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Tree Diversity Is Changing Across Tropical Andean And Amazonian Forests In Response To Global Change, B. Fadrique, F. Costa, F. Cuesta, G. Arellano, L. Cayuela, T. R. Baker, F. C. Draper, A. Esquivel-Muelbert, H. Ter Steege, M. Bauters, J. Aguirre-Gutiérrez, Z. Aguirre-Mendoza, M. N. Alexiades, E. Alvarez-Davila, E. Arets, E. Ayala, C. G.A. Aymard, F. Baccaro, S. Báez, C. Baraloto, R. I. Barbosa, P. Barbosa Camargo, J. Barlow, P. E. Barni, J. Barroso, M. Benchimol, A. C. Bennett, E. Berenguer, L. Blanc, D. Bonal

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Climate and atmospheric changes are impacting forest function and structure worldwide, but their effects on tropical forest diversity are unclear. Nowhere is the scientific challenge greater than in the Andes and the Amazon, which together include the world’s most diverse forests. Here, using 406 permanent plots spanning four decades of intact lowland and montane forest dynamics, we test for long-term change in species richness and assess the influence of climate and other variables. We show that, at a continental scale, species richness appears stable, but this masks substantial regional variation. Species richness increased in Northern Andean and Western Amazon plots, …

Isolated Bacillus Licheniformis Sp01 From Daqing Oilfield In Reducing Chromium(Iii) Crosslinked Polymer Residue And Enhancing Oil Recovery, Xiao Hui

Student Works (2020-2029)

After polymer gel formation, the residual partially hydrolyzed polyacrylamide (HPAM) and the crosslinker (Cr3+) caused plugging and decreased oil recovery. Microorganisms can degrade HPAM to address the issues, but Cr³⁺ inhibits the process and reduces oil recovery. This study explores the underexamined biodegradation of HPAM and improved oil recovery in the presence of Cr³⁺, offering new perspectives for microbial enhanced oil recovery (MEOR) after polymer gel formation. HPAM and crude oil were innovatively used as the sole nitrogen(N) and carbon(C) sources to isolate the best-growing strain from Daqing Oilfield produced water, identified as Bacillus licheniformis SP01. The oil displacement potential …

20260223: The Green Book, 1956-1971, Academic Affairs

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the office of Academic Affairs at Marshall University from 1956-1971. Items were received at an earlier date (likely the 1990s) but were not accessioned until 2026. Materials in this collection include The Greenbook or Green Book publication from 1956-1971.

Unh Research Could Lead To Stronger, Lighter Everyday Materials, Unh Communications And Public Affairs

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Preparation, Characterization, And Antimicrobial Evaluation Of A Cefepime Derivative With Divalent Transition Metals, Zahraa A. Jaber, Israa H. Ibraheem, Sahar S. Hassan

Baghdad Science Journal

The Schiff base ligand (L)- 1-((7-((Z), was recently synthesized 2–(2-((Z)–5,5-diethyl2-(methoxyimino)acetamido)-2-(methoxycarbonyl)-2,6-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-4(1H)-ylideneamino) thiazol-4-yl8-oxo-5-thia , the next mineral ions, Ni²⁺, Cu²⁺, Zn²⁺, and Co²⁺, are permitted to react with 1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-en-3-yl)methyl)-1-methylpyrrolidinium, leading to the formation of new metal complexes with distinct geometric shapes. By detecting the shifting in the azomethines band and the appearance of M-N and M-O bands, FT-IR confirmed the occurrence of coordination through N of azobenzene and two O atoms of beta lactam and ester, indicating the development of Schiff base complexes as well as the original Schiff base. Additionally, we can use …

Determination Of Mebeverine – Hcl Using 3, 5–Dinitrosalicylic Acid And Multiple Continuous Flow Cell That Works As A Solo Flow Cell With 4s×3 – 3d Analyzer, Elham N. Mezaal, Nagam S. Turkey

