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Maintaining Pathogens With Short Infectivity In Seasonally Structured Tick Populations: Relative Importance Of Three Transmission Pathways, Etsuko Nonaka

Mathematics & Statistics ETDs

Infectivity periods of different tick-borne pathogens in host species can vary widely, and the variation affects how the pathogens are maintained in tick populations. In addition to systemic and vertical transmission, cofeeding transmission has been proposed as an important route for the persistence of pathogens with short infectivity (e.g., tick-borne encephalitis causing viruses, TBEv). Because cofeeding transmission requires ticks to feed simultaneously, the temporal dynamics of tick populations become important. Existing models of tick-borne diseases do not fully incorporate all three transmission pathways (systemic, vertical, and cofeeding transmission) and tick seasonality. We developed a comprehensive stage-structured population model that includes …

The New Hampshire, Vol. 99 [100], No. 33 (Feb. 19, 2010), The New Hampshire

The New Hampshire Print Edition

An independent student produced newspaper from the University of New Hampshire. This volume was printed as 99, but it is the 100th volume in the series. This was corrected in pencil.

An Optimal Control Theory Approach To Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions, Feng Lin, Kumar Muthuraman, Mark Lawley

Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering Faculty Publications

Background

Non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPI) are the first line of defense against pandemic influenza. These interventions dampen virus spread by reducing contact between infected and susceptible persons. Because they curtail essential societal activities, they must be applied judiciously. Optimal control theory is an approach for modeling and balancing competing objectives such as epidemic spread and NPI cost.

Methods

We apply optimal control on an epidemiologic compartmental model to develop triggers for NPI implementation. The objective is to minimize expected person-days lost from influenza related deaths and NPI implementations for the model. We perform a multivariate sensitivity analysis based on Latin Hypercube …

20100219: Academic Affairs, 1986-2008, Academic Affairs

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the office of Academic Affairs at Marshall University from 1986-2008. Items were received in 2010 and include notable materials from or about the department's organizational records during the assigned period. This inventory was created at an earlier date and contains outdated "location" information. Materials within this specific collection include Program Reviews for undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the period listed in the date range. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

Montana Kaimin, February 19, 2010, Students Of The University Of Montana, Missoula

Montana Kaimin, 1898-present

Student newspaper of the University of Montana, Missoula.

Biogeography Of The American Pika (Ochotona Princeps) In Oregon And Southern Washington: Illuminating Genetic Relationships Among Disjunct Populations, George Washington Batten Iii

Dissertations and Theses

The American pika (Ochotona princeps) finds moderately warm temperatures (>25°C) lethally stressful, and at the end of the last Ice Age 10,000 years ago was forced to disperse to cooler, "sky island" mountaintops where they are almost exclusively found today. Thirty six subspecies are recognized, all established using morphological characters, and it is uncertain whether these subspecies' designations are corroborated by genetic analyses. This study elucidates three hypotheses regarding populations in Oregon and southern Washington: 1) O. p. fumosa constitutes a subspecies distinct form O. p. brunnescens, 2) the Columbia River constitutes a barrier to gene …

Regulation Of Smc/Muc4 Expression In The Airway, George Theodore

Open Access Dissertations

MUC4 is a heterodimeric mucin glycoprotein expressed in the epithelia of tissues. Previous studies in our laboratory demonstrated that MUC4 protein expression is regulated by exogenous growth factors and that MUC4 is found in complex with the receptor tyrosine kinase ErbB2. MUC4 protein expression in airway epithelia was evaluated using molecular biology techniques. The impact of the protein on ErbB2 activation was evaluated post mechanical wounding of airway epithelia, and upon MUC4 RNA silencing. MUC4 levels were increased with exposure to the differentiating agent retinoic acid and decreased upon exposure to epidermal growth factor, a proliferative agent. In the absence …

Nor'easter News Volume 3 Issue 8, Nor'easter News Staff

Nor'easter News

The twenty-second issue of the University of New England's student-run newspaper, Nor'easter News.

What Drives The International Transfer Of Climate Change Mitigation Technologies? Empirical Evidence From Patent Data, Matthieu Glachant, Antoine Dechezleprêtre, Yann Ménière

Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei Working Papers

Using patent data from 66 countries for the period 1990–2003, we characterize the factors which promote or hinder the international diffusion of climate-friendly technologies on a global scale. Regression results show that technology-specific capabilities of the recipient countries are determinant factors. In contrast, the general level of education is less important. We also show that restrictions to international trade—e.g., high tariff rates—and lax intellectual property regimes negatively influence the international diffusion of patented knowledge. A counter-intuitive result is that barriers to foreign direct investments can promote transfers. We discuss different possible interpretations.

The Setonian, February 18, 2010, Seton Hall University

2010

No abstract provided.

February 18, 2010, James Madison University

The Breeze, 2010-2019

The Breeze is the student newspaper of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Illinois State University Founders Day Bell Ringing Ceremony Program, February 18, 2010, Illinois State University

Founding Celebration Programs

Program for annual event celebrating the founding of Illinois State Normal University on February 18, 1857.

Kenyon Collegian - February 18, 2010

The Kenyon Collegian

No abstract provided.

