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Eruptions, Linda Elaine

The Prairie Light Review

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Gray Figure, Marilyn Peretti

The Prairie Light Review

No abstract provided.

Blackened Haze Of New Agendas, Ben Hayden

The Prairie Light Review

No abstract provided.

Lincoln Marsh, Marilyn Peretti

The Prairie Light Review

No abstract provided.

On Soulmates, Jillian Tempestini

The Prairie Light Review

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Back Cover - "Perception", Brad Setter

The Prairie Light Review

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Daily Mood-Drinking Slopes As Predictiors: A New Take On Drinking Motives And Related Outcomes, Cynthia D. Mohr, Deborah L. Brannan, Staci Jean Wendt, Laurie Marie Jacobs, Robert Randon Wright, Mo Wang

Psychology Faculty Publications and Presentations

Motivational models of alcohol consumption have articulated the manner in which positive and negative experiences motivate drinking in unique social contexts (e.g., Cooper, Frone, Russell & Mudar, 1995). Daily process methodology, in which daily events, moods and drinking behaviors are reported daily or multiple times per day, has been used to examine behavioral patterns that are consistent with discrete motivations. We advance the notion that repeated patterns of drinking in various social contexts as a function of positive or negative mood increases can provide evidence of individual-level if-then drinking signatures, which in turn can predict drinking-related outcomes. The purpose of …

Second Look Commission 2013 Annual Report, Tennessee. Commission On Children And Youth.

Second Look Commission Annual Report

No abstract provided.

Just Phatic, Joshua Matthews

Pro Rege

Actual Title: (Just) Phatic

Loaf-Shapes In Tucson, Jeri Schelhaas

Pro Rege

No abstract provided.

Thanksgiving Day, Mike Vanden Bosch

Pro Rege

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Comforts, James C. Schaap

Pro Rege

No abstract provided.

An Efficient Preconditioning Scheme For Eigenanalysis Of Inhomogeneously Loaded Rectangular Cavities, Qi I. Dai, Yat Hei Lo, Lijun Jiang, Weng Cho Chew

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

An efficient preconditioning scheme for the eigenanalysis of inhomogeneously loaded rectangular cavities is presented. Such structures are modeled with the finite-difference frequency-domain (FDFD) method, while the desired interior eigen-spectra are sought for by Arnoldi iterations with the shiftand-invert operation. In large scale problems, the inversion can only be performed iteratively. A preconditioner is constructed in order to accelerate the inversion. It can effectively shrink the spectrum of the governing matrix, and can be solved for by using fast discrete sine and cosine transforms (DST's and DCT's). The efficiency of this scheme is demonstrated by several numerical examples. © 2013 IEEE.

An Enhanced Mixed-Form Fast Multipole Algorithm Using Rotation Methods, Ling Ling Meng, Li (Lijun) Jun Jiang

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

In this paper, the broadband accuracy of the mixed-form fast multipole algorithm (MF-FMA) is improved by applying rotation techniques. Two kinds of rotation methods are employed respectively. One is the coordinate system rotation technique. The other one is the pseudospectral projection based on fast Fourier transform (FFT). Either of them has certain advantages depending on the number of multipoles. Through rotation, translation matrices become very sparse, which enables us to save the storage as well as the CPU time. Hence, we can increase the number of multipoles in the low frequency regime to shift up the transition region of MF-FMA. …

Evaluating Economic Impacts Of Switchgrass Harvest Time, Nathanial Elsworth Cahill

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This thesis deals with cost of production for cellulosic energy crops of switchgrass, miscanthus, and energy sorghum. The first chapter explains the rationale for development of decision support software called Energy Crop Analysis & Planning (ENCAP) and Switchgrass Harvest Date, Yield, Nutrient Removal Estimator (SHYNE). The second chapter examines harvest date implications on yield, nutrient removal, opportunity cost of modified sale dates, and post-harvest storage losses. This harvest date analysis leads to a profit maximizing harvest date from the perspective of the producer. While this harvest date may be optimal for the producer, biorefineries may be interested in sourcing switchgrass …

The Effects Of Social Contextual Factors On Rater Motivation And Performance Ratings, Emilija Djurdjevic

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Performance appraisal research (e.g., Longenecker, Sims, & Gioia, 1987; Wang, Wong, & Kwong, 2010) suggests that inaccuracies in performance ratings are largely a result of intentional rating distortion, or rater motivation. Researchers have noted that raters sometimes have multiple and conflicting goals when providing performance ratings (e.g., Murphy, Cleveland, Kinney, Skattebo, Newman, & Sin, 2003). According to rater goal theory (e.g., Cleveland & Murphy, 1992), rater goals are influenced by the performance appraisal context, mediating the relationship between the context of performance appraisal and performance ratings. Studies suggest that the context affects performance ratings, but conceptualizations of the performance appraisal …

