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After The Economic Downfall At The Coastal Frontier: A Portrait Of Women Persisting Amidst Sea Abrasion In Northern Bekasi, Muhammad R. A. Ghifari, Gilang Mahadika

Antropologi Indonesia

This article explores the socio-environmental transformations in Muara Gembong, a coastal frontier in northern Bekasi, Indonesia, that once thrived as a hub for shrimp and milkfish farming but is now grappling with environmental degradation and economic decline. By drawing on feminist political ecology (FPE), the study examines how women in the region have adapted to the deteriorating environment, driven by coastal erosion, mangrove loss, and the collapse of fish pond businesses. While men traditionally dominated the local economy as aquaculturists, women have assumed critical roles in sustaining household livelihoods through creative economic activities, such as weaving wlingi laut (Cyperus malaccensis) …

Painted Hognose, Sophia Charles

Research & Creativity Showcase

Due to fear and false information, snakes often get a bad reputation for being… Well, snakes. People who are cruel and untrustworthy are sometimes referred to as “snakes” however this is a misrepresentation of a snake’s nature. My first pet snake was a Western Hognose Snake (Heterodon nasicus) that showed me how wonderful and inquisitive snakes truly are. I’ve been caring for snakes for over a decade and it’s a special experience to have an animal that is normally reclusive and fearful to grow to trust and interact with you.

Painted Hognose is my homage to these beautiful and misunderstood …

Simpleberry, Mark Eresanara

Research & Creativity Showcase

Sweetness has always been something I’ve gravitated toward—not just in flavor, but in feeling. With Simple Berry, I wanted to explore how something as small as a jar of jam can bring comfort, familiarity, and joy into people’s daily lives. This project gave me the chance to blend visual storytelling with brand identity in a way that feels both playful and grounded.

The campaign uses visual metaphor as a central unifier, inspired by nature’s purest instinct: attraction to sweetness. I chose animals like the bee, butterfly, and hummingbird—creatures naturally drawn to nectar—to mirror how consumers are drawn to the jam …

Interwoven Lives: A Historical Journey, Aimee Cordova

Research & Creativity Showcase

In this exhibition, "Interwoven Lives," I explore the profound and ongoing relationship between humans and animals throughout history. This collection of paintings delves into the intricate connections that have shaped our shared existence and reflects on how these bonds have evolved. From the earliest cave paintings to contemporary art, artists have depicted the relationship between animals and humans. These artworks serve as a testament to the significance of animals in our lives as companions, symbols, spiritual beings, partners in warfare, food sources, and sources of inspiration. By studying the history of different cultures’ relationships with animals, we gain insight into …

Sounds Of Battle And Battle Of Sounds: Belliphonic In Tolkien, Ali Mirzabayati

Journal of Tolkien Research

This paper explores the concept of the belliphonic—a term denoting the acoustic dimensions of warfare—within the context of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, focusing on the Battle of the Five Armies. While modern war studies have mainly centered on the mechanized soundscapes of twentieth-century conflict, this study engages with recent scholarly efforts to recover the sonic textures of medieval battle. Drawing on theories of wartime acoustics and examples from medieval literature, the paper examines how Tolkien, informed by his expertise in Old and Middle English texts and his lived experience in World War I, crafts a dynamic and psychologically …

How Taste Shaped The Use Of Botanical Drugs, Marco Leonti

Oxford ICSB

The perception of taste and flavour (a combination of taste, smell and chemesthesis) also referred to as chemosensation, enables animals to find high-value foods and avoid toxins. Humans have learned to use unpalatable and toxic substances as medicines, yet the importance of chemosensation in this process is poorly understood. We generated tasting-panel data for botanical drugs and applied phylogenetic generalised linear mixed models to test whether intensity and complexity of chemosensory qualities as well as particular tastes and flavours can predict ancient Graeco-Roman drug use. We found chemosensation to be strongly predictive of therapeutic use: botanical drugs with high therapeutic …

The Relevance Of Gut Microbiota For The Activity Of Herbal Drugs, Rudolf Bauer

Oxford ICSB

Despite intensive research, the active principles and mechanisms of action of many herbal drugs are still not clear. Moreover, the bioavailability of many polar plant constituents is rather limited, why they are not likely to act systemically. Therefore, alternative approaches to explain their activity have to be considered. Gut microbiota and the human body form a symbiosis which is essential for our health and well-being. Dysbiosis can lead to various diseases, like inflammation, obesity, asthma, diabetes, and even cancer. Therefore, gut microbiota are a relevant target for herbal drugs, and may help to understand their effects. For example, Faecalibacterium prausnitzii …

Heavy Metals In Healthy Water Samples Used By Newborn In Al-Najaf Governorate, Iraq, Ban Hussein Ali, Ali Abid Abojassim