Baghdad Science Journal

A new method, simple and sensitive was utilized in determining mebeverine – HCl (MB-HCl) (3, 4-Dimethoxy benzoic acid ethyl 2, 4 methoxy4-phenyl-1-methyl ethyl amino-butyl ester) in pure and pharmaceutical formulations via utilization this multiple continuous flow cell. The method is dependent on genesis for complex of ion pair(4-((3, 4-dimethoxybenzoyl) oxy)-N-ethyl-N-(1-(4-methoxyphenyl) propan-2-yl) butan-1-aminium-2-hydroxy-3,5-dinitrobenzoate) among mebeverine–HCl (MB-HCl) and 3,5-Dinitrosalicylic acid (3,5-DNSA) in ammonium acetate middle to configure a whiteish yellow precipitate compound via utilizing multiple continuous flow cell that works as a solo flow cell with 4S×3 – 3D analyzer. Optimum parameters were studied to raise the sensitivity for improving the method. …

Colleges Face A Choice: Try To Shape Ai’S Impact On Learning, Or Be Redefined By It, Vicki Baker, Linda M. Boland

Biology Faculty Publications

What happens to a college education when a chatbot can draft an essay, summarize a reading and generate computer code in seconds? The arrival of artificial intelligence in college classrooms has been swift and, for many schools, disorienting.

As professors of economics and business management and biology at liberal arts colleges, we are confronting a question that now cuts across all colleges and universities: What is the purpose of a college education, as AI is rapidly reshaping how students think, learn and prepare for careers?

Leveraging Best Practice Initiatives To Develop An Innovative And Proactive Approach To Stress Management, Shannon Cronin Patel, John Hunt, Mary Law

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

Background: A 2023 Premiere Inc. survey reported that greater than 40% of US healthcare professionals have experienced at least one episode of workplace violence during the past two years. Confounding issues position healthcare professionals at increased risk for experiencing daily stress inducing situations including but not limited to: staffing related deficiencies, increased incidences of workplace violence, and increased risk for secondary victim incidents that perpetuate wounded healers. Despite increases in stress inducing situations, current stress mitigating interventions remain reactive, antiquated, and fail to meet the emotional needs of healthcare professionals. Current stress and critical incident management models provide reactive support …

The Rider (2026-02-23), Daniela Chapa-Reyes

The Rider Archives

Vol. 11, No. 20

Analyzing Structural Inequities Within Medical Care In The Us Vs. Norway, Shreya Devarajan

Student Scholarship

Spring 2026 SOCI 232: Social Policy and Global Issues course.

Research questions:

1) To what extent do race and education contribute to unequal healthcare access in the US, and how does this differ from inequality patterns in Norway?

2) To what extent has medical innovation improved overall health while simultaneously reinforcing or widening health inequalities over time in the US vs. Norway?

Positional Differences In Internal And External Match-Play Loads Among Njcaa Division Ii Women's Soccer Players, Shannon Baisden

Doctorate in Kinesiology

This study quantified and compared the internal and external match-play demands of female community college soccer players by position during competitive match play. Using a retrospective observational design, GPS- and heart-rate–derived data were analyzed across eight regular-season matches from one NJCAA Division II women's soccer team. Nineteen outfield players were classified as defenders, midfielders, or forwards. Internal load was assessed using heart-rate metrics and time spent in intensity zones, while external load was measured using total distance and proprietary workload metrics. Linear mixed-effects models were employed to evaluate positional differences while accounting for repeated measures. Results revealed clear positional trends …

Short-Term Spark Or Long-Term Flame? Sustaining Academic Psychiatric Departments, Rohit Shankar, Richard Laugharne, Derek K. Tracy, Dinesh Bhugra

Peninsula Medical School

SummaryOver the past two decades, the number of academic psychiatrists in the UK has declined by more than a third, despite an expansion in medical schools and growth in most other medical academic specialties. Drawing on direct experience of establishing a new academic unit, we argue that the long-term sustainability of academic psychiatry departments is critical for service quality, innovation and talent development. This paper outlines the structural, cultural and strategic factors needed to create academic units that endure and flourish beyond individual careers, enabling better integration of research and clinical practice.

The Contemporary Tax Journal Volume 14, No. 2 – Winter 2026

The Contemporary Tax Journal

No abstract provided.

The 41st Annual Tei – Sjsu High Tech Tax Institute Conference On November 3-4 ,2025: Domestic And Multistate Update, Shuang Zhang

The Contemporary Tax Journal

No abstract provided.

The Third Annual Blockchain Tax Conference On January 30, 2026: Valuing Digital Assets, Raymond Clark

The Contemporary Tax Journal

No abstract provided.

