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High-Quality Mouse Reference Genomes Reveal The Structural Complexity Of The Murine Protein-Coding Landscape., Mohab Helmy, Jin U Li, Xinyu F Yan, Rachel K Meade, Elizabeth Anderson, Patrick B Chen, Anne M Czechanski, Tomás Di Domenico, Jonathan Flint, Erik Garrison, Marco T P Gontijo, Andrea Guarracino, Leanne Haggerty, Edith Heard, Kerstin Howe, Narendra Meena, Fergal J Martin, Eric A Miska, Isabell Rall, Navin B Ramakrishna, Alexandra Sapetschnig, Swati Sinha, Diandian Sun, Francesca F Tricomi, Runjia Qu, Jonathan M D Wood, Tianzhen Wu, Dian J Zhou, Laura G Reinholdt, David J Adams, Clare M Smith, Jingtao Lilue, Thomas M Keane

Faculty Research 2026

We present a collection of 17 high-quality long-read inbred mouse strain genomes with complete annotation (contig N50s of 0.8-33.9 Mbp). This collection includes 12 widely used classical laboratory strains and 5 wild-derived strains. We have resolved previously incomplete genomic regions, including the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), defensin cluster, T cell receptor, and Ly49 complexes. Hundreds of non-reference genes from previous publications not found in GRCm39, such as Defa1, Raet1a, and Klra20 (Ly49T), were localized in the new reference genomes. We conducted a genome-wide scan of variable number tandem repeats (VNTRs) within the coding regions, identifying over 400 genes with VNTR …

Karen Volle To Retire After 18 Years At The Institute On Disability, Unh Communications And Public Affairs

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

High-Quality Mouse Reference Genomes Reveal The Structural Complexity Of The Murine Protein-Coding Landscape., Mohab Helmy, Jin U Li, Xinyu F Yan, Rachel K Meade, Elizabeth Anderson, Patrick B Chen, Anne M Czechanski, Tomás Di Domenico, Jonathan Flint, Erik Garrison, Marco T P Gontijo, Andrea Guarracino, Leanne Haggerty, Edith Heard, Kerstin Howe, Narendra Meena, Fergal J Martin, Eric A Miska, Isabell Rall, Navin B Ramakrishna, Alexandra Sapetschnig, Swati Sinha, Diandian Sun, Francesca F Tricomi, Runjia Qu, Jonathan M D Wood, Tianzhen Wu, Dian J Zhou, Laura G Reinholdt, David J Adams, Clare M Smith, Jingtao Lilue, Thomas M Keane

Faculty Research 2026

We present a collection of 17 high-quality long-read inbred mouse strain genomes with complete annotation (contig N50s of 0.8-33.9 Mbp). This collection includes 12 widely used classical laboratory strains and 5 wild-derived strains. We have resolved previously incomplete genomic regions, including the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), defensin cluster, T cell receptor, and Ly49 complexes. Hundreds of non-reference genes from previous publications not found in GRCm39, such as Defa1, Raet1a, and Klra20 (Ly49T), were localized in the new reference genomes. We conducted a genome-wide scan of variable number tandem repeats (VNTRs) within the coding regions, identifying over 400 genes with VNTR …

Daily Eastern News: February 11, 2026, Eastern Illinois University

Daily Eastern News: 2025-2026

No abstract provided.

Mycobacteria Infection Induced Cascade Of Epigenetic Alterations Promote Training In Bystander Macrophages, Shah E. Jahan Gulzar Mr

Theses and Dissertations

Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) remodels host cell functions to support its intracellular persistence. While the effects of Mtb infection on infected macrophages are well characterized, responses of uninfected bystander cells in the same microenvironment remain poorly understood. Here, we show that Mtb infection triggers widespread epigenetic reprogramming not only in infected macrophages but also in neighbouring bystander cells. These bystander macrophages acquire active chromatin marks, exhibit distinct transcriptional changes, and display enhanced immune responsiveness, thereby increasing resistance to both homologous and heterologous infections. We identify interleukin-1 beta secreted by infected cells as a key mediator of this process. Functionally, trained bystander …

Authentication Of Art, Herbert I. Lazerow

Cleveland State Law Review

The authentication of items permeates our law and our markets. While it is important for many consumer goods, authentication is crucial for artworks and artifacts where the value difference between the authentic and the inauthentic is huge. The question is raised most frequently in conflicts between buyer and seller of art where it is claimed that a warranty was breached, or between the owner of artwork and an authenticator where the claim sounds in tort. It also arises in any situation where the value of the art is important, such as tax or antitrust. Authentication of artwork can be difficult …