Al-Bahir

Water is essential for life, so monitoring water quality is important. This research focuses on measuring heavy metals (Lead, Pb; Cadmium, Cd; Chromium, Cr (in 14 healthy water samples of two types; bottled water and filtered water used by newborn children in Al-Najaf governorate, Iraq. Atomic absorption spectroscopy (AA-7000, Japan) was used to conduct the experimental analysis. Also, health risks parameters (non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic) due to Pd, Cd, and Cr concentrations were calculated. The results of Pb, Cd, and Cr concentrations in mg/L for bottled water samples were ranged 0.03-0.83, 0.01-0.69, and 0.01-0.76, respectively, while the range values for filter …

Effect Of Adding Nano Silica On Some Structural And Thermal Properties Of Aluminum, Salih Y. Darweesh, Ghazi F. Mahal

Al-Bahir

The powder metallurgy method was employed to fabricate aluminum-based composite samples reinforced with nano silica at varying weight fractions of 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 wt.%. The powders were mixed, dried, and compacted using a hydraulic press at 7 tons of pressure for one minute, followed by thermal sintering in an oven at 600°C for two hours. Structural characterization was conducted using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD), while thermal analysis included thermal conductivity, heat capacity, thermal diffusivity, thermal flux, and thermal resistance. The results revealed that the optimal nano silica reinforcement ratio was 10%, yielding notably …

Advantages, Disadvantages, And Factors Influencing The Reproductive Performance Of Gilts And Sows Raised In Gestational Group Housing And Free-Farrowing Systems, Natchanon Dumniem Dr., Thomas D. Parsons, Padet Tummaruk

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

In the modern global pig industry, there is a growing interest in animal-friendly agriculture, encouraging farmers to prioritize humane practices and meet the welfare needs of their animals. In developed countries, consumers are increasingly concerned about animal welfare, particularly regarding pigs as social animals, advocating for their housing in groups that reflect their natural behaviors in the wild. There is significant societal pressure to eliminate the use of crate systems, which cause discomfort to animals in commercial farming. In these systems, breeding females are often restricted in movement throughout the reproductive cycle. As a result, alternative husbandry and housing systems …

The Chanticleer, 2025-04-10, Coastal Carolina University

The Chanticleer Student Newspaper

The editorially independent student produced weekly newspaper of Coastal Carolina University.

The Indiana Statesman, April 10, 2025, Indiana State University

Student Newspaper

Sycamore Remix; Party at the Fountain marks Spring Week midpoint

Jenner & Block Llp V. Doj: Brief Of Amici Curiae 676 Law Professors In Support Of Plaintiff's Motion For Summary Judgment And For Declaratory And Permanent Injunctive Relief, Nicholas C. Howson, Leah Litman, Kyle D. Logue, Gabriel S. Mendlow, Leonard Niehoff, Richard Primus, Rebecca Scott

Appellate Briefs

Amici 676 law professors submit this brief in support of Plaintiff Jenner & Block’s Motion for Summary Judgment and for Declaratory and Permanent Injunctive Relief (the “Motion”) to emphasize the threat that the President’s Executive Order (the “Order”) presents to the independence and integrity of the legal profession, the rights of clients to seek redress in the courts, and, by extension, the rule of law. As experts in constitutional law, legal ethics, and the history of the legal profession, among other fields, we have a significant interest in ensuring that the principles of free speech, freedom of association, the right …

Equipping East African Church Planters For Evangelism And Discipleship: An Evaluation Of Oral Bible Storying Training, Cynthia A. Easton

Doctor of Education (EdD)

This training evaluation study assessed the effectiveness of an oral Bible storying training on evangelism, discipleship, and the overall efficacy of a 5-day oral Bible storying training program conducted for 40 indigenous church planter leaders (CPLs) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Using Kirkpatrick’s evaluation framework, the study assessed training effectiveness across all four evaluation levels: reaction, learning, behavior, and results. Through an observational learning assessment, a feedback session, and interviews conducted 6–8 weeks and 6 months after the training, the study documented the CPLs’ implementation of the method in their Christian ministries across Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Uganda. The findings revealed …

Environmental Factors Exacerbate Parkinsonian Phenotypes In An Asian-Specific Knock-In Lrrk2 Risk Variant In Mice, Zoë Bichler, Sarivin Vanan, Zhiwei Zhang, Qianying (Sally) Dong, Jolene Wei Ling Lee, Chengwu Zhang, Liting Hang, Mei Jiang, Parasuraman Padmanabhan, Wuan Ting Saw, Zhidong Zhou, Balázs Gulyás, Kah Leong Lim, Li Zeng, Eng King Tan

