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More Than Just Collateral Damage: Pet Shootings By Police, Courtney G. Lee

The University of New Hampshire Law Review

The Department of Justice estimates that American police officers shoot 10,000 pet dogs in the line of duty each year. It is impossible to ascertain a reliable number, however, because most law enforcement agencies do not maintain accurate records of animal killings. The tally may be substantially higher, and some suggest it could reach six figures.

Deferring to officers’ judgment when they reasonably fear for human safety is sound policy because they regularly must make split-second, life-or-death decisions in highly stressful situations; but many pet shootings occur when officers mistake the behavior of a friendly, curious dog for aggression. Further, …

Student Perceptions On The Community Of Spiritual Formation At A Faith-Based University, Jonathan R. Colburn

Doctor of Education (EdD)

Spiritual formation has always been of utmost importance in Christian education as faithbased institutions strive to educate the whole person; body, mind, and spirit. Because of this, Christian universities work to create programs and provide activities that challenge the minds and hearts of the students in order to promote spiritual growth. This study seeks to answer the following question: What does a phenomenological analysis of the lived experiences of students at a Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) institution reveal about their perceptions of the spiritual formation priorities of the institution? Stated another way, what do students report about …

Usa V. Timothy Walker

2018 Decisions

USDC for the Western District of Pennsylvania

Semaphorin 5a Drives Melanoma Progression: Role Of Bcl-2, Mir-204 And C-Myb., Simona D'Aguanno, Elisabetta Valentini, Maria Grazia Tupone, Marianna Desideri, Marta Di Martile, Manuela Spagnuolo, Simonetta Buglioni, Cristiana Ercolani, Italia Falcone, Marco De Dominici, Michele Milella, Maria Giulia Rizzo, Bruno Calabretta, Carlo Cota, Andrea Anichini, Daniela Trisciuoglio, Donatella Del Bufalo

Department of Cancer Biology Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: Melanoma, the most aggressive form of skin cancer, is characterized by high rates of metastasis, drug resistance and mortality. Here we investigated the role of Semaphorin 5A (Sema5A) on the properties associated with melanoma progression and the factors involved in Sema5A regulation.

METHODS: Western blotting, qRT-PCR, Chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) assay, immunohistochemistry of melanoma patient specimens and xenograft tissues, in vitro Transwell assay for cell migration and invasion evaluation, in vitro capillary-like structure formation analysis.

RESULTS: A significant correlation of Sema5A mRNA expression and melanoma progression was observed by analyzing GEO profile dataset. Endogenous Sema5A protein was detected in 95% …

Mmu: 11/19/18–11/25/18, Student Bar Association

Monday Morning Update

Graduate Student Network to Host Winter Formal\

Mass Schedule

Announcement - Weekly Bible Study

Follow The Crossings Cafe

Legal Writing Center

Invitation to all NDLS Student Groups

Health & Wellness Information

This Week @ NDLS

Unh Agricultural Research Boosts New England’S Thanksgiving Bounty, Lori Tyler Gula

Media Relations

No abstract provided.

Masthead, Editorial Board

The University of New Hampshire Law Review

No abstract provided.

Understanding Institutions: A Multi-Dimensional Approach, Raymond H. Brescia

The University of New Hampshire Law Review

With the rise of nativist policies throughout the world, the growing dangers posed by climate change and rising income inequality, and ever-increasing threats to the rule of law, many turn to the institutions of democracy to achieve desired policy goals. Indeed, if one seeks to address climate change, preserve the rule of law, or reduce income inequality, functioning institutions are needed to further such objectives. But the ability to leverage institutions to achieve legal and policy goals presupposes a common understanding of institutions as well as an appreciation for the ways in which they can and may function. Traditional comparative …

Opinion: Are We Out Of The Haze?, Staff

Browse All News

No abstract provided.

