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Towards An Information Literacy Continuum: Examining The High School To College Research Transition, Christopher Sweet, Amanda Pilgrim, Dana Convery Apr 2010

Towards An Information Literacy Continuum: Examining The High School To College Research Transition, Christopher Sweet, Amanda Pilgrim, Dana Convery

Scholarly Publications

We know that many students have difficulties meeting faculty expectations for college-level research. Basic search strategies, critical thinking and evaluation skills are often lacking. Increased dialogue between academic librarians, school librarians and teaching faculty could begin to address some of these problems in a proactive manner. This presentation is a small step in that direction. Chris Sweet, Information Literacy Librarian at Illinois Wesleyan University, will introduce this topic from an academic librarian’s perspective. Dana Convery, English and Literature instructor at Prairie Central High School, will discuss high school research from the trenches. What research skills are being taught in the …


The Role For Osmotic Agents In Children With Acute Encephalopathies: A Systematic Review, Samson Gwer, Hellen Gatakaa, Leah Mwai, Richard Idro, Charles R. Newton Apr 2010

The Role For Osmotic Agents In Children With Acute Encephalopathies: A Systematic Review, Samson Gwer, Hellen Gatakaa, Leah Mwai, Richard Idro, Charles R. Newton

All Peer-Reviewed Publications

Background: Raised intracranial pressure (ICP) is known to complicate both traumatic and non-traumatic encephalopathies. It impairs cerebral perfusion and may cause death due to global ischaemia and intracranial herniation. Osmotic agents are widely used to control ICP. In children, guidelines for their use are mainly guided by adult studies. We conducted this review to determine the current evidence of the effectiveness of osmotic agents and their effect on resolution of coma and outcome in children with acute encephalopathy.Methods: We searched several databases for published and unpublished studies in English and French languages, between January 1966 and March 2009. We considered …


Direct Activation Of Shroom3 Transcription By Pitx Proteins Drives Epithelial Morphogenesis In The Developing Gut, Mei I. Chung, Nanette M. Nascone-Yoder, Stephanie A. Grover, Thomas A. Drysdale, John B. Wallingford Apr 2010

Direct Activation Of Shroom3 Transcription By Pitx Proteins Drives Epithelial Morphogenesis In The Developing Gut, Mei I. Chung, Nanette M. Nascone-Yoder, Stephanie A. Grover, Thomas A. Drysdale, John B. Wallingford

Paediatrics Publications

Individual cell shape changes are essential for epithelial morphogenesis. A transcriptional network for epithelial cell shape change is emerging in Drosophila, but this area remains largely unexplored in vertebrates. The distinction is important as so far, key downstream effectors of cell shape change in Drosophila appear not to be conserved. Rather, Shroom3 has emerged as a central effector of epithelial morphogenesis in vertebrates, driving both actin- and microtubule-based cell shape changes. To date, the morphogenetic role of Shroom3 has been explored only in the neural epithelium, so the broad expression of this gene raises two important questions: what are the …


Chapman Prime Time Tv Shows Launch On The Oc Channel, Chapman University Media Relations Apr 2010

Chapman Prime Time Tv Shows Launch On The Oc Channel, Chapman University Media Relations

Chapman Press Releases 2003-2011

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Chapman Honors Former U.S. Secretary Of State George Shultz, Chapman University Media Relations Apr 2010

Chapman Honors Former U.S. Secretary Of State George Shultz, Chapman University Media Relations

Chapman Press Releases 2003-2011

No abstract provided.


Chapman University Honored As One Of Oc's Most Trusted Brands, Chapman University Media Relations Apr 2010

Chapman University Honored As One Of Oc's Most Trusted Brands, Chapman University Media Relations

Chapman Press Releases 2003-2011

No abstract provided.


Two Environmental Lectures Lead Up To Beyond Copenhagen Conference, Chapman University Media Relations Apr 2010

Two Environmental Lectures Lead Up To Beyond Copenhagen Conference, Chapman University Media Relations

Chapman Press Releases 2003-2011

No abstract provided.


Little Books A Big Draw At Leatherby Libraries, Chapman University Media Relations Apr 2010

Little Books A Big Draw At Leatherby Libraries, Chapman University Media Relations

Chapman Press Releases 2003-2011

No abstract provided.


