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Trauma And Temporal Hybridity In Arundhati Roy’S The God Of Small Things, Elizabeth Outka Jan 2011

Trauma And Temporal Hybridity In Arundhati Roy’S The God Of Small Things, Elizabeth Outka

English Faculty Publications

Arundhati Roy’s novel, The God of Small Things, presents an often bewildering mix of different times: images, stories, and sensations from the past blend together with present moments and even future experiences. Critics have noted this temporal blending and have cited this feature as reflecting the novel’s magical realism, or postcolonialism, or postmodernism, which are all associated with various forms of time play.1 Indeed, as writers from Joyce to Woolf to Rushdie remind us, time is always to some extent a mixture, as the present must be understood as a complex amalgamation and negotiation of past moments. Roy’s …

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The Writings Of Fred Brown Jr., Fred Brown Jr. Jan 2011

The Writings Of Fred Brown Jr., Fred Brown Jr.

Rowan County Histories Collection

A collection of articles published by Fred Brown Jr. on his personal experiences and historical events in Eastern Kentucky.

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Who Is Sitting At The Reference Desk?: The Ever-Changing Concept Of Staffing The Reference Desk At The Bio-Medical Library, Melissa K. Aho, Anne M. Beschnett, Emily Y. Reimer Jan 2011

Who Is Sitting At The Reference Desk?: The Ever-Changing Concept Of Staffing The Reference Desk At The Bio-Medical Library, Melissa K. Aho, Anne M. Beschnett, Emily Y. Reimer

Collaborative Librarianship

Providing excellent reference service at the University of Minnesota’s Bio-Medical Library has always been a source of pride and a goal to those of us who work at the reference desk. With tightening budgets and shrinking staff numbers, who works at the reference desk is drastically changing. The Bio-Medical Library has always been in a unique position to offer the opportunity of working at the reference desk to staff members across all departments, including those who at other libraries would not normally be given the option to staff the desk. From circulation staff to technical services staff to our fee-based …

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Substituted Coumarin Derivatives: Synthesis And Evaluation Of Antiproliferative And Src Kinase Inhibitory Activities, Abha Kathuria, Sarah Jalal, Rakesh Tiwari, Amir Nasrolahi Shirazi, Shilpi Gupta, Shiv Kumar, Keykavous Parang, Sunil K. Sharma Jan 2011

Substituted Coumarin Derivatives: Synthesis And Evaluation Of Antiproliferative And Src Kinase Inhibitory Activities, Abha Kathuria, Sarah Jalal, Rakesh Tiwari, Amir Nasrolahi Shirazi, Shilpi Gupta, Shiv Kumar, Keykavous Parang, Sunil K. Sharma

Pharmacy Faculty Articles and Research

Six classes of coumarin derivatives (i.e. 3-alkyl-4-methylcoumarins, pyranocoumarins, coumarin carboxamides, quaternary ammonium coumarins, 7-aminocoumarins, and 4-aminocoumarins) were synthesized and evaluated for inhibition of cell proliferation of colon adenocarcinoma (HT-29), breast carcinoma (MDA-MB-468 or MCF-7), and human ovarian adenocarcinoma (SK-OV-3) cells. C-3-Alkyl substituted analogs of 4-methylcoumarins and pyranocoumarins, 5 and 6, inhibited the cell proliferation of MDA-MB-468 and SK-OV-3 cells by 53-74%, while 3-decyl substituted pyranocoumarin 10 and triethyl substituted quaternary ammonium coumarin derivative 29 inhibited the cell proliferation of HT-29 and SK-OV-3 cells by 63-72% at a concentration of 50 μM. Among all the compounds studied, C-3 decyl substituted quaternary …

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Regression Model Fitting With Quadratic Term Leads To Different Conclusion In Economic Analysis Of Washington State Smoking Ban, Marshal Ma, Scott Mcclintock Jan 2011

