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Homeless With Breast Cancer On Skid Row, Los Angeles: A Review Of Services For Women, Eva Dittrich

Theses and Dissertations

This study reviews the literature on breast cancer in general and narrows to within the context of the homeless population of Skid Row, Los Angeles, positing that the experience of breast cancer while homeless is a compounded traumatic experience with complex and numerous practical challenges. It poses the following question: What services are available to homeless women on Skid Row, Los Angeles, the information about which can be found online? Which and how many services are dedicated to breast cancer screenings and treatment? Are other types of cancer screening and treatment services advertised on the included service organizations' websites? A …

Understanding Pro-Environmental Binning Behaviour Of National Park Visitors: A Cross-Cultural Study, Kourosh Esfandiar

Theses: Doctorates and Masters

The growing importance of people’s pro-environmental behaviours (PEBs) in relation to reducing their negative impacts and/or increasing their positive impacts in natural areas has attracted considerable research interest. Visitor engagement in pro-environmental activities is one of the key elements in maintaining and improving a national park’s ecological and biological resources. These resources are often the main components of tourism products developed in nature-based destinations.

A specific concern for many national park managers is the generation of litter by visitors. A PEB to solve the problem of litter management in national parks is binning i.e. putting litter in a bin. As …

Photo- And Autoxidation Of Unsaturated Algal Lipids In The Marine Environment: An Overview Of Processes, Their Potential Tracers, And Limitations, Jean François Rontani, Simon T. Belt

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

No abstract provided.

Hydrogen Peroxide Mediates Artemisinin-Derived C-16 Carba-Dimer-Induced Toxicity Of Human Cancer Cells, Amanda Kalen, Brett Wagner, Ehab Sarsour, Maneesh G. Kumar, Jessica L. Reedy, Garry R. Buettner, Nabin C. Barua, Prabhat Goswami

Faculty and Staff Publications

This study used a nitroaliphatic chemistry approach to synthesize a novel artemisinin-derived carba-dimer (AG-1) and determined its anti-proliferative effects in human normal and cancer cells. AG-1 treatments selectively inhibit proliferation of cancer cells compared to normal human fibroblasts. Compared to artemisinin, AG-1 is more toxic to human breast, prostate, head-neck, pancreas and skin cancer cells; 50% inhibition (IC50) 123 µM in AG-1 vs. 290 µM in artemisinin-treated breast cancer cells. AG-1 treatment decreased (~ 5 folds) cyclin D1 protein expression that correlated with an increase in the percentage of cells in the G1-phase, suggesting a G1 delay. AG-1-induced toxicity was …

Nanofiber Scaffolds As 3d Culture Platforms, Stephanie Bule

Dissertations, Master's Theses and Master's Reports

Cell culture has become the basis for understanding the fundamental mechanisms of cell, tissue and organ function. Although major advancements in uncovering the underlying processes and mechanisms of normal and diseased cell biology have been made by using two-dimensional (2D) cell culture, there is a recent shift in moving towards three-dimensional (3D) culture platforms. The motivation is to better recapitulate the microenvironment of cells in vivo to obtain results that are more indicative to actual cellular processes. In this study, electrospun nano-fibrous scaffolds made of polycaprolactone were used as a 3D culture tool to investigate difference in cell behavior and …

Through Her Eyes: The Gendering Of Female First-Person Shooters, Elizabeth Renshaw

Dissertations, Master's Theses and Master's Reports

While the video game industry has attempted to address their years of mistreatment towards women, within games and how they are produced, by hiring more women and including more female characters as playable options, these fixes have been superficial at best. Not only are there still few females as main characters in video games, but that there are so few female video games. By this I refer to the fact that video games told through the eyes of female characters often do not feature a gendered narrative, unlike multiple games with male POVs in which the storyline directly reflects their …

“Putting The Arts In Their Place”: A Case For Map-Making In Art History, Marco Jalla

Artl@s Bulletin

The use of cartography in art history is less than common. Because of its link to the old artistic geography (Kunstgeographie) once used to defend nationalist issues in Nazi Germany, it fell into disfavor until the 1960s and 1970s, when maps regained some attention from a new generation of art historians. Mapping arts indeed proves to be very useful to visualize and organize large dataset and to formulate new hypotheses, both as a descriptive and a prospective tool. The challenge we proposed to the authors was to use maps for questioning the territorial logics, the centers and peripheries of the …

Design Research On Applied Realistic Mathematics Education (Rme) Approach In Teaching Math For Vocational College, Sri Imelda Edo, Wahyuni Fanggi Tasik

