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Application Of Eugenol In Poultry To Control Salmonella Colonization And Spread, Mohammed Aljuwayd, Israa Abdullah Malli, Young Min Kwon

Poultry Science Faculty Publications and Presentations

The poultry sector is an essential component of agriculture that has experienced unprecedented growth during the last few decades. It is especially true for the United States, where the average intake of chicken meat increased from 10 pounds (4.5 kg) per person in 1940 to 65.2 pounds (29.6 kg) per person in 2018, while the country produced 113 billion eggs in 2019 alone. Besides providing nutrition and contributing significantly to the economy, chicken is also a natural reservoir of Salmonella, which is responsible for salmonellosis in humans, one of the significant foodborne illnesses around the globe. The increasing use of …

Peng Block For Total Hip Arthroplasty, Josefina Munoz, Lisa Herbinger

Group: Samford University Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) has become one of the most common elective orthopedic surgical procedures performed. The postoperative period for THA is associated with severe pain. Severe pain can lead to increased opioid consumption, delayed ambulation, and delayed recovery, which may increase hospital length of stay and increase costs. This can be alleviated by lower peripheral regional anesthesia techniques such as the femoral nerve block (FNB) and the fascia iliac compartment block (FICB). These are the conventional approaches for effective opioid-sparing commonly administered for THA. Nonetheless, FNB and FICB may cause quadriceps motor weakness, and FICB may not provide adequate …

Ramifications And Prevention Of Preoperative Anxiety, Abigail Brady

Group: Samford University Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing

Anxiety is an unpleasant sense associated with fear, unease and nervousness. Researchers report a significant correlation between a patient's level of preoperative anxiety, anesthetic consumption and postoperative pain. Pain in the postoperative period leads to increased narcotic consumption and its subsequent side effects. Other postoperative consequences of preoperative anxiety include nausea, vomiting, cardiovascular disturbances such as tachycardia and hypertension, and increased the risk of infection. It is also reported that the recovery period and length of hospital stay are extended in patients with increased levels of preoperative anxiety.

Practitioners engage in pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures for the treatment of preoperative …

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Documents

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Evaluation Of Liquid Loading In Gas Wells Using Machine Learning, Abderraouf Chemmakh, Olusegun Stanley Tomomewo, Kegang Ling, Ahmed Shammari

Petroleum Engineering Student Publications

The inevitable result that gas wells witness during their life production is the liquid loading problem. The liquids that come with gas block the production tubing if the gas velocity supplied by the reservoir pressure is not enough to carry them to surface. Researchers used different theories to solve the problem naming, droplet fallback theory, liquid film reversal theory, characteristic velocity, transient simulations, and others. While there is no definitive answer on what theory is the most valid or the one that performs the best in all cases. This paper comes to involve a different approach, a combination between physics-based …

February 13, 2023

The Gavel Gazette

No abstract provided.

Federal Tools To Best Encourage Sustainable Ground Water Management, Hayden Davis

University of Memphis Law Review

No abstract provided.

Dysregulation Of Mir-155 Expression In Professional Mixed Martial Arts (Mma) Fighters, Dominick Cabrera, Kayla Thompson, Julius D. Thomas, Corey Peacock, Jose Antonio, Jaime Tartar, Aurelien Tartar

Biology Faculty Articles

Psychological and physical stress can induce dysregulation of gene expression via changes in DNA methylation and microRNA (miRNA) expression. Such epigenetic modifications are yet to be investigated in professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighters subject to highly stressful training involving repetitive head impacts. This study examined differences in DNA methylation and miRNA expression in elite MMA fighters compared to active controls. Global methylation differences between groups were assessed via a LINE-1 assay. At the same time, PCR arrays were used to estimate differential expression in samples of 21 fighters and 15 controls for 192 different miRNAs associated with inflammatory diseases. …

Brief Historical Summary Of The Tybee Lazaretto, Kara Bridgman Sweeney

Sociology & Anthropology: Faculty Publications

Prepared for Tybee MLK Human Rights Organization and the Lazaretto Coalition

Note: This document presents a sample of ongoing research into documentation about this topic. Four figures are included for reference purposes. No locational information about archaeological sites is included in this summary; that information is protected by state and Federal laws for cultural resources.

