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Aging And Selective Attention In Causal Learning, Melanie Waldrop Asriel

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

This study investigated age differences in generalization of causal value employing similarity as a cue to causality. Exemplars from six food categories (A+, B-, C+, D-. E+, F-) were presented to both young and older adults in two contiguous training phases. Training Phase 1 included exemplars from categories A+, B-, C+, D-. Training Phase 2 included exemplars from A+, B-, E+, F-. Foods in the “+” categories were paired with an outcome of sickness and foods in the “-” categories were not paired with sickness. Tests of causal judgment and exemplar recognition were conducted. For causal judgment, individual exemplars experienced …

School Of Music Recital Programs From 2011 To 2012, Wright State University School Of Music

School of Music Printed Programs

This is a collection of programs from a variety concerts, recitals, and other performances previously held at Wright State University during the 2011 to 2012 school year.

2011 Summary Report On Institutional Effectiveness, Clemson University

Institutional Effectiveness Reports

No abstract provided.

Comprehension Of Functional Support By Enculturated Chimpanzees Pan Troglodytes, Anna M. Yocom, Sarah T. Boysen

Sentience Collection

Studies of causal understanding of tool relationships in captive chimpanzees have yielded disparate findings, particularly those reported by Povinelli & colleagues (2000) for tool tasks by laboratory chimpanzees. The present set of experiments tested nine enculturated chimpanzees on three versions of a support task, as described by Povinelli (2000), during which food rewards were presented in different experimental configurations. In Experiment 1, stimulus pairs included a choice between a cloth with a reward on the upper right corner or with a second reward off the cloth, adjacent to a corner, with the second pair comprised of a cloth with food …

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Robert Kelly Manuscripts

From August 2011 Robert Kelly Archives

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Robert Kelly Manuscripts

From August 2011 Robert Kelly Archives

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Robert Kelly Manuscripts

From August 2013 Robert Kelly Archives

Diabetes Prevalence Is Associated With Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D And 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D In Us Middle-Aged Caucasian Men And Women: A Cross-Sectional Analysis Within The Prostate, Lung, Colorectal And Ovarian Cancer Screening Trial, Kaye E. Brock, Wen-Yi Huang, David R. Fraser, Liang Ke, Marilyn Tseng, Rebecca S. Mason, Rachael Z. Stolzenberg-Solomon, D. Michal Freedman, Jiyoung Ahn, Ulrike Peters, Catherine Mccarty, Bruce W. Hollis, Regina G. Ziegler, Mark P. Purdue, Barry I. Graubard

Kinesiology and Public Health

Hypovitaminosis D may be associated with diabetes, hypertension and CHD. However, because studies examining the associations of all three chronic conditions with circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(0H)D) and 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D (1,25(0H)₂D) are limited, we examined these associations in the US Prostate, Lung, Colorectal and Ovarian (PLCO) Cancer Screening Trial (n 2465). Caucasian PLCO participants selected as controls in previous nested case-control studies of 25(0H)D and 1,25(0H)₂D were included in this analysis. Diabetes, CHD and hypertension prevalence, risk factors for these conditions and intake of vitamin D and Ca were collected from a baseline questionnaire. Results indicated …

Posttraumatic Distress As Experienced By Adolescents: Traumatic Stress Through Adolescent Eyes, Andrea Saul

College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation expands research regarding the types of stressors associated with PTSD among adolescents. The study utilized a broad sample of youth who were specifically queried regarding traumatic stressors and their perception of risk of death or serious injury associated with these experiences in order to examine the current DSM-IV PTSD criteria A. The impact of other significant life stressors generally recognized to fall outside the PTSD A1 criterion but that may be perceived or experienced as traumatic through the developmental lens of adolescence were also explored. The inclusion of multiple types of trauma and indicators of repeated trauma allowed …

Clifford Algebra Calculations With Representation Theory & An Introduction To Clifford Algebra, Alexander I. Scherling

Aerospace Engineering

The goals of this paper are to provide an introduction to vector, exterior and Clifford algebra and to present a method for performing Clifford algebra calculations efficiently using representation theory. Vectors, exterior algebra and other mathematical and historical foundations of Clifford algebra are introduced. Matrix representations of Clifford algebras are elucidated. The computation of rotations using Clifford representations of spin groups is discussed, and a few of the relevant scientific and engineering applications of the Clifford and exterior algebras are noted throughout.

