Digital Commons Network^™

Gene Expression Across Mammalian Organ Development, Margarida Cardoso-Moreira, Jean Halbert, Delphine Valloton, Britta Velten, Chunyan Chen, Yi Shao, Angélica Liechti, Kelly Ascenção, Coralie Rummel, John L. Vandeberg

School of Medicine Publications

The evolution of gene expression in mammalian organ development remains largely uncharacterized. Here we report the transcriptomes of seven organs (cerebrum, cerebellum, heart, kidney, liver, ovary and testis) across developmental time points from early organogenesis to adulthood for human, macaque, mouse, rat, rabbit, opossum and chicken. Comparisons of gene expression patterns identified developmental stage correspondences across species, and differences in the timing of key events during the development of the gonads. We found that the breadth of gene expression and the extent of purifying selection gradually decrease during development, whereas the amount of positive selection and expression of new genes …

Attachment As A Moderator Between Exposure To Maternal Depression And Externalizing Outcomes In Childhood, Christina Carlone

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

Study Of Healthcare-Associated Infections And Multi-Drug Resistance In Brooklyn: An Integrative Approach, Liana Tsenova, Urmi Ghosh-Dastidar, Arnavaz Taraporevala, Pamela Brown, Aionga Pereira-Edwards

Publications and Research

One SENCER ideal is to connect science education and civic engagement by student learning through complex, unresolved public issues. Using this approach, we established a collaborative interdisciplinary project involving faculty and undergraduate students at NYC College of Technology. Over several semesters, students conducted literature search and discovered the complex factors contributing to the occurrence and transmission of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Using microbiology data from 15 hospitals in Brooklyn, NY, they applied statistical analyses, studied the antibiotic resistance, and developed a campaign to bring more awareness of this problem. The results of the project highlight the importance of immediate action in …

Why Nature Matters: Seventh-Day Adventist Education In The Anthropocene, Daniel Gonzalez-Socoloske

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Why Women: Judging Transnational Courts And Tribunals, Bridget J. Crawford, Kathryn M. Stanchi, Linda L. Berger

Elisabeth Haub School of Law Faculty Publications

Calls for greater representation of women on the bench are not new. Many people share the intuition that having more female judges would make a difference to the decisions that courts might reach or how courts arrive at those decisions. This hunch has only equivocal empirical support, however. Nevertheless legal scholars, consistent with traditional feminist legal methods, persist in asking how many women judges there are and what changes might bring more women to the bench. This essay argues that achieving diversity in international courts and tribunals – indeed on any bench – will not happen simply by having more …

The Architecture Of Facework In Intercultural Virtual Work Team, Naniek Novijanti Setijadi

JURNAL KOMUNIKASI INDONESIA

The most crucial aspect of a collaborative process, face to face or online, is the face of participants, which is the focus of this research. The face is a direct indicator of the importance for individuals to maintain face (self-esteem) for themselves and for their culture group. This research uses a qualitative interpretive approach of ethnomethodology. The subjects observed in this study are a virtual team of three universities: (one from Indonesia and two from the USA), which meets regularly via Skype videoconferencing. Conversation analysis is used to analyze how participants construct their conversation in collaborating to make decisions. The …

Construction Of Single Mother Blogger Towards Attached Negative Label, Anggun Nadia Fatimah, Andi Nirmalasari, Deby Puspitaningrum, Dyah Permana Erawaty, Putri Neva Lumeta

JURNAL KOMUNIKASI INDONESIA

This article is intended to understand how single mother bloggers construct the single mother blogger constructs the acceptance of negative labels given by society. The negative label was inherent in women who held the status of single mother. This study was compiled based on the results of in-depth interviews conducted by researchers on the single mother bloggers and supported by a review of the blog contents written by the single mother bloggers. The research method used in this journal is hollistic single case study design with constructivism paradigm. Social interactions between the single mothers and their surrounding environment or a …

2018 Year In Review - Maine Medical Center Research Institute

Journal of Maine Medical Center

No abstract provided.

Poster Presentations From The 2018 Maine Medical Center Research Institute (Mmcri) Summer Student Research Program

Journal of Maine Medical Center

The following posters were presented as part of the 2018 MMCRI Summer Student Research Program. This program offers undergraduates and medical students a unique opportunity to conduct research in diverse clinical and biomedical science fields during the summer months. During the paid ten-week program, students participate in mentored independent research projects either in our state-of-the-art research facility, or working with physicians in a hospital setting to impact patient care or the outcome of treatment. Students also attend lectures and workshops featuring topics including bioethics, animal use in biomedical science and scientific presentation skills, and have the opportunity to attend presentations …

Engineering Mankind: The Sociopolitical Impact Of Eugenics In America, Megan Lee

Voces Novae

During the early twentieth century, the American eugenics movement prospered, spreading its influence within the sociopolitical framework of the United States. The notion of eugenics – the control of human breeding to increase desirable traits, was extensively propagated through the creation of sterilization laws and public programs. Eventually, the public came to view eugenics as a necessity in order to preserve and improve the quality of mankind for the future.

