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The Development Of A Naturally-Derived Hydroponic Nutrient Solution From Recirculating Aquaculture System Effluent Using Microbial Digestion, Joseph Tetreault

Master's Theses and Capstones

The United States imports more seafood than any other country in the world. Supporting the development of a sustainable aquaculture industry will allow the United States to meet domestic seafood demand and compete in international markets. However, conventional aquaculture production methods such as pond and net pen systems are limited in capacity to meet the market demands for variety and local production. Instead, recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) are a promising option for domestic aquaculture expansion. RAS is a controlled environment agriculture production model which is location-independent, offers significant water conservation, and optimizes environmental conditions to maximize fish production year round. …

From The Editors, Robert Dinerstein, Ezra Rosser

Journal of Legal Education

No abstract provided.

Presidential Selection: Historical, Institutional, And Democratic Perspectives, James A. Gardner

Contributions to Books

Published as Chapter 1 in The Best Candidate: Presidential Nomination in Polarized Times, Eugene Mazo and Michael Dimino, eds.

It has been nearly two centuries since an American presidential election has evoked a crisis of confidence like that following the election of 2016. Not since the election of Andrew Jackson in 1828 has there been such a public display of anxiety concerning the methods by which we choose our chief executive. As in the contest of 1828 pitting the Democrat Jackson against his Federalist opponent John Quincy Adams, the presidential nominating process of 2016 produced a contest between a celebrity …

Investigating The Association Between Motor Function, Neuroinflammation, And Recording Metrics In The Performance Of Intracortical Microelectrode Implanted In Motor Cortex, Youjun Li, Monika Goss-Varley, Youjoung Kim, Seth M. Meade, Keying Chen, Jacob M. Rayyan, He Feng, Keith R. Dona, Justin A, Mcmahon, Dawn M. Taylor, Jeffrey R. Capadona

Faculty Scholarship

Long-term reliability of intracortical microelectrodes remains a challenge for increased acceptance and deployment. There are conflicting reports comparing measurements associated with recording quality with postmortem histology, in attempts to better understand failure of intracortical microelectrodes (IMEs). Our group has recently introduced the assessment of motor behavior tasks as another metric to evaluate the effects of IME implantation. We hypothesized that adding the third dimension to our analysis, functional behavior testing, could provide substantial insight on the health of the tissue, success of surgery/implantation, and the long-term performance of the implanted device. Here we present our novel analysis scheme including: (1) …

Experiences Of Multidisciplinary Health Professionals From A Culinary Medicine Cultural Immersion: Qualitative Analysis, Melissa D. Olfert, Rachel A. Wattick, Rebecca L. Hagedorn

Health Professions Education

Purpose: Increasing Culinary Health Opportunities for Professionals (iCHOP) aimed to educate future and current health professionals on nutrition as medicine. Methods: Two cohorts each participated in a 16-week course followed by a cultural immersion in Tuscany, Italy. The course took place online through West Virginia University. After the course, participants traveled to Tuscany, Italy for a 2-week cultural immersion. The online course covered culinary medicine, the Mediterranean Diet, and cultural comparisons. The cultural immersion consisted of hands-on activities including culinary lessons, food production and organic farm tours, and tastings of Mediterranean foods. Data was collected through personal journaling in order …

Object Detection In Uav Images Via Global Density Fused Convolutional Network, Ruiqian Zhang, Zhenfeng Shao, Xiao Huang, Jiaming Wang, Deren Li

Geosciences Faculty Publications and Presentations

Object detection in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) images plays fundamental roles in a wide variety of applications. As UAVs are maneuverable with high speed, multiple viewpoints, and varying altitudes, objects in UAV images are distributed with great heterogeneity, varying in size, with high density, bringing great difficulty to object detection using existing algorithms. To address the above issues, we propose a novel global density fused convolutional network (GDF-Net) optimized for object detection in UAV images. We test the effectiveness and robustness of the proposed GDF-Nets on the VisDrone dataset and the UAVDT dataset. The designed GDF-Net consists of a Backbone …

Indigenous Constitutionalism And Dispute Resolution Outside The Courts: An Invitation, Karen Drake

Articles & Book Chapters

The Supreme Court of Canada's jurisprudence on constitutionally protected Aboriginal rights filters Indigenous laws through the lens of liberal constitutionalism, resulting in distortions of Indigenous law. To overcome this constitutional capture, this article advocates for an institution that facilitates dispute resolution between Canadian governments and Indigenous peoples grounded in Indigenous constitutionalism. To avoid a pan-Indigenous approach, this article focuses on Anishinaabe constitutionalism as one example of Indigenous constitutionalism. It highlights points of contrast between Anishinaabe constitutionalism's and liberalism's foundational norms and dispute resolution procedures. This article argues that a hybrid institution—combining features of both liberalism and Indigenous constitutionalism—would merely reproduce …

Poetry: Introduction, Michael Baumann

The North Meridian Review

No abstract provided.

