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The Role Of Endophyte -Infected Grasses As Biologically Mediated Control Strategies For Plant -Parasitic Nematode Suppression In West Virginia Orchards., James Robert Hendricks Jan 2002

The Role Of Endophyte -Infected Grasses As Biologically Mediated Control Strategies For Plant -Parasitic Nematode Suppression In West Virginia Orchards., James Robert Hendricks

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Tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea) cover crops, when infected with the endophytic fungus Neotyphodium coenophialum, have been reported to reduce plant-parasitic nematode populations in some cases but not others. During a 2-year study endophyte-infected Kentucky-31 was compared with endophyte-free Star Grazer under greenhouse and field conditions. The endophyte-mediated suppressive effect was evaluated on four plant-parasitic nematode genera, nematophagous fungi and predacious nematodes. Sprinkle plate and most probable number assays were utilized to evaluate the population dynamics of nematophagous fungi across treatment groups. N. coenophialum infection was periodically evaluated using a Tissue Print Immunoblot Assay. Significant suppression of Pratylenchus crenatus (P < 0.05) by endophyte-infected F. arundinacea was observed 240 days after planting (DAP) in a greenhouse study. Significant suppression of Pratylenchus crenatus (P < 0.05) was observed, at 80, 1,632, 2,934 and 3,713-degree days after planting (DDAP) in microplot experiment 1 (MP1) and at 3,744 DDAP in microplot experiment 2 (MP2). Significantly fewer (P < 0.05) P. crenatus were extracted from Malus domesticus roots under Kentucky-31 cover in comparison to Star Grazer in MP1 but differences were not significant in MP2. Suppression was observed during both field trials, but the suppressive effect of endophyte-infected tall fescue cover varied with time of stand establishment. Populations of Mesocriconema xenoplax, Xiphinema americanum, Paratylenchus projectus, predacious nematodes and nematophagous fungi did not vary significantly (P ≥ 0.05) as a consequence of endophyte-infected F. arundinacea cover. Shoot/root tissue extract and leachate exposure, comparing Kentucky-31 against Star Grazer, immobilized Pratylenchus spp. in some case but not others. Direct exposure to N-formyl loline produced no effect on Pratylenchus spp. or X. americanum survival. Species-specific feeding responses to endophyte-infected and endophyte-free F. arundinacea produced no significant (P > 0.05) …

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An Evaluation Of Double-Observer Point Count Techniques And Avian Habitat Use On The Camp Dawson Collective Training Area, Preston County, West Virginia., Greg Michael Forcey Jan 2002

An Evaluation Of Double-Observer Point Count Techniques And Avian Habitat Use On The Camp Dawson Collective Training Area, Preston County, West Virginia., Greg Michael Forcey

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Double-observer point counts are a new method of inventorying avian fauna that allow detection probabilities to be calculated for each point or species of bird. These detection rates allow estimation of abundances that are more robust than estimates derived from single-observer counts because detection probabilities factor in birds present but not detected. The combined double-observer (DO) technique involves two observers recording data together on a single data sheet. The primary observer dictates the number of each species that is detected while the secondary observer records this information; the secondary observer also notes birds that the primary observer did not detect. …

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A New Approach For Training And Testing Artificial Neural Networks For Permeability Prediction., Ademola Akinwumi Oyerokun Jan 2002

A New Approach For Training And Testing Artificial Neural Networks For Permeability Prediction., Ademola Akinwumi Oyerokun

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Although many attempts have been made in the recent years for permeability prediction using Artificial Neural Network (ANN), none of the approaches has employed prespecified test set instead of a randomly generated test set. The methodology for selecting proper pre-specified test set was presented in chapter four of this report. The pre-specified test sets were chosen from a plot of log of permeability versus density. This approach was explicitly discussed later in the report. In this study, a pre-specified test set approach for training the network for field applicability has been developed using inputs from electric logs and flow unit …

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The Induction Of Sensitization And Airway Hyperreactivity By 3-Amino-5-Mercapto-1,2,4-Triazole In A Murine Model., Kimberly Jean Klink Jan 2002

