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The Shorthorn: November 21, 1933

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1930s

No abstract provided.

The Shorthorn: November 07, 1933

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1930s

No abstract provided.

The Shorthorn: October 24, 1933

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1930s

No abstract provided.

The Shorthorn: October 11, 1933

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1930s

No abstract provided.

The Shorthorn: October 03, 1933

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1930s

No abstract provided.

The Shorthorn: September 18, 1933

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1930s

No abstract provided.

The Beacon, March 28, 2025, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2024-2025

The history of NW RUSH dance; Moody March weather in Iowa; "Mayhem": an album true to its name; Robert Pattinson triumphs in "Mickey 17"; Senior Spotlight: Ailee Moquist breaks norm; Le Mars Art Center hosts Regional Art Forum; The founding and history of P&W; In like a lion; PGC and PathwayU celebration; RUSH of the past; Embracing the call to local missions; More funding, not less; DME: theology through theatre; The state of Pope Francis' health; A conversation with a March Madness expert; Tony Hoops receives national recognition; Men's basketball season in review;

The Scarlet – Volume Ciii, No. 9 (March 28, 2025), Scarlet Staff

The Scarlet (Student Newspaper) (2011-present)

The March 28, 2025 edition of The Scarlet (est. 1939), Clark University's student-run newspaper. The Scarlet is intellectually and editorially independent of the University.

Aspen Health On National Forests In The Northern Rocky Mountain Region (2008/2009 To 2024), James T. Blodgett, Kurt K. Allen, Megan Wilson, Bradley Lalande

Aspen Bibliography

Quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides) is a widely distributed species in the western United States, but in the northern Rocky Mountain Region it is a rare forest component. In national forests (NF) of the northern Rocky Mountain Region this species comprises only 1% of the Bighorn, 3% of the Black Hills, and 1% of the Shoshone cover types (DeBlander 2002, Menlove 2008, Witt 2008). Since aspen forests provide increased species richness, support wildlife, are an important component of watersheds, and have aesthetic value, there are concerns regarding the health of this relatively rare forest cover type.

Prey Size Mediates Interference Competition And Predation Dynamics In A Large Carnivore Community, Jack W. Rabe, Wesley J. Binder, Colby B. Anton, Connor J. Meyer, Matthew C. Metz, Brian J. Smith, Toni K. Ruth, Kerry M. Murphy, Joseph K. Bump, Douglas W. Smith, Daniel R. Stahler

Wildland Resources Faculty Publications

Direct competition for resources is especially fierce among predators, leading to disproportionately strong effects on fitness and functional roles. These competitive effects are exacerbated in complex predator guilds with dominance hierarchies that have clear winners and losers. The direct costs of losing these competitions are well understood, but the drivers of such interactions, and their indirect effects on prey, are not. We evaluate the drivers of interference competition for cougars, and how such competition affects cougar-prey dynamics, by leveraging 23 years of cougar predation data from Yellowstone National Park, USA. We show that the effect of prey size is context-dependent, …

2025-03-28, Board Of Regents, Murray State University

Board of Regents Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

Integrative Multi-Omics And Clinical Data Analysis For Predicting Recurrence And Survival In Uterine Cancer, Varun Sai Raigir

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The prediction of uterine cancer recurrence is very important for assisting women in reducing the cancer risks and also for the growing field of personalized medicine. The primary aim of this thesis is to investigate the integration of various omics data alongside clinical and therapeutic information to predict survival in uterine cancer. The combination is very important for understanding the risk factors, including clinical aspects, genetics, and the treatment schedule, in order to prescribe the appropriate way to reduce the risk of recurrence, make clinical interactions easier, and enhance personalized patient care. This study utilizes the publicly accessible TCGA dataset, …

The Emergence Of Human Primordial Germ Cell-Like Cells In Stem Cell-Derived Gastruloids, Jitesh Neupane, Gabriele Lubatti, Theresa Gross-Thebing, Mayra Luisa Ruiz Tejada Segura, Richard Butler, Sargon Gross-Thebing, Sabine Dietmann, Antonio Scialdone, M Azim Surani

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Most advances in early human postimplantation development depend on animal studies and stem cell-based embryo models. Here, we present self-organized three-dimensional human gastruloids (hGs) derived from embryonic stem cells. The transcriptome profile of day 3 hGs aligned with Carnegie stage 7 human gastrula, with cell types and differentiation trajectories consistent with human gastrulation. Notably, we observed the emergence of nascent primordial germ cell-like cells (PGCLCs), but without exogenous bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) signaling, which is essential for the PGCLC fate. A mutation in the

Progressing Gender Equity In Senior Leadership: A Systematic Literature Review, Michelle Gander, Fleur Sharafizad

