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Nonnative Ungulate Impacts On Greater Sage-Grouse Late Brood-Rearing Habitat In The Great Basin, Usa, Mikiah R. Mcginn, Steven L. Petersen, Melissa S. Chelak, Randy T. Larsen, Loreen Allphin, Brock R. Mcmillan, Dennis L. Eggett, Terry A. Messmer Jan 2022

Nonnative Ungulate Impacts On Greater Sage-Grouse Late Brood-Rearing Habitat In The Great Basin, Usa, Mikiah R. Mcginn, Steven L. Petersen, Melissa S. Chelak, Randy T. Larsen, Loreen Allphin, Brock R. Mcmillan, Dennis L. Eggett, Terry A. Messmer

Human–Wildlife Interactions

Domestic livestock grazing is the dominant land use on much of the current range inhabited by greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus; sage-grouse) in the western United States. Nonnative feral horses (Equus ferus caballus) also inhabit important sage-grouse seasonal habitats. Overabundant feral horse populations and improper grazing by domestic cattle (Bos taurus) can impact the health of sagebrush (Artemisia spp.) and desert shrub rangeland communities and native wildlife. These impacts to sage-grouse can be exacerbated when they affect late brood-rearing habitat, which provide the forbs and arthropods required to fledge broods. Managers require better information …

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Long‐Term Effects Of Artificial Nighttime Lighting And Trophic Complexity On Plant Biomass And Foliar Carbon And Nitrogen In A Grassland Community, Vinka Anic, Kevin J. Gaston, Thomas W. Davies, Jonathan Bennie Jan 2022

Long‐Term Effects Of Artificial Nighttime Lighting And Trophic Complexity On Plant Biomass And Foliar Carbon And Nitrogen In A Grassland Community, Vinka Anic, Kevin J. Gaston, Thomas W. Davies, Jonathan Bennie

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

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Expressions Of Parathyroid Hormone-Related Protein (Pthrp) And Parathyroid Hormone Receptor-1 (Pth1r) In The Condylar Cartilage Of Temporomandibular Joint Modulated By Occlusal Elevation, Xiuping Wu, Qianzhi Zhuang, Bing Li Jan 2022

Expressions Of Parathyroid Hormone-Related Protein (Pthrp) And Parathyroid Hormone Receptor-1 (Pth1r) In The Condylar Cartilage Of Temporomandibular Joint Modulated By Occlusal Elevation, Xiuping Wu, Qianzhi Zhuang, Bing Li

Journal of Dental Sciences

Background/purpose Parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTHrP) is an important regulatory factor in the growth, development and remodeling of bone or cartilage, and acts through its sole receptor, parathyroid hormone receptor-1 (PTH1R). The present study aimed to research the expression changes of PTHrP, PTH1R and other relevant factors in condylar cartilage during the progress of temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJOA). Materials and methods The animal model of TMJOA was constructed by the “resin-modified method”, and Sprague Dawley (SD) rats were euthanized at 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 6 weeks and 8 weeks after occlusal elevation. The histological changes of condylar cartilage were observed by …

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Orodispersible Hyaluronic Acid Film Delivery For Oral Wound Healing In Rats, Ok Hyung Nam, Jeong Hyun Lee, Ko Eun Lee, Yong Kwon Chae, Myoung-Han Lee, Dong-Keon Kweon, Mi Sun Kim, Hyo-Seol Lee, Sung Chul Choi Jan 2022

Orodispersible Hyaluronic Acid Film Delivery For Oral Wound Healing In Rats, Ok Hyung Nam, Jeong Hyun Lee, Ko Eun Lee, Yong Kwon Chae, Myoung-Han Lee, Dong-Keon Kweon, Mi Sun Kim, Hyo-Seol Lee, Sung Chul Choi

Journal of Dental Sciences

Abstract Background/purpose Oral wound healing undergoes a dynamic process of oral environment. This study aimed to investigate the effects of hyaluronic acid (HA) film on oral wound healing in a rat model. Materials and methods A total of 60 rats with tongue wounds (5 mm in diameter) were randomly divided into control ( n = 20), HA gel ( n = 20), and HA film groups ( n = 20). The animals were sacrificed on either 3 or 7 days after the experiment. Clinical, histological, and quantitative reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction analysis were performed to evaluate the healing rate, inflammation, …

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Involvement Of Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress And Cell Death By Synthesized Pa-Pdt In Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Cells, Hyo-Eun Yoon, Mee-Young Ahn, Yong-Chul Kim, Jung-Hoon Yoon Jan 2022

