Screening Soybean Cultivars For Resistance To Aerial Blight Caused By Rhizoctonia Solani Ag1-Ia, Kensy D. Rodriguez-Herrera

LSU Master's Theses

Aerial blight, caused by the fungus Rhizoctonia solani AG1-IA, is an economically important soybean disease in the mid-South. The same pathogen also infects other crops commonly rotated with soybeans like rice, corn, and grain sorghum. Rhizoctonia solani AG1-IA is difficult to manage because of its soilborne nature and the production of long-term survival structures, sclerotia. Management has relied on fungicide applications during the season. Still, there is an increasing prevalence of resistance to commonly used strobilurin fungicides and an urgent need to identify soybean cultivars resistant to aerial blight. Since the patchy distribution of the pathogen complicates field cultivar screening, …

Proactive Union And Teacher Strategies For Shaping Technology In Education, Thomas A. Kochan

New England Journal of Public Policy

Artificial intelligence and related technologies will have profound effects on the future of work in all industries and occupations, including education. But technology has no predetermined effects. How it will change work, working conditions, and the performance of organizations depends on who participates in the key decisions that (1) define the problems technology is asked to solve, (2) set the design parameters that shape specific applications, (3) link new technologies and work processes, (4) ensure that the workforce is well-prepared to use advanced technologies, (5) determine who controls the data generated by these tools, and (6) address the needs of …

A.I.’S Impact On Jobs, Skills, And The Future Of Work: The Unesco Perspective On Key Policy Issues And The Ethical Debate, Gabriela Ramos

New England Journal of Public Policy

This article discusses how the principles, values, and actionable policy areas detailed in the UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI can help steer the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on jobs, skills, and the future of work in an inclusive, accountable, transparent, and people-centered way, and in line with the rule of law. It also discusses the provisions contained in this normative instrument compared with existing evidence on the cognitive and socioemotional skills required in the digital era, and the way AI is shaping job tasks, employment dynamics, and occupational mobility-related needs. It examines the challenges and possibilities related …

Crafting An Innovation Ecosystem That Works For Working People, Amanda Ballantyne, Patrick Woodall, Katie Corrigan, Edward Wytkind

New England Journal of Public Policy

The rapid pace and expanding scope of technological change is reshaping work and the workplace. These innovations can benefit workers by improving safety, reducing physical or repetitive burdens, or creating new types of jobs. But automation and new technologies can also eliminate workers, deskill occupations, reduce autonomy and job satisfaction, and erode economic stability for working families that contribute to the rising economic and racial inequality. These technologies do not fall from the sky; they are incubated in an innovation ecosystem shaped by public policy and public-research funding that is driven largely by an oligopoly of Big Tech companies and …

Does Well-Being Moderate The Association Of Harm Avoidance With Cognitive Decline, Christopher Reed

LSU Master's Theses

The Dual-Factor Model of mental health highlights the need to consider both constructs associated with psychopathology and subjective well-being in relation to clinical outcomes. Harm avoidance, which is associated with behavioral inhibition, has been negatively associated with cognitive change. While subjective well-being has been positively associated with cognition. The current study aimed to examine both constructs in a single model to examine well-being as a moderator of the association of harm avoidance with cognitive decline. A sample of 728 older adults from the Rush University Memory and Aging Project was used. Participants completed batteries of questionnaires and neuropsychological tests at …

Intracellular Parasite Toxoplasma Exploits The Unfolded Protein Response To Acquire Mitochondrial Metabolites, Ethan J. Funke, Leonardo Da Silva Augusto

Posters: 2022 Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular parasite that reconfigures its host cell to promote pathogenesis. Toxoplasma is able to infect virtually all warm-blooded animals, and it is estimated that this parasite has infected nearly 2 billion people globally and approximately 25% of the US population. Curiously, upon infection Toxoplasma recruits the host cell’s endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and mitochondria into close proximity to the parasitophorous vacuole (PV), although the reasons for these high affinity interactions are not completely understood. It has been shown that Toxoplasma induces host mitochondria elongation to acquire fatty acids and establish a niche for itself. Our exciting …

Understanding Juvenile Correctional Officers' Perceptions About Safety And Care Of Youth In Their Facilities, Megan Patterson

