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El Propósito De Lo Sobrenatural En La Comedia Del Siglo De Oro, Diego Carlos Diaz Mr.

Research Papers

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Airport Safety Management Systems: Leadership Manual On Building A Culture Of Safety, Carlton Laurent Lawson

Research Papers

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Scholary Program Notes, Jenna Mee Dosch

Research Papers

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Vol. 11, No. 1, Spring/Summer 2015, Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Cornerstone

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Scholarly Program Notes On The Graduate Recital Of Richard Lisenby, Richard Lisenby

Research Papers

This is a broad study of the repertoire preformed at the Graduate Recital of Richard Lisenby on April 19^th 2015. The research in this paper covers biographical information for each composer as well as a general look at larger works and musical analysis of the individual pieces.

A Comparison Of Weekly Physical Activity Levels Of Cancer Survivors And Caregivers, Jordan D. Kurth

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Physical Activity And It's Effects On Sensory Processing In Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Houston D. Walker

Research Papers

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Outreach And Engagement To Campus Stem Groups Using The Library's 3d Printer And Scanner, Jennifer J. Horton

Conference Papers and Presentations

This poster session provides a case study of using a library’s 3D printer and /or scanner to engage and reach out to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) departments and groups on campus. Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Morris Library received a 3D printer from a non-profit organization and a 3D scanner from the Friends of Morris Library. The Science Librarian was put in charge of coordinating the library’s 3D program as it was anticipated that members of the science community on campus would be interested in 3D. There were many STEM related groups on campus where there was no active …

The Impact Of Marketing On The Agribusiness Economic Sales Function, Alex J. Bone

Research Papers

The purpose of this study is to exam the effect of marketing on the agribusiness economic sales functions in the agricultural manufacturing industry using financial metrics. For the purpose of this study the agricultural manufacturing industry will be broken into four separate sectors. These sectors are: agricultural machinery manufacturing, processing and agronomy-based manufacturers, automotive/automotive part manufacturers, and other agricultural manufacturers.

The resource-based view is used to target sectors competitive advantage in this research. Applied business knowledge will support the application of the research. The financial metrics used in this study were extracted from Bloomberg Terminal in the College of Business …

Millennials In Southern Illinois, David C. Lynch

Honors Theses

In Spring 2014, the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University Carbondale sponsored a poll of Illinois’ Jackson and Williamson counties with the University of Illinois Springfield Survey Research Office. The objective of the project was to examine at length how residents of the area felt about life, the economy, and a variety of other topics. In an effort to take the data collected by this survey and provide results that can be used and interpreted by the local community, especially politicians and leaders, this project seeks to examine the differences between young, voting-age citizens and the rest …

2014-2015 Annual Report, Southern Illinois University Board Of Trustees

Annual Report Archive

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Siu Alumni, Siu Alumni Association

SIU Alumni Magazine

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Unsupervised, Ensnared, Relational, And Private: A Typology Of Illinois’ Corrupt Women, Ryan Ceresola

The Simon Review (Occasional Papers of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute)

Scholars, pundits, and citizens know Illinois is at the forefront of corruption, as reported in the popular fact that four out of the last eight governors of Illinois have spent time in federal prison. We chalk up corruption to officials misusing their public role for their own private good. However, when we talk about corruption, even when we use inclusive language, we see the actor as a man, as corruption occurring in “old-boys networks,” and in dark and hidden backrooms of Springfield and Chicago, full of kickbacks and cigar smoke. What is missing from that analysis is an examination of …

"..." Modern Silence, Sarah Maher

Honors Theses

Silence is remarkable, both in concept and in reality. The human ear is outstanding at doing what it was made for. Not only can it withstand loud sound, but can also recognize the softest and most intricate whisperings, as well as everything in between. The ear can recognize all of these sounds and passes them on to our brains for interpretation. Our ears collect all sound but our brains determine what to focus on and what to ignore. But what if there are no “important” sounds? What if you are sitting alone in an empty room, making no unnecessary sounds? …

Optimization Of Indirubin And Indigo Production In E.Coli, Gisela Cairo

Honors Theses

The goal of this thesis is to determine the conditions that give the highest yield of indigo and indirubin in recombinant E.coli. This E.coli has been transformed with a P450 gene from woad, an indigo producing plant. The conditions investigated were the type of media, the amount of inducer, the presences of supplements, and the induction time. The techniques used during the experiments were liquid-liquid extraction using separatory funnels and centrifugation, rotary evaporation, UV-vis spectrophotometry, and thin layer chromatography. Thin layer chromatography showed that the products of the reaction are indigo and indirubin; UV-vis spectrophotometry was used to find …

Plague Inc: Distribution Of Health Resources In The Modern World, Allison Rump

Honors Theses

Due to the ever increasing connectedness of our world, disease can spread faster than ever before. Therefore global health care is a pressing issue in the modern world. The Ebola epidemic of 2014, which infected an unprecedented number of people, was reminder of not only of human fragility but of the state modern medicine, especially when deployed in economically developing areas. Not only is medicine about the science and treatment of disease, it also is about economics and the ability to pay for treatment. This can manifest in many forms, for the Ebola epidemic there often were not enough equipment …

Mythos, Rebecca S. Michelson

Honors Theses

This design process focuses on the creation of deities and their brand's followed by the translation of said brands to various helpful items.