Island Times, Aug 2011, Kevin Attra

Island Times Newspaper, 2011

No abstract provided.

Population Genetic Structure Of Lemon Sharks In The Western Atlantic: Is There Evidence Of Gender-Biased Dispersal And Differences Between Neutral And Adaptive Loci?, Jimiane Lee Ashe

Stony Brook Theses and Dissertations Collection, 2006-2020 (closed to submissions)

Sampling difficulties and low genetic diversity have limited population genetic studies of large, vagile shark species. Through extensive sampling (580 individuals from 12 locations) and a multilocus approach involving two mitochondrial DNA loci (control region and ND2, composite sequence 1,730 bp) and eight microsatellites, I was able to delineate the population genetic structure of the lemon shark, Negaprion brevirostris, in the western Atlantic. I articulated two hypotheses to explain genetic structure in coastal sharks: (1) females exhibit natal philopatry to parturition sites, resulting in local population structure and (2) males are dispersive, resulting in high male-mediated gene flow. I predicted …

The Functional Morphology Of Subchondral And Trabecular Bone In The Hominoid Tibiotalar Joint, Anne Su

Stony Brook Theses and Dissertations Collection, 2006-2020 (closed to submissions)

This dissertation investigated whether the internal bone morphology of the distal tibia and talus may help to further clarify the controversial mosaics of external morphological traits previously found in fossil hominin ankle bones that have suggested varying levels of obligate bipedal and arboreal abilities. The morphology of both subchondral bone and trabecular bone has independently been hypothesized to reflect habitual loads incurred during life. This dissertation examined these properties concurrently in a single joint to test if these properties were consistent with each other and consistent in reflecting known and assumed habitual joint loads. Using micro-CT scans from humans, chimpanzees, …

Assessing The Role Of Amyloid Beta In Alzheimer's Disease Using The 5xfad And Tgswdi Transgenic Mouse Strains, Wen Jin Xu

Stony Brook Theses and Dissertations Collection, 2006-2020 (closed to submissions)

The Amyloid Cascade theory of Alzheimer's disease (AD) states that formation and accumulation of amyloid plaques in the brain leads to deleterious downstream effects such as neurodegeneration and gliosis that ultimately cause behavioral deficits and memory loss. In recent years however, the exact role amyloid beta (A&beta) plays in AD has come into question. The most prevalent theory is that amyloid plaque deposition in the parenchyma is the main contributor of pathology in AD. More recent hypotheses state that A&beta deposition in the neural microvasculature in the form of cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) plays a central role in AD. The …

The Effects Of Self-Expansion In Relationships On Nicotine Craving In Deprived Smokers: Fmri And Behavioral Evidence, Xiaomeng Xu

Stony Brook Theses and Dissertations Collection, 2006-2020 (closed to submissions)

fMRI studies have found that brain areas associated with the reward of relationship self-expansion are also the same areas that are associated with the reward of smoking cigarettes (Aron et al. | 2005; Ikemoto et al. | 2006; Xu et al. | 2011). This raises the possibility that one reward may be able to substitute for another, and that self-expansion may be able to aid in smoking abstinence and cessation. One recent study found that successful quitters experienced significantly more self-expanding experiences (both in and out of the relationships context) immediately prior to their quitting, and even unsuccessful quitters were …

Joint Genetic And Microrna Study Of The Human Thrombocytosis Under A System Biology Scheme, Xiao Xu

Stony Brook Theses and Dissertations Collection, 2006-2020 (closed to submissions)

The disease of human thrombocytosis is a type of myeloproliferative disorder (MPD) characterized by a complex alteration of genetic and epigenetic factors. Consequently, the pathological cellular environment is permeated by transcriptomic deregulation, interferomic aberrations, protein level irregularity and disrupted cellular pathways. In this dissertation, we present a novel study of the human thrombocytosis disease through a multi-layered genetic, microRNA and proteomic platelet modeling and analysis in a systems biology scheme. This includes (1) the extraction of distinctive messenger RNA and microRNA expression profiles in human platelets for two subtypes of thrombocytosis patients versus the normal control group, (2) the derivation …

