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Winter 2014

University of Richmond Magazine

No abstract provided.

Global Justice And Charity: A Brief For A New Approach To Empirical Philosophyi, Nicole Hassoun

Philosophy Faculty Scholarship

What does global justice or charity requires us to give to other people? There is a large theoretical literature on this question. There is much less experimental work in political philosophy relevant to answering it. Perhaps for this reason, this literature has yet to have any major impact on theoretical discussions of global justice or charity. There is, however, some experimental research in behavioral economics that has helped to shape the field and a few relevant studies by political philosophers. This paper reviews this research. Moreover, it argues that the little work that has been done can offer some methodological …

An Overheard Conversation And Teaching Information Literacy To Science Students, Kelee Lynn Pacion

Upstate New York Science Librarians Conference

No abstract provided.

Glass Beads From Jar Burials Of The 15th-17th Centuries In The Cardamom Mountains Of Cambodia, Alison Carter, Nancy Beavan

BEADS: Journal of the Society of Bead Researchers

A variety of glass beads were encountered in jar burials dating to the 15th-17th centuries found on rock ledges in remote portions of the Cardamom Mountains in southern Cambodia. These burials represent a mortuary ritual in which defleshed bones, often from multiple individuals, were deposited in large ceramic jars predominantly from Thai kilns. Despite the isolated location, the jars and glass beads suggest that the people buried in the jars were active participants in exchange networks. The identification of different compositional types of glass beads can be related to possible trade networks with the lowlands and maritime Southeast Asia. Using …

Population Briefs, Vol. 20, No. 2, Population Council

Population Briefs

IN THIS ISSUE: Preclinical study shows microbicide gel’s effectiveness against HIV and other viruses | Ensuring that family planning programs respect, protect, and fulfill women’s rights | The influence of rural women’s autonomy on marital violence in four Indian states | Meeting the needs of adolescent girls: Using research to develop and implement programs that improve girls’ lives

History Of The Department Of Wildlife And Fisheries Sciences (Through 2011) And Department Of Natural Resource Management (As Of August 2011) South Dakota State University, Department Of Natural Resource Management

State, University and Departmental Histories

Contents:

Chronological Listing of Significant Department Events [Page] 3
Listing of Natural Resource Management Faculty Members [Page] 33
Listing of Department Support Staff [Page] 34
Listing of Wetland Inventory Team Members [Page] 34
Courses Taught by the Department [Page] 35
Wildlife and Fisheries Type Courses Offered Before Department Formation [Page] 37
Undergraduate Curricula at Five-Year Intervals Starting in 1940 [Page] 37
Course Descriptions at Five-Year Intervals Starting in 1940 [Page] 56
Natural Resource Management Enrollments by Major [Page] 82
Officers of Departmental Clubs [Page] 84
Buffalo Banquet Speakers [Page] 87
Fiscus Speaker Endowment Recipients [Page] 88
Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences …

As The Egg Turns: Monitoring Egg Attendance Behavior In Wild Birds Using Novel Data Logging Technology, Scott A. Shaffer, Corey Clatterbuck, Emma Kelsey, Alex Naiman, Lindsay Young, Eric Vanderwerf, Pete Warzybok, Russell Bradley, Jaime Jahncke, Geoff Bower

Faculty Publications, Biological Sciences

Egg turning is unique to birds and critical for embryonic development in most avian species. Technology that can measure changes in egg orientation and temperature at fine temporal scales (1 Hz) was neither readily available nor small enough to fit into artificial eggs until recently. Here we show the utility of novel miniature data loggers equipped with 3-axis (i.e., triaxial) accelerometers, magnetometers, and a temperature thermistor to study egg turning behavior in free-ranging birds. Artificial eggs containing egg loggers were deployed in the nests of three seabird species for 1–7 days of continuous monitoring. These species (1) turned their eggs …

Coastal Trapped Waves, Alongshore Pressure Gradients, And The California Undercurrent, Thomas Connolly, Barbara Hickey, Igor Shulman, Richard Thomson

