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Primary Structure Of The Carbohydrate-Binding Modules In Various Cellulolytic, Thermophilic, Anaerobic, Ethanol-Producing Isolates, Melek Özkan, Gülay Özcengi̇z Jan 2006

Primary Structure Of The Carbohydrate-Binding Modules In Various Cellulolytic, Thermophilic, Anaerobic, Ethanol-Producing Isolates, Melek Özkan, Gülay Özcengi̇z

Turkish Journal of Biology

In the present study, the carbohydrate-binding module (CBM) coding sequences of the cellulosomes of 13 thermophilic, cellulolytic, anaerobic, ethanol-producing bacterial isolates having some variations in their growth and cellulose degradation capacities were amplified by PCR and then sequenced. The sequence analysis of the amplicons revealed that CBMs of 7 of the isolates including the isolate 7-9-1 with the highest capacity of cellulose degradation in solid medium have 100% identity in both nucleotide and amino acid sequences to CipB of Clostridium thermocellum in the compared regions. On the other hand, CBM of the isolate 7-1-2, also having a high cellulolytic activity, …


Chinese Flame Tree (Koelreuteria Bipinnata Franch.) (Sapindaceae) New To The Arkansas Flora, Brett Serviss, Nicole Freeman, Sara Melancen Jan 2006

Chinese Flame Tree (Koelreuteria Bipinnata Franch.) (Sapindaceae) New To The Arkansas Flora, Brett Serviss, Nicole Freeman, Sara Melancen

Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science

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Gestational Carrier Agreements: Massachusetts Recognition Of The Parties' Choice Of Laws, Michelle-Kim Lee Jan 2006

Gestational Carrier Agreements: Massachusetts Recognition Of The Parties' Choice Of Laws, Michelle-Kim Lee

Suffolk Journal of Trial and Appellate Advocacy

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Working In The Best Interest Of Children: Facilitating The Collaboration Of Lawyers And Social Workers In Abuse And Neglect Cases, Mary Kay Kisthardt Jan 2006

Working In The Best Interest Of Children: Facilitating The Collaboration Of Lawyers And Social Workers In Abuse And Neglect Cases, Mary Kay Kisthardt

Faculty Works

Working in the best interest of children in abuse and neglect cases is a daunting task for both lawyers and social workers. The legal system is inadequate to meet the myriad needs of children and families in crisis. Yet only under the authority of the legal system can social work and other mental health professions intervene in families on behalf of children. The juvenile court system has been buffeted historically by the competing values and methods of social work and law. The institution and its rules are still evolving today. This dynamic environment means that even if competition for "ownership" …


Biotechnology's Prescription For Patent Reform, Christopher M. Holman Jan 2006

Biotechnology's Prescription For Patent Reform, Christopher M. Holman

Faculty Works

On June 8, 2005, Congressman Lamar Smith introduced H.R. 2795, the Patent Reform Act of 2005, aimed at improving the quality and certainty of issued patents, simplifying the patent procurement process, harmonizing U.S. law with international practice, and reining in abusive patent enforcement practices. Congress has set the legislation aside for the time being, but will likely revisit the issue again shortly. The biotechnology industry, one of the fastest growing sectors in the United States economy, strongly opposes many of the proposed reforms. This paper considers the Congressional testimonies of the Biotechnology Industry Organization ("BIO") and other representatives of biotechnology's …


Benthic Community Response To Ice Algae And Phytoplankton In Ny Ålesund, Svalbard, Kelton W. Mcmahon, William G. Ambrose, Beverly J. Johnson, Ming-Yi Sun, Glenn R. Lopez, Lisa M. Clough, Michael L. Carroll Jan 2006

Benthic Community Response To Ice Algae And Phytoplankton In Ny Ålesund, Svalbard, Kelton W. Mcmahon, William G. Ambrose, Beverly J. Johnson, Ming-Yi Sun, Glenn R. Lopez, Lisa M. Clough, Michael L. Carroll

All Faculty Scholarship

We assessed the digestibility and utilization of ice algae and phytoplankton by the shallow, subtidal benthos in Ny Ålesund (Kongsfjord) on Svalbard (79°N, 12°E) using chlorophyll a (chl a), essential fatty acids (EFAs) and stable isotopes as tracers of food consumption and assimilation. Intact benthic communities in sediment cores and individuals of dominant benthic taxa were given ice algae, phytoplankton, 13C-enriched ice algae or a no food addition control for 19 to 32 d. Ice algae and phytoplankton had significantly different isotopic signatures and relative concentrations of fatty acids. In the food addition cores, sediment concentrations of chl a …


Characterization Of Hard2, A Processed Hard1 Gene Duplicate, Encoding A Human Protein N-Alpha-Acetyltransferase., Thomas Arnesen, Matthew J Betts, Frédéric Pendino, David A Liberles, Dave Anderson, Jaime Caro, Xianguo Kong, Jan E Varhaug, Johan R Lillehaug Jan 2006

