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Improving Paper-Based Microfluidic Mixing With The Incorporation Of Flow Disrupting Structures, Hannah C. Green

Master's Theses

Paper-based microfluidic devices provide a light-weight, cost effective platform for diagnostic and analytical testing. The goal of this project is to enhance paper-based microfluidic mixing by incorporating fluid flow disrupting structures (referred to here as rib bones) into the microdevice design to expand the analytical capabilities of paperbased microfluidic devices. The devices are fabricated on Whatman CHR-1 chromatography paper. The devices are designed in SolidWorks and printed using a solid ink printer (ColorQube 8580). The wax is penetrated into the paper to create hydrophobic barrier regions by heating in a convection oven until the wax is fully penetrated. The parameters …

Dermatology Connection- Fall 2019, University Of Mississipp Medical Center

Dermatology Connection Newsletter- Archived

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Adaptive Feature Engineering Modeling For Ultrasound Image Classification For Decision Support, Hatwib Mugasa

Doctoral Dissertations

Ultrasonography is considered a relatively safe option for the diagnosis of benign and malignant cancer lesions due to the low-energy sound waves used. However, the visual interpretation of the ultrasound images is time-consuming and usually has high false alerts due to speckle noise. Improved methods of collection image-based data have been proposed to reduce noise in the images; however, this has proved not to solve the problem due to the complex nature of images and the exponential growth of biomedical datasets. Secondly, the target class in real-world biomedical datasets, that is the focus of interest of a biopsy, is usually …

Radical Feminist Nuns: Spiritual Activism, Catholicism, And The Power Of (Sister)Hood, Emily Lauletta

Gender & Women’s Studies Student Scholarship

Based on the readings of authors such as Gloria Anzaldúa, AnaLouise Keating, Leela Fernandes, and others, throughout the course of this semester, I have been able to develop my own definition of spiritual activism that I believe integrates the theories and concepts that these scholars have written about with my own experiences. Having done both intensive self-study and academic research, I have come to understand that spiritual activism is the act of transforming one’s self through personal and communal reflection in order to work towards transforming the world and set it on a pathway towards equity and social justice. Based …

The Changing Role Of Rodenticides And Their Alternatives In The Management Of Commensal Rodents, Gary Witmer

United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services: Staff Publications

Rodents cause substantial damage and losses of foodstuffs around the world. They also transmit many diseases to humans and livestock. While various methods are used to reduce damage caused by rodents, rodenticides remain an important tool in the toolbox. However, like all tools, rodenticides have advantages and disadvantages. Several considerations are shaping the future of rodenticide use, including manufacturing and registration costs, concern about toxicity levels and nontarget animal hazards, potential hazards to children, reduced effectiveness of some formulations, and humaneness to the targeted rodents. Many of these disadvantages apply to anticoagulant rodenticides, and their use is being more restricted …

Geology Colloquium | Fox And Barkett Present Their Research, Oct. 11, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

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Career Corner: Biology Alum To Talk About Masters That Combines Science Entrepreneurship, Oct. 18, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

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Nqpi Seminar | Nanowire Fabrication By Site-Specific Metallization Of Dna Origami Templates, Oct. 24, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

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Plant Biology Colloquium | Knowing The 800-Pound Gorilla, The F-Box Superfamily, Oct. 25, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

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Quantitative Biology Seminar | Coupling Spatial, Demographic, Genetic Models To Uncover Species’ Evolutionary Histories, Oct. 8, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

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Circulation, Volume 25, No. 1, Center For Coastal Physical Oceanography, Old Dominion University, Tal Ezer

CCPO Circulation

Fall 2019 issue of CCPO Circulation featuring the article, "The International Reach of CCPO in Ocean Modeling and Education: Reflections from a Recent Trip to China," by Tal Ezer.

Winona State University Magazine, Winona State University

WSU Magazine

A New (ad)Venture for Ryan Gleason '10. WSU Magazine is a publication of Winona State University.

Beyond Light, Medium, And Dark: Diversity And Inclusivity In The Makeup And Beauty Industries, Adrienne Werle

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

The goal of this project is to promote diversity within beauty and continue the push for representation and inclusivity. I conducted research on the history of makeup in America during the 1900s and studied how the makeup industry has evolved into what it is today. Rihanna’s launch of Fenty Beauty in 2017 was seen as the start of a new era, challenging beauty brands to be more inclusive. As Fenty created a new industry standard of 40 shades, many other brands followed suit. I then compared my findings with the experiences of real women in my community. I interviewed 10 …

Longwood Magazine 2019 Fall, Longwood University

Alumni Newsletters & Bulletins

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Availability And Quality Of Resources And Their Effect On Continuance To Higher Education, Tabitha Lenhart

Fall Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry

This project is a research proposal. The main purpose of this proposal is to determine if resources have an effect on the number of students who go on to higher educations after high school. Many studies have been done to see what resources effect students achievement levels. This proposed study looks to determine which resources have the greatest effect on students confidence and preparedness to go on to higher education. Once this is discovered, certain schools would receive extra funding to go towards these resources and survey the students and teachers again to see if there is an increase of …

Standardizing Spider Guilds And Seasonal Guild Diversity, William Kish

Fall Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry

I propose a new standardized guild classification system for classifying spiders into guilds. With this new guild system, I propose a new seasonal study comparing the guild comparing the guild composition in an off-season Christmas tree farm.