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

Several studies documented that mathematics, as it is taught in general secondary education, is far away from what is needed for most fields of vocational practice. Some studies found that workplace mathematics demands are very different from traditional mathematics taught in classrooms. Therefore, this study aims to design a learning trajectory for teaching mathematics in vocational college, oriented on the Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) approach to improve students' understanding and motivation in learning mathematics. Design research was chosen as an appropriate method to answer the research questions and achieve the research goals. Design research methods consist of three phases, namely …

Aqua Ads As An Instrument Of Indonesia National Identity Development, Asnurul Novia Narendra, Sri Kusuma Habsari, Deny Tri Ardianto

Informasi

Advertising is not only present as a media that is able to introduce products of goods and service to encourage people to consume based on their needs, but rather to simulate life models and create fake needs made by producers. The research focused on analyzing the signs found on 600ml Aqua mineral water bottle labels with themed Temukan Indonesiamu. The study aims to find implicit purpose of using themed labels Temukan Indonesiamu in a 600 ml size Aqua mineral water bottle through the signs that appear on the ads. The study uses Rolland Barthes's semiotics method to five motions …

Media Anthropology: Studying The Life Of Media Consumers Through Audience Ethnography, Lily El Ferawati Rofil

Informasi

No abstract provided.

Pemberdayaan Penyandang Disabilitas Pada Objek Wisata Kuta Bali, Dermawan Waruwu, Ni Ketut Jeni Adhi

Jurnal Civics: Media Kajian Kewarganegaraan

Penelitian ini mengkaji tentang jenis penyandang disabilitas dan bentuk pemberdayaan penyandang disabilitas pada objek wisata Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Provinsi Bali. Masalah ini dianalisis secara kualitatif dengan pendekatan kajian budaya serta dikaji menggunakan teori hegemoni dan praktik sosial. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan: (1) jenis penyandang disabilitas yang diberdayakan pada objek wisata Kuta yaitu tunanetra dan dan tunadaksa; (2) bentuk pemberdayaan penyandang disabilitas yaitu cleaning service, tukang masak, operator CCTV, dan penjual pulsa keliling; (3) penyandang disabilitas kurang diberdayakan pada objek wisata Kuta, sehingga mereka menjadi kelompok yang termarginalkan dan terhegemoni ditengah geliat industri pariwisata. Pemerintah, pengusaha, dan masyarakat diharapkan agar memberdayakan …

The Horse In Premodern European Culture, Anastasija Ropa

Studies in Medieval and Early Modern Culture

This volume provides a unique introduction to the most topical issues, advances, and challenges in medieval horse history. Medievalists who have a long-standing interest in horse history, as well as those seeking to widen their understanding of horses in medieval society will find here informed and comprehensive treatment of chapters from disciplines as diverse as archaeology, legal, economic and military history, urban and rural history, art and literature. The themes range from case studies of saddles and bridles, to hippiatric treatises, to the medieval origins of dressage. It shows the ubiquitous – and often ambiguous – role of the horse …

The Language Use Of Sex Articles In Women Lifestyle Magazine In Indonesia Case Study: Cosmopolitan Indonesia, Dian Sarwono

Informasi

The choice of words is one of important aspects in writing articles in printed media. Creative language use in lifestyle magazine may create interest for readers. The purpose of this research is to analyze the language use in sex articles in Cosmopolitan Indonesia. Launched in 1997, Cosmopolitan Indonesia is the first licensed Indonesian women lifestyle magazine and the first women magazine in Indonesia that openly discusses sex. This marks a change in Indonesian printed media. Before the publication of Cosmopolitan, sex and intimacy were only discussed in non-public spheres. Although the topics are discussed openly, the magazine uses special terms …

The Analysis Of The Socio-Political Fiction Novels Under Binary Opposition (Case Study Of Indonesian Novel Entitled "Orang-Orang Proyek" By Ahmad Tohari), Abdul Muqit

Informasi

The socio-political fiction novel is generally realistic and gives an implicit picture of the social environment of a place. This type of reading is less popular because it is difficult to interpret and is also of less interest to readers than other literature. One of the works that can reflect this literary type is the novel entitled "Orang-Orang Proyek" by Ahmad Tohari, which represents the real condition of the Indonesian community under their politic and social circumstances. This paper tries to break down the literary work using the deconstructive-reading method to read a text with multi-interpretation understanding where the version …

A Business Model To Support Sustainable Performance Of Digital Startup Companies, Pri Agung Danarahmanto, Yudi Aziz

CSID Journal of Infrastructure Development

Digital startup companies have a high failure rate. The purpose of this research is to determine the effect of entrepreneurship orientation, innovation, customer participation, business model, and sustainable performance on startup companies. This research was conducted qualitatively using case study approach, and the data were collected using interview. The unit of analysis was a digital startup company in Indonesia with the observation unit being the founder or head of the company. The results showed that the business model was influenced by entrepreneurship orientation, innovation, and customer participation, while the sustainable performance was influenced by the business model. The implication of …

Talaan Ng Mga Editor At Nilalaman, Malay Journal

Malay Journal

Nakatala sa dokumento ang listahan ng mga editor at nilalaman ng buong isyu.