Innovative Approaches For Lung Cancer Screening And Interception, Jianjun Zhang, Matthew D Park, Tej Pandya, Elaine Shum, Jia Wu, Simon Heeke, Ramin Salehi-Rad, Thomas U Marron, Zhubo Wei, Hui Li, Torsten G Blum, John V Heymach, Steven M Dubinett, Pan-Chyr Yang, Charles Swanton, Miriam Merad

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, partly because many patients are diagnosed at late stages, highlighting the urgent need for effective early detection and intervention strategies. Low-dose computed tomography (LDCT)-based screening reduces lung cancer mortality in high-risk populations defined by age and smoking history; however, the uptake of LDCT remains low among eligible individuals. Compounding this issue, modelling studies estimate that nearly half of lung cancers occur in individuals who do not meet eligibility criteria for LDCT-based lung cancer screening under current guidelines. Moreover, LDCT-based screening has inherent limitations, including a high rate of false-positive results …

Synthesis, Characterization And Photodegradation Study Of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles Mediated Using Melon Peel Extract, Mohamed Abdelkalik Hussain, Wadhah Naji Al Sieadi

Baghdad Science Journal

The importance of nanotechnology in protecting the environment is represented in multiple applications, including, for example, the green synthesis of nanoparticles (NPs), using the remains of plant parts, as well as photolysis application that used semiconductors NPs which showed a clear effect in treating water from organic pollutants, this study combines these two applications, in terms of green synthesis of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO₂NPs) using melon peel (Cucumis melo L.) in sol-gel method, as well as, the photodegradation of methylene blue dye (MB) by using a new irradiation photoreactor device which has designed and implemented for …

Synthesis, Spectroscopic Characterization, And Photostability Studies Of A New Ligand Derivative Of 4-Bromobenzaldehyde And Its Metal Complexes, Enass J. Waheed, Ali Mudher Abdulkareem, Ibtisam Khalifa Jassim

Baghdad Science Journal

The new Schiff base ligand (L_B) was synthesized by reacting precursor (P) with 4-bromobenzaldehyde. This ligand formed three new complexes: [Pd(L_B)(H₂O)₂]Cl₂ (square planar) and [M(L_B)(H₂O)₂Cl₂].mCl₂ (octahedral), where m=0 for Co⁺² and 1 for Pt⁺⁴, upon reaction with the respective metal ions. Characterization of the ligand (L_B) and its metal complexes involved various techniques including ¹H- and ¹³C-NMR, FT-IR, UV-Vis spectroscopy, magnetic susceptibility measurements, CHNS analysis, and molar conductivity. The photo-stabilization of polymers aims to mitigate …

Investigating Interleukin-19 And Interleukin-33 In Breast Cancer Of Iraqi Women: An Immunohistochemical Study, Fouad Najm Abed, Suhad Saad Mahmood

Baghdad Science Journal

Cytokines are immune elements that have been found as marker either for tumor-promoting or inhibiting effects on breast tumor development, depending evidently on their exact quantities as well as the existence of additional modifying variables. The study aims to evaluate the relationship between breast cancer tissue and the expression level of IL-19 and IL-33. This study includes using breast cancer tissue (30 specimens) and normal breast tissue (20 specimens) to analyze the expression level of IL-19 and IL-30. Using immunohistochemical technique, the results indicated that lL-33 and also IL-19 were strongly elevated in patients with stage II and stage III …

In Silico Study Of N-Pyrazoline Derivate Compounds As Anticancer Through Inhibition Of Pi3k And Pr Expression, Denny Satria, Syukur Berkat Waruwu, Eti Nurwening Sholikhah, Mustofa Mustofa, Pamungkas Bagus Satriyo, Tutik Dwi Wahyuningsih, Hesti L Wiraswati, Ema Damayanti

Baghdad Science Journal

Breast cancer treatment has many options directed at therapeutic targets, but some remain incurable, so new therapies are needed. Pyrazoline has shown various biological activities, one of which is anticancer effectiveness. The purpose of this study was to conduct an in silico analysis of Pyrazoline inhibition of PI3K and PR proteins using docking and MD simulation methods. Predictions of toxicity and pharmacokinetics, including absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and toxicity, were also conducted computationally. The analysis showed that the Pyrazoline compound had interactions with ligands of PI3K proteins and PR proteins. Pharmacokinetic predictions showed that the compound in the human intestine …

