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The Roberts Court, Compelled Speech, And A Constitutional Defense Of Automatic Voter Registration, Jacob Van Leer

NULR Online

No abstract provided.

Utilization Of Information And Communications Technology (Ict) Facilities By Postgraduate Students In Francis Sulemanu Idachaba Library University Of Agriculture, Makurdi, Tofi Simon Ternenge, Dorcas Nguwasen Tarbo, Akile Ruth Washima

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

ABSTRACT

The study investigated utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Facilities by Postgraduate Students in Francis Sulemanu Idachaba Library University of Agriculture, Makurdi-Benue State, Nigeria. The study looked at the ICT facilities available for utilization by Postgraduate Students, extent of utilization of ICT facilities by Postgraduates Students, purpose of utilization of ICT facilities and factors militating against effective utilization of ICT facilities by Postgraduate Students in Francis Sulemanu Idachaba Library University of Agriculture, Makurdi. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The population of the study was 3651 Postgraduate Students registered with Francis Sulemanu Idachaba Library. The sample size …

Exploring The Potential Of Sparse Coding For Machine Learning, Sheng Yang Lundquist

Dissertations and Theses

While deep learning has proven to be successful for various tasks in the field of computer vision, there are several limitations of deep-learning models when compared to human performance. Specifically, human vision is largely robust to noise and distortions, whereas deep learning performance tends to be brittle to modifications of test images, including being susceptible to adversarial examples. Additionally, deep-learning methods typically require very large collections of training examples for good performance on a task, whereas humans can learn to perform the same task with a much smaller number of training examples.

In this dissertation, I investigate whether the use …

Effect Of Three Classroom Research Experiences On Science Attitudes, Lauren K. Lucas, Frances K. Hunter, Zachariah Gompert

Journal on Empowering Teaching Excellence

Here we evaluate undergraduate student attitudes about science after each of three authentic research experiences in a semester of an introductory biology laboratory course at Utah State University. The three course-based research experiences (CUREs) vary in length and student freedom, and they cover different areas of biology. Students responded to the science attitude items of the CURE Survey. When compared to national data, our students faired similarly, and all students struggled with certain epistemic assumptions about science knowledge. As also seen in the national database, change in science attitude was slight and nonlinear. Student self confidence in what a career …

Diabetes Mellitus Does Not Predict Discharge In Hospitalized Patients With Acute Pyelonephritis: A Study From Karachi, Pakistan, Syed Furrukh Omair, Fazal Ur Rehman, Imrana Amin, Syed Ahsan Ali, Bakhtawar J. Rind, Bilal Ahmed

Section of Nephrology

Introduction: The incidence of acute pyelonephritis (APN) in the diabetic population is comparatively higher and tends to be more complicated, with serious outcomes. Although complicated pyelonephritis (PN) needs hospital admission and intravenous antibiotics, the magnitude of hospital stay due to comorbidities is limited. This study's aim was to assess the impact of diabetes mellitus on length of hospital stay among patients with PN.
Methods: We did a retrospective data review of 520 randomly selected hospitalized patients of PN from March 2015 to December 2019 from a tertiary care center. Electronic medical records were used for identifying medical conditions through ICD-10 …

Artificial Nightlight Alters The Predator–Prey Dynamics Of An Apex Carnivore, Mark A. Ditmer, David C. Stoner, Clinton D. Francis, Jesse R. Barber, James D. Forster, David M. Choate, Kirsten E. Ironside, Kathleen M. Longshore, Kent R. Hersey, Randy T. Larsen, Brock R. Mcmillan, Daniel D. Olson, Alyson M. Andreasen, Jon P. Beckmann, P. Brandon Holton, Terry A. Messmer, Neil H. Carter

Life Sciences Faculty Research

Artificial nightlight is increasingly recognized as an important environmental disturbance that influences the habitats and fitness of numerous species. However, its effects on wide‐ranging vertebrates and their interactions remain unclear. Light pollution has the potential to amplify land‐use change, and as such, answering the question of how this sensory stimulant affects behavior and habitat use of species valued for their ecological roles and economic impacts is critical for conservation and land‐use planning. Here, we combined satellite‐derived estimates of light pollution, with GPS‐data from cougars Puma concolor (n = 56), mule deer Odocoileus hemionus (n = 263) and locations of cougar‐killed …

Study On Soil Properties Of Degraded Desert Plain Grassland In North Tianshan Of Xinjiang, Yanmin Fan, Jinzhong Zhu, Caihong Wang

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Self Rehabilitation Of Degraded Mongolian Rangeland By Grazing Exclosure, A. Darhiihuu, O. Lkhagvajav, A. Mels, B. Baatar, B. Densambuu, L. Namdag, T. Sainkhuu, Andreas Lüscher, J. Nösberger

