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Turkish Journal of Botany

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Implementation Of A New Non-Destructive Phytobenthic Index (Npi) With The Posidonia Biotic Index (Bipo) To Evaluate The Ecological Status Of The Turkish Aegean Coasts (Eastern Mediterranean), Ergün Taşkin, Aysu Güreşen, Furkan Bi̇lgi̇ç

Turkish Journal of Botany

Within this study, the ecosystem status of the Aegean Sea coasts of Türkiye (Eastern Mediterranean) was assessed using the Posidonia Biotic Index (BiPo) and a newly proposed Non-destructive Phytobenthic Index (NPI) according to the requirements of the Water Framework Directive (WFD 2000/60/EC). In addition, their relations with Land Uses Simplified Index for shallow water macroalgae (MA₋LUSI) were evaluated. The descriptors measured through NPI were: shoot density, cover, depth and type of lower limit of Posidonia meadows and cover of other macrophytic communities; Cymodocea/Zostera, canopy forming brown, coralligenous, opportunistic and alien macroalgae. The “good” status is presented by mean value of …

A Multidirectional Study On Chemical Fingerprints And Biological Activities Of Three Cistus Extracts (C. Creticus, C. Laurifolius, And C. Salviifolius) With Ethnomedicinal Uses, Sakina Yagi, Gökhan Zengi̇n, Selami̇ Selvi̇, Güneş Ak, Zoltán Cziáky, József Jekő, Maria J. Rodrigues, Luisa Custodio, Roberto Venanzoni, Giancarlo Angeles Flores, Gaia Cusumano, Paola Angelini

Turkish Journal of Botany

Humans have used medicinal plants to treat various diseases for thousands of years. Cistus species are also widely used in traditional medicine and have various medicinal applications; therefore, they deserve more in-depth research. The present study evaluated the chemical profile, antioxidant, enzyme inhibition, and cytotoxic properties of the twigs and leaves of C. creticus L., C. laurifolius L., and C. salviifolius L. grown in Türkiye. Methanolic extracts of the three species were rich in phenolics, mainly flavonoids, and exerted potent antioxidant activity with methanolic extract from the leaves of C. salviifolius displayed the highest total phenolic (97.08 mg GAE (gallic …

A New Species Of Polygonum Sect. Polygonum (Polygonaceae) From Southwest Of Türkiye, Kami̇l Coşkunçelebi̇, Suzan Kundakçi, Mutlu Gültepe, Serdar Makbul

Turkish Journal of Botany

Polygonum uysalii (Polygonaceae), a new species from the transition zone between Mediterranean and Irano-Turanian floristic region of Türkiye is described based on morphological and molecular evidence. The new species is similar to P. ekimianum and P. salebrosum endemic to Türkiye, but it clearly differs by its ovate-broadly elliptic leaf (not linear–lanceolate to narrowly elliptic- suborbicular), 0.9 ̶ 1.6 mm length pedicel (not 2.1 ̶ 4.88 mm), dark brown ochrea at base (not pale brown) and trigonous fruit (not weakly trigonous only in upper part or ovate-elliptic). Diagnostic characters and phylogeny of the new species are discussed with respect to taxonomy …

The Impact Of Adverse Childhood Experiences On Later Desistance Among Serious Juvenile Offenders From A Broken Family Composition, Olivia Franklin

Master's Theses

The current study aimed to contribute to the overall knowledge of desistance patterns among juveniles by exploring them among serious juvenile offenders who come from a broken home. Utilizing the Pathways to Desistance (PTD) dataset, this study used logistic regression to examine the impact of family composition on later desistance while controlling for various adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) one might experience. Two research questions guide this study: (1) Does family composition (i.e., “broken homes”) impact later desistance among serious adolescent offenders, while controlling for important criminological predictors (i.e., self-control and antisocial peer influence)? (2) Is the quality of one’s home …

Responses Of Salvia Nemorosa L. To Silver Nanoparticle And Methyl Jasmonate Stimuli Under Salt Stress, Bi̇lal Andi̇ç, Pinar Orcan