Asian Reference Values For Handgrip Strength, Gait Speed, Five-Times-Sit-To-Stand Test, Muscle Mass And Calf Circumference, Jozo Grgic, Siew Ling Tey, Dieu Thi Huynh, Yen Ling Low, Zeljko Pedisic, Nina Schaller, Vanessa Kristina Wazny, Weilan Wang, Yasuhiko Saito, Ravindra P. Rannan-Eliya, Hala Ghattas Ph.D., Monique Chaaya, Carlos Mendes De Leon, Preeti Gupta, Ecosse L. Lamoureux, Mythily Subramaniam, Edimansyah Abdin, Rahul Malhotra, Angelique Chan, Bayasgalan Tumenbayar, Et. Al.

Faculty Publications

Background:

Handgrip strength, gait speed, Five-Times-Sit-to-Stand Test (FTSST) performance, skeletal muscle mass and calf circumference are important health outcomes, particularly useful for diagnosing sarcopenia. The aim of this study was to establish reference (normative) values for handgrip strength, gait speed, FTSST performance, skeletal muscle mass and calf circumference by pooling individual participant data from national cohorts in Asia.

Methods:

We conducted a pooled analysis of individual participant data from 20 national cohorts representing 12 Asian countries (China, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Singapore and Sri Lanka). We included cohorts with data on at least …

Staff Education On Preventing Benzodiazepines Related Falls In Older Adults, Dafnee Gilles

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

In geriatric psychiatric setting, falls rates are higher than general wards and could reach up to 13-25 falls per 1000 hospital days. High use of benzodiazepines in older adults is a major cause of increased falls despite recommendations to avoid its prescription to the population. This DNP staff education project focused on training nurses working in an 80 bed capacity geriatric psychiatric facility on best evidence based practice of preventing falls associated with use of BZDs. The identified practice issue was knowledge deficit on evidence based best practices to prevent falls in older adults under BZDs medications. The project aims …

Teachers And Administrators' Perceptions Of School Resource Officers, Shameka J. Duncan

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

School Resource Officers (SROs) play a significant role in middle and high schools in Metro Atlanta; however little research has included the perceptions of school administrators and teachers about their roles. The purpose of this descriptive qualitative study was to explore the perceptions of teachers and administrators regarding the roles of SROs and their perspectives on the practices that could enhance collaboration among these stakeholders in ensuring school safety. Informed by Gregory’s theory of perception, the study investigated how educators and administrators described their interactions with SROs. Data was gathered via semi-structured interviews with three teachers and three administrators and …

Exploring Strategies For Leadership In Small Businesses, Edward B. King

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Small businesses face challenges in maintaining leadership continuity. Unstable leadership transitions can jeopardize business survival. Business leaders are concerned with selecting qualified succession leadership to avoid increased business costs and operational disruptions. Grounded in replacement planning theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry project was to identify and explore successful strategies used by business leaders in small Oklahoma enterprises to select qualified leadership successors. The participants were six leaders of small businesses in the U.S. state of Oklahoma who had successful strategies for selecting qualified leadership successors. Data were sourced from semistructured interviews and publicly available organizational documents. Thematic …

Effects Of The Efficient Implementation Of Corporate Finance Strategy On Company Performance, Benjamin Adewale Olugbemiro

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The present global business environment requires organizations to be proactive, dynamic, innovative, and resilient in the face of increasing competition. Corporate executives must understand how effective implementation of finance strategies influences performance and how these strategies can be leveraged to support sustainable, socially responsible initiatives. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to improve the understanding of corporate executives’ perspectives about the effects of the efficient implementation of corporate finance strategy on company performance. The conceptual framework included Modigliani and Miller’s capital structure theory, stakeholder theory, and agency theory. The participants comprised 13 senior corporate executives and finance managers …

Evaluating Partisan Registrations Amid The Electronic Registration Information Center Controversy, Jared Mcdonald, Alauna Safarpour, Michael Hanmer, Lisa Bryant

Political Science Faculty Publications

Election integrity is paramount to democratic health. The Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) is a multistate collaboration that facilitates essential election administration functions, whereby members share administrative data to ensure clean voter registration lists and to encourage individuals who are eligible but unregistered (EBUs) to register to vote. Despite ERIC’s primary focus on maintaining the accuracy of voter rolls, in 2022, some conservatives accused it of being a tool for partisan electioneering, prompting nine Republican-led states to leave ERIC. To assess the validity of a central criticism made against ERIC, the authors leverage field experiments conducted by member states during …

Fs Steering Committee Minutes 2026-02-11, Northern Illinois University

Faculty Senate Archives

No abstract provided.