Historical documentation indicates that the western end of Tybee Island was used as a location for a “lazaretto” quarantine station for enslaved Africans en route to Savannah. Lazaretto is the Italian word for “pest house” (Bell 2010:161). Records show that hundreds of enslaved Africans …

Preoperative Tranexamic Acid Use Inâ Secondary Postpartum Hemorrhage, Katie Waid, Mary Beth Greenway

Group: Samford University Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide and is defined as blood loss greater than 1,000 mL, or blood loss with symptoms of hypovolemia. Primary PPH arises within 24 hours of delivery, while secondary PPH occurs within 12 weeks of delivery. Tranexamic acid (TXA) is an antifibrinolytic that inhibits plasminogen and fibrin binding, thus preventing fibrinolysis and promoting hemostasis. Although uterotonic agents remain the pillar for prevention and treatment of PPH, recent evidence indicates that TXA given prophylactically or as treatment can reduce postpartum blood loss.

Effectiveness Of Virtual Reality For Anxiolysis In Pediatrics, Rebecca Dickinson Hackney

Group: Samford University Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing

In children ages, 5 to 14 years old, does the use of VR programs preoperatively effectively reduce preoperative anxiety and the incidence of emergence delirium compared to patients who receive oral midazolam?

Esophageal Manometer-Guided Ventilation Strategies In The Obese, Austin Ford

Group: Samford University Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing

This case study explores the difficulties of mechanical ventilation in the obese population and possible solutions that would be fit for use in the realm of anesthesia. Esophageal pressure monitoring via an esophageal manometer has shown promise in estimating the high pleural pressures of anesthetized obese patients. This information can then be used in the selection of an optimized PEEP that will stent open airways at end-expiration, decrease alveolar collapse, and reduce ventilator driving pressures. Many studies point to esophageal manometry having the potential to reduce the incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications.

The Rising Trend Of Metaverse In Education: Challenges, Opportunities, And Ethical Considerations, Sanaa Kaddoura, Fatima Al Husseiny

All Works

Metaverse is invading the educational sector and will change human-computer interaction techniques. Prominent technology executives are developing novel ways to turn the Metaverse into a learning environment, considering the rapid growth of technology. Since the COVID-19 outbreak, people have grown accustomed to teleworking, telemedicine, and numerous other forms of distance interaction. Recently, the Metaverse has been the focus of many educators. With Facebook’s statement that it was rebranding and promoting itself as Meta, this field saw a surge in interest in the areas of computer science and education. There is a literature gap in studying the Metaverse’s role in education. …

Board Of Directors Meeting Minutes (February 13, 2023), Dmacc

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

This file contains the minutes from the Des Moines Area Community College Board meeting held on February 13, 2023.

Chimes: February 13, 2023, Calvin University

Chimes

Student Senate survey highlights points of difference and consensus by Abigail Ham

University adopts statement on role for interfaith dialogue by Gabriel Choi

Weekday breakfast to move back to Commons by Emily Thomas

Getting through SAD season by Lainey Moore

Just like any other sport, but virtual: Calvin Esports is now a club sport by Katie Rosendale

2022's extreme weather hit close to home for some Calvin students by David Ogboro

The challenge of being a two-sport athlete by Lauren Nyong

Facing the narrative gap: a conversation with Lisa Sharon Harper by Abigail Ham

Prescod-Weinstein Honored With Cottrell Scholar Award, Beth Potier

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Linguistic Predictors Of Engagement On Anti-Incel Forums, Daniel Beutler

Student Theses

This thesis examines the determinants of social media engagement with extremist views in general and misogynistic ones in particular. The study, which is a part of an ongoing, large-scale examination of online hate, examined posts from r/IncelTears, a sub-forum in the long-form social media Reddit dedicated to attacks on the Involuntary Celibate (‘Incel’) digital communities. Previous research on engagement – and by extension virality – of online posts has broadly implicated linguistic markers of affect, morality, extremism, and social identity. This exploratory study correlated metrics of online engagement such as the number of Upvotes and Comments that each post garnered …

The Free Press Vol. 54, February 02-13-2023, Kelly Ledsworth

Free Press, The

Opportunities for Portland--When in Rome--Creative Expression--Funding Issues Arise Ahead of the Maine Deaf Film Festival--January 27th Student Senate Meeting

Acquisition Of New Function Through Gene Duplication In The Metallocarboxypeptidase Family, Daniel Fajardo, Ritchie Saint Jean, Peter J. Lyons

Faculty Publications

Gene duplication is a key frst step in the process of expanding the functionality of a multigene family. In order to better understand the process of gene duplication and its role in the formation of new enzymes, we investigated recent duplication events in the M14 family of proteolytic enzymes. Within vertebrates, four of 23 M14 genes were frequently found in duplicate form. While AEBP1, CPXM1, and CPZ genes were duplicated once through a large-scale, likely whole-genome duplication event, the CPO gene underwent many duplication events within fsh and Xenopus lineages. Bioinformatic analyses of enzyme specifcity and conservation suggested a greater …

Joining Bits And Pieces: A Chinese Indonesian Mother–Daughter Collaborative Witnessing As A Resource For Writing An Autobiographical Novel, Alberta N. Adji

