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December 4, 2016: The Supreme Court And Politics, Bruce Ledewitz

Hallowed Secularism

Blog post, “The Supreme Court and Politics“ discusses politics, theology and the law in relation to religion and public life in the democratic United States of America.

Education As A Vital Right, Clayton Kozinski

Journal of Legislation

No abstract provided.

Managing Fear-Based Derogation In Murder Trials, John Rafael Perez

Journal of Legislation

No abstract provided.

Solving The Information Security & Privacy Crisis By Expanding The Scope Of Top Management Personal Liability, Charles Cresson Wood

Journal of Legislation

While information security and privacy losses are now spiraling out of control, and have been demonstrably shown to threaten national sovereignty, military superiority, industrial infrastructure order, national economic competitiveness, the solvency of major businesses, faith and trust in the Internet as a platform for modern commerce, as well as political stability, the U.S. Congress has nonetheless to date refused to seriously address the root cause of these threats. The root cause is a legally reinforced incentive system that encourages, and further entrenches, top management decisions that provide inadequate resources for, and inadequate top management attention to, information security and privacy …

Um Professor Shares His 'A' Game, Bill Dabney

University of Mississippi News

Ken Sufka creates scholarship with book royalties

Favorable Outcomes Of Lvad As Bridge To Simultaneous Heart-Kidney Transplantation, Vinay Thohan, Ghulam Murtaza, Carlos O. Encarnacion, Nasir Sulemanjee, Omar Cheema, Thomas Hastings, Chi Cho, Frank Downey, John Crouch

The VAD Journal

Background

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an established risk factor for incident cardiovascular disease and progression of heart failure disease state, and is associated with decreased survival after left ventricular assist device (LVAD) therapy or heart transplantation (HT). Combined heart-kidney transplantation (HKT) compared with isolated HT recently has been shown to have survival advantage among patients whose estimated glomerular filtration rate is less than 37 ml/min/m². Data on LVAD to HKT are limited.

Methods

At our center, a total of 803 patients have received HT, 594 patients LVAD therapy, and 23 patients HKT from single donors; of those …

Senior Recital: Forrest Starr, Tenor, Forrest Starr, Judith Cole

Bailey School of Music Concert Programs

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Mr. Starr studies voice with Leah Partridge.

Early Music Ensemble: "Singen Und Klingen German Music From The Late Renaissance Through The Early Baroque", Chapman Early Music Ensemble

Printed Performance Programs (PDF Format)

No abstract provided.

Serological Study Of Toxoplasmosis Spread Among Unmarried Female University Students Using Lat, Elisa And Igg Avidity, Muna Turky Al-Mossawei, Hind Majeed Al- Mossawei, Khitam Yahya Al-Dujaily

Baghdad Science Journal

Toxoplasma gondii has a worldwide distribution and it is one of the most prevalent infectious agents in Iraq. The study was conducted on 200 serum samples of unmarried female university of students age ranged between 18 to 26 years to detect Toxoplasma gondii antibodies. The aim of this study was to detect T. gondii antibodies among unmarried female students in Iraqi universities using different serological tests. Seventy six (38%) serum samples out of 200 subjects were positive for toxoplasma antibodies by Latex agglutination test (LAT). Among 76 LAT sera positive ,only 58 (29%) serum samples were positive with toxoplasma IgG …

Transition Metal Complexes With Tridentate Ligand: Preparation, Spectroscopic Characterization, Thermal Analysis And Structural Studies, Abbas Ali Salih Al-Hamdani, Rehab Ghalib Hamoodah

Baghdad Science Journal

New series of metal ions complexes have been prepared from the new ligand 1,5-Dimethyl-4-(5-oxohexan-2-ylideneamino)-2-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-3 (2H)-one derived from 2,5-hexandione and 4-aminophenazone. Then, its V(IV), Ni(II), Cu(II), Pd(II), Re(V) and Pt(IV) complexes were prepared. The compounds have been characterized by FT-IR, UV-Vis, mass and 1H and 13C-NMR spectra, TGA curve, magnetic moment, elemental microanalyses (C.H.N.O.), chloride containing, Atomic absorption and molar conductance. HyperChem-8 program has been used to predict structural geometries of compounds in gas phase, the heat of formation, (binding, total and electronic energy) and dipole moment at 298 K.

Measurement Of Uranium Concentrations In Soil Of Some Regions In South East Of Baghdad Using Nuclear Track Detector (Cr-39), Nidhala H.K. Al-Ani, Hala M. H

Baghdad Science Journal

In this research the measurement of Uranium concentration for thirty five soil samples,distributed on (7) regions from south –east Baghdad are taken for five depth for each Locution at (0-3cm, 10cm,20cm,30cm,40cm) by using fission tracks registration in (CR-39) detector obtained by the bombardment of ( U)with thermal neutrons from (Am241-Be) neutron sourcethat has flux of (5 ×103n cm-2s-1).Theresults obtained shows the maximum concentration of Uranium at the AL-Twithawas(0.881±0.086) ppm andminimum concentration at the Salman pak (0.441±0.036) ppm .

