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Why Lyme Disease Is Common In The Northern Us, But Rare In The South: The Roles Of Host Choice, Host-Seeking Behavior, And Tick Density, Howard S. Ginsberg, Graham J. Hickling, Russell L. Burke, Nicholas H. Ogden, Lorenza Beati, Roger Lebrun, Isis M. Arsnoe, Richard Gerhold, Seungeun Han, Kaetlyn Jackson, Lauren Maestas, Teresa Moody, Genevieve Pang, Breann Ross, Eric L. Rulison, Jean I. Tsao

Plant Sciences and Entomology Faculty Publications

Lyme disease is common in the northeastern United States, but rare in the southeast, even though the tick vector is found in both regions. Infection prevalence of Lyme spirochetes in host-seeking ticks, an important component to the risk of Lyme disease, is also high in the northeast and northern midwest, but declines sharply in the south. As ticks must acquire Lyme spirochetes from infected vertebrate hosts, the role of wildlife species composition on Lyme disease risk has been a topic of lively academic discussion. We compared tick–vertebrate host interactions using standardized sampling methods among 8 sites scattered throughout the eastern …

Bioscatter Transport By Tropical Cyclones: Insights From 10 Years In The Atlantic Basin, Matthew S. Van Den Broeke

Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences: Faculty Publications

Tropical cyclones (TCs) can transport birds and insects near their center of circulation. In this study, we examined the maximum altitude, area and density of the radar-derived bioscatter signature across a set of 42 TC centers of circulation sampled from 2011 to 2020. All TC events contained at least one time when a bioscatter signature was present. More intense hurricanes with closed eyes typically had taller and denser bioscatter signatures, and sometimes larger areas dominated by bioscatter. This indicated a larger number of organisms within the circulation of more intense hurricanes, supporting the speculation that those storms were most likely …

Good For Me And The Bees? High Plains Landscaping To Conserve Water, Beautify Your Space, And Support Pollinators, Annie Epperson

Fall Kickoff

This presentation focuses on the benefits of re-thinking the way we use the domestic landscape, including lawn space, patios, and balconies, to improve the quality of life for ourselves and others, as well as to support the wide variety of pollinators in Northern Colorado. Framed around the City of Greeley’s Life After Lawn grant program, the presentation includes plant recommendations, irrigation techniques, soil health, and simple steps you can take to be hospitable to beneficial insects. Attendees will come away with a host of resources to guide planning for their own spaces, no matter how large or small .

Doc In The Box: Diabetes Care And Management During Covid-19, Lena K. Heino

Anthropology Honors Projects

Of patients with COVID-19, 94 percent of deaths are patients with pre-existing conditions of pneumonia, hypertension, and diabetes. Current research shows the comorbidity of patients with COVID-19 and Type 2 Diabetes. Despite a growing literature on the interaction of these two diseases, most research focuses on physiological interactions. There remains a pressing need for research on the biosocial mechanisms contributing to the interaction between Diabetes and COVID-19. This research focuses on the social conditions constructed during COVID-19 that influence the care and management of Type 2 Diabetes. To investigate the topic, I conducted interviews with healthcare providers and community leaders …

Four Priority Areas To Advance Invasion Science In The Face Of Rapid Environmental Change, Anthony Ricciardi, Josephine C. Iacarella, David C. Aldridge, Tim M. Blackburn, James T. Carlton, Jane A. Catford, Jaimie T.A. Dick, Philip E. Hulme, Jonathan M. Jeschke, Andrew M. Liebhold, Julie L. Lockwood, Hugh J. Macisaac, Laura A. Meyerson, Petr Pyšek, David M. Richardson, Gregory M. Ruiz, Daniel Simberloff, Montserrat Vilà, David A. Wardle

Natural Resources Science Faculty Publications

Unprecedented rates of introduction and spread of non-native species pose burgeoning challenges to biodiversity, natural resource management, regional economies, and human health. Current biosecurity efforts are failing to keep pace with globalization, revealing critical gaps in our understanding and response to invasions. Here, we identify four priority areas to advance invasion science in the face of rapid global environmental change. First, invasion science should strive to develop a more comprehensive framework for predicting how the behavior, abundance, and interspecific interactions of non-native species vary in relation to conditions in receiving environments and how these factors govern the ecological impacts of …

2021-2022 College Catalog, St Norbert College

Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Psychological Impacts From Covid-19 Among University Students: Risk Factors Across Seven States In The United States, Matthew H. E. M. Browning, Lincoln Larson, Iryna Sharaievska, Alessandro Rigolon, Olivia Mcanirlin, Lauren Mullenbach, Scott Cloutier, Tue M. Vu, Jennifer Thomsen, Nathan Reigner, Elizabeth Covelli Metcalf, Ashley D'Antonio, Marco Helbich, Gregory N. Bratman, Hector Olvera Alvarez

Open Access Publishing Fund

No abstract provided.

