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Fors 330.B01: Forestry Ecology, Peter F. Kolb

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Enst 472.R01: General Science - Conservation Education, Shauni M. Seccombe

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Fors 481.R01: Forest Planning, Elizabeth M. Dodson

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Promotional Brochure: Marian Forum, Spring 2021, University Of Dayton. International Marian Research Institute

Reports and Promotional Materials

Flyer, designed by Ann Zlotnik, promotes the 2021 Marian Forum, Thursday, March 25, 2021

Theme: Annunciation and Contemporary Challenges

• 12:30 p.m.: Livestream of Mass for the Solemnity of the Annunciation
• 2-3 p.m.: "The Annunciation and Contemporary Injustices" (Father Sebastien Abalodo, S.M.; Corinne Daprano; Miranda Cady Hallett)
• 3-3:30 p.m.: 3 o'clock prayer, followed by music and art presentation
• 3:30-4:30 p.m.: "The Annunciation and the Pandemic" (Roger Crum, Mary Connor, and Fred Tenover)

Identifying Nitrogen Source And Seasonal Variation In A Black Mangrove (Avicennia Germinans) Communityof The South Texas Coast, Ashley Elizabeth Murphy, Carlos E. Cintra-Buenrostro, Alejandro Fierro-Cabo

School of Earth, Environmental, & Marine Sciences Faculty Publications

Black mangrove (Avicennia germinans) stands in south Texas grow in association with other autotrophic organisms including herbaceous halophytes and cyanobacterial mats. Despite the relevant ecosystem services provided by this coastal plant community, limited information exists on its functioning, in particular as it pertains to nutrient dynamics, namely nitrogen (N). Nitrogen stable isotopes were used to assess potential N sources for plant growth in this community. Plant tissue (leaves), cyanobacteria, and sediment were sampled once every season for one year. Total N in A. germinans (2.6 %) and associated saltwort (Batis maritima) (2.1 %) was higher than in cyanobacteria (0.6 %), …

Black History Month At The Swiss Embassy February 2020, C. Naseer Ahmad

Swiss American Historical Society Review

The Swiss Embassy in Washington has a unique place historically, diplomatically as well as culturally. It ties the United States with Switzerland in a way that no other diplomatic representative office can: the parcel of real estate on which the Swiss Ambassador’s residence is built on what was once considered as a possible location for the United States Congress.

Pricing Drugs Fairly, Govind Persad

William & Mary Law Review

Dissatisfaction with drug prices has prompted a flurry of recent legislation and academic research. But while pharmaceutical policy often regards fair pricing as a goal, the concept of fairness itself frequently goes undefined. Legal scholarship—even work ostensibly focused on fairness—has not defined and defended an account of fair pricing. Recent legislative proposals in the House and Senate have similarly avoided a determinate position on fairness. This Article explains and defends an account of what makes a price for a drug fair (identifying fair price with social value), argues for implementing fair pricing through a price ceiling grounded in social value, …

Modulation Of Bacterial Fitness And Virulence Through Antisense Rnas, Jess A. Millar, Rahul Raghavan

Biology Faculty Publications and Presentations

Regulatory RNAs contribute to gene expression control in bacteria. Antisense RNAs (asRNA) are a class of regulatory RNAs that are transcribed from opposite strands of their target genes. Typically, these untranslated transcripts bind to cognate mRNAs and rapidly regulate gene expression at the post-transcriptional level. In this article, we review asRNAs that modulate bacterial fitness and increase virulence. We chose examples that underscore the variety observed in nature including, plasmid- and chromosome-encoded asRNAs, a riboswitch-regulated as RNA, and as RNAs that require other RNAs or RNA binding proteins for stability and activity. We explore how as RNAs improve bacterial fitness …

Editor's Choice: Honoring Joel Asaph Allen, Luis A. Ruedas

Biology Faculty Publications and Presentations

Joel Asaph Allen (19 July 1838 to 29 August 1921; Fig. 1) was a formative figure in the early years of the American Society of Mammalogists (ASM). Prior to the constitution of the Society, Allen had been appointed by Hartley H. T. Jackson as a member of the Committee on the Organization of the Mammal Society (Hoffmeister 1969). By all accounts a retiring individual, he was elected to honorary membership in the Society at the first meeting of the ASM (Washington, DC, 3–4 April 1919—Hoffmeister 1969). Honorary Membership is “the highest honor that the Society bestows” (Genoways and Freeman 2001).

