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The Collegian (2009-02-16), Linet Cisneros

UTB/TSC Archives - The Collegian [Newspaper]

Vol. 61, No. 21

Rapid Headward Erosion Of Marsh Creeks In Response To Relative Sea Level Rise, Zoe J. Hughes, Duncan M. Fitzgerald, Carol A. Wilson, Steve C. Pennings, Kazimierz Wiçski, Amala Mahadevan

Faculty Publications

Tidal creeks in Cape Romain, South Carolina, are extending rapidly onto the established marsh platform producing an unusual morphology, which remains selfsimilar in time. A time-series of aerial photographs establishes that these channels are headward eroding at an approximate rate of 1.9 m/yr. The rapid rate of headward erosion suggests that the marsh platform is in disequilibrium and unable to keep pace with high local relative sea level rise (RSLR 〉3.2mm/yr) through accretionary processes. Biological feedbacks play a strong role in the morphological development of the creeks. Dieback of vegetation coupled with intense burrowing by crabs produces a bare and …

I Became Aware That Many Students Looked Up To Erving, Gerald Handel

Bios Sociologicus: The Erving Goffman Archives

Gerald Handel, Professor Emeritus of Sociology at The City College and The Graduate Center of the City University of New York, wrote this memoir at the request of Dmitri Shalin and gave his approval for posting the present version in the Erving Goffman Archives. The memoir was received on February 11, 2009.

A Method For Digital Color Analysis Of Spalted Wood Using Scion Image Software, Sara Robinson, Peter Laks, Ethan J. Turnquist

Michigan Tech Publications, Part 1

Color analysis of spalted wood surfaces requires a non-subjective, repeatable method for determining percent of pigmentation on the wood surface. Previously published methods used human visual perception with a square grid overlay to determine the percent of surface pigmentation. Our new method uses Scion Image©, a graphical software program used for grayscale and color analysis, to separate fungal pigments from the wood background. These human interface processes render the wood block into HSV (hue, saturation, value, within the RGB color space), allowing subtle and drastic color changes to be visualized, selected and analyzed by the software. Analysis with Scion Image© …

At Risk? Exploring The Relationship Between Hiv/Aids-Related Knowledge And Risky Sexual Behavior In Jamaica, Christine Chung

Award Winning Geography Papers

Using the 2004 Knowledge, Attitudes, Behaviour and Practices (KABP) national survey, this research investigates factors contributing to HIV/AIDS-related risky sexual behavior in Jamaica, using the theoretical underpinnings behind the concept of “risk” to elucidate the relative vulnerability of different demographic groups. In particular, how is risk defined and by whom, and how does this shape the risk environment for HIV/AIDS. The social construction of “risk” is explored as an act of translation of science, whose formalized and institutionalized meanings do not always match up to the individual’s perception of personal risk to HIV/AIDS. The disjunction between knowledge and actual behavioral …

Ists E-Newsletter, February 15, 2009, Iowa Academy Of Science

ISTS Newsletter

In this issue:

--Message from the ISTS Chair, Morgan Masters

--Message from the Fall Conference Chair, Traci Maxted

--Message from the Vice Chair, De Anna Tibben

--Announcements

--Opportunities

--News

--Your ISTS Leadership Team

Phytochemistry And Ethanopharmacological Studies On Rubia Cordifolia Linn. (Rubiaceae), M. Kannan, A.J.A.Ranjit Singh, M. Narayanan

Ethnobotanical Leaflets

Ethanolic extracts of the leaves of Rubia cordifolia L. (Rubiaceae) (ERC) were investigated for their phytocompounds, in vitro and in vivo immunopharmacological properties. Immunomodulatory effects of this plant extract were proved in Cyclophosphamide (CP) -induced immunosuppressed animal models. Albino rats were treated with the aqueous extract of ERC and Cyclophosphamide. The Total count (TC) and Differential count (DC) of microphages and blood clotting assay were affected due to the suppressive effect of Cyclophosphamide. Administration of plant extract to CP- exposed animals resulted in enhanced immune responses.

