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Numaswitch, A Novel Biochemical Platform For Efficient Peptide And Protein Production, Christian Schwarz, Roxann Guerrette, Bach-Ngan Wetzel

Microbial Engineering III (MEIII)

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An Aulete Takes Flight: The Iconography Of Music And Myth In A Myrina-Type Terracotta In The Mead Art Museum, Loren Isotalo

New England Classical Journal

A Myrina-type terracotta figurine of a flying aulete held in Amherst College’s Mead Art Museum exemplifies a new body of evidence relevant to the study of ancient Greek music. I propose that this coarse figurine indicates possible musical funerary practices of Myrina and that the aulete may be a depiction of the god Eros. As the aulos inhabits a complex space in Greek social thought, a connection between Eros and the aulos would open up new ways of understanding how the ancient Greeks received and understood Eros as a god through music and sound.

Review Of Jared Hudson. 2021. The Rhetoric Of Roman Transportation. Vehicles In Latin Literature. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Pp Xvi, 353. Paperback. (Isbn 978-1-108-72323-7) $46.59., Ray Laurence

New England Classical Journal

No abstract provided.

Operating Fund Budget/ Expenditure Summary Report 2024-25, Csusb Budget Office

University Budget Office records

No abstract provided.

Out With The Old, In With The Young? Youth And Old Age In Vergil’S Eclogues And Georgics, Charissa Skoutelas, Anthony Smith

New England Classical Journal

Scholars have noted that Silenus’ entrapment by Chromis and Mnasyllos (Eclogues 6) and Aristaeus’ ambush of Proteus (Georgics 4) share distinct elements. Both passages portray youths forcefully binding an old figure with chains to compel a song. In comparing old Silenus and Proteus with the “boys” Chromis and Mnasyllos and “most daring of the youth” Aristaeus respectively, this paper traces such physical compulsion alongside the metaphorical confinement of Tityrus (Eclogues 1) and the Corycian senex (Georgics 4) to argue that Vergil mobilizes the clash of youth and senectitude to comment on the effects of literary tradition …

Basilissa: Exploring Cleopatra Selene’S Complex Identity Through Her Coinage, Btari Laksono

New England Classical Journal

No abstract provided.

Enquêteurs (Non) Familiers : Qui Mène Les Enquêtes Dans Les Séries Télévisées Égyptiennes ?, Gianluca Parolin

Regards

The chapter analyzes the ubiquitous presence of crime investigations in contemporary Egyptian television drama, away from genre definitions of crime drama. By focusing on who conducts these investigations, the chapter maps the typologies of investigators on the small screen. The ‘conventional’ investigators of global crime drama are an extremely rare occurrence on Egyptian television, and even when they exist in the original work they tend to be marginalized in the adaptation. A host of ordinary citizens, on the contrary, are extremely busy carrying out investigations on the Egyptian small screen. The chapter considers the struggles that these ‘non-conventional’ investigators encounter, …

À Propos De « Cilama » (Hady Zaccak, 2024), Joseph Korkmaz

Regards

Cilama (2024) est un documentaire du réalisateur libanais spécialiste du genre Hady Zaccak. Le titre est une déformation de « cinéma » par le dialecte populaire de Tripoli, la deuxième grande ville et chef-lieu du nord du Liban. Des années trente et jusqu’à la guerre civile en 1975, Tripoli comptait une trentaine de salles qui attiraient une foule de spectateurs avides de divertissement, d’évasion, de rencontres et de découvertes. Aujourd’hui ces salles ont fermé leurs portes et, contrairement à celles du centre-ville de Beyrouth qui ont été rasées dans le cadre de la reconstruction et de la modernisation, elles sont …

Understanding How Family Dynamics Affect Mental Health Communication In Inside Out: A Content Analysis, Kataryna Morton

Honors Program: Senior Projects (Public)

