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Decolorization Of Synthetic Textile Dyes By Fungal Endophytes Isolated From The Leaves Of Philippine Mangrove (Avicennia Marina), Steve P. Obanan, Resureccion B. Sadaba, Pamela Alva-Gatchalian, Annabelle V. Cadiz, Evelyn M. Basilio, Dennis B. Bela-Ong

Biology Faculty Publications

Textile dyes in wastewater can be harmful pollutants when released into the environment without treatment. Biodegradation of textile dye effluents by different microbes, including fungi, has become popular as an alternative to physicochemical methods. The mangrove Avicennia marina is known to harbor endophytic fungi which have the potential to carry out dye degradation. Therefore, this study assessed the ability to decolorize synthetic dyes of endophytic fungi isolated from the leaves of A. marina. Of the nine fungal endophytes, Aspergillus niger, Syncephalastrum racemosum and Penicillium citrinum exhibited the highest mycelial growths in solid media, while all endophytes adsorbed Congo red. Through …

The "War On Drug." The "War On Terror." Now, The War On Covid-19: A History Of Anti-Aapi Hate In The U.S. During Public Health Emergencies, Mohamed Fahim Khan

Renée Crown University Honors Thesis Projects - All

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Toward Raising The Child And The Village: Analyzing The Barriers To Implementing Community-Based Curriculum In New York City High Schools, Ife Damon

Publications and Research

As automation increases and single-skill set jobs become non-existent, employees can no longer only possess the technical knowledge of their industry but must also be well versed in a variety of essential skills that artificial intelligence cannot acquire. It is evident from the research that the United States’ traditional approach to teaching and learning has not kept up with the demands of the changing labor market because young adults are graduating from high school lacking the 21st-century skills needed for contemporary careers. High school educators can develop these skills within students by implementing community-based learning (CBL) activities into the curriculum. …

Mississippi Sandhill Crane Conservation Update 2017–2019, Scott G. Hereford, Angela J. Dedrickson

Proceedings of the North American Crane Workshop

To manage crane habitat on the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge during 2017-2019, 5,822 ha were treated with prescribed burns, 648 ha of woody vegetation were removed, 97 ha of invasive plants were chemically treated, and 1.2 ha of crops were planted. Mississippi sandhill crane (Grus canadensis pulla) use responded to habitat treatment; 348 of 349 VHF radio locations were in treated areas. There were 316 target predators removed. Eighteen captive-reared juveniles were acclimated and released. We detected an average of 38 nests per year, including a record 40 nests in 2019. Fifteen chicks fledged in 2019, …

Twenty-Year Status Of The Eastern Migratory Whooping Crane Reintroduction, Hillary L. Thompson, Nicole M. Gordon, Darby P. Bolt, Jadine R. Lee, Eva K. Szyszkoski

Proceedings of the North American Crane Workshop

Since the 10-year status update in 2011, the first parent-reared whooping cranes (Grus americana) were released in the Eastern Migratory Population, the ultralight program (UL) ended, and cranes were released at new sites in eastern Wisconsin. During 2011-2020, 117 captive-reared whooping cranes were released; 75 costume-reared (35 in UL and 40 in the Direct Autumn Release program) and 42 parent-reared. There were no significant differences in 1- or 3-year survival rates based on rearing technique or release site. The population size remained at about 100 cranes during 2010-2018 but then decreased during 2018-2020 due to a reduced number …

Drivers Of Annual Fledging In The Mississippi Sandhill Crane Population 1991–2018, Henry W. Woolley, Scott G. Hereford, Jerome J. Howard

Proceedings of the North American Crane Workshop

We studied trends in nesting, number of chicks fledged annually, and their environmental and biotic drivers in the wild population of Mississippi sandhill cranes (Grus canadensis pulla) on Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge during 1991-2018. Population size, number of nests, and number of chicks fledged annually increased slowly but significantly over the course of the study. Increases in population size were related to both number of wild-reared chicks fledged annually and number of captive-reared chicks released each year, but wild-reared chicks had significantly higher survivorship than captive-reared chicks. Hurricanes transiently raised mortality rates but only Hurricane Katrina …

