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The Winter Issue 2024, Destiny Dehart, Tifanee Mask, Crystal Walker, Lili Debarbier, Oliver La Barbrea Dec 2024

The Winter Issue 2024, Destiny Dehart, Tifanee Mask, Crystal Walker, Lili Debarbier, Oliver La Barbrea

Fonds and Feathers

This issue, edited by Destiny DeHart, features “An Archival Dichotomy: Is a Digital Collection or Physical Collection Best?” by Tifanee Mask Jackson, “Bringing Virtual Escape Rooms to the Library” by Crystal Walker, “Digitization and Natural History: Collections: Impact on Museum Educators and K-12 STEM Education Collections” by Lili DeBarbieri, “Preservation of Queer History in Texas” by Oliver La Barbrea, “Is Misinformation an Epidemic?: Digital literacy, who is she?” by Destiny DeHart, “Interview with Digital Historian Dr. Stephanie Seal Walters” by Destiny DeHart, and the poem “Cain & Abel” by Tifanee Mask Jackson. In addition, upcoming conferences are listed. A list …

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Childhood Exposure To Interparental Physical Violence And Adult Cardiovascular Disease, Cancan Cui, Lin Liu, Haibin Li, Yitian Qi, Jiayin Song, Ning Han, Zhijia Wang, Xinyun Shang, Chen Sheng, Lois Balmer, Zhiyuan Wu Dec 2024

Childhood Exposure To Interparental Physical Violence And Adult Cardiovascular Disease, Cancan Cui, Lin Liu, Haibin Li, Yitian Qi, Jiayin Song, Ning Han, Zhijia Wang, Xinyun Shang, Chen Sheng, Lois Balmer, Zhiyuan Wu

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Importance: Childhood adverse experiences have been linked with long-term risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), yet the transgenerational associations between interparental behaviors and CVD remain poorly understood. Objectives: To explore the association between exposure to childhood interparental physical violence and the subsequent risk of CVD and to examine whether the association is modified by adult depressive symptoms. Design, Setting, and Participants: This population-based cohort study included data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), an ongoing study recruiting individuals aged 45 years or older, dated between June 1, 2011, and December 31, 2020, with a follow-up duration of 9 …

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Integrative Hyperspectral Approaches For Advanced Soil Property Analysis And Environmental Monitoring, Nayma Binte Nur Dec 2024

Integrative Hyperspectral Approaches For Advanced Soil Property Analysis And Environmental Monitoring, Nayma Binte Nur

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Hyperspectral imaging has emerged as a powerful tool for enhancing the analysis of diverse soil properties and environmental monitoring. This study refines the precision of soil biogeophysical analyses by improving the estimation of soil moisture content (SMC), soil organic matter (SOM), total carbon (C), and nitrogen (N) through hyperspectral remote sensing techniques. The research examines the capabilities of two prominent moisture retrieval models: the multilayer radiative transfer model (MARMIT) and the modified soil water parametric (SWAP)-Hapke model. These models are evaluated using hyperspectral imagery derived from unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and goniometric data collected across various environmental settings. The findings …

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Coriander (Coriandrum Sativum L.) Diversity Analysis: Insights From Germplasm Resources Leading To Crop Improvement, Amit Baran Sharangi, Solanki Bal, Anirban Maji, Tarun Kumar Upadhyay, Reem Binsuwaidan, Nawaf Alshammari, Nadiyah M. Alabdallah, Adesh Kolapkar, Mohd Saeed Dec 2024

Coriander (Coriandrum Sativum L.) Diversity Analysis: Insights From Germplasm Resources Leading To Crop Improvement, Amit Baran Sharangi, Solanki Bal, Anirban Maji, Tarun Kumar Upadhyay, Reem Binsuwaidan, Nawaf Alshammari, Nadiyah M. Alabdallah, Adesh Kolapkar, Mohd Saeed

