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Variation In Response To Phosphorus Among Sweetpotato (Ipomoea Batatas L.) Cultivars, Jeffrey Cole Denis Gregorie

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Phosphorus (P) is essential for plant growth and is often a major limiting nutrient in agriculture. In sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas), studies on the role of P on storage root yield have been limited because of the lack of response and inconsistent results across cultivars and years. Growing evidence shows that current phosphate (Pi) fertilizer rates can be reduced while maintaining productivity. Newly published molecular evidence shows differential expression of phosphate starvation response genes among sweetpotato cultivars, further supporting the hypothesis of cultivar-specific Pi sensitivity. The research herein sought to characterize root system architecture and yield response to Pi …

Dna Damage Response Signatures Are Associated With Frontline Chemotherapy Response And Routes Of Tumor Evolution In Extensive Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer, Benjamin B Morris, Simon Heeke, Yuanxin Xi, Lixia Diao, Qi Wang, Pedro Rocha, Edurne Arriola, Myung Chang Lee, Darren R Tyson, Kyle Concannon, Kavya Ramkumar, C Allison Stewart, Robert J Cardnell, Runsheng Wang, Vito Quaranta, Jing Wang, John V Heymach, Barzin Y Nabet, David S Shames, Carl M Gay, Lauren A Byers

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Introduction: A hallmark of small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is its recalcitrance to therapy. While most SCLCs respond to frontline therapy, resistance inevitably develops. Identifying phenotypes potentiating chemoresistance and immune evasion is a crucial unmet need. Previous reports have linked upregulation of the DNA damage response (DDR) machinery to chemoresistance and immune evasion across cancers. However, it is unknown if SCLCs exhibit distinct DDR phenotypes.

Methods: To study SCLC DDR phenotypes, we developed a new DDR gene analysis method and applied it to SCLC clinical samples, in vitro, and in vivo model systems. We then investigated how DDR regulation is …

Sap30, A Novel Autophagy Regulatory Gene In Neuroblastoma, Anup S Pathania, Anjana Murugan, Areem Zahid, Haritha Chava, Don W Coulter, George A Calin, Kishore B Challagundla

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Neuroblastoma (NB), a devastating pediatric cancer originating from neural crest cells crucial for nervous system development, poses a significant therapeutic challenge. Despite chemotherapy being the primary treatment, approximately 70% of high-risk NB cases develop resistance. Autophagy is vital for neuronal development, balance, and differentiation of neural stem cells into mature neurons. However, the intricate mechanisms governing autophagy and the pivotal genes orchestrating its regulation in NB remain largely elusive. In this study, we first identified Sin3A Associated Protein 30 (SAP30) as a novel regulator of autophagy in NB. Silencing SAP30 inhibits autophagy and disrupts starvation-induced physiological autophagy in NB cells. …

Mpox In The Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: Addressing A New Challenge To Regional Health Security, Salah Al Awaidy, Jaffar A. Al-Tawfiq, Faryal Maslamani, Muna Al, Jameela Al Salman, Sk Md Mamunur Rahman Malik

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Biofilm-Induced Bone Degradation In Osteomyelitis: Insights From A Comprehensive Ex Vivo Pathogen Interaction Study, Ahmed Al Ghaithi, John Husband, Attika Al Kindi, Mohammed Al, Sultan Al Maskari

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: Osteomyelitis, characterised by bone inflammation due to microbial infection, presents significant healthcare challenges. While the protective role of biofilm in bacterial immunity and persistence is well-documented, its direct impact on bone degradation in osteomyelitis remains inadequately characterised. This study aimed to comprehensively examine the direct effects of biofilm-forming pathogens on human bone, providing new insights into the mechanisms of bone destruction associated with osteomyelitis. Methods: Bone sections were collected from patients undergoing total knee replacement surgery at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman, between January 2021 and December 2022. The samples were then inoculated with Staphylococcus aureus …

Preventing Inevitable Decline: The Message Plato And The Roman Empire Send To The American People, Emma G. Dayton