A New Prospective Of Colistin Resistance Profile Of Some Staphylococcus Species Isolated From Iraqi Wound Fractured Foot, Zahraa M. Fadhil, Halah H Al-Haideri

Baghdad Science Journal

Sulbactam belongs to β-lactamase inhibitors that are more commonly used for Gram-negative bacteria than Gram-positive bacteria. In this study, nine different species of Staphylococcus (S. aureus, S. epidermidis, S.hominis, S. lentus, S. pseudintermedius, S. lugdunensis, S. haemolyticus, S. sciuri , and S. warneri. were isolated from wounded-fractured feet of Iraqi patients. The spectrum of activity of sulbactam and colistin against all isolates was evaluated. Surprisingly, among S. aureus isolates, 5 (12) isolates were sensitive to colistin, whereas, all bacterial isolates were completely resistant to sulbactam. Here, our study revealed that combining …

Assessment Of Histopathological Features Of The Placenta And Plasma Level Of Βhcg, Estrogen, And Progesterone In First-Trimester Spontaneous Miscarriage, Russul Hameed Hassan, Mukhtar K. Haba

Baghdad Science Journal

Miscarriage is a distressing complication with many fetal and maternal abnormalities. About 15% of pregnancies end in spontaneous miscarriages, and over 80% of these occur in the first 12 weeks of gestation. This research aims to evaluate the changes in the hormonal status in addition to determining the types and incidences of abnormalities in the decidua and chorionic villi of placentas that have been aborted. The peripheral blood samples were collected from twenty normal pregnant women as a control group and 30 aborted women. The obstetric characteristics results showed that the patients' mean maternal age was 25.73 ± 7.32 years …

Relatively Prime Detour Domination Number Of Switching Certain Special Graphs, C. Jayasekaran, L. G. Binoja

Baghdad Science Journal

A set S ⊆ V is said to be a relatively prime detour dominating set of a graph G if it has at least two members is a detour set and a dominating set for any pair of vertices b and w such that (deg(b), deg(w)) = 1. The lowest cardinality of a relatively prime detour dominating set is indicated by γ_rpdn (G) and defines the lowest cardinality of a relatively prime detour dominating set of order γ_rpdn (G) said to as a γ_rpdn-set of G. If there is no relatively prime detour dominating set, the …

Teaching De-Escalation In A Democratic Society: Training, Trust, And Public Accountability, Tamara J. Lynn Ph.D., Morgan Steele Ph.D.

Times Talk Archive & ADP Projects

This session features Dr. Tamara Lynn, Chair and Professor of Criminal Justice, and Dr. Morgan Steele, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice. As we navigate the complexities of modern public safety, this presentation examines de-escalation training as a critical component of a democratic society. Drawing on research and applied experience, our speakers will explore how evidence-based instruction supports officer safety while simultaneously protecting civil liberties and building public trust.

Event Details:

• Date: Thursday, Februuary 23, 2026
• Time: 12:30 - 1:30 PM
• Location: Stouffer Room, MU

Supt16h-Associated Neurodevelopmental Disorder And Neurocristopathy: Genetic And Phenotypic Spectrum, Eunhye Lee, Seungmin Sim, Hee-Jung Choi, Eugene Y Liang, Carolyn Le, Roya Bina, Ryan Cohen, Elizabeth George, Soo Yeon Kim, Gifty Bhat, Erin Falsey, Richard Sidlow, Kristin Clinard, Shay Ben-Shachar, Eleina England, Beatriz Menendez, Isabella Herman, Shelly Nielsen, Jaya Punetha, Priya Bhola, J Austin Hamm, Megan A Keeney, Nike Sitzman, Sara Berger, Lakshmi Mehta, Alison J Conn, Lilian Downie, Myla Ashfaq, Hope Northrup, Ange-Line Bruel, Sylvie Odent, Justin O Szot, Noelia Nunez Martinez, Sunju Park, Julie Refkin, Jean-Marc Good, Fabienne Maurer, Cédric Le Caignec, David J Coman, Erin Anderson, Linda J Richards, Ryan J Dean, Caleb Yang, Chulwon Choi, Byung Joon Hwang, Jin Sook Lee, William B Dobyns, Murim Choi, Elliott H Sherr, Jong-Hee Chae, Yun Kee, Emanuela Argilli

