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Longitudinal Trapping Reveals Differences In Small Mammal Diversity And Community Composition Between Agriculture And Shortgrass Prairie, Trevor Pellerite, Han Li

Biology Faculty Publications

Grasslands in the Great Plains face threats such as agriculture conversion, yet the long-term impacts of this shift on small mammal communities remain underexplored. Using a decade of trapping data from the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON), we compared small mammal diversity and community composition between a native shortgrass prairie site and an active agricultural site in Colorado, United States. We found no significant difference in species richness between the two habitats; however, the shortgrass prairie exhibited significantly higher diversity. Community composition diverged substantially between sites. The prairie site was characterized by species such as Perognathus flavus, Reithrodontomys megalotis …

In Re Viatris Inc. Securities Litigation

2025 Decisions

USDC for the Western District of Pennsylvania

Overholser Selected As Latterell Visiting Alumnus, Communications And Marketing

Campus News Archive

No abstract provided.

Locations Of Outfalls In The Indian River Lagoon And Lake Worth Lagoon, Florida, Kelly M. Kibler, Melinda J. Donnelly, Vincent Encomio, Madison Giuntoli, Manisha Thenuwara, Brice Bennett, Laura Andrade Barron, Mariam Sonbol, Wynter Raine Seppala, Namritha Ramakrishnan, Jennifer Jordan Báez, Beth Orlando, Irene Arpayoglou, Melissa Meisenburg

Indian River Lagoon Shorelines

The spatial dataset: UCF_Outfalls_IRL_LWL.shp was created under grants from the Indian River Lagoon National Estuaries Program and Florida Sea Grant. These projects cumulatively led to creation of a living shoreline restoration prioritization model and hydrodynamic habitat suitability models for 1,550 km (963 miles) of estuarine shorelines in Indian River Lagoon (IRL) and Lake Worth Lagoon (LWL).

The dataset presented here includes the location of outfalls identified throughout the study region and general characteristics of the shoreline where they were identified.

Seagrass Persistence In The Indian River Lagoon And Lake Worth Lagoon, Florida, Kelly Kibler, Melinda Donnelly, Vincent Encomio, Madison Giuntoli, Manisha Thenuwara, Brice Bennett, Laura Andrade Barron, Mariam Sonbol, Wynter Raine Seppala, Namritha Ramakrishnan, Jennifer Jordan Báez, Beth Orlando, Irene Arpayoglou, Melissa Meisenburg

Indian River Lagoon Shorelines

The spatial dataset: UCF_seagrasspersistence_IRL_LWL.shp was created with support from the Indian River Lagoon National Estuaries Program and Florida Sea Grant. These projects cumulatively led to creation of a living shoreline restoration prioritization model and hydrodynamic habitat suitability models for 1,550 km (963 miles) of estuarine shorelines in Indian River Lagoon (IRL) and Lake Worth Lagoon (LWL). The dataset presented herein represents persistence of seagrass throughout waters of the IRL and LWL.

The Echo: November 10, 2025, Taylor University

2025-2026 (Volume 113)

No abstract provided.

Intimate Partner Violence: Serving Heterosexual Male And Same-Sex Victims, David Welch

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is an ongoing social problem across nationalities, cultures, socioeconomic statuses, sexual orientations, and genders. Historically, research into IPV has focused on the heterosexual female victim and male perpetrator paradigm, including identifying the root causes of this phenomenon and appropriate treatment models. There is a distinct gap in the current literature addressing how therapists in the psychological community approach working with heterosexual male and same-sex victims of IPV, beginning with case conceptualization. To explore the unique case conceptualization considerations of therapists as they encounter heterosexual male and same-sex IPV victims in their practice, a general phenomenological research …

Correcting Class Imbalance Through Synthetic Training Data And 3d Modeling For Carabid Pitfall Trap Sampling, Blair Mirka

