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Assessment Of Spruce Beetle ([Coleoptera]:[Curculionidae]) Populations In Red Spruce Stands Of The Southern Appalachians, Kyle Finis Cavender Jan 2024

Assessment Of Spruce Beetle ([Coleoptera]:[Curculionidae]) Populations In Red Spruce Stands Of The Southern Appalachians, Kyle Finis Cavender

Department of Entomology: Distance Master of Science Projects

A series of traps was deployed in four red spruce (Picea rubens Sarg.) stands in the Southern Appalachians to evaluate the presence of, and trap lure efficacy for, the spruce beetle, Dendroctonus rufipennis (Kirby, 1837). Although no spruce beetles were collected, more than 14,000 Polygraphus rufipennis (Kirby) were captured. Traps were baited with a variety of lure combinations that demonstrated a strong attraction of P. rufipennis to frontalin, a relationship not previously reported. The results suggest that the role of frontalin in the chemical ecology of P. rufipennis, including possible regional differences in the biology of the …

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Integrated Pest Management (Ipm) Manual: Green Cloverworm (Lepidoptera: Erebidae) Control In Soybeans, David Newfang Jan 2024

Integrated Pest Management (Ipm) Manual: Green Cloverworm (Lepidoptera: Erebidae) Control In Soybeans, David Newfang

Department of Entomology: Distance Master of Science Projects

Integrated pest management (IPM) offers a sustainable approach to managing green cloverworm (Hypena scabra) in soybean crops (Glycine Max). The goal is to minimize reliance on chemical pesticides while promoting an ecological balance. This plan outlines a comprehensive IPM strategy tailored for green cloverworm control in soybeans across various growth stages. Monitoring and scouting are emphasized to accurately assess pest populations. Management strategies such as cultural practices, mechanical control, biological control and chemical control are analyzed. Farmer education courses and outreach programs are applied to increase awareness, promote adoption of IPM practices, and foster collaboration among stakeholders. …

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Illinois Bipa: A Litigation Nightmare For Employers, Andrew Cook Jan 2024

Illinois Bipa: A Litigation Nightmare For Employers, Andrew Cook

UIC Law Review

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The Study Of Music And Gender, Kathryn Alexander Jan 2024

The Study Of Music And Gender, Kathryn Alexander

World Music Textbook

This article provides an overview of critical issues and scholarly developments pertaining to music with gender.

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A Plain Account Of Christian Purity: Berlin Walls, Dean G. Blevins, Marie Gregg Jan 2024

A Plain Account Of Christian Purity: Berlin Walls, Dean G. Blevins, Marie Gregg

The Asbury Journal

While theological definitions of holiness incorporate purity terminology among several metaphors, the challenges resident in using this language may well impede opportunities of engaging difference and reconciliation. Wesleyans need a “Plain Account” of Christian purity to guide both ecclesial discussions that stress not only strengths, but also limits, in purity thinking. Using an example involving the Church of the Nazarene and Pentecostalism, the writing reveals how purity thinking risks creating “Berlin walls” when engaging differences. The analysis argues that a moral fear of degradation, rather than an acknowledgment of difference, often pushes purity thinkers to oppose certain issues.

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Exploring The Impact Of S. Mutans And L. Casei On Cellular Disruptions: Insights From C. Elegans As A Model For Microbial Dysbiosi, Ana Cedeno Escobar Jan 2024

Exploring The Impact Of S. Mutans And L. Casei On Cellular Disruptions: Insights From C. Elegans As A Model For Microbial Dysbiosi, Ana Cedeno Escobar

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The term microbial dysbiosis describes the interaction of microorganisms with cancerous cells, facilitating tumor progression and metastasis. Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans), a cariogenic bacterium, employs its adherence and acid-tolerant capabilities to collaborate with other bacteria in invading host cells, thereby promoting oral squamous cell carcinoma and other extra-oral diseases. In contrast, Lactobacillus casei (L. casei) exhibits probiotic properties known to assist in the treatment and prevention of intestinal cancers, fostering microbial homeostasis. When grown together, S. mutans and L. casei engage in a competitive relationship, with L. casei hindering the dominance of S. mutans. However, the intricacies of this relationship …

