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Caribou Migration And Non-Local Hunting In Northwest Alaska: A Gis Analysis Of Hunting Activity And Its Relationship With Caribou Migration Corridors, Brittney L. Jiménezszabo

Geography and the Environment: Graduate Student Capstones

Indigenous Alaskans rely on subsistence hunting for food, with Barren-ground caribou making up approximately 27% of their diet. It is believed by subsistence hunters that non-local hunting is forcing a change in caribou migration behavior. This study examined non-local harvesting records from 2013 – 2025 in the northwest and interior Game Management Units (GMU) and Alaksa’s Western Arctic Caribou Herd (WACH) migration range data to answer the question, is there a spatial relationship between non-local harvests and WACH migration behavior. Mixed methods included spatial autocorrelation and local statistics. Findings led to the rejection of the null hypothesis which will help …

Faculty Senate Executive Committee Agenda November 16, 2026, Utah State University

Faculty Senate & Faculty Senate Executive Committee

• 3:00 Call to Order
• 3:05 University Business
• 3:20 Faculty Senate Business
• 3:35 Reports for Consent
• Faculty Evaluation Committee Annual Report
• USUSA Annual Report
• 3:45 Information
• 4:00 Additional Business
• Adjourn: 4:30 pm

Lithium Titanate-Functionalized Mixed Matrix Polymer Membrane For High-Performance Osmotic Energy Conversion, Rockson Kwesi Tonnah, Yasaman Boroumand, Milad Razbin, Mostafa Vahdani, Amir Razmjou, Mohsen Asadnia

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Reverse electrodialysis (RED) offers a promising route to harvest osmotic energy from salinity gradients, yet practical implementation is hindered by the lack of scalable, high-performance ion-selective membranes that combine efficient ion transport with mechanical robustness and environmental sustainability. Here, we report a mixed matrix membrane composed of polyethersulfone (PES), polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), and lithium titanium oxide (Li₂TiO₃, LTO) that addresses these challenges through biomimetic ion transport channels. The strategic integration of LTO nanoparticles introduces ion-exchange sites and oxygen-rich PES ether linkages to create preferential cation transport pathways that mimic biological ion channels. This mixed matrix design delivers over three-fold cation conduction, …

Otogenic Temporomandibular Joint Involvement With Intracranial Inflammatory Changes In A Child, Lacy Jones, Jessica Bloom-Foster

Journal of Maine Medical Center

Introduction: Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) involvement is an uncommon but potentially important complication of pediatric otologic infection. Imaging findings may overlap with septic arthritis, mastoiditis, and intracranial inflammatory extension, creating uncertainty regarding the need for invasive intervention.
Clinical Findings: A 12-year-old female with recurrent otitis externa presented with 3 days of severe right otalgia, progressive facial and periauricular swelling, jaw pain, and trismus. Her examination results showed marked external auditory canal edema and tenderness that initially prevented visualization of the tympanic membrane.
Clinical Course: She was treated with intravenous ceftazidime and clindamycin, and initially improved; however, her facial swelling …

Back Matter, Editors Of Caroliniana Undergraduate Research Journal

Caroliniana Undergraduate Research Journal

This is the Back Matter for Vol. 1, Iss. 2: "Beneath the Surface: Understanding the Systems That Shape Our World" in the Caroliniana Undergraduate Research Journal. The Back Matter includes the following sections:  The Editorial Board, About the Authors, and the Back Cover of the issue. Here you can find more about the contributors who made this issue possible.

Do Cows Dream Of Open Fields?: Moral Imagination In The Age Of Industrial Meat, Josefa Benasso Barriga

Caroliniana Undergraduate Research Journal

This paper examines the ethical complexities of industrial meat production through the lens of competing moral frameworks, including utilitarianism and deontological ethics. While industrial agriculture provides affordable food and supports global economies, it also raises significant concerns regarding animal welfare, public health, environmental sustainability, and labor conditions. Using the BSE crisis as a case study, the analysis highlights how efficiency-driven systems can obscure moral perception and normalize harmful practices. The paper further explores the role of language and moral psychology in sustaining these systems, particularly through mechanisms such as moral distancing and cognitive dissonance.

