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Towards A Dynamic View Of Genetic Networks: A Kalman Filtering Framework For Recovering Temporally-Rewiring Stable Networks From Undersampled Data, Jehandad Khan

Theses and Dissertations

It is widely accepted that cellular requirements and environmental conditions dictate the architecture of genetic regulatory networks. Nonetheless, the status quo in regulatory network modeling and analysis assumes an invariant network topology over time. We refocus on a dynamic perspective of genetic networks, one that can uncover substantial topological changes in network structure during biological processes such as developmental growth and cancer progression. We propose a novel outlook on the inference of time-varying genetic networks, from a limited number of noisy observations, by formulating the networks estimation as a target tracking problem. Assuming linear dynamics, we formulate a constrained Kalman …

The Current Volume 25 : Issue 6, Nova Southeastern University

Student Newspapers

No abstract provided.

Mono Quaternary Ammonium Salts And Methods For Modulating Neuronal Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors, Peter A. Crooks, Linda P. Dwoskin, Guangrong Zheng, Sangeetha Sumithran, Zhenfa Zheng

Pharmaceutical Sciences Faculty Patents

Provided are monoquaternary ammonium compounds which are modulators of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Also provided are methods of using the compounds for modulating the function of a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor, and for the prevention and/or treatment of central nervous system disorders, substance use and/or abuse, and or gastrointestinal tract disorders.

Reflections Of Self: Images Of People With Specific Learning Disabilities And Attention Deficit / Hyperactive Disorder In Children's Literature, Elizabeth R. Hayes

Theses and Dissertations

In this dissertation, I explored the portrayals of people with a specific learning disability or with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children's literature. Eighteen books were analyzed to determine what themes and messages were being conveyed to children.

The major themes were about friendship, and overcoming issues associated with a SLD or AD/HD. In addtion, the portrayals suggest that children with SLD and AD/HD have similar problems like their peers with these conditions. However, there were portrayals of stereotypical roles and usage of negative language.

Daily Eastern News: September 30, 2014, Eastern Illinois University

September

No abstract provided.

Today - September 30, 2014, Loma Linda University Health

TODAY

Inside this issue:

-- Kerry Heinrich appointed LLU Medical Center CEO Administrative team to include Terry Hansen and Kevin Lang
-- Loma Linda University ranks No. 1 in national survey on job meaning for graduates
-- Hyundai donates $250,000 toward pediatric cancer research at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
-- Schweitzer fellows research health disparities projects
-- Behavioral Medical Center granted Platinum status
-- Active shooter scenario brings the headlines home
-- Pedestrian bridge over Campus Street nears completion
-- Volunteers needed for 'A Walk to Remember'
-- Saying farewell to William Loveless
-- New GIS tool demonstrated during third …

Shawnee National Forest Vegetation Plot Analysis, David J. Gibson, Kelsey A. Martinez

Reports

Prescribed burns were conducted in 2675 acres (12 individual burn units) in the Hidden Springs and Vienna Ranger District of the Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois. The prescribed burning program was conducted with the goal of improving wildlife habitat and timber stand condition. Stand condition was monitored from 2004 through 2009 (2013 in two sites) to assess the success in reducing the abundance of undesirable shade tolerant mesic species and increase regeneration of desirable shade intolerant taxa. The results of analyzing data from the monitoring program are reported here from 13 of 23 permanent monitoring plots. Over the first …

How Does Social Support Influence Distress In Trauma Victims? An Exploration Of Potential Pathways Using The Trauma Film Paradigm, Matt Jacob Woodward

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

The goal of the present study was to examine ways in which social support might influence trauma symptoms through a variation in the trauma film paradigm. Sixty-seven undergraduate female students in romantic relationships were randomized to watch a stressful film clip depicting a sexual assault either in the presence of their romantic partner (PP) or in the absence of their romantic partner (PA). Analyses showed that the PA and PP condition did not differ in affect or anxiety experienced before, during, or after the film clip. However, the PP condition experienced significantly more intrusive memories of the film than the …

Effect Of Obesity And Exercise On The Expression Of The Novel Myokines, Myonectin And Fibronectin Type Iii Domain Containing 5, Jonathan M. Peterson, Ryan Mart, Cherie E. Bond

