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Spectroscopic And Theoretical Characterization Of Retinylidene Proteins And Biological Chromophores For Use In Biophotonic Applications, Jordan A. Greco

Doctoral Dissertations

Retinylidene proteins are found in all domains of life and perform diverse biological functions, including light-induced ion transport and phototransduction in visual systems. One such protein, bacteriorhodopsin (BR), is the light-activated proton pump that produces chemical energy for the archaeon, Halobacterium salinarum. In recent years, a branching reaction from the photocycle of BR has been discovered to produce a stable photoproduct, the Q state, using a sequential multiphoton process. The Q state has optical properties that enable the use of BR in bioelectronic technologies, however, the native protein has limited access to this photoproduct. A review is …

Extracellular Regulation Of Glial Cell Functions, Kasey Marie Johnson

Doctoral Dissertations

The extracellular environment plays an important and crucial role in orchestrating the behaviors of the cells in the central nervous system (CNS). In my thesis work, I studied how the extracellular environment regulates a subset of glial cells, Oligodendrocytes (OLs) and astrocytes. Moreover, I studied the relationship of the astrocyte and the OL, particularly for astrocytes to promote a favorable environment for OL maturation. The extracellular matric (ECM) is composed of a variety of factors, including glycoproteins and secreted extracellular proteins.

In my thesis work, I focused on a subset of glycoproteins: Laminin (Ln), Tenascin-C (TnC), Fibronectin (Fn), and Vitronectin …

Modeling And Simulation Of Micro Electrical Discharge Machining Process, Bai Shao

Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

Micro parts and systems are playing crucial roles in the area of semiconductor, biomedical device, micro fluid devices, automotive, aerospace and so forth. Micro manufacturing is one of the most important technologies in realizing miniaturization. Compared to other micro manufacturing methods, micro-EDM is drawing lots of attention due to its ability to machine complex 3D parts regardless of the hardness of the workpiece material.

Micro-EDM is the cumulative result of numerous single discharges; therefore, it is crucial to understand the single discharge material removal process in micro-EDM. However, due to the stochastic nature and complex process mechanism, micro-EDM, including its …

The 21st Century Graduate: Delivering A Tailored Approach To Social And Emotional Competency Training For Final Year Students To Enhance Graduate Attributes And Increase Employability, Ailish Jameson, Aiden Carthy, Colm Mcguinness, Fiona Mcsweeney

Conference Papers

The Higher Education Authority recently reported an average drop-out rate of 16% for Irish third level students, which poses significant pedagogical and economic challenges across the educational sector and negatively impacts the Irish economy. With respect to tackling this issue, a considerable body of international research has identified a strong positive correlation between higher levels of emotional intelligence (EI) and increased levels of student engagement and academic attainment. A wealth of previous research has also shown that employers favour graduates who possess higher levels of EI, for example, Job Outlook Survey, 2008, therefore, increasing students’ levels of EI is also …

Is Politics Really A Man's Game? Women As Political Recruiters And Participants, Anna Phillips Talley

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

Women are assumed to participate less often, and less effectively than men. Looking at the way women recruit others to participate, and their participation in protest activity, women seem to be as effective as men. As recruiters, men and women tend to recruit others of their gender, and due to the way women have been historically excluded, there are fewer women in politics who can recruit others to participate. Although they recruit as effectively as men, women are less likely to already be in positions of power that allow them to recruit. These structural barriers to participation reflect structural problems, …

Teacher Self-Efficacy: How Do High-Performing Black Teachers In Under-Performing Schools Negotiate Self-Efficacy?, Tisha Lithel White

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

Despite the vast research on efficacy and teacher efficacy, little focuses on high-performing Black teachers who work in low-performing urban schools. This research fills a gap in understanding high-performing Black teachers and provides a voice to a population under-represented in research. Through focus groups, semi-structured interviews, storytelling, and reviewing student work samples, findings showed that high-performing Black teachers in underperforming urban schools participate in specific practices that demonstrate their personal self-efficacy. Teachers were reflective, inquisitive, and generally maintained a positive outlook in all situations. The teachers in this study also carefully adapted their practice by focusing on strong relationships with …

A Bayesian Analysis Of The Impact Of Hereditary Attributes On The Diagnosis Of Als Patients, Kathryn Dee Coleman

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between hereditary attributes of patients that have been diagnosed with ALS and the change in their respective ALSFRS and/or ALSFRS-R scores over the length of a clinical trial in which they participated. These scores assess the patient's ability to perform everyday tasks, as well as describe the capability to breathe and eat. Data for each of the 8,600 patients was collected by a group called PRO-ACT, and was de-identified prior to access. Bayesian methods are used to estimate the mean of the posterior distributions of parameters in a simple linear …

Chimes: December 4, 2015, Calvin College

Chimes

Calvin launches college-wide effort to increase student retention by Josh Parks

Women's soccer: NCAA success by Mark Peless

"We Stand Together": Calvin shows solidarity against racism by Bethany Cok

Calvin ranked second for number of students studying abroad by Alicia De Jong

Open ocean fish display impressive biological cloacking by Natasha Strydhorst

Heartside gallery continues to grow by Saraphina Sefcik

Pope Francis visits Kenta, Uganda, and the Central Republic by Eckhart Chan

December 4, 2015, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

Connect 216 - December 2015

Connect

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Senate Minutes 12-3-15, Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania

Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Oral History Project/ Dwight Hilderbrandt, Dwight C. Begley

Civil Rights Movement

No abstract provided.

