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Identification Of A Single-Nucleotide Insertion In The Promoter Region Affecting The Sodc Promoter Activity In Brucella Neotomae, Dina A. Moustafa, Neeta Jain, Nammalwar Sriranganathan, Ramesh Vemulapalli

Department of Comparative Pathobiology Faculty Publications

Brucella neotomae is not known to be associated with clinical disease in any host species. Previous research suggested that B. neotomae might not express detectable levels of Cu/Zn superoxide dismutase (SOD), a periplasmic enzyme known to be involved in protecting Brucella from oxidative bactericidal effects of host phagocytes. This study was undertaken to investigate the genetic basis for the disparity in SOD expression in B. neotomae. Our Western blot and SOD enzyme assay analyses indicated that B. neotomae does express SOD, but at a substantially reduced level. Nucleotide sequence analysis of region upstream to the sodC gene identified a single-nucleotide …

Reyes, Morris's First Fulbright Scholar-In-Residence, Combines Teaching And Community Service, University Relations

Campus News Archive

The Mexican political scientist approaches life from a multicultural perspective.

Keller '13 Earns All-American Honors At Ncaa Championship, University Relations

Campus News Archive

The cross-country runner broke her own school record and placed 19th.

Potential Barrier Effects In Two-Photon Ionization Processes, Liang-Wen Pi, Anthony F. Starace

Anthony F. Starace Publications

Potential barriers in the effective radial potential experienced by a photoexcited electron are shown to result in dramatic, resonancelike effects in two-photon ionization processes. In a two-photon ionization process, such potential barriers may affect not only the final state of the electron (as in ordinary photoionization), but also the intermediate-state electron wave packet corresponding to the absorption of one photon. We illustrate these effects for the generalized two-photon cross sections for ionization of Ar and Xe within a single-active-electron, central-potential model.

Senior Recital, Russell Koester, Michelle Lee

Senior Recitals

Program listing performers and works performed

Compensation And Organizational Outcomes: Examining The Relationship Between Teacher Salaries And Student Achievement For School Divisions In Virginia, Matthew Steele

Theses and Dissertations

This research presents the results of general linear modeling (GLM) of 131 school divisions in Virginia. The purpose of this research is to answer the question: What is the relationship between teacher salaries and student achievement as measured by Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)? Utilizing an equity theory and distributive justice perspective, data related to achievement in English and mathematics by high school students, as measured by the requirements of AYP, were culled from the Virginia Department of Education for every school division in Virginia in the subjects of reading, writing, algebra I, geometry, and algebra II. These data represent the …

A Comparative Analysis Of Parallel Revisionism In The Plays Rabinal Achí And Zoot Suit, Matthew C. Lewis

Theses and Dissertations

This study draws parallels between the dramatic works Rabinal Achí­, an anonymous ancient Mayan text, and the Luis Valdez masterpiece Zoot Suit. The parallel that I seek to establish is one of the strong trend of historical revisionism in both works as well as a parallel development of plot and characterization. This work does not claim to be representative of revisionism as a whole, nor does it seek to establish a new official history, but it does to demonstrate how both works, even though they are separated by hundreds of years, share a common bond of subversion and …

Examining The Effects Of Pronunciation Strategy Usage On Pronunciation Gains By L2 Japanese Learners, Seth L. Robins

Theses and Dissertations

Language learning strategies have become an important element of second language acquisition research over the course of the last few decades. Much research on these strategies has been dedicated to speaking, reading, and other language skill sets. However, one essential skill needed for communication is pronunciation. No matter how proficient other areas of linguistic ability may be, it can be difficult to interact effectively with native speakers if one's pronunciation is poor. Yet research dedicated to pronunciation and language learning strategies is in surprisingly short supply. Of those studies that have researched pronunciation strategies, some have been dedicated to discovering …

Summary Of State V. Castaneda_Swm, 126 Nev. Adv. Op. No. 45, Sean W. Mcdonald

Nevada Supreme Court Summaries

Appeal from order of dismissal of indecent exposure charges, after the district court judge concluded the state indecent exposure statute was unconstitutionally vague and overbroad.

Summary Of Wyeth V. Rowatt, 126 Nev. Adv. Op. No. 44, Yam Xiong Li

Nevada Supreme Court Summaries

No abstract provided.