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Emotional State Of Small Animal Veterinarians And Euthanasia: A Global Approach, Cyriac Versini Jan 2024

Emotional State Of Small Animal Veterinarians And Euthanasia: A Global Approach, Cyriac Versini

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Euthanasia is a very common practice in veterinary medicine, encountered by small animals veterinarians in their everyday practice as the number of companion animals have exponentially increased these last decades reflecting the societal changes from a rural multigenerational family unit to a urban nuclear model, including companion animals, considered henceforth as family members. Although common, euthanasia does not come without consequences on the emotional state of the veterinarians practitioners worldwide. To fully apprehend its effects, euthanasia has to be understood from a global approach, including ethics, legality and psychology. Euthanasia appears as an ethical challenge for veterinarians, not only because …

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Analyzing The Impact Of Environmental Conditions, Cellular Kinetics, & Cell-Intrinsic Control Variables On The Wound-Healing Reaction Rate Of Selected Sponges (Porifera), William Wolfe Jan 2024

Analyzing The Impact Of Environmental Conditions, Cellular Kinetics, & Cell-Intrinsic Control Variables On The Wound-Healing Reaction Rate Of Selected Sponges (Porifera), William Wolfe

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All sponges (Porifera) have morphological properties, behavioral tendencies, and cell-intrinsic variables that react differently to environmental conditions, especially temperature, depending on the species. A disruption in the conditions of a host environment will cause the cellular properties of sponges to react in a way unique to its species due to the impact of environmental stress. The core morphological characteristics of sponges are the external structural mold, which tends to be cylindrical, asymmetrical, or radially symmetrical; a loose cellular level of organization; pore structure; an inhalant area; and optimization for overall surface area. Physiologically, every sponge species has a specific temperature …

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Effects Of Exercise On Telomere Biology And Its Implications For Cellular Aging, Liam Parker Carrillo-Rodriguez Jan 2024

Effects Of Exercise On Telomere Biology And Its Implications For Cellular Aging, Liam Parker Carrillo-Rodriguez

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Telomeres are regions of repetitive DNA-protein sequences found at chromosomal ends. They play a crucial role in preserving the information in our genome by protecting the ends of chromosomes from fraying or tangling. Each time a cell divides, a small portion of telomeric DNA is lost and telomeres become slightly shorter until the cell can no longer divide properly, and the cell undergoes replicative senescence or apoptotic cell death. Telomere length is associated with a number of age-related diseases, lifespan, and cancer. Different factors that have an effect on telomere length, like oxidative stress and telomerase activity, are reviewed in …

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Sleep, Sebastian Mark Jan 2024

Sleep, Sebastian Mark

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This thesis delves into the realm of sleep issues and disorders, probing the intricacies of optimal sleep patterns and the factors influencing them. At the core of this inquiry lies the persistent question: “If sleep is paramount, why do some people struggle to attain it?” The research goal is to identify the biological and environmental elements that impede a person’s ability to obtain sufficient rest. I collected data about myself every day from January 4th to May 5th, from diary entries and a wristband that tracks physical activity and sleep metrics throughout the day and night. Using statistical analysis and …

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Evaluating Indicators Of Success And Sustainability In Community Forests, Brittney Hall Jan 2024

Evaluating Indicators Of Success And Sustainability In Community Forests, Brittney Hall

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Community forests are forests managed by local communities. They can be beneficial in socioeconomic contexts and can have positive impacts in supporting local biodiversity of plants and animals. Community forests are considered generally effective at countering deforestation and serve as valuable systems for local communities and as a response to climate change. However, the effectiveness of community forestry is dependent on a variety of socio-ecological factors, thus presenting a need for the success and efficacy of community forests to be evaluated and assessed in a rigorous and objective manner. The purpose of this thesis is to identify socio-ecological variables that …

