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Optimizing Expression Conditions For The Overexpression Of Iron Regulatory Protein Bol2 From C. Glabrata, Jade Ikahihifo-Bender, Dr. Caryn Outten, Mrs. Evan Talib

Caravel Undergraduate Research Journal

Due to its unique ability to serve as both an electron donor and acceptor, iron is utilized as a co-factor for many biological processes, including electron transfer, oxygen binding, and vitamin synthesis. Iron is also a key factor during fungal infections as the human host and invading pathogens battle over limited iron pools. The primary iron-responsive transcription factor Aft1 in the opportunistic pathogenic yeast Candida glabrata responds to iron deficiency by activating expression of iron acquisition genes. However, the mechanisms for sensing intracellular iron levels and regulating Aft1 activity in response to iron are unknown. The C. glabrata iron regulation …

The Effects Of Eating Disorder Knowledge On Dieting Beliefs, Kaitlyn Finn, Melanie Palomares, Kristin Kirchner

Caravel Undergraduate Research Journal

The study at hand was designed to look into the issues of eating disorder awareness and dieting attitudes. Specifically, it was hypothesized that individuals with more knowledge of eating disorders would be less likely to believe in dieting. It was additionally hypothesized that there would be a difference in amount of eating disorder knowledge seen between pre-determined age groupings. This was hypothesized due to the nature of the inception of eating disorders as a clinical diagnosis. Eating disorders did not begin to be added as a category into the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual until the 80’s, suggesting that participants of …

Dominance Linearity And Steepness In Captive Western Lowland Gorillas, Nate Wichmann

Caravel Undergraduate Research Journal

Many animals live in social groups for a variety of reasons, whether it is for hunting strategies, predator avoidance, or enhanced resource acquisition. These groups often develop a social network and/or dominance hierarchy within the population, with certain individuals gaining advantages or disadvantages based upon one’s rank within a group. Dominance hierarchies can be assessed on the grounds of structure, and, more recently, steepness.  Structure can be assessed by determining and comparing the rank of each individual (quantified by David’s scores). These scores can then be plotted and analyzed to determine the steepness of the dominance hierarchy. A dominance hierarchy …

Doubt And Deception: Public Opinion Of The Warren Report, Will Fox

Caravel Undergraduate Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Early Behavioral And Physiological Predictors Of Autism In 12-Month-Old Siblings Of Children With Autism, Nicolas Poupore, Kayla Smith, Abigail L. Hogan, Jane E. Roberts Ph.D.

Caravel Undergraduate Research Journal

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder defined by social-communicative deficits and repetitive behaviors. Complementing behavioral (i.e., The Autism Observation Scale for Infants (AOSI) scores) and physiological markers (i.e., respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA), heart rate (HR)) may improve early identification of ASD and provide insights into the neurobiological mechanisms contributing to early ASD symptoms. Younger siblings of a child with ASD (ASIBs) had significantly higher AOSI Total Scores and AOSI Marker Scores in comparison to Low Risk Controls (LRCs). RSA significantly decreased from a Baseline to AOSI for both groups, but only for the ASIB group was a negative …

Towards Improving The Performance Of The Adcirc Storm Surge Modeling Software, Nick Weldner, Tim Stitt, Jijun Tang

Caravel Undergraduate Research Journal

Accurately predicting storms and hurricanes is critical to saving lives and reducing economic loss. Therefore, it is necessary to use the most efficient software and hardware technology available in order to improve the performance and fidelity of these predictive mathematical models. For over ten years, the Computational Hydraulics Lab (CHL) at the University of Notre Dame has been involved in developing the high-resolution ADvanced CIRCulation (ADCIRC) storm surge model to predict storm surges in coastal areas. The objective of the work reported here was to port a novel adaption of the parallel ADCIRC code to the state-of-the-art Intel Xeon Phi …

Roman Holiday: December 25, 800, And The Philosophical Origins Of Charlemagne’S Purple Reign, Julius Sykes, Alexia Helsley

Caravel Undergraduate Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Extending The “Pepsi Paradox” To Diet Cola, Charlotte Schallenberg, Melanie Palomares

Caravel Undergraduate Research Journal

Since the invention of cola, the rivalry between Pepsi and Coca-Cola (i.e., Coke) has been in existence. Coke has been the preferred brand over all other colas, despite the preference for Pepsi in blind taste tests. This has been coined as the “Pepsi Paradox.” In the current study, we evaluated the “Pepsi Paradox” in both regular and diet cola. We entertained the possibility that preferences for cola brands would be roughly equivalent in South Carolina since it borders North Carolina and Georgia, the state of origin of Pepsi and Coke, respectively. The data showed that most people stated they preferred …