Regression Model Fitting With Quadratic Term Leads To Different Conclusion In Economic Analysis Of Washington State Smoking Ban, Marshal Ma, Scott Mcclintock

Mathematics Faculty Publications

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Design Efficiency: An Analysis Of Sewer Differences Between Form-Based And Conventional Neighborhood Development Designs In Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Carolyn M. Keene, Dorothy Ives-Dewey, James P. Lewandowski Jan 2011

Design Efficiency: An Analysis Of Sewer Differences Between Form-Based And Conventional Neighborhood Development Designs In Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Carolyn M. Keene, Dorothy Ives-Dewey, James P. Lewandowski

Geography & Planning Faculty Publications

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Artificial Nutrition, Advance Directives And End Of Life In Nursing Homes, Cheryl Ann Monturo Jan 2011

Artificial Nutrition, Advance Directives And End Of Life In Nursing Homes, Cheryl Ann Monturo

Nursing Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

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Biochemical Comparison Of Osteoarthritic Knees With And Without Effusion, Nicole M. Cattano, Jeffrey B. Driban, Easwaran Balasubramanian, Mary F. Barbe, Mamta Amin, Michael R. Sitler Jan 2011

Biochemical Comparison Of Osteoarthritic Knees With And Without Effusion, Nicole M. Cattano, Jeffrey B. Driban, Easwaran Balasubramanian, Mary F. Barbe, Mamta Amin, Michael R. Sitler

Sports Medicine Faculty Publications

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Contextual Risk, Maternal Negative Emotionality, And The Negative Emotion Dysregulation Of Preschool Children From Economically Disadvantaged Families, Eleanor D. Brown, Brian P. Ackerman Jan 2011

Contextual Risk, Maternal Negative Emotionality, And The Negative Emotion Dysregulation Of Preschool Children From Economically Disadvantaged Families, Eleanor D. Brown, Brian P. Ackerman

Psychology Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

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The Effects Of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder On Fixations And Saccades During A Simulated Driving Task, Jessica R. Michaelis Jan 2011

The Effects Of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder On Fixations And Saccades During A Simulated Driving Task, Jessica R. Michaelis

HIM 1990-2015

Individuals who have Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) experience adverse effects relating to driving; in addition, they experience deficits in scanning ability (Barkely et.al, 1996; Fischer et al., 2007; Munoz et al., 2003; Naja-Raja et al., 2007). The present study examined the effects of ADHD on eye tracking while driving. Ten participants consisting of both ADHD and individuals who do not have ADHD were included in this study. It was hypothesized that individuals who have ADHD will make more saccadic eye movements and thus shorter fixations than individuals who do not have ADHD. Furthermore, it was hypothesized that despite the fact …

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Are Building Design Rating Systems Effective Towards The Goal Of Sustainability In The Design And Construction Of Public And Private Buildings And How Will New Energy Performance And Sustainable Design Requirements Affect The Professional Liability Of Building Design Professionals?, Samuel D. Transue Jan 2011

Are Building Design Rating Systems Effective Towards The Goal Of Sustainability In The Design And Construction Of Public And Private Buildings And How Will New Energy Performance And Sustainable Design Requirements Affect The Professional Liability Of Building Design Professionals?, Samuel D. Transue

HIM 1990-2015

The following paper will explore the future of sustainable building practices as it relates to building design rating systems and whether building design rating systems are effective in conserving energy and resources in the construction of new buildings. This paper will begin by highlighting some of the general principles behind sustainable design practices, and the challenges of determining if building design rating systems are utilized effectively towards the goal of sustainability. In addition, the paper will highlight issues specific to ongoing litigation in Gifford v. U.S. Green Building Council and allegations made within the lawsuit that question the methodology and …

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As God As My Witness: A Contemporary Analysis Of Theology's Presence In The Courtroom As It Relates To The "Oath Or Affirmation" Requirement Within The Florida Rules Of Evidence, Nicholas Scott Gurney Jan 2011

