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Inland Wetlands Mapping And Vulnerability Assessment Using An Integrated Geographic Information System And Remote Sensing Techniques, Clement E. Akumu, J. Henry, Tekleab S. Gala, Samuel Dennis, Chandra Reddy, Fisseha Tegegne, Solomon Haile, Reginald S. Archer

Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Faculty Research

The understanding of inland wetlands’ distribution and their level of vulnerability is important to enhance management and conservation efforts. The aim of the study was to map inland wetlands and assess their distribution pattern and vulnerability to natural and human disturbances such as climate change (temperature increase) and human activities by the year 2080. Inland wetland types i.e. forested/shrub, emergent and open water bodies were classified and mapped using maximum likelihood standard algorithm. The spatial distribution pattern of inland wetlands was examined using average nearest neighbor analysis. A weighted geospatial vulnerability analysis was developed using variables such as roads, land …

Cartoons By Pace, E. J. Pace, Stephen D. Grinch Mr

Otterbein Coloring Books

A coloring book adopted from drawings in the 1903 Sibyl (the University yearbook), with additional information about the professors, pulled from the Otterbein University Archive. by E. J. Pace (class of 1905). 18 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.

Medicine + Health Magazine, Fall 2018, George Washington University, School Of Medicine And Health Sciences, Office Of Communications And Marketing

Medicine + Health Magazine

No abstract provided.

From "Fuller's Folly" To National Natural Landmark: Huntsville's Shelta Cave, Sean C. Halverson, Whitney A. Snow

Huntsville Historical Review

No abstract provided.

Unraveled Fall 2018, Southern Adventist University

Unraveled - School of Education and Psychology Newsletter

The Fall 2018 issue of Unraveled contains articles on undergraduate research projects, the Adventist Education Teacher's Convention, a pictorial directory of the December 2018 education and psychology graduates, and features on new faculty members.

Research And Innovation, October 2018, Office Of Vice President For Research

Research and Discovery News

• Oct. 26 deadline to submit to NSF and to Bronco Big Idea Competition to win up to $52,000
• Dr. Sherine Obare named APLU CoR Research Leader Fellow
• Oct. 16 Discovery Acceleration Workshop: "National Institutes of Health - R15 Grants and Beyond"
• Innovation Networking Session on PFAS and Other Emerging Contaminants - Thursday, Nov. 15 (new date), 4 to 7 p.m. in the Fetzer Center
• Internal Funding Opportunities - deadlines in November
• FDP Expanded Clearinghouse
• NSF Molecular and Cellular Biosciences News
• New payroll confirmation system, ecrt, updates
• Upcoming event

Candy Dna Activity, Michelle Valkanas

Outreach Materials

This activity introduces participants to DNA by building strands of DNA using gummy bears as nucleotide bases and Twizzlers as the sugar-phosphate backbone.

Density Rainbows, Michelle Valkanas

Outreach Materials

Density Rainbows is a hands-on activity that allows participants to explore density. Using household liquids (e.g.honey, dish soap, oil, etc.), participants layer a container with liquids from most dense to least dense. For an added layer of fun, participants can drop different solid items into the rainbow to see where they stop (i.e. how their density compares).

Detection, Occurrence And Fate Of Emerging Contaminants In Agricultural Environments, Daniel D. Snow, David A. Cassada, Saptashati Biswas, Mohammedreza Shafieifini, Xu Li, Matteo D'Alessio, Laura Carter, J. Brett Sallach

Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute: Faculty Publications

A total of 75 papers published in 2017 were reviewed ranging from detailed descriptions of analytical methods, to fate and occurrence studies, to ecological effects and sampling techniques for a wide variety of emerging contaminants likely to occur in agricultural environments. New methods and studies on veterinary pharmaceuticals, steroids, antibiotic resistance genes, and engineered nanoparticles agricultural environments continue to expand our knowledge base on the occurrence and potential impacts of these compounds. This review is divided into the following sections: Introduction, Analytical Methods, Fate and Occurrence, Pharmaceutical Metabolites, Anthelmintics, Antibiotic Resistance Genes, and Engineered Nanomaterials.