Turkish Journal of Botany

The present study evaluated the effects of methyl jasmonate (MeJA) and silver nanoparticles (AgNP) on Salvia nemorosa L. under NaCl stress. To this end, total soluble sugar, total phenolic and flavonoid contents, total antioxidant capacity, H2O2 content, photosynthetic pigment, MDA, and proline contents, and enzymatic antioxidant activities were assessed. When the results for photosynthetic pigment contents were evaluated, the highest levels of total carotenoid content, chlorophyll a, and chlorophyll b were obtained with NaCl + AgNP + MeJA treatment. Under NaCl stress, MDA and H2O2 levels increased, but they decreased when AgNP and MeJA were applied. All treatment groups had …

Fundamentalism And Religious Art At Bob Jones University: Is There A Problem?, Cheryl Sanders Mims

Masters Theses

Bob Jones Sr. founded Bob Jones College in 1927 in Florida with educational, spiritual, and cultural goals for its students in the belief that Christians should be well-rounded - making them better equipped to both witness for Christ and succeed in their chosen professions. Programs were offered in drama and music. The campus moved to Greenville, South Carolina in 1947 where the institution became Bob Jones University and Bob Jones Jr., son of the founder, became its second president. In 1951 he founded an art museum – a natural extension of the Fine Arts programs – and assembled a large …

Preeclampsia As A Risk Factor For Developing Heart Failure, Blessing Akomas, Confidence Nwalor, Tara Li

Master's Projects

Title: Preeclampsia as a Risk Factor for Developing Heart Failure

Introduction: Preeclampsia affects a significant number of pregnancies worldwide. Preeclampsia has been linked with increased cardiovascular risks for women later in life, thus threatening their life. This literature review examines the existing scientific evidence on the relationship between preeclampsia and the long-term risk of heart failure in postpartum women over a 10-year period.

Methods: A literature search was conducted using CINAHL, PubMed, and Google Scholar. The Melnyk Level of Evidence tool was used to evaluate 10 studies. Identified studies were published between 2019 and 2023. Thematic analysis was used to …

Examining Yourself: The Effect Of Reflective Thinking Strategies On Public Servants' Communication Abilities, Rasheda Jamillah Cummings

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Practicing communication with the process of reflecting thinking can help improve public servants’ communication and create positive interactions. Reflective thinking transpires when individuals think about past experiences and events, then analyze and recapture them to enhance future experiences and skills. In other words, reflection thinking is a manifestation of reflection, which is a purposeful and recursive contemplation of one’s practice experiences. However, public servants may lose the confidence to express themselves with effective communication abilities which prevail over the standard of expectation that has been rooted in public trust within the field of public administration. The study is a quasi-experimental …

The Impact Of Teacher-Student Relationships And Self-Efficacy On The Engagement Of Secondary Special Education Students: A Predictive Correlational Study, Lora S. Davis

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this quantitative, predictive correlational study was to investigate the predictive ability of student perception of teacher-student relationships and student-reported self-efficacy on student-reported engagement, specifically regarding secondary special education students. Given the well-documented impact of teacher-student relationships on the educational experience of students, this study had the potential to provide meaningful guidance for staff in secondary schools when they seek to support special education students with disabilities. The participants in this study were 108 high school students receiving special education services from four different high schools located in rural areas of a single southeastern state. Participants anonymously completed …

The Impact Of The Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic On Urban Nonprofit Organizations In A Southeastern City, Yvette Michelle Brown

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This qualitative study examined the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on human services nonprofit organizations in an urban setting and the strategic measures implemented by the leaders to remain focused on their mission. The logic of inference was that the pandemic significantly impacted these nonprofit organizations, forcing the public administration leaders to implement new innovative strategies that should be documented. The study data was collected and analyzed through three streams of data: interviews with nonprofit or public administration leaders, surveys of nonprofit employees, and document analysis of organizational financial reports over four years. The results from the interviews …

The Relationship Between Moral Courage And Professional Confidence And Academic Achievement Among Precertification Radiologic Sciences Students In The United States: A Cross-Sectional Quantitative Study, Kristin M. Beinschroth