This study examines the impact of open communication between family members on mental health and a child’s sense of belonging in the film Inside Out. Previous research has shown the impact of media on children’s socialization, which can influence stigma and make it less likely for vulnerable communication to occur. It is crucial for children to learn to communicate their emotions, and the media can play a key role in shaping these beliefs. Inside Out provides a positive example of mental health communication, which is specifically explored through Riley’s communication with her parents throughout the film. Using a content analysis, …

Evaluation Of The Effect Of In Ovo Applied Bifidobacteria And Lactic Acid Bacteria On Enteric Colonization By Hatchery-Associated Opportunistic Pathogens And Early Performance In Broiler Chickens, Mitchell C. Rowland, Aaron J. Forga, James Higuita, Makenly E. Coles, Billy M. Hargis, Christine N. Vuong, Danielle Graham

Poultry Science Faculty Publications and Presentations

Probiotics have been used to promote pioneer colonization by beneficial bacteria in poultry. The purpose of the present study (four trials) was to determine if an in ovo injection with Bifidobacterium saeculare (B2-2, B3-4) and/or lactic acid bacteria (LAB18, LAB46) at d18 of embryogenesis reduced Enterococcus and Gram-negative bacterial colonization in the gut at hatch. An environmental challenge model was used to simulate microbial contamination in large-scale hatch cabinets in a laboratory setting. In all trials, gut homogenates obtained from chicks at hatch were plated to enumerate relevant bacterial populations. Performance was evaluated in trials two and four. The top …

The 1953 Codes: Rayyā And Sakīna On Screen (1953-2005), Elena Chiti

Regards

This paper examines on-screen representations of female criminals. It focuses on Rayyā and Sakīna, two sisters who were arrested in Egypt in 1920 and executed in 1921. Since 1953, the sisters have inspired movies and TV series that have entrenched their myth in popular culture. Rayyā and Sakīna are at the core of narratives that bear moral imperatives on societal issues, such as the place of women in society and the relation of the nation to its margins. I will argue that, until a recent off-screen resignification, Rayyā and Sakīna have not been deeply resignified in Egyptian movies. Instead, they …

Répéter Une Scène De Crime : « Abou Leila » (2020) D’Amin Sidi Boumédiène, Boualem Khelifati

Regards

This article examines the way in which Amin Sidi Boumédiène’s film Abou Leila (2020) crystallizes the Algerian tragedy of the 1990s through the story of a quest for revenge that “repeats a crime scene” by deploying it on the scale of the vast Algerian territory. The pursuit by two policemen (released of their uniforms) of a chimerical terrorist named Abou Leila seems to satisfy a desire for “national” revenge against crimes that remain unpunished to this day. The resulting murderous madness tells the alienation of an entire country caught up in a fratricidal war. Repeating the crime, Sidi Boumédiène’s film …

Uab Libraries Q1 2025 Employee Updates, Uab Libraries

UAB Libraries News

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Video Animation: Improving Older Adults Patients Knowledge And Motivation Related To Hypertension Diet, Gusti Ayu Kade Budiarti, Sri Susanty, Ruslan Madjid, Ramadhan Tosepu

Jurnal Keperawatan Indonesia

Hypertension is a dangerous medical condition that can increase the risk of heart, brain, and renal problems, among other issues. A balanced diet is an essential hypertension control intervention. This study seeks to examine the efficiency of employing animation media to explain the application of diets that prevent hypertension and boost the understanding and motivation of senior patients at Bahteramas Regional General Hospital. In both the control and intervention groups, a quantitative-quasi-experimental design was adopted, with pre-test and post-tests. Data was obtained via questionnaires from 92 respondents chosen using a purposive sampling approach, with 46 in the intervention group from …