Helms School of Government Spring Public Policy Conference

Plato’s Theory of Inevitable Decline outlined heavily in his Republic provides the basis for this paper. One can compare his theory to several governments throughout history, such as the Roman Empire. By examining the Roman Empire, one identifies three areas where the republic erred: education, military defenses, and economic flourishing. Mistakes in these areas led to the country’s downfall. Taking Plato’s theory and drawing from Rome’s example, Plato’s Theory of Inevitable Decline can be tested against several independent variables in present-day America. The state of American decline can be studied by examining her education system, military defenses against outside threats, …

The Reapplication Of Natural Law, Dylan Coombs

Helms School of Government Spring Public Policy Conference

This research seeks to analyze the constitutional crisis our nation is facing and provide a specific remedy. More precisely, this paper will examine what the public policy implications are of Judges returning to natural law originalism. The two policy recommendations that will be argued for are stronger natural law jurists picked by the President, and a more rigorous confirmation process by the Senate Judiciary Committee. The central research question is, will nominating judges who hold a natural law jurisprudence produce a more logically consistent jurisprudence than originalism when interpreting the constitution?

Volume 6, Issue 2

NEBO: A Literary Journal

Nebo, Volume 6, Issue 2 (Fall 1987), continues its dedication to showcasing a diverse array of literary voices through poetry, fiction, and critical reviews. Although this issue is labeled as Volume 6, Issue 1 within the journal itself, it is officially recognized as Volume 6, Issue 2 in the Nebo archive. Featuring contributions from writers such as John Gery, H.L. Hix, and Katharyn Machan Aal, this issue explores themes of war, memory, identity, and the craft of storytelling. Highlights include poetic reflections on personal and historical trauma, introspective explorations of human relationships, and critical essays on contemporary literary works. …

The Death Penalty In The Bible: What Does God’S Word Say?, Caily Shriver

Helms School of Government Spring Public Policy Conference

The death penalty is widely debated among Christians, as various verses are used to support both sides of this argument. Although this topic can be controversial, the Bible shows that God said, “Thou shall not murder” when he gave Moses the Ten Commandments and that Jesus tells Christians to love their neighbor. Christians need to have a more unified view on this issue because many Christians on the opposing side of the death penalty essentially claim that the Bible contradicts itself. Such a belief destroys the Bible’s credibility and our credibility as Christians because our beliefs come from God’s Word. …

Classical Worldview And Secular Materialism: Natural Law And The Political Ideals Of Modernity In The Formation Of Consequential Public Policy, David W. Bolton

Helms School of Government Spring Public Policy Conference

Historically, morality has been rooted in and expressed through a religious lens. Early views on morality were often formed under the auspices of the reward/penalty social contract displayed in historical religious texts. Questions arise. If morality did not have a basis in religion, from where would its ideals and structure be provided for otherwise? How does one evaluate the standards and effectiveness of secular morality? In this paper, the major factors exposing the failures of modern secular materialistic liberalism will be explored: freedom of choice and modern liberal politics; God’s existence as a cardinal assumption of all philosophy and the …

Water Quality Assessment Using A Novel Iraqi Water Quality Index For Euphrates River Between Karbala And Babylon Provinces As A Case Study, Baraa Majid Khlaif, Jinan S Al-Hassany

Baghdad Science Journal

Many parts of the world are facing water scarcity problems due to the limitation of water resources coinciding with the increasing population. Rivers are vital freshwater systems that are critical for the sustenance of life. This work deals with the monitoring and assessment of water quality of the Euphrates River between Karbala and Babylon provinces from ten sites near the discharge of industrial facilities, drainage of agricultural lands, wastewater and other facilities, samples were taken monthly and the results were converted into four seasons, it's divided into two seasons (dry-wet). Various physico-chemical and microbial analyses were performed based on standard …

The Impact Of Vdr-Foki Polymorphism In Iraqi Patients With Prostate Cancer And Prostate Benign Hyperplasia, Asmaa Amer Almuktar, Luma Hassan Alwan Al Obaidy, Amal Mohammed Ali

