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Notes On Patagium Morphology In The Gliding Flat-Tailed House Gecko (Hemidactylus Platyurus), Amber M. Petty, Tony Gamble, Aaron H. Griffing

Biological Sciences Faculty Research and Publications

Several species of geckos have independently evolved patagia, membranous features that facilitate gliding. Detailed morphological investigations of gecko patagia have largely been limited to gliding members of the genus Gekko (formerly in the genus Ptychozoon). Herein we describe the morphology of gliding patagia of the Flat-tailed House Gecko (Hemidactylus platyurus), a species with an independent evolutionary origin of gliding patagia from Gekko and an important species for researching gliding biomechanics. We compared morphology of H. platyurus with a closely related non-gliding species, the Common House Gecko (Hemidactylus frenatus). Using external examination and histological techniques, we …

Bacillus Subtilis-Derived Peptides Disrupt Quorum Sensing And Biofilm Assembly In Multidrug-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, Kyle R. Leistikow, Daniel S. May, Won Se Suh, Gabriel Vargas Asensio, Adam J. Schaenzer, Cameron R. Currie, Krassimira R. Hristova

Biological Sciences Faculty Research and Publications

Multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most clinically important pathogens in the world, with infections leading to high rates of morbidity and mortality in both humans and animals. The ability of S. aureus to form biofilms protects cells from antibiotics and promotes the transfer of antibiotic resistance genes; therefore, new strategies aimed at inhibiting biofilm growth are urgently needed. Probiotic species, including Bacillus subtilis, are gaining interest as potential therapies against S. aureus for their ability to reduce S. aureus colonization and virulence. Here, we search for strains and microbially derived compounds with strong antibiofilm activity against multidrug-resistant S. …

Not Just Bony Fish: All Nonmammalian And Nonavian Animals Are Neglected In Both Welfare And General Research, Jennifer A. Mather Ph.D.

Animal Sentience

The lack of research on fish welfare highlighted by Oldfield & Bonano (2024) is only part of a more general problem: a relative neglect of animals other than mammals and birds. The causes are our lack of knowledge, our negative view of what we consider to be “lower” animals and our underestimation of their intelligence and sensitivity. Our estimation will increase as our knowledge increases. As a broader view spreads to the public through the media, it should gradually increase the demand to expand both research and welfare, especially beyond mammals and birds.

Pati Hill Collection - Artist Books, Arcadia University

Finding Aids

Finding aid for the Pati Hill - Artist Books Collection at the Arcadia University Archives.

Pati Hill Collection Unframed Artwork - General, Arcadia University

Finding Aids

Finding aid for the Pati Hill Collection Unframed Artwork - General at the Arcadia University Archives.

Examining The Link Between Autistic Personality Traits And Processing Of Metonymy, Miranda Moe

Honors Theses

Previous research has investigated the real-time processing and offline interpretation of metonyms. This work has generally shown that readers experience longer processing times for metonyms versus control nouns because of the extra time needed to access the figurative sense of a metonym. Recent research has also demonstrated different processing patterns on nonliteral language for individuals with autism spectrum disorder compared to typically developing participants. The current study was designed to explore whether previous findings on the processing of metonymy are modulated by individual differences in autistic personality traits. Through an eye-tracking during reading experiment, participants read sentences in which factors …

Capital Punishment In Context: Kenneth Smith And The Eight Amendment, Elizabeth Stamper

Public Interest Law Reporter

No abstract provided.

What A Waste: The Prosecution Of Hazardous Substances Crimes During The Trump Administration, Joshua Ozymy, Ph.D., Melissa Jarrell Ozymy, Ph.D.

Public Interest Law Reporter

The Trump Administration went to great lengths to roll back environmental regulatory and enforcement efforts. Yet, researchers know very little about the impact of the Administration on the criminal prosecution of hazardous substance crimes. This study utilizes content analysis of EPA criminal investigations leading to prosecution during the Trump Era to analyze charging and sentencing patterns and illustrate the greater themes that emerged during this period. Prosecutions are dominated by hazardous waste (48%), pesticide (41%), and lead-based paint (11%) crimes. Results show prosecutors were able to pursue crimes involving significant harm and culpable conduct, while securing over $90 million in …

Is Sustainable Finance The Solution To Funding The U.N. Sdgs? Exploring The Potential Of Sustainable Finance Strategies In Achieving Climate Action, Amanda Scheichet

Public Interest Law Reporter

No abstract provided.