Between Motion And Stasis, Hronn Axelsdottir

Stony Brook Theses and Dissertations Collection, 2006-2020 (closed to submissions)

This thesis is about my progress from photography to video installation. There is an exploration of my use of material, such as light, porcelain, photography and video and the importance of the screen with the pieces. While discussing the use of the screen, attention is paid to the process of using photography and how it evolved from photography to video. There is also a discussion of my progress from thinking two dimensionally within the space, one point perspective of the image, going towards the expansion of the work into the space. Although the work has evolved from photography to video …

On The Anelastic Behavior Of Plasma Sprayed Ceramic Coatings: Observations, Characterizations And Applications, Gopal Dwivedi

Stony Brook Theses and Dissertations Collection, 2006-2020 (closed to submissions)

Plasma sprayed ceramic materials contain an assortment of microstructural defects, including pores, cracks, and interfaces arising from the droplet based assemblage of the spray deposition technique. The defective architecture of the deposits introduces a novel anelastic response in the coatings comprising of their non-linear and hysteretic stress-strain relationship under mechanical loading. It has been established that this anelasticity can be attributed to the relative movement of the embedded defects under varying stresses; while the non-linear response of the coatings arises from the opening/closure of defects, hysteresis is produced by the frictional sliding among defect surfaces. Recent studies have indicated that …

In Search Of Mirna Function In The Mouse Neocortex And Cerebellum, Miao He

Stony Brook Theses and Dissertations Collection, 2006-2020 (closed to submissions)

MicroRNAs (miRNA) are implicated in brain development and function, but the underlying mechanisms have been difficult to study in part due to the cellular heterogeneity in neural circuits. The cellular diversity of the brain necessitates studies at the level of individual neuron types. During my thesis research, I have taken two complementary approaches to study miRNA function in mouse neocortex and cerebellum. One is to analyze cell type specific miRNA expression profiles, and the other is to disrupt miRNA production in subpopulations of cortical GABAergic neurons. To establish genetic access of diverse interneuron subtypes, our laboratory has initiated the first …

Mechanisms Underlying Angiotensin Ii Type 1 Receptor Mediated Electrical Remodeling In Left Ventricular Myocytes, Jeremy Kim

Stony Brook Theses and Dissertations Collection, 2006-2020 (closed to submissions)

The angiotensin II type 1 (AT₁) receptor is a G protein coupled receptor that is highly active in various cardiac disease states. Both the AT₁ receptor and its primary effector, angiotensin II (A2), are known to be expressed in cardiac tissue. AT₁ receptor activation leads to the transactivation of various intracellular signaling pathways that are known to be responsible for physiological and pathological changes in both cardiac structure and function. In particular, AT₁ receptors are involved in physiological adaptation to increased hemodynamic load, but they are also involved in the development of pathological cardiac hypertrophy, …

Fluid Structure Interaction (Fsi) For Evaluation Of Biomedical Implant Devices For Novel Hypertension Treatment Therapy, Dinesh Amirtharaj Peter

Stony Brook Theses and Dissertations Collection, 2006-2020 (closed to submissions)

Drug-resistant hypertensive patients may be treated by mechanical stimulation of stretch-sensitive baroreceptors located in the sinus of carotid arteries. To evaluate the ability of custom devices to stretch the carotid sinus such that the induced stretch might trigger baroreceptors to increase action potential firing rate and thereby reduce hypertension, numerical simulations were conducted of several biomedical implant devices deployed in subject based carotid models. Two different carotid models were chosen to serve as virtual vascular environment for device deployment evaluation - a physiologic model and a diminutive non-physiologic model. Extravascular and endovascular device designs, custom built for the carotid models, …

Relationship Patterns And Dream Content: Attachment Security, Emotions And Relational Scenarios In Dreams Containing Romantic Partners., Dylan Selterman

Stony Brook Theses and Dissertations Collection, 2006-2020 (closed to submissions)

The current study examined associations between attachment/relational variables in waking life and in sleep mentation (dream content). The general prediction was that individuals in dating relationships would have dreams about romantic partners and relational situations that reflected the dynamics of their relationships in waking life, arising from personal feelings of security as well as interactions with romantic partners on specific days. Sixty-one young adults in committed dating relationships participated in the study. Participants completed measures of attachment, relationship interdependence, and closeness, followed by a two-week daily diary of dream reports and their interactions with romantic partners each day. Participants reported …

