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Encountering Shakespeare - Program, Celia

Encountering Shakespeare Ephemera

A program for the Encountering Shakespeare: The 40th Annual Ohio Valley Shakespeare Conference.

The Science Of Climate Change, David Poister

Catholic Intellectual Tradition

In the 2015 Papal Encyclical. Laudata Si', Pope Francis encourage "people of good will" to engage in an "intense dialogue" between science and religion as a way to address environmental issues such as global warming. In that spirit, this presentation will explain the basical physical and chemical processes driving current changes to the earth's climate system. This scientific understanding will form the basis of next semester's CIT workshop centering on the religious and spiritual dimensions of climate change.

This talk is facilitated by David Poister, Ph.D. who is a Professor of Chemistry and Environmental Science at SNC where he …

Time From Screening Mammography To Biopsy And From Biopsy To Breast Cancer Treatment Among Black And White, Women Medicare Beneficiaries Not Participating In A Health Maintenance Organization, Rebecca Selove, Barbara Kilbourne, Mary Kay Fadden, Maureen Sanderson, Maya Foster, Regina Offodile, Baqar Husaini, Charles Mouton, Robert S. Levine

Sociology Faculty Research

Purpose

There is a breast cancer mortality gap adversely affecting Black women in the United States. This study assessed the relationship between number of days between abnormal mammogram, biopsy, and treatment among Medicare (Part B) beneficiaries ages 65 to 74 and 75 to 84 years, accounting for race and comorbidity.

Methods

A cohort of non-Hispanic Black and non-Hispanic White women residing in the continental United States and receiving no services from a health maintenance organization was randomly selected from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services denominator file. The cohort was followed from 2005 to 2008 using Center …

Nemo-Like Kinase (Nlk) Is A Pathological Signaling Effector In The Mouse Heart, Ruijie Liu

Peer Reviewed Articles

Nemo-like kinase (NLK) is an evolutionary conserved serine/threonine protein kinase implicated in development, proliferation and apoptosis regulation. Here we identified NLK as a gene product induced in the hearts of mice subjected to pressure overload or myocardial infarction injury, suggesting a potential regulatory role with pathological stimulation to this organ. To examine the potential functional consequences of increased NLK levels, cardiac-specific transgenic mice with inducible expression of this gene product were generated, as well as cardiac-specific Nlk gene-deleted mice. NLK transgenic mice demonstrated baseline cardiac hypertrophy, dilation, interstitial fibrosis, apoptosis and progression towards heart failure in response to two surgery-induced …

What Makes A Prion: Infectious Proteins From Animals To Yeast, Kyle S. Maclea

Life Sciences Faculty Scholarship

While philosophers in ancient times had many ideas for the cause of contagion, the modern study of infective agents began with Fracastoro's 1546 proposal that invisible “spores” spread infectious disease. However, firm categorization of the pathogens of the natural world would need to await a mature germ theory that would not arise for 300 years. In the 19th century, the earliest pathogens described were bacteria and other cellular microbes. By the close of that century, the work of Ivanovsky and Beijerinck introduced the concept of a virus, an infective particle smaller than any known cell. Extending into the early–mid-20th century …

The Setonian, October 20, 2016, Seton Hall University

2016

No abstract provided.

Transdisciplinary Collaborative Learning: Design, Practices, And Experience With Telepresence, Robotics, And Makerspaces, Nick Swayne, Kevin Giovanetti Ph.D., Fred Briggs, Patrice Ludwig Ph.D., Sean Ronan Mccarthy Ph.D., Michele Estes Ph.D., Audrey J. Burnett, Juhong Christie Liu Ph.D.

Libraries

Using a variety of media and case studies, the panel address the adoption and use of technologies such as robotics, telepresence, and makerspaces for trans-disciplinary learning that has initiated significant grassroots change within the institution. The analysis of teaching and learning strategies shows promise of supporting deep learning for students, a scholarship of teaching and learning for faculty, and conceptualization of a change agent. A vision for the future will be explored with audience.

