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Himmelfarb Headlines - September/October 2015, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library

Himmelfarb Headlines (2009 - present)

News and information about Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library of interest to users. Includes articles on Overleaf collaboration tool, video resources at Himmelfarb, and profiles on Brian McDonald and Leighton Ku.

Indigenous Education Update 4 - September 2015

Indigenous Education Update archive (2013-2016)

Welcome to ACER’s Indigenous Education Update – a window into the work that we undertake in research and development in Indigenous education. In this issue we share the highlights from a panel discussion of educators about improving Indigenous learning assessment, held in May in our Melbourne office.We also celebrate ACER’s inaugural Indigenous Visiting Fellows Program. As part of the program, participants came together for two days in May to learn about ACER’s work in Indigenous educational research and development, and to develop their own research methodologies. The Indigenous Visiting Fellows Program is already providing opportunities for Indigenous educational researchers in …

Vulnerability, Preventability, And Responsibility: Exploring Some Normative Implications Of The Human Condition, Daniel E. Wueste

Center for the Study of Ethics in Society Papers

Presented March 17, 2015. Papers presented for the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society Western Michigan University.

Extant! Living Bembidion Palosverdes Kavanaugh And Erwin (Coleoptera: Carabidae) Found On Santa Catalina Island, California Full Access, Michael S. Caterino, Katie J. Caterino, David R. Maddison

Publications

Kavanaugh and Erwin (1992) described Bembidion palosverdes from seven specimens from two localities on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, Los Angeles Co., CA (Pt. Vicente, ∼33.741°N, 118.411°W, and Pt. Fermin, ∼33.705°N, 118.294°W), collected in June 1964 by Derham Giuliani. The species' authors spent two days searching for specimens at the two known localities, but found no additional specimens. They suggested that the species may have become extinct prior to its formal description, citing a major 1969 oil spill as a potential factor.

Women's Wartime Life Writing In Early Twentieth-Century China, Li Guo

Languages, Philosophy, and Communication Studies Faculty Publications

In her article "Women's Wartime Life Writing in Early Twentieth-Century China" Li Guo discusses military diaries, prison memoirs, and autobiographical reportages. These documents offer rich insights into the political endeavors and military mobility of women. Guo analyzes Bingying Xie's 1928 war diary about the Chinese nationalists' northern expedition, Langi Hu's 1937 book about anti-Japanese activism, and Lang Bai's 1939 reportage about the Sino-Japanese War and argues that these texts allow women to reconfigure the discourse of nation through experimental life writing in order to develop the genre with tales of valor, hope, struggle, and heroism. Guo argues that contrary to …

The Legacy, September 1, 2015, Lindenwood University

The Legacy (2007-2018)

Student Newspaper of Lindenwood University

Finding The Engram., Sheena A Josselyn, Stefan Köhler, Paul W Frankland

Brain and Mind Institute Researchers' Publications

Many attempts have been made to localize the physical trace of a memory, or engram, in the brain. However, until recently, engrams have remained largely elusive. In this Review, we develop four defining criteria that enable us to critically assess the recent progress that has been made towards finding the engram. Recent 'capture' studies use novel approaches to tag populations of neurons that are active during memory encoding, thereby allowing these engram-associated neurons to be manipulated at later times. We propose that findings from these capture studies represent considerable progress in allowing us to observe, erase and express the engram.

Positional Differences In Reactive Hyperemia Provide Insight Into Initial Phase Of Exercise Hyperemia., Jeffrey L Jasperse, J Kevin Shoemaker, Eric J Gray, Philip S Clifford

Kinesiology Publications

Studies have reported a greater blood flow response to muscle contractions when the limb is below the heart compared with above the heart, and these results have been interpreted as evidence for a skeletal muscle pump contribution to exercise hyperemia. If limb position affects the blood flow response to other vascular challenges such as reactive hyperemia, this interpretation may not be correct. We hypothesized that the magnitude of reactive hyperemia would be greater with the limb below the heart. Brachial artery blood flow (Doppler ultrasound) and blood pressure (finger-cuff plethysmography) were measured in 10 healthy volunteers. Subjects lay supine with …

Ua24 Mcicsl Newsletter - September 2015, Shannon R. Trimboli Education Coordinator

MCICSL Newsletter

This issue includes the following:

Citizen Scientists Contribute Over $46,700 of Labor to Mammoth Cave National Park

Federal Agencies Directed to Advance Citizen Science

as well as education and research highlights,and MCICSL strategic planning.

Unusual Behavior In Parental Care By A House Wren (Troglodytes Aedon): Post Fledging Use Of An Old Nest During Cold Nights, Micah N. Scholer

Articles

I report on the unusual behavior of an adult House Wren (Troglodytes aedon) leading recently fledged young back to the nest for two consecutive nights. The ambient temperature reached below 0°C during both nights. Despite disadvantages associated with remaining in the nest, this observation suggests that adult birds may assess trade-offs between perceived risks versus the benefits of engaging in other activities, in this case roosting communally for thermoregulation.