The Complexity Of Domestic Interiors: Laurie Simmons's Depiction Of Women's Identity In The Home, Lauren Elise Cesiro

Stony Brook Theses and Dissertations Collection, 2006-2020 (closed to submissions)

Laurie Simmons was among a group of artists in the 1980’s working in photography, film, video, and performance who recognized the influence of the mass media on the American public. Simmons used her art practice to comment on these images tailored to the consumer. Much of her photographic work of dolls and dollhouses challenges the viewer’s concept of the relationship between women and their domestic interiors. This thesis examines three photographs from the following series: Color Coordinated Interiors (1982-1983), The Instant Decorator (2001-2004), and The Long House (2002-2004). In these series, Simmons presents the home as a complex environment that …

Reply To “Analysis And Rebuttal Of Development Of An In-Water Intervention In A Lifeguard Protocol”, John Hunsucker, Scott Davison

International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education

No abstract provided.

World Art On Swimming, Stathis Avramidis

International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education

This article aims to identify swimming-related artwork from Paleolithic times up to the present day and to assess whether possible use of art could act as aid to teaching. An art search obtained 49 paintings and sculptures. Results confirmed that artists have bestowed a wealth of related artwork on the world of aquatics. Depictions of people swimming competitively or recreationally, diving, bathing, working and fighting were found in Egypt, Greece, Persia, Italy, Spain, the USA, Japan and China. Depending on the particular society, the ability to swim indicated either a high or low socio-economic status. In some depictions, knowledge of …

Reading Assessments For Students With Autism, Cassie Pruitt

Education Masters

This study aims to compare the use of standardized reading assessments and informal reading assessments in students with autism. I assert that informal reading assessments provide the most benefits for both the student with autism and the teacher, while aligning with the standardized Data was collected through the assessment and observation of a high school student with autism. The study reveals that both types of assessment evaluate reading level, structural elements, and cognitive components. assessment incorporates student interest. However, only the informal The use of the informal assessment allows for flexibility and more diagnostic data for the teacher to plan …

Draft Management Plan For The Mackerel Managed Fishery., Department Of Fisheries Western Australia.

Fisheries Management Papers

In accordance with section 64(2) of the Fish Resources Management Act 1994, the Minister for Fisheries has published a Notice in the Government Gazette on 19 August 2011 stating that he intends to determine a Management Plan for the Mackerel Managed Fishery and invites interested persons to comment on the Draft Plan.

The Impact Of Rap Music On Audience Values Structure, Janet Mignon Kucia

Dissertations

Music has long been an integral part of culture. Identity and leisure are but two of the myriad reasons cited for music consumption. Rap music is a relatively new genre of music that has enjoyed tremendous success as a commercial and underground movement. This particular genre has become an important part of musical culture and has recently become an area of interest from an academic perspective. In this project, research in the areas of media effects and values formation is explored. Additionally, lyrical content, usage and technological implications are discussed. The author reports on original research in which the correlation …

Nebline, August 2011

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Feature: For Many 4-H Families, County Fair is Quality Time Together

Farm Views

Horticulture

Food & Fitness

Home & Family Living

Environmental Focus

Urban Agriculture

4-H & Youth

Community Focus

Extension Calendar

Nutrition Education Program

Family and Community Education (FCE) Clubs

and other extension news and events

Lancaster County Super Fair Schedule & Map Special Pullout Section

A Longitudinal Study Of Fetal Tissue Transplantation Surgery For The Treatment Of Parkinson's Disease: Can Quality Of Life And Optimism At Baseline Predict Patient Outcome 10 Years Later?, Emily B. Fazio

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic and progressive condition that affects the physical, emotional, and social functioning of individuals. Freed et al. (2001) conducted a double-blind sham-controlled trial to investigate the effectiveness of fetal tissue transplantation for the treatment of advanced PD. The authors of that study examined the effects of the surgery across the dimensions of physical and neurological functioning. A quality of life (QoL) study was conducted to determine if there were differences in QoL when comparing those who received the fetal tissue transplantation with those who received the sham surgery (McRae et al., 2004).

While there is …