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Sol-Gel Germania- And Tantala-Based Hybrid Organic-Inorganic Sorbents For Capillary Microextraction Coupled To High-Performance Liquid Chromatography, Minhphuong Tran

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Microextraction is a preconcentration technique where the volume of the extracting phase is relatively small compared to the sample volume and where the extraction of analytes is non- exhaustive. One such technique is capillary microextraction where a sol-gel coating serves as the extracting phase. Sol-gel coated capillaries provide superior chemical stability in part due to highly stable surface-bonded coatings located within the fused silica capillaries that have protection from the outer polyimide layer. In this research, sol-gel sorbents developed on the inner surface of the fused-silica capillary provide thermal and solvent stability and can be effectively coupled to on-line hyphenation …

Synthesis, Crystal Structure, And Photoluminescent Properties Of 3,3′,4,4′-Tetraethyl-5,5′-Divinyl-2,2′-Bipyrrole Derivatives, Toru Okawara, Reo Kawano, Hiroya Morita, Alan Finkelstein, Renjiro Toyofuku, Kanako Matsumoto, Kenji Takehara, Toshihiko Nagamura, Seiji Iwasa, Sanjai Kumar

Publications and Research

Photoluminescent divinylbipyrroles were synthesized from 3,3′,4,4′-tetraetyl-2,2′-bipyrrole-5,5′-dicarboxaldehyde and activated methylene compounds via aldol condensation.For mechanistic clarity, molecular structures of Meldrum’s acid- and 1,3-dimethylbarbituricacid-derived divinylbipyrroles were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Photoluminescentproperties of the synthesized divinylbipyrroles in dichloromethane were found to be dependent onthe presence of electron withdrawing groups at the vinylic terminal. The divinylbipyrroles derivedfrom malononitrile, Meldrum’s acid, and 1,3-dimethylbarbituric acid showed fluorescent peaks at553, 576, and 602 nm respectively. Computational studies indicated that the alkyl substituents on thebipyrrole 3 and 3′positions increased energy level of the highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO)compared to the unsubstituted derivatives and provided rationale for the …

Organelle-Specific Single-Molecule Imaging Of Α4Β2 Nicotinic Receptors Reveals The Effect Of Nicotine On Receptor Assembly And Cell-Surface Trafficking, Ashley M. Fox-Lee, Faruk H. Moonschi, Christopher I. Richards

Chemistry Faculty Publications

Nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) assemble in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and traffic to the cell surface as pentamers composed of α and β subunits. Many nAChR subtypes can assemble with varying subunit ratios, giving rise to multiple stoichiometries exhibiting different subcellular localization and functional properties. In addition to the endogenous neurotransmitter acetylcholine, nicotine also binds and activates nAChRs and influences their trafficking and expression on the cell surface. Currently, no available technique can specifically elucidate the stoichiometry of nAChRs in the ER versus those in the plasma membrane. Here, we report a method involving single-molecule fluorescence measurements to determine the …

Academic Affairs And Assessment Committee, October 26, 2017, Coastal Carolina University

Board of Trustees Committee Minutes

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Communicative Function Use Of Preschoolers And Mothers From Differing Racial And Socioeconomic Groups, Danai Kasambira Fannin, O. A. Barbarin, E.R. Crais

Faculty Articles, Papers, and Other Scholarship

Purpose: This study explores whether communicative function (CF: reasons for communicating) use differs by socioeconomic status (SES), race/ethnicity, or gender among preschoolers and their mothers. Method: Mother-preschooler dyads (N=95) from the National Center for Early Development and Learning’s (NCEDL, 2005) study of Family and Social Environments were observed during one structured learning and free play interaction. CFs were coded by trained independent raters. Results: Children used all CFs at similar rates but those from low SES homes produced fewer utterances and less Reasoning, while boys used less Self-maintaining and more Predicting. African American (AA) mothers produced more Directing and less …

Influence Of Treatment Of Depression And Utilization Of A Self-Management Intervention, Bonnie M. Hagerty, Melissa A. Bathish

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Little is known about the influence of depression treatment on self-management. This study explored the influence of medications and psychotherapy on usage of a self-regulation strategy for managing depression (PIM-D) and found that a higher percentage of individuals taking medications than receiving psychotherapy used the intervention more often.

