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Exploring The Phenomenon Of Chinese Babymoon Tourism, Ruoyang Zhang

Open Access Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to investigate the phenomenon of Chinese babymoon tourism. This phenomenon is gaining popularity in China but has not received due attention in academic research and from the tourism industry. The study aims to identify the backgrounds of young Chinese couples who participate in babymoon tourism, uncover the factors that motivate them to do so, and examine their travel behaviors that take place during such trips.

Looking For Peace In The Australian National Curricula, Katerina Standish

Peace and Conflict Studies

Education can be a source of cultural attitudes—a transmission belt—a cultural institution that can dispense communal values and cultural ideals in both teaching and curriculum. This empirical mixed-methods study utilizes the methodologies of directive (qualitative) and summative (quantitative) content analysis to analyse the national curricular statements of Australia (Early Learning, Foundation to 10 and, Senior 11-12) to determine if three elements common in peace education programs appear: recognition of violence (direct, structural or cultural); addressing conflict nonviolently; and, creating the conditions of positive peace. It finds that despite a copious amount of violent content, overall, the curricula …

Shelf-Life Improvement Of Distillers Wet Grains With Solubles, Janie Denise Mcclurkin-Moore

Open Access Dissertations

Distillers wet grains with solubles (DWGS) is a co-product of the ethanol production using the dry-grind process. DWG is widely used as a feed and supplemental protein source in North American cattle rations. However due to its short shelf-life, 3-4 days in the summer and 7-10 days in the winter, its use is limited to cattle feeding facilities within close proximity to an ethanol production plant. It is known that the shelf-life of DWGS in the summer diminishes drastically compared to DWGS in the winter. This effect is primarily due to temperature, which drives mold growth in high moisture feedstocks. …

Autumn 2015

University of Richmond Magazine

No abstract provided.

Be Arkansas Record Book, 2014-2015, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Athletics Media Relations

Arkansas Women's Basketball

No abstract provided.

Influence Of Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata) Peptides On Insulin Resistance, Maria J. Barnes, F. O. Uruakpa, C. C. Udenigwe

College of Health and Human Services

Biomolecules from cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) can be beneficial in the reduction of hyperglycemia and strengthening the antioxidant status of individuals with diabetes. L6 rat skeletal muscles were exposed to various doses of cowpea peptides (0.1, 1, 10 and 100 ng) for 20 hours or insulin (100 nM) for 30 minutes. Proteins were isolated from the treated cells and analyzed by Western blot for the phosphorylation of Akt (a form of protein kinase B; PKB). Study findings show that the cowpea peptides can induce Akt phosphorylation in the cell culture. This indicates that administering the cowpea peptides to the skeletal muscle …

Characterization Of The Mps I-H Knock-In Mouse Reveals Increased Femoral Biomechanical Integrity With Compromised Material Strength And Altered Bone Geometry, Arin K. Oestreich, Mekka R. Garcia, Xiaomei Yao, Ferris M. Pfeiffer, Sabah Nobakhti, Sandra J. Shefelbine, Wang Yong, Amanda C. Brodeur, Charlotte L. Phillips

College of Health and Human Services

Mucopolysaccharidosis type I (MPS I), is an autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorder caused by a deficiency in the α-L-iduronidase enzyme, resulting in decreased enzymatic activity and accumulation of glycosaminoglycans. The disorder phenotypically manifests with increased urine glycosaminoglycan excretion, facial dysmorphology, neuropathology, cardiac manifestations, and bone deformities. While the development of new treatment strategies have shown promise in attenuating many symptoms associated with the disorder, the bone phenotype remains unresponsive. The aim of this study was to investigate and further characterize the skeletal manifestations of the Idua-W392X knock-in mouse model, which carries a nonsense mutation corresponding to the IDUA-W402X mutation found …

Organizing Chemical Information To Support Lab Safety, Leah Mcewen

Upstate New York Science Librarians Conference

The Internet provides ready access to a wide variety of information sources relevant to answering chemical safety questions in the laboratory. However, this information is found in a wide variety of formats with varying audiences and intents. The quality of the information is difficult to evaluate, organize, and use to support risk assessment of laboratory work with hazardous chemicals. Professionals in health and safety, chemistry librarianship and informatics are partnering to address these challenges particularly in the academic research and teaching context. Goals are to streamline access to relevant data from authoritative sources, organize and classify chemical safety information to …

Designer Genes, Designer Drugs And Resources Designing “The New Biology”: A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum, Fred Stoss

Upstate New York Science Librarians Conference

A seven-foot 1950s-style model of DNA hangs in my office, as a reminder of what we then knew about “The Molecule of Life.” We today marvel at how far we have come in our understanding of that molecule, its impact on the study of biology, and the new discoveries in “The New Biology” of the Post-Genomic Era. What resources, services, publications and training is required of science librarians to assist students, faculties, and staff. What are today’s driving forces directing “The Newest Biology?”