Federal Grant Will Support Interdisciplinary Materials Science Graduate Students, Jeff Hansen

Browse All News

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Enantioselective Functionalization Of Enamides At The Β-Carbon Center With Indoles, Mirza A. Saputra, Binod Nepal, Nitin S. Dange, Pu Du, Frank R. Fronczek, Revati Kumar, Rendy Kartika

Faculty Publications

© 2018 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim We report an enantioconvergent approach for the functionalization of enamides at the β-carbon atom, which involves a chiral Brønsted acid induced tautomerization of 2-amidoallyl into 1-amidoallyl cations. These putative reactive intermediates were produced by ionization of racemic α-hydroxy enamides with a chiral Brønsted acid and captured with substituted indoles in a highly regio- and enantioselective manner.

Eleven Lindenwood Alumnae Receive Emerson Excellence In Teaching Award, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

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Pathogenesis Of Rift Valley Fever Virus Aerosol Infection In Stat2 Knockout Hamsters, Brady T. Hickerson, Jonna B. Westover, Arnaud J. Van Wettere, Johanna D. Rigas, Jinxin Miao, Bettina L. Conrad, Neil E. Motter, Zhongde Wang, Brian B. Gowen

Animal, Dairy, and Veterinary Science Faculty Publications

Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV) is an emerging pathogen capable of causing severe disease in livestock and humans and can be transmitted by multiple routes including aerosol exposure. Several animal models have been developed to gain insight into the pathogenesis associated with aerosolized RVFV infection, but work with these models is restricted to high containment biosafety level (BSL) laboratories limiting their use for antiviral and vaccine development studies. Here, we report on a new RVFV inhalation infection model in STAT2 KO hamsters exposed to aerosolized MP-12 vaccine virus by nose-only inhalation that enables a more accurate delivery and measurement of …

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 043, Number 07, November 19, 2018, Grand Valley State University

2018-2019, Volume 43

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

What Personality Factors Influence Performance In A Multi-Line Insurance Agency?, Timothy R. Greer

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The focus of this dissertation is exploring personality factors that impact performance within a small insurance agency. The primary research question is, what is (or are) the best personality factor(s), sub-facets, or constructs, that contribute to increased performance within an insurance agency. Three of the Five-Factor Model dimensions, extroversion, conscientiousness, and openness to experience along with grit and hardiness were examined, as well as their sub-facets. Grit and hardiness were not found to add additional explanation of the variance while five of the sub-facets were found to better explain the variance over the composite dimensions.

Perceived Effects Of Learning Disabilities On College Students, Samantha E. Penta

Honors College Theses

The purpose of this study is to explore the perceived effects of learning disabilities on college students, as well as the barriers faced during the transition into postsecondary education. The sample was composed of 37 undergraduate students reporting a learning disability diagnosis. A questionnaire was distributed to explore several factors; including university accommodations, barriers to academic success, and perceived stigma on campus. Participants over the age of 18 reporting a learning disability were included in the study. Approximately one-quarter of participants reported the presence of a learning disability, however, the majority of these students denied receiving academic accommodations from their …

Predicting Thrill Seeking Behavior, Matthew I. Keane

Honors College Theses

Extreme sports, sports characterized as involving speed, height and danger, have become an increasingly popular pastime around the world and have grown into a $250 billion industry. As a result of the inherent risks of taking part in these extreme sports, the most common participants are thrill seeking, risk taking, and often reckless. Known as the type-T personality type, these extreme sensation seeking individual’s constantly seek out new experiences that will stimulate their mind and frequently find their thrill by participating in extreme sports. The goal of this study is to determine various factors that will influence an individual’s thrill …

Nelsen V. Nelsen Clerk's Record Dckt. 47950

Idaho Supreme Court Records & Briefs, All

No abstract provided.