The Effects Of Government Policies On The Stock Market, Samruddhi Somani, Dr. Holger Kern

Caravel Undergraduate Research Journal

What is the most effective government policy to boost stock returns and, subsequently, to foster economic growth, especially during an economic crisis? This paper examines the effects of various government actions on stock market performance during the global financial crisis of 2007. As expected from rational investors, nearly all of the variation in index levels is explained by the variation in index futures levels, which reflect market expectations. Index and future levels were collected for June 2007-December 2009 using Bloomberg, which tracks data for various financial instruments. The financial crisis timeline furnished by the New York Federal Reserve Board on …

"Pee Wee" Gaskins And The Subjectivity Of History, Henry Capps

Caravel Undergraduate Research Journal

No abstract provided.

A Review Of Video Game Effects And Uses, David Corso

Caravel Undergraduate Research Journal

Video games are versatile in their form and function. Whether they’re training doctors or offsetting Alzheimer’s disease, video games can exercise both mental and physical features, train specific skills for a number of jobs, educate players about events and phenomenon in our world, research and understand natural human processes, and they can be designed for a number of other purposes. Multiple studies have demonstrated the effects of video games on physiological and cognitive levels—positive, negative, and everything in between. This paper identifies various physical and psychological effects that video games produce, and it suggests ways in which video games can …

Where's The Love: Portrayals Of African American Romantic Relationships In Media, Christopher Johnson

Caravel Undergraduate Research Journal

In today’s world, the media is a pervasive and influential force that has a great impact on an individual’s thoughts, beliefs, and actions. Given this power, it can ingrain images in a person’s mind, that when not properly monitored, can cultivate “realities” that are nonexistent or slightly distorted. This study looks to understand heterosexual romantic relationship behavior in the African American sitcom “The Game” and the potential effects it could have on viewers. Employing a content analysis, interpersonal expressions were measured between characters in this television show that reinforce positive or negative relationship behavior. It was found that there were …

Creating And Implementing A Social Media Process For Your Practice, Kelsey Leavey

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

How Can I Determine My Risk Tolerance?, Jimmy Pickert

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Letter To The Editor Life In A Parallel Universe, Ronald Rosenberg Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Va Dent J April, May And June 2018

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Ada At Work, Kirk Norbo Dmd

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Va Dent J July, August And September 2018

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Left To Our Own Devices, Richard F. Roadcap Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Digital Tech At Vcu, Ionut Sebastian Viski Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Oral Health Confidence In Long-Term Care Facilities A Pilot Study, Joanna Marie S. Acosta Bs, Mhms, Julie M. Coe Dds, Ms, Mba, Caroline K. Carrico Phd

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Ethics Committee, A Membership Recruiter?, William Bennett Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Upon Further Review, Richard F. Roadcap Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Va Dent J October, November And December 2018

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Medieval Aspects Of Renaissance Learning : Three Essays, Paul Kristeller, Edward P. Mahoney

Hannah Arendt Marginalia - All

Durham, N.C. : Duke University Press, 1974.

Call #: B775 .K69

Contains marginalia, underlining & marginal lining

PDF information: 23 pages - 10.9 MB

Attracting Millennials Resources - What They Really Care About When It Comes To Selecting A Dental Provider, Kelsey Leavey

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Someday, It Could Be You, Marvin E. Pizer Dds, Ms, Ma, Ficd

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Va Dent J January, February And March 2019

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Double Cropping Fodder Maize: Broome 2022, Carla Milazzo, Christopher Ham, Geoff Moore

Grain and other field crops research reports

• While it is logistically feasible to grow and harvest two short-season maize crops during the dry season in the West Kimberley, growing a single crop with high yield potential is a more efficient use of machinery, labour and inputs.
• Total biomass yield from a double cropping trial east of Broome generated 20.8t/ha dry matter and 59.7t/ha of silage over a seven-month period but this did not exceed the yield achieved from growing a single crop with a longer-season phenology and best practice agronomy.
• Plant population density was highly correlated with yield, underscoring the importance of achieving the target plant population …

Reducing Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries In Acute Care Facilities: Evidence-Based Strategies For Improving Patient Safety And Cms Compliance, Hugo Aldhair Lopez

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.