Geography ETDs

Crowdsourced biodiversity data provide an accessible foundation for large-scale ecological monitoring, but class imbalance limits automated species identification, particularly for rare taxa. This research explores the use of synthetic training data generated from 3D models of carabid beetle museum specimens to improve detection and classification performance for underrepresented species in crowdsourced datasets. High-resolution 3D models were created to simulate variation in lighting, orientation, and background. These synthetic images were incorporated into convolutional neural network training datasets at varying synthetic-to-real ratios to assess their impact on classification accuracy. Models were evaluated using controlled pitfall-trap imagery to examine the influence of scene …

Chimes: November 10, 2025, Calvin University

Chimes

Trinity Christian College closes, teach-out program to offer students a place at Calvin by Ashley Hamons & Ian Tjoelker

Vice President for Enrollment Strategy Lauren Jensen to step down by Ian Tjoelker

Third annual FAST conference held at Calvin by Ian Tjoelker

Federal government shutdown the longest in US history: How is Calvin holding up? by Ian Tjoelker & Joe Toly

Remembering the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald by Maya Oeverman

Chronic Rhinosinusitis Is A Risk Factor For Interstitial Lung Disease In Sjogren’S Syndrome, Brian Schonewald, Christopher Xie, Andrew Engel, Ross Summer, Giorgos Loizidis

Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Sjögren's syndrome (SS), but its risk factors remain unclear. Although SS affects both the upper and lower respiratory epithelium, it is unknown whether this occurs simultaneously or separately. In other autoimmune conditions-such as eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis and granulomatosis with polyangiitis-upper airway disease precedes lower lung involvement by months or even years. We hypothesized that chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), as an upper airway disease, may be a risk factor for ILD in SS.

METHODS: We analyzed the TriNetX Research Network database to compare incident ILD in SS …

The Role Of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine In Cerebral Palsy: Bridging Treatment Gaps And Enhancing Care, Ambrose Loc Ngo, Niki Gharavi Alkhansari, Rachana Tadakamalla, Mercede Hess, Uyen Tam Nguyen, John Yazji, Robert S. Rogers

Student Publications

Osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) is a hands-on approach utilized by physicians to diagnose, treat, and prevent various conditions through the application of muscle manipulation techniques. It has been applied in managing chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) pain, headaches, migraines, Parkinsonian gait, and psychological conditions such as stress, anxiety, and depression. In our narrative review, we aim to integrate both direct clinical studies of OMM in cerebral palsy (CP) and supportive literature on mechanisms and related conditions. A comprehensive literature search was conducted utilizing PubMed and Google Scholar to identify relevant studies on OMM in CP management. Search strategies were intentionally broad to …

Genome-Wide Crispr Screens Identify Critical Targets To Enhance Car-Nk Cell Antitumor Potency, Alexander Biederstädt, Rafet Basar, Jeong-Min Park, Nadima Uprety, Rejeena Shrestha, Francia Reyes Silva, Merve Dede, John Watts, Sunil Acharya, Donghai Xiong, Bin Liu, May Daher, Hind Rafei, Pinaki Banerjee, Ping Li, Sanjida Islam, Huihui Fan, Mayra Shanley, Jingling Jin, Bijender Kumar, Vernikka Woods, Paul Lin, Silvia Tiberti, Ana Karen Nunez Cortes, Xin Ru Jiang, Inci Biederstädt, Patrick Zhang, Ye Li, Seema Rawal, Enli Liu, Luis Muniz-Feliciano, Gary M Deyter, Elizabeth J Shpall, Natalie Wall Fowlkes, Ken Chen, Katayoun Rezvani

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Adoptive cell therapy using engineered natural killer (NK) cells is a promising approach for cancer treatment, with targeted gene editing offering the potential to further enhance their therapeutic efficacy. However, the spectrum of actionable genetic targets to overcome tumor and microenvironment-mediated immunosuppression remains largely unexplored. We performed multiple genome-wide CRISPR screens in primary human NK cells and identified critical checkpoints regulating resistance to immunosuppressive pressures. Ablation of MED12, ARIH2, and CCNC significantly improved NK cell antitumor activity against multiple treatment-refractory human cancers in vitro and in vivo. CRISPR editing augmented both innate and CAR-mediated NK cell function, associated with enhanced …

