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Unintended Consequences Of Ethanol Production: Geospatial Lifecycle Analysis, Amanda Louise Malone

Theses

Ethanol use has been lauded as a way to provide a secure, diverse, environmentally friendly and economically beneficial energy supply for the US. However, along with this praise has been criticism due to potential unintended consequences that may arise from ethanol production and use. This thesis addresses one such unintended consequence: the displacement of emissions from downstream vehicle operation locations to upstream farming and production areas. The thesis uses the Upstream Ethanol Production (UEP) Model, a geospatial lifecycle model developed for analyzing spatial emissions inventories for ethanol production. The UEP model is based on the US GREET model – the …

Chasing The Moon, Yumi Kim

Theses

In a small city, there were several murders of politicians. The Detective Diana and a werewolf hunter Orson suspected Scott, a politician, as the prime suspect. “Chasing The Moon” is a narrative animation created mainly in the 3D software: Maya. The following thesis report is about the technical and artistic process of making the film.

Cord Blood Stem Cells, Khalil E. Rajab, Reginald P. Sequeira

Saudi Medical Journal

The discovery that stem cells (SCs) can be obtained from umbilical cord blood instead of the more controversial source of embryonic SC9s, has renewed interest on the new, exciting therapeutic potentials of this technology. Several therapeutic targets have been cited as candidates for treatment such as, malignant blood disease, hematological disorders, complex neurological illnesses, genetic and autoimmune diseases, benign and malignant blood diseases, skeletal anomalies, and the ultimate promise of using this technique in delaying the process of human aging. Parallel to this rise in popularity of SC research, SC banking has become a growing commercial enterprise. This review will …

The Effects Of Resveratrol And Tannic Acid On Apoptosis In Colon Adenocarcinoma Cell Line, Didem Cosan, Ahu Soyocak, Ayse Basaran, Irfan Degirmenci, Hasan V. Gunes

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of resveratrol and tannic acid on apoptosis, and Bcl-2 homologous antagonist/killer (Bak) and fas associated death domain (FADD) proteins in the CaCo-2 cell line. METHODS: In the present study, resveratrol and tannic acid were administrated in the CaCo-2 cell line at doses of 25, 50, and 100 uM. The CaCo-2 cells were grown and cultured in the Medical Biology Department, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, Turkey in 2007. The effects of these agents on apoptotic index were determined by Apop Taq peroxidase kit and their effects on the ratios of Bak and FADD proteins by the …

Effects Of Metronidazole, Tinidazole, Captopril And Valsartan On Taste And Serum Levels Of Zinc And Magnesium, Abdul-Basit A. Salman, Nabeel A. Ali, Abdullah M. Jawad

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To study the effect of metronidazole, tinidazole, captopril and valsartan on the levels of zinc and magnesium in the serum of rabbits and humans and the histology of taste buds in rabbits. METHODS: We conducted this study in the College of Medicine and Teaching Hospital, Basrah, Iraq from April 2005 to September 2006. It was in 2 parts: a clinical observational study of 54 patients treated with one of these drugs. The second part involved oral administration of metronidazole (45mg/kg), tinidazole (40mg/kg), captopril (3mg/kg) or valsartan (3mg/kg) or normal saline to 42 rabbits randomly. Serum zinc and magnesium were …

Impact Of Comorbidity On Outcome Among Acute Non-Traumatic Surgical Patients. Evaluation Of Charlson Comorbidity Index., Muhammad Abdullah, Saleh M. Al-Salamah

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of comorbid conditions among acute non-traumatic general surgery patients. To assess the impact of comorbidity on outcomes and evaluate the effectiveness of using Charlson comorbidity index (CCI) in these patients. METHODS: All acute non-traumatic general surgery patients admitted to King Saud Medical Complex, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, between January 1, 2007 and December 31, 2007 were included (n=1296). Patient data were explored to record comorbidity, and the CCI score calculated. The length of hospital stay, post-operative complications and mortality were recorded as outcome measures. The outcomes in patients with comorbid conditions were compared with patients without …

The Effects Of Androgen On Sodium Excretion And The Renin-Angiotensin System In High Salt-Induced Hypertensive Male Rats., Shi-Jin Tan, Jian-Ping Hu, Yuan Zhong

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Establishment Of A Research Colony Of Marmorkrebs, A Parthenogenetic Crayfish Species, Stephanie A. Jimenez, Zen Faulkes

School of Integrative Biological & Chemical Sciences (Formerly Dept. of Biology)

