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University Of Dayton Magazine. Winter 2017-18, University Of Dayton Magazine

University of Dayton Magazine

The University of Dayton Magazine is published quarterly by the Office of Communications for alumni, parents, students, faculty/staff, trustees and other friends of UD. Articles include "In Distinguished Company," "What Makes Us Human," and "Maybe Just Give Up and Go Home."

American Gun Culture Encounters Christian Ethics: A Clash Of Narratives, Mark Ryan

Books and Book Chapters by University of Dayton Faculty

The ethical debate about guns in America pivots around the themes of harmful consequences and individual liberty. Gun control advocates argue for greater legal control of guns on the grounds that such a policy would save lives. They envision a society ruled by an enlightened policy that seeks to minimize harm and maximize benefit for all. On the other hand, proponents of gun control shift the focus in the debate from consequences to individual liberty, which they elevate to a position of overriding value. The government’s primary aim should be to protect individual liberty rather than promote the good of …

2017 Program: Raymond A. Roesch, S.M., Social Sciences Symposium, University Of Dayton

Roesch Social Sciences Symposium Programs and Other Materials

No abstract provided.

Voices Raised, Issue 51, University Of Dayton. Women's Center

Women’s Center Newsletter

Included in this issue: Meet two new staff members, Director Lisa Borello, Ph.D. and Senior Administrative Assistant Maiella Hollander; Empowering the Student Neighborhood; Student Loans & Side Hustles; Gender & Culture Collide in India.

The Marian Library Newsletter: Issue No. 66, University Of Dayton. Marian Library

Marian Library Newsletter

No abstract provided.

University Of Dayton Magazine. Autumn 2017, University Of Dayton Magazine

University of Dayton Magazine

The University of Dayton Magazine is published quarterly by the Office of Communications for alumni, parents, students, faculty/staff, trustees and other friends of UD. This issue includes basketball player Jeremiah Bonsu's reflections about teammate Steve McElvene, an article about Rivers Institute study abroad in China, and inventions that took root at the UD

2017-18 Production Season: Theatre, Dance And Performance Technology Program, University Of Dayton

Production Programs

2017-18 Production season for Theatre, Dance and Performance Technology Program.

Ltc Newsletter, University Of Dayton. Ryan C. Harris Learning Teaching Center

LTC Newsletter

Fall 2017

2017-18 Graduate Bulletin

Graduate Bulletins

After 2003 the University of Dayton Bulletin went exclusively online. This copy was downloaded from the University of Dayton's website in March 2018.

2017-2018 Bulletin

Undergraduate Bulletins

After 2003 the University of Dayton Bulletin went exclusively online. This copy was downloaded from the University of Dayton's website in March 2018.

Mechanisms In Ecology, Viorel Pâslaru

Books and Book Chapters by University of Dayton Faculty

New mechanistic philosophy has not examined explanations in ecology although they are based extensively on describing mechanisms responsible for phenomena under scrutiny. This chapter uses the example of research on the shrub Lonicera maackii (Amur honeysuckle) to scrutinize individual-level mechanisms that are generally accepted and used in ecology and confronts them with the minimal account of mechanisms. Individual-level mechanisms are for a phenomenon, are hierarchical, and absent entities play a role in their functioning. They are distinguished by the role played by properties in determining activities and organization. The chapter also considers the experimental methods for discovery of individual-level mechanisms, …

University Of Dayton Magazine. Summer 2017, University Of Dayton Magazine

University of Dayton Magazine

The University of Dayton Magazine is published quarterly by the Office of Communications for alumni, parents, students, faculty/staff, trustees and other friends of UD. This issue includes an excerpt of President Eric F. Spina's installation address, an article about helping to create a school in Malawi, and former UD soccer player, Chris Rolfe.

The Department Of Electrical And Computer Engineering Newsletter, University Of Dayton. Department Of Electrical And Computer Engineering

Electrical and Computer Engineering Newsletter

Summer 2017

News and notes for University of Dayton's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Honorslink, Issue 2017.2, University Of Dayton. Honors Program

HonorsLINK Newsletter

News and notes from the University of Dayton Honors Program. Articles include "Flyers in the Field," "The Art of Being" and student announcements.

Herbaceous 2017, Julia I. Chapman, Margaret E. Maloney, Taylor M. Buskey, Ryan W. Mcewan

Data Files: Drew Woods Permanent Plots

Herbaceous vegetation data collected in 2017 at Drew Woods State Nature Preserve in Darke County, OH. Data key is provided in a supplemental file.

