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The Collegian (2009-08-31), Julianna Sosa

UTB/TSC Archives - The Collegian [Newspaper]

Vol. 62, No. 2

Effects Of Genetic Deficiency Of Cyclooxygenase-1 Or Cyclooxygenase-2 On Functional And Histological Outcomes Following Traumatic Brain Injury In Mice, Matthew L. Kelso, Stephen W. Scheff, James R. Pauly, Charles D. Loftin

Pharmaceutical Sciences Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND: Neuroinflammation contributes to the pathophysiology of acute CNS injury, including traumatic brain injury (TBI). Although prostaglandin lipid mediators of inflammation contribute to a variety of inflammatory responses, their importance in neuroinflammation is not clear. There are conflicting reports as to the efficacy of inhibiting the enzymes required for prostaglandin formation, cyclooxygenase (COX) -1 and COX-2, for improving outcomes following TBI. The purpose of the current study was to determine the role of the COX isoforms in contributing to pathological processes resulting from TBI by utilizing mice deficient in COX-1 or COX-2.

RESULTS: Following a mild controlled cortical impact injury, …

Vol. 37, No. 01 (August 31, 2009)

Indiana Law Annotated

No abstract provided.

Non-Foster Matching Of An Rfid Antenna, Nedime Pelin Yalcin

Theses

In this thesis, novel designs of radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag antennas with better matching characteristics to achieve extended range for passive tags have been investigated in the ultra-high frequency (UHF) band. A variety of cavitybacked/coupled microstrip dipole antennas in 915 MHz range were considered. Additionally, a negative impedance converter designed to cancel out antenna's input capacitance at resonance frequency and to produce the real antenna input impedance was designed, simulated and implemented for an RFID antenna. Numerical simulations have been carried out using ORCAD software package (Cadence), ADS software package (Agilent) and HFSS software package (ANSYS/ANSOFT Inc). Antennas have been …

Inventing New Cars: Analysis Of Chimeric Antigen Receptor Gene-Targeted T Cells Modified To Overcome Regulatory T Cell Suppression In The Tumor Microenvironment, James Lee

Yale Medicine Thesis Digital Library

Human T cells may be genetically modified to express targeted chimeric antigen receptors (CARs). We have previously demonstrated that T cells modified to express a CAR specific to the B cell tumor antigen CD19, termed 19-28z, successfully eradicate systemic human CD19+ tumors in SCID-Beige mice. While these results are encouraging, this xenogeneic tumor model fails to address potential limitations of this therapeutic approach in the clinical setting wherein these modified T cells encounter a hostile tumor microenvironment. Specifically, these models fail to address potential effector T cell inhibition mediated by endogenous regulatory T cells (Tregs). To investigate the role of …

Transgender Individuals' Experiences In Therapy And Perception Of The Treatment Experience, Jeannette Marie. Sheerin

Theses, Dissertations, and Projects

This study was undertaken in order to examine transgender individuals' experiences in therapy and the impact that clinicians' affirmative behaviors and their heteronormative and gender normative biases may have on the treatment experience. Despite an extensive history in the mental health field of pathologizing alternative gender identities and the well-researched detrimental impact that experiences of discrimination have on one's mental health, there has been no research on experiences of bias and discrimination in mental health treatment settings. Similarly, there has been a great deal of research on the role of affirmative therapy techniques relating to gay, lesbian, and bisexual persons, …

Exploring Intimate Partner Violence Through The Lens Of Modern Attachment Theory, Lisa Marie Smeltzer

Theses, Dissertations, and Projects

This study used modern attachment theory as a framework for exploring intimate partner violence (IPV). It was the expectation of the researcher that using this framework would allow for a non-gendered approach; an approach that would be a step towards looking at IPV as the procedural enactment of an attachment style rather than as a victim/perpetrator dichotomy. Other studies have looked at intimate partner violence through attachment theory, though the unique factor in this study is its focus on affect tolerance. The purpose was to support or refute researcher's claims that affect regulation is predicated on one's attachment style. Using …

