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Facile Derivative Uv Spectroscopy Method: Simultaneous Estimation Of Tinidazole And Fluconazole In Combined Tablet Dosage Form, Saurabh Pandey, Preeti Pandey, Shaifali Dubey, Udisha Chaturvedi, Awani K. Rai Jan 2012

Facile Derivative Uv Spectroscopy Method: Simultaneous Estimation Of Tinidazole And Fluconazole In Combined Tablet Dosage Form, Saurabh Pandey, Preeti Pandey, Shaifali Dubey, Udisha Chaturvedi, Awani K. Rai

The Thai Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Two derivative spectrophotometric methods have been developed for simultaneous determination of tinidazole and fluconazole in pharmaceutical formulations. The first method depends on utilization of first derivative UV spectrophotometry, with zero-crossing and peak-to-base measurement at 260.57 & 264.23 nm for fluconazole and 263.86 & 318.85 nm for tinidazole. The second method, compensation technique depends on first derivative of the ratio-spectra by measurements of the amplitudes for tinidazole and fluconazole. Calibration graphs were established for tinidazole and fluconazole in the range of 10-100 μg ml-1 and 2-20 μg ml-1, respectively. All proposed methods have been extensively validated. The results were found to …

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Simultaneous Estimation Of Cefixime And Cloxacillin In Human Plasma By Reversed Phase-Hplc With Uv Detection, Sommath D. Bhinge, Sharangouda M. Malipatil, Lalit V. Sonawane Jan 2012

Simultaneous Estimation Of Cefixime And Cloxacillin In Human Plasma By Reversed Phase-Hplc With Uv Detection, Sommath D. Bhinge, Sharangouda M. Malipatil, Lalit V. Sonawane

The Thai Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

An accurate, rapid and simple reversed-phase high performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) method was developed and validated for simultaneous estimation of cefixime, cloxacillin and for chloramphenicol (internal standard) in human plasma. Chromatographic separation was accomplished using CAPCELL PAK C8 (4.6 mm Ó 250 mm, 5 μm) analytical column using phosphate buffer, methanol and acetonitrile (40:45:15) as eluent. Detection and quantification were performed by UV/Vis detection at 225 nm. The lower limit of detection and quantification were 0.01 μg†mL-1 and 0.25 μg†mL-1 for cefixime, 0.03 μg†mL-1 and 0.39 μg†mL-1 for cloxacillin. The calibration curves were linear over the concentration range 0.5 to …

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Thrombolytic Activity Of Some Spices And Plants Available In Bangladesh, Md. Rakib Ai-Manun, Nabiha Amrin, Jahura Begum, Md. Abdul Mazid Jan 2012

Thrombolytic Activity Of Some Spices And Plants Available In Bangladesh, Md. Rakib Ai-Manun, Nabiha Amrin, Jahura Begum, Md. Abdul Mazid

The Thai Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Thrombolytic activities of some plants, namely Tamarindus indica (Fabaceae), Flemingia congesta (Fabaceae), Lawsonia inermis (Lythraceae), Mesua nagassarium (Clusiaceae, and spices, namely Coriandrum sativum (Apiaceae), Curcuma longa (Zingiberaceae), Cinnamomum tamala (Lauraceae), Nigella sativa (Ranunculaceae), Eugenia aromaticum (Myrtaceae), available in Bangladesh, were evaluated using an in vitro model. The thrombolytic activity in terms of percentage of weight loss of in vitro formed clots were found as C. sativum 43.25 ± 7.18%, C. longa 53.32 ± 4.96%, C. tamala 22.10 ± 3.18%, N. sativa 28.49 ± 3.72%, E. aromaticum 32.18 ± 3.10%, T. indica 28.91 ± 2.29%, F. congesta 35.27 ± 7.35%, L. …

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Lactobacillus Plantarum T23/3 As A Potential Probiotic Strain Isolated From Faces, Titpawan Nakpheng, Rosainee Kha, Neelam Balekar, Sanae Kaewnopparat, Teerapol Srichana Jan 2012

Lactobacillus Plantarum T23/3 As A Potential Probiotic Strain Isolated From Faces, Titpawan Nakpheng, Rosainee Kha, Neelam Balekar, Sanae Kaewnopparat, Teerapol Srichana

