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Prefatory Notes

Ethics and Animals

No abstract provided.

Unlv-Gwla Presenter Bios, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Libraries-Greater Western Library Alliance Conference

No abstract provided.

Psychological Behaviorism Theory Of Bipolar Disorder, Helmut P.R. Riedel, Elaine M. Heiby, Stephen Kopetskie

The Psychological Record

This review addresses the etiology of bipolar disorder and
presents the literature within a psychological behaviorism
framework (Staats, 1996; Staats & Heiby, 1985). The proposed
theory attempts to provide an integrative developmental approach
that is grounded in established behavioral principles. The bipolar
theory posits 15 hypotheses based on past and concurrent
biological and situational factors as well as their interactions with
an individual's basic behavioral repertoires. Implications for
subclassification and treatment research are noted.

The Statesman, V. 54, I. 22, Stony Brook University

Stony Brook Statesman-Sucolian

v. 54, i. 22

Current, March 14, 2011, University Of Missouri-St. Louis

Current (2010s)

No abstract provided.

Volume 11, Issue 21: March 14, 2011, Women's Studies & Gender Studies Program

Women's Studies & Gender Studies: Digest Magazine

No abstract provided.

The Utah Statesman, March 14, 2011, Utah State University

The Utah Statesman

Weekly student newspaper of Utah State University in Logan.

Human Endogenous Sodium Pump Inhibitors Measurement, Source, Synthesis And Regulation, Jie Ma

Theses and Dissertations

The sodium pump (SP or Na+,K+-ATPase) is a membrane embedded protein complex that pumps 3 sodium ions out and 2 potassium ions into the cell per cycle and in so doing creates a cell membrane electrochemical potential. The membrane potential is critical for any functional cell. In the vasculature, reduction in the voltage potential causes vascular smooth muscle contraction and a narrowing of blood vessels (vasoconstriction) which can lead to increased blood pressure (hypertension). Substantial research over the past several decades has provided a vast amount of research on SP inhibitors, sometimes called endogenous digitalis-like factors (EDLF). Increased levels of …

Clean Image Synthesis And Target Numerical Marching For Optical Imaging With Backscattering Light, Min Xu, Yang Pu, Wubao Wang

Publications and Research

Scanning backscattering imaging and independent component analysis (ICA) are used to probe targets hidden in the subsurface of a turbid medium. A new correction procedure is proposed and used to synthesize a “clean” image of a homogeneous host medium numerically from a set of raster-scanned “dirty” backscattering images of the medium with embedded targets. The independent intensity distributions on the surface of the medium corresponding to individual targets are then unmixed using ICA of the difference between the set of dirty images and the clean image. The target positions are localized by a novel analytical method, which marches the target …

Isuchem News, March 14, 2011 (Issue 2011-4), Illinois State University, Department Of Chemistry

ISU Chem News

Newsletter of the Illinois State University Department of Chemistry

Are Elevated Nutrient Levels In Arctic Tundra Ponds Due To Permafrost Thawing?, Francisco R. Reyes Jr.^, Vanessa Lougheed*

COURI Symposium Abstracts, Spring 2011

Continued warming of the arctic tundra in northern Alaska can have important ecological implications for freshwater ecosystems. An increased active layer depth can lead to nutrient release from permafrost. Comparisons of water quality parameters from the 1970s and 2008-09 from tundra ponds in Barrow, Alaska indicated an increase in water column Total Phosphorus (TP), Soluble Reactive Phosphorus (SRP), Total Dissolved Phosphorus (TDP) and algal biomass (phytoplankton) over time. We designed an incubation experiment to look at nutrient release rates from permafrost and active layer cores under different warming scenarios. Although water column data have shown an increase in phosphorus species …

Climate Related Changes In Chemical Characteristics Of Arctic Tundra Ponds Over The Past 40 Years., David A. Hernandez^, Francisco R. Reyes, Christian G. Andresen, Vanessa L. Lougheed*

