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Menstrual Monster Or Criminal Lady?: Ella Castle, Biopower, And The Plight Of The Female Kleptomaniac In Late 19th Century America., Grace S. Teske

Madison Historical Review

On October 5, 1896, Ella Castle, a San Franciscan socialite, was arrested in London for shoplifting. In the proceeding months, Castle's trial became a transatlantic sensation, as her initial veneer as a respectable upper-class woman was replaced by the image of an ill and unstable woman suffering from kleptomania. The case of Ella Castle is representative of the larger social and economic processes that developed in the late 19th century that converged together in the diagnosis of kleptomania. One of the main transformations was the development of consumer capitalism which manifested into the new urban institution of the department store. …

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Lloyd Clark Papers

Copy of an article discussing changes at The University of Texas at Arlington, sent to Amp and Ruth Miller.

Agentic Scientific Machine Learning For Autonomous Model Discovery In Systems Pharmacology, Nazanin Ahmadi, George Karniadakis

Biology and Medicine Through Mathematics Conference

No abstract provided.

Assessing Lagged Temperature Effects On Mosquito Life-History Traits, Nusrat Tabassum Dr.

Biology and Medicine Through Mathematics Conference

No abstract provided.

Incorporating Thermal Performance Curves Into Population Dynamic Models For The West Nile Vector, Culex Pipiens, Benjamin Bruncati, Helle Aronson, Chloé Lahondère, Michael A. Robert

Biology and Medicine Through Mathematics Conference

No abstract provided.

Digging Deep Into Curation: A Guide To Creating A Local Fossil Museum, Syd Joheim, René Shroat-Lewis

Research and Creative Works Expo

In Arkansas, the dissemination of educational content related to evolution and natural history is often constrained by prevailing cultural dynamics. This has resulted in a significant gap in the exposure of primary and secondary school students to foundational concepts in natural history and physical sciences. Even the state’s most popular science and history museums often intentionally exclude exhibits that risk upsetting a large portion of their visitors, further exacerbating the issue. As a consequence, many children do not receive proper education on natural history and physical sciences.  To address this educational deficiency, researchers identified and cataloged specimens from a collection …

Gci-302 — Vascular Leak Stabilization Envelope (Vlse-1), Michael Victor Caldwell Mr.

Defensive Publications Series

The VLSE-1 (Vascular Leak Stabilization Envelope) is a conceptual laboratory-only extracorporeal flow-conditioning and staged adsorption cartridge architecture intended for benchtop investigation within ECMO-style circulation loops.

The proposed system is designed to explore whether ultra-low-shear blood-flow conditioning combined with progressive inflammatory adsorption zones can produce more stable fluidic behavior than conventional abrupt high-resistance adsorption cartridges.

The architecture integrates:

• low-shear inertial flow conditioning,

• staged adsorption regions,

• clot-localization geometry,

• passive thermal stabilization,

• microbubble separation,

• passive zero-energy bypass logic,

• ECMO-compatible flow-path concepts,

• progressive saturation behavior.

Unlike aggressive purification systems, the VLSE-1 concept prioritizes:

• flow continuity,

• hemocompatibility,

• pressure stability,

• predictable degradation behavior,

• preservation of formed …

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Secondary Science Teachers’ Perspectives Regarding Virtual Laboratories As Substitutes For Practical Laboratory Experience, Judith Angelee Pryce-Francis

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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The Relationship Between Parental Intrinsic Emotion Regulation And Extrinsic Child-Focused Emotion Regulation On Parent Stress, Leigh M. Richards

ETD Collection

Parenting stress is a significant public health concern, which research indicates is closely tied to parents’ emotional regulation capacities. Parents must manage their emotions (intrinsic regulation) while guiding their children’s emotional development (extrinsic child-focused emotion regulation). Research has examined these components independently but there is little empirical work exploring how a parent’s intrinsic emotion regulation capabilities and extrinsic child-focused emotion regulation capabilities jointly relate to their stress. The purpose of this present study was to examine how parents’ ability to regulate their own emotions and respond to their child’s emotions relates to their parenting and general stress. Specifically, this study …