The Thai Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

The present study was undertaken to evaluate the properties of Lactobacillus plantarum T23/3 isolated from the feces of healthy elderly volunteer. The L. plantarum T23/3 showed better tolerance property to bile acid, simulated gastric fluid (SGF) and simulated intestinal fluid (SIF), and exhibited antimicrobial activity against tested enteropathogens. It formed macroscopic granules with surface hydrophobicity and co-aggregated with tested microbial strain. It was resistant to some antibiotics used for treatment of diarrhea so there is possibility to co-administer L. plantarum as probiotic with antidiarrheal therapy. Furthermore, adhesion and significant potential for decreasing adhesion of pathogens (E. coli 2601 and V. …

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Application Of A Stability-Indicating Hptlc Method For Simultaneous Determination Of Chloramphenicol And Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate In Eye Drop, Yimer Seid, Araya Hymete, Adnan A. Bekhit Jan 2012

Application Of A Stability-Indicating Hptlc Method For Simultaneous Determination Of Chloramphenicol And Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate In Eye Drop, Yimer Seid, Araya Hymete, Adnan A. Bekhit

The Thai Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

A high performance thin layer chromatography (HPTLC) method was developed and validated for the simultaneous quantification of dexamethasone sodium phosphate and chloramphenicol in eye drop. The HPTLC separation was achieved on an aluminum-backed layer of silica gel 60F254 using acetonitrile: water: ammonia (10:3:0.5 v/v/v), pH adjusted to 7.8 with 1M HCl, as a mobile phase. The densitometric determination of dexamethasone phosphate and chloramphenicol was carried out at 262 nm. Calibration curves for dexamethasone phosphate and chloramphenicol were linear in the range of 80-300 ng and 400-1400 ng, respectively. The method was validated according to International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines …

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Enhancement Of Wttability And In Vitro Dissoution Properties Of Lercanidipine Hydrochloride By Solid Dispersion Technique, Suneel Pandey, Ekunkumar Chandekar, Amarnath Wattamwar, Sachin Pandit, Hemant Joshee, Arun Patil Jan 2012

Enhancement Of Wttability And In Vitro Dissoution Properties Of Lercanidipine Hydrochloride By Solid Dispersion Technique, Suneel Pandey, Ekunkumar Chandekar, Amarnath Wattamwar, Sachin Pandit, Hemant Joshee, Arun Patil

The Thai Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

The aim of the present study was to improve lercanidipine HCl solubility and in vitro dissolution rate by preparing solid dispersion with polyethylene glycol (PEG) 6000 using the solvent evaporation technique. Solid dispersions with PEG 6000 (as carriers) were prepared in drug: carrier (1:1, 1:5 and 1:10) ratios along with the corresponding physical mixtures. Analytical techniques, FT-IR spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) were used to characterize the drug in the physical mixtures and solid dispersions. The solubility and wettability studies of solid dispersions as well as physical mixtures showed greater improvement compared to the pure drug. …

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Fp-12-09 Fatherhood In The U.S.: The Decoupling Of Marriage And Childbearing, Krista K. Payne Jan 2012

Fp-12-09 Fatherhood In The U.S.: The Decoupling Of Marriage And Childbearing, Krista K. Payne

National Center for Family and Marriage Research Family Profiles

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Fp-12-04 School Enrollment And Completion, Krista K. Payne Jan 2012

Fp-12-04 School Enrollment And Completion, Krista K. Payne

National Center for Family and Marriage Research Family Profiles

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Fp-12-05 Age Variation In The Divorce Rate, 1990-2010, Susan L. Brown, I-Fen Lin, Krista K. Payne Jan 2012

Fp-12-05 Age Variation In The Divorce Rate, 1990-2010, Susan L. Brown, I-Fen Lin, Krista K. Payne

National Center for Family and Marriage Research Family Profiles

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Severe Lamotrigine Neurotoxicity Treated With Intralipid Emulsion Therapy, Philip W. Moore Do, Megan C. Urquhart Do, Dale L. Mcmillion Do, Keith K. Burkhart Md, Louis R. Cantilena Jr, Md, J Ward Donovan Md Jan 2012