Fs Steering Committee Agenda 2026-02-11, Northern Illinois University

Faculty Senate Archives

No abstract provided.

Cv: Natalia Tapia (Criminal Justice), Natalia Tapia

Justice, Law, and Public Safety Studies Department Faculty Curricula Vitae

No abstract provided.

Lindenwood Digest, February 11, 2026, Lindenwood University

Lindenwood Digest

• Primary Figures: Jason Waack, Web Strategy and Development Manager; Nate Watson; and the Lindenwood Showcase Committee. 

• Key Events: The official renaming of the Bursar department to Student Accounts to improve service clarity; the opening of a daily voting period for the 2026 Lindenwood Showcase logo designed by students; and a recognition of "above and beyond" technical support provided to Library Services during a two-day snowstorm following a new website launch. 

• Date/Location: February 11, 2026, at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri, with specific events occurring at the Hyland Arena and the Spellmann Center. 

• Archival Significance: Documentation …

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Use Of Integrative Self-Care To Promote Resilience And Mental Health In Nursing Students, Stacey C. Nseir, Betty Parisek, Stephanie Kelly

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

Background: Students enrolled in nursing programs have clinical, academic, and personal challenges which can lead to depression, anxiety, and burnout (Vargas-Benitez et al., 2023). Challenges are likewise present in nurses who practice in a variety of settings and nurses have higher levels of depression, anxiety, and burnout compared to the general population (Guttormson et al., 2022). Studies have shown that the practice of self-care decreases depressive and anxiety symptomatology (Pilkington et al., 2020) and burnout (Horn, 2020) and increases resilience (Blackburn et al., 2020).

Methods: This study is a three-year prospective repeated measures cohort trial for pre-licensure nursing students entering …

Hands Off Mahmoud Khalil: Why The State Department Can't Lawfully Revoke Green Cards, Enforce Immigration Law, Or End Status, Nicolas Garon

Et Cetera

In recent months, the Trump Administration has revived a controversial legal strategy aimed at stretching immigration law to enable aggressive enforcement. Among these efforts is a troubling misconception, exemplified by the case of Mahmoud Khalil, that the U.S. Department of State holds authority to revoke the legal status of individuals inside the country, deport them, or cancel lawful permanent resident (LPR) status. This claim directly contradicts longstanding immigration law, which limits the State Department’s role to visa issuance abroad and grants no domestic enforcement authority. Even visa revocations do not terminate lawful status once an individual is admitted. Despite this …

Decentralized, But Not Above The Law: Analyzing Dao Governance And Regulation, Nathan Cline

Et Cetera

Decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) are transforming how people collaborate and manage collective ventures, yet the law has lagged behind this innovative form of organization. Because DAOs rely on smart contracts rather than conventional organizational infrastructure, it is often unclear how they fit into existing laws. This paper defines DAOs, outlines the current regulatory frameworks governing them, and demonstrates where those frameworks fall short. It argues that DAOs should be recognized as a distinct form of corporate entity and that a tailored exemption from federal securities laws is necessary for them to operate effectively. The proposed model offers a practical path …

Student Senate Meeting Minutes February 11, 2026, Student Senate-Winona State University

Student Senate Meeting Minutes

This document is the official Winona State University Student Senate Minutes for February 11, 2026.

Multiformer-Tsa-Based Photovoltaic Power Forecasting Method, Ziwen Cai, Zhukui Tan, Yun Zhao, Yuelang Zhang, Xipeng Liu, Houyi Zhang

Journal of Electric Power Science and Technology

To address the limitations of current photo voltaic power forecasting methods, which rely heavily on meteorological monitoring and classification techniques and are unable to achieve accurate all-weather forecasting under large-scale complex data, a Multiformer-TSA method based on a two-stage attention (TSA) mechanism is proposed for photovoltaic power forecasting. First, a cross-scale embedding layer is constructed to generate staged sampling tokens and collect photovoltaic sequences at different scales, thus extracting cross-scale features. Then, point-based segments of different dimensions in multivariate time series are embedded to form new feature vectors, capturing cross-dimensional dependencies. Finally, cross-scale and cross-dimensional dependency information is fused through …

2026-02-11 Zoned Out: Tax The Rich, But Not Their Toothpaste, Jo Moreau

The Spectator Online

No abstract provided.

