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Tradition In Transition: Tharu Traditional Governing System In Post-Conflict Nepal, Briana Bellamy

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

Over the last 20 years, Nepal has faced a series of political challenges that have impacted communities across the nation. From the restoration of democracy in 1990, to the instigation of the Maoist’s People’s War in 1996, finally leading to the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Accord (CPA) in 2006 - the Nepali government continues to negotiate the future of Nepal’s political landscape. The process has been long and tumultuous; with a history of violence and instability, every corner of Nepali society has invested interests in the success of the peace process and the building of a new constitution. While …

A New Kind Of Middle Man: Looking At Fair Trade In Nepal, Julia Wilber

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

The discipline of Development studies has gone through an evolution of changes in its relatively short time in existence. It has, among other things, left a legacy of vocabulary that is used to define many international interactions. Ideas of the colonizing first world juxtaposed against the colonized third world have given way to notions of an industrialized West and North comprised of developed nations and a backwards East and South made up of developing countries. Colonialism in the age of Imperialism left power and economic disparities across the world. The trends of colonial empires where the colonizer benefited from the …

Grey To Green: The Wolf As Culture And Profit In Mongolia And The Importance Of Its Survival, Samuel Legrys

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

“The king of this place could be Bear; it can capture and eat anything, even roe deer and moose. But I think sometimes Bear is eaten by Wolf, working as a pack. It means that Wolf is the king of the king” – Joogdernamjil, Dadal Hunter The grey wolf is a key figure in Mongolian culture, representing not only the male ancestor behind the bloodline of Chinggis Khaan, but also the messenger of heaven, sent to punish those who disrespect the spirit masters of the land. Countryside herders and UB businessmen alike honor the wolf as a spiritually powerful animal, …

History Of Tibetan And Exile Radio, Irene Richardson

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

Radio has long served as an important source of information and means of communication in Tibet. I discuss the history of wireless communication and broadcasting as it developed in the years before the 1950 invasion and summarize the dismantling of the Tibetan’s communication network after the 17 Point Agreement. Next, foreign broadcasting aimed at Tibetans living in China is discussed. American broadcasting is overseen by the Broadcasting Board of Governors. Radio Free Asia and Voice of America carry out broadcasting directed at Tibetans. U.S. government funded broadcasting is particularly controversial; I compare a number of viewpoints on the subject. Voice …

“I Didn’T Feel Like Living”: The Prevalence, Perceptions, And Prevention Of Hiv/Aids Among Tibetan Refugees In Kathmandu, Caitlin Macleod-Bluver

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

The fight against HIV/AIDS is a global one, a concern that is addressed by both the Nepali government and the Tibetan government in exile. Both governments have taken measures to prevent the further spread of the epidemic among their populations, increase knowledge and awareness about the disease, and provide better treatment and care to those living with HIV/AIDS. However, there is a gap between these efforts, particularly within the Tibetan refugee community. As a result of Tibetan’s refugee status in Nepal, fewer resources have been allocated for dealing with and understanding the risk factors for Tibetans in exile in Nepal. …

An Expeditious Synthesis Of 3-Amino B-Lactams Derived From Polyaromatic Compounds, Gildardo Rivera, Debasish Bandyopadhyay, Sonam Jaggi, R. Christopher Gonzales, Bimal K. Banik

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

A simple an effective method for the synthesis of a few trans 3-amino B-lactams derived from polyaromatic compounds has been accomplished via the deprotection of phthalimido groups with ethylene diamine.

Psychological Impact Of Negotiating Two Cultures: Latino Coping And Self-Esteem, Lucas Torres, David Rollock

Psychology Faculty Research and Publications

Among 96 Latino adults, active coping accounted for variance in global self-esteem beyond that of biculturalism and sociodemographic indicators. The findings highlight the importance of accounting for the way Latino adults approach negotiating multiple cultural contexts. Extending acculturation research to integrate competence-based formulations provides comprehensive information regarding cultural adaptation.

Entre una muestra de 96 adultos Latinos, el afrontamiento activo dio cuenta de la varianza en autoestima global más allá de los indicadores de biculturalismo y sociodemográficos. Los hallazgos destacan la importancia de buscar una explicación a la forma en que los adultos Latinos enfocan la negociación de múltiples contextos culturales. …

Washington University Record, October 1, 2009

Washington University Record

No abstract provided.

