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Mitochondrial Dna Genetic Variation Of Feral And Managed Honey Bee, Apis Mellifera, Colonies From Oklahoma, Allen Szalanski

Entomology and Plant Pathology Faculty Publications and Presentations

Understanding the genetic diversity of honey bees in North America provides valuable insight into the conservation, ecology, and evolution of this economically important insect. Here, we characterized the mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) genetic variation in populations of the honey bee, Apis mellifera L., in Oklahoma by sequencing a portion of the mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase (COI-COII) intergenic region. The samples were primarily of feral origin (n = 164), as well as from 24 managed colonies. Samples were obtained from 50 of Oklahoma's 77 counties, which represented six distinct ecoregions. Of the 188 colonies sampled,19 distinct haplotypes were observed, which included: A (African) …

Mitochondrial Dna Variation In Honey Bee (Apis Mellifera) Colonies From Arkansas, U.S., Allen Szalanski

Entomology and Plant Pathology Faculty Publications and Presentations

This study characterized the mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) genetic variation in Arkansas honey bee, Apis mellifera L., by sequencing a portion of the mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase (COI-COII) intergenic region). The samples were primarily of hobbyist-managed origin (n=180), as well as 32 feral colonies and two swarms. Of the 214 honey bee colonies and swarms sampled, 23 haplotypes were observed. The haplotypes were from the: A (African) (1.87%); C (South eastern European) (92.52%); M (Northern and Western European) (3.27%); and O (Near East and Middle East) lineages (2.34%). Six C lineage haplotypes were predominantly detected (n=189, 88.31%), all of which are common …

Reconstruct, Jenna Deal

Theses

This thesis explores how construction materials can be used in sculpture, pushing artistic boundaries and challenging traditional perceptions. It examines the potential of materials like mortar, PVC, HVAC duct, carpet, and asphalt roofing, aiming to redefine the relationship between labor, materials, and artistic expression. By breaking free from construction norms and engaging with materials in unexpected ways, the study aims to foster a deeper understanding of the value and creative possibilities inherent in the materials of our built environment.

Emerging Treatment And Prevention Options In Diet Through The Gut-Brain Axis, And Its Impact On Patients With Alzheimer’S Disease, Jewel Amrich

Theses

Objectives:

To outline the most recent data regarding diet in the role in moderating prevention and progression of Alzheimer’s disease using the relationship between the gut microbiome and central nervous system. In addition, the Mediterranean diet and the components that make up the diet, and those alike will be thoroughly discussed.

Evidence Acquisition:

Using key terms “Alzheimer’s Disease” and “Diet”, Web of Science searched for papers that were published between 2012 and 2023, which yielded 807 results. Refining the search to “Neurodegenerative Diseases” returned 292 results. Adding “Gut-brain axis”, “gut microbiome”, and “Mediterranean diet” to separate search inputs yielded 25 …

Does Alzheimer’S Disease Begin In Your Gut? A Review Of The Gut-Brain Axis Effect On Cognitive Impairment And The Potential For Therapeutic Targeted Interventions., Jane Greenberg

Theses

Objective: To summarize current data regarding the bidirectional communication of the gut microbiota and the brain, specifically in relation to cognitive improvement, microbiota diversity, and dietary interventions. Additionally, the mechanisms underlying these relationships will be explored. Evidence Acquisition: Using the key terms “gut-brain axis" and "Alzheimer’s disease” PubMed and Web of Science were searched for papers published between 2014 and 2023. This yielded 297 results, of which 23 were relevant to this topic. Articles that failed to address cognitive impairment or only studied animal subjects were excluded. After scanning each paper, nine review articles and 14 new studies were selected …

Admissions Viewbook, 2024-2025, Illinois State University, Office Of Admissions

Admissions Viewbook

Recruitment booklet created by Illinois State University's Office of Admissions

Prediction Of Chlorophyll-A As An Index Of Harmful Algal Blooms Using Machine Learning Models, Ibrahim Busari, Debrabata Sahoo, R. Daren Harmel, Brian E. Haggard

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations

The complex dynamics of freshwater harmful algal blooms (HABs) necessitate proactive monitoring approaches to mitigate their impacts. The rapid breakthrough in computing prowess and statistical advances is triggering the development of data-driven techniques such as machine learning (ML) models, which have been shown in different fields to be instrumental in finding patterns for explaining relationships in observed data. This study assesses the ability of ML models for HABs monitoring in a lake using chlorophyll-a concentration as the index. The selected models for this study were regression tree, random forest (RF), multilayer perceptron (MLP), support vector regression (SVR), long short-term memory …

