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Methylome Dynamics Of Bovine Gametes And In Vivo Early Embryos, Jingyue Ellie Duan, Zongliang Carl Jiang, Fahad Alqahtani, Ion Mandoiu, Hong Dong, Xinbao Zheng, Sadie L. Marjani, Jingbo Chen, Xiuchun Cindy Tian

Faculty Publications

Copyright © 2019 Duan, Jiang, Alqahtani, Mandoiu, Dong, Zheng, Marjani, Chen and Tian. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) and the copyright owner(s) are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms. DNA methylation undergoes drastic fluctuation during early mammalian embryogenesis. The dynamics of global DNA methylation in bovine embryos, however, have …

Dosage Compensation And Gene Expression Of The X Chromosome In Sheep, Jingyue Duan, Kaleigh Flock, Nathanial Jue, Mingyuan Zhang, Amanda Jones, Sahar Al Seesi, Ion Mandoiu, Sambhu Pillai, Maria Hoffman, Rachel O'Neill, Steven Zinn, Kristen Govoni, Sarah Reed, Hesheng Jiang, Zongliang Jiang, Xiuchun Tian

Faculty Publications

© 2019 by the Genetics Society of America. Ohno's hypothesis predicts that the expression of the single X chromosome in males needs compensatory upregulation to balance its dosage with that of the diploid autosomes. Additionally, X chromosome inactivation ensures that quadruple expression of the two X chromosomes is avoided in females. These mechanisms have been actively studied in mice and humans but lag behind in domestic species. Using RNA sequencing data, we analyzed the X chromosome upregulation in sheep fetal tissues from day 135 of gestation under control, over or restricted maternal diets (100%, 140% and 60% of National Research …

The American Negligence Rule, Mark F. Grady

Valparaiso University Law Review

No abstract provided.

Recent Developments In Aviation Law, Patrick J. Kearns

Journal of Air Law and Commerce

No abstract provided.

Keeping The “Live” In Live Animal Air Cargo Transport, Noreen Lanza

Journal of Air Law and Commerce

No abstract provided.

White Caller Crime: Racialized Police Communication And Existing While Black, Chan Tov Mcnamarah

Michigan Journal of Race and Law

Over the past year, reports to the police about Black persons engaged in innocuous behaviors have bombarded the American consciousness. What do we make of them? And, equally important, what are the consequences of such reports?

This Article is the first to argue that the recent spike in calls to the police against Black persons who are simply existing must be understood as a systematic phenomenon which it dubs racialized police communication. The label captures two related practices. First, racially motivated police reporting—calls, complaints, or reports made when Black persons are engaged in behavior that would not have been read …

Life In The Noodles, Junnan Xia

Theses

One day, a Chinese international student, Zhou Yu, is considering his going home to China, since he doesn’t have a good life in America. That day, when Yu is in the supermarket shopping, he sees his ex-girl friend, Chen Xue. Xue is friendly and asks Yu to come to her home and she wants to treat Yu a bowl of noodles, which is her special treat that she made for Yu before. Yu struggles but finally he is moved by Xue’s great passion. When they arrived at Xue’s place, they start to eat and talk. Xue is curious about Yu’s …

Experiencing Valparaiso Law's Golden Age, D.A. Jeremy Telman

Valparaiso University Law Review

No abstract provided.

Persistence Of Responding Following Dra Treatment In Multiple Phases Of Extinction, Cormac Macmanus

Doctoral Dissertations - College of Arts and Sciences

"Behavioral momentum theory research has demonstrated that differential reinforcement of alternative behavior (DRA) based interventions, while decreasing the rate of a target response (i.e., problem behavior), may in fact increase the persistence of the target response when there is a challenge to treatment (i.e. extinction). Previous studies have demonstrated that by training the alternative response in a context in which a target response has no history of reinforcement and then combining this context with one in which the target response has a history of reinforcement, the persistence increasing effects of DRA can be minimized when disruption occurs. The present study …

On The Reliability And Treatment Utility Of The Practical Functional Assessment Process, Adithyan Rajaraman

Doctoral Dissertations - College of Arts and Sciences

"The practical functional assessment (PFA), which includes an interview-informed synthesized contingency analysis (IISCA) designed from an open-ended interview with caregivers, is an efficient assessment process leading to effective skill-based treatments for individuals who exhibit severe problem behavior (PB). The reliability of the interview and analysis design process has not, however, been evaluated. By conducting two independent PFA processes across four children who engaged in PB, we sought to (a) evaluate the reliability of the PFA process, and (b) assess the generality of the treatment developed from one of the PFA processes on PB and targeted social skills in the context …

The Admirable Republican Constitutional Heroism Of Ronald Rotunda, Stephen B. Presser

Chapman Law Review

No abstract provided.