Development Of Novel Intramolecular Fret-Based Abc Transporter Biosensors To Identify New Substrates And Modulators, Bremansu Osa-Andrews, Kee W. Tan, Angelina Sampson, Surtaj H. Iram

Chemistry and Biochemistry Faculty Publications

Multidrug resistance protein 1 (MRP1) can efflux a wide variety of molecules including toxic chemicals, drugs, and their derivatives out of cells. Substrates of MRP1 include anti-cancer agents, antibiotics, anti-virals, anti-human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and many other drugs. To identify novel substrates and modulators of MRP1 by exploiting intramolecular fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET), we genetically engineered six different two-color MRP1 proteins by changing green fluorescent protein (GFP) insertion sites, while keeping the red fluorescent protein (RFP) at the C-terminal of MRP1. Four of six recombinant proteins showed normal expression, localization, and transport activity. We quantified intramolecular FRET using ensemble …

Law & Health Care Newsletter, Fall 2018

Law & Health Care Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Better Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network

Better Medicine

No abstract provided.

Evaluation Of The Problem Behavior Frequency Scale-Teacher Report Form For Assessing Behavior In A Sample Of Urban Adolescents, Albert D. Farrell, Elizabeth A. Goncy, Terri N. Sullivan, Erin L. Thompson

Psychology Faculty Publications

© 2018 American Psychological Association. This study evaluated the structure and validity of the Problem Behavior Frequency Scale-Teacher Report Form (PBFS-TR) for assessing students' frequency of specific forms of aggression and victimization, and positive behavior. Analyses were conducted on two waves of data from 727 students from two urban middle schools (Sample 1) who were rated by their teachers on the PBFS-TR and the Social Skills Improvement System (SSIS), and on data collected from 1,740 students from three urban middle schools (Sample 2) for whom data on both the teacher and student report version of the PBFS were obtained. Confirmatory …

Plant Litter Quality Affects The Accumulation Rate, Composition, And Stability Of Mineral-Associated Soil Organic Matter, S. Carolina Córdova, Dan C. Olk, Ranae N. Dietzel, Kevin E. Mueller, Sotirios V. Archontouilis, Michael J. Castellano

Biological, Geological, and Environmental Faculty Publications

Mineral-associated organic matter (MAOM) is a relatively large and stable fraction of soil organic matter (SOM). Plant litters with high rates of mineralization (high quality litters) are hypothesized to promote the accumulation of MAOM with greater efficiency than plant litters with low rates of mineralization (low-quality litters) because litters with high rates of mineralization maximize the synthesis of microbial products and most MAOM is microbial-derived. However, the effect of litter quality on MAOM is inconsistent. We conducted four repeated short-term incubations (46-d each) of four plant litters (alfalfa, oats, maize and soybean) in two low-carbon subsoils (sandy loam and silty …

Σ-Ary, Minnesota State University Moorhead, Mathematics Department

Math Department Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Marshall Magazine Autumn 2018, Marshall University

Marshall Magazine

No abstract provided.

Death Of A Posthuman, David Bullard, Carolina Hasbun Elias

Architecture Thesis Prep

Some of the first marks humans left on the world were the architectures of death and remembrance. From the pyramids of Ancient Egypt and the catacombs of Ancient Rome, to the burial landscapes of the 20th century, today’s architecture of death manifests itself mainly as cemeteries and crematoriums. However, the culture of death in the 21st century has evolved to need a new type of architecture that acknowledges changes in humanity and its impact on the natural and technological environment. Humans are no longer just human. Our recent evolution has presented two realities which the discipline of architecture needs to …

