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Piloting A Scalable Workflow To Identify Drivers Of Mammalian Aging Using C. Elegans, Ariella Lucia Coler-Reilly Colasanti

Arts & Sciences Graduate Student Theses and Dissertations

The aging population in developed countries has prompted experts to warn of the impending “silver tsunami” of older adults poised to overload already strained healthcare systems. Advanced age is the primary risk factor for most chronic diseases, and the vast majority of the elderly population is diagnosed with at least one such condition, if not several. The field of geroscience has emerged to study the processes responsible for age-related decline and devise methods to reduce this burden. A major branch of geroscience is the genetics of aging, including examining gene expression changes over time as well as exploring how genetic …

Dietary Manipulations Of The Undernourished Infant Microbiome, Cyrus Zhou

Arts & Sciences Graduate Student Theses and Dissertations

Today, undernutrition affects approximately 150 million children worldwide. During the first two years of life, the healthy gut microbial community undergoes a series of predictable developmental transitions. These transitions are delayed in undernourished children resulting in microbiota “immaturity.” In a foundational study, immature gut microbial communities from undernourished children and normally developing communities from chronologically age-matched healthy children living in the same area were transplanted into groups of germ-free mice consuming the same diet – one representative of what consumed by the study population. Compared mice with a mature gut microbiome, mice with an immature gut microbiome had impaired weight …

The Shorthorn: July 21, 1982

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1980s

No abstract provided.

Using Somatic Experiencing To Mitigate Symptoms Of Secondary Traumatic Stress In Female Helping Professionals, Jillian Christie Guinta

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This phenomenological and quantitative study explored the lived experiences of a dozen women within the veterinary, social work, and nursing communities and how secondary traumatic stress impacts their lives. Faced with unanticipated patient illnesses, facilitating compassionate end-of-life procedures, and rapidly moving from one emotional state to the next between patients, professionals are carrying tremendous unprocessed emotional burdens that can affect them physiologically and psychologically. Somatic Experiencing (SE) indicates tremendous promise in rehabilitating practitioners’ trauma-impacted nervous systems by offering techniques to release emotional stress and re-regulate the nervous system (Kuhfuß et al., 2023). This mixed-methods study explored the world of these …

From Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells To Functional Cholinergic Neurons: An Optimized Neurogenic Differentiation Protocol For New Approach Methodologies, Pritsana Sawutdeechaikul, Thanaporn Pimpakan, Toan Van Phan, Vinicius Rosa, Joao Nuno Ferreira

Journal of Dental Sciences

No abstract provided.

Comparative Evaluation Of Segmentation-Based And Pose-Assisted Head Temperature Estimation From Uas Thermal Imagery Under Controlled Conditions, Owais Ahmed, Justin A. Guye, Muhammad Hassan Tanveer, Adeel Khalid

Faculty Articles

This paper presents a vision-based framework for detecting humans and estimating head surface temperature from aerial thermal imagery acquired by Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). A comparative evaluation of recent object detection architectures was conducted to identify the most stable and reliable model for thermal human detection under varying flight altitudes. The selected framework integrates two head localization strategies, namely, segmentation-based mask slicing and pose-assisted keypoint localization, to extract head regions and compute per-pixel temperature values from radiometric metadata. The results show that cross-domain inference using pre-trained YOLOv11 models achieves reliable human detection across controlled outdoor environments. Between the two pipelines, …

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The Lost World Of Thomas Jefferson, Daniel Boorstin

Hannah Arendt Marginalia - All

Boston : Beacon Press, 1960.