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Coriander, an important herb, is popular throughout the globe essentially as a spice. The current research was conducted at BCKV (Agricultural University), India to study on genetic variability and diversity amongst selected genotypes. A few phenological, morphological, and yield attributing traits viz., days to 50% flowering, plant height, number of basal leaves/plant, number of primary branches/plant, number of secondary branches/plant, number of umbels/plant, number of umbellates/umbel, number of seeds/umbel, test weight and seed yield/plant expressed high heritability and genetic advance as percent of mean. Such traits were least influenced by environment suggesting the role of additive gene action in their …

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Maize Root-Soil Microbial Interactions And Their Effects On Soil Health And Yield, Wei Yang, Qiyuan Zhang, Hongyu Cai, Tianhang Bai, Xuejiao Ren Dec 2024

Maize Root-Soil Microbial Interactions And Their Effects On Soil Health And Yield, Wei Yang, Qiyuan Zhang, Hongyu Cai, Tianhang Bai, Xuejiao Ren

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In agroecosystems, interactions between maize root systems and soil microbes have significant effects on soil health and plant yield. In order to quantitatively assess the impact of this mutualism, the study used field experiments and soil analysis methods to analyze the effects of different sludge applications on soil physicochemical properties and microbial activity. The experiments were studied in a controlled trial with different sludge treatment gradients. The results showed that the sludge-applied soil exhibited positive changes in structure and biological activity compared to the control. The mass fraction of soil macro-aggregates increased after sludge treatment, from 48.9% to 51.1% after …

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Characterization Of Purple Basil (Ocimum Basilicum L.) Leave And Sherbet (A Traditional Beverage): Physico-Chemical And Volatile Compositions, And Sensory Properties, İsra Yi̇ği̇tvar, Ali̇ Adnan Hayaloğlu Dec 2024

Characterization Of Purple Basil (Ocimum Basilicum L.) Leave And Sherbet (A Traditional Beverage): Physico-Chemical And Volatile Compositions, And Sensory Properties, İsra Yi̇ği̇tvar, Ali̇ Adnan Hayaloğlu

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Sherbet is one of the most popular traditional beverages in Türkiye and it has existed since the early times of the Ottoman Empire. The production of sherbet consists of the dilution of mixed syrups made from various plants, flowers, fruits, roots, barks, or seeds. In this study, purple basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) sherbet was produced, and the physical changes, phenolic content, volatile profile and sensory properties were evaluated. Comparison of analytical results of fresh basil and sherbet samples showed that the colour values of fresh basil increased after sherbet production. The total polyphenol contents were 4.85 and 15.53 mg GAE …

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Mechanistic Understanding Of Hormone Regulation Of Abiotic Stresses In Horticultural Plants: A Review, Faisal Hayat, Ummara Khan, Muhammad Zeeshan, Qurban Ali, Muhammad Azher Nawaz, Nazir Ahmed, Sezai̇ Erci̇şli̇, Karthishwaran Kandhan, Wasef Al-Zayadneh, Saad Sulieman, Mohamed S. Sheteiwy, Mohammed Alyafei Dec 2024

Mechanistic Understanding Of Hormone Regulation Of Abiotic Stresses In Horticultural Plants: A Review, Faisal Hayat, Ummara Khan, Muhammad Zeeshan, Qurban Ali, Muhammad Azher Nawaz, Nazir Ahmed, Sezai̇ Erci̇şli̇, Karthishwaran Kandhan, Wasef Al-Zayadneh, Saad Sulieman, Mohamed S. Sheteiwy, Mohammed Alyafei

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Plants encounter considerable challenges due to environmental changes induced by anthropogenic activities or abrupt seasonal patterns. As sessile organisms, plants are continuously subjected to various abiotic stresses that adversely affect growth and productivity. Researchers have been studying for years to understand how plants develop resilience and respond to these environmental stressors. The application of phytohormones is widely recognized as a practical approach to mitigate the adverse effects of abiotic stresses on horticultural plants. Phytohormones play a crucial role in enhancing plant resilience by modulating key physiological functions such as seed germination, seedling growth, root formation, and photosynthetic efficiency. They also …