The New Urban Artifact, Ricardo Rodriguez Huerta

Architecture Thesis Prep

This is a study of the architectural and historical construct of the Urban Artifact. For the purposes of this exploration, an Urban Artifact is to be understood as the physical manifestation of the city and its collective memory. It is the product of the history and character of its place and the embodiment of an idea of its type and the memory of its lineage. In contrast to the fixed intention and permanence of a monument, an Urban Artifact has its own autonomy and value gained over time until it ultimately becomes also identified as a monument. These concepts, defined …

Arts & Sciences Enews: Fall 2018, College Of Arts And Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences news

• A deep dive into freshwater science and sustainability
• Testing the interdunal waters
• Battling toxic blooms
• Managing water wisely
• Michigan's salty lakes
• World-renowned economist to receive distinguished scholar award
• Three high-profile graduates to receive WMU's top alumni honor
• 2018 Alumni Achievement Awards
• A Physics approach to stroke rehabilitation
• Alumnus, storyteller brings American legend to the screen
• WMU Giving Day

Center For Grassland Studies, Volume 24, Issue 3, Fall 2018

Center for Grassland Studies: Newsletters

Nebraska Grazing Conference Follow-Up

Director's Comments

Steffen Siblings Pursue GLS Degrees

2018 Nebraska Grazing Conference (NGC) Stats at a Glance

UNL PGA Golf Management: Faculty, Staff, and Students Leave Footprints Across the Globe in 2018

The Center for Grassland Studies Welcomes Liz Husmann

Process of Land Stewardship: Producer Reflections on the 2018 Nebraska Grazing Conference

Dr. Jason Rowntree Presentation

Katie Cumming Receives NACTA Award

2018-2019 GLS Officers Selected

2018 Leu Lecturer: Chuck West, Texas Tech University

Submaximal Exercise Performance In Fasted Vs. Non-Fasted Individuals, Tia Howell, Kaylin Schuda, Morgan Murphy, Zach Lovelace

EXSI 432/532: Research Methods in Exercise Science: Research Proposal Posters

The purpose of this study is to compare exercise performance and substrate utilization in fasted and non-fasted, healthy college students during submaximal exercise on the leg ergometer. It was hypothesized that consuming a meal prior to submaximal exercise will yield a higher RER value compared to fasting at least three hours prior to the start of exercise.

Profile: Life-Changing Student Experiences: How You Make Them Possible, Communications And Marketing

Profile (1996-)

In this issue: Pay it forward: Chancellor creates an emergency support fund for students; Spring into action: end-of-year celebration photos; #whenindc: Morris student interns take on Capitol Hill; Infographic: Game changer: the Morris student experience; Campus news briefs; Spotlight; Alumni News; The big picture; Class notes; Cougar sports news.

Wsu Research News, Fall 2018, Office Of Research And Sponsored Programs, Wright State University

WSU Research News

A thirty-two page newsletter of the WSU Research News. The WSU Research News was published monthly beginning in June of 1968 and issued by the Office of Research Development. This newsletter was created to provide information to the WSU faculty about the availability of outside funds for research and educational programs, new developments that may affect availability of funds, and general information on research and educational activities at Wright State University.

Eye Tissue Regeneration: Seam As A Cure For Prevalent Eye Disease, Molly Bute

Biology: Student Scholarship & Creative Works

SEAM (Self-formed ectodermal autonomous multizone) is a form of eye tissue regeneration discovered by Japanese scientists in 2016. This tissue regeneration encompasses tissues from all areas of the human eye. The SEAM forms tissues using stem cells, induced pluripotent stem cells were used in the first study, and produces four concentric zones. The SEAM that has been created was shown to cure corneal blindness in animal models, and has the potential to cure a multitude of human eye diseases in the future.

The New Hero Of Upper Limb Prosthetics, Erin Miskell

Biology: Student Scholarship & Creative Works

This paper looks at the history and future of upper extremity prosthesis. The goal of this paper was to compare three different up and coming technological advances in the field of prosthesis that may help the devices to become more life-like for their users. Of the three different approaches looked at, the Open Bionics Hero Arm is praised as being the best option.