Baghdad Science Journal

The polymorphism in the vitamin D receptor gene FokI position is used to evaluate the polymorphism impact on the levels of vitamin D, testosterone and prolactin hormones in the sera of patients with prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia vs. healthy controls. The vitamin D receptor gene Fok1 restriction site was amplified and examined by TaqMan RT-PCR technique. It was found that the TT genotype played a protective effect in 70% and 50% in prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia patients respectively. While, the CC genotype was found to be 100% disease-attributed genotype in both prostate cancer and benign prostate …

Effects Of Ascorbic, Citric, And Humic Acids On Maize Stem And Leaf Anatomy, Jazran Jard Kadhum, Jalal Hameed Hamza, Muazaz Azeez Hasan, Maythem Al-Amery, William Serson, Mahmoud F Seleiman, Martin Battaglia, Hail Z Rihan

Baghdad Science Journal

Anatomical changes in internal tissue of stem and leaf when seed and plant treated with acids to enhance growth and development in maize was studied during the spring seasons of 2019 and 2020. Randomized complete block design was used with three replications. Main plots received foliar nutrition treatments, including ascorbic acid (AA), citric acid (CA), and humic acid (HA) at concentrations of 100 mg L^–1, alongside HA at 1 ml L^–1, with distilled water as the control. Sub-plots underwent corresponding treatments for seed soaking. Results indicated variations in vascular bundle size among treatments, with foliar CA …

Record Of Rare Eelgoby, Taenioides Mordax (De Vis, 1883) In The Nareri Lagoon, Sindh, Northern Arabian Sea, Narmeen Saleem, Sarfaraz Aman Siya, Nadeem Ahmed Panhwar, Sher Khan Panhwar

Baghdad Science Journal

Over five decades, eastern eelgoby, Taenioides mordax (De Vis, 1883) remained native to Cairns to Townville (Queensland) and Sydney to Newcastle (New South Wales) Australia. In this study, two specimens, measuring 19.8 cm in total length and weighing 20.25 grams, were collected from Nareri lagoon, Badin, Sindh. The specimens were collected with an encircled small gillnet installed over the night in shallow water. The body shape of the eelgoby is elongated, scaleless, tiny eyes, mouth upturned with large-sharp canine teeth 12/10 on the upper and lower jaws, respectively. The single continuous dorsal fin, anal fin connected with caudal fin and …

Integrin Alpha2 And Integrin Beta3 Polymorphisms Are Risk Factors For Infertility In Iraqi Infertile Females Under In Vitro Fertilization Program, Rabab A. Yousif, Asmaa M. Salih Almohaidi

Baghdad Science Journal

The current study was designed to investigate the impact of the Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP), rs5918 (T > C), of integrin beta 3 genes (ITGB3) and rs1801106 (G > A) of integrin alpha 2 genes (ITGB3) in peripheral blood samples of Iraqi female; 71 infertile females under IVF protocol (divided into two subgroups, 29 success implantation and 42 failure implantation) and 50 fertile females as control. From March 2021 to August 2021, blood samples were taken from the patients and control groups at Roh al-Hayat center in Baghdad, Iraq. The genotyping of SNPs was carried out by using high-resolution melting real-time polymerase …

Volume 2, Issue 2

NEBO: A Literary Journal

Nebo, Volume 2, Issue 2 (Fall 1984), continues Arkansas Tech University’s tradition of publishing exceptional poetry and fiction through its biannual literary journal. Edited by students with faculty guidance, this issue features a compelling selection of works that explore themes of memory, transformation, identity, and the intricacies of human experience.

This issue includes poetry and fiction from a diverse group of writers, including John Gery, Wyatt Prunty, Laura McLaughlin, David Mason, and many more. Their works range from deeply personal reflections to broader cultural commentaries, showcasing a wide variety of literary styles.