Development Of Novel Antifungal Peptides Based On A Natural Model Of Histatin-5 Peptide, Duy Tu Nguyen

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Our research group is working toward the development of novel antifungal peptides based on a natural model of peptide histatin-5. Histatin-5 is found in human saliva and known to protect our body against oral infections by Candida species. Candidiasis, or an infection caused by Candida species, is considered one of the most medically important fungal infections worldwide. Blood stream infections caused by Candida species are the fourth leading cause of hospital-acquired fungal infections that is associated with high mortality rates and high costs of treatment. This study investigated the modes of action of histatin-5 with the use of one 16-mer …

Molecular Characterization Of Respiratory Bacterial Pathogens In Large And Small Ruminants, Gemerlyn Gonzales Garcia, Lawrence Pascual Belotindos, Claro Niegos Mingala

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Bacterial isolates from different cases of respiratory infections in small and large ruminants were evaluated using bacterial culture and semi-nested PCR and identification was confirmed by DNA sequencing. Universal primers targeting the bacterial 16S rRNA for bacteria were used. Other sets of primers that were specific for Gram-positive bacteria and combinations of primers specific for Gram-negative organisms were used in the second PCR. The amplified PCR products were subjected to DNA sequence analysis. The DNA sequences of the isolated bacteria were aligned with the DNA sequences of bacteria in the GenBank through BLAST. Results confirmed isolation of three Gram-positive and …

Testicular Atrophy And Its Related Changes In Culled Boars: A Pathological Investigation, Komkrich Teankum, Padet Tummaruk, Sawang Kesdangsakonwut, Thiti Antarasena, Sithichok Lacharoj, Jinda Singlor, Annop Kunavongkrit, Roongroje Thanawongnuwech

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Testicular atrophy is a major cause of culling in boars. Pathogenesis of this change is poorly understood. Therefore, we aimed to investigate pathological changes of the genital tracts of culled boars with testicular atrophy. Twenty-eight genital organs of culled boars collected from slaughter houses in Thailand were pathologically examined. According to testicular weight, the organs were allocated into 4 groups: severe atrophy (n = 12), moderate atrophy (n = 4), mild atrophy (n = 4), and normal control (n = 8). In the severe atrophic group, the mean weight of atrophic testes (175.1 ± 51 g) was lower than those …

Screening And Characterization Of Lactic Acid Bacteria From Animal Faeces For Probiotic Properties, Tanatip Thamacharoensuk, Nuttha Thongchul, Malai Taweechotipatr, Vasana Tolieng, Kentaro Kodama, Somboon Tanasupawat

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Twenty-two bacterial isolates from wild elephant faeces and 4 isolates from buffalo faeces in Thailand were investigated for probiotic properties and their lactic acid production. On the basis of their phenotypic characteristic clustering and 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis, the isolates were divided into seven groups. Group I (10 isolates) was identified as Enterococcus hirae, group II (4 isolates) as E. avium, group III (3 isolates) as Pediococcus pentosaceus , IV (3 isoaltes) as P. acidilactici, group V (3 isolates) as Lactobacillus pentosus, group VI (1 isolate) as Lactococcus garvieae and group VII (2 isolates) as Weissella paramesenteroides. All of …

Milk Production And Mammary Extraction Of Nutrients By Late Lactating Cross-Bred Saanen Goats Supplemented With Betaine In Diet, Nungnuch Saipin, Somchai Chanpongsang, Narongsak Chaiyabutr

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of supplementary betaine in diet on milk secretion, milk composition, mammary extraction of nutrients and relevant parameters in late lactating cross-bred Saanen goats. Ten, multiparous, non-pregnant cross-bred Saanen goats of approximately 10 weeks postpartum were used for the study. The animals were divided into two groups of five animals each. Animals in the experimental group received diet containing 4 g betaine per kg of concentrate diet for four weeks, while the control group received similar concentrate diet without betaine as concurrent control. Results showed that milk yields of betaine supplemented …

Analysis Of Mirna-29a Expression In Porcine Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells Using Quantitative Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction, Sunaree Nantakhruea, Porntippa Lekcharoensuk, Win Surachetpong

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non coding RNA that regulate gene expression as post transcriptional regulators in mammalian tissues. One of the miRNAs that participates in mammalian immune response is miR-29a. Despite the limited information of miR-29a in porcine cells, it is interesting to determine whether miR-29a involves in immune regulation in pig. In this study, we developed a quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction using SYBR detection system to examine the expression of primary miR-29a (pri-miR-29a) in porcine peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) in the presence of mitogen. PBMCs were stimulated with concanavalin A (Con A) at a concentration of …

