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Cognitive And Economic Development, John Luke Gallup

OHSU-PSU School of Public Health Annual Conference

A burgeoning literature finds that early childhood risk factors have large causal effects on individuals' cognitive development, education and earnings, but has not assessed the impact on the economy as a whole.

Cognitive ability is the foundation of human capital and the capacity to learn. The risk factors for poor cognitive development are very high in many countries. Each risk factor also causes child mortality, making child survival a viable proxy for good cognitive development conditions. The cognitive development of current workers happened decades earlier when they were children, providing a predetermined correlate. Controlling for country characteristics, income levels and …

Simply Snake Sprites And Sounds: Snake Detection Theory In Video Games, Entropy Cramer

Scholars Week

Snake Detection Theory states that there is an innate evolutionary advantage to respond to snake stimuli stronger and faster than non-snake stimuli. This theory has been supported by studies measuring brain activity in infants looking at images of snakes (Bertels et al., 2020), reactions in wild monkeys and marmosets (Wombolt & Caine, 2016; Isbell & Etings, 2017; Van Strien et al, 2016; Dinh et al., 2021), and in peripheral attention tasks in adults (Kawai & He, 2016; Kawai & Qui, 2020; Gallup & Meyers, 2021). Also, over 53% of UK citizens report anxiety around snakes, and it is one of …

Leveraging Icpsr: Unveiling A Goldmine Of Datasets For Graduate Research, Lynette Hoelter

Bear GRADS

Join us for an insightful webinar on how the Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) serves as a crucial resource for graduate students seeking existing datasets for their research projects. ICPSR offers a vast collection of datasets spanning various disciplines in the social and behavioral sciences (broadly defined!).

In this webinar, we will delve into the wealth of resources available through ICPSR and explore how graduate students can effectively utilize these datasets for their thesis, dissertation, or other research endeavors. From identifying relevant datasets to understanding data documentation and access procedures, attendees will gain valuable insights into leveraging …

Using Systems Thinking Tools To Inform The Implementation Of A Cysticercosis Control Program In Rural Peru, Lisset M. Dumet Poma Mba, Angela Spencer Phd, Ruth Atto Bsc, Vanessa Cruz Bsc, Percy Vilchez Mph, Seth O'Neal Md, Mph For The Cysticercosis Working Group In Peru

OHSU-PSU School of Public Health Annual Conference

Cysticercosis is an infectious disease responsible for 30-40% of acquired epilepsy in endemic areas such as rural Peru. Ring Treatment (RT) is a community-engaged cysticercosis control strategy, shown to be efficacious when delivered by research teams. We applied the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research with additional constructs compatible with low-resource contexts in the formative evaluation to develop a protocol for implementing RT.

We included small, medium, and large municipal districts from northern Peru representing different rural primary health delivery settings. We collected 169 semi-structured and 341 network interviews. We applied Social-Network-Analysis to identify key players, roles, and collaborations to inform …

Scientific Day, 1999, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Aurora Health Care, Milwaukee, WI: Program for the June 4, 1999 Scientific Day. Includes an agenda, abstracts, and information on the first Annual Rieselbach Scientific Day Lecture.

Scientific Day, 2001, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Aurora Health Care, Milwaukee, WI: Program for the May 17, 2001 Scientific Day. Includes an agenda and abstracts for the event.

Aurora Scientific Day, 2004, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Aurora Health Care, Milwaukee, WI: Program for the May 20, 2004 Aurora Scientific Day. Includes an agenda and abstracts for the event.

Aurora Scientific Day, 2005, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Aurora Health Care, Milwaukee, WI: Program for the May 5, 2005 Aurora Scientific Day. Includes an agenda and abstracts for the event.

Scientific Day, 2007, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Aurora Health Care, Milwaukee, WI: Program for the May 17, 2007 Scientific Day. Includes an agenda and abstracts for the event.

Scientific Day, 2009, Advocate Health - Midwest

Historical Documents - Combined

Aurora Health Care, Milwaukee, WI: Program for the May 28, 2009 Scientific Day. Includes an agenda and abstracts for the event.

Simplicity And The Sermon On The Mount, Falon Opsahl Barton

Discernment: Theology and the Practice of Ministry

Jesus lived a life of simplicity in his possessions and his purpose. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus invites his disciples, then and now, into a similar life of simplicity that is fully focused on God alone in order to make whole our relationships with God, ourselves, each other, and creation. This article claims that simplicity is a primary theme of Jesus’ longest discourse, and that Jesus’ simplicity is not self-focused, but rather benefits all humanity and all creation. This article exegetes Matthew 6:25-34 specifically, and draws out some of the theological and missional implications of Jesus's model of …

The Beacon, April 4, 2024, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2023-2024

