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University To Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Jan. 21-26 (December 19, 2018), University Communications And Marketing

OHIO News Articles Archive

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Ohio University Small Business Development Center Recognized At Statewide Conference (December 19, 2018), University Communications And Marketing

OHIO News Articles Archive

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Breathing Study Shows Huge Armored Dinosaurs Battled Overheating With Nasal Air-Conditioning (December 19, 2018), University Communications And Marketing

OHIO News Articles Archive

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The Relationship Between The Phosphate And Structural Carbonate Fractionation Of Fallow Deer Bioapatite In Tooth Enamel, Holly Miller, Carolyn Chenery, Angela L. Lamb, Hilary Sloane, Ruth F. Carden, Levent Atici, Naomi Sykes

Anthropology Faculty Research

Rationale The species‐specific relationship between phosphate (δ18OP values) and structural carbonate (δ18OC values) oxygen isotope ratios has been established for several modern and fossil animal species but until now it has not been investigated in European fallow deer (Dama dama dama). This study describes the relationship between phosphate and structural carbonate bioapatite in tooth enamel of extant fallow deer, which will help us further understand the species' unique environmental and cultural history. Methods The oxygen isotope composition of phosphate (δ18OP value) and structural carbonate (δ18OC value) of hydroxylapatite was determined in 51 modern fallow deer tooth enamel samples from across …

Minutes From December 19 2018, University Senate

University Senate Minutes

Minutes from December 19 2018 University Senate Meeting

Working For A Better Mississippi ― One Cup Of Coffee At A Time, Shea Stewart

University of Mississippi News

UM students assist nonprofit with manufacturing challenge

Racism: The Leading Cause Of Death In Black Maternal Mortality Rates, Kelsey Ormsby

Student Works

Black women are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy- or childbirth-related causes in the United States. There are a few factors that play into this statistic, including genetic health conditions and socioeconomic issues. However, racism and unfair treatment towards black women is at the heart of the problem. This issue of racism in the health care system is atrocious for a few reasons — first, because racism is never acceptable in any form and should be eliminated in any and all situations. And second, because this is a problem that is affecting the lives and well-being …

Fall/Winter 2018: Learning Meets Career Capabilities, St. Norbert College

St. Norbert College Magazine 2013-2018

Students in St. Norbert’s newest major – integrative studies – design their own educational path as they develop the skills in demand by employers around the country.

Fall/Winter 2018: Festival Of Christmas Takes Chicago, St. Norbert College

St. Norbert College Magazine 2013-2018

St. Norbert College took its beloved Festival of Christmas on the road for one magical night – no small feat considering the event includes 150-plus performers from four instrumental ensembles and three choirs.

Fall/Winter 2018: Collins’ Path Through Religion And Psychology Leads To Criminal Justice, St. Norbert College

St. Norbert College Magazine 2013-2018

Deborah (Segerstrom) Collins ’87, once a youth minister, is now a leading forensic psychologist in Wisconsin, evaluating criminal defendants’ competency and insanity claims while balancing her Catholic faith perspective with the demands of the justice system.

Fall/Winter 2018: Pbs To Feature Snc Role Models For The Latinx Community, St. Norbert College

St. Norbert College Magazine 2013-2018

Twin Cities (Minnesota) Public Television was on campus last week to interview Raquel Cowell (Psychology), and Corinna Jauregui ’19 for a pair of upcoming PBS videos. The videos are part of a project that aims to showcase neuroscience careers for the Latinx community by highlighting role models in the field.