Theses and Dissertations

There is an increasing need to understand the environment confined juveniles are exposed to in America. This study examines the conditions of confinement for juveniles in detention facilities, mainly focusing on the indices of control, care, quality of life, and programs for confined youths. The study further examines how these confinement conditions are associated with juvenile detention officers’ level of concern with the facility operation. Anonymous Likert scale surveys were administered to active juvenile detention officers. Results from this study provide better insight into understanding performance-based standards in juvenile detention facilities and specify what areas need to be improved for …

Capturing Sustainability Goals In City Logistics: A Delphi Approach To Develop Sustainability Indicators, Xu Zhang, Eoin Plant, Nikolaos Valantasis Kanellos

Conference Papers

Purpose of this paper: ‘Sustainability’ as a phenomenon is difficult to define and sense (Meadows,1998). Sustainable city logistics is a concept with many subjective interpretations by different actors in the urban freight transport ecosystem (Behrends et al., 2008). Developing useful metrics to measure sustainability performance and impact in city logistics is challenging as there are many uncertainties and multiple stakeholders’ interests to consider. Selecting the indicators is also a complicated task because of the numerous variables used in literature and the variety of KPIs reported by logistics companies in their sustainability reports.

Extant research studies have proposed different frameworks …

The Relationship Between Family Environment And Specific Phobias, Jerrica Renee Guidry

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Specific phobias are the most prevalent disorder among adults and highly common among children. Additionally, specific phobias diagnosed in childhood has been associated other serious mental illnesses later in life (de Vrie et al., 2019). Research pertaining to parenting factors associated with anxiety disorders has been extensive, including parental psychopathology, parent-child relationships, parental control, and parental stress. However, less emphasis has been placed on familial factors which may contribute to the development and maintenance of specific phobias. According to the limited literature focusing on the family factors associated with specific phobias, parent psychopathology and parent over-control are important factors. Multiple …

The Museum Professionals’ Experiences Survey: Assessing Motivational Processes In Museums Through The Context Of The Organizing Framework, Devin E. Geraci

Museum Studies Theses

Through the development and evaluation of the Museum Professionals’ Experiences Survey, this research blends Museum Studies and Organizational Behavior to understand managers’ perceptions regarding employee motivation, key drivers of motivation, trends in professional experiences’, and the different experiences of management and non-management personnel in the context of museum workplaces. With responses from 276 museum professionals in the United States, the application of this knowledge can be used to develop a workplace climate that encourages job satisfaction, high performance, and organizational commitment, and thus more positive outcomes for the museum. Recent controversies and public testimonies are evidence of negative professional experiences …

Age-Related Changes In Diffuse Optical Tomography Sensitivity Profiles From Childhood To Adulthood, Xiaoxue Fu Ph.D., John E. Richards

Faculty Publications

Significance: Diffuse optical tomography (DOT) uses near-infrared light spectroscopy to measure changes in cerebral hemoglobin concentration. Anatomical interpretations of the brain location that generates the hemodynamic signal require accurate descriptions of the DOT sensitivity to the underlying cortex. DOT sensitivity profiles are different in infants compared with adults. However, the descriptions of DOT sensitivity profiles from early childhood to adulthood are lacking despite the continuous head and brain development.

Aim: We aim to investigate age-related differences in DOT sensitivity profiles in individuals aged from 2 to 34 years with narrow age ranges of 0.5 or 1 year.

Approach: We implemented …

Heat Stress And The Control Of Skeletal Muscle Mass, Zachary J. Fennel

Health, Exercise, and Sports Sciences ETDs

PURPOSE: 1) Compare the effects of whole-body heat stress (HS) and resistance exercise (RE) on thermoregulatory responses and skeletal muscle heat shock and hypertrophy related signaling. 2) Examine the effects of acute heat stress (HEAT) on myotube growth and fusion compared to controls (CON), hypertrophy (HYPER), and atrophy (RAPA) treatments in-vitro. METHODS: 1) Eight healthy, physically active and resistance trained individuals (18-45 years) completed RE and HS. 2) 48 hours following treatments, C2C12 myotubes were assessed for myotube area and nuclear fusion index. RESULTS: 1) RE and HS similarly increased muscle but not core temperatures. HS but not RE increased …

ShīʿĪ Legal Discourses In Iraq And Lebanon: Exploring The Intersection Of Juristic Rulings And State Legal Regimes, M. Mehdi Ali

Loyola of Los Angeles International and Comparative Law Review

No abstract provided.