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Enrichment Responses Of Captive Mammalian Carnivores, Megan Nigro Jan 2024

Enrichment Responses Of Captive Mammalian Carnivores, Megan Nigro

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This study examines the effects of simple enrichment on the behaviors of animals at the Ellie Schiller Homosassa Wildlife Park. Animals included are all non-releasable for various reasons and consist of a Florida black bear (Ursus americanus floridanus), two red foxes (Vulpes vulpes), two gray foxes (Urocyon cinereoargenteus), two Florida panthers (Puma concolor coryi), and a bobcat (Felidae rufus Floridanus). The behaviors of these animals were observed with and without a box. Following a randomized schedule, instantaneous sampling occurred every minute for one hour in the morning and one hour in the a��ernoon over eight days in February 2024. Inac��ve, …

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What Makes This Thesis Philosophy? Exploring Examples Of Systematic Discrimination At Multiple Levels Of Philosophical Discourse, Marshall Bustamante Jan 2024

What Makes This Thesis Philosophy? Exploring Examples Of Systematic Discrimination At Multiple Levels Of Philosophical Discourse, Marshall Bustamante

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Philosophy, as a field, has historically struggled to include women at every level. This is problematic; as a field, philosophy must include women in order to be more applicable to more people. I look at two types of discrimination that I think are responsible for the low numbers of women in the field, being discrimination based solely on gender and discrimination based on ideas. Discrimination based on gender can be defined quite simply as discrimination experienced solely on the lines of gender, whereas discrimination based on ideas can either focus on markers of identity, leading to people with those identities …

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Bombazos Y Belonging: Exploring Belonging And Connection Between Latine Students Through Dance At A Pwi, Gabriella Batista Quintana Jan 2024

Bombazos Y Belonging: Exploring Belonging And Connection Between Latine Students Through Dance At A Pwi, Gabriella Batista Quintana

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By utilizing dance and performance ethnography in tandem with the practice of bomba (an Afro-Puerto Rican dance, genre, and drum), this thesis seeks to understand the themes of belonging and connection amongst Latine students at New College of Florida, a predominately White institution (PWI). How may dance act as a safe space, or counterspace, for students of marginalized identities to foster a sense of belonging? Can connecting to one another, despite our cultural differences within the Latine diaspora, lend itself to finding “home” in an otherwise hostile PWI? According to this study’s participants, finding familiar aspects of one’s culture amongst …

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Exploring The Impact Of Shark Ecotourism On Shark Behavior And Public Perception, Alexia Craig Jan 2024

Exploring The Impact Of Shark Ecotourism On Shark Behavior And Public Perception, Alexia Craig

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Shark ecotourism is a popular tourist attraction that is increasing worldwide. Shark ecotourism is a form of tourism that focuses on observing and interacting with sharks in their natural habitats while promoting conservation, education, and sustainable practices. The objective of this study is to examine the effects of shark ecotourism on three specific shark species: whale sharks (Rhincodon typups), grey nurse shark (Carcharias taurus), and white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias). This analysis will consider both the potential advantages and disadvantages that stem from behavioral changes linked to ecotourism activities. Moreover, the study aims to evaluate the constructive outcomes of shark ecotourism …

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The Goldies That Get It, Get It: Exploring The Ability Of Goldfish To Differentiate Between Variability In Reward Reduction, Logan Bell Jan 2024

The Goldies That Get It, Get It: Exploring The Ability Of Goldfish To Differentiate Between Variability In Reward Reduction, Logan Bell