COURI Symposium Abstracts, Spring 2011

The Arctic tundra ponds at the International Biological Program (IBP) site in Barrow, AK were first studied in the 1970s and were re-visited in 2010. Recognizing modifications in the ponds’ structure and activity is critical to distinguishing possible climate-related impacts on Arctic freshwater ecosystems.  The main objective of this project was to re-sample historical pond research sites in order to establish how the physical and chemical characteristics of the ponds have been altered over the past 40 years.  Preliminary data from the same IBP ponds sampled in 2009-10 and the 1970’s demonstrate an increase of phosphorus and a decrease in …

The Parthenon, March 14, 2011, Marshall University

The Parthenon

No abstract provided.

User Experience With Cybercollaboration Technologies, Jessica Smagner

Theses

This study focused on evaluating the usability of technologies for cybercollaboration via determining if traditional usability testing methods capable of evaluating virtual team collaboration among professionals and scientists of different disciplines. Exploration of this research was conducted via online survey administered to 72 participants from varied professional and scientific disciplines. This study explored several themes related to computer mediated collaboration, collaboration in science in general, usability of collaboration technologies, and usability testing. Past research was divided on whether software tools or processes are more important to team success. This research suggests that both together are important. Further, usability of cybercollaboration …

Nuclear Scaffold Attachment Sites Within Encode Regions Associate With Actively Transcribed Genes, Christopher M. Taylor, Mignon A. Keaton, Ryan M. Layer, Anindya Dutta

Computer Science Faculty Publications

The human genome must be packaged and organized in a functional manner
for the regulation of DNA replication and transcription. The nuclear
scaffold/matrix, consisting of structural and functional nuclear
proteins, remains after extraction of nuclei and anchors loops of DNA.
In the search for cis-elements functioning as chromatin domain
boundaries, we identified 453 nuclear scaffold attachment sites
purified by lithium-3,5-iodosalicylate extraction of HeLa nuclei across
30 Mb of the human genome studied by the ENCODE pilot project. The
scaffold attachment sites mapped predominately near expressed genes and
localized near transcription start sites and the ends of genes but not
to …

Lanthorn, Vol. 45, No. 48, March 14, 2011, Grand Valley State University

Volume 45, July 8, 2010 - June 9, 2011

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - March 13, 2011, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the March 13, 2011 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's newsletter - Watercooler

Contents Include

• USA Match Day 2011

• Bayside Academy Students Present USA Family Medicine Clinic with Artwork

• USA Biomedical Library To Host Campus Preparedness: Community Day Event

• Next Week's DSS - Dr. Joseph P. Mizgerd

• USA's Match Day To Be Streamed Live

• A Day & and Hour - USA Senior Medical Students Await Residency Assignments

Khadijah Ali Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Anna Carrera, Khadijah Ali

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On March 13, 2011 Anna Carrera interviewed Khadijah Ali, program coordinator and co-found of Circle of Vision Keepers, for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Khadijah discussed growing up in Dayton, Ohio, her work in ex-offender advocacy, and the founding of Circle of Vision Keepers.

Mary Anne Angel Interview For A Wright State University History Course, Anna Carrera, Mary Anne Angel

Dayton and Miami Valley Oral History Project

On March 13, 2011 Anna Carrera interviewed Mary Anne Angel, co-found and co-director of Two Trees, Inc., for a class project dealing with oral histories and capturing the history of the Miami Valley. During the interview Mary discussed experiences growing up in the Appalachian region of Southern Ohio, the founding of Two Trees Inc., and the impact of her work.

