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Brian Campbell V. Board Of Directors Of Bryn Mawr Trust Co

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The Chanticleer, 2024-10-03, Coastal Carolina University

The Chanticleer Student Newspaper

The editorially independent student produced weekly newspaper of Coastal Carolina University.

October 3, 2024, James Madison University

The Breeze, 2020-

The Breeze is the student newspaper of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

The Cowl - V. 88 N. 3 - October 3, 2024

The Cowl

The Cowl - student newspaper of Providence College. Vol. 88 No. 3 - October 3, 2024. 16 pages.

Digitalization Of Private Hospitals And Effects On The Accounting System, Venus C. Ibarra, Emilia S. Laquindanum

Graduate School of Business Publications

The study focuses on the digitalization of selected private hospitals in the Philippines and the effects of digitalization on their accounting system. The specific objectives are: to determine the status of digitalization among the participant hospitals, identify and analyze the particular challenges hindering the digitalization of the hospital's accounting systems, identify the advantages gained from the digitalization of hospital accounting systems, and recognize the specific enhancements brought about by digitalization of the hospital accounting systems. This is qualitative research. Information was gathered from an open-ended survey questionnaire. The study's respondents were 15 healthcare employees of 4 private hospitals, including IT …

The Grizzly, October 3, 2024, Kate Horan, Renee Washart, Ashley Adam, Estella Bower, Caitlin Cunnane, Hannah Teitelman, Sophia Kumar, Hadley Whitman, Adam Denn

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Upcoming Performance by Mina Choi • Swing Into This Club • Latin Jazz Social at the Berman • Dungeons & Dragons and Denn, Oh My! • Women in Technology and Science Club • Opinions: Give Me My Money! • "Moneyball" Comes to Collegeville: New Sports Analytics Club • Patterson Field Gets Massive Upgrade

Hydrogen Underground Storage For Grid Electricity Storage: An Optimization Study On Techno-Economic Analysis, Yunzhi Chen, Daniel Hill, Blake Billings, John Hedengren, Kody Powell

Faculty Publications

This study performs a techno-economic analysis of hydrogen underground storage systems for grid electricity storage, evaluating their economic viability at the plant scale using dynamic optimization. It explores the feasibility of various system configurations and revenue models in the context of volatile electricity prices and the necessity for multiple revenue streams. The hypothesis tested is that large-scale hydrogen storage, despite its low round-trip efficiency, can be economically viable with the right mix of revenue streams. This study uses scenario-based analysis to assess the impacts of different system configurations, including engaging in time-shifting arbitrage, ancillary service markets and blending hydrogen with …

Syntaxin 3b: A Snare Protein Required For Vision

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Syntaxin 3 is a member of a large protein family of syntaxin proteins that mediate fusion between vesicles and their target membranes. Mutations in the ubiquitously expressed syntaxin 3A splice form give rise to a serious gastrointestinal disorder in humans called microvillus inclusion disorder, while mutations that additionally involve syntaxin 3B, a splice form that is expressed primarily in retinal photoreceptors and bipolar cells, additionally give rise to an early onset severe retinal dystrophy. In this review, we discuss recent studies elucidating the roles of syntaxin 3B and the regulation of syntaxin 3B functionality in membrane fusion and neurotransmitter release …

Law And Literature Studies As A Basis For High-Quality Ethics Cle Programs, David S. Caudill

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

A Ligation-Independent Sequencing Method Reveals Trna-Derived Rnas With Blocked 3′ Termini, Grace S Lee, Jeremy E Wilusz, Colin C Conine, Roberto Bonasio

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Despite the numerous sequencing methods available, the diversity in RNA size and chemical modification makes it difficult to capture all RNAs in a cell. We developed a method that combines quasi-random priming with template switching to construct sequencing libraries from RNA molecules of any length and with any type of 3' modifications, allowing for the sequencing of virtually all RNA species. Our ligation-independent detection of all types of RNA (LIDAR) is a simple, effective tool to identify and quantify all classes of coding and non-coding RNAs. With LIDAR, we comprehensively characterized the transcriptomes of mouse embryonic stem cells, neural progenitor …

College Readiness In Career And Technical Education Instruction During The Pandemic, Kenyetta A. Kendrick

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

College and career readiness (CCR) has become a priority in national education policy, leading to changes to CCR standards, practices, and measurements. In response to the COVID pandemic, school closings altered student engagement in career and technical education (CTE) courses. CTE teachers played a crucial role in providing CCR support to students by looking for ways to better align curriculum and engagement for successful transitions from high school to college. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to examine how teachers’ implementation of college and career instruction in CTE courses was influenced by the pandemic. Conley’s college readiness framework …

The Perspective Of Formerly Incarcerated African American Men During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Iyesha Shauntae' Franklin