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The instrumental learning process, explored through studies on animals like rats and goldfish, investigates how behavior is influenced by consequences. While Thorndike and Skinner laid the groundwork, research has shown differences in responses to changes in reward magnitude between species. Rats have demonstrated the depression effect, a decline in the rate of performance due to a reduction in the size of reward, however, goldfish studies have faced challenges in replicating findings on this effect. The current study aims to investigate whether goldfish exhibit the depression effect in variable magnitude downshifts. The study involved six common freshwater goldfish (Carassius auratus) randomly …

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Birthmarks: Exploring Cultural Connections In Adult Asian American Adoptees, Celeste Kadzis Jan 2024

Birthmarks: Exploring Cultural Connections In Adult Asian American Adoptees, Celeste Kadzis

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The purpose of this thesis is to explore how transracial Asian American adoptees relate to their cultural heritage. To understand this I ask: 1) What are the different perspectives that adoptees choose to culturally reconnect to their cultural heritage? 2) What are the reasons why they might choose to or not choose to connect to their heritage? 3) How do adoptees wrestle with and reflect on their upbringing, transition into adulthood, and respond to current events? 4) How can public awareness of cultural diversity within the Asian American adoptee experience be increased? To answer these questions, I conducted ethnographic research …

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Cultivating Diversity: Investigating The Impact Of Maize-Bean-Squash Intercropping On The Soil Microbiome, Drake Elting Jan 2024

Cultivating Diversity: Investigating The Impact Of Maize-Bean-Squash Intercropping On The Soil Microbiome, Drake Elting

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Soil microbes have a direct impact on plant and soil health. The unsustainability of contemporary agricultural practices pose an increasing threat to the food security of human societies, as many of these practices result in the degradation of soil health, upon which future productivity is reliant. A number of studies have affirmed the assertion that organic farming methods such as milpa increase microbial diversity which has been shown to increase nutrient bioavailability and can help the restoration of damaged soil. The present study investigates the comparative bulk soil microbiome between maize, bean, and squash monocultures and maize, bean, and squash …

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Post-Traumatic Growth From Primary And Secondary Trauma By Finding Meaning Within Narrative, Shelby Nagle Jan 2024

Post-Traumatic Growth From Primary And Secondary Trauma By Finding Meaning Within Narrative, Shelby Nagle

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The present research focuses on lived and inherited trauma through analysis of self-report skills such as mentalization, cognitive emotion regulation, and demonstration of narrative construction. What is the relationship between caregiver trauma and scores of mentalization and cognitive emotion regulation? How does attachment play a role in the way an individual can identify benefits from inherited and lived trauma? Is identifying benefits associated with reduced depression and anxiety symptoms? To answer these questions, narratives were gathered within a survey constructed of self-report inventories and free-response questions. Data analysis determined a positive correlation between participants’ scores of parental trauma and scores …

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Marine Protected Areas: A Comparison Of The National Marine Sanctuaries Act And The Antiquities Act Through An Interdisciplinary Lens, Meilah Wimbush Jan 2024

Marine Protected Areas: A Comparison Of The National Marine Sanctuaries Act And The Antiquities Act Through An Interdisciplinary Lens, Meilah Wimbush

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Marine ecosystems are under threat by anthropogenic stressors such as pollution, increased endangerment of biodiversity, and exploitation of natural resources. Through the creation of the National Marine Sanctuaries Act (1972) and the Antiquities Act (1906), numerous marine protected areas (MPAs) have been established for long-term protection of these crucial habitats. This thesis examines both forms of legislation through the use of two case studies alongside the approach of comparing the cases through a conservation versus preservation framework. The case studies helped determine different patterns and trends that resulted from each respective legislation which was then used to defend which environmental …

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Impact Of Human Population On Zoonotic Disease Transmission: A 22-Year Review (2000-2022) Of Rabies, Lyme Disease, And Hansen’S Disease In Florida, Margaret Kahl Jan 2024

Impact Of Human Population On Zoonotic Disease Transmission: A 22-Year Review (2000-2022) Of Rabies, Lyme Disease, And Hansen’S Disease In Florida, Margaret Kahl