Faculty Publications

The California Undercurrent (CUC), a poleward-flowing feature over the continental slope, is a key transport pathway along the west coast of North America and an important component of regional upwelling dynamics. This study examines the poleward undercurrent and alongshore pressure gradients in the northern California Current System (CCS), where local wind stress forcing is relatively weak. The dynamics of the undercurrent are compared in the primitive equation Navy Coastal Ocean Model and a linear coastal trapped wave model. Both models are validated using hydrographic data and current-meter observations in the core of the undercurrent in the northern CCS. In the …

Prescribed Burning Of Logging Slash In The Boreal Forest Of Finland: Emissions And Effects On Meteorological Quantities And Soil Properties, A. Virkkula, J. Levula, T. Pohja, P. Aalto, P. Keronen, S. Schobesberger, Craig Clements, L. Pirjola, A. Kieloaho, L. Kulmala, H. Aaltonen, J. Patoskoski, J. Pumpanen, J. Rinne, T. Ruuskanen, M. Pihlatie, H. Mannien, V. Aaltonen, H. Junninen, T. Petaja, J. Backman, M. Dal Maso, T. Nieminen, T. Olsson, T. Grönholm, J. Aalto, T. Virtanen, M. Kajos, V. Kerminen, D. Shultz, J. Kukkonen, M. Sofiev, G. De Leeuw, J. Back, P. Hari, M. Kulmala

Faculty Publications, Meteorology and Climate Science

A prescribed fire experiment was conducted on 26 June 2009 in Hyytiälä, Finland, to study aerosol and trace gas emissions from prescribed fires of slash fuels and the effects of fire on soil properties in a controlled environment. A 0.8 ha forest near the SMEAR II measurement station (Station for Measuring Ecosystem-Atmosphere Relations) was cut clear; some tree trunks, all tree tops and branches were left on the ground and burned. The amount of burned organic material was ~46.8 tons (i.e., ~60 tons ha−1). The flaming phase lasted 2 h 15 min, the smoldering phase 3 h. Measurements were conducted …

A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words: Chinese College Students’ Self-Presentation On Social Networking Sites, Qinghua Yang, Zongchao Li

Faculty Publications

Social media have provided new means of self-presentation. Because individuals are able to post notes, pictures, and videos, social media users can construct their personal images on social networking sites (SNSs) and build links with their various communities. This study aims to find out how Chinese college students perceive other users' online self-presentations and how they conduct their own self-presentations through posting pictures on SNSs. Using photo-elicitation as the primary methodology, the authors conducted two.focus groups with male and female participants respectively. With grounded theory as the framework, the qualitative data show gender differences in the attitudes towards extreme self-presentation, …

The Illinois Science And Technology Roadmap, Illinois Science & Technology Coalition, Elsevier, Ocean Tomo, Leff Communications

Public Reports

This effort builds on recent economic development plans from the State of Illinois and City of Chicago and responds specifically to community interest—from research institutions, R&D-based corporations, and policy makers in Springfield and Washington, D.C.—in having a more informed and detailed understanding of Illinois’ R&D potential. Utilizing top analysis tools from Elsevier, Ocean Tomo, and Dr. C. Scott Dempwolf at the University of Maryland, the roadmap offers an unprecedented look into technology clusters that represent opportunities, both realized and potential, for innovation to improve business competitiveness and position Illinois as a magnet for top talent in key industries. We expect …

Chapter 13 Access Within The Classroom Through Universal Design For Learning And Key Learning Elements, Joe Grimes, Mark Grimes

Computer Science and Software Engineering

No abstract provided.

