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Agribusiness: Operating As A Corporation, William L. Lucas, Arthur O. Wilkonson

Tax Adviser

No abstract provided.

The Role Of Native And Non-Native Teachers In Selecting Children’S Literature By Native Authors, Trisha Moquino, Katie Kitchens, Laini Szostkowski, Tiffany Jewell, Debbie Reese

Occasional Paper Series

Our contribution to the Occasional Paper Series is driven by the editors request for articles that will provide readers with an opportunity to learn how to use Indigenous Children’s and Young Adult Literature (ICYAL) texts responsibly. In our experience, children encounter far too much anti-Indigeneity in literature, and therefore the classroom.. Before using a book, a teacher must select the book they plan to use in the classroom. If the teacher is seeking to “provide opportunities for students to develop interpersonal relationships between real live kids and those who live only on the page,” (Leitich Smith, 2020) we think it …

“We Sing Too:” Pedagogical Approaches For Listening To Children In Indigenous Picturebooks, Rachel Stubbs, Anja Dressler Araujo, Kari Dressler, Jadyn Fischer-Mcnabb, Aubrey Hanson, Erin Spring

Occasional Paper Series

This article explores how storytelling, particularly through picture books, facilitates learning across boundaries of age, culture, gender, and education. In this article, we emphasize the value of picture books in integrating Indigenous oral traditions into the classroom, highlighting how these texts foster a reciprocal relationship between listener and storyteller. By focusing on the act of listening, our article argues that Indigenous picture books require active participation and decentering of the individual, positioning listeners as part of a larger collective. This article also underscores the importance of viewing children as active, responsible, and agential members of their communities, aligning with Indigenous …

Why Indigenous Children’S Literature Matters: A Native Hawaiian Perspective, Julie Kaomea

Occasional Paper Series

No abstract provided.

Making Connections To The Local: Exploring The Role Of Indigenous Literature In Early Childhood Education, Lori Huston, Dr. Jan Hare, Ashleigh Janis, Leigh Kweon

Occasional Paper Series

Indigenous children's literature is a vital resource for nurturing cultural understandings and appreciation from an early age for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous children. This paper presents insights gathered from a workshop titled "Nurturing Indigenous Childhoods Through Themed Picture Books: Making Connections to the Local," which emerged as a culmination of our collaborative work on a massive open online course (MOOC) centered on Indigenous pedagogy in early childhood education. We curated a list of Indigenous children's books and engaged in discussions on the significance of Indigenous literature in nurturing cultural identity and literacy learning. In doing so, we aspired to create …

The Legacy Of Language: Indigenous Language In Children’S Fiction, Christine Hartman Derr

Occasional Paper Series

Generally speaking, storytelling is an honored tradition in many Native communities. I use the term generally with a disclaimer. There are currently 574 federally recognized tribal Nations on the land presently known as the United States of America. There are additional Native Nations recognized at the state level and tribal Nations left unrecognized. Each Nation has its own culture, language, traditions, and beliefs. The statements made in this paper could not be universally applicable to all Indigenous communities. There is no monolithic Native perspective that could adequately represent every Native Nation, nor should there be. We celebrate our differences as …

Vitamin D Deficiency And Cardiovascular Health Disparities In High-Melanin Populations: A Scoping Review, Jalen K. Luter, Silver R. Kaylor, Michael S. Boyer

Doctoral Projects

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a leading cause of mortality and disproportionately affect individuals with darker skin tones, partly due to vitamin D deficiency (Sabzmakan et al., 2014). This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project uses a scoping review methodology to examine the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and cardiovascular outcomes, with an emphasis on high-melanin populations. Guided by the Joanna Briggs Institute Framework, the review synthesizes existing evidence, identifies gaps in representation and biomarker use, and highlights social and biological contributors to disparity. Databases including PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, and Scopus were searched, and studies were screened using standardized inclusion criteria: …

Faculty Senate Executive Committee Agenda November 17, 2025, Utah State University

Faculty Senate & Faculty Senate Executive Committee

• 3:00 Call to Order
• Approval of Minutes October 20, 2025
• 3:05 University Business
• 3:20 Faculty Senate Business
• 3:35 Information
• EPC Report - November 6, 2025
• 3:40 Report
• Honors Program Annual Report
• USUSA Annual Report
• Faculty Evaluation Committee
• 4:05 Old Business
• 4:10 New Business
• Adjourn: 4:30 pm

Cv: Eleftheria Karapas (Nursing), Eleftheria Karapas

Nursing Department Faculty Curricula Vitae

No abstract provided.

