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Dark Night: Weaning From One’S Image Of God: Toward Spiritual Maturity, Michael C. Porcia

Landas

Drawing from St. John of the Cross’s Dark Night of the Soul, this essay explores the spiritual transition of the soul through the maternal image of God. Initially, God nurtures the fragile soul with the passive dependence, warmth, and sweetness a mother provides an infant. However, spiritual maturity requires a process of weaning, moving beyond infantile imagery to find independence within a profound divine bond. This painful transition—likened to a mother applying bitter aloes—constitutes the dark night experience. Ultimately, the soul embraces a scriptural image of God as the ultimate Other, fostering freedom, responsibility, and mature intimacy.

Digital Technologies In Nursing And Midwifery Education In Ghana: Educators Perspective, Practice And Barriers, Harry Barton Essel, Theodore Awuni, Shamsudeen Mohammed

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study assessed the perspective, practice and barrier that mitigate the integration of Information and Communication Technologies into nursing and midwifery education in Ghana. With purposive and convenience sampling techniques, a sample size of 108 health tutors was involved in the study. The findings revealed that most of the health tutors utilised information and communication technologies in the presentation of lessons to students and the management of examination results. Social media platforms, productivity tools and E-books were the most used technologies among health tutors. Barriers identified related to unavailability of task-appropriate ICT resources, and inadequate training for teachers to use …

Connection Magazine, Spring 2020, Cristina Hatem

Newsletters from University Library - Library Connection

No abstract provided.

Predicting Livestock Depredation Risk By African Lions (Panthera Leo) In A Multi-Use Area Of Northern Tanzania, K. Beattie, E. R. Olson, B. Kissui, A. Kirschbaum, C. Kiffner

United States National Park Service: Publications

Human-wildlife conflicts, especially those involving large carnivores, are of global conservation and livelihood concern and require effective and locally-adapted prevention measures. Risk of lion attack on livestock (i.e. depredation) may vary seasonally and may be associated with variation in wild prey abundance or landscape characteristics. To test these competing hypotheses, we used a resource selection approach, and determined whether prey catchability (indicated by geo-spatial variables), or prey availability (indicated by modeled abundance recorded via camera traps) explained spatial and seasonal variation in livestock depredation risk by African lions on Manyara Ranch Conservancy, a multi-use area in northern Tanzania. Seasonal variation …

Early Goose Arrival Increases Soil Nitrogen Availability More Than An Advancing Spring In Coastal Western Alaska, Ryan T. Choi, Karen H. Beard, Katharine C. Kelsey, A. Joshua Leffler, Joel A. Schmutz, Jeffrey M. Welker

Ecology Center Publications

An understudied aspect of climate change-induced phenological mismatch is its effect on ecosystem functioning, such as nitrogen (N) cycling. Migratory herbivore arrival time may alter N inputs and plant–herbivore feedbacks, whereas earlier springs are predicted to increase N cycling rates through warmer temperatures. However, the relative importance of these shifts in timing and how they interact to affect N cycling are largely unknown. We conducted a 3-year factorial experiment in coastal western Alaska that simulated different timings of Pacific black brant (Branta bernicla nigricans) arrival (3 weeks early, typical, 3 weeks late, or no-grazing) and the growing season …

New Decade, New Moves, Michelle Gregg

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

RecPlex personal trainers — all students — provide tips for making the most of our New Year's resolutions. Plus, they share why they like their work so much.

Causes And Risk Factors Of Hospitalization Among Under-Five Children In Kassala, Eastern Sudan, Ahmed A. Hassan, Zainab Taha, Mohammed A. Abdulla, Abdelaziem A. Ali, Ishag Adam

All Works

© 2020 Ahmed A. Hassan, Zainab Taha, Mohammed A. Abdulla, AbdelAziem A. Ali, Ishag Adam. BACKGROUND: According to the World Health Organization estimation, African Region deaths of all under-five deaths in 2015 were over 5 times higher in comparison to the European Region. AIM: The study aimed to estimate the prevalence, investigate the possible causes and risk factors associated with under-five children’s hospitalization in Kassala, Eastern Sudan. METHODS: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2015 to March 2016. The data were collected by interviewing mothers. RESULTS: A total of 297 mother-child pairs participated in the study. The mean …

Efficacy Of Osteoporosis Prevention Smartphone App, Polly Ryan, Roger L. Brown, Mary Ellen Csuka, Paula E. Papanek

Exercise Science Faculty Research and Publications

Background

The Striving to be Strong study tested the efficacy of a multifaceted, theory-based, complex osteoporosis prevention smartphone application (app). We hypothesized use of the app would improve bone mineral density and trabecular bone scores.