Call # : B878 .B6 1960

Contains marginalia, underlining, marginal lining and endpaper notes

PDF Information : 10.2 MB, 28 Pages

Dft Modeling Of Steroid–Phospholipid Noncovalent Interactions: Conformations, Binding Energy, And Solvation Effects, Sohan Mothkur

Undergraduate Student Symposium

Steroids (STRs) have essential roles in human physiology and disease, regulating processes such as metabolism and immunity. STRs exert their effects through receptor-mediated pathways and by modulating cell membrane properties. STRs can intercalate into phospholipid (PL) bilayers, altering membrane properties that can influence downstream biological processes. While STR-protein interactions have been widely studied, little is known about how STR-PL interactions influence membrane properties. In this study, we used density functional theory (DFT) to investigate the interactions between testosterone (TST) and cholesterol (CHOL) with three representative PLs: phosphatidylcholine (PC), phosphatidylserine (PS), and phosphatidylglycerol (PG). STR-PL complexes were modeled using an aqueous …

The Sentience Of The Horse And The Philosophy Of Natural Horsemanship: Implications For Hrd Leadership, Rob E. Carpenter

Human Resource Development Faculty Publications and Presentations

This paper advances a biologically grounded philosophy of leadership through the lens of Natural Horsemanship. It reframes leadership as an embodied, sentient process rather than a purely cognitive or behavioral construct. Drawing from neuroscience, affective biology, sociology, and human resource development (HRD), it proposes that the horse–human relationship provides a living model for relational intelligence. The horse’s exquisite attunement to human emotion— mediated through limbic regulation and bio-behavioral synchrony—reveals that influence arises not from authority but from coherence. Leadership, like horsemanship, is a reciprocal act of co-regulation in which trust, safety, and communication are revealed through physiology before language. By …

Biol 210: Nutrition (Syllabus), Sam Newberry Ph.D.

School of Arts & Sciences

This syllabus was developed by SUNY Geneseo Professor Sam Newberry during the spring 2026 semester.

Course Learning Objectives:

Students who are active participants and complete course requirements will be able to: 

1. Demonstrate familiarity with nutrients, their food sources, their functions, and signs and symptoms of deficiency or excess.
2. Demonstrate familiarity with biological, psychological, social and cultural factors that influence human diet and nutrition.
3. Describe and explain in class discussion and on exams the relationship between diet and health, particularly for selected public health issues.
4. Demonstrate familiarity with nutritional guidelines used in the United States, and the challenges of establishing such …

Mindbodystrong: A Pilot To Address Nursing Burnout & To Promote Wellness, Leilah Hunt

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Background: Nursing burnout rates have increased significantly since the Covid-19 pandemic, not only within the United States but throughout the world. As burnout is multifaceted in nature, identifying and addressing the root cause of burnout has been challenging. One approach to remedy burnout effects is by enhancing wellness through daily practice of healthy habits. Purpose: The purpose of this DNP project was to pilot and evaluate the effects of the MINDBODYSTRONG Cognitive Behavioral Skills Building Program on self-rated anxiety, stress, depressive symptoms, and burnout symptoms in a sample population of nurses at a large psychiatric hospital. This program has …

Shadowrunning The Human: Harebrained Schemes' Shadowrun Series And Transhumanism, Alexander P. Orelup

English Theses & Dissertations

I argue that Harebrained Schemes’ video game series Shadowrun critiques transhumanism in three distinct yet related ways: in terms of religion, political control, and identity capitalism. In doing so, Shadowrun attempts to counter claims that video games are an inherently transhumanist medium and provides an opportunity for players to resist a potential transhuman future. This further elucidates the trends and perceptions of transhumanism within American culture around the time period. I utilize a variety of methodologies in my argument, ranging from cultural studies, narratology, ludology, and close reading in order to grasp all of the audio-visual and gameplay elements that …

Insights Into Stroke Risk And Prediction For Underweight Individuals, Saeed Awad M. Alqahtani, Moutasem S. Aboonq

Neurosciences

This review explores the relationship between underweight status and stroke risk and outcomes. Although the impact of obesity on stroke is well-documented, the harmful effects of being underweight are often overlooked. Drawing on evidence from observational studies, case-control studies, and meta-analyses, this review highlights that underweight individuals face increased mortality, poorer functional recovery, and higher rates of major adverse cardiovascular events and recurrent strokes post-stroke. Challenges in stroke prediction for this population are examined, including the limited research focus, shortcomings of existing risk assessment tools such as the CHA₂DS₂-VASc score, and population-specific factors affecting underweight prevalence …

The Echo: March 23, 2026, Taylor University

2025-2026 (Volume 113)

No abstract provided.

