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Biomarkers Of Animal Health: Integrating Nutritional Ecology, Endocrine Ecophysiology, Ecoimmunology, And Geospatial Ecology, Robin Warne, Glenn Proudfoot, Erica Crespi Jan 2015

Biomarkers Of Animal Health: Integrating Nutritional Ecology, Endocrine Ecophysiology, Ecoimmunology, And Geospatial Ecology, Robin Warne, Glenn Proudfoot, Erica Crespi

Publications

Diverse biomarkers including stable isotope, hormonal, and ecoimmunological assays are powerful tools to assess animal condition. However, an integrative approach is necessary to provide the context essential to understanding how biomarkers reveal animal health in varied ecological conditions. A barrier to such integration is a general lack of awareness of how shared extraction methods from across fields can provide material from the same animal tissues for diverse biomarker assays. In addition, the use of shared methods for extracting differing tissue fractions can also provide biomarkers for how animal health varies across time. Specifically, no study has explicitly illustrated the depth …

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Volume 52, Number 21: January 07, 2015, University Of North Dakota Jan 2015

Volume 52, Number 21: January 07, 2015, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Esophageal Fistula Complicating Thyroid Lobectomy, Nicholas D. Ward, Cortney Y. Lee, James T. Lee, David A. Sloan Jan 2015

Esophageal Fistula Complicating Thyroid Lobectomy, Nicholas D. Ward, Cortney Y. Lee, James T. Lee, David A. Sloan

Surgery Faculty Publications

Thyroidectomy is associated with low morbidity and mortality. Esophageal perforation following thyroidectomy has been reported only three times previously, with subsequent fistulization occurring in two of these cases. The authors present the first such case report in the English-speaking literature.

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An Experimental Demonstration That Early-Life Competitive Disadvantage Accelerates Telomere Loss, D Nettle, P Monaghan, R Gillespie, Et Al Jan 2015

An Experimental Demonstration That Early-Life Competitive Disadvantage Accelerates Telomere Loss, D Nettle, P Monaghan, R Gillespie, Et Al

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

Adverse experiences in early life can exert powerful delayed effects on adult survival and health. Telomere attrition is a potentially important mechanism in such effects. One source of early-life adversity is the stress caused by competitive disadvantage. Although previous avian experiments suggest that competitive disadvantage may accelerate telomere attrition, they do not clearly isolate the effects of competitive disadvantage from other sources of variation. Here, we present data from an experiment in European starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) that used cross-fostering to expose siblings to divergent early experience. Birds were assigned either to competitive advantage (being larger than their brood competitors) or …

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Health Care Reform & Homelessness In Multnomah County, City Club Of Portland (Portland, Or.) Jan 2015

Health Care Reform & Homelessness In Multnomah County, City Club Of Portland (Portland, Or.)

City Club of Portland

No abstract provided.

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A Is For Animal: The Animal User’S Lexicon, Joel Marks Jan 2015

A Is For Animal: The Animal User’S Lexicon, Joel Marks

Between the Species

In Lewis Carroll’s Through the Looking Glass, Humpty Dumpty explains to Alice, “When I use a word … it means just what I choose it to mean — neither more nor less.” When Alice questions this license, Humpty Dumpty replies, “The question is … which is to be master — that’s all.” The present article offers a lexicon of words that are used by human beings, however unintentionally or ingenuously, to maintain their mastery or prerogatives over other animals. A motivating assumption of the article is that putting on display the verbal menagerie in animal agriculture, animal experimentation, and …

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Urban Rural Comparisons Of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Burden Among Adolescent Girls In A Hospital Setting In India, Swetha Balaji, Chioma Amadi, Satish Prasad, Jyoti Bala Kasav, Vandana Upadhyay, Awnish K. Singh, Krishna Mohan Surapaneni, Ashish Joshi Jan 2015

Urban Rural Comparisons Of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Burden Among Adolescent Girls In A Hospital Setting In India, Swetha Balaji, Chioma Amadi, Satish Prasad, Jyoti Bala Kasav, Vandana Upadhyay, Awnish K. Singh, Krishna Mohan Surapaneni, Ashish Joshi

Publications and Research

Background. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a multifaceted disorder characterized by varying clinical presentations. Objective. The aim of this study was to determine urban and rural differences in the burden of polycystic ovarian syndrome among Indian adolescent females aged 12 to 19 years. Methods. A pilot cross-sectional study was conducted for a period of one month (August-September 2013) at Balaji Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India. The final sample included 126 study participants located in various urban (50%, n = 63) and rural (50%, n = 63) settings. Information was gathered on sociodemographic and anthropometric characteristics, clinical history, occurrence of acne …

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News Of The Department Of Animal Science, Department Of Animal Science Jan 2015