Nursing Care For Survivors Of Female Genital Mutilation, Destiny L. Crawford, Patricia A. Catts, Aprn, Phd

Anna Vaughn School of Nursing Undergraduate Work

Female Genital Mutilation is a genital alteration that affects women for the rest of their lives. With limited research regarding the long-term effects and treatments for the survivors of FGM, this literature review seeks to find the most effective nursing interventions to promote quality of care for these women. Sample: 24 articles were identified in the literature on the toping of FGM resulting in a purposive sample of 13 studies. Methodology: The databases utilized were “EBSCOhost MEDLINE with Full Text.” Keywords included “Female Genital Mutilation," "Female Circumcision," "nursing," and "nursing interventions." Articles were critiqued, and the inclusion criteria were that …

Developing Identity Among Third Culture Kids, Amy Carol Rustine

Honors College Theses

The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore experiences that influence the identity development among Third Culture Kids (TCKs). TCKs in this study are individuals that spend part of their developmental years in a county other than the parents’ home country requiring travel overseas. Participants in the research were adults ranging in age from 19-22 attending college in the United States. Data was collected through individual interviews. Themes emerged after developing codes and analyzing the transcripts with codes. Emerging themes reveal TCK’s tremendous struggle within awareness of difference, struggle to fit in and struggle to belong. Teachers and peers …

Native American Journalists Association Holds First National Event At Ohio (November 19, 2018), University Communications And Marketing

OHIO News Articles Archive

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H3k9 Methyltransferases And Demethylases Control Lung Tumor-Propagating Cells And Lung Cancer Progression, S. P. Rowbotham, F Li, A. F. M. Dost, S. M. Louie, B. P. Marsh, P. Pessina, C. R. Anbarasu, Christine Fillmore Brainson, S. J. Tuminello, A. Lieberman, S. Ryeom, T. M. Schlaeger, B. J. Aronow, H. Watanabe, K. K. Wong, C. F. Kim

Toxicology and Cancer Biology Faculty Publications

Epigenetic regulators are attractive anticancer targets, but the promise of therapeutic strategies inhibiting some of these factors has not been proven in vivo or taken into account tumor cell heterogeneity. Here we show that the histone methyltransferase G9a, reported to be a therapeutic target in many cancers, is a suppressor of aggressive lung tumor-propagating cells (TPCs). Inhibition of G9a drives lung adenocarcinoma cells towards the TPC phenotype by de-repressing genes which regulate the extracellular matrix. Depletion of G9a during tumorigenesis enriches tumors in TPCs and accelerates disease progression metastasis. Depleting histone demethylases represses G9a-regulated genes and TPC phenotypes. Demethylase inhibition …

The Daily Gamecock, Monday, November 19, 2018, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

November

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The Free Press Vol. 50, Issue No. 09, 11-19-2018, Julie Pike

Free Press, The

Clinical counselors lead workshop on stress and anxiety -- USM pays tribute to veterans in week of events -- Faculty create course to help students after college -- Extraordinary professors receive emeritus status -- New website helps students with finances -- Update from the Student Senate at USM

Dissertation Year Fellows Get To Work, Kristin Melamed

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

The Guardian, Week Of November 19, 2018, Wright State University Student Body

The Guardian Student Newspaper

News articles from The Guardian for the week of November 19, 2018. The Guardian is the official student-run newspaper for Wright State University. It has been published regularly since March of 1965.

Bjc Today

BJC Today

No abstract provided.

State V. Davenport Appellant's Brief Dckt. 46040

Not Reported

No abstract provided.

The Bg News November 19, 2018, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. November 19, 2018. Volume 98-Issue 24.

Quantitative Gadolinium-Free Cardiac Fibrosis Imaging In End Stage Renal Disease Patients Reveals A Longitudinal Correlation With Structural And Functional Decline, Tori A. Stromp, Tyler J. Spear, Rebecca M. Holtkamp, Kristin N. Andres, Joshua C. Kaine, Wissam H. Alghuraibawi, Steve W. Leung, Brandon K. Fornwalt, Moriel H. Vandsburger

Physiology Faculty Publications

Patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) suffer high mortality from arrhythmias linked to fibrosis, but are contraindicated to late gadolinium enhancement magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). We present a quantitative method for gadolinium-free cardiac fibrosis imaging using magnetization transfer (MT) weighted MRI, and probe correlations with widely used surrogate markers including cardiac structure and contractile function in patients with ESRD. In a sub-group of patients who returned for follow-up imaging after one year, we examine the correlation between changes in fibrosis and ventricular structure/function. Quantification of changes in MT revealed significantly greater fibrotic burden in patients with ESRD compared to …