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Red Fox, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Biosecurity factsheets

This factsheet provides information on the red fox in Western Australia (WA).

The red fox (Vulpes vulpes) is a native of the northern hemisphere where it occurs throughout most of Europe, Asia, North America, and the northern coast of Africa. The red fox was first introduced to Australia (Victoria) from Britain as early as 1845 for hunting with foxhounds. Having become successfully established in Victoria by about 1870, it colonised most of mainland Australia over the next 70 years. Foxes are not found in the most northern regions of Australia, including northwest Kimberley.

In WA, the fox is a declared …

Increased Expression Of Abo Blood Group Antigens Secretion Phenotype With O Blood Group And Age Advances, Jamil M. Obaid, Sultan A. Saghir, Amir M. Al-Hroob, Shaima A. Mohammed, Ola’A A. Melhi, Ashgan A. Alhomamy, Elham A. Al-Qodaimi

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To ascertain the prevalence of ABH antigen secretors and non-secretors among Yemenis. In addition to explore the factors that may affect the expression of the secretion phenotype. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out between May and September 2022 on 215 healthy Yemeni individuals at the International Malaysian University, Ibb, Yemen. The participants were tested for blood group antigen on their blood samples using standard test tube method using the suitable ABH antisera. Saliva was collected and tested for secretion using hemagglutination inhibition test with suitable A, B, and H antisera. Before collecting the blood samples, informed consent was …

Defamation Or Impersonation? Working Towards A Legislative Remedy For Deepfake Election Misinformation, John Thayer

William & Mary Law Review

This Note explores how election deepfakes fit into the broader frameworks of defamation and impersonation law and posits that Congress and the judiciary may remedy the threat by borrowing from both areas of law. It builds on existing scholarship that has addressed the issue of deepfakes in both the electoral context as well as the general context. Furthermore, it expands upon scholars’ prior identification of these areas of law as potential avenues for regulating election deepfakes.11 It posits that solutions to election deepfakes offered by Professors Rebecca Green and Rick Hasen could go even further while still surviving constitutional scrutiny, …

The Implications Of Section 230 For Black Communities, Spencer Overton, Catherine Powell

William & Mary Law Review

Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act generally immunizes online platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, Amazon, and Uber from liability for third-party user content (for example, posts, comments, and videos) and for moderation of that content. This Article addresses an important issue overlooked by both defenders and critics of Section 230: the implications of the law and proposed reforms for Black communities in particular. By relieving tech platforms of most legal liability for third-party content, Section 230 helps facilitate Black social activism, entrepreneurship, and artistic creativity. Section 230 also relieves platforms of most legal liability for content moderation, which boosts …

Roderick Dugliss Oral History, Roderick Dugliss

Raymond College

No abstract provided.

Legal Considerations For Atmospheric Methane Removal, Korey Silverman-Roati, Romany M. Webb

Sabin Center for Climate Change Law

Scientists are beginning to investigate atmospheric methane removal approaches, which would accelerate the conversion of methane to a less radiatively potent form or physically remove methane from the atmosphere and store it elsewhere. Developing and, if appropriate, deploying atmospheric methane removal approaches will require an understanding of relevant legal considerations and governing structures that could impact whether, when, where, and how specific projects take place. This paper examines the treatment of atmospheric methane removal approaches under international and U.S. domestic law. The paper focuses on five atmospheric methane removal approaches that are currently being investigated: (1) atmospheric oxidation enhancement, (2) …

Navigating Educational Transformation: Understanding Learning Styles’ Preferences Of Egyptian Students In The Post-Pandemic Era, Wesam Khairy Morsi

English Language and Literature

This study investigated the Learning style preferences of Egyptian EFL learners post COVID-19. It aims to examine differences emerging in multimodal and bimodal learning preferences based on demographic variables of age and gender and consider the cultural educational context in Egypt during and post the pandemic era. Utilizing the VARK Model, Mayor’s Multimodal Learning Theory, and the Connectivism Learning Theory a survey comprising 19 questions was disseminated to 211 Egyptian EFL students from various age groups. Findings reveal a predominant preference for multimodal learning, particularly visual and read/write styles, with significant variations between genders. Female learners exhibited a stronger inclination …

It Takes A Village: Investigating How Community And Cultural Factors Foster Resilience In Latine Immigrant Families, Mara Makasiar

Dissertations (1934 -)

