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The Tradition Of Anonymity In The Andes, Martín L. Gaspar

Spanish Faculty Research and Scholarship

This essay examines the longstanding lettered tradition of representing the Andean native as anonymous, and what I view as a potential challenge to this tradition in Claudia Llosa'sLlosa, Claudia. 2006. Madeinusa, Madrid: Universal Pictures, Oberón Cinematográfica. [Google Scholar] film Madeinusa (2006). By following the gaze of the native as a common thread, I trace a genealogy of the figure of the anonymous native in Peruvian letters since the early twentieth century. Early essays and paintings of the native, I claim, display a basic politics of anonymity, while fictional works explore the narrative implications of and alternatives to …

Humboldt Journal Of Microbiology: Volume 14, Number 1- May 2012, Press Humboldt

Humboldt Journal of Microbiology

No abstract provided.

Dynamic Light Scattering And Microelectrophoresis: Main Prospects And Limitations, Vuk Uskoković

Pharmacy Faculty Articles and Research

Microelectrophoresis based on the dynamic light scattering (DLS) effect has been a major tool for assessing and controlling the conditions for stability of colloidal systems. However, both the DLS methods for characterization of the hydrodynamic size of dispersed submicron particles and the theory behind the electrokinetic phenomena are associated with fundamental and practical approximations that limit their sensitivity and information output. Some of these fundamental limitations, including the spherical approximation of DLS measurements and an inability of microelectrophoretic analyses of colloidal systems to detect discrete charges and differ between differently charged particle surfaces due to rotational diffusion and particle orientation …

Annual Reports Of The Selectmen And Other Town Officers Of The Town Of Alstead, N.H. For The Year Ended December 31, 2011., Alstead Town Representatives

Alstead, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

The Discovery Of Insulin: A Case Study Of Scientific Methodology, William D. Stansfield

Biological Sciences

The nature of scientific research sometimes involves a trial-and-error procedure. Popular reviews of successful results from this approach often sanitize the story by omitting unsuccessful trials, thus painting the rosy impression that research simply follows a direct route from hypothesis to experiment to scientific discovery. The discovery of insulin is a classical case study in this genre that begs for an explanation to our students because it is so often ignored or misrepresented even in biology and physiology textbooks.

The Sodium Channel Accessory Subunit Navβ1 Regulates Neuronal Excitability Through Modulation Of Repolarizing Voltage-Gated K+ Channels, Céline Marionneau, Yarimar Carrasquillo, Aaron J. Norris, R. Reid Townsend, Lori L. Isom, Andrew J. Link, Jeanne M. Nerbonne

Open Access Publications

No abstract provided.

Pa From An H5n1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus Activates Viral Transcription And Replication And Induces Apoptosis And Interferon Expression At An Early Stage Of Infection, Qiang Wang, Shijian Zhang, Hongbing Jiang, Jinlan Wang, Leiyun Weng, Yingying Mao, Satoshi Sekiguchi, Fumihiko Yasui, Michinori Kohara, Philippe Buchy, Vincent Deubel, Ke Xu, Bing Sun, Tetsuya Toyoda

Open Access Publications

No abstract provided.

Acute Alcohol Ingestion And Sympathetic Neural Responses During Orthostatic Stress In Humans, Sarah F. Stream

Dissertations, Master's Theses and Master's Reports - Open

Acute alcohol consumption has been reported to decrease mean arterial pressure (MAP) during orthostatic challenge, a response that may contribute to alcohol-mediated hypotension and eventually syncope. Muscle sympathetic nerve activity (MSNA) increases during orthostatic stress to help maintain MAP, yet the influence of alcohol on MSNA during orthostatic stress has not been determined. We hypothesized that alcohol ingestion would blunt arterial blood pressure and MSNA responses to progressive lower body negative pressure (LBNP). MAP, MSNA, and heart rate (HR) were recorded during progressive LBNP (-5, -10, -15, -20, -30, and -40 mmHg; 3 min/stage) in 30 subjects(age 24 ± 1 …

Functional Analysis Of Rice Bidirectional Promoters, Surendar R. Dhadi

Dissertations, Master's Theses and Master's Reports - Open

Bidirectional promoters regulate adjacent genes organized in a divergent fashion (head to head orientation). Several Reports pertaining to bidirectional promoters on a genomic scale exists in mammals. This work provides the essential background on theoretical and experimental work to carry out a genomic scale analysis of bidirectional promoters in plants.

