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Abanyasida: Emergent Subjectivities And Socialities In Rwandan Associations For People Living With Hiv, Jennifer Ilo Van Nuil

Wayne State University Dissertations

This dissertation is concerned with the HIV epidemic in Rwanda, specifically related to the support associations for people living with HIV. In it, I examine the reshaped individual subjectivities that emerged within the group, the emergent socialities that came to life, and the influences of the governmental and nongovernmental institutions in the wider Rwandan context. The study design combined three main features – historical research and key informant interviews on the historical forms and practices of coming together in Rwanda, ethnography on the daily activities of five specific associations and ethnographic research on the ways in which the associations shaped …

Isolated Cardiac Amyloidosis: An Enigma Unravelled, Umair Khalid, Omar Awar, Gordana Verstovsek, Benjamin Cheong, Sarvari Venkata Yellapragada, Hani Jneid, Anita Deswal, Salim S. Virani

Office of the Provost

Amyloidosis is a rare, multisystem disease characterized by deposition of fibrils in extracellular tissue involving kidney, liver, heart, autonomic nervous system, and several other organs. This report discusses a 75-year-old male who presented with worsening dyspnea on exertion, orthopnea, and lower-extremity edema. On physical exam, he had elevated jugular venous pressure and lower-extremity edema. Electrocardiogram depicted low voltage in limb leads and a prolonged PR interval. Echocardiogram revealed left ventricular hypertrophy, severe biatrial dilatation, and restrictive filling physiology. Coronary angiography showed absence of significant epicardial coronary artery disease. On right heart catheterization, a "dip-and-plateau sign" was noted on right ventricular …

University Of Malaya Research Bulletin, Volume 1, 2015, Institute Of Research Management & Monitoring University Of Malaya

Archival Material (2010s)

Previously known as IPPP UM Research Bulletin

Aei Post, Volume 8, Asia-Europe Institute University Of Malaya

Archival Material (2010s)

No abstract provided.

Buletin Pusat Dialog Peradaban Universiti Malaya, Volume 30, 2015, Centre For Civilisational Dialogue University Of Malaya

Archival Material (2010s)

No abstract provided.

Bulletin Of The Museum Of Zoology, Volume 3, Issue 2, 2015, Faculty Of Science University Of Malaya

Archival Material (2010s)

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Bulletin Of The Museum Of Zoology, Volume 3, Issue 1, 2015, Faculty Of Science University Of Malaya

Archival Material (2010s)

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University Of Malaya-Kyoto University Secretariat Newsletter, Issue 12, Volume 5, 2015, Malaysia University Of Malaya

Archival Material (2010s)

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Bulletin Of The Museum Of Zoology, Volume 3, Issue 3, 2014, Faculty Of Science University Of Malaya

Archival Material (2010s)

No abstract provided.

University Of Malaya-Kyoto University Secretariat Newsletter, Issue 14, Volume 5, 2015, Malaysia University Of Malaya

Archival Material (2010s)

No abstract provided.

Drivers And Passengers On The Road To Lung Cancer, Chong Kin Liam

Archival Material (2010s)

Lung cancer, the most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer death worldwide, arises as a result of somatically acquired changes in the DNA of the cancer cells. Genetic alterations called "driver" mutations responsible for cancer cell development, growth and survival coexist alongside thousands of "passenger" mutations which do not contribute to carcinogenesis but have hitchhiked along for the ride. The last decade has witnessed an enormous advancement in the treatment for advanced non-small-cell lung cancer with the discovery of several driver oncogenes leading to the development of personalised oncogene-directed targeted therapies with better response and improved survival.

The Town Of Meredith, New Hampshire 2014 Annual Report For The Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2014., Meredith Town Representatives

Meredith, NH Annual Reports

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

Peru Story Book, Caitlin Cipolla-Mcculloch

Perspectives on South America: Reminiscence of the University of Dayton Global Education Seminar

Embarking on a year outside one’s own native culture challenges, stretches, and inspires. A year in Peru offered much to reflect on and share. This unique culture offers great diversity within its borders and in the midst of the variety of languages, dances, and foods is one of the ‘7 Wonders of the World’- Machu Picchu. In this spirit- the entry captures ‘7 Wonders of the World’ and ‘7 Momentous Experiences’ to honor a yearlong enculturation experience. In the end, it was a year marked by many transformative experiences.

Cavanaugh, Patrick Oral History Interview, David Fletcher

Emeriti Society Oral History Collection

Vice-President for Business and Finance (1997-2014). Topics include: business at Pacific, President DeRosa’s administration, beginning of President Eibeck’s administration (first five years), endowment growth, facility planning and development: 1997 – 2014

Heffernan, James Oral History Interview, David Fletcher

Emeriti Society Oral History Collection

Professor of Philosophy (1972-2014) The path to Pacific, contributions including innovations and new courses, Department of Philosophy, student trends, and changes and impact of administration. Changes in Pacific over time including: ethnic make-of students, use of technology, and community involvement.

Muskal, Fred Oral History Interview, Roland Difranco

Emeriti Society Oral History Collection

Professor of Education Administration (1972-2009). Topics include: Chair Academic Council 1992, Education Administration, Information & Imagination Program (I&I), and faculty/administration interactions.