Latine immigrants constitute the largest group of non-U.S.-born individuals in the United States and face heightened risks including poverty, inadequate healthcare, discrimination, and acculturation-related stressors. Despite these challenges, many demonstrate resilience, achieving positive outcomes for themselves and their children. This study investigated how community and cultural factors foster resilience in Latine immigrant families, addressing a gap in understanding protective mechanisms beyond individual and family levels. Using a mixed-methods approach, quantitative analyses (N=89) revealed that immigration-related stress significantly predicted caregiver mental health problems (β = 0.35, p < .01), while financial satisfaction emerged as a protective factor (β = -0.35, p < .01). For youth, ethnic identity predicted prosocial behaviors (β = 0.35, p < .01), and emotion regulation consistently predicted self-esteem (β = 0.40, p < .01) and mental health problems (β = -0.54, p < .01). Contrary to hypotheses, community factors (collective efficacy, religious social capital) and cultural cohesion did not significantly predict outcomes beyond individual and family factors. Qualitative interviews (n=30) provided context, revealing themes of resource access barriers, multifaceted support systems, cultural maintenance, and community involvement. These findings highlight the complex interplay of factors influencing resilience in Latine immigrant families and underscore the need for more nuanced measures of community and cultural influences. The study contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of resilience processes in this population, with implications for developing culturally sensitive interventions and policies to support Latine immigrant families' well-being.

The Voices Of Thriving Black Women In Milwaukee: An Exploration Of Narrative Identity And Psychosocial Well-Being, Jessica Krukowski

Dissertations (1934 -)

There is a dearth in research regarding the narrative identities of Black women. Narrative identity is an individual’s internal story that evolves and transforms as one encounters new experiences and adopts new viewpoints. It is a person’s reconstructed past and imagined future, providing one’s life a degree of coherence and meaning. The present study is part of a larger project (N=79) that employed the Modified Life Story Interview; a semi-structured way for collecting one’s self-defining life story. Participants from the larger project also completed measures of psychosocial well-being. For the present strength-based study, only those participants with the highest psychosocial …

Determining The Differentially Expressed Genes By Bayesian Decision Rule, Tao Cui

Dissertations (1934 -)

dentification of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) is crucial for understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying various biological conditions and diseases. Traditionally, this process utilizes statistical methods which manage high-dimensional data and adjust for multiple testing to ensure statistical and biological relevance. These methods assume the independence of genes, which is not usually the case, many of genes are correlated when there is a stimilation. In this dissertation, we will work on the methods that consider the correlation in finding the DEGS to improve the power of tests. We have developed a novel approach to multiple hypothesis testing using Bayesian decision rules …

Booze On The Loose: A Critique Of Washington State's Liquor Privatization, Brooks Inciardi

Penn State Law Review (2003 - Present)

No abstract provided.

Unreasonable, Unfair, And Unaccountable: What Commonwealth V. Pownall Reveals About Instructing Juries On Police Use Of Deadly Force, Jennifer Bauer

Penn State Law Review (2003 - Present)

No abstract provided.

Meridians 23:2, Ginetta Candelario

Meridians: Feminism, Race, Transnationalism

No abstract provided.

Standing At The Crossroads: An Analysis Of The Circuit Split Over Ada Tester Standing, Jennifer Tedisco

Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice

This Article analyzes the circuit split concerning whether self-appointed testers without intent to travel or book a reservation have Article III standing to sue hotels forfailing to disclose accessibility information on their websites in violation of an Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") regulation. This Article ultimately argues that these testers should have standing under an informational injury and/or stigmatic injury rationale. However, negative perceptions ofADA testers coupled with the Supreme Court's recent standing decisions haveput the private enforcement of the ADA and other disability rights statutes in jeopardy. In hopes ofpreserving the ability oftesters to bring suit against hotels and …

Lbsci 700 / Info 7001. The Technology Of Information., Brandon K. Jeffries Mr.

Open Educational Resources

This course will introduce the student to the conceptual and practical elements of visual and computer literacy for the library and information science profession. Particular attention will be paid to the place and role of libraries and information centers. A laboratory session following each class will give students the opportunity to apply some of the concepts learned in class.

German 250w (German Film And Media), Christa Spreizer

Open Educational Resources

German 250W (German Film and Media) considers various iconic Weimar German silent and sound films of the early 20th century such as The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Nosferatu, The Nibelungen, Metropolis, M, Dr. Mabuse, Blue Angel and others. We will analyze the extraordinary development of German cinema during a period of great political and economic instability, and an all-encompassing cultural revival.