Characterization Of Hard2, A Processed Hard1 Gene Duplicate, Encoding A Human Protein N-Alpha-Acetyltransferase., Thomas Arnesen, Matthew J Betts, Frédéric Pendino, David A Liberles, Dave Anderson, Jaime Caro, Xianguo Kong, Jan E Varhaug, Johan R Lillehaug

Department of Medicine Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: Protein acetylation is increasingly recognized as an important mechanism regulating a variety of cellular functions. Several human protein acetyltransferases have been characterized, most of them catalyzing epsilon-acetylation of histones and transcription factors. We recently described the human protein acetyltransferase hARD1 (human Arrest Defective 1). hARD1 interacts with NATH (N-Acetyl Transferase Human) forming a complex expressing protein N-terminal alpha-acetylation activity. RESULTS: We here describe a human protein, hARD2, with 81 % sequence identity to hARD1. The gene encoding hARD2 most likely originates from a eutherian mammal specific retrotransposition event. hARD2 mRNA and protein are expressed in several human cell lines. …


Effects Of Inoculation With Rhizobium On Seed Yield And Yield Components Of Common Vetch (Vicia Sativa L.), Sebahatti̇n Albayrak, Cafer Sirri Sevi̇may, Özgür Töngel Jan 2006

Effects Of Inoculation With Rhizobium On Seed Yield And Yield Components Of Common Vetch (Vicia Sativa L.), Sebahatti̇n Albayrak, Cafer Sirri Sevi̇may, Özgür Töngel

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The effects of inoculation with Rhizobium leguminosarum on seed yield and yield components of common vetch (Vicia sativa L.) were evaluated under Black Sea Coastal Region conditions, Turkey, in the 2001-2002 and 2002-2003 growing seasons using common vetch cultivars Kubilay, Ürem, Karaelçi, Uludağ, Emir, Çubuk and Nilüfer. The experiment was established as a split block design with 3 replications. Inoculation increased seed yield and all yield components of common vetch cultivars. It was observed that inoculated common vetch cultivars gave higher biological yield (8.5%), seed yield (7.6%), straw yield (10.4%), pod length (25.5%), number of seed per pod (16.2%), number …


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Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

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Effects Of Different Nitrogen Doses And Row Spacing Applications On Yield And Quality Of Oenothera Biennis L. Grown In Irrigated Lowland And Unirrigated Dryland Conditions, Nazim Şekeroğlu, Menşure Özgüven Jan 2006

Effects Of Different Nitrogen Doses And Row Spacing Applications On Yield And Quality Of Oenothera Biennis L. Grown In Irrigated Lowland And Unirrigated Dryland Conditions, Nazim Şekeroğlu, Menşure Özgüven

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Common evening primrose (Oenothera biennis L., Onagraceae) is a biennial herbaceous forb. It is commercially cultivated in over 15 countries for its seed oil, which contains the essential fatty acids, linoleic and gamma-linolenic acid. The present study was carried out to determine the effects of different nitrogen doses (0, 60, 120 and 180 kg ha^{-1}) and row spacing applications (20, 40 and 60 cm) on yield and quality of Oenothera biennis L. grown in irrigated lowland and unirrigated dryland in the Gukurova conditions region in 2000 and 2001. The field trials were arranged in split-split-plot design with 3 replicates. Some …


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Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

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Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

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Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

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Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

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Biological Properties Of Chloro-Salicylidene Aniline And Its Complexes With Co(Ii) And Cu(Ii), Javed Iqbal, Syed Ahmad Tirmizi, Feroza Hamid Wattoo, Muhammad Imran, Muhammad H. Sarwar Wattoo, Shahida Sharfuddin, Shoomaila Latif Jan 2006

Biological Properties Of Chloro-Salicylidene Aniline And Its Complexes With Co(Ii) And Cu(Ii), Javed Iqbal, Syed Ahmad Tirmizi, Feroza Hamid Wattoo, Muhammad Imran, Muhammad H. Sarwar Wattoo, Shahida Sharfuddin, Shoomaila Latif

Turkish Journal of Biology

New complexes of chloro-salicylidene aniline with Co(II) and Cu(II) were synthesised and screened for antibacterial activity against several bacterial strains, namely Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The metal complexes showed enhanced antibacterial activity compared to uncomplexed ligands.