Contextualizing Turkey's Actions In Somalia: Insights From Somaliland, Brendon J. Cannon

Bildhaan: An International Journal of Somali Studies

No abstract provided.

Failing To Bridge The Gap: Somalia's Perennial Trade Deficit (1960-1990), Muhumed Mohamed Muhumed

Bildhaan: An International Journal of Somali Studies

No abstract provided.

Admissions View Book 2021, Nova Southeastern University

Shepard Broad College of Law Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Undergraduate Catalog, 2021-2022, Valparaiso University

Undergraduate Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Niu Working Papers 2020 - 2021, Northern Illinois University

Working Papers

No abstract provided.

Rural-Urban Differences In Caregiver Burden Due To The Covid-19 Pandemic Among A National Sample Of Informal Caregivers, Steven Cohen, Zachary J. Kunicki, Caitlin C. Nash, Megan M. Drohan, Mary L. Greaney

Public Health Faculty Publications

The objective of this exploratory study was to explore potential associations between changes to caregiver burden (CB) due to the COVID-19 pandemic and rural-urban status using a nationally representative sample of 761 informal caregivers. Tertiles of two measures of rural-urban status were used: Rural-Urban Commuting Areas (RUCAs) and population density. Bivariate and multivariable binary and ordinal logistic regression were used to asses study objectives. Using RUCAs, rural informal caregivers were more than twice as likely as urban informal caregivers to report a substantial increase in CB due to COVID-19 (OR 2.27, 95% CI [1.28–4.02]). Similar results were observed for population …

Taylor University Graduate Catalog 2021-2022, Taylor University

Graduate Catalogs

The 2021-2022 graduate catalog of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Nonpharmaceutical Interventions In Turkey And Worldwide During Covid-19 Pandemic, Mustafa Necmi̇ İlhan, Hakan Tüzün, Rahmi̇ Kiliç, Nuran Yildirim

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) are actions apart from getting vaccinated and medications, in order to promote deceleration of the spread of illness among people and communities during pandemic. In this article, we aim to examine NPIs applied in Turkey and worldwide due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the NPIs such as isolation, quarantine, and contact tracing were maintained with updates of the Ministry of Health guidelines in Turkey. Some NPIs including travel and partial or full curfew mobilization restrictions were set in accordance with the various periods by the number of cases. Periods of restrictions at autumn 2021 to summer …

Across The River: Ferries As A Vehicle For Exploring Riverborderscapes, Eva Mcgrath

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences Theses

This thesis uses the concept of the riverborderscape to provide new understandings of watery geographies, borders and landscape. This is a spatial and conceptual term used to explore the space of the river through a holistic approach, focusing upon the materialities, experiences and narratives that shape, emerge within and construct this space. These ideas are applied in relation to three rivers that form an everyday border between places at different scales in the South West of England: the River Tamar (regional), River Torridge (district) and Helford River (parish). Research is situated on and across the river, through the routes of …

Global Perspectives On Harmful Algal Blooms: Impacts And Responses, Ryan Mitchell

Sustainability and Social Justice

Harmful algal blooms (HABs) can have devastating effects on aquatic ecosystems, economies, and communities. In general, their effects are also likely to worsen and become more frequent because of climate change. This paper will examine contemporary attempts to predict, prevent, monitor, control, and adapt to HABs.

An Inventory Of Privacy Curricula Offerings In Higher Education, Dustin Steinhagen, Chase Lucas, Mary Francis, Mark Lawrence, Kevin Streff

Research & Publications

Privacy workforce development is a growing need as organizations struggle to find qualified privacy professionals such as Data Protection Officers and privacy engineers. Little has been written about the availability of formal privacy education opportunities that could satisfy this demand. This study inventoried the current state of formal privacy education at institutions of higher education. The inventory included information on 115 privacy programs and 333 privacy courses offered at 99 institutions around the world. Analysis revealed that privacy education is dominated by legal and compliance curricula at the graduate level, with other data privacy opportunities available in smaller quantities.

Erie County Low Income Program For Sustainable Energy (Eclipse): Dashboard Design, Alan M. Delmerico, Scott Martin, John Petrocelli

School of Natural and Social Sciences

No abstract provided.

Safety And Security On Campus: Annual Security And Fire Safety Report 2021, University Of Minnesota Morris

Safety and Security Report

No abstract provided.

Privacy In Pandemic: Law, Technology, And Public Health In The Covid-19 Crisis, Tiffany C. Li

Law Faculty Scholarship

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused millions of deaths and disastrous consequences around the world, with lasting repercussions for every field of law, including privacy and technology. The unique characteristics of this pandemic have precipitated an increase in use of new technologies, including remote communications platforms, healthcare robots, and medical Al. Public and private actors alike are using new technologies, like heat sensing, and technologically influenced programs, like contact tracing, leading to a rise in government and corporate surveillance in sectors like healthcare, employment, education, and commerce. Advocates have raised the alarm for privacy and civil liberties violations, but the emergency …

Economic Development Effects Of Major And Minor League Teams And Stadia, Nola Agha, Daniel A. Rascher

Sport Management

Professional teams and leagues claim new stadiums lead to economic development. To test this, we utilize data from the Census Bureau on net establishment and employment changes across 871 Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas from 2004 to 2012. Difference-in-differences and panel data techniques allow for a cross-sectional and time series comparison for both teams and new stadia in both professional and development leagues. Nearly all results from hundreds of models are insignificantly different from zero. Results from between- and random-effects models suggest that teams move into markets that already have higher employment and establishment growth. (JEL R58, H71, L83, Z28)

Post & Lintel, Fall/Winter, 2020-2021, Preservation Eastern

Post & Lintel

No abstract provided.

Physical Activity Surveillance In The United States For Work And Commuting: Understanding The Impact On Population Health And Well-Being, Laurie P. Whitsel, Frederique Huneycutt, David R. Anderson, Alan M. Beck, Cedric Bryant, Rebecca S. Bucklin, Russell L. Carson, Anne L. Escaron, Jammie M.. Hopkins, Mary T. Imboden, Christina Mcdonough, Nicolaas P. Pronk, Janet R. Wojcik, Anna Zendell, Elizabeth Ablah

Faculty Publications - Department of Kinesiology

Objective:

To summarize and describe the current US surveillance systems that assess physical activity (PA) for work and commuting.

Methods:

An expert group conducted an environmental scan, generating a list (n = 18) which was ultimately reduced to 12, based on the inclusion of PA and/or sedentary behavior data.

Results:

The 12 surveys or surveillance systems summarized provide nationally representative data on occupational-level PA or individual-level PA at work, data on active commuting, some are scorecards that summarize workplace health best practices and allow benchmarking, and one is a comprehensive nationally representative survey of employers assessing programs and practices …

City Of Portsmouth, New Hampshire Annual Comprehensive Financial Report For The Year Ended June 30, 2021., Portsmouth Town Representatives

Portsmouth, NH Annual Reports

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

Advanced Corporate Counsel, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (Iclef)

Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum 2021

Meeting proceedings of a seminar by the same name, held September 30-October 1, 2021.

Banking Law Re-Imagined, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (Iclef)

Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum 2021

Meeting proceedings of a seminar by the same name, held May 19, 2021.

Approved General Education (Ge) Distribution Courses, Kean University

Evidence Inventory

General Education Program's List of Approved Distribution Courses

Cnahs_2020_Sess_Program_Review_Pages_1-16, Kean University

Evidence Inventory

Example of a program review report, where PSLO alignment is shown on pages 8-12.

High Levels Of Genetic Divergence Detected In Sacramento Perch Suggests Two Divergent Translocation Sources, Amanda E. Coen, Max Fish, Randy Lovell, Jeff Rodzen, Rachel Schwartz, Andrea Schreier

Biological Sciences Faculty Publications

Translocation has been used to conserve imperiled fishes and create new fisheries. One species for which translocation has played a significant role is the Sacramento Perch Archoplites interruptus. Extirpated from its native range, the Sacramento Perch has been introduced throughout California and Nevada through multiple translocation events, though historical records are incomplete. Recent assessments of eight previously uncharacterized Sacramento Perch populations have prompted reevaluation of range-wide population structure to inform a genetic management plan for long-term resiliency of this species. We examined Sacramento Perch genetic diversity and population structure across the current range of the species using 12 microsatellite …