National Health Accounts: Lessons For Pakistan, Muhammad Ashar Malik

Community Health Sciences

No abstract provided.

The Murray State News, October 1, 2009, The Murray State News

Murray State University Collection

No abstract provided.

National Health Accounts: Lessons For Pakistan, Muhammad Ashar Malik

Community Health Sciences

No abstract provided.

Venoarterial Pco2 Difference: A Marker Of Postoperative Cardiac Output In Children With Congenital Heart Disease, Muhammad Furqan, Fahad Hashmat, Munir Amanullah, Mansoor Khan, Hina K Durani, Anwarul Haque

Department of Paediatrics and Child Health

OBJECTIVE: To determine the relationship between venoarterial carbon dioxide gradient (DeltapCO2) and central venous oxygen saturation (ScvO2) in children after cardiac surgery.

STUDY DESIGN: A cohort study.

PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY: The Paediatric cardiac intensive care unit of the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, from June 2006 to May 2007.

METHODOLOGY: All children admitted in the paediatric cardiac intensive care after complete repair of congenital heart defect using cardiopulmonary bypass were included in the study. Simultaneous arterial and central venous blood gas samples were obtained from a catheter placed in the artery (either radial or femoral) and superior vena …

Kenyon Collegian - October 1, 2009

The Kenyon Collegian

No abstract provided.

Analyzing The Effects Of Two Response To Intervention Tools, Oral Reading Fluency And Maze Assessments, In The Language Arts Classrooms Of Middle School Students, Donna Lyerly Jones

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This quantitative study analyzed data to find a valid and reliable assessment for progress monitoring also having predictive power of a student's future reading performance on a state-mandated standardized reading achievement evaluation. The Response to Intervention (RTI) model was implemented in the language arts classrooms of a rural middle school in northeast Georgia to study the effectiveness of instruction for all students, the at-risk, general, and advanced population. This study used Oral Reading Fluency (ORF) and Maze fluency assessments to monitor student progress and to analyze data to drive instruction. The data were gathered weekly over a 23 week period, …

Discipleship: Stepping Stones To Developing Your Church’S Strategy, John G. Johnston

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this project is to guide a church to develop a biblically based discipleship strategy that is intentional and ongoing. This will be done by focusing on current and future plans of developing a discipleship strategy of a local church. This project is influenced by my experiences in a disciplemaking process , observations and visits I conducted with hundreds of church leaders over the past twenty years, and my work to develop a church's disciplemaking ministry. This project proposes five steps toward developing a discipleship strategy that will encourage a lifelong journey of obedience that spiritually transforms values …

Perceived Factors Influencing The Pursuit Of Higher Education Among First-Generation College Students, Lynne Coy-Ogan

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Students who are first in their families to pursue higher education are often less likely to receive the academic, social, and financial support needed to experience success when compared to students from college-educated families. This study examined the perceived differences among salient factors influencing the pursuit of higher education between first-year, first-generation college students and students from college-educated families. These factors include family influence, secondary school support, peer influence, preparation for college, awareness and access to financial aid, and relative functionalism. An independent samples t-test was used to analyze data derived from The Factors Influencing the Pursuit of Higher Education …

Study To Show Thyself Approved: The Case For Continuing Clergy Education, Dan R. Jividen

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

There has been little study focused upon the role of the pastor's personal growth and how it may relate to growth or the lack thereof in the local church. Although the problem of ministerial competence as a whole can not be fully addressed in the limited scope of this project, it is this writer's contention that much of the plateau in church growth experienced in Southern Baptist Churches today may be predicated by the lack of ministerial training in the churches of the Southern Baptist Convention as a whole. It is the intent of this project to determine if there …

The Impact Of Hurricane Katrina On Adolescent Psychological Adjustment And Adaptation In Southeast Louisiana, William Stephen Kelly

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Hurricane Katrina ripped through Louisiana and the Gulf Coast in late August 2005. This devastating storm left thousands of people homeless and forever changed the lives of those who lived in these areas. Adolescents in the storm-impacted areas continue to be affected by life events brought about by this natural catastrophe. Many adolescents moved to another parish or state and started a new school, and many students reported attending multiple schools. Adolescents lost possessions and friends, and many continue to experience grief and loss issues related to Hurricane Katrina. Family job loss and associated financial hardship added to the already …

