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The Evolution Of Flow Devices Used To Reduce Flooding By Beavers: A Review, Jimmy D. Taylor Ii, Russell D. Singleton Jan 2014

The Evolution Of Flow Devices Used To Reduce Flooding By Beavers: A Review, Jimmy D. Taylor Ii, Russell D. Singleton

United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services: Staff Publications

Dams created by American beavers (Castor canadensis) are associated with positive and negative values, and beaver management decisions are based on stakeholder perception and levels of tolerance. Lethal trapping is a widely used and accepted tool to reduce beaver damage caused by flooding; however, acceptable and efficacious non-lethal tools are increasingly desired by the public. We traced the origin of non-lethal tools used to reduce beaver flooding as far back as the early 20th century, when beavers received protective status and were reintroduced to many areas across North America. These tools focus on 2 general factors—exclusion and deception—and can be …


Households, Terese Desimio Jan 2014

Households, Terese Desimio

University Libraries' Staff Publications

New to this chapter in the Eighth Edition are e-resources that can be offered as alternatives to print resources. While the e-resources may not be as comprehensive as the print resources, they can provide some good information in the event that access to print resources is not possible. All of the print resources listed are appropriate for a basic library reference collection or circulating collection and most are appropriate for home libraries. From cocktails to cockatiels, this chapter supports a wide variety of reader interests.


Diminished Returns: The Exorbitance Of Collecting Dna From All Arrestees, Carlos Jordi Jan 2014

Diminished Returns: The Exorbitance Of Collecting Dna From All Arrestees, Carlos Jordi

St. Thomas Law Review

This comment will examine the effects of a criminal justice system where DNA is collected from everyone who is arrested, regardless of the seriousness of the charge. Part L.A will begin with an analysis of King to provide an understanding of how the Supreme Court decision may permit states to collect DNA from all arrestees. DNA is used in the criminal justice system because of its ability to effectively identify people. Part I.B discusses DNA science and provides a cursory understanding of how information is gathered from an individual's genetic code. Part I.C displays how law enforcement uses DNA for …


Exploring How Deliberation On Scientific Information Shapes Stakeholder Perceptions Of Forest Management And Climate Change, Troy E. Hall, Jarod J. Blades Jan 2014

Exploring How Deliberation On Scientific Information Shapes Stakeholder Perceptions Of Forest Management And Climate Change, Troy E. Hall, Jarod J. Blades

Joint Fire Science Program Research Project Reports

Climate change has resulted in rapid biophysical changes in forests of the western U.S. and has prompted the need for an increased understanding of potential impacts and adaption measures. Land managers, policy makers, and community officials lack locally relevant climate change science and are urgently calling for research to inform management decisions. Nevertheless, a substantial disconnect remains between emerging scientific information and its application in management decisions. Effective action depends on understanding regional and local implications of climate change and open, reasoned discussions about current research and potential mitigation actions among researchers, land managers, and other stakeholders. Boundary objects have …


Dicta, Vol.15, No.3, 2014, Suffolk University Law School Jan 2014

Dicta, Vol.15, No.3, 2014, Suffolk University Law School

Dicta

DICTA is the student newspaper of Suffolk University Law School. This collection represents a small selection of the paper's full print run; paper copies of the full run of issues are available at the Moakley Archive.


On Buddhism, Divination And The Worldly Arts: Textual Evidence From The Theravāda Tradition, David Fiordalis Jan 2014

On Buddhism, Divination And The Worldly Arts: Textual Evidence From The Theravāda Tradition, David Fiordalis

Faculty Publications

This essay attends to the sticky web of indigenous terminology concerning divination and other so-called “mundane” or “worldly” arts, focusing primarily upon Buddhist canonical texts preserved in Pāli, augmented by references to commentarial and exegetical literature. It asks: How have some Buddhists, as evinced in this canonical and exegetical literature, understood the broader category of “worldly arts,” which includes techniques we call divinatory? Are Buddhists discouraged from engaging with such practices, as has been commonly asserted? If so, then for whom, specifically, are such words of discouragement primarily meant? And why, specifically, are such practices discouraged? Are the penalties for …


