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Food Resource Efficiency Decision Support Hub: Consumer Survey Report, Tracey O'Connor, Mina Sadeghzadeh, Julia Lessa Feitosa Virgolino, Jennifer Attard

Publications

FRED is focused on informing policy on food waste prevention using a total food system sustainability approach.

Consumers sit at a critical point of food value networks as the decision-makers about food purchasing, household storage and management, and (non-)consumption. It was critical therefore to understand the consumer context, their concerns and needs regarding the food system, and their food purchasing and waste attitudes and behaviours.

Where Honors Education And Faculty Development Meet: Front And Back Matter, John Zubizarreta, Victoria M. Bryan

National Collegiate Honors Council Monographs: Chapters

Front and back matter

Where Honors Education and Faculty Development Meet [NCHC Monograph Series], John Zubizarreta and Victoria M. Bryan, editors

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States: National Collegiate Honors Council, 2025

Includes:

Front and back covers

Table of contents

Acknowledgments

Foreword, Victoria Mundy Bhavsar and Suketu P. Bhavsar

Introduction, John Zubizarreta and Victoria M. Bryan

About the authorsAbout the NCHC Monograph Series

List of NCHC monographs and journals

NCHC publications order form

From the back cover:

This volume contains an assorted collection of theoretical and practical essays that demonstrate the value of collaborations between honors programs or colleges and faculty development, …

Blood Law, Alice Jones

Allusions

No abstract provided.

Full Issue, Catalina Cuellar-Gempeler

Humboldt Journal of Microbiology

No abstract provided.

Pseudomyxoma Peritonei As Initial Presentation Of Mucinous Appendiceal Adenocarcinoma, Rajiv Shah, Iren Shabanova, Radhika Mohan, Sirin Khajaviyan, David Ortega, Pooja Paunikar, Dennis Besong, Mitul Patel, Valerie Sinkler

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2025

No abstract provided.

A Cross Attention Approach To Diagnostic Explainability Using Clinical Practice Guidelines For Depression, Sumit Dalal, Deepa Tilwani, Manas Gaur, Sarika Jain, Valerie L. Shalin, Amit P. Sheth

Psychology Faculty Publications

The lack of explainability in using relevant clinical knowledge hinders the adoption of artificial intelligence-powered analysis of unstructured clinical dialogue. A wealth of relevant, untapped Mental Health (MH) data is available in online communities, providing the opportunity to address the explainability problem with substantial potential impact as a screening tool for both online and offline applications. Inspired by how clinicians rely on their expertise when interacting with patients, we leverage relevant clinical knowledge to classify and explain depression-related data, reducing manual review time and engendering trust. We developed a method to enhance attention in contemporary transformer models and generate explanations …

Bibliography Of Prior Literature Relevant To Research Development, Michael J. Spires, Nina Exner, Joshua Roney, April Schoonover

Research Development Repository

This document contains references that were included in the original Mendeley citation library established by Holly J. Falk-Krzesinski, added by NORDP members after the library was established, or included by the task force as a result of either personal knowledge or bibliographic tracing. While not exclusive, this bibliography represents a nucleus of the extant literature relevant to research development, and can serve as a resource for RD professionals going forward.

Globe And Natural Inquirer Crosswalk Upper Elementary: Studying Hummingbirds To Understand Ecosystem And Seasonal Changes, Julia Gero, Elizabeth Herman, Globe U.S. Coordination Office

Teacher Resources

No abstract provided.

Development Of Optogenetic Inhibition Of The Erk Pathway In Mammalian Cells, Pascalinegrace Phongo, Yuan Zhou, Alex Wang, Amna Mehfooz, Kai Zhang

Parkland Science Scholars

The Ras/ERK pathway controls key processes like cell growth, differentiation, and survival. Since its overactivation is linked to cancer and neurological disorders, optogenetic inhibition could complement existing tools for bidirectional control of this pathway.

