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Fiddler Crabs And Selfish Herds: High School Cliques Or More Diverse?, Shelby Warrelmann

Bridges: A Journal of Student Research

Marsh fiddler crabs (Uca pugnax) have diverse foraging habits which are dependent on the personality of each crab. The formation of droves or preference to scavenge alone may correspond to factors such as: Location within a herd, herd size, size of males, and feeding rate. Previous research suggests that 1) a central location in a herd corresponds to an increase in feeding rate 2) herd size doesn't affect feeding rates and 3) location within a herd often is related to an individual's size. A multi-year observational study was conducted to determine the validity of these claims and found that while …

Dissolved Inorganic Nitrogen Dynamics In Swash Zone Sands Of Long Bay, Sc, Alexis F. Echols

Bridges: A Journal of Student Research

A key component affecting the biogeochemistry of the sedimentary environment is pore water between grains of sediments. Sedimentary microorganisms are constantly modifying chemical compounds as part of their life functions which are then exchanged between the sediment column and the overlying water column. Dissolved inorganic nitrogen, a major element for life, takes on several forms including nitrate, nitrite, and ammonium which vary in concentration throughout the sediment and with respect to each other. The relative concentrations of these nitrogen species have been previously briefly explored in sandy columns, where redox gradients that control their relative concentrations can be fairly deep …

Where For What: A Meta-Analysis For The Category-Specific Activations For Living/Nonliving Concepts In The Past Two Decades, Kimberly D. Derderian, Xiaojue Zhou, Lang Chen

Psychology

The cortical organization of the semantic network has been studied extensively in neuropsychological and neuroimaging studies. Recent theories have heavily relied on the observation of category-specific activations, i.e., the preferential activations in brain regions for specific semantic categories. With decades of research, a full understanding of the organization has not yet been reached, since little is known about the factors that contribute to the variances in observed activation patterns across numerous neuroimaging studies. In this study, we first reviewed 97 published papers that reported category-specific activations for living or nonliving concepts in the past two decades. Then, using the Activation …

Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University

Open Educational Resources Syllabus Review

This course provides an introduction to patient-centered nursing care for individuals and families experiencing acute and chronic mental health needs across the life span. In the clinical portion of the course, the students will learn to work within interprofessional teams and employ evidence-based practice, technology, and informatics to provide quality patient-centered care and implement a therapeutic plan of care based on patient needs.

Human Behavior And Social Environment Ii, North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University

Open Educational Resources Syllabus Review

This course is the second in a two-course sequence. Students continue to examine empirically based theories and knowledge related to interaction with the environment, from a strengths and empowerment perspective. Building on knowledge gained in SOWK 310 Human Behavior I, the population focused on young adults, adults, and the elderly and their relationships between systems of various sizes (family, groups, communities, and organizations). The emphasis is on theories and knowledge of biological, sociological, cultural, psychological, and spiritual and the ways these systems promote or deter people from maintaining or achieving health and well-being.

Human Anatomy And Physiology For Kinesiology, North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University

Open Educational Resources Syllabus Review

This course explores the biological structure and function of the human body in a systems-based approach, with emphasis on the interrelationships between form and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization. Primary emphasis will be placed on the muscular, skeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, and nervous systems, with added coverage of the metabolic, endocrine, integumentary, and immune systems related to exercise. This course is designed to emphasize selected concepts necessary to study sport, exercise, and physical activity in a variety of settings.

Automated Generation Of Gene Summaries At The Alliance Of Genome Resources., Ranjana Kishore, Valerio Arnaboldi, Ceri E Van Slyke, Juancarlos Chan, Robert S Nash, Jose M Urbano, Mary E. Dolan, Stacia R Engel, Mary Shimoyama, Paul W Sternberg, The Alliance Of Genome Resources

Faculty Research 2020

Short paragraphs that describe gene function, referred to as gene summaries, are valued by users of biological knowledgebases for the ease with which they convey key aspects of gene function. Manual curation of gene summaries, while desirable, is difficult for knowledgebases to sustain. We developed an algorithm that uses curated, structured gene data at the Alliance of Genome Resources (Alliance; www.alliancegenome.org) to automatically generate gene summaries that simulate natural language. The gene data used for this purpose include curated associations (annotations) to ontology terms from the Gene Ontology, Disease Ontology, model organism knowledgebase (MOK)-specific anatomy ontologies and Alliance orthology data. …

Primrose And Other Stories, Demetra Koras

Graduate Thesis Collection

Primrose and Other Stories is a short story collection that explores themes of family, loss, and legacy.

Cell Biology, North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University

Open Educational Resources Syllabus Review

This course examines, in detail, the biology of the eukaryotic cell. The course will focus on the functions of the plasma membrane, organelles, and macromolecules within the cell. The course will also cover cellular growth, division, and cell death. The laboratory will include exercises to visualize the cell and to measure the physical and chemical properties of cellular macromolecules.

