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Regulation Of Apical Dominance In Aspergillus Nidulans Hyphae By Reactive Oxygen Species, Camile P. Semighini, Steven D. Harris

Department of Plant Pathology: Faculty Publications

In fungal hyphae, apical dominance refers to the suppression of secondary polarity axes in the general vicinity of a growing hyphal tip. The mechanisms underlying apical dominance remain largely undefined, although calcium signaling may play a role. Here, we describe the localized accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the apical region of Aspergillus nidulans hyphae. Our analysis of atmA (ATM) and prpA (PARP) mutants reveals a correlation between localized production of ROS and enforcement of apical dominance. We also provide evidence that NADPH oxidase (Nox) or related flavoproteins are responsible for the generation of ROS at hyphal tips and …

Myron Kendall Brakke: 1921 To 2007, Karen-Beth G. Scholthof, Andrew O. Jackson, James L. Van Etten

Department of Plant Pathology: Faculty Publications

Plant pathology lost a distinguished pioneer in plant virology with the death of Dr. Myron K. Brakke on 15 June 2007. Those who were his close colleagues also lost a valued mentor, an irreplaceable friend, and a trusted adviser. Brakke’s most notable accomplishment was the development of sucrose density gradient centrifugation for the purification and characterization of viruses and macromolecules, which led to major advances in biochemistry and molecular biology. He also was responsible for introducing numerous techniques and equipment for fractionation of macromolecules that were crucial for the development of virology, biochemistry, and molecular biology. In the early stages …

Summary Of Kentucky River Watershed Watch 2008 Water Samplig Results, Kentucky Water Resources Research Institute, Kentucky River Authority

Kentucky River Watershed Watch

No abstract provided.

Of Selling The Environment - Buyer Beware? An Evaluation Of The Proposed F.T.C. Green Guides Revisions, Jennifer Woods

Loyola Consumer Law Review

No abstract provided.

2007 Annual Report Of The Town Of Candia, New Hampshire, For The Year Ending December 31, 2007., Candia Town Representatives

Candia, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

Posthumour Children, Hegemonic Human Rights, And The Dilemma Of Reform - Conservations Across Cultres, Uche Ewerlukwa

UC Law SF Journal on Gender and Justice

This Article compares the unequal treatment of posthumous procreation in Africa and in the Western world within the contexts of jurisprudence and human rights discourse. Though customary law recognizes the legality of posthumous procreation in many parts of Africa, courts and international human rights advocates have condemned the practice as repugnant to public policy, public morality, and public health. The fact that comparable processes in the West have been ignored or even promoted suggests a double standard in human rights discourse, perhaps even an attempt to delegitimize non-Western customs while imposing Western values on non-Western societies. The Article urges cross-cultural …

Parent's Guide, 2008-2012, Illinois State University, Dean Of Students Office, Parent Services

Parent and Family Guide

Campus guide prepared by the Illinois State University Dean of Students Office's Parent Services Department

The Impact Of Storage Container Materials On Iga In Human Breast Milk Stored At Two Different Temperatures, Matthew D. Jenkins

Theses

This study investigated the relationship between the type of material and the concentration of IgA in human milk stored at two temperatures over time. Twelve breastfeeding mothers participated in the study with samples of milk obtained at locations of the participant's preference and transported to the laboratory in a sterile Snappies PP container stored in a cooler filled with ice. The sample was divided up and pipetted into 12 containers. IgA concentrations were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay at time zero, 9, 24, 48, 72 and 168 hours. Milk IgA concentration decreased in all containers, with the exception of polycarbonate …

Collection Of Works By Faculty And Staff - 2008, University Of Texas At Brownsville

Digital Books

This annual publication provides a listing of books, journals, videocassettes, compact discs, and software produced by various faculty and staff of the former University of Texas at Brownsville.

Ay 2007/2008 Sec Meeting Minutes, 2008-05-07, Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Archives

No abstract provided.

Micronutrients And Animal Nutrition And The Link Between The Application Of Micronutrients To Crops And Animal Health, George E. J. Fisher

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Micronutrients (or 'trace elements') are required in animal diets for health and welfare, and therefore they are essential for the agricultural production of milk, meat, fibre, and eggs. It is clear from the literature that deficiencies of micronutrients, particularly in their sub-clinical form where they are not visually apparent, can result in major reductions in productivity. Micronutrients are used mostly as the central elements of enzymes and co-enzymes in the biochemistry of ruminants and monogastrics. Thus, their deficiency often leads to sub-optimal growth and fertility. Within the farming system, the aim should be to only use supplementation with micronutrients where …

Pilot Study For An Assessment Of Vegetation Structure For Steppe Rangelands Of Central Anatolia, Hüseyi̇n Kansur Firincioğlu, Bi̇lal Şahi̇n, Steven Seefeldt, Fehmi̇ Mert, Basri̇ Hakan Hakyemez, Meci̇t Vural