Collaborating To Improve Biological Sciences Students’ Writing And Research Skills, Tina Chan

Upstate New York Science Librarians Conference

Learn how the SUNY Oswego biological sciences librarian, biological sciences faculty member, and biological sciences academic advisement coordinator have collaborated to improve biological sciences students’ writing and research skills by offering a writing workshop and writing labs. The writing workshop teaches how to write lab reports, evaluating and citing sources, and plagiarism. The writing labs allow students to learn research skills and to gain feedback on their lab report draft.

Developmental Ethanol Exposure Leads To Dysregulation Of Lipid Metabolism And Oxidative Stress In Drosophila, Theresa Logan-Garbisch, Anthony Bortolazzo, Peter Luu, Audrey Ford, David Do, Payam Khodabakhshi, Rachael French

Faculty Publications, Biological Sciences

Ethanol exposure during development causes an array of developmental abnormalities, both physiological and behavioral. In mammals, these abnormalities are collectively known as Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE) or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). We have established a Drosophila melanogaster model of FASD, and have previously shown that developmental ethanol exposure in flies leads to reduced expression of insulin like peptides (dILPs) and their receptor. In this work, we link that observation to dysregulation of fatty acid metabolism and lipid accumulation. Further, we show that developmental ethanol exposure in Drosophila causes oxidative stress, that this stress is a primary cause of the …

A Tide Prediction And Tide Height Control System For Laboratory Mesocosms, Luke Miller, Jeremy Long

Faculty Publications, Biological Sciences

Experimental mesocosm studies of rocky shore and estuarine intertidal systems may benefit from the application of natural tide cycles to better replicate variation in immersion time, water depth, and attendant fluctuations in abiotic and edaphic conditions. Here we describe a stand-alone microcontroller tide prediction open-source software program, coupled with a mechanical tidal elevation control system, which allows continuous adjustment of aquarium water depths in synchrony with local tide cycles. We used this system to monitor the growth of Spartina foliosa marsh cordgrass and scale insect herbivores at three simulated shore elevations in laboratory mesocosms. Plant growth decreased with increasing shore …

The Digital Atlas Of Ancient Life: Delivering Information On Paleontology And Biogeography, Jonathan R. Hendricks, Alycia L. Stigall, Bruce S. Lieberman

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

City Of Wasco Highway 46 Corridor Strategic Urban Design Plan, Crp 341 Urban Design Studio

City and Regional Planning Studios and Projects

This report resulted from the work developed by an undergraduate class from the California State University San Luis Obispo from September 22, 2014 to December 5, 2014. Under a contract with the City of Wasco’s Planning Department, the CRP 341 Urban Design Studio III studio developed a vision and urban design concepts for the Highway 46 Corridor in Wasco.

Effects Of Zilpaterol Hydrochloride Supplementation On Growth Performance,Carcass Characteristics And Production Economics Of Steersdiffering In Breed Composition, J.O. Fulton, K.C. Olson, J.J. Kincheloe, A.A. Harty, M.K. Luebbe, K.R. Underwood, S.M. Scamlin, A.D. Blair

South Dakota Beef Report, 2015

The β–adrenergic agonist zilpaterol hydrochloride (ZH) affects skeletal muscle growth, but little is known if this response is influenced by differences in genetic background of cattle. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of ZH on growth, carcass characteristics and production economic responses of Angus-sired (ANG) and SimAngus-sired (SIMANG) steers. Pens within each block × breed composition were randomly assigned to either ZH (8.3 ppm of DM; fed for the final 20 d before slaughter) or control (CON; 0 ppm ZH). Steers were ultrasounded before ZH inclusion and following withdrawal to determine the influence of ZH on …