ETSU Faculty Works

Metabolic dysfunction in skeletal muscle is a major contributor to the development of type 2 diabetes. Endurance exercise training has long been established as an effective means to directly restore skeletal muscle glucose and lipid uptake and metabolism. However, in addition to the direct effects of skeletal muscle on glucose and lipids, there is renewed interest in the ability of skeletal muscle to coordinate metabolic activity of other tissues, such as adipose tissue and liver. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of endurance exercise on the expression level of two novel muscle-derived secreted factors, or myokines, …

Selenite Activates The Alternative Oxidase Pathway And Alters Primary Metabolism In Brassica Napus Roots: Evidence Of A Mitochondrial Stress Response, Aleksandar Dimkovikj, Doug Van Hoewyk

Biology

Background: Human requirements for dietary selenium are met mainly by crops. However, excessive uptake of selenium in plants can restrict growth, and its toxicity has been postulated to target roots. Selenite toxicity can be attributed to its assimilation into selenocysteine, which can replace cysteine to yield malformed selenoproteins. Additionally, selenite has pro-oxidant properties. In this study, the effects of selenite on root tissue in Brassica napus (canola) were investigated to better understand its mode of toxicity and the metabolic adjustments needed to mediate a selenite-response.Results: Selenite induced the rapid formation of mitochondrial superoxide, which led to decreased aconitase activity and …

September 30, 2014, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

The Effect Of Reciprocal Teaching Learning Strategies And Academic Ability To Oral Activities And Cognitive Learning Outcomes Of Biology, Aidil Adhani

Jurnal Pendidikan Sains

The fact of the low level quality of education in Indonesia is the low cognitive learning outcome and oral activity. A strategy is needed to help students increase cognitive learning outcome as well as students’ oral activity. The use of Reciprocal Teaching therefore becomes a chance for students to develop their oral activity in order to increase the cognitive learning. Result of the research shows that (1) the learning strategy effects oral activity and the students’ cognitive learning outcome. Compared to conventional strategy, Reciprocal Teaching learning strategy potentially increases the oral activity and students’ cognitive learning outcome, (2) academic ability …

Delta-Tocotrienol Treatment And Prevention Of Pancreatic Cancer, Mokenge P. Malafa, Said M. Sebti

USF Patents

Methods are disclosed for treating neoplastic disorders, such as pancreatic cancer, using tocotrienols; namely, gamma-tocotrienol and delta tocotrienol. The antitumorogenic effects of these compounds are shown both in vitro and in vivo using several human pancreatic cancer cell lines and MIA-PACA2 human pancreatic cancer cells xenografted in nude mice. Also disclosed are methods of testing the efficacy of potential chemotherapeutic agents by measuring their effect on surrogate endpoint biomarkers, such as Ki-67 and p27. Associated compounds are also disclosed.

Substituted 2-Hydroxy-4-(2-(Phenylsulfonamido)Acetamido)Benzoic Acid Analogs As Inhibitors Of Stat Proteins (Us), James Turkson, Patrick Gunning

UCF Patents

In one aspect, the invention relates to substituted 2-hydroxy-4-(2-(phenylsulfonamido)acetamido)benzoic acid analogs, derivatives thereof, and related compounds, which are useful as inhibitors of STAT protein activity; synthetic methods for making the compounds; pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds; and methods of treating disorders of uncontrolled cellular proliferation associated with a STAT protein activity dysfunction using the compounds and compositions. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Winter Roosting Habits Of Eastern Bluebirds (Sialia Sialis) In Northeastern Arkansas, Jessica Anne Fowler Neal

Student Theses and Dissertations

The wintering behavior of Eastern Bluebirds has not been well studied despite historic population declines associated with severe winters. I monitored 69 nest boxes during the winters of 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 to determine the criteria used for nest box roosting and the roost group composition. I found that nest box use and roost group size increased significantly with lower windchill at sunset. Eastern Bluebirds exhibited a clear preference for boxes with nest material present, but no preference between natural and artificially constructed nests. They were found roosting almost exclusively in family groups, with parent-offspring/direct family relationships being the most common. …

An Exploratory Investigation Of The Relationship Between Ptsd Symptoms And Substance Abuse In Undergraduate College Students, Melissa Buscemi

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this exploratory study was to determine a significant correlation between post-traumatic stress (PTSD) symptoms and substance use in undergraduate college students. A review of the existing literature was examined and showed a significant correlation between PTSD and substance use, including alcohol, marijuana and other drugs. Literature also showed correlations between PTSD and cigarette use in undergraduate college students. A PTSD questionnaire was conducted based on DSM-5 criteria scale. A personal Experience Screening questionnaire for adults (PESQ-A) was also used to examine the frequency and degree of substances used by participants. Correlational analyses for this study revealed no …