October 20, 2016, James Madison University

The Breeze, 2010-2019

The Breeze is the student newspaper of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Division Course Change Proposals 10/20/2016, Curriculum Committee

Curriculum Committee Reports

No abstract provided.

Common Genetic Variants Found In Hla And Kir Immune Genes In Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anthony R. Torres, Thayne Sweeten, Randall C. Johnson, Dennis Odell, Jonna B. Westover, Patricia Bray-Ward, David C. Ward, Christopher J. Davies, Aaron J. Thomas, Lisa A. Croen, Michael Benson

Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice Publications

The “common variant—common disease” hypothesis was proposed to explain diseases with strong inheritance. This model suggests that a genetic disease is the result of the combination of several common genetic variants. Common genetic variants are described as a 5% frequency differential between diseased vs. matched control populations. This theory was recently supported by an epidemiology paper stating that about 50% of genetic risk for autism resides in common variants. However, rare variants, rather than common variants, have been found in numerous genome wide genetic studies and many have concluded that the “common variant—common disease” hypothesis is incorrect. One interpretation is …

Western News, October 20, 2016, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU has record-breaking homecoming day, Alliance with FSW formally announced in Florida, Annual Benefits and Wellness Expo scheduled for Oct. 26, Clayton tapped to head military; veterans affairs, Trustees approve changes in campus; road names, On Campus with Tania Echavarria, WMU students; employees have complimentary access to New York Times

Factors Affecting The Success Rate Of Kasai Portoenterostomy, Sastiono Sastiono, Marethania Maheranny, Hanifah Oswari

The New Ropanasuri Journal of Surgery

Introduction. Surgical repositioning of biliary drainage to the intestine (jejunum) through an artificial fistula (portoenterostomy) following surgical removal of extrahepatic residual biliary duct in biliary atresia, which is first proposed by Kasai has never been evaluated in our center. Thus, we run a study aimed to find out the successrate. Method. We run a cohort study retrospectively enrolled subjects with biliary atresia consecutively. A review of histopathology was carried out, and focused on degree of fibrosis as well as cirrhosis. Obtained data were subjected to statistical analysis using Fischer test and logistic regression. Results. Out of 15 subjects enrolled in …

Evaluation Of Local Advanced Breast Cancer Following Mastectomy: Recurrence And Influencing Clinicohistopathology Factors, Erwin D. Yulian, Andrew J. Yang

The New Ropanasuri Journal of Surgery

Introduction. Locally advanced breast cancer is a quite common clinical scenario in the developing countries where the recurrence remains a problem. Mastectomy is one of the primary treatment. Age, clinical stage, lymph nodes involvement, histopathlogy, tumorgrading and itssubtypes are thought as clinic histopathologic factors influencing the recurrence. We run a study aimed to find out role of these factors on the recurrence after mastectomy. Method. The study designed as an analytical cross–sectional one. A complete data of all patients treated in dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital with locally advanced breast cancer underwentmastectomy withappropriate definitive treatmenttothe stage, and had disease free …

Gardner-Webb University Honors Distinguished Alumni, Office Of University Communications

Gardner-Webb NewsCenter Archive

Gardner-Webb honored outstanding members of the University family with induction into the GWU Gallery of Distinguished Alumni during 2016 Homecoming activities Oct. 14-15. Six alums were recognized as new members of the prestigious gallery, including David McHam of Houston, Texas; Joseph DePriest of Cramerton, N.C.; Dr. Darlene Panvini, of Nashville, Tenn.; Jacqueline St. Clair of Haymarket, Va.; Verhonda Crawford of Chesnee, S.C.; and Virginia “Ginny” Moorefield of Raleigh, N.C., who was also chosen as the GWU Alumna of the Year.

The Missouri Miner, October 20, 2016

The Missouri Miner Newspaper

No abstract provided.

Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes October 20, 2016, University Of Rhode Island Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

Daily Eastern News: October 20, 2016, Eastern Illinois University

October

No abstract provided.

Agenda, University Of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus Board Meeting, October 20, 2016, University Of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus Board

Campus Board Agendas, Minutes, and Supporting Documents

The agenda for the University of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus Board meeting held on October 20, 2016.