Involvement Of Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress And Cell Death By Synthesized Pa-Pdt In Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Cells, Hyo-Eun Yoon, Mee-Young Ahn, Yong-Chul Kim, Jung-Hoon Yoon

Journal of Dental Sciences

Abstract Background/purpose Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a therapeutic alternative for malignant tumors that uses a photosensitizer. This study examined whether synthesized Pheophorbide a (Pa) -PDT induced apoptosis and autophagy involving endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) cells. Materials and methods Human OSCC cells were treated with Pa-PDT, and cell proliferation was examined by MTT assay. Apoptosis and autophagy were measured using Western blot analysis. ER stress was examined using RT-PCR and Western blot analysis. In vivo murine OSCC animal model were treated with intratumoral (IT) Pa-PDT, and investigated the therapeutic effect. Results Pa-PDT significantly inhibited the …

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Detection Of The Peripheral Blood Antigens And Clinical Value In Recurrent Aphthous Ulcer: A Cross-Section Study, Dan Pan, Mao-Feng Qing, Dan-Hua Ma, Jiao Wei, Zhen Wang, Lu-Yao Cai, Hao Xu, Yu Zhou, Qian-Ming Chen Jan 2022

Detection Of The Peripheral Blood Antigens And Clinical Value In Recurrent Aphthous Ulcer: A Cross-Section Study, Dan Pan, Mao-Feng Qing, Dan-Hua Ma, Jiao Wei, Zhen Wang, Lu-Yao Cai, Hao Xu, Yu Zhou, Qian-Ming Chen

Journal of Dental Sciences

Abstract Background/purpose Recurrent aphthous ulcer (RAU) is one of the most common diseases of oral mucosa, which is generally believed to be related to immunity, though the etiology is still unclear. It is suspected that allergies are directly related to RAU. So we sought to explore the relationship between hypersensitivity and RAU. Materials and methods 40 RAU patients who were in ulceration period and 40 people who were in good health were selected from Jan 2016 to Feb 2017, matched in age and sex. The peripheral blood antigens of 40 RAU patients and 40 healthy people was tested, and serum …

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Impact Of Type And Shape On The Transport Of Microplastics In Column Experiments, Cheyanne Amanda Schenkel Jan 2022

Impact Of Type And Shape On The Transport Of Microplastics In Column Experiments, Cheyanne Amanda Schenkel

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

The pervasive nature of plastic and the longevity of plastic compounds leaves a legacy of plastics and microplastics (MPs) that contaminate our environment, including drinking water sources. Although MPs have been well documented in every environmental setting, a paucity of research has focused on the transport and fate of MPs in groundwater systems. Previous field and lab studies have shown that MPs can migrate through aquifer material and that their retention and retardation are influenced by changing environmental factors. This study used coarse, well-sorted sand in controlled column experiments to investigate the influence of polymer type (PA, PE, PP, PEST) …

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Impact Of Budget Information Framing On Citizens' Budgetary Choices: An Experiment, Frankline K. Muthomi Jan 2022

Impact Of Budget Information Framing On Citizens' Budgetary Choices: An Experiment, Frankline K. Muthomi

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

This dissertation empirically tests the impact of budget information framing on citizens’ budgetary choices by investigating whether US residents respond differently to different frames of budgetary information when asked to choose capital projects. The study synthesizes research on framing, information transparency initiatives, and citizens’ spending preferences and allocation choices and argues that the packaging and presentation of local government budget proposals involve frames and framing styles that can potentially influence citizens’ choices during budget deliberations. Using experimental research design, the study randomly recruited and assigned participants provided by the Amazon Mechanical Turk (Mturk) into six treatment groups according to self-constructed …

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Nutrient Scarcity And Cellular Cooperation In A Clonal Hydroid, Weam S. El Rahmany Jan 2022

Nutrient Scarcity And Cellular Cooperation In A Clonal Hydroid, Weam S. El Rahmany

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

Biological complexity forms when lower-level units (e.g., genes, cells, organisms) cooperatively band together. This complexity may be exemplified by multicellularity, the cooperation between the cells of the same species, or symbiosis, cooperation between the cells of different species. This cooperation is under continual threat, as defection, the opposite of cooperation, is favored by default by lower-level units (i.e., cells). Animal cancers may be the most well-known phenomena that exemplify the concept of cellular defection. Cancer cells have been shown to feature morphological and metabolic traits, developed through differential gene expression or mutations, that favor their growth at the cost of …

