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A Walk Through The Wikiverse, Michael Barera

UTA Libraries Staff Publications - Archive

Join the UT Arlington Libraries during Open Access Week for a venture into Wikipedia. Wikipedia is often the place where research begins on the internet. It is ranked 5th in overall global web traffic. Its mission is to provide free access to knowledge. With over 30 million articles written in 286 languages, Wikipedia generates approximately 8000 views per second from 500 million monthly visitors. How can libraries, staff, and faculty leverage the power of Wikipedia and turn this tool into an interactive learning opportunity for students and the community? Listen to Michael Barera and then stay for a lunch panel …

Dual-Drug Containing Core-Shell Nanoparticles For Lung Cancer Therapy, Jyothi Unnikrishna Menon, Aneetta Kuriakose, Roshni Iyer, Elizabeth Hernandez, Leah Gandee, Shanrong Zhang, Masaya Takahashi, Zhang Zhang, Debabrata Saha, Kytai Truong Nguyen

Bioengineering Faculty Publications - Archive

Late-stage diagnosis of lung cancer occurs ~95% of the time due to late manifestation of its symptoms, necessitating rigorous treatment following diagnosis. Existing treatment methods are limited by lack of specificity, systemic toxicity, temporary remission, and radio-resistance in lung cancer cells. In this research, we have developed a folate receptor-targeting multifunctional dual drug-loaded nanoparticle (MDNP) containing a poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)-carboxymethyl chitosan shell and poly lactic-coglycolic acid (PLGA) core for enhancing localized chemo-radiotherapy to effectively treat lung cancers. The formulation provided controlled releases of the encapsulated therapeutic compounds, NU7441 - a potent radiosensitizer, and gemcitabine - an FDA approved chemotherapeutic drug for lung …

Dual-Drug Containing Core-Shell Nanoparticles For Lung Cancer Therapy, Jyothi Unnikrishna Menon, Aneetta Kuriakose, Roshni Iyer, Elizabeth Hernandez, Leah Gandee, Shanrong Zhang, Masaya Takahashi, Zhang Zhang, Debabrata Saha, Kytai Truong Nguyen

Go Open Fund Publications-Archive

Late-stage diagnosis of lung cancer occurs ~95% of the time due to late manifestation of its symptoms, necessitating rigorous treatment following diagnosis. Existing treatment methods are limited by lack of specificity, systemic toxicity, temporary remission, and radio-resistance in lung cancer cells. In this research, we have developed a folate receptor-targeting multifunctional dual drug-loaded nanoparticle (MDNP) containing a poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)-carboxymethyl chitosan shell and poly lactic-coglycolic acid (PLGA) core for enhancing localized chemo-radiotherapy to effectively treat lung cancers. The formulation provided controlled releases of the encapsulated therapeutic compounds, NU7441 - a potent radiosensitizer, and gemcitabine - an FDA approved chemotherapeutic drug for lung …

Minutes, College Of Arts & Sciences Council Meeting, October 13, 2017, University Of South Florida St. Petersburg. College Of Arts & Sciences

College Council Meeting Minutes

Minutes from the October 13, 2017, meeting of the University of South Florida St. Petersburg College of Arts and Sciences' Council.

Revitalizing Printed Sheet Music Through Digitization And The Creation Of Audio Files, Faedra Wills

UTA Libraries Staff Publications - Archive

No abstract provided.

Complementary And Necessarily Bundled: Leveraging Partnerships To Bring Open Pedagogy To Scale, Michelle Reed, Sarah Cohen, Amy Hofer, Quill West

UTA Libraries Staff Publications - Archive

Open pedagogy is the future of open education because of the potential for an educational community to engage in the creation of the next generation of content while improving student learning. However, building open pedagogy to scale at most institutions has proven difficult, partially because of customized learning experiences and partially because of lack of faculty knowledge about how to support open pedagogy assignments. One way to increase adoption of open pedagogy is to leverage the existing infrastructure and institutional awareness around information literacy. The similarities in goals between open pedagogy and information literacy work represents a natural partnership that …

Nova Law Review-Volume 42-2017-2018, Stephen O. Ayeni Jr., Paul V. Dent Iii, Omar J. Perez, Brittany Ehrenman, Sherisse A.C. Lewis

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The Loop (Fall 2017), Taylor University

The Loop (2012-2017)

The Fall 2017 edition of Taylor University’s The Loop.