Differences In Interlimb Performance During A Repetitive Step Test In Older Adults, Harold L. Merriman, Kurt Jackson, Wesley Horn, Jake Jones, Evan Price, Jill Spicer

University of Dayton Doctor of Physical Therapy Annual Research Symposium

Each year, one out of three adults (> 65 years old) experiences a fall, resulting in fractures, head injuries, and even death. Falling is the leading cause of death from an injury and causes the greatest number of nonfatal injuries and hospital admissions for trauma. Since balance and muscle performance decrease as one ages, it is vitally important to assess these factors as part of a comprehensive strategy to monitor and predict fall risk. Previous data analysis of the Repetitive Step Test (RST) has shown that there is a correlation between subject performance and fall risk between non-fallers and recurrent …

A Comparison Of Arch Height Index Measures Between Collegiate Basketball And National Basketball Association Players, P Anloague, N Hess, L Barhorst, G Hock, A Iannarino, A Kelly, C Williams

University of Dayton Doctor of Physical Therapy Annual Research Symposium

The rate of game related basketball injuries is 2xs greater in professionals than collegiate players and the most common injuries occur in the lower extremity. Arch mechanics are often cited as a related factor and the Arch Height Index Measurement System (AHIMS) is a reliable and valid system for quantifying mobility. However, normative or comparative values for basketball athletes have not been reported.

An Item-To-Total Analysis Of The Foot Posture Index, Amanda Pallija, Brian Bohman, Paige Prenger, Emely Richardson, Joaquin Barrios

University of Dayton Doctor of Physical Therapy Annual Research Symposium

The Foot Posture Index (FPI) is a screening tool used by clinicians to assess if the foot is pronated, neutral or supinated. It is intended to quantify foot position by assigning positive values to pronated attributes and negative values to supinated attributes. Three hindfoot and 3 forefoot attributes are scored. Although the FPI is valid and reliable, individual component scores may skew the composite score. Therefore, there lies a need to investigate the internal consistency of the FPI.

Instrumented Measures Of Gait And Mobility Are Not Correlated With A History Of Falls Or Balance Confidence In Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis, Brandi Elking, Courtney Hasson, Emily Sanders, Kelsey Schlater

University of Dayton Doctor of Physical Therapy Annual Research Symposium

Individuals diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) often have an increased risk of falling. Additionally, many also have a fear of falling that all can affect balance confidence. Recent advancements in wearable sensor technology have made it possible to assess certain aspects of gait and balance in the clinical setting that were not possible previously. The information collected by sensors may be useful for identifying specific factors that contribute to falls and balance confidence in those with MS which in turn could help enhance treatment approaches.

Environmental Data: Canopy Data (Leaf Area Index), Julia I. Chapman, Amy L. Myers, Mitchell J. Kukla, Ryan W. Mcewan

Data Files: Drew Woods Permanent Plots

Leaf area index measurements obtained using a CI-110 Canopy Imager (CID BioScience in 2012 and 2017. Data key is provided in a supplemental file.

The Effects Of Yoga On Balance, Strength, Flexibility, And Mindfulness In Typical Children Ages 4-9 Years, Betsy Donahoe Fillmore, Mary I. Fisher, Katie Lunsford, Justin Master, Sarahanne Pelkey, Emily Puthoff, Kristen Schulte, Brittany Snider, Jordan Villanueva

University of Dayton Doctor of Physical Therapy Annual Research Symposium

Yoga improves a variety of impairments in typical pediatric populations: cardiovascular, neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and pulmonary conditions, balance, strength, and flexibility. Yoga improves mindfulness in adult populations, and emerging evidence shows a similar effect among pediatric populations.

Functional Performance Of Older Adults With Dementia Participating In Adult Day Service Programs, Kurt Jackson, Kimberly Edginton-Bigelow, Elizabeth Cox, Allison Gaier, Hannah Geyer, Ethan Grant, Kayla Storey

University of Dayton Doctor of Physical Therapy Annual Research Symposium

Individuals with dementia are at a high risk of functional decline and falling. The aim of this study was to investigate the possible relationship between cognition and functional performance in older adults with dementia participating in Goodwill Easter Seals adult day service programs. This data may be helpful in understanding how cognition may impact functional performance and fall risk.

Trends In Education/Health Care Services Employment And S&P 500 Sector Price Movements: An Empirical Analysis 2009-2016.