The Theoretical Foundations Of Wilderness Therapy, Sara Smithson

Theses, Dissertations, and Projects

While an ever-growing number of studies have demonstrated that wilderness therapy can be very effective in facilitating emotional and behavioral change in at risk adolescents (Russell, 2003; 2005), a lack of understanding persists both within and outside of the wilderness therapy community regarding why and how wilderness therapy works. This study addresses these important questions by exploring the theoretical foundations of wilderness therapy and their relationship to practice. Conceptualization of wilderness therapy practice, theory, and process is approached through consideration of existing definitions of the treatment model as well as the field's characteristics and demographics. An overview of ongoing program …

Exploring The Lives Of African Americans Living With Mental Illness : A Project Based Upon An Investigation At Also Cornerstone, New Haven, Connecticut, Lois Jihae Son

Theses, Dissertations, and Projects

This qualitative research study sought to explore the effect mental illness has had on the lives of African Americans, the language these individuals employ to describe their experiences, and how African Americans' experiences with racial discrimination have informed how they view their psychiatric diagnoses. The study sample included seven individuals who (a) were English-speaking (b) were males or females 18 years of age and over (c) self-identified as African American (d) carried a primary diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizophrenia-spectrum disorders or any major affective disorder (e) and were in current stable mental health. Interviews with study participants were conducted in …

Standards Of Care : Transgender/Genderqueer Clients' Experiences With Mental Health Workers, Hunter Greenwood Swanson

Theses, Dissertations, and Projects

This qualitative, exploratory study sought to explore the experiences of transgender and genderqueer clients with the mental health system. Its purpose is to introduce the voices of the clients themselves into a body of literature that is currently largely dominated by professionals outside the trans community. Twelve people who self-identify as trans or genderqueer were recruited through postings on mailing lists and in queer-friendly spaces in Massachusetts and agreed to participate in hour-long interviews detailing their experiences in therapy as well as their feelings about their gender identities. Questions addressed quality of care received, length of time spent in therapy, …

"This So Clearly Needs To Be Marked" : An Exploration Of Memorial Tattoos And Their Functions For The Bereaved, Elizabeth Schiffrin

Theses, Dissertations, and Projects

This qualitative study explores how memorial tattoos function as mourning rituals in the grief processes of the bereaved. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 individuals who had honored at least one deceased loved one with a tattoo. Demographic questions as well as open-ended interview questions were put forth to participants in order to determine the meanings and uses of memorial tattoos for the bereaved. The objective of this study was to establish if memorial tattoos function as effective grief rituals as defined by the literature, namely if they integrated structure, symbolism, and the inclusion of others into the ritual experience. …

Central Florida Future, Vol. 41 No. 69, August 31, 2009

Central Florida Future

Beta suspension taken to next level; Blast off; Conduct board raises questions; Tips for eating healthy in college; Dining Dollars accepted all across campus.

Education In The Environment: A Strategy For Continued Interagency Outdoor Education Programming: Quarterly Progress Report: Period Ending August 31, 2009, Environmental Education Strategy For Nevada

Reports (PLI Education)

Highlights of the university’s focused efforts during the past three months include the following:

• Evaluation results from the NEEI Certification program will be presented at the North American Association for Environmental Education National Conference on October 9-10, 2009.
• A grant was received from the Nevada Community Foundation for the printing of The Story of Gill graphic novel.
• A total of 75 people participated in Families in Nature events at the Spring Mountains and Lake Mead National Recreation Areas.
• A third Nevada Environmental Education & Interpretation Certification program was held August 12-18, 2009 for twelve participants.
• A third Our Places Tell …

Distinction Of The Memory B Cell Response To Cognate Antigen Versus Bystander Inflammatory Signals, Micah J. Benson, Raul Elgueta, William Schpero, Michael Molloy, Weijun Zhang, Edward Usherwood, Randolph J. Noelle

Dartmouth Scholarship

The hypothesis that bystander inflammatory signals promote memory B cell (B_MEM) self- renewal and differentiation in an antigen-independent manner is critically evaluated herein. To comprehensively address this hypothesis, a detailed analysis is presented examining the response profiles of B-2 lineage B220 + IgG + B_MEM toward cognate protein antigen in comparison to bystander inflammatory signals. After in vivo antigen encounter, quiescent B_MEM clonally expand. Surprisingly, proliferating B_MEM do not acquire germinal center (GC) B cell markers before generating daughter B_MEM and differentiating into plasma cells or form structurally identifiable GCs. In striking contrast to …

Water Purification In Haiti : An Engineers Without Borders Project, Melissa Valoura

Theses

The objective of this thesis was to present the necessary steps to help a town in Haiti develop an organization focused on improving their water quality. It goes through the technology needed to create the organization and explains the procedures for implementing a charitable project in a foreign country. A narrative of the student project in Milot, Haiti, where students from the New Jersey Institute of Technology's Engineers Without Borders Chapter implemented a water purification project, explains the course of action that was taken and gives an example of a successful project. A summary of Haiti and its history paints …

Montana, Kentucky Awarded $6 Million Water-Quality Grant, University Of Montana--Missoula. Office Of University Relations

University of Montana News Releases, 1928, 1956-present

No abstract provided.