Montgomery, Jess. 2019. The Widows: A Novel, Volume One Of The Kinship Series. New York: Minotaur Books;The Hollows: A Novel, Volume Two Of The Kinship Series. New York: Minotaur Books., Betty J. Bruther

The North Meridian Review

No abstract provided.

A 23 M.Y. Record Of Low Atmospheric Co2, Ying Cui, Brian A. Schubert, A. Hope Jahren

Department of Earth and Environmental Studies Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

Current atmospheric CO2 concentration is known to be higher than it has been during the past ~800 k.y. of Earth history, based on direct measurement of CO2 within ice cores. A comparison to the more ancient past is complicated by a deficit of CO2 proxies that may be applied across very long spans of geologic time. Here, we present a new CO2 record across the past 23 m.y. of Earth history based on the δ¹³C value of terrestrial C3 plant remains, using a method applicable to the entire ~400 m.y. history of C3 photosynthesis on land. Across the …

Reformed Worship (Rw) 137 - Advent / Christmas (September 2020), Reformed Worship Editors

Reformed Worship Magazine

Features

Worship Series: Be Not Afraid by Meg Jenista Kuykendall and Kathryn Roelofs....3

Children's Pages for the Christian Year by Lindsey Goetz....11

Blue Christmas by Michael Kooy and Diane Ritzema....34

Living Epiphany by Kevin J. Adams....37

Articles

Editorial: Slow Advent by Joyce Borger....2

Q&A: Two Essential Advent Themes for 2020 by John Witvliet....14

For Pastors: A Lost Year? by Scott Hoezee....24

Five Things Worship Leaders Can Learn from Music Therapists by Tori Clark....46

Resources

"Do Not Be Afraid" by Lee Fennema....16

A Savior Made Known by Kevin Kruizenga....19

Found Art …

Financial Exploitation Of The Elderly In Tennessee, Tennessee. Comptroller Of The Treasury.

Office of Research and Education Accountability

No abstract provided.

Law Library Blog (September 2020): Legal Beagle's Blog Archive, Roger Williams University School Of Law

Law Library Newsletters/Blog

No abstract provided.

Quantifying Species Traits Related To Oviposition Behavior And Offspring Survival In Two Important Disease Vectors, Donald A. Yee, William C. Glasgow, Nnaemeka F. Ezeakacha

Faculty Publications

Animals with complex life cycles have traits related to oviposition and juvenile survival that can respond to environmental factors in similar or dissimilar ways. We examined the preference-performance hypothesis (PPH), which states that females lacking parental care select juvenile habitats that maximize fitness, for two ubiquitous mosquito species, Aedes albopictus and Culex quinquefasciatus. Specifically, we examined if environmental factors known to affect larval abundance patterns in the field played a role in the PPH for these species. We first identified important environmental factors from a field survey that predicted larvae across different spatial scales. We then performed two experiments, …

Tick-Borne Pathogens Shape The Native Microbiome Within Tick Vectors, Abdulsalam Adegoke, Deepak Kumar, Cailyn Bobo, Muhammad Imran Rashid, Aneela Zameer Durrani, Muhammad Sohail Sajid, Shahid Karim

Faculty Publications

© 2020 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. Ticks are blood-feeding arthropods and transmit a variety of medically important viral, bacterial, protozoan pathogens to animals and humans. Ticks also harbor a diverse community of microbes linked to their biological processes, such as hematophagy, and hence affect vector competence. The interactions between bacterial and/or protozoan pathogens and the tick microbiome is a black-box, and therefore we tested the hypothesis that the presence of a protozoan or bacterial pathogen will alter the microbial composition within a tick. Hence, this study was designed to define the microbial composition of two tick species, …

Dynamic And Structural Analyses Of A Gravity Fish Cage Employing Copper Alloy Netting, Michael James Osienski

Master's Theses and Capstones

Aquaculture, the process of growing marine plants and animals in the ocean, has been rapidly expanding due to increased seafood consumption coupled with the steady decrease of wild fish stocks. Increasing environmental concerns due to near-shore farming practices have pressured farmers to expand into more energetic open ocean sites. Environmental loading in these off-shore sites can deform common non-rigid aquaculture fish cages, reducing the cage’s net chamber volume, which can severely impacting the health of the rearing fish.