A computational study was performed to identify putative bidirectional promoters and the over-represented cis-regulatory motifs from three sequenced plant genomes: rice (Oryza sativa), Arabidopsis thaliana, and Populus trichocarpa using the Plant Cis-acting Regulatory DNA Elements (PLACE) and PLANT CARE databases. Over-represented motifs along with their possible …

Indole Based Antioxidants For The Treatment Of Ischemia Reperfusion Injury, Andrew Chapp

Dissertations, Master's Theses and Master's Reports - Open

With the number of ischemia reperfusion (I/R) injuries on the rise, and a lack of pharmacological intervention aimed at reducing free radical damage associated with I/R, we have developed 30 indole phenolic antioxidants that were synthesized by click chemistry to couple our indole with a phenolic or anisole derivative. The total antioxidant activity of the analogues was tested in vitro using the ferric thiocyanate lipid emulsion method. Compounds containing hydroxyl or methoxy aromatics at the 3 or 4 position on the aromatic coupled to the indole exhibited increased antioxidant scavenging. 4-methoxyindole derivatives (8a-e) exhibited increased scavenging (p < 0.05) compared to the known antioxidant butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA).

Study Of The Effect Of Biodiesel Fuel On Passive Oxidation In A Catalyzed Particulate Filter, Kenneth L. Shiel

Dissertations, Master's Theses and Master's Reports - Open

A 2007 Cummins ISL 8.9L direct-injection common rail diesel engine rated at 272 kW (365 hp) and 317 kW (425 hp) was used to load the filter to 2.2 g/L and passively oxidize particulate matter (PM) within an aftertreatment system consisting of a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) and catalyzed particulate filter (CPF). The tests conducted with the engine rated at 365 hp used a 2007 DOC and CPF. The tests conducted with the engine rated at 425 hp used a 2010 DOC and 2007 CPF. Understanding the passive NO₂ oxidation kinetics of PM within the CPF allows for reducing …

South Dakota State University College Of Engineering 2012 Annual Research Review, Office Of Engineering Research

Engineering Research Review

Welcome [page] 2-3
Mathematics & Statistics Team: Providing Critical Support [page] 3
Water Team: Meeting Needs through Service, Education and Fundamental Research [page] 4
Photovoltaics Team: Developing, Delivering and Promoting Solar Energy [page] 5
Young Investigator Team: Collaborating Across Disciplines to Promote Undergraduate Research [page] 6-7
Convergent Computing Research Team: Combining Forces Internationally to Combat Breast Cancer [page] 8
Image Processing Team: Enhancing the Accuracy of Satellite Images [page] 9
Engineering Awards: 2011 Grantswinship Awards [page] 10
Dr. Delvin DeBoer 2011 Researcher of the Year
Dr. Qiquan Qiao 2011 Young Investigator of the Year

2012-13 South Dakota State Equestrian Media Guide, South Dakota State University

Jackrabbit Equestrian Media Guides (2005-2014)

SDSU Quick Facts / Schedule [page] 1
2012-13 Roster [page] 2
Jackrabbit Coaching Staff [page] 3-4
Strength and Conditioning Staff [page] 5
Sports Medicine Staff [page] 6
Administration and Athletic Staff [page] 7-9
Season Preview [page] 10
Jackrabbit Riders [page] 11-20
Seniors [page] 12-14
NCEA History and Mission [page] 14
Juniors [page] 15-16
Sophomores [page] 17-18
Freshmen [page] 19-20
SDSU Horses [page] 21-26
DeHaan Equestrian Center [page] 27
Jackrabbit Athletics Facilities [page] 28
SDSU Equestrian History [page] 29
2011-12 Standings and Results [page] 30
Welcome to SDSU [page] 31-35
SDSU Mission Statement [page] 36

