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The Effect Of Light-Emitting Diode Light On The Growth, Egg Production, Egg Quality, Hormone Concentration And Health Of Hy-Line® W-36 Laying Hens, Ishab Poudel

Theses and Dissertations

Light-emitting diode (LED) is an improved light delivery technology that provides better energy efficiency, longer lifespan, and the ability to select a specific wavelength of light. We evaluated the effect of blue and red-LED on performance, behavior, egg quality, hormonal concentration, and prevalence of Avian pathogenic E. coli (APEC) like E. coli in pullets and laying hens raised in cageree housing system. Results showed that birds raised in blue-LED during the pullet phase had higher body weight and earlier onset of early lay. Red-LED increased the yolk percentage, illustrating that red-LED can stimulate reproduction. Red-LED also decreased the relative spleen …

Investigation On Solar Powered Organic Rankine Cycle With Energy Storage, Economic And Environmental Benefits At Different Climate Zones In Various Buildings Types In The United States Of America, Hadis Hemmati

Theses and Dissertations

This study investigates the potential of installing an integrated solar powered Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) with electric energy storage (EES) to provide clean energy to commercial buildings in different climate zones in the US. Reducing the primary energy consumption (PEC), lowering the carbon dioxide emissions (CDE) and increasing the operational cost savings are primary objectives. Firstly, a large office building for eight US climates is studied. The EES is sized to store all the electricity generated by the system. Secondly, the system is studied for sixteen different commercial buildings, in the best climate zone, by considering two operational strategies. Finally, …

Latino Suicide: Does Religious Contextual Influence Vary Between Latino Men And Latino Women?, Sierra L. Nelson

Theses and Dissertations

Researchers have examined aggregate associations between religious contexts and suicide rates among religious denominations. Most early research examined this relationship among white Christians; more current research has examined black Christians. Though this research tradition was established by Emile Durkheim long ago, religious context’s relationship with suicide rates remains understudied among U.S. Latinos. Few studies examine suicide among this group; those that do compare U.S.-born and foreign-born Latinos (see Barranco 2016; Barranco and Harris 2019). Nevertheless, these studies overlook how the religious context—suicide rate relationship differs between U.S. Latino men and women. This study fills this gap by applying two competing …

Mechanical Properties Of Southern Pine Over 5 Decades., James Tedrick Ratcliff Jr

Theses and Dissertations

Over the last 50 years significant advancements have been made in the southern yellow pine (SYP) forests in the U.S. south. Due to silvicultural changes and large scale reforestation efforts the US south has seen significant increases in standing volume (more than 120% over the period). Landowners that grow SYP plantations largely manage for trees that are harvested to produce dimensional lumber. With the changes in growth patterns it is of interest if there have been any changes in structural properties of the lumber that is produced from timber grown today. Landowners desire confirmation that what they are doing in …

Meso-Mammal Predators And Northern Bobwhite (Colinus Virginianus) Occupancy Of Early Successional Patches In A Managed Ecosystem, Kelsey Fleming

Theses and Dissertations

Heterogeneous landscapes made up of variegated patches are common among managed ecosystems, and often provide diverse structural and compositional habitat characteristics. Landscape heterogeneity can affect distribution of resources, competition, and dispersal of organisms over space and time. Therefore, understanding how species respond to dynamic landscapes is necessary when implementing management decisions that foster biodiversity within managed ecosystems. My study uses hierarchical models in a Bayesian framework to quantify effects of landscape context on meso-mammal predators and northern bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) occupancy in an intensively managed loblolly pine forest. Results indicate that edge density can positively influence occupancy of meso-mammal predators, …

Methionine: An Essential Amino Acid And Potential Enhancer Of Antioxidant Systems In Swine Diets, Rebecca M. Humphrey

Theses and Dissertations

L-Methionine (L-Met) is a new product that supplies the biologically active form of methionine. Therefore, the objective of this study was to elucidate the benefits of dietary L-Met supplementation relative to the industry standard DL-Met. Sixteen gilts with an initial BW 81.2±7.93 kg were individually penned and randomly allotted to one of two equivalent dietary treatments for 37 days in 2 trials (8 pigs/trial): DL-Met (0.050% of diet) or L-Met (0.052% of diet). Body weight and feed intake were measured on days 0, 19, and 37 to calculate performance measures. Pigs were harvested and carcasses assessed on day 38. Liver, …

More Than A Student Worker Job: Transferrable Skills Matter In Career Readiness, T Jason Townsend

Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation study investigated if students, both native and transfer to the institution, showed growth in the Team URec transferrable skills model through competency trainings preparing students for career readiness. The study utilized a convenience sampling method, while assessment measures were quantitative. A statistical analysis was performed through a paired samples t-test to measure differences in students’ pre-evaluation and post-evaluation results within the Team URec model. Additionally, a MANOVA analysis examined the differences between native and transfer students’ pre-evaluation and post-evaluation scores. Lastly, a MANOVA examined the difference in student post-evaluation scores and supervisor post-evaluation scores. The participants were 78 …

Preservice Teachers' Preparation To Teach English Learners In Poor Rural Areas, Daina Zhu

Theses and Dissertations

Extant research focusing on rural teacher education programs emphasizes the urgency of teacher preparation investigation and professional development which is needed to successfully work with ELs (e.g. Fry & Anderson, 2011; Hansen Thomas et al., 2014; Manner & Rodriguez, 2012; O’Neal et al., 2008). However, little research has included preservice teachers’ perspectives related to their own preparatory programs. This study fills the gap in previous research by investigating preservice teachers’ perceptions of how their teacher education programs are preparing them to teach ELs in poor rural areas. This study was conducted in Mississippi, a state in which over 50% of …

Range-Wide Growth And Diet Of Pallid Sturgeon And Sympatric Shovelnose Sturgeon, Robert Jason Devries

Theses and Dissertations

Growth rates and diet patterns for sympatric pallid sturgeon Scaphirhynchus albus and shovelnose sturgeon S. platorynchus throughout the Missouri River and lower Mississippi River were examined. Pallid sturgeon growth in the Great Plains Management Unit (GPMU) was slower than in other river reaches until age 9 and pallid sturgeon from the Interior Highlands Management Unit (IHMU) and Coastal Plain Management Unit (CPMU) did not differ. No differences in growth between management units were detected for shovelnose sturgeon. Observed differences in growth between pallid sturgeon and shovelnose sturgeon were generally dependent upon which growth model was used, but pallid sturgeon were …

Significance Of Heat Abatement Programs And Bulk Tank Milk Quality Parameters On Southeastern United States Dairy Farms, Zachary Mason

Theses and Dissertations

As part of the Southeast Quality Milk Initiative, this investigation analyzes relationships between several heat abatement management, housing and feeding practices that may influence cow thermal comfort with milk quality. Farms producing high quality milk have low bulk tank somatic cell (BTSCC) and bacteria or standard plate counts (BTSPC). Dairy farms in Kentucky (n = 96), Mississippi (n = 7), Tennessee (n = 84) and Virginia (n = 96) were surveyed. Management of heat abatement programs were associated with smaller BTSCC and BTSPC. Farms that used pasture as their primary housing system had greater BTSCS and BTSPC than farms that …

Examining The Effectiveness Of The Junior Master Wellness Volunteer Program On Positive Youth Development Outcomes, Rocheryl Latrese Ware

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of the Junior Master Wellness Volunteer (JMWV) program on select positive youth development (PYD) outcomes among program participants. These outcomes included Competence in health literacy, Connection, Contribution, Character, and Confidence. Research questions were (1) Does participation in the JMWV program improve participants’ Competency in health literacy? (2) Does participation in the JMWV program improve participants’ perceived ability to Connect with and Contribute to their community? (3) Does participation in the JMWV program improve participants' perceived Character or ability to engage in and understand their community? (4) Does participation in the …

Host And Tissue Tropisms Of Avian Influenza A Viruses, Minhui Guan

Theses and Dissertations

Wild birds are the natural reservoirs of Influenza A viruses (IAVs) which cause occasional pandemics and seasonal epidemics. Avian IAVs can be transmitted from wild birds to domestic poultry, low mammals, and humans. It is well accepted that avian IAVs prefer to sialic acids (Sia) α2,3-linked galactose (SAα2,3-Gal), whereas human IAVs to α2,6-linked galactose (SAα2,6-Gal). However, SAα2,3-Gal in wild bird tissues is widely distributed with little variation while some subtypes of avian IAVs have species preference. The different isolation rates among wild bird species cannot be explained by avian IAVs binding to SAα2,3-Gal alone. Specifically, this dissertation had the following …

In Ovo Vaccination Of Layer Chickens With 6/85 And Ts-11 Vaccine Strains Of Mycoplasma Gallisepticum, Abdulmohsen Alqhtani