Stander Symposium Projects

Education and Health Care Services is one of the fastest growing employment sectors in the US. In this study we examine the relationship between it and nine S&P 500 sector ETF's plus SPY, a proxy for the S&P 500 Index. We test the hypothesis that Education and Healthcare employment growth co-varies directly with SPY and the nine sector ETF's. The period of analysis is 2009-2016 with monthly data used to construct the regression equations.

Alternative Teaching Styles Designed To Reach All Students

Stander Symposium Projects

As alternatives to traditional teaching styles, we will identify educational models designed to reach high needs students. Specifically, we will focus on how to assist unmotivated students and those living with a disability reach their full potential.

Understanding The Role Of Wingless (Wg) Signaling Pathway In Amyloid-Beta 42 (Aβ42) Mediated Neurodegeneration In Alzheimer’S Disease

Stander Symposium Projects

Alzheimer’s disease (AD), a common form of dementia and an age related progressive neurodegenerative disorder, manifests as memory loss and reduced cognitive ability. One of the hallmarks of AD is formation of the Amyloid-beta 42 (hereafter Aβ42) plaques, which triggers oxidative stress due to aberrant signaling and finally results in the death of neurons. However, the exact mechanism causing cell death is still not well understood. We misexpressed high levels of human Aβ42 protein in the developing fly retina, which mimics AD like neuropathology. In a forward genetic screen, we identified members of highly conserved Wingless (Wg) signaling pathway as …

Platinum Nanoparticles Induced Modifications To The Inflammatory And Signaling Responses In Liver Cancer Cells

Stander Symposium Projects

Platinum nanoparticles (PtNPs) are being explored as a potential therapeutic due to their ability to act as a catalyst and their high conductivity. However, in order to develop PtNPs for utilization in the medicinal field, their behavior and safety in a biological system must first be characterized. In addition to evaluating the traditional toxicological endpoints of cytotoxicity and stress response, this work sought to uncover if PtNPs induced an inflammatory response or modified critical signal transduction pathways in the human liver HepG2 model. While PtNP exposure resulted in negligible loss HepG2 viability, a dose dependent stress response was uncovered, as …

The Hookup Culture And How It Effects Men At The University Of Dayton

Stander Symposium Projects

This research will examine the effect that the hook up culture has on young men from the ages of 18 to 24 that attend college at the University of Dayton. The research aims to examine if men are similar to the literature provided about how young men act in the hookup culture. A recent study conducted by Elaine M Eshbaugh and Gary Gute, in 2010 shows that young women on college campuses regret hookups (pg. 78). In addition, Rachel Allison and Barbara J. Risman’s study revealed similar findings when they interviewed young college women. They state that there is a …

Investigate The Role Of Opa1 Gene Mutation In Amyloid-Beta 42 Mediated Neurodegeneration In Alzheimer’S Disease

Stander Symposium Projects

Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder with no known cure to date. The disease is caused by the extra-cellular accumulation of amyloid-beta 42 (Aβ42) peptides, which results in neuronal death. We have developed transgenic Drosophila melanogaster (a.k.a fruit fly) model of AD where human Aβ42 peptide was misexpressed specifically in the Drosophila eye using the GAL4/UAS system. Our approach allows Aβ42 accumulation only in the differentiating photoreceptor neurons, which kills only the retinal neurons, and does not affect the reproductive ability as well as life span of flies. It allows us to use these flies to understand the …

Memristor-Based Neural Learning For Adaptive Control Systems

Stander Symposium Projects

Control algorithms are used in almost all mechanical and electrical systems for controlling movements and activities. This includes robots, automobiles, aircrafts, industrial machines, and power systems. For mobile systems, the use of complex control algorithms – in particular adaptive control algorithms – would allow for much more refined performance. Unfortunately, these complex control algorithms are highly computationally intensive, requiring the use of high powered computers. This makes their use in mobile platforms (especially robots) almost impossible. This is achieved by using a completely new class of computing circuits developed at the University of Dayton over the last several years. This …

Combining Blocked And Interleaved Presentation During Passive Study And Its Effect On Inductive Learning

Stander Symposium Projects

Researchers and educators alike are interested in improving inductive learning, as instructional methods are greatly influenced by knowledge of how to present examples of category membership for later classification. Past research has shown that interleaved presentation, which involves the presentation of a member of one category followed by a member of another category, produces better recall when compared to blocked presentation, which involves the sequential presentation of all members of a single category before presenting all members of another category. The benefits of interleaved and blocked presentation are influenced by a number of factors, including whether study items are learned …