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The Human Condition, Hannah Arendt

Hannah Arendt Marginalia - All

[Chicago] University of Chicago Press [1958]

Call #: HM211. A7

contains marginalia, marginal lining, editing, endpaper notes and “Hannah’s corrections” see late edition (front page)

PDF Information: 36 pages – 3 MB

The Human Condition, Hannah Arendt

Hannah Arendt Marginalia - All

Garden City, N.Y., Doubleday, 1959

Call #: HM211 .A7 1959

contains marginalia

PDF Information: 8 pages – 291 KB

Anatomical And Palynological Studies On Turkish Primula Taxa (Primulaceae) And Their Taxonomic And Phylogenetic Significance, Deni̇z Ulukuş, Esengül Özkaymakoğlu, Rebecca Stubbs, Hüseyi̇n Baykal, Kami̇l Coşkunçelebi̇, Osman Tugay, Barbara Keller, Elena Conti, Ferhat Celep

Turkish Journal of Botany

Anatomical (scape, pedicel, leaf lamina, and leaf midrib) and pollen morphological features of 11 taxa belonging to the genus Primula subgen. Primula (P. vulgaris subsp. vulgaris, P. vulgaris subsp. rubra, and P.megaseifolia, P. meyeri,P. elatior subsp. pallasii, P. pseudoelatior, P. veris subsp. columnae, P. veris subsp. macrocalyx) and subgen. Aleurita (P. longipes, P. algida and P. auriculata) were examined using light and scanning electron microscopy to shed light on the existing taxonomic and phylogenetic relationships. The anatomical and palynological features of the majority of the taxa studied were revealed for the first time in this study. In anatomical studies, the …

Small Current, Big Potential: Bridging Mechanistic Insight Of The Sk Channel With Translational Promise, Yang Zheng, Miao Zhang, Nipavan Chiamvimonvat

Pharmacy Faculty Articles and Research

"Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most prevalent cardiac arrhythmia, with a lifetime risk of approximately 1 in 4 for adults aged 40 years and above. Despite advances in clinical management, AF remains a major public health concern. Its burden extends beyond symptoms; it quadruples the risk of heart failure and increases the likelihood of stroke fivefold – strokes that are often more severe and fatal than those unrelated to AF. In the United States alone, AF-associated healthcare costs exceed $26 billion annually, and the cost is projected to grow as the population ages (Ko et al., 2025). Regarding current treatments, …

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Turkish Journal of Botany

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The Effects Of S-Metolachlor On Some Fatty Acids And Fatty Acids Gene Expressions In Safflower (Carthamus Tinctorius L.), Gi̇zem Nardemi̇r, Güleray Ağar, Mahmut Si̇nan Taşpinar

Turkish Journal of Botany

Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius (L.)) is one of the widely studied plants due to its resistance to abiotic stress, suitability for summer and winter cultivation, rich in nutrients and linoleic acid. Thus, it has become more important compared to other oil plants in recent years. Weed infestation affects the growth of this cultivated plant during the greening period. S-metolachlor is one of the widely used herbicides that prevent the growth of weeds. In this study, three different doses of S-metolachlor (1, 2 and 4 g of active substance/L) were applied to two different safflower genotypes (Dinçer and Remzibey-05), and their effects …

Effect Of Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate And Three Commercial Detergents On The Growth And Physiological Parameters Of The Filamentous Green Alga Cladophora Sp., Eduardo Ruíz-Hernández, Alma Socorro Sobrino-Figueroa, César Abelardo González Ramírez, José Roberto Villagómez-Ibarra

Turkish Journal of Botany

Surfactants are pollutants of environmental concern. Released in large volumes into aquatic environments, they have detrimental effects on the growth and physiological functions of living organisms. This study aimed to determine physiological effects of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) and three commercial detergents on filamentous alga Cladophora sp. It followed the methodological guidelines of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) to test seven concentrations of SDS (0, 0.1, 1, 5, 10, 50, and 100 mg/L) and six concentrations of commercial detergents (0, 1, 15, 30, 45, and 60 mg/L) using three replicates in a fully randomized design. At the …

Scoring Goals With Autistic Children: Decision Making And Successful Implementation, Victoria Henbest, Brenda L. Beverly

APLL Lab Presentations

No abstract provided.