"We Blink With One Eye Open. They Sleep With One Eye Close": A Qualitative Analysis Of Conflict And Resolution From The Perspective Of Correctional Staff, Staci M. Richardson

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A thesis presented to the faculty of the Caudill College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at Morehead State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree Master of Arts by Staci M. Richardson on November 17, 2025.

Interview With Orca Award Winner James Van Etten, Unl Plant Pathology; Discoverer Of Giant Viruses, Mark Griep, James Van Etten

UNL ORCA Interview Series

Dr. James Van Etten was awarded the UNL Outstanding Research and Creative Activities Award in 1992. He was born in Virginia but grew up Peoria, Illinois. Something in his youth must have sparked an interest in science because he earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from Carleton College in 1960. Carleton is a well-regarded liberal arts institution in Northfield, Minn., about 400 miles from Peoria. Next, Jim earned a master’s and doctorate at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana, both in plant pathology. For his postdoctoral work in 1965 and 1966, he did postdoctoral work in the Department of Genetics …

European Seabass (Dicentrarchus Labrax) Neurocranium, Gianna Dib, Logan A. Murphy, Esmeralda Orozco, David W. Kerstetter

All Scans: Kerstetter Fisheries and Avian Ecology 3D Scan Series

No abstract provided.

Coryphaena Hippurus (Mahi-Mahi) Neurocranium, Victoria E. Acosta, Margaret L. Mantineo, Sienna Lazar, Loren Hart, David W. Kerstetter

All Scans: Kerstetter Fisheries and Avian Ecology 3D Scan Series

No abstract provided.

Citronellol Reduces Sepsis-Induced Renal Inflammation Via Ap-1/Nf-Κb/Tnf-Α Pathway, Huda Rashid Atiyah, Sarmed H. Kathem, Surya M. Nauli

Pharmacy Faculty Articles and Research

Sepsis is characterized by the over-production of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) is a well-accepted model for recreating sepsis-induced renal injury in mice. The current study investigates how citronellol, a naturally occurring substance with a variety of biological characteristics, can prevent acute kidney inflammation brought on by CLP. In the CLP mouse model, citronellol was administered orally at doses of 50 and 100 mg/kg. Serum levels of creatinine and urea were used as markers of renal function, and the Murine Sepsis Score (MSS) was used to assess the severity of sepsis. According to our findings, CLP caused a …

Policy Project: Creating An Animal Assisted Therapy Policy For A College Of Nursing, Brooke Peyton

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Nursing students experience high levels of academic stress, anxiety, and burnout, which can negatively impact learning, professional development, and overall health. Evidence indicates that Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) has the potential to impact stress levels, improve community connection, and enhance overall well-being among nursing students. Many academic institutions lack structured policies to guide AAT programs into educational settings. The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice project was to develop a formal AAT policy for the College of Nursing with standardized procedures to implement an AAT program. Rogers’ Diffusion of Innovations theoretical framework was used to guide the development of the …

Face Card Declined: The Deepfake Threat To Biometric Security In Financial Systems, Hazel Fernandez

Washington and Lee Law Review Online

Once limited to entertainment and disinformation, deepfakes are now extending into the financial sector, where voice and facial impersonations exploit biometric authentication systems to facilitate fraudulent transactions. This evolution exposes gaps in existing legal and regulatory frameworks, raising critical questions about consumer protection and institutional safeguards. This Note argues for a reconceptualization of deepfake harms as both a privacy and a financial security issue. It examines the illusion of consent generated by synthetic impersonation and insufficient statutory protections. The analysis examines the patchwork of federal, state, and international laws governing data privacy and artificial media, highlighting the gaps that allow …

Estrogen And Obesity Synergistically Suppress Protein S Via Hif1Α, Enhancing Thrombosis Potential, Mohammad A. Mohammad, Narender Kumar, Sonali Ghosh, Ashley L. Paysse, Claudia Leonardi, Vijaya Pilli, Ma Lorena Duhaylungsod, Eric Lazartigues, Diana Polania-Villanueva, Sadaf Nouman, Logan A. Barrios, Rima Chattopadhyay, Rafika Yasmin, Alaina Guilbeau, Manoj Kumar, Tina H. Nguyen, Jovanny Zabaleta, Li Li, Luis Del Valle M.D., Mallory T. Barbier, Samarpan Majumder, Laurent O. Mosnier, Samarpan Majumder

