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Nicaraguan Legislature Ready To Ratify President Daniel Ortega’S Constitutional Rewrite, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar

NotiCen

No abstract provided.

Death Penalty. Procedures. Initiative Statutory And Constitutional Amendment.

Initiatives

Gives state appellate courts jurisdiction over death penalty appeals, before consideration by California Supreme Court. Changes procedures governing state court petitions challenging death penalty convictions and sentences. Designates superior court for initial petitions and limits successive petitions. Imposes time limits on state court death penalty review. Requires appointed attorneys who take noncapital appeals to accept death penalty appeals. Exempts prison officials from existing regulation process for developing execution methods. Authorizes death row inmate transfers among California state prisons. States death row inmates are required to work and pay victim restitution. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance …

Death Penalty. Procedures. Initiative Statutory And Constitutional Amendment.

Initiatives

Gives state appellate courts jurisdiction over death penalty appeals, before consideration by California Supreme Court. Changes procedures governing state court petitions challenging death penalty convictions and sentences. Designates superior court for initial petitions and limits successive petitions. Imposes time limits on state court death penalty review. Requires appointed attorneys who take noncapital appeals to accept death penalty appeals. Exempts prison officials from existing regulation process for developing execution methods. Authorizes death row inmate transfers among California state prisons. States death row inmates are required to work and pay victim restitution. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance …

Racial Discrimination: A Crime Without Punishment In Panamanian Society, Louisa Reynolds

NotiCen

No abstract provided.

Functional Environmental Screening Of A Metagenomic Library Identifies Stla; A Unique Salt Tolerance Locus From The Human Gut Microbiome, Roy D. Sleator, Et. Al.

Department of Biological Sciences Publications

Functional environmental screening of metagenomic libraries is a powerful means to identify and assign function to novel genes and their encoded proteins without any prior sequence knowledge. In the current study we describe the identification and subsequent analysis of a salt-tolerant clone from a human gut metagenomic library. Following transposon mutagenesis we identified an unknown gene (stlA, for “salt tolerance locus A”) with no current known homologues in the databases. Subsequent cloning and expression in Escherichia coli MKH13 revealed that stlA confers a salt tolerance phenotype in its surrogate host. Furthermore, a detailed in silico analysis was also …

Former Homeless Man Graduated From Gardner-Webb On Dec. 16, Office Of University Communications

Gardner-Webb NewsCenter Archive

When John Barber (Statesville, N.C.) walked across the stage to receive his diploma during Gardner-Webb University’s fall commencement, it was an achievement for which he had long hoped. Barber, once homeless, survived extreme circumstances and in 2009, he enrolled in the GWU GOAL (Greater Opportunity for Adult Learners) program. He received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree on Dec. 16.

Youtube: John Barber - Gardner-Webb Graduate

What Is The Transformational Learning Experience Of Secondary Teachers Who Have Dealt With Burnout?, Julius Sims

Dissertations

Abstract Burnout is a syndrome consisting of emotional exhaustion (EE) and depersonalization (DPZ) (Yong & Yue, 2007). Teachers who fall victim to burnout are likely to be less sympathetic toward students, have a lower tolerance for classroom disruption, be less apt to prepare adequately for class, and feel less committed and dedicated to their work (Betoret, 2006; Byrne, 1991; Fisher, 2011). The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the burnout experiences among secondary teachers and the ways they cope with the adverse conditions. The participants were eight school high teachers from a large metropolitan area school district. Using …

Molecular Modeling Of Dna For A Mechanistic Understanding Of Hybridization, Terry Jacob Schmitt

Theses and Dissertations

DNA microarrays are a potentially disruptive technology in the medical field, but their use in such settings is limited by poor reliability. Microarrays work on the principle of hybridization and can only be as reliable as this process is robust, yet little is known at the molecular level about how the surface affects the hybridization process. This work uses advanced molecular simulation techniques and an experimentally-parameterized coarse-grain model to determine the mechanism by which hybridization occurs on surfaces and to identify key factors that influence the accuracy of DNA microarrays. Comparing behavior in the bulk and on the surface showed, …