Dying To Be Heard: The Power Of Words In The Lived Experience Of “Severe And Enduring Anorexia Nervosa”, Limor Weinstein

ETD Collection

Anorexia nervosa, especially when it lasts for several years, is one of the most challenging illnesses to treat and has a high mortality rate. Despite advancements in treatment and care, over 25% of individuals with severe and enduring anorexia nervosa do not fully recover, with many continuing to live with the illness for many years, often facing serious consequences such as disability, early death, or suicide. This Heideggerian phenomenological study explores the lived experiences of individuals who have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa for over seven years, with a specific focus on communication and messages received, related to the illness …

Preparation And Characterization Of Walnut Polypeptide Liposomes With Bilayer Polysaccharide Modification, Chen Rui, Wang Fengjun, Zhang Guohong, Jin Feng, Peng Hongchun

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To improve the physicochemical stability of walnut polypeptide liposomes (WP-L), delay walnut polypeptide (WP) release, and conduct bilayer polysaccharide modification on the WP-L using sodium alginate (SA) and chitosan (CS). [Methods] The effects of modifications by CS and SA in different mass fractions on the physicochemical properties of WP-L are investigated. Then, the structural morphology of the liposomes is characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. Additionally, liposome stability under long-term storage conditions is examined. Finally, polypeptide release rates, release behavior, sustained-release characteristics, alongside bioactivity changes before and after digestion are evaluated via in …

Analysis And Identification Of Chromogenic Components In Lotus Root Powder, Zhang Yuhan, Xin Xiaobin, Yang Cheng, Min Rui, Shi Liangman

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To analyze and identify the coloring components in lotus root powder, clarify the reasons for the different colors of lotus root powder, and analyze the color variation patterns during brewing. [Methods] Five commercially available lotus root powder samples are analyzed. Acid-base chromogenic reactions and ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy are employed to preliminarily identify the chromogenic components. Ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-TOF-MS) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) are used to determine their composition and structural units. [Results] The chromogenic components in lotus root powder are identified as proanthocyanidins, primarily oligomeric proanthocyanidins composed of catechins …

Foaming Properties And Structural Characterization Of Wheat Germ Albumin-Galacto-Oligosaccharide Covalent Complexes, Zhang Gensheng, Su Wenwen, Huang Xinyu, Du Yinan, Na Zhiguo, Fei Yingmin

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To improve the foaming properties of wheat germ albumin (WGA). [Methods] WGA was modified by wet glycosylation with galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS). The foaming capacity and foam stability of the wheat germ albumin-galacto-oligosaccharide covalent complex (WGA-GOS) were investigated, and its structure was characterized. [Results] Compared with WGA, the foaming capacity and foam stability of the WGA-GOS increased by 41.7% and 7.9%, respectively. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, circular dichroism, intrinsic fluorescence spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy analyses showed that the introduction of GOS altered the spatial structure of WGA, confirming the formation of covalent bonds between WGA and GOS. After modification, the …

Indirect Competitive Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay For The Detection Of Enrofloxacin Residues In Animal-Derived Food, Huang Jiaxiang, Li Yanfei, Wang Kaile, Zhang Min, Wang Yao, Kang Huaibin

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To establish a highly sensitive indirect competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ic-ELISA) for detecting enrofloxacin (ENR) residues in animal-derived food. [Methods] ENR was conjugated with keyhole limpet hemocyanin (KLH) using the carbodiimide method to prepare an immunogen, and New Zealand white rabbits were immunized to produce high-sensitivity antibodies. Based on this, the detection system was optimized to establish ic-ELISA, the detection performance was evaluated, and spiked recovery tests were conducted in animal-derived food. [Results] Under the optimized conditions of coating antigen concentration at 0.25 μg/mL, antibody dilution of 1∶40 000, secondary antibody dilution of 1∶5 000, primary antibody incubation for …

