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Mckillop Library Newsbrief Feb 2015

McKillop Library Newsbrief

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The Determination Of The Potential Risks Associated With Engineered Nanoparticles In Aquatic Environments, Karina Carey

Masters

The presented body of work is submitted for examination to the degree of Masters of Philosophy, (MPhil). The objective of the overall project is to assess the potential risks associated with engineered nanoparticles in the aquatic environment. The current study assesses the potential toxic effects of C60 and CB with a range of ecotoxicological end points. The tests employed here include cytotoxicological assessment using two end-points; the Alamar Blue Assay and the Neutral Red Assay on two fish cell lines; PLHC-1 and RTG2. Growth Inhibition of algae Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata, OECD test 201, acute toxicity test of the crustacean Thamnocephalus platyurus, …

Validity Of Holocene Analogs For Ancient Carbonate Stratigraphic Successions: Insights From A Heterogeneous Pleistocene Carbonate Platform Deposit, Colby Hazard

Theses and Dissertations

Observations of modern carbonate depositional environments and their accompanying depositional models have been used for decades in the reconstruction and interpretation of ancient carbonate depositional environments and stratigraphic successions. While these Holocene models are necessary for interpreting their more ancient counterparts, they inherently exclude important factors related to the erosion, diagenesis, and ultimate preservation of sediments and sedimentary structures that are ubiquitous in shallow marine carbonate environments. Andros Island, Bahamas is an ideal location to examine the validity of Holocene conceptual models, where geologically young (Late Pleistocene) limestones can be studied immediately adjacent to their well-documented modern equivalents. For this …

Report, Faculty Library Satisfaction Survey 2013/14, February 2015, Kaya Van Beynen, Carol G. Hixson, Tina M. Neville

Library Faculty Assessments

A report with the results of a survey of University of South Florida St. Petersburg faculty about their satisfaction with the library.

Factors Affecting The Pharmacokinetics And Pharmacodynamics Of Pegylated Liposomal Irinotecan (Ihl-305) In Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors, Huali Wu, Jeffrey R. Infante, Vicki L. Keedy, Suzanne F. Jones, Emily Chan, Johanna C. Bendell, Wooin Lee, Whitney P. Kirschbrown, Beth A. Zamboni, Satoshi Ikeda, Hiroshi Kodaira, Mace L. Rothenberg, Howard A. Burris, William C. Zamboni

Pharmaceutical Sciences Faculty Publications

IHL-305 is a PEGylated liposomal formulation of irinotecan (CPT-11). The objective of this study was to evaluate the factors associated with interpatient variability in the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of IHL-305 in patients with advanced solid tumors. IHL-305 was administered intravenously once every 4 weeks as part of a Phase I study. Pharmacokinetic studies of the liposomal sum total CPT-11, released CPT-11, SN-38, SN-38G, 7-ethyl-10-[4-N-(5-aminopentanoic acid)-1-piperidino]-carbonyloxycamptothecin, and 7-ethyl-10-[4-amino-1-piperidino]-carbonyloxycamptothecin in plasma were performed. Noncompartmental and compartmental pharmacokinetic analyses were conducted using pharmacokinetic data for sum total CPT-11. The pharmacokinetic variability of IHL-305 is associated with linear and nonlinear clearance. Patients whose age …

Mechanisms Underlying Weight Loss And Metabolic Improvements In Rodent Models Of Bariatric Surgery, Deanna M. Arble, Darleen A. Sandoval, Randy J. Seeley

Biological Sciences Faculty Research and Publications

Obesity is a growing health risk with few successful treatment options and fewer still that target both obesity and obesity-associated comorbidities. Despite ongoing scientific efforts, the most effective treatment option to date was not developed from basic research but by surgeons observing outcomes in the clinic. Bariatric surgery is the most successful treatment for significant weight loss, resolution of type 2 diabetes and the prevention of future weight gain. Recent work with animal models has shed considerable light on the molecular underpinnings of the potent effects of these ‘metabolic’ surgical procedures. Here we review data from animal models and how …

Developing An Elite Formation Index For Comparative Elite Studies: The Schooling Of Irish And Uk Cabinet Ministers, Brendan O'Rourke, John Hogan, Paul Donnelly

Articles

Elites and their formation have become a matter of increasing public concern and research interest in recent years. The lessons from such research can be made more generalisable if a measure of elite formation could be developed that is comparable across different elite formation systems, whether they differ by elite, time or country. But, the nature of elite formation renders this a complex task. Nevertheless, in this article, by building upon measures employed in other fields such as industrial economics, indices are constructed that facilitate the comparison of elite formation systems. This is illustrated through a comparison of the schooling …