News Of The Department Of Animal Science, Department Of Animal Science

Animal Science Newsletters

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St-12 - Wyoming - 2015-01-05, Stephen Boss Jan 2015

St-12 - Wyoming - 2015-01-05, Stephen Boss

State Representatives

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Pediatric Lead Screening In The United States: A Comparative Analysis, Genevieve Sykes Jan 2015

Pediatric Lead Screening In The United States: A Comparative Analysis, Genevieve Sykes

Student Projects for Graduate Degrees

The purpose of this project is identification of approaches to pediatric lead screening in the United States by each of the fifty states and evaluation of whether best practice is being utilized. Data was obtained from publicly available state based websites and interaction with state departments; there were no participants in this project. The data was compared and contrasted among each of the fifty states and against current screening recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC]. Only one state, Delaware, has screening recommendations current with CDC standards. There is a large amount of variation between how state …

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In A Rising Sea Of Uncertainty: A Call For A New International Convention To Safeguard The Human Rights Of Citizens Of Deterritorialized Asiapacific Small Island-States, Paul Janda Jan 2015

In A Rising Sea Of Uncertainty: A Call For A New International Convention To Safeguard The Human Rights Of Citizens Of Deterritorialized Asiapacific Small Island-States, Paul Janda

Colorado Environmental Law Journal

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Encouragement Through Community: An Ethnographic Study Of Team B, Lexi Nicole Reeves Jan 2015

Encouragement Through Community: An Ethnographic Study Of Team B, Lexi Nicole Reeves

Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses

As the desire to achieve a healthier lifestyle is on the rise, many fitness organizations strategize to lure customers in through specific communicative tactics. Team B (name has been modified for confidentiality purposes) has become a leader in the fitness realm over the past two decades. This thesis explores the culture of Team B through an ethnographic study to reveal how the company functions differently from other similar organizations. The research conducted relies on a variety of methods including naturalistic inquiry, participant observation, surveying and interviewing. Additionally, the cultural approach to organizations as presented by Geertz and Pacanowsky (2012) helps …

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Whether Crop Diversification Is Energy Efficient: An Empirical Analysis From Bangladesh, S Rahman, Mmh Kazal Jan 2015

Whether Crop Diversification Is Energy Efficient: An Empirical Analysis From Bangladesh, S Rahman, Mmh Kazal

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

This study examines whether crop diversification provides economy in energy use and improves technical energy efficiency using a large survey data of 2,075 farms from 20 sub-districts of 17 districts in Bangladesh by applying a stochastic input-distance function approach. The results reveal that cereal production significantly increases energy use by 0.14% for every one percent increase` in output. Renewable source of energy constitutes 59.6% of total inputs and labour energy alone constitutes 39%. Significant output complementarity exists between cereal and oilseed enterprises but competition exist between jute with pulse and/or oilseed enterprises. The mean technical energy efficiency is estimated at …

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Sela/General News Jan 2015

Sela/General News

The Southeastern Librarian

Recent Activities from the Southeastern Library Association. Details on SELA/ALLA Joint Conference and Public Library Summer Meal Programs.

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The Mechanisms Of Weight Gain In Sleep-Deprived Individuals, Chaya Rosen Jan 2015

The Mechanisms Of Weight Gain In Sleep-Deprived Individuals, Chaya Rosen

The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences

The obese population in America has grown during the last century. During these years as well, American’s have been sleeping less. Cross sectional studies show that there is a correlation of the two factors, and indeed find a greater number of overweight individuals amongst the sleep-deprived population. Though they are unclear, studies attempt to establish possible mechanisms through which weight gain occurs. Results of studies show that sleep deprivation may influence leptin and ghrelin levels, which can cause hunger, and excessive caloric intake. Sleep-deprived individuals also have an increased opportunity to eat during the wakeful nighttime hours. In the sleep-restricted …

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The Murray Ledger And Times, January 3-4, 2015, The Murray Ledger And Times Jan 2015

The Murray Ledger And Times, January 3-4, 2015, The Murray Ledger And Times

The Murray Ledger & Times

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Factors Affecting The Midwifery-Led Service Provider Model In Pakistan, Surriya Shahnaz, Rafat Jan, Arusa Lakhani, Rozina Sikandar Jan 2015

Factors Affecting The Midwifery-Led Service Provider Model In Pakistan, Surriya Shahnaz, Rafat Jan, Arusa Lakhani, Rozina Sikandar

Journal of Asian Midwives (JAM)

Background: Pakistan has a high rate of maternal and infant mortality, and a shortage of skilled birth attendants (SBAs). Many efforts have been made through the health sector and the international agencies to resolve the problem of both a high Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) and Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR), but the desired outcomes have not been achieved so far. Literature shows that midwifery plays a significant role in the reduction of MMR and IMR in other parts of the world, and the implementation of a Midwifery-led Service Provider Model could help reduce these rates in Pakistan. This study aims to …