Identification Of The Binding Partners For Hspb2 And Cryab Reveals Myofibril And Mitochondrial Protein Interactions And Non-Redundant Roles For Small Heat Shock Proteins, Kelsey Murphey Langston

Theses and Dissertations

Small Heat Shock Proteins (sHSP) are molecular chaperones that play protective roles in cell survival and have been shown to possess chaperone activity. As such, mutations in this family of proteins result in a wide variety of diseases from cancers to cardiomyopathies. The sHSPs Beta-2 (HspB2) and alpha-beta crystalline (CryAB) are two of the ten human sHSPs and are both expressed in cardiac and skeletal muscle cells. A heart that cannot properly recover or defend against stressors such as extreme heat or cold, oxidative/reductive stress, and heavy metal-induced stress will constantly struggle to maintain efficient function. Accordingly, CryAB is required …

The Effects Of Professional Development On High School Teachers' Implementation Of The Problem-Solving Process, Brandon Y. Jackson

Theses and Dissertations

The majority of schools use punitive and reactive strategies to deal with maladaptive behaviors. This descriptive study was a replication of Wilmott (2012) and occurred in a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) high school. Professional development was provided to 22 teachers from a high school located in the western United States. This included 61% males and 39% females. Measures included the frequency of praise notes and ODRs, the quality of praise notes based on a praise note rubric, and a social validity questionnaire. The ODR and praise note frequencies were compared using the Spearman correlational coefficient that resulted in a …

Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes December 12, 2013, University Of Rhode Island Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

The Creation And Implementation Of Interprofessional Simulation Leadership Scenarios, Angeline C. Delucas

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects

Healthcare is in a historical state of change creating an era that requires superior leadership skills. Leaders face burgeoning challenges in a competitive environment ensconced in reform. Today’s dynamic healthcare environment demands that nurse and interprofessional leaders be astute in a variety of areas including: fiscal responsibility and accountability, organizational politics, interpersonal skills, human resources, communication, conflict resolution, and emotional intelligence. Some areas such as fiscal management are considered hard skills, or skills which can be taught, while others such as conflict resolution are referred to as soft skills, or skills that are learned through experience. Though soft …

University Of Northern Iowa Graduate Council Minutes, December 12, 2013, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate Council.

Documents - Graduate Council

Meeting minutes from the Graduate Council of the University of Northern Iowa.

2013-December-12-Dr. Joellen Edwards Named President Of State Rural Health Group, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.

The Weekly Challenger, December 12, 2013, The Weekly Challenger, Et Al

Weekly Challenger Newspaper Collection

The December 12, 2013, issue of The Weekly Challenger.

Emu Today, December 12, 2013, Eastern Michigan University

EMU Today

No abstract provided.

Art Beat : Arts Alliance Newsletter (2013 : 12 : 13), St. Petersburg Arts Alliance

Art Beat

No abstract provided.

In The Matter Of The Estate Of Melvin Peterson Respondent's Brief Dckt. 40615

Idaho Supreme Court Records & Briefs, All

No abstract provided.

Wsu Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes, December 12-13, 2013

Board of Trustees Minutes

Minutes from the Wright State University Board of Trustees Meeting held on December 12-13, 2013.

Cultural Conflict In Medicine: A Moral Debate Between Paternalism And Patient Autonomy, Hannah Webb

Honors Theses

In today’s society filled with globalization and mass movement of people and ideas, there is an ever present question of how each individual society fits into the overall culture of a diversified country such as the United States. The idea of the US as a melting pot has triggered the inability to create a “one size fits all” style of living. In terms of medicine, westernized practices are typically accepted in a majority of the world. However, conflicting traditional practices as well as religious beliefs are still present in some areas of the world as well as in the US …

The One Who Is Known, Amy Hinman

Honors Projects

No abstract provided.