Heating Capacity And Biocompatibility Of Hybrid Nanoparticles For Magnetic Hyperthermia Treatment, Aline Alexandrina Gomes, Thalita Marcolan Valverde, Vagner De Oliveira Machado, Emanueli Do Nascimento Da Silva, Daniele Alves Fagundes, Fernanda De Paula Oliveira, Erico Freitas, José Domingos Ardisson, José Maria Da Fonte Ferreira, Junnia Alvarenga De Carvalho Oliveira, Eliza Rocha Gomes, Caio Fabrini Rodrigues, Alfredo Miranda De Goes, Rosana Zacarias Domingues, Ângela Leão Andrade

Michigan Tech Publications

Cancer is one of the deadliest diseases worldwide and has been responsible for millions of deaths. However, developing a satisfactory smart multifunctional material combining different strategies to kill cancer cells poses a challenge. This work aims at filling this gap by developing a composite material for cancer treatment through hyperthermia and drug release. With this purpose, magnetic nanoparticles were coated with a polymer matrix consisting of poly (L-co-D,L lactic acid-co-trimethylene carbonate) and a poly(ethylene oxide)–poly(propylene oxide)–poly(ethylene oxide) triblock copolymer. High-resolution transmission electron microscopy and selected area electron diffraction confirmed magnetite to be the only iron oxide in the sample. Cytotoxicity …

Farewell To Cultural Superiority: Resolving The Alleged Chinese Misappropriation Of Korean Cultural Heritage Through Unesco's 2005 Convention For The Protection And Promotion Of The Diversity Of Cultural Expressions, Daniel Hyungtae Kim

Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution

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Dance Like Everyone Is Watching: Why Tiktok Choreography And Copyright Aren't In Sync, Roseanne Planker

Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal

The note argues that viral dances on platforms like TikTok should not be protected under the U.S. Copyright Act due to their ephemeral nature, social functionality, and the incompatibility of copyright's exclusivity with the viral dissemination process. It advocates for statutory reforms to ensure fair compensation and attribution for creators, proposing that platforms like TikTok be held accountable for these protections, similar to the EU's Copyright Directive. The analysis emphasizes the need for new legal frameworks to address the unique challenges of viral choreography, balancing artistic progress and creator rights.

Tackling The Thicket: A Comparative Analysis Of Biologic Drugs And Biosimilars In The United States And Abroad, Lauren Cutler

Cardozo International & Comparative Law Review

The note examines the legal and regulatory landscape surrounding biologic drugs and biosimilars in the United States and Europe, focusing on patent protections, litigation trends, and the impact of biosimilar competition on drug pricing. It highlights the challenges posed by patent thickets and evergreening strategies employed by brand-name biologic manufacturers, which delay biosimilar market entry and maintain high drug prices. The analysis underscores the differences in regulatory frameworks and market dynamics between the U.S. and Europe, emphasizing the need for policy reforms to enhance competition and affordability in the biologic market.

Against The Current: Charting A New Course For Human Rights In Sustainable Fisheries Management, James H. Stitt

Cardozo International & Comparative Law Review

The note advocates for a paradigm shift in fisheries management, moving beyond Western-centric regulatory frameworks to a holistic, human rights-based approach that integrates sustainable development, biodiversity conservation, and social justice. It emphasizes the critical role of small-scale fisheries and Indigenous communities in achieving ecological and economic sustainability, arguing that their traditional knowledge and practices are essential for effective resource management. The analysis highlights the limitations of existing international frameworks, such as the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (LOSC) and the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries (CCRF), in addressing the needs of small-scale and Indigenous fishers. …

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 34: Introduction To Diplostomida Olson Et Al., 2003 (Order) [Platyhelminthes, Trematoda, Digenea, Diplostomida], Lucrecia Acosta Soto, Bernard Fried, Rafael Toledo

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An introduction to the trematode (fluke) order Diplostomida Olson et al., 2003, one of the two main lineages from which subclass Digenea have diversified. Includes a discussion of Diplostomida systematics, general morphology, and human pathogenesis, including schistosomiasis.

Chapter 34 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology, by Lucrecia Acosta Soto, Bernard Fried, and Rafael Toledo. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap034

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 52: Oxyurida (Order): Pinworms [Nemata, Secernentea], Haylee J. Weaver

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the pinworms, order Oxyurida, discussing their key features, life history, ecology, health effects on hosts, systematics, taxonomy, and including summaries of the main groups.