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Physicochemical, Bioactive, Microbial, And Sensory Characteristics Of Homemade Vinegar Produced With A Local Apple Variety Using A Traditional Method, Hasan Kiliçgün, Fi̇li̇z Yangilar Dec 2024

Physicochemical, Bioactive, Microbial, And Sensory Characteristics Of Homemade Vinegar Produced With A Local Apple Variety Using A Traditional Method, Hasan Kiliçgün, Fi̇li̇z Yangilar

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Apple is one of the most widely grown fruits in the world and can be found fresh in the market throughout the whole yeardue to its excellent storage ability. In addition to fresh consumption, apples are processed into a variety of products including fruitjuice, vinegar, jams, and pies. In this study, the bioactive contents and microbial, physicochemical, and sensory properties of sevenvinegars traditionally produced using a local apple variety, Kara Sakı, with different yeast materials (Saccharomyces cerevisiae, chickpea,buckwheat, barley, whey, natural home apple vinegar, and commercial apple cider vinegar) were assessed. The results indicated significantdifferences among vinegar samples for dry …

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Glutathione Alleviates Boron Toxicity By Modulating Nitrogen Metabolism And Boronuptake In Rice Seedlings, Lei Zhang, Lizhu Suo, Yan Shan, Bo Wang Dec 2024

Glutathione Alleviates Boron Toxicity By Modulating Nitrogen Metabolism And Boronuptake In Rice Seedlings, Lei Zhang, Lizhu Suo, Yan Shan, Bo Wang

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Boron (B) toxicity is an abiotic stressor in plants due to the narrow threshold range between B deficiency and B toxicity.Glutathione (GSH) has been reported to reduce abiotic stress in plants, but its effect on B toxicity alleviation, particularly in riceseedlings, is not clear. Therefore, the present research yields information on the antioxidant mechanism, nitrogen metabolism, cell wallcomponents, and B concentrations that allow rice seedlings to withstand the adverse effects of B toxicity by GSH application. The resultssuggest that B toxicity suppressed the growth traits of rice. However, GSH treatment exhibited a positive influence on the growth ofrice seedlings. GSH …

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Grafting Success And Quality Of Hazelnut Plants: Impact Of Grafting Methods, Clones And Bonding Materials, Sava Džankić, Sandra Bijelić, Borivoje Bogdanović, Goran Jaćimović, Hülya Ünver Dec 2024

Grafting Success And Quality Of Hazelnut Plants: Impact Of Grafting Methods, Clones And Bonding Materials, Sava Džankić, Sandra Bijelić, Borivoje Bogdanović, Goran Jaćimović, Hülya Ünver

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Despite favourable agro-ecological conditions, there is a significant gap between the real demand for hazelnut fruits and the state of production in the Republic of Serbia. However, over the past few decades, hazelnut production has been significantly enhanced through establishing orchards with grafted seedlings. As hazelnut grafting has predominantly relied on the whip and tongue method until recently, there has been a need to explore other grafting methods of Corylus avellana L. on generative rootstocks of Corylus colurna L. The aim of this study was to comparatively investigate the grafting of three clones of C. avellana using four grafting methods, …

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Morphological And Physiological Root Traits And Expression Of The Gene Relationship Withnitrogen Uptake In Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.), Hafeez Noor, Pengcheng Ding, Farhana Kausar, Fida Noor, Zhai Wenbo, Min Sun, Zhiqiang Gao, Sajid Faiz, Kotb A. Attia, Latifa Alhusnain Dec 2024

Morphological And Physiological Root Traits And Expression Of The Gene Relationship Withnitrogen Uptake In Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.), Hafeez Noor, Pengcheng Ding, Farhana Kausar, Fida Noor, Zhai Wenbo, Min Sun, Zhiqiang Gao, Sajid Faiz, Kotb A. Attia, Latifa Alhusnain