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Rethinking Overgrazing And Strategies For Its Management In Inner Mongolia, Dalintai Churiya

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Grassland Deterioration In The Source Region Of Yangtze‐Yellow Rivers In China And Integrated Control Of Ecological Environment, Quangong Chen, Yulin Mao

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Characterization Of The 5′-Flanking Region Of The Human And Mouse Chac1 Genes, Yuki Nomura, Charity F. Sylvester, Lisa O. Nguyen, Mahmoud Kandeel, Yoko Hirata, Imran N. Mungrue, Kentaro Oh-Hashi

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

The Unfolded Protein Response pathway is a conserved signaling mechanism having important roles in cellular physiology and is perturbed accompanying disease. We previously identified the novel UPR target gene CHAC1, a direct target of ATF4, downstream of PERK-EIF2A and activated by the UPR pathway. CHAC1 enzyme directs catalysis of γ-linked glutamate bonds within specific molecular targets. CHAC1 is the first enzyme characterized that can catalyze intracellular glutathione degradation in eukaryotes, having implications for regulation of oxidative stress. DDIT3 (CHOP) is a terminal UPR transcription factor, regulated by ATF4 and an output promoting cell death signaling. Herein we examine the relationship …

Aberrant Recruitment Of Leukocytes Defines Poor Wound Healing In Patients With Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa., Taylor Phillips, Leonie Huitema, Rodrigo Cepeda, Diego De Los Cobos, Regina Isabella Matus Perez, Mauricio Salas Garza, Franziska Ringpfeil, Bahar Dasgeb, Jouni Uitto, Julio Cesar Salas-Alanis, Vitali Alexeev, Olga Igoucheva

Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: Poorly healing wounds are one of the major complications in patients suffering from recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB). At present, there are no effective means to analyze changes in cellular and molecular networks occurring during RDEB wound progression to predict wound outcome and design betted wound management approaches.

OBJECTIVES: To better define mechanisms influencing RDEB wound progression by evaluating changes in molecular and cellular networks.

METHODS: We developed a non-invasive approach for sampling and analysis of wound-associated constituents using wound-covering bandages. Cellular and molecular components from seventy-six samples collected from early, established and chronic RDEB wounds were evaluated by …

Determination Of The Δ 2 H Values Of High Molecular Weight Lipids By High Temperature Gc Coupled To Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry, Sk Lengger, Y Weber, Kwr Taylor, Sh Kopf, Et Al

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Rationale The hydrogen isotopic composition of lipids (d2Hlipid) is widely used in food science and as a proxy for past hydrological conditions. Determining the d2H values of large, well-preserved triacylglycerides and other microbial lipids, such as glycerol dialkyl glycerol tetraether (GDGT) lipids, is thus of widespread interest but has so far not been possible due to their low volatility which prohibits analysis by traditional gas chromatography/pyrolysis/isotope ratio mass spectrometry (GC/P/IRMS). Methods We determined the d2H values of large, polar molecules and applied high-temperature gas chromatography (HTGC) methods on a modified GC/P/IRMS system. The system used a high-temperature 7-m GC column, …

Contributors, Marvels & Tales Editors

Marvels & Tales

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Reviews, Various Authors

Marvels & Tales

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Introduction To The Special Issue: The Two-Hundred-Year Legacy Of E. T. A. Hoffmann—Transgressions Of Fantastika, Christopher Owen, Amy Crawford

Marvels & Tales

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The Nexstem Program: A Community Assets Program That Fosters The Next Generation Of Stem Leaders, Maggie Evans, Sheri L. Glowinski, Pennie Gray, Rebecca Roesner

Together We RISE (Making Excellence Inclusive)

Underrepresentation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields by individuals with low socioeconomic status (SES) is a long-standing concern. Funded in late 2018, the NexSTEM Program (the “Program”) is a National Science Foundation multi-institution consortia S-STEM grant-funded program at Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU), Illinois State University (ISU), and Heartland Community College (HCC) with the goal of reducing barriers for low SES students from Central Illinois enrolling in and completing STEM degree programs at the three institutions and identifying effective, and sustainable, programmatic components. To help address barriers, the Program awards 2- and 4-year scholarships to academically successful students with …

2020 12th Annual Student Center For Science Engagement Research Symposium, Student Center For Science Engagement

Student Center for Science Engagement Research Symposium

Student presentations in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, & Psychology

Please note, this conference was held remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Creating An Online Community Of Learners During The Covid-19 Shutdown Using Michigan’S Literacy Essentials, Annie P. Spear

Michigan Reading Journal

When a global pandemic shuts down our educational system it is critical to mobilize quickly and effectively to support children and families. This article explores one educator's experience of setting up free online classes to support students during the COVID-19 shutdown. Participants ranged in age from 3 to 12 and were from Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, and Ohio. The author outlines how she designed classes, engaged with children and families, and provided instruction that was grounded in literacy research and Michigan's Essential Instructional Practices in Early Literacy while guided by developmentally appropriate pedagogy. Specific practices that foster motivation and engagement …

An Educator's Response To Michigan's Stay At Home Order, Kristin M. Scherkenbach

Michigan Reading Journal

This article examines the educational impact of the stay at home order issued in the spring of 2020. It explores methods that were used to connect with students during this time such as YouTube videos, book drop offs, parent education PowerPoints, and online teaching. It concludes with the understanding that a passion for literacy can be ignited in students even in challenging situations.