And On Top Of All That… Coping With Ocean Acidification In The Midst Of Many Stressors, Denise L. Breitburg, Joseph Salisbury, Joan M. Bernhard, Wei-Jun Cai, Sam Dupont, Scott C. Doney, Kristy J. Kroeker, Lisa A. Levin, W. Christopher Long, Lisa M. Milke, Seth H. Miller, Beth Phelan, Uta Passow, Brad A. Seibel, Anne E. Todgham, Ann M. Tarrant

Marine Science Faculty Publications

Oceanic and coastal waters are acidifying due to processes dominated in the open ocean by increasing atmospheric CO2 and dominated in estuaries and some coastal waters by nutrient-fueled respiration. The patterns and severity of acidification, as well as its effects, are modified by the host of stressors related to human activities that also influence these habitats. Temperature, deoxygenation, and changes in food webs are particularly important co-stressors because they are pervasive, and both their causes and effects are often mechanistically linked to acidification. Development of a theoretical underpinning to multiple stressor research that considers physiological, ecological, and evolutionary perspectives is …

Restating Environmental Law, Joel A. Mintz

Faculty Scholarship

Although environmental law springs from deep roots in centuries of common law, during the last forty years in particular it has grown into a well-established and important legal field in the United States with enormous practical consequences. Maturity, however, has also made it notoriously complex, and environmental law’s overlapping statutory schemes and inconsistent federal and state programs have sparked recurring conflict, controversy, and criticism.

The Performing Mother: Maternal Ethics Beyond Embodiment, Charles Hicks

English Dissertations - Archive

The rich and diverse history of maternal thought is at once a response to the Western philosophical tradition's relegation of the maternal to the material abject, as well as a renegotiation of the maternal body as a site of empowerment capable of destabilizing the foundations of the symbolic economy. Understanding the material and historical conditions that subject these bodies and work to construct maternity, as well as their mediating position to authentic ethical activity, reveals that maternity offers a salient schemata for, not only viewing the fundamental operations of power, but the possibilities of ethical interaction. This study focuses on, …

Novel Neuro-Dynamic Methods For Solving Robotic Planning And Control Problems, Ghassan M. Atmeh

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Dissertations - Archive

Robotic systems are growing more complex to cater to the tasks they are required to solve. Irrespective of these tasks the problem of planning and control must be solved for all robotic systems. In this dissertation a general description of that problem is given along with the issues that it faces. This problem concerns planning a trajectory in the operational space of the robot, i.e. the space in which a task is to be executed. Then solving the inverse kinematics problem to compute the joint positions that correspond to that trajectory. And lastly, controlling the robot to track those joint …

Non-Invasive Biomedical Imaging And Radiobiology Investigations In Pre-Clinical Prostate Tumor Models, Derek A. White

Bioengineering Dissertations - Archive

Oxygen deficiency (hypoxia) in prostate tumors can hinder the biological effectiveness of radiotherapy. Therefore the ability to assess tumor hypoxia non-invasively in vivo in man could significantly improve therapy outcome. Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is increasingly applied in clinical evaluation of prostate cancer. Therefore, an oxygen sensitive technique would be very attractive and the utility of oxygen-enhanced MRI (OE-MRI) has shown promise for predicting tumor growth delay in syngeneic rat prostate tumors following radiotherapy. In this dissertation, the overall goal was to investigate a potential imaging biomarker for predicting tumor response to image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT). First, I used in vivo …

Solutions For Recovering And Sustaining The Bounty Of The Ocean: Combining Fishery Reforms, Rights-Based Fisheries Management, And Marine Reserves, Allison K. Barner, Jane Lubchenco, Christopher Costello, Steven D. Gaines, Amanda Leland, Brett Jenks, Steven Murawski, Eric Schwaab, Margaret Spring

Marine Science Faculty Publications

This manuscript is based on a keynote lecture given by Jane Lubchenco at One Planet, One Ocean: The 2nd International Ocean Research Conference, Barcelona, Spain, November 17–21, 2014.

Food security, economic opportunities, and other benefits provided by a healthy ocean are in jeopardy because of years of overexploitation of many fisheries, and the challenges will intensify in many locales as climate and the environment continue to change. The good news is that solutions are gaining traction. Mandates to end overfishing that use scientifically determined catch limits and rights-based approaches to fishery management have produced impressive results in ending overfishing and …

Non-Lethal Approach Identifies Variability Of Δ15N Values In The Fin Rays Of Atlantic Goliath Grouper, Epinephelus Itajara, Orian E. Tzadik, Ethan A. Goddard, David J. Hollander, Christopher C. Koenig, Christopher D. Stallings

Marine Science Faculty Publications

The Atlantic Goliath Grouper, Epinephelus itajara, is critically endangered throughout its range but has begun to show initial signs of recovery in Florida state waters. As the population continues to rebound, researchers face a pressing need to fill the knowledge gaps about this iconic species. Here, we examined the δ¹⁵N isotopic records in fin rays collected from Atlantic Goliath Grouper, and related changes of isotopic ratios over time to life history characteristics. Fin-ray analysis was used as a non-lethal technique to sample individuals from two locations at similar latitudes from the west and east coasts of Florida, …