Biodeterrence In An Era Of Convergent Threats, James Giordano

Strategic Insights

This commentary examines the growing need for a comprehensive biodeterrence strategy in response to the convergence of biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and cross-domain warfare capabilities. Dr. Giordano argues that advances in life sciences, combined with the activities of peer competitors, are transforming the biological domain into a contested strategic space where biological effects intersect with other forms of warfare. Traditional biodefense approaches are no longer sufficient. Instead, this piece calls for an integrated biodeterrence framework that combines biosurveillance, intelligence, public health, and operational planning. Recommendations include developing a Department of War–wide biodeterrence strategy, expanding detection and attribution capabilities, strengthening biotechnology intelligence, …

Doc 2026-13 Proposal For Pre-Licensure Bachelor Of Science In Nursing (Bsn-Nurs), University Of Dayton. School Of Education And Health Sciences

Senate Documents

The University of Dayton  Nursing Program prepares students to practice as Baccalaureate generalist  nurses through a rigorous and transformative liberal arts and sciences curriculum  in concert with nursing courses that are in alignment with the American  Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials. Upon completion,  students earn a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN), are eligible to take the  NCLEX (RN licensure exam), and are prepared to transition to practice as a  licensed registered nurse.

Employing A Hysteresis Approach To Analyze Shifts In Tree Physiological Thresholds In Response To Drought, Mauro Brum, Annie Deslauriers, Matthew A. Vadeboncoeur, Tanner Frost, David Moore, Caroline Rodrigues Da Silva, Daniel B. Metcalfe, Heidi Asbjornsen

Faculty Publications

Drought‐induced tree mortality underscores the need for improved physiological models to predict tree responses to water stress. We employed a hysteresis modelling approach analyzing diel water absorption and desorption cycles to understand drought‐induced shifts in physiological thresholds. We applied this approach to sap flow (Js), stem diameter fluctuation (SDF), stem volumetric water content fluctuation (SVWCF), and vapour pressure deficit (VPD), datasets from two throughfall reduction experiments in contrasting ecosystems: a cloud forest (Peru) and a temperate forest (USA). Using a generalised transcendental equation, we quantified five diurnal hysteresis loops (Js:VPD, Js:SDF, Js:SVWCF, SDF:VPD, SVWCF:VPD) and derived hysteresis parameters (centroids, area, …

A Comparative Adsorption Study For Fe In Ferrosam And Hemavit Drugs On Iraqi Bentonite Clay, Khulood A. Al-Saadie, Ali A. Al-Ma'amar, Israa M. Al-Mousawi

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Bentonite clay is widely used in pharmaceutical industry and medical applications. A batch adsorption system has been applied to study the differences between the adsorption of Fe in ferrosam (FeSO4.7H2O) and Fe in hemavit (C4H2FeO4) on the Iraqi bentonite. The adsorption percentage (Q%) of Fe in ferrosam reached to (96.2 - 96.6)% while the percentage for hemavit reached to (71.3- 80.7)% at the temperature range (303-323) K.The adsorption isotherms for ferrosam was a Langmuir type while the adsorption isotherm for hemavit was Freundlich type. Thermodynamics and kinetics parameters of the adsorption of two drugs has been calculated in details. The …

Glycemic Control, Serum Leptin And Lipid Profile In Patients With Pulmonary Tuberculosis: Effect Of Initial Two Months Anti-Tuberculosis Therapy, Imad Abdul-Jabbar Thanoon, Aseel Abed-Alelah Aded- Alrahman

Al-Qadisiyah Medical Journal

Objectives:To evaluate the effect of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) on glycemic control (fasting serum glucose "FSG", serum insulin, C-peptide and insulin resistance), serum leptin and lipid profile (total cholesterol 'Tc', triglyceride "TG", low density lipoprotein cholesterol "LDL-C", high density lipoprotein cholesterol "HDL-C" and atherogenic index AI) and to evaluate the effects of intensive 2-months anti-tuberculosis therapy on these parameters in comparison to healthy controls. Methods:Forty three patients with active pulmonary tuberculosis from the Advisory Clinic for Chest and Pulmonary Diseases in Mosul City were included in this study, with 40 apparently healthy age and sex matched subjects as controls. Assessment of …

