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The Cord (October 9, 2013)

The Cord

No abstract provided.

Volume 105 Issue 6, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

The Southwestern - Archive

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The Lumberjack, October 9, 2013, The Lumberjack Staff

2013

The student newspaper of Humboldt State University

Campus Chronicle, Alex Payne, Nevin Cornwell, Ryan Meier, Anna Duran, Megan Miras, Ann Voight, Mike Kelsey, Buddy Jackson, Alex Roth, Miriah Masching, Andy Langager

Campus Chronicle

No abstract provided.

2013 October 9 - Undergraduate Curriculum Council Minutes, Undergraduate Curriculum Council, East Tennessee State University

Undergraduate Curriculum Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

The Overlooked Victims Of Domestic-Violence Cases: Pets, Leandra Preston-Sidler

UCF Forum

Many of us consider pets as family members. Some refer to pets as “children” and treat them as such. I am guilty of the latter and will do anything for my dogs, including spending too much money on their needs, letting them sleep in our bed (pillows included) and generally spoiling them rotten.

The 2012 Economic Impact Of The Lincoln Children’S Zoo On Lancaster County, Eric Thompson

Bureau of Business Research Publications

The Lincoln Children’s Zoo is a key cultural and recreation attraction serving the Lincoln, Nebraska area. The Zoo also brings and retains visitors and visitor spending in the City of Lincoln and Lancaster County. The Zoo attracted 183,000 visitors during 2012, including many from outside of Lancaster County. Just as importantly, the Zoo retained the recreation spending of many Lincoln families within the city.

This study estimates the annual economic impact of the Lincoln Children’s Zoo on Lancaster County during 2012. The annual economic income flows from three components 1) operations of the Zoo; 2) construction and other capital expenditures …

Spectrum, Volume 31, Issue 5, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Family Weekend Filled with Pioneer Pride -- What is the Government Shutdown? -- Students find creative voices through SHUsquare -- Students and Homesickness -- Education Club Putting on a Book Drive -- Chris Burrows Receives Associate of the Year Award -- New Education Course Offered in Dingle, Ireland

“The Role Of Gaba Electrical Networks In Brain Stimulation Reward”, Seth Gunderson, Dr. Scott Steffensen

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The basis for my project is predicated on the rewarding properties of alcohol and other substances of abuse. We set out to further our understanding the neural system that is involved in intracranial self stimulation (ICSS) and how this system is mediated by γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) neurons. Studies involving intravenous self administration (SA) of opiates and psychostimulants have identified specific neural substrates that mediate the reinforcing actions of these drugs and they constitute part of the same central nervous reward system that has evolved for mediating natural motivated behaviors, the mesocorticolimbic dopamine (DA) system.1,2

Spectator 2013-10-09, Editors Of The Spectator

The Spectator

No abstract provided.

The Effects Of Allergies On Cancer, Robert E. Beck, Dr. Ray M. Merrill

Journal of Undergraduate Research

There has been some research conducted on the relationship between allergies and cancer. The goal of our research was to be able to compile all information in the medical literature in order for the associations between allergies and specific cancer sites (i.e. breast, prostate. etc.) might be compared. We wanted to find out what associations, if any exist between allergies and specific cancer sites. Now that the associations have been found it is hoped that future research will support this research as well as use this information to establish how and why these associations occur.

A Novel Approach To Assessing The Metastatic Potential Of Cancer Cells, Nyall Robert London Jr., Dr. Kim O'Neill

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Cancer remains a major cause of death around the world today. A major problem with cancer is metastasis or the spread of cancerous cells from the tumor to a secondary location. This occurs when cancer cells break away from a primary tumor, invade the tissue, and travel through the bloodstream or lymphatic system to other parts of the body. The aim of this study was to develop a cost-effective in vivo model through which metastasis could be explored in more depth.

Discovering Ancient Human Activities In Rural Maya Settlements: Soil Chemical Analysis Of Ruins In Yucatán, México, Carmen Lopez, Dr. Richard E. Terry

Journal of Undergraduate Research

For many decades, scientists have been amazed by the magnificence of the Ancient Maya culture. Mayapan is a Postclassic (900-1500 A.D.) Maya city in the Yucatán Península that covers an area of 4 square km. It was the capital of the Postclassic Maya kingdom and it represents one of most significant sites for archaeologists. The tropical environment limits preservation of many of ancient structures and artifacts. Another important Maya city was found in the corn fields and pasture lands of Chunchucmil. The archaeological surveys of the area have yet to find the outside edge of the ancient city. Chunchucmil is …