Marmorkrebs, or marbled crayfish, are recently discovered parthenogenetic crayfish. Its origins are unknown, but it has been introduced into natural ecosystems and could become a highly invasive pest species. Marmorkrebs have potential as a model organism for research in many biological fields because they are genetically uniform. A key element of most successful model organisms is maintaining self-sustaining breeding colonies. We report on our efforts find the best conditions for establishing and maintaining a Marmorkrebs breeding colony for research. The colony was founded by four adults of unknown age (P generation). These foundresses were housed communally in standard aquaria and …

Scholarship @ Rit Winter 2008-09, Rit Libraries Publishing And Scholarship Support Center

RIT Digital Archives

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Development Of Interactive Multimedia Training Materials To Train Beef Packing Plant Workers In The Identification And Removal Of Specified Risk Materials, R. D. Dewell, I. N. Roman-Muniz, J. A. Scanga, A. D. Fails, L. R. Whalen, B. J. Mccarthy, T. W. Hoffman, D. R. Woerner, K. E. Belk, G. C. Smith, Mo Salman

Journal of Extension

The meat packing industry plays an essential role in preventing potential BSE-transmitting tissues from being included in the human food supply. As part of a project funded through USDA:CSREES, researchers at Colorado State University collaborated with the beef packing industry to create teaching materials to assist beef packers as they train workers in identification, proper removal and handling of SRM tissues. Materials include computerized interactive multimedia training modules, plastinated specimens, and a full color visual reference guide. Materials were designed to accommodate the diverse educational backgrounds of slaughter plant workers, who may have limited formal education and English language skills.

Evaluation Of A New Nutrition Education Curriculum And Factors Influencing Its Implementation, Justine R. Hoover, Peggy A. Martin, Ruth E. Litchfield

Journal of Extension

The study reported here evaluated a nutrition education curriculum through examining participant behavior change. A previously used curriculum (April - September 2005 and 2006) was compared to a new curriculum (April - September 2007) using pre- and post-program 24-hour dietary recalls and food behavior surveys. Participant, educator, and program variables were explored relative to behavior change. The new curriculum elicited behavior change similar to that elicited by the previous curriculum. Factors influencing behavior change included participant and educator race and educator experience. Participant and educator variables should be considered in future program/curriculum implementation.

Assessing Volunteers' Needs And Interests To Inform Curriculum Development In 4-H, Martin Smith, C L. Meehan, H. Steve Dasher

Journal of Extension

4-H volunteers have the knowledge and experience to benefit the Youth Development Program by helping inform curriculum development. To capitalize on this, researchers at the University of California, Davis, used focus group interviews and a statewide survey to identify curriculum and programmatic needs in 4-H Animal and Veterinary Science from the perspectives of 4-H volunteers. Survey results and a review of subsequent curriculum development projects that were informed by the outcome data are discussed.

Using Computer Technology To Map Local Farms For Rapid Response In Agricultural Emergencies, David L. Marrison

Journal of Extension

An emergency or disaster can strike at any time without warning. This article describes how educators can use computer technology to map local farms for rapid response in agricultural emergencies. Critical farm data such phone contacts, global position systems location, and resources available for disaster recovery initiatives can quickly be imported into a computer mapping program. Then, at a click of a button, the information provided from a farm is opened in a message box. This allows for quick communication to farms during an emergency. This article also describes how this technology can be used for other Extension applications.

Preparing Youth Development Professionals To Be Successful: How Do The Needs Of Extension/4-H Compare To Those Of Other Organizations?, Keith G. Diem

Journal of Extension

An online Master's degree in Youth Development Leadership offered by Clemson University serves students nationally with the goal of using a multi-disciplinary approach "to prepare professionals for best practices in positive youth development." A nationwide needs assessment was conducted so that plans to improve and expand the program will meet the needs of the youth development profession. A variety of findings proved beneficial for determining similarities and differences among leaders of 4-H programs and other youth development organizations as well as implications for the types of degrees that would be most valuable for contemporary youth development professionals.

The Use Of A Non-Point Source Pollution Self-Assessment For Greenhouse And Nursery Operators In California, Diane Dejong, Kathleen Delate, Valerie J. Mellano, Karen L. Robb, David A. Shaw

Journal of Extension

Water quality rules adopted in 2001 in San Diego, California, created new requirements for greenhouse and plant nursery growers to manage surface run-off that could potentially affect drinking water, recreational locations, and wildlife habitat. A "Run-off and Non-Point Source Pollution Self-Assessment for Greenhouse and Container Nurseries" was developed as a series of worksheets that translated technical information for growers to meet legal requirements, maintain their property value, and enhance the quality of their environment. Self-assessment results determined a need for additional training on run-off management and prevention pollution through more site-specific fertilization and pest management techniques based on routine monitoring.