October 1, 2009, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

Proteomic And Phospho-Proteomic Profile Of Human Platelets In Basal, Resting State: Insights Into Integrin Signaling, Amir H. Qureshi, Vineet Chaoji, Dony Maiguel, Mohd Hafeez Faridi, Constantinos J. Barth, Saeed M. Salem, Mudita Singhal, Darren Stoub, Bryan Krastins, Mitsunori Ogihara, Mohammed J. Zaki, Vineet Gupta

Faculty Work Comprehensive List

During atherogenesis and vascular inflammation quiescent platelets are activated to increase the surface expression and ligand affinity of the integrin αIIbβ3 via inside-out signaling. Diverse signals such as thrombin, ADP and epinephrine transduce signals through their respective GPCRs to activate protein kinases that ultimately lead to the phosphorylation of the cytoplasmic tail of the integrin αIIbβ3 and augment its function. The signaling pathways that transmit signals from the GPCR to the cytosolic domain of the integrin are not well defined. In an effort to better understand these pathways, we employed a combination of proteomic profiling and computational analyses of isolated …

Doctors And Leadership Of Healthcare Organizations, Ali M. Al-Shehri, Tawfik A. Khoja

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Prophylaxis Against Infective Endocarditis. A Review Of Current International Guidelines, Sulaiman A. Al-Yousef

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Effects Of Trace Elements On Albumin And Lipoprotein Glycation In Diabetic Retinopathy, Najat A. Hasan

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To test the effect of some trace elements, on protein and lipoprotein glycosylation and their impact on the severity of diabetic retinopathy. METHODS: A case control study was conducted in 42 diabetic patients (14 without retinopathy [DC]; 14 with non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy [NPDR]; 14 with proliferative diabetic retinopathy [PDR]) at Ebin Al-Haitham Specialized Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq for Ocular Diseases from February to December 2008. In addition to 20 age and gender matched healthy controls (NC). The glycation of albumin, alpha-, pre beta-, and beta-lipoproteins was measured by agarose gel electrophoresis. Serum levels of cadmium (Cd), selenium (Se), chromium (Cr), …

Efficacy Analysis Of Methylprednisolone Plus Adrenaline To Treat Wasp Sting Injury, Jing-Biao Xia, Shuang-Shuang Xu, Xiang-Wen Zhang, Wen-Qi Zhong, Ai-Min Peng

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To observe the effect of methylprednisolone (MP) plus adrenaline to treat patients injured by wasp stings. METHODS: This study was carried out at The First College of Clinical Medical Science, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei Province, China, from June to November 2008. A total of 45 cases were divided into 2 groups. The MP was used alone in the control group, and MP plus adrenaline was used in the observation group. We compared the clinical effect between the 2 groups. RESULTS: The alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (64.05 ± 59.31 versus 124.14 ± 80.01 U/L), and creatine kinase isoenzyme (CKMB) …

The Saudi Thrombosis And Familial Thrombophilia Registry. Design, Rational, And Preliminary Results, Jalal N. Saour, Mohammed M. Shoukri, Layla A. Mammo

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To describe the Registry and report preliminary data for the prevalence of 5 prothrombotic gene mutations in the normal Saudi population. METHODS: Blood from consenting healthy Saudi individuals and patients with venous thrombosis (VT) from different regions of the Kingdom was collected from November 2001 until July 2007. The extracted DNA of each sample was kept at -70 degrees C until tested for 5 known prothrombotic factors using established methods. Only patients with confirmed VT were included. Data generated through direct interview were entered into the Saudi Thrombosis and Familial Thrombophilia (S-TAFT) Register. The consent and demographic data collection …

Vitamin D Deficiency In Saudi Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Laila H. Damanhouri