Impact Of Different Fecal Processing Methods On Assessments Of Bacterial Diversity In The Human Intestine, Yu Hsin Hsieh, Courtney M. Peterson, Anne Raggio, Michael J. Keenan, Roy J. Martin, Eric Ravussin, Maria L. Marco

Faculty Publications

The intestinal microbiota are integral to understanding the relationships between nutrition and health. Therefore, fecal sampling and processing protocols for metagenomic surveys should be sufficiently robust, accurate, and reliable to identify the microorganisms present. We investigated the use of different fecal preparation methods on the bacterial community structures identified in human stools. Complete stools were collected from six healthy individuals and processed according to the following methods: (i) randomly sampled fresh stool, (ii) fresh stool homogenized in a blender for 2 min, (iii) randomly sampled frozen stool, and (iv) frozen stool homogenized in a blender for 2 min, or (v) …

Ecohydraulics Exemplifies The Emerging “Paradigm Of The Interdisciplines”, David J. Gilvear, John M. Nestler, Michael J. Stewardson, J. Angus Webb, David L. Smith

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

The basic premise underlying ecohydraulics is deceptively simple: create a new discipline focused on the effects of water movement in aquatic ecosystems by melding principles of aquatic ecology (including aspects of fluvial geomorphology) and engineering hydraulics. However, advancing ecohydraulics as a synthetic, organized field of study is challenging because hydraulic engineers and ecologists (1) study processes that differ substantially in spatial and/or temporal scale; (2) have very different approaches to modelling; (3) utilize different sets of mathematical formulations, concepts, and assumptions; and (4) address problems with vastly different patterns of complexity and uncertainty. The differences between engineering and ecology must …

Age-Related Effect Of Viral-Induced Wheezing In Severe Prematurity, Geovanny F. Perez, Amisha Jain, Bassem Kurdi, Rosemary Megalaa, Krishna Pancham, Shehlanoor Huseni, Natalia Isaza, Carlos E. Rodriguez-Martinez, Mary C. Rose, Dinesh Pillai, Gustavo Nino

Pediatrics Faculty Publications

Abstract: Premature children are prone to severe viral respiratory infections in early life, but the age at which susceptibility peaks and disappears for each pathogen is unclear. Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed of the age distribution and clinical features of acute viral respiratory infections in full-term and premature children, aged zero to seven years. Results: The study comprised of a total of 630 hospitalizations (n = 580 children). Sixty-seven percent of these hospitalizations occurred in children born full-term (> 37 weeks), 12% in preterm (32–37 weeks) and 21% in severely premature children (< 32 weeks). The most common viruses identified were rhinovirus (RV; 60%) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV; 17%). Age-distribution analysis of each virus identified that severely premature children had a higher relative frequency of RV and RSV in their first three years, relative to preterm or full-term children. Additionally, the probability of RV- or RSV-induced wheezing was higher overall in severely premature children less than three years old. Conclusions: Our results indicate that the …

Reginal Young, Wilmer Amina Carter Foundation

Bridges Digital Archive: Audio and Video Recordings

Reginal Young was born in 1960 in Oklahoma City. Growing up in the projects of Oklahoma, he developed a passion for education as well as an awareness of his identity as a Black American. Later on, he came to California in 1981 and attended The National Education Center in San Bernardino. He became highly involved in his community and started his own company in 1986. Nonetheless in 1989, he fell into substance abuse and was incarcerated. While serving 3 months in jail, he gave his life to God and found a new purpose in serving his community. In this interview, …

Academic Affairs And Assessment Committee, October 20, 2016, Coastal Carolina University

Board of Trustees Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.