Um Researchers Featured In National Geographic, University Of Montana--Missoula. Office Of University Relations

University of Montana News Releases, 1928, 1956-present

No abstract provided.

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - August 30,2009, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the August 30, 2009 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine - Watercooler

Contents Include

• Harvard Cardiac Researcher to Kick Off DSS
• International Academy Honors USA Researcher
• USA Folate Researchers Uncover the Limitations of a Very Good Thing
• USA Digestive Health Center Offers Novel Hemorrhoid Treatment

Deafdigest: Gold Edition, August 30, 2009, Barry Strassler

DeafDigest Gold 2009

No abstract provided.

Uji Kepekaan Bakteri Yang Diisolasi Dari Urin Penderita Infeksi Saluran Kemih (Isk) Terhadap Beberapa Antibiotika Pada Periode Maret–Juni 2008, Shirly Kumala, Nancy Raisa, Lestari Rahayu, Ariyani Kiranasari

Majalah Ilmu Kefarmasian

Urinary tract infections (UTI) was an inflammatory response of the urethra when attacked by microorganisms. This disease can happen to people at all ages beginning with asymptomatic to moderately symptomatic infections. Thus far, antibiotic treat-ment was the best for curing the UTI although the chances for being resistance to the antibiotics were also high. Resistance to gram negative bacteri,a in particular, often occur with the antibiotics treatment. Our study at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia (UI), Bacterial isolation from patient urine sample was performed in the microbiology laboratory of UI. A total of 50 urine samples were collected …

Purifikasi Inhibitor Atpase/Rna Helikase Virus Japanese Encephalitis Dari Streptomyces Chartreusis, Lina Elfita, Shanti Ratnakomala, Herman Suryadi, Puspita Lisdiyanti, Andi Utama

Majalah Ilmu Kefarmasian

Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) is a neuropathogenic virus commonly caused cen-tral nervous diseases such as meningitis and severe encephalitis. Although vaccine has been developed, no specific and effective drug is available so far. We previously carried out a screening of inhibitor of JEV RNA helicase, an enzyme that essential for virus replication, from Actinomycetes and found that Streptomyces chartreusis produce the inhibitor of JEV RNA helicase. In this study, an extracellular protein which has inhibition activity on ATPase activity of JEV RNA helicase was purified from supernatant of Streptomyces chartreusis culture by ammonium sulfate pre-cipitation and size exclusion chromatography. SDS-PAGE …

Evaluation Of Activated Carbon As A Reactive Cap Sorbent For Sequestration Of Pcbs In Presence Of Humic Acid, Bhawana Sharma, Kevin H. Gardner, Jeffrey S. Melton, Amy Hawkins, Gregory Tracey

Civil & Environmental Engineering

This study investigated the interferences caused by high humic acid concentrations on the adsorption of coplanar and noncoplanar polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) on coconut shell activated carbon. In particular, the research focuses on the application of activated carbon as a reactive cap for contaminated sediment sites, a possible intervention to reduce contaminant flux through pore water, and to organisms in aquatic environments. Kinetic and equilibrium studies were conducted using activated carbon as a sorbent for individual PCB congeners including BZ 1, 52, 77, 153, and 169, respectively, in the presence and absence of humic acid. Results showed that preloading of activated …

Sharks With Arms: Exploring The Transformation From Natural Phenomenon To Innovation Object Via Applied Bionics, Harald Skulberg

Nordes Conference Series

Today, many researchers see nature as an immense resource of inspiration for creativity, enabling engineers and designers to transform knowledge gained from observations -combined with conceptual intentions – into innovation objects. The transfer of technology between natural life forms and synthetic constructs seem increasingly attractive. But what kind of methodology do designers and engineers rely on when transforming a natural phenomenon into an innovation object, using “bionic” principles? This design case investigates some of these design methods.