General Microbiology, North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University

Open Educational Resources Syllabus Review

This is an introduction to the basic principles of microbiology. Microbial ultrastructure, growth, metabolism, molecular genetics, diversity, infectious diseases, and immunology will be discussed. The laboratory introduces students to the principles of microscopy, specimen preparation for light microscopy, aseptic techniques, cultivation techniques, and the biochemical activities of microorganisms.

Principles Of Genetics, North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University

Open Educational Resources Syllabus Review

This course is a study of the traditional, classical areas of genetics as well as an introduction to gene action at the molecular level, including DNA and RNA structure, function and interactions in cellular systems.

Human Anatomy And Physiology Ii, North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University

Open Educational Resources Syllabus Review

This course is a continuation of BIOL 450 and expands a comprehensive study of the anatomy and physiology of the human body with an emphasis on health and medical issues. Lecture topics include special senses, the endocrine system, cardiovascular and respiratory physiology, immunity, digestion, nutrition and metabolism, the urinary system, and the male and female reproductive systems. Laboratory work includes physiology experiments, model studies, computer simulations, and multimedia presentations.

Bioethics And Responsible Conduct In Science, North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University

Open Educational Resources Syllabus Review

This is an interactive course that engages students in the analysis of contemporary issues at the interface of science and ethics. It also covers policies and guidelines that are essential for the responsible conduct of biological and biomedical research. Course sessions include discussion periods, case studies, lectures and presentations by guest speakers with expertise in the field.

Biochemistry I, North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University

Open Educational Resources Syllabus Review

A study of the structures, properties of biological molecules, amino acids, proteins and enzymes, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, lipids, and membranes. Also the bioenergetics of biological reactions, and enzyme catalysis, with particular emphasis on the underlying chemical principles, including thermodynamics and kinetics will be included.

Ires Track I: Usa-China: International Research Experience For Native American Students In Iot-Enabled Environmental Monitoring Technologies., J. Wang, J.M.D. Motschenbacher

School of Natural Resources: Documents and Reviews

No abstract provided.

Ms Environmental Biology Capstone Project, Evelyn Maddigan

Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)

CHAPTER 1 - Management of Mountain Pine Beetle Outbreaks and the Impact on Open-Cupped Nesting Bird Species

CHAPTER 2 - The Impact of Mountain Pine Beetle Outbreaks and Their Management on Bird Species Richness at Rocky Mountain National Park

CHAPTER 3 - Determining if Mixed-Species Pairings Contribute to Primate Welfare: Observing Affiliative and Aggressive Behaviors Between Two Mixed-Species Pairs of Gibbons at Denver Zoo

CHAPTER 4 - State Control of Gray Wolf (Canis Lupus) Management Plans- A Concern for the Future Gray Wolf Population

The Difference In Motivation And Self-Efficacy Following Resistance Training And Individualized Diet Planning For Obese Patients With Chronic Pain, Gregory C. Grahek

Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)

Executive Summary

Problem. Obesity and chronic pain negatively impact patients’ lives causing long-term physical, psychological, and economic consequences. Current management strategies focus on symptom management.

Purpose. In adults age 18-65 with a BMI­ ≥ 30, will a group program which included resistance training, counseling, and educational support on the key components of a Mediterranean like diet that is individualized for the patient increase motivation and self-efficacy to make these lifestyle changes designed to decrease BMI and chronic musculoskeletal pain?

Objective. Increase motivation and self-efficacy to continue individualized weight loss and physical activity programs following the study.

Plan. A pre- …

Mapping Floral Resources For Bees Using Drone Imagery, Arya Massarat

HMC Senior Theses

Poor nutrition among modern day honey bee colonies is contributing to their decline. Yet understanding how the diversity and abundance of flowering species around a colony affects its health remains difficult because of the manual labor required to analyze these large foraging landscapes. We describe a procedure for automatically mapping the species of flowering plants around a colony from overlapping drone images. We developed a pipeline for stitching the images together, identifying plants within them, and classifying each plant by its species. The resulting map of the flowering species surrounding a colony could be used in future experiments that aim …

Associations Between Age, Menopausal Status, And Physical Function In Middle-Aged Women, Sydney Sweck

Open Access Master's Theses

Importance and Objective: Physical function limitations affect approximately one fifth of middle- aged women. However, correlates of these limitations are poorly understood; limited research investigates the associations between menopausal status, physical function, physical activity, and body composition, and the research available is equivocal about these associations. Methods: Using a cross-sectional approach, 107 (53.31 ± 6.14 yr) middle-aged women completed six objective assessments of physical function (transfer task, 8-foot up-and-go, 30-second chair stands, 6-minute walk test, lift and carry, and lower extremity physical function composite score) and one subjective assessment of physical function (36-Item Short Form Survey physical functioning subscale). Muscular …

Exploring The Relationship Between Selfcompassion And Disordered Eating Behaviors, Amanda A. Roy

