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The Impact Of Isolation From Other Members Of The Greater Bamboo Lemur (Prolemur Simus) Species On The Behavior Of A Lone Greater Bamboo Lemur In Ranomafana National Park, Marissa N. Mccandless, Alex Casamassima, Sophie Thomas

Undergraduate Research (Journal)

Across Madagascar, many lemur species are declining in number due to deforestation perpetuated by slash and burn agriculture. Ranomafana National Park hosts 12 unique lemur species, one of which has a local population of just a single individual- the Greater Bamboo lemur (Prolemur simus). Being extremely social beings, we theorize that isolation from members of one’s species will change behavioral patterns. To test this hypothesis, we used focal animal sampling to record the behavior of the Greater Bamboo lemur for about 40 hours over a five day period. We compared our results to behavioral data collected of lemurs in a …

Precommentary: Animal Personality Needs Animal Sentience, Ralph Adolphs, Yue Xu

Animal Sentience

We are grateful to Owens, Bryja & Bekoff (2024) for their important discussion of individual differences in animals, emphasizing the role of personality in conservation, wildlife research, and wellbeing. But their emphasis also raises new challenges: How should we conceive of personality in nonhuman species? what modern tools could be leveraged to best measure it? and, perhaps most important of all: how can we ensure that the conscious experience of animals — their capacity for wellbeing and for suffering — is not forgotten along the way? We touch on each of these challenges in this invited Precommentary in the hope …

Complexities Of Consistent Individual Behavioral Differences In Effective Wildlife Management, Nathalie R. Sommer

Animal Sentience

The study of animal personality, or consistent individual behavioral differences, has faced numerous challenges since its inception, including terminological disputes, labor-intensive methodologies, and notable retractions. This commentary explores the mechanisms behind personality traits, questioning the link between personality and sentience, and highlights the bias towards megafauna in wildlife management. It underscores the ecological and ethical significance of considering arthropod personalities and the complexities of integrating personality into wildlife reintroductions. Caution is advised in generalizing personality effects, and the limitations of current measurement techniques are discussed, suggesting that personality traits should be one of many factors in comprehensive management strategies.

Individuality Matters But Its Cause Has Consequences, Daniel T. Blumstein

Animal Sentience

I discuss the relationship between individuality and heritability and note that the mechanism driving individual differences matters for conservation and management outcomes.

A Comparative Study Of Biocrusts On Gypsum And Non-Gypsum Soils In The Northern Chihuahuan And Eastern Mojave Deserts, Usa: Biocrust Mosses Respond To Soil, Environmental, And Climatic Conditions, Katelyn Gobbie

Masters Theses

Biological soil crust communities (biocrusts) growing on gypsum soils have been well- documented for their prolific appearance and rich diversity of lichens and bryophytes. However, studies characterizing gypsum biocrusts have primarily occurred outside of the U.S., most of which lack comparisons to other soil types. We conducted intensive field surveys to evaluate the cover and frequency of biocrust functional groups and moss species on gypsum and non-gypsum soils in the U.S. regions with the most extensive gypsum outcrops, the northern Chihuahuan and eastern Mojave Deserts. We employed canonical correspondence analysis (CCA) to relate the observed differences in biocrust abundance and …

Atmospheric And Earth Science 498 Professsional Development, Tess Olten, Robert Griffin

Open Educational Resources (OER)

Whether you're already in the workforce, or you're still in school and haven't yet applied for your first position -- the job application process can be both exciting and demoralizing. Sometimes, finding a new job feels like a full-time job itself -- especially when the competition is steep and the field of candidates is crowded.

How can you help yourself stand out from other applicants and land the job of your dreams? In this course, you'll work through each step of the application process, as well as consider graduate school as an alternative or additional choice. First, you'll explore tips …

Role Of Myocardin Effector Genes On The Progression Of Cytoskeletal Remodeling And Phenotype Switching Of Hpmcs, Kasumi Sato

Biotechnology Theses

Pleural fibrosis (PF) is characterized by thickening of the pleura around the lungs due to mesothelial cells transitioning into myofibroblasts. Our research delved into the role of Myocardin (MYOCD) in this transition, revealing Twinfilin 1 (TWF1) and Leiomodin 1 (LMOD1) as significant genes influenced by MYOCD. In our investigation, we explored how TWF1 and LMOD1 impact cytoskeletal changes in human pleural mesothelial cells (HPMCs) induced by Transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β). Knocking down TWF1 resulted in reduced expression of Calponin 1 and alpha-Smooth Muscle Actin (α-SMA), while LMOD1 knock-down suppressed α-SMA expression. Inhibition of TWF1 hindered stress fiber formation but …