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Moral courage and professional confidence are traits that benefit healthcare professionals and students in practice but have yet to be explored in the radiologic science population. This study aimed to discern if relationships exist among moral courage, professional confidence, and academic achievement factors in pre-certification radiologic sciences students in the United States. This cross-sectional, nonexperimental quantitative study employed correlation and regression analyses using abridged versions of the Nurses’ Moral Courage Scale (NMCS) (Numminen et al., 2019) and the Confidence in Managing Challenging Situations Scale (CMCS) (Walsh et al., 2021). Participants exhibited high moral courage and high professional confidence, and both …

Unveiling The Black Mavericks: Black Musical Pioneers And Their Enduring Cultural Impact, Jamie C. Mardis

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This study explores the profound cultural impact of Black musical innovators, examining their contributions across various musical genres and their enduring influence on American culture. The purpose of this qualitative historical interpretive study is to understand the cultural impact of Black musical innovators on broader American society. This research involves Black musical pioneers from diverse genres and historical periods in the United States. Guided by Cultural Theory, as articulated by scholars like Stuart Hall and Jean Piaget, the study investigates how cultural identities are produced through representation and social interaction. Piaget’s concepts of cognitive development help understand how Black musical …

A Case Study Of The Perceived Pedagogical Strategies Used To Increase Student Motivation And Effective Technology Use In The Secondary Classroom, Adam Herring

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this single-instrument case study is to understand the strategies that educators perceive to be effective in successfully increasing student motivation when using personal technology in the high school classroom at River Valley High School in the Southeast United States. The theory guiding this study is Ryan and Deci’s theory on self-determination as it examines the relationship between motivation and academic achievement. The central research question in this study, that is, how can relatedness, competency, and autonomy support the use of personal technology in the secondary education classroom, explores how personal technology could influence the perceived motivation of …

Investigating For A Relationship Between Race/Ethnicity And The Presence Of A Mental Health Crisis Among Individuals Involved In A Fatal Police Encounter In Texas, Unaleshia O. Jackson

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Mental illness is emerging in the United States as a public concern. In 2021, an estimated 60 million adults in the United States were affected by mental illness (National Institute of Mental Health, 2023). Mental illness is increasingly becoming a topic of conversation among households, churches, schools, and workplaces due to the diminishing of societal stigmas. Ongoing discussions among researchers underline the different manifestations and demographic disparities in the effects of mental illness. A 12-month study revealed a higher prevalence of mood, anxiety, and substance abuse disorders among non-Latino whites. In reference to Asians, African Americans, and Latinos, mood disorders …

Bird Flu Infections In U.S. Dairy Herds Raise Human Health Concerns As Cases Rise, Andrew N. Rowan

WellBeing News

A recent CDC study highlights human bird flu infections among U.S. dairy workers, signaling broader transmission risks. With outbreaks across 15 states, experts warn that the bird flu virus, H5N1, could evolve, increasing potential human-to-human transmission risks.

Animals In Conflict – Part 1: Conscripts And Victims, Janice H. Cox Mba, Jackson Zee

WellBeing News

Animals are often overlooked victims in war, suffering abuse, injury, and death alongside human combatants. Explore the roles animals have played in warfare, the impact on wildlife and companion animals, and the urgent need for better protections for these vulnerable populations.

Morpho-Environmental Variability For Scilla L. The Biogeographic Dynamism Under Climate Change Scenarios, João Rocha, Rubén Ramírez-Rodríguez, Francisco Amich, Darinka Gonzalez, Mário Santos, Reinaldo Cajaiba, António L. Crespí

Turkish Journal of Botany

This paper explores the correlations between morphological variability and range dynamics in western Eurasian-Mediterranean flora through a fluctuating asymmetry (FA) perspective across ten climate scenarios. We investigate the potential distribution of Scilla L. and its thermopluviometric correlations, and compare them with other three genera analysed previously, for western Eurasia and northern Africa (Baldellia Parl., Jasione L., and Ononis L. -Viscosae and Natrix sections-), considering past (22 Kyrs), present, and future conditions (2081-2100). By comparing "overlapped areas" (OA) with "non-overlapped areas" (NOA), we found two distinct groups of responses among genera: Scilla show higher morphological variability in NOAs, while Baldellia concentrate …

Feasibility Of Technical Solutions For The Detection Of Falsified Images In Research, Phill Jones, Hylke Koers

Copyright, Fair Use, Scholarly Communication, etc.