Exploring Tools, Techniques And Technologies For A Performance-Oriented Integral Design Process, Defne Sunguroglu Hensel

Nordes Conference Series

Performance Oriented Integral Design Process focuses on complex hierarchical organisations and higher-level functionality in biological systems to extract analogies for design principles. In order to understand and explain biology's strategies for diversity, embedded complexity and functionality, scientists deploy advanced tools, techniques and technologies to model, simulate and analyze biological systems. The purpose of this article is to investigate specific tools, techniques and technologies that may provide potentials for both the generative and analytical aspects of the design process of material artefacts.

Body, World And Affordance: Towards Engaging Technological Artefacts For Older Individuals, John Vines

Nordes Conference Series

This article addresses the problems older individuals have been observed to encounter when engaging with technological artefacts and how such difficulties may relate to the designers understanding of the normal cognitive ageing process of human beings. This article suggests that these problems may not be the result of limited cognitive abilities of certain older individuals but rather the manner in which designers understand the complex relationship between the mind and actions in the world. The article speculates that an alternative perspective on interactions as affordances that occur between the embodied individual and their ecology may benefit design methodologies deployed in …

Heterogeneous Materials And Variable Behaviour: Potentials For The Design Disciplines, Michael Ulrich Hensel

Nordes Conference Series

In the design and use of human-made artefacts materials play a central role with regards to appearance and functionality. The performative capacity of a design is actualised through materiality. However, while architecture is a material practice, highly specific materials with carefully defined characteristics and properties are often chosen late in the design process. Moreover, often a materials response to extrinsic stimuli is regarded as negative. All sorts of measures are taken to neutralise such responses. In contrast, however, there is a growing fascination with 'smart' materials that can respond in controlled ways to extrinsic stimuli. If the definition of smart …

Exploring Environmental Dimensions: On Sustainability As An Architectural Problem; Why It Is Not Enough To Discuss Space And Time Only, Maria Davidova

Nordes Conference Series

My research aims to explore how architecture responds to environmental input. It claims that this to a large degree is done today by “add-on” technology, e.g. sound environment is modified with specialized dampening materials, and climatic issues are addressed with increasingly complex and energy consuming ventilation systems. The conceptual and/or artistic architectural expressions are often not approaching those aspects in direct consideration (except i.e. project "Morpho-Ecologies", Responsive or Performative Architectures). As a critique of this division of environmental criteria from the architectural overall performance the research seeks to demonstrate and systematize an integral approach where the environmental responses are met …

Transport Design For Extreme Environment: Methodological Exploration (With Reference To Polar Regions), Svetlana Usenyuk

Nordes Conference Series

Extreme environment or extreme case is an aggregate of circumstances which exceed the limits of the common and create serious difficulties for vital activities or render them impossible [12]. The key features of the extreme environment are the lack of alternatives, absolute maximum of tension, synergy in the cooperation of negative factors, etc. In this case, all antagonisms related to the ‘tangible world’ (‘world of artefacts’, i.e. material environment) become especially apparent. Moreover, the extreme conditions are a specific (and the most objective) filter which lets through only things irreproachable in the performance of their functions. Here is a typical …

Gender Bending Through Design: An Account Of A Student Project On Gender, Lena Hansson, Marcus Jahnke

Nordes Conference Series

This article deals with an explorative student project which was conducted as part of a consumer research project on gender in design. In the project master students in design explored and reflected on gender issues through practice, and the resulting objects were assembled into a public exhibition. Departing from gender theory we describe and reflect on the experiences of the students and the reactions to the objects and the exhibition.

Symbiots: Conceptual Interventions Into Urban Energy Systems, Jenny Bergström, Ramia Mazé, Johan Redström, Anna Vallgårda

Nordes Conference Series

Symbiots set out to examine values such as ease-of-use, comfort, and rationality assumed within conventions of ‘good design’, in order to expose issues related to energy consumption and current human- (versus eco-) centered design paradigms. Exploring re-interpretations of graphical patterns, architectural configura- tions and electrical infrastructure typical in Swedish cities, Symbiots takes the form of a photo series in the genre of contemporary hy- per-real art photography. Painting a vivid pic- ture of alternatives to current local priorities around energy consumption, the three design concepts depicted are strangely familiar, al- ternatively humorous and sinister.