The Induction Of Sensitization And Airway Hyperreactivity By 3-Amino-5-Mercapto-1,2,4-Triazole In A Murine Model., Kimberly Jean Klink

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An increase in the incidence of respiratory disease reported in a herbicide producing factory correlates with potential exposure to 3-Amino-5-mercapto-1,2,4-triazole (AMT) and AMT based product 1 (AMT-bp1). In animal studies, no signs of systemic toxicity or irritancy were observed with concentrations up to 25% AMT or 40% AMT-bp1. AMT-bp1 was negative while a dose dependent increase was observed following exposure to AMT in the LLNA. An increase in B220+IgE+ cells was observed at 25% AMT exposure. AMT was negative in the MEST (up to 25%). Following dermal exposure 5 days a week, animals exposed to 25% AMT demonstrated elevated levels …

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The Effects Of Cortical Bone Viscoelasticity On The Fixation/Stability Of Cemented And Cementless Femoral Implants: A Finite Element Analysis., Travis Ray Shultz Jan 2002

The Effects Of Cortical Bone Viscoelasticity On The Fixation/Stability Of Cemented And Cementless Femoral Implants: A Finite Element Analysis., Travis Ray Shultz

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There are two classifications of femoral implants ñ cemented and cementless. The object of this study was to assess the effect of bone viscoelasticity on cemented and cementless implant stability. A cemented implant design was evaluated via a 3-D FE model. The results showed a small 1.41% increase in stem subsidence with inclusion of bone viscoelasticity. This is explained by the low stresses at the cement-bone interface. A 2-D FE model was utilized to evaluate the effects of coefficient of friction, press-fit and bone viscoelasticity on stem fixation. The push-out load increased with µ for each value of δ, but …

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The Technical Feasibility Of Using Treated Mine Water To Rear Rainbow Trout, Oncorhynchus Mykiss., Aislinn E. Tierney Jan 2002

The Technical Feasibility Of Using Treated Mine Water To Rear Rainbow Trout, Oncorhynchus Mykiss., Aislinn E. Tierney

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The objective of this study was to determine the technical feasibility of using the effluent of an active mine water treatment facility to rear Oncorhynchus Mykiss (rainbow trout) by performing an extensive water quality analysis, and monitoring and analyzing bioassays. Monthly grab samples were taken and analyzed for dissolved concentrations of typical acid mine drainage (AMD) metals (e.g., iron, manganese, aluminum, magnesium, and calcium). Additionally, sulfate concentrations, alkalinity, acidity, and hardness were measured. Further, a grab sample for analysis of trace heavy metal concentrations in the treated effluent was taken as a baseline measurement. Finally, fifty trout were raised in …

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Developmental Versus Prescriptive Advising: An Investigation Of Advising Delivery At A Major University., Kristi Doniel Wood Jan 2002

Developmental Versus Prescriptive Advising: An Investigation Of Advising Delivery At A Major University., Kristi Doniel Wood

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Academic advising is an essential connection between student and university. Two types of advising, prescriptive and developmental, are examined in relation to the level of advising (pre-major versus major) and type of advisor (full time advisors or parttime graduate student advisors for pre-majors, and faculty or full-time department advisors for majors) in four academic areas selected for contrast in advising approaches at a large land grant institution. Questionnaires were developed, piloted, finalized, and administered to select upper division students and their pre-major and major advisors concerning the types of advising practiced and student perceptions of each. Results showed that full-time …

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A Multidimensional Analysis Contrasting Youthful Nonoffenders, Sex Offenders, Violent Offenders, And Status Offenders., Nick Sava Yackovich Jan 2002

A Multidimensional Analysis Contrasting Youthful Nonoffenders, Sex Offenders, Violent Offenders, And Status Offenders., Nick Sava Yackovich