How Effective Are Engineered And Non-Engineered Riparian Forest Restoration Projects In Providing Salmonid-Quality Habitat In The San Francisco Bay Area?, Alexander Ivanov

Master's Theses

Streams and their riparian zones in the San Francisco Bay Area have been degraded, severely harming salmonid populations in the region. Ecological restoration is a common approach to return stream function. Such restoration projects vary widely in intensity, from low-impact vegetation removal/planting to highly engineered projects involving structures and grading. This research investigated the effectiveness of streams restored using engineered versus non-engineered solutions in supporting salmonid habitat viability in San Francisco Bay Area streams. Fourteen streams, seven from each of the two types of restoration, were sampled in the wet and dry season in 2024, three times each season. Data …

Replicating Vignoles Et Al. Results On Multidimensional Self-Construal: Comparing The United States, East Asia, Southeast Asia, And Latin America, Jon Lorenz A. Lim

Master's Theses

Contemporary research on self-construal indicates that people define and perceive themselves either as independent or interdependent. Self-construal scales have become the most common method to quantitatively measure both types of self-construal across the United States, East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. Multidimensional measures of the self tend to be more accurate in defining the self than earlier dichotomous scales. In general, European Americans and Latin Americans perceived themselves as independent and East and Southeast Asians as interdependent. In the current study, undergraduate European American, East Asian American, Southeast Asian American, and Latin American students from San Jose State University …

Fluid-Structure Interaction Comsol Model For Unsteady Flow Through A 3d Bi-Leaflet Mechanical Heart Valve, Aya Zaky

Master's Theses

In this study, we developed a 3D Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) model using COMSOL© to analyze the unsteady flow through a bi-leaflet mechanical heart valve. The model incorporates sufficient complexity to test various factors, such as leaflet angle rotation, material selection for rigid components, fluid properties, and different simulation modes. Simultaneously, the model maintains a simplified structure and is developed using a single software platform, facilitating ease of modification and expansion by other researchers or developers. The mechanical heart valve (MHV) design was created using St. Jude’s geometric parameters as a reference. The input and output pressure waveforms are derived from …

Abalone And Seaweed Co-Culture: Growth And Shell Biomineralization Of An Iconic California Gastropod, Noah R. Kolander

Master's Theses

Climate change threatens shellfish aquaculture worldwide, with ocean acidification (OA) accelerating shell dissolution and reducing calcification, hindering growth. This study addressed the negative impacts of OA on juvenile red abalone (Haliotis rufescens), a life stage that is particularly susceptible to climate stressors, and the ability of the red seaweed, dulse (Devaleraea mollis), to mitigate these effects. I tested the hypothesis that Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA), with abalone and seaweed grown in co-culture, can raise seawater pH through photosynthesis to yield more favorable conditions for abalone growth and shell construction. A 5-month experiment was conducted to determine the benefits of IMTA …

An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis Of Black Female Swimmers' Experiences Of Belonging, Felicity E. Passon

Master's Theses

Although swimming participation has grown in the United States, the experiences of Black female swimmers remain significantly underrepresented in academic literature. This study addresses that gap by exploring the lived experiences of Black women participating in Division 1 (D1) college swimming. Using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) and Black feminist thought, the research explored how Black female D1 swimmers experienced belonging in this underrepresented sport. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine D1 Black female swimmers, and six major themes illustrate the varied factors that shaped their experiences of belonging. Even with racially gendered barriers to inclusion, they identified strategies to foster …

Genotoxicity Assessment Of Conventional And Cad/Cam Denture Base Materials, Alanood Aldubayan

Master's Theses (2009 -)

Aim: In prosthodontics, polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) has been widely used. Their biocompatibility and potential genotoxicity remain a concern due to the residual monomer release. Computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) denture base materials have emerged and offered some improved mechanical and physical properties compared to the standard conventional heat-cured denture base material. However, their long-term biocompatibility remains unstudied. Therefore, this study evaluates the genotoxicity effects of conventional and CAD/CAM denture base materials on human gingival fibroblasts (HGFs). Methodology: Disk-shaped samples were fabricated of six denture base resins, including heat-cured PMMA, milled PMMA, and four 3D-printed resins. HGFs were exposed to the …

A Genetically-Engineered Thyroid Gland Built For Selective Triiodothyronine Secretion, Cintia E. Citterio, Berenice Morales-Rodriguez, Xiao-Hui Liao, Catherine Vu, Rachel Nguyen, Jessie Tsai, Jennifer Le, Ibrahim Metawea, Ming Liu, David P. Olson, Samuel Refetoff, Peter Arvan