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Purpose: This study aim to review and compile the latest research in women’s leadership internationally and across multiple sectors and industries to understand how to fast-track gender equality. As an outcome of this review, this paper presents an actionable universal framework for organisations to use to bolster their gender equity efforts. Design/methodology/approach: A systematic literature review methodology resulted in 36 articles dedicated to research on women in senior leadership interventions across countries and organisational types. Thematic analysis identified a series of enablers and barriers that influence women’s progression into senior roles. Findings: Research since 2020 has shown a significant shift …

Brain-Targeted Reactive Oxygen Species In Hypertension: Unveiling Subcellular Dynamics, Immune Cross-Talk, And Novel Therapeutic Pathways, Renjun Wang, Min Wang, Dongshu Du, Zhiying Shan, Lanrong Bi, Qing-Hui Chen

Michigan Tech Publications

Hypertension (HTN) is a complex disease with significant global health implications, driven by neural and oxidative mechanisms. Reactive oxygen species (ROS), once considered mere metabolic byproducts, are now recognized as one of the key contributors to dysfunction of the autonomic nerve system, which involves the onset and progression of HTN. This review highlights the dynamic roles of ROS in neuronal signaling, subcellular compartmentalization, and brain-immune interactions, focusing on their impacts on synaptic remodeling, neuroinflammation, and epigenetic modifications within key autonomic regions such as the paraventricular nucleus and rostral ventrolateral medulla. We discuss novel ROS sources, including microglia-derived and endoplasmic reticulum …

University Expands Environmental Studies Program With New Major, Jordan Karnbach

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss - The University of Mississippi is set to launch a new degree program in environmental studies this fall, offering a comprehensive understanding of environmental issues from multiple perspectives.

"The Letting Of Blood": Evolutionary Perspectives On Violence In Cormac Mccarthy’S Western Worlds, Nicholas Adam Pankewycz

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

Abstract: Pankewycz, Nicholas Adam. PhD. The University of Memphis. December 2024. “the letting of blood”: Evolutionary Perspectives on Violence in Cormac McCarthy’s Western Worlds. Theron Britt PhD. Through a close analysis of Cormac McCarthy's Western oeuvre, the dissertation examines how his depiction of violence reflects fundamental aspects of human nature, suggesting that the aggressive behaviors portrayed are inherent and shaped by environmental and evolutionary pressures. McCarthy's unflinching narratives provide insight into the darker facets of humanity, depicting scenes of brutality that challenge readers to confront the pervasive nature of violence in both American history and the human species. By situating …

The Effects Of Exposure To Ultraviolet Light On The Activity Of Catalase In Internal And External Tissues Of The Sea Urchin Lytechinus Variegatus, Ellerie C. Heinzmann

Undergraduate Theses

Exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) can have negative impacts on organisms that are exposed to it. The sea urchin Lytechinus variegatus is an organism that resides in shallow waters which can experience exposure to UVR. One negative impact that can occur from UVR is an increase in production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) due to cell stress. In this experiment, two treatments were performed on L. variegatus in the adult state. The first included an exposure to UV-B radiation for 8 hours, and the second was an 8-hour UV-B exposure with temperatures at 30 °C to replicate environmental conditions in …

Volatile Organic Compound (Voc) Sensing Trend Among Novel 2d/3d Materials, Mohammad Shakhawat Hossain

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) present significant health risks to both humans and animals. Long term exposure to certain VOCs belonging to certain chemical classes can cause both short- and long-term effects including nausea, damage to the central nervous system, and cancer. VOCs can be found in various everyday products like varnishes, paints, cooking items, cleaning products, nail polishes etc. Because of their ubiquitous nature, health concerns and risks regarding VOC exposure have become even more pressing. In this study, the VOC sensing capabilities and trends of novel 2D, and 3D materials (perovskite, and phthalocyanines) have been explored through electrochemical and …

Automated Data Analysis For Concussion Patient Records: A Flutter-Based Desktop Application, Fhaheem Tadamarry

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Concussions are a prevalent and complex medical condition requiring careful clinical assessment and data-driven insights for effective management. This thesis presents the development of an automated data analysis system for concussion patient records, integrating Flutter-based desktop application development with SQL-driven data processing. The system provides a streamlined, interactive interface for clincians and researchers to upload, visualize, and analyze patient data efficiently.