Isomir Expression Profiles In Human Lymphoblastoid Cell Lines Exhibit Population And Gender Dependencies., Phillipe Loher, Eric R Londin, Isidore Rigoutsos

Computational Medicine Center Faculty Papers

For many years it was believed that each mature microRNA (miRNA) existed as a single entity with fixed endpoints and a 'static' and unchangeable primary sequence. However, recent evidence suggests that mature miRNAs are more 'dynamic' and that each miRNA precursor arm gives rise to multiple isoforms, the isomiRs. Here we report on our identification of numerous and abundant isomiRs in the lymphoblastoid cell lines (LCLs) of 452 men and women from five different population groups. Unexpectedly, we find that these isomiRs exhibit an expression profile that is population-dependent and gender-dependent. This is important as it indicates that the LCLs …

Promoting Emotional Intelligence In Adolescence Through Service-Learning, Maggy Hanna, Rosetta Treece

Theses and Dissertations

This quantitative study addresses emotional intelligence (EI) development, through the implementation of service-learning curricula, in adolescents ages 13-18. An interrupted time series with non-equivalent multi-group design was used for this study. This design included multiple pre-tests, an application of a treatment, and post-tests at varying time interval to eliminate internal invalidity threats due to history and the instrumentation (Gay & Airasian, 2000; Shadish, Cook, & Campell, 2011). In this study, global trait EI scores were used to test the theory that engagement in service-learning can positively impact EI growth in teens in the middle and high school settings. The rationale …

Development Of Plant Physiology Learning Tool Based On Guided Inquiry, Saidatun Ni’Mah

Jurnal Pendidikan Sains

The purpose of this research was to produce an instructional materials for Plant Physiology course, including syllabus, lesson plan, worksheet, and assessment instruments, based on guided inquiry. The models of this research was adapted from the ADDIE Model which consists of (1) analysis, (2) design, (3) development, (4) implementation, and (5) evaluation. The results of the validation by experts validator and a small group readability test results showed that the developed instructional materials were categorized “Good”. The results of trials on 39 students showed that the guided inquiry-based learning improved the students’ learning outcomes.

Mothers Unhealthy Behaviors As Risk Factors Of Ispa Pneumonia Occurrence In Toddlers, Siti Sundari, Pratiwi Pratiwi, Khairudin Khairudin

Jurnal Pendidikan Sains

The research aims to explore the healthy life behavior as dominant factors of ISPA on tod-dlers. This control cased-epidemiologic study observes the affect of mother’s unhealthy behavior on ISPA incidents. There are 54 samples consisting of 24 mothers of toddles with ISPA as the case while another 30 people as the control group. The data collection uses questioners for risk factor analysis by means of Relative Ratio (RR). As a result, 18 of 20 unhealthy factors (RR>1) are categorized as ISPA risk factors. These results clearly show that ISPA may easily occur on toddlers with insanitary mothers.

The Effect Of Guided Inquiry Learning With Multi Representation Of The Science Process Skills And Concepts Mastery Of Natural Science Of Junior High School Students, Muhammad Rizal

Jurnal Pendidikan Sains

The aims of this study to determine the effect of guided inquiry learning with multi representations on the mastery of science process skills and sciences concept mastery in junior high school students. This quasi experimental study use post-test only control group design involved 8th grade students that selected by simple random sampling. Experimental class used guided inquiry learning with multi representation and control class used guided inquiry learning. The results showed that there are no differences science process skills between experimental class students and control class students, while the mastery of science concept experimental class students differences than students control …

Ethnobotany Cendanan (Santalum Album L.) As Reference Book On Plant Botanical Course, Maria Paulin Sari Dewi

Jurnal Pendidikan Sains

This study was aimed to build the conscience of the student on sandalwood conservation in support on Local Community of South Central Timor regency of East Nusa Tenggara Province and to produce a textbook for Sandalwood (Santalum album L.) ethno botany of Higher Plant Botany course. The study was designed with a “research development”. Development model used in this study was adapted from the Borg and Gall model. The assessment of the produced textbook resulted that this textbook is appropriate to be used. The result of the field trials showed that 4th year students’ knowledge was increased upon usage of …