Psci 102: Political Controversies: Democracy, Politics, And Freedom., Antonia Cucchiara

Open Educational Resources

This course aims to provide students with an introduction to the analysis of political controversies stemming from issues related to freedom and democracy in America today. Students will first engage with questions central to the understanding of the concepts above, such as: What is freedom? What is the relationship between freedom and democracy? How have thinkers, from the ancient to modern era, defined freedom? How can we compare and contrast the varied definitions of freedom put forward by thinkers across time? Students will then apply the theories of freedom and democracies to analyze a series of case studies from the …

Revisiting The Prevalence Of Psychological Symptoms Among Health Care Workers In Saudi Arabia During Covid-19, Maram A. Alturki, Ghada A. Alkhodair

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To analyze the existing literature on the prevalence of psychological symptoms in healthcare workers (HCWs) in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 pandemic. The review will evaluate the assessment methods used for measuring the prevalence of psychological symptoms and critically review the literature’s findings concerning psychological support for HCWs. Methods: All articles were selected from the PubMed database and reviewed for potential inclusion in March 2023. The articles were screened following the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses protocol. Assessment of the quality and risk of bias in the included studies was guided using the prevalence critical appraisal …

Ecosystem-Oriented Development Of New Energy Vehicle Industry And Its Spillover Effects, Jianli Li

Dissertations and Theses Collection (Open Access)

The vigorous development of the manufacturing industry, along with advancements in technologies such as the Internet, has propelled the growth of China's new energy vehicle (NEV) industry, and exhibited characteristics of ecosystem-oriented development, which has brought positive impacts on both China's economic and social development. Benefiting from China's policy environment and developmental foundation, the Chinese automotive industry has achieved a leapfrog development in the field of new energy, with China ranking first in global sales and the penetration rate of NEVs continuously increasing. As power batteries and other domains continue to improve and intelligent driving technologies make constant breakthroughs, NEVs …

Understanding The Governance And Inheritance Mechanism Of Fujian Merchants From The Perspective Of Modern Economics, Feiyan Zhang

Dissertations and Theses Collection (Open Access)

Under the general background of globalization and market economy, Chinese enterprises are embracing advanced governance models around the world, and facing the challenge of effectively combining them with local culture. In the history of China, Fujian (Min) merchants formed a famous commercial group, leaving modern enterprises some precious enlightenment in its unique governance and inheritance mechanism. This research will extensively explore the governance mechanism of Fujian commercial group and assess its potentials and enlightenment for application in the system of modern enterprises. This research aims to provide theoretical and practical guidance for the development of a governance model matching with …

Enhancing Two Units Of 8th Grade U.S. History Curriculum To Support The Development Of Experienced Multilinguals’ Usage Of Oral And Written Academic Language, Olivia Nicholson

School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects

Inspired by a group of middle school experienced multilinguals (EMs), this capstone project sought to take an asset-based approach to redesigning two units of U.S. history curriculum so that the strong oral language skills of these students could be used as an educational tool for practicing academic language in speaking and writing. To complete this project, the researcher first studied the importance of using asset-based language and referring to this group of students as experienced multilinguals in lieu of long-term English learners. The researcher also examined theoretical frameworks such as Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory and Bakhtin’s theory of dialogism that support …

Implications Of Persistent Micro-Bioplastics On Biogeochemical Properties Across Soil Types, Casandra R. Leach

Master's Theses

Terrestrial microplastics are increasing in abundance and are an emerging contaminant of concern, particularly in agriculture ecosystems where plastic use and subsequent soil contamination are prevalent. Plastic film mulches make up a significant portion of the plasticulture industry and are directly linked to soil microplastic pollution where negative effects to soil biotic and abiotic functions have been observed. In response to this issue, biodegradable film mulches have been promoted as a sustainable alternative to conventional polyethylene-based mulches. These biodegradable mulches, composed of various bioplastics, are designed to be tilled back into the soil where they are expected to decompose. However, …

Regulation And Function Of The Rna-Binding Protein Khsrp During Neuronal Development, Regeneration And Axonal Injury Response, Courtney Nicole Buchanan

Theses and Dissertations

Axons, which extend long distances from neuronal cell bodies, rely on localized mRNA translation to swiftly respond to extracellular stimuli and physiological states. This work investigates the mechanism underlying the RNA-binding protein KHSRP’s, axonal mRNA translation and regulatory pathways involved in neuronal growth and regeneration. Our results indicate that KHSRP deletion in mice leads to upregulation of growth-associated mRNAs linked to neuronal morphology and function, resulting in increased axon growth and altered memory consolidation. Indicating a critical role for KHSRP in neuronal development and function through post-transcriptional regulation (Chapter 2). Additionally, we show there is a rapid increase in axonal …

