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The Impact Of Mountain Goat Migration On Unconsolidated Slopes In Glacier National Park, Montana, David R. Butler

The Geographical Bulletin

Native mountain goats must cross U.S. Highway 2 in order to gain access to a natural salt lick along the southern boundary of Glacier National Park, Montana. Prior to 1981, goats approached through forest cover and then crossed over the highway. Reconstruction of the highway incorporated two goat underpasses which substantially altered the migration pattern. Large numbers of goats now utilize an open, south-facing slope, and cause extensive erosion. Repeat photography illustrates the extent of erosion over the period since 1981 , and provides estimates of the amount of sediment removed. Erosion rates are startlingly high, and are a direct …

News From The Chapters 1993-1994, C. Nicholas Raphael

The Geographical Bulletin

The Alpha Chapter is surprising itself every year with more initiates (21 this year) and more active members (35 very active individuals)! We were a busy bunch this year starting with our Homecoming float and kiddy kazoo band, in conjunction with the Political Science Club, with 60 parents and children participating, and even receiving third place award of $150. National Geography Awareness week included geography quizzes across campus, selling geography T-shirts, and visits to the local Junior High schools to make kids more aware of geography. We even had a 6th grade geography poster contest with local stores donating prizes.

Oral Cancer And The Impact Of Glossectomy: Challenges And Pathways To Recovery, Merna Roman, Kamran H. Awan

Annual Research Symposium

No abstract provided.

Dysbiosis Of The Oral Microbiome And Pathophysiology Of Pregnancy Complications, Jiselle Cornejo, Claudia M. Tellez Freitas

Annual Research Symposium

No abstract provided.

Field Observations Of Gopher Tortoise (Gopherus Polyphemus) Activity At A Rare Double-Burrow, James Carroll, Rachel Carroll

Georgia Journal of Science

After a review of the journal, it does not appear that abstracts are included with Research Notes. Therefore, no abstract is provided. However, we certainly defer to the Editors on this requirement and will happily provide an abstract if needed.

Screening, Brief Intervention, And Referral To Treatment (Sbirt) Model In Counselor Preparation, Everette Coffman, Jacqueline Swank, Sondra Smith

Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision

As rates of substance abuse rise in the U.S., a treatment gap persists in the provision of prevention and intervention counseling services. Improving training in substance use treatment for counselors-in-preparation who provide early prevention and intervention across school and clinical settings may help fill the void in access to services. To meet this need, we developed an online multidisciplinary SBIRT curriculum for our university’s counselor education program, including mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and school counselors. The five-module training prepares graduate students at a basic competency level through an integrative approach involving online instructional pedagogy. This manuscript outlines …

Gnsi Decision Brief: Critical Resources For National Security, Sarah Brown, Heather Ward

GNSI Decision Briefs

Natural resources consist of any raw material, whether biological, mineral, or environmental, that nature provides without human intervention, but which humans can utilize for their benefit (both material and immaterial).i These resources play a crucial role in a country’s economic prosperity and influence various aspects of domestic and military operations as these materials are used in manufacturing and infrastructure projects. Natural resources have always played a critical role in national security – from the grain basins of Egypt to feed the armies of Romeii to the oil-rich Dutch West Indies required for Imperial Japan’s Navy in the Pacific War.iii In …

Adapting Biological Mechanisms Into Machine Learning Structures And Gradient Propagation, Hao Yu

Theses and Dissertations

As neuromorphic computing gains traction, researchers look for learning schemes that are more suitable for brain-like structures. Although many algorithms have been discovered, such as surrogate gradient or Spike Timing Dependent Plasticity, those algorithms are either unsuitable for on-chip training or not biologically aligned. The goal of this thesis is to discover a learning algorithm which is biologically aligned and suitable for on-chip training. Through the discoveries of our two papers, we are able to introduce the concepts of synaptic clefts and neurotransmitters into a common spiking neuron network. We also designed an error propagation method aligning with biology. With …

Utilizing Food As An Art Medium In Eating Disorders Treatment, Keren Blumenthal Yanir

Expressive Therapies Dissertations

This research explored food as an art medium in an innovative art therapy intervention for adults with eating disorders (EDs) and what this nontraditional art material can evoke. Several interventions (e.g., food exposure, cooking, and some family-based therapy) incorporate food in ED treatment, but none use it as an art medium.