Severe Lamotrigine Neurotoxicity Treated With Intralipid Emulsion Therapy, Philip W. Moore Do, Megan C. Urquhart Do, Dale L. Mcmillion Do, Keith K. Burkhart Md, Louis R. Cantilena Jr, Md, J Ward Donovan Md

Department of Emergency Medicine

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Methylxanthine-Induced Neuroprotection In Neural Stem Cells, Stacy I. Ejem Jan 2012

Methylxanthine-Induced Neuroprotection In Neural Stem Cells, Stacy I. Ejem

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Neonatal brain injury is a significant health concern of premature low birth weight babies that often leads to devastating developmental complications. Many of these babies do not survive and those that survive could end up with social and mental disorders. Premature babies are susceptible to brain injury due to their unique and underdeveloped anatomy. The insufficiency of the neonatal defense and antioxidant system prevents the body from buffering against ROS, causing oxidative stress. Adenosine, known as a modulator of cerebral blood flow, has been shown to be neuroprotective; it prevents excessive neuronal firing. However, depending on the cell type and …

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Modulation Of Capsule Production In Serotype 3 Streptococcus Pneumoniae, Melissa Ellis Jan 2012

Modulation Of Capsule Production In Serotype 3 Streptococcus Pneumoniae, Melissa Ellis

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Streptococcus pneumoniae is a Gram-positive pathogen and an important cause of community-acquired pneumonia and meningitis, and it can also cause otitis media and bacteremia. A major virulence factor of S. pneumoniae is its polysaccharide capsule which functions to prevent complement-mediated opsonophagocytosis. At least 93 distinct serotypes that vary in sugar composition and structure exist. S. pneumoniae can asymptomatically colonize the nasopharynx and transition to other body sites such as the lungs and blood causing invasive disease. The ability to regulate capsule production in these vastly different environments is critical for survival as low levels of capsule are necessary for colonization, …

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Influences Of Habitual Diet, Ethnicity, And Age On Circulating Total Ghrelin, Amy Ellis Jan 2012

Influences Of Habitual Diet, Ethnicity, And Age On Circulating Total Ghrelin, Amy Ellis

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Ghrelin is a hormone known to stimulate appetite and food intake. Although certain macronutrients differentially suppress ghrelin on an acute basis, it is unknown whether habitual macronutrient intake affects circulating ghrelin. Thus, the first experimental aim was to determine whether 8-week habituation to diets differing in carbohydrate or fat would affect fasting ghrelin or ghrelin response to a mixed meal. Recent reports also suggest that ghrelin regulation may relate to propensity for obesity. Obesity is more prevalent among AA compared to EA, with the highest rates among AA females. This disparity becomes apparent before puberty, and childhood obesity tends to …

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Novel Device To Quantify The Mechanical Properties Of Electrospun Nanofibers, Timothy John Fee Jan 2012

Novel Device To Quantify The Mechanical Properties Of Electrospun Nanofibers, Timothy John Fee

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Electrospun biomaterials are gaining popularity as scaffolding for engineered tissues. These fibrous scaffolds of natural or synthetic polymers can mimic the nano-scale properties of the natural extra-cellular matrix. It is becoming clear that the mechanical deformation of any electrospun matrix plays an important role in cell signaling. However, electrospun biomaterials have inherently complex geometries due to the random deposition of fibers during the electrospinning process. This complex fiber geometry complicates any attempt at quantifying forces exerted on adherent cells during electrospun matrix deformation. In order to quantify the mechanical properties of arrays of individual electrospun fibers in physiological conditions, a …

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Sleep Quality, Stress, Caregiver Burden, And Quality Of Life In Maternal Caregivers Of Young Children With Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Christine A. Feeley Jan 2012

Sleep Quality, Stress, Caregiver Burden, And Quality Of Life In Maternal Caregivers Of Young Children With Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Christine A. Feeley

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Mothers are usually the primary caregivers of young children with a chronic illness such as bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), and may have no formal caregiver training. Children with BPD often require complex healthcare at home (complex medication regimens, oxygen via nasal cannula, Gastrostomy feedings, etc.), thus many maternal caregivers experience difficulty balancing the needs of their child with their own needs and other responsibilities. As such, maternal caregivers may report increased levels of stress and caregiver burden, as well as decreased quality of life (QOL). Additionally, a great number of maternal caregivers report poor sleep quality due to nighttime caregiving duties. …