The Efficacy Of Spinosad On Different Strains Of Spodoptera Littoralis (Boisduval) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), Hi̇lal Aydin, M. Oktay Gürkan Jan 2006

The Efficacy Of Spinosad On Different Strains Of Spodoptera Littoralis (Boisduval) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), Hi̇lal Aydin, M. Oktay Gürkan

Turkish Journal of Biology

The cotton leafworm, Spodoptera littoralis (Boisduval), was collected from commercial cotton production fields in Adana, Turkey, and tested for susceptibility to the insecticide spinosad. The susceptibility of the field strain was also compared to the susceptible strain (S) of S. littoralis. Lethal dose bioassays were performed with third instar larvae using the leaf dip method. The LC50 values for field and susceptible strains were 43.691 and 10.037 ppm, respectively. When LC50 values and 95% confidence intervals were compared with a susceptible laboratory reference strain, the field strain was approximately 4.4-fold less sensitive than the susceptible strain. The present study suggests …


Effect Of Gibberellic Acid Spray On Performance Of Tomato, M.Masroor A. Khan, Champa Gautam, Firoz Mohammad, Manzer H. Siddiqui, M. Naeem, M. Nasir Khan Jan 2006

Effect Of Gibberellic Acid Spray On Performance Of Tomato, M.Masroor A. Khan, Champa Gautam, Firoz Mohammad, Manzer H. Siddiqui, M. Naeem, M. Nasir Khan

Turkish Journal of Biology

A pot experiment was performed according to a factorial randomized design at Aligarh to study the effect of 4 levels of gibberellic acid spray (0, 10-8, 10-6 and 10-4 M GA3) on the growth, leaf-NPK content, yield and quality parameters of 2 tomato cultivars (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.), namely Hyb-SC-3 and Hyb-Himalata. Irrespective of its concentration, spray of gibberellic acid proved beneficial for most parameters, especially in the case of Hyb-SC-3.


Antimicrobial Properties Of Silene Multifida (Adams) Rohrb. Plant Extracts, Ömer Ertürk, Hati̇ce Kati, Nuretti̇n Yayli, Zi̇hni̇ Demi̇rbağ Jan 2006

Antimicrobial Properties Of Silene Multifida (Adams) Rohrb. Plant Extracts, Ömer Ertürk, Hati̇ce Kati, Nuretti̇n Yayli, Zi̇hni̇ Demi̇rbağ

Turkish Journal of Biology

Specimens of Silene multifida (Adams) Rohrb. were collected in the vicinity of Yomra, Trabzon, Turkey. The fresh plants were air-dried and chopped. This material was extracted with cold chloroform (CHCl3). The chloroform extract was dissolved in dimethyl sulphoxide (DMSO), and, following column chromatography, 6 fractions were obtained. The serial dilutions (0.5, 1, 2, 4 and 10 mg/ml) of these fractions were prepared in 5% Tween 20. The fractions were tested for antimicrobial activity using the agar diffusion technique against 6 bacteria, Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Esherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterobacter cloacae and Proteus vulgaris, and 1 fungus, Candida albicans. Fractions …


Isolation And Characterization Of Lactobacillus Bulgaricus And Lactobacillus Casei From Various Foods, Özlem Turgay, Feryal Erbi̇li̇r Jan 2006

Isolation And Characterization Of Lactobacillus Bulgaricus And Lactobacillus Casei From Various Foods, Özlem Turgay, Feryal Erbi̇li̇r

Turkish Journal of Biology

The aim of this study was to determine Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Lactobacillus casei isolated from yoghurt, different kinds of cheese and a traditional food named 'tarhana' (a fermented food made of a mixture of cereal, yoghurt and thyme), and to determine the antimicrobial activity and antibiotic resistance of these isolates. The identity of the culture was based on characteristics of the strains of Lactobacillus spp. as presented in Bergey's Manual of Determinative Bacteriology, carrying out microscopy (morphology), Gram straining, growth at 15 and 45 °C, and fermentation of different carbon sources and growth in 7.5% NaCl. On the basis of …


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Turkish Journal of Biology

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Isolation And Characterization Of Four Isoinhibitors From Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata (L.) Walp.) Seeds, Reda Helmy Ahmed Sammour Jan 2006

Isolation And Characterization Of Four Isoinhibitors From Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata (L.) Walp.) Seeds, Reda Helmy Ahmed Sammour

Turkish Journal of Biology

Four isoinhibitors of trypsin have been isolated from the cowpea, Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp., in a highly purified state, as indicated by Urea-SDS-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, equilibrium chromatography, and amino acid analysis. The amino acid composition was characterized by the absence of free -SH groups, high half-cysteine, and the absence of tryptophan and methionine in isoinhibitors II and III. Isoinhibitor II contained 96 amino acid residues, whereas isoinhibitor III contained 80. Isoinhibitor II had lysine in the reactive site, while isoinhibitor III had arginine. Isoinhibitor IA inhibited trypsin only, while isoinhibitors IB, II, and III inhibited both trypsin and \alpha-chymotrypsin, indicating …


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Turkish Journal of Chemistry