Assessing The Impact Of White Noise On Cognition In Individuals With And Without Adhd, Scott Roye

LSU Master's Theses

Although originally viewed only as a childhood disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is now recognized to persist into adulthood in many individuals. Adults with ADHD often demonstrate academic, cognitive, and general functioning deficits as a result of their symptoms. Theorists have suggested that features typically associated with ADHD, such as distractibility, excessive motor activity, and executive dysfunction, may stem from being under stimulated at a physiological level. This lack of arousal potentially causes individuals to seek out stimulation, making them more susceptible to background noise and other environmental stimuli. However, previous research primarily focuses on children and adolescents with …

The Bg News October 26, 2017, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. October 26, 2017. Volume 97-Issue 20.

Closer Than You Think: The Implications Of The Third Offset Strategy For The U.S. Army, Samuel R. White

Books, Monographs & Collaborative Studies

The Defense Innovation Initiative (DII), begun in November 2014 by former Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, is intended to ensure U.S. military superiority throughout the 21st century. The DII seeks broad-based innovation across the spectrum of concepts, research and development, capabilities, leader development, wargaming, and business practices. An essential component of the DII is the Third Offset Strategy—a plan for overcoming (offsetting) adversary parity or advantage, reduced military force structure, and declining technological superiority in an era of great power competition.
This study explored the implications for the Army of Third Offset innovations and breakthrough capabilities for the operating environment …

Severity And Associated Factors Of Participation Restriction Among Community-Dwelling Frail Older People, Yat-Wa Justina Liu

Biennial Convention (CONV)

After attending this presentation, participants should be able to identify the prevalence and the underlying risk factors which are associated with participation restriction among community-dwelling frail older people under International Classification of Functioning, disability and Health (WHO-ICF) model.

Using Crowdfunding Platforms For Scientific Nursing Research, Amanda F. Hopkins, Wendy C. Kooken

Biennial Convention (CONV)

In this session, participants will learn about how the use of crowdfunding platforms such as Experiment.com can facilitate successful funding and result dissemination of nursing research.

Three New Species Of Crenitis Bedel, 1881 From South Africa, With A Revised Key To African Species (Coleoptera: Hydrophilidae), David T. Bilton

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

No abstract provided.

A Shared Spirit Of Justice - The Union Of Law And Equity, Justice's Body And Soul: Canon And Common Law's "Common Ground", Joseph W. Bellacosa

The Catholic Lawyer

No abstract provided.

Affirmative Pedagogy: Affirmative Approaches As A Pedagogical Framework To Improve Lgbtq+ College Retention, Michael Desposito, Lindsay Heckman, Stephanie Durham

Practicing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Twenty-First-Century Honors Education Conference (2017)

No abstract provided.

Sustainability For Whom? Place-Makers Of Detroit, Dominica, Ecuador, And Mexico, Emma Gaalaas Mullaney

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Drawing from more than a decade of work with farmers in rural and urban areas across the Americas, Professor Gaalaas Mullaney highlights some key findings about how small-scale farmers have a big influence on the conservation of cultural and ecological richness in their region. In each of these diverse places, innovative farmers work at the margins of dominant political and economic institutions with only occasional recognition of the value that they produce. What can these farmers teach us about how to cultivate place-based sustainability? How is sustainability related to social and economic justice?

Introduction: Talking Tough Topics In The Classroom, Jonathan G. Silin

Occasional Paper Series

An introduction to this Occasional Paper, in which four educators describe their approaches to tough topics in the classroom—gender, sexual identity, death, and diversity. Despite differing subject matter, the essays have much in common from which we can learn. An important commonality is the involvement of at least three kinds of learning— cognitive, emotional, and social.