Six Israeli adults (one with bulimia nervosa, two with atypical anorexia, and three with anorexia nervosa) individually participated in three meetings, each with a 30-min experiential component and an interview. While wearing a GoPro camera, participants created spontaneous artwork using foods (e.g., vegetables, legumes, pasta, flour, candy). The researcher …

February 14, 2025 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

No abstract provided.

Doc 2025-01 Undergraduate Academic Co-Major Policy, University Of Dayton. Academic Policies Committee

Senate Documents

In Spring 2024, the Academic Affairs Committee (AAC) of the College of Arts and Sciences forwarded a proposal to the Executive Committee of the Academic Senate (ECAS) to establish a Neuroscience undergraduate co-major, submitted by the Department of Biology. This proposal also included recommended language to define undergraduate co-majors for inclusion in the College of Arts and Sciences Academic Catalog. Additionally, the AAC advised that the Academic Senate review and approve each co-major proposal to ensure clarity and consistency.

Viral Clearance Of Cupric-Modified Phyllosilicate Minerals Against Enveloped And Non-Enveloped Viruses, Vaishali Sharma, Sneha Singh, Natalie M. Nold, Supreet Kaur, Bowen Li, Caryn L. Heldt

Michigan Tech Publications

The effectiveness of copper-based composites, specifically cupric ion (Cu²⁺)-modified phyllosilicate minerals, was evaluated in reducing the concentration of infectious agents in the environment while minimizing metal ion release. The phyllosilicate minerals, vermiculite, exfoliated and unexfoliated, and sepiolite, all modified with Cu²⁺, were compared with copper oxide for their antiviral activity against non-enveloped porcine parvovirus (PPV) and enveloped human coronavirus 229E (HCoV). Sepiolite effectively removed PPV and HCoV from the solution, regardless of Cu²⁺ presence, while vermiculite showed substantial viral clearance only when Cu²⁺ was present. The kinetics of viral clearance was fast, with complete …

The Beacon, February 14, 2025, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2024-2025

Love stories of NW faculty; The expense of convenience; Teddy Swims' album on honest love; "Brave the Dark" has cookie-cutter plot; The rundown on New York Fashion Week; The story of an unplanned art double major; The Reformed Church of America at NW; Happy Valentines Day from NW faculty; Pancakes with PGC and RED101; Convenience cost at NW; Should books ever be banned; The truth about faith; Esports makes history at GPAC Tournament; Investigating the "home team advantage; The history of Northwestern mascots; Painting with Irene: celebrating BHM; String of plane crashes across U.S.;

An Algorithm For Cloud-Based Web Service Combination Optimization Through Plant Growth Simulation, Qiang Li, Huawei Qin, Bingqin Qiao, Ruifang Wu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In order to improve the efficiency of cloud-based web services, an improved plant growth simulation algorithm scheduling model. This model first used mathematical methods to describe the relationships between cloud-based web services and the constraints of system resources. Then, a lightinduced plant growth simulation algorithm was established. The performance of the algorithm was compared through several plant types, and the best plant model was selected as the setting for the system. Experimental results show that when the number of test cloud-based web services reaches 2 048, the model being 2.14 times faster than PSO, 2.8 times faster than the …

Relationship Between Self-Silencing And Self-Neglect Behaviors And Disordered Eating And Stigma Toward Seeking Behavioral Health Support Among Black Women Who Adopt The Superwoman Schema, Veanda Hemphill

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Self-silencing and self-neglect behaviors, key dimensions of the superwoman schema (SWS), function as protective coping mechanisms in response to psychosocial stressors. However, these behaviors often perpetuate self-sacrifice, leading to an increased risk of physical and mental health decline. The purpose of this quantitative correlational study was to examine the relationship between self-silencing and self-neglect behaviors (independent variables) and disordered eating and stigma toward seeking support from behavioral health services (dependent variables) among Black women who adopt the SWS. The theoretical and conceptual frameworks of silencing the self and intersectionality guided this study. The 78 participants who self-identified as Black and …