Lsuhsc Facilities Daily Update: February 2009, Lsuhsc Property And Facilities Management

LSUHSC Facilities Daily Updates: 2009

LSUHSC Dailly Facilities Updates from February 2009. These updates describe damage and a timeline of repairs at the LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans campus due to Hurricane Katrina which made landfall August 29, 2005.

Commons, Anticommons, Semicommons, Lee Anne Fennell

Public Law and Legal Theory Working Papers

In recent years, theorists interested in the commons have increasingly broadened their gaze to take in two new entries in the property lexicon: the anticommons and the semicommons. Notwithstanding some excellent work comparing and contrasting these templates and their associated tragedies, the literature lacks a cohesive account of how they relate to each other and to larger questions of incentive misalignment. Although scholars sometimes frame the commons, anticommons, and semicommons as distinct property types (see, e.g., Heller 2008, 37 fig. 2.9), each is best understood as a lens for apprehending a single core, challenging fact about resource systems—their need to …

Extended Holiday In Hurghada: Russian Women And 'Urfi Marriage As An 'Alternative Circuit Of Survival', Joanne Walby

Theses and Dissertations

“The effort to identify the enemy as singular in form is a reverse-discourse that uncritically mimics the strategy of the oppressor instead of offering a different set of terms” (Judith Butler, 1990: 18) Since the disintegration of the former Soviet Union, the ―trope of the trafficked Russian1 woman‖ has shaped the fears and perceptions of Russian women moving abroad for work. This discourse reifies fears of exploitation and victimhood but overlooks women‘s ability to rationally consider the risks and benefits of international migration for economic and social reasons. In Egypt, some negative stereotypes have been associated with the Russian population …

Livestock Farmers' Use Of Animal Or Herd Health Information Sources, Kimberly L. Jensen, Burton C. English, R Jamey Menard

Journal of Extension

Dissemination of animal or herd health information is of potential importance not only to management of a farm business, but may also be critical to animal welfare and public health. Understanding the types of sources of animal/herd health information that farmers use and how farm and farmer characteristics may influence their use is of importance. The objectives of the study reported here were to ascertain the use animal/herd health information sources by livestock producers and the effects of farm and farmer demographic characteristics on use of these information sources. Survey results from 1,737 Tennessee livestock producers are used in the …

Lost Rivers Grazing Academy: Building Sustainability In Livestock Production, Scott Jensen, Charles Cheyney, James Hawkins, C. Wilson Gray, Glenn Shewmaker, Shannon Williams, James R. Gerrish

Journal of Extension

The Lost Rivers Grazing Academy (LRGA) was developed to improve the sustainability of livestock grazing operations. A mixture of classroom and hands-on instruction provides participants with training in Management-intensive Grazing, a goal-driven, flexible method of managing grazing for improved sustainability. Increased efficiency has also helped these producers to reduce winter feed costs, leading to greater economic stability. The LRGA uses a variety of teaching techniques to facilitate learning. These techniques include traditional classroom instruction, experiential learning, games, and simulations.

Reducing The Spread Of Infectious Disease Through Hand Washing, Marcus M. Comer, Mohammad Ibrahim, Valerie Jarvis Mcmillan, Geissler G. Baker, Sonya G. Patterson

Journal of Extension

According to the Centers for Disease Control (2002), hand washing is the simplest, most effective measure for preventing the spread of bacteria, pathogens, and viruses. Recent studies by the American Society for Microbiology (2005) indicate that Americans do not wash their hands after going to the bathroom and before handling or eating food. The study reported here sought to determine the presence of publications encouraging the public to wash hands in two North Carolina counties. Public restrooms located in rest areas, convenience stores, restaurants, and childcare facilities were examined. Findings indicate that literature encouraging hand washing is not present.

Molecular Coevolution Of Pacific Northwest Hantaviruses And Their Host, The Deer Mouse, Peromyscus Maniculatus, Philip Darren Jones

Dissertations and Theses

Sin Nombre virus (SNV, family Bunyaviridae, genus Hantavirus), hosted by the deer mouse, Peromyscus maniculatus (family Cricetidae, Subfamily Neotominae), is the primary etiological agent of Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) in the western United States. HPS, with known pathogenicity only to humans and for which there is no cure or prophylaxis, affects the epithelium of the lungs by making the capillaries leaky, thereby resulting in bilateral infiltrates, and eventually leading to respiratory failure and death by drowning in approximately 38% of hospitalized patients.