Intramolecular S···O Chalcogen Bond As Stabilizing Factor In Geometry Of Substituted Phenyl-Sf3 Molecules, Vincent De Paul Nziko, Steve Scheiner

Chemistry and Biochemistry Faculty Publications

Density functional methods are used to examine the geometries and energetics of molecules containing a phenyl ring joined to the trigonal bipyramidal SF3 framework. The phenyl ring has a strong preference for an equatorial position. This preference remains when one or two ether -CH2OCH3 groups are added to the phenyl ring, ortho to SF3, wherein an apical structure lies nearly 30 kcal/mol higher in energy. Whether equatorial or apical, the molecule is stabilized by a S···O chalcogen bond, sometimes augmented by CH···F or CH···O H-bonds. The strength of the intramolecular S···O bond is estimated to lie in the range between …

Brougham’S Ghost, Michael Ariens

Northern Illinois University Law Review

In defending Queen Caroline in the House of Lords, Henry Brougham declared, “[a]n advocate, by the sacred duty of his connection with his client, knows, in the discharge of that office, but one person in the world, that client and none other.” Brougham’s ethic of advocacy has been cited repeatedly as stating the American lawyer’s duty of zealous representation of a client. It has often been called the “classic statement” of zealous representation and representing the “traditional view of the lawyer’s role.” This essay challenges these conclusions. Brougham’s rhetoric was neither a classic statement of the duty of loyalty to …

Deanotes, College Of Science And Technology, Armstrong State University

College of Science & Technology Dean's Notes (Archived)

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Cytotoxic Activity Of Triazole-Containing Alkyl Ss-D-Glucopyranosides On A Human T-Cell Leukemia Cell Line, Edward Davis Oldham, Larissa M. Nunes, Armando Varela-Ramirez, Stephen E. Rankin, Barbara L. Knutson, Renato J. Aguilera, Hans-Joachim Lehmler

Chemical and Materials Engineering Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND: Simple glycoside surfactants represent a class of chemicals that are produced from renewable raw materials. They are considered to be environmentally safe and, therefore, are increasingly used as pharmaceuticals, detergents, and personal care products. Although they display low to moderate toxicity in cells in culture, the underlying mechanisms of surfactant-mediated cytotoxicity are poorly investigated.

RESULTS: We synthesized a series of triazole-linked (fluoro)alkyl β-glucopyranosides using the copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne reaction, one of many popular "click" reactions that enable efficient preparation of structurally diverse compounds, and investigate the toxicity of this novel class of surfactant in the Jurkat cell line. Similar to …

Nutrinews Volume 2, February, 2015, Department Of Nutrition And Dietetics, University Of North Florida

NutriNews

This issue features NIH: Research for a Healthier World, NutriComic and recipes, and Spring 2015 Conference & Recognition

The Spinnaker February 2015, University Of North Florida

Spinnaker

Student newspaper for the UNF community. Date: February 2015

Closing Protection Gaps: Handbook On Protection Of Palestinian Refugees In States Signatories To The 1951 Convention, Susan M. Akram

Books

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Synthesis Of Bioinspired Carbohydrate Amphiphiles That Promote And Inhibit Biofilms, Eric L. Dane, Alicia E. Ballok, George A. O'Toole, Mark W. Grinstaff

Dartmouth Scholarship

The synthesis and characterization of a new class of bioinspired carbohydrate amphiphiles that modulate Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm formation are reported. The carbohydrate head is an enantiopure poly-amido-saccharide (PAS) prepared by a controlled anionic polymerization of β-lactam monomers derived from either glucose or galactose. The supramolecular assemblies formed by PAS amphiphiles are investigated in solution using fluorescence assays and dynamic light scattering. Dried samples are investigated using X-ray, infrared spectroscopy, and transmission electron microscopy. Additionally, the amphiphiles are evaluated for their ability to modulate biofilm formation by the Gram-negative bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Remarkably, from a library of eight amphiphiles, we identify …

Research & Strategic Partnerships: Quarterly Review, Volume 2, Issue 2, Portland State University. Research & Strategic Partnerships

Portland State Research Magazine

The eleven stories in this Winter 2015 edition of the Research and Strategic Partnerships Quarterly Review explore an assortment of faculty and staff accomplishments, revealing common themes of technological innovation, public policy, strategic partnership, and improving human health.

