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What To Do Now That You've Trapped A Nuisance Wild Animal, Cory Farnsworth, S. Nicole Frey

All Current Publications

This fact sheet outlines specific guidelines for legally responding to nuisance wild animals. Management best practices, animal use, euthanasia, and proper disposal are discussed.

Virologic Effects Of Broadly Neutralizing Antibodies Vrc01ls And Vrc07-523ls On Chronic Hiv-1 Infection, Myra Happe, Rachel M. Presti, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUNDHIV-1-specific broadly neutralizing monoclonal antibodies (bNAbs) have emerged as promising interventions with the potential to effectively treat and prevent HIV-1 infections. We conducted a phase I clinical trial evaluating the potent CD4-binding site-specific (CD4bs-specific) bNAbs VRC01LS and VRC07-523LS in people with HIV-1 (PWH) not receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART).METHODSParticipants received a single intravenous 40 mg/kg dose of either VRC01LS (n = 7) or VRC07-523LS (n = 9) and did not initiate ART for a minimum of 14 days. The primary study objective was to evaluate safety and tolerability; the secondary study objectives were to evaluate pharmacokinetics (PK) and the impact of …

Impact Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On The Risk Of Developing Ptsd Among The Elderly: A Literature Review, Lam Chau

Discussions

No abstract provided.

A Kuba Raffia Cut-Pile Textile From The May Weber Ethnographic Study Collection, Stella Riehl

Department of Anthropology

The May Weber Ethnographic Study Collection at Loyola University Chicago contains thousands of objects, including numerous textiles. This report discusses one specific textile housed in the collection. The object is a raffia cut-pile cloth from the Kuba Kingdom of modern-day Democratic Republic of Congo. This report details the specific description, materials, and creation techniques of the object, as well as attribution of its cultural group, function, and date of creation. The object is further contextualized through the discussion of cultural production and usage of textiles among the Kuba. This includes their ritual and economic uses, as well as their changes …

Environmental Stability Of The Simulated Forest Immersion Therapy (Sfit) Intervention, Amy Miner Ross, Reo J. F. Jones, Kylee Deterding, Ella Rasmussen

Biology Faculty Publications and Presentations

Background: Shinrin-yoku, forest bathing, has been shown to improve the pain experience in arthritis patients and the immune system in normal healthy patients. Yet, a simulated forest immersion therapy (SFIT) experience has not been tested in these two populations and specifically not in cancer patients. If SFIT complementary therapy in these two populations progresses, the intervention environment as designed needs to be tested. The purpose of this paper is to describe the SFIT setting and test the stability of the interventional environment. Methods: To operationalize SFIT, a protocol of dose delivery was designed and measured. Ambient and surface room temperatures, …

Alternative Splicing Of Transposable Elements In Human Breast Cancer., Alex V Nesta, Diogo F T Veiga, Jacques Banchereau, Olga Anczuków, Christine R Beck

Faculty Research 2025

Transposable elements (TEs) drive genome evolution and can affect gene expression through diverse mechanisms. In breast cancer, disrupted regulation of TE sequences may facilitate tumor-specific transcriptomic alterations. We examine 142,514 full-length isoforms derived from long-read RNA sequencing (LR-seq) of 30 breast samples to investigate the effects of TEs on the breast cancer transcriptome. Approximately half of these isoforms contain TE sequences, and these contribute to half of the novel annotated splice junctions. We quantify splicing of these LR-seq derived isoforms in 1,135 breast tumors from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and 1,329 healthy tissue samples from the Genotype-Tissue Expression (GTEx), …

Urbanization Impacts Dissolved Organic Matter Concentration And Quality In A Southeastern United States Watershed, Gwendolyn M. Hopper, Erik M. Smith, Jade Dormoy-Boulanger, Claudia R. Benitez-Nelson

Faculty Publications

Blackwater rivers are named due to their exceptionally high concentrations of chromophoric dissolved organic matter (CDOM). They are the predominant lotic ecosystem in the United States Southeastern Coastal Plain, a region experiencing some of the nation’s highest rates of development. This study assessed variability in DOM concentration and composition across forested to urbanized blackwater systems in coastal South Carolina, U.S. Dissolved organic carbon and nutrient concentrations as well as absorbance and fluorescence optical properties reveal that urban sites have lower concentrations, elemental ratios, and less complex DOM. In contrast, forested blackwater sites have concentrations an order of magnitude higher, elevated …

Confluent Soft Nodules On Buttocks, Awa Bakayoko, Chiamaka Ohanenye, Jason B. Lee, Shaan Patel, Sylvia Hsu

Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Faculty Papers

No abstract provided.