The Daily Gamecock, Thursday, February 18, 2010, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

February

No abstract provided.

The Pan American (2010-02-18), Brian Silva

UTPA Archives - The Pan American Newspaper

Vol. 66, No. 18

Znf9 Activation Of Ires-Mediated Translation Of The Human Odc Mrna Is Decreased In Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Morgan A. Sammons, Amanda K. Antons, Mourad Bendejennat, Bjarne Udd, Ralf Krahe, Andrew J. Link

Biological Sciences Faculty Scholarship

Myotonic dystrophy types 1 and 2 (DM1 and DM2) are forms of muscular dystrophy that share similar clinical and molecular manifestations, such as myotonia, muscle weakness, cardiac anomalies, cataracts, and the presence of defined RNA-containing foci in muscle nuclei. DM2 is caused by an expansion of the tetranucleotide CCTG repeat within the first intron of ZNF9, although the mechanism by which the expanded nucleotide repeat causes the debilitating symptoms of DM2 is unclear. Conflicting studies have led to two models for the mechanisms leading to the problems associated with DM2. First, a gain-of-function disease model hypothesizes that the repeat …

Daily Eastern News: February 18, 2010, Eastern Illinois University

February

No abstract provided.

Wmu Board Of Trustees February 18, 2010 Session Supplemental Documents, Wmu Board Of Trustee

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

Supplemental documents for the WMU Board of Trustees session on February 18, 2010 include:

• Agenda
• Slate of offices to be elected
• Revised annuity and life income funds policy statement
• Personnel Report
• WMU Foiundation Gift Report
• Grant Report
• Various name change and academic program proposals
• Easement for underground electric line
• Authorization to confer degrees
• Board meeting dates
• M.U.S.I.C. (Michigan Universities Self-Insurance Corporation)

The Bg News February 18, 2010, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. February 18, 2010. Volume 100-Issue 102.

Mitochondrial Phylogenomics Of The Bivalvia (Mollusca): Searching For The Origin And Mitogenomic Correlates Of Doubly Uniparental Inheritance Of Mtdna, Hélène Doucet-Beaupré, Sophie Breton, Eric G. Chapman, Pierre U. Blier, Arthur E. Bogan, Donald T. Stewart, Walter R. Hoeh

Entomology Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND: Doubly uniparental inheritance (DUI) is an atypical system of animal mtDNA inheritance found only in some bivalves. Under DUI, maternally (F genome) and paternally (M genome) transmitted mtDNAs yield two distinct gender-associated mtDNA lineages. The oldest distinct M and F genomes are found in freshwater mussels (order Unionoida). Comparative analyses of unionoid mitochondrial genomes and a robust phylogenetic framework are necessary to elucidate the origin, function and molecular evolutionary consequences of DUI. Herein, F and M genomes from three unionoid species, Venustaconcha ellipsiformis, Pyganodon grandis and Quadrula quadrula have been sequenced. Comparative genomic analyses were carried out on these …

Quaker Campus, February 18, 2010 (Vol. 96, Issue 16), Whittier College

Quaker Campus

No abstract provided.

Illinois State University Founders Day Convocation Program, February 18, 2010, Illinois State University

Founding Celebration Programs

Program for annual event celebrating the founding of Illinois State Normal University on February 18, 1857.

Spectrum, Volume 26, Issue 15, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Vancouver hosts 2010 Winter Games -- Professor opens fire at University of Alabama -- UN forces changes in Israel to salvage citizens -- Slumping economy causes loss of college endowments -- Students shop thrifty for good cause -- Media Poll suggests people lack faith in media -- You decide: Black History Month honore with 'traditional' food for 'Themed Thursday' -- Global SHUmail: Annoying, unwarranted, goodbye, deleted -- Leadership roles lead to effective peer-managing skills -- Off-campus homes house cuddly pets -- What drives students to perform in the classroom -- SHU community turns to faith to cope with …

The George-Anne, Georgia Southern University

The George-Anne

• SGA Officials Talk Accomplishments
• News
• Views
• Weekend Wrap
• Features
• Sports
• Classifieds

The Inkwell, Armstrong Atlantic State University

The Inkwell

No abstract provided.

Filtration Efficiency Of Surgical Masks, Erin Sanchez

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Surgical masks are intended to be used to prevent transmission of disease from a health care worker to a patient. Often times, they are relied upon by health care workers for their own protection. In light of recent developments regarding preparation for health care worker response to global infectious diseases such as H1N1 Influenza, health care workers may experience a false sense of security when wearing surgical masks. The goal of this study was to evaluate the filtration efficiency of a double strap tie-on surgical mask. The manufacturer asserts a >95% efficiency with a 0.1 um challenge aerosol under FDA …

Mustang Daily, February 17, 2010

Cal Poly Student Newspaper

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

The Daily Egyptian, February 17, 2010, Daily Egyptian Staff

February 2010

No abstract provided.

The Medical Education Of Physicians, Jonathan Saxton

National Health Policy Forum

This background paper provides a descriptive overview of the process of education, licensing, certification, and continuing education involved in becoming and continuing to practice as a physician.

The Utah Statesman, February 17, 2010, Utah State University

The Utah Statesman

Weekly student newspaper of Utah State University in Logan.