As God As My Witness: A Contemporary Analysis Of Theology's Presence In The Courtroom As It Relates To The "Oath Or Affirmation" Requirement Within The Florida Rules Of Evidence, Nicholas Scott Gurney

HIM 1990-2015

The existence of the oath in the courtroom can be traced back thousands of years throughout history, but the use, meaning, and effect of the oath in law has changed dramatically. The oath as we know it was once a powerful truth-telling instrument that our ancestors used to call upon a higher power. It was the belief of many that the oath itself was not sworn to man or state, but rather directly to a deity. The oath has since then evolved as a result of ever changing beliefs, fueled by increasing tolerance, shaping the oath into more of a …

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Direct Patterning Of Coplanar Polyethylene Glycol Alkylsilane Monolayers By Deep-Ultraviolet Photolithography As A General Method For High Fidelity, Long-Term Cell Patterning And Culture, Kerry Wilson, Maria Stancescu, Mainak Das, John Rumsey, James Hickman Jan 2011

Direct Patterning Of Coplanar Polyethylene Glycol Alkylsilane Monolayers By Deep-Ultraviolet Photolithography As A General Method For High Fidelity, Long-Term Cell Patterning And Culture, Kerry Wilson, Maria Stancescu, Mainak Das, John Rumsey, James Hickman

Faculty Bibliography 2010s

This manuscript details a general method for patterning coplanar alkylsilane monolayers using deep-ultraviolet photolithography that has broad application for high fidelity patterning of cells of varying phenotype in long-term cultures. A polyethylene glycol monolayer was formed on a silica substrate and then patterned using 193 nm light from an ArF excimer laser. The regions of photoablation were then rederivatized with (3-trimethoxysilyl propyl) diethyltriamine (DETA), yielding high contrast cytophilic islands that promoted cell adhesion and growth. Rat hippocampal neurons, motoneurons, and myoblasts were then cultured in a defined, serum-free medium on the patterned surfaces for periods in excess of 40 days. …

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Strategic Management Of A Transformation In A Multi-Program Technology Program Involving Convergence And Divergence Of Programs: Observations From Nasa, Tim Kotnour, Tim Bollo Jan 2011

Strategic Management Of A Transformation In A Multi-Program Technology Program Involving Convergence And Divergence Of Programs: Observations From Nasa, Tim Kotnour, Tim Bollo

Faculty Bibliography 2010s

This paper contributes a framework for dealing with complex, technical program transitions. This paper offers a framework of strategic management tools. Tools such as scenario planning, organisational roadmaps, objectives and measures are integrated into a systematic planning process. Using the KSC response to the new NASA vision for space exploration, this paper offers a framework of strategy tools that leads from initial analysis to the business plan. An engineering manager can use this paper to follow a simple set of steps and tools to help manage strategy for an organisational transformation.

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Characterization Of The Retrocyclin Analogue Rc-101 As A Preventative Of Staphylococcus Aureus Nasal Colonization, Ryan P. Lamers, Colleen R. Eade, Alan J. Waring, Amy L. Cole, Alexander M. Cole Jan 2011

Characterization Of The Retrocyclin Analogue Rc-101 As A Preventative Of Staphylococcus Aureus Nasal Colonization, Ryan P. Lamers, Colleen R. Eade, Alan J. Waring, Amy L. Cole, Alexander M. Cole

Faculty Bibliography 2010s

Nasal colonization of Staphylococcus aureus is a risk factor for pathogenic autoinfection, particularly in postoperative patients and the immunocompromised. As such, standardized preoperative nasal decolonization of S. aureus has become a major consideration for the prevention of nosocomial infection. However, only a few treatment options for nasal decolonization are currently available, with resistance to these approaches already a concern. Here we have identified the macrocyclic theta-defensin analogue RC-101 as a promising anti-S. aureus agent for nasal decolonization. RC-101 exhibits bactericidal effects against S. aureus with the use of in vitro epithelium-free systems, while also preventing the pathogen's proliferation and attachment …