Application Of Positive Matrix Factorization For Source Identification And Bioaccumulation Modelling In Urban Soil–Plant Systems, Volodymyr Laptiev, Michelle Giltrap, Furong Tian, Nataliia Nataliia Ryzhenko

SAML-25 Workshop on Statistical and Machine Learning

Understanding the dynamics of heavy metal accumulation in soil–plant systems is essential for addressing urban environmental risks, particularly in post-industrial and post-conflict settings. This study presents a novel application of Positive Matrix Factorization (PMF) as a core statistical tool for identifying pollution sources and modelling the transfer of trace metals in the urban environment of Dnipro, Ukraine. The PMF model was applied to a dataset combining concentrations of Cr, Cu, Zn, Pb, As, Cd, Hg, and particulate matter (PM) in air. Results were further integrated with bioaccumulation and translocation indices calculated for two indicator species—Ambrosia artemisiifolia L. and Erigeron canadensis …

Human Recreation Influences Activity Of A Large Carnivore In An Urban Landscape, E. C. Bolas, J. F. Benson, R. V. Blakey

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Northern Bobwhite Habitat Selection During The Nonbreeding Season In A Riparian Corridor In Colorado, J. M. Wolske, A. C. Behney, L. A. Powell

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Kathy Rutkowski '75-Patty Reilly '75, Kathy Rutkowski, Patty Reilly

Alumni Oral History Project

No abstract provided.

Cold Atmospheric Plasma Induced Degradation Of Organophosphate Pesticides On Kevlar Swatches, Ta Chun Lin, Victor Somtochukwu Mbanugo, Boluwatife Stephen Ojo, Yue-Wern Huang, Marek Locmelis, Frank Daoru Han

Biological Sciences Faculty Research & Creative Works

Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) was evaluated for degrading organophosphate pesticide (OP) residues (acephate, malathion, and dimethoate) from Kevlar fabrics. Fourier transform-Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscope (SEM) imaging and tensile strength testing confirmed that CAP treatment preserved Kevlar's structural integrity and mechanical properties. Results show degradation efficiency increased with higher power, shorter discharge gaps, and longer exposure duration. Hyperspectral imaging supported the detection of plasma-induced spectral changes, reinforcing the presence of reactive species. The strong oxidative potential of CAP facilitated the rapid breakdown of OPs into nontoxic byproducts. These findings demonstrate the potential of CAP as a portable, energy-efficient solution …

Investigating Synovial Fluid Electrochemical Properties Against Orthopaedic Alloys, Bailey Thomas Bond

Theses and Dissertations (ETD)

Introduction. Cobalt-chromium-molybdenum (CoCrMo) femoral components are widely used in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). However, recent retrospective clinical trials associate moderate adverse local tissue reactions (ALTRs) with CoCrMo release in the knee. Additionally, gaps persist in our understanding of the fundamental corrosion processes that occur at the CoCrMo-synovial fluid interface. The first study investigates the electrochemical behavior of CoCrMo in human synovial fluid obtained at the time of primary TKA, using CoCrMo in phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) as a comparison. The second study compares the synovial fluid properties, both physical and electrochemical, in necropsy TKA and contralateral (native) knee specimens. Methods. In …

Assessment Of Amikacin In Treatment Of Calf Diarrhea :Field Study, Enas M. Mohamed, Eman S. El-Ashry, Reham A. El-Shafei, Mohamed G. El-Sayed

Mansoura Veterinary Medical Journal

Background Neonatal calf diarrhea (NCD) is one of the most prevalent diseases affecting young calves, leading to substantial economic loss and elevated mortality rates. This study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of amikacin in treating calf diarrhea by analyzing hematological profiles, as well as kidney and liver function indicators. Methods Twenty Holstein calves were randomly allocated to two equal groups (n=10 each). Group 1 served as the untreated control group, while Group 2 consisted of calves exhibiting clinical symptoms of diarrhea, which were administered amikacin intramuscularly at a dose of 10 mg/kg body weight for three successive days. Results …

