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2009-2010 Operating Budget, Morehead State University. Budget & Financial Planning Office.

Morehead State University Operating Budgets Archive

2009-2010 Operating Budget of Morehead State University.

B.S.N Nursing-College Of Allied Health And Nursing 2009, Nova Southeastern University

Health Professions Divisions Course Catalogs and Course Descriptions

No abstract provided.

Role Of Accelerated Segment Switch In Exons To Alter Targeting (Asset) In The Molecular Evolution Of Snake Venom Proteins, Robin Doley, Stephen P. Mackessy, R. Manjunatha Kini

Biological Sciences Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND: Snake venom toxins evolve more rapidly than other proteins through accelerated changes in the protein coding regions. Previously we have shown that accelerated segment switch in exons to alter targeting (ASSET) might play an important role in its functional evolution of viperid three-finger toxins. In this phenomenon, short sequences in exons are radically changed to unrelated sequences and hence affect the folding and functional properties of the toxins.

RESULTS: Here we analyzed other snake venom protein families to elucidate the role of ASSET in their functional evolution. ASSET appears to be involved in the functional evolution of three-finger toxins …

Global Dynamics Of A Competitive System Of Rational Difference Equations In The Plane, S. Kalabušic, Mustafa R. Kulenović, E. Pilav

Mathematics Faculty Publications

We investigate global dynamics of the following systems of difference equations x_n+1 = (a₁ + β₁x_n)/y_n, y_n+1 = (a₂ + y₂y_n)/(A₂ + x_n), n = 0, 1, 2, …, where the parameters a₁, β₁, a₂, y₂, and A₂ are positive numbers and initial conditions X₀ and Y₀ are arbitrary nonnegative numbers such that Y₀ > 0. We show that this system has rich dynamics which depend …

Antibacterial Efficacy Of Core-Shell Nanostructures Encapsulating Gentamicin Against An In Vivo Intracellular Salmonella Model, A. Ranjan, N. Pothayee, M. N. Seleem, R. D. Tyler, B. Brenseke, N. Sriranganathan, J. S. Riffle, R. Kasimanickam

Osteopathic Medicine, Jerry M. Wallace School of

No abstract provided.

Undergraduate And Graduate Course Descriptions, 2009 Winter, Wright State University

Course Descriptions

Wright State University undergraduate and graduate course descriptions from Winter 2009.

Virginia Commonwealth University Fall Commencement Program [2009], Virginia Commonwealth University

VCU Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

Insomnia: Its Causes, Its Consequences, And Its Cures, Shoshana Fried

The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences

Insomnia is a complaint that affects almost all Americans at some point throughout their lives. However, only chronic insomnia is truly a disorder. This type of insomnia can be caused by various reasons, whether physiological, molecular, or psychological. This paper will elaborate on a number of possible causes for insomnia. Furthermore, this paper will present some of the many adverse effects that are caused by the sleep deprivation resulting from chronic insomnia. There are many possible treatments available to help against insomnia. This paper will explain 53 some of the behavioral methods. In addition, it will discuss the many different …

Botox And Its Effect On Wrinkles, Rochelle Eckstein

The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences

Clostridia Botulinum (C. Botulinum) is a bacterium that produces a unique exotoxin, botulinum toxin (BTX). BTX induces flaccid muscle paralysis by inhibiting the release of acetylcholine at the cholinergic nerve endings. Recently, Botox, developed from BTX, has become a popular solution to reduce the appearance of hyper-functional facial rhytids. Facial wrinkles are caused by repetitive muscle contraction, and a treatment that directly addresses this will be effective. Injections of Botox temporarily relax or paralyze these muscles. This paper will briefly discuss the bacterial basis of Botox and its development. It will explain how the mechanism of action of BTX can …

Estrogenic Compounds Downstream From Three Small Cities In Eastern Nebraska: Occurrence And Biological Effect, Marlo K. Sellin, Daniel D. Snow, Debbie L. Akerly, Alan S. Kolok

Nebraska Water Center: Faculty Publications

Recent studies have detected estrogenic compounds in surface waters in North America and Europe. Furthermore, the presence of estrogenic compounds in surface waters has been attributed, in some cases, to the discharge of wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) effluent. The primary objective of the current study was to determine if WWTP effluent contributes estrogens to the surface waters of Nebraska. A second objective of this study was to determine if estrogens were found in concentrations sufficient enough to manifest feminizing effects on fish. These objectives were satisfied by deploying polar organic chemical integrative samplers (POCIS) and caged fathead minnows at eight …