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Evolutionary Analyses Of Staphylococcus Aureus Identify Genetic Relationships Between Nasal Carriage And Clinical Isolates, Ryan P. Lamers, Jason W. Stinnett, Gowrishankar Muthukrishnan, Christopher L. Parkinson, Alexander M. Cole Jan 2011

Evolutionary Analyses Of Staphylococcus Aureus Identify Genetic Relationships Between Nasal Carriage And Clinical Isolates, Ryan P. Lamers, Jason W. Stinnett, Gowrishankar Muthukrishnan, Christopher L. Parkinson, Alexander M. Cole

Faculty Bibliography 2010s

Nasal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus has long been hypothesized to be a major vector for the transmission of virulent strains throughout the community. To address this hypothesis, we have analyzed the relatedness between a cohort of nasal carriage strains and clinical isolates to understand better the genetic conformity therein. To assess the relatedness between nasal carriage and clinical isolates of S. aureus, a genetic association study was conducted using multilocus sequence typing (MLST) and typing of the hypervariable regions of clumping factor and fibronectin binding protein genes. At all loci analyzed, genetic associations between both nasal carriage and clinical isolates …

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Participation Of Mcp-Induced Protein 1 In Lipopolysaccharide Preconditioning-Induced Ischemic Stroke Tolerance By Regulating The Expression Of Proinflammatory Cytokines, Jian Liang, Jing Wang, Yasser Saad, Logan Warble, Edilu Becerra, Pappachan E. Kolattukudy Jan 2011

Participation Of Mcp-Induced Protein 1 In Lipopolysaccharide Preconditioning-Induced Ischemic Stroke Tolerance By Regulating The Expression Of Proinflammatory Cytokines, Jian Liang, Jing Wang, Yasser Saad, Logan Warble, Edilu Becerra, Pappachan E. Kolattukudy

Faculty Bibliography 2010s

Background: Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) preconditioning-induced neuroprotection is known to be related to suppression of the inflammatory response in the ischemic area. This study seeks to determine if monocyte chemotactic protein-induced protein 1 (MCPIP1), a recently identified CCCH Zn finger-containing protein, plays a role in focal brain ischemia and to elucidate the mechanisms of LPS-induced ischemic brain tolerance. Methods: Transcription and expression of MCPIP1 gene was monitored by qRT-PCR and Western blot. Mouse microglia was prepared from cortices of C57BL/6 mouse brain and primary human microglia was acquired from Clonexpress, Inc. Wild type and MCPIP1 knockout mice were treated with LPS (0.2 …

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Post-Transcriptional Regulation Of Igf1r By Key Micrornas In Long-Lived Mutant Mice, Ruqiang Liang, Amit Khanna, Senthilkumar Muthusamy, Na Li, Harshini Sarojini, John J. Kopchick, Michal M. Masternak, Andrzej Bartke, Eugenia Wang Jan 2011

Post-Transcriptional Regulation Of Igf1r By Key Micrornas In Long-Lived Mutant Mice, Ruqiang Liang, Amit Khanna, Senthilkumar Muthusamy, Na Li, Harshini Sarojini, John J. Kopchick, Michal M. Masternak, Andrzej Bartke, Eugenia Wang

Faculty Bibliography 2010s

Long-lived mutant mice, both Ames dwarf and growth hormone receptor genedisrupted or knockout strains, exhibit heightened cognitive robustness and altered IGF1 signaling in the brain. Here, we report, in both these long-lived mice, that three up-regulated lead microRNAs, miR-470, miR-669b, and miR-681, are involved in posttranscriptional regulation of genes pertinent to growth hormone/IGF1 signaling. All three are most prominently localized in the hippocampus and correspond to reduced expression of key IGF1 signaling genes: IGF1, IGF1R, and PI3 kinase. The decline in these genes expression translates into decreased phosphorylation of downstream molecules AKT and FoxO3a. Cultures transfected with either miR-470, miR-669b, …