Pharmacy Faculty Articles and Research

Thyroid hormones (thyroxine, T₄, and triiodothyronine, T₃) are indispensable for sustaining vertebrate life, and their deficiency gives rise to a wide range of symptoms characteristic of hypothyroidism, affecting 5–10% of the world’s population. The precursor for thyroid hormone synthesis is thyroglobulin (Tg), a large iodoglycoprotein consisting of upstream regions I-II-III (responsible for synthesis of most T₄) and the C-terminal CholinEsterase-Like (ChEL) domain (responsible for synthesis of most T₃, which can also be generated extrathyroidally by T₄ deiodination). Using CRISPR/Cas9-mediated mutagenesis, we engineered a knock-in of secretory ChEL into the endogenous TG …

Navigating Environmental Changes: Placencia Peninsula Voices & Local Expertise (Report No. 10), Kris-An Hinds, Rebecca Zarger, Rory Mckenna, Linden Cheek, Natasha Gibson, Delcia Mcdougall, Monique Vernon, Maya Trotz

Strong Coasts Collection

The “Navigating Environmental Changes: Placencia Peninsula Voices & Local Expertise” event, hosted on July 24, 2024, at the Placencia Village Basketball Court, was a significant step in strengthening community-centered environmental research and action in Belize. Organized as part of the NSF-funded Strong Coasts Coastlines and People (CoPe) project, this two-part event was designed as a way to share research findings with the communities and partners who have been central to the project’s success.

Mediation Analysis To Investigate Differences In Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Stage Through Environmental Risk Factors In Louisiana, Nubaira Rizvi, Randy Hamilton, Xiao-Cheng Wu, Michael D. Celestin, Tung-Sung Tseng, Qingzhao Yu

School of Public Health Faculty Publications

Prostate Cancer (PCa) is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death among men. In Louisiana (LA), Black men are disproportionately diagnosed at later stages compared to White men. This study explores environmental risk factors as potential intermediate variables linking race to cancer diagnosis stage. The Louisiana Tumor Registry data included 24,647 male patients diagnosed with PCa in LA between 2010 and 2018. Among them, 15,875 (64.40%) were Caucasian American (CA) and 8772 (35.59%) African American (AA). Mediation analysis using multiple additive regression trees (MART) identified possible intermediate variables that potentially explain the observed disparity. …

Deciphering The Apomixis Reproductive Trait And Its Manipulation Strategies To Enhance Crop Improvement, Mohd Razik Midin, Aiesyaa Majdiena Emlee, Mohamad Azimi Shaharudin, Fadzlin Qistina Fauzan, Siti Fatimah Zakaria, Emelda Rosseleena Rohani, Farah Ayuni Farinordin

Turkish Journal of Botany

In plants, apomixis is the process of asexual reproduction when seeds are produced from the maternal tissues of the ovule. Gametophytic and sporophytic apomixis develop with distinctive mechanisms and are molecularly triggered either by hybridization or polyploidization. As apomixis involves meiosis suppression and parthenogenesis, these events are likely to be genetically driven. T he apomictic trait is associated with several genes that need a diploid or aneuploid gamete for their transfer in polyploid species. T he molecular mechanisms driving apomixis in various plant species have been explained by previous investigations into apomictic genes. Apomixis offers agronomic advantages, such as reducing …

Choline-An Essential Nutrient With Health Benefits And A Signaling Molecule, Brianne C. Burns, Jitendra D. Belani, Hailey N. Wittorf, Eugen Brailoiu, G. Cristina Brailoiu

College of Pharmacy Faculty Papers

Choline has been recognized as an essential nutrient involved in various physiological functions critical to human health. Adequate daily intake of choline has been established by the US National Academy of Medicine in 1998, considering choline requirements for different ages, sex differences and physiological states (e.g., pregnancy). By serving as a precursor for acetylcholine and phospholipids, choline is important for cholinergic transmission and the structural integrity of cell membranes. In addition, choline is involved in lipid and cholesterol transport and serves as a methyl donor after oxidation to betaine. Extracellular choline is transported across the cell membrane via various transport …

Global Training In Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Addressing Growing Challenges In Ibd, Jalpa Devi, Anuraag Jena, Adil Hassan, Rushali Lohia, Ignacio Catalan-Serra, Vishal Sharma, Shaji Sebastian

Open Access Articles Funded by the University of Nebraska Open Access Publishing Agreements or the former UNO Open Access Fund