Newsroom: Logan On New Strings Attached To Bp Awards, Roger Williams University School Of Law

Life of the Law School (1993- )

No abstract provided.

Resistive Mhd Reconstruction Of Two-Dimensional Coherent Structures In Space, W L. Teh, B U. Sonnerup, J Birn, R E. Denton

Dartmouth Scholarship

We present a reconstruction technique to solve the steady resistive MHD equations in two dimensions with initial inputs of field and plasma data from a single space- craft as it passes through a coherent structure in space. At least two components of directly measured electric fields (the spacecraft spin-plane components) are required for the reconstruction, to produce two-dimensional (2-D) field and plasma maps of the cross section of the structure. For con- venience, the resistivity tensor η is assumed diagonal in the reconstruction coordinates, which allows its values to be es- timated from Ohm’s law, E+v×B=η·j. In the present paper, …

Guide To Woody Plants Of Nebraska, Justin R. Evertson, Kim Todd, David Mooter, Kate Schumacher

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

Species diversity is the cornerstone of a healthy community forest. In an effort to increase species diversity, this publication provides a nearly complete list of woody plants that can be grown in Nebraska communities. Each plant is keyed to the hardiness zone map on this page to show where it will grow best in Nebraska. It should be noted, however, that many plants need extra care and protection to survive certain climates. Conversely, many plants may do well outside of their recommended zone if the proper microclimate exists.

How To Manage Your Woodlands For Sustained And Maximum Benefits, Steven D. Rasmussen

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

Nebraska's forest lands comprise less than 2 percent of the total land base in the state (7 18,300 acres). However, on an acre by acre comparison, woodlands provide more associated benefits for society, the environment and our quality of life than most other land uses. Trees provide soil protection from wind and water erosion. Woodlands help protect the quality of adjacent water resources by eliminating contaminates, shading for cooler water temperatures and contributing organic matter for use by aquatic life at all levels. Trees and shrubs also trap snow for spring moisture. Woodlands are necessary areas for many wildlife species …

Nebraska Forest Service: Storm Damage Series, Nebraska Forest Service Storm Damage Bulletins

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

Immediate Care for Storm Damaged Trees; How to Select an Arborist or Tree Service; Pruning Storm Damaged Trees; Large Tree Pruning and Care; Don’t Top Trees; Recognizing and Correcting Tree Hazards; Tree Selection and Placement; Tree Planting; Care of Newly Planted Trees; Storm Damage Resources;

Land Cover Inventory Of The Niobrara River Watershed, Patti R. Dappen, James W. Merchant

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

The Niobrara River watershed covers a large area in northern Nebraska, and neighboring parts of South Dakota and Wyoming, and is an important component of statewide natural resources management. Under ongoing agreements with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (BoR), the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission are charged with the development of management plans for various BoR projects in the Niobrara River watershed in Nebraska. A detailed delineation of land use and land cover patterns was needed in order to define and implement effective management strategies.

Nebraska Forest Services: Woody Biomass Energy: Nebraska’S Untapped Resource, Dr. Scott Josiah, Dennis Adams

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

Energy security is a vital issue in the United States. Heavy dependence on fossil fuels obtained from politically volatile areas, an emerging consensus that carbon emissions must be substantially reduced, and dramatically increasing costs of fuel oil and natural gas are driving the urgent need for alternative energy sources, both in Nebraska and nationally.

Wood Energy Can Help Solve Pressing Problems In Nebraska By; Nebraska’s Available Woody Biomass Resources; Woody Biomass—A Proven, Reliable Energy Source For Nebraska And Beyond; Completed Engineering Feasibility Studies For Conversion To Woody Biomass Energy; Additional Facilities Interested In Or Currently Conducting Feasibility Studies; Other Emerging …

Nebraska’S Unique Forest Resources, Nebraska Forest Services, Dr. Scott J. Josiah

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

Many Nebraskans would be surprised to learn that in our largely agricultural and grassland state, unique and diverse forest resources are substantial and growing; Nebraska’s Riparian Forest Resources; Nebraska’s Ponderosa Pine Forest Resources; Nebraska’s Niobrara Valley Forest Resources

