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Physical Changes Of Biomacromolecules Upon Covalent Surface Immobilization, Bianca Mercado Velez, Vaishali Sharma, Seth Kriz, Erico T. F. Freitas, Paul Goetsch, Caryn Heldt

Michigan Tech Research Data

Immobilization of large biomacromolecules is often required for analytical quantification and physicochemical characterization. However, immobilization can alter the structure and size of the particles being studied. Here, two exosomes (derived from HEK-293 and MDA-MB-231 cells) and three viral particles (suid herpesvirus 1, xenotropic murine leukemia virus, and porcine parvovirus) were immobilized to different covalent chemistries to understand how surface chemistry influences particle deformation during immobilization. The surface chemistries explored were: (i) NHS (N-hydroxysulfosuccinimide) and EDC (1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl) carbodiimide hydrochloride), and (ii) poly-l-lysine (PLL) and glutaraldehyde (GA). Morphological changes in biomolecules following immobilization were quantified by measuring the height-to-diameter (H/D) ratios attained …

Gardening As A Psychosocial Well-Being Activity For Adults: Integrating Eco-Wellness And Developmental Theory, Christopher T. Belser, Helene Tavormina, Ann O'Hanlon

Adultspan Journal

Prior research has demonstrated the myriad of benefits that gardening can offer individuals, ranging from physical, mental, emotional, and social benefits. Though the counseling literature has begun to address the nature-wellness connection via EcoWellness theory (Reese & Myers, 2012), little attention has been paid to the benefits of gardening as a psychosocial well-being activity for adult populations. In this manuscript, authors offer a conceptual framework built on EcoWellness theory, psychosocial development theory, life-span, life-space career theory, and selection, optimization, and compensation theory that contextualizes gardening as a beneficial activity for young adults, middle adults, and older adults. Authors present specific …

Patient And Population Impacts Of Multigene Panel And Pembrolizumab Coverage In Metastatic Melanoma, Deirdre Weymann, Emanuel Krebs, Samantha Pollard, Melanie Mcphail, Ian Bosdet, Stephen Yip, Alison M. Weppler, Aly Karsan, Helen Anderson, Tania M. Bubela

Office of the Provost

Background: Targeted treatment or immunotherapy may yield increased, durable responses for melanoma patients. Whether patient-level benefits translate to population health is unknown. This study sought to estimate patient and population impacts of a cancer control policy that reimbursed multigene panel testing and pembrolizumab for metastatic melanoma in British Columbia, Canada.
Methods: This retrospective study examined a population-based cohort of 721 adults diagnosed with metastatic melanoma in British Columbia who received single or multigene testing between 2013 and 2018. We determined patient-level policy impacts using 1:1 genetic algorithm matching of policy-affected patients with historical control patients and Kaplan-Meier analysis and inverse …

Penalty Box: The Eighth Amendment’S Role In The Fbar Penalties Game, Tessa B. Walter

Georgia State University Law Review

A sharp disagreement has emerged among federal circuit courts regarding the application of the Eighth Amendment’s Excessive Fines Clause to penalties for failing to file a Foreign Bank Account Report (FBAR). This has created legal uncertainty for individuals with foreign financial interests. The resulting circuit split leads to disparate outcomes, where the constitutionality of a penalty is dependent on the jurisdiction in which it is challenged.

The divergence in judicial opinion centers on a fundamental question: Whether the substantial civil penalties for willful FBAR violations constitute a punitive “fine” or a remedial measure intended to compensate the government. The statutory …

We The People: Ending Subminimum Wage Through Alternative Means Where Legislation Has Failed, Heather N. Kainz

Student Scholarship

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Institutionalizing Inclusive Education In East Africa: A Mixed-Methods Synthesis Of Pedagogical Impact And Teacher Professional Learning, Nyagwegwe Wango, Jane Rarieya

Institute for Educational Development, East Africa

East African teacher education reforms are placing a greater emphasis on inclusive and gender responsive pedagogy; yet, little research has been done on how these innovations are institutionalized outside of project cycles. In order to combine the results of two complimentary projects, the Strengthening Education Systems East Africa (SESEA) project and the Foundation for Learning (F4L) longitudinal research conducted in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, this study uses a comparative cross case synthesis design. Following the adoption of learner-centered and inclusive pedagogical practices, SESEA data shows moderate advances in numeracy and significant improvements in basic literacy. However, F4L evidence suggests that …

Social, Environmental And Policy Contexts Affecting The Feasibility And Acceptability Of Improving Household Flooring For Better Health In Rural Kenya, Ulrike Fillinger, Victoria Ochwal, Hugo Legge, Sharon Muli, Karisa Kazungu, Carlos Mcharo, Jacinta Mwongeli, Charles Mwandawiro, Katherine Halliday, Doris Njomo

Institute for Human Development, East Africa

Background Homes with unimproved floors (earth, sand, or clay) are associated with increased risks of soil-transmitted parasites and enteric infections, leading to higher morbidity and reduced quality of life. This study explored the enablers and barriers to adopting improved flooring (sealed, washable, and durable) in three culturally diverse regions of Kenya - Narok, Bungoma, and Kwale - to mitigate disease burdens.