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is increasing in incidence globally, with low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) facing a rapid surge in disease burden. However, the availability of structured training programs for IBD care remains highly unequal. This review evaluates the current global landscape of IBD workforce training, with an emphasis on identifying gaps and proposing solutions to enhance multidisciplinary preparedness. The IBD care team extends beyond gastroenterologists and includes surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, IBD nurses, dietitians, and mental health professionals. Yet, structured training pathways and credentialing mechanisms are scarce outside of high-income countries. Key barriers include limited access, financial constraints, inadequate infrastructure, …

Biochemical And Proteomic Analyses Explain The Role Of Thiourea In Improving Tolerance Against Cadmium Toxicity In Maize, Mustafa Yildiz, Hakan Terzi̇, Nurgül Sönmez

Turkish Journal of Botany

Thiourea (TU), a sulfur-containing compound, is recognized for its ability to ameliorate the deleterious impacts of metal ions on plant growth. Nonetheless, the molecular mechanisms by which TU regulates metabolic activities in maize (Zea mays L.) under cadmium (Cd) stress remain largely unexplored. This study seeks to clarify how TU (35 μM) mitigates or enhances tolerance to Cd toxicity (50 μM) through physiological and proteomic methods. Cd exposure resulted in inhibited plant growth, leaf chlorosis, and lipid peroxidation; however, the addition of TU reduced Cd toxicity by decreasing Cd accumulation and modulating antioxidant enzyme activity. The global proteome profile was …

Cultivating Belonging: Empowering Hispanic Parents In The U.S. Education System, Kalpana Galagali

Dissertations

This qualitative study explores the experiences of Hispanic families at Bay Area Middle School and the strategies I employed to create a sense of belonging and support for both students and their families. Key strategies included fostering effective communication through Spanish interpreters, celebrating cultural traditions, and organizing inclusive events like the annual cultural fair. Parents expressed gratitude for the personal attention their children received and noted how these initiatives positively impacted their sense of belonging. The findings highlight that cultural integration and community-building efforts significantly enhanced family engagement, transforming perceptions of the school environment from feelings of disconnection to appreciation …

Designing Well-Being Intervention Trials For People With Progressive Multiple Sclerosis: The Importance Of Understanding Usual Care Comparators, Marcia Finlayson, Silvia Poli, Federico Bozzoli, Giampaolo Brichetto, Lars Bø, Isolde Martina Busch, Ulrik Dalgas, Nikos Evangelou, Amanda Farrin, Jennifer Freeman, Helena Jidborg, Daphne Kos, Claudia H. Marck, Daniel Ontaneda, Jessica Podda, Michela Rimondini, Polly Swain, Emma Tallantyre, Lauren A. Taylor, Roshan Das Nair

School of Health Professions

Well-being captures an individual’s capacity to lead a mean ingful and engaged life. Interventions to address well-being go beyond managing symptoms or supporting daily activity performance. Designing trials to evaluate the effectiveness of such well-being interventions can be challenging. One such challenge is determining what the comparator or control arm should be. Several trials of complex interventions use usual care as a comparator, but this can be particularly challenging when planning trials across multiple countries and health care systems. Therefore, trial design decisions must be informed by a good understanding of what constitutes usual or routine well-being interventions across locations. …

Anti-Nociceptive Properties Of Cardiopulmonary Baroreceptors In Patients With Chronic Back Pain, Yuto Iwakuma, Jennifer Liu, Davina A. Clonch, Megan E. Gangwish, Christopher M. Lam, Seth W. Holwerda

Student Publications

Introduction: Reduced pain perception following a persistent noxious stimulus during a study session (short-term habituation) is believed to be partially mediated by descending inhibitory mechanisms, although these mechanisms have not been fully elucidated. We examined the hypothesis that cardiopulmonary baroreceptor would significantly increase short-term habituation in chronic back pain (CBP) patients.

Methods: A short-term habituation protocol was utilized that involved 1-sec pulses (×10) at 105% heat pain threshold on the anterior forearm at 0.5 Hz. Cardiopulmonary baroreceptor unloading was performed via lower body negative pressure (LBNP) that reduces central venous pressure to elicit a reflex increase in sympathetic nerve activity. …

Scarna1 Expression Levels Affect Alternative Splicing Of Mrna, Madeleine Brown, Brittnei Earl, Michael Filla, Nataliya Kibiryeva, James E. O'Brien Jr., Douglas C. Bittel