In the Americas, Peromyscus has been co-evolving with hantaviruses for approximately 12–20 million years, since the first …

Trapped In A Metaphor: The Limited Implications Of Federalism For Corporate Governance, Robert B. Ahdieh

Faculty Scholarship

Trapped in a metaphor articulated at the founding of modern corporate law, the study of corporate governance has - for some thirty years - been asking the wrong questions. Rather than a singular race among states, whether to the bottom or the top, the synthesis of William Cary and Ralph Winter’s famous exchange is better understood as two competitions, each serving distinct normative ends. Managerial competition advances the project that has motivated corporate law since Adolf Berle and Gardiner Means - effective regulation of the separation of ownership and control. State competition, by contrast, does not promote a race to …

Author Response To Invited Commentary By Heathcock [Commentary For: Gastrocnemius/Soleus Muscle Tendon Unit Changes Over The First 12 Weeks Of Adjusted Age In Infants Born Preterm], Marybeth Grant-Beuttler, Robert J. Palisano, Debra P. Miller, Barbara Reddien Wagner, Carolyn B. Heriza, Patricia A. Shewokis

Physical Therapy Faculty Articles and Research

"We thank Heathcock for taking the time to write her commentaryregarding our study. Her comments are interesting, and our subsequent investigation into these ideas has led us to uncover some enlightening evidence in relation to the topics raised in the commentary. We will attempt to review each of the topics raised and the evidence associated with these topics."

Enhanced Estrogen-Induced Proliferation In Obese Rat Endometrium, Shannon N Westin, Peter J A Davies, Lei Deng, Adrienne S Mccampbell, Russell R Broaddus, Karen H Lu

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

OBJECTIVE: We tested the hypothesis that the proliferative estrogen effect on the endometrium is enhanced in obese vs lean animals.

STUDY DESIGN: Using Zucker fa/fa obese rats and lean control, we examined endometrial cell proliferation and the expression patterns of certain estrogen-regulated proproliferative and antiproliferative genes after short-term treatment with estradiol.

RESULTS: No significant morphologic/histologic difference was seen between the obese rats and the lean rats. Estrogen-induced proproliferative genes cyclin A and c-Myc messenger RNA expression were significantly higher in the endometrium of obese rats compared with those of the lean control. Expression of the antiproliferative gene p27Kip1 was suppressed …

Storytelling In The Law Of Unjust Enrichment, Hang Wu Tang

Research Collection Yong Pung How School Of Law

The development of the law of unjust enrichment is unique in several respects. First, the law has developed at an amazing pace considering that the House of Lords only officially recognised this cause of action less than 20 years ago in Lipkin Gorman v Karpnale. The second remarkable feature of this branch of law is the great influence of academic thinking in the advancement of the law. Among all the legal scholars who have contributed to the development of the law, Professor Peter Birks must stand out as one of the central figures.3 Together with Robert Goff and Gareth Jones, …

The Dark Triad: Facilitating A Short-Term Mating Strategy In Men, Peter K. Jonason, Norman P. Li, Gregory D. Webster, David P. Schmitt

Research Collection School of Social Sciences

This survey (N=224) found that characteristics collectively known as the Dark Triad (i.e. narcissism, psychopathy and Machiavellianism) were correlated with various dimensions of short-term mating but not long-term mating. The link between the Dark Triad and short-term mating was stronger for men than for women. The Dark Triad partially mediated the sex difference in short-term mating behaviour. Findings are consistent with a view that the Dark Triad facilitates an exploitative, short-term mating strategy in men. Possible implications, including that Dark Triad traits represent a bundle of individual differences that promote a reproductively adaptive strategy are discussed. Findings are discussed in …

Faith And Fortune In The Post-Colonial Classroom, Stefano Harney, Stephen Linstead

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

The place of spirituality, religion, faith and cynicism in management education has received increasing attention in the past decade. From the point of view of teaching focused on critical engagement with practice, they are sometimes viewed as obstacles to practice. In this article we use resources from post-colonial thought and global critical race theory to suggest the opposite—that faith and cynicism can be understood as forms of critique issuing from the student perspective and that we might learn from these critiques as a way to reconfigure persistent dilemmas in the critique of the Enlightenment that trouble critical management approaches. We …

Characterization Of Natural Organic Matter And Precursors To Trihalomethanes Using Spectral Flourescence Signatures, Krit Punburananon

Dissertations

Disinfection is an essential process to kill pathogens (i.e., disease causing organisms) in source water during the production of drinking water. Chlorine is most widely used disinfectant because it is effective, affordable, and also provides chlorine residual to ensure that the water is safe through the distribution system. Nonetheless, chlorine reacts with Natural Organic Matter (NOM) and forms potentially carcinogenic Disinfection By-products (DBPs). The major chlorination DBPs are dominantly Trihalomethanes (THMs). However, not all organic compounds are equally reactive to THMs formation.

NOM in water samples collected from the Delaware & Raritan Canal and its tributaries (Central New Jersey) was …