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2023g_Approved_Agri027_Nc_Drvm_7181_Basic_Veterinary_Pharmacology, Graduate Council

All Approved Curriculum

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2023g_Approved_Agri028_Nc_Drvm_721v_Toxicology, Graduate Council

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2023g_Approved_Agri025_Nc_Drvm_7162_Animal_Husbandry_&_Welfare, Graduate Council

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2023g_Approved_Agri023_Nc_Drvm_7151_Medical_Science, Graduate Council

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2023g_Approved_Agri024_Nc_Drvm_7161_Anatomy_&_Physiology, Graduate Council

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2023g_Approved_Agri022_Nc_Drvm_7141_Clinical_Skills_I, Graduate Council

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2023g_Approved_Agri020_Nc_Drvm_7131_Veterinary_Foundations_I, Graduate Council

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2023g_Approved_Agri019_Nc_Drvm_7123_Parasitology, Graduate Council

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2023g_Approved_Agri018_Nc_Drvm_7121_Veterinary_Histology, Graduate Council

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2023g_Approved_Agri017_Nc_Drvm_7115_Anatomy_I, Graduate Council

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2023g_Approved_Agri016_Nc_Drvm_717v_Veterinary_Virology, Graduate Council

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2023g_Approved_Agri014_Nc_Drvm_715v_Research_Methods_In_Veterinary_Medicine, Graduate Council

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2023g_Approved_Agri013_Nc_Drvm_714v_Bacteriology_&_Mycology, Graduate Council

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2023g_Approved_Agri011_Nc_Drvm_711v_Academic_Relilience_Year_1_New_Course_Proposal, Graduate Council

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2023g_Approved_Agri012_Nc_Drvm_712v_Physiology_I, Graduate Council

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2023g_Approved_Agri010_Pm_Dvm_Program_Proposal_Final, Graduate Council

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Autastic!, Torri Blue

Ought: The Journal of Autistic Culture

Artist Statement (creative writing, poetry):

"Autastic!" is a poem about the beauty and tenderness of autistic experience. It's also about autistic relationality--our connection with one another in the neurodivergent community, as well as with the more-than-human world. It's a snapshot of autistic culture and communication as lived by one autistic poet, an invitation into an "autistic we."

Neurodivergence-Affirming Practice In The Classroom: Critical Reflections Of An Autistic Artist And Educator, David Prescott-Steed

Ought: The Journal of Autistic Culture

This paper provides insight into the author’s lived experience as an autistic artist and educator within the creative arts. Attention is drawn to how personal, creative, and professional encounters, combined with formal education in the field of autism studies, can inform a neurodiversity affirming learning environment that drives reflective practice.

The author is an educator at the Hester Hornbook Academy (HHA), delivering the Certificate 2 in Visual Arts as part of their Vocational Education in Schools program (VETiS). A human-centred and inclusive school, HHA engages learners from across the neurodiversity paradigm. As such, VETiS Visual Arts is well-positioned to support …

My Ministry As A Therapy Dog: Bringing Joy And Healing, Linda F. Garner

International Journal of Faith Community Nursing

This article describes the journey of a small dog as she is trained to be a therapy dog. Requirements for training and regulations to be a therapy dog are discussed. After training, the dog describes her therapy skills in a variety of settings that enriches the lives of patients and families in hospice settings and rehabilitation. Research on animal assisted therapy is included.

From Trauma To Triumph: A Qualitative Content Analysis Of Posttraumatic Growth In Children’S Animated Films, Crystal Victoria Tasker

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Children’s animated films have often been analyzed for problematic depictions of gender and cultural stereotypes, but far less attention has been given to how these narratives may portray psychological adversity and transformation. This study addressed this gap by examining how posttraumatic growth (PTG) is symbolized through the narrative arcs of ten Disney films released between 2013 and 2023. The purpose of this research was to explore how these films illustrate themes of emotional transformation, utilizing a theoretical foundation based on Tedeschi and Calhoun’s PTG model, which emphasizes five domains of growth following adversity: appreciation of life, enhanced relationships, personal strength, …

“Land Back With Strings Attached”: Centering California Indian Perspectives On The Integration Of Traditional Ecological Knowledge Into California Environmental Policy, Lauren Crane

Undergraduate Honors Theses

In response to a changing climate and while reckoning with their treatment of California Indians, the State of California has embraced Traditional Ecological Knowledge (T.E.K.) and is working to integrate it into their environmental policies. While many scientists and policymakers view T.E.K. as an important resource for environmental management, how do the holders of this knowledge perceive its integration? This research centers the perspectives of California Indian tribes who engaged with the state in the 2024 Tribal Nature-Based Solutions program - an example of a State policy to integrate T.E.K. Their perspectives highlight the different concerns, priorities, and preferred methods …

Influence Of Urbanization On Diel Activity Patterns Across Seasons For Four Mesocarnivore Species Along An Urban-To-Rural Gradient Through Boston, Massachusetts, Myra M. Goes

Honors Program Theses and Projects

Urbanization is a growing threat to wildlife and poses unique challenges that animals must overcome to thrive in developed places. Temporal partitioning is one method that wildlife may employ to persist among the increased predation, competition, and human presence pressures of urban spaces. To evaluate diel patterns of mesocarnivores along an urban-to-rural (URG) gradient, data were utilized from camera traps established at 27 sites along a URG in southeastern Massachusetts as part of the Urban Wildlife Information Network (UWIN). Camera trap photos from summer and winter between 2023 to 2025 were used and filtered for coyote (Canis latrans), northern raccoon …

Rabbits On Water, Harley Shiner

Honors Program Theses and Projects

No abstract provided.