Knowledge Sharing On Record Management At Record Centre Of Batam Indonesia Free-Zone Authority, Rayhan Musa Musa Novian, Riche Cynthia Johan, Linda Setiawati

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Records management is an essential activity on organisation, because naturally information will continue to grow in the organisation and be created all the time. The need for information becomes the main thing in the organisation, thus records management is carried out for accountability, transparency and facilitates information retrieval in the organisation. Therefore, skilled human resources are needed in managing information in this case of records because Batam Indonesia Free-Zone Authority itself has 21 work units. Batam Indonesia Free-Zona Authority or BIFZA is a public institution with authority over land management, investment and economic at Batam island. All documents and information …

Implementasi Pemusnahan Polychlorinated Biphenyls (Pcbs) Di Indonesia, Florentinus Binsar Tumindi

"Dharmasisya” Jurnal Program Magister Hukum FHUI

Abstract

This thesis discusses the Implementation of Polychlorinated Biphenyls Elimination in Indonesia. PCBs have a harmful impact on human health and the environment. PCBs are found in many transformers and capacitors. In 2028, PCBs must be destroyed by Indonesian Government. International trade allows the export-import of PCBs based on the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) with the aim of destroying PCBs between countries, with due respect of Article 20 letter ‘b’ of the GATT or what is called environmental exception. The destruction of PCBs can be done through 2 (two) methods or technologies, …

Analisis Wechat Pay & Alipay Sebagai Financial Technology (Fintech) Dari China Yang Telah Resmi Beroperasi Di Indonesia, Farisa Alifah

"Dharmasisya” Jurnal Program Magister Hukum FHUI

Abstract

The development of technology innovation has played a major role in the implementation of payment system services. The rapid development of the industry and increasing public adoption of smartphones in Indonesia encourage technology and financial companies to use technology as a payment intermediary. This makes mobile payment services as a new payment alternative for the community. Electronic Money is one of the non-cash instruments that is steadily increasing because of its small, fast, and massive value characteristics that make it the preferred payment instrument for the public.This also encourages the development of the electronic trading business (e-commerce) and financial …

Magpies: Math & Girls + Inspiration = Success: Creating And Implementing A Virtual Math Circle For Girls, Lauren L. Rose, Amanda Landi, Jazmin Zamora Flores, Cathy Zhang, Shea Roccaforte, Julia Crager

Journal of Math Circles

During the academic year 2020-2021, we ran a virtual math outreach program for upper elementary and middle school girls, MAGPIES: Math & Girls + Inspiration = Success. Monthly sessions were held over Zoom, beginning with a short introduction by a guest presenter, followed by breakout rooms led by undergraduates paired with more experienced facilitators (upper division and graduated math majors and volunteer math educators). The online community was created purposefully to be an inclusive and collaborative environment for the attending girls, and the lessons were designed to provide a learning experience for all levels of participants. Examples of sessions include …

Larangan Pembatasan Kuantitatif: Studi Kasus Indonesia – Importation Of Horticultural Products, Animals And Animal Products, Faiz Muhammad Rizky

"Dharmasisya” Jurnal Program Magister Hukum FHUI

Abstract

In 2014, Indonesia implemented measures relating to the importation of horticultural products, animals and animal products which were seen as a trade barrier in the form of quantitative restrictions imposed through the import licensing system. This article analyze whether the panel and appellate body decision in the case of Indonesia - Importation of Horticultural Products, Animals and Animal Products is in accordance with the provisions contained in the WTO legal framework. Indonesia’s policies cannot be justified under WTO legal framework, though there are some exceptions of the quantitative restriction provision.

Keywords: Indonesia, WTO, Import, Licencing, Quantitative Restriction

Affirmative Policy Sebagai Bentuk Diskriminasi Positif Dalam Perolehan Hak Milik Atas Tanah Bagi Warga Negara Indonesia Keturunan Nonpribumi Di Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, Fachriza C. Limuris

"Dharmasisya” Jurnal Program Magister Hukum FHUI

The privileges of the Special Region of Yogyakarta which are affirmed in Law Number 13 of 2012 directly give authority over land matters. The problem that occurs is that it is not possible for Indonesian citizens of non-indigenous descent to obtain land ownership rights based on the Instruction of the Head of the DIY Region Number K.898/I/A/1975 regarding the Uniform Policy on the Granting of Land Rights to a non-Indigenous Indonesian citizen. This study aims to determine the ownership of land rights in Yogyakarta in terms of history, then to examine the concept of justice related to land ownership rights …