Assessing The Feasibility Of Using Salivary Micrornas As Biomarkers To Distinguish Between Chronic Stress And Childhood Trauma In African American Young Women In An Exploratory Pilot Study, Erica Holliday, Anisah Bagasra, Omar Bagasra, Pratima Pandey

Faculty Articles

Introduction: The current study assessed the impact of self-reported stress measures on microRNA (miRNA) profiles in saliva exosomes. Saliva is one of the most accessible and non-invasive bodily fluids and exosomal miRNAs in saliva could be useful in (1) measuring stress states and (2) distinguishing between individuals suffering from high levels of chronic stress vs. adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). miRNAs are small, noncoding RNAs that act as gene regulators. Several studies have shown differential expressions of certain miRNA in neurological diseases and in stress, post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) and anxiety. Detailed analyses of miRNA expressions and profiling of miRNAs among …

Nutrient Limitation And Seasonality Associated With Phytoplankton Communities And Cyanotoxin Production In A Large, Hypereutrophic Lake, Gabriella M. Lawson, Jakob L. Young, Zachary T. Aanderud, Erin F. Jones, Samuel Bratsman, Jonathan Daniels, Madeleine P. Malmfeldt, Michelle A. Baker, Benjamin W. Abbott, Scott Daly, Hans W. Paerl, Greg Carling, Brian Brown, Raymond Lee, Rachel L. Wood

Biology Faculty Publications

Though freshwater harmful algal blooms have been described and studied for decades, several important dynamics remain uncertain, including the relationships among nutrient concentrations, phytoplankton growth, and cyanotoxin production. To identify when and where nutrients limit phytoplankton, cyanobacteria, and cyanotoxins, we conducted in situ bioassay studies. We added nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), or N + P across various seasons in water collected from three locations across Utah Lake, one of the largest freshwater lakes in the western U.S. This shallow, hypereutrophic lake provides a powerful testbed for quantifying nutrient-growthtoxin interactions. We assessed a range of parameters over time, including photopigment concentrations, …

Mapping The Perceived Impacts Of A Social Innovation Program On Women’S Agency And Life Satisfaction, Dina Tbaishat, Lina Qtaishat, Jannik Joseph Eggerman, Catherine Panter-Brick, Rana Dajani

All Works

Introduction Cross-cultural research measuring how women perceive their sense of agency and catalyze social innovation has been limited. We conducted a mixed-methods study to learn about women's agency and life satisfaction, while evaluating the perceived benefits of a social innovation program (We Love Reading), in the UAE which, in 2022, launched a nationwide reading promotion strategy.Methods and results We implemented the Sense of Agency (SoA) scale and Cantril Ladder of Life Scale with a sample of 78 female Emirati students, then conducted two Fuzzy Cognitive Mapping (FCM) sessions with 13 respondents. The FCM sessions helped to develop local definitions of …

Pharmacokinetics Of Liposomal Levamisole After Oral, Intramuscular, And Subcutaneousadministration In Sheep, Hasan Susar, İzzet Karahan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study aimed to determine the pharmacokinetics of free and liposomal levamisole in sheep following single oral (O),intramuscular (IM), and subcutaneous (SC) administrations at a dose of 7.5 mg/kg. The study developed a levamisole liposome andinvestigated relevant parameters: particle size, zeta potential, polydispersity index, encapsulation efficiency, pH, and morphology. TheBangham method, a thin-film hydration technique, was employed to prepare the liposomal levamisole. Blood samples were collectedby jugular venipuncture in heparinized tubes immediately before each free and liposomal levamisole treatment and at 2.5, 5, 10, 15,30, 60, 90, 120, 240, 360, and 480 min and 12, 16, and 24 h after …

Single-Cell Analysis Identifies Ifi27l2a As A Gene Regulator Of Microglial Inflammation In The Context Of Aging And Stroke In Mice, Gab Seok Kim, Elisabeth Harmon, Manuel C Gutierrez, Sodam Kim, Lauren Vance, Haven Burrous, Jessica M Stephenson, Anjali Chauhan, Anik Banerjee, Zachary Wise, Andrea Doan, John Ahn, Ting Wu, Jesus Bautista-Garrido, Juneyoung Lee, Chunfeng Tan, Joo Eun Jung, Louise D Mccullough, Joshua D Wythe, Sean P Marrelli