Whole-Exome Sequencing-Based Linkage Analysis Of Multiple Myeloma (Mm) And Monoclonal Gammopathy Of Undetermined Significance (Mgus) Pedigrees, Alyssa I Clay-Gilmour, Nicola J Camp, Xiaomu Wei, Angel Earle, Aaron Norman, Jason Sinnwell, Delphine Demangel, Rosalie Griffin, Charles Dumontet, James Mckay, Ken Offit, Vijai Joseph, Siwei Chen, Daniel O'Brien, Vincent Rajkumar, Robert Klein, Shaji Kumar, Steve Lipkin, Celine M Vachon

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background/objectives: Family history is a known risk factor for multiple myeloma (MM) and its precursor condition, monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS). Previous genome-wide association studies (GWASs) have identified 35 common loci associated with MM risk and 21 associated with MGUS. The objective of this study was to identify less common and rare genetic loci predisposing to MM/MGUS through whole-exome sequencing (WES)-based linkage analysis.

Methods: Multipoint linkage analysis was conducted using the Multipoint Engine for Rapid Likelihood Inference (MERLIN) with the Lander-Green algorithm on germline WES data from 79 pedigrees with 2 or more affected relatives (120 MM, 86 MGUS, …

Development Of A Targeted Bioprotac Degrader Selective For Misfolded Sod1, Christen G Chisholm, Rachael Bartlett, Mikayla L Brown, Emma-Jayne Proctor, Natalie E Farrawell, Jody Gorman, Fabien Delerue, Lars M Ittner, Kara L Vine-Perrow, Heath Ecroyd, Neil R Cashman, Darren N Saunders, Luke Mcalary, Jeremy S Lum, Justin J Yerbury

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

The accumulation of misfolded proteins underlies a broad range of neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Due to their dynamic nature, these misfolded proteins have proven challenging to target therapeutically. Here, we specifically target misfolded disease variants of the ALS-associated protein superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1), using a biological proteolysis targeting chimera (BioPROTAC) composed of a SOD1-specific intrabody and an E3 ubiquitin ligase. Screening of intrabodies and E3 ligases for optimal BioPROTAC construction reveals a candidate capable of degrading multiple disease variants of SOD1, preventing their aggregation in cells. Using CRISPR/Cas9 technology to develop a BioPROTAC transgenic mouse line, we …

Tackling The Burden Of Envenomation In Africa: Advances, Challenges, And Strategic Priorities For Enhanced Diagnosis And Treatment, Khawla Ammouch, Nihal Mesmoudi, Noureddine Hammani, Jacob Galan, Abdellah Moustaghfir, Reto Stöcklin, Naoual Oukkache

Human Genetics Publications

Venomous animal envenomation remains a significant but neglected public health problem worldwide, with an estimated 5.4 million cases and up to 138,000 deaths annually. The burden is particularly acute in tropical and subtropical regions, especially sub-Saharan Africa, where rural and vulnerable populations face limited access to effective antivenoms and healthcare. Despite this, comprehensive data on envenomation incidence, clinical management, and outcomes remain scarce, hampering efforts to develop effective prevention and treatment strategies. This review synthesizes current knowledge on venomous animal diversity, epidemiology, and clinical manifestations globally, with a focus on Africa’s unique challenges. We examine critical gaps in antivenom production, …

E-Pocket Book Of Angiosperms Diversity Of Ghimbo Pomuan Sacred Forest To Improve Students’ Species Literacy And Plant Awareness, Hikmah Hidayah, Siti Zubaidah, Frida Kunti Setiowati

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Students' low species literacy and limited awareness of plant diversity highlight the need for contextualised learning media based on local plant resources. This study aims to develop, assess the feasibility, and evaluate the effectiveness of an e-pocket book on Angiospermae diversity in Ghimbo Pomuan Sacred Forest, Kampar, Riau, Indonesia, as an innovative learning tool for higher education. This e-pocket book was developed using the Lee & Owens multimedia development model, which includes the stages of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The feasibility test results showed that this e-pocket book was rated as very valid with an average score of …