South Dakota State Soccer 2014 Media Guide, South Dakota State University

Jackrabbit Soccer Media Guides (2000-2014)

Quick Facts
Coaches and Staff
Meet the Jackrabbits
2014 Opponents
2013 in Review
SDSU Soccer History
University and Media

South Dakota State Golf 2014-2015 Media Guide, South Dakota State University

Jackrabbit Golf Media Guides (2007-2014)

Contents/Quick Facts
2014-15 Rosters/Season Previews
Home/Tournament Courses
Coaches
2014-15 Jackrabbit Men
2014-15 Jackrabbit Women
Results and Statistics
History
South Dakota State University

South Dakota State Volleyball Jackrabbits 2014 Media Guide, South Dakota State University

Jackrabbit Volleyball Media Guides (1988-2014)

Quick Facts, Media Outlets, 2014 Schedule [page] 1-4
2014 Jackrabbits [page] 5-21
Coaches and Staff [page] 22-28
Season in Review [page] 30-32
Opponents [page] 34-35
South Dakota State History and Records [page] 42-54
Year-By-Year Results [page] 56-60

Complement Regulatory Protein Cd46 Protects Against Choroidal Neovascularization In Mice, Valeriy Lyzogubov, Xiaobo Wu, Purushottam Jha, Ruslana Tytarenko, Michael Triebwasser, Grant Kolar, Paula Bertram, Puran S. Bora, John P. Atkinson, Nalini S. Bora

Biological Sciences Faculty Research & Creative Works

Dysregulation of the complement system is increasingly recognized as a contributing factor in age-related macular degeneration. Although the complement regulator CD46 is expressed ubiquitously in humans, in mouse it was previously thought to be expressed only on spermatozoa. We detected CD46 mRNA and protein in the posterior ocular segment (neuronal retina, retinal pigment epithelium, and choroid) of wild-type (WT) C57BL/6J mice. Cd46^-/- knockout mice exhibited increased levels of the membrane attack complex and of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in the retina and choroid. The Cd46 ^-/- mice were also more susceptible to laser-induced choroidal neovascularization (CNV). In Cd46 …

South Dakota State Jackrabbits Womens Basketball 2014-2015 Media Guide, South Dakota State University

Jackrabbit Women's Basketball Media Guides (1998-2014)

[Page] 1 South Dakota State Women's Basketball
[Page] 8 Meet the Jackrabbits
[Page] 29 Coaching Staff and Administration
[Page] 41 2014-15 Opponents
[Page] 53 2013-14 Season in Review
[Page] 67 Record Book & History
[Page] 107 South Dakota State University

South Dakota State Wrestling 2014-15 Media Guide, South Dakota State University

Jackrabbit Wrestling Media Guides (1997-2014)

Media Information [page] 2
Vision, Mission and Values [page] 3
Administration and Support Staff [page] 4-9
Social Media [page] 10
Pledges for Pine [page] 11
Schedule [page] 12-13
Coaching Staff [page] 16-18
Roster [page] 19-31
Western Wrestling Conference [page] 32
2014-15 Opponent Information [page] 33-39
2013-14 Recap [page] 40-43
Frost Arena [page] 44
Jackrabbit Wrestling History [page] 45-57
New Facilities [page] 68
South Dakota State University [page] 69-72

South Dakota State Football 2014 Media Guide, South Dakota State University

Jackrabbit Football Media Guides (1950-2014)

General Information [pages] 2-16
2014 Preview [pages] 17-24
Jackrabbit Players [pages] 25-64
Coaches/Staff [pages] 65-88
2014 Opponents [pages] 89-98
2013 Season Review [pages] 99-120
History [pages] 121-158

From Algae To Angiosperms – Inferring The Phylogeny Of Green Plants ( Viridiplantae ) From 360 Plastid Genomes, Brad R. Ruhfel, Matthew A. Gitzendanner, Paula S. Soltis, Douglas E. Soltis, J. Gordon Burleigh

Biological Sciences Faculty and Staff Research

Background Next-generation sequencing has provided a wealth of plastid genome sequence data from an increasingly diverse set of green plants (Viridiplantae). Although these data have helped resolve the phylogeny of numerous clades (e.g., green algae, angiosperms, and gymnosperms), their utility for inferring relationships across all green plants is uncertain. Viridiplantae originated 700-1500 million years ago and may comprise as many as 500,000 species. This clade represents a major source of photosynthetic carbon and contains an immense diversity of life forms, including some of the smallest and largest eukaryotes. Here we explore the limits and challenges of inferring a comprehensive green …

The Use Of Surveillance And Preventative Measures For Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infections In Surgical Patients, Kevin T . Kavanagh, Lindsay Calderon, Daniel Saman, Said Abusalem