Geo-Ai For Wetland Classification And Evolutionary Analysis, Lirong Yin

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Wetlands, as a crucial component of the Earth's ecosystem, play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance and preserving biodiversity. However, wetlands are currently facing severe challenges, as both natural and human-induced factors are contributing to their global degradation. Gaining a deep understanding of the species composition and biodiversity within wetland-covered areas and accurately analyzing their changing trends not only helps assess the current and future state of wetlands but also provides strong support for the formulation of scientifically sound wetland conservation strategies. In recent years, the rapid development of geospatial intelligence and remote sensing technologies has brought new opportunities …

Solar Microwave-Assisted Synthesis Of Modified Alkaline Catalysts For Biodiesel Production, Neshwign Chandrasehgaran, Ayoub Muhammad, Siti Aminah Mohd Johari

Platform: A Journal of Engineering (PAJE)

The global demand for eco-friendly energy sources has intensified the need for sustainable methods to synthesise modified alkaline catalysts for biodiesel production. Traditional methods are often costly and environmentally harmful. This study aims to develop high-efficiency, waste-based, modified alkaline catalysts using solar microwave-assisted synthesis. The focus is on optimising catalyst activity to enhance biodiesel yield from sunflower and waste cooking oil. Using the coprecipitation method, caO-rich hydrotalcite-like compounds (HLCs) were synthesised by impregnating Mg-Al hydrotalcite (HT Mg-Al) with 40 wt% eggshell-derived CaO. The study compared different drying methods, times, energy consumption, and costs involved in synthesising the catalysts. Characterisation techniques …

องค์การการค้าโลกกับวิกฤตโลกร้อน: วิเคราะห์มาตรการเก็บค่าธรรมเนียมคาร์บอนข้ามพรมแดนของสหภาพยุโรป (The World Trade Organization And Global Warming Crisis: Analysis On The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Of The European Union), Sakda Thanitcul

Chulalongkorn University Law Journal

ในปี พ.ศ. 2541 (ค.ศ. 1998) องค์กรอุทธรณ์ขององค์การการค้าโลก (the World Trade Organization) ได้ให้ความสำคัญของค่านิยมเรื่อง “การอนุรักษ์สัตว์ป่าที่ใกล้สูญพันธุ์” ได้แก่ เต่าทะเล ว่ามีความสำคัญเทียบเท่ากับค่านิยมเรื่อง “ประสิทธิภาพทางเศรษฐกิจ” ตามทฤษฎีทางเศรษฐศาสตร์เรื่องความได้เปรียบโดยเปรียบเทียบ (Comparative Advantage) โดยตัดสินคดีข้อพิพาทระหว่างประเทศสหรัฐอเมริกากับประเทศอินเดีย ปากีสถาน มาเลเซีย และไทย ว่ามาตรการของประเทศสหรัฐอเมริกาที่ห้ามนำเข้ากุ้งจากประเทศอินเดีย ปากีสถาน มาเลเซีย และไทยนั้น แม้จะเป็นมาตรการที่ไม่สอดคล้องกับข้อ 11 ของความตกลงทั่วไปว่าด้วยภาษีศุลกากรและการค้า (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade หรือ GATT) ก็ตาม แต่ก็ได้รับการนิรโทษตามข้อ 20 (จี) ของความตกลงฉบับดังกล่าวเนื่องจากเต่าทะเลเป็นทรัพยากรธรรมชาติที่ใช้แล้วสูญสิ้นหมดไป เมื่อวิเคราะห์เปรียบเทียบระหว่างคำตัดสินในข้อพิพาทดังกล่าวกับมาตรการเก็บคาร์บอนข้ามพรมแดนของสหภาพยุโรป (European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism หรือ EU-CBAM) แล้ว อาจชี้ให้เห็นได้ว่าในอนาคต หากมีข้อพิพาทที่เกี่ยวข้องกับมาตรการดังกล่าวเข้าสู่กลไกระงับข้อพิพาทขององค์การการค้าโลกแล้ว คณะพิจารณาข้อพิพาทและองค์กรอุทธรณ์ขององค์การการค้าโลกซึ่งตระหนักดีถึงปัญหา “วิกฤตโลกร้อน” ที่เกิดขึ้นในปัจจุบัน ก็มีแนวโน้มสูงที่จะให้ความสำคัญกับค่านิยมสากลเรื่อง “การอนุรักษ์ชั้นบรรยากาศโลก” อันได้แก่ การลดปริมาณการปล่อยก๊าซเรือนกระจกเข้าสู่ชั้นบรรยากาศของโลกเพื่อไม่ให้อุณหภูมิของโลกสูงขึ้นเกินกว่า 2 องศาเซลเซียส ภายใน พ.ศ. 2593 (ค.ศ. 2050) ไม่น้อยไปกว่าค่านิยมเรื่อง “ประสิทธิภาพทางเศรษฐกิจ” และคงจะตัดสินให้มาตรการ EU-CBAM ได้รับการนิรโทษตามข้อ 20 (จี) ของความตกลงทั่วไปว่าด้วยภาษีศุลกากรและการค้าเช่นเดียวกัน

