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Emerging Technologies And Exponential Change: Implications For Army Transformation, Kip P. Nygren

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

No abstract provided.

The Culture Of Future Conflict, Ralph Peters

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

No abstract provided.

German Group Visits Montana On Fulbright Exchange, University Of Montana--Missoula. Office Of University Relations

University of Montana News Releases, 1928, 1956-present

No abstract provided.

Arbiter, May 13, Students Of Boise State University

Student Newspapers

No abstract provided.

Spartan Daily, May 13, 2002, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 118, Issue 70

Schedule Of Classes, Summer 2002 (Updated), University Of Alabama In Huntsville

Course Schedules

No abstract provided.

Novel Modeling Techniques For Tumor Diagnostics Using Pulsed Laser Sources, Mohamed Sakami, Kunal Mitra, Tuan Vo-Dinh

Biomedical Engineering and Sciences Faculty Publications

In this paper, a two-dimensional transient radiation transport algorithm is developed to analyze short pulse laser transport through a tissue medium having tumors and inhomogeneities imbedded in it. Short pulse probing techniques have distinct advantages over conventional very large pulse width or cw lasers primarily due to the additional information conveyed about the tissue interior by the temporal variation of the observed signal. The distinct feature is the multiple scattering induced temporal signatures that persists for time periods greater than the duration of the source pulse and is a function of the source pulse width, the scattering/absorbing properties and nature …

May 13, 2002 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

No abstract provided.

Transcriptional Regulation Of Collagenase (Mmp-1, Mmp-13) Genes In Arthritis: Integration Of Complex Signaling Pathways For The Recruitment Of Gene-Specific Transcription Factors, Matthew P. Vincenti, Constance E. Brinckerhoff

Dartmouth Scholarship

Matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-1, MMP-8 and MMP-13 are interstitial collagenases that degrade type II collagen in cartilage; this is a committed step in the progression of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Of these enzymes, the expression of MMP-1 and MMP-13 is substantially increased in response to IL-1 and tumor necrosis factor-α, and elevated levels of these collagenases are observed in arthritic tissues. Therefore, cytokine-mediated MMP-1 and MMP-13 gene regulation is an important issue in arthritis research. In this review, we discuss current models of MMP-1 and MMP-13 transcriptional regulation, with a focus on signaling intermediates and transcription factors that may be future …

Searching For The Middle Ground: Mechanisms Of Chromosome Alignment During Mitosis, Tarun M. Kapoor, Duane A. Compton

Dartmouth Scholarship

The contributions of key molecules predicted to align chromosomes at the center of the mitotic spindle have been recently examined. New results dictate that models for how chromosomes align during the early stages of mitosis must be revised to integrate properties of microtubule-based motor proteins as well as microtubule dynamics.

Mustang Daily, May 13, 2002

Cal Poly Student Newspaper

Student newspaper of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA.

Fibroblast Growth Factor–Specific Modulation Of Cellular Response By Syndecan-4, Arie Horowitz, Eugene Tkachenko, Michael Simons

Dartmouth Scholarship

Proteoglycans participate in growth factor interaction with the cell surface through their heparan sulfate chains (HS), but it is not known if they are otherwise involved in growth factor signaling. It appears now that the syndecan-4 core protein, a transmembrane proteoglycan shown previously to bind phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate (PIP(2)) and activate PKC alpha, participates in mediating the effects of fibroblast growth factor (FGF)2 on cell function. Mutations in the cytoplasmic tail of syndecan-4 that either reduced its affinity to PIP(2) (PIP(2)(-)) or disrupted its postsynaptic density 95, disk large, zona occludens-1 (PDZ)-dependent binding (PDZ(-)) produced a FGF2-specific dominant negative phenotype in …

2002 Commencement Program, University Of Alabama In Huntsville

Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

Ornithine Decarboxylase Encoded By Chlorella Virus Pbcv-1, Tiara A. Morehead, James R. Gurnon, Byron Adams, Kenneth Nickerson, Lisa A. Fitzgerald, James L. Van Etten

Nebraska Center for Virology: Faculty Publications

Sequence analysis of the 330-kb genome of chlorella virus PBCV-1 revealed an open reading frame, A207R, which encodes a protein with 37–41% amino acid identity to ornithine decarboxylase (ODC) from many eukaryotic organisms. The a207r gene was cloned and the protein was expressed as a His-A207R fusion protein in Escherichia coli. The recombinant protein catalyzes pyridoxal 5’-phosphate-dependent decarboxylation of ornithine to putrescine, the first step in the polyamine biosynthetic pathway The enzyme has a pH optimum of 9.0 and a temperature optimum of 42°C, and it requires dithiothreitol for maximal activity. The enzyme has a Km, for ornithine of …

Spring 2002 Commencement - The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin, The University Of Texas Permian Basin

UTPB Commencement Programs

Spring 2002 Commencement - May 11, 2002

2002 Commencement Program, Longwood College

Undergraduate Commencement Programs

Itinerary and list of graduates for 2002 commencement. Address given by J. Harold Hatchett, III.

Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar

WKU Administration Documents

Commencement program listing graduates.

Spring Commencement: May 11, 2002, University Of North Dakota

UND Commencement Programs

UND Spring Commencement program from May 11, 2002.

Swosu Ninety-Eighth Annual Spring Convocation, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Graduation Programs

This is the program for the SWOSU Ninety-Eighth Annual Spring Convocation Exercises, held at the Milam Stadium on Saturday, May 11, 2002, 10:00 am. Opening Remarks were presented by President John M. Hays.

Fayetteville State University Spring Commencement May 11 2002, Fayetteville State University

Graduation Exhibit

Program for Fayetteville State University 135th Spring Commencement May 11 2002

Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Marshall B. Pitts, Jr., City of Fayetteville Mayor

2002 Spring Commencement, Harding University

Commencement Programs

Program for the Commencement on May 11.

Commencement Speaker: Neale T. Pryor

Elucidating The Immunoactivity Of A Goat Serum Peptide, Todd Avery Parker

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of these studies was to determine if an immunomodulator was present in caprine serum. Controlled studies demonstrated that CSF-I, material fractionated from caprine serum possessed an immunomodulatory compound. Caprine serum was further fractionated into it?s peptidic components and a small contaminant of immunoglobulin G and albumin (Caprine serum fraction - immunomodulator 2, or CSF-I2). This was refined to a three peptidic isolate collectively identified as tri-peptidic immunostimulant or TPI. CSF-I2 does not possess antibacterial capabilities (as typically characteristic of a cationic peptide or defensin), does not contain a level of endotoxin sufficient to promote a pyrogenic response, and …

2002 Ursinus College Commencement Program, Ursinus College

Ursinus College Commencement Programs

This Ursinus College Commencement program from 2002 contains the list of speakers and order of events for the day.

Illinois State University, One Hundred And Forty-Third Annual Commencement, May 11, 2002, Illinois State University

Commencement Programs

Normal, Illinois
Illinois State University
One Hundred and Forty-Third Annual Commencement

Saturday
May 11, 2002
Sunday
May 12, 2002

The Hilltop 5-11-2002, Hilltop Staff

The Hilltop: 2000 - 2010

No abstract provided.

Development Of A Nutrient And Dissolved Oxygen Water Quality Model For The Saint Louis Bay Watershed, Janna Marie Kieffer

Theses and Dissertations

Nutrient enrichment, which can be detrimental to the health of aquatic systems, is one of the leading causes of impairment of our Nations? waters. Development and initial calibration of a hydrologic, hydrodynamic, and water quality model of dissolved oxygen and nutrient concentration for the St. Louis Bay watershed in coastal Mississippi is documented herein. The model was developed using the USEPA BASINS 3.0 analysis system and WinHSPF, a comprehensive watershed loading and transport modeling software. The resulting model simulates significant watershed and instream physical, chemical and biological processes including rainfall runoff and associated water quality from a variety of land …

Physiological Factors Associated With The Alteration Of Reproductive Performance Of Commercial Egg Laying Chickens Infected With F-Strain Mycoplasma Gallisepticum, Matthew Rex Burnham

Theses and Dissertations

The F-strain of Mycoplasma gallisepticum (FMG) is commonly used in vaccination programs to displace infections by more virulent natural or wild type Mycoplasma gallisepticum strains. However, a better understanding of the mechanisms responsible for altered egg production (EP) and egg quality in commercial layers infected with FMG is important, as these alterations can cause economic loss to the United States layer industry. This study was designed to examine potential mechanism(s) responsible for alterations in EP and egg quality by FMG-inoculation. The effects of FMG on production parameters and physiological characteristics of commercial laying hens were evaluated. In isolation units, 12 …

The Design And Implementation Of A Yield Monitor For Sweetpotatoes, Swapna Gogineni

Theses and Dissertations

A study of the soil characteristics, weather conditions, and effect of management skills on the yield of the agricultural crop requires site-specific details, which involves large amount of labor and resources, compared to the traditional whole field based analysis. This thesis discusses the design and implemention of yield monitor for sweetpotatoes grown in heavy clay soil. A data acquisition system is built and image segmentation algorithms are implemented. The system performed with an R-Square value of 0.80 in estimating the yield. The other main contribution of this thesis is to investigate the effectiveness of statistical methods and neural networks to …

Detection Of Knots In The Logs Using Finite Element Analysis, Satya Prakash Bikkina

Theses and Dissertations

The detection of internal log defects has been shown to have a potential for increasing the lumber value. As an alternative to other available expensive log scanning devices, a method using radio frequency waves has been used to detect the knots. The main focus of the current research is to investigate the effectiveness of using radio frequency waves to detect the knots. Electrostatic finite element analysis is performed to predict the defects in logs. A script has been written using the commercial finite element ANSYS software to predict defects in log sections. The results are then compared with the experimental …

University Of New Mexico Board Of Regents Minutes For May 10, 2002, University Of New Mexico Board Of Regents

Board of Regents Meeting Minutes

Minutes from the May 10, 2002 Board of Regents Meeting