Clastogenic And Anticlastogenic Potential Of Neem Flower Extract Evaluated By Rat Liver Micronucleus Assay, Piengchai Kupradinun, Yaninee Jarratwisarutporn, Rawiwan Wongpoomchai, Hathaitip Sritanaudomchai, Mati Rienkitjakarn

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Clastogenic and anticlastogenic effects of neem flower (Azadirachta indica A. Juss) extract were determined using a rat liver micronucleus assay. Methanol extracts of neem flowers (MENF) in 15% Tween 80 at 100 and 500 mg/kg body weight were orally given to male Sprague Dawley rats daily for 6 weeks (2 weeks prior to and 4 weeks during repeated administration of diethylnitrosamine (DEN). All rats were anesthetized and their livers were collected. Hepatocytes were isolated from the livers using a collagenase solution without performing liver perfusion, then stained with 4’, 6-diamidino-2-phenylindole dihydrochloride (DAPI). Incidence of the micronucleated hepatocytes was evaluated by …

Molecular Characterization Of Wenyonella Philiplevinei From Ducks In Hunan Province, China, Hui Lan Wu, Peng Hui Hu, Jin Zhang

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Wenyonella philiplevinei is one of the important pathogens of duck coccidiasis. In the present study, a portion of the 18S rDNA was amplified from W. philiplevinei by Polymerase chain reaction (PCR), cloned and then sequenced. The sequences of 18S rDNA of all samples were 422 bp in size. A + T content of the 18S rDNA sequences was 58-59%. Sequence comparison revealed that the similarity in 18S rDNA sequences between Hunan isolates and W. philiplevinei available (Guangdong isolate) was more than 98%. Intra-specific sequence variations within each of the Hunan isolates were 0-1.7%. However, the inter-specific sequence differences between W. …

Sugar And Rice Trade Between The United States And Cuba Trade Potential And Welfare Analysis, Fabian Bloechl

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

After the resignation of President Fidel Castro and forty-five years of the U.S.-trade embargo, the political environment between Cuba and the United States is expected to change. With the Trade Sanction Reform and Export Enhancement Act in 2000, trade sanctions were eased for a while. Future trade between both countries would increase the welfare in both countries. This Thesis has the approach to look at the impacts on the commodities of rice and sugar, and the trade sanctions between the United States and Cuba.

Cuba is a net importer of its food supply; therefore, agriculture and food trade is an …

Molecular Characterization Of A Genetically Diverse Bubaline Picobirnavirus Strain, India, Yashpal Singh Malik, Naveen Kumar, Kuldeep Sharma, Amit Kumar Sharma, Subhankar Sircar, Lalit M. Jeena, Neeraj K. Singh, Anjan Mondal, Siddhartha N. Joardar, Ganesh Balasubramanian

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Picobirnavirus (PBV) associated gastrointestinal infections have been noticed in humans as well as in a number of animal species, however, to the best of our information, report about the detection and characterisation of PBV in buffaloes is not presented. In this study, RNA polymerase (RdRp) gene targeted RT-PCR assay was used to recognize PBVs and additionally the isolate was analysed for evolutionary and sequence homology. The buffalo PBV isolate was of genogroup I (GG I) nature and a comparative sequence analysis revealed homology of 44.5% and 45.1% at nucleotide and amino acid levels, respectively, with the prototype human PBV strain …

Ecg Quiz, Chollada Buranakarl, Anusak Kijtawornrat, Thanusorn Phakhawambodee

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

No abstract provided.

Ophthalmology Snapshot, Nalinee Tuntivanich

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

No abstract provided.

Creating Spaces For Critical Transformative Dialogues: Legitimising Discussion Groups As Professional Practice, Christine J. Edwards-Groves

Australian Journal of Teacher Education

Focussed dialogue (as lived and living practices) can have a powerful role in renewing professional practice, advancing its sustainability and development as administrative and political systems colonise the practices of teachers and teacher educators. However, participating in discussion groups for many teachers, including those in academia, is often constrained by time demands, workplace structures and accountabilities. This paper reports a two year empirical case study investigating the transformative nature of dialogues experienced in one such focused discussion group. The dialogic practices of the group aimed firstly to provide a communicative space for its participants to interrogate and interpret factors …

Pre-Service Teachers’ Attitudes Towards Overseas Professional Experience: Implications For Professional Practice, Mohan Chinnappan, Barbra Mckenzie, Phil Fitzsimmons

Australian Journal of Teacher Education

Reforms in Australia about the education of future teachers has placed a high degree of emphasis on the development of knowledge and skills that are necessary for practitioners who will ply their trade in culturally rich and diverse classrooms (Ramsey, 2000). There is now a broad consensus from key stakeholders (Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership, 2012) that pre-service teachers need to be provided with a range of opportunities that are grounded in classroom practices including exposure to teaching students overseas. The aim of the study that is reported here is to better understand the skills and knowledge that …