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Lawnotes, The St. Mary's University School Of Law Newsletter, St. Mary's University School Of Law

Law Notes

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The Effect Of Dam Parity On Progeny Growth Performance, Passive Immunity, And Gastrointestinal Microbiota, Erin E. Hinkle

Department of Animal Science: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

Previous research has shown that parity (P) 4 progeny have greater weaning weights and decreased microbial diversity compared to P1 progeny. Three experiments were conducted to evaluate litter performance, passive immunity, and fecal microbiota among P1 and P3 dams and their progeny. In experiment 1, 56 P1 and 49 P3 dams and their progeny’s litter and growth performance, immunoglobulin (IgG and IgA) concentrations, and gut microbiota were evaluated. In experiment 2, 48 pigs per P were selected to determine growth performance, immunoglobulin (IgG and IgA) concentrations, and gut microbiota. In experiment 3, 8 dams per P were selected. At birth, …

Dichotomy Of Self, Shelly Hokanson

All Student Theses and Dissertations

This body of work explores, through a character named Doll, the impressions, emotions, and realizations I have experienced while undergoing a transformation of self, both inside and out. This collection of images also explores the dichotomy of solitude vs. companionship. (Abstract by OPUS staff from author text)

West Nile Virus Seroreversion And The Influence Of Herd Immunity On Disease Risk In A Long-Term Study Of Free-Ranging Birds, Eileen M. Mckee

All Student Theses and Dissertations

The transmission and amplification of West Nile virus (WNV) is driven by the number of susceptible avian hosts. The quantity of susceptible hosts is determined by 1) recruitment of juvenile birds during the breeding season, 2) adult birds previously unexposed to WNV, and 3) adult birds with waning antibody titers. Although rarely tested, avian herd immunity and seroreversion could have a direct impact on Culex infection rate, a proxy for the reproductive number of WNV. In this study, we utilized data from a seven year study investigating WNV transmission ecology in suburban Chicago, Illinois. We tested the hypothesis that herd …

The Influence Of Ability Grouping On Math Achievement In A Rural Middle School, Robert R. Pritchard

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

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Outsourcing: A Descriptive Study Of The Outsourcing Of Non-Educational Services In Bergen And Passaic County Public Schools, Albert J. Pecora

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

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Speech-Language Pathologists' Content Knowledge And Recommendation Practices Regarding Tube Feeding Use For Persons With Advanced Dementia, Patricia A. Remshifski

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

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Cell Phone Radiation Exposure And Regulation, Libby M. Pritchard

Research Papers

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Unf Journal Fall 2012, University Of North Florida

UNF Journal

A university periodical for alumni and friends of the University of North Florida.

Food Insecurity In Bloomington-Normal: How A Grocery Cooperative Might Help Meet The Needs Of Low-Income Residents, Nichole Brants, Emma Healy, Raina Kirchner, Jeff Koch, Ben Mcnair, Aaron Tester, Ashley Toenjes,, Alex Trimble, Dave Warren

Community Project Design and Management Reports - Sociology

The purpose of this report is to understand the current food needs of marginalized community-members in the Bloomington-Normal area, to learn how Green Top Grocery may help improve food security among these residents, and to ascertain viable mechanisms to encourage involvement in the cooperative among a diversity of local residents. The findings are based on data from three focus groups and nine key-informant interviews conducted in the Bloomington-Normal community. Key findings most relevant to Green Top’s goal of encouraging a diverse membership include the following: Green Top may wish to use existing networks to build trust in the Bloomington-Normal community, …

Enhancement Of Vitamin D Metabolites In The Eye Following Vitamin D3 Supplementation And Uv-B Irradiation, Yanping Lin, John L. Ubels, Mark P. Schotanus, Zhaohong Yin

University Faculty Publications and Creative Works

This study was designed to measure vitamin D metabolites in the aqueous and vitreous humor and in tear fluid, and to determine if dietary vitamin D3 supplementation affects these levels. We also determined if the corneal epithelium can synthesize vitamin D following UV-B exposure. Methods: Rabbits were fed a control or vitamin D3 supplemented diet. Pilocarpine- stimulated tear fluid was collected and aqueous and vitreous humor were drawn from enucleated eyes. Plasma vitamin D was also measured. To test for epithelial vitamin D synthesis, a human corneal limbal epithelial cell line was irradiated with two doses of UV-B (10 and …