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Inflammation is a significant driver of ischemic stroke pathology in the brain. To identify potential regulators of inflammation, we performed single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) of young and aged mouse brains following stroke and found that interferon alpha-inducible protein 27 like 2 A (Ifi27l2a) was significantly up-regulated, particularly in microglia of aged brain. Ifi27l2a is induced by interferons for viral host defense and has been linked with pro-inflammatory cellular mechanisms. However, its potential role in neurodegeneration is unknown. Using a combination of cell culture, experimental stroke models in mice, and human autopsy brain samples, we demonstrated that induction of Ifi27l2a occurs …

Super-Resolution Imaging Reveals Resistance To Mass Transfer In Functionalized Stationary Phases, Ricardo Monge Neria, Muhammad Zeeshan, Aman Kapoor, Tae Kyong John Kim, Nichole Hoven, Jeffrey Pigott, Burcu Gurkan, Christine Duval, Lydia Kisley

Faculty Scholarship

Chemical separations are costly in terms of energy, time, and money. Separation methods are optimized with inefficient trial-and-error approaches that lack insight into the molecular dynamics that lead to the success or failure of a separation and, hence, ways to improve the process. We perform super-resolution imaging of fluorescent analytes in five different commercial liquid chromatography materials. Unexpectedly, we observe that chemical functionalization can block more than 50% of the material’s porous interior, rendering it inaccessible to small-molecule analytes. Only in situ imaging unveils the inaccessibility when compared to the industry-accepted ex situ characterization methods. Selectively removing some of the …

Super-Resolution Imaging Reveals Resistance To Mass Transfer In Functionalized Stationary Phases, Ricardo Monge Neria, Muhammad Zeeshan, Aman Kapoor, Tae Kyong John Kim, Nichole Hoven, Jeffrey S. Pigott, Burcu Gurkan, Christine E. Duval, Lydia Kisley

Faculty Scholarship

Chemical separations are costly in terms of energy, time, and money. Separation methods are optimized with inefficient trial-and-error approaches that lack insight into the molecular dynamics that lead to the success or failure of a separation and, hence, ways to improve the process. We perform super-resolution imaging of fluorescent analytes in five different commercial liquid chromatography materials. Unexpectedly, we observe that chemical functionalization can block more than 50% of the material’s porous interior, rendering it inaccessible to small-molecule analytes. Only in situ imaging unveils the inaccessibility when compared to the industry-accepted ex situ characterization methods. Selectively removing some of the …

2025 Furman University Scholarship Reception Program, Madeline Eastergard, Kathie Sloan

Libraries Institutional Records

On February 14, 2025, the Libraries and the Office of the Provost hosted the Furman University Scholarship Reception. The reception showcased scholarly publications, creative works, and professional accomplishments of Furman faculty or staff from the 2024 calendar year. It highlighted Furman faculty and staff who completed a degree, received a grant from an external funding source totaling more than $1,000, and/or published books, book chapters, journal articles, exhibits, recordings, performances, films, or other works. The following Furman presenters provided four-minute speeches about their scholarly or creative works:

• Liz Bouzarth, Professor of Mathematics
• John Harris, Professor of Mathematics
• Kevin Hutson, Professor …

All The Lonely People: An Integrated Review And Research Agenda On Work And Loneliness, Julie M. Mccarthy, Berrin Erdogan, Talya Bauer, Selin Kudret, Emily Campion

Business Faculty Publications and Presentations

Decades of studies spanning multiple disciplines have provided insight into the critical role of loneliness in work contexts. In spite of this extensive research, a comprehensive review of loneliness and work remains absent. To address this gap, we conducted a multidisciplinary review of relevant theory and research and identified 213 articles reporting on 233 empirical studies from management, organizational psychology, sociology, medicine, and other domains to uncover why people feel lonely, how different features of work can contribute to feelings of loneliness, and the implications of employee loneliness for organizational settings. This enabled a critical examination of the distinct conceptualizations …

Improved Accuracy For Heart Disease Diagnosis Using Machine Learning Techniques, Neeraja Joshi, Tejal Dave