Dtaf Dye Concentrations Commonly Used To Measure Microscale Deformations In Biological Tissues Alter Tissue Mechanics., Spencer E Szczesny, Rachel S. Riley, Dawn M Elliott Jan 2014

Dtaf Dye Concentrations Commonly Used To Measure Microscale Deformations In Biological Tissues Alter Tissue Mechanics., Spencer E Szczesny, Rachel S. Riley, Dawn M Elliott

Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering Departmental Research

Identification of the deformation mechanisms and specific components underlying the mechanical function of biological tissues requires mechanical testing at multiple levels within the tissue hierarchical structure. Dichlorotriazinylaminofluorescein (DTAF) is a fluorescent dye that is used to visualize microscale deformations of the extracellular matrix in soft collagenous tissues. However, the DTAF concentrations commonly employed in previous multiscale experiments (≥2000 µg/ml) may alter tissue mechanics. The objective of this study was to determine whether DTAF affects tendon fascicle mechanics and if a concentration threshold exists below which any observed effects are negligible. This information is valuable for guiding the continued use of …


An Eye-Opening Experience, Kevin Romero Jan 2014

An Eye-Opening Experience, Kevin Romero

2013-14 Postcards

2014 essay contest winner Kevin Romero's "An Eye-Opening Experience"


Political And Protest Theatre After 9/11: Patriotic Dissent, Lindsey Mantoan Jan 2014

Political And Protest Theatre After 9/11: Patriotic Dissent, Lindsey Mantoan

Faculty Publications

Lindsey Mantoan reviews Political and Protest Theatre after 9/11: Patriotic Dissent (edited by Jenny Spencer) for Theatre Topics.


Differential Protein Expression Between Chondrogenic Differentiated Mscs, Undifferentiated Mscs And Adult Chondroctyes Derived From Oryctolagus Cuniculus In Vitro, L.X. Tay, C.K. Lim, A. Mansor, Tunku Kamarul Jan 2014

Differential Protein Expression Between Chondrogenic Differentiated Mscs, Undifferentiated Mscs And Adult Chondroctyes Derived From Oryctolagus Cuniculus In Vitro, L.X. Tay, C.K. Lim, A. Mansor, Tunku Kamarul

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

Objective: This preliminary study aims to determine the differentially expressed proteins from chondrogenic differentiated multipotent stromal cells (cMSCs) in comparison to undifferentiated multipotent stromal cells (MSCs) and adult chondrocytes (ACs). Methods: ACs and bone marrow-derived MSCs were harvested from New Zealand White rabbits (n = 3). ACs and cMSCs were embedded in alginate and were cultured using a defined chondrogenic medium containing transforming growth factor-beta 3 (TGF-beta 3). Chondrogenic expression was determined using type-II collagen, Safranin-O staining and glycosaminoglycan analyses. Two-dimensional gel electrophoresis (2-DE) was used to isolate proteins from MSCs, cMSCs and ACs before being identified using liquid chromatography-mass …


Experiencing And Engaging Attributes In A Sensory Garden As Part Of A Multi- Sensory Environment, H. Hussein Jan 2014

Experiencing And Engaging Attributes In A Sensory Garden As Part Of A Multi- Sensory Environment, H. Hussein

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

No abstract provided.


High Fluoride And Low Ph Level Have Been Detected In Popular Flavoured Beverages In Malaysia, Z.H.A. Rahim, M.M. Bakri, H.M. Zakir, I.A. Ahmed, N.A. Zulkifli Jan 2014

High Fluoride And Low Ph Level Have Been Detected In Popular Flavoured Beverages In Malaysia, Z.H.A. Rahim, M.M. Bakri, H.M. Zakir, I.A. Ahmed, N.A. Zulkifli