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone Is Independently Associated With Lean Mass But Not Bmd In Younger Postmenopausal Women, Margaret L Gourlay, Bonny Specker, Chenxi Li, Catherine A. Hammett-Stabler, Jordan B. Renner, Janet E Rubin

Ethel Austin Martin Program Publications

PURPOSE: Increased follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) has been associated with lower bone mineral density (BMD) in animal models and longitudinal studies of women, but a direct effect has not been demonstrated.
METHODS: We tested associations between FSH, non-bone body composition measures and BMD in 94 younger (aged 50 to 64 years) postmenopausal women without current use of hormone therapy, adjusting for sex hormone concentrations and clinical risk factors for osteoporosis. Lean mass, fat mass and areal BMD (aBMD) at the spine, femoral neck and total hip were measured using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). Volumetric BMD (vBMD) was measured at the …

Meaningful Memoir Writing, Jeff Rasley

Scholarship and Professional Work - LAS

Guest blog for Say This Write on memoir writing.

A Tough Pill To Swallow: Whether The Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act Obligates Catholic Organizations To Cover Their Employees' Prescription Contraceptives, Destyn D. Stallings

Tulsa Law Review

No abstract provided.

Experimental Evaluation Of Entomopathogenic Fungi For The Biological Control Of Philebotomine Sand Flies (Diptera Psychodidae), Philip M Ngumbi

All PhD Dissertations

The leishmaniases are some of the WHO's neglected tropical diseases which pose threat to human life in both the New and Old World. They are mostly transmitted through the bite of infected sand flies. The disease affects the poor from the third world. Diseae control through chemotherapy is logistically difficult, toxic, expensive and out of reach for many. Entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) hold great potential as alternative vector control. These fungi infect the host through the cuticle. They are friendlier to non-target organisms than synthetic chemical insecticides. Although EPF are widely used to control agricultural pests, few attempts have been made …

Relative Abundance Of The Wild Silkmoth, Argema Mimosae Boisduval On Different Host Plants And Host Selection Behaviour Of Parasitoids, At Arabuko Sokoke Forest, Bonface Ngoka

All PhD Dissertations

Sustainable utilization of natural resources and biodiversity conservation form the basis of the livelihood and existence of communities living in Africa and in other developing countries. Overexploitation of natural resources and forest destruction for better livelihood by local communities has led to decline in the African biodiversity. Beneficial insects like wild silkmoths exist in the eco-system, and can be integrated in biodiversity conservation and income generating micro enterprises. Hence, there is need to conserve wild silkmoths and increase their distribution for their economic use in silk industry. The general purpose of this study was to survey the relative abundance of …

Adaptation Of Trypanosoma (Nannomonas) Congolense Broden 1904 Types To Different Hosts And Transmission By Glossina Species, Freddie Masaninga

All PhD Dissertations

The influence of host bLood on midgut infection, maturation rates in Glossina species, transmission and virulence to mice of Trypanosoma congolense DNA types was investigated. The study was also coiKiucted to identify an optimum technique for isolating Nannomonas stocks from the field. Trypanosoma congolense parasites used in this study were identified by the Polymerase Chain Reaction Technique. Zebra and goat blood supported higher midgut and labral infection rates of T. congolense in Glossina morsitans centralis than pig, donkey, black rhinoceros, Thomson's gazelle and eland blood. Of these hosts, zebra supported the h^est metacyclic loads in the hypopharynx. The proportion of …

A Racial Impact Analysis Of Hb 462, Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, Virginia Commonwealth University, Daphne Bryan, William Randolph, Tarvaris Mccoy

L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs Publications

The adoption of House Bill 462 into law brings forth questions about the probable impact on the physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being of the women in Virginia. In particular, analysis of its effect on the minority and underserved female population is required. Understanding the origin of this new legislation and the thinking behind its proposal and subsequent adoption dictates an endeavor into the backgrounds and intended goals of its sponsors and supporters. Proponents of HB 462 were unresponsive to requests for an interview to expound on their perspective about the importance of the legislation. This precipitated the use of …

Current Methods For Detecting The Presence Of Botulinum Neurotoxins In Food And Other Biological Samples, Luisa W. Cheng, Kirkwood M. Land, L. H. Stanker

College of the Pacific Faculty Books and Book Chapters

No abstract provided.