New Developments In Inhibition Of The Sweet Environment In A Variety Of Corrosive Media: A Review, Wasan Hameed, Khalid Rashid, Anees Khadom

Engineering and Technology Journal

This paper aims to look at how pipeline steel and crude oil storage tanks resist corrosion in aqueous carbon dioxide (CO2) environments. To this aim, we have studied different inhibitors, particularly the heterocyclic inhibitor, which is used to prevent mild steel corrosion in various situations. On mild steel, the corrosion-prevention mechanism of heterocyclic inhibitors is also investigated. CO2 corrosion is the most frequent and dreaded type of corrosion in the oil and gas industry, and corrosion inhibitors are the most effective way to fight CO2 corrosion in mild steel. Nonetheless, continual exposure to pollutants and corrosion causes such as sulfur …

20th Annual Research In The Capitol [Program], March 9, 2026, University Of Northern Iowa. University Honors Program. Iowa State University. Honors Program. University Of Iowa. Honors Program.

Research in the Capitol Programs

Program of research presentations given at the Capitol by students from the University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State University, and the University of Iowa.

The Sentience Of The Horse And The Philosophy Of Natural Horsemanship: Implications For Hrd Leadership, Rob E. Carpenter

Human Resource Development Faculty Publications and Presentations

This paper advances a biologically grounded philosophy of leadership through the lens of Natural Horsemanship. It reframes leadership as an embodied, sentient process rather than a purely cognitive or behavioral construct. Drawing from neuroscience, affective biology, sociology, and human resource development (HRD), it proposes that the horse–human relationship provides a living model for relational intelligence. The horse’s exquisite attunement to human emotion—mediated through limbic regulation and bio-behavioral synchrony—reveals that influence arises not from authority but from coherence. Leadership, like horsemanship, is a reciprocal act of co-regulation in which trust, safety, and communication are revealed through physiology before language. By examining …

The Physiology, Pathophysiology, And Clinical Implications Of Fluid Resuscitation In Critically Ill Patients, Akram M. Eraky, Yasser Mokhtar, Adnan Khan, Amr Farag, Sondos Elawany, Walaa Alsabbagh, Alisha Wright, Mostafa Alamrosy

GME Publications

One of the most common interventions in the ED and ICU to restore physiologic homeostasis is fluid administration. It is essential for the intensivists and ED physicians to be aware of the physiological characteristics of different fluids and the potential harm associated with their use. In this article, we explore the physiology and pathophysiology of fluid administration in humans, emphasizing how fluid administration can alter acid-base balance, perfusion, osmotic and oncotic pressures, immunologic and inflammatory responses, and hemodynamics. We also discuss fluid resuscitation strategies across common clinical scenarios, such as septic shock, diabetic ketoacidosis, rhabdomyolysis, acute pancreatitis, and acute brain …

Pengaruh Kumulatif Asap Rokok Dan Stres Terhadap Peningkatan Kadar Hormon Kortisol Mencit, Sumintarti S

Dentofasial

No abstract provided.

Pid Control For Lower Limb Exoskeletons: A Framework Evaluation, Javlonbek Rakhmatillaev, Vytautas Bučinskas

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

This research provides a detailed guideline for implementing and evaluating Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) control frameworks in lower limb rehabilitation exoskeleton robotics. It examines the role of control systems within rehabilitation robotics, outlines the principles of PID control, describes exoskeleton architecture, explores applications of PID control, reviews optimization strategies, presents experimental validations, and considers future developments in the field. The proposed control framework incorporates aspects of mechanical design, actuator and sensor selection, and PID-based control algorithms, thereby promoting safe, accurate, and individualized rehabilitation support. Recommendations and effective guidance for future work are also presented.