Copper alloy nets have emerged as a possible alternative to traditional polymer (nylon) twine used in the net chamber of fish cages. …

Mathematics For Human Flourishing (Book Review), Calvin Jongsma

Faculty Work Comprehensive List

Reviewed Title: Mathematics for Human Flourishing by Frances Su. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 2020. 274 pp. ISBN: 9780300237139.

Referral Patterns And Diagnoses At A Single Neurophysiology Center In Quetta, Pakistan: An Audit Of 1600 Cases, Ahmad Wali, Ehtisham Khalid2, Hazar Khan, Abdul Nasir, Mr Abdullah

Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS)

Neurophysiologic tests such as EEG, video EEG, Polysomnography (PSG), Nerve conduction studies (NCS) and electromyography (EMG) are the next steps after neurological examinations. These tests play a significantly important role in the decision-making and management of various neurological diseases. Data regarding the availability and frequency of these tests are not being compiled in Pakistan eventually resulting in a lack of awareness about these tests among physicians as well as patients. This motivated us to conduct a medical audit to assess frequencies, mode of referral, and final conclusion of these tests in detail. A total of 1600 tests were included. Among …

The Secret Life Of Pets: The Intersection Of Animals And Organizational Life, Thomas K. Kelemen, Samuel H. Matthews, Min (Maggie) Wan, Yejun Zhang

Management Faculty Publications

Although often overlooked, pets and other animals intersect with organizations in interesting, important ways. We seek to define how various animals intersect with organizations, highlight opportunities for theory development, and illustrate important areas for future research. We also explore how pandemics such as COVID-19 might affect the animals we highlight.

Attitudes And Understanding Of Orthodontic Treatment Using Comic Vs. Text Format, Darron Miya

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

Objectives: To examine adolescent patient attitudes and understanding of basic orthodontic treatment information presented in either comic book format or plain text.

Methods: This study involved subjects undergoing orthodontic treatment at the Loma Linda University Graduate Orthodontic Clinic. Subjects were randomly assigned to two groups: Group 1 subjects received an orthodontic comic book to read, while Group 2 subjects received a plain text information sheet containing the same pertinent information as Group 1. All subjects completed an identical survey regarding the material they read. Statistical analysis consisted of a chi-square test at α = 0.05 to determine potential …

The Relationship Between Subsyndromal Symptomatic Depression And Cognitive Dysfunction, Bryce Jacobson

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

Subsyndromal Symptomatic Depression (SSD), or subthreshold depression, affects roughly 15% of community-dwelling older adults and puts them at increased risk for developing Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), which represents a risk factor for Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and may expedite disease progression. While the relationship between MDD and AD has been well established, the interaction between SSD and cognitive functioning has not been explored in depth. Further, clinicians have long postulated that depression is not a monolithic disorder but rather a group of disorders which are heterogeneous in onset, symptoms, course, and treatment. One hundred and six participants, 65 and older were …

The Effects Of A Polyphenol-Rich Diet In A Fruit-Fly Model Of Traumatic Brain Injury, Alexandra D. Trofimova

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death in the United States. Inflammation and oxidative stress activated by the TBI can lead to systemic inflammation. Gastrointestinal complications are common secondary injuries to TBI and are associated with elevated levels of common pro-inflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress found across the body. Intestinal permeability after TBI has also been established in the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster. Pomegranate polyphenols have strong anti-inflammatory properties that may reduce brain and intestinal inflammation and improve functioning after TBI. This study examined the protective effects of pomegranate polyphenol supplementation in a Drosophila model of TBI. …

Oxidative Stress, Proton Fluxes, And Chloroquine/Hydroxychloroquine Treatment For Covid-19, Christina B. Klouda, William L. Stone

ETSU Faculty Works

Chloroquine (CQ) and hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) have been proposed as treatments for COVID-19. These drugs have been studied for many decades, primarily in the context of their use as antimalarials, where they induce oxidative stress-killing of the malarial parasite. Less appreciated, however, is evidence showing that CQ/HCQ causes systemic oxidative stress. In vitro and observational data suggest that CQ/HCQ can be repurposed as potential antiviral medications. This review focuses on the potential health concerns of CQ/HCQ induced by oxidative stress, particularly in the hyperinflammatory stage of COVID-19 disease. The pathophysiological role of oxidative stress in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) has …