Global Ocean Particulate Organic Carbon Flux Merged With Satellite Parameters, Colleen B. Mouw, Audrey Barnett, Galen A. Mckinley, Lucas Gloege, Darren Pilcher

Michigan Tech Publications, Part 1

Particulate organic carbon (POC) flux estimated from POC concentration observations from sediment traps and 234 Th are compiled across the global ocean. The compilation includes six time series locations: CARIACO, K2, OSP, BATS, OFP, and HOT. Efficiency of the biological pump of carbon to the deep ocean depends largely on biologically mediated export of carbon from the surface ocean and its remineralization with depth; thus biologically related parameters able to be estimated from satellite observations were merged at the POC observation sites. Satellite parameters include net primary production, percent microplankton, sea surface temperature, photosynthetically active radiation, diffuse attenuation coefficient at …

Comparative Profiling Of Micrornas In The Winged And Wingless English Grain Aphid, Sitobion Avenae (F.) (Homoptera: Aphididae), Xiangrui Li, Fangmei Zhang, Brad Coates, Yunhui Zhang, Xuguo Zhou, Dengfa Cheng

Entomology Faculty Publications

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are short single-stranded non-coding RNAs that regulate gene expression, particularly during development. In this study, 345 miRNAs were identified from the English green aphid, Sitobion avenae (F.), of which 168 were conserved and 177 were S. avenae-specific. Quantitative comparison of miRNA expression levels indicated that 16 and 12 miRNAs were significantly up-regulated in winged and wingless S. avenae small RNA libraries, respectively. Differential expression of these miRNAs was confirmed by real-time quantitative RT-PCR validation. The putative transcript targets for these candidate miRNAs were predicted based on sequences from a model species Drosophila melanogaster and four aphid species …

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Juvenile Hormone Regulation Of Female Reproduction In The Common Bed Bug, Cimex Lectularius, Hemant Gujar, Subba Reddy Palli

Entomology Faculty Publications

To begin studies on reproduction in common bed bug, Cimex lectularius, we identified three genes coding for vitellogenin (Vg, a protein required for the reproductive success of insects) and studied their hormonal regulation. RNA interference studied showed that expression of Vg3 gene in the adult females is a prerequisite for successful completion of embryogenesis in the eggs laid by them. Juvenile hormone (JH) receptor, Methoprene-tolerant (Met), steroid receptor coactivator (SRC) and GATAa but not ecdysone receptor (EcR) or its partner, ultraspiracle (USP) are required for expression of Vg genes. Feeding and mating working through Vg, Met, SRC, EcR, and …

Infertility And Fertility Intentions, Desires, And Outcomes Among Us Women, Karina M. Shreffler, Stacy Tiemeyer, Cassandra Dorius, Tiffany Spierling, Arthur L. Greil, Julia Mcquillan

Department of Sociology: Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Little is known about how the experience of infertility or identification as someone with infertility shapes women’s fertility intentions, desires, or birth outcomes. The purpose of this paper is to help fill this gap in knowledge for fertility-intentions research.

METHODS Using data from the National Survey of Fertility Barriers (NSFB), we use linear and logistic regression methods to assess how infertility and parity statuses are associated with fertility intentions and desires, as well as how statuses at one point in time predict birth three years later.

RESULTS We find that infertility is associated with lower fertility intentions. …

Polymer-Coated Therapeutic Nanoparticles, Sutapa Barua

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Polymer-coated therapeutic nanoparticles, methods of making and using the same are provided. The polymer-coated therapeutic nanoparticles can include an inner core having at least one therapeutic agent and an outer polymeric coating covering at least a portion of the inner core. A targeting molecule can be associated with the outer polymeric coating.

Characterization And Development Mechanism Of Apios Americana Tuber Starch, Hanyu Yangchen, Vikas Belamkar, Steven B. Cannon, Jay-Lin Jane

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

Apios americana is a wild legume-bearing plant with edible tubers. Domestication of Apios is in progress because of the superior nutritional value and health benefits of the tuber. Objectives of this study were to: (1) characterize physicochemical properties of the Apios tuber starch; and (2) understand differences in starch structures and properties between the mother (seed) and child (progeny) tubers and the mechanism of starch development. Granules of the Apios tuber starch displayed ellipsoidal, rod, or kidney shape with diameter ranges of 1–30 m. The mother tuber starches displayed greater percentage crystallinity, larger gelatinization enthalpy-changes, longer branch-chain lengths of amylopectin, …