Pathological Characterization Of Cryptosporidiosis In Naturally Infected Hybrid Converter Breeds Of Meleagris Gallopavo, Shady Shalaby, Walaa Awadin, Sanaa Salem, Ahmed El- Shaieb

Mansoura Veterinary Medical Journal

Background: Rearing of the hybrid converter breed of turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) is becoming more popular in Egyptian farms because of its high meat production; however, many pathogens affect this benefit.

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the occurrence and pathological impact of cryptosporidiosis in hybrid converter breeds.

Methods: Regular visits to turkey farms of hybrid converter breeds in the delta region of Egypt were conducted during 2022 and 2023. Clinical examination of the diseased birds was performed and recorded. Following the clinical examination, the diseased turkeys were euthanized and necropsied. Freshly dead birds were then necropsied. The …

Effectiveness Of Cleanup And Dredging Operations On Some Heavy Metal Residues In Fish Flesh From Manzala Lake, Egypt, Heba Rahmo, Samir Abd-Elghany, Amira Ibrahim Zakaria

Mansoura Veterinary Medical Journal

OBJECTIVES: The current study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of cleanup and dredging operations in Manzala Lake on the levels of mercury, arsenic, lead, and cadmium in fish muscles and compare them with the concentrations previously recorded in the same lake before treatment. METHODS: A total of 180 fish samples, including 60 each of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), flathead grey mullet (Mugil cephalus), and African catfish (Clarias gariepinus), were analyzed using atomic absorption spectrophotometry. RESULTS: The mean concentrations (mg/kg) of Hg, As, Pb, and Cd in tilapia were 0.01 ± 0.03, 3.16 ± 0.35, 1.01 ± 0.16, and 0.12 ± …

The Targeted Application Of Colour Doppler Ultrasonography In Dairy Cows Management, Mohammed A Elmetwally, Heinrich Bollwein, Amira M Mostagir, Alaa Samy, Fatma Adlan, Sara Shalapy, Amal Helmy, Yasser Y. Lenis, Mariam M Rabie, Mohamed Gohar, Walid Tawfik, Heba A Sharawy

Mansoura Veterinary Medical Journal

The management of reproduction in dairy herds has profited tremendously from technical improvements, greater usage of ovulation synchronization procedures, and fixed-time automated monitoring devices. The purpose of this review article is to highlight the importance of noninvasive color Doppler ultrasound imaging based on the target reproductive management of dairy cows. Noninvasive measurement of uterine and vaginal blood flow in dairy cows is variable during the estrous cycle, pregnancy, and puerperium. Transrectal uterine and vaginal arterial blood flow changes can be utilized to determine changes in female genital functions during the estrous cycle, pregnancy, and puerperium, according to the findings of …

Chicken Infectious Anemia Virus: A Causative Agent Of Immunosuppressive Diseases In Poultry Industry, Amal R. Abdel Aziz, Kh. M. Elbayoumi, Sanaa S. A. Awad, Abou El-Azm

Mansoura Veterinary Medical Journal

Due to the emerging status of chicken infectious anemia in Africa, especially Egypt, and its resemblance to infectious bursal disease, it was needed to look into this disease. This review article's goal is to draw attention to how the chicken anemia virus (CAV) affects the poultry industry and how vaccinations can help keep the disease under control. CAV is an immunosuppressive disease and therefore, causes great economic losses to the poultry industry. It is caused by the chicken infectious anemia virus (CIAV), a member of the genus Gyrovirus family Annelloviridae. Progenitor cells of the erythroid and myeloid series are the …

Characterization Of Multidrug-Resistant E. Coli O157 Isolated From Buffalo Meat Marketed In Dakahlia Province., Amira Mahmoud El- Sayeh

Mansoura Veterinary Medical Journal

Objective: To identify the frequency of STEC in the buffalo meat samples tested. Samples: 110 samples Methods: A total of 110 buffalo meat samples were purchased from retail stores in Mansoura, Egypt. Each individual sample was packaged into a sterile plastic bag, and transported in an insulated icebox to the laboratory as soon as possible. The microbiological examination was performed at the research laboratory of the Food Hygiene and Control Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University. Results: The conventional technique for isolation of this pathogen based on the cultural methods In which E. coli was detected in 95.4% (105/110) …