Std Prevention: An Educational Intervention For Exotic Dancers, Maria Delurdes Dehoyos

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The Centers for Disease Control and prevention reported nearly 2.3 million STD cases diagnosed in 2017, and the number is continuing to rise. San Antonio, Texas, is ranked third in the state of Texas with the highest STD rates and leading in the state with congenital syphilis. There is an increased risk for contracting STDs working in the sex industry. There are little to no studies pertaining to any educational interventions offered to exotic dancers to increase personal knowledge on STDs. This research has focused on an educational intervention offered by a nurse practitioner to exotic dancers in two adults-only …

A Qualitative Study Of The Perceptions Of Elementary And Secondary Campus Administrators’ Role In Managing Teacher Stress, Cody M. Record

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Teachers should oversee and provide each of their students with a high-quality educational experience during the short time they are serving the student. Moreover, teacher stress has a significant role in how teachers perform in their classrooms and often creates a substantial challenge for the campus leader to ensure that teachers perform adequately in the classroom. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to understand how campus leaders perceive their role in the management of teachers and what, if any, strategies are being implemented to address teacher stress. Furthermore, the study was centered on a prequestionnaire and individual interviews, …

Predicting Circadian Misalignment With Wearable Technology: Validation Of Wrist-Worn Actigraphy And Photometry In Night Shift Workers, Philip Cheng, Olivia Walch, Yitong Huang, Caleb Mayer, Chaewon Sagong, Andrea Cuamatzi Castelan, Helen J. Burgess, Thomas Roth, Daniel B. Forger, Christopher L. Drake

Mathematics Sciences: Faculty Publications

Study Objectives: A critical barrier to successful treatment of circadian misalignment in shift workers is determining circadian phase in a clinical or field setting. Light and movement data collected passively from wrist actigraphy can generate predictions of circadian phase via mathematical models; however, these models have largely been tested in non-shift working adults. This study tested the feasibility and accuracy of actigraphy in predicting dim light melatonin onset (DLMO) in fixed night shift workers. Methods: A sample of 45 night shift workers wore wrist actigraphs before completing DLMO in the laboratory (17.0 days ± 10.3 SD). DLMO was assessed via …

Investigating The Role Of Znf384 Rearrangements In Acute Leukemia, Kirsten Dickerson

Theses and Dissertations (ETD)

Chromosomal rearrangements involving ZNF384 are the defining lesion in 5% of pediatric and adult B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia and tumors are characterized by aberrant myeloid marker expression. Additionally, ZNF384 rearrangements are the defining lesion in nearly half of pediatric B/myeloid mixed phenotype acute leukemia. These fusions juxtapose full-length ZNF384 to the N terminal portion of a diverse range of partners, most often, transcription factors or epigenetic modifiers. It has been shown that ZNF384-rearranged tumors have a distinct gene expression profile that is consistent between disease groups and N terminal partners. Genomic analyses of patient tumors has shown that ZNF384 fusions …

The Rider (2021-02-01), Jacqueline Peraza

The Rider Archives

Vol.6 No.18

Sdsu Beef Day 2021 Complete Proceedings, Department Of Animal Science

SDSU Beef Day 2021 Summary Publication

This is the complete proceedings of the South Dakota State University, Department of Animal Science Beef Day 2021. The proceedings contain research presented on the following topics:
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Impact Of Increased Nutrients And Lowered Ph On Photosynthesis And Growth Of Three Marine Phytoplankton Communities From The Coastal South West Atlantic (Patagonia, Argentina), Takako Masuda, Ondřej Prášil, Virginia E. Villafañe, Macarena S. Valiñas, Keisuke Inomura, E. Walter Helbling

Graduate School of Oceanography Faculty Publications

Effect of global change variables on the structure and photosynthesis of phytoplankton communities was evaluated in three different sites of the Patagonian coast of Argentina: enclosed bay (Puerto Madryn, PM), estuarine (Playa Unión, PU), and open waters (Isla Escondida, IE). We exposed samples to two contrasting scenarios: Present (nutrients at in situ levels) vs. Future (with lowered pH and higher nutrients inputs), and determined growth and photosynthetic responses after 2 days of acclimation. Under the Future condition phytoplankton growth was higher in the estuarine site compared to those in PM and IE. This effect was the most pronounced on large …

The Contribution Of Water Radiolysis To Marine Sedimentary Life, Justine F. Sauvage, Ashton Flinders, Arthur J. Spivack, Robert Pockalny, Ann G. Dunlea, Chloe H. Anderson, David C. Smith, Richard W. Murray, Steven D'Hondt

Graduate School of Oceanography Faculty Publications

Water radiolysis continuously produces H₂ and oxidized chemicals in wet sediment and rock. Radiolytic H₂ has been identified as the primary electron donor (food) for microorganisms in continental aquifers kilometers below Earth’s surface. Radiolytic products may also be significant for sustaining life in subseafloor sediment and subsurface environments of other planets. However, the extent to which most subsurface ecosystems rely on radiolytic products has been poorly constrained, due to incomplete understanding of radiolytic chemical yields in natural environments. Here we show that all common marine sediment types catalyse radiolytic H₂ production, amplifying yields by up to 27X …