The Effects Of Acute And Chronic Nicotine On Gaba And Dopamine Neurons In The Midbrain Ventral Tegmental Area, Devin Hardy Taylor

Theses and Dissertations

Nicotine (NIC) abuse involves activation of midbrain dopamine (DA) neurons and NIC addiction involves neuroadaptive changes in the mesolimbic DA reward system. GABA neurons in the midbrain ventral tegmental area (VTA) express α4β2-containing nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs), whose activation increases GABAergic input to DA neurons. However, this initial effect is decreased after chronic NIC treatment (as in the case of smokers) by inducing nAChR desensitization. Thus, GABA neuron inhibition results in increased DA release in limbic structures such as the nucleus accumbens. To support this hypothesis, we evaluated the effects of acute and chronic NIC on GAD-67 positive neurons in …

Effect Of Diclofenac (Voltaren) In Histological Structure Of Kidney In Male Rabbits (Oryctolagus Cuniculus ), Mohammed A. Gal, Zainab K. Al-Temimi

Baghdad Science Journal

This study was designed to know the effect of Diclofenac sodium (voltaren) drug on the histological composition of kidney in domestic rabbits . Twelve adult males with (1.4) kg weight . The first group of animals administrated orally by 1 ml of Voltaren with 6 mg/kg , while the second group with (1) ml of distal water (as control group ) . the administrated continue for (60) days sequentially. The treatment with voltaren showed pathological cases in tissues and cells of kidney including necrosis, infilteration ,congestion in blood vessels edema.Also epithelial separation in kidney tubules in comparison with control group …

Effect Of Environmental Conditionsions On Some Biological Aspects Of Drosophila Melanogaster Meigen ( Diptera : Drosophilidae ) Collected From Saidiya And Tuwaitha Regions In Baghdad, Huda Ali Al-Habeeb, Imad Ahmed Mahmood, Ayad Ahmed Al-Tameel

Baghdad Science Journal

The wild populations of the vinegar fly Drosophila melanogaster Meigen from two regions in Baghdad , Saidiya and Tuwaitha were selected for this study to investigating the frequency of the dominant lethality , this parameter was investigated through fecundity and egg hatchability rate which considered as main indicator for the presence of mutation . The results showed that fecundity rate in Saidiya increased with time , so the lowest rate was 65.5 eggs per female in November and the highest was 87.4 eggs in May , the same results was observed for Tuwaitha except a significantly decrease in fecundity rate …

Determination And Evaluation Of Principal Minerals In Negella Sativa By Atomic Absorption Technical Methods, Samia Kahlil Mahmood

Baghdad Science Journal

Determination and evaluation of principal minerals in Negella sativa by atomic absorption technical methods were showed, using wet ashing method. This work was done on Negella sativa because of wide using of this plant in many formulations ( in food or medicine ).two types of atomic absorptions were used : first, flame atomic absorption spectroscopy, for minerals of high concentrations such as, Na, Mg, K, Fe, Ca, Li, Ni, Zn, Mn, Cu. Second, flameless atomic absorption spectroscopy, for minerals of low concentrations such as, Al, Si, V, B, Pb, Co, Cd, Cr ,Si, Hg, Sn .The results showed the existence …

Taxonomical Study Of Species Zygophyllum Fabago L. In Iraq., Esraa A. Majeed, Sukina A. Aliwy, Lamiaa A. Gharb

Baghdad Science Journal

The present study dealt with taxonomic characters of species Zygophyllum fabago L. in Iraq . this study included the exo-morphological characters which indicated that the species was sub-shrub with solid stem and swallow nodes ,with compound bifoliate and stipulate leaves, the flower is complete and perfect with clawed petals . stamen colored with scaly appendage , fruit capsule with ribs . Anatomical study of vegetative parts indicate that the sclerenchymal tissue was very diffuse in stem such as fibers and sclerides ( stone cells ) , the leaves were bifacial . The geographical distiribution of the species plants was studied …

Some A Survey Study On The Role Of Women In Controlling Parasites Contaminated With Vegetables., Amna. N. Jassim, Hanaa .K . Hamd