Mga Kontribyutor Sa Isyu At Panawagan Sa Kontribusyon, Malay Journal

Malay Journal

Ipinakikilala rito ang mga awtor ng mga artikulong nakapaloob sa isyu. Inilalahad din ang mga mahahalagang detalye para sa mga interesadong magsumite ng pananaliksik sa journal.

Nasaan Ang Hiya Sa Etika Ng Pananaliksik? Lapat Ng Pagpapakatao At Lapit Ng Pakikipagkapuwa Sa Pagsasagawa Ng Pananaliksik Sa Agham Panlipunan, Roberto E. Javier Jr.

Malay Journal

Ilang kabahalaan at usaping kaugnay ng etika sa pagsasagawa ng panlipunang pananaliksik ang pinapaksa ng papel na ito. May ilang kalituhan na kailangang talakayin tungkol sa mismong patakaran at alituntunin sa kung aling pagpapasiyahang pag-aaral ang may etika o wala lalo na’t kung ito’y popondohan. Kagyat ng kapasiyahang ito ang paglalabas ng clearance na kinatigang may etika ang isang pag-aaral upang patibayin rin ang halaga nito sa paglalathala ng kinahinatnan ng pananaliksik. Kamakailan, isinainstitusyon ang proseso ng rebyu sa etika ng pananaliksik sa mga unibersidad upang matulungan ang mga nasa lalong mataas na edukasyon na makapanaliksik na ang kiling ay …

Tamar Herzog, A Short History Of European Law: The Last Two And A Half Millennia, Agustín Parise

Journal of Civil Law Studies

No abstract provided.

Lithium As A Possible Therapeutic Drug In Posttraumatic Brain Injury, Tulika Das

Theses

Lithium, a popular drug for treating mental health disorder has shown promising effect in recent research on traumatic brain injury (TBI). The mechanism of lithium for treating bipolar mood disorder is still not properly understood, but recent studies showed that lithium is neuroprotective in TBI. In my thesis, the neuroprotective effects of lithium were examined in primary neuronal culture and mild blunt injury using rodent model of Lateral Fluid Percussion Injury (LFPI). At first determination of the neuroprotective/toxicity effects of lithium in neuronal culture was done and observed that 0.5 - 1.0 mM concentrations were found to be neuroprotective as …

Assalamualaikum Bejing Repackaged: Habitus, Symbolic Power And Indonesian Cultural Production, Alberta Natasia Adji

Makara Human Behavior Studies in Asia

This article explores the adaptation of Asma Nadia’s Assalamualaikum Beijing from novel to film to comic book as the reproduction of symbolic cultural goods. According to Bourdieu’s concept of habitus, people are conditioned to perform repetitive acts devoid of any preceeding consideration or deliberation, while symbolic power represents the tacit modes of social/cultural domination ingrained and preserved through everyday social practices. Taking a sociology of literature approach, this study discovers that the habitus of the Indonesian canon literary tradition has hindered contemporary literary works from achieving the same level of legitimacy through the boundary work performed by literary awards. Contemporary …

National Identity As Predicted By Ethnic Identity And Social Distance With Multiculturalism As Mediator: A Study Involving Chinese Indonesian Students In Jakarta, Angela Oktavia Suryani, Bernadette Setiadi, Nani Nurrachman, Hana Panggabean, Dhevy Setya Wibawa

Makara Human Behavior Studies in Asia

As a large multiethnic country, Indonesia has limited studies regarding factors that may influence the national identity of Indonesians of Chinese descent. This study examined the relations between four variables—ethnic identity, multiculturalism, social distance, and Indonesian national identity—between Chinese (n = 159) and non-Chinese Indonesian university students (n = 158) in Jakarta. A multiple-group path analysis was conducted to analyze data from Chinese and non-Chinese samples. The results revealed that structural covariance invariance was the best fit, describing ethnic identity’s direct prediction of national identity and social distance’s indirect prediction of national identity, fully mediated by multiculturalism. The mean score …