Characterizing The Effects Of Radiation On Muscle Cells, Lori Caldwell, Elizabeth Vargis, Charles Harding, Jr Dennison

Posters

One of the primary concerns for those spending time in low gravity and high radiation environments is muscle atrophy. A major cause of muscular atrophy is oxidative stress which is amplified by increased levels of ionizing radiation during spaceflight. Additionally, high levels of radiation can damage DNA, increasing the risk of cancer. Utah State University’s Space Environment Test Facility was used to irradiate C2C12 myoblasts and human vascular endothelial cells with a beta-radiation dosage mimicking that on the International Space Station and a 3-year deep space mission.

Committee On Academic Standing Minutes October 25, 2017, Bronx Community College Committee On Academic Standing

BCC Governance Archives

Minutes for the meeting of the Committee on Academic Standing on October 25, 2017.

Spartan Daily, October 25, 2017, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2017

Volume 149, Issue 27

The Roddey Mcmillan Record - October 25, 2017, Winthrop University

The RMR 2010-2019

The Roddey McMillan Record (RMR) is Winthrop’s monthly multicultural student publication. The RMR has been a significant voice of the minority population of the Winthrop community since its creation by Gail Harris in April 1986. It promotes awareness and understanding of issues concerning minorities for the prosperity of the entire Winthrop community. The purpose of the RMR is to shine light on the many diverse cultures at Winthrop, focusing on issues, concerns and happenings of those who represent the multicultural community on campus. The Roddey McMillan Record is named after Dr. Cynthia Roddey and Atty, Sheila McMillan. Cynthia Roddey was …

Elip 1300 Harvests Ideas For Marketing Sustainable Food On Campus, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

All Forum Articles

No abstract provided.

The Indiana Statesman, October 25, 2017, Indiana State University

Student Newspaper

Campus shooting an accident, police say; Candidate for ISU president on campus today, Thursday; $1.2M NIH grant to serve underrepresented students in biomedical science fields; Four Wheaton football players accused of hazing plead not guilty

Anatomy Learning Center Helps Students Learn Anatomy Principles, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

All Forum Articles

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Reliability And Concurrent Validity Of Select C3 Logix Test Components, Madeline Simon, Arthur C. Maerlender, Katelyn Metzger, Laura Decoster, Amy Hollingworth, Tamara Valovich Mcleod

Center for Brain, Biology, and Behavior: Faculty Publications

We sought to investigate the one-week and within-session reliability of the instrumented balance error scoring system test and the concurrent validity/one-week reliability of two neurocognitive assessments available through C3 Logix. (n = 37) Participants completed two balance error scoring system tests separated by the Trails A, Trails B, and Symbol Digit Modality test available through C3 Logix, and with paper and pencil. We found that the instrumented balance error scoring system test demonstrated strong one-week reliability and that neuropsychological tests available through C3 Logix show acceptable concurrent validity with standard (comparable) paper and pencil measures.

Volume 55, Number 11: October 25, 2017, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Notable Alumni | Chemistry Alum Heads Global Regulatory Unit At Celgene Corp, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

All Forum Articles

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Notable Alumni | Carolee Bull ‘Still Close To My Undergraduate Friends’, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

All Forum Articles

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2017 Program, Office Of Academic Affairs

Programs

Scholarship, creativity, innovation, and the many forms of collaborative engagement that shape faculty life and student learning are central to the mission of Eastern Illinois University. For that reason, our faculty, department chairs, college deans, the Provost, and the entire campus community celebrate the achievements and outstanding contributions of our colleagues and students to their disciplines and professions every year. And, as the following pages illustrate, faculty engaged in continuing scholarly and creative activities that have provided outstanding mentoring experiences for our undergraduate and graduate students.

In addition to recognizing faculty performances, shows, publications, grants and other professional efforts, the …

Happy Beginnings | Alum On Opiate Treatment Team: ‘It’S Good Work’, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

All Forum Articles

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Notable Alumni | Plant Biology's Research Career Started At Ohio, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

All Forum Articles

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