School of Graduate Studies Faculty Publications

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, with risk heightened in premenopausal women with obesity or use estrogen-based oral contraceptives. When both risk factors are present, the thrombosis risk increases substantially. Protein S (PS), an essential anticoagulant cofactor, is downregulated by both estrogen and obesity, but the molecular basis for this suppression remains poorly defined. We investigated the effect of estrogen and obesity on PS expression using plasma samples from 157 women stratified by BMI and contraceptive use, alongside 40 mice categorized as lean or obese with or without estrogen pellet treatment. The levels of PS …

The “I’M Too Much, Yet Never Enough” Paradox: A Critical Approach To Discourses Of Afro-Latinidad Among Second-Generation-Immigrant Women In South Florida, Eleni Victoria Webster

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study critically examines discourse and the ways it shapes identities and community belonging for self-identifying Afro-Latina, second-generation-immigrant women in South Florida. This qualitative research uses an intercultural communication framework to analyze interviews and collected poems. Informed by grounded theory and a Black feminist critical approach rooted in the intersectionality theory, the data is analyzed through comparative thematic and metaphorical rhetorical analyses. When discussing the discourses related to the development of ethno-racial identities for Afro-Latinas, certain communicative patterns of self-discovering, self-defining, and self-envisioning emerged. With regard to community belonging, three metaphorical discourses arose: not-enoughness, in-betweenness, and un-humanness. The internalization of …

Does Preoperative Arthritis Affect The Outcomes Of Superior Capsular Reconstruction? A Systematic Review, Tae-Hoon Park, Hyungsuk Kim, Sukil Kim, Jongin Lee, Gerald R. Williams, Hyun Seok Song

Rothman Institute Papers

BACKGROUND: The optimal indications for superior capsular reconstruction (SCR) in cases of massive irreparable rotator cuff tears (RCTs) accompanied by degenerative arthritis remain controversial.

METHODS: A systematic review was conducted according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, searching PubMed, Embase (Elsevier), and Google Scholar. Studies were included if they documented Hamada grade and reported clinical and radiographic outcomes after SCR for irreparable RCTs. American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, visual analog scale for pain (pVAS), active range of motion, and acromiohumeral distance (AHD) were analyzed.

RESULTS: In all 7 studies, there was no consistent …

Exploring Human Perception And Cognition In Expressing And Understanding Mechanical Designs, Yan-Ting Chen

Theses

Effective communication of mechanical designs through technical drawings requires geometric accuracy, efficiency, and an understanding of human perception and cognition. Although advances in computer-aided design (CAD) software have improved drawing precision and automation, current tools often overlook the spatial reasoning processes that users employ to interpret these representations. This study seeks to improve the accuracy and efficiency of human-computer interaction in CAD environments by examining how individuals perceive and interpret three-dimensional mechanical components within the context of technical drawings. A key focus is the identification of canonical and optimal views that align with intuitive human understanding. Through a series of …

Tlr2 Agonism Suppresses Myeloid Leukemogenesis By Reprogramming Leukemia Stem Cells, Michael E. Lawler, Jennifer S. Romer-Seibert, Michael S. Bowman, Ramkrishna Mitra, Christine M. Eischen, Robert L. Bowman, Sara E. Meyer

Department of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Cancer Biology Faculty Papers

The consequences of activated innate immune signaling in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is not well understood. Using ligands directed at the toll-like family receptors (TLR) in models of high-risk AML, we uncover that TLR2 ligands exert unique antileukemic effects that are distinct from other TLRs. Although TLR2 signaling broadly induces inflammatory gene expression in AML cells, at the single-cell level, cell-type-dependent, divergent transcriptional responses coordinate cellular outputs of proliferation, differentiation, cell death, and activation of immune cell function. TLR2 ligands were the only TLR agonists capable of extending survival of AML-bearing mice through leukemia stem cell (LSC) reprogramming that elevated …