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

Objective: In children, excessive ingestion of fluoride from different sources including bottled drinking water and flavoured beverages or soft drinks can lead to the development of dental fluorosis. In addition, the pH level of beverages is important. Low pH can cause dental erosion. In this study we explore the fluoride content and pH level of certain popular beverages available in Malaysian supermarkets and hawkers’ stalls. Methods: Bottled drinking water and selected popular flavoured packet drinks were purchased from a supermarket and the corresponding flavoured hawkers’ drinks, from a hawker’s stall in Kuala Lumpur. Fluoride and pH of the beverages were …


High Serum Level Of Retinol And Alpha-Tocopherol Affords Protection Against Oral Cancer In A Multiethnic Population, V. Athirajan, I.A. Razak, N. Thurairajah, W.M.N. Ghani, H.N.L. Ching, H.Y. Yi, K.N.L. Peng, Z.A.A. Rahman, W.M.W. Mustafa, M.T. Abraham, T.K. Kiong, Y.K. Mun, N. Jalil, R.B. Zain Jan 2014

High Serum Level Of Retinol And Alpha-Tocopherol Affords Protection Against Oral Cancer In A Multiethnic Population, V. Athirajan, I.A. Razak, N. Thurairajah, W.M.N. Ghani, H.N.L. Ching, H.Y. Yi, K.N.L. Peng, Z.A.A. Rahman, W.M.W. Mustafa, M.T. Abraham, T.K. Kiong, Y.K. Mun, N. Jalil, R.B. Zain

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

Background: A comparative cross-sectional study involving oral cancer patients and healthy individuals was designed to investigate associations between retinol, alpha-tocopherol and beta-carotene with the risk of oral cancer. Materials and Methods: This study included a total of 240 matched cases and controls where subjects were selected from the Malaysian Oral Cancer Database and Tissue Bank System (MOCDTBS). Retinol, alpha-tocopherol and beta-carotene levels and intake were examined by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) respectively. Results: It was found that results from the two methods applied did not correlate, so that further analysis was done using the HPLC …


Micrornas: Biogenesis, Roles For Carcinogenesis And As Potential Biomarkers For Cancer Diagnosis And Prognosis, N. Kavitha, S. Vijayarathna, S.L. Jothy, C.E. Oon, Y. Chen, J.R. Kanwar, S. Sasidharan Jan 2014

Micrornas: Biogenesis, Roles For Carcinogenesis And As Potential Biomarkers For Cancer Diagnosis And Prognosis, N. Kavitha, S. Vijayarathna, S.L. Jothy, C.E. Oon, Y. Chen, J.R. Kanwar, S. Sasidharan

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are short non-coding RNAs of 20-24 nucleotides that play important roles in carcinogenesis. Accordingly, miRNAs control numerous cancer-relevant biological events such as cell proliferation, cell cycle control, metabolism and apoptosis. In this review, we summarize the current knowledge and concepts concerning the biogenesis of miRNAs, miRNA roles in cancer and their potential as biomarkers for cancer diagnosis and prognosis including the regulation of key cancer-related pathways, such as cell cycle control and miRNA dysregulation. Moreover, microRNA molecules are already receiving the attention of world researchers as therapeutic targets and agents. Therefore, in-depth knowledge of microRNAs has the potential …


North Alabama Historical Review - Volume 4 - 2014, History Graduate Student Association - Una Jan 2014

North Alabama Historical Review - Volume 4 - 2014, History Graduate Student Association - Una

North Alabama Historical Review

No abstract provided.


Diverse Effects Of Lead Nitrate On The Proliferation, Differentiation, And Gene Expression Of Stem Cells Isolated From A Dental Origin, M. Abdullah, F.A. Rahman, N. Gnanasegaran, V. Govindasamy, N.H. Abu Kasim, S. Musa Jan 2014

Diverse Effects Of Lead Nitrate On The Proliferation, Differentiation, And Gene Expression Of Stem Cells Isolated From A Dental Origin, M. Abdullah, F.A. Rahman, N. Gnanasegaran, V. Govindasamy, N.H. Abu Kasim, S. Musa