From Colonial Frontier To A Slave Society: "Second Slavery" And The Former Backcountry Of South Carolina In The Early Republic, 1780-1833, Elisabeth Zoe Horecny

Theses and Dissertations

Although the South Carolina backcountry was labeled pre-modern by contemporaries and, later, by some historians, it was the model of a modern, “second slavery” in the Atlantic World as evidenced by cultural, economic, and political changes there to accommodate and promote the expansion of slavery. The former backcountry was exemplarily of “second slavery” because the region modernized to create a slave society, instead of modifying the existing colonial system of mass enslavement in the region. Enslaved people responded to these changes in the former backcountry by spreading their oral traditions in healing and religion, maintaining African traditions, and creating communities …

Dignifying Queerness, Ryan Thoreson

Cardozo Law Review

In recent years, courts that have affirmed the right of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people to engage in same-sex activity have often invoked the value of dignity. They have done so in spite of the fact that same-sex activity, and many other kinds of sex, have historically been deemed undignified and subject to criminal prohibition. This Article examines a rapidly growing body of comparative jurisprudence to examine how dignity has become an unlikely cornerstone of efforts to decriminalize same-sex conduct. By invoking dignity, courts have persuasively struck down some of the most immediate and egregious restrictions on sexual …

Impact Of Supportive Leadership On Work Stress: An Empirical Research In The Ministry Of Iraqi Interior / Human Resources Management, Hussein Adil Al-Gburi, Mohsin Rashed Musaheb, Nawfal Ghazi Zghair

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

Purpose: The purpose of this research is to discover the effect of supportive leadership on work stress in the Ministry of Iraqi Interior / Human Resources Management in order to achieve a happy life for its employees and hence achieve the desired level of performance. Theoretical Framework: The current research deals with introducing the Ministry of Iraqi Interior / Human Resources Management to the latest developments in the administration field through supportive leadership style and work stress, as well as presenting the latest concepts, importance, and models that previous researchers have arrived at. It contributes to expanding the researched organization's …

Unlocking The Vote: Hopkins V. Hosemann As A Catalyst For Restoring Voting Rights To Nonviolent Felons, Emily K. Abrams

Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice

No abstract provided.

Bridging The False Certification Gap: Why “Resulting From” In The 2010 Aks Amendment Requires But-For Causation, Alexandra Wildman

Fordham Law Review

Before 2010, violators of the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) could avoid False Claims Act (FCA) liability if claims for items or services borne of their kickback scheme were submitted to federal healthcare programs by a third party. In 2010, as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Congress attempted to close this loophole in the FCA by amending the AKS. Under the amendment’s terms, claims submitted to federal healthcare programs for items or services “resulting from” an AKS scheme are false for the purposes of establishing FCA liability, regardless of who submitted the claims.

Although the amendment widened the FCA liability …

Taking The Law Into Their (Virtual) Hands: Facebook And Digital Vigilantism, Christine Anne R. Cox

Department of Communication Faculty Publications

Digital vigilantism is an emerging phenomenon whereby netizens engage in forms of targeted surveillance, naming and shaming through new media, supposedly for social justice ends. The multi-layered case of Christine Dacera, the Filipina flight attendant who was found dead on New Years Day 2021, is one such case that warrants the critical investigation of the role of Facebook in vigilant behaviors of Filipino users. Using netnographic data and an affordances approach, this study asks the following: What are the dominant affordances associated with the use of Facebook for digital vigilantism, and how does surveillance enable the new normal of community …

Measuring Religious Evil: Examining The Use Of Single-Item Measures In Religious Research, Tom Clark, Scott A. Desmond, Christoper D. Bader

Sociology Faculty Articles and Research

Multiple-item indexes are ubiquitous within the sociology of religion. However, there are a growing number of articles in other disciplines that have advocated the use of single-item measures in specific circumstances. Using quantitative survey data taken from the United Kingdom, this paper contributes to this literature by exploring the impact of single and multiple item measures of religious evil on a series of social and political attitudes. The findings suggest that belief in the devil is the most consistent predictor within a multiple-item measure of religious evil and the multiple-item measure does not significantly outperform single-item measures. Indeed, the item …