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Distribution/Localization And Relative Quantitation Of C-Terminal Αa-Crystallin Truncation Products Within Lenses Of Icr/F Rats Treated With Dietary Supplemented Genistein, Kyle Anthony Floyd Jan 2012

Distribution/Localization And Relative Quantitation Of C-Terminal Αa-Crystallin Truncation Products Within Lenses Of Icr/F Rats Treated With Dietary Supplemented Genistein, Kyle Anthony Floyd

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The ocular lens functions to focus light coming into the eye onto the retina. Lens development begins in utero, and continues over an individual's lifetime. Lens fiber cells and their proteins are only synthesized once and have no repair mechanisms, so they remain for an individual's lifetime. The α-crystallins, the most abundant lens proteins, act as chaperones to keep damaged/unfolded proteins in-solution. Cataract disease is associated with protein damage, leading to a light scattering opacity. It has been suggested that truncation of αA-crystallin leads to a loss of chaperone function. Cataract disease is the leading cause of blindness in the …

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Teaching Artists And Their Level Of Teacher Efficacy, Timarie Fisk Jan 2012

Teaching Artists And Their Level Of Teacher Efficacy, Timarie Fisk

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As budgets for education in the United States shrink, educational organizations have sought outside grants and funding for their schools. Many state and national organizations have provided funding opportunities specifically to ensure that the arts remain in the schools. Teaching artists are one resource being employed by schools not only to teach the arts but also to make a positive impact on academic achievement. In their careers, teaching artists are asked to play dual roles, as both teacher and artist. The purpose of this quantitative study was to investigate the levels of and contributing factors for teacher efficacy among teaching …

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Frances Benjamin Johnston: Imaging The New Woman Through Photography, Kelsey Frady Jan 2012

Frances Benjamin Johnston: Imaging The New Woman Through Photography, Kelsey Frady

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At the end of the nineteenth century, Frances Benjamin Johnston's photographs offer alternative images of the American woman that posed a stark contrast to the contrived illustrations found in magazines and the paintings by American artists found on museum and gallery walls. At the same time that illustrators and artists sought to reign in or tame women's new freedoms, Johnston's photographs presented another type of woman for real American women to identify with as well as giving the New Woman an outlet for representing herself. As a New Woman herself, Johnston was able to document the changing society and the …

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Functional Collaboration Between Igf-1 Receptor And Growth Hormone Signaling Pathway, Yujun Gan Jan 2012

Functional Collaboration Between Igf-1 Receptor And Growth Hormone Signaling Pathway, Yujun Gan

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GH receptor (GHR) binds GH in its extracellular domain (ECD) to activate the GHR-associated cytoplasmic tyrosine kinase, JAK2. IGF-1 binds IGF-1R, a disulfide-linked heterotetramer with tyrosine kinase activity in its intracellular domain (ICD). Classically, IGF-1 is a GH effector in a “linear” GH→GHR→IGF-1→IGF-1R pathway. Our recent studies suggest IGF-1R also subserves GH signaling in several novel ways: 1) GH induces a GHR-JAK2-IGF-1R complex, whose formation is independent of tyrosine phosphorylation of any of the partners; 2) Cotreatment with IGF-1 augments acute GH signaling; 3) deletion of IGF-1R in primary osteoblasts or human prostate cancer cells blunts acute GH signaling. In …

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Parental Influences On Driving Behavior In Adolescents With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Annie Artiga Garner Jan 2012

Parental Influences On Driving Behavior In Adolescents With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Annie Artiga Garner

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Drivers with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are approximately six times more likely to become involved in a motor vehicle crash (MVC) than drivers without the disorder. Moreover, adolescent drivers with ADHD are likely at greater risk because their attention regulation difficulties are exacerbated by their driving inexperience. Research has primarily focused on the impact of ADHD on driving outcomes among adults. Thus, there is little literature assessing the role of parents in influencing driving outcomes of adolescents with ADHD. The present study was conducted to examine the impact of parenting practices during middle adolescence on the driving outcomes of adolescents with …

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Regulation Of Neuronal Cell Death By Bh3-Only Proteins, Arindam P. Ghosh Jan 2012