Kenton Women’S Village Update And Survey, Marta Petteni, Emily Leickly

Homelessness Research & Action Collaborative Publications and Presentations

Homeless shelters can be chaotic and sometimes not much better than living on the streets. Sleeping pod villages, such as Kenton Women’s Village, provide opportunities for community development while still allowing privacy and security. The village model provides a more incremental transition into permanent housing from the streets rather than a sudden transition. This report provides an update on the village and results of a survey that explored physical health, mental health, demographic information, and level of satisfaction with village living.

Arden 2019, Columbus State University

The Arden

An amalgamation of creative student works. Items contained include, but are not limited to, art, photography, short stories, prose, poetry, and other avenues of creative composition.

Introduction: Withering Stare Decisis, Frank J. Doti

Chapman Law Review

No abstract provided.

Assessing The Invasive Potential Of Najas Minor In Maine, Kaitlin M. Volk

Honors Theses

Najas minor (European naiad), a relatively new invasive aquatic plant to the state of Maine, is thought be spreading more aggressively than previous invasive aquatic plants have. Once established, N. minor grows into dense monocultures that replace all native plant species, leading to a disruption in ecosystem functioning, a loss in food and habitat for invertebrates and fish, and a decrease in the recreational value of a waterbody. Understanding the natural history of N. minor – how it is dispersed and how long seeds can survive – is important for understanding the invasive potential of the species. However, no previous …

Pickles And Pastrami: The Core Of The American Jew, Theo Satloff

Honors Theses

This thesis argues the there is a strong, interdependent relationship between the creation of the American Jewish deli and the growth and progress of the food technology, food safety, and society within American life. The importance of recognizing the Jewish deli as a key element in tracing the history of American life post-1800s has been underemphasized throughout the deli’s entire existence. Jewish delis represented the intersection of centuries-old technologies and modern innovations, the meeting of centuries-old cultures and new communities, and formed the basis for a force that would have an outsized impact on American politics thereafter.

Insects And The Evolution Of Developmental Pathways: Functional Analysis Of Genetic Sex Determination Mechanisms In Oncopeltus Fasciatus, Josefine Just

Honors Theses

Natural selection alters genetic pathways over evolutionary time. However, different pathways have been shown to maintain mutations at varying rates, leading to different levels of conservation across developmental pathways. Sex determination pathways, in particular, show vast diversity across animals despite the fundamental conservation of biological sex itself. Here, I investigated the sex determination pathway of the hemimetabolous insect, Oncopeltus fasciatus. The large milkweed bug, O. fasciatus, is part of the order Hemiptera, which provides a relevant outgroup study to other insects in which sex determination has been studied to date. I studied three sex determination genes, intersex, fruitless …

Detecting Cyanobacteria Toxins: The Human Health Impact Of An Environmental Problem, Lillian E. Naimie

Honors Theses

Cyanobacteria blooms are a growing concern in the world, as they can form a dense and sometimes toxin scum on water bodies. This paper will outline and discuss the environmental conditions that produce cyanobacteria bloom with a focus on the toxins produced by blooms and specifically the detection of these toxins through two analytical methods. Of the various toxins cyanobacteria are capable of producing, this paper will focus on microcystins and BMAA, a family of hepatotoxins and a specific neurotoxin respectively. The two analytical methods discussed are liquid chromatography coupled mass spectrometry and ELISA kit techniques. The advantages and drawbacks …

The Legal Landscape Is Rough Country For South Dakota Ranchers Who Operate On Federal Lands, Cole Romey

South Dakota Law Review

No abstract provided.

I Was So Much Older Then/I'M Younger Than That Now: Valedictory Notes And Collage, Frank Pommersheim

South Dakota Law Review

No abstract provided.

Tracking The Endangered Northern Black Racer, Coluber Constrictor Constrictor, In Maine To Determine Areas Of Conservation Importance, Josiah Johnson

Honors Theses

The Black Racer (Coluber constrictor) is a large-bodied snake species found across North America. One subspecies, the Northern Black Racer (C. constrictor constrictor) is listed as endangered in Maine because of its restricted range in York County. Racers have generally been found to prefer open habitats and ecotones, but the specific habitat preferences of racers in Maine is unknown, hindering efforts to preserve habitat for racer conservation. To address this knowledge gap, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW) has an ongoing project tracking black racer movements in Sanford and Kennebunk, Maine, and I had the opportunity to …

We're Having A Moment, Sophia Pelosi

Honors Theses

Hi.