Increased Susceptibility To Bladder Inflammation In Smokers: Targeting The Paf–Paf Receptor Interaction To Manage Inflammatory Cell Recruitment, John Marentette, Grant Kolar, Jane Mchowat

Biological Sciences Faculty Research & Creative Works

Chronic bladder inflammation can result in a significant reduction in quality of life. Smoking remains a leading preventable risk factor in many diseases. Despite the large amount of evidence supporting the risks of smoking, roughly 45 million people in the United States remain smokers. The impact of cigarette smoking on inflammation is well established, but how smoking promotes bladder inflammation is currently unknown. The aim of this study was to determine if cigarette smoke exposure impacts inflammatory cell adherence to bladder endothelial cells and if targeting the platelet-activating factor (PAF)– PAF receptor (PAFR) interaction could be beneficial in managing bladder …

Increased Susceptibility To Bladder Inflammation In Smokers: Targeting The Paf–Paf Receptor Interaction To Manage Inflammatory Cell Recruitment, John Marentette, Grant Kolar, Jane Mchowat

Biological Sciences Faculty Research & Creative Works

Chronic bladder inflammation can result in a significant reduction in quality of life. Smoking remains a leading preventable risk factor in many diseases. Despite the large amount of evidence supporting the risks of smoking, roughly 45 million people in the United States remain smokers. The impact of cigarette smoking on inflammation is well established, but how smoking promotes bladder inflammation is currently unknown. The aim of this study was to determine if cigarette smoke exposure impacts inflammatory cell adherence to bladder endothelial cells and if targeting the platelet-activating factor (PAF)– PAF receptor (PAFR) interaction could be beneficial in managing bladder …

Microhabitat Conditions Influence Mesohabitat Associations And Distribution Of Larval Salamanders In Headwater Streams, J. M. Yeiser, Stephen C. Richter

Biological Sciences Faculty and Staff Research

Distribution patterns of stream biota are the result of complex interactions between individuals and their surrounding environment. Determining the spatial scale by which an organism is most influenced is paramount to understanding distribution patterns. Using a multi-scale approach, we investigated factors influencing habitat associations of larval Ambystoma barbouri (streamside salamander) and Eurycea cirrigera (southern two-lined salamander) in three Kentucky headwater streams. We used likelihood ratio G tests to identify associations between species and mesohabitat (i.e., runs, riffles, and pools), and we used microhabitat variables to predict the presence and abundance of salamanders via a priori multiple regression modeling. Ambystoma barbouri …

Triennial Report: 2012-2014, Geospatial Sciences Center Of Excellence

GSCE Triennial Reports

Triennial Report Purpose [Page] 3

Geographical Information Science Center of Excellence [Page] 5

SDSU Faculty [Page] 6

EROS Faculty [Page] 13

Research Professors [Page] 19

Postdoctoral Fellows [Page] 24

GSE Ph.D Program [Page] 36

Ph.D. Fellowships [Page] 37

Ph.D. Students [Page] 38

Recent Ph.D. Graduates [Page] 46

Masters Students [Page] 56

Previous Ph.D. Students [Page] 58

Center Scholars Program [Page] 59

Research Staff [Page] 60

Administrative and Information Technology Staff [Page] 62

Computer Resources [Page] 66

Research Funding [Page] 67

Glancing Back, Looking Forward [Page] 68

Appendix I Alumni Faculty and Staff

Appendix II Cool Faculty Research and Locations

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Evolution Of Palm Oil Mills Into Biorefineries: Technical, And Environmental Assessment Of Six Biorefinery Options, Jesus Alberto Garcia-Nunez, Manuel Garcia-Perez, Daisy Tatiana Rodriguez, Nidia Elizabeth Ramirez, Carlos Fontanilla, Claudio Stockle, James Amonette, Craig Frear, Electro Silva

Biorefinery I: Chemicals and Materials From Thermo-Chemical Biomass Conversion and Related Processes

No abstract provided.

Volume 1, Chapter 7-4b: Water Relations: Leaf Strategies - Cuticles And Waxes, Janice M. Glime

Bryophyte Ecology Subchapters

No abstract provided.

