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Teaching Bioinformatics Through The Analysis Of Sars-Cov-2: Project-Based Training For Computer Science Students, Pavlin G Poličar, Martin Špendl, Tomaž Curk, Blaž Zupan

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

MOTIVATION: We learn more effectively through experience and reflection than through passive reception of information. Bioinformatics offers an excellent opportunity for project-based learning. Molecular data are abundant and accessible in open repositories, and important concepts in biology can be rediscovered by reanalyzing the data.

RESULTS: In the manuscript, we report on five hands-on assignments we designed for master's computer science students to train them in bioinformatics for genomics. These assignments are the cornerstones of our introductory bioinformatics course and are centered around the study of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). They assume no prior knowledge of molecular …

Neural Circuits Expressing The Serotonin 2c Receptor Regulate Memory In Mice And Humans, Hesong Liu, Yang He, Hailan Liu, Bas Brouwers, Na Yin, Katherine Lawler, Julia M Keogh, Elana Henning, Dong-Kee Lee, Meng Yu, Longlong Tu, Nan Zhang, Kristine M Conde, Junying Han, Zili Yan, Nikolas A Scarcelli, Lan Liao, Jianming Xu, Qingchun Tong, Hui Zheng, Zheng Sun, Yongjie Yang, Chunmei Wang, Yanlin He, I Sadaf Farooqi, Yong Xu

Children’s Nutrition Research Center Staff Publications

Declined memory is a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Experiments in rodents and human postmortem studies suggest that serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) plays a role in memory, but the underlying mechanisms are unknown. Here, we investigate the role of 5-HT 2C receptor (5-HT2CR) in regulating memory. Transgenic mice expressing a humanized HTR2C mutation exhibit impaired plasticity of hippocampal ventral CA1 (vCA1) neurons and reduced memory. Further, 5-HT neurons project to and synapse onto vCA1 neurons. Disruption of 5-HT synthesis in vCA1-projecting neurons or deletion of 5-HT2CRs in the vCA1 impairs neural plasticity and memory. We show that a selective 5-HT2CR agonist, …

Evaluating The Impact Of A 2-Week Peer Enhanced E-Placement (Peep) On Pre-Registration Physiotherapy Students’ Attitudes, Self-Perceived Confidence, And Competence In Delivering Telerehabilitation., Christie Robinson, Sarah Buckingham, Jennifer Freeman

School of Health Professions

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about rapid digital transformation of physiotherapy practice and education. Previous studies have suggested a lack of knowledge, beliefs, and clinical acceptance of telerehabilitation as barriers to implementation and sustainability of telerehabilitation. Providing pre-registration specific teaching and practical experience of telerehabilitation may improve physiotherapy student confidence and competence in delivering telerehabilitation and support clinical acceptance of telerehabilitation in practice. A 2-week Peer Enhanced E-Placement (PEEP) was developed and evaluated to explore its impact on third year physiotherapy student attitudes, and perceived competence and confidence in delivering telerehabilitation. Students completed a Likert scale questionnaire, immediately pre and post …

Obesity Is Associated With Muscle Atrophy In Rotator Cuff Tear, Simone D Herzberg, Robert H Brophy, Matthew V Smith, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

OBJECTIVE: The primary goal of this study is to evaluate the relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) and muscle atrophy in individuals with rotator cuff tears.

METHODS: This study consists of patients with rotator cuff tears identified by MRI from two independent cohorts, the Rotator Cuff Outcomes Workgroup (ROW) and the Multicenter Orthopaedic Outcomes Network (MOON). Presence of atrophy (yes/no) and severity of atrophy (as an ordinal variable) were assessed on MRI by expert physicians. We used multivariable regression models to evaluate the relationship between BMI and muscle atrophy while adjusting for age and sex in each study, conducted sensitivity …

The Legal Liabilities Of Twitch, Amazon’S Livestreaming Subsidiary, Jean Fang

The Journal of Business, Entrepreneurship & the Law

Amazon’s Twitch is the leader of the video game streaming market, controlling 76% of this market in the Americas and Europe. The video gaming market is rapidly expanding, exceeding its entertainment counterparts, including music and film, by wide margins in profits; experts valued the global gaming market at $229.39 billion in 2022 and expect it to grow to $401.32 billion by 2027. Amazon paid $1 billion to acquire Twitch in 2014 in a business move to capture the views of the gaming audience; on Twitch, popular streamers broadcast themselves playing video games to thousands of devoted fans. Based on recent …

The Confluence, Volume3, Issue 2, Full Issue

The Confluence

No abstract provided.