Evolution Of A Subducted Carbon-Rich Filament On The Edge Of The North Atlantic Gyre, Alexis R. Johnson, Melissa M. Omand

Graduate School of Oceanography Faculty Publications

The oceanic biological carbon pump encompasses a variety of mechanisms by which CO2, fixed into organic form by phytoplankton, is transported from the sunlit surface layers to the interior ocean. Here, we investigate submesoscale and mixed layer subduction, estimated to represent ∼20% of global particulate organic carbon (POC) export. Seven Biogeochemical (BGC) Argo profiling floats were analyzed for evidence of subduction of POC in the North Atlantic Ocean, revealing a pattern in the seasonality. Although vertical processes that give rise to subduction are enhanced during late winter and spring, the bio-optical evidence for intrusions—namely a deep local maxima in POC, …

High Prevalence Of Multidrug-Resistant Clostridioides Difficile Following Extensive Use Of Antimicrobials In Hospitalized Patients In Kenya, Winnie C. Mutai, Marianne W. Mureithi, Omu Anzala, Gunturu Revathi, Brian Kullin, Magdaline Burugu, Cecilia Kyany’A, Erick Odoyo, Peter Otieno, Lillian Musila

Pathology, East Africa

Introduction: Clostridioides difficile is a neglected pathogen in many African countries as it is generally not regarded as one of the major contributors toward the diarrheal disease burden in the continent. However, several studies have suggested that C. difficile infection (CDI) may be underreported in many African settings. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of CDI in hospitalized patients, evaluate antimicrobial exposure, and detect toxin and antimicrobial resistance profiles of the isolated C. difficile strains.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 333 hospitalized patients with hospital-onset diarrhoea were selected. The stool samples were collected and cultured on …

Effects Of Mindfulness Meditation On Selective, Sustained Attention, Brain Neural Oscillations, And Short-Term Memory, Anamaria Guzman

Honors Program: Senior Projects (Public)

The following extended literature review and research proposal study started initially as a complete research proposal but, due to the challenges COVID-19 has brought, it has become a stand-alone piece of work without data collection. The goal is to synthesize a broad range of literature and previous research on mindfulness meditation and its effects on attention, memory, and brain activity and thus, offering a new perspective and a proposed research path on this subject. This proposed research study, besides previous studies, indicates that mindfulness meditation is expected to improve and enhance selective and sustained attention, which results in better attentional …

Design, Synthesis, Anticancer Activity, And Solid Lipid Nanoparticle Formulation Of Indole-And Benzimidazole-Based Compounds As Pro-Apoptotic Agents Targeting Bcl-2 Protein, Shady Swidan, Ali Nasr, Mona K. Qushawy, Manar Nagy, Khalid Darwish, Samia Mostafa, Ismail Salama, Mohaamed Tantawy

Pharmacy

Cancer is a multifactorial disease necessitating identification of novel targets for its treatment. Inhibition of Bcl-2 for triggered pro-apoptotic signaling is considered a promising strategy for cancer treatment. Within the current work, we aimed to design and synthesize a new series of benzimidazole- and indole-based derivatives as inhibitors of Bcl-2 protein. The market pan-Bcl-2 inhibitor, obatoclax, was the lead framework compound for adopted structural modifications. The obatoclax’s pyrrolylmethine linker was replaced with straight alkylamine or carboxyhydrazine methylene linkers providing the new compounds. This strategy permitted improved structural flexibility of synthesized compounds adopting favored maneuvers for better fitting at the Bcl-2 …

Week Of February 1, 2021, New York Medical College

InTouch

• NYMC Unveils 2021-2026 Strategic Plan
• Humayun Islam, M.D., Ph.D., Appointed Chair to Lead Newly Combined Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology Departments
• Amy Razukiewicz, M.P.H., CPH, RBP, is Named Director of Environmental Health and Safety
• Center for Disaster Medicine Offers Free On-Demand Webinar, "The COVID-19 Vaccine: What to Tell Your Patients"

Biotic And Abiotic Drivers Of Plant–Pollinator Community Assembly Across Wildfire Gradients, Joseph A. Lamanna, Laura A. Burkle, R. Travis Belote, Jonathan A. Myers