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Identification Of Poly (Adp-Ribose) Polymerase-1 (Parp-1) As A Novel Kruppel-Like Factor 8-Interacting And -Regulating Protein, Heng Lu, Xianhui Wang, Tianshu Li, Alison M. Urvalek, Lin Yu, Jieli Li, Jinghua Zhu, Qishan Lin, Xu Peng, Jihe Zhao Jan 2011

Identification Of Poly (Adp-Ribose) Polymerase-1 (Parp-1) As A Novel Kruppel-Like Factor 8-Interacting And -Regulating Protein, Heng Lu, Xianhui Wang, Tianshu Li, Alison M. Urvalek, Lin Yu, Jieli Li, Jinghua Zhu, Qishan Lin, Xu Peng, Jihe Zhao

Faculty Bibliography 2010s

Kruppel-like factor 8 (KLF8) regulates critical gene transcription and cellular events associated with cancer. However, KLF8-interacting proteins remain largely unidentified. Using co-immunoprecipitation (co-IP), mass spectrometry, and GST pulldown assays, we identified poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase-1(PARP-1) as a novel KLF8-interacting protein. Co-IP and Western blotting indicated that KLF8 is also a PARP-1 substrate. Mutation of the cysteines in the zinc finger domain of KLF8 abolished PARP-1 interaction. Surprisingly, immunofluorescent staining revealed a cytoplasmic mislocalization of KLF8 in PARP-1(-/-) cells or when the interaction was disrupted. This mislocalization was prevented by either PARP-1 re-expression or inhibition of CRM1-dependent nuclearexport. Interestingly, co-IP indicated competition between …

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Hiv-1 Enhancing Effect Of Prostatic Acid Phosphatase Peptides Is Reduced In Human Seminal Plasma, Julie A. Martellini, Amy L. Cole, Pavel Svoboda, Olga Stuchlik, Li-Mei Chen, Karl X. Chai, Bhushan K. Gangrade, Ole E. Sorensne, Jan Pohl, Alexander M. Cole Jan 2011

Hiv-1 Enhancing Effect Of Prostatic Acid Phosphatase Peptides Is Reduced In Human Seminal Plasma, Julie A. Martellini, Amy L. Cole, Pavel Svoboda, Olga Stuchlik, Li-Mei Chen, Karl X. Chai, Bhushan K. Gangrade, Ole E. Sorensne, Jan Pohl, Alexander M. Cole

Faculty Bibliography 2010s

We recently reported that HIV-1 infection can be inhibited by innate antimicrobial components of human seminal plasma (SP). Conversely, naturally occurring peptidic fragments from the SP-derived prostatic acid phosphatase ( PAP) have been reported to form amyloid fibrils called "SEVI'' and enhance HIV-1 infection in vitro. In order to understand the biological consequence of this proviral effect, we extended these studies in the presence of human SP. PAP-derived peptides were agitated to form SEVI and incubated in the presence or absence of SP. While PAP-derived peptides and SEVI alone were proviral, the presence of 1% SP ablated their proviral activity …

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Structural And Functional Interactions Between The Cholera Toxin A1 Subunit And Erdj3/Hedj, A Chaperone Of The Endoplasmic Reticulum, Shane Massey, Helen Burress, Michael Taylor, Kathleen N. Nemec, Supriyo Ray, David B. Haslam, Ken Teter Jan 2011

Structural And Functional Interactions Between The Cholera Toxin A1 Subunit And Erdj3/Hedj, A Chaperone Of The Endoplasmic Reticulum, Shane Massey, Helen Burress, Michael Taylor, Kathleen N. Nemec, Supriyo Ray, David B. Haslam, Ken Teter

