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Uab Researchers Demonstrate How Genetics Play A Role In The Development Of Hypertension, Anna Jones

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New State Records For 33 Species Of Round Fungus Beetles, Small Carrion Beetles And Mammal Nest Beetles (Coleoptera: Leiodidae) In Ohio, Usa, Ken D. Karns

Insecta Mundi

New state records for 33 species of Leiodidae (Coleoptera) are reported from Ohio, with the major­ity of records from one locality in the southeastern portion of the state. This doubles the known members of the family in Ohio to 66 species in 20 genera.

As part of an ongoing project through the Ohio Coleopterists Society to obtain records for a future checklist of the beetles of Ohio, the Leiodidae (Coleoptera) present an exceptional case. The family Leiodidae is represented by 38 genera and 382 species in North America north of Mexico (Peck and Newton 2017). In their annotated catalog of …

Taxonomic Review Of The North American Dung Beetle Genus Melanocanthon Halffter, 1958 (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae: Deltochilini), W. D. Edmonds

Insecta Mundi

This paper presents a taxonomic review of the genus Melanocanthon Halffter, a group of ball-roll­ing (telocoprid) dung beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae) endemic to eastern North America. The genus comprises five species, each keyed, diagnosed, illustrated and presented with information on dis­tribution, relationships, and biology: Melanocanthon punctaticollis (Schaeffer), M. granulifer (Schmidt), M. nigricornis (Say), M. bispinatus (Robinson) and Melanocanthon vulturnus Edmonds, new species.

This paper is a sequel to the recent taxonomic study of Boreocanthon (Edmonds 2022). Melanocanthon and Boreo­canthon are very closely related, distinct phylogenetic lineages with affinities to the pilularius species group of Canthon (Halffter 1961) and the …

Pepsis Elegans Lepeletier (Hymenoptera: Pompilidae: Pepsinae)—A Secretive Spider Wasp And Century-Long Conundrum, Frank E. Kurczewski

Insecta Mundi

After 105 years of study and 425 recent natural photographs, the host spider and nesting behavior of Pepsis elegans Lepeletier (Hymenoptera: Pompilidae: Pepsinae) remain a mystery. Pepsis elegans is the only species in the large and impressive genus Pepsis Fabricius that lives east of the Mississippi River, mainly in the southern U.S. The other 14 Nearctic Pepsis species inhabit the southern U.S. west of the Mississippi River and northern Mexico. They capture and provision their nests with large, hairy, heavy-bodied, stout-legged tarantulas of the genus Aphonopelma Pocock (Araneae: Mygalomorphae: Theraphosidae), the only native theraphosid genus in this region. There are …

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Graduate Council Meeting, October 27, 2023, Marshall University Graduate Council

Graduate Council Minutes

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Simian Immunodeficiency Virus-Infected Rhesus Macaques With Aids Co-Develop Cardiovascular Pathology And Encephalitis, Kevin S. White, Joshua A. Walker, John Wang, Patrick Autissier, Andrew D. Miller, Nadia N. Abuelezan, Rachel Burrack, Qingsheng Li, Woong-Ki Kim, Kenneth C. Williams

Nebraska Center for Virology: Faculty Publications

Despite effective antiretroviral therapy, HIV co-morbidities remain where central nervous system (CNS) neurocognitive disorders and cardiovascular disease (CVD)-pathology that are linked with myeloid activation are most prevalent. Comorbidities such as neurocogntive dysfunction and cardiovascular disease (CVD) remain prevalent among people living with HIV. We sought to investigate if cardiac pathology (inflammation, fibrosis, cardiomyocyte damage) and CNS pathology (encephalitis) develop together during simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV) infection and if their co-development is linked with monocyte/ macrophage activation. We used a cohort of SIV-infected rhesus macaques with rapid AIDS and demonstrated that SIV encephalitis (SIVE) and CVD pathology occur together more frequently …

College Of Liberal Arts Faculty Bylaws - Amended 10/27/23, College Of Liberal Arts Faculty, Rollins College

College of Liberal Arts Bylaws

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Education Policies Committee Meeting Agenda November 2, 2023, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

• Approval of Minutes - October 5, 2023
• Subcommittee Reports
• Other Business
• Adjourn: 4:00 pm

Volume Cxliii, Number 6, October 27, 2023, Lawrence University

The Lawrentian

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Supply Chain Simulation Of Manufacturing Shirts Using System Dynamics For Sustainability, Gurinder Kaur, Ron Kander

School of Design and Engineering Papers

In supply chain management (SCM), goods and services flow from the raw materials stage to the end user with complexities and uncertainty at each stage. Computer modeling and simulation is a particularly useful method to examine supply chain operational issues because it can solve operational complexities that are challenging and time consuming to analyze. Manufacturing companies fear losing valuable time and assets during the manufacturing process; the inaccurate estimation of raw materials, human capital, or physical infrastructure not only leads to monetary loss for the manufacturing unit, but also has a detrimental effect on the environment. The purpose of this …

Critical Race Theory: An Exploration Of African American Medical Students’ Perception Of Their Racialized Experiences While Attending Medical School, Pamela Harlan-Mcswain