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

Lead (Pb2+) exposure continues to be a significant public health problem. Therefore, it is vital to have a continuous epidemiological dataset for a better understanding of Pb2+ toxicity. In the present study, we have exposed stem cells isolated from deciduous and permanent teeth, periodontal ligament, and bone marrow to five different types of Pb2+ concentrations (160, 80, 40, 20, and 10 µM) for 24 hours to identify the adverse effects of Pb2+ on the proliferation, differentiation, and gene expression on these cell lines. We found that Pb2+ treatment altered the morphology and adhesion of the cells in a dose-dependent manner. …


Erma,Ermc,Tetm And Tetk Are Essential For Erythromycin And Tetracycline Resistance Among Mrsa Strains Isolated From A Tertiary Hospital In Malaysia, K.T. Lim, Y.A. Hanifah, M.Y.M. Yusof, Kwai Lin Thong Jan 2014

Erma,Ermc,Tetm And Tetk Are Essential For Erythromycin And Tetracycline Resistance Among Mrsa Strains Isolated From A Tertiary Hospital In Malaysia, K.T. Lim, Y.A. Hanifah, M.Y.M. Yusof, Kwai Lin Thong

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

The objective of this study was to determine the expression and transferability of tetracycline and erythromycin resistance among 188 MRSA strains from a Malaysian tertiary hospital. The minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) for oxacillin, erythromycin, tetracycline and ciprofl oxacin ranged from 4 to 512 μg/ml, 0.25 to 256 μg/ml, 0.5 to 256 μg/ml and 0.5 to 512 μg/ml, respectively. Tetracycline-resistant strains showed co-resistance towards ciprofl oxacin and erythromycin. There was a signifi cant increase (P<0.05) of high-level tetracycline (≥MIC 256 μg/ml) and erythromycin (≥MIC 128 μg/ml) resistant strains in between the years 2003 and 2008. All erythromycin-resistant strains harboured ermA or ermC gene and all tetracycline-resistant strains harboured tetM or tetK gene. The blaZ was detected in all MRSA strains, whereas ermA, tetM, ermC, tetK and msrA genes were detected in 157 (84%), 92 (49%), 40 (21%), 39 (21%) and 4 (2%) MRSA strains, respectively. The blaZ, tetM, ermC and tetK genes were plasmid-encoded, with ermC gene being easily transmissible. Tn5801-like transposon was present in 78 tetM-positive strains. ermA and tetM genes were the most prevalent erythromycin and tetracycline resistance determinants, respectively, in MRSA strains. The association of resistance genes with mobile genetic elements possibly enhances the spread of resistant traits in MRSA.


In-Vitro Neurotoxicity Of Two Malaysian Krait Species (Bungarus Candidus And Bungarus Fasciatus) Venoms: Neutralization By Monovalent And Polyvalent Antivenoms From Thailand, M.R.A. Rusmili, T.T. Yee, Mohd Rais Mustafa, I. Othman, W.C. Hodgson Jan 2014

In-Vitro Neurotoxicity Of Two Malaysian Krait Species (Bungarus Candidus And Bungarus Fasciatus) Venoms: Neutralization By Monovalent And Polyvalent Antivenoms From Thailand, M.R.A. Rusmili, T.T. Yee, Mohd Rais Mustafa, I. Othman, W.C. Hodgson

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

Bungarus candidus and Bungarus fasciatus are two species of krait found in Southeast Asia. Envenoming by these snakes is often characterized by neurotoxicity and, without treatment, causes considerable morbidity and mortality. In this study, the in vitro neurotoxicity of each species, and the effectiveness of two monovalent antivenoms and a polyvalent antivenom, against the neurotoxic effects of the venoms, were examined in a skeletal muscle preparation. Both venoms caused concentration-dependent inhibition of indirect twitches, and attenuated responses to exogenous nicotinic receptor agonists, in the chick biventer preparation, with B. candidus venom being more potent than B. fasciatus venom. SDS-PAGE and …


Corynebase: Corynebacterium Genomic Resources And Analysis Tools At Your Fingertips, H. Heydari, C.C. Siow, M.F. Tan, N.S. Jakubovics, W.Y. Wee, N.V.R. Mutha, G.J. Wong, M.Y. Ang, A.H. Yazdi, S.W. Choo Jan 2014