Wikipedia And The Making Of A (Wo)Man: Biographical Construction In The Digital Age, Christopher Sweet Apr 2010

Wikipedia And The Making Of A (Wo)Man: Biographical Construction In The Digital Age, Christopher Sweet

Scholarly Publications

Did you know that according to their Wikipedia biography entries, Senators Edward Kennedy and Robert Byrd both died on January, 20, 2009? In reality, neither Senator died on that date. Robert Byrd is still very much alive and Edward Kennedy lived through August of last year. In a few short years, Wikipedia has come to dominate the field of easy-to-access information on just about any topic. Due to prominent placing in search engine results, the first stop for biographical information is often Wikipedia. Since Wikipedia entries are user-generated, errors and blatant smear campaigns are commonplace. Political hopefuls now carefully craft …


Effect Of Seasons And Larval Food Plants On The Quality Of Gonometa Postica Cocoons, Ken O. Fening, Esther N. Kioko, Suresh K. Raina, Jones M. Mueke Apr 2010

Effect Of Seasons And Larval Food Plants On The Quality Of Gonometa Postica Cocoons, Ken O. Fening, Esther N. Kioko, Suresh K. Raina, Jones M. Mueke

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The effect of food plants [Acacia elatior Brenan, A. tortilis (Forssk.) and A. nilotica (L.) Del.] on the development time of Gonometa postica Walker (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae) larvae and the quality of their cocoons was studied in the Imba and Mumoni forests of Mwingi, Eastern Kenya, during the long (March-May) and short (October-December) rainy seasons of 2006 and 2007. Larvae were reared in semi-captivity in net sleeves attached to branches of the plants. The period between hatching of eggs and spinning of cocoons, as well as their weight, as determinants of cocoon quality were recorded. In addition, collections of cocoons from …


Tales Of A Wannabe Nomad, Logan Troutman Apr 2010

Tales Of A Wannabe Nomad, Logan Troutman

Dissertations, Theses and Capstone Projects (Full IR Collection)

A website containing audio, video, and written accounts of the author's travels with EF College Break. Along with travel advice and a discussion forum, the site contains "City Guides" detailing prospective travelers with ideas on what to eat, drink, see, and do in cities worldwide. Additionally, numerous blog postings relate the author's personal accounts of daily activities from Italy, Greece, Costa Rica, Thailand, Spain, and Morocco.


Forecast For The Future: Emerging Legal Technologies, Carol A. Watson Mar 2010

Forecast For The Future: Emerging Legal Technologies, Carol A. Watson

Continuing Legal Education Presentations

Begins by discussing technologies that are currently available on the web that can reduce office overhead. Also highlights current general technology trends and still-developing technologies. Concludes with a list of frivolous gadgets to provide food for thought about the coming prospects of technology.


The Benefits And Pitfalls Of Using Social Media (Think Facebook) To Market Your Law Practice: Or, To Get By, Should You Seek A Little Help From Friends?, Maureen Cahill Mar 2010

The Benefits And Pitfalls Of Using Social Media (Think Facebook) To Market Your Law Practice: Or, To Get By, Should You Seek A Little Help From Friends?, Maureen Cahill

Continuing Legal Education Presentations

Discusses professional uses of social networking sites, including several which focus on the legal community


Where Have All The States Gone: Growing Research Resources, Sharon Bradley Mar 2010

Where Have All The States Gone: Growing Research Resources, Sharon Bradley

Continuing Legal Education Presentations

Provides assistance with finding current and authoritative information about legal matters in each of the fifty states at the state and local level. Includes guidance on finding case law, administrative codes and regulations, state and local codes, legal forms, and court dockets.


Shigella Gastroenteritis In Children With A Cute Diarrhea In Children Welfare Teaching Hospital, Dhiaa H. Saeed, Zainab A. Ali, Mohammad F. Ibraheem Mar 2010

Shigella Gastroenteritis In Children With A Cute Diarrhea In Children Welfare Teaching Hospital, Dhiaa H. Saeed, Zainab A. Ali, Mohammad F. Ibraheem

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND : Shigellosis is the most common cause of epidemic dysentery and affecting all age groups especially in the first (2) years of life, It is a major cause of childhood mortality and morbidity in developing countries . OBJECTIVE: To study the extent of shigella gastroenteritis among children presented with acute diarrhea. METHODS: Three hundred sixteen patient were included in the study (186 males and 130 females),admitted to the children welfare teaching hospital, medical city complex, Baghdad, suffering from diarrhea and their ages ranged from 2 months-10 years, over a 4 months period (from the first of December 2007 …


Theatre Department Receives National Accreditation, Chapman University Media Relations Mar 2010

Theatre Department Receives National Accreditation, Chapman University Media Relations

Chapman Press Releases 2003-2011

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Discussions Begin On Future Of Art Department, Chapman University Media Relations Mar 2010

Discussions Begin On Future Of Art Department, Chapman University Media Relations

Chapman Press Releases 2003-2011

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Library Opens New Exhibit On Roycroft Press, Chapman University Media Relations Mar 2010

Library Opens New Exhibit On Roycroft Press, Chapman University Media Relations

Chapman Press Releases 2003-2011

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Was Judas Iscariot Truly Evil? Find Out April 6, Chapman University Media Relations Mar 2010

Was Judas Iscariot Truly Evil? Find Out April 6, Chapman University Media Relations

Chapman Press Releases 2003-2011

No abstract provided.