Faculty Bibliography 2010s

Cholera toxin (CT) is endocytosed and transported by vesicle carriers to the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). The catalytic CTA1 subunit then crosses the ER membrane and enters the cytosol, where it interacts with its Gs alpha target. The CTA1 membrane transversal involves the ER chaperone BiP, but few other host proteins involved with CTA1 translocation are known. BiP function is regulated by ERdj3, an ER-localized Hsp40 chaperone also known as HEDJ. ERdj3 can also influence protein folding and translocation by direct substrate binding. In this work, structural and functional assays were used to examine the putative interaction between ERdj3 and CTA1. …

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Formulation Development Of Retrocyclin 1 Analog Rc-101 As An Anti-Hiv Vaginal Microbicide Product, A. B. Sassi, M. R. Cost, A. L. Cole, A. M. Cole, D. L. Patton, P. Gupta, L. C. Rohan Jan 2011

Formulation Development Of Retrocyclin 1 Analog Rc-101 As An Anti-Hiv Vaginal Microbicide Product, A. B. Sassi, M. R. Cost, A. L. Cole, A. M. Cole, D. L. Patton, P. Gupta, L. C. Rohan

Faculty Bibliography 2010s

RC-101 is a synthetic microbicide analog of retrocyclin, which has shown in vitro activity against X4 and R5 HIV-1. In an effort to develop a safe and effective RC-101 vaginal microbicide product, we assessed safety in ex vivo macaque and human models and efficacy using in vitro and ex vivo models. A polyvinyl-alcohol vaginal film containing RC-101 (100 mu g/film) was developed. Formulation assessment was conducted by evaluating disintegration, drug content, mechanical properties, and stability. Efficacy was evaluated by in vitro peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) assay and ex vivo human ectocervical tissue explant model. Ex vivo safety studies were …

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Professional School Counselors' Perspectives On The Effects Of Military Parental Deployment On School Aged Children And Adolescents, Cheryl G. Mccloud Jan 2011

Professional School Counselors' Perspectives On The Effects Of Military Parental Deployment On School Aged Children And Adolescents, Cheryl G. Mccloud

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This qualitative study used an exploratory phenomenological approach to examine professional school counselors‘ perspectives on the effects of military parental deployment on school aged children and adolescents. The voices of school counselors who work with military connected children are absent from the literature. The research site was a professional counseling conference in Germany in the fall of 2010. Participants consisted of 12 professional school counselors who work with school-aged children and adolescents who have experienced parental military deployment. Participants adopted pseudonyms though several indicated an affiliation with Department of Defense Dependent Schools (DODDS) and therefore offered their unique perspectives as …

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The Relationship Between Number Of Toys, Infant Distractibility, And Mothers' Teaching Utterances, Lap Van Nguyen Jan 2011

The Relationship Between Number Of Toys, Infant Distractibility, And Mothers' Teaching Utterances, Lap Van Nguyen

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship among the number of toys in an infant’s play environment, infant’s distractibility, and how often a mother teaches her infant during a play session. This study takes samples from videotapes of 12-month old children playing with their mothers during a 5 minute free-play situation. Twenty-two mother and infant pairs were selected for this study based on their previous participation in a language study. The measures used in this study were: (1) the number of maternal teaching utterances to her infant; (2) the total number of utterances that mother used during …

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Emergent Writing Skills In Preschool Children With Language Impairment, Stacey Lynne Pavelko Jan 2011

Emergent Writing Skills In Preschool Children With Language Impairment, Stacey Lynne Pavelko

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Much research demonstrates that alphabet knowledge, phonological awareness, and emergent writing are all significant predictors of later reading and writing outcomes, and that children with language impairments (LI) are particularly at risk for later literacy difficulties. Further, children with LI consistently demonstrate depressed emergent literacy skills in the areas of phonological awareness, print concepts, and alphabet knowledge; however, little is known about their emergent writing skills. Therefore, the purposes of this study were twofold: (1) to compare the emergent writing skills of preschool children with language impairment to their typically developing peers using a range of writing tasks and a …