Corynebase: Corynebacterium Genomic Resources And Analysis Tools At Your Fingertips, H. Heydari, C.C. Siow, M.F. Tan, N.S. Jakubovics, W.Y. Wee, N.V.R. Mutha, G.J. Wong, M.Y. Ang, A.H. Yazdi, S.W. Choo

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

Corynebacteria are used for a wide variety of industrial purposes but some species are associated with human diseases. With increasing number of corynebacterial genomes having been sequenced, comparative analysis of these strains may provide better understanding of their biology, phylogeny, virulence and taxonomy that may lead to the discoveries of beneficial industrial strains or contribute to better management of diseases. To facilitate the ongoing research of corynebacteria, a specialized central repository and analysis platform for the corynebacterial research community is needed to host the fast-growing amount of genomic data and facilitate the analysis of these data. Here we present CoryneBase, …


Detecting The Presence Of Total Coliforms And E. Coli In Private Well-Water In South Western Pennsylvania, Matthew Bricker Jan 2014

Detecting The Presence Of Total Coliforms And E. Coli In Private Well-Water In South Western Pennsylvania, Matthew Bricker

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Rural private well-water quality and quantity is a global concern. It is currently a significant concern in Pennsylvania because there are no uniform statewide regulations for well construction. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of E. coli and coliforms in private well-water from a small community in Butler County, Pennsylvania. E. coli and coliforms were detected in water samples using EPA standard methods 9222 G. and 9222 B. Well construction, topography and distance from pollution sources (e.g. septic systems), chemical parameters, soil type, and time of year were factors considered in regard to fecal contamination. E. …


Constructions Of The Muse: Blues Tribute Poems In Twentieth- And Twenty-First Century American Poetry, Emily Rutter Jan 2014

Constructions Of The Muse: Blues Tribute Poems In Twentieth- And Twenty-First Century American Poetry, Emily Rutter

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Moving chronologically from the New Negro Renaissance into the contemporary era, my dissertation examines poetic representations of five blues artists: Gertrude "Ma" Rainey, Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Huddie Ledbetter (Leadbelly), and Robert Johnson. Despite extensive scholarship on the blues and these icons, blues tribute poems have remained un(der)studied. Filling in this critical gap, I draw attention to the valuable sociocultural work that poets perform by continuously breathing new life into the blues in general and these artists in particular. At the same time, I contend that poets transform readers' understandings of blues men and women by investing them with mythic …


Embracing Commonplace: Creating Ground For A Life Of Rhetorically Engaged Civic Action, Jill K. Burk Jan 2014

Embracing Commonplace: Creating Ground For A Life Of Rhetorically Engaged Civic Action, Jill K. Burk

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This project responds to the question: How do communication educators encourage students to enact the communicative practices necessary for a life of rhetorically engaged civic action? In responding to this question, the academic field of communication studies is recognized as a site for implementing the lessons of rhetoric, democracy, and civic engagement. This project contributes to the civic engagement scholarship from a communication studies perspective by foregrounding human communication as an essential component of the civic engagement process. As an interpretive inquiry, the philosophical thought and the pragmatic action of twentieth-century rhetorician and social activist Jane Addams (1860-1935) provides a …


The Role Of The B-Type Phospholipases In S. Cerevisiae: Function, Regulation, And Physiological Relevance In Lipid Homeostasis, Beth A Surlow Jan 2014

The Role Of The B-Type Phospholipases In S. Cerevisiae: Function, Regulation, And Physiological Relevance In Lipid Homeostasis, Beth A Surlow

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Membrane phospholipid synthesis and turnover is a continual process during normal cell growth. The turnover of the glycerophospholipids by B-type phospholipases (PLBs) in Saccharomyces cerevisiae results in the formation glycerophosphodiesters through a deacylation reaction. Here, I address several aspects of the glycerophospholipid deacylation, transport, and reutilization pathway in S. cerevisiae. First, I show the RAS GTPase-activating proteins, Ira1 and Ira2, are required for utilization of the glycerophosphodiester - glycerophosphoinositol (GroPIns) - as a phosphate source. Second, I demonstrate loss of the cell surface associated PLBs, Plb1-3, and/or utilization of GroPIns causes actin cytoskeleton defects and an increased cell size. For …