Beyond Copenhagen Conference Will Examine Climate Change, Chapman University Media Relations Mar 2010

Beyond Copenhagen Conference Will Examine Climate Change, Chapman University Media Relations

Chapman Press Releases 2003-2011

No abstract provided.


Chapman To Host Undergraduate Chemistry Conference, April 17, Chapman University Media Relations Mar 2010

Chapman To Host Undergraduate Chemistry Conference, April 17, Chapman University Media Relations

Chapman Press Releases 2003-2011

No abstract provided.


Education Solutions For Ca Panel Will Feature Loretta Sanchez, March 30, Chapman University Media Relations Mar 2010

Education Solutions For Ca Panel Will Feature Loretta Sanchez, March 30, Chapman University Media Relations

Chapman Press Releases 2003-2011

No abstract provided.


Child Spacing And Contraception Among The Poor In Zambia., Rashmi Gupta, Vijayan K. Pillai Mar 2010

Child Spacing And Contraception Among The Poor In Zambia., Rashmi Gupta, Vijayan K. Pillai

Social Work Faculty Publications & Presentations-Archive

For decades, family planning programs have targeted women in developing countries. These programs bestow a great deal of autonomy on women with respect to fertility decision making. It is well known that a number of close relatives in multigenerational and extended family systems influence women’s fertility decisions with respect to child spacing and contraceptive use. One approach toward a systematic study of fertility decision making is to explicitly consider the husband’s influences on fertility decision making. This study examines the effects of a selected number of factors on the desired birth interval lengths. We interviewed husbands and wives separately from …


Creating Multiculturalism: Legislating Racial And Ethnic Identities In Canada, Christopher Stuart Taylor Mar 2010

Creating Multiculturalism: Legislating Racial And Ethnic Identities In Canada, Christopher Stuart Taylor

Migration and Ethnic Relations Colloquium Series

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Going Green To Save Some Green: Library Contributions To Campus Sustainability, Christopher Sweet, Meg Miner Mar 2010

Going Green To Save Some Green: Library Contributions To Campus Sustainability, Christopher Sweet, Meg Miner

Scholarly Publications

In a time of shrinking endowments and reduced budgets can libraries really hope to make an impact on a global problem like climate change? In this presentation Illinois Wesleyan University librarians Meg Miner and Chris Sweet will argue that not only can libraries play a significant role in furthering campus sustainability but that dwindling budgets can actually be a catalyst for positive environmental changes. Miner and Sweet are both members of the Illinois Wesleyan GREENetwork and will draw upon their personal experiences in campus environmental efforts for this presentation; they will offer practical ideas for implementing “green” library initiatives that …


Effect Of African Nightshade Species (Solanaceae) On Developmental Time And Life Table Parameters Of Tetranychus Evansi (Acari: Tetranychidae), Lucy Kananu Murungi, Aggrey Nyende, John Wesonga, Peter Masinde, Markus Knapp Mar 2010

Effect Of African Nightshade Species (Solanaceae) On Developmental Time And Life Table Parameters Of Tetranychus Evansi (Acari: Tetranychidae), Lucy Kananu Murungi, Aggrey Nyende, John Wesonga, Peter Masinde, Markus Knapp

All Peer-Reviewed Publications

The effect of five African nightshade (Solanum sp.) species on the biological and demographic parameters of the tomato spider mite, Tetranychus evansi Baker and Pritchard, was examined in the laboratory at 25 ± 1°C, 70-80% RH and 12L:12D photoperiod. Duration of each development stage, reproduction rate, longevity, intrinsic rate of natural increase (rm), and doubling time (DT) of the tomato spider mite on the five nightshade species were calculated. The results indicated that S. villosum, S. scabrum, S. tarderemotum and S. americanum are more suitable for T. evansi due to a shorter developmental period, longer adult longevity, higher reproduction and …


Collection Security Issues In Malaysian Academic Libraries: An Exploratory Survey, Abass Atiku Maidabino Mar 2010

Collection Security Issues In Malaysian Academic Libraries: An Exploratory Survey, Abass Atiku Maidabino

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The collection is the library's most valuable asset and it needs to be protected from security breaches. Collection security is an important issue for academic libraries.This study explores the major collection security issues related to library collections in Malaysian university libraries. The study reveals the measures adopted by the Malaysian libraries to ensure effective collections security governance. The findings indicate that main breaches of collection security are book theft, damage, mutilation, or defacement; books attacked by insects or worms; and non-return of borrowed materials. The measures used to reduce and address security breaches include electronic security system; manual security approaches …


Nsf Advance Mar 2010

Nsf Advance

ADVANCE Library Collection

No abstract provided.


Advancing The Careers Of Women In Science, Technology, Engineering, And Mathematics Mar 2010

Advancing The Careers Of Women In Science, Technology, Engineering, And Mathematics

ADVANCE Library Collection

No abstract provided.


Advance Institutional Transformation Award Mar 2010

Advance Institutional Transformation Award

ADVANCE Library Collection

No abstract provided.