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Winners Announced: 2023 Social Venture Innovation Challenge, Sustainability Institute

Sustainability Institute Blog

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Using Quantitative And Kinetic Proteomics To Explore Proteostasis, Nathan Raul Zuniga Pina

Theses and Dissertations

Every cell consists of carefully orchestrated biomolecules such as lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins. To maintain internal stability (homeostasis), cells maintain the right amount of these molecules at the right time and at the right place. This process is especially true for proteins since they are the foundation functional units within the cell. Proteins form structures and perform chemistry that bestows cells overarching functional roles. Cells maintain protein homeostasis (proteostasis) by modulating synthesis, folding, and degradation processes (turnover) to maintain the abundance levels for all proteins. This is the foundational kinetic model of proteostasis that is covered in this work, and …

The Myth Of Scarcity In The Broadcasting Sector - And What It Means For Platform Regulation, Pauline Trouillard

Colorado Technology Law Journal

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Novel Fire And Herbivory Regime Impacts On Forest Regeneration And Plant Community Assembly, Devri A. Tanner

Theses and Dissertations

Human activities are increasing the occurrence of megafires that have the potential to alter the ecology of forest ecosystems. The objective of this study was to understand the impact of a 610 km2 megafire on patterns of forest regeneration and herbivory of three forest types (aspen/fir, oak/maple, and pinyon/juniper) within the burn scar. Sapling density, meristem removal, and height were measured across a transect network spanning the area of the burn scar over three years from 2019-2021. The network consisted of 17 burned/unburned transect pairs in adjacent burned/unburned forest stands (6 aspen/fir, 5 oak/maple, and 6 pinyon/juniper). Species that regenerated …

Why Not Evidence-Based Solutions To Juvenile Delinquency? A Review And Conclusions From The Social Science Literature, Marla Kelly

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Efficacy Of Problem-Based Learning Over Traditional Pedagogy On U.S. Cpa Practice Exam Performance Among Chinese Accounting University Students, Bing Ouyang

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Understanding The Experiences And Perceptions Of Subject Librarians And Faculty At Brigham Young University, Duane E. Wilson

Theses and Dissertations

This study used a qualitative case study method to explore the position of a subject librarian in a large academic library in the United States using the subject librarians at Brigham Young University as the case. In the first phase of the study, all Brigham Young University subject librarians were given the opportunity to participate in a semi-structured interview. Subject librarians considered their main purpose to be connecting the people at the university with library resources. Their duties of collection development, reference, instruction, liaison, citizenship, professional development, and scholarship are interrelated and work together in important ways. Subject librarians are …

Appendices For Designing Authentic Language Learning Simulations To Support Student Engagement, Cherice Montgomery, Jon Balzotti, Derek L. Hansen

Faculty Publications

Appendices for article titled "Designing Authentic Language Learning Simulations to Support Student Engagement."

Office Of Research, Economic Engagement And Outreach Update, December 6, 2023, Office Of Research, Economic Engagement And Outreach

Office of Research, Economic Engagement and Outreach

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Lindenwood Digest, December 6, 2023, Lindenwood University

Lindenwood Digest

The Lindenwood Digest has been a digital employee newsletter since 2009.

Docking For Ep4r Antagonists Active Against Inflammatory Pain, Stefan Gahbauer, Tao Che, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

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The Association Between Cardiovascular Health And Cognition In Adults With Down Syndrome., Lauren Frank, Brian Helsel, Danica Dodd, Amy E. Bodde, Jessica C. Danon, Joseph R. Sherman, Daniel Forsha, Amanda Szabo-Reed, Richard A. Washburn, Joseph E. Donnelly, Lauren T. Ptomey

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

INTRODUCTION: Evidence in the general population suggests that predictors of cardiovascular health such as moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA), cardiorespiratory fitness, and systolic blood pressure are associated with cognitive function. Studies supporting these associations in adults with Down syndrome (DS) are limited. The purpose of this study was to examine the associations between systolic blood pressure, cardiorespiratory fitness, and MVPA on cognition in adults with DS.