Twinkle Lights & Tiny Hazards: Your Holiday Safety Guide, Michael Smith, Beth Markley, Laura Kemerling

Parent-ish Podcast

The holidays are full of sparkle, warmth, and... let’s be real, a few sneaky safety risks. In this episode, we chat with safety experts about how to keep your home festive and kid-friendly. From fire-safe tree tips to light-string sanity and candle caution, we’ve got the hacks you need to celebrate without worry. Because nothing says “holiday magic” like peace of mind.

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Heterologous Recombinant Expression Of Tropomyosin From Litopenaeus Vannamei, Li Yanchu, Yang Yuying, Hu Weicheng, Liu Shucheng, Wei Shuai

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To obtain recombinant tropomyosin (TM). [Methods] In this study, the gene sequence of a TM homologous protein is obtained from the National Center of Biotechnology Information (NCBI ) database, and specific primers are designed accordingly.Subsequently, using the cDNA of Litopenaeus vannamei meat as the template, the TM coding gene sequence of L.vannamei is amplified by PCR and sequenced.Finally, the prokaryotic recombinant expression system for L.vannamei TM is established using the Escherichia coli heterologous recombinant expression vector pET 29a. [Results] After agarose gel electrophoresis (AGE ) of the RNA samples, the band is clear and bright, with no diffusion observed …

Ultrasound Assisted Enzymatic Hydrolysis Combined With Ultra-High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry For Determination Of Lutein And Natural Vitamin K Homologues In Poultry Eggs, Cai Zhenlin, Li Tao

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To develop an ultra -high performance liquid chromatography -tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC -MS/MS ) method for determining lutein and natural vitamin K (VK) homologues, including phylloquinone (VK1), menaquinone -4 (MK-4), menaquinone -7 (MK-7), and menaquinone -9 (MK-9), in poultry eggs by optimizing ultrasound assisted enzymatic hydrolysis. [Methods] The target compound is extracted from poultry egg samples by ultrasound assisted enzymatic hydrolysis and then separated on C18 (100 mm ×2.1 mm, 3.0 μm) column with 0.1% formic acid aqueous solution -0.1% formic acid methanol for gradient elution.Meanwhile, the samples are quantified by external standard with APCI source for detection and …

Effects Of Auricularia Auricular Protein-Polysaccharide Complex On Whole Blood And Small Intestine Of Lead-Infected Mice, Feng Yan, Gao Yuhui, Zhang Mengna

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To investigate the regulatory effect of Auricularia auricular protein -polysaccharide complex (PPC ) on lead (Pb) excretion in mice under co -cage rearing. [Methods] Sixty Kunming mice were randomized into blank control (NC), model (Pb), PPC, Co-Pb, and Co -PPC groups.After 8 weeks of feeding, the concentrations of red blood cells and hemoglobin are measured by a fully automated hematology analyzer.ICP -MS is employed to determine the Pb content in the whole blood, small intestine, and feces of mice.The ELISA kit is used to measure the content of lipopolysaccharides (LPS) in the serum and the levels of lysozymes, β-defensins, …

Process Optimization For Microbial Solid-State Fermentation Of Euryale Ferox And Antioxidant Activity Analysis, Chen Yalan, Chen Shunxin, Hou Heli, Chen Weili, Zhu Jing

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To improve the transformation of functional components in the Euryale ferox by microbial solid -state fermentation. [Methods] Euryale ferox is taken as the raw material to screen out the dominant strains, with the total flavonoid and total polyphenol content as indicators.Then, orthogonal experiments are conducted on the dominant bacteria to investigate the effects of fermentation temperature, fermentation time, material -liquid ratio, inoculation amount, and carbon source addition amount on the active components of the fermented Euryale ferox.The in vitro antioxidant activity of Euryale ferox is analyzed, with DPPH free radical scavenging rate, total antioxidant activity, and ABTS free radical …

Baudelaire And Manet Remake, Barry J. Mauer

Teaching Repository of AI-Infused Learning

Use AI to remake either a painting from Manet or a poem from Baudelaire (or both!) in any medium: experimental writing, video, poster, song, etc.; the creativity is in your prompt. In addition, write an essay of 4-5 pages explaining and justifying your remake, describing the process and interpreting the results.

Human Research Ethics Committee Terms Of Reference, Munster Technological University, Ireland

Policies & Procedures Documents

The University’s Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) facilitates the ethical review of all postgraduate research degree and staff research activities at the University. In exceptional circumstances, a taught postgraduate research study beyond a minimal risk level, may be referred to the HREC for full ethical review using the appropriate research ethics application. The HREC may add to, amend, or delete from its terms of reference. All minor changes are subject to approval by the Research & Innovation Committee, with major changes being subject to approval by the Research & Innovation Committee, followed by Academic Council.