The Impact Of Marking On Cranes: An Issue Paper, Anne E. Lacy, Barry K. Hartup, David A. Brandt

Proceedings of the North American Crane Workshop

As crane researchers and conservationists, our overarching objective is to learn and gather information about our study subjects while doing as little harm as possible. New technologies may be emerging too rapidly for researchers to assess the effectiveness or potential adverse effects of the devices, despite the ease and increasing accuracy of the information they provide. Researchers need to be able to gather information to answer various questions in a way that balances ethics and expense. With marking of cranes as a focal point, we discuss issues surrounding crane research based on various techniques, some health issues that are a …

Environmental Law: Law, Land Use, And Groundwater Recharge, Dave Owen

The Judges' Book

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Environmental Law: Rivers With Rights, David Takacs

The Judges' Book

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Donut Hole Summer 2022, Medicare Donations & Design Committee

Donut Hole Newsletter

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Paternalism To Partnership: The Administration Of Indian Affairs, 1786–2021, David H. Dejong

University of Nebraska Press: Sample Books and Chapters

Paternalism to Partnership examines the administration of Indian affairs from 1786, when the first federal administrator was appointed, through 2021. David H. DeJong examines each administrator through a biographical sketch and excerpts of policy statements defining the administrator’s political philosophy, drawn from official reports or the administrator’s own writings.

The Indian Office, as an executive agency under the secretary of war (1789 to 1849) and secretary of the interior (1849 to present), was directed by the president of the United States. The superintendents, chief clerks, commissioners, and assistant secretaries for Indian affairs administered policy as prescribed by Congress and the …

Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Readiness Assurance Testing As Part Of Team-Based Ecology Instruction, Danielle Berger, Larkin Powell

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

Readiness Assurance Testing (RAT) incorporates content recall, immediate feedback and peer instruction, three strategies known to enhance student learning, into a single classroom activity. While iRAT and tRAT assessments are promising instructional tools, they are time-intensive to administer.

1.Do iRAT/tRAT tests promote student retention of content better than other in-class activities, justifying the investment of instructional time? 2.Are iRAT/tRAT tests beneficial across the spectrum of academic performance?

• Students get a larger proportion of RAT questions correct on exams than other multiple choice questions (Table 1, RAT~MC Intercept), supporting the claim that this instructional technique provides better content-retention than other …

Natural Resource System Size Can Be Used For Managing Recreational Use, D. S. Kane, K. L. Pope, K. D. Koupal, M. A. Pegg, C. Chizinski, M. Kaemingk

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

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Survey Of Federally Funded Marine Mammal Research – Fiscal Year 2022

United States Marine Mammal Commission

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Art Concept Pluralism Undermines The Definitional Project, P.D. Magnus, Christy Mag Uidhir

Philosophy Faculty Scholarship

This discussion note addresses Caleb Hazelwood’s ‘Practice-Centered Pluralism and a Disjunctive Theory of Art.’ Hazelwood advances a disjunctive definition of art on the basis of an analogy with species concept pluralism in the philosophy of biology. We recognize the analogy between species and art, we applaud attention to practice, and we are bullish on pluralism— but it is a mistake to take these as the basis for a disjunctive definition.

Adapting To A 4°C World, Clifford Villa

Faculty Scholarship

The Paris Agreement’s goal to hold warming to 1.5°-2°C above pre-industrial levels now appears unrealistic. Profs. Robin Kundis Craig and J.B. Ruhl have recently argued that because a 4°C world may be likely, we must recognize the disruptive consequences of such a world and respond by reimagining governance structures to meet the challenges of adapting to it. In this latest in a biannual series of essays, they and other members of the Environmental Law Collaborative explore what 4°C might mean for a variety of current legal doctrines, planning policies, governance structures, and institutions.