October 1, 2012, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

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How To Identify Food Deserts: Measuring Physical And Economic Access To Supermarkets In King County, Washington, Junfeng Jiao, Anne V. Moudon, Jared Ulmer, Philip M. Hurvitz, Adam Drewnowski

Research Collection College of Integrative Studies

Objectives. We explored new ways to identify food deserts. Methods. We estimated physical and economic access to supermarkets for 5 low-income groups in Seattle–King County, Washington. We used geographic information system data to measure physical access: service areas around each supermarket were delineated by ability to walk, bicycle, ride transit, or drive within 10 minutes. We assessed economic access by stratifying supermarkets into low, medium, and high cost. Combining income and access criteria generated multiple ways to estimate food deserts. Results. The 5 low-income group definitions yielded total vulnerable populations ranging from 4% to 33% of the county’s population. Almost …

Statement, Fall 2012, Office Of Alumni Relations. Morehead State University

Morehead State Alumni Association Publications

Statement Magazine of Morehead State University from Fall of 2012.

Spatial And Temporal Immune Response In House Flies In Response To Ingestion Of Bacillus Cereus And Eschericha Coli 0157-H7, Adam Fleming

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

House flies (Musca domestica L.) feed and breed on septic substrates, putting them in direct contact with a multitude of disease causing agents and can act as a bridge for those agents to humans. The house fly has previously been shown to carry many different species of bacteria that are pathogenic. Escherichia coli O157:H7 is a pathogenic enterohemorrhagic serotype of E. coli that can be vectored by the house fly. Bacillus cereus is a foodborne pathogen that has also been isolated from the house fly in previous studies. To examine vector potential for these pathogens, house flies were fed green …

Predation Risk And Colony Structure In The Pea Aphid, Acyrthosiphon Pisum, Carl Nicolas Keiser

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

Many organisms live in transient or permanent aggregations to reduce individual predation risk. Hamilton's "Selfish Herd" theory states that an individual should assume a central position within a group to decrease individual predation risk relative to that of its neighbors (i.e., individuals should be selfish). This theory, however, cannot predict the spatial distribution of individuals within clonal aggregations, that is, when individuals are genetically identical (the "evolutionary self"). As aphids (small, herbivorous insects) are parthenogenetic, emit alarm signals, and have high levels of phenotypic plasticity to cope with environmental stressors like predation risk, they are a model organism for investigating …

Do The Opportunities Offered During The School Day Provide The Recommended Physical Activity Levels For Children?: An Assessment Of The Upson County Pre-Kindergarten And Elementary School Physical Activity Occurrences, Cheryl Lynn Robinson Gaddis

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

Problem Statement: Almost 90% of students do not meet the national recommendations for physical activity in school. The purpose of this study was to determine the need for school policy changes to incorporate classroom-based physical activity programs in an effort to increase school physical activity levels for children in grades pre-kindergarten through five by assessing the levels of and the barriers/facilitators to physical activity engagement.

Methods: This was a sequential explanatory mixed methods study utilizing school board members, principals, and teachers in the Upson County School System as participants. The online survey was adapted from the School Health …

Armstrong Magazine, Marketing & Communications Department, Armstrong State University

Armstrong News & Publications: Armstrong Magazine (Archived)

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Growing South Dakota (Fall 2012), College Of Agriculture &. Biological Sciences

Growing South Dakota (Publication of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences)

[Page] 2 Kudos To South Dakota Farmers: SDSU Study Credits Farmers For Conserving Soil, Sequestering More Carbon
[Page] 4 Fall College News
[Page] 6 Investing In Research: Additional Appropriations Being Sought For SDSU’s Ag Station Research
[Page] 8 Pertinent Publications: Plant Science Department Produces Several New Guide Books
[Page] 9 Special Pull-Out Section: Snapshot from SDSU’s College of Agriculture & Biological Sciences: Highlighting Academic Programs, Ag Experiment Station and SDSU Extension
[Page] 13 Plans Proceed: Efforts For Cow/Calf Training And Research Center Continue
[Page] 14 Outreach Through Horses: Initiative Teaches Equine Care On South Dakota Reservations
[Page] 16 Here And …

Grazing Schools Improve The Sustainability Of Pasture-Based Livestock Enterprises, Dennis W. Hancock

Journal of Extension

Implementing intensive grazing management can improve the three primary aspects of sustainability of enhancing profitability, natural resource stewardship, and quality of life. Participants in Georgia Grazing Schools (GGS) held between 2007-2010 were surveyed to assess near-term (six-42 month post-meeting) impact of the workshops on these aspects of sustainability. Respondents reported increased profitability, with nearly 18.9% and 18.9% reporting an increase in net returns of 20-30% and over 30%, respectively. Respondents also highly rated principles learned and experiences gained at the GGS as aiding them in meeting goals of improved natural resource stewardship and quality of life on their farms.