Uninterested or Overworked?; Typical day for Vonder Bruegge; "Manna" breaks Christian music norm; A new trilogy following "Kung Fu Panda 4"; Senior Spotlight: Madison DenHerder; TEDxNWC explores the meaning of "allegory"; Helpful tips to survive Humans vs Zombies; Where are the student participants?; Staff, students prepare for fall ResLife changes; The many hats of VB; Taylor Swift: more than an artist; Is competition cheer a sport?; Final season of intramurals is in full swing; Outdoor track and field starts off with a bang; Raider softball and baseball are full of talent; Missing Princess emerges; Beloved Festival of Culture returns;

The Impact Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Academic Research Productivity And Faculty Performance In Palestinian Universities: A Qualitative Investigation, Jafar W. Abu Saa

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

COVID-19's worldwide spread in early 2020 necessitated the implementation of various precautionary measures by governments worldwide to restrain the fast-paced propagation of the pandemic. One of the strategies called for the brief shutdown of educational establishments such as schools, colleges and universities. Objectives of the study: The present investigation intends to examine the viewpoints of Palestinian academic personnel on the influence of the Coronavirus on their research activities and academic achievements. Methodology and procedures: The study utilized a qualitative research methodology, which primarily relied on a semi-structured open-ended interview technique to collect data. Five esteemed professors from a prestigious university …

Elaborating A Human Rights Friendly Copyright Framework For Generative Ai, Christophe Geiger

Joint PIJIP/TLS Research Paper Series

This paper analyses the copyright issues related to so-called “generative AI” systems and reviews the arguments currently advanced to change the copyright regime for AI-generated works from a human rights perspective. It argues that because of the applicable human rights framework for copyright but also the anthropocentric approach of human rights the protection of creators and human creativity must be considered the point of reference when assessing future reforms with regard to copyright and generative AI systems. Consequently, the copyrightability of AI-generated outputs should be considered with utmost care and only when AI is used as a technical tool for …

Urban Expansion And Loss Of Watershed Of Eleyele Dam In Ibadan, Nigeria, Samson A. Adejumo, Solomon Osunwale

CSID Journal of Infrastructure Development

The study examined human activities contributing to the depletion of the Eleyele watershed. The activities have grown over time due to urban expansion through population growth and land and space requirements, resulting in rapid land use and land cover change. The study sourced both quantitative and qualitative data. A total of 247 pre-tested questionnaires were administered to randomly selected residents in the four communities (Eleyele, Ijokodo, Awotan, and Idi Osan) abutting the Eleyele watershed. In-depth interviews were conducted with the heads of Eleyele Waterworks, the Forestry Department, and the Oyo State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources. We used Remote …

Unraveling The Evolutionary Origin Of The Complex Nuclear Receptor Element (Cnre), A Cis-Regulatory Module Required For Preferential Expression In The Atrial Chamber., Luana Nunes Santos, Ângela Maria Sousa Costa, Martin Nikolov, João E Carvalho, Allysson Coelho Sampaio, Frank E Stockdale, Gang Feng Wang, Hozana Andrade Castillo, Mariana Bortoletto Grizante, Stefanie Dudczig, Michelle Vasconcelos, Nadia Rosenthal, Patricia Regina Jusuf, Hieu T Nim, Paulo De Oliveira, Tatiana Guimarães De Freitas Matos, William Nikovits, Izabella Luisa Tambones, Ana Carolina Migliorini Figueira, Michael Schubert, Mirana Ramialison, José Xavier-Neto

Faculty Research 2024

Cardiac function requires appropriate proteins in each chamber. Atria requires slow myosin to act as reservoirs, while ventricles demand fast myosin for swift pumping. Myosins are thus under chamber-biased cis-regulation, with myosin gene expression imbalances leading to congenital heart dysfunction. To identify regulatory inputs leading to cardiac chamber-biased expression, we computationally and molecularly dissected the quail Slow Myosin Heavy Chain III (SMyHC III) promoter that drives preferential expression to the atria. We show that SMyHC III gene states are orchestrated by a complex Nuclear Receptor Element (cNRE) of 32 base pairs. Using transgenesis in zebrafish and mice, we demonstrate that …

Curriculum Subcommittee Minutes April 4, 2024, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

• Approval of Minutes - March 7, 2024
• Program Proposals
• Semester Course Approval Reviews -
• College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences,
• Caine College of the Arts,
• Jon M. Huntsman School of Business,
• Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services,
• College of Engineering,
• College of Humanities and Social Sciences,
• S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources,
• College of Science,
• College of Veterinary Medicine
• Other Business
• Adjourn: 2:30 pm

April 4, 2024, James Madison University

The Breeze, 2020-

The Breeze is the student newspaper of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

What Can We Learn About Teaching Excellence From Our Students? Lessons From Six Years Of Teaching Award Data, Christopher Shortell, Kris Henning, Carl Christiansen

Political Science Faculty Publications and Presentations

Teaching excellence in higher education can be defined and studied in different ways, but research efforts to date have often focused on institutional or instructor perspectives. This article uses a data set of over 500 open-ended comments submitted by Political Science undergraduates as part of a teaching award process to identify themes that matter most to students. We find that being supportive, bringing humor, enthusiasm, and passion to the classroom, and engaging students with relevant, challenging, and exciting activities are what defines teaching excellence from a student’s perspective. Building on these themes and using quotes to illustrate key concepts, we …

