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Recent Developments In Surface/Interface Modulation And Structure-Performance Relationship Of Cathode Catalysts For Li-Air Batteries, Rui Gao, Jun-Kai Wang, Zhong-Bo Hu, Xiang-Feng Liu

Journal of Electrochemistry

Lithium-air battery has been considered to be one of the most promising secondary battery systems because of its high energy density. However, the sluggish kinetics of the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) on the cathode, and the high overpotential, poor cycle stability and low rate capacity have severely blocked the development and application of Li-air battery. One of the effective strategies to alleviate these issues is to develop cathode catalysts for Li-air batteries. The design and development of bifunctional cathode catalysts with high activity and efficiency on both ORR and OER is highly desired for Li-air …

A Comparative Study Of Pre-Lithiated Hard Carbon And Soft Carbon As Anodes For Lithium-Ion Capacitors, Zhao Li, Xian-Zhong Sun, Wen-Jie Liu, Xiong Zhang, Kai Wang, Yan-Wei Ma

Journal of Electrochemistry

Lithium-ion capacitor (LIC) has emerged to be one of the most promising electrochemical energy storage devices. Presently, activated carbon (AC) is the mostly used cathode material for LIC. Nevertheless, various carbonaceous materials can be used as anode materials, such as hard carbon (HC) and soft carbon (SC). Therefore, HC and SC with different structural and electrochemical characteristics have been investigated as the anode materials of LICs in this work. Compared with the HC electrode, the SC electrode showed higher electronic conductivity and reversible capacity. The rate capabilities of the two carbonaceous materials as a function of coating thickness have been …

Pteridium Nuclear Gene Phylogeny, Paul G. Wolf, Carol Rowe, Sylvia Kinosian, Joshua P. Der, Peter J. Lockhart, Lara D. Shepherd, Patricia A. Mclenachan, John A. Thomson

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Raw amplicon sequence data and raw reads of from GBS library. Also all code and analyses required to process raw data.

Owsley Receives Oberdorfer Award In Low Vision Research, Staff

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High-Fat Diet And Age Alter Gut Microbes And Immune Response, Causing Inflamed State In Heart Failure, Jeff Hansen

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Davis' 45 Years In Maternal-Fetal Medicine 'Kept Him On His Toes', Haley Herfurth

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Petrocarbon Evolution: Ramped Pyrolysis/Oxidation And Isotopic Studies Of Contaminated Oil Sediments From The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill In The Gulf Of Mexico, Kelsey L. Rogers, Samantha H. Bosman, Mary Lardie-Gaylord, Ann Mcnichol, Brad E. Rosenheim, Joseph P. Montoya, Jeffrey P. Chanton

C-IMAGE Publications

Hydrocarbons released during the Deepwater Horizon (DWH) oil spill weathered due to exposure to oxygen, light, and microbes. During weathering, the hydrocarbons’ reactivity and lability was altered, but it remained identifiable as “petrocarbon” due to its retention of the distinctive isotope signatures (¹⁴C and ¹³C) of petroleum. Relative to the initial estimates of the quantity of oil-residue deposited in Gulf sediments based on 2010–2011 data, the overall coverage and quantity of the fossil carbon on the seafloor has been attenuated. To analyze recovery of oil contaminated deep-sea sediments in the northern Gulf of Mexico we tracked the …

Ectopic Pituitary Adenoma Presenting As A Clival Mass., Juan J Altafulla, Joshua Prickett, Graham Dupont, R Shane Tubbs, Zachary Litvack

Articles, Abstracts, and Reports

Pituitary adenomas are well described in the literature and are frequently observed and treated in clinical practice by neurosurgeons. On the other hand, ectopic adenomas are a diagnostic enigma; a good understanding of anatomy and radiological characteristics is crucial for the successful management of such pathologies. In this paper, we describe the case of a 77-year-old woman who presented with a clival mass invading the left cavernous sinus; we also discuss the associated diagnostic techniques, approaches, imaging options, and characteristics.

February 28, 2019, Caa

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State Of Utah, Plaintiff/Appellee, V. Joseph Crescencio Granados, Defendant/Appellant : Brief Of Appellee, Utah Court Of Appeals

Utah Court of Appeals Briefs (2007– 2019)

Brief of Appellee

Appeal from convictions for attempted murder, a first degree
felony; possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted
person, a second-degree felony; failure to stop at command of
police and criminal mischief, both third-degree felonies;
possession of a controlled substance, a class-A misdemeanor;
and possession of drug paraphernalia, a class-B misdemeanor;
in the Third Judicial District, Salt Lake County, the Honorable
Paul B. Parker presiding

Health Benefits From Upgrading Public Buses For Cleaner Air: A Case Study Of Clark County, Nevada And The United States, John O. Olawepo, L.-W. Antony Chen

School of Public Health Faculty Research

Public transit buses, which move more than 5 billion passengers annually in the United States (U.S.), can contribute substantially to the environmental health burden through emitted air pollutants. As a leader in transforming to cleaner bus fleets, the Regional Transport Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) has been transitioning from diesel to compressed natural gas (CNG) transit buses since 1999. By 2017, ~75% of RTC’s buses operating in Clark County, Nevada were CNG-powered. This study assesses the health benefits of the venture using the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Co-Benefits Risk Assessment (COBRA) model, considering the emission and exposure changes from …