Non-Destructive Prediction About Storage Quality Of Prunes In Xinjiang Using Visible And Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Technology, Wen Long, Zhang Hui, Lai Lisi

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To establish a prediction model for the soluble solid content (SSC) and firmness of prunes in Xinjiang using visible and near-infrared (Vis-NIR) spectroscopy, enabling nondestructive and accurate evaluation of the internal quality of the fruit. [Methods] Taking 280 prunes in Xinjiang as research samples, the study collects Vis-NIR reflectance spectra at different storage periods with a near-infrared system. Principal component analysis-Mahalanobis distance (PCA-MD) is applied to eliminate abnormal samples. Then, the remaining dataset is divided into a calibration set and a prediction set at a ratio of 3∶1 using the Kennard-Stone (K-S) algorithm. Partial least squares (PLS) and support …

Process Optimization And Phenolic Compound Variation Of Apple-Raspberry Composite Fruit Vinegar During Storage, Zhang Huiming, Jin Tieyan, Li Jiajun

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To analyze the dynamic migration patterns of nutritional components in composite fruit vinegar during storage and thereby reveal the mechanism of storage conditions affecting the quality stability of the fermentation system. [Methods] Single-factor experiments combined with the surface methodology are adopted to optimize the fermentation parameters of apple-raspberry composite fruit vinegar, with the total acid mass concentration employed as the response value. Meanwhile, the composite fruit vinegar prepared by the optimized process is subjected to a 60-day storage test at ambient temperature in the dark. [Results] The optimal brewing parameters for apple-raspberry composite fruit vinegar are as follows:raspberry addition …

Construction Of A Quaternary Composite Antimicrobial Film And Its Preservation-Enhancing Effect On Cherry Tomatoes, Nie Longying, Jiao Lijun, Yang Jiamin, Ye Wenbin, Zhu Xiujuan

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To optimize the formula of a chitosan (CS)-carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) composite film, and to enhance its antimicrobial activity and preservation effect on cherry tomatoes through the incorporation of olive pomace polyphenols (OPP) and curcumin (Cur). [Methods] CS and CMC are used as the matrix, into which OPP and Cur are incorporated. Then, the formula is optimized using response surface methodology, with the inhibition zone diameter against E.coli as the indicator. [Results] The optimal formula is 1.5% CS, 3% CMC, 8% OPP, 3% Cur, 0.9% glycerol, and 1.2% acetic acid, all based on the weight of water. The resulting CS-CMC-OPP-Cur …

Nobiletin Improves Organismal Health By Regulating Circadian Rhythms : Absorption, Mechanisms, And Delivery Strategies, Zhang Mengling, Han Lingxian, Zhao Chan, Liang Zengenni

Food and Machinery

Nobiletin, a hexamethoxyflavone unique to citrus peels, exhibits activity in regulating circadian rhythms. Characterized by a low molecular weight, it can cross the blood-brain barrier and demonstrates various biological functions, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cardiovascular protective, and anticancer effects. However, limitations such as its low water solubility, high crystallinity, and poor stability hinder its nutritional and functional performance in food applications. Therefore, this review summarizes the in vivo absorption of nobiletin, its penetration through the blood-brain barrier, and the biotransformation processes of its active metabolites. Furthermore, this review discusses the regulatory effects on the central clock and peripheral clocks, as well …

Exploration In The Mechanism Of Alcohol Extracts Of Moringa Oleifolia Leaves In Improving Sleep, Gao Wenrong, Liu Weiliang, Zhao Dongmei

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To explore the effect of Moringa oleifera leaves, a characteristic plant resource in Yunnan Province, on the sleep improvement mechanism. [Methods] The chemical composition of ethanol extract from M.oleifera leaves (MOLEE) is determined by targeted metabolomics technology. The efficacy of MOLEE in improving sleep is evaluated in vivo through health food standard assays (mouse autonomous activity monitoring, pentobarbital sodium-induced mouse sleep test, and pentylenetetrazole-induced mouse convulsion test). Network pharmacology, molecular docking, and molecular dynamics simulation are employed in vitro to preliminarily investigate the mechanism of MOLEE on sleep-improving efficacy. [Results] MOLEE is rich in some active ingredients such as …