Radical Resistance In The Penumbra Of The Law: Legal Mobilization For Migrant Farmworkers Under Neo-Colonial Racial Capitalism, Vasanthi Venkatesh

Journal of Law and Social Policy

Workers from the Global South with temporary immigration status provide a transitory, cheap, exploitable workforce that is responsive to economic vicissitudes and supremacist anti-migration discourse. They are created as an exceptional category of persons “essential” for their work but with no right to remain and claim citizenship-type entitlement to the Global North. The programs in agriculture are rooted in the legacies of indentureship, plantation, and other forms of racialized coerced labour. These programs continue to entrench a neocolonial racial capitalist global order where “unfree labour” is sanctified by contemporary liberal laws. Caught in the vice of a hegemonic, racial, state-governed …

The Intensity Of 10-Minute Classroom Physical Activity Breaks In Elementary School Children, Jeffery J. Honas, Amanda N. Szabo-Reed, Joe Sherman, Anna Rice, Robert Montgomery, Ken Murfay, Richard A. Washburn, Joseph E. Donnelly

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

This study examined the intensity of different physical activity (PA) breaks for elementary school children in a simulated classroom setting. Researchers compared the energy expenditure (Kcals/min, METs) of PA breaks developed for the Physical Activity Across the Curriculum (PAAC-3) program, delivered via video or in-person, to commercially available GoNoodle^© videos. 71 children (age 9.0 ± 1.1 yrs., 47 males, 24 females, 18% minority) participated in 10-minute PA breaks. The intensity of activity breaks was assessed using a COSMED® K5 portable indirect calorimeter (weight ~ 1 kg) (COSMED®, Rome, Italy) and and portable accelerometer (ActiGraph GT3X+; ActiGraph LLC, Pensacola, FL) …

The Prillwitz Mammoth: Taxonomy, Sex, Age, & Delayed Skeletal Maturation Of A Geologically Young Mammoth, Anna Rybachek

Honors Theses

The Prillwitz mammoth, a nearly complete mammoth skeleton found in Southwest Michigan in 1962, is one of the geologically youngest mammoths from North America (AMS C-14 date: 11,300 ± 100 BP). Bones are well preserved; some long bones show post-mortem flaking, scratches, or grooves of unknown origin. All long-bone epiphyses remain unfused except the distal humerus, suggesting it was < 28 years old at death. In contrast, the skull and mandible preserve M3s and m3s, respectively, that are in mid-wear, indicating an Asian Elephant Year dental age of ~45-50 years. Long bone size and inferred shoulder height are consistent with the size of a large woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) or small to mid-sized Columbian mammoth (Mammuthus columbi), but dental evidence is most consistent with M. columbi.