Black Community Member Perceptions And Ethics Recommendations On Epigenomic Research., Courtney D. Berrios, Tammy Basey, Andrea Bradley-Ewing, Stacey Daniels-Young, Daysha Lewis, Keith Feldman, Mary Moffatt, Tomi Pastinen, Elin Grundberg

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

BACKGROUND: Social epigenomics research investigates links between social experiences and epigenetic modifications, which may ultimately impact health. Such research holds promise for precision medicine and addressing health disparities based on social conditions, but also brings unique ethical challenges. The linking of social experiences to biological changes risks pathologizing experiences, potentially leading individuals and communities to be seen as 'damaged.' This stigmatization or stereotyping based on experiences also risks placing disproportionate personal responsibility for health. These risks are likely to be amplified in historically marginalized communities already facing discrimination. It is therefore essential to engage members of historically marginalized communities to …

Exploring Service Quality In Gambian Public Universities In The Dawn Of Massification: Perceptions Of Internal Authorities, Yankuba Yabou, Precious Nyoni

Higher Learning Research Communications

Objective: The purpose of our study was to explore the perceptions of internal authorities of public universities in The Gambia—with a focus on the University of The Gambia (UTG)—on service quality amid massification and thereby elicit their recommendations.

Method: This qualitative case study of service quality in public universities in the Gambia employed content analysis of data collected through semi-structured interviews to ascertain categories.

Results: The results showed an unfavorable view of the quality of all the factors observed—physical environment quality, core educational quality, and transformative quality. Despite efforts of the university administration to enhance the quality of education, the …

Aberrant Choroid Plexus Formation Drives The Development Of Treatment-Related Brain Toxicity, Tamara Bender, Esther Schickel, Celine Schielke, Jürgen Debus, David R Grosshans, Marco Durante, Insa S Schroeder

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Brain tumors are commonly treated with radiotherapy, but the efficacy of the treatment is limited by its toxicity to the normal tissue including post-irradiation contrast enhanced lesions often linked to necrosis. The poorly understood mechanisms behind such brain lesions were studied using cerebral organoids. Here we show that irradiation of such organoids leads to dose-dependent growth retardation and formation of liquid-filled cavities but is not correlated with necrosis. Instead, the radiation-induced changes comprise of an enhancement of cortical hem markers, altered neuroepithelial stem cell differentiation, and an increase of ZO1+/AQP1+/CLDN3+-choroid plexus (CP)-like structures accompanied by an upregulation of IGF2 mRNA, …

Unlocking Opportunities To Transform Patient Care: An Expert Insight On Limitations And Opportunities In Patient Monitoring, Maurizio Cecconi, Ana L. Hutanu, John Beard, Patricio Gonzalez-Pizarro, Marlies Ostermann, Anna Batchelor, Jos M. Latour, Jörn Grensemann, Michele Giovanni Mondino, Jesus Caballero, Manfred Blobner, Finn M. Radtke

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Background: Current patient monitoring technologies are crucial for delivering personalised and timely care and are critical in achieving the best health outcomes while maintaining high care standards. However, these technologies also present several challenges affecting patients and healthcare professionals. Information overload: Healthcare providers often deal with excess data, making it challenging to identify the most critical patient information quickly. This may lead to delays in necessary interventions and potentially poorer patient outcomes. Alarm fatigue: Many patient monitoring systems trigger frequent false alarms. This high incidence can cause healthcare providers to become desensitised, potentially leading to slower response times or overlooked …

Nature Journaling: A Tool For Designing A Responsive Science Methods Course For Adult Learners, Meenakshi Sharma, Divya Gangadin, Francy Gomez