Peaks Island Star : September 2015, Vol. 35, Issue 9, Service Agencies Of The Island

Peaks Island Star, 2015

The Peaks Island Star is the newsletter of the island's service agencies and other community news.

Historical Perspectives On Trade And Risk On The Silk Road, Middle East And China, E. Mine Cinar, Katherine Geusz, Joseph Johnson

Topics in Middle Eastern and North African Economies

In this paper we examine historical trends in the Silk Road where we discuss historical trade risks, Chinese dynasties and trade. We examine trade risks along the land and sea routes through Central Asia and Middle East. We discuss Chinese balance of payments during different dynasties and the changes in the land and the sea routes. We examine how the trade patterns and routes shifted with the discovery of the New World and when the Dutch and the British formed pooled risk trade associations.

Promoting Active Living In Rural Communities, Anush Yousefian Hansen Ms, Ma, David Hartley Phd, Mha

Population Health

This brief summarizes current research on elements of the rural built environment that may be related to obesity or physical activity. Much of this research is qualitative in nature, including evidence and conclusions drawn from rural focus groups, PhotoVoice studies, policy statements, observations from the field, and lessons learned from rural active living interventions.

Pbio Colloquium | The Origins Of Food Production Evidence From The Hocking Valley, Sept. 25, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

All Forum Articles

No abstract provided.

Proposing A Pedigree Risk Measurement Strategy: Capturing The Intergenerational Transmission Of Antisocial Behavior In A Nationally Representative Sample Of Adults, Joesph A. Schwartz, Eric J. Connelly, Kevin M. Beaver, Joseph L. Nedelec, Michael G. Vaughn

Criminology and Criminal Justice Faculty Publications

An impressive literature has revealed that variation in virtually every measurable phenotype is the result of a combination of genetic and environmental influences. Based on these findings, studies that fail to use genetically informed modeling strategies risk model misspecification and biased parameter estimates. Twin- and adoption-based research designs have frequently been used to overcome this limitation. Despite the many advantages of such approaches, many available datasets do not contain samples of twins, siblings or adoptees, making it impossible to utilize these modeling strategies. The current study proposes a measurement strategy for estimating the intergenerational transmission of antisocial behavior (ASB) within …

Winona Currents Magazine, University Advancement - Winona State University

Winona Currents

This magazine published by Winona State University’s University Advancement was intended to inform WSU Alumni, students, faculty, staff and the greater community about Alumni and the university. The cover theme is: Shine Bright Like a Warrior.

Csf And Blood Levels Of Gfap In Alexander Disease(1,2,3)., Paige L Jany, Guillermo E Agosta, William S Benko, Jens C Eickhoff, Stephanie R Keller, Adeline Vanderver, +13 Additional Authors

Neurology Faculty Publications

Alexander disease is a rare, progressive, and generally fatal neurological disorder that results from dominant mutations affecting the coding region of GFAP, the gene encoding glial fibrillary acidic protein, the major intermediate filament protein of astrocytes in the CNS. A key step in pathogenesis appears to be the accumulation of GFAP within astrocytes to excessive levels. Studies using mouse models indicate that the severity of the phenotype correlates with the level of expression, and suppression of GFAP expression and/or accumulation is one strategy that is being pursued as a potential treatment. With the goal of identifying biomarkers that indirectly reflect …

Chmy 573.01: Advanced Physical Chemistry, Xi Chu

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2011-2015

No abstract provided.

Ntid Focus Fall 2015, Ntid Marketing And Communications

National Technical Institute for the Deaf Papers

No abstract provided.

University Magazine Fall 2015, University News Service, Office Of Alumni Relations

University Publications

This is the official magazine for RIT Alumni. Issued thrice a year in spring, fall and winter. Printing began in 1999.

Intrinsic Fluctuations And Driven Response Of Insect Swarms, Rui Ni, James G. Puckett, Eric R. Dufresne, Nicholas T. Ouellette

Physics and Astronomy Faculty Publications

Animals of all sizes form groups, as acting together can convey advantages over acting alone; thus, collective animal behavior has been identified as a promising template for designing engineered systems. However, models and observations have focused predominantly on characterizing the overall group morphology, and often focus on highly ordered groups such as bird flocks. We instead study a disorganized aggregation (an insect mating swarm), and compare its natural fluctuations with the group-level response to an external stimulus. We quantify the swarm’s frequency-dependent linear response and its spectrum of intrinsic fluctuations, and show that the ratio of these two quantities has …

Impact Of Dietary Components On Nk And Treg Cell Function For Cancer Prevention, Young S. Kim, Thomas J. Sayers, Nancy H. Colburn, John A. Milner, Howard A. Young

United States Public Health Resources

An important characteristic of cancer is that the disease can overcome the surveillance of the immune system. A possible explanation for this resistance arises from the ability of tumor cells to block the tumoricidal activity of host immune cells such as natural killer (NK) cells by inducing the localized accumulation of regulatory T (Treg) cells. Evidence exists that components in commonly consumed foods including vitamins A, D, and E, water-soluble constituents of mushrooms, polyphenolics in fruits and vegetables, and n-3 fatty acids in fish oil can modulate NK cell activities, Treg cell properties, and the interactions between those two cell …