Influence Of Exercise Training On Nitric Oxide Pathways And Their Physiological Effects, Jonas Benjamim, Stephen J Bailey, Leonardo Da Silva Gonçalves, Mia Burleigh, Mario Siervo, Andrew R Coggan, Raúl Bescos

School of Health Professions

Nitric oxide (NO) is a critical signalling molecule in cardiovascular, metabolic, and muscular function. Endogenous NO production occurs via two primary metabolic pathways: 1) the classical nitric oxide synthases (NOS) pathway, and 2) the alternative (nitrate-nitrite-NO) pathway, in which inorganic nitrate (NO 3 -) is sequentially reduced to nitrite (NO 2 -) and other NO intermediates (e.g., S-nitrosothiol). The latter pathway relies heavily on the oral microbiota, which catalyze the two-electron partial reduction of NO 3 - to NO 2 -, which is influenced by oral physiology, microbial composition and salivary flow. While the role of exercise training in enhancing …

Segmental And Multifocal Isolated Dystonias: Similarities And Differences, Hyder A Jinnah, Vittorio Velucci, Daniele Belvisi, Gamze Kilic-Berkmen, Joel S Perlmutter, Laura J Wright, Christine Klein, Jeanne S Feuerstein, Steven Bellows, Joseph Jankovic, Cynthia Comella, Richard L Barbano, Aparna Wagle Shukla, Stephen G Reich, Mark S Ledoux, Alberto J Espay, Kevin R Duque, Florence C F Chang, Victor S C Fung, Sarah Pirio-Richardson, Carmen Terranova, Emile S Moukheiber, Sarah Idrissi, Barbara Vitucci, Susan H Fox, Samuel Frank, Natividad Stover, Brian D Berman, Rachel Saunders-Pullman, William G Ondo, Christopher L Groth, Marcello Esposito, Laura Avanzino, Francesco Bono, Roberto Erro, Marcello Mario Mascia, Antonella Muroni, Alfredo Berardelli, Giovanni Defazio

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Background: Whether the traditional distinction between segmental and multifocal dystonia is clinically or scientifically useful remains unclear.

Objective: To evaluate whether idiopathic isolated adult-onset segmental and multifocal dystonia can be differentiated based on clinical features other than the contiguity of affected body regions.

Methods: We compared data on segmental and multifocal dystonia from two large dystonia databases established in the USA and Italy that used similar criteria for patient recruitment and assessment.

Results: Compared to segmental dystonia, multifocal dystonia was characterized by a higher proportion of men, a younger age at dystonia onset, a greater frequency of upper limb dystonia, …

Physiological And Neurological Impact Of Biophilic Design In Architectural Design Studios: A Case Study Of King Salman International University, Islam Ashraf Mohamed, Alaa El-Eishy, Marwa A. Soliman

Mansoura Engineering Journal

Biophilic design integrates nature into architecture to enrich sensory and cognitive experiences, enhance psychological well-being, and improve performance. This study explores its physiological and neural effects in design studios at King Salman International University through an experimental methodology combining theoretical review and lab-based investigation. Tools included electrocardiography (ECG) for heart rate variability (HRV), eye-tracking for visual attention, and the Self-Assessment Manikin (SAM) for emotional evaluation. Nine participants viewed five digital architectural scenes with varying biophilic integration. Direct nature connections elicited greater visual attention, pleasure, and perceived control, indicating higher engagement and relaxation.  A scene lacking biophilic elements led to reduced …

Integrating Neuroscience And Technology: Experiential Learning Through Muscle-To-Robot Systems, Dr. Ashwin Mohan, Dr. Mark Carlson

Professional Learning Day

In this interdisciplinary module, participants engage in hands-on exploration of neuroengineering by recording and interpreting electromyographic (EMG) signals to control robotic devices, bridging human physiology and technology. Through guided experimentation, they investigate neural pathways, signal processing, and biofeedback to understand brain-machine interfaces. The module highlights real-world applications of neuroscience, engineering, and computer science in biomimetics, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity through experiential, technology-driven learning.  *It would be helpful for participants to have the Spike Recorder App from BackyardBrains downloaded on a laptop*