Evaluating Legislative Justice Sector Reforms: Creating An Environment For Survival, Lauren A. Shumate

Journal of Legislation

No abstract provided.

An Introduction To Building Contracts: An Irish Context, Tony Cunningham

Other Resources

A contract is an agreement which is capable of being enforced at law and whose essential characteristic is that of a bargain. Contract law focuses predominantly on commercial transactions and in the construction context these range from simple every-day transactions such as purchasing a box of nails to procuring multi-million euro building facilities. In Ireland construction clients typically engage designers and quantity surveyors to formulate designs and they subsequently contract with building contractors to construct the designs. The contractors, in turn, typically outsource much of the work to subcontractors and order materials from numerous suppliers. All of these activities involve …

Between Autonomy And Effectiveness: Reassessing The European Union’S Foreign Policy Towards The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, L Cladi, M Webber

School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences

No abstract provided.

2016-12-04 Pac-22 Revision And Approval, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

PAc-22 revision and approval as signed by the president on December 4, 2016.

De Graauw Studies The Role Of Nonprofits On Immigration., Aldemaro Romero Jr.

Publications and Research

Immigration is, and always has been, a hot issue. And it’s gotten even hotter in the last few years, both in Europe and in the U.S. More times than not, this topic seems to be discussed in emotional rather than rational terms. That is why we need scholars who look closely at the facts and tell us what we really need to know.

One of those scholars is Dr. Els de Graauw. An assistant professor in the Department of Political Science in the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences at Baruch College, de Graauw has an interesting personal sto- ry …

Examining Style In Virgin Branch Corrugated Ceramics, Shannon Horton, Karen Harry

Anthropology Faculty Research

In this article, we examine variation in the corrugation styles of ceramics from the Virgin Branch Puebloan culture. These ceramics were recovered from two regions: the Moapa Valley of southern Nevada and the Mt. Dellenbaugh area of northwestern Arizona. Three wares—Shivwits, Moapa, and Tusayan—are examined, each of which was produced in different locations. Similarities and differences in corrugation styles between these wares are used to investigate ceramic learning frameworks and the nature of the pottery production and distribution system.

A Study Of Anti Fungal Activity Of A Combination Of Essential Oils From Medical Herbs Against Water Molds, Rana Hadi Hameed Al-Shammari

Baghdad Science Journal

This study evaluated the antifungal activity of a combination of essential oils extracted from Peppermint (Mentha piperita), Thyme (Thymus vulgaris), and Common Sage (Salvia officinalis L.) against water molds. Active compounds identified via HPLC included Camphor, Menthol, Thujone, and Thymol. The study measured the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC), Minimum Fungicidal Concentration (MFC), and LD50 after 48 and 96 hours of treatment on common carp fingerlings. Results showed significant differences in MIC and MFC compared to Malachite green, with lower effective concentrations for the essential oil mixture. The LD50 after 48, 96 hours was 34.51 ppm, with no significant differences in …

Debriefing The Interpretive Researcher: Spider Sniffing With Critical Friend, Jan K. Williams, Reese H. Todd

The Qualitative Report

This auto-ethnographic study describes a practical application of qualitative research skills in an intensive writing retreat. The retreat was held in response to an inadequate dissertation defense just three weeks before final university deadline for graduation. It uses narrative and double- storytelling to step in and out of the experience of a debriefing process that put the writer in a vulnerable position with a critical friend. The reality of not completing the PhD demanded aggressive and immediate action – an intense commitment to critical analysis of the dissertation. The reflective self-study of the writing retreat experience describes the significance of …

Policy Dissemination: Public Administration Theory And International Organizations | A Case Study On The Convention On The Rights Of Persons With Disabilities In The Kingdom Of Morocco, Rachelle Ann Wilson

Capstone Projects – Politics and Government

With the advent of international organizations comes international law. Unprecedented at such a global and influential level, there is no theoretical framework within public administration explicitly focused on administrative structure and strategies for the implementation of international law. Consequently, the current administrative literature and theoretical framework must be looked to and transposed, as much as possible, to the international stage. This paper explores public administration theory and how it would manifest if applied to international policy implementation. By taking a closer look into the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its implementation strategy within the …

Rose Marie Buckley

African American Funeral Programs

Interment at Riverview Memorial Gardens

Heavy Metal Pollution And Men Infertility In Al-Falluja City, Hayfa H. Hassani, Wissam M. Mohamed, Hathama R. Hasan, Bushra J. Majeed, Zainab S. Khalf