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Hungry And Taking The Bus? Assessing Food Outlet Accessibility In Central Florida, Katelan E. Smith Jan 2011

Hungry And Taking The Bus? Assessing Food Outlet Accessibility In Central Florida, Katelan E. Smith

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Little academic research has been conducted examining access to transportation by those in need. The small amount of research that has been done focuses primarily on mobility issues of the elderly and the disabled, despite findings that income level is an important determinant in access to transportation. The few studies that have examined access to transportation in relation to income simply cite the difficulties that those in poverty face when attempting to access vital resources as problematic, yet very few focus specifically on this issue. This thesis examines how free food recipients commute to and from local pantries, and whether …

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The Impact Of Political Corruption On Social Welfare In The Federal Republic Of Nigeria, Heather Crowe Jan 2011

The Impact Of Political Corruption On Social Welfare In The Federal Republic Of Nigeria, Heather Crowe

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to understand to what extent political corruption affects social welfare in Nigeria using a qualitative case study design. This thesis argues that political corruption leads to a concentration of wealth among a minority of elite government officials, resulting in extensive deficiency of social welfare. In addition, political corruption has secondary and tertiary effects throughout society that further exacerbate social welfare conditions. For this study, social welfare is measured by a comprehensive range of social indicators including but not limited to: level of poverty, income inequality, level of infrastructure, and health. Political corruption can only …

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Birth Of A Mother, Ashley Rae Curran Jan 2011

Birth Of A Mother, Ashley Rae Curran

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Birth of a Mother is a memoir that tells the story of how my unplanned pregnancy helps me to transform from a damaged adolescent into an empowered mother. Using a first person, present tense narrative, I relive the nine months leading up to the unmedicated home birth of my first child, exploring the conflicts I faced over my obesity, over having no job and no place to call home, and over developing a relationship with a man who was not the baby's father. Weaving in past tense vignettes, I attempt to show how I prepared myself for impending motherhood by …

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Impulsivity And Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (Adhd) Testing Competing Predictions From The Working Memory And Behavioral Inhibition Models Of Adhd, Joseph S. Raiker Jan 2011

Impulsivity And Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (Adhd) Testing Competing Predictions From The Working Memory And Behavioral Inhibition Models Of Adhd, Joseph S. Raiker

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Impulsivity is a hallmark of two of the three DSM-IV ADHD subtypes and is associated with myriad adverse outcomes. Limited research, however, is available concerning the mechanisms and processes that contribute to impulsive responding by children with ADHD. The current study tested predictions from two competing models of ADHD – working memory (WM) and behavioral inhibition (BI) – to examine the extent to which ADHD-related impulsive responding was attributable to model-specific mechanisms and processes. Children with ADHD (n = 21) and typically developing children (n = 20) completed laboratory tasks that provided WM (domaingeneral central executive [CE], phonological/visuospatial storage/rehearsal) and …

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A Paleopathological Assessment Of Osteoarthritis In The Lower Appendicular Joints Of Individuals From The Kellis 2 Cemetery In The Dakhleh Oasis, Egypt, Joshua B. Robin Jan 2011

A Paleopathological Assessment Of Osteoarthritis In The Lower Appendicular Joints Of Individuals From The Kellis 2 Cemetery In The Dakhleh Oasis, Egypt, Joshua B. Robin

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative pathological condition of the appendicular joints which affects the cartilage and underlying bone. OA is relatively common in both the archaeological and clinical context, and a significant amount of research has been conducted on this osteological condition. The purpose of this thesis is to assess the incidence, demographic prevalence, and general severity of hip and knee OA in a Roman-Christian period (50 A.D – 450 A.D) population sample from the Dakhleh Oasis, Egypt. The bioarchaeological sample originates from the Kellis 2 cemetery which is associated with the ancient town of Kellis. The town of Kellis …

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