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This study involved a comparison of 75 adolescent participants divided into four groups. Members of three of the groups were adjudicated delinquent: sex offenders, violent (nonsexual) offenders, and status offenders. A group of nonffenders was also used as a control group. The groups were compared using a contrast analysis of four dependent variables: self-concept, sexual history, cognitive distortions, and alexithymia. Findings of this study reveal a significant relationship with the presence of alexithymia among the offending sample when compared to the nonoffenders. Also evident is a greater self-concept score among the nonoffenders when contrasted with the offenders. Another significant comparison …

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Hand Transmitted Vibration In A Simulated Industrial Task: A Psychophysical Evaluation., Sergio Augusto Caporali Filho Jan 2002

Hand Transmitted Vibration In A Simulated Industrial Task: A Psychophysical Evaluation., Sergio Augusto Caporali Filho

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Continued occupational exposure to hand transmitted vibration (HTV) has been related to a series of disorders, which have been collectively defined as the hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS). Based on existing knowledge, the International Standard Organization has developed a standard for the measurement, evaluation and assessment of HTV, which documents the measurement and reporting methodology, the dose-response relationship, and the weighing filter for the assessment of HTV. Some researchers have emphasized the need for the development of improved weighing functions and dose-response relationships, for which it is vital to undertake further systematic investigations in order to enhance our understanding of HAVS, …

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The Effectiveness Of Hypermedia In West Virginia History: A Study Of The Application Of The Hypercard Program, "The Battle Of Philippi"., Timothy Allen Hart Jan 2002

The Effectiveness Of Hypermedia In West Virginia History: A Study Of The Application Of The Hypercard Program, "The Battle Of Philippi"., Timothy Allen Hart

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This study examined the impact of a hypermedia instructional module, a multi-unit HyperCard stack program entitled The Battle of Philippi , on student test performance in West Virginia History. Three instructional methods were implemented: traditional teacher presentation, student self-paced engagement with the computer-based module, and a hybrid instructional method using traditional instruction supplemented with the computer-based program. Students in the hybrid treatment showed the greatest increase in test performance. The self-paced students showed the next greatest increase. Students in the traditional group showed the least increase. Computer anxiety was not a significant predictor of student test performance in West Virginia …

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An Assessment Of Natural Cavity Abundance, Nest Box Use, And Management Recommendations For Birds On The Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge, West Virginia., Karen A. Sacilotto Jan 2002

An Assessment Of Natural Cavity Abundance, Nest Box Use, And Management Recommendations For Birds On The Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge, West Virginia., Karen A. Sacilotto

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Islands on the Ohio River contain valuable habitats that are unique and irreplaceable on a national or ecoregion basis. Aquatic habitats connected with the islands and their back channels (areas where commercial traffic is prohibited) provide quality habitats for bottomland hardwood wildlife; however, quantitative data on the importance of these areas are lacking. The objectives of this study were to: 1) compare breeding bird abundance and quality of habitat for cavity-nesting birds between back channel and navigational channel sides of islands, and 2) analyze the effects of nest box placement on cavity-nesting bird-use on the Ohio River Islands National Wildlife …

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Understanding Retroviral Replication: Roles Of Nucleocapsid And Rnase H During Reverse Transcription In Vivo., Wen-Hui Zhang Jan 2002

Understanding Retroviral Replication: Roles Of Nucleocapsid And Rnase H During Reverse Transcription In Vivo., Wen-Hui Zhang

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Retroviruses exhibit high genetic variability, which is generated by mutations and recombination during viral replication. This can lead to rapid emergence of viral variants resistant to antiretroviral drugs. A better understanding of retroviral replication may lead to the development of improved antiviral drug therapy and effective vaccines to retrovirus-related diseases. The fact that retroviral nucleocapsid protein (NC) is multifunctional and plays crucial roles in viral replication makes it a good target for antiviral drug development. By studying how NC affects reverse transcriptase (RT) template switching, the in vivo role of NC during reverse transcription can be explored. Using a sensitive …

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The Utility Of Perceived Stress, Locus Of Control, And Type A Behavior Pattern As Predictors Of Doctoral Degree Completion In A Non-Traditional Ed.D. Program., Barbara J. Mcdermott Jan 2002

