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Evolving The Narrative For Protecting A Rapidly Changing Ocean, Post‐Covid‐19, D. Laffoley, J. M. Baxter, D. J. Amon, J. Claudet, Jm Hall‐Spencer, K Grorud‐Colvert, L. A. Levin, Chris P. Reid, A. D. Rogers, M. L. Taylor, L. C. Woodall, N. F. Andersen

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

No abstract provided.

Opportunities And Barriers To Business Engagement In The Uk Domestic Retrofit Sector: An Industry Perspective, B Butt, Rv Jones, A Fuertes

School of Art, Design and Architecture

This paper investigates the opportunities and barriers to business engagement in the UK domestic retrofit sector. There are approximately 28 million UK dwellings accounting for 30% of UK total energy consumption. Almost all of the existing housing stock will require some form of retrofit in order to meet the UK Government’s Net Zero emissions target by 2050. However, adoption has been much lower than required. Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with industry professionals to investigate the key barriers and opportunities for businesses in the retrofit market. The results suggest that there is significant opportunity for businesses, but engagement has been suppressed …

Association Of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists Covid-19 Survey Analysis: Continuing Professional Development, Anna Hebda-Boon, Lucy James, Rachel Knight Lozano, Linda Walsh, Rachel Evans, Kerry Mcgarrity, Linda Walsh

School of Health Professions

No abstract provided.

Association Of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists Covid-19 Survey Analysis: Education And Research, Rachel Knight Lozano, Rachel Evans, Jemma Bell, Anna Hebda-Boon, Lucy James, Kerry Mcgarrity, Linda Walsh

School of Health Professions

No abstract provided.

Association Of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists Covid-19 Survey Analysis: Moving Forwards, Linda Walsh, Anna Hebda-Boon, Kerry Mcgarrity, Lucy James, Jemma Bell, Rachel Knight Lozano, Rachel Evans

School of Health Professions

No abstract provided.

Association Of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists Covid-19 Survey Analysis: Wellbeing, Lucy James, Anna Hebda-Boon, Jemma Bell, Rachel Evans, Rachel Knight Lozano, Kerry Mcgarrity, Linda Walsh

School of Health Professions

No abstract provided.

Are We There Yet? The Journey Towards Defining Our Professional Identity During Time Of Crisis – The Apcp Covid-19 Survey, Anna Hebda-Boon, Rachel Knight Lozano, Linda Walsh, Lucy James, Jemma Bell, Kerry Mcgarrity, Rachel Evans

School of Health Professions

No abstract provided.

Fall Newsletter 2020 (Issue 9), Csusb

Coyote Chronicle (1984-)

Inside This Issue

• CSUSB introduces winter intersession
• Essential workers discuss the dangers and fears of everyday life
• Opinion: Benefits to wearing masks
• Opinion: Teaching acceptance to better the mental health of autistic youth
• Students receive more guidance about grant writing
• Restrictions of virtual learning during a pandemic
• Vox pop: What are your thoughts on the credit/ no credit option for this semester?
• Advice: Six tips and tricks for finals week
• CSUSB gamers celebrate the third annual Coyote Cross-Up
• Vox pop: What are you thankful for?

The Use Of Tlr Ligands And Phytochemicals To Better Understand Gut Immunity In Zebrafish And Channel Catfish, Ann Elizabeth Peterman

Theses and Dissertations

Toll-like receptor (TLR) ligands and phytochemical feed additives (PFAs) were evaluated in this study to determine the effects of immune stimulation on gut immunity in the zebrafish, Danio rerio, and the channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus. Rag1-/- (MT) zebrafish were used to study how the TLR ligands β-glucan and resiquimod (R848) affect the innate immune system in the gut of MT zebrafish. Enhanced expression of marker genes (NITR9, NCCRP-1 and MPEG-1) indicated stimulation of Natural Killer (NK) cells, non-specific cytotoxic cells (NCCs) and macrophages. After challenge with Edwardsiella ictaluri, MT zebrafish stimulated with β-glucan demonstrated higher survival and the presence of …

Grand Challenge In Animal Nutrition, David L. Harmon

Animal and Food Sciences Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Non-Conventional Sensors For Measuring Partial Discharge Under Dc Electrical Stress, Mojtaba Rostaghihalaki

Theses and Dissertations

Partial discharge (PD) is a micro discharge that occurs in defected regions within the insulating media. As these discharges are the main culprits that cause dielectric material aging, PD measurements have been used for assessing insulating materials, including solids, liquids, and gases for power applications. There are various methods and sensors available for measuring PD sensitive to specific characteristics and operable over a wide range of frequencies. Most PD measurement techniques provide patterns that enable PD interpretation more comfortable for users. For example, in AC applications, the phase-resolved partial discharge (PRPD) technique provides identifiable patterns for distinguishing various types of …