Ilsa Journal Of International And Comparative Law-Volume 24-2017-2018, Lora A. Esau, Arianna Zabala, Stephanie M. Viel, Nicole Villamar, Vanessa Terrades, Haydee Nakash

ILSA Journal Mastheads

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Predicting Adhesive Bond Performance Based On Initial Dielectric Properties, Priyanshu Kumar Banerjee, Muthu Ram Prabhu Elenchezhian, Vamsee Vadlamudi, Rassel Raihan, Kenneth Reifsnider

Institute of Predictive Performance Methodologies (IPPM-UTARI)-Archive

This paper will focus on an approach to study the mechanical as well as the dielectric properties of an adhesive bond. The dielectric testing is done by using Broadband Dielectric Spectroscopy (BbDS), wherein the dielectric characteristics of the material are analyzed in a wide frequency spectrum. The data obtained by this technique are used to demonstrate the charge transport, the combined dipolar fluctuation, and the effects of polarization occurring between the boundaries of materials. The continuous modifications of the dielectric spectra are due to the changes in the electrical and structural interactions between the particles, shapes, and orientations of the …

The Devil's Music: Adam Gussow Publishes New Book On The Devil In The Blues, Admin

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This interview by Scott Barretta originally appeared in the Fall 2017 Southern Register. Adam Gussow is an associate professor of English and southern studies at the University of Mississippi whose latest book is Beyond the Crossroads: The Devil in the Blues Tradition (University Press of North Carolina), a survey that occupied seven years of research. Gussow has also grappled extensively with the devil in his parallel career as a professional blues musician -- for over thirty years he's recorded and toured internationally with Sterling "Mr. Satan" Magee, a relationship he addressed in his memoir Mr. Satan's Apprentice.

Minutes, College Of Arts & Sciences Council Meeting, September 22, 2017, University Of South Florida St. Petersburg. College Of Arts & Sciences

College Council Meeting Minutes

Minutes from the September 22, 2017, meeting of the University of South Florida St. Petersburg College of Arts and Sciences' Council.

Self-Propulsion Of Leidenfrost Drops Between Non-Parallel Structures, Cheng Luo, Manjarik Mrinal, Xiang Wang

Mechanical and Aerospace Faculty Publications - Archive

In this work, we explored self-propulsion of a Leidenfrost drop between non-parallel structures. A theoretical model was first developed to determine conditions for liquid drops to start moving away from the corner of two non-parallel plates. These conditions were then simplified for the case of a Leidenfrost drop. Furthermore, ejection speeds and travel distances of Leidenfrost drops were derived using a scaling law. Subsequently, the theoretical models were validated by experiments. Finally, three new devices have been developed to manipulate Leidenfrost drops in different ways.

Self-Propulsion Of Leidenfrost Drops Between Non-Parallel Structures, Cheng Luo, Manjarik Mrinal, Xiang Wang

Go Open Fund Publications-Archive

In this work, we explored self-propulsion of a Leidenfrost drop between non-parallel structures. A theoretical model was first developed to determine conditions for liquid drops to start moving away from the corner of two non-parallel plates. These conditions were then simplified for the case of a Leidenfrost drop. Furthermore, ejection speeds and travel distances of Leidenfrost drops were derived using a scaling law. Subsequently, the theoretical models were validated by experiments. Finally, three new devices have been developed to manipulate Leidenfrost drops in different ways.

An Optical Probe For Detecting Chondrocyte Apoptosis In Response To Mechanical Injury, Yihui Huang, Jun Zhou, Amirhossein Hakamivala, Jinglei Wu, Yi Hong, Joseph Borrelli Jr., Liping Tang

Bioengineering Faculty Publications - Archive

Cartilage injury induced by acute excessive contact stress is common and mostly affects young adult. Although early detection of cartilage injury may prevent serious and lifelong arthritic complications, early detection and treatment is not possible due to the lack of a reliable detection method. Since chondrocyte injury and subsequent cell death are the early signs of cartilage injury, it is likely that cartilage cell apoptosis can be used to predict the extent of injury. To test this hypothesis, a near infrared probe was fabricated to have high affinity to apoptotic cells. In vitro tests show that this apoptosis probe has …

An Optical Probe For Detecting Chondrocyte Apoptosis In Response To Mechanical Injury, Yihui Huang, Jun Zhou, Amirhossein Hakamivala, Jinglei Wu, Yi Hong, Joseph Borrelli Jr., Liping Tang

Go Open Fund Publications-Archive

Cartilage injury induced by acute excessive contact stress is common and mostly affects young adult. Although early detection of cartilage injury may prevent serious and lifelong arthritic complications, early detection and treatment is not possible due to the lack of a reliable detection method. Since chondrocyte injury and subsequent cell death are the early signs of cartilage injury, it is likely that cartilage cell apoptosis can be used to predict the extent of injury. To test this hypothesis, a near infrared probe was fabricated to have high affinity to apoptotic cells. In vitro tests show that this apoptosis probe has …

Scaling The Diy Approach: Do-It-Together With Student Service Learning, Morgan Chivers