Pelvic dimensions suggest it is a male. The ≥ 17-year mismatch between age inferred from tooth progression and wear (~45 Asian Elephant Years) and age inferred from epiphyseal fusion (< ~28 Asian EY if male) may indicate either substantially accelerated dental progression or delayed skeletal maturation for this mammoth; we deem the latter more likely. Based on modern analogs, delayed maturation could have been due to severe malnutrition, hormonal imbalance, illness, or genetic factors. Given the geologically young age of the Prillwitz mammoth (likely near the time of mammoth extinction), we speculate that delayed skeletal maturation may have been attributed to environmental stressors near the end of the Pleistocene. Further work is warranted on very late mammoths.

Spatial Clustering Of Urban Villages On Stunting Babies Data In Samarinda Using The Dbscan Model, Nanda Arista Rizki, Asyril Asyril, Isran K. Hasan, Maulidah Maulidah, Carolina Fadia Dewi, Dhira Syahlafandi

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

The government has set an annual target to reduce stunting rates. To achieve this, the Health Department must implement well-targeted policies based on a prioritized approach, ensuring that interventions are comprehensive and coordinated for maximum effectiveness. This study aimed to cluster urban villages in Samarinda based on stunting data, including the number of cases, baby weight, and height, using the Density-Based Spatial Clustering of Applications with Noise (DBSCAN) model. The optimal model was selected by determining the highest silhouette score from various combinations of epsilon (ε) and MinPts values. The best results were obtained with ε = 0.95 and MinPts …

On Farms, Tillage Intensity Shown To Affect Beneficial Insect Communities, Nicholas Gosling

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Galectin-1 Inhibition As A Strategy For Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor Treatment, Hsiao-Chi Wang, Keila E Torres, Roger Xia, Marcio H Malogolowkin, Ssu-Wei Hsu, Ching-Hsien Chen, Tsung-Chieh Shih

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is an inherited disorder that predisposes individuals to malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs), a highly aggressive sarcoma with limited treatment options and poor prognosis. This study explores the potential of targeting the interaction between Galectin-1 and Ras as a novel therapeutic strategy for MPNSTs. Through molecular docking, we identified critical residues involved in the Galectin-1 and H-Ras interaction. We developed LLS30, a compound designed to target this Ras-binding pocket on Galectin-1, and tested its efficacy. LLS30 effectively disrupted the Galectin-1/Ras interaction, causing Ras delocalization from the plasma membrane and inhibiting Ras signaling. In vitro experiments …

Evaluation Of Gfap And Ptau Protein Expression In Male And Female Cci Mouse Models, Sara Wallace

Honors Program: Senior Projects (Public)

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a serious public health concern that leads to the death or disability of thousands of individuals in the US annually. Progression of TBI involves primary damage from the initial, mechanical injury and secondary damage, from nonmechanical, pathological dysfunction. The secondary damage mechanisms can be better understood, diagnosed, and treated through the quantification of TBI biomarkers. The two biomarkers of interest in this study are pTau and GFAP. The male and female mouse models showed similar significant increase in GFAP following injury, as well as a general lack of increase in pTau expression following the injury. …

Encountering Coasts: The Contested Geographies Of Young People's Coastal Citizenship[S], Mark Holton

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

This paper examines the contested geographies of young people's citizenship practices and performances in marine and coastal environments. This is important in developing original knowledge of how encounters with new and different coastal places, practices, people, morals and ethics can affect young people's citizenship practices and performances and how young people relate meaningfully with[in] coastal environments. Using a novel digital scrapbooking technique and qualitative interviews, conducted with 22 young adults aged 18–30 in Plymouth, UK, this paper examines how and why young people's everyday engagements and encounters with coastal environments can shape their understandings of environmental and social care. In …

Progesterone Receptor In Uterine Glands Is Required For Pregnancy Establishment In Mice, Greeshma Sai Bayammagari, Sai Goutham Reddy Yeddula, Sarayut Winuthayanon, Francesco J Demayo, John P Lydon, Thomas E Spencer, Andrew M Kelleher