Additionally, Nebo proudly celebrates the achievements of …

Ohio Dot Automated Driving System Deployment Project Findings, Ben Ritchey

Purdue Road School

Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the findings from the OhioDOT Automated Driving Systems (ADS) Deployment project of tractor semi-trailers and Ford transit vans operating on Ohio public roads using Level 2/3 technology. The tractors used truck platooning technology and were operated by a motor carrier in revenue service. The passenger vans operated in three project designated routes using HD maps and were operated by project team members.

Human-Animal Chimeras: An Omen For Disaster Or An Answer To Our Prayers?, Catherine A. Zimmermann

Journal of Civil Rights and Economic Development

(Excerpt)

Part I of this Note discusses the purpose of chimera research, various ethical arguments, and the current perception of chimera research in the United States to address aspects of the proposed legislation. Chimeras are unique in that they have both human and animal cells. Taking this into account, I also discuss the current regulatory structure and legal protections which provide a framework for the regulation of chimera research. I explain and analyze the law regarding the NIH moratorium and explore factors that have led the United States to consider lifting the moratorium while examining different legal perspectives which explain …

Shoot First, Think Later, Pay Never: How Qualified Immunity Perpetuates The Modern-Day Lynching Of Black Americans And Why Abolition Is The Answer, Abigail Sloan

Journal of Civil Rights and Economic Development

(Excerpt)

The purpose of this Note is to analogize today’s police killings of Black Americans to lynchings, and to examine how qualified immunity is one of many mechanisms governments and police departments use to evade accountability. The word “lynching” itself evokes an emotional and disturbing image of horror from the reconstruction-era South, with images of terroristic, racist violence which can be uncomfortable and traumatizing to confront. However, in using the word “lynching,” I intentionally and respectfully draw upon the similarities between historical lynchings and the police killings of Black Americans today, particularly in tracking the evolution of brutal violence to …

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Journal of Civil Rights and Economic Development

No abstract provided.

Crossing The Chasm: Engaging Black Men Survivors Of Gun Violence In Mental Health Services, Erin Major, Celina Thomas, Charlotte Healy, Amy Vanderstoep, Joseph B Richardson, Thomas M Scalea, Melike N Harfouche

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine Departmental Research

BACKGROUND: Despite being high risk for post-traumatic stress disorder, Black men survivors of gun violence, and particularly young men aged 18-24, seldom participate in mental health services after injury. The aim of this study was to identify barriers to participation in mental health services for this population.

METHODS: Over a 2-year period, 1 hour-long focus group was conducted with three counselors of the local hospital-based violence intervention program and 21 individual, semistructured in-depth interviews were held with Black men who were hospitalized for a firearm-related injury. All interviews were recorded and transcribed. Transcripts were coded using open coding and grounded …

Efficient Unit Operations That Drive More Sustainable Manufacturing, Matt Zustiak, Adam Goldstein, Jon Kruger

Single Use Technologies VII: Revolutionizing Manufacturing for Tomorrow’s Medicines

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Nebraska Beef Cow Breeding Herd As Capital Stock, Richard Perrin, Margarida Noelia De Aguiar Cunha Souza, Lilyan E. Fulginiti

Cornhusker Economics

Throughout her lifetime, the capital stock value of a cow first rises as the size/quality of calves increase, then declines because there are fewer calves expected over her remaining lifetime. The value later in life begins to rise in anticipation of culling value.

We estimate the age distribution of the Nebraska cow herd every year, then we estimate the capital value of each cohort. Adding these values across ages and adjusting to 2015 prices, we obtain the series of capital values, measured in terms of 2015 dollars.

In addition, we calculate the value of the annual flow of services provided …

2025 Academic & Creative Excellence Reception Program, Lynn University

Academic and Creative Excellence (ACE) Reception Programs

The program for the 2025 Academic and Creative Excellence (ACE) Reception - the 17th annual - organized by the Lynn Library, working in conjunction with the Office of Academic Affairs. The reception is held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in the Salon at the Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center.

The Faculty Scholarship and Creative Activities Award is presented to Dr. Nava Dushi.