Natural Selection On Thermal Performance In A Novel Thermal Environment, Michael L. Logan, Robert M. Cox, Ryan Calsbeek

Dartmouth Scholarship

Tropical ectotherms are thought to be especially vulnerable to climate change because they are adapted to relatively stable temperature regimes, such that even small increases in environmental temperature may lead to large decreases in physiological performance. One way in which tropical organisms may mitigate the detrimental effects of warming is through evolutionary change in thermal physiology. The speed and magnitude of this response depend, in part, on the strength of climate-driven selection. However, many ectotherms use behavioral adjustments to maintain preferred body temperatures in the face of environmental variation. These behaviors may shelter individuals from natural selection, preventing evolutionary adaptation …

High Local Diversity Of Trypanosoma In A Common Bat Species, And Implications For The Biogeography And Taxonomy Of The T. Cruzi Clade, Veronika M. Cottontail, Elisabeth K. V. Kalko, Iain Cottontail, Nele Wellinghausen, Marco Tschapka, Susan L. Perkins, C. Miguel Pinto

Publications and Research

The Trypanosoma cruzi clade is a group of parasites that comprises T. cruzi sensu lato and its closest relatives. Although several species have been confirmed phylogenetically to belong to this clade, it is uncertain how many more species can be expected to belong into this group. Here, we present the results of a survey of trypanosome parasites of the bat Artibeus jamaicensis from the Panama´ Canal Zone, an important seed disperser. Using a genealogical species delimitation approach, the Poisson tree processes (PTP), we tentatively identified five species of trypanosomes – all belonging to the T. cruzi clade. A small monophyletic …

Schooling Increases Risk Exposure For Fish Navigating Past Artificial Barriers, Bertrand H. Lemasson, James W. Haefner, Mark D. Bowen

Biology Faculty Publications

Artificial barriers have become ubiquitous features in freshwater ecosystems and they can significantly impact a region's biodiversity. Assessing the risk faced by fish forced to navigate their way around artificial barriers is largely based on assays of individual swimming behavior. However, social interactions can significantly influence fish movement patterns and alter their risk exposure. Using an experimental flume, we assessed the effects of social interactions on the amount of time required for juvenile palmetto bass (Morone chrysops × M. saxatilis) to navigate downstream past an artificial barrier. Fish were released either individually or in groups into the flume …

Spartan Daily, September 30, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 143, Issue 14

From Medicine To Butterflies And Back Again, C Parmesan

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

My research focuses on the current impacts of climate change on wildlife, from field-based work on butterflies to synthetic analyses of global impacts on a broad range of species across terrestrial and marine biomes. I work actively with governmental agencies and NGOs to help develop conservation assessment and planning tools aimed at preserving biodiversity in the face of climate change.

Comparison Of Some Anthropometric Indicators And Physical Test Results Between Accepted And Unacceptable Students In The Faculty Of Mathematical Education, University Of Mustansiriya, Osman Fakhruddin Mahmoud

Modern Sport

The aim of this study is to identify the difference for Anthropometric variety and physical test result between acceptance and non acceptance student. The researcher assumed that there was no significant differences between the anthropometric variety and physical test results. The researcher used comparative curriculum. The results shows that run 60 (2.60), run 540 (2.51), long jump (3.30), exercise belly (2.36), and push up (1.94) better than table value (1.64). While there was no BM (0.52), BT (0.06). but it was sigmficart difference in FM (8.82). The conclusion of the results include force and weak the difference between the tests. …

Effect Of Special Exercises To Develop The Speed Of Motor Response In The Performance Of The Skill Of Assistance And Defensive Coverage Of Basketball For Young Players, Maitham Saadi Ali

Modern Sport

This research consisted of five chapters. In Chapter One, the researcher discussed the development in sports training science, focusing on methods and techniques that enhance the physical and skill development of athletes, particularly in improving reaction speed for performing defensive skills such as assistance and coverage in basketball. The research problem highlighted the need to specifically develop reaction speed exercises for defensive skills, which had been insufficiently addressed. Chapter Two covered the concept and importance of reaction speed in basketball. Chapter Three involved applying an experimental method on a sample of six players from the Oil Sports Club, using one …

Cal Poly To Host Screening Of California's Environmental History Documentary Oct. 23, Public Affairs Office

Press Releases

No abstract provided.