In this report, we discuss the findings of an investigation into the feasibility of developing a research image integrity system. The focus was primarily on immunohistochemistry blots and microscopy images, although the findings are relevant to other types of research images such as gel blots and spectroscopy, geophysical, or astronomical images, as well as to any digital data type. The investigation comprised a mix of desk research and semi-structured (anonymized) interviews with nine stakeholders representing publishers, researchers, technologists, and microscopy companies.

We found that it would be possible to implement a system to assert image integrity and that the technology …

How Does (In)Stability In A Woman’S Family-Of-Origin Influence Her Decision To Leave When She Experiences Intimate Partner Violence?, Xi Wang

Sociology Between the Gaps: Forgotten and Neglected Topics

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Success Factors Linking New Environmental Products With Academic Knowledge And Firm Knowledge Partnerships: An Examination Of Biosurfactant Decision-Making Complexity, Cecilia Akinyi Wandiga

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Business managers risk failure if they do not correctly integrate academic knowledge transfer with their firms’ investments and their absorptive capabilities to generate viable industrial designs for new products. The purpose of this quantitative, correlational study was to test the relationship between nine academic-industry collaboration factors and the number of new products that firms generate. Three theoretical frameworks formed the basis of the completed study: (a) the quintuple helix, (b) the natural resource based view theory, and (c) the circular bioeconomy. Multiple regression analysis was used to test the relationship between nine academic-industry success factors and the number of new …

Fringe-Field Actuation Of Mems Cantilever Resonators: Capacitance Model For Frequency-Amplitude Response Of Parametric Resonance, Miguel A. Martinez, Dumitru I. Carantu

Mechanical Engineering Faculty Publications

The paper investigates the frequency-amplitude response of micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) cantilever beams, which are actuated by the fringe field at parametric resonance. In this design, a micro cantilever beam (flexible electrode) and a ground plate (fixed electrode) are placed in parallel and connected through an AC voltage. The electrostatic force is due to electric field lines within the volume directly between the cantilever and the ground plate. The parallel-plate capacitance is directly related to the overlapping area of the two electrodes. However, to accurately compute the capacitance of the two electrodes, the effects due to the fringing field must be …

Electrostatically Actuated Bio-Mems Circular Membrane Resonator Sensors: Voltage Response Of Primary Resonance, Dumitru I. Caruntu, Marcos Alipi

Mechanical Engineering Faculty Publications

This paper deals with the voltage-amplitude relationship during the primary resonance of electrostatically actuated circular membrane resonator sensors within the context of BIO-MEMS. The motion of these membranes is governed by a partial differential equation, which is nondimensionalized for analysis. This equation incorporates both damping effects and soft electrostatic actuation. The actuation AC frequency is set close to half of the membrane’s first natural frequency, leading to primary resonance. To investigate membrane’s voltage response, two principal methods were employed: the method of multiple scales (MMS) and a reduced order model (ROM) that incorporates two modes of vibration. This research provides …

Hors-Piste Universal Anxiety Prevention Program In American High Schools: A One Group Pre-Test/Post-Test Quantitative Study, Lucia Poole

Dissertations

Anxiety disorders are one of the most common types of psychiatric disorders and have been on the rise since the COVID-19 pandemic. Anxiety disorders disrupt the daily lives of young people and are associated with a risk of anxiety and depression in adulthood. Anxiety disorders in adolescents interfere with the daily lives of students and often result in a decline in academic performance. There is a pressing need to implement universal anxiety prevention programs in students' main environment, the school. Along with academics, student mental health should be a top priority for school leaders. School leaders are tasked with implementing …

Ar (Cag)N Microsatellite And Apex1 C444t>G (Pasp148glu) Polymorphisms As Independent Prognostic Biomarkers In Prostate Cancer: Insights From An Argentinian Cohort, Gaston Pascual, Agustina Sabater, Juan Bizzotto, Rocio Seniuk, Pablo Sanchis, Sabrina Ledesma-Bazan, Estefania Labanca, Carlos Scorticati, Osvaldo Mazza, Elba Vazquez, Ayelen Toro, Federico Prada, Geraldine Gueron, Javier Cotignola

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background/objectives: Prostate cancer (PCa) is the leading malignancy and the third most common cause of cancer-related death in Argentinian men. Predicting outcomes in localized PCa remains difficult due to tumor heterogeneity. In this study, we assessed the impact of AR (CAG)n and APEX1 c.444T>G polymorphisms on biochemical relapse in Argentine patients with localized PCa.