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Community Based Skilled Birth Attendants Programme In Bangladesh; Intervention Towards Improving Maternal Health, Sabera Turkmani, Fatima Gohar Jan 2015

Community Based Skilled Birth Attendants Programme In Bangladesh; Intervention Towards Improving Maternal Health, Sabera Turkmani, Fatima Gohar

Journal of Asian Midwives (JAM)

Aim: To review the strength and weakness of a community based skilled birth attendant (CSBA) program in Bangladesh.
Specific Objective: To explore perceptions of the providers, decision makers and community regarding newly trained community based skilled birth attendants.
To understand challenges, gaps and obstacles and recommend potential solutions for programme improvement.
Design: A descriptive study, using a qualitative approach was chosen to elicit the views and experiences of different stakeholders and the beneficiaries of the program was undertaken. The study intended to enhance understanding on gaps and challenges during program implementation by getting insight into different views. The data were …

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Nutrition Clinic Begins Weight Management Classes In January, James Crowe Jan 2015

Nutrition Clinic Begins Weight Management Classes In January, James Crowe

University of Mississippi News

Classes open to the public and include weekly group meetings, cooking demos and one-on-one consults

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The Reproductive Biology And Larvae Of The First Tadpole-Bearing Frog, Limnonectes Larvaepartus., Mirza D. Kusrini, Jodi J.L. Rowley, Luna R. Khairunnisa, Glenn M. Shea, Ronald Altig Jan 2015

The Reproductive Biology And Larvae Of The First Tadpole-Bearing Frog, Limnonectes Larvaepartus., Mirza D. Kusrini, Jodi J.L. Rowley, Luna R. Khairunnisa, Glenn M. Shea, Ronald Altig

CAS Publications

Most of the reproductive modes of frogs include an exotrophic tadpole, but a number of taxa have some form of endotrophic development that lacks a feeding tadpole stage. The dicroglossid frog genus Limnonectes ranges from China south into Indonesia. The breeding biologies of the approximately 60 described species display an unusual diversity that range from exotrophic tadpoles to endotrophic development in terrestrial nests. There have been mentions of oviductal production of typical, exotrophic tadpoles in an undescribed species of Limnonectes from Sulawesi, Indonesia. Here we examine newly collected specimens of this species, now described as L. larvaepartus and present the …

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Spinal Cord Injury Induced By Gun Shot Wounds: Implications For Occupational Therapy, Rosanne Dizazzo-Miller Jan 2015

Spinal Cord Injury Induced By Gun Shot Wounds: Implications For Occupational Therapy, Rosanne Dizazzo-Miller

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

People with spinal cord injuries secondary to gunshot wounds present with many unique occupational challenges in terms of their overall health and well-being, and often live in violent cultures that limit occupational performance. Further awareness and understanding of this subgroup can enable occupational therapists to develop appropriate strategies needed to address the many challenges faced by this population. An in-depth understanding of cultural competence is necessary in the identification, planning, and delivery of appropriate and effective treatment. Further, a case example demonstrates the significant influence occupational therapy can achieve in this area of practice.

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2014-2015 Annual Report, Tennessee. Department Of Labor And Workforce Development Jan 2015

2014-2015 Annual Report, Tennessee. Department Of Labor And Workforce Development

Annual Reports

This report highlights the accomplishments of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development for the fiscal year.

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Structure And Functional Characterization Of A Bile Acid 7 Alpha Dehydratase Baie In Secondary Bile Acid Synthesis, Shiva Bhowmik, Hsien-Po Chiu, David H. Jones, Hsiu-Ju Chiu, Mitchell D. Miller, Qingping Xu, Carol L. Farr, Jason M. Ridlon, James E. Wells, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center-Andre Elsliger, Ian A. Wilson, Phillip B. Hylemon, Scott A. Lesley Jan 2015

Structure And Functional Characterization Of A Bile Acid 7 Alpha Dehydratase Baie In Secondary Bile Acid Synthesis, Shiva Bhowmik, Hsien-Po Chiu, David H. Jones, Hsiu-Ju Chiu, Mitchell D. Miller, Qingping Xu, Carol L. Farr, Jason M. Ridlon, James E. Wells, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center-Andre Elsliger, Ian A. Wilson, Phillip B. Hylemon, Scott A. Lesley

Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center: Reports

Conversion of the primary bile acids cholic acid (CA) and chenodeoxycholic acid (CDCA) to the secondary bile acids deoxycholic acid (DCA) and lithocholic acid (LCA) is performed by a few species of intestinal bacteria in the genus Clostridium through a multistep biochemical pathway that removes a 7a-hydroxyl group. The rate-determining enzyme in this pathway is bile acid 7a-dehydratase (baiE). In this study, crystal structures of apo-BaiE and its putative product-bound [3-oxo-D4,6- lithocholyl-Coenzyme A (CoA)] complex are reported. BaiE is a trimer with a twisted a+b barrel fold with similarity to the Nuclear Transport Factor 2 (NTF2) superfamily. Tyr30, Asp35, and …

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Compassion Leads To The Creation Of The Backpack Program In Kentucky, Katrina Sexton, Sherwood Thompson Jan 2015

Compassion Leads To The Creation Of The Backpack Program In Kentucky, Katrina Sexton, Sherwood Thompson

Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Faculty and Staff Research

Children all over the United States currently endure food insecurity, which presents significant issues for their academic performance and general quality of life. This paper examines how the generosity of compassionate individuals and agencies helps to improve the wellbeing and self-motivation of students who go without food. To this end, we review the literature on compassion, particularly how it is theoretically described by positive organizational scholarship (POS). We also review some of the major programs and agencies that have arisen in recent decades to counter the problem of food insecurity and its related concerns—programs such as the Backpack Food program, …

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Town And School Annual Report Epping, New Hampshire Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2014., Epping Town Representatives Jan 2015

Town And School Annual Report Epping, New Hampshire Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2014., Epping Town Representatives

Epping, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

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School Of Culinary Arts And Food Technology Round Up 2015, Frank Cullen Jan 2015

School Of Culinary Arts And Food Technology Round Up 2015, Frank Cullen

Other resources

A busy year in the School calendar continues to place us as a first choice destination for food and beverage educational. This year the School has achieved outstanding results both nationally and internationally and celebrated at our special awards night organised by James Murphy; Ann-Marie Dunne; John Clancy, Mike O Connor and Anna Cruickshank.

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Still Standing, New Branding: Corporate Crossroads Of Shaping A Modern Brand While Protecting Intellectual Property, Meghan L. Collins Jan 2015

Still Standing, New Branding: Corporate Crossroads Of Shaping A Modern Brand While Protecting Intellectual Property, Meghan L. Collins

Law Student Papers

No abstract provided.

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Treatment And Prevention Of Injuries: Content Analysis Running Magazines, Haley C. Russell, Emily J. Houghton Jan 2015

Treatment And Prevention Of Injuries: Content Analysis Running Magazines, Haley C. Russell, Emily J. Houghton

Human Performance Department Publications

Runners often self-diagnose and treat injuries (Russell & Wiese-Bjornstal, under review), and report beliefs about injuries unsubstantiated by research (Saragiotto et al., 2014a). Scheufele and Tewskbury (2007) suggest the way media sources frame a story can influence consumers’ interpretation, for example, what runners read in magazines can influence their beliefs about injury. This study’s purpose was to determine what running magazines present as strategies for injury prevention and treatment. Results of a content analysis revealed summaries of research and advice from coaches as the most common sources of evidence. The most frequent prevention and treatment strategy was stretching. Rarely were …

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Seed Dispersal Of An Invasive Shrub, Amur Honeysuckle (Lonicera Maackii ), By White-Tailed Deer In A Fragmented Agricultural-Forest Matrix, Peter Guiden, David L. Gorchov, Clayton K. Nielsen, Eric M. Schauber Jan 2015

Seed Dispersal Of An Invasive Shrub, Amur Honeysuckle (Lonicera Maackii ), By White-Tailed Deer In A Fragmented Agricultural-Forest Matrix, Peter Guiden, David L. Gorchov, Clayton K. Nielsen, Eric M. Schauber

Publications

Ungulates are potentially important seed dispersers for many invasive plant species. While our understanding of which invasive plant species are dispersed by ungulates has improved over the last decade, the factors influencing this process remain poorly understood. To address this, we explored whitetailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) seed consumption and dispersal of an invasive shrub (Lonicera maackii) in fragmented agricultural-forest matrices in western Ohio. In a pairwise browse preference experiment, deer browsed at similar levels on branches of L. maackii with fruits removed and fruits intact (mean ± 95 % CI 57 ± 14 and 62 ± …

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Singapore Budget 2015: Building Our Future, Strengthening Social Security, Clarence Goh, Felix Wong Jan 2015

Singapore Budget 2015: Building Our Future, Strengthening Social Security, Clarence Goh, Felix Wong

Research Collection School of Accountancy

Our Budget for FY2014 is expected to record a slightly smallerdeficit than what we had estimated a year ago. We had budgetedfor an overall deficit of $1.2 billion (or 0.3% of GDP). We nowexpect a very small deficit of $0.1 billion, close to a balancedposition.

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