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

Abstract Supported by Critical Race Theory, this study explores the perceptions of African-American medical students regarding their racialized experiences while attending medical school. The history of African Americans seeking medical education in the United States is entrenched in a legacy of racial segregation, social and cultural constructs, and legal doctrine perpetuated through society's sustained racial bias. Critical Race Theory has often examined the relationship between race and education systems. Critical Race Theory in medicine consistently acknowledges race as a social construct. Racism is not obsolete, and this is not a post-racial world. A critical race methodology research approach along with …

October 27, 2023 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

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Analysis Of The Pros And Cons Of The Acquisition Of Training Ships By Metis, Jeremiah Yaw Frimpong

World Maritime University Dissertations

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Investigating The Outcomes-Based Education (Obe) : A Case Study Using The Philippine Maritime Education And Training (Met) System, Emma Lyn P. Pabutawan

World Maritime University Dissertations

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The Use Of Extended Reality In Maritime Education And Training : A Case Study Of India, Tirth Sanjeev Vakil

World Maritime University Dissertations

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Assessing The Drivers Of Plastic Pollution On The Lagos Coastline : Strategies For Effective Policy Implementation And Mitigation, Clement Oshiobugie Orbih

World Maritime University Dissertations

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An Evaluation Of The Alignment Of Liberian Fisheries Laws With Relevant International Legal Instruments To Combat Iuu Fishing In The Exclusive Economic Zone And Territorial Sea, Kla-Edward, Ii Toomey

World Maritime University Dissertations

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Analysis Of Policy Formulation At Imo Via Participation Of Member States : A Case Study Of Green House Gas Emission Measures, Rahul Lodhi

World Maritime University Dissertations

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Implementation Of Policies In Addressing Illegal, Unreported, And Unregulated (Iuu) Fishing In The Philippines : A Reappraisal Of Established Mechanisms, Jethro R. Padama

World Maritime University Dissertations

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Dissecting The Relentless Maritime Security Situation In Nigerian Waters : An Investigation, Lamir Ado Mohammed

World Maritime University Dissertations

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Implications Of Marine Heatwaves For The Blue Economy In Ghana, Louisa Pokua Sarkodie

World Maritime University Dissertations

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Advancing The Blue Economy Through Sustainable Mariculture : The Prospect Of Pearl Oyster And Sponge Farm Cultivation In St. Vincent And The Grenadines, Kevin Antonio Providence

World Maritime University Dissertations

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Assessing The State Of Implementing The International Maritime Organization (Imo) Strategy For Addressing Marine Plastic Pollution In Nigeria, Lucia Urinrin Ushie

World Maritime University Dissertations

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Estimating The Extent Of Illegal Fishing In The Exclusive Economic Zone Of Sierra Leone, Isha Jebbeh Kpaka

World Maritime University Dissertations

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Marine Plastic Pollution : A Review Of The Scientific Evidence, Current Policies, And Potential Solutions, Hai Vuong

World Maritime University Dissertations

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Exploring Underwater Noise Issues : A Study Of Decentralized Approach, Takanori Uzumaki

World Maritime University Dissertations

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Stakeholders’ Perception On The Benefits Of Mangrove Restoration In Liberia, Mark Mikely

World Maritime University Dissertations

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Booker Creek: Wet Season Water Quality Trends In A Florida Urban Stream, Alexandra M. Shostak

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Booker Creek, a 1.9-mile stream with a 4.9-mi2 watershed, flows southeast through highly urbanized St. Petersburg, Florida, and empties into Bayboro Harbor, which connects with Tampa Bay. This study collected and analyzed water quality data for several parameters (TN, TP, nitrate-nitrite, ammonia, orthophosphate, chl-a, fecal coliform, dissolved oxygen, pH, turbidity, temperature, and salinity) every two weeks, at four different sites, during the 2022 wet season to characterize the current state and geographic variability of Booker Creek. Current creek sampling regimes, though consistent, do not sample at multiple sites along the creek. Urban streams do not display uniform water quality along …

A Dynamic Online Dashboard For Tracking The Performance Of Division 1 Basketball Athletic Performance, Erica Juliano, Chelsea Thakkar, Christopher B. Taber, Mehul S. Raval, Kaya Tolga, Samah Senbel

School of Computer Science & Engineering Undergraduate Publications

Using Data Analytics is a vital part of sport performance enhancement. We collect data from the Division 1 'Women's basketball athletes and coaches at our university, for use in analysis and prediction. Several data sources are used daily and weekly: WHOOP straps, weekly surveys, polar straps, jump analysis, and training session information. In this paper, we present an online dashboard to visually present the data to the athletes and coaches. R shiny was used to develop the platform, with the data stored on the cloud for instant updates of the dashboard as the data becomes available. The performance of athletes …

“We Need To Figure Out Who We Are”: Reframing Manhood In An Online Discussion Forum, Tomas Sanjuan Jr.

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

In this thesis, I explore the potential of online communities in negotiating alternative forms of “doing” masculinity. I focus on the /r/bropill which is hosted on Reddit – home to thousands of active discussion forums called subreddits. I argue that the members of /r/bropill subreddit are attempting to redefine what it means to live your life not only as a man but as a “good man.” Using a purposive sample, I analyzed 24 discussions which totaled 1325 posts (n = 1325). I conducted a qualitative textual analysis of the original posts and comments inspired by grounded theory. My findings reveal …