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Effects Of Aerobic And Resistance Exercise For 9 Months On Serum Free Light Chains In Type 2 Diabetes, Youyoung Kim, John P. Campbell, Neil M. Johannsen, Timothy S. Church, Eunhan Cho, Jennifer Heaney, Guillaume Spielmann Jan 2024

Effects Of Aerobic And Resistance Exercise For 9 Months On Serum Free Light Chains In Type 2 Diabetes, Youyoung Kim, John P. Campbell, Neil M. Johannsen, Timothy S. Church, Eunhan Cho, Jennifer Heaney, Guillaume Spielmann

Clinical Research Faculty Publications

Background and aims: Serum polyclonal free light chains (FLCs) levels are associated with overall survival in the general population, reflecting their utility as a biomarker of underlying immune activation and inflammation. Regular exercise is known to ameliorate low-grade inflammation in chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes; however, the effects of different exercise training modalities on FLCs in adults with type 2 diabetes is unknown. This study investigated the effects of 9-month of aerobic, resistance or combined supervised exercise on serum FLCs in 164 patients with type 2 diabetes (age 58 ± 8 years; 63% female). Methods: 164 participants from …

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Impact Of Reduced Rates Of Tiafenacil At Vegetative Growth Stages On Rice Growth And Yield, Donnie K. Miller, Jason A. Bond, Thomas R. Butts, L. Connor Webster, Koffi Badou Jeremie Kouame Jan 2024

Impact Of Reduced Rates Of Tiafenacil At Vegetative Growth Stages On Rice Growth And Yield, Donnie K. Miller, Jason A. Bond, Thomas R. Butts, L. Connor Webster, Koffi Badou Jeremie Kouame

Faculty Publications

Tiafenacil is a new non-selective protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase (PPO)-inhibiting herbicide with both grass and broadleaf activity labeled for preplant application to corn, cotton, soybean, and wheat. Early season rice emergence and growth often coincide in the mid-southern U.S. with preplant herbicide application in cotton and soybean, thereby increasing the opportunity for off-target herbicide movement from adjacent fields. Field studies were conducted to identify any deleterious impacts of reduced rates of tiafenacil (12.5 to 0.4% of the lowest labeled application rate of 24.64 g ai ha-1) applied to 1- or 3-leaf (lf) rice. Visual injury 1 week after treatment (WAT) for …

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Early Season Weed Management Options In Water-Seeded Rice Production, L. Connor Webster, Samer Y. Rustom, Eric P. Webster, Ben Stoker Jan 2024

Early Season Weed Management Options In Water-Seeded Rice Production, L. Connor Webster, Samer Y. Rustom, Eric P. Webster, Ben Stoker

Faculty Publications

Two separate field studies were conducted at two locations at the LSU Agricultural Center H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station (RRS) near Crowley, LA to evaluate early season applications of florpyrauxifen and a prepackaged mixture of halosulfuron plus prosulfuron in water-seeded rice production. In each study, florpyrauxifen and halosulfuron plus prosulfuron were applied at two rates and either applied to the soil surface 48 hours before the seeding flooding and seeding (SURFACE), directly onto the pregerminated seed 24 hours following seeding and immediately after removal of the seeding flood (SEED), and at pegging (PEG). Data suggests that both florpyrauxifen and …

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Editorial: Agricultural Production In A Warmer World: Challenges And Sustainable Development Strategies, Dengpan Xiao, De Li Liu, Xi Zhang, Yuchuan Fan Jan 2024

Editorial: Agricultural Production In A Warmer World: Challenges And Sustainable Development Strategies, Dengpan Xiao, De Li Liu, Xi Zhang, Yuchuan Fan

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Impact Report, 2023-2024, Lsu Libraries Jan 2024

Impact Report, 2023-2024, Lsu Libraries

Libraries Impact Reports

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Pause For Reflection: Musings From The Editorial Team, Rajashi Ghosh, Stefanos Nachmias, David Mcguire, Ague Mae Manongsong, Alene Montgomery Jan 2024

Pause For Reflection: Musings From The Editorial Team, Rajashi Ghosh, Stefanos Nachmias, David Mcguire, Ague Mae Manongsong, Alene Montgomery

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Smart Device Ownership And Use Of Social Media, Wearable Trackers, And Health Apps Among Black Women With Hypertension In The United States: National Survey Study, Jolaade Kalinowski, Sandesh Bhusal, Sherry L. Pagoto, Robert Newton, Molly E. Waring Jan 2024

Smart Device Ownership And Use Of Social Media, Wearable Trackers, And Health Apps Among Black Women With Hypertension In The United States: National Survey Study, Jolaade Kalinowski, Sandesh Bhusal, Sherry L. Pagoto, Robert Newton, Molly E. Waring

Population and Public Health Science Faculty Publications

The majority of Black women with hypertension in the United States have smartphones or tablets and use social media, and many use wearable activity trackers and health or wellness apps, digital tools that can be used to support lifestyle changes and medication adherence.

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Advancing Health Equity: The Role Of A Community–Academic–Public Health–Practice (Capp) Partnership In Addressing Covid-19 Disparities In Louisiana, John Mcclure, Lee Mendoza, Theresa Sokol, Davondra Brown, Thomas Laveist, Sandra Brown, Erin Peacock, La Keisha Williams, David Mushatt, Peter Katzmarzyk, Daniel Sarpong, Marie Krousel-Wood Jan 2024

Advancing Health Equity: The Role Of A Community–Academic–Public Health–Practice (Capp) Partnership In Addressing Covid-19 Disparities In Louisiana, John Mcclure, Lee Mendoza, Theresa Sokol, Davondra Brown, Thomas Laveist, Sandra Brown, Erin Peacock, La Keisha Williams, David Mushatt, Peter Katzmarzyk, Daniel Sarpong, Marie Krousel-Wood

Population and Public Health Science Faculty Publications

We assessed the impact of an innovative Louisiana community–academic–public health–practice (CAPP) partnership in addressing COVID-19–associated Black–White vaccination disparities over 19 months. Initially (April 2021), the cumulative vaccinations for Black versus White Louisianans were 54 542 per 100 000 versus 62 435 per 100 000, respectively. By October 2022, cumulative vaccinations for Black versus White Louisianans were 142 437 per 100 000 versus 132 488 per 100 000, respectively. The vaccination equity score increased from 908 out of 1000 in April 2021 to 942 out of 1000 in October 2022. CAPP partnership efforts contributed to addressing initial Black–White COVID-19 vaccination disparities. …

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Editorial: Structure And Function Of Trans-Membrane Proteins, Irena Roterman, Michal Brylinski, Fabio Polticelli, Alexandre G. De Brevern Jan 2024

Editorial: Structure And Function Of Trans-Membrane Proteins, Irena Roterman, Michal Brylinski, Fabio Polticelli, Alexandre G. De Brevern

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Isolation Of Murine Adipose-Derived Stromal/Stem Cells For Adipogenic And Osteogenic Differentiation Or Flow Cytometry-Based Analysis, Matthew C. Scott, Chul Hong Park, Marilyn Dietrich, Xiying Wu, Jeffrey M. Gimble, Carrie M. Elks, Ji Suk Chang, Z. Elizabeth Floyd Jan 2024

Isolation Of Murine Adipose-Derived Stromal/Stem Cells For Adipogenic And Osteogenic Differentiation Or Flow Cytometry-Based Analysis, Matthew C. Scott, Chul Hong Park, Marilyn Dietrich, Xiying Wu, Jeffrey M. Gimble, Carrie M. Elks, Ji Suk Chang, Z. Elizabeth Floyd

Division of Basic Science Faculty Publications

Murine models of obesity or reduced adiposity are a valuable resource for understanding the role of adipocyte dysfunction in metabolic disorders. Adipose tissue stromal vascular cells or primary adipocytes derived from murine adipose tissue and grown in culture are essential tools for studying the mechanisms underlying adipocyte development and function. Herein, we describe methods for the isolation, expansion, and long-term storage of murine adipose-derived stromal/stem cells, along with protocols for inducing adipogenesis to white or beige adipocytes in this cell population and osteogenic differentiation. Isolation of the adipose stromal vascular fraction cells for flow cytometric analysis is also described.

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The Juxtaposition Between Heat Stress From Global Warming And Human Health, Alexandra M. Niclou, Kong Y. Chen, Leanne M. Redman Jan 2024

The Juxtaposition Between Heat Stress From Global Warming And Human Health, Alexandra M. Niclou, Kong Y. Chen, Leanne M. Redman

Clinical Research Faculty Publications

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Updates In Air Pollution: Current Research And Future Challenges, Dwan Vilcins, Rebecca C. Christofferson, Jin Ho Yoon, Siti Nurshahida Nazli, Peter D. Sly, Stephania A. Cormier, Guofeng Shen Jan 2024

Updates In Air Pollution: Current Research And Future Challenges, Dwan Vilcins, Rebecca C. Christofferson, Jin Ho Yoon, Siti Nurshahida Nazli, Peter D. Sly, Stephania A. Cormier, Guofeng Shen

Division of Basic Science Faculty Publications

Background: The United Nations has declared that humans have a right to clean air. Despite this, many deaths and disability-adjusted life years are attributed to air pollution exposure each year. We face both challenges to air quality and opportunities to improve, but several areas need to be addressed with urgency. Objective: This paper summarises the recent research presented at the Pacific Basin Consortium for Environment and Health Symposium and focuses on three key areas of air pollution that are important to human health and require more research. Findings and conclusion: Indoor spaces are commonly places of exposure to poor air …

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Reproducible Brain Pet Data Analysis: Easier Said Than Done, Maryam Naseri, Sreekrishna Ramakrishnapillai, Owen T. Carmichael Jan 2024

Reproducible Brain Pet Data Analysis: Easier Said Than Done, Maryam Naseri, Sreekrishna Ramakrishnapillai, Owen T. Carmichael

Clinical Research Faculty Publications

While a great deal of recent effort has focused on addressing a perceived reproducibility crisis within brain structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and functional MRI research communities, this article argues that brain positron emission tomography (PET) research stands on even more fragile ground, lagging behind efforts to address MRI reproducibility. We begin by examining the current landscape of factors that contribute to reproducible neuroimaging data analysis, including scientific standards, analytic plan pre-registration, data and code sharing, containerized workflows, and standardized processing pipelines. We then focus on disparities in the current status of these factors between brain MRI and brain PET. …

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2023 Ecei Annual Report, Lsu Early Childhood Education Institute Jan 2024

2023 Ecei Annual Report, Lsu Early Childhood Education Institute

Early Childhood Education Institute Annual Reports

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Controlling Foodborne Pathogens In Irrigation Water: The Effectiveness Of Zeolite Modified With Cetrimonium Bromide, Jose L.Brandao Delgado, Jose Fuentes, Katheryn Parraga, Kathryn Fontenot, Achyut Adhikari, Marlene E. Janes Jan 2024

Controlling Foodborne Pathogens In Irrigation Water: The Effectiveness Of Zeolite Modified With Cetrimonium Bromide, Jose L.Brandao Delgado, Jose Fuentes, Katheryn Parraga, Kathryn Fontenot, Achyut Adhikari, Marlene E. Janes

Faculty Publications

Recurring foodborne outbreaks, attributed to Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella sp., and Listeria monocytogenes, have identified irrigation water as a potential source of contamination, and creating the necessity for safe irrigation water in produce cultivation, as emphasized by the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). In response to this imperative, this study explored the efficacy of surfactant-modified zeolite (SMZ) enhanced with Cetrimonium bromide (CTAB) as a sustainable water purification solution for surface water. The SMZ was assessed to have the capacity to filter contaminated water with high loads of foodborne pathogens. A laboratory study was conducted using a 100 g SMZ column. …

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Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of Aeration And Chlorination During Washing To Reduce E. Coli O157:H7, Salmonella Enterica, And L. Innocua On Cucumbers And Bell Peppers, Julysa A. Benitez, Jyoti Aryal, Ivannova Lituma, Juan Moreira, Achyut Adhikari Jan 2024

Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of Aeration And Chlorination During Washing To Reduce E. Coli O157:H7, Salmonella Enterica, And L. Innocua On Cucumbers And Bell Peppers, Julysa A. Benitez, Jyoti Aryal, Ivannova Lituma, Juan Moreira, Achyut Adhikari

Faculty Publications

The attachment strength of bacteria to surfaces can affect the efficacy of sanitizers during washing. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of chlorination and aeration in the removal of pathogens from the surface of produce. Cucumbers and bell peppers were inoculated with Listeria innocua, Escherichia coli O157:H7, or Salmonella enterica; afterwards, the produce was washed with or without chlorinated water (100 ppm) for 3 min in combination with or without aeration. Cucumbers washed with chlorinated water, with or without aeration, presented significant reductions of L. innocua (3.65 log CFU/cm2 and 1.13 log CFU/cm2, respectively) (p < 0.05). Similarly, bell peppers washed in chlorinated water with aeration (1.91 log CFU/g) and without aeration (2.49 log CFU/g) presented significant reductions of L. innocua. A significant reduction of L. innocua was observed on bell peppers washed with non-chlorinated water with aeration (2.49 log CFU/g) (p < 0.05). Non-chlorinated water was also effective in significantly reducing the level of Salmonella enterica (p < 0.05) on cucumbers and bell peppers. Washing with chlorinated water with aeration reduced Salmonella enterica levels from 4.45 log CFU/cm2 on cucumbers to below the detectable limit (0.16 log CFU/cm2). The highest reduction of Salmonella enterica from bell peppers occurred after washing with chlorinated water with aeration (2.48 log CFU/g). E. coli O157:H7, L. innocua, and Salmonella enterica levels present in non-chlorinated water after washing contaminated produce with or without aeration were significantly greater than those in chlorinated water (p < 0.05). After treatment, the population levels of all pathogens in chlorinated water with or without aeration were below the detectable limit for bell peppers (<1.10 log CFU/mL) and cucumbers (<1.20 log CFU/mL). Using chlorine in combination with forced aeration during washing minimizes cross-contamination of bacterial pathogens.

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Antioxidant Activity, Structural And Physical Properties Of Soy-Based Textured Vegetable Protein With Added Cannabis Leaves As Affected By Extrusion Process, Kamolwan Jangchud, Hataichanok Kantrong, Benjarat Tepsongkroh, Anuvat Jangchud, Khanchat Sangchum, Witoon Prinyawiwatkul Jan 2024

Antioxidant Activity, Structural And Physical Properties Of Soy-Based Textured Vegetable Protein With Added Cannabis Leaves As Affected By Extrusion Process, Kamolwan Jangchud, Hataichanok Kantrong, Benjarat Tepsongkroh, Anuvat Jangchud, Khanchat Sangchum, Witoon Prinyawiwatkul

Faculty Publications

The effects of cannabis leaf powder substituted for defatted soy flour (CP; 0%, 5%, 10% and 15%) and the moisture content of the mixture (MC; 25%, 35% and 45% on a wet basis) on physical properties and antioxidant activities of textured vegetable protein (TVP) prepared using a twin-screw extruder were studied. Increasing CP and MC decreased expansion, resulting in small air cells within the structure, which, in turn, led to an increased bulk density and decreased water absorption capacity, water holding capacity and water solubility index. After rehydration, TVP with the higher CP and MC levels tended to exhibit higher …

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Effect Of Beeswax Edible Film On Preservation Of Naem Product Quality During Storage, Duyen Bui, Wannee Tangkham, Frederick Lemieux, Oanh Vuong, Witoon Prinyawiwatkul, Zhimin Xu Jan 2024

Effect Of Beeswax Edible Film On Preservation Of Naem Product Quality During Storage, Duyen Bui, Wannee Tangkham, Frederick Lemieux, Oanh Vuong, Witoon Prinyawiwatkul, Zhimin Xu

Faculty Publications

Importance of the work: Beeswax (BW) could be a natural ingredient applied in edible packing film to effectively extend the shelf-life of Thai fermented sausage (‘Naem’). Objective: To evaluate the capability of edible films made from beeswax in extending the shelf-life of Naem. Materials & Methods: Naem samples were wrapped using one of four different film groups: polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or 0%, 1% or 3% BW. Changes were determined and compared in the pH, moisture content, color (L*, a* and b*), lipid oxidation and aerobic plate count (APC) and growth rates of lactic acid bacteria, Escherichia coli, Enterobacteriaceae, Staphylococcus spp. …

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Physical Activity Policy, Systems, And Environment Change Through Extension Snap-Ed: A Multistate Perspective, Jessica Stroope, M. Renée Umstattd Meyer, Kerry Gabbert, Deborah H. John, Debra Kellstedt, Kathryn M. Orzech, Marilyn E. Wende Jan 2024

Physical Activity Policy, Systems, And Environment Change Through Extension Snap-Ed: A Multistate Perspective, Jessica Stroope, M. Renée Umstattd Meyer, Kerry Gabbert, Deborah H. John, Debra Kellstedt, Kathryn M. Orzech, Marilyn E. Wende

Faculty Publications

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) provides nutrition education and support for healthy living in SNAP-qualifying communities. SNAP-Ed supports policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) efforts to make the healthy choice an easier choice. SNAP-Ed implementers have widely adopted healthy eating PSE supports. However, physical activity (PA) PSE strategies are less common, with limited awareness between states of how other SNAP-Ed implementers approach PA-focused PSE work. Physical Activity Policy, Research, and Evaluation Network (PAPREN) Rural Active Living Workgroup project members sought to explore how Extension-based SNAP-Ed implements PA-focused PSE approaches. A sample of Extension-based SNAP-Ed program (n = 8) leaders were …

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Mapping Literature In The Age Of Ai, Virginia Ramos Jan 2024

Mapping Literature In The Age Of Ai, Virginia Ramos

Comparative Woman

"Mapping literature in the age of AI" discusses the concept of "mapping", from its historical meaning to its technological meaning in the field of literature and AI tools developed in recent years and designed to "map literature". The article addresses ethics, biases, and the issue of human capacities vis a vis machine capacities, in support of the critical and crucial value of the humanities and their unavoidable relationship with GenAI.

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Differential Effects Of Warming On The Complexity And Stability Of The Microbial Network In Phragmites Australis And Spartina Alterniflora Wetlands In Yancheng, Jiangsu Province, China, Lixin Pei, Siyuan Ye, Liujuan Xie, Pan Zhou, Lei He, Shixiong Yang, Xigui Ding, Hongming Yuan, Tianjiao Dai, Edward A. Laws Jan 2024

Differential Effects Of Warming On The Complexity And Stability Of The Microbial Network In Phragmites Australis And Spartina Alterniflora Wetlands In Yancheng, Jiangsu Province, China, Lixin Pei, Siyuan Ye, Liujuan Xie, Pan Zhou, Lei He, Shixiong Yang, Xigui Ding, Hongming Yuan, Tianjiao Dai, Edward A. Laws

Faculty Publications

The impact of climate warming on soil microbial communities can significantly influence the global carbon cycle. Coastal wetlands, in particular, are susceptible to changes in soil microbial community structure due to climate warming and the presence of invasive plant species. However, there is limited knowledge about how native and invasive plant wetland soil microbes differ in their response to warming. In this study, we investigated the temporal dynamics of soil microbes (prokaryotes and fungi) under experimental warming in two coastal wetlands dominated by native Phragmites australis (P. australis) and invasive Spartina alterniflora (S. alterniflora). Our research indicated that short-term warming …

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Challenges And Opportunities In Sustainability Reporting: A Focus On Small And Medium Enterprises (Smes), Santi Setyaningsih, Rosita Widjojo, Peter Kelle Jan 2024

Challenges And Opportunities In Sustainability Reporting: A Focus On Small And Medium Enterprises (Smes), Santi Setyaningsih, Rosita Widjojo, Peter Kelle

Faculty Publications

The purpose of the study was to observe how Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) struggle to develop the sustainability reports that are today important and required by consumers. The rationale is that the sustainability report is influenced by governance practices, social responsibility, and environmental impact. The research successfully summarizes the barriers from 37 influential sustainability report papers by employing a thorough systematic literature review. It was based on 6 well-known databases with the limitation of exclusion criteria such as 11 years of research (2012–2023), used English, and more than 4 pages articles. According to the findings of this literature review …

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Promoting Equity And Addressing Concerns In Teaching And Learning With Artificial Intelligence, Jennifer Garcia Ramos, Zakiya Wilson-Kennedy Jan 2024

Promoting Equity And Addressing Concerns In Teaching And Learning With Artificial Intelligence, Jennifer Garcia Ramos, Zakiya Wilson-Kennedy

Faculty Publications

This perspective article focuses on the exploration and advocacy of approaches to be considered in designing equitable learning experiences for students’ use of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and technology through the Universal Design for Learning Framework (UDL) exemplifying chemistry examples that can be applied to any course in STEM. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are causing disruptions within learning in higher education and is also casting a spotlight on systemic inequities particularly affecting minoritized groups broadly and in STEM fields. Particularly, the emergence of AI has focused on inequities toward minoritized students in academic and professional …

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The Role Of Magnetar Transient Activity In Time-Domain And Multimessenger Astronomy, Michela Negro, George Younes, Zorawar Wadiasingh, Eric Burns, Aaron Trigg, Matthew Baring Jan 2024

The Role Of Magnetar Transient Activity In Time-Domain And Multimessenger Astronomy, Michela Negro, George Younes, Zorawar Wadiasingh, Eric Burns, Aaron Trigg, Matthew Baring

Faculty Publications

Time-domain and multimessenger astronomy (TDAMM) involves the study of transient and time-variable phenomena across various wavelengths and messengers. The Astro2020 Decadal Survey has identified TDAMM as the top priority for NASA in this decade, emphasizing its crucial role in advancing our understanding of the universe and driving new discoveries in astrophysics. The TDAMM community has come together to provide further guidance to funding agencies, aiming to define a clear path toward optimizing scientific returns in this research domain. This encompasses not only astronomy but also fundamental physics, offering insights into properties of gravity, the formation of heavy elements, the equation …

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The Future Of Attosecond Science, Nirit Dudovich, Li Fang, Mette Gaarde, Ursula Keller, Alexandra Landsman, Maria Richter, Nina Rohringer, Linda Young Jan 2024

The Future Of Attosecond Science, Nirit Dudovich, Li Fang, Mette Gaarde, Ursula Keller, Alexandra Landsman, Maria Richter, Nina Rohringer, Linda Young

Faculty Publications

Conferences are incredible opportunities to strengthen the inclusive outlook of our scientific community. The participation of female scientists, postdocs, and graduate students in the ATTO VIII conference was remarkable, with more than 40% of female invited speakers. The Local Organizing Committee seized this opportunity to promote an atmosphere that welcomes all. An entirely female evening panel, with experience across the attosecond science spectrum, was convened to explore the Future of Attosecond Science in the evening session of Wednesday, July 13. Furthermore, a booklet entitled Perspectives in Attosecond Science was compiled by Dr. Shima Gholam-Mirzaei of the University of Ottawa and …

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A Focus On Motivation, Summary Of Focus Group Findings Asking Educators For Insights On Means To Improve Student Motivation In Math, Nathaniel Armour, Alyssa Spears, H. Colleen Sinclair, Judith L. F. Rhodes Jan 2024

A Focus On Motivation, Summary Of Focus Group Findings Asking Educators For Insights On Means To Improve Student Motivation In Math, Nathaniel Armour, Alyssa Spears, H. Colleen Sinclair, Judith L. F. Rhodes

Reports

The research team at the LSU Social Research and Evaluation Center of Excellence in the LSU College of Human Sciences and Education conducted six focus groups with educators in the East Baton Rouge Parish School System (EBRPSS) in the summer of 2024. During the focus group sessions, we shared with participants some of our findings from the Math Mind Measure (MMM) survey administered to 5th to 8th grade EBRPSS students in the 2023-2024 school year. The survey asked about student motivations affecting their ideas about math. We found that some of the 10 different types of motivation measured by the …

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The Imaging X-Ray Polarimetry Explorer 2.5 Years Later, Paolo Soffitta, Luca Baldini, Wayne Baumgartner, Ronaldo Bellazzini, Stephen D. Bongiorno, Niccolò Bucciantini, Enrico Costa, Michal Dovčiak, Steven Ehlert, Philip E. Kaaret, Jeffery J. Kolodziejczak, Luca Latronico, Frédréic Marin, Alan P. Marscher, Herman L. Marshall, Giorgio Matt, Fabio Muleri, Stephen L. O'Dell, Juri Poutanen, Brian Ramsey, Roger W. Romani, Patrick Slane, Allyn F. Tennant, Roberto Turolla, Martin C. Weisskopf, Iván Agudo, Lucio Angelo Antonelli, Matteo Bachetti, Stefano Bianchi, Raffaella Bonino, Alessandro Brez, Fiamma Capitanio, Simone Castellano Jan 2024

The Imaging X-Ray Polarimetry Explorer 2.5 Years Later, Paolo Soffitta, Luca Baldini, Wayne Baumgartner, Ronaldo Bellazzini, Stephen D. Bongiorno, Niccolò Bucciantini, Enrico Costa, Michal Dovčiak, Steven Ehlert, Philip E. Kaaret, Jeffery J. Kolodziejczak, Luca Latronico, Frédréic Marin, Alan P. Marscher, Herman L. Marshall, Giorgio Matt, Fabio Muleri, Stephen L. O'Dell, Juri Poutanen, Brian Ramsey, Roger W. Romani, Patrick Slane, Allyn F. Tennant, Roberto Turolla, Martin C. Weisskopf, Iván Agudo, Lucio Angelo Antonelli, Matteo Bachetti, Stefano Bianchi, Raffaella Bonino, Alessandro Brez, Fiamma Capitanio, Simone Castellano

Faculty Publications

We have, at last, an observatory dedicated to X-ray polarimetry that has been operational since December 9th, 2021. The Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) is a NASA SMEX mission, in partnership with ASI, based on three X-ray telescopes, each equipped with a polarization-sensitive detector in the focus. An extending boom was deployed in orbit, positioning the detectors at the optimal distance from the optics, which have a 4-meter focal length. The spacecraft is three-axis stabilized, providing power, attitude determination and control, transmission, and commanding capabilities. After two and a half years of observation, IXPE has detected positive polarization …

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The African Light Source: History, Context And Future, Simon H. Connell, Kathleen Dollman, Gihan Kamel, Sameen A. Khan, Edward Mitchell, Sekazi K. Mtingwa, Marcus C. Newton, Prosper Ngabonziza, Emmanuel Nji, Lawrence Norris, Michele Zema Jan 2024

The African Light Source: History, Context And Future, Simon H. Connell, Kathleen Dollman, Gihan Kamel, Sameen A. Khan, Edward Mitchell, Sekazi K. Mtingwa, Marcus C. Newton, Prosper Ngabonziza, Emmanuel Nji, Lawrence Norris, Michele Zema

Faculty Publications

The African Light Source (AfLS) project is now almost eight years old. This article assesses the history, current context and future of the project. There is by now considerable momentum in building the user community, including deep training, facilitating access to current facilities, growing the scientific output, scientific networks and growing the local laboratory-scale research infrastructure. The Conceptual Design Report for the AfLS is in its final editing stages. This document specifies the socio-economic and scientific rationales and the technical aspects amongst others. The AfLS is supported by many national and Pan-African scientific professional bodies and voluntary associates across many …

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Editorial: Disorder And Superconductivity: A 21st-Century Update, Ruslan Prozorov, James Avery Sauls, Peter Hirschfeld, Nigel E. Hussey, Maria Iavarone Jan 2024

Editorial: Disorder And Superconductivity: A 21st-Century Update, Ruslan Prozorov, James Avery Sauls, Peter Hirschfeld, Nigel E. Hussey, Maria Iavarone

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Editorial: Rising Stars In Systems Neuroscience: 2022, Mazyar Fallah, Juhee Haam, Ada Ledonne Jan 2024

Editorial: Rising Stars In Systems Neuroscience: 2022, Mazyar Fallah, Juhee Haam, Ada Ledonne

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