“Go Back To Better”: An Interview With Cornelius Minor, Cornelius Minor, Troy Hicks

Michigan Reading Journal

No abstract provided.

Full Issue: Volume 53, No. 1

Michigan Reading Journal

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A Detailed Assessment Of Groundwater Quality In The Kabul Basin, Afghanistan, And Suitability For Future Development, Hussain Ali Jawadi, Jay Sagin, Daniel D. Snow

Nebraska Water Center: Faculty Publications

Kabul is one of the most populated cities in Afghanistan and providing resources to support this population in an arid climate presents a serious environmental challenge. The current study evaluated the quality of local Kabul Basin groundwater to determine its suitability water for drinking and irrigation purposes now and into the future. This aim was aided through groundwater parameter assessment as well as determination ofWater Quality Index (WQI) developed from 15 observation points near the city. The results of our physicochemical analysis illustrate that groundwater in the majority of areas of the Kabul Basin is not generally suitable for human …

Covid-19 And The Unseen Benefits Of Dexamethasone, Muhammad Arif Khan, Ikram Ullah, Dawood Ahmed

The University of Louisville Journal of Respiratory Infections

According to current World Health Organization (WHO) updates, the COVID-19 pandemic has spread all over the globe, affecting 216 countries, and has caused 8,860,331 confirmed cases and 465,740 deaths as of June 24, 2020. Many countries cannot afford nucleic acid tests to confirm COVID-19 infection; as a result, people cannot know the COVID-19 status of the people living around them. The use of dexamethasone in COVID-19 hospitalized patients for up to 10 days lowered 28-day mortality compared to patients receiving standard of care plus mechanical ventilation at randomization (by 12.3 age-adjusted percentage points, approximately one-third of proportional reduction) and patients …

Covid-19 Contact Tracing Apps: How They Notify Users Of Potential Exposure, William A. Mattingly

The University of Louisville Journal of Respiratory Infections

No abstract provided.

By Shattering The Vulture’S Nose, Melissa Yang

The Goose

This project explores an unusual ornithological debate between 19th-century naturalists John James Audubon and Charles Waterton on the olfaction of vultures. Both naturalists involved were also artists—certainly more than they were scientists—and prone to artifice and performative amplification. This article examines the rhetorical dynamics of this niche but sensational debate on avian olfaction, and its problematic influence on scientific progress.

Spring 2020 | Start Learning Swahili, A Vital Economic Language, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

All Forum Articles

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Emergence Of Organisms., Andrea Roli, Stuart A Kauffman

Articles, Abstracts, and Reports

Since early cybernetics studies by Wiener, Pask, and Ashby, the properties of living systems are subject to deep investigations. The goals of this endeavour are both understanding and building: abstract models and general principles are sought for describing organisms, their dynamics and their ability to produce adaptive behavior. This research has achieved prominent results in fields such as artificial intelligence and artificial life. For example, today we have robots capable of exploring hostile environments with high level of self-sufficiency, planning capabilities and able to learn. Nevertheless, the discrepancy between the emergence and evolution of life and artificial systems is still …

#Aggiestrong: Students And Faculty Respond To Pandemic, Usu College Of Engineering

College of Engineering News

The Rapid Shift to Online Learning

Description Of A New Species Of Chrysina Kirby (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae) From The Sierra Azul, Oaxaca, Mexico, A New Synonymy, And Notes On Chrysina Species Found In The Sierra Azul, José Monzón Sierra, Julian Federico Blackaller-Bages, David C. Hawks

Insecta Mundi

A new species of Chrysina Kirby, C. clavellina Monzón, Blackaller, and Hawks (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae: Rutelini) is described from Santiago Clavellinas in the Sierra Azul in Oaxaca, Mexico. Chrysina cosijoezai (Ramírez-Ponce and Curoe) is placed as a junior synonym of C. lacordairei (Boucard), and notes on the Chrysina fauna of this mountain range are included.

Se describe una nueva especie de Chrysina Kirby, C. clavellina Monzón, Blackaller, y Hawks (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae) de Santiago Clavellinas en la Sierra Azul en Oaxaca, México. Chrysina cosijoezai (Ramírez-Ponce y Curoe) se sitúa como un sinónimo de C. lacordairei (Boucard) y se incluyen notas …