Biological Sciences Faculty and Staff Research

The Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ) found that Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is associated with up to 375,000 infections and 23,000 deaths in the United States. It is a major cause of surgical site infections, with a higher mortality and longer duration of care than Methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus. A multifactorial bundled approach is needed to control this epidemic, with single interventions unlikely to have a significant impact on attenuating MRSA infection rates.
Active surveillance has been studied in a wide range of surgical patients, including surgical intensive care and non-intensive care units; cardiac, vascular, orthopedic, obstetric, head and …

A Method For Evaluating Library Liaison Activities In Small Academic Libraries, Jonathan Miller

Faculty Publications

This article presents a practical method for formative, self-reflective assessment of the liaison activities of individual librarians and to evaluate liaison activities in general. Many libraries evaluate their liaison programs, but few evaluate the effectiveness of individual librarians’ efforts within the program.

Librarians of Rollins College redefined and re-branded their liaison program as “Your Librarian.” As part of this effort, the author surveyed the faculty and assessed the program and the effectiveness of individual librarians. The author outlines the liaison responsibilities, the survey instrument, and how the results are analyzed and used in a process of continuous reflective improvement for …

Memorabilia 2014, Kean University

Memorabilia Yearbooks

Yearbook of Kean University

Global Rise In Human Infectious Disease Outbreaks, Katherine F. Smith, Michael Goldberg, Samantha R. Rosenthal, Lynn Carlson, Jane Chen, Cici Chen, Sohini Ramachandran

Health & Wellness Department Faculty Publications and Research

No abstract provided.

Androgens Alter T-Cell Immunity By Inhibiting T-Helper 1 Differentiation, Haydn T. Kissicka, Martin G. Sandab, Laura K. Dunna, Kathryn L. Pellegrinic, Seung T. Ona, Jonathan K. Noel, Mohamed S. Arredouania

Health & Wellness Department Faculty Publications and Research

No abstract provided.

Impact Of Students' Perception Of Safety On Academic Success, Daniel Gittins

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

A student's perception of safety in a school will impact his or her academic achievement. If a student does not feel safe in a school, he or she will be distracted, and will have a diminished concentration span, lack of focus and increased anxiety, all of which will negatively impact his or her achievement and academic potential. It is important for educational leaders, therefore, to create cultures that are safe, welcoming, and conducive to a student's academic growth. To do this, educational leaders, at all levels of the school district--from district administrators, to building administrators, to teachers and other staff …

Semantic Entry Pairing For Improved Data Validation And Discovery, Adam Shepherd, Cyndy Chandler, Robert Arko, Yanning Chen, Adila Krisnadhi, Pascal Hitzler, Thomas Narock, Robert Groman, Shannon Rauch

Computer Science and Engineering Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

A Neurobiological Model For Pathways Of Transition To Psychosis Due To Cannabis, Amresh Srivastava

Data and Test Instruments

Cannabis has been implicated as a risk factor for the development of schizophrenia, although the exact biological mechanisms remain unclear. Purpose of this presentation is to explore trajectory for psychosis due to cannabis based upon a neurobiological model. A selective Pubmed search was carried out to construct a model of pathway based upon our hypothesis. The hypothesis for this conceptual paradigm is that neurobiological changes exist and cannabis metabolites modulate these changes in a sequential manner from genetic expression, environmental and biological interaction and neurochemical dysfunctions leading to cognitive dysmatria. Dopamine remains a final common pathway which leads to core …

The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin Graduate Studies Catalog 2014-2016, The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin

Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Construction Vs. Development: Polarizing Models Of Human Gestation, Richard Stith

Law Faculty Publications

This essay argues that the polarization of our public debate over embryo-destructive research may be due, to a large extent, not to different valuations of individual human life but to different conceptions of the process of gestation, with one group treating the process as a making or construction and the other treating it as a development. These two incompatible models of reproduction are shown to explain the various positions commonly encountered in this debate over the treatment of embryos, and to a significant degree those encountered in the debate over abortion as well. Finally, the historical, theoretical, and intuitive strengths …