By situating animal ethics within broader …

The Mechanical Actor: Meyerhold’S Biomechanics And The Birth Of The Analyzable Body, Margaret R. Davisson

Caroliniana Undergraduate Research Journal

This paper analyzes Vsevolod Meyerhold’s system of biomechanics, an actor-training system, as a theatrical framework that participated in the broader cultural consolidation of an analytical conception of human movement also taking place within modern scientific biomechanics. Situating Meyerhold’s work within the industrial and ideological context of early twentieth-century Soviet modernity, the study examines how theatrical training methods operationalized emerging assumptions about the mechanization, decomposition, and optimization of human movement. Through comparative analysis of Meyerholdian performance theory and scientific biomechanics, the paper demonstrates a structural correspondence between theatrical movement segmentation and biomechanical concepts such as kinematics, force distribution, and mechanical equilibrium. …

Impacts Of Acetaminophen Treatment On Hl-60 Cell Viability, Differentiation, And Apoptosis, Emma Crenshaw, Shannon Finney, Todd Mount, Gabriela M. Ramirez, Harshita Negi, Charles Andrew Schumpert

Caroliniana Undergraduate Research Journal

Acetaminophen is a widely used analgesic and antipyretic, but its effects on cancer cell behavior remain unclear. This study examined the effects of low concentrations of acetaminophen on HL-60 leukemia cells, focusing on cell viability, apoptosis, and differentiation. HL-60 cells were treated with 33 nM and 66 nM acetaminophen for 1-hour and 24-hour periods. Cell viability and density were assessed using a Trypan Blue Viability Assay, apoptosis was measured using a Caspase-Glo 3/7 Assay, and morphological changes were analyzed by May-Grünwald Giemsa Staining. Results showed decreased cell viability and density with increased apoptosis in a dose-dependent manner, with the stronger …

When Defense Turns Destructive: Unraveling The Global Rise Of Autoimmune Disease And Sex-Based Disparities, Avery R. Hammersmith

Caroliniana Undergraduate Research Journal

This article examines the evolution of autoimmunity from its early rejection under the theory of "horror autotoxicus" to its current status as a pressing global epidemic. While early 20th-century scientists believed the body possessed inherent safeguards against self-attack, mid-century discoveries of autoantibodies established that the immune system can indeed target healthy tissues, leading to chronic conditions such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Current data reflect a significant surge in these disorders, with a reported 19.1% increase in incidence and a 12.5% increase in prevalence between 1985 and 2015. Within the United States, the prevalence of antinuclear antibodies, …

Letter From The Editors, Editors Of Caroliniana Undergraduate Research Journal

Caroliniana Undergraduate Research Journal

This letter introduces Beneath the Surface: Understanding the Systems That Shape Our World, the second issue of the Caroliniana Undergraduate Research Journal. Drawing on the cover’s rippling reflection of the Caroliniana Library, the editors connect nine undergraduate works across the sciences, humanities, and social sciences through their shared examination of hidden structures. Together, these contributions invite readers to look beyond familiar appearances and investigate the biological, technological, and institutional systems that shape our world.

Do Pasture And Crop Management Practices Affect Silt Loam Soil?, Kelley R. Turner, Iin Handayani

Scholars Week

Agricultural management systems control soil quality in varying degrees. Information on the effect of farming systems on silt loam soil in Kentucky is still limited. This study evaluated the effect of different farm management systems (pasture vs crop production) on selected soil quality indicators in Western Kentucky. There were six agricultural fields used for this study. Two rotational cattle fields, one horse pasture using stall waste as fertilizer, one horse pasture using traditional fertilizer, a rotational soybean field and a monoculture corn field. Four disturbed and undisturbed soil samples were collected from the topsoil of each field (total of 24 …

System-Scale Patterns Of Karst Ventilation In A Mediterranean Karst Massif And Their Implications For The Subsurface Thermal Regime, José Luis Yanes, Francisco Moral

International Journal of Speleology

Karst systems are heterogeneous environments in which water flow is commonly assumed to control subsurface thermal dynamics. However, the role of air circulation at the system scale remains poorly constrained. This study presents a characterization of the thermal expression of ventilation processes in a western Betic Range (southern Spain) karst massif, based on the continuous monitoring of air temperature in multiple conduits distributed along an altitudinal gradient, combined with the analysis of external atmospheric conditions. Results show that ventilation is strongly seasonal and controlled by the interaction between thermal gradients, transient atmospheric variations and system geometry. The observations reveal recurrent …

Generative Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Interpretation Of Undocumented Dental Historical Photographs: A Case Study Of A Dental Clinic During The 1946 Post-War Repatriation In Tianjin, Chun-Pin Chiang

Articles in Press

No abstract provided.

The Development Of The Dental Appointment System: Historical Insights From A Japan—Us Medical Comparison Postcard At The 1920 Time Exhibition, Chun-Pin Chiang

Articles in Press

No abstract provided.

Water Scarcity After Natural Disasters And The Oral Health Of Victims: Problems, Evidence, And Response Strategies, Chun-Pin Chiang

Articles in Press

No abstract provided.