Faculty Research 2025

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder affecting nearly 10 mil- lion people worldwide, and for which no cure is currently known. Mutations in the Leucine-Rich Repeat Kinase 2 (LRRK2) gene, age, as well as environmental factors such as neurotoxin exposure and stress, are known to increase the risk of developing the disease in humans. To investigate the role of a specific Asian variant of the LRRK2 gene to induce susceptibility to stress and trigger PD phenotypes with time, knock-in (KI) mice bearing the human LRRK2 R1628P risk variant have been generated and studied from 2 to 16 months of …

A Practical Approach To Treatment For Improving Sleep In Residential Setting, Zoe Newman

Doctoral Dissertations - College of Arts and Sciences

Although behavioral interventions have been effective in treating these problems for individuals with developmental disabilities, the necessary components of a sleep treatment have not been identified. The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy and practicality of different components of a sleep treatment package for individuals with autism living in a residential group home. Antecedent interventions were replicated from previous research, including bedtime fading, bedtime routine, and a sound machine. Additionally, sleep research was extended by using an accelerometer to measure sleep and by evaluating contingency review with delayed reinforcement for decreasing latency to sleep onset and increasing …

Rapid Quantification Of Salmonella Typhimurium In Ground Chicken Using Immunomagnetic Chemiluminescent Assay, Sandhya Thapa, Niraj Ghimire, Fur-Chi Chen

Food and Animal Sciences Faculty Research

Many countries have established regulatory frameworks to monitor and mitigate Salmonella contamination in poultry products. The ability to rapidly quantify Salmonella is critical for poultry processors to facilitate early detection, implement corrective measures, and enhance product safety. This study aimed to develop an Immunomagnetic Chemiluminescent Assay (IMCA) for the quantification of Salmonella Typhimurium in ground chicken. Immunomagnetic microbeads functionalized with monoclonal antibodies were employed to selectively capture and concentrate Salmonella from ground chicken samples. A biotin-labeled monoclonal antibody, followed by an avidin-horseradish peroxidase conjugate, was used to bind the captured bacteria and initiate a chemiluminescent reaction catalyzed by peroxidase. Light …

Charles Bennett V. Bayer Corporation

2025 Decisions

USDC for the District of New Jersey

Veteran's Service In Research Veteran's Advance Complementary And Integrative Mental Healthcare, Dessa Bergen-Cico

Voices of Service Symposium

This poster encompasses findings from research using complementary and integrative health interventions for Veterans with traumatic stress/PTSD. These studies encompass: a.) the use of mindfulness-based interventions for treatment of PTS/PTSD, suicidality, and depression (Possemato, Bergen-Cico et al, 2016) b.) implementation science involving Veteran peers as co-facilitators of primary care delivery of mindfulness-based interventions for Veterans with PTS/PTSD (Possemato, Bergen-Cico et al, 2022) c.) the efficacy of mindfulness-based intervention as evidenced by changes in biomarkers like cortisol a stress hormone(Bergen-Cico, Possemato, et al, 2014) d.) dog ownership and companionship for management of PTS/PTSD (Bergen-Cico et al, 2019; Ramon, Bergen-Cico Possemato, 2022)

The Comment, April 10, 2025, Bridgewater State University

The Comment

No abstract provided.

The Impact Of Diet-Induced Obesity On Cerebrovasculature Structure And Function, Riley M. Feagle

MUSC Theses and Dissertations

Adequate cerebral perfusion is necessary to help the brain maintain a constant and steady state of nutrient delivery. Since the brain is highly metabolic, changes in the vasculature structure can impact perfusion levels and, therefore, reduce the ability of the brain to receive the support necessary for full functionality. Vascular dysfunction is a common comorbidity among obese individuals. Given the strong association between obesity and cognitive dysfunction, understanding the correlation between reduced cerebral perfusion and altered cerebrovascular structure is crucial. The overall hypothesis of this thesis originated after ample preliminary data, and states that diet-induced obesity reduces cerebral perfusion and …

Social Media's Effect On Our Health, Isabel Engelhard

Psychology Student Publications

This paper tells us about the complex relationship between social media use and the mental health of young people. It addresses the negative effects of social media, such as increased suicide rates, addiction, and cyberbullying, while also bringing up the positive aspects, like personal connections. The study emphasizes the need for a healthier online environment to support mental health in young people.

The Human Brainstem's Red Nucleus Was Upgraded To Support Goal-Directed Action, Samuel R Krimmel, Timothy O Laumann, Roselyne J Chauvin, Tamara Hershey, Jarod L Roland, Joshua S Shimony, Jon T Willie, Scott A Norris, Scott Marek, Andrew N Van, Anxu Wang, Julia Monk, Kristen M Scheidter, Forrest I Whiting, Nadeshka Ramirez-Perez, Athanasia Metoki, Noah J Baden, Benjamin P Kay, Hadas Nahman-Averbuch, Abraham Z Snyder, Marcus E Raichle, Evan M Gordon, Nico U F Dosenbach, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

