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Electron Density Reconstruction Of Lipids In The 𝐇𝐈𝐈 Phase, Plinio Rosales Lopez, David A. Ruiter, Paul Harper

Summer Research

Lipids are molecules that contain hydrocarbons and are the building blocks of the structure of biological cells. The lipids we study have a polar head (hydrophilic), a nonpolar tail (lipophilic) and are oil soluble. From a biophysical perspective, it is of great interest to study the electron density of these lipids in order to observe different characteristics like the phase change of the lipid structure. The electron density of the hexagonal phase (HII) was modeled this summer. This research has implications in finding a synthetic substitute for lung proteins. In addition, this research has implications in the biological field in …

A Reevaluation Of The Basal Turtle Indochelys Spatulata From The Early-Middle Jurassic (Toarcian-Aalenian) Of India, With Descriptions Of New Material, Walter G. Joyce, Saswati Bandyopadhyay

Journal Articles

Background: Indochelys spatulata is an extinct turtle from the Early to Middle Jurassic Kota Formation of the Pranhita-Godavari Gondwana basin, India. The holotype and previously only known specimen is a partially eroded shell that had been collected near Kota village, north of Sironcha, in Maharashtra State. Phylogenetic analyses have consistently suggested placement at the base of the clade Mesochelydia. Methods: We here figure and describe the holotype of Indochelys spatulata and two new specimens, which were collected from the Kota Formation near Kistapur village, Telengana State, about 60 kmNWfrom the type locality. We furthermore explore the relationships of this fossil …

"Let's Go On A Gym Raid Tonight!": Video Game Affinity Spaces In English Language Instruction, Marta Dominika Halaczkiewicz

Languages, Philosophy, and Communication Studies Faculty Publications

The present article describes a study that analyzed practical applications of informal online spaces in formal instruction. It was conducted in an intermediate ESL course at an American University. The concept of affinity spaces was used to guide the research. Students in the course were instructed to play the video game, Pokémon Go as an inspiration for their writing. This qualitative study examined the types of affinity space participation, the participant attitudes toward those spaces and to using video games in formal instruction. The data sources consisted of weekly gaming journals and interview transcripts. The findings showed that the participants …

Teaching Across Disciplines: A Case Study Of A Project-Based Short Course To Teach Holistic Coastal Adaptation Design, Pamela K. Judge, Jane A. Buxton, Thomas C. Sheahan, Eleanor R. Phetteplace, David L. Kriebel, Elisabeth M. Hamin Infield

Engineering, Computing & Construction Management Faculty Publications

Climate change has led to the need for innovation in resilient infrastructure and the social policies which will support those. This requires greater interdisciplinary interactions and knowledge building among emerging professionals. This paper presents a case study of a pilot short course intended to immerse graduate students in the design of resilient infrastructure using place-based and interdisciplinary active team learning. This course helps graduate students bridge the gap between research and practice on the social science and engineering of resilient infrastructure for coastal adaptation. The intellectual framework for the course (the Adaptive Gradients Framework) provides a holistic evaluation of adaptation …

Global Joint Registry: Analysis Of Revision Hip Arthroplasty Data, Alicia M. Runser

Browse all Theses and Dissertations

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) has become well-known as being one of the most successful procedures with much long-term positive clinical results. However, revision surgeries are still required. The four most common failure modes for THAs, “reasons for revision”, are loosening, dislocation or instability, fracture, and infection. The goal of a hip arthroplasty register is to gather information on patients that undergo a total hip arthroplasty and factors pertaining to their surgery which may affect their outcome for future years such as the reason for revision. Analysis of this data can help with the allocation of healthcare funds and the efficacy …

Activity Level-Predation Risk Tradeoff In A Tadpole Guild: Implications For Community Organization Along The Hydroperiod Gradient, Nicholas C. Schiwitz, Christopher M. Schalk, Daniel Saenz

Faculty Publications

Increasing activity levels permit greater food intake for use towards growth and reproduction, consequently increasing predation risk via increased detection. Larval anurans are models to examine activity level-predation risk tradeoffs, as they occupy a variety of lentic habitats that impose constraints on the distribution and abundance of species. Ephemeral ponds have a low abundance and diversity of predators and as a result tadpole species tend to have high foraging rates for rapid development. Permanent ponds generally possess a greater diversity and abundance of predators and tadpoles inhabiting these locations tend to have low activity rates or chemical defenses to minimize …