Maggies, Not Aggies: The Long History Of Opposition To Women At Texas A&M, Kara Alexander Culp

Journal of Texas History

Texas A&M University, a former all-male military school and the oldest public college in the state, is widely known for its conservative reputation. Drawing on archival documents and newspapers, this essay traces how the opposition to women at A&M evolved over the course of the school’s existence and examines the role former students played in shaping A&M’s identity. It argues that the school’s masculine reputation was intentionally crafted through constant pushback against official coeducation and an intentional burying of women’s historic involvement in order to create a narrative that was centered around male whiteness. Kara

Design And Implementation Of Magnetic Self-Resonating Wireless Power Transfer Couplers, Ibrahim A. Metwally, Mohamed Eladawy

The Journal of Engineering Research

This paper presents the design, analysis, and experimental investigation of magnetic self-resonating wireless power transfer (WPT) couplers based on coaxial-cable-wound spiral coils, where the intrinsic distributed capacitance of the coaxial structure is exploited to realise capacitorless resonance. Several coupler configurations are investigated, including single-core and twin-core coaxial cable flat spiral coils, as well as cylindrical designs enhanced with ferrite materials, in order to evaluate the influence of coil topology and intrinsic capacitance on WPT performance. Incorporating ferrite sheets and ferrite cylinders further improves performance by concentrating the magnetic flux, increasing mutual inductance, and boosting peak efficiency—especially at short separation distances. …

Oral Mucosal Wound-Healing Potential Of Pangasius Sp. Gelatin And Pomegranate Peel Extract Gel: An In Vitro Study, Arfan Badeges, Ghina Humaira, Lilies Dwi Sulistyani, Lisa Rinanda Amir, Dwi Ariawan

Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science

Objective: This study evaluated the biological activities of a gel formulated from Pangasius sp. Gelatin (PG) combined with pomegranate peel (Granati pericarpium) extract (PPE) and investigated its potential to promote oral mucosal wound healing.
Materials and Methods: Gel formulations were prepared using PG and PPE at different concentrations (2,5% - 10%). In vitro assays included antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, antifungal activity against Candida albicans, antioxidant capacity (ABTS assay), cytotoxicity (MTT assay), fibroblast migration (scratch wound assay), and gene expression analysis (RT-qPCR).
Results: PPE-containing gel formulations exhibited antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant properties, along with good cytocompatibility. The …

A Response To Diet Caused Obesity, Peter Stevenson

Defensive Publications Series

A low Capex, Low Operating Cost method of resolving obesity caused by high calorific intake in the upper gastrointestinal tract, reducing the natural enzymatic action that returns system health to equilibrium

Treatment For Dry Macular Degeneration, Peter Stevenson

Defensive Publications Series

A treatment solely using eyedrops to provide a Hippo-YAP pathway de-inhibitor at the outer band. This triggers a localized burst of native cell proliferation, creating a forward mechanical displacement pressure that causes full repatriation at the inner blind spot

43rd Annual Reception Bibliography, 2025-2026, Leonard H. Axe Library

Bibliographies

Since 1984, Leonard H. Axe Library at Pittsburg State University has honored book authors and other creators for their outstanding scholarship and contributions to their fields. This bibliography documents creative works published by university faculty and staff within the last year.

Friction Coefficients Characteristic Of Biodegradable Lubricants Based On Coconut Oil With The Addition Of Beeswax, Munirul Islam Dwi Suwari, Aminnudin Aminnudin, Ahmad Atif Fikri

Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST)

Coconut oil-based lubricants are currently commonly used as an alternative to environmentally friendly lubricants because they are biodegradable and have a low environmental pollution impact. However, coconut oil has less than optimal lubrication capabilities compared to mineral lubricants, so the addition of beeswax additives is needed to improve its tribological characteristics. This study specifically aims to analyze the direct effect of adding varying amounts of beeswax on the performance and efficiency of coconut oil lubricants. The friction coefficient tested using pin on disc methods according to ASM G99 with the pin-on-disc tribological testing were 7075 aluminium pins with a standard …

Kenyon Collegian - November 12, 2026

The Kenyon Collegian

No abstract provided.

Quaker Campus, November 12, 2026 (Vol. 25, Issue 6), Whittier College

Quaker Campus

No abstract provided.