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The Earth thrives under One-Health, a balance between humans, other animals, and environmental health. Zoonotic diseases can impact this equilibrium. In this retrospective review, I explore the impact of human population growth on zoonotic disease transmission, focusing on rabies, Lyme disease, and Hansen’s disease incidences in Florida from 2000-2022. While existing literature acknowledges various drivers that influence zoonotic disease transmission rates, limited attention has been directed toward the specific correlation with human population growth. Correlation and regression analyses were applied utilizing surveillance data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the Florida Department of Health, alongside demographic data …

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Exploring The Use Of Magnets As A Form Of Shark Deterrent In Recreational Fisheries, Michael Pertler Jan 2024

Exploring The Use Of Magnets As A Form Of Shark Deterrent In Recreational Fisheries, Michael Pertler

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Recreational and commercial fisheries are responsible for a large quantity of elasmobranch (sharks, skates, and rays) deaths annually. A significant portion of this mortality is the result of bycatch, the unintentional capture of unwanted species while targeting a different species. Specifically, in hook and line fisheries, sharks are often caught as bycatch when they are subjected to baited lines or lines that have already caught a fish (e.g. a sport fish that is actively fighting on the line). As apex predators, these hunters are driven by food reward and cannot discern the difference between a sport fish caught on a …

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Antimicrobial Effect Of Sedum Nussbaumerianum L. Concentrated Sap On Bacillus Cereus And Escherichia Coli, And Attempts To Isolate And Test Soluble Flavonoids, Ashley Sciame Jan 2024

Antimicrobial Effect Of Sedum Nussbaumerianum L. Concentrated Sap On Bacillus Cereus And Escherichia Coli, And Attempts To Isolate And Test Soluble Flavonoids, Ashley Sciame

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Many succulents are known to have healing properties, including antibiotic activity. In this study, the sap of Sedum nussbaumerianum, a previously untested succulent for the latter activity, was collected from crushed leaves, dried to three times its original concentration in a vacuum concentrator, and used to soak paper disks. These disks were placed in the center of nutrient agar Petri dishes inoculated with either Bacillus cereus or Escherichia coli bacteria. Zones of inhibition were measured around the disks soaked with the concentrated sap and were found to be significantly larger than those around control disks for both B. cereus and …

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Quantification Of Serum Dna In Prostate Cancer Patients Undergoing Proton Radiation Therapy, Ayse Cemek Jan 2024

Quantification Of Serum Dna In Prostate Cancer Patients Undergoing Proton Radiation Therapy, Ayse Cemek

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Prostate cancer (PCa) is the most commonly diagnosed cancer for men worldwide. According to the National Cancer Institute, in 2020 alone, 3,343,976 men were diagnosed with PCa in the United States, with an estimated death rate of 34,700 per year, and the estimated number of new diagnosed cases being 288,300 in 2023. Currently, the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is the main method of screening for PCa: a blood sample is taken to measure levels of a protein that is generated by both healthy and cancerous cells of the prostate gland. However, the PSA test is not PCa-specific, but instead prostate …

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Uv-Visible Absorbance Spectroscopic Characterization Of Heme Absorbance And Oxygen Binding Of Four C. Elegans Globin Proteins, Anne Mcallister Jan 2024

Uv-Visible Absorbance Spectroscopic Characterization Of Heme Absorbance And Oxygen Binding Of Four C. Elegans Globin Proteins, Anne Mcallister

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Globins are a protein superfamily found throughout many different organisms that are most commonly known as oxygen binding proteins, such as hemoglobin and myoglobin. Globin proteins in Caenorhabditis elegans were discovered over a decade ago, but only a few of these 33 globin proteins have been characterized. Three globin proteins, GLB-1, GLB-6, and GLB-26, have been characterized with UV-Vis, Raman spectroscopy and X-ray crystallography (Geuens, E. et al., 2010; Yoon, J. et al., 2010). In order to contribute to the limited body of knowledge about C. elegans globin proteins, we examined the heme absorbance and oxygen binding capabilities of globin …