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

SUPT16H encodes a subunit of the FACT (FAcilitates Chromatin Transcription) complex, a histone chaperone essential for maintaining chromatin integrity during transcription, replication, and DNA repair. Pathogenic de novo SUPT16H missense variants have previously been linked to neurodevelopmental disorders in eight individuals. Here, we expand the genotypic and phenotypic spectrum by identifying 24 additional individuals harboring ultrarare heterozygous missense or truncating variants, who share overlapping clinical features including intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, hypotonia, and characteristic craniofacial dysmorphism. To elucidate the underlying mechanisms, we generated a supt16h knockout zebrafish model using CRISPR/Cas9. The supt16h loss-of-function (LOF) model recapitulated key patient phenotypes …

Ksu Jazz Ensemble I Presents: “Owl Over The Map”

Bailey School of Music Concert Programs

Sam Skelton, Conductor

Economic Evaluation Of Perioperative Pembrolizumab Plus Standard Of Care As Treatment For Resectable Locally Advanced Head And Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma In The United States, Feng Qian, Arielle G Bensimon, Anjela Tzontcheva, Kimberly Benjamin, Ravindra Uppaluri, Douglas Adkins, Geoffrey Johnson, Catherine Fernan, Dandan Zheng, Yuexin Tang, Biruk Chafamo, Dominic Muston

2020-Current year OA Pubs

AIMS: In the phase 3 KEYNOTE-689 trial (NCT03765918) among patients with resectable locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (LA HNSCC), perioperative pembrolizumab (pembrolizumab before surgery, then continued with standard-of-care [SOC] radiotherapy +/- cisplatin after surgery followed by pembrolizumab alone) significantly prolonged event-free survival vs. SOC alone, both in the intention-to-treat population and PD-L1 combined positive score (CPS) ≥1 subgroup. Perioperative pembrolizumab + SOC received Food and Drug Administration approval in June 2025 for resectable LA HNSCC expressing PD-L1 (CPS ≥ 1). The present study evaluated the cost-effectiveness of perioperative pembrolizumab + SOC versus SOC in this indication, from …

Faculty Readiness And Ethical Perceptions Of Artificial Intelligence Integration In Higher Education Teaching And Assessment, Ayesha Afzal, Shahid Rafiq, Aisha Sami

Higher Learning Research Communications

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies presents both transformative opportunities and complex challenges for higher education, particularly in teaching and assessment. This study examines the readiness of faculty members in Pakistani universities to integrate AI tools into pedagogical and evaluative practices, alongside their ethical perceptions of AI use in academic contexts. Using a qualitative research design, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 faculty members across diverse disciplines and institutions. Thematic analysis, guided by the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework, and Rest’s Four-Component Model of ethical decision making, revealed four interrelated themes: (1) …

Exploring The Role Of Higher Education Leaders In Quality Culture Development: A Mixed Methods Study, Eshetu Mandefro, Tesfaye Semela, Ashebir Bezabhi

Higher Learning Research Communications

Objectives: In higher education institutions (HEIs), building a strong quality culture (QC) is essential to ensure the quality of education provided. QC integrates organizational, managerial, and psychological elements that shape how quality is understood and improved in HEIs. This study explores how leaders at the departmental and faculty levels navigate and contribute to quality culture development (QCD).

Methods: We employed a sequential explanatory mixed-methods design. A total of 1,029 academics completed questionnaires, and 33 leaders at the departmental and faculty levels were interviewed at three public universities in Ethiopia.

Results: The findings reveal that leadership roles at the departmental and …

Vines In The Landscape: Goldflame Honeysuckle, Saroj Burlakoti, Youping Sun, Shital Poudyal

All Current Publications

Goldflame honeysuckle is a moderately growing vine with a mature height of 10–15 feet and can spread around 3–6 feet in a single growing season. It grows well on fences, arbors, and trellises; however, canopy coverage is usually sparse and may not be suitable as a privacy screen. The vine grows well in full sun and well-drained soil, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies throughout the blooming season. It is hardy in USDA zones 5–9. Unlike Japanese honeysuckle (L. japonica), Goldflame honeysuckle is non-invasive and does not aggressively spread by runners.