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Perceived Social And Environmental Impacts Of The Maya Train Project On The Yucatan Peninsula Of Mexico: A Case Study Of Puerto Morelos, Emely Hernandez Yac Jan 2022

Perceived Social And Environmental Impacts Of The Maya Train Project On The Yucatan Peninsula Of Mexico: A Case Study Of Puerto Morelos, Emely Hernandez Yac

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

The Maya Train Project (MTP) is a new national megaproject in Mexico, meant to connect the perimeter of the Yucatan Peninsula, and facilitate easier transportation for tourism, industry, and agriculture. Given the region’s dependence on tourism, the train will accelerate the growth, as well as the social and environmental impacts of tourism in the region. Globally, the tourism industry has resulted in inequitable social and environmental impacts for the local communities and there is concern that this new Maya Train Project will serve to accelerate uneven development in the region. This project focused on the coastal tourist city of Puerto …

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Early Life Stress Inoculation Effects On Adult Behaviors, Oreoluwa Ibukunolupo Akinbo Jan 2022

Early Life Stress Inoculation Effects On Adult Behaviors, Oreoluwa Ibukunolupo Akinbo

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

Chronic and acute stressors are implicated in mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety and posttraumatic disorder. These adulthood disorders may be influenced by stressor exposure during early life. However, controlled mild stressors are linked to the building of resiliency towards later intense stressors. Previously, rodent models have been used to investigate the resilience-promoting effects of early life stress inoculation protocols. For example, the presentation of mild stressors (such as an experimenter handling a rodent for brief periods of time) or exposure to environmental enrichment (such as a presenting a variety of items and activities in the home cage of a …

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Legalization Without Disruption: Why Congress Should Let States Restrict Interstate Commerce In Marijuana, Scott P. Bloomberg Jan 2022

Legalization Without Disruption: Why Congress Should Let States Restrict Interstate Commerce In Marijuana, Scott P. Bloomberg

Faculty Publications

Over the past twenty-five years, states have developed elaborate regulatory systems to govern lawful marijuana markets. In designing these systems, states have assumed that the Dormant Commerce Clause (“DCC”) does not apply; Congress, after all, has banned all commerce in marijuana. However, the states’ reprieve from the doctrine may soon come to an end. Congress is on the verge of legalizing marijuana federally, and once it does, it will unleash the DCC, with dire consequences for the states and the markets they now regulate. This Article serves as a wake-up call. It provides the most extensive analysis to date of …

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Evaluation Of Plasma Carnitine Status In Patients Diagnosed With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Ayşe Çi̇ğdem Aktuğlu Zeybek, Ertuğrul Kiykim, Kenan Barut, Tanyel Zübari̇oğlu, Mehmet Şeri̇f Cansever, Özgür Kasapçopur Jan 2022

Evaluation Of Plasma Carnitine Status In Patients Diagnosed With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Ayşe Çi̇ğdem Aktuğlu Zeybek, Ertuğrul Kiykim, Kenan Barut, Tanyel Zübari̇oğlu, Mehmet Şeri̇f Cansever, Özgür Kasapçopur

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

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Cross-Sectional Study Of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus In Humans And Dromedary Camels In Diyala, Iraq, Abdulrazak Hasan, Kareem Ali, Mohammad Saleh Jan 2022

Cross-Sectional Study Of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus In Humans And Dromedary Camels In Diyala, Iraq, Abdulrazak Hasan, Kareem Ali, Mohammad Saleh

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) is a zoonotic viral disease transmitted from dromedaries to humans. To date, more than 1500 cases of MERS have been reported and 80% of all cases have occurred in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). T his cross-sectional study was carried out to figure out the rate of infection among humans and dromedary camels and to explore the risk factors. Materials and methods: This study was conducted in Diyala Province, Iraq for the period from August 2017 to October 2018. Human subjects included 90 participants; 34 (37.8%) were females and 56 (62.2%) were males. …

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Structural Changes In The Side Branches And The Circle Of Willis Following The Use Of Flow-Diverting Stents, Hasan Bi̇len Onan, Umur Anil Pehli̇van, Si̇nan Sözütok, Sevgül Köse, Erol Akgül Jan 2022

Structural Changes In The Side Branches And The Circle Of Willis Following The Use Of Flow-Diverting Stents, Hasan Bi̇len Onan, Umur Anil Pehli̇van, Si̇nan Sözütok, Sevgül Köse, Erol Akgül