The River Flowing, Bailey Storm

English and Creative Writing | Senior Theses

This piece is set in Kittery Point, ME, where my cousins lived, a place in which I spent many summers growing up. I define these summers as pinpoints in my youth that helped me discover the first touches of independence away from my home in Pennsylvania. All of the time I spent alone was prominent for what I remember of this time. I was incredibly shy and detached from my cousins' friends. Though I loved being a young teenager in Maine, I could never quite grasp the social life similar to Wyatt when he is back home in Kittery from …

A Comparison Of Tag Retention And Mortality From Two Tagging Methods For Internal Tag Placement In Channel Catfish Ictalurus Punctatus, T. C. Durhack, H. A. Simpson, D. A. Watkinson, Mark A. Pegg, E. C. Enders

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Do Nitrogen And Phosphorus Influence Channel Catfish Growth In A Great Plains River?, C. Oathout, Mark A. Pegg

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Uah Undergraduate Research, David Cook

Open Educational Resources (OER)

The UAH Undergraduate Research course offers a valuable opportunity to explore the world of undergraduate research and discover how it can enhance your college journey through practical hands-on activities. Participating in research is not a requirement for graduation, but could offer learning experiences beyond the classroom.

Setting The Field: A Framework For Leadership Success On And Off The Sports Field...And Why It Matters, Mary Semler

Teaching and Learning (MA) Theses

ABSTRACT

Navigating the difficulties of adolescence and young adulthood has been an age-old subject studied in fields like psychology, sociology, biology, and education, to name a few, as well as significantly addressed in literature and other aspects of culture. But, there is an important and often-overlooked area where much can be done to help this age group thrive and go on to become productive and successful adults, good citizens and quality stewards of the world in which they live. It is the participation in athletic-team sports at school.

Because of the hyper-pace of life today resulting from ever-advancing technology, our …

Progression Magazine, 2023-2024, Coastal Carolina University

Progression Magazine

Magazine of the Gupta College of Science at Coastal Carolina University.

Sustainability Nexus Analytics, Informatics, And Data (Aid): Drought, L. S. Huning, S. M. Bateni, Michael Hayes Et Al.

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

The Effect Of National Origin And Skin Color On Playing Time In The Wnba, Nola Agha, David Berri, Akash Bhatt, Jennifer Van Gilder

Sport Management

This article uses data from the 1997-2022 seasons to investigate the role of bias in the distribution of playing time in the WNBA. We evaluate national origin, a fixed and objective measure, and improve upon past uses of subjective, perception-based measures of race by using a more objective measure of skin tone. More specifically, via a fixed-effect estimation of 2,949 WNBA player-year combinations we find no evidence that the national origin of either players or coaches is related to the provision of playing time. Similarly, skin tone of players or coaches (n=893), either alone or in combination with national origin, …

Artificial Intelligence And The Protection Of Gender Equality, Edoardo C. Raffiotta

California Western International Law Journal

No abstract provided.

2024-2025 Catalog, Governors State University

Catalogs

The 2024-2025 Governors State University Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog is a comprehensive listing of current information regarding:
Degree Requirements
Course Offerings
Undergraduate and Graduate Rules and Regulations

Characterization Of Sarcoidosis At A Combined Rheumatology- Pulmonary Clinic, Megan Schermerhorn, Md, Julianna Desmarais, Md

Poster Presentations

No abstract provided.

The Chironian 2024, New York Medical College

The Chironian

The Chironian is distributed to a readership of 16,000 faculty, alumni and employees of New York Medical College, government and community leaders, affiliated hospitals and selected media. Each issue is carefully crafted to provide a balance of articles on cutting-edge research, personality profiles, student accomplishments and alumni news from all five schools on the NYMC campus. Inquiries can be sent to [email protected].

Winter 2024, Augustana College, Rock Island Illinois

Augustana Magazine

No abstract provided.

Radiation Balance Over Low-Turbidity Water Artificially Cleaned For Irrigation Of Tobacco Grown Under Shading. I. Analysis Of The Shortwave And Longwave Components, T.K.D.S. Borges, A.S.D. Oliveira, R. G. Allen, Ayse Kilic, J.P.C. Couto, C. E. Santana

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

The Dynamics Of Sea Otter Prey Selection Under Population Growth And Expansion, C. B. Leach, B. P. Weitzman, J. L. Bodkin, D. Esler, G. G. Esslinger, K. A. Kloecker, D. H. Monson, J. N. Womble, M. B. Hooten

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Are Larger Cities More Central In Urban Networks: A Metaanalysis, X. Li, Z. Neal

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Three-Dimensional Probabilistic Hydrofacies Modeling Using Machine Learning, N. Kawo, Jesse T. Korus Dr., Y. Kishawi, E. Haaker, Aaron R. Mittelstet