Understanding The Pharmacological Properties Of A Metabolic Pet Tracer In Prostate Cancer, Nerissa Therese Viola-Villegas, Sean D. Carlin, Ellen Ackerstaff, Kuntal K. Sevak, Vadim Divilov, Inna Serganova, Natalia Kruchevsky, Michael Anderson, Ronald G. Blasberg, Oleg A. Andreev, Donald M. Engelman, Jason A. Koutcher, Yana K. Reshetnyak, Jason S. Lewis Jan 2014

Understanding The Pharmacological Properties Of A Metabolic Pet Tracer In Prostate Cancer, Nerissa Therese Viola-Villegas, Sean D. Carlin, Ellen Ackerstaff, Kuntal K. Sevak, Vadim Divilov, Inna Serganova, Natalia Kruchevsky, Michael Anderson, Ronald G. Blasberg, Oleg A. Andreev, Donald M. Engelman, Jason A. Koutcher, Yana K. Reshetnyak, Jason S. Lewis

Physics Faculty Publications

Generally, solid tumors (>400 mm3) are inherently acidic, with more aggressive growth producing greater acidity. If the acidity could be targeted as a biomarker, it would provide a means to gauge the pace of tumor growth and degree of invasiveness, as well as providing a basis for predicting responses to pH-dependent chemotherapies. We have developed a 64Cu pH (low) insertion peptide (pHLIP) for targeting, imaging, and quantifying acidic tumors by PET, and our findings reveal utility in assessing prostate tumors. The new pHLIP version limits indiscriminate healthy tissue binding, and we demonstrate its targeting of extracellular …


Targeting Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Acidic Microenvironment, Zobeida Cruz-Monserrate, Christina L. Roland, Defeng Deng, Thiruvengadam Arumugam, Anna Moshnikova, Oleg A. Andreev, Yana K. Reshetnyak, Craig D. Logsdon Jan 2014

Targeting Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Acidic Microenvironment, Zobeida Cruz-Monserrate, Christina L. Roland, Defeng Deng, Thiruvengadam Arumugam, Anna Moshnikova, Oleg A. Andreev, Yana K. Reshetnyak, Craig D. Logsdon

Physics Faculty Publications

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the USA, accounting for ~40,000 deaths annually. The dismal prognosis for PDAC is largely due to its late diagnosis. Currently, the most sensitive diagnosis of PDAC requires invasive procedures, such as endoscopic ultrasonography, which has inherent risks and accuracy that is highly operator dependent. Here we took advantage of a general characteristic of solid tumors, the acidic microenvironment that is generated as a by-product of metabolism, to develop a novel approach of using pH (Low) Insertion Peptides (pHLIPs) for imaging of PDAC. We show that fluorescently labeled …


We R Rollins (2014), Rollins College Office Of Marketing And Communications Jan 2014

We R Rollins (2014), Rollins College Office Of Marketing And Communications

Telling the Rollins Story

No abstract provided.


Enrollment Data, Office Of Institutional Research And Effectiveness, Mississippi State University Jan 2014

Enrollment Data, Office Of Institutional Research And Effectiveness, Mississippi State University

Bulldog Basics

No abstract provided.


Enrollment By Major, Office Of Institutional Research And Effectiveness, Mississippi State University Jan 2014

Enrollment By Major, Office Of Institutional Research And Effectiveness, Mississippi State University

Bulldog Basics

No abstract provided.


Enrollment By Major, Office Of Institutional Research And Effectiveness, Mississippi State University Jan 2014

Enrollment By Major, Office Of Institutional Research And Effectiveness, Mississippi State University

Bulldog Basics

No abstract provided.


Pegasus 2014 Jan 2014

Pegasus 2014

Pegasus Yearbooks

Pegasus Yearbook 2014