Dichotomous Scoring Of Tdp-43 Proteinopathy From Specific Brain Regions In 27 Academic Research Centers: Associations With Alzheimer's Disease And Cerebrovascular Disease Pathologies, Yuriko Katsumata, David W. Fardo, Walter A. Kukull, Peter T. Nelson

Biostatistics Faculty Publications

TAR-DNA binding protein 43 (TDP-43) proteinopathy is a common brain pathology in elderly persons, but much remains to be learned about this high-morbidity condition. Published stage-based systems for operationalizing disease severity rely on the involvement (presence/absence) of pathology in specific anatomic regions. To examine the comorbidities associated with TDP-43 pathology in aged individuals, we studied data from the National Alzheimer’s Coordinating Center (NACC) Neuropathology Data Set. Data were analyzed from 929 included subjects with available TDP-43 pathology information, sourced from 27 different American Alzheimer’s Disease Centers (ADCs). Cases with relatively unusual diseases including autopsy-proven frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD-TDP or FTLD-tau) …

Teaching The Role Of Health Advocate: Reflections On Two Cross-Cultural Collaborative Advocacy Workshops For Medical Trainees And Instructors In Oman, Jessica Breton, Louis H. Francescutti, Yousef

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

In March 2014, medical educators from Canada and Oman collaborated to shape the foundation of health advocacy training in Oman. Using existing research and innovative tools, two workshops were developed, representing the first formalised approach to health advocacy for medical trainees in Oman. The development and application of the workshops highlighted many unique challenges and opportunities in advocacy training. This article summarises the process of developing and implementing the workshops as well as feedback from the participants and short-term consequences. Furthermore, this article seeks to explore the complexities of designing a cross-cultural curriculum. In particular, it reflects on how the …

Optimizing A Method For Dna Recovery While Preserving Latent Prints On Paper, Niti Dalal

Student Theses

Paper evidence is commonly encountered in cases of kidnapping, threatening letters, extortion, and bank robbery, and the optimal workflow between latent print processing and DNA collection is of interest to the forensic community. The overall aim of this project was to achieve optimal amounts of DNA for typing without destroying the fingerprint. The first study compared two collection techniques—tape-lifting by Scotch Removable Poster Tape and dry swabbing with FLOQSwabs— using prints deposited in defined locations. Samples were processed for DNA and developed with 1,2-indanedione. The second aim was to determine if visualizing print locations with fingerprint powder prior to DNA …

2008 - San Antonio And Nacimiento Rivers Watershed Management Plan

Miscellaneous Monterey and San Luis Obispo County Documents and Reports

The purpose of the San Antonio and Nacimiento Rivers Watersheds Management Plan is to identify the existing conditions of and stresses in these watersheds as they relate to water quality, and recommend methods for reducing or eliminating those stressors such as alternative land use practices. The plan was created to:

􀂃 The reservoirs and their respective watersheds are the source for water recharging the Salinas Valley groundwater basin.

􀂃 There is a direct correlation between the health of these watersheds and the supply and quality of water for the Salinas Valley.

􀂃 The Salinas Valley’s population and economy are dependent …

2003 - Deep Aquifer Investigation - Hydrogeologic Data Inventory, Review, Interpretation And Implications

Miscellaneous Monterey and San Luis Obispo County Documents and Reports

The “deep aquifer” designation derives from the history of water resource development in Monterey County. Advancing seawater intrusion, first, in the 180-foot aquifer, and subsequently in the 400-foot aquifer, forced ground water users to progressively driller deeper to find fresh water. The first deep aquifer water well was drilled in 1976. In order to develop an improved understanding of the regional ground water resource, this technical memorandum attempts to integrate all available data on the aquifer systems underlying the 180- and 400-foot aquifers of the Salinas Valley. The available data set for the deep aquifer is scanty. These data are …

Obstetric And Neonatal Outcomes Of Pregnant Indian Pilgrims: A Three-Year Experience At The Indian Hajj Medical Mission, Shazia Khan, Inam D. Khan

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: The Hajj, an annual mass gathering of Muslim pilgrims, is known for its high morbidity and mortality rates. However, pregnant women sometimes participate in this pilgrimage, despite guidelines that discourage such an undertaking due to potential fetomaternal complications. This study aimed to evaluate fetomaternal outcomes among pregnant Indian Hajj pilgrims. Methods: This prospective cross-sectional study was conducted at two Indian Hajj Medical Mission (IHMM)-affiliated secondary care hospitals in Saudi Arabia during the Hajj periods of August–October 2015 and 2016 and July–September 2017. All female Indian pilgrims of reproductive age who underwent pregnancy screening at secondary care IHMM hospitals during …