Finding A Sex-Linked Marker In Ostriches Using Random Amplified Polymorphic Dna (Rapd) Techniques For Gender Determination, Chris Shaw, Dr. Robert Park

Journal of Undergraduate Research

In recent years, ostriches have been used more frequently by ranches to fill the market demand for low fat meat, exotic leather and different oils for lubrication. As the numbers of ostriches have increased, the demand for a reliable way to determine the gender of young ostriches has risen as well. The problem with sexing comes from the fact that the cloacas of young ostriches don’t develop until they are nearly six months old. Without the developed cloaca, it is impossible to differentiate the males birds from the females. Often, the birds are sold as breeding pairs when they are …

The Antelope, University Of Nebraska At Kearney

The Antelope

No abstract provided.

State V. Laursen Appellant's Brief Dckt. 40795

Not Reported

No abstract provided.

Too Good To Be True: Rhesus Monkeys React Negatively To Better-Than-Expected Offers, Emily J. Knight, Kristen M. Klepac, Jerald D. Kralik

Dartmouth Scholarship

To succeed in a dynamically changing world, animals need to predict their environments. Humans, in fact, exhibit such a strong desire for consistency that one of the most well-established findings in social psychology is the effort people make to maintain consistency among their beliefs, attitudes, and behavior. However, displeasure with unpredictability leads to a potential paradox, because a positive outcome that exceeds one’s expectations often leads to increased subjective value and positive affect, not the opposite. We tested the hypothesis that two evolutionarily-conserved evaluation processes underlie goal-directed behavior: (1) consistency, concerned with prediction errors, and (2) valuation, concerned with outcome …

The Effects During Embryogenesis And Tumorigenesis Of Dominant-Active Beta Catenin In Wnt Signaling, Melissa Schmidt, Dr. Jeffery Richard Barrow

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Cell communication is crucial in multiceullar organisms. Cells have therefore devised signaling pathways for intracellular communication. One of these is the Wnt signaling pathway. Wnt signaling plays an important role in cell fate decisions during embryogenesis. In the adult, Wnt signaling has been hypothesized to be essential in the maintenance of adult gut, blood, and skin tissues. Interestingly, aberrant Wnt signaling has been found to be the primary defect in all colon cancers and to be the cause of other tumors such as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

Landscape Genetics Of The Troglophilic Crayfish Cambarus Tenebrosus, James Bradley Finlay, Dr. Keith A. Crandall

Journal of Undergraduate Research

There has always been a fascination with the great diversity of species that exist on the earth. For my project I chose to investigate this diversity phenomenon by examining the intraspecific relationships between populations of the freshwater crayfish currently considered Cambarus tenebrosus (Hay, 1902) taxonomically (by morphology). This crayfish species is found continuously throughout the central lowlands of the United States (Taylor 1997). C. tenebrosus is unique among other crayfish due to its ability to thrive in a cave environment as well as surface streams and springs. By studying these organisms one can more fully understand the effects that human …

The Crayfish Identity Crisis: A Morphological And Genetic Assessment Of Biodiversity, Matthew R. Carpenter, Dr. Keith A. Crandall

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Among the most endangered animal groups of North America is the freshwater crayfish. Their survival has been hindered by rapid growth in the human population, water pollution, and habitat degradation. The American Fisheries Society has estimated that 50% of freshwater crayfishes are in need of conservation measures (Taylor et al. 1996). However, only 1% is currently protected under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Because crayfish are at the center of invaluable research as top predators, nutrient recyclers, and bio-indicators of our water quality, it is important that conservation measures are taken.

Pioneer Lizards: Speciation In South America, Cameron R. Turner, Dr. Jack W. Sites

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Understanding the processes by which new species are formed is a primary objective of evolutionary biology. My project aimed to contribute to this understanding by measuring the genetic and geographic structure of a population of South American lizards, Liolaemus koslowskyi. Previous research (1) had provided evidence for a trend of more complex genetic structure in northern versus southern ends of distribution ranges in several lizard complexes of the genera Liolaemus and Cnemidophorus in temperate South America. L. koslowskyi is limited to the extreme northern end of the genus’ distribution and by sampling its entire range I would be able to …

Relative Rates Of Molecular Evolution In Antarctic Nematodes, Tj Bliss, Dr. Byron J. Adams

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Molecular evolution is defined as any change in the genetic makeup of an organism. Since organisms of the same species and community tend to undergo similar molecular changes, rates of molecular evolution are often measured at the species level. It is well established that different species appear to evolve at different rates across evolutionary time. Comparing the rates of evolution among different species determines the relative rate of molecular evolution in those species. Many things are known to affect the rate of molecular evolution of a species. These influences include, but are not limited to: body size, generation time, and …

Selection, Horizontal Gene Transfer And Convergent Molecular Evolution In Plant-Parasitic Nematodes, Adler Ray Dillman, Dr. Bryon J. Adams

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The phylum Nematoda is a large and diverse group, making-up an estimated 80% of Metazoans [1]. Of specific agricultural importance are the plant-parasitic nematodes, which are responsible for the loss of an estimated 12.3% of the world’s annual crop production [2]. We looked at the most destructive members of the family Heteroderidae, the cyst (Heterodera and Globodera spp.) and root-knot (Meloidogyne spp.) nematodes.