Fast Stereotactic Radiosurgery Planning Using Patient-Specific Beam Angle Optimization And Automation, Thomas D. Mann, Kundan S. Thind, Nicolas P. Ploquin

Radiation Oncology Articles

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Linac-based stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) planning for multi-metastatic cases is a complex and intensive process. A manual planning strategy starts with a template-based set of beam angles and applies modifications though a trial and error process. Beam angle optimization uses patient specific geometric heuristics to determine beam angles that provide optimal target coverage and avoid treating through Organs-at-Risk (OARs). This study expands on a collision prediction application developed using an application programming interface, integrating beam angle optimization and collision prediction into a Stereotactic Optimized Automated Radiotherapy (SOAR) planning algorithm.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty-five patient plans, previously treated with …

Seasonal Dynamics Of Parasitic Vector-Borne Pathogens In Cattle Farms And The Development Of Dna Amplification And Artificial Intelligent-Assisted Detection Methods, Apinya Arnuphapprasert

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Vector-borne pathogens in cattle have detrimental effects on animal health and the quality of animal products. These pathogens are prevalent worldwide, particularly in tropical and sub-tropical regions like Thailand. Notable vector-borne pathogens affecting cattle in Thailand include Anaplasma marginale, Babesia bovis, B. bigemina, Theileria orientalis, Trypanosoma evansi, and T. theileri. Additionally, climate change influences the behaviour of these vector-borne pathogens through its impact on their vectors. Prompt and accurate diagnosis is crucial to mitigate the adverse effects caused by these pathogens. However, conventional microscopic examination, considered the gold standard, may have limitations in terms of sensitivity and time requirements. Therefore, …

Introducing The Remote Mentoring Of Undergraduate Research Students (Rementurs) Workshop Series: Initial Evaluation And Plans For Wider Implementation, Elizabeth Sargent, Abid Shaikh, Karla Sue Marriott, Taysia Porter, Dawn N. Cannon-Rech, Shainaz M. Landge

Justice Studies Faculty Publications

The primary objective of the Remote Mentoring of Undergraduate Research Students (ReMentURS) workshop series is to design a remotely available professional development training that will provide rigorous research concept and skills introduction to incoming undergraduate research students. This pilot run eight-week remote learning workshop series includes digital presentations, informational videos, virtual demonstrations, and aligned comprehension checks to foster student mindsets towards becoming independent research scientists. Preliminary assessment of the of ReMentURS program reveals that participants self-report gaining a variety of skills through the series and are likely to use the content in their future course and research laboratories. ReMentURS material …

Effects Of Vegetation In A Water Budget, Case Study At Christ Church, Adrian Joseph Poh, Julie Wildschut

Summer Research

Stormwater runoff is an increasing problem in developing cities and nations Solution: Detention Ponds, Rain Gardens & Permeable parking lots Detention Ponds detain water and release water at a controlled rate which reduces stormwater runoff, but discussions of increasing the effectiveness of a detention pond by incorporating green infrastructure is often in consideration. This research aims to study the effects of having a fully vegetative detention pond with varying native plant species

Investigating Alamethicin Ion Channel Behavior In Lipid Bilayers, Vennisa Owusu-Barfi, Loren Haarsma

Summer Research

Lipid molecules are made up of a head group that is strongly attracted to water and a tail group that is less attracted to it. In water, they selfassemble into bilayers which form the basis of cell membranes. Ion channels are proteins in the lipid bilayer which control the flow of ions in and out of the cell. Alamethicin is a 20 amino-acid peptide produced by fungus. When added to a lipid bilayer they self-assemble into voltage-dependent ion channels which open for brief periods called dwell times, usually on order of a few milliseconds. Because alamethicin is a fairly simple …