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In the last 50 years, rangelands in the Central Anatolian Region of Turkey have been converted to cropping lands, which has negatively accelerated vegetation change, resulting in overgrazing and poor condition and productivity. In these steppe rangelands, to develop a rational basis for making restoration and management decisions, the vegetation structure must be well understood. Thus, the objectives of this study were to: (1) define vegetation patterns through assessing spatial distribution of the plant species and groups, (2) evaluate the relationships between vegetation and environmental aspects and range condition, and (3) outline possible restoration implementations. Therefore, a study was carried …

Effect Of Living Arrangement And Meals Eaten Alone On The Nutrition Status Of Older Adults, Kelly L. Boeger

Masters Theses

The purpose of the study was to determine if older adults who live alone are at greater nutritional risk than those who do not live alone and to determine if eating with -'others increases nutritional status in older adults. A questionnaire, adapted from the "Determine Your Nutritional Health Checklist" developed by the Nutrition Screening Initiative, was administered to 100 older adults 65 years of age or older. Ninety-four survey participants were included in the study.

Nutrition scores from the nutrition assessment portion were compiled for each subject by categorizing each questionnaire as low, moderate, or high~ depending on level of …

The Effect Of Suggestive Selling By Wait Staff On Food Consumption, Gwen Zumwalt

Masters Theses

Factors that influence our dietary choices are important because our nation is facing an obesity epidemic. This study analyzed the influence of wait staff on food consumption in a restaurant environment. The University Institutional Review Board approved the study, and informed consent was obtained. The subjects, college students (n=46), were randomly assigned into a control or treatment group. Every subject was initially given one serving of each food item. The meal consisted of rolls, soup, pasta, cookies, and a beverage. Subjects were excluded from the study if they had diabetes or a food allergy. Subjects in the control group were …

Effects Of A Health Program On Dietary Behaviors, Physical Activity, And Weight Loss In College Students, Megan A. Mccallister

Masters Theses

The 2003 National College Health Risk Behavior Survey suggests that 35% of college students may be overweight/obese. The purpose of "The Biggest Loser: You Gotta Lose It to Win It" was to assist college students to become nutritionally and physically healthier. A needs assessment reported a weight-loss program to be the number one requested type of program by students. "The Biggest Loser: You Gotta Lose It to Win It", a ten-week weight-loss study was implemented due to this needs assessment. This study applied nutrition and physical activity education to assist with a healthy weight loss in three phases (initial, middle, …

General Health And Fitness Knowledge And Exercise Behaviors Of College Students At Eastern Illinois University, Cara Mcqueen

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study was to assess general health and physical fitness knowledge and the exercise behaviors of college students at Eastern Illinois University. Specifically, objective a) was health and fitness knowledge related to the minutes of aerobic exercise in a structured physical activity, objective b) was taking the Fitness for Life class related to the minutes of aerobic exercise, and objective c) was do students who have taken the Fitness for Life class demonstrate greater general physical fitness knowledge compared with students who have not taken the Fitness for Life class? Participants included males (n=123) and females (n=141), …

Comparison Of Diabetes Education Across Age Group, Gender, And Diabetes Type, Katey Korhonen

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of various types of patient education in motivating diabetic patients to make lifestyle changes and helping patients identify causes of sub-optimal control of blood glucose. Patient educational tools compared included: verbal information from a physician, consultations with a dietician, sessions with a diabetes educator, written materials such as pamphlets or brochures, Internet sources of information, use of finger stick glucose monitoring, and use of the Continuous Glucose Monitoring System.

One hundred individuals with diabetes ( 63 females and 3 7 males) responded to an online survey that was hosted at …

The Physical Activity Levels Of College Age Sorority Members Compared To Non-Sorority Members, Michael J. Foster

Masters Theses

The current study compared the physical activity levels of college undergraduates who were members of a sorority with non-sorority members. Behavioral practices that may influence physical activity were also examined.

Progress Checks As A Motivational Tool For Adult Fitness Participants, Stephanie James

Masters Theses

This study will examine the effect of an exercise screening on the motivation to adhere to an exercise program. The purpose of this study was threefold: 1) to determine how a 12 week progress report effects motivation in Adult Fitness participants at Eastern lliinois University, 2) to determine the effectiveness of an exercise readiness screen in modifying exercise behavior, and 3) to examine the participants reaction to the feedback given. Throughout this study, motivation was compared to the feedback that the participants were given after twelve weeks of the Adult Fitness Program. The participants in this study were current Adult …

Information-Seeking Behaviors Of Practicing Dental Hygienists In Virginia, Joan Marie Pellegrini

