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The Function Of Boundary Conditions In The Physical Sciences, Julia R. S. Bursten

Philosophy Faculty Publications

Early philosophical accounts of explanation mistook the function of boundary conditions for that of contingent facts. I diagnose where this misunderstanding arose and establish that it persists. I disambiguate between two uses of the term “boundary conditions” and argue that boundary conditions are explanatory via their roles as components of models. Using case studies from fluid mechanics and the physics of waves, I articulate four explanatory functions for boundary conditions in physics: specifying the scope of a model, enabling stable descriptions of phenomena in a model, generating descriptions of novel phenomena, and connecting models from differing theoretical backgrounds.

Does The Federal Crime Bill's Hunter Harassment Provision Violate The First Amendment Or If An Animal Rights Protester Falls Down In The Woods And A Hunter Hears, Is It A Federal Crime?, Jeffrey E. Sherr

Journal of Natural Resources & Environmental Law

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Vicarious Liability For Mine Safety And Health Violations, William K. Doran

Journal of Natural Resources & Environmental Law

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Shared Management Of Reasonable Risk: Implications For Environmental Assessment And Monitoring, Vern R. Walker

Journal of Natural Resources & Environmental Law

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Early Satellite Cell Communication Creates A Permissive Environment For Long-Term Muscle Growth, Kevin A. Murach, Bailey D. Peck, Robert A. Policastro, Ivan J. Vechetti Jr., Douglas W. Van Pelt, Cory M. Dungan, Lance T. Denes, Xu Fu, Camille R. Brightwell, Gabriel E. Zentner, Esther E. Dupont-Versteegden, Christopher I. Richards, Jeramiah J. Smith, Christopher S. Fry, John J. Mccarthy, Charlotte A. Peterson

Center for Muscle Biology Faculty Publications

Using in vivo muscle stem cell (satellite cell)-specific extracellular vesicle (EV) tracking, satellite cell depletion, in vitro cell culture, and single-cell RNA sequencing, we show satellite cells communicate with other cells in skeletal muscle during mechanical overload. Early satellite cell EV communication primes the muscle milieu for proper long-term extracellular matrix (ECM) deposition and is sufficient to support sustained hypertrophy in adult mice, even in the absence of fusion to muscle fibers. Satellite cells modulate chemokine gene expression across cell types within the first few days of loading, and EV delivery of miR-206 to fibrogenic cells represses Wisp1 expression required …

Consultant As Ethnographer: Conceptualizing A New Approach To Nonprofit Arts Management Consulting, Jill Schinberg

Arts Administration Faculty Publications

Hiring a consultant can be an expensive endeavor for nonprofit arts organizations and is sometimes criticized for bearing few substantive outcomes. The unique workplace culture of such organizations calls for a differentiating consulting model. This article conceptualizes a new approach to nonprofit arts management consulting work by looking at the principles of ethnography. From the perspective of both client and consultant, the author posits one possible solution which considers the consultant as an ethnographer. Approaching consulting work with an ethnographer's lens moves away from the prescriptive toward more inclusive and organic techniques. This concept article will be of particular interest …

How Well Can We Assess The Validity Of Non-Randomised Studies Of Medications? A Systematic Review Of Assessment Tools, Elvira D'Andrea, Lydia Vinals, Elisabetta Patorno, Jessica M. Franklin, Dimitri Bennett, Joan A. Largent, Daniela C. Moga, Hongbo Yuan, Xuerong Wen, Andrew R. Zullo, Thomas P. A. Debray, Grammati Sarri

Pharmacy Practice and Science Faculty Publications

OBJECTIVE: To determine whether assessment tools for non-randomised studies (NRS) address critical elements that influence the validity of NRS findings for comparative safety and effectiveness of medications.

DESIGN: Systematic review and Delphi survey.

DATA SOURCES: We searched PubMed, Embase, Google, bibliographies of reviews and websites of influential organisations from inception to November 2019. In parallel, we conducted a Delphi survey among the International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology Comparative Effectiveness Research Special Interest Group to identify key methodological challenges for NRS of medications. We created a framework consisting of the reported methodological challenges to evaluate the selected NRS tools.

STUDY SELECTION: Checklists …

Space-Occupying Brain Lesions, Trauma-Related Tau Astrogliopathy, And Artag: A Report Of Two Cases And A Literature Review, Adam D. Bachstetter, Filip G. Garrett, Gregory A. Jicha, Peter T. Nelson

Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center Faculty Publications

Astrocytes with intracellular accumulations of misfolded phosphorylated tau protein have been observed in advanced-stage chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and in other neurodegenerative conditions. There is a growing awareness that astrocytic tau inclusions are also relatively common in the brains of persons over 70 years of age-affecting approximately one-third of autopsied individuals. The pathologic hallmarks of aging-related tau astrogliopathy (ARTAG) include phosphorylated tau protein within thorn-shaped astrocytes (TSA) in subpial, subependymal, perivascular, and white matter regions, whereas granular-fuzzy astrocytes are often seen in gray matter. CTE and ARTAG share molecular and histopathologic characteristics, suggesting that trauma-related mechanism(s) may predispose to the …

Leveraging Online Learning To Promote Systems Thinking For Sustainable Food Systems Training In Dietetics Education, Marie Spiker, Amanda Hege, Janice Giddens, Joanna Cummings, Jasia Steinmetz, Angie Tagtow, Erin Bergquist, Lauren Burns, Christina Campbell, Diane Stadler, Elizabeth Combs, Nancy Prange, Aaron Schwartz, Katie Brown, Kevin Sauer