Integration Of Citygreen Landscape Ecological Analysis Into A Capstone Environmental Science Course, David L. Kulhavy, Daniel R. Unger, Reid Viegut, I-Kuai Hung, Yanli Zhang

Faculty Publications

CITYgreen Geographic Information Systems software was used to develop a campus wide cover type map for Stephen F. Austin State University in an environmental science landscape ecology course. The finding indicated an equal division of forest cover type compared to impervious surface of buildings and paved surface. Once the classification was completed, students chose an area for reforestation identified in CITYgreen, while raising funds for the purchase of trees for the project. Before completing the project, students reviewed tenets of landscape ecology, civic ecology education, and benefits of urban forestry. At the completion of the project, students reviewed service-learning aspects …

Role Of Helicobacter Pylori Infection In Development Of Gastrointestinal Malignancy, Zilola Khashimova

Physician Assistant Studies | Faculty Scholarship

Introduction. Helicobacter Pylori (HP) infection has been associated with chronic inflammation of the stomach and may also be associated with the development of gastrointestinal malignancy.

Purpose of Study: This study will examine the literature related to HP infection associated with the cancers of the stomach.

Materials and Methods: A literature review was conducted on the reported research of HP infection associated with gastric cancer cases.

Results and Discussions: Helicobacter pylori is a gastric pathogen that colonizes approximately 50% of the world’s population. Infection with H. pylori causes chronic inflammation and significantly increases the risk of developing …

Sources And Toxicity Of Mercury In The San Francisco Bay Area, Spanning California And Beyond., Mietek Kolipinski, Mani Subramanian, Kristina Kristen, Steven Borish, Stacy Ditta

Natural Sciences and Mathematics | Faculty Scholarship

This report synthesizes and evaluates published scientific literature on the environmental occurrence and biomagnification of mercury with emphasis on the San Francisco Bay Area (SFBA), California. Mercury forms various compounds, well known for their toxicity in humans and environmental ecosystems. Elemental mercury is transported and distributed by air, water, and sediments. Through the metabolic processes of algae and bacteria, mercury is converted into organic compounds, such as methylmercury (MeHg), which then bioaccumulates up through trophic levels. In fish, it is found primarily in skeletal muscle, while in humans, the primary target organs are the brain and kidneys. Health concerns exist …

Total Cellular Atp Production Changes With Primary Substrate In Mcf7 Breast Cancer Cells., Maggie Louie, Justin Ton, Maurice L. Brady, Diem T. Le, Jordon N. Mar, Chad A Lerner, Akos A Gerencser, Shona A. Mookerjee

Natural Sciences and Mathematics | Faculty Scholarship

Cancer growth is predicted to require substantial rates of substrate catabolism and ATP turnover to drive unrestricted biosynthesis and cell growth. While substrate limitation can dramatically alter cell behavior, the effects of substrate limitation on total cellular ATP production rate is poorly understood. Here, we show that MCF7 breast cancer cells, given different combinations of the common cell culture substrates glucose, glutamine, and pyruvate, display ATP production rates 1.6-fold higher than when cells are limited to each individual substrate. This increase occurred mainly through faster oxidative ATP production, with little to no increase in glycolytic ATP production. In comparison, non-transformed …

Mtorc1 Transcriptional Regulation Of Ribosome Subunits, Protein Synthesis, And Molecular Transport In Primary Human Trophoblast Cells., Fredrick J Rosario, Theresa L Powell, Madhulika B Gupta, Laura Cox, Thomas Jansson

Paediatrics Publications

Mechanistic Target of Rapamycin Complex 1 (mTORC1) serves as positive regulator of placental nutrient transport and mitochondrial respiration. The role of mTORC1 signaling in modulating other placental functions is largely unexplored. We used gene array following silencing of raptor to identify genes regulated by mTORC1 in primary human trophoblast (PHT) cells. Seven hundred and thirty-nine genes were differentially expressed; 487 genes were down-regulated and 252 up-regulated. Bioinformatic analyses demonstrated that inhibition of mTORC1 resulted in decreased expression of genes encoding ribosomal proteins in the 60S and 40S ribosome subunits. Furthermore, down-regulated genes were functionally enriched in genes involved in eIF2, …

An Rb-Condensin Ii Complex Mediates Long-Range Chromosome Interactions And Influences Expression At Divergently Paired Genes, Aren E. Marshall, Charles A. Ishak, Frederick A. Dick