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: This study aimed to evaluate the diameter and flow changes in the circle of Willis and side branches following the use of FDSs extending from the middle cerebral artery (MCA) to the internal carotid artery (ICA) for the treatment of aneurysms in the terminal segment of ICA, and the clinical results. Material and method: This study was conducted in a single center between January 2012 and April 2018 in patients with the anterior choroidal artery (AChoA), the posterior communicating artery (PComA), and the ICA terminal segment aneurysms treated with the FDSs. The changes in aneurysm size, arterial structures covered …

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All Aspects Of Sciatic Nerve Injection Injury: An Experiment With 78 Rats, Mete Zeynal, Hakan Hadi̇ Kadioğlu Jan 2022

All Aspects Of Sciatic Nerve Injection Injury: An Experiment With 78 Rats, Mete Zeynal, Hakan Hadi̇ Kadioğlu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: In this study, we evaluate sciatic nerve injuries due to intramuscular injections, which is an important medicolegal problem frequently encountered in medical practice, with an extended experimental rat model of peripheral nerve injury. Materials and methods: A total of 78 male Wistar albino rats were divided into five main groups, including a control group, a sham saline group, and groups that received benzathine penicillin G, diclofenac sodium, and dexamethasone, respectively. These pharmaceutical agents were applied to the sciatic nerves of all rats after exploration in the epineurial, endoneurial, and intrafascicular compartments, excluding the control group. Outcomes were evaluated for …

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Role Of Host Restriction Factors On Porcine Reproductive And Respiratory Syndrome Virus (Prrsv) Replication, Pratik Katwal Jan 2022

Role Of Host Restriction Factors On Porcine Reproductive And Respiratory Syndrome Virus (Prrsv) Replication, Pratik Katwal

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

In this study, the role of IFITM3 on PRRSV replication was studied in vitro by expressing exogenous IFITM3 in MARC-145 cells. An average of 31% reduction in PRRSV N protein expression and an average of 5.4 fold decrease in virus titer in the supernatant were observed in IFITM3 overexpressing cells as compared to vector control cells at 24 hours post infection (hpi). Moreover, there was a positive correlation between interferon- induced IFITM3 up-regulation and reduced PRRSV replication. To determine the role of endogenous IFITM3 in PRRSV replication, siRNA induced knockdown of IFITM3 was employed. RT-PCR validated the successful silencing of …

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Channa Reddy In Telangana Statehood Movement: Initiation, Intervention And Contribution, Jakkula Koteswar Rao, Ram Shepherd Bheenaveni Jan 2022

Channa Reddy In Telangana Statehood Movement: Initiation, Intervention And Contribution, Jakkula Koteswar Rao, Ram Shepherd Bheenaveni

School of Social Work Faculty Publications

The present paper tries to explore some of the repeated accusations and half-truths against the Telangana leader – Dr. Marri Channa Reddy, who led the movement in 1969. It is believed that the leaders started the Telangana Statehood movement as a problem-solving movement against subregionalism. Dr. Reddy was a staunch opponent of Andhra’s internal colonization. This is not only absurd but also a parody of the truth. This is mainly due to the lack of original documents in an organized campaign for the separate state of Telangana. The print and electronic media reports speak of alarming national integration at the …

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Curriculum Development Of Agricultural Educators In South Dakota, Mercedes Lemke Jan 2022

Curriculum Development Of Agricultural Educators In South Dakota, Mercedes Lemke

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Curriculum development is an essential component of teaching. Understanding how agriculture education teachers utilize, develop, and adapt content to curriculum can benefit teachers to spend less time on curriculum development. Recognizing the way agriculture education teachers use content in curriculum implementation will allow curriculum developers to create materials that can effectively be used by teachers. This study also looked at the affects of how COVID19 pandemic affected the way teachers locate and develop curriculum. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the way agriculture education instructor’s usage of content for curriculum development, implementation decisions and the affects of the …

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Application Of Pork Checkoff We Care Sustainability Principles To Pork Production: Water, Nutrition, And Biosecurity, Hannah Miller Jan 2022

Application Of Pork Checkoff We Care Sustainability Principles To Pork Production: Water, Nutrition, And Biosecurity, Hannah Miller

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The Pork Checkoff program was founded in 1986 as a means to strengthen U.S. pork in the market place (Pork Checkoff). Under this program all U.S. pork producers and importers pay $0.40 for every $100 worth of pigs is sold (Pork Checkoff). Funds are then used for pork promotion, research, and education for producers and consumers (Pork Checkoff). The Pork Checkoff program uses the We Care ethical principles as a means to address “continuous improvement in the pork industry’s production practices and promote a strong record of responsible farming to those outside of the industry” (National Pork Board, 2018a). The …

