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Storytime Programs As Mirrors, Windows, And Sliding Glass Doors? Addressing Children’S Needs Through Diverse Book Selection, Maria Cahill, Erin E. Ingram, Soohyung Joo

Information Science Faculty Publications

Much research suggests that exposure to diverse books that feature the lived experiences of people with marginalized or underrepresented identities influences how children perceive their own value and the significance of others who do and do not look like them. Library associations have recently called for greater attention to issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion to be reflected across all aspects of library services and programs. The purpose of this study was to examine the print materials used in public library storytime programs to identify the extent to which storytime exposes children to diverse people. Results indicate that, across all …

Awegnn: Auto-Parametrized Weighted Element-Specific Graph Neural Networks For Molecules., Timothy Szocinski, Duc Duy Nguyen, Guo-Wei Wei

Mathematics Faculty Publications

While automated feature extraction has had tremendous success in many deep learning algorithms for image analysis and natural language processing, it does not work well for data involving complex internal structures, such as molecules. Data representations via advanced mathematics, including algebraic topology, differential geometry, and graph theory, have demonstrated superiority in a variety of biomolecular applications, however, their performance is often dependent on manual parametrization. This work introduces the auto-parametrized weighted element-specific graph neural network, dubbed AweGNN, to overcome the obstacle of this tedious parametrization process while also being a suitable technique for automated feature extraction on these internally complex …

Pharmacotherapy In Coronavirus Disease 2019 And Risk Of Secondary Infections: A Single-Center Case Series And Narrative Review, Michael Behal, Brooke Barlow, Breanne Mefford, Melissa L. Thompson Bastin, J. Chris Donaldson, Melanie Laine, Brittany D. Bissell

Pharmacy Practice and Science Faculty Publications

OBJECTIVES: Since the onset of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, immune modulators have been considered front-line candidates for the management of patients presenting with clinical symptoms secondary to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection. Although heavy emphasis has been placed on early clinical efficacy, we sought to evaluate the impact of pharmacologic approach to coronavirus disease 2019 within the ICU on secondary infections and clinical outcomes.

DATA SOURCES: PubMed (inception to March 2021) database search and manual selection of bibliographies from selected articles.

STUDY SELECTION AND DATA EXTRACTION: Articles relevant to coronavirus disease 2019, management of severe acute respiratory …

Content Analysis Of Digital Media Coverage Of The Human Papillomavirus Vaccine School-Entry Requirement Policy In Puerto Rico, Vivian Colón-López, Vilnery Rivera-Figueroa, Glizette O. Arroyo-Morales, Diana T. Medina-Laabes, Roxana Soto-Abreu, Manuel Rivera-Encarnación, Olga L. Díaz-Miranda, Ana P. Ortiz, Katelyn B. Wells, Coralia Vázquez-Otero, Pamela C. Hull

Behavioral Science Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND: In August 2018, Puerto Rico (PR) became the 4th state or territory in the United States to adopt a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine school-entry requirement, for students 11-12 years old. Evidence suggests that the content of media coverage may impact people's perception of HPV vaccine and their willingness to vaccinate. This study aimed to analyze the content of digital news coverage related to the implementation of the policy in PR.

METHODS: A content review was conducted of digital media published from January 2017 through December 2018. The content reviewed was carried out in two steps: 1) creating a matrix …

Effect Of Silicon On Early Growth And Yields Of Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa), Fuping Tian

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

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Pattern Of Above‐Ground Biomass Accumulation In Maize Cultivars Grown For Silage, Jose L. Zaragoza‐Ramirez, E. Cortes‐Diaz, Pedro A. Martinez‐Hernandez, R. Manzano‐Luna, M. Mendoza‐Rodriguez, D. H. Faggi

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Study On Drying Characteristic And Hay Quality Of Alfalfa In Different Hay Making Methods, Shiming Xue, Guilian Shan

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

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Correlation And Path Cofficient Analysis Of Dry Fodder Yield And Its Attributes In Dual Purpose Pearl Millet (Pennisetum Glaucum), Yash Pal Yadav, Shashi Kant, H. P. Yadav

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Chemical Composition And Seasonal Yield Of Koeleria Cristata In West Azarbaijan Grasslands Of Iran, Javad Torkan, I. Bernosi

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Hierarchical Harmonization Of Atom-Resolved Metabolic Reactions Across Metabolic Databases, Huan Jin, Hunter N. B. Moseley

Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry Faculty Publications

Metabolic models have been proven to be useful tools in system biology and have been successfully applied to various research fields in a wide range of organisms. A relatively complete metabolic network is a prerequisite for deriving reliable metabolic models. The first step in constructing metabolic network is to harmonize compounds and reactions across different metabolic databases. However, effectively integrating data from various sources still remains a big challenge. Incomplete and inconsistent atomistic details in compound representations across databases is a very important limiting factor. Here, we optimized a subgraph isomorphism detection algorithm to validate generic compound pairs. Moreover, we …

The Perception Of Management Needs In Bolivian Rural Communities, Andrea Pardini, L. Angeli, F. Peduzzi

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Deriving Basic Principles In Sustainable Management From Local Knowledge: Modelling Himba's Grazing Regime (Namibia), Birgit Müller, Anja Linstädter, K. Frank, M. Bollig, C. Wissel

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Nomadic Culture, A Mirror For Current Grassland Policy—A Case Of Grassland Of Inner Mongolia Of China, Nianyong Han

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Commercial Grazing Versus Peri‐Urbanisation: Comparisons Of Landscape Condition, Cam K. Mcdonald, Neil D. Macleod, John G. Mcivor, F. Kearney

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Mongolian O‐Boo Culture And Biodiversity Conservation In Arbas Mountain, Ordos Plateau, Manliang, Surguga, Shan Chen, Xinshi Zhang

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Social And Cultural Implications Of Scaling Out Livestock Production In The Lao Pdr, Joanne Millar

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

From Nomadism To Agro‐Pastoralism: Strategies To Survive Ecological Challenges By The Maasai Community In Kenya, P. N. Macharia

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Changed Relations: Understanding Conflicts In Pastoral Areas, Shaoliang Yi, Ning Wu, Zhaoli Yan, Ismail Muhammad

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Necessity Of Mobility Strategy To Risk Aversion Livestock Husbandry: A Case From Bayantala Village Of Xilingol Prefecture, Inner Mongolia, China, Yina Xie, Wenjun Li, Qian Zhang, Changling Li, Yanbo Li

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Traditional Knowledge Of Mongolian Pastoralists And Scientific Evidence—A Case Study At A Forest‐Steppe In Northern Mongolia, Yuki Morinaga, T. Ozaki, K. Kakinuma, S. Takatsuki, J. Chuluun

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Investigation Of The Internal Mechanism Of Pastoral Population And Grassland Degeneration—Using Xilingol As An Example, Ying Tian

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Cattle Producer Perceptions Of Their Grazing Systems In The Rangelands Of Northern Australia, Cristine Hall, Trevor Hall

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Reduced Mitochondrial Dna And Oxphos Protein Content In Skeletal Muscle Of Children With Cerebral Palsy, Ferdinand Von Walden, Ivan J. Vechetti Jr., Davis A. Englund, Vandré C. Figueiredo, Rodrigo Fernandez-Gonzalo, Kevin A. Murach, Jessica Pingel, John J. Mccarthy, Per Stål, Eva Pontén

Physiology Faculty Publications

AIM: To provide a detailed gene and protein expression analysis related to mitochondrial biogenesis and assess mitochondrial content in skeletal muscle of children with cerebral palsy (CP).

METHOD: Biceps brachii muscle samples were collected from 19 children with CP (mean [SD] age 15y 4mo [2y 6mo], range 9-18y, 16 males, three females) and 10 typically developing comparison children (mean [SD] age 15y [4y], range 7-21y, eight males, two females). Gene expression (quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction [PCR]), mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) to genomic DNA ratio (quantitative PCR), and protein abundance (western blotting) were analyzed. Microarray data sets (CP/aging/bed rest) were …

A Research Of The Living Environment In The Pasturing Area, Yajuan Guo, Yong Gao, Xu Sun

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Indigenous Knowledge‐Sustainable Decisions Comparing Local And Scientific Use Of Plants As Indicators, Gisela Baumann, B. Kemmerling, Anja Linstädter

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Knowledge In Practice: Exploring Rancher's Ecological Knowledge In Nw Colorado, Corrine Noel Knapp, Maria Fernandez‐Gimenez

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Commercial Assets Of The Senegalese Pastoral Population (Ferlo), A. Wane, Ibra Touré, V. Ancey

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Traditional Rangeland Management Systems In Chitral, Ismail Muhammad

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Is The Pastoral Production System Compatible With The Ecosystem Sustainability?—Case Of The Tropical African Sahel, Bernard Toutain, C. Ancey, Alexandre Ickowicz

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

The Management Of Communal Grazing Areas Of The Eastern Cape Province Of South Africa: People, Vegetation, And Policy Interactions, S. Dube, B. Moyo, M. Lesoli, P. J. Masika

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.