Open Access Master's Theses

The present study sought to examine the relationship between self-compassion (SC) and disordered eating behavior (DEB) in a racially diverse all female sample (N = 374). As the factor structure of the self-compassion scale (SCS) has been criticized for being unstable, we first evaluated the best fitting model in the present sample. The SCS is comprised of 26 items and six subscales that measure positive and negative aspects of SC (i.e. self-kindness and self-judgement). Confirmatory Factor Analyses revealed a two-factor conceptualization fit the data best, indicating that both the positive and negative items measure distinct factors better than an …

Combined Effect Of Herbivory And Salinity Stress On The Common Reed, Phragmites Australis, Jennifer Soukup

Open Access Master's Theses

With the rapid decline of Phragmites australis in the Mississippi River Delta (MRD) and increasing threat of land erosion, understanding the possible contributing factors to reed dieback have become increasingly apparent. In this study, we use a greenhouse experiment to examine how the combination of salinity and herbivory could contribute to carbon starvation and ultimately reed dieback in reed stands of North American native and/or the introduced European in New England wetlands. We measured the aboveground biomass, leaf water content, leaf toughness, and specific leaf area, as well as carbohydrate levels and starch content across three salinity treatments with and …

Growing Emerging Researchers In A Tesol Teacher Education Program: Implications For Feedback Practice, Sarina Chugani Molina

School of Leadership and Education Sciences: Faculty Scholarship

As teacher educators (TEs), we have a unique and remarkable opportunity to mentor the next generation of teachers. Over the years, our teacher candidates (TCs) have reported a sense of cognitive and affective dissonance while engaging in their culminating master's research requirement as part of a research seminar course. Cognitively, this research study requires knowledge-generation quite different from research they engaged in throughout the program, where they would synthesize and analyze published work in response to a prompt. This knowledge-generation process would often result in challenging previously held assumptions regarding the topic of inquiry through an analysis of authentic data …

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Aliso: A Journal of Systematic and Floristic Botany

No abstract provided.

Exploring Lived Experiences Of University Students Attending A Residential University In The Midwest Who Have Moved Home As A Result Of Covid-19, Hendrika B. Schoon

All Electronic Theses and Dissertations

College students’ stress levels and mental health problems continue to rise (Acharya, Collins, & Jin, 2016; Galatzer-Levy & Bonanno, 2013; Gallagher, 2009; Gallagher, 2012; Giamos, Lee, Suleiman, Stuart, & Chen, 2017; Li 2018; Ketchen-Lipson, Gaddis, Heinze, & Eisenberg, 2015; Shepherd & Edleman, 2009; Wood, 2012). Social support experienced in a residential university setting mitigates the negative impact of these dynamics on student success, health, and retention (Bland, Melton, Welle, & Bigham, 2012; Buote, 2007; Gosnell, 2019; Nicpon et al., 2006; Watkins & Hill, 2016). However, in mid-March 2020, a major disruptor in the form of an outbreak of COVID-19 (a …

In Defense Of Excellence, Jasper L. Tran

Vanderbilt Law Review

No abstract provided.

Suffolk Journal, Vol.83, No.13, 2/12/2020, Suffolk Journal

Suffolk Journal

No abstract provided.

Suffolk Journal, Vol.83, No.11, 1/29/2020, Suffolk Journal

Suffolk Journal

No abstract provided.

Annual Report For The Town Of Alexandria For Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2019., Alexandria Town Representatives

Alexandria, NH Annual Reports

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

Possible Implications Of Weather Variation On Reproductive Phenology Of Europeancommon Toad In Southeastern Europe, Bogdan Jovanovic, Ethan J. Kessler, Marija Ilic, Jelena Corovic, Natasa Tomasevic-Kolarov, Christopher A. Phillips, Jelka Crnobrnja Isailovic

Turkish Journal of Zoology

We tracked yearly variation in breeding phenology in relation to weather parameters in a common European toad population from the southeastern part of its range. Phenological data were collected from 2001 to 2003 and from 2011 to 2017 and compared to open-access daily weather data from a nearby weather station. Data analysis revealed no significant effect of weather on initiation of breeding and a negative relationship between mean daily humidity and mean cloud cover on the duration of breeding season (P = 0.03). Further analysis showed a decreasing trend in breeding season humidity in the past 70 years. Our results …

Stochastic Expression Of Sae-Dependent Virulence Genes During Staphylococcus Aureus Biofilm Development Is Dependent On Saes, Elizabeth A. Delmain, Derek E. Moormeier, Jennifer L. Endres, Rebecca E. Hodges, Marat R. Sadykov, Alexander R. Horswill, Kenneth W. Bayles

Journal Articles: Pathology and Microbiology

The intricate process of biofilm formation in the human pathogen Staphylococcus aureus involves distinct stages during which a complex mixture of matrix molecules is produced and modified throughout the developmental cycle. Early in biofilm development, a subpopulation of cells detaches from its substrate in an event termed “exodus” that is mediated by SaePQRS-dependent stochastic expression of a secreted staphylococcal nuclease, which degrades extracellular DNA within the matrix, causing the release of cells and subsequently allowing for the formation of metabolically heterogenous microcolonies. Since the SaePQRS regulatory system is involved in the transcriptional control of multiple S. aureus virulence factors, the …