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The confluence of two devastating circumstances—the COVID-19 pandemic and the crowded, insalubrious living conditions in American jails as a result of mass incarceration, brought about an epidemic of an unprecedented magnitude. The large jail population, highly susceptible to infections due to overcrowded conditions, experienced exponential spread of the virus. While earlier research examined unhealthy situations related to the prison environment and their effects on inmates, the focus of such studies was not typically major crises or disease outbreaks in prisons. This qualitative phenomenological study used 10 participants located in the southeastern United States as a case study to better understand …

Review Of Soon And Very Soon: A Biblical And Theological Study Of The Events Surrounding Jesus Christ’S Second Coming. By David K. Hebert., Cletus L. Hull Iii

Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology

Review of Soon and Very Soon: A Biblical and Theological Study of the Events Surrounding Jesus Christ’s Second Coming. By David K. Hebert. Tulsa: Word and Spirit Press, 2019. 193 pp.

Response To Martin Mittelstadt, Leonardo J. Gajardo

Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology

No abstract provided.

Lex Orandi, Lex Serviendi: Roman Catholic Theology Of Ordained Ministry In Select Texts From The Rites Of Ordination, Leonardo J. Gajardo

Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology

This article will explore the understanding of ordained ministry within the Roman Catholic Church. The article proceeds by examining the prayer and homily from the rites of ordination for Bishops, Priests, and Deacons in order to observe the biblical foundations of ordained ministry, the role of ordained ministry within salvation history, the functional and ontological dimensions of ordained ministry, the living out of the Sacrament of Holy Orders, and the role of the Holy Spirit in ordained ministry.

A Brief Consideration Of The Sacrament Of Marriage: From A Catholic Perspective For Pentecostal Christians, Walter F. Kedjierski

Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology

In this article Kedjierski attempts to highlight areas of convergence between Pentecostal and Catholic understandings of the covenant of marriage while at the same time explicating the divergences of their respective theologies of marriage. He begins with a personal testimony as to why it is important, particularly for Pentecostals and other Christians, to understand why the ritual associated with marriage is important to Catholics. Then he proceeds to explain the Catholic view of marriage as a sacrament that could be intelligible to Pentecostal audiences, including the place of the Holy Spirit in the ritual and living out of marriage. Subsequent …

Varieties Of Healing: A Catholic Perspective, Andrew Prevot

Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology

This article contributes to Catholic-Pentecostal ecumenical dialogue by offering a particular Catholic perspective on the shared Christian belief in Christ is the Healer. More specifically, it distinguishes several ways in which humans are called to participate in the healing work of Christ. It considers Catholic approaches to sacramental, charismatic, miraculous, biomedical, psychotherapeutic, social, and ecological healing. It reflects on the historical background, contemporary significance, and interconnections of these diverse areas of healing, while distinguishing such a holistic understanding of healing from the narrower concept of a cure. Acknowledging the problem of unhealed sufferers, it argues against blaming such persons for …

Initiation Sacraments And Directions For Catholic-Pentecostal Dialogue: An Essay For The Exploratory Usccb/Pccna Dialogue, Kimberly H. Belcher

Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology

This article surveys Roman Catholic understandings of initiation sacraments. It traces historical developments and current practices for the sacraments of baptism, confirmation, and Holy Communion. Throughout attention is paid to the areas where convergences and issues for further discussion between Roman Catholics and Pentecostals emerge.

A Catholic Perspective On The New Relationship Between The Pentecostal Charismatic Churches Of North American And The United States Conference Of Catholic Bishops, Walter F. Kedjierski

Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology

A Catholic perspective on the PCCNA and USCCB dialogues.

Pccna And Usccb Historic Exploratory Dialogue: From Mass To The Vatican Then “Little Rome", Harold D. Hunter

Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology

A history of the PCCNA and USCCB dialogues.

Full Issue Spiritus 9.2 (Fall 2024), Jeffrey S. Lamp

Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology

This issue of Spiritus is a special one indeed. Almost three years ago I received a message from Martin Mittelstadt of Evangel University concerning the dialogue underway between representatives of the Pentecostal and Charismatic Churches of North America (PCCNA) and the US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). This dialogue would take place over a three-year period (2021–2003), with papers and responses addressing three topics from the perspectives of Pentecostals and Roman Catholics. The participants expressed an interest in having the presentations from this dialogue published in journals representing both traditions.

Phytochemical Profiling And Antioxidant Potential Of Methanol Extract Of Vitis Vinifera L Seeds., Sindhuja Lakshmi, Kesavaram Padmavathy Dr, Thirunavukarasu Umaarasu Dr, Dhandapani Prabu Dr

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

Background: Grapes are the most widely consumed fruit around the world. Grape seed comprises a group of polyphenols are known to have a broad pharmacological and therapeutic activities. The grape seed extract was known to have counteract against oxidative stress by its free radical scavenging activity.