Baghdad Science Journal

Infertilityis oneuof the most problemsathatufacingaadvancedunations. In the general, about halfof allacasesaof the infertility are causedby factors thaturelated toathe male partner. Propos educausesvofumalev infertility include evgeneticuand environmental factors. Blood samples from 64 infertileumen allawere living in urban its al-Fallujah city (30 azospermeiauand 34 oligospermeia) and 32 fertile men (asuthe control group) were collected. Heavy metal concentrations inusera of infertile and fertile groupswereumeasured by using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. Y- chromosomemicrodeletions were detected by using PCR techniques. Significantdifferences (P<=0.05)uin the concentration ofucopper (0.0267±0.0147 and 0.0278±0.0273, for infertileuand fertile group respectively), cadmium (0.0477± 0.0038 and 0.0446±0.0059, respectively) and zinc (1.08 ± 0.16) in fertile groupamoreover wereadetected, no deletionsawere recorded in Y Chromosome in peopleuwho exposed to heavy metals in each a azospermiavor severe oligospermia groups. Spermatogenesis disruption in theamale at any phase of cell differentiationamay be increased the abnormaluof sperm count also decrease theutotalspermucount, impair the stability of sperm chromatinuordamageain the sperm DNA.

Encouraging Reflective Practices In Doctoral Students Through Research Journals, Amy Orange

The Qualitative Report

This study developed after I read numerous research journals created by my doctoral students. At times, students included considerable amounts of detail, reflecting on their research processes and their roles as researchers. At other times, the journals appeared to be a mere afterthought, seemingly completed in an evening to satisfy the requirement and get a grade. And, as with many things in the introductory qualitative research course, students expressed a need for more structured guidelines for their journals. In response, I developed a set of guidelines and prompts students could use to guide their journal entries. With this study, I …

The Effect Of Adding Micro Zinc Oxide Filler To Heat-Polymerizing Acrylic Resin On Some Physical Properties, Ihab N. N.Yassin, Alaa Azat Abdulmajeed

Muthanna Medical Journal

Statement of problem: In dentistry, the acrylic resins are the common materials used for fabrication of removable dentures to restore function, appearance, etc. However, such restorative substances have to be lacking some physical properties. The aim of the current study to assess the effect of zinc oxide filler on some physical properties of heat cured acrylic resin. A total of 40 acrylic specimens were fabricated. Depending on the type of test, they were divided into water sorption and porosity groups. For each group, 20 specimens were reinforced with zinc oxide particles at 1% by weight and the others were considered …

Do You Have A Stapler?: Evenings At The Reference Desk, Katie Smith, Lauren Farmer

LIS Student Conference

No abstract provided.

The Invisible: Serving Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder, A Sensitivity Training, Rachel Combs

LIS Student Conference

According to the CDC, autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability (2008). In the US, the prevalence is estimated at 1 in 68 births. Academic libraries need to be aware of this growing population so that we can educate library staff and be prepared to help people who learn and communicate differently. College students with disabilities face inequity when using the academic library, including the physical space, the library website, programming or lack thereof, restrictive loan periods, and resources that aren’t available in formats that they need. Academic libraries must be proactive and learn to recognize and minimize barriers, educate library …

Physicians’ Information Needs And Information Seeking, William E. Burchfield Ii

LIS Student Conference

Physicians range in age from their early twenties to their nineties. These same physicians care for people many times, from before their birth until their end of life experiences. Physicians must provide the best possible care to these patients. In order to do this, physicians need information. This poster presentation explores the information needs of physicians as well as the information seeking behavior these physicians follow.

Community Resource Audit: Teen Users, Ashley Householder

LIS Student Conference

This poster presents the findings from my Community Resource Audit in LIS 601, which focused on teen library users. During my research, I found that teens usually seek information on the following topics: Health, Career Information, Homework Help, Reading Material, News, and General Curiosity. Along with addressing these needs, my presentation will also discuss barriers to teen access, including reasons why they might choose not to seek information. Finally, I will present my "Teen Resource Guide," which was designed to help teens conduct research on each of the aforementioned topics.

Community Resource Audit Of Low-Income And Poor Children, Jesse Caldwell

LIS Student Conference

Poverty is on the rise within the United States. Public Libraries located in large cities and rural communities may be seeing an increase in usage from children who identify as low-income or poor. Using national statistics from the United States and local statistics from Lawrenceburg, Indiana , I will explain how poverty is on the rise within the United States. I will then outline how to discover local poverty statistics and how those statistics can be used to directly engage the low-income and poor population within a library district.

Library School: On How And Why, And Especially With Whom, One Becomes A Librarian, Karyn Hinkle

LIS Student Conference

No abstract provided.