Pic Math Report Youth In Need, Nicholas Wintz, Abi Waters, Drew Barnes, Ryan Eckerman, Wojciech Golik

The Confluence

Professor-undergraduate student led research and data analysis for Youth in Need, a small non-profit, in St. Charles, Missouri.

Proximate Composition Of Mature Seeds From Soybean Plants Grown In Different Environments, T M. Kuo, E Eskins, R L. Cooper

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

The objectives of this study were to examine the influence of differences in sunlight irradiation on the accumulation of soluble oligosaccharides in mature soybean (Glycine max L.) seeds and to determine the correlations between important seed constituents. Plants were grown in field houses covered with plastic filters that varied sunlight irradiation. The most obvious effect of both blueand red-deficient sunlight was a reduction in the level of stachyose and sucrose that coincided with an increase in raffinose level and decreased oil content. Blue growth house which was deficient in red light spectrum also produced seeds with an increased protein content. …

Arthropods, Silvertop, And Grass Seed Yields, J J. Soroka, B D. Gossen, B E. Coulman

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

High numbers of various arthropods early in the season, especially thrips, mites, and grass plant bugs, were associated with silvertop injury in six grass seed fields in Saskatchewan in 995. Insect numbers in sweep samples were frequently suppressed for one or two weeks in plots sprayed with an insecticide. Four fields had low levels of arthropods early in the season andoelow incidence of silvertop later on. In a field of Russian wildrye grass with high arthropod populations, seed yield was highest in plots that had been sprayed with insecticide prior to the boot stage of grass growth. In one field …

[Discussions] Vol. 20 Iss. 1

Discussions

This issue of Discussions was published for the Spring 2024 cycle.

Seed Quality Of Five Native Grasses Of The Humid Argentine Pampa Prairie: Germination Conditions, L Ferrari, C A. Rossi

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

The aim of this study was to determine the germination conditions as well as an approach to seed quality of five native grasses of the humid Argentine Pampa prairie: Bothriochloa laguroides, Sporobolus indicus, Glyceria multiflora, Briza subaristata and Chaetotropis imberbis. They are considered as good and very good forage species. Mature inflorescences were sampled in Brandsen (Flooding Pampa sub-Region, Buenos Aires province, Argentina) from December, 1994 to March, 1995. A three factor completely randomized design with 4 replications was applied. Treatments combined prechilling (I: yes/II:no), KNO3 (A:yes/ B:no) and germination temperatures: 2 constant 15° and 20°C and 6 alternating 15-10°C, …

Alfalfa Seeding Patterns And Their Relations With Vegetative And Reproductive Development, R B. Medeiros, A.V A. Jacques, C Nabinger

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

This study was conducted to understand how plant density (17, 61 and 89 plants m-2) and row spacing (30 and 90 cm) affect plant development and the consequences on potential seed yield (PSY) and agricultural realized seed potential (ARSP) of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) in south Brazil. Both variables were not affected by row spacing but were negatively correlated to plant population. This was a consequence of a higher allocation of assimilates to reproductive structures at low plant competition, denoted by a positive correlation between these two variables and reproductive parts growth rate. Despite the benefits of the low plant …

Us Dept Of Interior (Nps) Hovenweep National Monument Square Tower Group: Hovenweep Memorandum, National Park Service Of The United States

Hovenweep National Monument

Memo requesting more supply of leaflets along with updates and corrections

Fluctuations Of Jump Height In Male Basketball Players: Analysis Of A Competitive Season, Javier Biel-Costa, Jordi Vicens-Bordas, Albert Altarriba-Bartes, Oliver Gonzalo-Skok, Javier Pena

International Journal of Exercise Science

International Journal of Exercise Science 17(4): 887-901, 2024. The present study aimed to determine whether neuromuscular fatigue monitored through countermovement jump height was a reliable and helpful marker for monitoring acute (session) and chronic (between sessions/periods of the season) fatigue throughout an entire basketball season. A longitudinal observational study analyzed the neuromuscular performance (i.e., through countermovement jump) during a basketball season. Fourteen semiprofessional male basketball players participated in the study between September 2021 and May 2022 (34 weeks, 102 practices, and 1574 jumps analyzed). Upon waking up, they completed an online wellness questionnaire. Before practices began, players performed three countermovement …

Trends, Predictors, And Outcomes Of Hepatic Encephalopathy Treatment At A Quaternary Transplant Center From 2012-2022, Patrick Twohig, Thoetchai Peeraphatdit, Kaeli Samson, Makayla Schissel, Lynette M. Smith, Kyaw Min Tun, Ellen Tan, Kyle Scholten, Jason Barbaretta, Kevin Brittan, Timothy Mccashland

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

Background: Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a devastating complication of cirrhosis that increases mortality. Many patients do not receive guideline recommended HE treatment.