Paediatrics Publications

Interphase chromosomes are organized into topologically associated domains in order to establish and maintain integrity of transcriptional programs that remain poorly understood. Here, we show that condensin II and TFIIIC are recruited to bidirectionally transcribed promoters by a mechanism that is dependent on the retinoblastoma (RB) protein. Long-range chromosome contacts are disrupted by loss of condensin II loading, which leads to altered expression at bidirectional gene pairs. This study demonstrates that mammalian condensin II functions to organize long-range chromosome contacts and regulate transcription at specific genes. In addition, RB dependence of condensin II suggests that widespread misregulation of chromosome contacts …

Fsu Law Focus - 06/05/2020, Fsu College Of Law Office Of Communications

FSU Law Focus Newsletter

From the Dean: On Commitment; Alum Profile: Laura Chilcutt (’08); Student Profile: 2020 Grad Ryan Colón; Student Profile: 2020 Grad Young Kang

Fsu Law Focus - 04/24/2020, Fsu College Of Law Office Of Communications

FSU Law Focus Newsletter

From the Dean: Upcoming virtual alumni receptions; Professor Abbott Addresses the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Global Response; Alum Profile: Nicholas V. Iarossi, III (’01); Student Profile: 3L Gabriella Hernandez

Use Of Kalman Filtering In State And Parameter Estimation Of Diabetes Models, Cassidy Le

HMC Senior Theses

Diabetes continues to affect many lives every year, putting those affected by it at higher risk of serious health issues. Despite many efforts, there currently is no cure for diabetes. Nevertheless, researchers continue to study diabetes in hopes of understanding the disease and how it affects people, creating mathematical models to simulate the onset and progression of diabetes. Recent research by David J. Albers, Matthew E. Levine, Andrew Stuart, Lena Mamykina, Bruce Gluckman, and George Hripcsak¹ has suggested that these models can be furthered through the use of Data Assimilation, a regression method that synchronizes a model with a …

The Effects Of Various Tree Species On Moss Growth, Sara Romanowski

Student Research Poster Presentations 2020

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between various tree and epiphytic bryophyte species in two different terrestrial environments. The goal was to determine whether or not the present tree species in an area has a direct effect on the abundance and diversity of the epiphytic bryophyte species. This was completed by photo documenting, determining the frequency, and identification of tree and epiphytic bryophyte species in a selected area. These methods were used to accept or reject the following hypothesis: There will be no significant difference between the tree species diversity and epiphytic bryophyte species diversity in …

Vision 2020

Vision

No abstract provided.

Analysis Of The Impacts Of The Soberanes Wildfire On Stream Ecosystems, Jessie M. Doyle, Mikaela Bogdan, John R. Olson

AES Faculty Publications and Presentations

Wildfires within the western United States are expected to increase in frequency and magnitude but our understanding of how they impact coastal streams is limited. The 2016 Soberanes Wildfire provided an opportunity to determine which biotic and abiotic factors were most impacted by the fire occurring on the California Central Coast. Water quality, benthic macroinvertebrate samples and habitat measurements were taken both before and after the fire. We observed an increase in the levels of phosphorus 4 months and 8 months post-fire which may have contributed to observed increases in microalgae growth. There was a complete loss of shredders in …

Plaster Creek Green Team Initiative, Michael Akpabey, David Martinez Vasquez, Dave Warners

Summer Research

Plaster Creek was a thriving ecosystem before European settlers arrived in Grand Rapids. Today, Plaster Creek exists as the most degraded stream in West Michigan according to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality The Green Team initiative, which stems from a partnership between Plaster Creek Stewards and Calvin University, provides a unique opportunity for local high school students to learn about Plaster Creek’s watershed ecology. Students also learn how developmental activities relate to environmental justice issues, and how green infrastructure helps mitigate problems associated with stormwater runoff and improves the general well-being of the watershed over time

A Case Of Thoracic Spondylosis Deformans And Multilevel Instrumented Spinal Fusion In An 84-Year-Old Male., Amy H Amabile, J Raymond Shea, Vishal Desai, Lisa T Hoglund, Jamie N Elcock, Anthony Lombardo, Matthew C Schiffino

Department of Physical Therapy Faculty Papers

Spondylosis deformans is a type of spinal claw osteophytosis which can be found on the anterolateral vertebral bodies of any region, and which consists of protrusions of intervertebral disc tissue covered by a bony shell. We report here a case of thoracic spondylosis deformans and multilevel instrumented fusion found during routine dissection of a cadaver. Theories of the etiology of this condition are reviewed in general, and with respect to this specific case and the potential interaction of the presenting comorbidities. The clinical implications of these osteophytes, including musculoskeletal and visceral sequelae, are also discussed.