Objectives: To identify the major phytocompounds of grape seed methanol extract and to evaluate its antioxidant activity

Methods: In this study, the methanol extract of the grape seed was subjected to Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry to identify the major phytochemical compounds and further antioxidant activity was also evaluated by DPPH method using AOAC (Association of …

H4k20me3 Is Increased In Human Bladder Cancer Tissues, And It Is Upregulated By Reactive Oxygen Species In Bladder Cancer Cell Lines., Sotida Kayem, Suchittra Phoyen, Patcharawalai Whongsiri, Chaowat Pimratana, Udomsak Wijitsettakul, Chanchai Boonla

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

Background: Previously, we demonstrated that reactive oxygen species (ROS) provoked oxidative stress, enhanced tumor aggressiveness, and induced a profound change in histone methylation in bladder cancer (BlCa). We also reported an upregulation of H4K20me3 by ROS in hepatocellular carcinoma. In this study, we investigated whether H4K20me3 was upregulated in human BlCa tissues (n = 37) and asked if ROS could induce H4K20me3 formation in BlCa cell lines. Methods: Immunohistochemical (IHC) staining was performed in 37 BlCa sections and 6 adjacent noncancerous tissues (as controls). H4K20me3 upregulated by ROS was investigated in three BlCa cell lines (UM-UC-3, VM- CUB-1 and TCCSUP). …

Diversity Of Porifera Along The Coasts Of Türkiye, Alper Evcen, Bülent Topaloğlu

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This study compiled data on the distribution of sponge species on the coasts of Türkiye. The checklist consists of 183 speciesbelonging to 52 families, 16 orders, and 3 classes. The orders Haplosclerida (32 species), Poecilosclerida (28 species), Tetractinellida (26species), Dictyoceratida (21 species), and Suberitida (18 species) have the highest numbers of species found in the region. The Aegeancoast has the highest number of sponge species (155 species), followed by the Sea of Marmara (84 species), the Levantine coast (50species), and the Black Sea coast (24 species). Among the species, Niphates toxifera and Paraleucilla magna are alien species. A total of …

Diversity Of Marine Arthropoda Along The Coasts Of Türkiye, Ahmet Kerem Bakir, Hali̇m Vedat Aker, Özge Özgen, Furkan Durucan

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The aim of this publication is to compile an updated list of marine arthropod species reported from the coasts of Türkiye. As of the first half of 2024, a total of 1886 arthropod species have been reported in the marine and brackish water environments of Türkiye. The class Malacostraca, having the highest number of species, is followed by Copepoda, Ostracoda, Arachnida, Pycnogonida, Thecostraca, Branchiopoda, and Insecta in terms of species diversity. Additionally, 83 alien species have been identified.

Diversity Of Marine Tetrapods (Reptiles, Seabirds, And Mammals) Along The Coasts Of Türkiye, Harun Güçlüsoy, Ortaç Onmuş

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This paper presents the occurrence of a total of 72 marine tetrapod species, comprising 3 sea turtles, 54 seabirds, and 15 marine mammals. The distribution of each reported species along the Black Sea, Sea of Marmara, Aegean, and Levantine coasts of Türkiye is described with key references.

Ancient Rome And Modern Russia: A Comparative Analysis Of Propaganda And Statecraft During Times Of Conflict, Sydney Lynch

Venture: The University of Mississippi Undergraduate Research Journal

The careful study of trends in propaganda can provide dramatic insights into the political climate of a particular nation. Specifically, shifts in either the narrative or dissemination of propaganda during times of great conflict or domestic turmoil illuminate to outside audiences where the government feels there are possible weaknesses that could fracture and eventually destroy the security and legitimacy of their regime. Therefore, this paper investigates the Kremlin’s recent methods of propaganda and disinformation compared to those of Imperial Rome, allowing for a closer examination of these techniques. Overall, the comparative analysis of Imperial Roman and current Russian propaganda and …

Online Education And Its Impact On University Students’ Mental Health In The West Bank And Gaza Strip: A Cross-Sectional Study, Bilal Hamamra, Abdelkareem Daragmeh, Oqab Jabali, Guido Veronese, Fayez Mahamid

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

Background: The educational performance stress during the pandemic outbreak has added to the many factors of pressure that students are exposed in Palestine. In addition to economic distress, mobility and access restrictions, lack of digital literacy and competence, and constant internet interruptions have added new burdens and significantly impacted university students' mental health. Objectives: This research examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of students in Palestinian universities. Methods: Using qualitative and quantitative methods, we identified the economic and political factors, access to educational portals, academic demands, and the general lack of interest …