The Anatomy Of Patriotism: The Commodification Of American Gender Roles And The Female Body In World War Ii Print Media, Adison Beals

Voces Novae

During World War II, the United States turned to the female gender roles that underpinned American society and commodified them in print media to sell the war effort and female participation in it, resulting in the appearance of hands, lips, and legs in propaganda, makeup advertisements, and pinup images. This phenomenon reflects how physical presentation indicates social anxieties and American constructions of gender, as well as how the female body is imbued with cultural symbolism.

Death By Contamination, Syeda Sana Batool

MSJ Capstone Projects

This research was conducted by Centre for Excellence in Journalism, IBA, Karachi during 2019 as a capstone project for Master of Science in Journalism. The data and information regarding water contamination was obtained and compiled through a thorough reporting, researched articles and documents provided by concerned organization.

The water which is used for the drinking purpose in Karachi is the most polluted and contaminated one as compare to the other cities of Pakistan. The reason behind this water contamination is the industries disposition of waste, which has ruined the environment by polluting the water bodies with its toxic effluent.

The …

The Suffering Of Schizophrenia: Stigma, Enigma And The Search For A Cure, Fatima Sheikh

MSJ Capstone Projects

Patients suffering from Schizophrenia, a severe mental illness, firmly believe in their delusions due to a loss of connection with reality and creation of an imaginary world. Generally, diagnosis and treatment of the mental disorder have been ignored due to cultural and social setup in Karachi. Schizophrenia cannot be cured but manageable with lifetime medicines and rehabilitation after each lapse. The purpose of my investigative piece is to highlight the stigma attached to Schizophrenia along with a search for its treatment.

Annual Financial Report, June 30, 2019, Fort Hays State University

Annual Financial Reports

Annual Financial Report, June 30, 2019

Annual Report, 2018-2019, University Of Arkansas Fayetteville. J. William Fulbright College Of Arts And Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences Annual Report

No abstract provided.

Annual Report, 2018-2019, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Office Of The Vice Chancellor For Research And Innovation

Research and Innovation Annual Report

No abstract provided.

2018-2019 Department Of Surgery Scholarly Activity Report, Quillen College Of Medicine, East Tennessee State University

Quillen College of Medicine Scholarly Activity Reports

No abstract provided.

2018-2019 Department Of Learning Resources Scholarly Activity Report, Quillen College Of Medicine, East Tennessee State University

Quillen College of Medicine Scholarly Activity Reports

No abstract provided.

2018-2019 Department Of Biomedical Sciences Scholarly Activity Report, Quillen College Of Medicine, East Tennessee State University

Quillen College of Medicine Scholarly Activity Reports

No abstract provided.

2018-2019 Graduate Student Scholarly Activity Report, Quillen College Of Medicine, East Tennessee State University

Quillen College of Medicine Scholarly Activity Reports

No abstract provided.

Applying Science To Pressing Conservation Needs For Penguins, P. D. Boersma, P. García Borboroglu, Natasha J. Gownaris, C. A. Bost, A. Chiaradia, S. Ellis, T. Schneider, P. J. Seddon, A. Simeone, P. N. Trathan, L. J. Waller, B. Wienecke

Environmental Studies Faculty Publications

More than half of the world's 18 penguin species are declining. We, the Steering Committee of the International Union for Conservation of Nature Species Survival Commission Penguin Specialist Group, determined that the penguin species in most critical need of conservation action are African penguin (Spheniscus demersus) , Galápagos penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus) , and Yellow‐eyed penguin (Megadyptes antipodes) . Due to small or rapidly declining populations, these species require immediate scientific collaboration and policy intervention. We also used a pairwise‐ranking approach to prioritize research and conservation needs for all penguins. Among the 12 cross‐taxa research areas we identified, we ranked quantifying …

Educate-Connect-Elevate Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2019, Illinois State University

Educate-Connect-Elevate (2018-2023)

This report highlights Illinois State University’s accomplishments in the first year of the implementation of Educate Connect Elevate: Illinois State—The Strategic Plan for Illinois’ First Public University. In this report, you will find examples of how the University has enhanced its strength and stability while flourishing through innovation, diversity, and inclusion. Highlights for fiscal year 2019 include the University surpassing its $150 million goal for Redbirds Rising: The Campaign for Illinois State 13 months ahead of schedule. The update to the Master Plan 2010-2030: Looking to the Future was completed and demonstrated university commitments to strategic planning and shared governance. …

Farming Families In Malaysia And The Philippines: Empirical Works And Classical Debates, Veronica L. Gregorio

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

Family studies is a developing field in Southeast Asia. Scholars attempt to touch on family relations as they cover issues on national identity, state policies, gender division of labor, migration, agriculture, and modernization. It is important to give particular focus on the farming families in the region because, of all types of families, they are the ones who face and adapt to most changes in political, economic, cultural, and social terms. By reviewing literatures done in relation to farming families in Malaysia and the Philippines, this paper argues for the importance of (1) acknowledging the convergence in the definition and …

Clinical Diagnostic Matrix (Cdm) As A Tool To Diagnose Subtypes Of Epidermolysis Bullosa Cases In Children, Suci Widhiati, Benazier Marcella, Susanti Rosmala Dewi, Anggana Rafika Paramitasari, Endra Yustin Ellistari, Indah Julianto

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia

Background: Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a rare genetic skin disease characterized by trauma-induced blisters, which appear shortly after birth. Immunofluorescence antigen mapping and mutational analysis are essential for establishing an accurate diagnosis of EB. However, in limited resource settings like in Indonesia, such techniques are not always readily available, forcing many clinicians to diagnose EB based on clinical features alone that is often inaccurate. Recently, a novel clinical diagnostic matrix (CDM) tool has been developed to improve the diagnostic accuracy of EB in such settings.