The Utility Of Perceived Stress, Locus Of Control, And Type A Behavior Pattern As Predictors Of Doctoral Degree Completion In A Non-Traditional Ed.D. Program., Barbara J. Mcdermott

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Logistic regression analyses assessed the ability of critical stress, locus of control and Type A behavior pattern to predict degree completion in a non-traditional Ed.D. program. The population consisted of students admitted to the Cooperative Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership Studies, a collaborative program offered by West Virginia University and Marshall University, from 1980 through 1997. The sample included 107 (74%) eligible respondents to the survey. Sixty-four percent of respondents were female, 36% were male with the average age at entering the doctoral program 39.5 years. Ninety-two percent of respondents were employed full-time during doctoral study. The student's scores on …

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Part 1: Structure, Stability And Reactivity Of Small Biologically-Active Organosulfur Compounds. Part 2: Generation Of Reactive Oxygen Species In The Enzymatic Reduction Of Chromium(Vi) And Arsenic(V) And Its Implications In Metal-Induced Carcinogenesis., Oluwarotimi Odunayo Olojo Jan 2002

Part 1: Structure, Stability And Reactivity Of Small Biologically-Active Organosulfur Compounds. Part 2: Generation Of Reactive Oxygen Species In The Enzymatic Reduction Of Chromium(Vi) And Arsenic(V) And Its Implications In Metal-Induced Carcinogenesis., Oluwarotimi Odunayo Olojo

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Structure, stability, kinetics and mechanisms of oxidation of some important organosulfur compounds (2-aminoethanethiolsulfuric acid, 4-methyl-3-thiosemicarbazide and thionicotinamide) have been investigated by using UV-VIS, NMR, stopped-flow, and qualitative analysis. Results obtained showed that oxidation occurs mainly at the reactive sulfur center of the molecules via successive addition of oxygen atoms. The oxidation of thionicotinamide, an important xenobiotic, gave different oxygenated products, depending on the oxidizing power of the oxidant used. The sulfinic acid of thionicotinamide is stable with mild oxidizing agents while stronger oxidants desulfurize the molecule to yield sulfate as observed with other organosulfur compounds studied. Mechanism of oxidation leading …

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Family Conflict Communication Model: Constituents Of Constructive And Destructive Conflict Communication., Lois L. Hinkle Jan 2002

Family Conflict Communication Model: Constituents Of Constructive And Destructive Conflict Communication., Lois L. Hinkle

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Communication plays a key role in family conflict, and family conflict has been the focus of much social concern in recent years. The Family Conflict Communication Model (FCCM; Hinkle, 2000b) presents a concise overview of some of the prominent components and processes that occur during and after family conflict communication that result specifically from disagreement over an issue or issues. The FCCM is relatively new and had not been tested prior to the current study. The Model posits that affect is a critical component relative to whether family conflict communication assumes a course that is constructive or destructive. The sample …

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Integrated Responses Of Overstory Sweetgum (Liquidambar Styracuflua L.) Trees To Elevated Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide: A Field Experiment At The Duke Forest Face Site., Jeffrey David Herrick Jan 2002

Integrated Responses Of Overstory Sweetgum (Liquidambar Styracuflua L.) Trees To Elevated Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide: A Field Experiment At The Duke Forest Face Site., Jeffrey David Herrick

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I examined the effects of long-term CO2 enrichment on leaf physiology, chemistry and phenology of overstory sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua L.) trees that were naturally established within an unmanaged loblolly pine plantation at the Duke Forest Free Air CO2 Enrichment (FACE) experiment. This experiment consisted of three control plots and three plots that had been continuously fumigated with elevated CO2. Elevated CO2 consistently increased photosynthesis in sun and shade leaves. Photosynthesis, however, was stimulated to a greater degree in sun leaves than shade leaves. Elevated CO2 stimulated apparent quantum yield, but there was no interaction between CO2 treatment and leaf position. …