The Electronic Structure Of Atoms: A New Approach, Jackson Ross, Krista Zogg, Katherine Selvaggio, Roger Dekock

Summer Research

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Cone Of Gaze In Schizotypy: Potential Differences Among Positive, Negative, And Disorganized Subtypes, Courtney N. Wiesepape

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Although not as prevalent as other disorders, the impact of schizophrenia is widespread and costly. Societal burden and individual suffering provide support for increased focus on the early identification of individuals at risk for developing schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Utilizing the construct of schizotypy is one method of studying the early onset of these disorders. Meehl (1962; 1990) introduced the concept of schizotypy as personality organization that results in increased vulnerability to develop schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Thus, individuals psychometrically identified to be schizotypes present a unique opportunity to study the factors that contribute to the development of schizophrenia spectrum disorders. In …

Ransomware Attacks As A Cybercrime In The United States: An Exploratory Study, Ayidh Alotaibi

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Ransomware has become a global cybersecurity issue in recent years. Ransomware is a type of malware that breaks into a security system and restricts access to infected users files to request money in exchange for decrypting keys. This issue has increased the concerns of cybersecurity specialists about the rapid spread of ransomware attacks across the world. This research studied the extent of ransomware attacks as a cybercrime in the United States. The goal of this study was to review the effect of ransomware attacks among individuals to rank states by the frequency of victimization and dollars loss in the United …

The Role Of Cyclic Di Amp In Speb Virulence And Pathogenesis In Streptococcus Pyogenes, Sabrina Faozia

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The second messenger molecule, c-di-AMP, plays a critical role in pathogenesis and virulence in group A Streptococcus or S. pyogenes. However, relatively little is known about its underlying molecular mechanisms in the c-di-AMP signal transduction pathways. This study aims to understand the role of c-di-AMP in SpeB virulence regulation and pathogenesis to decipher the c-di-AMP signaling mechanism in S. pyogenes. SpeB is one of the major virulence factors crucial for the pathogenesis of severe invasive GAS diseases. It is a cysteine protease that can cleave host proteins and own surface proteins. In S. pyogenes, c-di-AMP is synthesized by a diadenylate …

Using The Thematic Apperception Test As A Tool For Measuring Attachment In Clinical Settings, Audra Biermann

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Despite the frequency with which clinicians utilize principles of attachment theory in their work with patients, formal assessment of attachment is relatively uncommon in clinical settings (Burke et al., 2016). This is perhaps owing to a lack of familiarity with or accessibility to available attachment measures, many of which were developed primarily for research rather than clinical purposes. One instrument which may represent a useful tool for measuring attachment in clinical settings is the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT; Murray, 1936/1971), a projective measure of personality with widespread familiarity among clinicians. Although the TAT was not developed specifically as a measure …

Whose Outcome Is It Anyway? A Collective Case Study Of Critical Thinking In The Curricula Of Institutions Of Higher Learning In Indiana, Chad Bebee

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study documented the phenomenology of critical thinking as an outcome in institutions of higher education in Indiana. Applying a collective case study design, the study interviewed educators in three institutions of higher learning and reviewed the public documentation to contextualize critical thinking as an educational outcome in each case. Analyzing the within-case and between-case coding of participant responses, the study documented themes emerging from these comparisons: (1) critical thinking is an essential set of skills for education to inculcate; (2) critical thinking includes creative dimensions, intellectual virtues, and critical dispositions including self-reflection and the development of a critical ethic; …

University Authors 2021-2022, Montclair State University, Harry A. Sprague Library

University Authors

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Dermatologic Manifestations Of Rheumatic Disease: Cutaneous Manifestations Of Sarcoidosis, Sarah Shapiro, Sindhuja Koppu, Mavra Masood, Beth Rubinstein, Huzaefah Syed

Open and Affordable Course Content at VCU

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Andrews University Press 2022 Booklist, Andrews University Press

Booklists

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