Case Illustration: We examined clinical photographs and medical records of patients registered at …

He Effect Of A Single Dose Of M.V Nutritional Supplement With Testosterone Alpha Stimulators On Some Physiological Indicators And The Digital Targeting Of Maximum Speed And Maximum Speed Endurance Sprinters, Abbas Ali Lafteh, Abbas Fadhil Jaber, Wesal Sabeih Karim

Modern Sport

The phenomenon of drug doping in its various forms and types periodically emerges, becoming a global issue that is unhealthy, uneducational, and unethical, especially in high-performance sports. Due to the global openness to the efficiency of training and trainers, along with the widespread use of nutritional supplements without regulation, it has become easy to acquire them in local official markets such as pharmacies, drug stores, or even through the black market. The real problem lies in the lack of reliance on medical and pharmaceutical experts who can examine, diagnose, and recommend the appropriate nutritional supplements that enhance performance.

In the …

Potential Use Of High Rate Algae Ponds For Resource Recovery In The Water-Food-Energy Nexus For Tanzania: A Review, Mary Kayombo

Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)

The use of High Rate Algal Ponds (HRAPs) for the treatment of wastewater and resource recovery has raised interest in recent years. Treatment of wastewater through this technology has proved to have high efficiency in reducing the level of pollution, nutrients, dissolved solids as well as pathogens. HRAPs are more efficient than conventional Wastewater Stabilization Ponds (WSPs) due to their design approach that provides room for high rate bio-chemical processes, which increase the mechanisms of nutrients and pathogens removal as well as the rate of micro-algae production for purposes of resource recovery. This paper reviews the upgrading potential of existing …

Estimating Historical Forest Density From Land‐Survey Data: A Response To Baker And Williams (2018), Carrie R. Levine, Charles V. Cogbill, Brandon M. Collins, Andrew J. Larson, James A. Lutz, Malcolm P. North, Christina M. Restaino, Hugh D. Safford, Scott L. Stephens, John J. Battles

Wildland Resources Faculty Publications

In the Western United States, historical forest conditions are used to inform land management and ecosystem restoration goals (North et al. 2009, Stephens et al. 2016). This interest is based on the premise that historical forests were resilient to ecological disturbances (Keane et al. 2018). Researchers throughout the United States have used the General Land Office (GLO) surveys of the late 19th and early 20th centuries to estimate historical forest conditions (Bourdo 1956, Schulte and Mladenoff 2001, Cogbill et al. 2002, Paciorek et al. 2016). These surveys were conducted throughout the United States …

Material Flow Analysis As A Decision Supporting Tool For Faecal Sludge Resource Recovery: Mathematical Formulation And Quantification, Isabela Thomas Mkude

Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)

In this work, a conceptual framework for faecal sludge (FS) management and resource recovery in Dar es Salaam city was developed. Material Flow Analysis (MFA) approach was used to assess and quantify the current materials and nutrients to support on decisions for nutrient recovery and minimize environmental pollution in three unplanned settlements of Manzese, Keko and Kipawa in Dar es Salaam city. Nitrogen and Phosphorus were chosen as indicators for the evaluation of the process. The results showed that about 75% of the Dar es Salaam city population relies on pit latrines and 15% connected to septic tanks, translating to …

Some Physical Measurements And Their Relationship To The Level Of Performance In The Accuracy Of Jump Shooting In Handball For Students, Hassan Ali Hussein, Hussam Ghalib Abdul-Hussein, Muntadhar Sahib Suhail

Modern Sport

The study aimed to:

The researchers hypothesized the existence of a statistically significant relationship between certain physical measurements and the level of performance in the accuracy of jump shooting.

The researchers employed the descriptive approach as it suited the nature of the study. The research was conducted on a sample of 30 second-year students from the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at the University of Karbala. The sample was randomly selected. The researchers calculated Pearson’s simple correlation coefficient between certain physical measurements and the level of performance in the accuracy of jump shooting.

The researchers concluded that there …

Ranu Pani Resort Orchid Diversity Atlas, Novita Yanuartanti, Susriyati Mahanal, Murni Saptasari

Jurnal Pendidikan Sains

This research aims to determine the validity of orchid diversity atlas in the Plant Diversity course for Biology Education students. This research was a development research that referred to ADDIE development model which was limited to the stage of Develop phase. The validity of atlas products was obtained from subject matters expert, media expert and field testing. While for practicality, it can be seen from student responses. The results showed the mean results of the subject matter expert validation score was 97.84%, media validation was 98.75%, field testing was 94%, and student responses was 94%. To sum up, this diversity …