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Decoding The Mystery Of Antibiotic Persistence, Tahmina Hossain Jan 2022

Decoding The Mystery Of Antibiotic Persistence, Tahmina Hossain

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This work combines microbiology, molecular biology, Next-Generation Sequencing and system biology approaches to explore the mechanism of antibiotic persistence: a multi-drug tolerant, non-dividing, and metabolically altered state present in a subpopulation of cells due to phenotypic diversity rather than genetic variation (i.e. mutations). Persister can survive lethal antibiotic state and resuscitate after the treatment period is over. They are considered as the major contributing factor behind recurring infections. They also have a high mutation rate, which increases the chances of bacteria gaining antibiotic resistance. The formation of this phenotypic variant (persister) threatens the therapeutic effectiveness of antibiotics and understanding how …

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High Protein Yeast-Based Ddgs As An Alternative To Commonly Used Protein Sources In Pig Diets, Yesid Ricardo Garavito Duarte Jan 2022

High Protein Yeast-Based Ddgs As An Alternative To Commonly Used Protein Sources In Pig Diets, Yesid Ricardo Garavito Duarte

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Alternative ingredients and co-products from ethanol and biofuel industries represent an opportunity for utilization in swine diets. In this context, understanding nutritional value to practical swine feeding begins with product characterization and determination of nutrient digestibility. The objective of this research was to test the hypothesis: yeast-based high-protein DDGS (HP-GDDY) has comparable AA and metabolizable energy (ME) digestibility to feedstuffs commonly used in swine diets and that it could be included as an alternative protein source in nursery diets without negative impact on growth performance. Cornstarch-based diets were formulated using six ingredients as the sole source of AA: spray dried …

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Queer Gothic Literature And Culture, Laura Westengard Jan 2022

Queer Gothic Literature And Culture, Laura Westengard

Publications and Research

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Dental Pulp Stem Cell Heterogeneity: Finding Superior Quality “Needles” In A Dental Pulpal “Haystack” For Regenerative Medicine-Based Applications, Zi Y. Kok, Nadia Y.A. Alaidaroos, Amr Alraies, John S. Colombo, Lindsay C. Davies, Rachel J. Waddington, Alastair J. Sloan, Ryan Moseley Jan 2022

Dental Pulp Stem Cell Heterogeneity: Finding Superior Quality “Needles” In A Dental Pulpal “Haystack” For Regenerative Medicine-Based Applications, Zi Y. Kok, Nadia Y.A. Alaidaroos, Amr Alraies, John S. Colombo, Lindsay C. Davies, Rachel J. Waddington, Alastair J. Sloan, Ryan Moseley

Dental Medicine Faculty Research

Human dental pulp stem/stromal cells (hDPSCs) derived from the permanent secondary dentition are recognised to possess certain advantageous traits, which support their potential use as a viable source of mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs) for regenerative medicine-based applications. However, the well-established heterogeneous nature of hDPSC subpopulations, coupled with their limited numbers within dental pulp tissues, has impeded our understanding of hDPSC biology and the translation of sufficient quantities of these cells from laboratory research, through successful therapy development and clinical applications. This article reviews our current understanding of hDPSC biology and the evidence underpinning the molecular basis of their heterogeneity, which …

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Improving Active Learning Through Advanced Teaching Practices On An Online Course, Jin Ouk O. Choi Jan 2022

Improving Active Learning Through Advanced Teaching Practices On An Online Course, Jin Ouk O. Choi

UNLV Best Teaching Practices Expo

Since the outbreak of the COVID, there has been a great need to advance learning experiences and opportunities for students when the courses are taught remotely. To address the need, the author incorporated the teaching strategies learned from the Culturally Relevant & Responsive Teaching (CRRT) fellows program supported by the NSF TRANSCEnD project. In Fall 2021, the author implemented multiple new teaching techniques and strategies in the CEM453-653 course, delivered entirely online. The specific teaching practices and technologies are: 1) Delivering lectures both live (synchronous) and recordings (asynchronous); 2) Using adaptive technology (Mentimeter & WebEx Poll) with real-time feedback; 3) …

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High Resistant Starch Rice: Variation In Starch Related Snps, And Functional, And Sensory Properties, Ming Hsuan Chen, Karen Bett-Garber, Jeanne Lea, Anna Mcclung, Christine Bergman Jan 2022