Sanders & Biden Lead Democratic Field; Trump Holds Large Lead Over Kasich And Weld Among Republicans 2/28/2019, Unh Survey Center

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Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden are the current favorites in the 2020 New Hampshire Democratic Presidential Primary, with Kamala Harris and Elizabeth Warren trailing. However, most voters are still trying to decide whom to support. Among Democratic candidates, primary voters believe Biden is most likeable, has the right experience, and has the best chance to win the general election, while Sanders is seen as the most progressive. Just over two-thirds of Republican primary voters would vote for Donald Trump if the primary were held today, while one in six would vote for John Kasich and very few would support William …

Henry V. Nev. Comm'n On Judicial Discipline, 135 Nev. Adv. Op. 5 (Feb. 28, 2019) (En Banc), James Puccinelli

Nevada Supreme Court Summaries

The Court held that NRS § 1.428 is constitutional. Thus, hearing masters are subject to the Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline’s jurisdiction.

March 7, 2019: Agenda, University Of North Dakota

University Senate Meeting Minutes

Agenda for the March 7, 2019, meeting of the University Senate. 49 pages

Berry Good Programming: An Examination Of Consumers’ Purchasing Intent Of Florida Strawberries In Out-Of-State Markets, Taylor K. Ruth, Joy N. Rumble

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

Florida strawberry producers have faced increased competition and difficulties marketing their products over recent years. The purpose of this study was to explore eastern United States consumers’ purchasing intent of Florida strawberries to develop communication and marketing strategies for Florida strawberries in a competitive market. The Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) guided the research, and focus groups were conducted in North Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio, Massachusetts, and New York. Participants had positive attitudes toward purchasing Florida strawberries, and past experiences and interactions with others influenced their purchasing intent, but their perceptions of behavioral control were low. Participants with neutral attitudes and …

Targeting Extension Programs To Opinion Leaders Guiding Genetic Modification Discussions, Alexa J. Lamm, Melissa R. Taylor, Joy N. Rumble, Jason D. Ellis

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

Despite communication efforts developed to educate the public about genetic modification (GM) science designed to ensure consumers are making educated purchasing decisions, most consumers do not seek out information about GM science and make emotional purchasing decisions. GM supporters and opponents can also be very vocal about their opinions, having an impact on those within their social realms of influence. Using opinion leadership theory, this study sought to identify GM opinion leaders within the U.S. who consider themselves to be outspoken and a source of information for GM science. An online survey was deployed with the purpose of identifying GM …

4-H State Leadership Boards: Measuring Leadership Life Skills And Youth-Adult Relationships, Leslie Moran, J.C. Bunch, Melissa Cater

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

This descriptive correlational study sought to measure the development of leadership life skills and the perceptions of youth-adult relationships by youth serving on the Louisiana 4-H State Leadership Boards. Members of the 2013-2014 Louisiana 4-H State Leadership Boards (N = 153) served as the population for the study. A total of 99 responses were collected yielding a response rate of 65%. Board members reported high levels of youth involvement, adult involvement, and youth-adult interaction. Based on the high levels of involvement and interaction, youth-adult partnerships were present on the Louisiana 4-H State Leadership Boards. Future research should be conducted to …

Cattle Producers And Climate Change Conversations: Assessing Workshop Effectiveness In Preparing Communicators To Discuss A Contentious Scientific Topic, Cassie Wandersee, Ricky Telg, David Smith, Saqib Mukhtar

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

Climate change and the resulting impacts on agriculture in the U.S., specifically cattle production, are of great concern to educators in Extension and other organizations. Extension has used a deficit model of communication to extend research information to audiences with the goal of changing behavior by simply providing information. Dialogic models that utilize two-way communication have proven to be more effective when communicating about contentious scientific issues. This study examined the effectiveness of a one-day workshop, focused on cattle production and climate change, on increasing attendees’ level of comfort when talking about climate change with their clientele. Attendees indicated the …

How An Online Education Module Influences Attitudes Toward Relationship Education: A Randomized Experiment, Daniel S. Hubler, Brandon K. Burr

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

Growing evidence suggests that many people do not see the differences between relationship education (RE) and couples therapy (CT). In fact, many lack information regarding the details and processes included in both RE and CT. If the differences are not understood, fewer people may be inclined to attend RE. RE has experienced various recruitment challenges over the years. The Theory of Planned Behavior illustrates how attitudes and intentionality are linked. If participants gain knowledge about a service, their attitudes about that service and intentions to participate change. For this study, an online module was created to provide information on the …

Burnout And Extension Educators: Where We Are And Implications For Future Research, Mia B. Russell, Prince A. Attoh, Tyrone Chase, Tao Gong, Jinhee Kim, Girvin L. Liggans