Baghdad Science Journal

Three hundred samples of washing water of vegetables were collected from women aged ( 15- 6o) years from different area in Baghdad governorate and its suburbs include two rural area ( Jaddria in Baghdad university and Al –Wagif in Rashdia) and two urbane area (Mansoure and Escan) . The samples were examined by precipitation method and then by staining method ( Lugols –Iodine stain) . The percentage of infection of intestinal parasites 36.3% include 15.3% for urban area and 57.3% in rural area and a significant difference was found between those groups . .The results showed also increased in the …

Comparison Study Between Two Different Environment Areas Regarding Diarrhea Causes., Najam Abdulla Alzubaidi, Abdul Lateef Jabber

Baghdad Science Journal

This study Achieved to search form the infections by Cholera and Diarrhea in two different areas from the side of Cultural, Social, Economical and Environmental field in Baghdad governorate, during a period from 3/10 – 3/12/2007.these were in Obiady city and Palestine street. This study included groups of patients who went to the Kindy Hospital lab. The researcher use a sample of (300) persons of different ages with range (150) persons in each city from the study city, in this study show a great different in the percentage of infection by parasites, helminthes, viruses, bacteria and vibrio cholera in the …

Evaluation The Efficiency Of Different Techniques For Extraction And Purification Of Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus (Tylcv), Rakib A. Alani, Mustafa A. Adhab, Samir A.H. Hamad

Baghdad Science Journal

This study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of different techniques for extraction and purification of Tomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV). An isolate of the virus free of possible contamination with other viruses infecting the same host and transmitted by the same vector Bemisia tabaci Genn. was obtained. This was realized by indicator plants and incubation period in the vector. Results obtained revealed that the virus infect Nicotiana glutinosa without visible symptoms, while Nicotiana tabaccum var. White Burley was not susceptible to the virus. The incubation period of the virus in the vector was found to be 21 hrs. …

Curing Of Mice Skin Infections Using Ethanol Flower Extract Of Chamomile, Enass H. Ali, Kadhim M. Ibrahim, Munira Ch. Ismail

Baghdad Science Journal

This experiment was conducted in order to estimate azulene and apigenin in chamomile flowers. Ethanol extracts were examined singly or in combination with some drugs in their biological activity against some pathogens causing skin infection. Ethanol extract was applied at a concentration of 40 mg/ml for the treatment of induced skin infection of mice. Among the topicals used, Claforan was found the most effective on microorganisms causing skin diseases; ethanol extract was more effective than the drug Candimazole solution 1%. HPLC was used for the determination of azulene and apigenin active compounds of chamomile plant.

First Record Of Click Beetle Agriotes Lineatus (Linneaus ) (Coleoptera : Elateridae )In The Middle Of Iraq, Redha S. Al-Jorany

Baghdad Science Journal

Trials were carried out in the middle of Iraq ( 3 different sites ) during 2009 to detecation and determined the seasonal occurrence of Agriotes lineatus L. Three YATOR funnel traps were used in each of these sites which baited with the specific pheromone of A. lineatus from the first of March to the end of October in the College of Agriculture - Abu- Ghraib / Provenance of Baghdad and AL-Nile / Provenance of Babylon , while in AL-Radhwania was used through May- June. Pheromone dispenser were changed every 6 weeks in each of these traps . Males of A. …

Effect Of Mulching, Manures And Chemical Fertilizers On Anatomical Characters Of (Solanum Tuberosum L.) Potato Plants, Sadik K. Sadik, Samer. M. A. Al-Zehawia, Ayyad W. Al-Shahwany

Baghdad Science Journal

Anatomy studies were carried out in the experimental field, College of Agriculture, University of Baghdad to have better understanding of the influence of mulching with black polyethylene sheets, organic manure and chemical fertilizer on the anatomy changes in potato shoot and leaves tissues. Results showed that leaves area, leaves area index and chlorophyll percentage were significantly increased by using mulching and chemical fertilizer by (7463.70 cm2, 3.97, 45.33 SPAD units) respectively. Also this treatment significantly increased total stomata number and in both lower and upper sides of the leaf by (957,721,176) stomata /mm2 respectively. But by using mulching treatment with …