Bali Mawacara: Is A Quasi-Common Law System Developing In Balinese Customary Law?, Danial Kelly, Wayan P. Windia

Indonesia Law Review

The Indonesian island of Bali is internationally renowned as a popular tourist destination. Tourists from around the world have been attracted to Bali’s rich and colourful displays of culture and its friendly people for many decades. Intertwined with the predominately Hindu culture that is so readily visible is the invisible customary legal system of Bali that regulates much of the daily life of the Balinese. This autochthonous legal system exists in plurality with the Indonesian state legal system. As with all legal systems, the Balinese customary law system is in a state of flux. This article will examine the foundational …

Mini-Symposium As A Forum Of Discussion And Workshop, Laras Sekarasih, Mirra Noor Milla

Makara Human Behavior Studies in Asia

No abstract provided.

Kontribusi Model Pembelajaran Web Centric Cource Dan Self-Efficacy Komputer Terhadap Prestasi Belajar Siswa Paket Keahlian Rekayasa Perangkat Lunak Di Smk, Mohammad Mahmudi, Djoko Kustono, Maftuchin Romlie

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

This study aims to determine (1) significant influence of students learning motivation with Basic Programming learning outcomes, (2) significant effect of students computer self-efficacy with Basic Programming learning outcomes, (3) Significant differences in Basic Programming learning outcomes between groups of students who are taught with a web centric course are equipped with modules with groups of students who are taught with conventional models with modules. This study employed Nonequievalent Control Group Design with the consideration that the choosing of experimental and control group could not be determined by individual random sampling but it was done through assignment random sampling to …

Student Gets Immersed In Arabic Culture, Language In Morocco, Dana Engelbert

University of Mississippi News

Isabel Spafford spends summer in North African country as part of flagship program

Psychoanalytic Interpretation Of Marina’S Character In Kyomuhendo’S Secrets No More, Esther J. Masele, Deogratias M. Kisweka

Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

Based on the assumption that characters in a literary text are true representations of human beings, this paper intends to interpret Kyomuhendo’s characterization of Marina in Secrets No More, applying psychoanalytic theory thereby, authenticating Freud’s concept of personality in the understanding of characters’ deeds in the novel. Taking into consideration that Freud’s psychoanalysis is a wide and complex theory, this paper focuses on the basics of ‘Id’, ‘Ego’ and ‘Super-ego’ as modes of interpretation to evaluate the effectiveness of the theory in providing a deeper understanding of a character’s personality and meaningful interpretation of a text. In the same context, …

I Don’T Know How To Talk About These Wor(L)Ds, But I Do Walk, I Shoot, And I Write: Autoethnographic Written And Visual Cures For A Fragmented Identity, Ursula-Helen Kassaveti

The Qualitative Report

In this article, I examine how my unprogrammatized and spontaneous informal fieldwork in Athens, undertaken in a rather unconsciously autoethnographic vein, has helped me while on the process of investigating my personal identity. My temporary change of academic direction and my delving into the ocean of fieldwork have shaped and answered my endless quest for important answers about a researcher’s own self. Through the use of written text, photography and other visual indexes, “thin” and “thick” description, I argue that autoethnography as a method could be a healing process, providing therapy for a researcher’s “fragmented” heart and identity.

Critical Engagement On Digital Sovereignty In International Relations: Actor Transformation And Global Hierarchy, Abid A. Adonis

Global: Jurnal Politik Internasional

The idea of digital sovereignty in the last twenty years increasingly reifies into chiefly policy making debates as the reaction of China’s determined activism on internet governance, Snowden’s case, and increasingly big internet corporations’ unchecked endeavors. International actors’ growing concerns on security, economy, data protection, and socio-political issues invoke new discourses on digital sovereignty since it bears global political consequences by nature. This stimulates recent intellectual debate in academic literature on how digital sovereignty affects (or be affected by) international politics. This article critically examines the development of digital sovereignty literatures. This article classifies literature taxonomically on four major themes: …

Film And Video As A Space For Political Expression And Social Critique In Syria, Charlotte Bank

Artl@s Bulletin

This article discusses examples of transgressive artistic production in Syria with a focus on moving images. During the 2000s, a young generation of artists began to experiment with digital video and rethink the role of the artist in society. They sought to develop new aesthetic languages and modes of representation. By examining this production in relation to critical and committed works by earlier generations of artists and filmmakers in Syria, I discuss the possibilities and limits of critical art production in the context of the authoritarian Syrian state.