Journal of Educational Research and Practice

We examined an outdoor, experiential learning approach within a science methods course for nontraditional adult learners who are often career changers or individuals transitioning into teaching later in life. Through immersive, nature-based experiences, the course connected adult learners to science via direct engagement with the natural world. We include reflections from two nontraditional learners who participated in a 6-week nature journaling process, showcasing how they embraced inquiry-based experiences in natural settings. These reflections reveal a supportive learning environment that values diverse learning styles and life experiences and encourages exploration. Insights from these experiences can guide science teacher educators in developing …

Compassion As Intervention: Considering Public Identities As A Subset Of Disinformation, Isabella Cardillo

Binghamton University Undergraduate Journal

This paper explores the “welfare queen” stereotype through the lens of Ange-Marie Hancock’s concept of a public identity. The author argues that disseminating false and harmful information based on stereotypes promotes anti-compassionate sentiment. In this formula, the “welfare queen” image in Ronald Reagan’s infamous radio address is analyzed as a form of disinformation, as encouraged by Marwick et al., that thwarts an individuals’ empathetic response to poverty.

Rediscovery Of Eucerceris Zonata (Say, 1823) (Hymenoptera: Crabronidae), A Species Thought To Be Extirpated In Canada, Ludovic Leclerc, Deanna Dodgson, Matthias Buck

The Great Lakes Entomologist

Eucerceris zonata (Say) (Hymenoptera: Philanthidae), a weevil wasp species that was thought to be extirpated in Canada is rediscovered in Manitoba and Quebec. Collection records and validated citizen science observations confirm the continued presence of E. zonata in Canada during the last decade and a half. The newly discovered populations inhabit sand areas both in Manitoba and Quebec. Potential threats to the species at these sites are discussed.

Notes And New Records For Parasitoids Of Exotic Drosophilids In Indiana, Usa (Hymenoptera: Figitidae And Braconidae), Elizabeth Y. Long, M Andrew Johnston

The Great Lakes Entomologist

We report the first detection of two parasitoids of the invasive spotted-wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura), in Indiana, USA: Leptopilina japonica Novković & Kimura (Hymenoptera: Figitidae) and Asobara c.f. rufescens (Hymenoptera: Braconidae). These wasps, newly reported here from Indiana, were detected in the drowning solution of Scentry spotted-wing drosophila monitoring traps located in a blueberry orchard in northern Indiana. These parasitoids were detected in monitoring traps from 10-June-2024 until 19-Aug-2024, with more detections of L. japonica than A. c.f. rufescens. We also report detection of the African fig fly, Zaprionus indianus Gupta (Diptera: Drosophilidae), in the drowning solution of …

Flowers Of Black-Seeded And Yellow-Seeded Oilseed Pennycress (Thlaspi Arvense): Abundance, Timing, And Potential Insect Visitors, Frank Forcella, Riley Ellarson, Russ W. Gesch, Alex Hard, Nicholas J. Heller, Sarah Jandricic, M D. Marks, Yesuf Mohammed, William L. Perry, Winthrop B. Phippen, Lucas M. Roberts, Samantha Wells, Tad L. Wesley, Julia Zhang

The Great Lakes Entomologist

Pennycress is being developed in the Midwestern USA as a new oilseed crop that provides numerous ecosystem services. These services include being an early spring source of pollen and nectar for flower-visiting insects. Most past research on pennycress flower visitors used wild genotypes of pennycress. All wild genotypes have seed coats that are black, which occurs because of high levels of proanthocyanadins (PACs). Concentrations of PACs are minimal in newly developed genotypes with yellow-colored seed coats. However, little is known regarding flower abundance and timing nor insect visitation preferences for black-seeded genotypes (BSG) or yellow-seeded genotypes (YSG) of pennycress. Flower …

The Shadow Side Of Social Gift-Giving: Miscommunication And Failed Gifts, Sunwolf

Communication Research Trends

No abstract provided.

Compromised Communication: The Threat Of Disinformation To Rational Bargaining, Marydalia Jimenez

Binghamton University Undergraduate Journal

This paper integrates theories of disinformation with the “Bargaining Model,” a theory in political science that explains why actors choose to go to war even though they might achieve their aims more efficiently through bargaining. As a case study, the paper takes a disinformation campaign during the Cold War and Russia’s war in Ukraine (2014-present) to provide evidence for the way that disinformation undermines international dialogue and bases the status quo in unreal conditions, thereby making the bargaining process irrational and diminishing the opportunity for resolution.