Thank you for being here, for reading this. Given that you’re here, I assume that you are a close friend, or a thesis advisor, or a relative, or maybe some nosy peer who just happened upon it, and found themselves curious. No judgement. I get it. I’d probably do the same to you, if it were your thesis, your heart, your soul, your memories on the page.

I wrote this because I wanted to. I wrote this because I knew it would be special for me, to get to unabashedly care about my writing and want to make it …

Asian Jumping Worm (Megascolecidae) Impacts On Physical And Biological Characteristics Of Turfgrass Ecosystems, Ella L. Maddi

Honors Theses

Asian Jumping worms (Megascolecid spp) were introduced to North America in the early 1900s and have been altering soils in forest ecosystems as they spread throughout the continent. The worms differ from other introduced earthworms in their ability to consume large densities of organic material and potentially alter nutrient cycling in the ecosystems that they invade (Greiner et al. 2012). This study examined if and how Asian jumping worms alter turfgrass systems by changing the biological or physical properties of soil. To do this we conducted a mesocosm experiment and observational field study. For the mesocosm study we inoculated boxes …

Something Punny To Precede The Colon: Marking Whiteness And Exploring Blackness In Standup Comedy, Andrew Destaebler

Honors Theses

The general goal of this project is to investigate strategies and approaches used by comedians who rely heavily on racial humor in their acts. To do so, I consider the work of Dick Gregory, Richard Pryor, and Dave Chappelle, all African American male comedians. The first chapter focuses on a strategy employed by all three of these comedians called “marking whiteness.” Greta Fowler Snyder coined this term in her essay, “‘Marking Whiteness’ For Cross-Racial Solidarity” (2015), and uses it to describe strategies that force the “hyper-visibility” of whiteness. This happens through the portrayal of “average” white behavior, with the understanding …

African Savannah Elephant Group Size And Behavior In The Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana, Katherine S. King

Honors Theses

African savannah elephants (Loxodonta africana), the largest elephant species, influence the structure of the environment they inhabit. Elephants exhibit complex patterns of social behavior between individuals within a population. Many behavioral studies focus on interactions among individuals within a population rather than broader trends related to group size. My study seeks to understand how male African savannah elephant group size is influenced by seasonality, age, physical condition and distance to permanent water resources. I examined the interaction of these variables in two ways: (1) a literature review of elephant behavior and conservation, and (2) an analysis of male …

Developing A Predictive And Dynamic Moose-Vehicle Collisions Model In Maine, Yue Yu

Honors Theses

Wildlife-vehicle collisions are a major form of human-wildlife conflict. Predictive animal-vehicle collision models have been developed to identify collision hotspots in Maine and guide mitigation strategies. However, most current models are static and unable to produce dynamic forecasts that incorporate changing climate and weather. The goal of my study was to develop a predictive and dynamic model of animal-vehicle collisions in Maine, USA. More than 6,700 moose-vehicle collisions (MVC) occurred from 2003 to 2017 in Maine, raising road safety, socio-economic, and wildlife conservation concerns. I sought to identify factors that contribute to a higher probability of MVCs by comparing two …

Longitudinal Survey Of Swine Influenza Virus Infection In A Pig Farm In Thailand, 2017-2018, Chanakarn Nasamran

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Swine influenza cause by influenza A virus, is the one of the most important zoonotic disease of pigs. Swine influenza virus (SIV) infection in pigs causes both economic loss in pig production and public health problem. SIVs subtypes H1N1, H1N2 and H3N2 cause respiratory disease in pigs worldwide. The objectives of this thesis were to determine the dynamic of swine influenza virus subtypes circulation in a pig farm in 2017-2018 and to monitor genetic diversity of swine influenza virus in a pig farm. During January 2017 to November 2018, the nasal swab samples (n=436) and blood samples (n=436) were collected …

Surveillance Of Economic And Public Health Important Respiratory And Enteric Viruses In Dogs And Pigs In Yangon, Myanmar, Pont Pont Mon

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRD) and Canine gastroenteritis (CGE) are major important diseases of dogs. Porcine Respiratory Disease complex (PRDC) and Porcine Enteric Disease complex (PEDC) are major economic and public health important diseases of pigs. The objectives of this study were 1) to detect and 2) to genetically characterize the economical and public health important respiratory and enteric viruses of dogs and pigs in Yangon, Myanmar during January, 2018 to October, 2019. In this thesis, 143 nasal swabs and 143 rectal swabs from 2 small animal clinics and 2 dog shelters were tested for canine respiratory viruses including …

Screening Development For Anti-Hemotoxic Activity Of Thai Herbs Against Eastern Russell’S Viper Daboia Siamensis (Smith, 1917) Venom, Patchara Sittishevapark