The Effect Of Covid-19 Pandemic On U.S. Beef Exports To Its Major Trading Partners, Richard Bien

Research Papers

This study analyzed the effect of COVID-19 on U.S. beef exports to South Korea, Japan, China, Mexico, and Canada between June 2017 and July 2023. After accounting for potential factors influencing exports, the study finds that the pandemic’s impact was different in both magnitude and persistence among major trading partners. The drop in exports to Japan and Mexico were notable during the pandemic. The decline in exports began early in the year for Mexico and in March for South Korea. Exports to Canada on the other hand both increased and decreased during this period. Exports to China followed a different …

Do Bulk Nitrogen Isotope Ratios Capture Declines In Captive Muskox Body Condition?, Molly Cook, Garrett Savory

2024 Research and Creative Activity Day Posters

We were interested in studying muskox bulk nitrogen isotope ratios to see if these values capture declines in body condition. We were particularly interested in using archived serum from muskox at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Large Animal Research Station from 2009-2010 when there was a decline in the body condition of some individuals due to deficiency in trace minerals. Nitrogen isotope ratios can be analyzed to assess protein balance in animals. Since the lighter isotope of nitrogen (14N) is preferentially excreted in urine, the heavier isotope of nitrogen (15N) is enriched in tissues. As a result, we expect to …

Grasshoppers In Wood River: A Relic Population Of The Presumed Extinct Rocky Mountain Locust?, Luke Lawson, Derek Sikes

2024 Research and Creative Activity Day Posters

Investigation into the taxonomy of a grasshopper outbreak in rural Alaska.

The Importance Of Urban Eco-Gardens For Biodiversity And Human Sustainability: A Case Study From Palestine, Mazin B. Qumsiyeh, Mohammad H. Najajrah, Elias N. Handal, Johanna Gideon, Mohammed A. Abusarhan, Ruediger Prasse

Cities and the Environment (CATE)

The situation in Palestine is of concern where global threats of climate change, overexploitation, habitat destruction, invasive species, and pollution are compounded by occupation and conflict. Thus, almost 1/3^rd of vascular plant species are rare and over 50 are listed as endangered or rare based on their abundance and presence in grids studied earlier. Here, we describe the development of a conservation botanic garden that works via research, education, and direct in situ and ex situ conservation of plant species. The garden now boasts 381 species of vascular plants (63 are rare). The team scientifically and selectively introduced some …

Yukon Harmony Veterinary Clinic Business Proposal, Shaina Atcherian, Aiyana Erhart, Marcelo Ketzler-Lopez, Elise Wood, Jillian Bjornstad

2024 Research and Creative Activity Day Posters

A hub and spoke veterinary clinic based in Fort Yukon, Alaska, that would provide preventative Veterinary services to communities in Interior Rural Alaska at no cost.

Effects Of Hypoxia On Blood Osmolarity In Antarctic Fish Species, Christian Bolton, Kristin O'Brien

2024 Research and Creative Activity Day Posters

Temperature is increasing in the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica and as a result, oxygen levels are also decreasing, potentially affecting native fish species. I am measuring blood osmolarity to determine if hypoxia affects the ability of Antarctic fish to regulate blood osmolarity.

The Influence Of Ground Cover And Soil Conditions On Blueberry Productivity, Jedidiah Fincher, Kendall Martinez, Katie Spellman

2024 Research and Creative Activity Day Posters

A study of the effects of ground cover and soil conditions on Blueberry productivity at Bonanza Creek Long Term Ecological Research Station.

The Food Waste Challenge, Andrew N. Rowan, Kathleen Rowan

WellBeing News

The world wastes an extraordinary quantity of food, but the issue has begun to be addressed.

The Latest Australian 'Threat Abatement Plan' For Cats, Andrew N. Rowan

WellBeing News

Australia continues to explore ways to save its unique fauna from predation by domestic cats.

Roadkill: Citizen Science At Work, Andrew N. Rowan

WellBeing News

Wildlife roadkill data began to be collected in the 1990s by citizen scientists and is now a global enterprise.

The Use Of Duddingtonia Flagrans Aged In Mineral For Gastrointestinal Parasitic Nematode Control In Small Ruminants, Elisa M. Preston

LSU Master's Theses

Gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN) are a major constraint to small ruminant health and production throughout the world. Haemonchus contortus commonly known as the “barber pole worm” is a major concern for producers and veterinarians because of the severe anemia, and other clinical symptoms these worms cause. For decades, anthelmintics have been used to control the GIN burden small ruminants face. Katahdin (n=36) and Hampshire sheep (n=12) were used in a randomized block design experiment over a 30-day period. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of Duddingtonia flagrans spores, the active ingredient in a commercial product, Bioworma® (International …