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is considered important cereal crops worldwide, ensuring food security post green revolution. Our study results displayed an elevation of 10.6% in root weight density, 15.0 % of root volume density during flowering stage, respectively. The highly significant values for root weight density, root length density and root bulk density were recorded under nitrogen application of 180 kh ha-1 both at flowering and maturity stage. Moreover, delayed senescence and increase in photosynthetic rate were observed during middle and late stages of flowering enhancing light energy interception and improvement in its utilization. The cultivar Yunhan-20410 exhibited a significant …

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Comparing Metabolism And Hypoxia Tolerance Of Native And Non-Native Florida Freshwater Fishes In Climate Change Scenarios, Benjamin A. Share Dec 2024

Comparing Metabolism And Hypoxia Tolerance Of Native And Non-Native Florida Freshwater Fishes In Climate Change Scenarios, Benjamin A. Share

All HCAS Student Capstones, Theses, and Dissertations

As climate change brings rising water temperatures and lower dissolved oxygen (DO) concentrations to freshwater bodies, it has become increasingly important to understand how this will affect ecosystems with established non-native or invasive species. Fishes of the family Cichlidae are the most pervasive non-native fishes in the Everglades and may increase their range further north under a changing climate. To better understand potential invasibility and competition with native fishes, the metabolism and hypoxia tolerance of non-native Blue Tilapia Oreochromis aureus was compared to native Bluegill Lepomis macrochirus when acclimated across a range of seasonal and projected temperatures. Intermittent-flow respirometry was …

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Interspecific Associations Of Mesopredators In Western Tennessee: I. A Review Of Mesopredator Associations From The Scientific Literature; Ii. Mesopredator Associations Determined From Long-Term Scent-Station Data; Iii. Spatial And Temporal Patterns Of Interspecific Associations Of Mesopredators From Camera-Trap Data., Colten Taunton Snyder Dec 2024

Interspecific Associations Of Mesopredators In Western Tennessee: I. A Review Of Mesopredator Associations From The Scientific Literature; Ii. Mesopredator Associations Determined From Long-Term Scent-Station Data; Iii. Spatial And Temporal Patterns Of Interspecific Associations Of Mesopredators From Camera-Trap Data., Colten Taunton Snyder

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

The goal of this study was to assess the interspecific associations of mesopredators (raccoon, Procyon lotor; Virginia opossum, Didelphis virginiana; coyote, Canis latrans; bobcat, Lynx rufus) in western Tennessee using long-term scent-station data and camera-trapping methods. First, a review of past literature regarding interspecific relationships of the species was completed. Spatial associations were evaluated using 11 years of scent-station data from Milan Army Ammunition Plant (Carroll and Gibson counties, Tennessee). Results of the study showed an association between raccoons and Virginia opossums (positive) and between Virginia opossums and coyotes (negative). Spatial and temporal associations were assessed using camera traps at …

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Species Interactions Between Two Cavity-Nesting Songbirds Under The Threat Of Brood Parasitism And Nest Depredation, Shelby Green Dec 2024

Species Interactions Between Two Cavity-Nesting Songbirds Under The Threat Of Brood Parasitism And Nest Depredation, Shelby Green

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

Interspecies interactions are strong drivers of natural selection, but their combined effects in nature are poorly understood. Here I investigate the breeding ecology of wild populations of Carolina Wrens and Prothonotary Warblers – species breeding in sympatry and occupying similar ecological niches but with contrasting life-histories. Wrens are, for example, noisy and aggressive when defending their nests and territories from potential threats and are far less likely than warblers to experience brood parasitism but more likely to experience nest depredation, especially when the density of nesting pairs increases. I hypothesize that the migratory warblers derive a fitness benefit from nesting …