The Effect Of Temperature And Vegetative Substrate On The Short-Distance Dispersal Behavior Of An Invasive Weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) To A Protected Dune Thistle, Alyssa S. Hakes, Tina Czaplinska, Monica Paniagua-Montoya

The Great Lakes Entomologist

The invasion of a seed-eating weevil, Larinus carlinae (Olivier, 1807) poses a threat to the persistence of native Pitcher's thistle (Cirsium pitcheri), a federally-threatened plant in sand dune communities of the western Great Lakes. At Whitefish Dunes (Sturgeon Bay, WI. USA), seed predation by weevils is higher for thistles surrounded by native marram grass (Ammophila breviligulata) than for those located in sandy habitats. In this study, we observed how the local abiotic and biotic environment affects the short-distance dispersal behavior of L. carlinae. Weevils were captured on site and individually released on the sand approximately …

Occurrence Of Spotted Wing Drosophila (Drosophila Suzukii) In Wild Berries In Forested Areas Of Marquette And Keweenaw Counties, Upper Peninsula Of Michigan, Alexis M. Shatrau, Erika I. Hersch-Green

The Great Lakes Entomologist

Spotted-wing Drosophila (SWD, Drosophila suzukii Matsumura, Diptera: Drosophilidae) is an invasive fly that targets unripe soft-fruits causing premature ripening, dehiscence, and rotting. While the presence of SWD in agricultural systems is well-documented, much less is known about the host range of SWD in wild areas, especially in more northern latitudes where colder temperatures and short summers are thought to restrict their life-cycles and limit population growth. In 2019 and 2020, we collected wild berries from two counties in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, with long, cold winters, to determine the prevalence, host range, and seasonal/temporal variation of SWD. We found …

Initial Responses Of Carabidae (Coleoptera) To Intensive Biomass Harvesting And Soil Compaction In Aspen Stands Of The Huron-Manistee National Forest, Oscoda County, Michigan, Robert Haack, Robert E. Acciavatti, Robert L. Davidson, Toby Petrice

The Great Lakes Entomologist

During the 1990s, the United States Forest Service implemented several studies to measure the impacts of organic matter removal and soil compaction on forest productivity in forest ecosystems throughout the country. One site was in northeastern Lower Michigan on the Huron-Manistee National Forest in Oscoda County. This site was dominated by mature quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides Michx.) and bigtooth aspen (P. grandidentata Michx.) growing on sandy loam soils. The three organic-matter removal treatments at the site included: 1. stem-only harvesting (SOH); 2. whole-tree harvesting (WTH); and 3. whole-tree harvesting plus forest floor removal (FFR). The three soil compaction …

Susceptibility Of English Oak (Quercus Robur) To The Twolined Chestnut Borer, Agrilus Bilineatus (Coleoptera: Buprestidae): Observations From Michigan, Robert A. Haack, Richard W. Blank

The Great Lakes Entomologist

The twolined chestnut borer, Agrilus bilineatus (Weber), is a native North American buprestid beetle that normally infests oak (Quercus) trees stressed by drought or defoliation. However, during the 1980s and early 1990s, A. bilineatus preferentially infested English oak (Quercus robur L.) trees that initially appeared healthy at two experimental plantings in southern Michigan as well as on the Michigan State University (MSU) campus in East Lansing, Michigan. At both experimental plantings the English oaks were intermixed with native white oaks (Quercus alba L.) and had a border of native northern red oaks (Quercus rubra L.). …

Moths Of The Douglas Lake Region (Emmet And Cheboygan Counties), Michigan: Viii. Gelechiidae (Lepidoptera), Brian Scholtens

The Great Lakes Entomologist

98 species of Gelechiidae (Lepidoptera) including 46 state records are documented from Emmet and Cheboygan Counties at the northern tip of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. This is the first comprehensive listing of this family from anywhere in the region, probably because positive identification in this family often requires genitalic dissection. This list brings the total number of Lepidopteran species known from the University of Michigan Biological Station area to 1265.