Osteoclasts And Microgravity, John Kelly Smith

ETSU Faculty Works

Astronauts are at risk of losing 1.0% to 1.5% of their bone mass for every month they spend in space despite their adherence to diets and exercise regimens designed to protect their musculoskeletal systems. This loss is the result of microgravity-related impairment of osteocyte and osteoblast function and the consequent upregulation of osteoclast-mediated bone resorption. This review describes the ontogeny of osteoclast hematopoietic stem cells and the contributions macrophage colony stimulating factor, receptor activator of the nuclear factor-kappa B ligand, and the calcineurin pathways make in osteoclast differentiation and provides details of bone formation, the osteoclast cytoskeleton, the immune regulation …

Co-Teaching Botany And History: An Interdisciplinary Model For A More Inclusive Curriculum, Frederica Bowcutt, Tamara Caulkins

All Faculty Scholarship for the College of the Sciences

This essay offers numerous ideas on how to integrate science and history into classroom pedagogy in a way that acknowledges the contributions of women and other groups underrepresented in science by highlighting the cultural and political contexts in which science developed rather than by adding token individuals to a history of science still largely defined by the achievements of a few great men. It details how students in a General Education class co-taught by a botanist and a historian of science at the Evergreen State College not only gained skills in field botany and vegetation analysis but also became more …

Ordering Injustice: Congress, Command Corruption Of Courts-Martial, And The Constitution, Rachel E. Vanlandingham

Hofstra Law Review

No abstract provided.

Coxsackievirus-B4 Infection Can Induce The Expression Of Human Endogenous Retrovirus W In Primary Cells, Arthur Dechaumes, Antoine Bertin, Famara Sane, Sandrine Levet

Open Access archive

Human Endogenous Retrovirus W Envelope (HERV-W ENV) mRNA or protein can be found in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) and exocrine pancreas of patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Further, previous observations have shown an association between enteroviral infection and development of T1D; specifically, coxsackievirus-B (CV-B) has been detected in the blood and pancreas of patients with T1D. Notably, viruses can activate HERV-W expression. Hence, we evaluated the effect of CV-B4 infection on HERV-W ENV mRNA expression. Primary human pancreatic ductal cells were obtained from five brain-dead donors. In the pancreatic cells of three donors, the HERV-W ENV mRNA level …

Chronic Unpredictable Stress-Induced Inflammation And Quantitative Analysis Of Neurons Of Distinct Brain Regions In Wistar Rat Model Of Comorbid Depression, Vandana Blossom, Megha Gokul, Nayanatara Arun Kumar, Rekha D. Kini

Open Access archive

Background and Aim: Depression and anxiety are the most prominent neuropsychiatric disease and have been considered as the most burdensome diseases of society. The hippocampus and prefrontal cortex have a prominent role in stress-induced neurological disorders. Chronic unpredictable stress exposed rats are a perfect model in understanding comorbid depression and anxiety disorders. The inflammatory response occurring in the body has been linked to C-reactive protein (CRP) in many diseased conditions. The present research primarily focus on the possible correlation of Cortisol, CRP level and neuronal assay in different regions of hippocampus, dentate gyrus (DG), and prefrontal cortex. Materials and Methods: …

Beyond Conflict: Exploring The Spectrum Of Human-Wildlife Interactions And Their Underlying Mechanisms, Saloni Bhatia, Stephen Mark Redpath, Kulbhushansingh Suryawanshi, Charudutt Mishra

Open Access archive

Humans have lived alongside and interacted with wild animals throughout evolutionary history. Even though wild animals can damage property, or injure humans and domesticated animals, not all interactions between humans and wildlife are negative. Yet, research has tended to focus disproportionately on negative interactions leading to negative outcomes, labelling this human-wildlife conflict. Studies have identified several factors, ranging from gender, religion, socio-economics and literacy, which influence people's responses to wildlife. We used the ISI Web of Knowledge database to assess quantitatively how human-wildlife interactions are framed in the scientific literature and to understand the hypotheses that have been invoked to …

Targeting The Id1-Kif11 Axis In Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Using Combination Therapy, Archana P. Thankamony, Reshma Murali, Nitheesh Karthikeyan, Binitha Anu Varghese

Open Access archive

The basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) transcription factors inhibitor of differentiation 1 (Id1) and inhibitor of differentiation 3 (Id3) (referred to as Id) have an important role in maintaining the cancer stem cell (CSC) phenotype in the triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) subtype. In this study, we aimed to understand the molecular mechanism underlying Id control of CSC phenotype and exploit it for therapeutic purposes. We used two different TNBC tumor models marked by either Id depletion or Id1 expression in order to identify Id targets using a combinatorial analysis of RNA sequencing and microarray data. Phenotypically, Id protein depletion leads to cell …