Methods

The study was a three-group, prospective, repeated-measure, longitudinal randomized trial. Baseline sample consisted of 290 healthy women between 40 and 60 years of age. Participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups: “Striving,” a dynamically tailored, person-centered app; “Boning Up,” a standardized osteoporosis-education e-book; and “Wait List,” a participant’s choice of intervention in the final 3 months of the 12-month study. Participants had …

Detecting Invasive Fungal Disease In Surgical Patients: Utility Of The (1 3)- B-D-Glucan Assay, Jeffrey Skubic, Sharven Taghavi, Manuel Castillo-Angeles, Ramsis Ramsis, Ali Salim, Reza Askari

School of Medicine Publications

Background: The specificity and sensitivity of the (1 3)-b-d-glucan (BDG) assay in surgical patients needs further investigation. We hypothesized that the BDG assay would have lower sensitivity/specificity compared with that of medical patients.

Methods: We reviewed patients who had undergone laparotomy, gastrectomy, hepatectomy, or colectomy and had a BDG assay post-operatively.

Results: A total of 71 patients met study criteria. There were 29 (40.8%) who had proven/probable invasive fungal infection. Sensitivity for BDG level ‡80 diagnosed within one week of the assay draw was 77.3% (95% confidence interval [CI], 54.6–92.2%), and specificity was 44.9% (95% CI, 30.7–59.8). The positive predictive …

New Author Guidelines In Statistical Reporting: Embracing An Era Beyond P < .05, Samantha Johnson, Whitley J. Stone, Jennifer Bunn, Scott Lyons, James W. Navalta

International Journal of Exercise Science

International Journal of Exercise Science 13(1): 1-5, 2020. Statistical reporting of quantitative research data has been plagued by potential bias and reporting suppression due to a single numerical output: the p-value. While there is great importance in its merit, creating a pass-fail system (set at point of .05) has created a culture of researchers submitting their project’s data to a filing cabinet if it does not yield “statistical significance” based on this value. The editors of the International Journal of Exercise Science are following the American Statistical Association’s call for statistical reform by adjusting our reporting guidelines to the …

Soybean Nodule-Associated Non-Rhizobial Bacteria Inhibit Plant Pathogens And Induce Growth Promotion In Tomato, Serkan Tokgöz, Dilip K. Lakshman, Mahmoud H. Ghozlan, Hasan Pinar, Daniel P. Roberts, Amitava Mitra

Department of Plant Pathology: Faculty Publications

The root nodules are a unique environment formed on legume roots through a highly specific symbiotic relationship between leguminous plants and nodule-inducing bacteria. Previously, Rhizobia were presumed to be the only group of bacteria residing within nodules. However, recent studies discovered diverse groups of bacteria within the legume nodules. In this report soybean nodule-associated bacteria were studied in an effort to identify beneficial bacteria for plant disease control and growth promotion. Analysis of surface-sterilized single nodules showed bacterial diversity of the nodule microbiome. Five hundred non-rhizobial colonies from 10 nodules, 50 colonies per nodule, were tested individually against the tomato …

Methanol Leaf Extract Of Momordica Charantia Protects Alloxan-Induced Hepatopathy Through Modulation Of Caspase-9 And Interleukin-1Β Signaling Pathways In Rats, Sunday Oluwaseun Ofuegbe, Ademola Adetokunbo Oyagbemi, Temidayo Olutayo Omobowale, Aduragbenro Deborah Adedapo, Abiodun Emmanuel Ayodele, Momoh Audu Yakubu, Oluwafemi O. Oguntibeju, Adeolu Alex Adedapo

Faculty Publications

Background and Aim: Momordica charantia is a highly valued plant, widely distributed in the tropical and subtropical regions. The plant is reported to have a wide range of medicinal uses. This study was designed to explore the ameliorative potential of M. charantia methanol leaf extract in alloxan-induced diabetic animal model with a particular focus on the liver. Materials and Methods: Hepatoprotective effect of methanol leaf extract of M. charantia was assessed in alloxan-induced toxicity in 50 rats divided into five groups (A-E) (n=10). Group A normal control, Group B was toxicant group, and Group C animals received glibenclamide treatment while …