Proposed Research Project Regulation Of Human Intestinal Microbes To Treat And Manage Anxiety, Madison Rea

Fall Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry

This is my proposed research project on the regulation of gut microbiota to help treat anxiety disorders. My proposal talks about using prebiotics and probiotics to regulate anxiety disorders as an alternative to medications that cause horrible side effects.

A Comparison Of Fertility Surgery And Fertility Medication, Saveya Patterson

Fall Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry

This poster is comparing fertility surgery and fertility medication with women who have polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Why Are Dental Anxieties So Prevalent: Effects On Dental Hygiene, Maya Young

Fall Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry

This paper focuses on how to resolve and decrease dental anxiety (DA) levels in order to maintain descent oral hygiene

Proposal For Finding Treatments For Liver Cancer Using Liver Organoids, Adrianna Doggett

Fall Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry

Proposal for creating two different types of liver organoids. Liver tumor organoids are three-dimensional miniature models of human liver tumors. Each type of liver organoid will be added to various chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments at different dosages to better understand how the tumor cells will respond to the treatments.

Potential Restoration Methods Of Native Fish In The Clinch And Powell Rivers, Hartley Thacker

Fall Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry

This proposal uses citizen science to attempt to restore native fish populations in southwestern Virginia and the Tennessee River Valley.

Are Science Fairs Still Beneficial For K-12 Students?, Matthew Bowman

Fall Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry

Science fairs have evolved drastically overtime, and I wanted to determine if science fairs were still beneficial for students. If science fairs are still beneficial for students, under what conditions are science fairs the most beneficial?

Medicine + Health Magazine, Fall 2019, George Washington University, School Of Medicine And Health Sciences, Office Of Communications And Marketing

Medicine + Health Magazine

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Testing Differences In Vital Lung Capacity Between Long-Term Cigarette Smokers, Vapers, And Non-Smokers, Madison Rea, Makayla Davis, Tatyana Green, Megan Curry

Fall Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry

Our research group sampled 15 subjects lungs in a semester-long project. Will there be a significant difference between the lung capacity and lung volume of cigarette smokers, vapers, and non-smokers? It is hypothesized that the lung capacity and lung volume of cigarette smokers and vapers should be relatively equal. Additionally, it is hypothesized that the non-smokers’ lung capacity and lung volume should be significantly higher relative to cigarette smokers and vapers.

Wrl Newsletter Fall 2019, Maryke Barber

WRL Newsletters

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Student Support Program Outputs, Outcomes And Impacts Report

Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute: Administrative Materials

The Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute (DWFI) inititated its Postdoctoral and Student Support Programs in 2014. The following details their achievements.

Round One -- The institute first provided undergraduate, graduate student and postdoctoral support to faculty who were selected following a call for proposals in 2014. Support was awarded for two postdocs, five graduate students, and two projects with undergraduate students. By FY19 a small amount of support continues for Francisco Munoz-Arriola’s program. Outputs include presentations, grants and publications. The other faculty who have received support are: Vijendra Boken, UNK Geography & Earth Science; Carrick Detweiler, UNL …

The Prisoner's Dementia: Ethical And Legal Issues Regarding Dementia And Healthcare In Prison, David M. N. Garavito

Cornell Journal of Law and Public Policy

The general population has been aging, leading to greater prevalence of age-related diseases such as dementia. However, given their environment and history with injury and illness, inmates provide a unique population that holds potentially the greatest risk for dementia. Despite this, few prisons provide the resources necessary to diagnose and care for those individuals who have dementia. The Supreme Court, in Estelle v. Gamble and its progeny, have set an extremely low standard for providing care for inmates, and legislation has protected prisons from lawsuits over lack of care for emotional or mental illnesses and injuries without physical manifestation. Unless …

Application Of Halloysite Nanotubes In Bone Disease Remediation And Bone Regeneration, Yangyang Luo

Doctoral Dissertations

Customized patient therapy has been a major research focus in recent years. There are two research fields that have made a significant contribution to realizing individualized-based treatment: targeted drug delivery and three-dimensional (3D) printing technology. With benefit from the advances in nanotechnology and biomaterial science, various drug delivery systems have been established to provide precise control of therapeutic agents release in time and space. The emergence of three-dimensional (3D) printing technology enables the fabrication of complicated structures that effectively mimic native tissues and makes it possible to print patient-specific implants. My dissertation research used a clay nanoparticle, halloysite, to develop …

Plant Biology Colloquium | Botany And Ecology Work Across 4 Diverse National Forests In North Carolina, Oct. 18, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

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Career Corner: Explore Graduate School Options At Grad School Fair, Oct. 24, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

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