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The eastern Russell’s viper, Daboia siamensis, is one of the important venomous snakes in Thailand. Its venom possesses hematotoxin causing pathological alterations to circulatory and renal systems. Although antivenom serum is used for standard medical treatment, its cost per dose, ineffectiveness for some symptoms, and potential to develop allergic reactions in patients has called attention to an alternative remedy including the medicinal herb. To find effective herbs, appropriate screening assays are needed. This study aims to develop in vitro and in vivo screening assays and use for screening Thai herbs with anti-hematotoxic activity against D. siamensis venom. For in vitro …

โมเดลบทเรียนมัลติมีเดียที่ใช้กลยุทธ์การเสริมต่อการเรียนรู้ทางทัศนภาพเพื่อส่งเสริมทักษะการคิดเชิงมิติสัมพันธ์, นุจรีย์ โลหะการ

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

การวิจัยนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อพัฒนาโมเดลบทเรียนมัลติมีเดียที่ใช้กลยุทธ์การเสริมต่อการเรียนรู้ทางทัศนภาพเพื่อส่งเสริมทักษะการคิดเชิงมิติสัมพันธ์ กลุ่มตัวอย่าง ได้แก่ อาจารย์ผู้สอน ในสาขาวิชาที่เกี่ยวข้องกับการออกแบบ ในสถาบันการศึกษาระดับอุดมศึกษาของไทย จำนวน 10 คน และนักศึกษา สาขาวิชาสถาปัตยกรรมศาสตร์ จำนวน 25 คน เครื่องมือที่ใช้ในการวิจัย ได้แก่ แบบสัมภาษณ์ผู้เชี่ยวชาญ แบบประเมินรับรองร่างโมเดล แบบประเมินความเหมาะสมของเนื้อหาที่สอดคล้องกับวัตถุประสงค์เชิงพฤติกรรม แบบประเมินความเหมาะสมของสื่อบทเรียนมัลติมีเดีย และแบบประเมินรับรองโมเดล เครื่องมือที่ใช้ในการเก็บรวบรวมข้อมูล ได้แก่ แบบทดสอบวัดความสามารถด้านมิติสัมพันธ์ก่อนและหลังเรียนบทเรียนมัลติมีเดีย และแบบประเมินความพึงพอใจในการใช้บทเรียนมัลติมีเดีย วิเคราะห์ข้อมูลโดยหาค่าเฉลี่ย ส่วนเบี่ยงเบนมาตรฐาน และทดสอบสมมติฐานด้วยค่า t-test dependent ผลการวิจัยพบว่า 1. องค์ประกอบของโมเดลบทเรียนมัลติมีเดียที่ใช้กลยุทธ์การเสริมต่อการเรียนรู้ทางทัศนภาพเพื่อส่งเสริมทักษะการคิดเชิงมิติสัมพันธ์ ได้แก่ 1) ผู้เรียน 2) เนื้อหา 3) ขั้นตอน 3P 4) กลยุทธ์การเสริมต่อการเรียนรู้ทางทัศนภาพ ได้แก่ เส้นกริด สี เส้นโปรเจคชั่น และภาพเคลื่อนไหวโต้ตอบสามมิติ และ 5) คอร์สแวร์ 2. ขั้นตอนของโมเดลบทเรียนมัลติมีเดียที่ใช้กลยุทธ์การเสริมต่อการเรียนรู้ทางทัศนภาพ เพื่อส่งเสริมทักษะการคิดเชิงมิติสัมพันธ์ ประกอบด้วย 3 ขั้นตอน คือ 1) ดู 2) ฝึก และ 3) สรุปพยากรณ์ 3. ผลการทดลองใช้โมเดลบทเรียนมัลติมีเดียที่ใช้กลยุทธ์การเสริมต่อการเรียนรู้ทางทัศนภาพเพื่อส่งเสริมทักษะการคิดเชิงมิติสัมพันธ์ พบว่า 1) ความสามารถด้านมิติสัมพันธ์ของผู้เรียนในระดับอุดมศึกษา สาขาวิชาออกแบบ ที่ได้เรียนรู้จากบทเรียนมัลติมีเดียที่ใช้กลยุทธ์เสริมต่อการเรียนรู้ทางทัศนภาพเพื่อส่งเสริมทักษะการคิดเชิงมิติสัมพันธ์ สูงกว่าก่อนเรียนอย่างมีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติที่ระดับ .05 2) ผู้เรียนมีความพึงพอใจในระดับมาก และ 3) การเสริมต่อการเรียนรู้ทางทัศนภาพที่ใช้มากที่สุดและมีประสิทธิภาพคือ สี