The red nucleus, a large brainstem structure, coordinates limb movement for locomotion in quadrupedal animals. In humans, its pattern of anatomical connectivity differs from that of quadrupeds, suggesting a different purpose. Here, we apply our most advanced resting-state functional connectivity based precision functional mapping in highly sampled individuals (n = 5), resting-state functional connectivity in large group-averaged datasets (combined n ~ 45,000), and task based analysis of reward, motor, and action related contrasts from group-averaged datasets (n > 1000) and meta-analyses (n > 14,000 studies) to precisely examine red nucleus function. Notably, red nucleus functional connectivity with motor-effector networks (somatomotor hand, foot, …

Required Art-Based Curriculum Improves Essential Qualities In Medical Students: A Three-Year Study With In-Person And Remote Art Observation Experiences, Schoen Kruse, Sarah E. Getch, Anshul Kumar, Marissa Roffler

Faculty and Staff Publications

Medical education is increasingly challenged to develop a curriculum that addresses ambiguity, empathy, and perspective-taking. We developed a required art-based curriculum for all first-year medical students to address this need. Within this course, students use art observation and the Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) question framework to explore interprofessional collaborative practice, ambiguity in healthcare, and perspective-taking. The purpose of this study was to examine if the art-based curriculum was associated with changes in tolerance for ambiguity, perspective-taking, and empathy in medical students. Changes in these qualities were evaluated between in-person, emergency remote, and planned remote sessions.

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Phosphotungstic Acid Staining To Visualize The Vagus Nerve Perineurium Using Micro-Ct, Aniruddha R. Upadhye, Jennifer Coleman, Michael W. Jenkins, David Wilson, Andrew J. Shoffstall

Faculty Scholarship

Background and Purpose: Peripheral nerve stimulation is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for treating various disorders, but it is often limited by side effects, highlighting the need for a clear understanding of fascicular and fiber organization to design selective therapies. Micro-CT imaging of contrast-stained nerves enables the visualization of tissue microstructures, such as the fascicular perineurium and vasculature. In this work, we evaluated phosphotungstic acid (PTA) as a contrast agent and assessed its compatibility with downstream histology. Methods: Human vagus nerve samples were collected from three embalmed cadavers and subjected to three different staining methods, followed by …

A Computational Framework For Investigating Novel Bacterial Conjugation Inhibitors, Serena Tuytschaevers

Theses

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global threat, contributing to an estimated 700,000 deaths annually. One of the main ways that AMR genes spread among bacteria is through conjugation. Therefore, it is crucial to develop conjugation inhibitors (COINs) to combat AMR. Shared characteristics between known COIN molecules are a hydrophobic tail, unsaturations, and a polar head. Considering these characteristics and accounting for the efficacy of 2-hexadecynoic acid and Tanzawaic Acids (TZAs) low toxicity, we designed a new set of TZA analogs. The predicted protein target of previously identified COINs is TrwD, an ATPase in the type IV secretion system (T4SS). …

The Interchangeable-Part Structure Of Food And Drug Law, Adam I. Muchmore

Faculty Scholarship

This Article demonstrates that nested tiers of interchangeable parts serve as the foundation for the regulatory programs administered by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Core interchangeable parts used in FDA-administered programs include product categories, prohibitions on adulteration and misbranding, agency-registration requirements, current good manufacturing practices, product standards, marketing authorization requirements, postmarket requirements, and user fees. In each of these areas, Congress or the FDA has engaged in interchangeable-part lawmaking (IPL). IPL occurs when a government takes a portion of its law in one subject area and uses it as a model for its own law in another subject area. …

We’Re All In This Together: A Proposal For Stronger Response To Invasive Plant Species, Marisa Nardelli

Seton Hall Journal of Legislation and Public Policy

No abstract provided.

Montana Kaimin, April 10, 2025, Students Of The University Of Montana, Missoula

Montana Kaimin, 1898-present

Student newspaper of the University of Montana, Missoula.

Allosteric Targeted Drug Delivery For Enhanced Blood-Brain Barrier Penetration Via Mimicking Transmembrane Domain Interactions, Kaicheng Tang, Zhongjie Tang, Miaomiao Niu, Zuyin Kuang, Weiwei Xue, Xinyu Wang, Xinlong Liu, Yang Yu, Seongdong Jeong, Yifan Ma, Annette Wu, Betty Y S Kim, Wen Jiang, Zhaogang Yang, Chong Li

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Current strategies for active targeting in the brain are entirely based on the effective interaction of the ligand with the orthosteric sites of specific receptors on the blood-brain barrier (BBB), which is highly susceptible to various pathophysiological factors and limits the efficacy of drug delivery. Here, we propose an allosteric targeted drug delivery strategy that targets classical BBB transmembrane receptors by designing peptide ligands that specifically bind to their transmembrane domains. This strategy prevents competitive interference from endogenous ligands and antibodies by using the insulin receptor and integrin α