Offshore Wind Support, Robbin Ray

UNH Today Archive

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Honoring A Wildcat Legend, Kristin Waterfield Duisberg

UNH Today Archive

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Evaluating The Impact Of Local Vegetable Messaging On Elementary School Students’ Vegetable Choice And Nutrition Behaviors, Jesse Chiero

Doctoral Dissertations

Farm to school (FtS) initiatives within a school setting may include purchase of local foods, nutrition education, and school gardening. Previous FtS research has indicated a positive impact on child nutrition behaviors and body weight but less is known about how and what aspects of local foods within school meals impact child nutrition behaviors. The specific aims of this project were to: 1) Determine which benefit(s) of eating local vegetables are most salient to 3^rd-5^th grade students for a local vegetable message campaign intervention and compare if message preferences varied by age, gender and school district, and …

2008 - Managing An Uncertain Future - Climate Change Adaptation Strategies For California's Water

Miscellaneous Documents and Reports

This report recommends a number of adaptation strategies for California and local water managers to improve their capacity to handle change. Many of the strategies will also help adapt California's water resources to accommodate non-climate demands including a growing population, ecosystem restoration and greater flood protection. Several of the recommendations in this report are ready for immediate adoption, while others need additional public deliberation and development. Some can be implemented using existing resources and authority, while the majority will require new resources, sustained financial investment and significant collaborative effort.

Noninvasive Ventilation And High-Flow Nasal Cannulae Therapy For Children With Acute Respiratory Failure: An Overview, Khaloud S. Al-Mukhaini, Najwa M. Al-Rahbi

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) refers to the use of techniques to deliver artificial respiration to the lungs without the need for endotracheal intubation. As NIV has proven beneficial in comparison to invasive mechanical ventilation, it has become the optimal modality for initial respiratory support among children in respiratory distress. High-flow nasal cannulae (HFNC) therapy is a relatively new NIV modality and is used for similar indications. This review discusses the usefulness and applications of conventional NIV in comparison to HFNC.

Modeling Of Cantú Syndrome In Zebrafish, Soma Sekhara Singareddy

McKelvey School of Engineering Graduate Student Theses & Dissertations

Although rare, Cantú syndrome (CS) is a debilitating syndrome without any specific therapy, caused by gain-of-function (GOF) mutations in KCNJ8 and ABCC9 genes that encode ATP-sensitive potassium (KATP) channels. To better understand the link between molecular dysfunction and the complex pathophysiology, animal models that can rigorously mirror human CS are essential. Using ABCC9-mutated zebrafish, which can provide significant advantages over mice as an appropriate vertebrate model, GOF has been demonstrated at a cellular level in the ventricular cardiomyocytes. This also marks the first-known characterization of KATP currents in teleost hearts. In addition, sulfonylurea sensitivities of the channels have been …

Effectiveness Of A Youth-Led Early Childhood Care And Education Programme In Rural Pakistan: A Cluster-Randomised Controlled Trial, Aisha Khizar Yousafzai, Muneera Rasheed, Arjumand Rizvi, Fariha Shaheen, Liliana A. Ponguta, Chin R. Reyes

Department of Paediatrics and Child Health

Background: The United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals encompass lifelong learning from birth to youth to adulthood (Goal 4) and economic opportunities for young people (Goal 8). The targets include improving access to quality early childhood care and education (ECCE) as well as learning and training opportunities for adolescents and youth. Cross-generational models for young children and youth may offer opportunities to address the interconnections between goals and targets for the next generation. We investigated whether an ECCE programme for young children (3.5-6.5 years) delivered by female youth (18-24 years) in rural Pakistan would be effective on children's school readiness.
Methods: …