Hemp Fiber – An Environmentally Friendly Fiber For Concrete Reinforcement, Brian Giltner

Theses and Dissertations

The commercial use of hemp fiber in the construction industry within the United States is non-existent. This lack of use is because of State and Federal laws forbidding the growth of hemp in the United States, which has led to a lack of research. Not having an established supply chain for hemp and coupled with limited research has put the United States behind other countries in finding viable options for these renewable resources. This is a study of the performance of raw hemp fibers and processed hemp twine in a cement past mixture subjected to tensile loading. Three water/cement ratios …

Martin Luther And The Jews: Passion Over Ethics, Joseph Telushkin

Consensus

No abstract provided.

Contemporary Repercussions Of Historical Discrimination, Kimberly Spevack

Consensus

No abstract provided.

A Lutheran Response To Luther’S Unsettling Antisemitism, Allen Jorgenson

Consensus

No abstract provided.

Experiential Depth: Understanding A Hindu-Muslim Relationship Through A Trinitarian Theology Of Religions, Kalpesh Bhatt

Journal of Hindu-Christian Studies

No abstract provided.

Effects Of Noise Exposure On The Vestibular System: A Systematic Review, Courtney Elaine Stewart, Avril Genene Holt, Richard A. Altschuler, Anthony Thomas Cacace, Courtney D. Hall, Owen D. Murnane, W. Michael King, Faith W. Akin

ETSU Faculty Works

Despite our understanding of the impact of noise-induced damage to the auditory system, much less is known about the impact of noise exposure on the vestibular system. In this article, we review the anatomical, physiological, and functional evidence for noise-induced damage to peripheral and central vestibular structures. Morphological studies in several animal models have demonstrated cellular damage throughout the peripheral vestibular system and particularly in the otolith organs; however, there is a paucity of data on the effect of noise exposure on human vestibular end organs. Physiological studies have corroborated morphological studies by demonstrating disruption across vestibular pathways with otolith-mediated …

Interview With Lisa Kawamura, Lisa Kawamura

Auntie Sewing Squad Interviews

Lisa Kawamura grew up in San Gabriel, CA and received her bachelors and masters at San Francisco State University. She is a faculty in the Communications Department at California State University, San Luis Obispo. She is an activist who has served as a union representative and is a member of Tsuru for Solidarity.

Why Do Alumni Continue To Give Back: The Influencers Of Civic Engagement Of Fraternity And Sorority Members, Jacqueline Carson Mullen

Theses and Dissertations

A commitment to advancing civic engagement has been evident throughout the history of the U.S. higher education system. Civic engagement is a part of the mission of fraternity and sorority organizations. Because of this commitment to civic engagement, the purpose of this study is to understand what is happening in the development of civic engagement of fraternity and sorority alumni, specifically the role fraternity and sorority life plays in this development. The research questions that guide this study include: 1) How do fraternity and sorority alumni exercise civic engagement upon graduating from their undergraduate college experiences?; 2) How do fraternity …

Luther Legacy Conference: Martin Luther And Antisemitism January 20, 2020

Consensus

This document contains the entire proceedings of the Luther Legacy Conference

Consequences Of Reinforcing Stereotypes: A Look Into Representations Of Minorities On Television, Matthew Gregory

Consensus

No abstract provided.

Transport Of N-Cd And Pre-Sorbed Pb In Saturated Porous Media, Salahaddin Kamrani, Vahab Amiri, Mosleh Kamrani, Mohammed Baalousha

Faculty Publications

Carbon dots (CDs) are a new type of nanomaterials of the carbon family with unique characteristics, such as their small size (e.g., <10 nm), high water solubility, low toxicity, and high metal affinity. Modification of CDs by Nitrogen functional groups (N-CDs) enhances their metal adsorption capacity. This study investigated the influences of pH (4, 6, and 9), ionic strength (1, 50, and 100 mM), and cation valency (Na⁺ and Ca²⁺) on the competitive adsorption of Pb to quartz and N-CD surfaces, the transport and retention of N-CDs in saturated porous media, and the capacity of N-CDs to mobilize pre-adsorbed Pb in quartz columns. Pb adsorption was higher on N-CDs than on quartz surfaces and decreased with increases in ionic strength (IS) and divalent cations (Ca²⁺) concentration. N-CD mobility in quartz columns was highest at pH of 9- and 1-mM monovalent cations …

State V. Fernandez Respondent's Brief Dckt. 47997

Not Reported

No abstract provided.

State V. Churich Respondent's Brief Dckt. 48041

Not Reported

No abstract provided.