Volume 5, Number 1, Spring/Summer 2012, Nova Southeastern University

GWEP Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Notes On The Diet Of The Malay Civet (Viverra Tangalunga) And Other Civets In Logged And Unlogged Lowland Dipterocarp Rain Forests In Sabah, Borneo, Christina P. Colon, John B. Sugau

Publications and Research

Civet diets were examined in a logged and unlogged Bornean rain forest. Malay civets (Viverra tangalunga) consumed invertebrates, fruit, rodents, insectivores, birds, snakes and lizards, and appear to show preference for centipedes and scorpions. Other civet species consumed fruit, such as figs, Connarus sp. and Annona sp., particularly in the unlogged forest, but also consumed invertebrates and vertebrates. Reduced fruit consumption observed in the logged forest may be due to lower availability and may be offset by increased consumption of invertebrates. The increased overlap in diet between Malay civets and other civets in disturbed areas may lead to …

Expectations Do Not Always Influence Food Liking, Jamie Phillip Hale

Online Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of the present experiment was to examine how expectations influence cracker ratings on a scale of likeability. A large body of research shows that expectations affect food experiences (Wansink, 2004; Eertmans, Baeyens & Van den Bergh, 2001; Kahkonen & Tuorila, 1998). Participants were not aware that the primary interest of the study was how expectations influence cracker ratings. Participants were assigned to either a positive expectation group or a neutral expectation group. Participants in the positive expectation group received a positive verbal cue indicating that the crackers had recently been rated high in a national taste test. The …

Prism #59, January 2012, Office Of The Provost

Prism: Western Michigan University's Newsletter for Academic Affairs

No abstract provided.

Leadership Scholarship Collaboration Resources: Research Annual Report 2012, Office Of The Vice President For Research

Research Annual Reports

• Partnership results in new product that directs students and adults in their career choices.
• WMU commercialization center invests in nervous system breakthrough
• Humanities Center launched at WMU
• 2012 Woodrow Wilson Michigan Teaching Fellows at WMU
• The Michigan Corporate Relations Network provides businesses with a critical new tool for business growth and attraction
• Undergraduate Research Excellence Award Recipients , 2011-2012
• 2011-2012 Recipients of Graduate Student Research and Travel Grants
• Support for Faculty Scholars Award in 2011-2012
• External Funding Year-to-Date Expenditure Recipients

One Christian's Perspective On Creation And Evolution, William W. Cobern

Scientific Literacy and Cultural Studies Project

As a graduate student I took a course on FORTRAN, a widely used computer programming language. The author, with an obvious sense for the humorous, began his text with this epigram: “On no! Just what the world needs, another book on FORTRAN.” I begin my essay with a similar bemused foreboding, posing the question: “Do we really need yet one more essay on the evolution/creation controversy?” Who knows? But I do think that my own students and perhaps others will benefit from a discussion focused directly on the most difficult Biblical issues and that comes from a person within the …

Martin Heidegger On Günther Anders And Technology: On Ray Kurzweil, Fritz Lang, And Transhumanism, Babette Babich

Articles and Chapters in Academic Book Collections

No abstract provided.

Suffolk University Law Alumni Magazine, Winter 2012, Suffolk University Law School

Suffolk Law School Alumni Magazine

No abstract provided.

Urayoán Noel Folio, Urayoán Noel

Corresponding Voices

"Variations on a Landscape by Violeta Lopez Suria" by Urayoán Noel in the Spanish original and in English translation by the author.