Effect Of Addition Amounts Of Salted Egg White On The Quality Of Fresh Wet Mung Bean Noodles, Tian Caiyun, Chen Lei, Huang Qun, Li Wenjun

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To explore the effect of different addition amounts of salted egg white on the quality and sensory characteristics of noodles, thereby utilizing the rich protein resource in salted egg white. [Methods] Noodles are prepared by incorporating salted egg white at levels of 0, 10%, 20%, 30%, and 40% (w/w, based on flour weight). Then, the noodles are evaluated by protein content, color, rheological properties, texture properties, broken rate, and sensory characteristics. [Results] Salted egg white addition significantly increases the system's protein content. At 20% addition, noodles exhibit optimal comprehensive quality: lowest cooking broken rate (6.7%), best textural properties (hardness, …

Research Progress On Detection Technologies For Florfenicol Residues In Animal-Derived Foods, Hu Xiaofei, Ge Mengjun, Wang Yao, Cai Wenjin, Xing Guangxui

Food and Machinery

As a broad-spectrum antibiotic, florfenicol is widely used in livestock, poultry and aquaculture. Due to the unregulated use by some enterprises, a large amount of florfenicol residue exists in animal-derived foods. When florfenicol enters the human body through the food chain, it can cause gastrointestinal discomfort, intoxication, and even aplastic anemia. To minimize the effects of florfenicol residues and derivatives in food on human beings, many countries have set strict limits for maximum florfenicol residues in food. Therefore, this paper summarizes the detection methods for florfenicol established in recent years and gives an outlook on their development trends.

Effects And Application Strategies Of Tannins In The Regulation Of Red Wine Color And Flavor, Zheng Haiwu, Zhao Xueping, Li Zhengying, Lei Lei, Zhang Meizhi, Xin Shengbing

Food and Machinery

Tannins are among the most important polyphenolic compounds in red wine and play a central role in determining color stability, flavor complexity, and aging potential. This review systematically summarizes the classification, structural characteristics, and the distribution and transformation mechanisms of tannins in red wine. It focuses on the differential effects of soft tannins, hard tannins, and polymerized tannins on the formation and maintenance of wine color, as well as their roles in astringency, bitterness, aroma coordination, and flavor persistence. Furthermore, the applications of tannins in fermentation, aging, and blending are summarized, revealing their important roles in promoting anthocyanin stability, enhancing …

Research Progress On The Preparation Methods And Probiotic Functions Of Postbiotics, Li Junxia, Wang Wei, Si Shufeng, Han Xiaolong, Pan Yulin, Liu Yunguo

Food and Machinery

Postbiotics are non-viable microorganisms and their preparations that are beneficial to the health of the host, mainly including dead cells of microorganisms, cell lysates, and cell metabolites. Systematically introducing the preparation methods of postbiotics, this paper focuses on reviewing their probiotic functional characteristics in maintaining intestinal flora balance, enhancing intestinal epithelial barrier function, enhancing immune regulation, promoting the body's metabolism, and regulating the nervous system. Additionally, this paper makes prospects for future applications of postbiotics in different fields.

Research Advances In The Edible History And Development Prospects Of Hippocampus Abdominalis, Chen Yan, Fan Yufei, Hou Xuemei, Lin Shengnan, Lin Xiangyang

Food and Machinery

Hippocampus abdominalis is one of the commercially cultured seahorse species in the world and is characterized by high fecundity, strong disease resistance, and tolerance to low temperatures. In recent years, the aquaculture of H.abdominalis has rapidly emerged in China, attracting considerable attention to its resource development. To promote the rational development of H.abdominalis and expand its application scenarios, this paper reviews its edible history in China and abroad. For example, it has been included in the food category in South Korea and the Philippines. In addition, its nutritional components, such as proteins and polypeptides, are discussed, revealing that it has …