Theses and Dissertations

This study explored how currently licensed, active dental hygiene practitioners in the Commonwealth of \firginia, retrieve, validate and process new knowledge in the discipline which provides a basis for clinical decisions on selection of dental hygiene interventions for patients. The research design was a non experimental, correlational design using mail survey methodology. A self-developed questionnaire was mailed to 500 practicing dental hygienists in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The survey contained questions on demographics of the respondent, current methods of retrieving new information in the discipline, and preferences for information retrieval. The completed surveys that were returned yielded a 52.7% response …

Epistemological Pluralism: Reorganizing Interdisciplinary Research, Thaddeus R. Miller, Timothy D. Baird, Caitlin M. Littlefield, Gary Kofinas, F. Stuart Chapin Iii, Charles L. Redman

Urban Studies and Planning Faculty Publications and Presentations

Despite progress in interdisciplinary research, difficulties remain. In this paper, we argue that scholars, educators, and practitioners need to critically rethink the ways in which interdisciplinary research and training are conducted. We present epistemological pluralism as an approach for conducting innovative, collaborative research and study. Epistemological pluralism recognizes that, in any given research context, there may be several valuable ways of knowing, and that accommodating this plurality can lead to more successful integrated study. This approach is particularly useful in the study and management of social–ecological systems. Through resilience theory's adaptive cycle, we demonstrate how a focus on epistemological pluralism …

Utah Chapter Of The Sierra Club V. Utah Air Quality Board : Amicus Brief, Utah Court Of Appeals

Utah Court of Appeals Briefs (2007– 2019)

No abstract provided.

Unicity International Inc. V. Roger Hooban : Brief Of Appellant, Utah Court Of Appeals

Utah Court of Appeals Briefs (2007– 2019)

Appeal from the Fourth Judicial District Court, in and for Utah County, State of Utah, Honorable Lynn W. Davis Presiding

Unicity International Inc. V. Hooban : Brief Of Appellant, Utah Court Of Appeals

Utah Court of Appeals Briefs (2007– 2019)

No abstract provided.

State Of Utah V. Don Jacob Setoki : Brief Of Appellee, Utah Court Of Appeals

Utah Court of Appeals Briefs (2007– 2019)

Appeal from convictions for unlawful possession of methamphetamine and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, in the Third Judicial District Court of Utah, Salt Lake County, the Honorable Paul G. Maughan presiding.

Jennifer Hawks V. Jeff Hawks : Brief Of Appellant, Utah Court Of Appeals

Utah Court of Appeals Briefs (2007– 2019)

APPEAL FROM AN ORDER ENTERED BY THE SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF DAVIS, STATE OF UTAH HONORABLE MICHAEL ALLPHIN DISTRICT COURT JUDGE, PRESIDING

Seeking A Seat At The Table: Has Law Left Environmental Ethics Behind, As It Embraces Bioethics?,, Heidi Gorovitz Robertson

Law Faculty Articles and Essays

Bioethics evolved from theoretical philosophy into an applied field. Decision makers in health and medical sciences involve bioethicists in decisions and policy making. Although people study environmental ethics, mainly in philosophy programs, environmental ethicists are not involved in decision making. I explore the development of bioethics and environmental ethics, primarily considering the role of law in their development. I ask whether laws and legal opinions encouraging the use of bioethicists in decision making promoted the development of applied bioethics, and correspondingly, whether the absence of laws and opinions promoting environmental ethicists retarded the development of applied environmental ethics. Finally, I …

Nonobstetric Laparoscopy Versus Laparotomy During Pregnancy: Maternal And Fetal Outcomes, Jeannine Ruby

Yale Medicine Thesis Digital Library

The purpose of this study was to compare maternal and fetal outcomes between nonobstetric laparoscopy and laparotomy during pregnancy at Yale-New Haven Hospital. A retrospective chart review was conducted of all nonobstetric intraabdominal surgeries during pregnancy at Yale-New Haven Hospital between 1987 and 2007. Of 159 potential cases, 103 cases (57 laparoscopies, 46 laparotomies) fit the criteria for analysis. Data were collected for the maternal surgical admission, maternal delivery admission, and infant outcome for both groups, and were then analyzed using Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) Version 9.1. There was no difference in age or BMI between groups. Mean gestational age …

Aga Khan University Tanzania Institute Of Higher Education (Aku-Tihe) Advanced Nursing Studies Programme, Tanzania Institute Of Higher Education

The Aga Khan School of Nursing and Midwifery Archives

A comprehensive academic and administrative guide for students enrolled in the Advanced Nursing Studies Programme at the Aga Khan University, Tanzania Institute of Higher Education (AKU-TIHE). It outlines the programme's goals, academic policies, clinical standards, registration procedures, and grievance mechanisms. It also includes the AKU vision and mission, resources available to students, and expectations for professional conduct. Designed to support both undergraduate and post-registration students, the handbook reflects AKU’s commitment to developing nursing leaders who deliver high-quality care in East Africa.

Physician Assisted Death: From Rhetoric To Reality In Oregon, Arthur Birmingham Lafrance

Wyoming Law Review

No abstract provided.