Sustainability In A Time Of Climate Change: Keynote Address And Conference Charge, Tom Armstrong

Office of Research and Economic Development: Publications

In the world we live in today, I can tell you that the Nebraska landscape is a sensitive landscape. I’m not here to try to convince you today that climate change is real. That’s for you to decide. But I will tell you my own opinion on this as a scientist and as a manager of the U.S. Climate Change Science Program, a 13-federal-agency consortium that spends about $2.2 billion a year on science and assessing the state of science regarding climate change. For many years this program has really dealt with the issue: Is climate change real or not? …

Integrating Crop, Livestock And Irrigation Technologies To Ensure Food Security And Environmental Quality, Jerry Hatfield, Don Batie, Jon Holzfaster, Mike Kelly, Rick Koelsch

Office of Research and Economic Development: Publications

The metropolitan areas of Denver and Omaha sit like bookends for the Platte River Basin and High Plains region. In the 500 miles between these metropolitan areas lies a vast, almost completely rural region where farming and ranching are the mainstays of the economy and the culture. Agriculture is not just the primary industry; it is a way of life. This way of life is very vulnerable to changes in climate. The perspectives of the people who work and live in this region are crucial to informing research on climate change. They are on the frontlines of climate change, as …

Future Of Water For Food: Science And Technology Panel, Ramesh Kanwar, Brian A. Larkins, Judith C. N. Lungu, Vincent Vadez, Ron Yoder, Sheri Fritz

Office of Research and Economic Development: Publications

The panel explored key issues and challenges in the science and technology of water management to ensure an adequate food supply for the world. Panelists brought many years of experience and perspectives from different areas of expertise. The panelists gave brief overviews of their subject areas and then responded to questions from the audience.

2009-2010 Lindenwood University Undergraduate Course Catalog, Lindenwood University

Course Catalogs

Lindenwood University Undergraduate Course Catalog

The Forgotten Sovereigns, Tonya Kowalski

Florida State University Law Review

No abstract provided.

Botany At Eastern Illinois University, Marissa C. Jernegan, Nancy E. Coutant, Janice M. Coons

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

Eastern Illinois University was established in 1899, and from its beginning the importance of the botanical sciences was recognized. Two terms of botany were required for the four year program. Dr. Otis W. Caldwell, a botanist, was one of the original faculty members. He taught all of the biology courses and initiated the acquisition of a greenhouse. Caldwell was the first in a series of talented and dedicated botany professors including Edgar N. Transeau, Ernest L. Stover, Hiram F. Thut and John E. Ebinger. These and many other professors incorporated a field component into almost all classes. This dedication to …

Natural History Notes: Rhinocheilus Lecontei Tesselatus (Longevity), Stephen J. Mullin

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

No abstract provided.

Wrapped In Pride: Ghanaian Kente And African-American Identity, Booth Library

Booth Library Programs

Further information about this program can be found on the Booth Library WRAPPED IN PRIDE exhibit page.

Exhibit Dates This exhibit was displayed at Booth Library February 1 - March 10, 2009

Attitudes Towards Breastfeeding Among A Sample Of Chinese Mothers Living In Ireland, Qianling Zhou, Katherine Younger, John Kearney

Conference Papers

In recent years, breastfeeding has become the focus of public health in Ireland. Previous research has reported significant differences in breastfeeding initiation rates among Irish mothers (47.1%) and non-Irish mothers (79.6%) living in Ireland(1). While attitudes towards breastfeeding among Irish mothers have been previously described(2), such information on non-nationals is lacking, particularly among Chinese residing in Ireland. This study was undertaken to fill this information gap, describing the maternal attitudes towards breastfeeding among Chinese mothers living in Ireland. A cross-sectional self-administrated survey was conducted. Questionnaires (written in Chinese) were distributed to the Chinese mothers, mainly via Chinese supermarkets and Chinese …

Incentivizing Organ Donation: A Proposal To End The Organ Shortage, Sara Krieger Kahan

Hofstra Law Review

No abstract provided.

Lifelines Winter 2009, Southern Adventist University

Lifelines - Biology Department Newsletter

The Winter 2009 issue of Lifelines features articles on RAM Clinics, Dr. Earl Aagaard's retirement, the addition of Richard Seidel to the faculty, and a pictorial directory of the 2009 biology and allied health graduates.