Our aim is to evaluate trends in HE treatment over time, variables associated with receiving treatment, and outcomes based on the type of treatment received.

Methods: Retrospective single-center cohort study of hospitalized patients with HE from July 2012 – June 2022. HE treatment was defined as receiving lactulose, rifaximin, or combination therapy.

Results: A total of 1,683 unique patients were included, 72% of patients received HE treatment. Fewer HE patients received any treatment in 2022 (65.9%) compared to …

Applying Student-Centered Strategies In The Applied Teaching Music Studio, Jeanne Goffi-Fynn

Visions of Research in Music Education

Applied studio instruction is a field of education set in the context of a one-to-one setting, traditionally seen as a master-apprentice model, where the “training of skills” is said to be a priority. However, as the field evolves and is influenced by other areas in teaching and learning, one begins to look for ways to apply student-centered or constructivist strategies to the music studio. In this article, we will look broadly at what it means to be student-centered in the music studio, breaking down the areas into five categories of rapport, motivation, critical thinking, content specific areas such as practice, …

From Dissonance To Consonance: Bringing Clarity To Music Assessment And Program Evaluation, Rob Horowitz

Visions of Research in Music Education

Dr. Hal Abeles is a foundational leader in developing music performance assessments, conducting program evaluations of arts partnerships, and publishing basic research on the effects of arts instruction on learning in and across cognitive, social and personal domains. This article explores the theoretical and practical issues in music performance assessment and program evaluation, and how Dr. Abeles clarified, explicated, and created solutions with a broad and deep influence on music and arts education. Dr. Abeles modeled the application of the facet-factorial method for developing assessments of musical performances. Originally designed for assessment of clarinet performance, the method was adapted and …

A Cross-Country Analysis Of Collection Development Standards: Basis For The Enhancement Of Standard Iv (Collection Development) Of The Standards For Philippine Libraries, Ana Maria B. Fresnido

DLSP Librarians' Conference

ABSTRACT

Purpose/objectives: This study examined Standard IV (Collection Development) of the Standards for Philippine Libraries: School Library and Media Standards to suggest reforms and ensure they are on par with standards for school libraries in developed countries. Specifically, it endeavoured to (1) Compare and contrast the provisions in the Philippine Standards with the collection development standards of selected countries; (2) Identify provisions in the Philippine Standards that need updating, providing justifications and citing authorities that stand behind them; (3) Spot other features in the collection development standards of other countries that could be incorporated into the Philippine Standards; and, …

Effects Of Cutting Height On Yield And Quality Of Five Napier Cultivars, S T. Jorgensen, S Tudsri, A Pookpakdi, O Stolen

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Results of this experiment revealed that dry matter yield of five Napier grass species increased with higher stubble and that a delay in closing date had produced a negative effect on regrowth for the following season, especially, when low cutting height had been imposed. The nitrogen and phosphorus percentage in leaf and stem materials were not affected by cutting height. Potassium percentage and NDF% were lower for herbage with 0 cm cutting height compared to 30 cm cutting. Among the different cutting intensities, 20 cm and 30 cm cutting height can be recommended through the growing season.

Perception Of Rangeland By Herders In Northern Cameroon, E Tedonkeng Pamo, P Scholte

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Range scientists have always had the mistaken idea that herders cannot appraise, characterize or assess the state of their rangeland or range resource. From observations made in northern Cameroon, it appears that herders know the pastoral environment in which they operate probably better than many range scientists. They do not seem to have a good idea on range trends. However, from their pattern of range utilization over time it is possible to have an assessment of the state and trend of rangeland. A wide range of information on the pastoral knowledge of rangeland is needed to develop a sustained range …

Application Of Remote Sensing (Landsat Tm Data) For Vegetation Parameters Measurement In Western Divisions Of Nsw, H Arzani, G W. King

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

The capability of Landsat (TM) data for vegetation parameters estimation was examined. Suitable vegetation indices were selected for arid and semi-arid areas. The possibility of accurate estimation of cover and yield of group of species was found.