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Metal-Induced Generation Of Reactive Oxygen Species And Related Cellular Injury., Stephen Sunday Leonard Jan 2002

Metal-Induced Generation Of Reactive Oxygen Species And Related Cellular Injury., Stephen Sunday Leonard

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Metals have been indicated in causing generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and cellular injury. The overall objective of the present study was to investigate ROS generation from metals and the related effects on biological systems. The results obtained from the present studies have demonstrated that: (a) Cobalt is capable of generating ·OH via a Co(I)-mediated Fenton-like reaction. (b) The ·OH radical is generated by reaction of H2O2 with Cr(V), which is produced by enzymatic one-electron reduction of Cr(VI). H2O2 is produced by reduction of molecular oxygen via O2·− as an intermediate. The ·OH radicals generated by these reactions are …

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Women's General And Oral Health Topics In Associate /Certificate, Baccalaureate, And Master's Degree Dental Hygiene Curricula., Joan Carol Gibson-Howell Jan 2002

Women's General And Oral Health Topics In Associate /Certificate, Baccalaureate, And Master's Degree Dental Hygiene Curricula., Joan Carol Gibson-Howell

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The first purpose of this survey was to identify what women's general and oral health topics were included in dental hygiene curricula. Such variables as the dental hygiene degree granted, whether it was an associate/certificate (A/C), baccalaureate (BS), or master's degree (MS) and the course status were included. The second purpose was to investigate and compare demographic data and related educational issues, such as sources of instruction used by faculty when teaching women's health, continuing education completed by faculty in the past two years on women's health, where and how students apply their women's health knowledge, perception of satisfaction, perceived …

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On The Edge Of Chaos: A Delphi Study Of The Changing Role Of The Secondary Principal., Rebecca H. Goodwin Jan 2002

On The Edge Of Chaos: A Delphi Study Of The Changing Role Of The Secondary Principal., Rebecca H. Goodwin

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The purpose of this study was to describe the changing role of the secondary principal. The study examined the contemporary high school principalship and described changes in the principalship, the role of the contemporary principal, and the preferred future for the principalship. Recognizing the complexity of the position, the study also used chaos and complexity theory to critically analyze the findings and to discern if the theory provided an understanding of these changes and their impact. This was a mixed-method two-stage study conducted electronically with both qualitative and quantitative instruments. The first stage used the Delphi method of research to …

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Land Use, Environmental Quality And Public Policy: Interactions And Implications For Agricultural Sustainability., Ramkumar Bendapudi Jan 2002

Land Use, Environmental Quality And Public Policy: Interactions And Implications For Agricultural Sustainability., Ramkumar Bendapudi

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Population growth, combined with economic growth have been primary causes of urban sprawl and increased pressure on natural resources. Urban development often adversely affects land, water and air quality. Although not considered a threat to the nation's food production, land development and urbanization are critical issues because they can lead to fragmentation of agricultural and forest lands, loss of prime farmland, wildlife habitat and other resources, additional infrastructure costs for communities and regional authorities, and competition for water. These losses raise concerns about sustainability of land and agriculture. Various state-sponsored programs such as Purchase of Developmental Rights and Transfer of …

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Sowing Barren Ground: Constructions Of Motherhood, The Body, And Subjectivity In American Women's Writing, 1928-1948., Virginia Blanton Broaddus Jan 2002

Sowing Barren Ground: Constructions Of Motherhood, The Body, And Subjectivity In American Women's Writing, 1928-1948., Virginia Blanton Broaddus

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This project considers the demands American women confront about their societal roles, particularly cultural discourses that urge women to become biological mothers. These discourses become especially compelling during eras when women transgress ideological boundaries, leaving the constructed domestic space and taking places in the public sphere. I analyze responses to these discourses as they are manifested in literature written between 1928 and 1948 as well as in the late twentieth century. My analysis, informed by cultural studies and feminist theory, depends upon my use of intersubjectivity theory, particularly as articulated by Jessica Benjamin. I discuss the role of the body …