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Conservation Genomics In The Federally Endangered Whorled Sunflower, Helianthus Verticillatus (Asteraceae), Samantha Grace Drewry Dec 2024

Conservation Genomics In The Federally Endangered Whorled Sunflower, Helianthus Verticillatus (Asteraceae), Samantha Grace Drewry

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

Genetic diversity among and within populations of species is critical for survival in our rapidly changing world. Conservation genomics links studies of population genomic variation with conservation managers to provide scientific data for species management strategies. The whorled sunflower, Helianthus verticillatus (Asteraceae), is an endangered plant species endemic to the southeastern United States. Only five populations were known to exist, in Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee, until about seven years ago when additional populations of the species were discovered in Mississippi and Virginia. Population genetic work using microsatellites revealed that the Mississippi population (known as MSCC) was genetically distinct from all …

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Sympathetic Innervation Of Interscapular Brown Adipose Tissue Is Not A Predominant Mediator Of Ot-Elicited Reductions Of Body Weight Gain And Adiposity In Male Diet-Induced Obese Rats, Edwards, Ha Nguyen, Andrew Dodson, Adam Herbertson, Mackenzie Honeycutt, Jared Slattery, June Rambousek, Edison Tsui, Tami Wolden-Hansen, Tomasz Wietecha, James Graham, Geronimo Tapia, Carl Sikkema, Kevin O'Brien, Thomas Mundinger, Elaine Peskind, Vitaly Ryu, Peter Havel, Arshad Khan, Gerald Taborsky, James Blevins Dec 2024

Sympathetic Innervation Of Interscapular Brown Adipose Tissue Is Not A Predominant Mediator Of Ot-Elicited Reductions Of Body Weight Gain And Adiposity In Male Diet-Induced Obese Rats, Edwards, Ha Nguyen, Andrew Dodson, Adam Herbertson, Mackenzie Honeycutt, Jared Slattery, June Rambousek, Edison Tsui, Tami Wolden-Hansen, Tomasz Wietecha, James Graham, Geronimo Tapia, Carl Sikkema, Kevin O'Brien, Thomas Mundinger, Elaine Peskind, Vitaly Ryu, Peter Havel, Arshad Khan, Gerald Taborsky, James Blevins

Departmental Papers (Biology)

Recent studies indicate that central administration of oxytocin (OT) reduces body weight (BW) in high fat diet-induced obese (DIO) rodents by reducing energy intake and increasing energy expenditure (EE). Previous studies in our lab have shown that  administration of OT into the fourth ventricle (4V; hindbrain) elicits weight loss and stimulates interscapular brown adipose tissue temperature (TIBAT) in DIO rats. We hypothesized that OT-elicited stimulation of sympathetic nervous system (SNS) activation of IBAT contributes to its ability to activate BAT and reduce BW in DIO rats. To test this, we determined the effect of disrupting SNS activation of IBAT on …

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Cultural Responsiveness And Its Effect On Rural Science Achievement, Nerissa C. Deramus Dec 2024

Cultural Responsiveness And Its Effect On Rural Science Achievement, Nerissa C. Deramus

College of Education

Low student achievement in science was explored to determine if teachers with high culturally responsive education (CRE) self-efficacy levels matched the student science achievement in rural, suburban, and urban schools in Alabama. The study aimed to determine if rural teachers with high CRE self-efficacy could improve science achievement. The self-efficacy theory was formulated by Bandura (1977) based on the idea that individuals with a high belief in their abilities to perform tasks have greater outcomes. CRE self-efficacy was measured using the Culturally Responsive Teaching Self-Efficacy (CRTSE) scale based on the culturally responsive teaching theory. The theory incorporates the works of …

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Understanding Bigeye Scad (Selar Crumenophthalmus) In Southeast Florida: Age-Growth, Reproduction, And Diet, Mariah France Dec 2024

Understanding Bigeye Scad (Selar Crumenophthalmus) In Southeast Florida: Age-Growth, Reproduction, And Diet, Mariah France