Biology 4920g: Companion Planting In The Community, Jacquline A. Nathaniel

Community Engaged Learning Final Projects

LIFE*SPIN is a local organization in London, Ontario that provides resources to individuals and families dependent on low income to ultimately break the poverty cycle by encouraging sustainable living and self-sufficiency. For this Seminar in Biology course, Maria Bata and I partnered with LIFE*SPIN to plan and execute a "Seeding Planting Party" to teach children about basic botany, nutrition, and leadership. The following final paper for this seminar discusses the project deliverables and efforts, biological research concerning companion planting, and personal reflection on this experience.

Theories Of Foucault And Agamben: The Issues Of Borders And Sovereignty”, Melinda Ann Callahan

MA Major Research Papers

Michel Foucault and Giorgio Agamben have developed theoretical lenses for depicting how we should understand individuals in sovereign states, and the way in which these states interact with said individuals. Through an approach that assesses the framework of biology, race and ethnicity contribute to the notions of biopolitics and of ‘bare life,’ and exemplifies the constructs of how discrimination against the ‘other’ is embedded in western thought. These systematic processes are utilized through notions of biopower and the ‘state of exception’ as a means of maintaining hierarchical power structures. This paper will be assessing the role of the international in …

Neonatal Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy Yields Permanent Deficits In Learning Acquisition: A Preclinical Touchscreen Assessment, Jessie R Maxwell, Amber J Zimmerman, Nathaniel Pavlik, Jessie C Newville, Katherine Carlin, Shenandoah Robinson, Jonathan L Brigman, Frances J Northington, Lauren L Jantzie

Pediatrics Research and Scholarship

Neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) remains a common problem world-wide for infants born at term. The impact of HIE on long-term outcomes, especially into adulthood, is not well-described. To facilitate identification of biobehavioral biomarkers utilizing a translational platform, we sought to investigate the impact of HIE on executive function and cognitive outcomes into adulthood utilizing a murine model of HIE. HIE mice (unilateral common carotid artery occlusion to induce ischemia, followed by hypoxia with a FiO

2020-21 Soccer Media Guide, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

Quick Facts --- 2
Roster/Team Picture --- 3
Coaching Staff --- 4-5
2020 Biographies --- 6-11
2019 Statistics --- 12-13
MVC History --- 14-15
Record Book --- 16-17
All-Time Results/Series Results --- 18-19
All-Time Roster --- 20

2020-21 Women's Basketball Media Guide, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

INTRODUCTION
1 GENERAL INFORMATION/CONTENTS
2 2020-21 SCHEDULE 3-52020-
21 ROSTER
6-7 SEASON RECAP/PREVIEW COACHES
8-9 HEAD COACH TANYA WARREN
10 ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH BRAD NELSON
11 ASSISTANT COACHE STEVEN FENNELLY/ SUPPORT STAFF THE PANTHERS
12-15 SENIORS (Karli Rucker, Nicole Kroeger, Bre Gunnels, Megan Maahs)
16-17 JUNIORS (Kam Finley, Cynthia Wolf)
18-19 SOPHOMORES (Cailyn Morgan, Kiana Barney)
20-23 FRESHMEN (Sara McCullough, Grace Boffeli, Kayba Laube, Taryn Scheuermann, Maya Gyamfi, Emerson Green, Maya McDermott)
THE OPPONENTS
24-25 2020-21 NON-CONFERENCE OPPONENTS
25-26 2020-21 MISSOURI VALLEY CONFERENCE OPPONENTS 2019-20 BY THE NUMBERS
27-28 OVERALL/MVC STATISTICS
29-35 2019-20 STATS BREAKDOWN
36-44 2019-20 RETURNERS GAME-BY-GAME …

Table Of Contents Vol. 22, 2020

Journal of Dracula Studies

No abstract provided.

A Monstrous Outbreak: Epidemics And Biology In The Creative Porcess Of Fuillermo Del Toro's Symbolic Vampires, Maria Teresa Depaoli

Journal of Dracula Studies

No abstract provided.

Timber Talk, Vol. 58, No. 1, March 2020

Timber Talk: Nebraska Forest Industry Newsletter

Timber Talk, Vol. 58, No. 1, March 2020

Timber Talk, Vol. 58, No. 2, July 2020

Timber Talk: Nebraska Forest Industry Newsletter

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Timber Talk, Vol. 58, No. 3, September 2020

Timber Talk: Nebraska Forest Industry Newsletter

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