UTA Libraries Staff Publications - Archive

This paper endeavors to reflectively analyze the process of building a fleet of large, durable tables with student workers' labor, primarily using the tools in our FabLab. Exploring causalities between experiences gained as part of the table project and increased fluency with general FabLab tasks such as explaining nuanced processes to and/or problem solving with learners, this analysis seeks to contextualize the library culture that made a project like this possible, in the hopes that an honest sharing of our experiences and lessons learned might assist other academic makerspaces in employing student service learning projects to improve their own makerspace …

Conditions For Barrel And Clam-Shell Liquid Drops To Move On Bio-Inspired Conical Wires, Cheng Luo, Xiang Wang

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It has been reported that, in a foggy environment, water drops with either barrel or clam-shell shapes are capable of self-running on conical wire-like structures, such as cactus spines, spider silk, and water striders’ legs. On the other hand, the corresponding moving mechanisms are still not quite understood. For instance, it is unclear under what conditions clam-shell drops would move from the tip towards the root on a conical wire. In this work, based on the balance of forces, we derive conditions for a drop to self-transport towards or away from the root. We find that, although barrel and clam-shell …

Conditions For Barrel And Clam-Shell Liquid Drops To Move On Bio-Inspired Conical Wires, Cheng Luo, Xiang Wang

Mechanical and Aerospace Faculty Publications - Archive

It has been reported that, in a foggy environment, water drops with either barrel or clam-shell shapes are capable of self-running on conical wire-like structures, such as cactus spines, spider silk, and water striders’ legs. On the other hand, the corresponding moving mechanisms are still not quite understood. For instance, it is unclear under what conditions clam-shell drops would move from the tip towards the root on a conical wire. In this work, based on the balance of forces, we derive conditions for a drop to self-transport towards or away from the root. We find that, although barrel and clam-shell …

Investigation Of Copper Cysteamine Nanoparticles As A New Type Of Radiosensitiers For Colorectal Carcinoma Treatment, Zhipeng Liu, Li Xiong, Guoqing Ouyang, Lun Ma, Sunil Sahi, Kunpeng Wang, Liangwu Lin, He Huang, Xiongying Miao, Wei Chen, Yu Wen

Go Open Fund Publications-Archive

Copper Cysteamine (Cu-Cy) is a new photosensitizer and a novel radiosensitizer that can be activated by light, X-ray and microwave to produce singlet oxygen for cancer treatment. However, the killing mechanism of Cu-Cy nanoparticles on cancer cells is not clear yet and Cu-Cy nanoparticles as novel radiosensitizers have never been tested on colorectal cancers. Here, for the frst time, we investigate the treatment efciency of Cu-Cy nanoparticles on SW620 colorectal cells and elucidate the underlying mechanisms of the efects. The results show that X-ray activated Cu-Cy nanoparticles may kill SW620 cancerscells is in a dose-dependent manner. The JC-1 staining shows …

Investigation Of Copper Cysteamine Nanoparticles As A New Type Of Radiosensitiers For Colorectal Carcinoma Treatment, Zhipeng Liu, Li Xiong, Guoqing Ouyang, Lun Ma, Sunil Sahi, Kunpeng Wang, Liangwu Lin, He Huang, Xiongying Miao, Wei Chen, Yu Wen

Physics Faculty Publications - Archive

Copper Cysteamine (Cu-Cy) is a new photosensitizer and a novel radiosensitizer that can be activated by light, X-ray and microwave to produce singlet oxygen for cancer treatment. However, the killing mechanism of Cu-Cy nanoparticles on cancer cells is not clear yet and Cu-Cy nanoparticles as novel radiosensitizers have never been tested on colorectal cancers. Here, for the frst time, we investigate the treatment efciency of Cu-Cy nanoparticles on SW620 colorectal cells and elucidate the underlying mechanisms of the efects. The results show that X-ray activated Cu-Cy nanoparticles may kill SW620 cancerscells is in a dose-dependent manner. The JC-1 staining shows …

Minutes, College Of Arts & Sciences Council Meeting, August 18, 2017, University Of South Florida St. Petersburg. College Of Arts & Sciences

College Council Meeting Minutes

Minutes from the August 18, 2017, meeting of the University of South Florida St. Petersburg College of Arts and Sciences' Council.

2017 Fall Faculty Conference: Telling Our Stories, Demonstrating Excellence In Teaching, Academic Affairs

Fall Faculty Conference

The 2017 Fall Faculty Conference featured teaching showcases by Kyriacos Aristotelous (Business, Accounting, and Economics), Phyllis Lynne Burns (English), Terry Hermsen (English), Mike Hudoba (Engineering), and Leesa Kern (Sociology, Criminology, and Justice Studies).

Breakout sessions followed.