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Factors Influencing Habitat Selection And Activity Of Ground Beetles (Coleoptera: Carabidae) In Central Appalachia. Part I. The Influence Of Soil And Soil Surface Characteristics On Habitat Selection By Carabidae. Part Ii. Precipitation And Temperature Fluctuations: Effects On Carabidae Activity. Part Iii. The Effects Of Two Microbial Insecticides For Gypsy Moth Control On Carabidae Populations., Terry R. Carrington Jan 2002

Factors Influencing Habitat Selection And Activity Of Ground Beetles (Coleoptera: Carabidae) In Central Appalachia. Part I. The Influence Of Soil And Soil Surface Characteristics On Habitat Selection By Carabidae. Part Ii. Precipitation And Temperature Fluctuations: Effects On Carabidae Activity. Part Iii. The Effects Of Two Microbial Insecticides For Gypsy Moth Control On Carabidae Populations., Terry R. Carrington

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A study was conducted in the George Washington National Forest in Virginia and the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia. Carabid samples were collected over four years and compared to soil characteristics, surface characteristics and meteorological conditions to determine what role these factors play in carabid habitat selection. Opportunity also existed to compare carabid populations before and after the application of microbial insecticides on the sampling sites. This study was conducted as as part of a larger project investigating non-target impacts from gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar (L.)(Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae), insecticide applications and the interaction of Entomophaga maimaiga Humber, Shimazu, and Soper …

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The Economic Role Of West Virginia's Food Systems In A Globalized Economic Environment., Sangnyeol Jung Jan 2002

The Economic Role Of West Virginia's Food Systems In A Globalized Economic Environment., Sangnyeol Jung

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The structure of West Virginia’s food systems is analyzed within the context of a changing structure of the U.S. and global food systems. Further, the economic role of food systems in West Virginia is investigated both at the state and an industry level using a combination of a descriptive analysis and an impact analysis. ARCVIEW is used for mapping in the descriptive analysis. The impact analysis is done using an input-output model. The descriptive analysis by itself cannot be used to draw definitive conclusions regarding the role of West Virginia’s food systems; thus, in addition to the descriptive analysis, an …

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The Effectiveness Of Rofecoxib On Post-Endodontic Pain., Stephen Howard Moore Jan 2002

The Effectiveness Of Rofecoxib On Post-Endodontic Pain., Stephen Howard Moore

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The purpose of this clinical study was to determine if pre-operative administration of rofecoxib would significantly reduce post-endodontic pain, when compared to ibuprofen. Twenty-one patients requiring conventional root canal therapy were evaluated. Each of these patients were diagnosed as having periapical pain. The patients consented to a single-blind, random, oral administration of either 50mg rofecoxib or 600mg ibuprofen prior to conventional one-visit endodontic treatment. The evaluation of pain was completed on a pain survey that consisted of visual analog scales at the following time intervals: initial, immediately after, 4 hours, 8 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours, 48 hours, and 72 …

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The Effect Of Selected Forest Defoliators On Mortality Rates And Crown Conditions In Hardwood Stands On The Allegheny National Forest., Randall Steven, Jr. Morin Jan 2002

The Effect Of Selected Forest Defoliators On Mortality Rates And Crown Conditions In Hardwood Stands On The Allegheny National Forest., Randall Steven, Jr. Morin

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From 1985 to 1995, Allegheny hardwood forests experienced a rise in tree mortality. Over 85% of the Allegheny National Forest (ANF) has been defoliated at least once since 1984. Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) and Forest Health Monitoring (FHM) data for the ANF were used along with aerial survey data to compare stand characteristics in defoliated and non-defoliated stands. A GIS was used to map the FIA and FHM plot locations and the defoliation polygons for each pest of interest. The percent standing dead basal area and percent crown dieback for host tree species were compared inside and outside of …

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The Relations Between Spirituality, Religiosity And Reasons For Living In Older Adults., Andrea Kay Shreve-Neiger Jan 2002

