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In Ecuador, Will Mining Firms Win In Long Run?, Luis ÁNgel Saavedra

NotiSur

No abstract provided.

Vagal Nerve Stimulation Therapy: What Is Being Stimulated?, Guy Kember, Jeffrey L. Ardell, John A. Armour, Mair Zamir

ETSU Faculty Works

Vagal nerve stimulation in cardiac therapy involves delivering electrical current to the vagal sympathetic complex in patients experiencing heart failure. The therapy has shown promise but the mechanisms by which any benefit accrues is not understood. In this paper we model the response to increased levels of stimulation of individual components of the vagal sympathetic complex as a differential activation of each component in the control of heart rate. The model provides insight beyond what is available in the animal experiment in as much as allowing the simultaneous assessment of neuronal activity throughout the cardiac neural axis. The results indicate …

The Bg News December 05, 2014, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. December 05, 2014. Volume 94-Issue 44.

Design, Assessment, And In Vivo Evaluation Of A Computational Model Illustrating The Role Of Cav1 In Cd4+ T-Lymphocytes, Brittany D. Conroy, Tyler A. Herek, Timonthy D. Shew, Matthew Latner, Joshua J. Larson, Laura Allen, Paul H. Davis, Tomáš Helikar, Christine E. Cutucache

Department of Biochemistry: Faculty Publications

Caveolin-1 (CAV1) is a vital scaffold protein heterogeneously expressed in both healthy and malignant tissue. We focus on the role of CAV1 when overexpressed in T-cell leukemia. Previously, we have shown that CAV1 is involved in cell-to-cell communication, cellular proliferation, and immune synapse formation; however, the molecular mechanisms have not been elucidated.We hypothesize that the role of CAV1 in immune synapse formation contributes to immune regulation during leukemic progression, thereby warranting studies of the role of CAV1 in CD4⁺ T-cells in relation to antigen-presenting cells. To address this need, we developed a computational model of a CD4⁺ immune …

State V. Rodriguez Respondent's Brief Dckt. 41303

Not Reported

No abstract provided.

A Descriptive Mixed-Methods Study Examining Resilience And Transitioning To Adulthood Among Emerging Adults With Disabilities, Jennifer E. Mannino

Theses & Dissertations

Transitioning to adulthood is not without challenges. The move away from family influence towards independence and self-determination is filled with uncertainty. As emerging adults (18-29) transition to adulthood they will encounter various challenges related to their new adult roles (Arnett & Tanner, 2005; Jensen & Arnett, 2012). Increased challenges and vulnerabilities in transitioning are evident among emerging adults with disabilities because they face additional challenges related to their disability over and above what all others of this developmental stage experience (Betz & Redcay, 2002; Blomquist, 2007; Faux & Nehring, 2010; King, Baldwin, Currie & Evans, 2005; Murray, 2003; National Research …

Mating Dynamics Of The Calanoid Copepods Acartia Tonsa And Acartia Hudsonica, Zair P Lojkovic Burris

Doctoral Dissertations

Copepods are the most abundant metazoans in the ocean, link the microbial plankton to upper trophic levels, and affect ecosystem function through their role in biogeochemical cycles. This thesis focuses on an understudied area in copepods-- factors that determine mating success. First, I tested the hypothesis that female-biased adult sex ratios of Acartia tonsa may be explained by ratios already skewed at birth. Offspring of field-caught females were raised to adulthood and the corresponding adult sex ratios were used as proxies for birth ratios. Almost one-fifth of mothers produced significantly female-biased sex ratios, suggesting that secondary processes commonly used to …

Psychotic Diagnosis And Artist Pathology: Schizophrenic Art’S Influence On The Identification Of The Disorder, Danielle Watson

Honors Projects

The use of artwork created by schizophrenic individuals is unique in its contextual elements, including bizarre imagery, strong border lines, and desexualized features. The uniqueness of schizophrenic art lends itself to the possibility of being identified as such, therefore, opening the possibility for it to be used as a diagnostic tool in the clinical setting. Presently, schizophrenic art is used in art therapy, but is not widely employed in diagnostic practices. The current study aimed to test the possible identification of schizophrenic art in contrast to normal art and no art. Three questionnaires were created and randomly distributed to participants. …

Convocation, Unlv Convocations

Convocations

No abstract provided.

Guitar Ensemble Concert, Unlv Department Of Music

Chamber Music Programs

Program listing performers and works performed.