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Soil Phosphorus Levels In Residential Lawns And Comparisons Among Four Land Uses In Springfield, Missouri, Timothy R. Davis Jan 2006

Soil Phosphorus Levels In Residential Lawns And Comparisons Among Four Land Uses In Springfield, Missouri, Timothy R. Davis

Graduate Theses/Dissertations

Eutrophication of surface waters due to high phosphorus (P) concentrations is an important water quality concern in Greene County, Missouri. Phosphorus enrichment has been linked to a variety of non-point sources including runoff from both agricultural and urban land uses. Soil P has been shown to be a source of P in runoff. The differences in soil P among different land uses may provide insight into which land use contributes more P in runoff. This study examines the soil composition, geochemistry and total P concentration of surface soil (0-5cm) in four land uses in Greene County, Missouri. The land uses …


The Role Of B-Arrestin In Agonish-Induced Down-Regulation Of The M1 Machr, Laura Elizabeth Wilham Jan 2006

The Role Of B-Arrestin In Agonish-Induced Down-Regulation Of The M1 Machr, Laura Elizabeth Wilham

Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers

Wilham, Laura E., M.S., December 2006 Pharmaceutical Sciences THE ROLE OF â–ARRESTIN IN AGONIST-INDUCED DOWN-REGULATION OF THE M1 mAChR Chair: Darrell A. Jackson G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are the largest family of integral membrane receptors. They mediate diverse cell signaling pathways and therefore are currently the target for 50% of all prescribed drugs. Cells utilize these receptors to transduce extracellular stimuli across the plasma membrane and activate intracellular G proteins, which then initiate second messenger system cascades. GPCR signaling is the focus of much research. One member of this large family of membrane receptors is the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor (mAChR). …


Rhetoric And The Restoration Landscape: Forest Restoration In Environmental Debate, Gregory M. Vranizan Jan 2006

Rhetoric And The Restoration Landscape: Forest Restoration In Environmental Debate, Gregory M. Vranizan

Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers

Vranizan, Gregory M. M.S. Autumn 2006 Environmental Studies RHETORIC AND THE RESTORATION LANDSCAPE: FOREST RESTORATION IN ENVIRONMENTAL DEBATE Committee Chairperson: Phil Condon Forest restoration on federal land has become the focus of an ongoing public debate in the West. Interest groups on various sides have engaged in a rhetorical contest to define restoration in ways that accord with their own ideas about the use and management of the nation’s public lands. This study examines the positions taken by different groups and considers the rhetorical claims they make. Disputes over meanings and practices have thus far limited the chances for a …


Giving All Children A Good Start To School: A Protocol In Defining Occupational Therapist's Role In School Readiness, Specifically In The Smart Program, Melissa Boll Jan 2006

Giving All Children A Good Start To School: A Protocol In Defining Occupational Therapist's Role In School Readiness, Specifically In The Smart Program, Melissa Boll

Occupational Therapy Capstones

More children are entering school "not ready." Current research is showing that many "healthy" children are entering school not developmentally ready for formal learning. Based my own experiences working as a school occupational therapist for the past four years in rural area schools, this new trend is becoming more apparent. Teachers and other school professionals have increasing concerns over the numbers of children that seem "clumsy" or "awkward" compared to their peers. Children are expected to learn more than ever before upon entering school, the curriculum is no longer age-appropriate due to the pushing down of academics. Upon entrance to …


The Admiralty Lawyer In Popular Culture, Robert M. Jarvis Jan 2006

The Admiralty Lawyer In Popular Culture, Robert M. Jarvis

Journal of Maritime Law and Commerce

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Charter Party Consequences Of Maritime Security Initiatives: Potential Disputes And Responsive Clauses, Lucienne Carasso Bulow Jan 2006

Charter Party Consequences Of Maritime Security Initiatives: Potential Disputes And Responsive Clauses, Lucienne Carasso Bulow

Journal of Maritime Law and Commerce

No abstract provided.


Cupola, 2006, Western New England College Jan 2006

Cupola, 2006, Western New England College

Yearbooks

Western New England University was founded in 1919 as the Springfield Division of Northeastern University. The senior yearbooks bore the name of Northeastern University in some way until 1953. The yearbook was given its present day title, The Cupola, in 1961. Yearbooks contain photos of graduating seniors, campus events, student clubs and organizations, faculty and staff, athletic teams and events, and other memorable occasions from the academic year.


Publication List From D’Amour Library’S 4th Annual Faculty Authors’ Tea — Faculty Scholarship, 2005-2006, D'Amour Library Jan 2006

Publication List From D’Amour Library’S 4th Annual Faculty Authors’ Tea — Faculty Scholarship, 2005-2006, D'Amour Library

Faculty Publications - College of Arts and Sciences

4th Annual Faculty Authors' Tea