Cover Pages For Tgle Vol. 57 Nos 3 & 4

The Great Lakes Entomologist

Cover Pages for TGLE Vol. 57 Nos 3 & 4

Chlorophyll Concentration And Its Impact On Electrospun Acrylic Nanofibers, Zainab Jassim, Mohammed Akraa

Baghdad Science Journal

This study explores the properties of electrospun nanofibers of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) blended with chlorophyll, which have potential applications in photovoltaic manufacturing. Different chlorophyll concentrations (0, 0.05, 0.1, 0.15, 0.2, and 0.25 wt.%) were added to the electrospinning solutions of PMMA and acetone. After the electrospinning procedure and the evaporation of acetone, the fibers contained the chlorophyll concentrations of (0, 0.31, 0.63, 0.94, 1.25, and 1.56 wt.%). Rheology, Fourier Transformation Infrared Radiation, scanning electron microscopy, and UV-vis spectroscopy characterized the resulting fibers. The results revealed that chlorophyll increased the solution's viscosity and decreased the nanofibers' diameter up to 0.8 wt.%. …

Treatment Of Contaminated Soil With Norm Of Oilfields By Chemical Extraction Method, Zaidoon H. Ibrahim, Asia H. Al-Mashhadani

Baghdad Science Journal

Contamination of soil with naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) is a common problem in oilfields leading to costly remediation and disposal programs, where ²²⁶Ra and ²²⁸Ra are the most important radionuclides. This study focuses on treatment of the contaminated soil with NORM to reduce the activity concentration within the allowable limits, that reflect to minimize the risk to workers, the public, and the environment. The study investigated the chemical treatment of two soil samples by a leaching batch test using single and sequential methods with diluted organic and inorganic acids (HNO₃, HCl, C₆H_{8 …}

Preparation And Characterization Of Nionps Sensor Prepared By Different Q-Switched Nd: Yag Laser Parameter: Energy Pulse And Wavelength, Noha. H. Harb

Baghdad Science Journal

In this research, a thin film of nickel oxide was produced by a Q-switched Nd:YAG fundamental laser and third harmonic generation on the porous silicon substrate at different pulse energies. To explore how laser pulse energy and wavelength affect Nickel Oxide thin film characteristics and are used for gas sensor applications. In this investigation, an Nd: YAG laser beam with a wavelength of 1064 and 355 nm, 400 pulses, and a repetition rate of 3 Hz was utilized to deposit NiO on porous silicon substrates. The crystal structure of the deposited films was investigated using X-ray diffraction (XRD). The UV-visible …

Building Cartographic Models To Evaluate The Water Quality Of The Euphrates River Stream Extending Between The Al-Shinafiya And Al-Nasiriyah Cities In Southern Iraq Relying On Gis Technology And Water Quality Indices, Heba Sahib Dakheel, Raheem Hameed Al-Abdan

Baghdad Science Journal

The current study aimed to evaluate the water quality of the Euphrates River in the area extending from Al-Shinafiyah to Al-Nasiriyah by studying the qualitative characteristics of the river and knowing the quality of its water, and that’s using the model Canadian(CCME WQI) and Weighted Arithmetic Index, the origin of the water is then classified according to the Piper and Schuler- Solen methods, and it turns out that all elements of the physical and chemical properties are high. As for the Canadian model, the index values range between (62.2–74.7), the highest value recorded for site (4), which is It is …

Ephedra Intermedia Alleviates Ethanol-Mediated Gastric Ulcer In Rats By Anti-Inflammatory And Antioxidant Mechanisms, Morteta H. Al-Medhtiy, Mohammed T Mohammed, Mohammed M. Hussein M. Raouf, Ayman M. Al-Qaaneh, Ahmed A. J. Jabbar, Musher Ismael Salih, Rawaz Rizgar Hassan, Abdullah Othman Hassan, Mahmood Ameen Abdulla, Shilan Farhad Mamand, Marwa M. Ameen, Parween Abdulsamad Ismail

Baghdad Science Journal

Ephedra intermedia has been used as a traditional therapy for various health purposes including gastric disorders. To validate its traditional use, we investigated the acute toxicity and the gastro-protective effects of E. intermedia leaf extract (EILE) in ethanol-induced gastric injury in rats. Sprague Dawley rats were randomly separated into 5 groups: normal control (A) and ulcer rats (B) received orally 0.5% carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC); C, rats ingested with omeprazole 20,mg/kg; D and E, rats ingested …