A Severe Red Tide (Tampa Bay, 2005) Causes An Anomalous Decrease In Biological Sound, Katherine L. Indeck, Peter Simard, Shannon Gowans, Susan Lowerre-Barbieri, David A. Mann

Marine Science Faculty Publications

Although harmful algal blooms (HABs) are known to cause morbidity and mortality in marine organisms, their sublethal effects are poorly understood. The purpose of this study was to compare ambient noise levels during a severe HAB event in Tampa Bay, Florida, to those during non-HAB periods. Passive acoustic monitoring was conducted using bottom-mounted autonomous acoustic recorders during a severe HAB in summer 2005, and in summers 2006, 2011 and 2012 (non-severe HAB years). Ambient noise levels were significantly higher during the non-HAB years due to an abundance of snapping shrimp (Alpheidae) sounds and fish chorusing. The difference of …

Validating Indiana's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (Snap-Ed) Medium Term Surveyusing The Nih Nci Asa 24 Dietary Recall, Hannah Corrine Boeh

Open Access Theses

Indiana’s Family Nutrition Program (FNP) is a nutrition education program that offers education at no cost to participants who qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The medium term survey is a paper and pencil based tool that asks participants 17 questions about their usual dietary intake. This survey is completed by participants before and after receiving the Indiana FNP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) four core lessons: MyPlate, Label Reading, Grains, and Fruits & Vegetables. In this study a convenience sample of 27 low-income adults completed Indiana’s FNP medium-term survey and multiple Automated Self-Administered 24 Hour Dietary …

Alterations Of The Occipital Lobe In Schizophrenia, Hassaan Tohid, Muhammad Faizan, Uzma Faizan

Neurosciences

The relationship of the occipital lobe of the brain with schizophrenia is not commonly studied; however, this topic is considered an essential subject matter among clinicians and scientists. We conducted this systematic review to elaborate the relationship in depth. We found that most schizophrenic patients show normal occipital anatomy and physiology, a minority showed dwindled values, and some demonstrated augmented function and structure. The findings are laborious to incorporate within single disease models that present the involvement of the occipital lobe in schizophrenia. Schizophrenia progresses clinically in the mid-twenties and thirties and its prognosis is inadequate. Changes in the volume, …

Privacy Preserving Data Mining For Numerical Matrices, Social Networks, And Big Data, Lian Liu

Theses and Dissertations--Computer Science

Motivated by increasing public awareness of possible abuse of confidential information, which is considered as a significant hindrance to the development of e-society, medical and financial markets, a privacy preserving data mining framework is presented so that data owners can carefully process data in order to preserve confidential information and guarantee information functionality within an acceptable boundary.

First, among many privacy-preserving methodologies, as a group of popular techniques for achieving a balance between data utility and information privacy, a class of data perturbation methods add a noise signal, following a statistical distribution, to an original numerical matrix. With the help …

Making 'Conservation' Work For The 21st Century: Enabling Resilient Place, Jerrold A. Long

Washington Journal of Environmental Law & Policy

During the New Deal, as part of a larger effort implementing Progressive-Era “conservation” regimes, the federal government authorized the structurally-invasive Flood Control Act of 1936. At the same time, the Standard State Soil Conservation Districts Law promoted the creation of local, place-based efforts to protect or restore locally-valued resources. “Conservation” thus came to signify both the invasive, structural, engineering approach of mid-20th Century flood control, and the local, more responsive and flexible nature of soil conservation districts. But our understandings of our place in the natural world have changed subtly but significantly over the past century. Any legitimate natural resource …

The Failure Of Washington's Fish Consumption Rate: How It Affects Residents, The Economy, And The Environmental Protection Agency, Jenna Zwang

Washington Journal of Environmental Law & Policy

Washington’s fish consumption rate has remained unchanged since the 1980s, and now environmental groups are calling foul. While abiding by the State’s current rate, which is one of the lowest consumption rates in the nation, Washington industries are able to dump higher levels of carcinogenic materials into local waterways. However, the health risks that these toxic chemicals pose to Washington residents may pose liability issues for the state if the rate is not effectively changed. Washington has begun looking towards neighboring Oregon as a model for reframing the fish consumption rate discussion, but their proposal does not go far enough.

Is Downsizing Prisons Dangerous? The Effect Of California’S Realignment Act On Public Safety, Jody Sundt, Emily Salisbury, Mark G. Harmon

Criminology and Criminal Justice Faculty Publications and Presentations

Research Summary: Recent declines in imprisonment raise a critical question: Can prison populations be reduced without endangering the public? This question is examined by testing the effect of California’s dramatic efforts to comply with court-mandated targets to reduce prison overcrowding using a pretest-posttest design. The results showed that California’s Realignment Act had no effect on violent or property crime rates in 2012, 2013, or 2014. When crime types were disaggregated, a moderately large, statistically significant association between Realignment and auto theft rates was observed in 2012. By 2014, however, this effect had decayed and auto theft rates returned to pre-Realignment …