Chapter 52 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology, by Haylee J. Weaver. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap052

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Part 5: Ectoparasites, Griselda Pulido-Flores, Scott C. Cutmore, Thomas H. Cribb, Alejandro Oceguera-Figueroa, Sebastian Kvist, Marcela Lareschi, Lajos Rózsa, Haylee J. Weaver, Sue Ann Gardner, Darci Moraes Barros-Battesti, Valeria Castilho Onofrio, Filipe Dantas-Torres

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

Part V: Ectoparasites, chapters 60–67, pages 732–841, in Concepts in Animal Parasitology. 2024. Scott L. Gardner and Sue Ann Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States; part V doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap075

Platyhelminthes

Chapter 60: Monogenea van Beneden, 1858 (Class) by Griselda Pulido-Flores, pages 733–742

Chapter 61: Transversotrematidae Witenberg, 1944 (Family): Ectoparasitic Trematodes by Scott C. Cutmore and Thomas H. Cribb, pages 743–746

Hirudinea

Chapter 62: Hirudinea (Subclass): Parasitic Leeches by Alejandro Oceguera-Figueroa and Sebastian Kvist, pages 747–755

Arthropoda

Chapter 63: Siphonaptera Latreille, 1825 (Order): Fleas by Marcela Lareschi, pages 756–770

Chapter 64: Phthiraptera (Order): Lice by Lajos Rózsa and Haylee …

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 33: Aspidogastrea (Subclass) [Platyhelminthes, Trematoda, Aspidogastrea], Klaus Rohde

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the trematode (fluke) subclass Aspidogastrea, a very small group of trematodes with around 80 species, none of them of economic importance, but are of great interest because of their unique structure, their simple life cycles (which may well be the most primitive or ancestral one among the trematodes, and the extraordinarily complex sensory/nervous systems found in some species. Includes a desciption of their general morphology, life cycles, taxonomy and phylogeny, infection process, localization in the host, and ecological infection dynamics.

Chapter 33 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology by Klaus Rohde. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. …

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 19: Echinococcus (Genus) [Platyhelminthes, Cestoda, Eucestoda], Akira Ito, Scott L. Gardner

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

Discusses the cestode (tapeworm) genus Echinococcus, several species of which infect humans, including their general morphology, taxonomy, systematics, life cycles, host range, and medical and veterinary importance.

Chapter 19 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology on the family Proteocephalidae La Rue, 1911 by Tomáš Scholz and Roman Kuchta. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap019

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 21: Bothriocephalidea Kuchta Et Al., 2008 (Order) [Platyhelminthes, Cestoda, Eucestoda], Jorge Falcón-Ordaz, Luis García-Prieto

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the cestode (tapeworm) order Bothriocephalidea Kuchta et al., 2008, including a discussion of the main morphological characteristics, the description and summary of a representative species, Schyzocotyle acheilognathi (Yamaguti, 1934) Brabec et al., 2015 (also known as the Asian fish tapeworm), including its prevalence, life cycles, host range, and zoogeography.

Chapter 21 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology by Jorge Falcón-Ordaz and Luis García-Prieto. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap021

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 41: Monorchiata Olson Et Al., 2003 (Suborder): Two Families Separated By Salinity [Platyhelminthes, Trematoda, Digenea, Plagiorchiida], Nicholas Q.-X. Wee

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the speciose trematode (fluke) suborder Monorchiata Olson et al., 2003, which parasitizes fishes as adults. Includes general morphology, systematics, taxonomy, life cycles, and biogeography for several groups.

Chapter 41 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology, by Nicholas Q.-X. Wee. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap041

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 66: Ixodida Leach, 1815 (Order): Ticks -- Keys To The Ticks [Arthropoda], Darci Moraes Barros-Battesti, Valeria Castilho Onofrio, Filipe Dantas-Torres

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

Chapter 66: Ixodida Leach, 1815 (Order): Ticks -- Keys to the Ticks by Darci Moraes Barros-Battesti, Valeria Castilho Onofrio, and Filipe Dantas-Torres.

Supplement to chapter 66 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology. 2024. Scott L. Gardner and Sue Ann Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States.

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 67: Acari Leach, 1817 (Subclass): Mites [Arthropoda], David Evans Walter, Gerald W. Krantz, Evert E. Lindquist

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

A very brief overview from open access sources about mites (subclass Acari Leach, 1817), including discussion of general identifying characteristics, biology, life cycle, scabies (cause by Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis), and phylogenetic relationships (through 1996).

Chapter 67 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology, by David Evans Walter, Gerald W. Krantz, and Evert E. Lindquist. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap067

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 46: Opecoelidae Ozaki, 1925 (Family): The Richest Trematode Family [Platyhelminthes, Trematoda, Digenea, Plagiorchiida, Xiphidiata], Storm B. Martin

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the trematode (fluke) family Opecoelidae Ozaki, 1925, the richest of all trematode families, comprising over 1,000 described species presently arranged into about 100 genera. Adult opecoelids are benign endoparasites, typically residing in the intestines, pyloric ceca, or rectum of phylogenetically and ecologically diverse teleost fishes worldwide. They exploit both marine and freshwater fishes and are among the best represented trematode lineages known from polar and deep sea fishes. Therefore, although no opecoelids are known to have any economic importance, they are often among the lineages of trematodes most frequently encountered by ichthyoparasitologists in the field.