Pre-Operative Treatment For Disc Herniation: A Case Study Of Chronic Pain, Catherine Bixby, Ellesse Credaroli, Morgan Mitchell, Samantha Shepard, Ernie Merritt, Edward Bilsky

Osteopathic Medicine Student Research Posters

Introduction: Chronic back pain is a prevalent condition that is a leading cause of disability and a major financial obligation for both patients and the healthcare system. Disc herniation contributes to the growing number of back pain cases and determining the best course of care can present a challenge. Surgical intervention carries risks including a complication termed Failed Back Syndrome. This case study provides further investigation into the impact of pain, a sensation that is debilitating and chronic for many. It will provide insight into both surgical and non-surgical interventions that will allow us to provide the highest quality of …

Citizens Of The World: An Autoethnography Of Couchsurfing And Uncertainty Reduction Theory, Anderson Santos

Masters Theses

This study examines through an autoethnography the culture of couchsurfing and the process of hospitality networks through computer mediated communication in five European countries during three months of 2012. Using Maslow's hierarchy of needs as a framework the study was divided into five topics and analyzed using Uncertainty reduction theory. The study found that couchsurfers have needs and prioritize these needs as The hierarchy of needs predicts. CouchSurfers also employ uncertainty reduction strategies similar to those used within computer mediated communication when choosing their host. Over 20 hosting experiences have been analyzed in this study. The field data was collected …

Piloting A Psychotherapy Group For Transgender Clients: Description And Clinical Considerations For Practitioners, Nicholas C. Heck, Leslie C. Croot, Jennifer S. Robohm

Psychology Faculty Research and Publications

The likelihood that a psychologist will work with a transgender client is greater today than ever before; however, many psychologists report being unfamiliar with the challenges faced by this population. Training programs provide minimal exposure to transgender issues by way of coursework and practicum experiences, and many barriers prevent transgender persons from accessing quality mental health care. The provision of group psychotherapy services in psychology training clinics may help reduce barriers to treatment, but there is little literature to guide professionals interested in facilitating such a group. In response, this article provides psychologists with a description of an experiential/process psychotherapy …

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Against the Grain

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Overview Of Microrna Biology, Ashley M. Mohr, Justin L. Mott

Journal Articles: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

In considering an overview of microRNA biology, it is useful to consider microRNAs as a part of cellular communication. At the simplest level, microRNAs act to decrease the expression of mRNAs that contain stretches of sequence complementary to the microRNA. This function can be likened to the function of endogenous or synthetic short interfering RNA (siRNA). However, microRNA function is more complicated and nuanced than this ‘on-off’ model would suggest. Further, many microRNA targets are themselves non-coding RNAs. In this review, we will discuss the role of microRNAs in shaping the proteome of the cell in a way that is …

Tractography Of The Spider Monkey (Ateles Geoffroyi) Corpus Callosum Using Diffusion Tensor Magnetic Resonance Imaging, D. Platas-Neri, S. Hidalgo-Tobón, B. De Celis Alonso, F. C-P De León, J. Muñoz-Delgado, Kimberley A. Phillips

Psychology Faculty Research

The objective of this research was to describe the organization, connectivity and microstructure of the corpus callosum of the spider monkey (Ateles geoffroyi). Non-invasive magnetic resonance imaging and diffusion-tensor imaging were obtained from three subjects using a 3T Philips scanner. We hypothesized that the arrangement of fibers in spider monkeys would be similar to that observed in other non-human primates. A repeated measure (n = 3) of fractional anisotropy values was obtained of each subject and for each callosal subdivision. Measurements of the diffusion properties of corpus callosum fibers exhibited a similar pattern to those reported in the …

Investigating The Solubility And Cytocompatibility Of Cao-Na2o-Sio2/Tio2 Bioactive Glasses, Anthony W. Wren, Aisling Coughlan, Courtney M. Smith, Sarah P. Hudson, Fathima R. Laffir, Mark R. Towler

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

This study aims to investigate the solubility of a series of titanium (TiO₂)-containing bioactive glasses and their subsequent effect on cell viability. Five glasses were synthesized in the composition range SiO₂-Na₂O-CaO with 5 mol % of increments TiO₂ substituted for SiO₂. Glass solubility was investigated with respect to (1) exposed surface area, (2) particle size, (3) incubation time, and (4) compositional effects. Ion release profiles showed that sodium (Na⁺) presented high release rates after 1 day and were unchanged between 7 and 14 days. Calcium (Ca²⁺) release …