Methods Between August 2021 and July 2022, we conducted 24 focus group discussions with homeowners, stratified by age, gender, and floor type. Additionally, 28 key informant interviews with local government officials, microfinance representatives, and masonry trainers in Kwale and …

Strategic Plans And Their Contents: What Are The Important Issues In Higher Education?, Brent Graves, Fritz J. Erickson

Journal Articles

Strategic planning has become a virtual requirement in higher education management. Huge amounts of time, energy, and money are committed to the process by individuals representing every level in a university’s hierarchy. Despite widespread adoption and commitment, researchers have frequently questioned whether the content of these plans varies significantly among institutions, or if they are essentially interchangeable compendiums of buzzwords and cliches. Our study quantified the presence of various ideas, or themes, in strategic plans from 150 public higher education institutions in the United States. Our analyses provide evidence of what is important to strategic planners in higher education, where …

Planting Forest Trees And Shrubs In Indiana, Ron Rathfon, Douglass Jacobs, Lenny Farlee

Purdue Extension Numbered Publications

Discover the essential guide for anyone looking to plant forest trees or shrubs in Indiana. Whether you're a first‑time landowner or an experienced conservationist, Planting Forest Trees and Shrubs in Indiana walks you through the 10 proven steps for establishing healthy, resilient plantings that thrive for generations. From choosing the right species to preparing your site, planting with confidence and ensuring long‑term success, this publication distills expert forestry knowledge into clear, practical advice.

Motherly Love: A Critical Autoethnography On Identity Formation Through Mental Illness In Maternal Bonds, Ellie E. Monge

Communication Studies

This critical autoethnography is an examination of my personal narrative on how growing up with a mother with mental illness formed my identity as a woman, and as a daughter. I utilize the lens of communication scholarship to understand the effects that this interpersonal relationship had on communication patterns, and ideology. Through personal, and societal analysis the discourse adds to how gendered expectations of womanhood, motherhood, family communication patterns, and dominant mental health rhetoric shape identity for daughters raised in the absence of maternal stability. I implore Family Systems Theory, Family Communication Patterns Theory, Muted Group Theory, and scholarship on …

Comx 111a.53: Introduction To Public Speaking, Blake M. Sherman

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2026-2030

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Comx 115s.02: Introduction To Interpersonal Communication, Allison M. Sullivan

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2026-2030

No abstract provided.

M 121.05: College Algebra With Co-Requisite Support, Lauren S. Fern

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2026-2030

No abstract provided.

Psyx 100s.52: Introduction To Psychology, Brittany King

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2026-2030

No abstract provided.

Ahst 251.01: Surgical Clinicals Ii, Katherine E. Geiger

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2026-2030

No abstract provided.

Atep 547.01: Orthopedic Assessment Ii - Upper Extremity Assessment, Mitchell Willert

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2026-2030

No abstract provided.

Kin 105.02: Foundations Of Exercise Science, Melanie L. Mcgrath

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2026-2030

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M 121.03: College Algebra, Alexander Goldman

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2026-2030

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M 122.01: College Trigonometry, J. Michael Sulock

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2026-2030

No abstract provided.

Supporting Latine Older Adults’ Nutrition And Physical Health Goals In Counseling, Zachary Mcniece, Jacqueline Bergman

Adultspan Journal

Latine older adults face disproportionate risk of chronic nutrition-related conditions and food insecurity, which can exacerbate or contribute to mental health-related concerns. Cultural stigma toward mental illness can result in Latine clients, especially older adults, somatizing symptoms and focusing on physical health goals in counseling. Despite these intersecting needs, counselors often overlook their clients' physical health goals due to limited training and the assumption that medical providers alone should address these needs. This article advocates for the integration of basic, culturally responsive nutrition information into counseling practice to support client well-being while remaining within the scope of practice. We offer …

Soci 423.50: Sociology Of Corrections, Mark Heirgs

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2026-2030

No abstract provided.

Wgss 591.01: Special Topics - Feminist And Queer Theories And Methods, Danielle N. Cooney

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2026-2030

No abstract provided.

Anty 208.50: Anthropological Statistics, Tabitha R. Marko

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2026-2030

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Phl 515.01: Issues In The Anthropcene, Christopher J. Preston

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2026-2030

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Phl 427.00: Topics In Philosophy Of Film - Comedy, Melodrama, Moral Perfectionism, Paul Muench

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2026-2030

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Phl 415.01: Issues In The Anthropcene, Christopher J. Preston

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2026-2030

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Phl 309e.80: The Art Of Living - Honors, Paul Muench

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2026-2030

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Psci 521.01: Globalization, Paul L. Haber

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2026-2030

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Soci 426.01: Sociology Of Immigration, Andrew J. Thompson

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2026-2030

No abstract provided.

Psci 591.09: International Relations Of East Asia, Kristin Vekasi

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2026-2030

No abstract provided.