Correlation Between The Diversity Manifestation And Phytoplankton Productivity In Pechiparai Reservoir, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu, India, P.J. Jepa Chandera Mohan, S. Godwin Wesley, S. Ramya, N. Alaguchamy, M. Kalayanasundaram, R. Jayakumararaj

Ethnobotanical Leaflets

Correlation between the diversity and primary production index of phytoplanktons of Pechiparai Reservoir in Kanyakumari District, TN, India was assessed from January to December 2004. Average phytoplankton primary production varied significantly during the period of study. Maximum diversity and primary productivity were record in the months of Jan to Mar. The inflow of water during the monsoon into the reservoir was the prime factor that influenced input of the nutrients and appeared to enhance the primary production during this period. Shennon – Weiner diversity index varied between 1.242 and 1.897 during the period of study. Likewise, Sympson index varied from …

Medicinal Orchids: An Overview, Amritpal Singh, Sanjiv Duggal

Ethnobotanical Leaflets

Orchids are the largest and most diverse group among the angiosperms. They are cultivated for beautiful flowers. They are widely known for their economic importance but less for their medicinal value. Some plants like Dendrobium crumenative, Eulophia campestris, Orchis latifolia, Vanda roxburghii and Vanda tessellata have been documented for their medicinal value. Phytochemically some orchids have been reported to contain alkaloids, triterpenoids, flavonoids and stilbenoids. Ashtavarga (group of eight medicinal plants) is vital part of Ayurvedic formulations like Chyvanprasha and four plants viz, Riddhi, Vriddhi, Jivaka and Rishbhaka have been discussed as possible members of family Orchidaceae. Recently there has …

Plants Used As Medicine By Paliyar Tribes Of Shenbagathope In Virudhunagar District Of Tamilnadu, India, S. Shanmugam, N. Gayathri, B. Sakthivel, S. Ramar, K. Rajendran

Ethnobotanical Leaflets

The traditional medicinal uses of 58 angiospermic plant species belonging to 54 genera of 31 families for various diseases and ailments like wounds, cuts, stomach pain, diabetes, fever, cold, poisonous bites etc., by the Paliyar tribes of Shenbagathope in Virudhunagar district of Tamilnadu, India, are mentioned. Generally, fresh part of the plant is used for the preparation of medicine. When fresh plant parts are not available, dried parts are also used. Attention should be made on proper exploitation and utilization of these ethnomedicinally important plant species.

Creb Mediates Prostaglandin F2alpha-Induced Muc5ac Overexpression, Wen-Cheng Chung, Seung-Hee Ryu, Hongxia Sun, Darryl C Zeldin, Ja Seok Koo

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Mucus secretion is an important protective mechanism for the luminal lining of open tubular organs, but mucin overproduction in the respiratory tract can exacerbate the inflammatory process and cause airway obstruction. Production of MUC5AC, a predominant gel-forming mucin secreted by airway epithelia, can be induced by various inflammatory mediators such as prostaglandins. The two major prostaglandins involved in inflammation are PGE(2) and PGF(2alpha). PGE(2)-induced mucin production has been well studied, but the effect of PGF(2alpha) on mucin production remains poorly understood. To elucidate the effect and underlying mechanism of PGF(2alpha) on MUC5AC production, we investigated the signal transduction of PGF(2alpha) …

2008 Awards Banquet, University Of North Dakota

UND Athletics Publications: Football

Program for the 2008 UND Football Awards Banquet. The event was held on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2009.

2009-February-14-The Role Of Disease In Extinction Of Southernappalachian Forest Trees, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.

Professional Development Of Early Childhood Administrators Within A Professional Development School (Pds) Learning Community, Ginger L. Zierdt

Department of Educational Administration: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

The traditional roles of early childhood educators have expanded to include management and leadership responsibilities. Through the stories and observations of early childhood administrators who participated in a Professional Learning Community within a Professional Development School (PDS) partnership, we discover new insights about the leadership and management skills needed to lead quality early learning programs. Given the importance of professional development for early childhood administrators, it is important to understand how this phenomenon is experienced. The purpose of this case study was to understand the nature of professional development for early childhood administrators within the context of a Professional Development …

Book Review Of: Body Consciousness: A Philosophy Of Mindfulness And Somaesthetics, Craig A. Cunningham

Education and Culture

No abstract provided.