The proposed solution automates data cleaning, preprocessing, and statistical analysis, ensuring robust and reliable insights into demographic, clinical, and recovery-related factors. Key analyses include sex-based differences injury mechanisms, prior head injury impact, mood disorder correlations, and time-to-treatment variations. The …

Understanding The Interplay Between Nutritional Status And Depression Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults, Mary R. Goldsworthy

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

By the year 2050, it is projected that the population of individuals aged 60 years and older will increase by 47 percent, reaching a total of 82 million in the United States. Many older adults experience depressive symptoms, and some never recover from it. Depression is one of the most common psychiatric disorders among older adults. Approximately 3.2% of community-dwelling older adults experience major depressive disorder in a 12-month period, although many more experience clinically significant depressive symptoms, with a recent estimate of 35% based on a global meta-analysis. In addition to physical functioning and depressive symptoms, another domain in …

Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Planning Using Hybrid D* Lite With Ppo And Td3: Experimental Design And Performance Analysis, Matthew J. Rice

Undergraduate Theses

Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) face significant challenges in underwater navigation, including generating smooth paths, avoiding obstacles, and adapting to complex conditions. This paper introduces a hybrid path-planning algorithm, D-RL*, that integrates the D* Lite algorithm for efficient initial pathfinding with Deep Reinforcement Learning methods to refine paths for smoother trajectories. The proposed approach addresses D* Lite's inability to produce continuous, smooth paths and baseline Reinforcement Learnings’ failures in environments requiring significant detours. Experimental results in four progressively complex environments highlight D-RL*’s ability to plan smoother paths than D* Lite while training in a shorter amount of time and generating shorter …

Adverse Childhood Experiences And High School Dropout: The Roles Of Student Disengagement And Social Support, Rachel D. Pounders

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

More than two million students a year leave high school without a completion credential (NCES, 2024). Students who drop out are at-risk for detrimental long-term outcomes physically, mentally and economically (Rumberger, 2020). Students with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are significantly more likely to have poor educational outcomes, including school dropout (Metzler et al., 2017; Pan et al., 2019). However, there is limited insight into what affects the pathway between ACEs and poor educational outcomes for students (Dupéré et al., 2019; Morrow & Villodas, 2018). Informed by prominent dropout theories with ecological foundations and the theory of stress and coping, this …

2025-03-28 Agenda Book, Morehead State University. Board Of Regents.

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

Agenda booklet for the Board of Regents meeting of March 28, 2025, which includes the meeting minutes of the meeting held on February 7, 2025.

Notrica '26 Speaks At International Mold Conference, Grows Fermentation Business, Julia Perez

Press Releases 2020-2029

No abstract provided.

Stable Heteroclinic Channels As A Decision-Making Model: Overcoming Low Signal-To-Noise Ratio With Mutual Inhibition, Natasha A. Rouse

Faculty Scholarship

Bio-inspired robot controllers are becoming more complex as we strive to make them more robust to, and flexible in, noisy, real-world environments. A stable heteroclinic network (SHN) is a dynamical system that produces cyclical state transitions using noisy input. SHN-based robot controllers enable sensory input to be integrated at the phase-space level of the controller, thus simplifying sensor-integrated, robot control methods. In this work, we investigate the mechanism that drives branching state trajectories in SHNs. We liken the branching state trajectories to decision-splits imposed into the system, which opens the door for more sophisticated controls-all driven by sensory input. This …

Application Of Quantum Entanglement To Explain The Healing Mechanism By Highly Diluted Homoeopathic Medicines, Bijay Krishna Chaudhuri, Biswadeep Chaudhuri

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Background: The healing mechanism of highly diluted homoeopathic medicines (DHM) is not yet very clear.

Objectives: Our objective is to apply the concepts of entropy, information, and quantum mechanical principle of entanglement to find a model for explaining the healing mechanism of DHM.

Methodology: All living or non-living things are composed of dynamic microscopic quantum particles (electrons, protons, ions, etc.) which follow the basic properties of quantum mechanics such as quantum entanglement, superposition of quantum states and coherent interaction among these particles. The continuous change of thermodynamic entropies of the dynamic living cells leads to information change for cellular communication …

Use Of Biochar And Industrial Hemp For Remediation Of Heavy-Metal-Contaminated Soil: Root Uptake And Translocations For Cd, Pb, And Zn, Sophie Sward, Kristofor R. Brye, David M. Miller, Dietrich V. Thurston

Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences Faculty Publications and Presentations

Phytoremediation has been reported as a more energy-efficient, and therefore cost-effective, method of environmental restoration compared to traditional remediation methods for heavy-metal-contaminated soils. Biochar has been shown to have variable effects on remediation potential in heavy-metal-contaminated soils. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of soil contamination level (i.e., low, medium, and high), industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) cultivar (i.e., ‘Carmagnola’ and ‘Jinma’), biochar rate (i.e., 0, 2, 5, and 10% by volume), and their interactions on root tissue Cd, Pb, and Zn concentrations and uptakes; whole-plant Cd, Pb, and Zn uptakes; and translocation factors after 90 …

Research Highlights, Shruti Jain Vij, Charu Sehgal

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Research Highlights

Use Of Upadacitinib For Recalcitrant Oral Erosive Lichen Planus, Connor A. Sheehan, Nicholas D. Brownstone, Jason B. Lee, Sylvia Hsu

Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Faculty Papers

No abstract provided.