Nebraska Forestry Consultants, Dennis Adams

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

This directory includes individuals and firms that offer forestry consulting services in Nebraska. It was originally developed from a “Nebraska Forestry Consultants Survey” conducted in April, 2002. Corrections/additions are periodically incorporated. Endorsement by the Nebraska Forest Service is not intended or inferred. Corrections or additions may be submitted to the Nebraska Forest Service, C/O Dennis Adams, 203C Forestry Hall, UNL East Campus, Lincoln, NE 68583-0815. Phone (402) 472-5822, E-mail: [email protected]

Search For Rare And Forbidden Decays Of Charm And Charmed-Strange Mesons To Final States H+- E-+ E+, Raymond Mountain, Marina Artuso, S. Blusk, T. Skwarnicki

Physics - All Scholarship

We have searched for flavor-changing neutral current decays and lepton-number-violating decays of D^+ and D^+_s mesons to final states of the form h^+- e^-+ e^+, where h is either \pi or K. We use the complete samples of CLEO-c open-charm data, corresponding to integrated luminosities of 818 pb^-1 at the center-of-mass energy E_CM = 3.774 GeV containing 2.4 x 10^6 D^+D^- pairs and 602 pb^-1 at E_CM = 4.170 GeV containing 0.6 x 10^6 D^*+-_s D^-+_s pairs. No signal is observed in any channel, and we obtain 90% confidence level upper limits on branching fractions B(D^+ --> \pi^+ e^+ e^-) …

The Fierce Green Fire: Vol. 1 Issue 4, Wofford College Environmental Studies Program

The Fierce Green Fire

No abstract provided.

New Book By Former Auto Executive Offers Guidance For Management, Winthrop University

Winthrop News 2010

• On Tuesday, Nov. 30, Olson will hold a book-signing event from 5-7 p.m. at the Winthrop bookstore in the new DiGiorgio Campus Center.
• He wrote the book to “reach and teach” his management students how to plan, organize, lead and control in business.

Minutes, Arts & Sciences Professional Standards Committee Meeting, Tuesday, November 23, 2010, Arts & Sciences Professional Standards Committee

Professional Standards Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.

Magnetic Gas Sensor And Methods Using Antiferromagnetic Hematite Nanoparticles, Alex Punnoose

Boise State Patents

A nanoscale antiferromagnetic gas sensing apparatus and methods of measuring gas using the apparatus are described. The use of the magnetic properties of an antiferromagnetic material as gas sensing parameters explores the concept of magnetic gas sensing. According to a preferred embodiment, a nanoscale magnetic hydrogen sensor apparatus is developed based on varying of the saturation magnetization and remanence of nanoscale antiferromagnetic hematite with hydrogen flow. For example, the saturation magnetization and remanence of nanoscale hematite has been shown to increase one to two orders of magnitude in the presence of flowing hydrogen gas at concentrations in the 1-10% range …

11-23-2010 Swosu Pharmacy Students Raise Over $1,000 For Medicines And Supplies, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

THE BARK ARCHIVE 2010

Pharmacy students from the Southwestern Oklahoma State University's School of Pharmacy recently raised $1,061 for medicines and supplies for the Agape Medical Clinic in Weatherford.

11-23-2010 New League To Be Called Great American Conference, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

THE BARK ARCHIVE 2010

Six NCAA Division II universities from Arkansas and three from Oklahoma are forming a new athletic league - the Great American Conference.

11-23-2010 Swosu's New Hospitality, Restaurant & Gaming Management Program Adds Interactive Video Classes, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

THE BARK ARCHIVE 2010

The new Hospitality, Restaurant & Gaming Management Program at Southwestern Oklahoma State University is being offered on the Sayre campus, but students on the SWOSU campus in Weatherford can earn a minor degree in the program by taking interactive video classes on the Weatherford campus.

Consultative Minutes 11/23/2010, Consultative Committee

Consultative Committee

No abstract provided.

Rethinking Free Trade, Fernando L. Leila

Cornell Law School Inter-University Graduate Student Conference Papers

This paper examines the present theories and shortcomings of current free trade policy, and the consequences thereof, which promote protectionist behavior among countries on an international scale. Theoretically, free trade should encourage progress within the global community. However, developing countries, with astonishing growth rates, like Brazil, China or India, have based their economies on opposing economic policies, closer to mercantilism than liberalization or free trade, allowing for poor countries to question whether free trade is the right way to improve their economies. Furthermore, a huge gap exists between what developed countries preach and what they practice, presenting a major obstacle …

Scholastic Minutes 11/23/2010, Scholastic Committee

Scholastic Committee

No abstract provided.