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Assessment Of The Β-Ctx And Calcium In Females With Lupus Arthitis, Mohammed Rabie, Hassan Ali Al-Saadi, Radhwan Mohammed Hussein, Faiq Aisho

Al-Nisour Journal for Medical Sciences

lupus arthritis it is a synovitis that affects two or more joints and is characterized by swelling, effusion, or pain in two or more joints that lasts at least 30 minutes in the morning. The main objectives of present study can be summarized. To study the serum levels of β-CTX in patients with lupus arthritis. Measure the effect of disease severity on the serum levels of β-CTX. To assess the specificity and sensitivity, cut off value of the factors. To evaluate the correlation of β-CTX with Age, ESR and S. Ca+ . This case-healthy individuals study was conducted on 131 …

The Effectiveness Of Covid-19 Vaccines Currently Available In Iraq, Maha N.S. Al-Alousi, Mohammed Abed Jawad, Reem Turki Idan, Mariam Ali Najeeb

Al-Nisour Journal for Medical Sciences

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a contagious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The first known case was identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019. The disease has since spread worldwide, leading to an ongoing pandemic. It has had a devastating effect on the world’s demographics resulting in the death of millions worldwide.

As the coronavirus continues to cause illness and death around the world, vaccines are seen as one of the best ways to stop it.

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the currently available corona vaccines in Iraq (Pfizer, AstraZeneca and Sinopharm) …

Assessment Of Some Biochemical Parameters In A Sample Of Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C Virus In Iraq, Nabaa Ahmed Marzuk, Luqman Juma Tawfiq, Nazar Shiyaa Mohammed

Al-Nisour Journal for Medical Sciences

Background: Hepatitis C viral(HCV) infection is a medical condition marked by liver inflammation that represents a significant global public health problem and often causes fibrosis/cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma.

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the changes in some biochemical parameters in chronic viral hepatitis c patients in Iraq. Among the biochemical parameters used to measure liver function were total Bilirubin (TBL), direct Bilirubin (DBL), indirect Bilirubin (IBL), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), Glutamic Oxaloacetic Transaminase (GOT), and glutamic-pyruvic transaminase(GPT). The lipid profile also included low-density lipoprotein, TG, and cholesterol.

Methods: 150 blood specimens were collected, 100 individuals were infected …

Prevalence Of Hydatid Diseases Between Sheep And Human In Diyala Province, Safa Ibrahim Jaber

Al-Nisour Journal for Medical Sciences

In this study, the results of demographical picture showed no significant differences between ages among hydatid cyst patients (P= 0.06), while the distribution of hydatid cyst according to residency showed that the distribution rate was 24 (80.0%) in the rural area when compared with its distribution rate in the urban area 6 (20.0%), with a significant difference (P=0.007). Also, the distribution rate of fertile human hydatid cyst was 18 (60.0%) in comparison with the sterile human hydatid cyst 12 (40.0%), with no significant difference, and this distribution rate was close to the fertile sheep hydatid cyst 16 (53.3%) compared to …

The Semiochemistry Of Fruits As Seen Through The Lens Of Tephritid Fruit Flies And Their Parasitoids, Raphael Njurai Miano

All PhD Dissertations

The tephritid fruit fly is a term well-known in fruit and vegetable production. Several techniques including the use of parasitoids have been deployed for fruit fly control. In Sub-Saharan Africa,Fopius arisanus (Sonan) and Diachasmimorpha longicaudata (Ashmead) (Hymenoptera:Braconidae) have been introduced to supplement the existing native parasitoids. Although the effectiveness of parasitoids is known, there is a knowledge gap in the semiochemical-mediated interactions among tree-attached fruits, fruit flies, and parasitoids. Here, I aimed to compare the attraction of fruit flies and parasitoids to different fruits, evaluate fruit fly performances, in terms of recovered puparia, in these fruits and elucidate the fruits' …

The Impact Of Nursing Education On The Implementation Of Kangaroo Care: Neurodevelopment Outcomes In Preterm Infants, Giana Usac

Nursing | Senior Theses

Preterm birth poses a significant risk to the normal trajectory of brain development, particularly in the cortex, which is responsible for higher cognitive functions, motor control, and socio-emotional processing. However, Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) has emerged as an important early intervention capable of improving neurodevelopmental outcomes in preterm newborns. This quantitative research proposal aims to assess the influence of nurse education on KMC practices, identifying pivotal periods in infancy when KMC has the most significant impact on neurodevelopment outcomes in preterm infants. The literature critique focuses on the efficacy of nursing education, the optimization of KMC regarding duration and frequency, …