Includes a …

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 05: Life Cycles [Parasites In Relation To Other Organisms], Matthew G. Bolek, Kyle D. Gustafson, Gabriel J. Langford

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

Discusses the complex life cycles of parasites, their infection sites, and host range in relation to various host species.

Chapter 5 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology on life cycles by Matthew G. Bolek, Kyle D. Gustafson, and Gabriel J. Langford. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap005

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 65: Triatominae Jeannel, 1919 (Subfamily): Kissing Bugs [Arthropoda], Sue Ann Gardner

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview compiled from open access sources about kissing bugs, subfamily Triatominae Jeannel, 1919, including their hemtaophage biology, morphology of a representative species, Triatoma sanguisuga, history of the subfamily, biogeographic history, phylogeny, life cycle, triatomines serving as a vector for Trypanosoma cruzi, triatomine behavior, and medical importance.

Chapter 65 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology, compiled by Sue Ann Gardner. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap065

Compiled from the work of: C. Nunes de Araújo, T. V. Azeredo-Oliveira, I. Marques Dourado Bastos, K. L. da Silva Bentes, C. …

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 08: Distributional Ecology Of Parasites [Parascript Approaches], A. Townsend Peterson

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

Discusses the distributional ecology of parasites, exploring the factors influencing their geographic distributions and the complexities involved compared to free-living organisms.

Chapter 8 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology on distributional ecology of parasites by A. Townsend Peterson. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap008

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 20: Proteocephalidae La Rue, 1911 (Family) [Platyhelminthes, Cestoda, Eucestoda], Tomáš Scholz, Roman L. Kuchta

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the cestode (tapeworm) family Proteocephalidae La Rue, 1911, including a discussion of the current classification, general morphology, species diversity, life cycles, host associations, geographical distribution, phylogenetic relationships, and selected Nearctic taxa.

Chapter 20 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology on the family Proteocephalidae La Rue, 1911 by Tomáš Scholz and Roman Kuchta. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap020

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 27: Litobothriidea Dailey, 1969 (Order) [Platyhelminthes, Cestoda, Eucestoda], Luis García-Prieto, Berenice Adán-Torres, Brenda Atziri García-García, Omar Lagunas-Calvo

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the cestode (tapeworm) order Litobothriidea Dailey, 1969. The 9 species included in the order, all belonging to the genus Litobothrium, infect the spiral intestine of sharks in the order Lamniformes in the tropical eastern Pacific to the central Indo-Pacific marine ecoregions. Covers their main morphological characteristics, description and summary of a representative species, L. amplificum (Kurochkin and Slankis, 1973) Euzet, 1994, taxonomy, and life cycles.

Chapter 27 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology by Luis García-Prieto, Berenice Adán-Torres, Brenda Atziri García-García, and Omar Lagunas-Calvo. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, …

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 04: Hosts, Reservoirs, And Vectors [Parasites In Relation To Other Organisms], Matthew G. Bolek, Kyle D. Gustafson, Gabriel J. Langford

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

Discusses the role of hosts in life cycles and transmission of parasites, and reservoir hosts and vectors.

Chapter 4 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology on hosts, reservoirs, and vectors by Matthew G. Bolek, Kyle D. Gustafson, and Gabriel J. Langford. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap004

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 14: Mesozoa (Phylum Dicyemida And Phylum Orthonecta) [Mesozoa], Sarah R. Catalano

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the Mesozoa, parasites of marine invertebrates such as squid, octopus, and cuttlefish. Discusses the taxonomic classification, position in the Tree of Life, morphology, life cycle (inlcuding the secondary nematogen), hosts, patterns of infection, and molecular analyses, collection, and staining methods.

Chapter 14 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology on the Mesozoa (phylum Dicyemida and phylum Orthonectida) by Sarah R. Catalano. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap014

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 25: Diphyllidea Van Beneden In Carus, 1863 (Order) [Platyhelminthes, Cestoda, Eucestoda], Luis García-Prieto, Brenda Atziri García-García, Omar Lagunas-Calvo, Berenice Adán-Torres

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the cestode (tapeworm) order Diphyllidea van Beneden in Carus, 1863, a group of small and polyzoic cestodes inhabiting the spiral valve of elasmobranchs that occurs worldwide. Includes a discussion of the main morphological characteristics, species in the order, including a description and summary of a representative species, Halysioncum mexicanum (Tyler & Caira, 1999) Caira et al., 2013, and the life cycle.

Chapter 25 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology by Luis García-Prieto, Brenda Atziri García-García, Omar Lagunas-Calvo, and Berenice Adán-Torres. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap025