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Dataset For Mechanical Properties Of Eye Lens Cortical And Nuclear Membranes And The Whole Lens, Nawal K. Khadka, Dieter Haemmerle, Paul H. Davis, Laxman Mainali

Biophysics Research Data

Purpose: To elucidate the mechanical properties of the bovine lens cortical membrane (CM), the nuclear membrane (NM) containing cholesterol bilayer domains (CBDs), and whole bovine lenses.

Methods: The total lipids (lipids plus cholesterol) from the cortex and nucleus of a single bovine lens were isolated using the monophasicmethanol extraction method. Supported CMs and NMs were prepared from total lipids extracted from the cortex and nucleus, respectively, using a rapid solvent exchange method and probe-tip sonication, followed by the fusion of unilamellar vesicles on a flat, freshly cleaved mica surface. Topographical images and force curves for the CMs and NMs were …

Dataset For Association Of Alpha-Crystallin With Human Cortical And Nuclear Lens Lipid Membrane Increases With The Grade Of Cortical And Nuclear Cataract, Preston Hazen, Geraline Trossi-Torres, Raju Timsina, Nawal K. Khadka, Laxman Mainali

Biophysics Research Data

Eye lens a-crystallin has been shown to become increasingly membrane-bound with age and cataract formation; however, to our knowledge, no studies have investigated the membrane interactions of a-crystallin throughout the development of cataracts in separated cortical membrane (CM) and nuclear membrane (NM) from single human lenses. In this study, four pairs of human lenses from age-matched male and female donors and one pair of male lenses ranging in age from 64 to 73 years old (yo) were obtained to investigate the interactions of a-crystallin with the NM and CM throughout the progression of cortical cataract (CC) and nuclear cataract (NC) …

April 2025 General Education Council Minutes, University Of Nebraska At Kearney General Education Council

General Education Council

No abstract provided.

Function Evaluation And Mechanism Of Ejiao Powder In Relieving Physical Fatigue, Han Xiang, Guo Xiaofei, Lu Xiaodong, Chen Xuemei, Hu Bo, Wang Zhouping

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ To investigate the active mechanism of Ejiao powder,prepared from donkey -hide gelatin,rock sugar,and rice wine,in alleviating physical fatigue in mice.［Methods］ Fifty specific pathogen -free (SPF) male BALB/c mice were randomly divided into five groups (10 in each group ):a blank negative control group,a model positive control group,and three experimental groups receiving low (0.67 g/kg ),medium (1.33 g/kg ),and high (2.67 g/kg ) doses of Ejiao powder.Except for the control group,all other groups were administered different doses of Ejiao powder via gavage for 30 consecutive days.Following administration,weight -bearing swimming time was recorded,and post -exercise serum urea,muscle glycogen,blood lactic acid,and ATP …

Analysis Of Volatile Components And Screening Of Free Radical-Scavenging Active Components In Fresh Guhong Tangerine Peel Essential Oil, Ran Chunxia, Hu Jiang, Deng Huiling

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ To analyze the volatile components of fresh Guhong tangerine peel essential oil,evaluate its overall free radical scavenging activity,quickly screen the components with strong free radical scavenging activity without separating individual compounds.［Methods］ Using fresh Guhong tangerine peel as raw material,this study extracts tangerine peel essential oil through water distillation and steam distillation.It analyzes the volatile components of the essential oil extracted by different methods,determines the characteristic volatile components,and screen free radical -scavenging active components by gas chromatography -mass spectrometry (GC-MS) combined with a chemical method.［Results］ There are highly significant differences in volatile components,their relative content,characteristic volatile components,and overall free radical …

Preparation Of Carboxymethyl Cellulose/Acrylate Fluorine-Free Oil-Proof Agent And Its Application In Food Packaging Paper, Chen Fangxing, Wang Yulong, Wei Xinxin, Wu Daxu, Dong Chao, Kuang Yishan

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ To prepare a novel carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC )/acrylate fluorine -free oil -proof agent and apply it to food packaging.［Methods］ The preparation process of the oil -proof agent,which includes CMC,methyl methacrylate (MMA ),butyl acrylate (BA),and methacrylic acid (MAA ) as raw materials,is optimized through single factor experiments.The chemical structure,particle size,Zeta potential,and film -forming properties of the oil -proof agent are analyzed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR ),nanoparticle and Zeta potential analyzer,and scanning electron microscopy (SEM ).The oil -proof performance of food packaging paper is evaluated according to dynamic oil contact angles and oil -proof grades.［Results］ Under the optimum conditions …

Curriculum Subcommittee Agenda April 3, 2025, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

• Approval of Minutes - March 6, 2025
• Program Proposals
• Semester Course Approval Reviews
• Other Business
• Adjourn: 3:00 pm

Unraveling The Impact Of Curricular Complexity On Graduation Time: A Causal Analysis In Higher Education, Ameer Slim

Mathematics & Statistics ETDs

This study examines the causal relationship between program complexity and graduation time at UNM. While program complexity is recognized as a factor influencing student outcomes, its precise impact on graduation timelines remains underexplored. Using comprehensive cohort data, this study employs causal inference methods, including generalized propensity scores, to estimate the effect of complexity on time-to-degree. Findings reveal that higher program complexity extends graduation timelines, even after controlling for demographics and academic preparedness. Socioeconomic factors also play a role. Specifically, programs with more Pell Grant recipients and lower median high school GPAs tend to have lower complexity levels. These results provide …

Scott Corsnitz V. Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania Department Of Environ

2025 Decisions

USDC for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

Assessment Of A Textbook Affordability Initiative: A Framework For Measuring The Impact On Student Enrollment And Retention Outcomes, Katie Bishop, Omer Farooq, Andrew Swift, Stephen Craig Finlay

Criss Library Faculty Publications

The rising costs of textbooks have prompted widespread textbook affordability initiatives in higher education. Programs that reduce student costs and offer increased access have become an integral part of campus strategic planning initiatives. In this case study, we discuss the design, implementation, and assessment of an Affordable Content grant program at a medium sized, R2, urban university. The grant was awarded with a stipulation that the system-wide program will also be assessed. The assessment of the impact and efficacy of affordable course content initiatives requires quantitative strategies often outside academic librarians' expertise. To this end, we partnered with campus stakeholders …

April 3, 2025, Caa

Minutes

No abstract provided.

Artificial Intelligence In The Library: Assessing Chatbots And Chatgpt Handout, Michelle Ehrenpreis, John P. Delooper

Publications and Research

In Spring 2023, the Leonard Lief Library at Lehman College (CUNY) conducted an assessment of its library chatbot which uses OpenAI’s ChatGPT API with the goal of improving its functionality and performance. This presentation highlights the assessment’s findings, including types of questions asked, and areas where the chatbot succeeds and where it struggles. Additionally, the presenters will detail the creation of a rubric to measure the accuracy and completeness of the chatbot’s answers for users. Through this presentation, the authors will showcase best practices for libraries looking to implement or experiment with chatbots at a time when use of artificial …

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - April 3, 2025, Lindsay Hughes

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the Thursday, April 3, 2025 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's newsletter -- Watercooler.

Contents include:

• USA scientist challenges study on mitochondrial DNA inheritance
• EDGE session focuses on communication, collaboration and 'Crucial Conversations'
• Whiddon COM hosts internal medicine meeting about precision healthcare
• 'IMPROV Your Networking' event builds student confidence, connection skills
• Medical student awarded scholarship from USA Department of Neurology
• Radiology residents receive Outstanding Trainee Poster Award at Southern Radiological Conference

Faculty Senate Chronicle April 3, 2025, Heather Loughney

The University of Akron Faculty Senate Chronicle

Minutes for the regular meeting of The University of Akron Faculty Senate on April 3, 2025

Fraudulent Transfer Law And Sovereign Immunity: An Actual Abuse Of Federalism?, Kyle Beck

Duke Journal of Constitutional Law & Public Policy Sidebar

After All Resort Group filed for bankruptcy, David Miller, its appointed trustee, sought to claw back tax payments the company had made on behalf of two of its principals to the IRS by arguing the payments constituted fraudulent transfers. Unlike a typical clawback action, however, the trustee brought this proceeding under Section 544(b), rather than the more common fraudulent transfer provision, Section 548, because § 544(b) permits the trustee to rely on state fraudulent transfer law—which has longer statutes of limitations than the federal fraudulent transfer provision. The Government challenged this action, arguing that recovery from the IRS was barred …

The Grizzly, April 3, 2025, Kate Horan

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

This is an April Fool's parody edition of the Ursinus College Grizzly newspaper entitled "The Goofly."

Two Neighbors Walk Into A Ballot Box A Soon-To-Be Lawyer’S Second Take On Jesus And 21st Century Politics, Trey Murphy

Undergraduate Theses

Although the overarching question of the thesis is "What party would Jesus register for in a 21st century election?", the goal is to teach Christians how to think about politics well. By critically analyzing scripture and four controversial issues that pervade politics, the thesis intends to detach the preconceived notions of our day and attach logically sound thinking to the minds and hearts of Christians who are politically active in the United States. The four issues that are tackled include the following: Same-sex marriage, abortion, immigration, and Just-War theory. Each chapter contains an argument for the Republican party and Democratic …

Activists On Board: Shareholder Activists And Their Influence On Firm Strategic Change, Eugene See

Management and Decision Sciences

The prevalence of shareholder activism has resulted in the placement of activist-appointed directors onto the boards of firms. Extant research on this phenomenon has taken a rational approach in examining how such directors bring about change but has not accounted for the behavioral implications associated with their placement on boards. Building on theory involving alignment and legitimacy at the team level, this paper adopts a behavioral approach in theorizing how the placement of activist shareholders themselves as directors onto the boards of firms brings about firm change. The study finds that such activists lead to less firm change. Further, it …

Creation Of Hctc Works! Apprenticeship Services Program Evaluation At Hazard Community & Technical College, Keila H. Miller

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A capstone submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Education in the Ernst and Sara Lane Volgenau College of Education at Morehead State University by Keila H. Miller on April 3, 2025.

A Non-Linear Optimization Model For Controlling The Real Area Of Contact In Surface Texture Design, Sandra Eksioglu, Min Zou

Industrial Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations

Motivated by the potential of surface texturing to enhance the tribological performance of micro- and nano-electromechanical systems (MEMS/NEMS), this study proposes a novel non-linear optimization approach for designing textured surfaces. This model minimizes the contact area between interacting surfaces and deformation during sliding under dry conditions by controlling key design parameters, such as the size and shape of the designed surface. We test the performance of the proposed model using the lotus leaf surface with dimensions of 248 x 136 micrometers. Due to the large size of the model, we propose a solution approach which consists of a data aggregation …

Stoicism As A Panacea For Contemporary Problems, Taiwo Oriyomi Akande

LSU Master's Theses

The contemporary world is battling with the persistent problems of racism and environmental crises that threaten human co-existence and constitute an existential threat in general. These pressing issues have led to injustice, disunity, and ecological destruction. Though human history has recorded some victories in the advancement of human rights and environmental policies yet, there are still some forms of racism that are entrenched in society's structure. Environmental degradation also continues due to the failure or limitation in policies meant to tackle it, and the unsustainably bad attitudes of humans toward the environment. This thesis argues that Stoicism, a philosophical tradition …

The Power Of Participatory Science, Dave Kellam

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Honors, Unh Communications And Public Affairs

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Cracking The Childcare Crisis, Robbin Ray

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Growing The Good: A Communal Garden Case Study Among Marginalized, Rural Populations, Claire Barbier

LSU Master's Theses

Community and Communal gardens (CG) have been documented as early as the late 1800s during periods of economic recessions and high food insecurity (The MIT Press Reader, 2022). However, C.G. adoption rates are expanding on a global scale as communities and municipalities see the potential for the tool to bring relief to environments in dire need of additional resources. Utilizing a communal garden can be used to address a surplus of systemic barriers a community faces; it has a significant opportunity to bring forth the interconnected tiers of public health altogether (Twiss et. al, 2003). Modernized C.G projects bring forth …

Using Oer To Champion Dei Amid Anti-Dei Legislation, Nancy A. Henke

About OER

As anti-DEI legislation spreads and the February 2025 “Dear Colleague” letter from the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights deems DEI programs federally unlawful, faculty—particularly contingent instructors—may self-censor DEI discussions out of concern for job security. This lightning talk examines how OER librarians can support faculty in navigating these challenges by leveraging adaptable Open Educational Resources (OER) and open pedagogy to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Jazz Combos | Spring Concert

Bailey School of Music Concert Programs

Justin Chesarek, Marc Miller, Justin Powell,

and Luke Weathington, Directors

Trey Wright, Jazz Combo Coordinator

[Excerpt From] Johns Hopkins Evidence-Based Practice For Nurses And Healthcare Professionals (5th Ed.), Kim Bissett, Judith Ascenzi, Madeleine Whalen

Sigma Publications: Book Excerpts

Johns Hopkins Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals has proven to be one of the most foundational books on EBP in nursing and healthcare. Building on the strength of previous versions, the fifth edition is fully revised with an updated Johns Hopkins Evidence-Based Practice model to better serve as a step-by-step how-to manual for EBP projects. The revamped, simplified model features updates to the categories of evidence and appraisal tools, with an emphasis on using suitable pre-appraised evidence.

Empowering Local Water Resources Managers With Global Hydrological Model Information Through Bias Correction Of Their In-Situ Data Using Saber, Yubin Baaniya

Theses and Dissertations

There is an increase in the frequency and intensity of water related natural disasters driven by climate change and human activities. While satellite data provides extensive coverage of many climatic variables, streamflow monitoring remains inadequate for effectively responding to water-related hazards, particularly in developing regions that lack integrated gauge networks. This study evaluates how incorporating local streamflow gauge data enhances bias correction of the GEOGLOWS Hydrologic Model (RFS) in gauged and ungauged basins using the Stream Analysis for Bias Estimation and Reduction (SABER) method. We analyzed approximately 19,200 gauge stations globally, using machine learning, spatial analysis and Flow Duration Curve …

2025 April 3 - From My Notepads Newsletter, Office Of The President, East Tennessee State University, Brian Noland

From My Notepads: A Newsletter from President Brian Noland

No abstract provided.