Student Publications

Our previous research identified 12 small Cajal body-specific RNAs (scaRNAs) with reduced expression in the right ventricle in infant patients with tetralogy of Fallot. Likewise, we showed that there were significant changes in mRNA processing in the RV in these patients. ScaRNAs play a crucial role in the biochemical maturation of spliceosomal RNAs (pseudouridylation and 2′-O-methylation). We showed that variations in scaRNA1 levels resulted in changes in alternative splicing in human cells. To investigate further the role that scaRNAs play in mRNA processing, we examine here the impact of knocking down scaRNA1 in quail myoblast cells (Coturnix japonica, a well-established …

Graduate Student Paper: Aging In A Changing Japan: Gendered Adaptation To Changing Family Structure, Miki Izu, Clayton Chalmers

Asia Pacific Perspectives

Although Japanese seniors are very healthy, research shows that they are not very happy. Compared to seniors in other developed countries, Japanese elders have lower ratings of subjective well-being and are increasingly alone. This paper argues that changes to Japanese family life help explain why Japanese elders are struggling with low subjective well-being. Specifically, declining marriage rates and declining rates of elders living with their children (co-residency) have made it harder for elders to get the support they need. Moreover, the effect and the adaptations to these changes are not equal between men and women. While elderly Japanese men are …

Efficient Packaging Of Hiv-1 Genomes Via Recognition Of Its Adenosine-Rich Content By A Heterologous Rna-Binding Domain, Hung Ryan Vuong

Arts & Sciences Graduate Student Theses and Dissertations

RNA-protein interactions underlie many key processes in viral replication and antiviral immune responses. In this thesis, I reported our investigations on the roles of two RNA-binding proteins, Gag and IFIT1, in mediating HIV-1 genome packaging and regulating innate immune gene expression, respectively. The HIV-1 genome comprises a dimer of unspliced, positive sense mRNA (gRNA) that is packaged with high efficiency, with more than 90% of viral particles containing two copies of gRNA. Gag is the major HIV-1 structural protein that coordinates all steps of virion assembly and possesses a nucleocapsid domain (NC) required for gRNA binding and genome packaging. In …

Infants' Visual Preference For Expansive And Contractive Body Postures: An Eye-Tracking Study, Maryam Rostami-Aghoui, Caroline Floccia, Farid Pazhoohi

School of Psychology

Nonverbal communication is pivotal in early social and emotional development, with body postures serving as crucial cues. While extensive research has explored infants' recognition of emotions from facial expressions, a significant gap remains in understanding their visual inclinations towards body postures. Despite some studies on adults, there has been a lack of investigation into how infants respond to deliberate displays, particularly using eye-tracking methods. This research addresses this gap by examining whether infants exhibit a preference for expansive postures over contractive ones. A sample of 18 infants aged 12–24 months participated in the study, with their gaze patterns measured across …

Anxious Traits Intensify The Impact Of Depressive Symptoms On Stigma In People Living With Hiv, Alexia Koukopoulos, Antonio Maria D'Onofrio, Alessio Simonetti, Delfina Janiri, Flavio Cherubini, Paolo Vassalini, Letizia Santinelli, Gabriella D'Ettorre, Gabriele Sani, Giovanni Camardese

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Background/Objectives: Despite medical advances, stigma remains a major challenge for people living with HIV (PLWH). This study examined clinical, sociodemographic, and psychological predictors of HIV-related stigma, and explored whether affective temperament moderates the impact of depression on stigma.

Methods: This cross-sectional observational study included 97 PLWH attending a tertiary infectious disease unit in Rome, Italy. Participants completed a battery of validated psychometric instruments assessing depressive symptoms, anxiety, manic symptoms, mixed affective states, general psychopathology, impulsivity, and affective temperament. HIV-related stigma was evaluated using the Berger HIV Stigma Scale, which measures personalized stigma, disclosure concerns, negative self-image, and concerns …

Unusually Preserved Benthic Foraminiferal Assemblages From The Lower Triassic Virgin Limestone Member, Moenkopi Formation, Nevada, U.S.A, Sara B. Pruss, Teagan E. Mcguire

Geosciences: Faculty Publications

The end-Permian mass extinction, the largest in Earth’s history, was so severe that biotic recovery was delayed for five or more million years. During the Early Triassic, ecosystems were populated by low diversity fauna, and the taphonomy of some fossil groups was reminiscent of Cambrian small shelly-style preservation. Herein we report a new assemblage of benthic foraminifera from the Lower Triassic (Olenekian, Spathian) Virgin Limestone Member, Moenkopi Formation in southern Nevada. Insoluble residues of carbonate samples produced >80 benthic foraminiferal tests, preserved as apatite- and iron oxide-internal molds. Dominant morphological groups include planispiral evolute forms, uniserial forms with round chambers, …