Methods: We genotyped blood samples from 123 PCa patients for AR (CAG)n and APEX1 p.Asp148Glu (c.444T>G) polymorphisms. Associations with clinicopathological parameters and biochemical relapse-free survival (BRFS) were assessed.

Results: AR (CAG)20-23 was associated with a family history of breast/ovarian cancer (p = 0.0469). …

Generational Differences And Teacher Burnout In The Post-Pandemic Era, Michelin Springer

Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to investigate the intricate relationship between generational cohorts and the efficacy of technology integration in the context of teacher burnout, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. As educators transitioned from virtual online instruction back to blended or traditional face-to-face learning environments, this study explored teachers’ sense of technological efficacy in adopting and integrating various technological strategies and its relationship with their experiences of burnout during these shifts. Additionally, this study examined how different generational groups may experience teacher burnout and report their efficacy in technology integration in the post-pandemic context. Surveys which …

The Il-1Β Inhibitor Canakinumab In Previously Treated Lower-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes: A Phase 2 Clinical Trial, Juan Jose Rodriguez-Sevilla, Vera Adema, Kelly S Chien, Sanam Loghavi, Feiyang Ma, Hui Yang, Guillermo Montalban-Bravo, Xuelin Huang, Xavier Calvo, Joby Joseph, Kristy Bodden, Guillermo Garcia-Manero, Simona Colla

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

In myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), the IL-1β pathway is upregulated, and previous studies using mouse models of founder MDS mutations demonstrated that it enhances hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells' (HSPCs') aberrant differentiation towards the myeloid lineage at the expense of erythropoiesis. To evaluate whether targeting the IL-1β signaling pathway can rescue ineffective erythropoiesis in patients with MDS, we designed a phase 2 non-randomized single-arm clinical trial (NCT04239157) to assess the safety profile and efficacy of the IL-1β inhibitor canakinumab in previously treated lower-risk MDS patients. We enrolled 25 patients with a median age of 74 years; 60% were male, 16% had …

The Implications Of Adverse Childhood Experiences On Adult Health Perceptions, Angela Cleshette Revis

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are traumatic incidents or circumstances children face before age 18 that often manifest as physical and mental health illnesses in adulthood, disproportionately affecting survivors from lower socioeconomic classes, specifically communities of color. This study examines the prevalence and type of illnesses stemming from ACEs in adult patients sampled from a North Carolina public health center, where patients are of lower socioeconomic classes, including those from communities of color. Semi structured interviews among 14 participants were conducted using the Zoom meetings platform to obtain responses from the participants. The results show significant mental health consequences, including early …

A Phenomenological Study Of The Lived Experiences Of K-12 Teachers In Delaware County Facilitating Communal Trauma Processing, Geena Flores

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to analyze the lived experiences of K-12 teachers in Delaware County, PA to understand how they perceive the processing of student trauma that has been passed down through generations in the community. The theory guiding this study was Intergenerational Trauma (IT) as this study seeks to understand the perceptions and intentionality of the teachers working in a community impacted by trauma passed down through generations. Teachers elucidated their experiences and perspectives via interviews, participant journaling, and a focus group. The data collected was analyzed and common themes emerged including the importance of safety …

College Females With A History Of Childhood Sexual Abuse: The Impact Of Birth Order And Religious Commitment On Resilience, Courtney Elizabeth Walraven

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Traumatology is defined and expanded on concerning the common outcomes and sequela. The short- or long-term effects of trauma are discussed including the diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A description was given of the history and progression of the formal diagnosis of PTSD. A thorough explanation of PTSD diagnostic criteria, risk factors, cultural considerations, and protective factors were provided. A detailed explanation of sexual assault and the implications of this specific trauma on survivors/victims were provided. The impact of child sexual abuse in survivors was reviewed. Commonly used measurements of psychological resilience were reviewed. The impact of religiosity on …