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

In this article, I as researcher and my mother as collaborator present small stories about our own and my late grandmother’s lived experiences during the New Order and Reformasi eras in Indonesia. Both perform a collaborative witnessing, which is a form of “relational autoethnography” that enables researchers to focus on and evocatively tell the lives of others through conversation and shared storytelling as a source that informs my life writing practice. Collaborating with my mother, this article is a reflection on how I, as a young Chinese Indonesian woman writer, capture and negotiate my family’s hybrid identities as double minorities …

The Clinical Suitability Of An Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Pain Assessment Tool For Use In Infants: Feasibility And Usability Evaluation Study, Jeffery David Hughes, Paola Chivers, Kreshnik Hoti

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Infants are unable to self-report their pain, which, therefore, often goes underrecognized and undertreated. Adequate assessment of pain, including procedural pain, which has short- and long-term consequences, is critical for its management. The introduction of mobile health–based (mHealth) pain assessment tools could address current challenges and is an area requiring further research. Objective: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the accuracy and feasibility aspects of PainChek Infant and, therefore, assess its applicability in the intended setting. Methods: By observing infants just before, during, and after immunization, we evaluated the accuracy and precision at different cutoff scores of …

Early Antibiotics And Risk For Necrotizing Enterocolitis In Premature Infants: A Narrative Review., Alain Cuna, Michael J. Morowitz, Venkatesh Sampath

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

While prompt initiation of antibiotics at birth due to concerns for early onset sepsis is common, it often leads to many preterm infants being exposed to treatment despite negative blood cultures. Such exposure to early antibiotics can impact the developing gut microbiome putting infants at increased risk of several diseases. Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a devastating inflammatory bowel disease that affects preterm infants, is among the most widely studied neonatal disease that has been linked to early antibiotics. While some studies have demonstrated an increased risk of NEC, other studies have demonstrated seemingly contrary findings of decreased NEC with early antibiotics. …

Student Fall Housing Sign Up Opens Starting March, Eva Laurens

Lindenlink (2012- )

No abstract provided.

Discerning Culture With Herman Bavinck, John B. Thompson

Faculty Work Comprehensive List

"Bavinck does not intend that we simply adopt and casually integrate secular ideas into our Christian worldview. Instead, every idea must be brought into conformity with Christ."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­Christianity's influence in a hostile world from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

https://inallthings.org/discerning-culture-with-herman-bavinck/

Visualization Of Preimplantation Uterine Fluid Absorption In Mice Using Alexa Fluor™ 488 Hydrazide†, Rong Li, Suvitha Viswanathan, John P Lydon, Yi Zheng, Xiaoqin Ye

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Uterine fluid plays important roles in supporting early pregnancy events and its timely absorption is critical for embryo implantation. In mice, its volume is maximum on day 0.5 post-coitum (D0.5) and approaches minimum upon embryo attachment ~D4.0. Its secretion and absorption in ovariectomized rodents were shown to be promoted by estrogen and progesterone (P4), respectively. The temporal mechanisms in preimplantation uterine fluid absorption remain to be elucidated. We have established an approach using intraluminally injected Alexa Fluor™ 488 Hydrazide (AH) in preimplantation control (RhoAf/f) and P4-deficient RhoAf/fPgrCre/+ mice. In control mice, bulk entry (seen as smeared cellular staining) via uterine …

Law School News: Rwu Law Names Judge Brian Stern As Chair Of Board Of Directors, Jill Rodrigues

Life of the Law School (1993- )

No abstract provided.

Formatting Legal Documents With Microsoft Word, Cardozo Law Library

2022–2023 Flyers

No abstract provided.

Framing Policies For A Digital Economy, Ishrat Husain Dr.

Faculty Research - Newspaper and Magazine Articles

Digital banking and eCommerce are ingredients of overall digital strategy. I would like to limit my remarks on the financialsector and how digital banking fits into that. We should not forget the purpose for which the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is promoting digital banking. And that is it is an effective tool for strengthening intermediation and financial inclusion in the country inthe pursuit of larger, equitable and sustainable development of Pakistan.

Intouch Week Of February 13, 2023, New York Medical College

InTouch

• Center for Disaster Medicine Presents Operational Medicine Course for Law Enforcement
• Film Screening and Discussion Helps Celebrate Black History Month
• Envisioning the Healthcare Landscape with ChatGPT
• Comorbidities and Hospital Length of Stay Key Mortality Predictors After Blunt Thoracic Trauma

Lanthorn, Vol. 57, No. 22, February 13, 2023, Grand Valley State University

Volume 57, August 1, 2022 - April 10, 2023

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.