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To determine vitamin D status among Saudi patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) versus matched control group. METHODS: Hospital-based cohorts of 165 SLE patients and 214 SLE-free volunteers were recruited at King Abdulaziz University Hospital in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between January 2006 and June 2008. Serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] were measured. Vitamin D sufficiency is defined as a serum level of 25(OH)D >75nmol/L (>30ng/ml). A level ranging between >50 to <75nmol/L (>20 to <30ng/ml) is considered as vitamin D insufficiency, whereas <50nmol/L (<20ng/ml) as vitamin D deficiency. Both deficiency and insufficiency are considered to comprise vitamin D inadequacy. RESULTS: The prevalence of SLE patients with 25(OH) D inadequacy and deficiency was higher than in the control group: 98.8 versus 55%, 89.7 versus 20% (p<0.0001). Only 2 (1.2%) SLE patients had adequate levels of 25(OH)D compared to 96 (45%) of control group (p<0.0001). The mean serum levels (nmol/L) of 25(OH)D in SLE patients with vitamin D inadequacy and deficiency in comparison to the control group were 22.3 ± 13.6 versus 44.5 ± 17.5 (p<0.0001) and 19.1 ± 9.5 versus 22.9 ± 6.7 (p=0.0152). No significant differences were evident in female and male patients with SLE with respect to the mean serum levels of 25(OH)D and prevalence of its deficiency. CONCLUSION: Vitamin D inadequacy is highly prevalent in Saudi patients with SLE. Vitamin D supplementation and its evaluation in the treatment of SLE should be considered. Vitamin D inadequacy is highly prevalent in Saudi patients with SLE. Vitamin D supplementation and its evaluation in the treatment of SLE should be considered.

Perinatal Mortality Rate In Al-Ramadi Maternity And Children's Hospital, Western Iraq, Zaid R. Al-Ani, Sahar J. Al-Hiali, Waleed S. Al-Mashhadani

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To estimate the perinatal mortality rate (PMR) in Al-Ramadi city, Iraq, and study its associated causative factors following the 2003 Coalition Forces occupation of Iraq. METHODS: All the hospital stillbirth, and early neonatal death deliveries at the Al-Ramadi Maternity and Children9s Hospital, Al-Anbar Governorate, western Iraq, from 15th June to 15th December 2005 were included in the study. Data collected for the mother includes: age, residence, parity, plurality, mode of delivery, medical and obstetrical history, antenatal care (ANC), and previous perinatal death. For dead babies: gestational age, gender, birth weight, and Apgar scores were also collected. RESULTS: The total …

Risk Factors For Postpartum Hemorrhage Among Saudi Women, Hanan M. Al-Kadri, Saima Tariq, Hani M. Tamim

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To identify health-related risk factors for the development of post partum hemorrhage (PPH) in Saudi women and to estimate the incidence of primary PPH. METHODS: A case-control study was conducted between July 1, 2007 and June 30, 2008 at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. One hundred and one patients with PPH and 209 control patients were included. Bivariate associations between the different risk factors for the development of PPH were studied. Multivariate logistic regression analysis to identify significant risk factors for the occurrence of this obstetrics complication was carried out. RESULTS: High parity was associated with a …

Head And Neck Oncology Experience In Makkah, Saudi Arabia, Ameen Z Al-Herabi

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To present our experience in head and neck cancer, and the development of our own local electronic Makkah Head and Neck Database. METHODS: A prospective collection of cases was conducted between October 2007 and November 2008 of patients diagnosed with head and neck cancer within the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at Al-Noor Specialist Hospital, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. RESULTS: Forty-four patients were included in this study. There were 24 males (54.5%), and 20 females (45.5%). Sixteen patients (36.4%) had oral cavity cancer, 10 patients (22.7%) had hypopharyngeal cancer, 10 patients (22.7%) had nasopharyngeal cancer, 6 …

Evaluation Of Acute Postoperative Pain Monitoring Program For Nurses In Thailand, Patcharin Maunsaiyat, Phuping Akavipat, Nutchanun Phonsayom

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of an acute postoperative pain monitoring program (APPMP) on pain knowledge, attitude, and applicability of nurses at Prasat Neurological Institute, Bangkok, Thailand. METHODS: This study was conducted from 1st March to 31st October 2008, at the Prasat Neurological Institute, Bangkok, Thailand. Thirty-five neurological nurses were recruited. The effectiveness was evaluated using 3 indicators: pain knowledge score, attitude score, and nursing practice score. The mean score from each indicator group was calculated as the pre-APPMP launching test based. For the post-APPMP launching test, pain knowledge score, and attitude score were measured immediately after educating the participants, …