Transformasi Pembelajaran Neuropsikologi Dengan Pendekatan Problem-Based Learning Melalui Pengembangan Bahan Ajar Digital Interaktif, Nur Amin Barokah Asfari, Laila Indra Lestari, Faliha Muthmainah, Hanita Mohd Yusoff, Susi Susanti

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Pembelajaran Neuropsikologi kerap menjadi tantangan bagi mahasiswa, khususnya mahasiswa Psikologi karena kompleksitas materi dan abstrak serta kendala referensi yang berbahasa Inggris. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan bahan ajar digital interaktif berbasis pendekatan Problem-based Learning (PBL) sebagai solusi untuk meningkatkan keterlibatan dan pemahaman mahasiswa dalam pembelajaran Neuropsikologi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Research and Development (R&D) dengan model 4D. Bahan ajar digital dirancangan dalam format flipbook yang mengintegrasikan elemen visualisasi, seperti gambar 2D, animasi 3D, dan video, serta fitur interaktid berupa kuis. Hasil validasi ahli menunjukkan bahan ajar memenuhi standar konten dan desain. Uji coba menunjukkan bahwa pengguaan bahan ajar digital interaktif …

Optimizing 21st Century Skills Based On Cognitive Style By Implementing Figma-Ctllm In Poaceae Diversity Learning, Yudhistian Yudhistian, Imas Cintamulya

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

A notable gap persists in the educational literature regarding the optimization of 21st century competencies, such as critical thinking, communication, and collaboration, when tailored to students' distinct cognitive styles. This study addresses this lacuna by investigating the efficacy of a novel pedagogical tool, Figma-based Contextual Teaching and Learning Media (Figma-CTLLM), for enhancing these skills, a subject that has not been previously examined. The research aims to optimize critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills based on reflective and impulsive cognitive styles by implementing Figma-CTLLM in Poaceae diversity learning. The study employs a descriptive quantitative research design with a sample of 26 …

Project Based Learning (Pjbl) Learning Model To Train The Pedagogical Competencies Of Prospective Science Teacher Students, Dyah Astriani, An Nuril Maulida Fauziah, Ahmad Fauzi Hendratmoko, Laily Rosdiana, Martini Martini

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Pedagogical competence is an ability that must be possessed by prospective science teachers because it is needed to improve the learning process. This is related to the teacher's duties which are not only as teachers, but also as educators. This study aims to analyze the pedagogical competence of prospective science teachers in terms of their ability to prepare lesson plans. The method used in this study was through a lesson plan preparation project and using a closed questionnaire via google form to the research subjects, as many as 27 students. The questionnaire contained 14 questions regarding Pedagogical Knowledge (PK), Pedagogical …

Analisis Sikap Terhadap Mata Pelajaran Ipa Di Sekolah Menengah Pertama, Astalini Astalini, Dwi Agus Kurniawan, Darmaji Darmaji, Muhammad Sofyan Zain

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

This research was conducted to determine attitudes towards science SMP through in-depth analysis using 7 attitude indicators. The study was conducted at SMPN 19 Jambi City with a total sample of 145 students of class VII D, VII E, VII F, VII G, VII H, and VIII H. The research method that the researchers used was a combination of quantitative and qualitative instruments in descriptive. The quantitative instruments were in the form of questionnaires, while the qualitative instruments were in the form of interviews with 1 student, 1 student, and 1 natural science teacher. The results showed students' attitudes toward …

Peran Model Science Environment, Technology And Society (Sets) Terhadap Pembentukan Karakter Dan Motivasi Sustainibility Development Growt Society (Sdgs) Siswa Smp, Ni Made Diantari Pratiyaksi, I Wayan Lasmawan, I Wayan Kertih

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

The SETS (Science, Environment, Technology, and Society) model science with environmental, technological and societal issues to enhance critical thinking, motivation, and concept application. This study examines its role in character formation and motivation towards achieving SDGs in SMP Negeri 2 Negara. Using a qualitative FAQ technique, it found 5 of 6 teachers actively use the SETS model, while one applies its principles unknowingly. This study highlight SETS’s potential in fostering global issue- based learning, environmental awareness, and social responsibility, encouraging broader adoption in education to advance SDGs achievement.