The Effects Of Cinnamaldehyde On Tetrahymena Thermophila, Sydney Kurland

Publications and Research

In addition to their common use as spices in cooking and baking, cinnamon plants, Cinnamomum zeylanicum and Cinnamomum cassia for example, have long been used in herbal remedies worldwide. Cinnamon contains many vital oils and active compounds including cinnamaldehyde (CMD). Numerous studies looking at potential therapeutic effects of cinnamon have demonstrated its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties (1, 2, 3).   Therefore, it is important to continue studying the efficacy, benefits, and mechanisms of action of cinnamon and CMD to have a complete understanding of its full potential. Tetrahymena thermophila is a ciliated protozoan commonly used as a model organism to …

Data Center Cooling Water Discharge: Assessing Environmental Transparency And Information Gaps, Katherine Kim

UC Law Environmental Journal

As society’s demand for more network storage and advanced generative artificial intelligence systems increases, industries are rushing to deploy more data centers. This rapid growth of data centers has led to increased concern regarding the burden that data centers place on energy and water resources. Potable water intake and energy consumption are two well-established issues related to data centers, given that both water and electricity are necessary to run and cool equipment within data centers. As a result, data centers are developing and implementing new cooling systems that recycle water within their systems, limit evaporation, or do not rely on …

The Eight Types Of Love, According To Ancient Greece: A Musical Album, Alex Aether

Honors College Theses

This thesis examines the eight styles of love as defined by the ancient Greeks, presented as a musical album with each song dedicated to a specific category.

By exploring new ideas and approaches to the typical “love song” while incorporating my personal experiences, I hope to break through a long-standing cliche in the music industry in a way that’s personal to me and inspire others to fill this topical rift. At a broader scale, I hope to create nuance in people’s minds about what love means to them in the moments they feel it, so they can deeply understand and …

Updating Educational Materials For Dale's Ridge Trail, Hannah Klanderman, Ella Slayton, Hallie Mcclure, Kayleigh Long

Final Reports in ENST 411: Environmental Community Projects

We partnered with the Merrill W. Linn Land and Waterways Conservancy to produce an updated trail brochure for the Dale's Ridge Trail. Working alongside Conservation Coordinator, Rob Roberston, and volunteer graphic designer, Jessica Brothers, we were able to create a final draft of a brochure, currently in the final stages of reviewing before being sent off for printing. This brochure is a condensed version of the previous trail brochure, with more emphasis on visuals than text. Our group has also worked to set up the Conservancy to be able to produce a children's brochure, having led a group of students …

Understanding Behavioral And Representational Divergences Of Humans And Machines, Thomas Lasman Botch

Dartmouth College Ph.D Dissertations

Human behavior and cognition are strikingly variable: people differ from one another in their preferences and abilities, and even from themselves across situations. Yet this diversity arises from common neural machinery shaped by the complex environments humans inhabit. A central objective of cognitive neuroscience is to understand how this varied experience emerges from interactions between brains, agents, and environments. In this dissertation, I argue that comparing behavior and neural computation across humans, artificial systems, and contexts is essential for understanding the flexibility of human cognition. Across three chapters, I use this comparative approach to examine how the rich, multimodal contexts …

The Risk Of Bpa In B Lymphocyte-Mediated Autoimmunity, Mario J. Palacios

Senior Honors Theses

Autoimmune disorders disproportionately affect females, a bias largely attributed to estrogen's modulation of B lymphocyte development and tolerance. Bisphenol A (BPA), a common plastic monomer, shows estrogenic activity and acts as an endocrine disruptor and epigenetic modifier. This thesis examines how BPA may increase autoimmune risk by mimicking estrogen such that it can excite estrogen receptors which rescue autoreactive B lymphocytes from apoptosis. While direct research linking BPA to B lymphocyte-mediated autoimmunity is limited, understanding BPA’s course of action in B lymphocytes is critical for addressing the rising prevalence of autoimmune diseases and its possible link to the increased and …