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

Burnout is identified as an individual work-related outcome that plagues educators within Cooperative Extension. Extension educators are particularly susceptible to burnout due to the unique set of demands and stressors they face, including geographic isolation, long work hours, prolonged driving times, and emotionally demanding interactions with clients, peers, local government, and administration. This review examines the literature relevant to Extension and burnout, discusses predictors and outcomes of burnout, and examines theories that have been used to investigate burnout. While studies have shed light on burnout within Extension from discipline and individual state perspectives, this review identifies the need for an …

Full Issue, Volume 7, Number 1, Donna J. Peterson, Rich Poling

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

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Child Support Compliance In Fatherhood Programs: The Role Of Hope, Role Salience, And Parenting Skills, Alexander E. Chan, Francesca Adler-Baeder

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

Non-resident fathers’ compliance with child support agreements is low. An estimated 50% of fathers never pay any formal support to their co-parents (Stykes, Manning, & Brown, 2013). Responsible fatherhood programs have been developed as an alternative to incarceration to provide parenting and other skills to fathers in the hopes of increasing their payment compliance. This study adds to the sparse literature on the evaluation of responsible fatherhood programs by quantitatively examining the role of hope, parenting role salience, and parenting skills in predicting changes in child support compliance attitudes. The sample was drawn from participants in community-based responsible fatherhood programs. …

Engaging Youth As Influencers In Leadership Event Planning, Steven A. Henness, Amanda Ball

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

Contemporary youth development requires a new approach to involving youth in more active, engaging, and influential leadership roles. Teens and youth program professionals recognize the need young leaders have for more mentorship and accountability from adults to grow into their leadership potential. This paper specifically addresses how youth development professionals can engage student leadership teams in co-designing experiences for teens through the role of influencers. In this role, young leaders radiate their influence both laterally among their peers and vertically among adult leaders, developing stronger networks and gaining valuable experience. This paper draws observations from two state-level programs, the Missouri …

Data For Tree Mortality Calibration Of Satellite And Lidar-Derived Fire Severity Estimates, N. Macriss, T. J. Furniss, S.M.A. Jeronimo, E. L. Crowley, O. W. Germain, S. Germain, V. R. Kane, A. J. Larson, J. A. Lutz

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The 55 JFSP plots were established to capture forest types, fire histories, and severity levels beyond those found within the YFPD. The plots were square 50 m × 50 m plots established in Pinus ponderosa, Pinus jeffreyi, and Abies concolor – Pinus lambertiana forest types between 1,431 m and 2,250 m elevation. Plots were installed post-fire based on a randomly chosen locations stratified by burn severity levels as calculated from the differenced Normalized Burn Ratio (dNBR). For details on site selection see Furniss et al. (in review). In the field, plots were located using a handheld GPS and …

Porcello V. Estate Of Porcello Clerk's Record Dckt. 46443

Idaho Supreme Court Records & Briefs, All

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Trumble V. Farm Bureau Insurance Service Company Of Idaho Appellant's Reply Brief 2 Dckt. 46133

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Honey, I Teleported The President Or When Trump Changed: The Feminist Science Fiction Justice League Quashes The Orange Outrage Pussy Grabber Fights Horror Fiction With Horror Fiction, Marleen S. Barr

Publications and Research

The science fiction subgenre Marleen S. Barr defines as “Trumppunk” provides the best textual means to diffuse the prevarication which profusely emanates from what Stephen Colbert calls Trump’s “mouth hole.” With this point in mind, Barr wrote When Trump Changed: The Feminist Science Fiction Justice League Quashes The Orange Outrage Pussy Grabber, the first single-authored Trump-focused short story collection. Her intention was to fight Trump's misogynistic horror fiction with satirical feminist horror fiction.

Spatial Analysis Of Unit 6 At The Chucalissa Site: Evaluating The Late Mississippian Period Main Residential Area, Thomas Edward Gates

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

In this thesis, I present a spatial analysis of the main residential area, Unit 6 at Chucalissa, a prehistoric Mississippian period site located in Southwest Tennessee. Unit 6 excavations were conducted from 1940-1987, and a data set was digitized for spatial analysis. The goals of this spatial analysis include intra-structural patterning, inter-structure, and the functional aspects of residential structures found within Unit 6. Of particular interest is House 10, which contains specialized artifacts. This thesis will contribute to our understanding of the culture dynamics during the Middle and Late Mississippian periods in the Central Mississippi River Valley. .

2019-February-28-Kareem Abdul-Jabbar To Visit Etsu, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

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Parental Perceptions Of Family Social Supports In Families With Children With Epilepsy, Kim Alexander Decker

Dissertations

The current study utilizes initial baseline data from a National Institutes of Health-funded pilot study titled, "Creating Avenues for Parent Advocacy: An Intervention for Parents of Children with Epilepsy and Significant Learning Problems" (Buelow, 2010). The relationships of family needs (need for information, family and social support, financial support, help related to explaining to others, child care, professional support, and community services), family empowerment, and quality of life (emotional, time, and activity) to parental perceptions of family social supports in families with children with epilepsy were explored. Family needs for financial support, help regarding explaining to others, and professional support, …