The State Of Value Education In Early Childhood: The Challenges And Opportunities For Pakistan., Sharifullah Baig, Khush Funer

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

Values are the scaffolding of a society within which the members are exercising their socio-economic roles. They are the fundamental principles, convections and standards which are guiding the behaviors and actions to be judged as desirable. Therefore, values education is a conscious effort to make the children learn and understand the values so that they practice them as a desirable member of the society. In developing societies, the technological advancements and economic competitions are forcing to change the traditional nature of the values and the processes of the value formation. Therefore, values education is becoming more important than ever before. …

Ethical Pluralism: The Decision-Making System Of A Complex World, Clinton P. Unger

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

Today's leaders are faced with many different ethical decisions that are further highlighted by social media and a rapid news cycle. It has been established that there is no universal ethical code, nor is there one unified global culture. Leaders must continually educate themselves and their employees in proper leadership techniques, education, decision-making, and cultural understanding. Pluralism is engrained in ethics, where there are different interpretations of the same information, different ways to analyze the situation and different ethical frameworks. Pluralism can lead to different outputs and decisions across the same situation, but pluralism is not a blight on ethics …

Can An Old Theory Help Solve A Contemporary Labor Crisis? Applying Jcm To The Current Labor Shortage, Jeff Cohu

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

This article asserts that the answer to our current labor crisis may not be as challenging as it appears if management will apply an old theory (Job Characteristics Model) to our contemporary workforce challenges. The article illustrates the key dimensions of the model and provides specific leadership recommendations for applying the JCM model to our current employment environment. Finally, the article also asserts that a new employee-centric style of leadership that requires a shift in leadership values and mindset is necessary to address the labor shortage and that JCM is a useful tool to facilitate that transition.

Implicit Theories Of Leadership And Followership: A Qualitative Exploration Of Research Gaps And Directions For Future Research, Shirin Karbalaei Ali

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify research gaps and provide an integrative and comprehensive review related to implicit leadership theory (ILTs) and implicit followership theory (IFTs) in the last five years.

Design/ methodology/ approach: Using a qualitative systematic review and the content analysis method, we analyzed, summarized, and categorized articles’ recommendations to provide a comprehensive perspective of research gaps and directions for future studies.

Findings: Through analyzing 45 articles published in 2016-2021, firstly, we clarified the distinction between empirical and theoretical articles. In addition, the results of ILTs and IFTs research gaps were reported in four main …

"A Breath Of Fresh Air In Congress": A Conversation With Rep. Peter Meijer Of Michigan & Commentary, Ritch K. Eich

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

No abstract provided.

Interview With Ohio’S Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur: A Continuing Catalyst For Positive Change, Elizabeth Gingerich

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

No abstract provided.

The Frayed Edges Of Morals And Values: Seeking Balance In A World Of Value Diversity, Joseph P. Hester

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

An examination of stakeholder perspective upon the closure of their company. One such view was contemplated through “the five lenses through which to view ethics that he had been taught in b-school: fairness & justice, utilitarian, rights, community good, and virtue. Arguments could be made for the application of several of these perspectives in this situation.” The lasting thought is whether an ethical imperative of competency is required to running a lasting business.

Democracy: A Vision Of Something Higher, Joseph P. Hester

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

Given the insurrection attempt at our nation’s Capitol on 1/6/21, many are again talking about the fragility of the democratic process and are skeptical about its future, including what is needed to strengthen its core.

Republicans In Congress Today: Against Everything And For What?, Ritch K. Eich

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

In April, 2022, the US House of Representatives passed a nonbinding, bipartisan resolution reaffirming its unequivocal support for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as an alliance founded on democratic principles. However, in a recent nonbinding vote, 63 House Republicans shamefully refused to support the alliance. And it's questionable they will back democracy when our nation calls for their support.

Careful Vladimir Or You May End Up Like Il Duce, Emilio F. Iodice

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

A comparison is made between how Italy’s Benito Mussolini (Il Duce) controlled his nation’s citizenry and its consequences and that of the rule and barbarity of Vladimir Putin today.

Summer/Fall 2022

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

No abstract provided.