METHODS: This is a cross-sectional analysis using baseline data from a trial in adults with DS. Participants attended a laboratory visit where resting blood pressure, cardiorespiratory fitness (VO₂ Peak), and cognitive function …

Effects Of A Preventive Mental Health Curriculum Embedded Into A Scholarly Gaming Course On Adolescent Self-Esteem: Prospective Matched Pairs Experiment., Christopher Jenson, Sharon Fitzgerald Wolff, Libby Milkovich

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

BACKGROUND: Positive self-esteem predicts happiness and well-being and serves as a protective factor for favorable mental health. Scholarly gaming within the school setting may serve as a channel to deliver a mental health curriculum designed to improve self-esteem.

OBJECTIVE: This study aims to evaluate the impact of a scholarly gaming curriculum with and without an embedded preventive mental health curriculum, Mental Health Moments (MHM), on adolescents' self-esteem.

METHODS: The scholarly gaming curriculum and MHM were developed by 3 educators and a school-based health intervention expert. The scholarly gaming curriculum aligned with academic guidelines from the International Society for Technology Education, …

Predicting Volunteerism Through Factors Of Emotional Intelligence, Self-Efficacy, And Education Level, Dan Clark

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Determinants Of Undernutrition In Children Under Five Years In The Southern Africa Sub-Region: A Scoping Review, George Gw Waliomuzibu Mukisa, Tonderai Tw Shumba, Andrit Al Lourens

Journal of Health Research

Background: Undernutrition remains a fundamental public health challenge responsible for impaired growth, mortality, and morbidity in children under five years. This review aimed to assess the current evidence on child undernutrition determinants within the Southern African subregion.

Methods: The review followed the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology for scoping reviews. The search was conducted from electronic databases: PubMed, Cochrane, Google Scholar, Scopus, Embase, HINARI, EbscoHost and CINAHL. The search focused on studies on child undernutrition determinants conducted in the Southern African subregion and published in English between January 2000 and November 2022.

Results: The review showed that there …

Understanding Digital Well-Being And Insights From Technological Impacts On University Students’ Everyday Lives In Bangkok, Chulanee Thianthai, Patrapan Tamdee

Journal of Health Research

Background - Digital wellbeing has been widely discussed due to the influence of digital technology on our life. This paper defined digital wellbeing for university students in Bangkok and reviewed how they engaged with technology, while examining the technological impacts on their everyday lives.

Methods - Qualitative data was collected from university students across different majors and genders, ranging in age from 18-32 years old. The researchers used 30 in-depth individual interviews in conjunction with a brain writing 6-3-5 design thinking technique to gain insight into how digital natives living in Bangkok defined digital wellbeing and experienced daily life impacts …

Development And Implementation Of A Unique, Tailored School Lunch Training Program For Teachers And Their Stakeholders At Public Primary Schools In Thailand, Kantanit Chammari, Arisa Keeratichamroen, Kitti Sranacharoenpong, Punnee Ponprachanuvut, Nuttarat Srisangwan, Piyanit Churak, Panrawee Praditsorn

Journal of Health Research

Background: Although teachers responsible for the school lunch program were trained by the Ministry of Education (MOE) staff, they were not equipped with the basic knowledge of nutrition for children. This study aimed to develop and implement a unique, tailored school lunch training program for teachers and their stakeholders.

Methods: The training program was developed using the “Design for Learning (D4L) model.” Public primary schools run by the government from all regions of Thailand were selected. Target persons included principals, health teachers, nutrition teachers, cooks, and local staff from the MOE. All participants participated in a 5-day training course. …

The Same Threat, Differential Vulnerability: Invariances In Antecedents To Covid-19 Pandemic Preventive Behavior Among Malaysian And Filipino Undergraduates, Ian Phil Canlas, Mageswary Karpudewan

Journal of Health Research

Background: The differential approach made by various national governments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic triggered differences in the number of recorded daily cases and deaths. This prompted the researchers to explore the interaction of and invariances in values, beliefs, and norms on COVID-19 pandemic preventive behavior among Malaysian and Filipino undergraduates.