Dewey’S Dynamic Integration Of Vygotsky And Piaget, Susan J. Mayer

Education and Culture

No abstract provided.

A New Name For Some Old Ways Of Teaching: Dewey, Learning Differences, And Liberal Education, Christopher J. Voparil

Education and Culture

No abstract provided.

Instrumentalism And The Clichés Of Aesthetic Education: A Deweyan Corrective, Chris Higgins

Education and Culture

No abstract provided.

Volume 44 - Issue 17 - Friday, February 13, 2009, Rose Thorn Staff

The Rose Thorn Archive

The Rose Thorn, Rose-Hulman's independent student newspaper.

Mustang Daily, February 13, 2009

Cal Poly Student Newspaper

Student newspaper of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA.

Reporter - February 13th 2009, Rit Reporter Staff

University Publications

No abstract provided.

The Tiger Vol. 103 Issue 5 2009-02-13, Clemson University

Tiger Newspapers

No abstract provided.

Compositional Contrast Of Biological Materials In Liquids Using The Momentary Excitation Of Higher Eigenmodes In Dynamic Atomic Force Microscopy, Xin Xu, John Melcher, Sudipta Basak, R. Reifenberger, Arvind Raman

Birck and NCN Publications

Atomic Force microscope (AFM) cantilevers commonly used for imaging soft biological samples in liquids experience a momentary excitation of the higher eigenmodes at each tap. This transient response is very sensitive to the local sample elasticity under gentle imaging conditions because the higher eigenmode time period is comparable to the tip-sample contact time. By mapping the momentary excitation response, we demonstrate a new scanning probe spectroscopy capable of resolving with high sensitivity the variations in the elasticity of soft biological materials in liquids.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 41 No. 17, February 13, 2009

Central Florida Future

Candidates debate issues, ideas; UnCover Fridays; Touch the sky; Plus: Rock out with the Lobster; Keeping it au Natura; Bright Futures to face changes; Speaker says to procrastinate - for now; Students find reel success at MovieFest.

Images From Science 2

News Releases

No abstract provided.

Validation Of Differential Gene Expression Algorithms: Application Comparing Fold Change Estimation To Hypothesis Testing, David R. Bickel, Corey M. Yanofsky

COBRA Preprint Series

Sustained research on the problem of determining which genes are differentially expressed on the basis of microarray data has yielded a plethora of statistical algorithms, each justified by theory, simulation, or ad hoc validation and yet differing in practical results from equally justified algorithms. The widespread confusion on which method to use in practice has been exacerbated by the finding that simply ranking genes by their fold changes sometimes outperforms popular statistical tests.

Algorithms may be compared by quantifying each method's error in predicting expression ratios, whether such ratios are defined across microarray channels or between two independent groups. For …

Efficient Gene Replacements In Toxoplasma Gondii Strains Deficient For Nonhomologous End Joining, Barbara A. Fox, Jessica G. Ristuccia, Jason P. Gigley, David J. Bzik

Dartmouth Scholarship

A high frequency of nonhomologous recombination has hampered gene targeting approaches in the model apicomplexan parasite Toxoplasma gondii. To address whether the nonhomologous end-joining (NHEJ) DNA repair pathway could be disrupted in this obligate intracellular parasite, putative KU proteins were identified and a predicted KU80 gene was deleted. The efficiency of gene targeting via double-crossover homologous recombination at several genetic loci was found to be greater than 97% of the total transformants in KU80 knockouts. Gene replacement efficiency was markedly increased (300- to 400-fold) in KU80 knockouts compared to wild-type strains. Target DNA flanks of only approximately 500 bp were …

Bolivian Voters Approve New Constitution, Ladb Staff

NotiSur

No abstract provided.

Chelsea Pettit Will Travel To Washington, D.C. On Behalf Of Soils Lab, University Relations

Campus News Archive

Chelsea Pettit has always been interested in law and biology, but it wasn't until the second semester of her junior year that those interests converged in an opportunity to witness the political process firsthand. Pettit will join others in Washington, D.C., to lobby for the revision of cuts to the local Soils Lab.

February 13, 2009, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.