Pretreatment Predictors Of Weight Loss In A Comprehensive Behavioral Weight Loss Program, Erin M. Lenz

Master's Theses

There is considerable variability in response to behavioral weight control treatment. Identifying pretreatment health behaviors that predict an individual’s weight loss success has the potential to assist with assignment into more appropriate treatment settings (i.e., standard behavioral program versus comprehensive home environment program) that are likely to yield greater weight loss outcomes over time. Participants (N= 201; 48.9 ± 10.5 years; 78.1% women) enrolled in a study comparing a standard behavioral weight loss program (BWL; n=99) to a home-environment focused weight loss program (BWL+H; n=102) completed baseline questionnaires assessing individual control variables (i.e., dietary restraint, self-weighing) and control over the …

Practice And Patient Characteristics Associated With Primary Care Physicians’ Use Of Electronic Consults With Their Patients, Timothy Kenneth Eng

Master's Theses

Electronic consults (e-consults) are types of communications systems used between physicians and their patients to communicate outside the medical office. While nothing can replace the traditional face-to-face interaction, e-consults can be used to help manage patient queue, share non-urgent information, and provide an alternative avenue of communication while recording electronic copies. Literature reveals that lack of a standardized reimbursement system, uncertain workloads, and perceived risks to patient confidentiality are barriers to mainstream adoption of e-consult systems. The purpose of this study is to investigate the practice and patient characteristics of the use of e-consults between primary care physicians (PCP) and …

The Power Of Lyrical Protest: Examining The Rhetorical Function Of Protest Songs In The 2000s, Mary Elizabeth Quirk Cort

Theses

Until the late 1960s, serious scholarship involving the impact of popular music as political expression was lacking. Studies in rhetorical criticism tended to focus upon speeches, essays, and historical documents. Yet in the 1970s, protest songs were given more attention by scholars. However, this trend was not continued into the 2000s. By analyzing the ideological themes within the lyrics, this thesis examined the rhetorical function of protest songs performed during the 2000s. Functions identified include: historicizing a truth, using music and lyrics as a buffer to challenge a power structure, empowering the listener to overcome adversity, communicating a message to …

The Montclarion, December 12, 2013, The Montclarion

The Montclarion

Student Newspaper of Montclair State University

Age-Related Modifications To The Magnitude And Periodicity Of Neuromuscular Noise, Niklas König Ignasiak

Physical Therapy Faculty Articles and Research

Background: Evaluation of task related outcomes within geriatric and fall-prone populations is essential not only for identification of neuromuscular deficits, but also for effective implementation of fall prevention strategies. As most tasks and activities of daily living are performed at submaximal force levels, restoration of muscle strength often does not produce the expected benefit in functional capacity. However, it is known that muscular control plays a key role in the performance of functional tasks, but it remains unclear to what degree muscular control and the associated neuromuscular noise (NmN) is age-related, particularly in the lower-extremities.

Objectives: The aim of this …

State V. Lemmons Clerk's Record Dckt. 41278

Not Reported

No abstract provided.

State V. Awantaye Appellant's Brief Dckt. 40799

Not Reported

No abstract provided.

Modeling Cool-Season Turfgrass Lawn Growth And Quality Responses To Soil Nitrogen And Carbon, And Tissue Nitrogen Concentrations, Xingyuan Geng

Doctoral Dissertations

ABSTRACT

The goal of turfgrass nitrogen (N) fertilization is to supply sufficient N for aesthetically and functionally high-quality turfgrass without accumulation of excessive soil N, which can facilitate nitrate (NO₃^-) leaching losses. Currently, subjective measures (e.g., assumed N needs of turfgrass species; visual preference of turfgrass quality; historical N rates) remain the primary means used to guide N fertilization of turf. This makes it is more likely that excessive N will be applied to turfgrass. It would be desirable to make N fertilizer application recommendations for turfgrass based on objective testing methods that decrease the chances of …

Empirical Examination Of Caregiver Empowerment, Appraisal, And Depressive Symptoms Among Adult Siblings Of Individuals With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities, Mamta Saxena

Doctoral Dissertations

Today, 72% of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) in the United States live with a caregiver (Braddock & Rizzolo, 2013). In many families, siblings of individuals with IDDs are the default long-term care providers (Heller et al., 2008). Despite the fact that research has begun to recognize and explore the roles of family members in care, little is known about sibling support providers (SSPs). Exploration and confirmation of the caregiving processes and outcomes of siblings can have implications for policy, research, and practice. The purpose of this study was to examine a conceptual model of caregiving processes and …