Converting Face-To-Face Curricula For Online Delivery: Lessons Learned From A Biomass Harvesting Guidelines Curriculum, Diomy S. Zamora, Charles R. Blinn, Dave T. Chura, Eli S. Sagor, Larry D. Coyle, Grant M. Domke

Journal of Extension

With shrinking budgets, staff reductions, and increased availability and access to digital technologies, Extension educators will be seeking ways to convert face-to-face programs to alternate formats. When converting Minnesota's biomass harvesting guidelines for online delivery, we learned many lessons while planning, developing, and testing our curriculum that can help others through a similar process.

The Effect Of Delactosed Whey Permeate On Phytochemical Content Of Canned Tomatoes., Lubna Ahmed, Ankit Patras, Ana Belen Martin-Diana, Daniel Rico, Catherine Barry-Ryan

Articles

The effect of delactosed whey permeate (DWP) treatment on antioxidant and phyto-chemical 26 components of canned Irish plum tomatoes were investigated. Tomatoes were sterilized for 5 27 min (F0) at 120 °C and stored for 6 months. The DWP treatment retained significantly 28 (p

The Influence Of Extension On Team Success Of A Milk Quality Improvement Program, Kathryn J. Hohmann, Pamela L. Ruegg

Journal of Extension

A mail survey was used to determine the influence of Extension on team success of a milk quality improvement program for Wisconsin dairy producers. Producers who did not learn about Milk Money from Extension were less likely to complete the program and reported an increased bulk milk somatic cell count at the time of survey. Producers who did not use an Extension agent as the team leader were less likely to complete Milk Money compared to teams led by Extension agents. The impact of Extension on team success of Milk Money should be considered when creating new Extension programs.

Eating Green: Coverage Of The Locavore Movement, Amanda Ruth-Mcswain

Journal of Extension

Various environmental, health, and food safety concerns have affected the purchasing decision of consumers and contributed to the growing demand for local produce and products, all of which can be found at local farmers markets. The research reported here adds knowledge about the media coverage regarding the role of farmers markets in local food consumption. Through a framing analysis of newspapers from eight different U.S. cities, the study revealed that four frames describe the coverage on the farmers markets and the buying local trend. Suggestions for Extension outreach efforts based on the locavore movement are offered.

Consumer-Centered Extension Education Website Increases Usage, Sarah L. Francis, Peggy Martin, Kristin Taylor

Journal of Extension

Concern about young families' ability to cope with rising food prices resulted in creating Spend Smart. Eat Smart (SSES), a website focused on budget-friendly nutrition information for limited resource audiences (LRA). SSES was redesigned using LRAs needs and preferences to increase use by LRAs. SSES usage increased after it was revised to incorporate interactivity and more consumer-friendly design elements.

September 29, 2012 (Pages 6063-6234), Pennsylvania Legislative Reference Bureau

Volume 42 (2012)

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2012 Student Center For Science Engagement Fourth Annual Research Symposium, Student Center For Science Engagement

Student Center for Science Engagement Research Symposium

Featuring Student Presentations in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, and Physics.

Volume 48 - Issue 04 - Friday, September 28, 2012, Rose Thorn Staff

The Rose Thorn Archive

The Rose Thorn, Rose-Hulman's independent student newspaper.

9/28/2012, Slutzker Center For International Students

Newsletters from Slutzker Center for International Services - SCIS News

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The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 2012-09-28, Wooster Voice Editors

The Voice: 2012-Present

"COW: Tree Campus USA" recognizes the distinction made by the Arbor Day Foundation regarding Wooster's endowment and commitment to maintaining the trees on campus. The front page of this issue also notes the upcoming Woosterfest and the 2012 presidential election. Other news articles discuss an Amish hate crime and problems with less diners at Kittredge Hall. In the Features section, stories include a paranormal club under the direction of professor Abigail Adams and information on a hearing and speech clinic in Wishart Hall. "J.C. Chandor creates film for Robert Redford" in the Arts and Entertainment section look at Wooster alum …