The Effects Of Human Activities On The Conservation Of Endangered Sea Turtles In Mexico : A Gis And Ethnographic Analysis, Joseì Rolando Pantoja

Capstone Projects and Master's Theses

This is a study about the effects of human activities and tourist development on the Olive Ridley, an endangered sea turtle species that nests on the beaches of the Northern shores of the Bay of Banderas, Nayarit, Mexico. I traveled to the site and I used a mixed methods approach to do my research. First, I mapped the nesting sea turtle sites using GIS/GPS technology. I recorded the location of the nests on the beach using the GPS device for a period of three weeks. The data were imported into GIS and analyzed. Second, for the Ethnographic qualitative methods, I …

Assessment Of Endangered Beach Layia (Layia Carnosa) On The Monterey Peninsula, Michael E. Johns

Capstone Projects and Master's Theses

Coastal dunes are a unique and dynamic habitat, containing fauna that have adapted to life in harsh maritime conditions. While these species have managed to thrive in such a habitat, human influences may undermine their continued success. Beach layia (Layia carnosa), a small annual herb, is one example of a species which has become isolated by habitat loss from human expansion. Endemic to California, it exhibits a patchy distribution along the coast, and occurs in two dunes systems on the Monterey Peninsula, Asilomar State Beach and Indian Village Dunes. Previous estimates at these two sites indicate a small population size, …

Changes In Cover And Use Of Zostera Marina Habitat In Elkhorn Slough, California, Nora Elaine Grant

Capstone Projects and Master's Theses

Seagrasses provide an array of ecosystem services to the nearshore marine community. The goal of this study was to begin to determine the role of the seagrass, Zostera marina, in habitat provisioning within Elkhorn Slough, CA. Part one uses maps to assess variability in the spatial extent of Zostera marina in Elkhorn Slough over time and the potential of Zostera to provide a unique habitat to species assemblages within the slough. Part two examines habitat use within and among Zostera, algae and bare habitats in Elkhorn Slough by fishes and some mobile epibenthic invertebrates. Zostera beds were mapped a total …

Carmel Bay : Oceanographic Dynamics And Nutrient Transport In A Small Embayment Of The Central California Coast, Dustin Carroll

Capstone Projects and Master's Theses

Using an extensive mooring time series from the outer edge of Stillwater Cove, this study investigated the oceanographic dynamics and their contribution to nutrient delivery in Carmel Bay. Carmel Bay is small embayment located at the northern end of the Big Sur coast, and it is distinguished by having a submarine canyon within extremely close proximity to the beach. This embayment is open to open ocean coastal California Current conditions; however, it also provides a sheltered environment from wind and swell. No previous studies have been conducted on the circulation features of Carmel Bay and Stillwater Cove, and HF radar …

Kicking The Tires Of Natural Selection: The Carriage Still Runs After 150 Years

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Science is both tentative and durable. This is its great strength: as we discover new evidence, or find new ways to interpret existing evidence, scientific ideas can be modified, offering us a more complete and reliable picture of the universe. Helping your students understand this aspect of science not only reduces their resistance to learning about evolution, but also encourages deeper understanding about how science works.

Resettling Peoples, Redressing Histories: Challenging Answers To The Land Question In Namibia And The Netherlands, Liora Barba

Macalester International

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Alimentación Preventiva De La Vaca Lechera En Transición., A. D. Garcia, A. R. Hippen

Dairy Science Publication Database

El periodo de transición en la vaca lechera se caracteriza por una disminución del consumo de alimento que comienza unos días antes del parto y que recién se recupera varios días después del mismo. Esta caída en la cantidad de alimento ingerido resulta en un desbalance entre los requerimientos nutricionales y los nutrientes absorbidos luego de la ingesta. Existen otros factores relacionados con el volumen y la forma física del alimento que pueden llevar a otros trastornos frecuentes del peri-parto. Por lo general el diagnóstico veterinario se basa en la manifestación clínica de una determinada afección. Para tener un mayor …

Regulating Pregnancy In Taiwan: An Analysis From An Asian Legal Feminist Using Feminist Legal Theories, Chih-Chieh Lin

University of Baltimore Law Forum

No abstract provided.

The Maryland Flexible Leave Act: Is It Really That Simple?, Darrell R. Vandeusen, Donna M. Glover

University of Baltimore Law Forum

No abstract provided.