Regulation Of Neuronal Cell Death By Bh3-Only Proteins, Arindam P. Ghosh

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Apoptosis in metazoan organisms plays critical roles in normal development, tissue homeostasis and immunity, and its disturbed regulation leads to many pathological states, including cancer, autoimmunity, infection and degenerative disorders. Apoptosis can be triggered by the engagement of `death receptors' of the tumor necrosis factor receptor family on the cell surface or by diverse intracellular signals that act upon the BCL2 (B-cell CLL/lymphoma 2) protein family, which controls the integrity of the mitochondrial outer membrane through the complex interactions of family members. Both the pathways lead to cellular demolition by dedicated proteases termed caspases. Different BH3-only proteins (or combinations of …

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Fat Distribution And Metabolic Health: The Effects Of Macronutrient Manipulation On Fat Distribution, Weight Loss, And Glucose Metabolism, Amy Miskimon Goss Jan 2012

Fat Distribution And Metabolic Health: The Effects Of Macronutrient Manipulation On Fat Distribution, Weight Loss, And Glucose Metabolism, Amy Miskimon Goss

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Fat distribution pattern may contribute to risk of development of metabolic diseases such and type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. However, the precise nature of the relationships between adipose tissue depots and metabolic health remains controversial. Additionally, further research is needed to identify optimal dietary approaches to reduce disease risk and visceral adiposity among overweight and obese individuals, who may already be on a trajectory for development of metabolic disease. Therefore, the goal of this project was to examine relationships of adipose tissue depots with insulin sensitivity, and then to determine if diets differing in CHO and fat content can …

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Modulation Of Morpho-Functional Characteristics Of Astrocytes Using Chemically-Functionalized Water-Soluble Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes, Manoj K. Gottipati Jan 2012

Modulation Of Morpho-Functional Characteristics Of Astrocytes Using Chemically-Functionalized Water-Soluble Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes, Manoj K. Gottipati

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In this thesis, I report the use of chemically functionalized water-soluble single-walled carbon nanotubes (ws-SWCNTs) for the modulation of morpho-functional characteristics of astrocytes. When added to the culturing medium, ws-SWCNTs were able to make astrocytes larger and stellate/mature, changes associated with the increase in glial fibrillary acidic protein immunoreactivity. Thus, ws-SWCNTs could have more beneficial effects at the injury site than previously thought; by affecting astrocytes, they could provide for a more comprehensive re-establishment of the brain computational power.

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Becoming Scholars: Examining The Link Between Moral Problem-Solving And Academic Authorship Practices In Future Educational Leaders In One Southern State, Jennifer L. Greer Jan 2012

Becoming Scholars: Examining The Link Between Moral Problem-Solving And Academic Authorship Practices In Future Educational Leaders In One Southern State, Jennifer L. Greer

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The public expects its educational leaders - from instructional leaders and principals to college administrators and deans - to be moral exemplars. Nowhere is moral behavior more central to the central mission of teaching and learning than in the realm of academic integrity, where decisions are made daily about grading, testing, promotion, admissions, placement, and awards. Moral problem solving, one essential and teachable component of moral behavior, has been studied in teachers and, to a lesser extent, principals. Yet little empirical research has been conducted on moral problem solving, or reasoning, among educational leadership graduate students in training for positions …

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Predictors Of Vaginal Douching Behavior And Sexual Risk Taking Among A Population Of Women In The South: The Influence Of Sexual Concurrency And Partner Incarceration, Keri J. Griffin Jan 2012

Predictors Of Vaginal Douching Behavior And Sexual Risk Taking Among A Population Of Women In The South: The Influence Of Sexual Concurrency And Partner Incarceration, Keri J. Griffin

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In the United States, adolescent women between the ages of 14 and 19 are estimated to bear the largest burden of sexually transmitted infections. Left untreated, these infections have the potential to result in several adverse reproductive health outcomes. Sexually risky behaviors, including early sexual initiation, sexual partner concurrency, and the use of vaginal douche products increase the risk for the contraction of sexually transmitted infections. Further, having a sexual relationship with a male partner who is known to have other partners or a history of contact with the justice system might put a woman at additional risk. Utilizing a …

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Development And Validation Of The Alumni Loyalty Scale, Jennifer Rogers Breland Jan 2012