Optical Refractive Index Sensing Based On High-Q Bound States In The Continuum In Free-Space Coupled Photonic Crystal Slabs, Yonghao Liu, Weidong Zhou, Yuze Sun

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High sensitivity (S) and high quality factor (Q) are desirable to achieve low detection limit in label-free optical sensors. In this paper, we theoretically demonstrate that single-layer and coupled bi-layer photonic crystal slabs (PCS) possess simultaneously high S and high Q near the bound states in the continuum (BIC). We theoretically achieved S > 800 nm/RIU and Q > 107 in refractive index sensing in the 1400–1600 nm telecom optical wavelength bands. We experimentally demonstrated an S of 94 nm/RIU and a Q of 1.2 x 104, with a detection limit of 6 X10 -5 refractive index unit. These sensor designs can …

Marketing Strategies For The Libqual+ Survey, Preston Livingston, Michael Barera

UTA Libraries Staff Publications - Archive

In today's environment, decision-making in any organization is typically based on quantitative analysis, better known as metrics. It has become increasingly important for organizations to provide data, and one instrument often used is a survey. In the library profession, the LibQUAL+ survey is frequently used to gather data on users' perceptions of library services. The purpose of this presentation will be to share our strategies in soliciting and acquiring LibQUAL+ surveys, to review our user groups' opinions. Texas A&M University-Commerce's Gee Library has been very successful in meeting our goals for the number of surveys needed to have appropriate data …

Measurement, Education And Tracking In Integrated Care (Metric): Use Of A Culturally Adapted Education Tool Versus Standard Education To Increase Engagement In Depression Treatment Among Hispanic Patients: Study Protocol For A Randomized Control Trial, Katherine Sanchez, Brittany H. Eghaneyan, Michael O. Killian, Leopoldo Cabassa, Madhukar Trivedi

Social Work Faculty Publications & Presentations-Archive

Significant mental health disparities exist for Hispanic populations, especially with regard to depression treatment. Stigma and poor communication between patients and their providers result in low use of antidepressant medications and early treatment withdrawal. Cultural factors which influence treatment decisions among Hispanics include fears about the addictive and harmful properties of antidepressants, worries about taking too many pills, and the stigma attached to taking medications. Primary care settings often are the gateway to identifying undiagnosed or untreated mental health disorders, particularly for people with co-morbid physical health conditions. Hispanics, in particular, are more likely to receive mental healthcare in primary …

Measurement, Education And Tracking In Integrated Care (Metric): Use Of A Culturally Adapted Education Tool Versus Standard Education To Increase Engagement In Depression Treatment Among Hispanic Patients: Study Protocol For A Randomized Control Trial, Katherine Sanchez, Brittany H. Eghaneyan, Michael O. Killian, Leopoldo Cabassa, Madhukar Trivedi

Go Open Fund Publications-Archive

Significant mental health disparities exist for Hispanic populations, especially with regard to depression treatment. Stigma and poor communication between patients and their providers result in low use of antidepressant medications and early treatment withdrawal. Cultural factors which influence treatment decisions among Hispanics include fears about the addictive and harmful properties of antidepressants, worries about taking too many pills, and the stigma attached to taking medications. Primary care settings often are the gateway to identifying undiagnosed or untreated mental health disorders, particularly for people with co-morbid physical health conditions. Hispanics, in particular, are more likely to receive mental healthcare in primary …

Georgia Southern University Fact Book, Georgia Southern University

Georgia Southern Fact Books (1976-2022)

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Navigating Through Sex Business Regulation: A Case Study Of Crime Statistics, Kristina Marie Heredia, Enid Arvidson

Planning Masters Professional Reports - Archive

The world of sex business regulation can be muddled and confusing. In the past, cities banned sexually-oriented businesses (SOBs) on the basis that they were morally bankrupt and obscene. Courts have ruled that the First Amendment bars cities from regulating these businesses based on the content of the business, and therefore cities have found a way to regulate SOBs based on real or perceived negative effects that SOBs bring to the surrounding community. These negative effects are called secondary effects and their existence has been recently called into question. This report goes over the history of SOB regulations, studies that …

Developing A List And A Rubric Of Interactive Open Education Resources (Oer) For Science Teacher Candidates Of Diverse Students, Jiyoon Yoon

Curriculum and Instruction Faculty Publications - Archive

To find the interactive OER (OER) that fits to teach diverse students in science classrooms, this study designs a selection rubric and a list of OER and asks fifty science teacher-candidates to use them for their teaching diverse students. At the end of the study, a survey is conducted and finds that teaching with the interactive OER furnishes the science teacher candidates with knowledge and skills of developing a learning environment for diverse students.To find the interactive OER (OER) that fits to teach diverse students in science classrooms, this study designs a selection rubric and a list of OER and …