Range Beef Cow Symposium In Colorado, Nov. 16-19, 2015--Announcements, Program, Schedule

Range Beef Cow Symposium

Colorado State University’s Department of Animal Sciences is proud to host the 24th Range Beef Cow Symposium, Nov. 17-19 at The Ranch in Loveland, Colo. The biennial symposium, sponsored by the Cooperative Extension Service and Animal Science Departments of Colorado State University, South Dakota State University, the University of Nebraska and the University of Wyoming, offers an exclusive program of practical production management information specific to the region’s cattle producers.

This year’s program will highlight a variety of industry speakers delivering valuable, cutting-edge information on beef cattle management strategies ranging from consumer preferences to grazing schemes. Additionally, sessions will incorporate …

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Journal of STEM Teacher Education

No abstract provided.

An Evaluation Study Of The Cincystem Itest Projects: Experience, Peer Support, Professional Development, And Sustainability, Gulbahar H. Beckett, Annette Hemmings, Cathy Maltbie, Kathy Wright, Melissa Sherman, Brian Sersion, Simon N. Jorgenson

Journal of STEM Teacher Education

This article discusses the findings of a qualitative evaluation study of ninth and tenth grade CincySTEM ITEST projects that were designed and implemented in a new urban STEM high school. The projects were framed by project-based learning and 5E Learning Cycle principles and utilized digital backpack equipment. Many of the projects were pedagogically innovative and engaging. The study indicated that the keys to their success were teachers’ accumulated experience, peer support, and professional development. The article concludes with the contributions of the study and the legacy of CincySTEM ITEST projects.

Expanding Earth Science In Stem: A Model, Maggie Beachner, Michael K. Daugherty, Vinson Carter, Lindsey Swagerty, Cathy Wissehr

Journal of STEM Teacher Education

Despite the national call for STEM preparation, there is still a need to foster student interest in STEM at an early age. Although stakeholders have begun to develop STEM curricula at the elementary level, many of these focus on single disciplinary content and often have an emphasis on physical science. Efforts must be made to develop STEM curriculum that is truly integrated and adequately represents NGSS grade-level learning. This may require the use of interdisciplinary teams to improve integrated STEM programs. Projects like the covered wagon mini greenhouse can be used to strengthen student interest in STEM and encourage students …

Eco-Nostalgia In Popular Turkish Cinema, Ekin Gündüz Özdemirci, Salma Monani

Environmental Studies Faculty Publications

Book Summary: Ecomedia: Key Issues is a comprehensive textbook introducing the burgeoning field of ecomedia studies to provide an overview of the interface between environmental issues and the media globally. Linking the world of media production, distribution, and consumption to environmental understandings, the book addresses ecological meanings encoded in media texts, the environmental impacts of media production, and the relationships between media and cultural perceptions of the environment. [From the publisher]

Oxytocin And Romantic Relationships: A Functional Perspective, Nicholas Grebe

Psychology ETDs

Despite a large body of evidence implicating oxytocin (OT) in various classes of social relationships, researchers have only recently investigated how OT might function within human romantic relationships. I contribute to the growing literature on OT and romantic relationships with the current study, which investigated relationship features that promote OT secretion in a sample of 75 romantic couples. Partners in separate rooms were asked to write (for 10 minutes) about ways their partner did or did not support them. OT was assayed before and after this writing task, and also at a follow-up session one week later. Mixed model analyses …

The Functional Impact Of Neurocognitive Deficits In Pediatric Cancer Survivors And Associated Risk Factors, Sarah Hile

Psychology ETDs

Childhood cancer survivors are at risk for long-term neurocognitive morbidities. Current research has only recently begun to examine how these neurocognitive late effects translate into impairments across important aspects of daily living. Additionally, research remains in its early stages of identifying risk factors associated with neurocognitive and broad functional impairments. The current study explores a proposed model of neurocognitive late effects by examining the relationship between neurocognitive deficits and broad functional impairment in cancer survivors relative to healthy controls. The current study also explores the contribution of associated risk factors including treatment severity and time since treatment among cancer survivors …

Contribution Of Far Field Effects Of Cortical Tdcs In The Cerebellum To Learning In An Object Detection Paradigm, Aaron P. Jones

Psychology ETDs

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) has been shown to enhance many cognitive and motor functions, and has been used in many areas, including rehabilitation of speech after stroke, cognitive enhancement, and treatment of mental illness. Our lab has demonstrated that, paired with training, anodal tDCS over electrode site F10 as well as cathodal tDCS over site T5 both increased the ability to detect hidden objects in a complex visual environment in a discovery learning paradigm. Stimulation of F10 has further been shown to enhance perceptual sensitivity selectively, without a change to response bias, and this effect was further enhanced when …