Development And Validation Of The Alumni Loyalty Scale, Jennifer Rogers Breland

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Developing and maintaining alumni support of higher education institutions is continuously an area of interest for institutional administrators. The role that alumni play in the overall picture has somewhat changed throughout the decades, but what encourages this support has remained the same. A graduate of a higher education institution must have a sense of loyalty, along with other contributing factors, that will create the necessary motivation in order for an alumnus to support his or her alma mater. The purpose of this study is to identify the psychometric properties of an instrument intended to assist institutions with determining the level …

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Mental Health Disparities In Racial And Ethnic Minorities: The Impact Of Nativity And Ethnicity On Depression And Anxiety, Henna Budhwani Jan 2012

Mental Health Disparities In Racial And Ethnic Minorities: The Impact Of Nativity And Ethnicity On Depression And Anxiety, Henna Budhwani

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This research examined factors associated with mental health outcomes for minority groups residing in the United States, with an emphasis on racial and ethnic minorities and a further segmentation between those born in the United States and those born outside the United States. Two theories were used: the Healthy Migrant Theory and Health Lifestyles Theory. In combination, they identified important elements, such as race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, exposure to discrimination, and health lifestyle behaviors, thought to influence mental health outcomes. Nine hypotheses were presented; support was mixed. Some support was found to support the idea that nativity, independently, influenced mental health …

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Analysis Of Abundance And Biodiversity Of Mosquitoes And Their Epidemiological Implications In Three Urban Neighborhoods In The Southeastern United States, Erick Xavier Caamano Jan 2012

Analysis Of Abundance And Biodiversity Of Mosquitoes And Their Epidemiological Implications In Three Urban Neighborhoods In The Southeastern United States, Erick Xavier Caamano

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Birmingham, Alabama has experienced several mosquito-borne epidemics, including Saint Louis encephalitis (SLE) and West Nile virus (WNV). Despite the outbreak of these diseases, the city lacks a mosquito surveillance program that would assist in vector control efforts. In order to assess the possible advantages of implementing a surveillance system for the city, three neighborhoods were chosen for surveys based on the fact that past epidemics have been concentrated in these areas. During the two surveillance years, 2009 had more abundance of mosquitoes and more species variability than the 2010 season. Overall, as abundance of mosquitoes increased in a particular site, …

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Effect Of Different Percentages Of Silica Nanofibers Filler Loads On Mechanical And Physical Properties Of Flowable And Hybrid Composite Resins, Qinyue Cai Jan 2012

Effect Of Different Percentages Of Silica Nanofibers Filler Loads On Mechanical And Physical Properties Of Flowable And Hybrid Composite Resins, Qinyue Cai

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Dental composites are used for a variety of applications in dentistry today. Dental composites are composed of a resin matrix containing a blend of Bis-GMA (bis-phenol A-glycidyldimethacrylate) or urethane dimethacrylate (UDMA) along with TEGDMA (tetraethylglycidylmethacrylate). Exhaustive researches has been conducted in recent years to improve physical and mechanical properties of resin-based dental composites, since the existing resin-filler systems may not be suitable for long term applications in large as well as high stress restorations. Nanofillers reinforced composite resins have shown promising results. Silica-based nanoparticles and clusters are blended with larger-sized fillers and are available commercially for restoring large posterior restorations. …

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What Constitutes A Mentoring Mindset In Doctoral Students? A Phenomenological Study Of Graduate Faculty Experiences At A Research I University In The Southern United States, Kellie René Carter Jan 2012

What Constitutes A Mentoring Mindset In Doctoral Students? A Phenomenological Study Of Graduate Faculty Experiences At A Research I University In The Southern United States, Kellie René Carter

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The complex graduate student-faculty mentor relationship mentoring plays a substantial role in the academic and professional success of graduate students within the diverse settings of higher education institutions. An understanding of the mentee's level of preparedness for the mentoring relationship, or mentoring mindset, is needed in order to better inform graduate faculty mentors and graduate students about factors that contribute to a successful mentoring relationship. Existing research tends to concentrate on valued mentor characteristics from the mentee's perspective. However, there is little research on the mentee's preparedness for the doctoral student-faculty member mentoring relationship in a higher education setting. This …

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