Exposure To Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles Is Associated With Activation Of Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases Signaling And Apoptosis In Rat Lungs, Kevin M. Rice, Siva K. Nalabotu, Nandini D.P.K. Manne, Madhukar B. Kolli, Geeta Nandyala, Ravi K. Arvapalli, Jane Y. Ma, Eric R. Blough

Pharmaceutical Science and Research

Objectives: With recent advances in nanoparticle manufacturing and applications, potential exposure to nanoparticles in various settings is becoming increasing likely. No investigation has yet been performed to assess whether respiratory tract exposure to cerium oxide (CeO2) nanoparticles is associated with alterations in protein signaling, inflammation, and apoptosis in rat lungs.

Methods: Specific-pathogen-free male Sprague-Dawley rats were instilled with either vehicle (saline) or CeO2 nanoparticles at a dosage of 7.0 mg/kg and euthanized 1, 3, 14, 28, 56, or 90 days after exposure. Lung tissues were collected and evaluated for the expression of proteins associated with inflammation and cellular …

Going Viral: A Critical, Post-Structural Exploration Of Feminist Culture Jamming As Cultural Therapeutic, Leah Boisen

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Using a discursive framework informed by critical theory and post-structural philosophy (particularly via the works of Michel Foucault and Judith Butler), this dissertation proposes the existence of pathology at both individual and cultural levels. Shifting away from the language of social problems, I propose that the pervasive and harmful ideology of patriarchy promulgated through discourse constitutes not just a problem, but a cultural sickness. Calling for a revised understanding of the relationship between culture and individual, and a new respect for the powerfully constitutive role of discourse, I argue that many of the common symptom patterns and problems we treat …

Centering The Teenage "Siren": Adolescent Workers, Sexual Harassment, And The Legal Construction Of Race And Gender, Anastasia M. Boles

Michigan Journal of Gender & Law

Recent scholarship and media attention has focused on the prevalence of sexually harassing behavior directed at working teenagers, and the emergence of sexual harassment lawsuits by these minors against their employers. Although many of the legal issues concerning workplace sexual harassment and adult workers (and the various state and federal jurisprudence prohibiting it) have been widely discussed, there is surprisingly little discourse, research, and precedent addressing the problem of workplace sexual harassment and teen workers. Currently, most sexual harassment cases brought by adolescent workers are litigated using the doctrinal framework for adult workers. Only the Seventh Circuit has developed an …

Augmenting Transparency In The Ballot Initiative Process: Impacts Of The 2014 Reforms On The 2016 Election Cycle, Chris Chambers Goodman

Chapman Law Review

No abstract provided.

Butler 2020: Integrate. Exemplify Excellence In The Liberal Arts, Professional Education, And Their Effective Integration., Katelyn Breden

Kristi Schultz Broughton Liberal Arts Essay Contest

2015 Topic: Vision for the Future

In describing Butler 2020 (http://www.butler.edu/butler-2020/) the university makes use of six different verbs to articulate the university's vision for its future, a vision deeply informed by and invested in the liberal arts. Select one of the verbs that are part of the vision for Butler 2020 and write an essay describing how your liberal arts education has made that verb part of your own vision for the future. In other words, think about and illustrate how you will be better able to enact that verb as a result of your liberal arts education

Improving Breast Cancer Services For African-American Women Living In St. Louis, Lailea Noel, Shahnjayla K. Connors, Melody S. Goodman, Sarah Gehlert

Biostatistics Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Neuroimaging In Tourette Syndrome: Research Highlights From 2014 To 2015, Deanna J. Greene, Bradley L. Schlaggar, Kevin J. Black

Psychiatry Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

The Missing Piece: An Online Resource For Deaf Educators Working With Children With A Dual Diagnosis Of Deafness And Autism Spectrum Disorder, Haley Shae Brown

Independent Studies and Capstones

This paper will examine the need for a comprehensive online resource that contains easily accessible information about autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This includes: general facts about ASD, how the characteristics of ASD may compare to those exhibited by a child who is deaf or hard of hearing, and potential methods of instruction for children with both diagnoses.

The Big Five Personality Traits As They Correlate With Subjective Measures Of Hearing Loss And Self Perception In Newly Identified Adults, To Predict Hearing Aid Benefits, A'Ja Danell Neal

Independent Studies and Capstones

This study makes use of the Big Five Inventory Personality Assessment to attempt to predict perceived hearing aid benefit, and compare with the Client Oriented Scale of Improvement. The end goal is to assess if identification of personality traits can be used as a counseling tool to promote hearing aid uptake and positive perceived benefit.