Synergistic Applied Biochar And Zinc Improves Morphophysiological Growth, Antioxidant Defense, Osmolyte Accumulation, Nutrient Homeostasis, And Grain Biofortification Of Wheat Under Drought Stress, Yu Jiuli, Rizwan Munir, Mohammad Khalid-Al-Sadoon, Hamad S. Al-Otaibi

Turkish Journal of Botany

Water deficiency is a critical abiotic stress that negatively affects agricultural productivity and product quality. Biochar (BC) is an effective amendment for improving crop yields and mitigating the adverse effects of stress conditions. Zinc (Zn) also plays a crucial role in plant growth and stress tolerance. Nevertheless, the role of combined BC and Zn in mitigating the adverse effects of drought stress (DS) remains unclear. This study determined the impacts of combined BC and Zn on wheat growth and its functioning under DS. The study comprised well-watered (WW) at 100% field capacity (FC) and DS conditions (50% FC), cross-combined with …

Evaluation Of The Potential Use Of Biogenic Zno Nanoparticles Synthesized Via Salvia Fruticosa Mill. As A Nanopriming Agent On Seedling Growth In Einkorn, Emmer, And Bread Wheat Seedlings, Yüksel Durakli, Eli̇f Yüzbaşioğlu, Eda Dalyan, Namik Akçay, Gökhan Algün

Turkish Journal of Botany

In this study, the potential use of biogenic zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) as nanopriming agents in different wheat species was investigated. ZnO NPs were synthesized using aqueous extracts of Salvia fruticosa Mill. and applied as nanopriming agents to evaluate seedling growth in diploid einkorn, tetraploid emmer, and hexaploid bread wheat. The structural, morphological, and elemental characteristics of ZnO NPs were determined using X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. The biogenic ZnO NPs synthesized were homogeneously distributed on the surface, with a mean particle size of 27 nm. ZnO NP-based nanopriming positively affected the growth of einkorn, …

Phylogenetic Placement Of Kudrjaschevia (Lamiaceae), An Endemic Genus Of Central Asia, Alexey Astashenkov, Vera Cheryomushkina, Kobil Bobokalonov, Emma Dowhower, Tuncay Di̇rmenci̇, Ferhat Celep, Ozan Şentürk, Chunlei Xiang, Abdelmonaim Homrani Bakali, Bryan T. Drew

Turkish Journal of Botany

The mountains of Central Asia are a major region of global biodiversity, but the flora of this area remains understudied relative to other temperate biodiversity hotspots. Among the region’s broad floristic diversity, the Lamiaceae (mint family) is a conspicuous component. Within Lamiaceae, Nepeta L. (subtribe Nepetinae) is one of the most species-rich genera in Central Asia. The genus Kudrjaschevia Pojark., comprising six species endemic to Central Asia and primarily restricted to Tajikistan, has long been considered closely allied with Nepeta, yet its phylogenetic placement has not previously been examined using molecular data. Here, the phylogenetic position of Kudrjaschevia within Nepetinae …

Quantitative Trait Loci Mapping Of Resistance To Fusarium Oxysporum F. Sp. Dianthi Race 2 In Carnation Using Genotyping By Sequencing-Derived Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms, Ayşe Serpi̇l Kaya, İlknur Polat, Mehmet Uğur Kahraman, İlker Kurbetli̇, Görkem Sülü, Emi̇ne Gümrükçü, Köksal Aydinşaki̇r, İbrahi̇m Çeli̇k, Aytül Yildirim

Turkish Journal of Botany

The most important pathogen causing root and crown rot disease in carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) cultivation worldwide is Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. dianthi (Prill and Delacr.) (Fod), and its prevalence in production areas varies between 39% and 72%. Moreover, chemical management is becoming more difficult day by day due to the development of resistance to many fungicides. The use of resistant varieties in cultivation is one of the most important control methods against diseases. Although there are many races, race 2 is the most common. Herein, it was aimed to perform quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping to control resistance to Fod …

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Turkish Journal of Botany

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Exploring Empathy Dimensions In Elementary School Children: The Role Of Gender, School Context And Closeness To Caregivers, Tri Sutanti, Arif Budi Prasetya, Dian Ari Widyastuti, Agus Ria Kumara, Nurul Hidayati Rofiah

Buletin Konseling Inovatif

Empathy is an important social-emotional competency for child development, but studies examining its variation by gender, school context, and proximity to caregivers remain limited. This study explores differences in empathy among elementary school students based on gender, school context, and proximity to caregivers. This quantitative study employed a descriptive-comparative design involving 263 elementary school students from rural and urban schools. Empathy was measured using a multidimensional scale covering cognitive and affective dimensions. Descriptive statistics and factorial analysis of variance (ANOVA) examined the main effects of gender, school context, and proximity to caregivers, as well as their interactions. Students in rural …