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How Has Sociality Shaped The Cetacean Brain? A White Matter Tractography Analysis, Isabelle Origlio Jan 2024

How Has Sociality Shaped The Cetacean Brain? A White Matter Tractography Analysis, Isabelle Origlio

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Dolphins and whales have long fascinated the public and scientists alike. Although there is interest in unraveling the mystery of dolphin and whales’ large brains and complex behaviors, cetacean brains have been studied relatively little. Different species of cetaceans demonstrate wide ranging patterns of social organization, which provide an opportunity to investigate the neural correlates of social behaviors. This study examined the amygdala of four dolphin and whale species to investigate the link between connectivity in this brain region and social behaviors. Connectivity of the amygdala was found to vary with social complexity of the species. Pilot whales are the …

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The Next Generation Of Blue: Health And Autonomy Of Young Adults In A Blue Zone Region, Isadora Vitkus Jan 2024

The Next Generation Of Blue: Health And Autonomy Of Young Adults In A Blue Zone Region, Isadora Vitkus

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This thesis focuses on young adult perspectives amidst the data of successful aging and longevity of nonagenarians and centenarians in the world’s five Blue Zones. With lacking data on how the Blue Zone Power 9 principles are affecting young adult lives in Blue Zone regions, this thesis assessed the presence of and usage of the Power 9 principles in the studied young adult population. Chronic disease is also on the rise in several countries, and the imminent threat of disease for many young adults is overbearing. The stress that this worry brings can often lead to heightened cortisol levels in …

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Youth Mental Health In Occupied Palestinian Territories, Ayah Saleh Jan 2024

Youth Mental Health In Occupied Palestinian Territories, Ayah Saleh

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Despite the pervasive presence of occupation and its potential ramifications on mental health, a notable gap in research exists concerning the specific impact of Israel’s occupation on Palestinian youth. Through a comprehensive review of existing literature, this study identifies key determinants of mental health and examines their manifestation within the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT). Drawing upon established frameworks and empirical evidence, the research explores how factors such as violence, restricted movement, food and water insecurity, and inadequate sanitary infrastructure intersect to shape the mental well-being of Palestinian youth under occupation. For each of these major features of occupation, this thesis …

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Home On The Grange: Ethnobotanical Entrevues In Outaouais, Michael Bolesh Jan 2024

Home On The Grange: Ethnobotanical Entrevues In Outaouais, Michael Bolesh

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This thesis is based on two months of ethnographic research on a farm/apothecary homestead in Outaouais, Québec. There I strived to unearth the approaches both botanical and market employed by Twin Lakes Apothecary to better understand and contextualize the contemporary manifestations of ethnobotany in Québec. I pursued this primarily through a participant-observer approach in which I opportunistically followed networks of exchange and information to gradually traverse the life history of products and people at the apothecary. In examining the apothecary through such a lens, I illuminate the mythos and notions of production and validity in sectors often described as organic, …

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An Investigation Of The Potential Roles Of Superoxide And Singlet Oxygen In Carpel Fusion In Catharanthus Roseus (L.) G. Don, Madison Dye Jan 2024

An Investigation Of The Potential Roles Of Superoxide And Singlet Oxygen In Carpel Fusion In Catharanthus Roseus (L.) G. Don, Madison Dye

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A fusion event occurs between the carpels of Catharanthus roseus L. involving the dedifferentiation and redifferentiation of epidermal cells into less specialized cells known as parenchyma. This results in a solidly-fused gynoecium. An unknown “factor” exchanged between the contacting carpels mediates this process. Little is known about the identity of the factor and the signaling process that ensues, but there are data in support of a role for brassinosteroids, and a bit of evidence for the involvement of reactive oxygen species (ROS), particularly hydrogen peroxide. The present study was conducted to further investigate the role of additional ROS, namely singlet …

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