Covid-19 In The History Of Capitalism, Victor Wallis

Faculty Works

The obvious role of capital in generating poverty, war, and environmental breakdown has not led to a parallel recognition of how deeply it shapes the ideology and practice of healthcare. Progressives view access to healthcare as a matter of “right,” but with rare exceptions they do not focus attention on the wider determinants of health policy – from the life-conditions that shape public health to the prevalence, in capitalist countries, of market-inspired remedies. Looking at the US experience and noting how capitalist priorities have permeated official policies toward Covid-19, this essay discusses how medical objections to these policies have been …

A Case Of Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis In The Setting Of Adalimumab Therapy For Treatment Of Crohn's Disease, Ferris Ghosh, Kinsey Lano, Dina Zamil

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Day 2025

No abstract provided.

Research Priotitization In Hernia Surgery: A Modified Delphi Achqc And Vhoc Expert Consensus, Rachel Wright, Daphne Remulla, Mazen R. Al-Mansour, Christopher Schneider, Sharon Phillips, William W. Hope

Gulf Coast Division GME Research Day 2025

No abstract provided.

Climate And Gypsum Parent Material Shape Biocrust Communities And Moss Ecology In The Chihuahuan And Mojave Deserts, Katelyn Gobbie, Nicole Pietrasiak, Brian M. Jusko, Rebecca E. Drenovsky

2025 Faculty Bibliography

Biological soil crust communities (biocrusts) establishing on gypsum soils have been well-documented for their prolific appearance and rich diversity of lichens and bryophytes. However, studies characterizing gypsum biocrusts have occurred primarily outside of the U.S., most of which lack comparisons to other soil types. We conducted intensive field surveys to evaluate the ground 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. Study sites were stratified by geomorphology and paired, so that every gypsum site was matched …

Commotio Cordis In The Introductory Classroom, Gregory A. Dilisi, Linda M. Dilisi, Mojtaba E. Youssefi, Richard A. Rarick, Carmela M. Dilisi

2025 Faculty Bibliography

No abstract provided.

Ca-Vqvae: Cortical Folding Aware Numerical Representation Of White-Matter Structure, Yanjun Lyu, Jing Zhang, Lu Zhang, Tong Chen, Xiaowei Yu, Minheng Chen, Yan Zhuang, Chao Cao, Tianming Liu, Dajiang Zhu

Computer Science Faculty Research & Creative Works

White matter (WM) serves as a fundamental component of the brain providing essential structural support and facilitating the brain cognitive processes. Thus, an accurate and efficient description of the brain's white matter structure is essential for understanding brain function connectivity and development. In this work we used the deep model to combine the information of the WM fiber bundle shape and its related cortical folding patterns together representing the WM fiber bundle from diffusion MRI tractography into a pre-defined low-dimensional space and generate the numerical representation vector. This cortical-aware vector-quantized variational encoder (CA-VQVAE) framework leverages cortical locations and folding patterns …

Classiffication Of Mild Cognitive Impairment Based On Dynamic Functional Connectivity Using Spatio-Temporal Transformer, Jing Zhang, Yanjun Lyu, Xiaowei Yu, Lu Zhang, Chao Cao, Tong Chen, Minheng Chen, Yan Zhuang, Tianming Liu, Dajiang Zhu

Computer Science Faculty Research & Creative Works

Dynamic functional connectivity (dFC) using resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fMRI) is an advanced technique for capturing the dynamic changes of neural activities and can be very useful in the studies of brain diseases such as Alzheimer's disease (AD). Yet, existing studies have not fully leveraged the sequential information embedded within dFC that can potentially provide valuable information when identifying brain conditions. In this paper, we propose a novel framework that jointly learns the embedding of both spatial and temporal information within dFC based on the transformer architecture. Specifically, we first construct dFC networks from rs-fMRI data through a sliding …

Thyroid Carcinoma Recurrence Prediction Using Artificial Intelligence On Prognosis Parameter, Supawat Suntornlimsiri