Spartan Daily, December 3, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 145, Issue 40

Harry Susilo [Indonesia, Founder Sekar Group], Harry Susilo

Digital Narratives of Asia

Harry Susilo, founder and chairman of Sekar Group, shares with DNA how he had started as the first entreprenuer in Indonesia to export prawns and seafood products. He talks about the values of "Susilo Institute of Ethics in the Global Economy", qualities of a good leader, and business succession. Interview in English and Mandarin. Transcript in English.

The Setonian, December 3, 2015, Seton Hall University

2015

No abstract provided.

New Study The South Essay By David Wharton, Admin

Blog Posts

In a cultural climate based on the superficial, one has to wonder how much deeper the annual Elvis Death Day observances go than mere tradition and habit. Can such events be mined for anything worth knowing about the world we live in today? Was there more to be learned from Death Day ten years ago? Twenty years ago? Thirty? Those might be the most interesting questions of all to ask about what happens in Memphis on August 15.

Otter Realm, December 3, 2015, California State University, Monterey Bay

The Otter Realm

A farewell to Dean Moroh: Founding faculty and College of Science Dean retires -- CSUMB Athletics exceed scholarship requirement, but still lags behind other CCAA school -- The CFA "Fight for Five" continues --Winter SCUBA diving class at CSUMB -- Fletcher publishes new book -- Building diverse skill sets to serve diverse communities -- Students check in to new Sustainable Hospitality Management major: New major in College of Business is first of its kind, offers unique opportunity -- People on Campus: What Is Your Favorite Memory From This Semester? -- Vaccinate before infection: Think twice before you skip the shot. …

December 3, 2015, James Madison University

The Breeze, 2010-2019

The Breeze is the student newspaper of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

V. 83, Issue 9, December 3, 2015

Archway (1946-2020)

No abstract provided.

Three Members Of Powerful Honduras Family Charged With Money Laundering, George Rodrã­Guez

NotiCen

No abstract provided.

The Tiger Vol. 109 Issue 53 2015-12-03, Clemson University

Tiger Newspapers 2015

No abstract provided.

Standardised Testing In Compulsory Schooling In England And Denmark: A Comparative Study And Analysis, K Andreasen, P Kelly, K Kousholt, E Mcness, C Ydesen

Plymouth Institute of Education

Within education, national testing is flourishing and, considering the important role which assessment plays in the production and reproduction of culture, it is important to examine further the possible impact of such practice. While England has a long tradition of national educational testing, Denmark, in contrast, has only recently introduced such tests. Thus the two countries present excellent cases for comparison and analysis in order to gain knowledge about the possible consequences of such testing schemes on pedagogy and the content of the school curriculum, as well as the impact they may have on pupils' perceptions of their potential academic …

Daily Eastern News: December 03, 2015, Eastern Illinois University

December

No abstract provided.

Western News, Dec. 3, 2015, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: NeoVent duo wins new innovation prize; Input sought campuswide for strategic plan update; holiday greeting from John and Linda Dunn; On Campus with Linda Dillon.

Dennis Cheek, Plaintiff/Appellant, V. Clay Bullock Construction, Inc., Ad Utah Corporation; And Cly Bullock, An Individual, Defendants/Appellees : Brief Of Appellant, Utah Court Of Appeals

Utah Court of Appeals Briefs (2007– 2019)

Appeal from the Fifth Distrct Court, Iron County, Judge Paul D. Lyman

Bulletin, Dmacc Marketing

Bulletin

No abstract provided.

The Weekly Challenger, December 3, 2015, The Weekly Challenger, Et Al

Weekly Challenger Newspaper Collection

The December 3, 2015, issue of The Weekly Challenger.

Chanticleer | December 3, 2015, Jacksonville State University

Chanticleer

No abstract provided.

The Cowl - V.80 - N.11 - Dec 3, 2015

The Cowl

The Cowl - student newspaper of Providence College. Volume 80 - No. 11 - December 3, 2015. 24 pages.

How Can Critical Literacy Be Used To Address Social Justice Issues Through A First Grade Social Studies Read Aloud Curriculum?, Katie L. Lorenz

School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations

The research question addressed in this capstone was, how can critical literacy be used to address social justice issues through a first grade social studies read aloud curriculum? The goal of research was to create a read aloud unit that reinforces social studies standards while addressing social justice issues and teaching students to evaluate text and challenge the power of text through a critical literacy approach to instruction. This curriculum relies on current research pertaining to critical literacy, effective classroom read aloud practices, and a backward design lesson template model. The author describes the details of the curriculum and connects …