Targeting Trimeric And Tetrameric Proanthocyanidins Of Cinnamomum Verum Bark As Bioactives For Dental Therapies, Joo-Won Nam, Rasika S. Phansalkar, David C. Lankin, James Mcalpine, Ariene A. Leme-Kraus, Ana K. Bedran-Russo, Shao-Nong Chen, Guido F. Pauli

School of Dentistry Faculty Research and Publications

The present study elucidated the structures of three A-type tri- and tetrameric proanthocyanidins (PACs) isolated from Cinnamomum verum bark to the level of absolute configuration and determined their dental bioactivity using two therapeutically relevant bioassays. After selecting a PAC oligomer fraction via a biologically diverse bioassay-guided process, in tandem with centrifugal partition chromatography, phytochemical studies led to the isolation of PAC oligomers that represent the main bioactive principles of C. verum: two A-type tetrameric PACs, epicatechin-(2β→O→7,4β→8)-epicatechin-(4β→6)-epicatechin-(2β→O→7,4β→8)-catechin (1) and parameritannin A1 (2), together with a trimer, cinnamtannin B1 (3). Structure …

Social Housing And The Affordability Crisis: A Study Of The Effectiveness Of French And American Social Housing Systems In Meeting The Increasing Demand For Affordable Housing, Claire Sullivan

Honors Theses

The demand for affordable housing across OECD countries has sky-rocketed as the number of those cost-burdened by housing continues to increase each year. Social housing has been the traditional means by which governments have provided affordable housing to citizens, however in recent years the social housing systems of many countries have been strained to meet the rising demand for affordable housing. While this has consistently been an area of concern for major metropolitan areas, areas outside of cities are being impacted by the lack of affordable housing, as well.

This study seeks to address the impact of social housing systems …

Cognition In Health And Disease: Two Mouse Model Studies, Heather Lynn Mahoney

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Cognitive and circadian dysfunction are common aspects of neuropsychiatric disease that are often overlooked in disease models and treatment strategies. In this work, we first evaluated the potential for cognitive enhancement in healthy adult mice by targeting a kinase involved in regulation of the molecular circadian clock. We then developed and characterized a model of neuropsychiatric disease that could present a target for rescuing circadian and cognitive deficits using this treatment.

Time-of-day effects have been noted in a wide variety of cognitive behavioral tests, and perturbation of circadian rhythms impairs hippocampus-dependent learning and memory. We first asked whether casein kinase …

Operating At The Edge Of Il/Legality: Systemic Corruption In Mexican Health Care, Rosalynn A. Vega, A. Paulo Maya

Anthropology Faculty Publications

Through a series of ethnographic vignettes, this article examines how providers contribute to corruption in Mexican health care, how providers are themselves subjected to logics of corruption, and the relationship between patients’ and providers’ vulnerability within contexts of resource scarcity. Doctors, faced with insecure salaries due to nonpayment of wages by the government, collude with hospital staff to sell state drugs on the black market. Meanwhile, vulnerable patients are used as teaching opportunities for private school students—with horrifying, and fatal, effects. Palancas (“favors” granted by colleagues and higher-ups to individuals with less authority) and exclusive treatment of recomendados (patients given …

Diet Quality And Mental Health In College Students: Impact On Dietary Factors Including Intake Of Protein, Sugar, Vegetable And Omega-3 Fatty Acid On Depression, Yulu Wang

Theses and Dissertations

Depression is one of the most debilitating disorders among youth. Many factors impact depression risk, and dietary quality is one of the most significant modifiable factors. This work was to investigate whether diet quality, including protein, sugar, vegetables, and omega-3 fatty acids’ intake, had any effect on the development of depression. Data from 82 subjects were used for analysis. There was no significant relationship between Dietary Quality Index (p=.21, n=82) and depression based on this research. Results included total protein (p=.77, n=82), animal-based protein (p=.77, n=82), vegetable-based protein (p=.29, n=82), total sugar (p=.55, n=78), added sugar (p=.48, n=78), total vegetable …

Thou Shall Not Steal: Assessing Demographic And Neighborhood Predictors Of Shoplifting Through The Lens Of Social Disorganization Theory, Christina Loftin

Theses and Dissertations

The crime of shoplifting has received limited scholarly attention despite millions of shoplifting arrests that occur every year. Our understanding of shoplifting is limited because of this. This study assesses whether offenders arrested for shoplifting that reside in socially disorganized neighborhoods differ from their counterparts from less socially disorganized neighborhoods. Using arrest data from the Meridian Police Department and secondary data from the 2018 American Community Survey, analyses revealed that arrestees from neighborhoods with high levels of poverty were more likely to shoplift from dollar stores, liquor stores, and convenience stores. Demographic findings revealed few gender differences in shoplifting among …