All HCAS Student Capstones, Theses, and Dissertations

In southeastern Florida, the bigeye scad (Selar crumenophthalmus) is highly regarded as a baitfish for targeting billfish and other large sportfishes, often commanding market prices as live bait exceeding $180 per dozen. Despite its economic significance, there is limited knowledge regarding the species within the Atlantic Ocean, especially the population that occurs in Florida. Bigeye scad were collected monthly from local bait shops in Pompano Beach, Miami, and Islamorada to assess age-growth, reproductive behaviors, and dietary habits. Specimens from May to August had the highest values for length-weight relationships and gonadsomatic index, indicative of a spawning season during …

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Alphafold2-Based Characterization Of Apo And Holo Protein Structures And Conformational Ensembles Using Randomized Alanine Sequence Scanning Adaptation: Capturing Shared Signature Dynamics And Ligand-Induced Conformational Changes, Nishank Raisinghani, Vedant Parikh, Brandon Foley, Gennady M. Verkhivker Dec 2024

Alphafold2-Based Characterization Of Apo And Holo Protein Structures And Conformational Ensembles Using Randomized Alanine Sequence Scanning Adaptation: Capturing Shared Signature Dynamics And Ligand-Induced Conformational Changes, Nishank Raisinghani, Vedant Parikh, Brandon Foley, Gennady M. Verkhivker

Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science Faculty Articles and Research

Proteins often exist in multiple conformational states, influenced by the binding of ligands or substrates. The study of these states, particularly the apo (unbound) and holo (ligand-bound) forms, is crucial for understanding protein function, dynamics, and interactions. In the current study, we use AlphaFold2, which combines randomized alanine sequence masking with shallow multiple sequence alignment subsampling to expand the conformational diversity of the predicted structural ensembles and capture conformational changes between apo and holo protein forms. Using several well-established datasets of structurally diverse apo-holo protein pairs, the proposed approach enables robust predictions of apo and holo structures and conformational ensembles, …

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Nanofabrication Of Tetraphenyl Porphyrin Surface Assemblies Linked With Tin Tetrachloride: A Scanning Probe Microscopy Investigation, Quynh Do Dec 2024

Nanofabrication Of Tetraphenyl Porphyrin Surface Assemblies Linked With Tin Tetrachloride: A Scanning Probe Microscopy Investigation, Quynh Do

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Scanning probe microscopy (SPM) and colloidal lithography methods were used to study the covalent coupling of porphyrins to surfaces. In this dissertation, experimental methods for SPM operation, techniques, and applications are described. Measurement of tip-sample interactions between a sharp tip and surface is translated into digital image data maps with x-, y-, and z-data. Colloidal lithography can be used to fabricate test platforms for AFM studies. The periodicity and arrangement of the designed nanostructures is determined by the size of the colloidal particles used for surface masks. Data processing is required to obtain images and topography information from raw AFM …

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Rhetoric Of Hate: Adolf Hitler, Vichy France, And Project 2025/Agenda 47, B. J. Bruther Dec 2024

Rhetoric Of Hate: Adolf Hitler, Vichy France, And Project 2025/Agenda 47, B. J. Bruther

The North Meridian Review

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Oregon State Rank Assessment For Camas Pocket Gopher (Thomomys Bulbivorus), Eleanor P. Gaines Dec 2024

Oregon State Rank Assessment For Camas Pocket Gopher (Thomomys Bulbivorus), Eleanor P. Gaines

Institute for Natural Resources Publications

Oregon state conservation status assessment for Camas pocket gopher (Thomomys bulbiforus) using NatureServe methodology, 2024.