Ptbp1 Variants Displaying Altered Nucleocytoplasmic Distribution Are Responsible For A Neurodevelopmental Disorder With Skeletal Dysplasia, Aymeric Masson, Catherine Gooch, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Polypyrimidine tract-binding protein 1 (PTBP1) is a heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein primarily known for its alternative splicing activity. It shuttles between the nucleus and cytoplasm via partially overlapping N-terminal nuclear localization (NLS) and export (NES) signals. Despite its fundamental role in cell growth and differentiation, its involvement in human disease remains poorly understood. We identified 27 individuals from 25 families harboring de novo or inherited pathogenic variants - predominantly start-loss (89%) and, to a lesser extent, missense (11%) - affecting NES/NLS motifs. Affected individuals presented with a syndromic neurodevelopmental disorder and variable skeletal dysplasia with disproportionate short stature with short limbs. …

Intercellular Signaling And Synaptic Deconstruction Uncovered By Single-Cell And Spatial Transcriptomics In An Ad Tauopathy Model, Jeff X. Ji, Brian L. Giles, Surjyadipta Bhattacharjee, Marie-Audrey I. Kautzmann, Alasdair P. Masson, Sonia Do Carmo, A Claudio Cuello, Nicolas G. Bazan

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the leading cause of dementia in elderly individuals worldwide; however, all mechanisms leading to disease onset and progression are not well understood. Here, we report brain single-cell multiome and spatial transcriptomics in a transgenic rat model of human-like tauopathy. We have identified new markers of tau-driven AD pathology and provided single-cell evidence for genes implicated in AD. Our findings reveal how tau hyperphosphorylation and aging alter ligand-receptor communication, transcription factor regulatory networks, and specific cellular networks. Notably, we found intriguing changes in cell communication involving glutamatergic transmission and Netrin signaling as a taupathy consequence. Overall, this …

Cordmilk: Umbilical Cord Milking Versus Early Cord Clamping On Short-And Long-Term Outcomes In Neonates Who Are Non-Vigorous At Birth-Study Protocol Of A Multi-Center, Cluster-Randomized, Crossover-Controlled Trial, S. Yogeshkumar, Sunil S. Vernekar, Sangappa M. Dhaded, Kiran Talekar, Benjamin E Leiby, Rebecca Hartman, Yvonne Vaucher, Nitin Chouthai, Meenakshi Girish, Manish Jain, Shuchi Jain, Seema Parvekar, Vinita Jain, Alka Patankar, Milind Suryawanshi, Manish Tiwari, Manjushri Waikar, Nidhi Nashine, Deepali Ambike, Mahesh Asalkar, Rajesh Kulkarni, Sandhya Haribhaktha, Hemraj Narkhede, Sudha Chaudhari, Milind Kamble, Deepti Shrirame, Balchandra Falke, Seema Mehta, Asha Verma, Sunil Gothwal, Shivaprasad S. Goudar, Richard Derman, Anup Katheria, Zubair H. Aghai

Department of Radiology Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: Facilitating placental transfusion-the transfer of blood from the placenta to the newborn-via delayed cord clamping (DCC) or umbilical cord milking (UCM) at birth has been shown to improve iron stores in healthy term infants and may positively impact long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes. Infants who are non-vigorous at birth and at risk of developing hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) are particularly likely to benefit from placental transfusion. This process may offer neuroprotection by enhancing cardiopulmonary transition, supporting cardiac preload, improving systemic and cerebral perfusion, delivering stem cells and neurotrophic factors, and preventing iron deficiency. While DCC is not currently recommended for non-vigorous term …

Multiomic Analysis Reveals A Key Bcat1 Role In Mtor Activation By B Cell Receptor And Tlr9, Rui Guo, Yizhe Sun, Matthew Y Lim, Hardik Shah, Joao A Paulo, Rahaman A Ahmed, Weixing Li, Yuchen Zhang, Haopeng Yang, Liang Wei Wang, Daniel Strebinger, Nicholas A Smith, Meng Li, Merrin Man Long Leong, Michael Lutchenkov, Jin Hua Liang, Zhixuan Li, Yin Wang, Rishi Puri, Ari Melnick, Michael R Green, John M Asara, Adonia E Papathanassiu, Duane R Wesemann, Steven P Gygi, Vamsi K Mootha, Benjamin E Gewurz