Journal of Informatics and Web Engineering

This work primarily focuses on diagnosis of heart disease before explicit visit to the expert doctor. Machine learning based systems have been found useful in medical diagnosis applications because of their ability to learn human like expertise and to utilize acquired knowledge for diagnosis. This work is performs classification of heart disease utilizing subject’s vital parameters. Pathological laboratory results available after testing are not understood by common people and patients have to wait till they visit expert doctors for inference. In this paper, traditional methods like linear regression  to various machine learning based systems including back propagation neural network, support …

Early Identification Of Parkinson's Disease Using Time Frequency Analysis On Eeg Signals, Tanvir Hasib, V Vijayakumar, Ramakrishnan Kannan

Journal of Informatics and Web Engineering

Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder. It affects movement and can significantly impact quality of life. Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management and intervention. Traditional diagnostic methods can be time-consuming and less effective in the early stages of the disease. This study aims to develop an automated approach for identifying PD using time-frequency image analysis of electroencephalogram (EEG) signals. The goal is to enhance diagnostic accuracy and efficiency, facilitating early detection. EEG signals, often contaminated with artifacts such as eye blinks and muscle movements etc., were first cleaned. Time-frequency images were then plotted from the …

Creating An Android-Based Calisthenics Application To Assist Students In Improving Their Physical Fitness, Restyandito, Narendra Poetra Wisnoewardhana, Danny Sebastian

Journal of Informatics and Web Engineering

College students, particularly those heavily involved in coursework, frequently do not prioritize physical fitness. Regular exercise is essential for preserving physical fitness and facilitating demanding academic tasks. Although there are other fitness programs available, such as GYM, jogging, CrossFit, and Yoga, users sometimes fail to make full use of them because the content is confined to exercise videos and descriptions. This matter highlights the progress of the Android application Kali Tech, which specifically concentrates on organizing and documenting calisthenics workouts. This program employs the concept of gamification by utilizing student achievement levels to encourage students to be diligent in doing …

Fiber Break Prevention Using Machine Learning Approaches, Zhan Heng Ng, Tee Connie, Kan Yeep Choo, Michael Kah Ong Goh, Nurul Ain Abdul Aziz, Hong Yeap Ngo

Journal of Informatics and Web Engineering

Modern fiber-optic communication systems are built around optical fiber, which allows data to be sent by emitting infrared light pulses. It is widely used by telecommunications firms and is essential to the smooth transmission of information in internet communication as well as the transmission of telephone signals. Nonetheless, optical fibers intrinsic fragility raises a problem, especially in areas where building projects are taking place. Especially nowadays construction-related impact and crushing pressures can cause physical damage that jeopardizes the fiber optic's integrity. Therefore, this research emphasizes the necessity of taking preventative and mitigating actions to reduce the possibilities of fiber optic …

Migraine Generative Artificial Intelligence Based On Mobile Personalized Healthcare, Michelle Ting-Ting Yong, Sin-Ban Ho, Chuie-Hong Tan

Journal of Informatics and Web Engineering

Migraine is a complicated genetic disorder characterized by episodes of moderate-to-severe headaches that are usually unilateral and are frequently accompanied by nausea and increased sensitivity to sound and light. A migraine attack induces intense pain, hindering an individual from engaging in daily activities and potentially persisting for hours or even days. By the growth of the Internet of Things, we have new opportunities to try to apply it to the medical field. To identify the origin of a migraine, specialists need access to a patient's medical history and a comprehensive understanding of migraine symptoms for effective treatment. Determining the true …

Personalized Drug Recommendation System Using Wasserstein Auto-Encoders And Adverse Drug Reaction Detection With Weighted Feed Forward Neural Network (Waes-Adr) In Healthcare, J Omana, P. N Jeipratha, K Devi, S Benila, K Revathi

Journal of Informatics and Web Engineering

In recent years, the use of deep learning approaches in healthcare has yielded promising results in a variety of fields, most notably in the detection of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and drug recommendations. This paper promises a breakthrough in this field by using Wasserstein autoencoders (WAEs) for personalized medicine recommendation and ADR detection. WAEs' capacity to manage complex data distributions and develop meaningful latent representations makes them ideal for modeling heterogeneous healthcare data. This study intends to improvise the precision and efficiency of drug recommendation systems while also improving patient safety by combining WAEs and early ADR detection strategies. Previous …