State-To-State Reaction Dynamics Of ¹⁸O+³²O₂ Studied By A Time-Dependent Quantum Wavepacket Method, Wenbo Xie, Lan Liu, Zhigang Sun, Hua Guo, Richard Dawes

Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works

The title isotope exchange reaction was studied by converged time-dependent wave packet calculations, where an efficient 4th order split operator was applied to propagate the initial wave packet. State-to-state differential and integral cross sections up to the collision energy of 0.35 eV were obtained with ³²O₂ in the hypothetical j₀ = 0 state. It is discovered that the differential cross sections are largely forward biased in the studied collision energy range, due to the fact that there is a considerable part of the reaction occurring with large impact parameter and short lifetime relative to the rotational period …

Temperament And Preschool Children’S Peer Interactions, Ibrahim H. Acar, Kathleen Moritz Rudasill, Victoria J. Molfese, Julia C. Torquati, Amanda Prokasky

Department of Child, Youth, and Family Studies: Faculty Publications

Research Findings: The current study is an examination of children’s temperament as a predictor of their interactions with peers in preschool, with a particular focus on children’s regulatory temperament characteristics (i.e., inhibitory control and attentional focusing) as moderators of associations between shyness and interactions with peers. Participants were 40 children (19 boys) ages 3 to 5 years enrolled in 8 different preschools in a midwestern city in the United States. Temperament was assessed via parent report when children were approximately 3 years old, and peer interactions were assessed via observations of children during the preschool day (using the Individualized Classroom …

The Effects Of A Small-Group Direct Instruction Intervention On The Reading Achievement Of English Language Learners, Laurie Ottehenning

Theses and Dissertations

This study analyzes the effects of a Tier 2, small group intervention developed by the Exemplary Center for Reading Instruction (ECRI) that employs direct instruction strategies (including scripted sequenced lessons, teacher modeling, and repeated practice). The reading achievement of 15 English language learners (ELLs) in the ECRI intervention was compared to the reading achievement of 12 ELLs in a computer-based reading intervention. The reading achievement of 27 ELLs was also compared to the reading achievement of 48 non-ELLs in the interventions. Repeated measures ANOVAs and independent t-tests analyzed the results of the Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement-II Brief, pre- and …

Naturalization Of Almond Trees (Prunus Dulcis) In Semi-Arid Regions Of The Western Mediterranean., Pablo Homet-Gutierrez, Eugene W. Schupp, José M. Gómez

Wildland Resources Faculty Publications

Agricultural land abandonment is rampant in present day Europe. A major consequence of this phenomenon is the re-colonization of these areas by the original vegetation. However, some agricultural, exotic species are able to naturalize and colonize these abandoned lands. In this study we explore the ability of almonds (Prunus dulcis D.A. Webb.) to establish in abandoned croplands in semi-arid areas of SE Iberian Peninsula. Domesticated during the early Holocene in SW Asia and the Eastern Mediterranean, the almond has spread as a crop all over the world. We established three plots adjacent to almond orchards on land that was abandoned …

Coming Out In The Classroom: Law Professors, Law Students And Depression, Brian S. Clarke

Journal of Legal Education

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Lying To Ourselves: Dishonesty In The Army Profession, Leonard Wong Dr., Stephen J. Gerras Dr.

Books, Monographs & Collaborative Studies

Untruthfulness is surprisingly common in the U.S. military even though members of the profession are loath to admit it. Further, much of the deception and dishonesty that occurs in the profession of arms is actually encouraged and sanctioned by the military institution. The end result is a profession whose members often hold and propagate a false sense of integrity that prevents the profession from addressing—or even acknowledging—the duplicity and deceit throughout the formation. It takes remarkable courage and candor for leaders to admit the gritty shortcomings and embarrassing frailties of the military as an organization in order to better the …

Diversity Of Yeast And Mold Species From A Variety Of Cheese Types, Nabaraj Banjara, Mallory J. Suhr, Heather E. Hallen-Adams

Department of Food Science and Technology: Faculty Publications

To generate a comprehensive profile of viable fungi (yeasts and molds) on cheese as it is purchased by consumers, 44 types of cheese were obtained from a local grocery store from 1 to 4 times each (depending on availability) and sampled. Pure cultures were obtained and identified by DNA sequence of the ITS region, as well as growth characteristics and colony morphology. The yeast Debaryomyces hansenii was the most abundant fungus, present in 79 % of all cheeses and 63 % of all samples. Penicillium roqueforti was the most common mold, isolated from a variety of cheeses in addition to …