Shenzhen’S Urban Villages: Dialogic Cultural Landscapes And Resilient Rituals, Z Latham, R Brown

School of Art, Design and Architecture

Rapid urbanisation is drastically reshaping our environment, destabilising traditional connections to place and notions of community, and with these the relationship between place and identity. In this context, how do we make sense of such change and how do we orient ourselves when prior notions of place and iden- tity are disrupted or lost? To address such questions this paper will draw upon Mikhail Bakhtin’s concept of di- alogism, and through themes of mutuality, simultaneity, malleability and mobility examine concepts of cultural landscape, nature and ritual. To pursue our study of this condition we have sited ourselves in the dramatically …

High Efficacy Of Praziquantel In Schistosoma Haematobium-Infected Children In Taraba State, Northeast Nigeria: A Follow-Up Study, Robert S. Houmsou, Binga E. Wama, Hemen Uniga, John A., Elizabeth U. Amuta, Santaya L. Kela

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the efficacy of praziquantel in reducing urinary schistosomiasis prevalence, parasite burden and morbidity rates among a previously reported sample of Schistosoma haematobium-infected children. In addition, predisposing factors for reinfection one year post-treatment were also determined. Methods: This prospective follow-up study was conducted between March 2014 and February 2015 among 675 previously reported children with urinary schistosomiasis in the Murbai and Surbai communities of Ardo Kola, Taraba State, Nigeria. A single dose of 40 mg/kg of praziquantel was administered to each infected child, with a second dose administered one month later if necessary. The number …

Diabetic Foot Disease Research In Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: A Bibliometric Analysis, Ibrahim S. Al-Busaidi, Nadia N. Abdulhadi, Kirsten J.

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: Countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have some of the highest prevalence rates of diabetes mellitus (DM) in the world; however, DM-related research activity in this region is limited. This study aimed to examine trends in published diabetic foot disease (DFD) research undertaken in GCC countries. Methods: This bibliometric study was conducted in December 2016. Standardised criteria were used to search the MEDLINE® database (National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, Maryland, USA) for DFD-related publications authored by GCC researchers between January 1990 and December 2015. Various details such as the type of publication, journal impact factor and number of …

Association Between Voice Handicap Index And Reflux Symptom Index: A Cross-Sectional Study Of Undiagnosed General And Teacher Cohorts In Saudi Arabia, Rawan Al-Anazi, Ahmed Al-Rahim, Sara Al-Ghuwainem, Abdulrahman, Mohammad H. Al-Bar

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: This study aimed to assess potential associations between self-reported symptoms of laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) and voice disorders among two undiagnosed cohorts in Saudi Arabia. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from February to April 2017 in Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Validated Arabic versions of the Reflux Symptom Index (RSI) and 10-item Voice Handicap Index (VHI-10) were distributed to 400 teachers at 13 schools and 300 members of the general population attending an ear, nose and throat clinic in Khobar. Scores of >13 and >11 on the RSI and VHI-10 indicated a potential subjective diagnosis of LPR and voice disorders, respectively. …

Current Venous Thromboembolism Prevention Practices Following Endovascular Electrophysiological Procedures In The Uk: A Retrospective Study, Christopher Saunderson, Sally Hickman, Elaine Tayebjee, Muzahir

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) cases at the Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, UK, as well as to survey current VTE practices and preventative strategies at other UK-based electrophysiology (EP) centres. Methods: This retrospective study involved all patients who underwent EP studies at Leeds General Infirmary from January 2014 to December 2016. In addition, a telephone survey was conducted of 35 other UK-based EP centres. Results: Of 1,020 patients who underwent EP studies at Leeds General Infirmary, 0.3% developed a post-procedural VTE. In addition, 28 other EP centres were surveyed (response rate: 80%), of …

2nd International Nursing Conference: Transforming Nursing Future - Technology, Innovation And Collaboration, Sultan Qaboos University

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

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