of Food Marketing Institute v. Argus Leader Media, a controversial 2019 Supreme Court decision that broadened the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) exemption for trade secrets and confidential commercial information (“Exemption 4”). This decision has made it easier for firms to hide damaging information from public view, frustrating the efforts of journalists and government watchdog groups that make FOIA requests to expose environmental harms, health risks, and failures of agency oversight. But two recent circuit court decisions highlight a promising path forward; they interpret Exemption 4 in ways that can mitigate Food Marketing’s negative …

46th Biennial Convention Of Sigma Gamma Epsilon, University Of Tennessee At Martin, September 16-18, 2022, Richard L. Ford, Lee S. Potter

The Compass: Earth Science Journal of Sigma Gamma Epsilon

The Society of Sigma Gamma Epsilon (SGE), the national honorary society for the Earth sciences, held its 46th biennial convention (September 16-18, 2022) at satellite facilities of University of Tennessee at Martin (UT Martin) located in Selmer, Tennessee. The convention was hosted by SGE’s Eta Alpha Chapter and the Department of Agriculture, Geoscience, and Natural Resources at UT Martin. Ten (10) of SGE’s approximately 60 active chapters sent delegates to the convention. The traditional convention field trip, an outing to UT Martin’s Coon Creek Science Center, focused on collecting and preparing marine fossils from the Upper Cretaceous Coon Creek Formation. …

Fluvial Channel Path Evolution – Documenting Decades Of Change Along The Little Wabash River, East Central Illinois, Usa, Diane M. Burns, David Viertel, Kwang Il Yoo

The Compass: Earth Science Journal of Sigma Gamma Epsilon

As highly dynamic landforms, rivers etch their channels into the surrounding and underlying strata over time, continuously reshaping the landscapes they traverse. This study examines geomorphological changes of the Little Wabash River in East Central Illinois between 1938 and 2011. The Little Wabash River is a meandering river sourced in southwestern Coles County, Illinois, and flows southward approximately 390 km to its confluence with the Wabash River. The historical location of the Little Wabash River was delineated to establish a baseline survey using archival aerial photography acquired in 1938. To understand how the channel evolved, investigations were conducted in each …

The Compass - Volume 93 Issue 1 - Complete Issue, Scott R. Beason

The Compass: Earth Science Journal of Sigma Gamma Epsilon

No abstract provided.

Sigma Gamma Epsilon Student Research Poster Session, Geological Society Of America Annual Meeting 2022, Denver, Colorado, Usa, Scott R. Beason

The Compass: Earth Science Journal of Sigma Gamma Epsilon

The Society of Sigma Gamma Epsilon sponsors an annual poster session at every Annual Meeting of the Geological Society of America. The 2022 Sigma Gamma Epsilon undergraduate research poster session took place during the 2022 Geological Society of America Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, USA, on Monday, October 10, 2022. Ten (10) posters were presented in Exhibit Hall F at the Colorado Convention Center between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM at the poster session. Titles, authors (italics for the presenting author), affiliations, and abstracts for each poster are listed in this report.

Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy: An Effective Alternative To Common Pharmacological Treatments For Low Back Pain, Nicole Shirman

Graduate Student Dissertations, Theses, Capstones, and Portfolios

Osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMT) is a promising non-pharmacological treatment for low back pain, but its efficacy and mechanisms have been debated. This literature review provides a comprehensive assessment of OMT’s therapeutic effects and potential mechanisms for the treatment of low back pain. Multiple randomized trials demonstrate OMT provides statistically and clinically meaningful reductions in pain intensity and disability compared to sham treatments or standard care, particularly among patients with higher baseline symptom severity. Subgroup analyses reveal older age and absence of depression enhance OMT response rates. OMT appears safe and well-tolerated, with high patient satisfaction and reduced analgesic requirements versus …

Using A Collegiate Program To Increase College Retention And Completion Rates Of First-Generation And Low-Income Students, Jerinae Mccollum-Speed

Graduate Student Dissertations, Theses, Capstones, and Portfolios

The research for the study pursued to (1) examine how the Student Support Services TRIO programs impact first-generation and Low-income students in their first year of college and university, (1a) the aspects of the Student Support Services programs that participants have perceived positively affect their academic grades in their first year of college, helping to raise their grades in their first semester as well as their first year, and (2) determine the resources that were available and instrumental in keeping students’ focus as they faced underlying barriers to persist in their first semester and the first year in pursuit of …

Filipino Citizen Planners In Stockton & San Francisco, California: Little Manila Rising (Lmr) & South Of Market Community Action Network (Somcan), Natalie Pauline Delos Santos

City and Regional Planning

Citizen planners are direct representatives of their communities, “often working without formal position, a title, or support from the state” (Beard, 2012, p. 708). The purpose of this project is to enrich the existing literature of planning history, by including stories of citizen planners. And acknowledging them as key actors in building equitable communities. This project asserts the importance of local knowledge and citizen empowerment when it comes to successfully developing community.

This project follows the story of two Filipino citizen planner organizations. One is in Stockton, named Little Manila Rising (LMR) which is located in South Downtown Stockton. The …

Enhancing Self-Concept Among Preschoolers, Amanda Collings

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

Academic achievement and what influences it among students is a focus of many researchers today. When students do well in school, they are more likely to succeed in other areas of life. Self-concept is one factor associated with academic achievement among youth. It is important for adults working with children to understand not only its importance but how to improve it among children so that they succeed in school and after graduation. Early childhood educators have an opportunity to instill a positive self-concept in preschoolers before they enter kindergarten, setting them up for high academic performance. It requires professional development …

Using Data-Driven Decision-Making To Guide Instructional Strategies In The Classroom: A School Improvement Plan, Samantha Dolezal

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

This paper explores the use of data-driven decision-making in educational settings to improve instructional strategies and student outcomes. Educators can utilize various data sources, such as state summative assessments and classroom formative assessments, to make informed decisions tailored to their students' diverse needs. This school improvement plan suggests that data-driven decision-making can lead to a more personalized learning experience, targeted instructional strategies, and better teacher responsiveness to student needs. The plan also outlines the responsibilities, resources, and process for monitoring success and challenges for each student in schools looking to implement data-driven approaches in teaching and learning.

Professional Learning Community Implementation Plan, Amanda Wirt

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

This school improvement plan focuses on the implementation and enhancement of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) within a rural school district. The initiative aims to foster collaboration among teachers, thereby improving student achievement through collective instructional practices. Research highlights the importance of group collaboration over individual classroom efforts, emphasizing that schools need to develop processes that optimize and sustain teacher learning. This plan outlines the methodologies and expected outcomes of the PLC implementation, aiming to create a more cohesive and effective educational community. By establishing structured weekly meetings, administrative involvement, and clear agendas, the school seeks to develop a sustainable and …

Ongoing Professional Development For Teachers To Create A School Community For English Language Learners, Sydney Withrow

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

This school improvement plan aims to enhance the school climate and culture for English Language Learners (ELLs) at Fairfield West Elementary. The research focuses on developing and implementing ongoing professional development, including SIOP virtual training, to support teachers in creating a more inclusive educational environment. Key research questions include: How can professional development improve instructional practices for ELLs? What impact does a supportive school climate have on ELL student outcomes? Participants in this study comprise school administrators, teachers, ELL students, and their families. Methods include surveys, feedback forms, classroom observations, and academic performance tracking. Data analysis involves both quantitative and …