Theses and Dissertations

Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) is the organism that causes avian respiratory mycoplasmosis, leading to chronic respiratory disease in chickens and infectious sinusitis in turkeys (Stipkovits and Kempf, 1996; Levisohn and Kleven, 2000). It is also responsible for reductions in egg production and other economic losses in the poultry industry (Stipkovits and Kempf, 1996; Levisohn and Kleven, 2000). Commercially, layer chickens are vaccinated against MG in the pullet phase before lay. In this dissertation, the potential application of in ovo vaccination in layer embryos for the subsequent early protection of pullets against field-strain MG infections was investigated. The use of different sites …

Providing Transgender Patient Care: Athletic Trainers' Compassion And Lack Of Preparedness, Lindsey E. Eberman, Zachary K. Winkelmann Phd, Lat, Atc, Emma A. Nye, Kelcey C. Granger, Stacy E. Walker

Faculty Publications

Context

Previous researchers have indicated that athletic trainers (ATs) had a favorable view of treating transgender patients, yet the ATs did not perceive themselves as competent in their patient care knowledge or abilities.

Objective

To gain more in-depth information about ATs' knowledge and experiences regarding the health care needs of transgender student-athletes.

Design

Mixed-methods study.

Setting

Individual, semistructured follow-up interviews.

Patients or Other Participants

Fifteen ATs (4 men, 10 women, 1 transgender female; age = 34 ± 9 years, experience = 11 ± 8 years) who took part in a cross-sectional survey in April 2018.

Main Outcome Measure(s)

The interviews …

Proanthocyanidin Block Arrays (Pacbar) For Comprehensive Capture And Delineation Of Proanthocyanidin Structures, Shuxi Jing, Wayne E. Zeller, Daneel Ferreira, Bin Zhou, Joo-Won Nam, Ana K. Bedran-Russo, Shao-Nong Chen, Guido F. Pauli

School of Dentistry Faculty Research and Publications

Proanthocyanidins (PACs) are near-ubiquitous and chemically complex metabolites, prototypical of higher plants. Their roles in food/feed/nutrition and ethnomedicine are widely recognized but poorly understood. With the analysis of evidence that underlies this challenge, this perspective identifies shortcomings in capturing and delineating PAC structures as key factors. While several groups have forwarded new representations, a consensus method that captures PAC structures concisely and offers high integrity for electronic storage is required to reduce confusion in this expansive field. The PAC block arrays (PACBAR) system fills this gap by providing precise and human- and machine-readable structural descriptors that capture PAC metabolomic structural …

Expediting Rare Disease Diagnosis: A Call To Bridge The Gap Between Clinical And Functional Genomics., Samantha N. Hartin, John C. Means, Joseph Alaimo, Scott T. Younger

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

Approximately 400 million people throughout the world suffer from a rare disease. Although advances in whole exome and whole genome sequencing have greatly facilitated rare disease diagnosis, overall diagnostic rates remain below 50%. Furthermore, in cases where accurate diagnosis is achieved the process requires an average of 4.8 years. Reducing the time required for disease diagnosis is among the most critical needs of patients impacted by a rare disease. In this perspective we describe current challenges associated with rare disease diagnosis and discuss several cutting-edge functional genomic screening technologies that have the potential to rapidly accelerate the process of distinguishing …

12-01-20 Hsc Committee Meeting Agenda, Hsc Committee

HSC Committee (A subcommittee of the UNM Board of Regents)

No abstract provided.

Students’ Information Resources During Their Involvement With Research Projects: Indonesia Setting, Heriyanto Heriyanto, Mutty Hariyati

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Students select information resources mostly influenced by their previous experiences with particular sources. This unique experience influence students’ future decisions about what and how they use information resources. This qualitative study aims to explore students’ preferences to different information sources when they completing assignments and research projects. We conducted semi-structure interview on 17 undergraduate students whom agreed to participate the study. Data analysis revealed that students’ search for information were complex activities because it involves the following key points: scope of assignment, range and type of reference needed, students’ level of knowledge (including willingness to use the available resources), databases …

Engaging Equity Pedagogies In Computer Science Learning Environments, Tia C. Madkins, Nicol R. Howard, Natalie Freed

Journal of Computer Science Integration

In this position paper, we advocate for the use of equity-focused teaching and learning as an essential practice within computer science classrooms. We provide an overview of the theoretical underpinnings of various equity pedagogies (Banks & Banks, 1995), such as culturally relevant pedagogy (Ladson-Billings, 1995, 2006) and share how they have been utilized in CS classrooms. First, we provide a brief history of CS education and issues of equity within public schools in the United States. In sharing our definition of equity, along with our rationale for how and why these strategies can be taken up in computer science (CS) …