Evaluation Of Biological Agents For Control Of Macrophomina Root Rot And Powdery Mildew In Flowering Dogwood (Cornus Florida L.), Margaret T. Mmbaga, Lucas M. Mackasmiel, Frank A. Mrema

Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Faculty Research

Six biological control agents (BCAs) (two bacteria, two fungi, and two yeasts) that were previously shown to be effective against powdery mildew (Erysiphe pulchra) were tested for efficacy against Macrophomina phaseolina root rot on flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) in the greenhouse. Two of the bacterial isolates, Stenotrophomonas sp. (B17A) and Serratia sp. (B17B), were effective in controlling both macrophomina root rot and powdery mildew, similar to fungicide control thiophanate methyl, when roots were drenched with the six BCAs individually. In addition, the two bacterial BCAs improved plant growth with respect to stem diameter, stem length, dry weight, and green foliage …

Artificial Light At Night As An Environmental Pollutant: An Integrative Approach Across Taxa, Biological Functions, And Scientific Disciplines, Davide M. Dominoni, Randy J. Nelson

Clinical and Translational Science Institute

With each day, the world is becoming number of people move into urban areas, and consequently these increase in area to consume rural and natural land (Seto, Guneralp, & Hutyra, 2012). Among the numerous changes that accompany urban sprawl, artificial light at night (ALAN) is one of the most immediate and evident (Falchi et al., 2016; Longcore & Rich, 2004). From a variety of anthropogenic sources, artificial light is introduced at times (the night) and in places where it does not naturally occur (Falchi et al., 2016). The characteristics of the introduced light sources are also very different from natural …

Social Influences On Microglial Reactivity And Neuronal Damage After Cardiac Arrest/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Monica M. Gaudier-Diaz, Adam H. Haines, Ning Zhang, A. Courtney Devries

Clinical and Translational Science Institute

Social isolation presents a risk factor and worsens outcome to cerebrovascular diseases; however, the underlying mechanisms remain underspecified. This study examines the effect of social environment on microglial reactivity after global cerebral ischemia, to test the hypothesis that social isolation leads to greater microglial responses. Adult female and male mice were pair-housed or socially isolated for one week prior to cardiac arrest/cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CA/CPR) or the sham procedure, and following either 2 or 24 hours of reperfusion, microglia samples were enriched and analyzed for gene expression. At the 2-hour time point, microglia from both females and males exhibited ischemia-induced inflammation, …

Artificial Light At Night Alters Behavior In Laboratory And Wild Animals, Kathryn L. G. Russart, Randy J. Nelson

Clinical and Translational Science Institute

Life has evolved to internalize and depend upon the daily and seasonal light cycles to synchronize physiology and behavior with environmental conditions. The nightscape has been vastly changed in response to the use of artificial lighting. Wildlife is now often exposed to direct lighting via streetlights or indirect lighting via sky glow at night. Because many activities rely on daily and seasonal light cues, the effects of artificial light at night could be extensive, but remain largely unknown. Laboratory studies suggest exposure to light at night can alter typical timing of daily locomotor activity and shift the timing of foraging/food …

Correlations Of Self-Reported Androgen Deficiency In Ageing Males (Adam) With Stress And Sleep Among Young Adult Males, Camille M. Charlier, Makenzie L. Barr, Sarah E. Colby, Geoffrey W. Greene, Melissa D. Olfert

Clinical and Translational Science Institute

Androgen deficiency in males has traditionally been predominantly limited to older men aged 50+ years. However, little is known of the correlation between hormonal disruption, stress, and sleep in college-aged males. This cross-sectional study investigates lifestyle behavior patterns in young men and a screening for potential androgen deficiency. A survey of 409 male students, as part of a larger USDA-funded GetFruved study, was analyzed for this subproject. Survey instruments used include the Androgen Deficiency in the Aging Male Questionnaire (ADAM) to assess for inadequate ADAM scores, the Perceived Stress Scale to measure stress levels and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index …