High Resistant Starch Rice: Variation In Starch Related Snps, And Functional, And Sensory Properties, Ming Hsuan Chen, Karen Bett-Garber, Jeanne Lea, Anna Mcclung, Christine Bergman

Hospitality Faculty Research

Human diets containing greater resistant starch (RS) are associated with superior glycemic control. Although high amylose rice has higher RS (29 g/kg to 44 g/kg) than lower amylose content varieties, sensory and processing properties associated with RS have not been evaluated. This study used variants of Waxy and starch synthase II a (SSIIa) genes to divide high amylose (256 g/kg to 284 g/kg) varieties into three haplotypes to examine their effects on RS, RVA parameters, and 14 cooked rice texture properties. RVA characteristics were influenced by both genes with peak and hotpaste viscosity differentiating the three haplotypes. Setback from hotpaste …

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Common Features In Compulsive Sexual Behavior, Substance Use Disorders, Personality, Temperament And Attachment—A Narrative Review, Yaniv Efrati, Shane W. Kraus, Gal Kaplan Jan 2022

Common Features In Compulsive Sexual Behavior, Substance Use Disorders, Personality, Temperament And Attachment—A Narrative Review, Yaniv Efrati, Shane W. Kraus, Gal Kaplan

Psychology Faculty Research

Do addictions share common traits of an “addictive personality” or do different addictions have distinct personality profiles? This narrative review examines the differences in the associations between substance use disorder (SUD) and compulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD), on the one hand, and personality traits, attachment dispositions, and temperament, on the other hand. We found that both people with a SUD and people with CSBD tended to be more spontaneous, careless, and less reliable, to place self-interest above getting along with others, to show emotional instability and experience negative emotions such as anger, anxiety, and/or depression, to be less able to …

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Smartphones And Learning: An Extension Of M-Learning Or A Distinct Area Of Inquiry, Kendall Hartley, Alberto Andújar Jan 2022

Smartphones And Learning: An Extension Of M-Learning Or A Distinct Area Of Inquiry, Kendall Hartley, Alberto Andújar

Teaching and Learning Faculty Research

The smartphone has become an integral part of the education landscape. While there has been significant smartphone research in education under the guise of m-learning, the unique role of the device suggests that m-learning may not be an appropriate characterization. The purpose of this paper is to review the use of m-learning as a primary descriptor for smartphone-and learning-related research. In support of this goal, the paper reviews the definitions associated with m-learning, smartphones, and related technologies from the perspective of educational research. In addition, a review of author keywords of research on smartphones in education is used to provide …

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A Balancing Act: Analyzing The Effects Of Embedded Versus Isolated Self-Regulation Breathing Techniques On Inattention And Phonemic Segmentation Skill Acquisition In Kindergartners, Kimberly A. Atkinson Jan 2022

A Balancing Act: Analyzing The Effects Of Embedded Versus Isolated Self-Regulation Breathing Techniques On Inattention And Phonemic Segmentation Skill Acquisition In Kindergartners, Kimberly A. Atkinson

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

Using a mixed-methods convergent design within an Improvement Science framework, this Improvement Science Dissertation in Practice analyzed the effects of embedding self-regulation breathing techniques into the phonemic segmentation lesson versus conducting the techniques prior to the lesson or not at all. The project was conducted across two elementary schools, using six kindergarten educators and classes. The research began with a pre-assessment, followed by two days of applying or withholding the intervention across three groups (no intervention, isolated intervention, embedded intervention), and concluded with a post-assessment. The researcher conducted the academic lessons while the educators conducted inattention behavioral observations. After each …

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Documenting The Rapidly Expanding Distribution Of Invasive Ravenna Grass (Tripidium Ravennae) Eastern In Kansas, Rachel A. Styers Jan 2022

Documenting The Rapidly Expanding Distribution Of Invasive Ravenna Grass (Tripidium Ravennae) Eastern In Kansas, Rachel A. Styers

Electronic Theses & Dissertations

Invasive species cause significant ecological losses in the United States where they cost approximately $21 billion dollars a year to manage (Fantle-Lepczyk et al., 2022). Early detection of new invasive species, coupled with a rapid response of management efforts, can help to slow the ecological and economic impacts caused by these habitat invaders. Tripidium ravennae (L.) H. Scholz (or Ravenna grass) is a tall, robust, cespitose grass known to occur in Kansas, although its distribution remained poorly documented prior to this study. Given its known invasive tendencies, it has been declared noxious in at least six US states. Coupled with …

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