A Decade To Study Deep-Sea Life, Kerry L. Howell, Ana Hilário, A. Louise Allcock, David Bailey, Maria Baker, Malcolm R. Clark, Ana Colaço, Jon Copley, Erik E. Cordes, Roberto Danovaro, Awantha Dissanayake, Elva Escobar, Patricia Esquete, Austin J. Gallagher, Andrew R. Gates, Sylvie M. Gaudron, Christopher R. German, Kristina M. Gjerde, Nicholas D. Higgs, Bris N Le, Lisa A. Levin, Elisabetta Manea, Craig Mcclain, Lenaick Menot, Nelia C. Mestre, Anna Metaxas, Rosanna Milligan, Agnes W.N. Muthumbi, Bhavani E. Narayanaswamy, Sofia P. Ramalho, Eva Ramirez-Llodra, Laura M. Robson, Alex D. Rogers, Javier Sellanes, Julia D. Sigwart, Kerry Sink, Paul V.R. Snelgrove, Paris V. Stefanoudis, Paulo Y. Sumida, Michelle L. Taylor, Andrew R. Thurber, Rui Vieira, Hiromi K. Watanabe, Lucy C. Woodall, Joana R. Xavier

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

The United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development presents an exceptional opportunity to effect positive change in ocean use. We outline what is required of the deep-sea research community to achieve these ambitious objectives.

A Blueprint For An Inclusive, Global Deep-Sea Ocean Decade Field Program, Kerry L. Howell, Ana Hilário, A. Louise Allcock, David M. Bailey, Maria Baker, Malcolm R. Clark, Ana Colaço, Jon Copley, Erik E. Cordes, Roberto Danovaro, Awantha Dissanayake, Elva Escobar, Patricia Esquete, Austin J. Gallagher, Andrew R. Gates, Sylvie M. Gaudron, Christopher R. German, Kristina M. Gjerde, Nicholas D. Higgs, Bris N Le, Lisa A. Levin, Elisabetta Manea, Craig Mcclain, Lenaick Menot, Nelia C. Mestre, Anna Metaxas, Rosanna J. Milligan, Agnes W.N. Muthumbi, Bhavani E. Narayanaswamy, Sofia P. Ramalho, Eva Ramirez-Llodra, Laura M. Robson, Alex D. Rogers, Javier Sellanes, Julia D. Sigwart, Kerry Sink, Paul V.R. Snelgrove, Paris V. Stefanoudis, Paulo Y. Sumida, Michelle L. Taylor, Andrew R. Thurber

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

The ocean plays a crucial role in the functioning of the Earth System and in the provision of vital goods and services. The United Nations (UN) declared 2021–2030 as the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. The Roadmap for the Ocean Decade aims to achieve six critical societal outcomes (SOs) by 2030, through the pursuit of four objectives (Os). It specifically recognizes the scarcity of biological data for deep-sea biomes, and challenges the global scientific community to conduct research to advance understanding of deep-sea ecosystems to inform sustainable management. In this paper, we map four key scientific questions …

Fishery Reforms For The Management Of Non-Indigenous Species, Periklis Kleitou, Fabio Crocetta, Sylvaine Giakoumi, Ioannis Giovos, Jason M. Hall-Spencer, Stefanos Kalogirou, Demetris Kletou, Dimitrios K. Moutopoulos, Siân Rees

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

Marine ecosystems are undergoing major transformations due to the establishment and spread of Non-Indigenous Species (NIS). Some of these organisms have adverse effects, for example by reducing biodiversity and causing ecosystem shifts. Others have upsides, such as benefits to fisheries or replacing lost ecological functions and strengthening biogenic complexity. Stopping the spread of NIS is virtually impossible and so the societal challenge is how to limit the socioeconomic, health, and ecological risks, and sustainably exploit the benefits provided by these organisms. We propose a move away from the notion that NIS have only negative effects, and suggest a turn towards …

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

School of Health Professions

No abstract provided.

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

School of Health Professions

No abstract provided.

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

School of Health Professions

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 …

Neutrosophic Θ−Closure Operator, Md. Hanif Page, R. Dhavaseelan, B. Gunasekar

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

No abstract provided.

On Deneutrosophication, Kanika Manda

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

No abstract provided.

Ah-Homomorphisms In Neutrosophic Rings And Refined Neutrosophic Rings, Hasan Sankari, Mohammad Abobala

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

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 …