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A Review On Ethnomedical Use Of Tephrosia Vogelii Hook.F. And Its Potentiality Towards The Development Of Antimicrobial Agents And Pesticides, Stephano Hanolo Mlozi, Juma Mmongoyo, Musa Chacha Dec 2024

A Review On Ethnomedical Use Of Tephrosia Vogelii Hook.F. And Its Potentiality Towards The Development Of Antimicrobial Agents And Pesticides, Stephano Hanolo Mlozi, Juma Mmongoyo, Musa Chacha

Tanzania Journal of Science

Fish bean, Tephrosia vogelii Hook.f is among of potential medicinal plant species in the genus Tephrosia. It has been traditionally used to cure human and animal ailments including fungal and bacterial diseases though not exhaustively scientifically reported. Similarly, its extracts have been locally used to control vectors and pests in small scale farming though the drug development from its extracts and phytochemicals is not reported. Thus, this review focused to unveil its ethnomedical and pharmaceutical potentiality with emphasis towards development of antimicrobial agents and pesticides. Data collection for the review was based on the published paper searched globally in several …

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Individualized Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Neuromodulation Enhances Visuospatial Perception: A Proof-Of-Concept Study, Anthony Allam, Vincent Allam, Sandy Reddy, Eric M Rohren, Sameer A Sheth, Emmanouil Froudarakis, T Dorina Papageorgiou Dec 2024

Individualized Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Neuromodulation Enhances Visuospatial Perception: A Proof-Of-Concept Study, Anthony Allam, Vincent Allam, Sandy Reddy, Eric M Rohren, Sameer A Sheth, Emmanouil Froudarakis, T Dorina Papageorgiou

Duncan NRI Faculty and Staff Publications

This proof-of-concept study uses individualized functional magnetic resonance imaging neuromodulation (iNM) to explore the mechanisms that enhance BOLD signals in visuospatial perception (VP) networks that are crucial for navigation. Healthy participants (n = 8) performed a VP up- and down-direction discrimination task at full and subthreshold coherence through peripheral vision, and superimposed direction through visual imagery (VI) at central space under iNM and control conditions. iNM targets individualized anatomical and functional middle- and medial-superior temporal (MST) networks that control VP. We found that iNM engaged selective exteroceptive and interoceptive attention (SEIA) and motor planning (MP) networks. Specifically, iNM increased …

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Genome-Wide Association Analyses Identify Distinct Genetic Architectures For Age-Related Macular Degeneration Across Ancestries, Bryan R. Gorman, Georgios Voloudakis, Robert P. Igo Jr., Tyler Kinzy, Christopher W. Halladay, Tim B. Bigdeli, Biao Zeng, Sanan Venkatesh, Matthew P. Johnson, John Blangero Dec 2024

Genome-Wide Association Analyses Identify Distinct Genetic Architectures For Age-Related Macular Degeneration Across Ancestries, Bryan R. Gorman, Georgios Voloudakis, Robert P. Igo Jr., Tyler Kinzy, Christopher W. Halladay, Tim B. Bigdeli, Biao Zeng, Sanan Venkatesh, Matthew P. Johnson, John Blangero

School of Medicine Publications

To effectively reduce vision loss due to age-related macular generation (AMD) on a global scale, knowledge of its genetic architecture in diverse populations is necessary. A critical element, AMD risk profiles in African and Hispanic/Latino ancestries, remains largely unknown. We combined data in the Million Veteran Program with five other cohorts to conduct the first multi-ancestry genome-wide association study of AMD and discovered 63 loci (30 novel). We observe marked cross-ancestry heterogeneity at major risk loci, especially in African-ancestry populations which demonstrate a primary signal in a major histocompatibility complex class II haplotype and reduced risk at the established CFH …

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Predictors Of Mortality In African Americans With Alzheimer’S Disease-Related Dementias, Latrice Camille Noonan Dec 2024

Predictors Of Mortality In African Americans With Alzheimer’S Disease-Related Dementias, Latrice Camille Noonan