Biological Sciences Faculty Research and Publications

1. Understanding how abiotic disturbance and biotic interactions determine pollinator and flowering-plant diversity is critically important given global climate change and widespread pollinator declines. To predict responses of pollinators and flowering-plant communities to changes in wildfire disturbance, a mechanistic understanding of how these two trophic levels respond to wildfire severity is needed.
2. We compared site-to-site variation in community composition (β-diversity), species richness and abundances of pollinators and flowering plants among landscapes with no recent wildfire (unburned), mixed-severity wildfire and high-severity wildfire in three sites across the Northern Rockies Ecoregion, USA. We used variation partitioning to assess the relative contributions …

Supplemental Material (Metabolomics Of Acid Whey Derived From Greek Yogurt), Muriel Allen

ScholarsArchive Data

Supplemental material from the study Metabolomics of Acid Whey Derived from Greek Yogurt.

Isolation And Characterisation Of Antimicrobial / Antifungal Activity Produced By Bifidobacterium Longum Itt 13, Taylor Duff

Masters

Bifidobacteria are a species of GRAS organism present in the human gut flora which are claimed to confer various health benefits on the host. The antimicrobial activity of Bifidobacterium longum ITT 13, isolated from the neonatal gut, was evaluated in relation to both the contribution of organic acids produced by the strain and potential bacteriocin production. Bacteriocins are antimicrobial peptides produced by bacteria. This study focuses on the characterisation of the antimicrobial activity produced by B. longum ITT 13.

Heat-inactivated fermentate produced by ITT 13 has shown antimicrobial activity against a variety of pathogenic and food spoilage associated bacterial and …

Cosm Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter, Georgia Southern University

College of Science & Mathematics: News & Publications (2012-2022)

• Diversity Quote of the Month
• In Honor of Black History Month
• Fact Fuel for Data Conversations
• COSM Community D&I Spotlight
• Try This! – Teaching Tip
• This Month's Theme: Accessibility
• Upcoming Events and Georgia Southern Resources
• Reflective Moment
• D&I Campus Connections and Opportunities

Evaluation Of The Anticancer Potential Of Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract Against Human Neuroblastoma Cells, Yomna Moqidem

Theses and Dissertations

Neuroblastoma is one of the most challenging pediatric tumors that present heterogeneity in prognosis and survival despite intensive treatment protocols. Therefore, there is an urge to develop novel and more potent anticancer drugs. Medicinal plants have recently gained worldwide attention due to their variable activities, wide availability, and cost-efficiency. Accordingly, this study attempted to identify novel plant extracts that could show potential anticancer properties against neuroblastoma. In this study, Alchemilla vulgaris (A.vulgaris) ethyl acetate extract was prepared and evaluated for its anticancer potential against SH-SY5Y Human neuroblastoma cell line. The Phenolic content of the prepared extract was characterized …

A Reflection On The Dialectical Relationship Of Librarian | Teacher: The Need For Pedagogical Training In Core Mlis Curriculum, Melanie C. Locay

Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects

This thesis maps a shift in my understanding of knowledge production and teaching and learning. Teaching has a critical role in Librarianship, yet there is a glaring absence of teacher training across MLIS programs. Drawing from established literature on Critical Pedagogical theory, multiple logics of inquiry, and Critical Librarianship we can adopt practices of teaching and learning that elevate marginalized voices and center reflexive theory. This thesis includes a scope of applications of pedagogical theory to LIS practice and identifies an immediate need for an overhaul of the Master’s in Library and Information Sciences core curricula.

Framing The Border: Liminality In The Network Narratives Of Alejandro González Iñárritu, Muhammad Muzammal

Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects

This thesis explores liminality conveyed as displacement before death in the network narrative films of Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu. Due to their depiction of existential crises and possibly fatal scenarios of several characters in different countries and regions, these network narrative films are colloquially referred to as the “Death Trilogy.” Therefore, rearranging the many strands of death-related abstractions and notions in these films around liminality becomes a jumping-off point to explore deeper layers of these works. Through interdisciplinary yet markedly film studies excavations, this thesis projects the liminal spaces of Iñárritu’s films onto border spaces. With borders considered as sites of …

Development And Maintenance Of The Thymic Epithelial Microenvironment, Shami Chakrabarti

Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects

The thymus plays a critical role in adaptive immunity by providing a suitable microenvironment for developing and selecting the functional self-tolerant T-cell population. Thymic epithelial cells play an essential role in the development of a naïve, self-tolerant T-cell population. Paradoxically thymus undergoes acute age-related involution, which in turn causes loss of functional T-cell populations. Involution reduces the functionality of the thymus markedly, but the thymus can still develop self-tolerant naïve T-cells. It is crucial to understand how the thymic microenvironment is maintained to provide a suitable T-cell population for life. It has been previously demonstrated that the thymic epithelial homeostasis …