Dietetics and Human Nutrition Faculty Publications

Educating and training a multisectoral food systems workforce is a critical part of developing sustainable, resilient, and healthy food and water systems. This paper shares perspectives from a working group of educators, learners, and food systems subject matter experts that collaborated over the course of a year to develop, pilot test, and evaluate two interactive webinar series with a multi-site cohort of dietetics interns and graduate students. The three-part webinar series format included a training webinar, a practice activity, and a synthesis webinar. In reflecting on the effectiveness of this format, we provide direct assessments of student learning from subject …

The Norms Of Nuclear Accidents After Chernobyl, Melanie L. Oxhorn

Journal of Natural Resources & Environmental Law

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The Jurisprudence Of The 1992 Rio Declaration On Environment And Development: A Law, Science, And Policy Explication Of Certain Aspects Of The United Nations Conference On Environment And Development, John Batt, David C. Short

Journal of Natural Resources & Environmental Law

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Unced And The Development Of International Environmental Law, Peter H. Sand

Journal of Natural Resources & Environmental Law

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Legal Bases For Securing The Integrity Of The Earth-Space Environment, Myres S. Mcdougal

Journal of Natural Resources & Environmental Law

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Joint Operating Agreements: An International Comparison From Petroleum Law, Alexander J. Black, Hew R. Dundas

Journal of Natural Resources & Environmental Law

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National Institute Of Occupational Safety And Health: Limits Of Authority In Rulemaking Under The Federal Mine Safety And Health Act Of 1977, Michael T. Heenan, C. Gregory Ruffenach

Journal of Natural Resources & Environmental Law

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Lac Minerals Ltd. V. International Corona Resources Ltd.: Implications For The Minerals Industry In Kentucky, William K. Shannon

Journal of Natural Resources & Environmental Law

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Pre-Rulemaking Regulatory Development Activities And Sources As Variables In The Rulemaking Fairness Calculus: Taking A Soft Look At The Ex-Apa Side Of Environmental Policy Rulemakings, Blair P. Bremberg

Journal of Natural Resources & Environmental Law

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Advising Experiences Of First Year International Doctoral Students, Nina Marijanović, Jungmin Lee, Thomas W. Teague Jr., Sheryl F. Means

Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation Faculty Publications

The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand how international doctoral students were matched with their faculty advisors and how their advising experiences and satisfaction were shaped by their academic discipline. We applied the lens of developmental advising to situate the advising experiences of our sample because of the framework’s emphasis on holistic support and student development. We conducted individual semistructured interviews with 21 international doctoral students attending a large research-intensive university in the Southeast. Most participants were assigned to an interim advisor, but the data revealed concerning differences in the type of advising experiences and support based on …

Modifications To The Healing Communities Study In Response To Covid-19 Related Disruptions, Scott T. Walters, Redonna K. Chandler, Thomas Clarke, Nabila El-Bassel, Lashawn M. Glasgow, Rebecca D. Jackson, Emmanuel A. Oga, Jeffery H. Samet, Sharon L. Walsh, Gary A. Zarkin

Behavioral Science Faculty Publications

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An Analysis Of U.S. Surface Mining Law And Its Attitude Toward Land Use Planning, Lee W. Saperstein

Journal of Natural Resources & Environmental Law

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Materials Policy--Issues For The 100th Congress, Robert A. Roe

Journal of Natural Resources & Environmental Law

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The Federal Onshore Oil And Gas Leasing Reform Act Of 1987: A Legislative History And Analysis, Patricia J. Beneke

Journal of Natural Resources & Environmental Law

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Young Children’S Information-Seeking Practices In Center-Based Childcare, Sarah C. Barriage

Information Science Faculty Publications

Many children in the USA spend a significant amount of time in center-based childcare. However, research has yet to explore their information practices in this setting. This study investigates young children’s perceptions of the concept of information and their own information-seeking practices within the context of their day care classroom. The participants included 13 children between three and five years of age. Data was collected using participant observation, semi-structured interviews, child-led photo tours, and photo-elicitation interviews. The findings indicate that the children did not perceive the concept of information in a manner consistent with adult understandings of the term, and …

Drug And Alcohol Abuse In Mining: An Employer's Dilemma, Barbara L. Krause

Journal of Natural Resources & Environmental Law

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Federal Administrative Review Under The Surface Mining Control And Reclamation Act: An Annotated Procedural Guide, Will A. Irwin

Journal of Natural Resources & Environmental Law

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Current Issues In The Law Of Discrimination And Miners' Rights Under The Federal Mine Safety & Health Act Of 1977, Thomas C. Means

Journal of Natural Resources & Environmental Law

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Limiting Attorney's Fees In Black Lung Benefits Cases: A Violation Of Procedural Due Process?, Earl F. Martin Iii

Journal of Natural Resources & Environmental Law

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The Successorship Clause Of The National Bituminous Coal Wage Agreement: A Survey Of Federal Court Cases, Ronald E. Meisburg

Journal of Natural Resources & Environmental Law

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Subsidence Regulation Under The Surface Mining Control And Reclamation Act Of 1977, Dean K. Hunt, David E. Jones

Journal of Natural Resources & Environmental Law

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European Community Energy Policy And Its Significance To American Coal Exports, James J. Friedberg

Journal of Natural Resources & Environmental Law

No abstract provided.