Current Trends In The Pharmacotherapy Of Cataracts, Segewkal H. Heruye, Leonce N.Maffofou Nkenyi, Neetu U. Singh, Dariush Yalzadeh, Kalu K. Ngele, Ya Fatou Njie-Mbye, Sunny E. Ohia, Catherine A. Opere

Faculty Publications

Cataracts, one of the leading causes of preventable blindness worldwide, refers to lens degradation that is characterized by clouding, with consequent blurry vision. As life expectancies improve, the number of people affected with cataracts is predicted to increase worldwide, especially in low-income nations with limited access to surgery. Although cataract surgery is considered safe, it is associated with some complications such as retinal detachment, warranting a search for cheap, pharmacological alternatives to the management of this ocular disease. The lens is richly endowed with a complex system of non-enzymatic and enzymatic antioxidants which scavenge reactive oxygen species to preserve lens …

Town Of Derry Annual Report Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2020., Derry Town Representatives

Derry, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

How Well Is Urban Agriculture Growing In The Southern United States? Trends And Issues From The Perspective Of Urban Planners Regulating Urban Agriculture, Russell J. Fricano, Carla Davis

Urban and Regional Studies Institute Publications

In this study, we evaluate urban agriculture trends in 55 cities in the Southern United States. Our research is important for three reasons. First, as the geographic scope of urban agriculture research is limited mostly to Northeast and West Coast cities, we focus on the South, the fastest-growing U.S. Census region. Second, despite rapid growth, this region has also experienced the highest rate of poverty and food insecurity. Third, we surveyed urban planners who regulate and monitor urban agriculture sites, develop urban agriculture policies and programs, and advise local decision-makers. The study documents Southern urban agriculture changes between 2000 and …

2020 Sdsu Data Science Symposium Program, South Dakota State University

SDSU Data Science Symposium Programs

No abstract provided.

Town Of Lee, New Hampshire Annual Town Report June 30, 2020., Lee Town Representatives

Lee, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

Town Of Jaffrey, New Hampshire 2019 Annual Report., Jaffrey Town Representatives

Jaffrey, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

Central Washington University 2020-2021 Graduate Catalog, Central Washington University

Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Central Washington University 2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog, Central Washington University

Course Catalogs

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Eat Smart Message 2019 United Spanish, Glenda Canaca

Fruits and Vegetables

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Eat Smart Message 2019 United English, Glenda Canaca

Fruits and Vegetables

No abstract provided.

Eat Fruits And Veggies 2019 Spanish, Glenda Canaca

Fruits and Vegetables

No abstract provided.

Eat Smart Play Hard Have Fun 2019 United English, Glenda Canaca

Fruits and Vegetables

No abstract provided.

Volume 4, Chapter 2-2: Stream Physical Factors Affecting Bryophyte Physiology And Growth, Janice M. Glime

Bryophyte Ecology Subchapters

No abstract provided.

Volume 4, Chapter 2-6: Streams: Physiological Adaptations - Water, Light, And Temperature, Janice M. Glime

Bryophyte Ecology Subchapters

No abstract provided.

Volume 4, Chapter 2-7: Streams: Physiological Adaptations - Nutrients, Photosynthesis, And Others, Janice M. Glime

Bryophyte Ecology Subchapters

No abstract provided.

Optfill: A Tool For Infeasible Cycle-Free Gapfilling Of Stoichiometric Metabolic Models, Wheaton L. Schroeder, Rajib Saha

Mid-America Transportation Center: Final Reports and Technical Briefs

Stoichiometric metabolic modeling, particularly genome-scale models (GSMs), is now an indispens- able tool for systems biology. The model reconstruction process typically involves collecting informa- tion from public databases; however, incomplete systems knowledge leaves gaps in any reconstruc- tion. Current tools for addressing gaps use databases of biochemical functionalities to address gaps on a per-metabolite basis and can provide multiple solutions but cannot avoid thermodynami- cally infeasible cycles (TICs), invariably requiring lengthy manual curation. To address these limita- tions, this work introduces an optimization-based multi-step method named OptFill, which performs TIC-avoiding whole-model gapfilling. We applied OptFill to three fictional prokaryotic models …

Social, Economic, And Political Aspects Of The Healthcare Systems In Italy And The United States, Conor O'Neil

CISLA Senior Integrative Projects

No abstract provided.

The Dangerous Rise Of Antibiotic Resistance In Contemporary Spain, Isis Torrez

CISLA Senior Integrative Projects

No abstract provided.