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is the most common subtype of thyroid malignancy and is increasingly diagnosed worldwide. Although typically localised, PTC exhibits a notable risk of bilateral involvement, with contralateral disease occurring in up to 44 percent of cases. While completion thyroidectomy is recommended in selected high-risk scenarios, it carries potential complications, making accurate prediction of contralateral involvement essential. This study investigates the utility of classical statistical methods and machine learning (ML) algorithms—Support Vector Machines (SVM), Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost), and Random Forest (RF)—in predicting contralateral PTC using a retrospective dataset of 122 lobectomy patients. ML models, especially RF with …

Immunofluorescence-Based Detection Of Myc–Egr1 Pathway Activity In P53-Deficient Human Colorectal Cancer Cells, Samantha E. Schultheiss, Lyndsea Skojec, Erick Spears Dr.

Science University Research Symposium (SURS)

Immunofluorescence-Based Detection of MYC–EGR1 Pathway Activity in p53-Deficient Human Colorectal Cancer Cells

The Wnt signaling pathway drives proliferation in the intestinal epithelium and maintains those cells in an undifferentiated state. Dysregulation of this pathway results in uncontrolled proliferation of the intestinal epithelium which can lead to colorectal cancer. These effects are driven by the expression of a common Wnt target gene, MYC. Upregulation of MYC expression by the Wnt signaling pathway, either during normal Wnt signaling or dysregulated Wnt signaling, canonically drives intestinal epithelial cells into a proliferative state. Under a specific cellular context, the loss of functional p53, MYC …

Exploring The Myc-Egr1 Pathway In Human Colorectal Cancer Cells, Jacob L. Dykstra Iii, Bishoy S. Sami, Dr. Erick Spears

Science University Research Symposium (SURS)

The WNT signaling pathway plays a crucial role in the regulation of cell growth and death in the intestinal epithelium and during colorectal carcinogenesis. In the presence of Wnt, MYC is upregulated, which leads to the proliferation of intestinal epithelial cells. Under certain cellular conditions, namely the loss of p53 function common to colorectal tumors, MYC upregulates the expression of the tumor suppressor EGR1, leading to apoptosis. This MYC-EGR1 pathway has been observed in p53-knockout mouse embryonic fibroblasts but has yet to be observed in human cells. These studies aim to assess the activity of the MYC-EGR1 pathway in human …

Becoming Adults: Immigrant And Second-Generation Dominican Youth In The U.S., Evelyn Fernández-Ketcham

Publications and Research

This study offers new evidence on the question of developmental studies, particularly in relation to the stage that covers the transition to adulthood. The publication at hand provides strong added value by introducing new demographic groups, new scenarios, and new methods to examine the Dominican youth experience.

Determining Localization Of Surf-4 In Drosophila Melanogaster In The Secretory Pathway, Jada Scott

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

The purpose of this research is to determine the role of the Surfeit-4 gene, or Surf-4 locus protein, during Drosophila melanogaster development. Surf-4 was identified in the Srivastava lab in a biochemical screen for proteins that associate with the basement membrane (BM): a structure needed and required for normal development and its degradation is a hallmark of tumor metastasis. Surf-4 has been predicted to function within intracellular compartments and is known to be expressed in many parts of the developing fly. We are currently determining why Surf-4 is important in development and what role, if any, it could play during …

Academic Catalog: 2025-26, Augustana College, Rock Island Illinois

Academic Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Lagoon Lessons: Where Science Meets Service Learning, Cori Mcwilliams, Christopher Poulios

High Impact Practices Student Showcase Fall 2025

When we were kids, we were always told to leave someplace better than you found it - maybe it was your room, campsite, or local park. Now, we have taken this lesson as a call to action to restore the Indian River Lagoon. Over the semester, we created and hosted an Oyster City Safari program for elementary schoolers as a part of UCF’s STEM Day, educating 50 students about oyster reefs and their importance for conservation. We also supported faculty and graduate students in their active research projects, and worked hands-on with local restoration leaders in their ongoing conservation work. …