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

B lymphocytes play major adaptive immune roles, producing antibodies and driving T cell responses. However, how immunometabolism networks support B cell activation and differentiation in response to distinct receptor stimuli remains incompletely understood. To gain insights, we systematically investigated acute primary human B cell transcriptional, translational, and metabolomic responses to B cell receptor (BCR), TLR9, CD40-ligand (CD40L), IL-4, or combinations thereof. T cell-independent BCR/TLR9 costimulation, which drives malignant and autoimmune B cell states, highly induced transaminase branched chain amino acid transaminase 1 (BCAT1), which localized to lysosomal membranes to support branched chain amino acid synthesis and mTORC1 activation. BCAT1 inhibition …

Request For An Advisory Opinion By The State Of Guatemala On Democracy And Its Protection Under The Inter-American Human Rights System: Expert Opinion, Notre Dame Law School Global Human Rights Clinic, Notre Dame Reparations Design And Compliance Lab, Diane A. Desierto, Francisco J. Urbina, Paolo G. Carozza, Anibal Perez-Liñan, Faisal Yamil Meneses, Nicolas Buitrago Rey, Ian Sheppard, Michelle Vasquez, Nick Polk, Carlos Chinchilla Mourra, Jose Cardona Sanchez, Pablo Proaño, Roselis Diaz De Freitas, Zolile Shude, Christian Mikala-Ofori, Rachel Cooper

Court Briefs

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Notre Dame Law School Global Human Rights Clinic (NDLS GHRC) In collaboration with Notre Dame Reparations Design and Compliance Lab (ND Reparations Lab)

The undersigned Professors, staff lawyers, and researchers of the NDLS GHRC and the ND Reparations Lab respectfully submit this Expert Opinion for this Honorable Court’s consideration. 

1. The State of Guatemala has requested this Honorable Court to interpret specific provisions of the American Convention on Human Rights (e.g., Preamble first paragraph, Article 1 obligation to respect rights, Article 5 right to humane treatment, Article 8 right to a fair trial, Article 9 freedom from ex …

Chimes: November 17, 2025, Calvin University

Chimes

Budget cuts slash programs and faculty: Students react with grief and frustration by Sarah Sparling, Ian Tjoelker & McKenna Wilkinson

Bringing the Cretaceous to Calvin: Dice Museum reveals fossil and student artwork by Ellery Johnson

Recap: 200 students attend administration town hall by Sarah Sparling

Celebrating Calvin's Asian American and international populations by Jorie Cho

Calvin's D1 hockey on hot streak as they climb to #4 in national rankings by Hendrik Beelen & Zach Kern

Spotted turtles find their home on campus by Maya Oeverman

Student Senate allocates four thousand dollars to accessibility and sustainability projects by Ashley Hamons

Cultural Innovation Can Increase And Maintain Biodiversity: A Case Study From Medieval Europe, Adam Spitzig, Manfred Rösch, Jessie Woodbridge, Martin Bauch, Piotr Guzowski, Peter Erhart, Ralph Fyfe, Elena Marinova, Adam Izdebski

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Numerous research efforts have used paleoecological data to reconstruct past biodiversity in Europe. In these projects, researchers have identified increases in biodiversity over the Holocene and hinted at a positive correlation with human population. These are important findings but are not easily translated into effective biodiversity conservation and restoration policy. We argue that, in order to better inform policymaking, studies of past biodiversity dynamics should include analyses of contemporaneous cultural phenomena in order to identify and describe specific anthropogenic drivers of past biodiversity changes. We present an example here, a case study from the Lake Constance region (southwestern Germany), one …

Salary Report, 2025 November, Eastern Michigan University

EMU Salary Reports

No abstract provided.

Cephalopod Consciousness On “Their Own Terms”: Who Are “They”?, Willa M. Lane, Victor Ajuwon, Nicola S. Clayton

Animal Sentience

Mather’s call to consider cephalopods’ consciousness “on their own terms” raises the question of the extent to which cephalopods can be considered a homogenous group. While coloeoid cephalopods share traits that strongly distinguish them from other molluscs and invertebrates, they show vast ecological and morphological diversity, with implications for the design of empirical investigations of consciousness. Extending Mather’s argument, we apply Birch et al.’s (2020) five-dimensional model to compare octopus, cuttlefish, squid, and nautilus. This comparison shows that even within a graded rather than categorical framework, putative consciousness profiles depend on which taxa are included in discussions of “cephalopod consciousness.” …