The Relations Between Spirituality, Religiosity And Reasons For Living In Older Adults., Andrea Kay Shreve-Neiger

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The present study examined the relations between measures of religiosity and spirituality and reasons for living in older adults. Participants consisted of 69 community-dwelling older adults. Results revealed that number of reasons for living endorsed was related to degree of religiosity, and that spirituality, or the more covert idiographic aspect of faith, was related to survival and coping. Religiosity and spirituality were found to overlap in areas of prayer fulfillment and universality. In addition, the top ten reasons for living in this population were identified. The implications of the results for suicide assessment and prevention in older adults, and future …

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The Potential Of Soil Survey Data In A Quantitative Evaluation Of Surficial Geology Mapping In Northern Maine., Rosalia Evans Jan 2002

The Potential Of Soil Survey Data In A Quantitative Evaluation Of Surficial Geology Mapping In Northern Maine., Rosalia Evans

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The soil-surficial geology relationships along the St. John River in northern Maine suggest that surficial geology is the most important factor controlling soil-profile genesis. Therefore, the information available on soil survey maps is predictive of the surficial geology of those areas. The agreement between a derivative surficial geology map created from soil survey data and maps created by conventional geological mapping differs little from the agreement between conventional geological maps. Soil survey maps can be used to make general assumptions about surficial geology patterns in northern New England and adjacent Canadian Provinces. Sitespecific applications using soil survey maps to determine …

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The Big Three As Related To Receiver Apprehension And Listening Behaviors., Jamie Lynn Hayhurst Jan 2002

The Big Three As Related To Receiver Apprehension And Listening Behaviors., Jamie Lynn Hayhurst

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The current study examined receiver and listening behaviors from a communibiological point of view. Communibiology proposes that particular communication variables are predictable by individual inborn processes. These inborn processes make up our individual temperament. Therefore, the apprehension variables were measured to determine if they were predicted by temperament. Individual temperament was measured using Eysenck’s Big Three measurement of extroversion, neuroticism, and psychoticism. The dependent variables were then regressed to determine if they were predictable by all three temperament variables and/or by one of individual variables. College undergraduates (N = 325) voluntarily participated in the study. Results indicate mixed support for …

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The Prevalence Of Eating Disorder Pathology And Inadequate Diets Among Division I Female Collegiate Athletes., Rachel Michele Stewart Jan 2002

The Prevalence Of Eating Disorder Pathology And Inadequate Diets Among Division I Female Collegiate Athletes., Rachel Michele Stewart

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Disordered eating and inadequate nutrient intake are problematic issues concerning females involved in athletics. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of eating disorder pathology and inadequate diet intake among a population of female athletes. A convenience sample of 91 female athletes was recruited from West Virginia University. The subjects were surveyed for the presence of eating pathology via three validated self-report questionnaires. Quantitative nutrient intake was assessed using a food-frequency questionnaire. The results revealed that 23% (n=21) of subjects were classified as having a probable eating disorder, 41% (n=37) of the athletes demonstrated some eating pathology …

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The Efficacy Of A Media Literacy Program For The Prevention And Treatment Of Eating Disturbances: Implications For The Continuum Model Of Eating Disorders., Janelle Wilder Coughlin Jan 2002

The Efficacy Of A Media Literacy Program For The Prevention And Treatment Of Eating Disturbances: Implications For The Continuum Model Of Eating Disorders., Janelle Wilder Coughlin

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The purpose of the current study was to determine whether a two-session media literacy program, A.R.M.E.D. (Acknowledging and Rejecting the Media's Influence on Eating and Body Image Disturbances), was an effective intervention for individuals who fell at various points on the eating disorder continuum. Ninety-three female college students participated in the study, with 46 experimental participants attending A.R.M.E.D and 47 participants serving as a control group. Between-subjects analyses did not reveal differences between the experimental and control group on each of the seven dependent variables. Within-subjects repeated measures analyses did, however, reveal that women who attended A.R.M.E.D. significantly reduced their …

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