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Alzheimer’s disease-related dementia (ADRD) is a leading cause of death worldwide. There is a need to identify the link between modifiable risk factors and the association with ADRD mortality. This study addresses the disproportionately high burden of ADRD among African Americans, aiming to inform targeted prevention strategies and promote health equity. In this study, the longitudinal relationship between ADRD mortality and the presences of diabetes, smoking, and obesity among older African Americans residing in the United States was examined, while controlling for age, gender, education, and socioeconomic status. The biopsychosocial model served as the theoretical framework for this study. The …

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The Purification, Characterization, And Inhibition Profile Of Some Herbicides Ofglutathione S-Transferase From Broccoli, Hacer Erdem Kiziltunç, Hali̇s Şaki̇roğlu, Mi̇ne Aksoy Dec 2024

The Purification, Characterization, And Inhibition Profile Of Some Herbicides Ofglutathione S-Transferase From Broccoli, Hacer Erdem Kiziltunç, Hali̇s Şaki̇roğlu, Mi̇ne Aksoy

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Herbicide selectivity is determined by the variability of herbicide degradation processes in weeds and crops. GlutathioneS-transferases (GSTs) have been widely studied in plants because of their role in herbicide metabolism. GSTs metabolize herbicides bycatalyzing reduced glutathione (GSH) conjugation. The significance of GSTs in herbicide metabolism has been understood by examiningGST in some plants. In this study, a GST enzyme was purified from broccoli using an affinity chromatography (glutathione agarose)method to contribute to the elucidation of plant GSTs. A characterization of the purified broccoli GST enzyme was then carried out.In the last step, the inhibition profiles of some selected types of …

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Psychologists’ Diagnostic Decision Making In Adhd And Autism In Children, Donna Kelly Dec 2024

Psychologists’ Diagnostic Decision Making In Adhd And Autism In Children, Donna Kelly

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The decision-making experiences of psychologists who diagnose children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and high-functioning autism referred to as autism spectrum disorder - level 1 (ASD-1) when symptoms of either one or both are present in children were explored in this hermeneutic phenomenological study. These two common neurodevelopmental disorders share characteristics and symptoms that could lead to diagnostic confusion. There has been an absence of research on psychologists’ experiences with diagnostic decision making since the publications of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-5. Exploration of psychologists’ diagnostic decision-making processes can aid in providing early intervention and accurate …

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Staff Education To Improve Antipsychotic Medication Adherence, Muhammad J. Matlub Dec 2024

Staff Education To Improve Antipsychotic Medication Adherence, Muhammad J. Matlub

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This staff educational project addressed a gap in practice involving minimal nursing intervention to support antipsychotic medication adherence. Antipsychotic medication nonadherence results in undermanaged schizophrenia, which is associated with relapse psychotic episodes, suicidality, and violence. Therefore, the project’s purpose was to educate the providers on long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotic medication to facilitate the use of the medications to address antipsychotic medication nonadherence. Eight providers were involved in the educational intervention and were educated on the LAI antipsychotic treatment intervention through an interactive educational session. Knowledge surveys were administered before and after the educational intervention. The collected data were analyzed using …

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A Grounded Theoretic Analysis Of College Students’ Attitudes Regarding Indoor Plants And Pets As Moderators Of Daily Stressors, Lydia Dill Dec 2024

A Grounded Theoretic Analysis Of College Students’ Attitudes Regarding Indoor Plants And Pets As Moderators Of Daily Stressors, Lydia Dill

Honors Projects

This study explores college students' attitudes toward indoor plants and pets, and how this may impact college students’ experience with stress. Through in-depth interviews and grounded theory methodology, three key themes emerged: Plant Ownership as a Method of Establishing Structure, Plants as Ornamentation, and Pets as a Source of Comfort. Plant ownership helps students create routines and emotional stability, while plants also enhance living spaces aesthetically. Pets provide emotional support, offering companionship and support, particularly during academic pressures. The study builds on previous research by examining both indoor plants and pets together, highlighting how each fulfills unique emotional, psychological, and …

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