Newsroom, Georgia Southern University

Newsroom (2006-2023)

• University Confirms Prank After Suspicious Person Reported on Campus

Status, Distribution, And Conservation Of Scripps's Murrelet At Santa Catalina Island, California, Darrell L. Whitworth, Harry R. Carter, Tyler M. Dvorak, Linda S. Farley, Julie L. King

Monographs of the Western North American Naturalist

The small population of Scripps’s Murrelets (Synthliboramphus scrippsi) at Santa Catalina Island, California, has been restricted for at least several millennia to isolated pairs nesting in cliff and shoreline habitats that are mostly inaccessible to island fox (Urocyon littoralis catalinae). Prior to 1994, the only evidence of murrelets breeding at Catalina was a single nest reportedly found on Bird Rock in 1967. In 1994–1995, a larger and more widespread population estimated at 25–75 pairs was indicated through vocal detection surveys of murrelets attending nocturnal at-sea congregations in nearshore waters near breeding areas. Murrelets were heard at …

December 5, 2014 Minutes, Swosu Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

SWOSU Faculty Senate December 5, 2014 Approved Minutes

Mapping Coastal Risks And Social Vulnerability: Legal And Policy Issues And Opportunities, Lisa Schiavinato

2014, Adaptive Planning for Flooding and Coastal Change in Virginia: Next Steps for the Commonwealth

Social Vulnerability

Panelists, moderated by Lynda Butler, will share their perspectives and analyses on the intersections among race, law, science and environmental justice in community vulnerability assessments.

Adaptation: Market Sector Responses, Michael Vernon, Michael Vernon

2014, Adaptive Planning for Flooding and Coastal Change in Virginia: Next Steps for the Commonwealth

Adaptation: Market Sector Responses

Panelists will share information on new business opportunities evolving out of recurrent flooding occurrences, new renovation loan solutions, and innovative financing opportunities.

Potential Liability For Failure To Adapt To Recurrent Flooding: Applying The Legal Framework Of The Farmers Insurance Group's Lawsuit Against Chicago And Chicago Municipalities To Norfolk And Virginia, James M. Andris Jr.

2014, Adaptive Planning for Flooding and Coastal Change in Virginia: Next Steps for the Commonwealth

FEMA, National Flood Insurance Program's Community Rating System, and Local Government Liability

Panelists will discuss issues surrounding FEMA reforms to the NFIP, how stormwater management actions can assist local governments in response to those changes, and what liabilities exist for governments.

The National Flood Insurance Program And The Community Rating System: Making Participation Easier, Shannon Hulst Jarbeau

2014, Adaptive Planning for Flooding and Coastal Change in Virginia: Next Steps for the Commonwealth

FEMA, National Flood Insurance Program's Community Rating System, and Local Government Liability

Panelists will discuss issues surrounding FEMA reforms to the NFIP, how stormwater management actions can assist local governments in response to those changes, and what liabilities exist for governments.

Adaptive Planning For Flooding And Coastal Change In Virginia: Next Steps For The Commonwealth (Agenda), Virginia Coastal Policy Center, William & Mary Law School, Center For Coastal Resources Management, Virginia Institute Of Marine Science, Virginia Sea Grant

2014, Adaptive Planning for Flooding and Coastal Change in Virginia: Next Steps for the Commonwealth

No abstract provided.

Potential For Physical Vulnerability To Sea Level Rise And Flooding, Molly Mitchell, Karinna Nunez, Alex Renaud, Coastal Resource Management Clinic, Virginia Institute Of Marine Science

2014, Adaptive Planning for Flooding and Coastal Change in Virginia: Next Steps for the Commonwealth

Social Vulnerability

Panelists, moderated by Lynda Butler, will share their perspectives and analyses on the intersections among race, law, science and environmental justice in community vulnerability assessments.

Commission Meeting, Carlton H. Hershner, Carlton H. Hershner

2014, Adaptive Planning for Flooding and Coastal Change in Virginia: Next Steps for the Commonwealth

Commission Meeting: Report on Climate Change Progress in Virginia

Adaptation: Market Sector Responses, Scott Hunter, Scott Hunter

2014, Adaptive Planning for Flooding and Coastal Change in Virginia: Next Steps for the Commonwealth

Adaptation: Market Sector Responses

Panelists will share information on new business opportunities evolving out of recurrent flooding occurrences, new renovation loan solutions, and innovative financing opportunities.

Commission Meeting, Jim Redick, James Redick

2014, Adaptive Planning for Flooding and Coastal Change in Virginia: Next Steps for the Commonwealth

Commission Meeting: Report on Climate Change Progress in Virginia

Identifying Socially Vulnerable Communities In Coastal Virginia, Sarah L. Stafford, Jeremy Abramowitz

2014, Adaptive Planning for Flooding and Coastal Change in Virginia: Next Steps for the Commonwealth

Social Vulnerability

Panelists, moderated by Lynda Butler, will share their perspectives and analyses on the intersections among race, law, science and environmental justice in community vulnerability assessments.

Go Green, Save Money: Lowering Flood Insurance Rates In Virginia With Stormwater Management, Kristen Clark

2014, Adaptive Planning for Flooding and Coastal Change in Virginia: Next Steps for the Commonwealth

FEMA, National Flood Insurance Program's Community Rating System, and Local Government Liability

Panelists will discuss issues surrounding FEMA reforms to the NFIP, how stormwater management actions can assist local governments in response to those changes, and what liabilities exist for governments.

National Flood Insurance Program's Community Rating System: A Catalyst For Local Government Adaptive Planning To Reduce Flood Risk, Bill Lesser

2014, Adaptive Planning for Flooding and Coastal Change in Virginia: Next Steps for the Commonwealth

FEMA, National Flood Insurance Program's Community Rating System, and Local Government Liability

Panelists will discuss issues surrounding FEMA reforms to the NFIP, how stormwater management actions can assist local governments in response to those changes, and what liabilities exist for governments.

Through The Storm, Through The Rain: The Realities Of Climate Change And The Need For New Engagement In Hampton Roads, Va, Erica Holloman

2014, Adaptive Planning for Flooding and Coastal Change in Virginia: Next Steps for the Commonwealth

Social Vulnerability

Panelists, moderated by Lynda Butler, will share their perspectives and analyses on the intersections among race, law, science and environmental justice in community vulnerability assessments.

Improved Upper Limits On The Stochastic Gravitational-Wave Background From 2009-2010 Ligo And Virgo Data, Tiffany Summerscales, Ligo And Virgo Collaboration

Faculty Publications

Gravitational waves from a variety of sources are predicted to superpose to create a stochastic background. This background is expected to contain unique information from throughout the history of the Universe that is unavailable through standard electromagnetic observations, making its study of fundamental importance to understanding the evolution of the Universe. We carry out a search for the stochastic background with the latest data from the LIGO and Virgo detectors. Consistent with predictions from most stochastic gravitational-wave background models, the data display no evidence of a stochastic gravitational-wave signal. Assuming a gravitational-wave spectrum of ΩGW(f)=Ωα(f/fref)α, we place 95% confidence level …

Tuberculosis Interferon-Gamma Responses In The Breast Milk Of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infected Mothers, Lisa Cranmer, Mercy Kanyugo, Barbara Lohman-Payne, Ken Tapia, Grace John-Stewart

Institute for Immunology and Informatics Faculty Publications

Tuberculosis (TB) cellular immune responses were examined in breastmilk of HIV-infected mothers using the T-SPOT.TB interferon gamma release assay (IGRA). Positive TB IFN-γ responses were detected in 6 of 8 (75%) valid breast milk assays. Among 7 mothers with paired breastmilk and blood assays, TB IFN- γ responses were higher in breastmilk compared to blood (p=.02). The magnitude of TB IFN-γ responses in maternal breastmilk and blood were correlated. Elucidating the influence of breastmilk TB immune responses on infant TB susceptibility and immunity may inform future maternal TB vaccine strategies.

Goliath Vs. 24 Davids: Federalism And Legal Marijuana, J. Herbie Difonzo, Ruth C. Stern

Hofstra Law Faculty Scholarship

In recent years popular sentiment – on issues like marriage equality and legalization of medical marijuana – has molded law and policy in its own image. On the horizon is growing support for physician aid in dying and a deeper personal stake in end of life decisions. Each of these initiatives has been cultivated at the state level, often in the face of rigid federal government rejection of favorable social and scientific evidence.

State and federal conflicts are not new, but rarely has the US government displayed more intransigence than in the arena of marijuana prohibition.

Evaluating Management Strategies For Urban Stormwater Runoff, Corrina M. Fleischmann

Doctoral Dissertations

Urban stormwater runoff, a leading cause of waterway impairment, has become a focal point of urban stormwater management strategies. As urbanization increases, regulations demanding preservation of pre-development peak flow rates or runoff volumes have been implemented and low impact development (LID) is encouraged as a strategy to achieve this stormwater runoff reduction requirement. While the success of LID has been proven at the site-scale, limited watershed-scale assessment of LID has been conducted. This research explores the potential benefit of watershed-scale LID implementation on two common urban stormwater issues: degraded stream health and combined sewer overflows (CSOs). Assessment results indicate that …