Improving Ground Cover Crop Fractional Vegetation Mapping Via Causality-Based Deep Representation Learning, Atif Latif, Masoumeh Hashemi, Matt Yost, Somayeh Esmaeili, Xiaojun Qi

Computer Science Student Research

Semantic segmentation and deep learning methods have rarely been applied to fractional vegetation cover (FVC) segmentation tasks due to the lack of publicly available datasets for training deep learning models. FVC is a key indicator for assessing vegetation distribution, crop density, and crop responses to water availability and fertilizer application, yet conventional field-based measurement methods are time consuming, costly, labor intensive, and may lack the accuracy required for critical applications such as drought stress evaluation and water productivity. In this paper, we introduced causality-based deep learning techniques for FVC segmentation on a publicly available RGB dataset that consists of four …

A Taxonomic Overview Of The Apodemia Mormo Complex From A Genomic Perspective, Jing Zhang, Qian Cong, Jinhui Shen, Leina Song, Nick V. Grishin

The Taxonomic Report of the International Lepidoptera Survey

Genomic analysis of the Apodemia mormo group (Riodinidae Grote, 1895 (1827)) specimens across the range from southwestern Canada through much of the western USA and northwestern Mexico, complemented by phenotypic examination and photographs of live individuals to inspect eye color, partitions the complex into eight species, one of which is proposed as new: Apodemia (Apodemia) apache Grishin, sp. n. (type locality in USA: Arizona, Apache Co.), and three elevated from subspecies of A. mejicanus: Apodemia (Apodemia) maxima (Weeks, 1891), stat. rest., Apodemia (Apodemia) deserti W. Barnes & McDunnough, 1918, stat. nov., and Apodemia ( …

Improved Unet++-Based Approach For Multi-State Appliance Load Disaggregation, Gui Gu, Jiangliang Jin, Liangliang Hao, Qisheng Huang

Journal of Electric Power Science and Technology

Nowadays, non-intrusive load disaggregation techniques face two major challenges. First, it is difficult to effectively extract the power characteristics of multi-state appliances in low-power states. Second, the generalization capability of disaggregation models is insufficient. To address these two challenges, an improved Unet++-based approach for multi-state appliance load disaggregation is proposed. First, within the encoder-decoder framework, a parallel-structured encoder is adopted to enhance the parsing capability of complex power signals, while skip connections ensure that the decoder can accurately reconstruct the original signal, thus improving the refinement of the disaggregation. Second, a bidirectional long short-term memory (BiLSTM) module is introduced to …

North Dakota Emergency Medical Personnel’S Perceptions Of Human Trafficking, Jessica Evans

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Human trafficking is an abhorrent human rights violation, and victims experience a myriad of health disturbances while being exploited. Victims often seek emergency medical care, but research consistently shows that emergency medical personnel (EMP) are largely unprepared to screen, identify, and respond to them. However, there has been no research exploring their preparedness to screen, identify, and respond to victims of human trafficking, the barriers and challenges to identification of human trafficking victims, and training needs to improve screening, identification, and response to human trafficking victims in North Dakota. This study employed a generic qualitative approach grounded in constructivism. The …

Landscape Services Team Plays Key Role In Ice Storm Recovery, Carter Diggs

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Like thousands of people across north Mississippi, Nathan Lazinsky lay awake the night of Jan. 24, listening to trees snap and limbs crash to the ground in the woods surrounding his Lafayette County home.

Determinants Of Clinical Supervisor Self-Efficacy In Substance Use Disorder Counseling, Victoria A. Nagel

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Substance use disorder counselors face increasing challenges in responding to a growing and more severely affected population, often presenting with co-occurring mental health conditions and complex clinical needs. Clinical supervision plays a critical role in supporting counselor development, yet little is known about the factors that contribute to clinical supervisors’ self-efficacy in providing supervision for alcohol and drug counselors. The purpose of this quantitative correlational study was to examine whether years of counseling experience, years of substance use disorder (SUD) counseling experience, years as a clinical supervisor, professional counseling credentials, and supervisory credentials predicted self-efficacy among clinical supervisors. This study …

February 11, 2026 Blazer Weekly, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

Blazer Weekly (student newsletter)

No abstract provided.

The College Voice, Vol. 63, No. 6 [February 11, 2026], Connecticut College

2025-2026

No abstract provided.