Virtual Reality-Based Learning Performance In Civil Engineering Education, Tri Kuncoro, Dwi Siswahyudi, Jehad A.H Hammad

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

The focus of this research is the design and implementation of VR based learning media for building construction classes and exam ining its efficacy on how it helps the students comprehensively grasp the concepts taught in those classes us-on. It is however important to note that two major misconceptions regarding virtual reality that persons may hold are that students act like passive observers in a virtual environment and un-derstand theory without practice or visual representation. This is the reason why VR is the chosen option. The development processes used were needs analysis design development testing and evaluation. The end product …

The Role Of Teachers In Increasing Students' Motivation To Learn Arabic, Dina Qurotun Nisa, Johar Permana, Yayah Rahyasih

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

The motivation to learn is crucial for achieving optimal educational outcomes. The motivation to learn Arabic is uniquely relevant due to the prevalence of Islamic educational institutions offering it as part of their curriculum. This study aims to identify and analyze the role of teachers in increasing students' motivation to learn Arabic in schools. This research employs a qualitative approach with a systematic literature review (SLR) method. The data used are secondary data sourced from various online databases, including Google Scholar and accredited national and international journals. The data collection technique involves documentation. Data analysis is conducted through five stages: …

Pengembangan E-Module Biologi Berbasis Pbl Untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Berpikir Kreatif Siswa, Yolanda H. I. Pakereng, Abdul Gofur, Murni Saptasari

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Students' creative thinking can be improved through engaging teaching materials. PBL-based e-modules, which are interactive and student-centered, can address this need. However, teachers at Giovanni Kupang Catholic High School lack such resources. This study developed a PBL-based biology e-module using the Lee and Owens model to enhance creative thinking in Class XI students. Implemented in the 2022/2023 semester, the e-module showed significant improvement (N-gain score of 0.70) with the strongest impact on divergent thinking (0.82). These findings demonstrate the effectiveness of PBL-based e-modules in fostering creative thinking skills in biology education.

Peningkatan Keterampilan 4c Siswa Melalui Pengembangan Kompetensi Guru Dalam Kurikulum Merdeka, Agustinus Tanggu Daga, Lasarus Bulu Kaleka, Fransiskus Ghuni Bili

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Teachers are figures that can influence student learning outcomes. A serious problem faced by elementary school students in Tambolaka CitySouthwest Sumbais the low 21st century skills of students. One of the smart efforts to improve students' 21st century skills is to improve teacher competence. The purpose of this study is to describethe relationshipof teacher competence with improving 4C skills of elementary school students. The method used was a survey with a questionnaire instrument. Data analysis used description analysis and correlation analysis. This study found that (1) teacher competence and student skills are moderate, (2) there is a significant relationship between …

Quantifying Canalization In Dynamical Systems With More Than Two States, Ahana Ghosh

Annual Symposium on Biomathematics and Ecology Education and Research

No abstract provided.

Data-Driven Modeling Of Dynamics And Adaptation In Mapk Pathway, Elisha Erzoah, Maria Emelianenko, Mariaelena Pierobon

Annual Symposium on Biomathematics and Ecology Education and Research

No abstract provided.

[Kyda] The Role Of Human Movement On The Spread Of Mosquito-Borne Diseases, Omar Saucedo

Annual Symposium on Biomathematics and Ecology Education and Research

No abstract provided.

Exploring The Role Of Environmental Heterogeneity And Transmission In Mutualist Coexistence, Alexandra Campbell, Tom E.X. Miller

Annual Symposium on Biomathematics and Ecology Education and Research

No abstract provided.

[Kyda] Biologically Grounded Surrogate-Driven Parameter Inference For Sparsely Observed Dynamical Systems, Joshua C. Macdonald

Annual Symposium on Biomathematics and Ecology Education and Research

No abstract provided.