Mobile Devices As Learning Aids For Museums, Wm W. Stoerger

Research Papers

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Spaghetti Versus Burgers: A Nutritional Comparison Of Italy And The United States, Cecily A. Haase

Honors Theses

The United States and Italy provide a stark contrast to one another in terms of diet and lifestyle.This research proves that by comparing traditional diets, health care, and nutrition education of these two countries. Through surveys of both American and Italian students and a thorough review of current research, lifestyle changes and suggestions are recognized. The aim of this comparison of Italy and the United States is to open the doors for more comparative research and international collaboration to improve the health of each nation.

Comics As Film, Film As Comics: The Examples Of Alan Moore, Daniel Clowes, And Harvey Pekar, Rachel A. Atherton

Honors Theses

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Efficacy Of Hormone-Toxin Fusion Protein In Cell Culture, Morgan Dillard

Honors Theses

Luteinizing hormone (LH) and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) are members of the gonadotropin family and are vital for fertility in animals. Both LH and hCG bind to the luteinizing hormone receptor (LHR), found only in gonadal cells. Binding of the hormone to its receptor causes production of the steroid hormones testosterone and estrogen. By ablating cells that express LHR, the production of sex steroids would be terminated, leading to a loss in fertility. The overall goal of the project is to create a nonsurgical, single-dose sterilant for cats and dogs by ablating these cells. One way to target these cells …

Towards Combined Computational And Experimental Studies On Toxicity Of Silver Nanoparticles, Pamela Cabalu Ubaldo

Dissertations

Despite the growing applications of silver nanoparticles, toxicity information on this nanomaterial is still deficient. Conclusions on the toxicity of silver nanoparticles vary and atomic level toxicity mechanisms are not yet achieved. Consequently, our group conducted combined computational and experimental toxicity studies of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). Toxicity of 10 nm citrate stabilized AgNPs on HepG2 cells were investigated. Experimental results show that the 10 nm citrate stabilized AgNPs begin to be toxic to HepG2 cells at a dosage that exceeds 1 ppm and LD50 was observed at 3 ppm. Elevated reactive oxygen species levels were seen upon exposure to AgNPs …

Transgender Identity And Media In Historical Perspective, Melanie L. Bilbrey

Honors Theses

Despite recent advances in the public sphere, the transgender community remains vulnerable and underrepresented in daily life. While the media has been fascinated with transgender stories since the 1930s, these stories have been skewed in ways that undermine what it truly means to be a transgender person living in the contemporary United States. The disconnect between dominant media narratives and the daily lives of transgendered people is harmful, because it shields the mainstream from the harsh realities of every day life for these individuals and allows violence, discrimination, and transphobia to continue. This study analyzes the growing visibility of the …

Gender Negotiations Of Female Collegiate Athletes In The Strength And Conditioning Environment: A Qualitative Analysis, Rachel I'Leene Roth

Theses

Research has shown that collegiate female athletes are oftentimes faced with negotiating meanings of their femininity and their athleticism. Athleticism has traditionally been equated with masculinity, and to be a collegiate athlete requires certain levels of skill, experience, and athletic ability. Therefore, female collegiate athletes are conflicted with managing their identities in order to avoid accusations of their sexuality, which often results in being labeled as deviant. A primary indicator of athleticism is muscularity, which is also considered a masculine trait. In order to stay within gender boundaries, female athletes may go above and beyond to emphasize their femininity, or …

Landscapes From The Road, Darren B. Schroeder

Theses

LANDSCAPES FROM THE ROAD In this paper I will discuss the images from Landscapes From The Road and how they function within a canon of landscape. I will discuss these images in relation to traditional romantic and pastoral constructs of landscape as well as the ways in which the images formulate landscape as uniquely and materialistically contemporary. I will discuss landscape as a concept related to the contemplation of the Sublime, renewed individuality, and its contemporary treatment as a location of transactional and material interest. I will contextualize the images of Landscapes From the Road as representing a more inclusive …

"Their Stuff And Our Stuff": Cultural Visitors Use Hip Hop As A Tool For Cultural Diplomacy, Amy S. Dempsey

Research Papers

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Is College Really Worth It?, Alexander W. Martin

Research Papers

Institutions of Higher Education offer many benefits and advantages to those that choose to take them. With the age of technology constantly growing, and offering new ways of cultivating success, the time has come to analyze education at the college level, and question if those benefits and advantages outweigh the costs associated with them.

Consumer Behavior In Digital Markets, John F. Quigley

Research Papers

AN ABSTRACT OF THE RESEARCH PAPER OF

JOHN QUIGLEY, for the M.S. degree in MASS COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA ARTS, presented on APRIL 3, 2015, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

TITLE: CONSUMER BEHAVIOR IN DIGITAL MARKETS

Advancements in technology have reshaped the way we behave as consumers. Today’s commerce is turning digital. Consumers are becoming more aware of electronic commerce and the security concerns that come with e-commerce. This study will outline the differences of traditional commerce and electronic commerce, and how and why it is changing the market place.

A survey was also completed, a sample of 66 undergraduates. Showed …

Should Hate Speech Be Constitutionally Protected?, Leonard C. Simpson Ii

Research Papers

This research examines why hate speech towards minority groups, or individuals is constitutionally protected, while defamatory speech towards individuals is not protected by the First Amendment of the Constitution. There are laws prohibiting racial and sexual harassment in an education setting or workplace environment, as well as libel and slander laws that punish defamation of someone’s character. Defamation, like hate speech, can originate from a place of hate. Why isn't hate speech automatically considered unprotected speech under the First Amendment, just like defamation?

Where Has She Been And Where Is She Going: The Evolutionary Portrayal Of Black Women In Print Advertising From The 1960s To 2000s, Madeline Smith

Research Papers

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