Method: The study followed the survey research methods using a five-point Likert scale questionnaire whose items were adapted from literature, data were collected from 143 Malaysian and 157 Filipino undergraduates from two state universities between November and December 2020. Data were analyzed through partial least squares-structural equation modeling …

A Method And System For Authorizing User Information Using A Passport Wallet Service, Salvador Ricardo, Jenny Ramirez, Cristina Villarroel, Liset Iturriaga Chevez, Alfredo Iglesias, Maikel Zuniga

Defensive Publications Series

The present disclosure relates to a method and system for authorizing user information using a passport wallet service. In an embodiment, the present disclosure suggests registering user information and user passports in a passport wallet service via a merchant device/mobile application. After successful registration, the mobile application transmits a request to a VPVP token provisioning service to generate a secure token associated with the user registration in the passport wallet service. Thereafter, the VPVP processes the request and transmits a unique token to the mobile application. The user reviews the list of the available tokens in the mobile application and …

The Role Of Virtual Electronic Education In Rehabilitating Prison Inmates And Integrating Them Into Society From Their Viewpoint "The Experience Of The Syrian Virtual University In Damascus Central Prison As A Model". دور التعليم الإلكتروني الافتراضي في تأهيل نزلاء السجون ودمجهم في المجتمع من وجهة نظرهم "تجربة الجامعة الافتراضية السورية بسجن دمشق المركزي نموذجاً", Demaa Hasan

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Education and Psychology

This study aimed at investigating the role of virtual e-learning in rehabilitating prison inmates and integrating them into society from their viewpoint. A Descriptive analytical approach was undertaken in this study. The total number of participants was 60 student- prisoners in Damascus Central Prison during the first semester S22 of the academic year 2022-2023. The instrument of the study was a questionnaire included 22 items under three dimensions. The SPSS statistical program was used to analyze the study data and the hypotheses were tested at the level of significance (α= 0.05). The results confirmed the positive role of virtual e-learning …

Spend Smart, Palakh Shangle Visa

Defensive Publications Series

The present disclosure relates a Digital Receipts Platform system to transform the way users manage their transactions. The Digital Receipts Platform system allows users to store, organize, and analyse all their purchase receipts in a unified, digital platform. By integrating with various points of purchase, such as online stores, physical retailers, and app-based services, the platform may automatically retrieve and store digital receipts. The platform provides the users with a comprehensive view of their spending habits and make managing expenses more efficient. It may help users to understand their financial behaviour better and provide useful insights to improve their financial …

Approved Courses 12-5-23, Angela Brock

Individual Course Committee (ICC)

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Investigating The Correlation Between Teachers’ Instructional Communication And Students’ Motivation, Reza Anggriyashati Adara, Josi Nur Panuntas Al Amin

Informasi

There is an anecdotal evidence that teachers’ instructional communication can affect students’ communication. Thus, the present study aims to investigate the correlation between teachers’ instructional communication and students’ motivation. The present study applies a quantitative approach by distributing a set of questionnaires to 52 participants in a senior high school in Bekasi, Indonesia. The findings of the present study indicate a strong correlation between teachers’ instruction communication and students’ motivation. In addition, the most salient factors of teachers’ instructional communication are feedback and organization of instructional units or teachers’ ability to deliver the materials. Regarding students’ motivation, the majority of …

Megan Vangorder, Ph.D., Office Of Marketing And Communications

Newsroom

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Civil Service Employee Of The Month Recap, Office Of Marketing And Communications

Newsroom

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Mental Wellness During The Holiday Season, Office Of Marketing And Communications

Newsroom

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Uday Shinde, Ph.D., Office Of Marketing And Communications

Newsroom

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Campus And Community, Chris Beard, Julian Morris, Robbie Beard

SOCI 258: Gender Race and Poverty

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Effects Of Dimerization On The Deacylase Activities Of Human Sirt2., Jie Yang, Nathan I Nicely, Brian P Weiser

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine Departmental Research

Human sirtuin isoform 2 (SIRT2) is an NAD+-dependent enzyme that functions as a lysine deacetylase and defatty-acylase. Here, we report that SIRT2 readily dimerizes in solution and in cells and that dimerization affects its ability to remove different acyl modifications from substrates. Dimerization of recombinant SIRT2 was revealed with analytical size exclusion chromatography and chemical cross-linking. Dimerized SIRT2 dissociates into monomers upon binding long fatty acylated substrates (decanoyl-, dodecanoyl-, and myristoyl-lysine). However, we did not observe dissociation of dimeric SIRT2 in the presence of acetyl-lysine. Analysis of X-ray crystal structures led us to discover a SIRT2 double mutant (Q142A/E340A) that …

Jmu Libraries Magazine: Volume 2, Jenne M. Klotz, Kristen S. Shuyler, Emily D. Blake

Libraries

Volume 2 of the biennial JMU Libraries magazine, highlighting services, events, awards of the JMU Libraries.