The Present And Future Of Robotic Surgery In Breast Cancer And Breast Reconstruction, Brett Allen, Alexis Knutson, Noama Iftekhar, Casey Giles, Jarrell Patterson, Joshua Macdavid, Richard Baynosa

Department of Plastic Surgery Faculty Research

Background: Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women with an improving mortality rate and a growing need for reconstruction following oncologic resection. Advancements in robotic surgery and minimally invasive techniques have offered refinement to traditional open techniques of flap harvest for reconstruction, particularly regarding improved donor site morbidity. Methods: The literature review was based on a PubMed database search using the keyword “Robotic breast reconstruction” in conjunction with the Boolean operators “Flap”, “Latissimus”, and “DIEP” to specify the search. In total, 106 results were generated, which were then manually reviewed and condensed for a comprehensive stance on …

The Night's Watch: Exploring How Sleep Protects Against Neurodegeneration, Samira Parhizkar, David M Holtzman

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Sleep loss is often regarded as an early manifestation of neurodegenerative diseases given its common occurrence and link to cognitive dysfunction. However, the precise mechanisms by which sleep disturbances contribute to neurodegeneration are not fully understood, nor is it clear why some individuals are more susceptible to these effects than others. This review addresses critical unanswered questions in the field, including whether sleep disturbances precede or result from neurodegenerative diseases, the functional significance of sleep changes during the preclinical disease phase, and the potential role of sleep homeostasis as an adaptive mechanism enhancing resilience against cognitive decline and neurodegeneration.

Atlantic Sharpnose (Rhizoprionodon Terraenovae) Jaw, Rileigh Gonzalez, David Kerstetter

All Scans: Kerstetter Fisheries and Avian Ecology 3D Scan Series

No abstract provided.

In The Thick Of It, Mark T. Leavens

LSU Master's Theses

In this exhibition, In The Thick Of It, my paintings and sculptures serve as a visual diary of my experience moving to and navigating life in Louisiana. Through art, I document this new landscape and atmosphere, capturing my evolving emotional state, shifting focus, and emerging ideas. As an outsider, the process of discovery introduces layers of tension, curiosity, and fragmentations in my paintings. The spaces within my paintings reflect a constant flux, mirroring the ongoing adjustments to Louisiana’s cultural cues, history, and environment. The complexity of this rich yet challenging place permeates my art, creating dynamic, layered compositions that echo …

Enthesis Size And Hand Preference: Asymmetry In Humans Contrasts With Symmetry In Nonhuman Primates, Lucyna A. Bowland, Lesley H. Eason, Lukas Kyle Delezene, Michael J. Plavcan

Anthropology Faculty Publications and Presentations

ObjectivesHumans display species-wide right-hand preference across tasks, but this pattern has not been observed at comparable levels in nonhuman primates, suggesting the behavior arose after the panin-hominin split. Muscle attachment sites (entheses) are used to infer soft tissue anatomy and reconstruct behaviors within skeletal populations, but whether entheseal size asymmetry can reflect hand preference remains unclear. If entheseal asymmetry is linked to hand preference, we expect to see greater asymmetry in human hands, where hand preference is more pronounced, compared to nonhuman primates. We tested for bilateral asymmetry in the size of the opponens pollicis muscle flange using a sample …

Abiotic Variables Drive Different Aspects Of Fish Community Trait Variation And Species Richness Across The Continental United States, Alicia Mcgrew, Crysta Gantz, Brigid Wills, Benjamin Baiser, Sydne Record, Phoebe L. Zarnetske, Angela L. Strecker

Environmental Science and Management Faculty Publications and Presentations

Intraspecific trait variation (ITV) is an increasingly important aspect of biodiversity and can provide a more complete perspective on how abiotic and biotic processes affect individuals, species' niches and ultimately community-level structure than traditional uses of trait means. Body size serves as a proxy for a suite of traits that govern species' niches. Distributions of co-occurring species body sizes can inform niche overlap, relate to species richness and uncover mechanistic drivers of diversity. We leveraged individual-level body size (length) in freshwater fishes and environmental data from the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) for 17 lakes and streams in the contiguous …