Snp Discovery In Quinoa, Nathan Coles, Dr. Craig E. Coleman

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa, Willd) is an allotetraploid plant species native to the Andean highland regions from Colombia to Argentina. Quinoa has traditionally been and still is an important staple grain of various Andean communities, especially those in the rural and impoverished regions of Peru and Bolivia. Quinoa is an excellent source of protein and vitamins to these communities, specifically because the highland Andes are not well-suited for the cultivation or production of temperate crops or large livestock. Additionally, quinoa is a gluten-free grain and can be used as a wheat alternative for those with celiacs disease. Quinoa has been embraced …

Spartan Daily, October 9, 2013, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 141, Issue 18

Reversible Inactivation And Desiccation Tolerance Of Silicified Viruses, James R. Laidler, Jessica A. Shugart, Sherry L. Cady, Keith S. Bahjat, Kenneth M. Stedman

Biology Faculty Publications and Presentations

Long-distance host-independent virus dispersal is poorly understood, especially for viruses found in isolated ecosystems. To
demonstrate a possible dispersal mechanism, we show that bacteriophage T4, archaeal virus Sulfolobus spindle-shaped virus Kamchatka, and vaccinia virus are reversibly inactivated by mineralization in silica under conditions similar to volcanic hot
springs. In contrast, bacteriophage PRD1 is not silicified. Moreover, silicification provides viruses with remarkable desiccation
resistance, which could allow extensive aerial dispersal.

Catp-6, A C. Elegans Ortholog Of Atp13a2 Park9, Positively Regulates Gem-1, An Slc16a Transporter, Eric J. Lambie, Pamela J. Tieu, Nadja Lebedeva, Diane L. Church, Barbara Conradt

Dartmouth Scholarship

In previous work, we found that gain-of-function mutations that hyperactivate GEM-1 (an SLC16A transporter protein) can bypass the requirement for GON-2 (a TRPM channel protein) during the initiation of gonadogenesis in C. elegans . Consequently, we proposed that GEM-1 might function as part of a Mg 2 + uptake pathway that functions in parallel to GON- 2. In this study, we report that CATP-6, a C. elegans ortholog of the P5B ATPase, ATP13A2 (PARK9), is necessary for gem-1 gain-of-function mutations to suppress the effects of gon-2 inactivation. One possible explanation for this observation is that GEM-1 serves to activate CATP-6, …

Is Jefferson A Founding Father Of Democratic Education? A Response To "Jefferson And The Ideology Of Democratic Schooling", Johann Neem

Democracy & Education

This response argues that it is reasonable to consider Thomas Jefferson a proponent of democratic education. It suggests that Jefferson's education proposals sought to ensure the wide distribution of knowledge and that Jefferson's legacy remains important to us today.

An Ambitious Agenda For A Big Problem. A Book Review Of Making Civics Count: Citizenship Education For A New Generation, Judith L. Pace

Democracy & Education

How to educate students to be democratic citizens is one of the most important problems in today’s schools. Making Civics Count: Citizenship Education for a New Generation, edited by David E. Campbell, Meira Levinson, and Frederick M. Hess (2012), is an excellent collection of essays, written by some of the most prominent scholars in the field, that enriches our understanding of this problem and how to tackle it.

Unalienated Recognition At The Core Of Meaningful Exchange Between School And Community. A Response To "Unalienated Recognition As A Feature Of Democratic Schooling", Robin R. Sears

Democracy & Education

I apply the concept of unalienated recognition as a form of democratic exchange, introduced by Rheingold (2012), to a different educational setting. Through a case study of the School for Field Studies international environmental programs, that are, like Rheingold’s study school, field based and community centered, I explore the hypothesis that today’s undergraduate students’ desire to serve and to solve can be usefully harnessed in formal coursework and research to address real problems at their foundation. I link the cases by building on Rheingold’s use of the concept of boundary objects as an organizing principle behind the success in motivating …