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Embryo implantation is a critical event in the establishment of pregnancy, and implantation failure is a major cause of pregnancy loss in women. Coordinated, cell-type specific responses to the ovarian steroid hormones, estrogen, and progesterone, within the endometrium underlie successful embryo implantation and pregnancy establishment. In this study, we utilized a glandular epithelium (GE) specific Cre recombinase mouse line that is only active in the adult (Prss29-Cre) to determine the biological role of progesterone receptor (PGR) in uterine glands during pregnancy. Conditional ablation of PGR specifically in the GE compromised fertility due to defects in uterine receptivity and embryo implantation. …

Histone Acetylation Modulators In Breast Cancer, Xueying Yuan, Jeffrey M Rosen

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer in women worldwide. Aberrant epigenetic reprogramming such as dysregulation of histone acetylation has been associated with the development of breast cancer. Histone acetylation modulators have been targeted as potential treatments for breast cancer. This review comprehensively discusses the roles of these modulators and the effects of their inhibitors on breast cancer. In addition, epigenetic reprogramming not only affects breast cancer cells but also the immunosuppressive myeloid cells, which can facilitate breast cancer progression. Therefore, the review also highlights the roles of these immunosuppressive myeloid cells and summarizes how histone acetylation modulators affect their …

Uterine Pgrmc2 Deficiency Attenuates Endometrial Hyperplasia And Cancer And Prolongs Lifespan In A Pten Loss-Of-Function-Induced Cancer Model, Nicole C Kelp, Cindy A Pru, Sandeep Paudel, John P Lydon, J Julie Kim, John J Peluso, James K Pru

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

The expression of members of the progesterone receptor membrane component (PGRMC) family, particularly PGRMC1, is elevated in diverse types of cancers, particularly those of the female reproductive system. While xenograft tumor studies using human transformed cell lines in immunocompromised mice have suggested that PGRMC1 enhances tumor growth and chemoresistance, the exact role of members of the PGRMC family in cancer development in vivo remains unclear. In this study, we examined the effect of deleting Pgrmc2 on the development of endometrial hyperplasia and cancer using a murine phosphatase and tensin homologue (Pten) conditional loss-of-function model. We previously established that …

Rethinking Hope In Dystopian Times: A Critical Assessment, Gerard Delanty

Emancipations: A Journal of Critical Social Analysis

I begin by discussing the salience of the idea of hope for the present day with some examples which illustrate its strong political and cultural resonance. However, the now very extensive literature on hope, mostly in moral and political philosophy, is somewhat diverse and unclear as regards how it should be understood in ways that make it meaningful for the present day. While some of the most important perspectives are in the political philosophy of hope, there is almost no discussion of its sociological significance. I offer a brief critical strand of the main themes in recent writing on hope …

Sanayin Sa Pagbasa: Panlunas Sa Suliranin Sa Pagbabasa Sa Filipino Ng Mga Mag-Aaral Sa Ikawalong Baitang Ng Poblacion National High School Taong Panuruan 2022-2023, Jonathan G. Batara

Annual Research Congress for High School and Elementary Teachers, Researchers, and Scholars (ARCHERS)

Ang pananaliksik na ito ay sumusuporta sa Sustainable Development Goal para sa Quality Education ng United Nations. Isinagawa ito upang matulungan ang mga mag-aaral na may suliranin sa pagbabasa. Ito ay pagtitiyak na pantay na kalidad ng edukasyon ang naibibigay sa lahat ng mag-aaral. Kabilang sa pananaliksik na ito ang labing-apat na mag-aaral mula sa Ikawalong baitang na may mga gulang na 13 hangang 14 taon. Sila ang mga mag-aaral na nahihirapan sa pagbabasa at mabagal sa pagbabasa. Ang memorandum ng kagawaran at batas tulad ng DM No. 173 s.2019 Hamon: Bawat Bata Bumabasa (3Bs Initiative), ECARP o Every Child …