Grassland Mapping Units In The Flooding Pampa (Argentine), S P. Debelis, A A. Bozzo

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

A thematic map of grassland has been drawn up using studies carried out at farm level as a starting point, correlating soils and specie group through significant parameters that condition their presence. The work method included the analysis of a geomorphologically homogeneous area through cartography and aerial photography. An elemental unit of the landscape was studied in detail with a pattern repeated all over the subregion, with soil samples at specie group level. Hidromorphism and variable alkalinity and saline patches are present in all profiles, gramineous, juncaceous, cyperaceous and forbs linked to the problems of soil already mentioned. A system …

Restoration Of Degraded Coastal Grasslands In The Falkland Island, J A. Kerr

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

In the Falkland Islands the coastal grasslands are the most valuable for wool production and important habitats for wildlife. Tussac grass (Parodiochloa flabellata Lam.) and sandy areas which support an Ammophilia - Elymus association have been degraded by overgrazing, burning and invasion by alien flora and fauna. Traditional approaches to restoration, mainly by replanting, have had limited success. Research on

Grassland N Fertilization In Humid Tropics: Production, Organic Matter Decomposition And Uptake, G Mandret, V Blanfort

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Under tropical humid conditions at low altitudes in La Reunion island an experiment was conducted in 1995 to examine the effects of mineral and organic N fertilisation on regrowth of Chloris gayana . Mineral fertilisation stimulates the production of leaves for the first 20 days of regrowth. Dry matter production was increased of 181 % with the combination of manure plus ammonium nitrate and only 147 % with ammonium nitrate alone. The soil microbial biomass activity, measured after 50 days of regrowth, was increased of 31 % by application of manure, 41 % by ammonium nitrate and 50 % by …

A Study Of Agronomic Factors Affecting The Yield And Quality Of Forage Maize In Ireland, G P. Keane

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

The objectives of these studies were to examine the effects of sowing date and plastic film on the yield and quality of forage maize (Zea mays L) in a marginal maize growing area. The response, in DM yield terms, to sowing in early April rather than early May differed in 1995 and 1996, but early sowing in all cases improved quality parameters. The use of plastic film, whether perforated or complete cover treatments, gave substantial yield increases in some instances, and always improved quality parameters. Perforated plastic gave highest DM yield increases with late April or early May sowings, …

Hingahan: Collaborative Development Of A Wellness Program For Lasallian Students, Mary Ann J. Salvador, Ethel M. Torres

DLSP Librarians' Conference

ABSTRACT

Purpose: The term Hingahan, derived from Tagalog, encapsulates the concept of a ‘breathing space’—a crucial element in the high-pressure environment of higher education institutions. This study aims to explore the role of such space in supporting the health and well-being of student leaders at De La Salle University – Dasmariñas, who juggle academic responsibilities with governance roles.

Objectives: The objectives of this study are to: (1) Evaluate Lasallian students’ awareness and perceptions on library services and their impact on well-being and (2) Create a Hingahan Program with student leaders in support of the University’s holistic wellness program.

Design, methodology, …

Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2022, Sudhanshu Kumar And Gautam Shahi Kumar, Gautam Shahi

National Law School Business Law Review

No abstract provided.

Potential Of A Novel White Clover/ Cereal Bi-Cropping System For Whole Crop Forage Production, N Koefoed, R O. Clements, J Burke, G Donaldson, G Purvis

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

A novel low input system for growing cereals, so far mainly winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L), in close association with white clover (Trifolium repens L), is being developed currently, co-operatively by five research stations in northern Europe. An established sward of pure white clover is defoliated in the autumn and winter wheat drilled into it using a rotary type direct drill. After silage or grain harvest of the cereal/clover mixture the clover regrowth may add to the productivity of the system until defoliation and drilling-in of the next cereal crop takes place. With the system described dry matter …

Structure, Productivity And Animal Utilization In A Communal Pasture In The Basque Country (Northern Spain), I Albizu, G Besga, M Rodriquez, M Onaindia, M Domingo, I Amezaga

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

The goal of this study was to determine the structure, productivity and utilization of mountain communal pastures of the Gorbea area in 1994. The area was classified in four zones according to topographic position and improvement activities: north slope brush removed, summit, south slope 50% brush, and south slope brush removed. Ecological profiles were used to relate the most abundant species to soil P and K contents at the different zones. Exclosure cages were used to estimate potential productivity, botanical composition and pasture utilization. Soil P and K contents are the parameters that relate best to floristic composition, being Agrostis …

Recent Developments In The Use Of Near Infra-Red Spectroscopy For The Evaluation Of Grass Silage, N W. Offer, D S. Percival, C Thomas

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

This work assessed the potential of near infra-red spectroscopy (NIRS) to predict the voluntary intake and fermentation characteristics of grass silage. NIRS spectra were obtained from dried milled (Dry) or fresh samples by two methods (Wet1 - vertical transport mechanism and Wet2 - rotating cup drawer). Prediction errors (SECV as a percentage of mean values) were 5.5, 6.5 and 2.5 for Dry, Wet1 and Wet2 respectively for intake by dairy cows (n=28). Corresponding values were 10.3, 16.1 and 10.9 for lambs (n=88). The Wet2 method gave more accurate predictions than Wet1 except for predictions of ADF and unfermentable metabolisable energy …