Protective Effect Of Cichorium Intybus ( Dandelion) Against Thiamethoxam Induced Hepatotoxicity In Chicken, Aml M. Mohammed, Magdy S. Amer, Aza E. Hassan, Ahmed Ateya, Eman S. El-Ashry

Mansoura Veterinary Medical Journal

Background : Thiamethoxam (TMX) is a dangerous neonicotinoid pesticide that induces liver damage in chickens. In this study, the toxicity of TMX in chicken was examined along with the capacity of dandelion extract to alleviate TMX toxicity. Methods: A total of 48 one-day-old, clinically healthy, non-vaccinated chicks. Chicks were divided into four groups (12 chicks per group): control (saline), TMX, TMX + Dandelion (DAN), and DAN + TMX. The treatment groups were orally administered TMX at 500 mg/kg BW and dandelion extract at 400 mg/kg BW, and the experiment was extended over 60 days. Blood samples were collected at 60th …

The Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance: Insights And Strategies, Foram Patel

Eagles Talking About the Public’s Health

No abstract provided.

Impact Of Asl Exposure On Spoken Phonemic Discrimination In Adult Ci Users: A Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Study Open Access, S. Nematova, Benjamin Zinszer, T. Morlet, G. Morini, L.-A. Petitto, K. K. Jasińska

Psychology Faculty Works

We examined the impact of exposure to a signed language (American Sign Language, or ASL) at different ages on the neural systems that support spoken language phonemic discrimination in deaf individuals with cochlear implants (CIs). Deaf CI users (N = 18, age = 18–24 yrs) who were exposed to a signed language at different ages and hearing individuals (N = 18, age = 18–21 yrs) completed a phonemic discrimination task in a spoken native (English) and non-native (Hindi) language while undergoing functional near-infrared spectroscopy neuroimaging. Behaviorally, deaf CI users who received a CI early versus later in life …

Biblioguía Especial Día De La Animación 28 Octubre, Biblioteca Udit

Biblioguías

No abstract provided.

Time-Travel And Teleology: Morality, Society, And The Life Of Lucas Bishop, Justin Martin

Psychology Faculty Scholarship

The paper focuses on a rarely analyzed superhero within the X-Men universe: the time-traveling mutant and law enforcement officer Lucas Bishop. Through highlighting core narrative themes consistent throughout his various depictions in comics and animation through the lens of a constructivist approach to sociomoral development (Social Cognitive Domain Theory; SCDT), the author contends that the character’s complexity and multifaceted nature potentially has implications for understanding superheroes like Bishop as subjects worthy of scholarly and pedagogical inquiry. The narrative themes examined in support of this argument pertain to (1) how different dystopian social orders or arrangements potentially inform his morally relevant …

Online Friendships And The Bird’S Nest Drawing In The Age Of The Internet, Ian Wong

Art Therapy | Master's Theses

This study was a qualitative exploration of friendships facilitated through the internet and online video games. The goal was to investigate how online friendships compare to in-person friendships in terms of quality. Three English-speaking participants who played an online video game and had an online friendship provided unique case studies describing the differences between an online and in-person friendship. The Bird Nest Drawing art assessment by Kaiser (1996; 2016) revealed themes of attachment security which helped explain the variations in the friendships. The findings of this study opened the topic of online friendships for further exploration in the field of …

Washington University Magazine, April 2024

Washington University Magazine

No abstract provided.

Limiting Tourism To Sustainable Levels: Options For HawaiʻI, Barry D. Solomon

Natural Resources Journal

Many popular tourist destinations across the world are experiencing overtourism, which can cause a variety of negative environmental and socio-cultural impacts. As a result, an increasing number of governments are searching for solutions to overtourism. In the United States, Hawaiʻi needs such solutions. Until recently, many legal scholars and other observers believed that restricting tourism may be unconstitutional. However, a careful examination of the United States Supreme Court’s decisions on the Dormant Commerce Clause and the interstate right to travel show that certain restrictions on tourism may be constitutionally permissible. Indeed, recent federal court rulings support state action designed to …