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Sewing With Fur, Cory Farnsworth

All Current Publications

Today, trapping is one of the most regulated activities worldwide and is a useful tool in managing excess populations of furbearers and struggling populations of prey animals. Fur is slowly regaining popularity as people recognize it as more ethical, humane, economical, and renewable, but the ability to use fur is becoming a lost art. It is part of our heritage as a people and connects us with the land. Learning to sew fur projects can be fun and, in some cases, quite profitable, as fur sewn into an article will sell far above the price of the pelt itself. If …

Are Positive And Negative Leader Humor Two Different Coins? A Meta-Analysis, Xiaohong Xu, Richard Hayes, Lixin Jiang, William P. Jimenez

Psychology Faculty Publications

Scholars disagree on the distinction between positive and negative leader humor, which may hinder the integration and advancement of the leader humor literature. Thus, we meta-analyzed the correlation between positive and negative leader humor, as well as their shared nomological networks (k = 161; follower N = 45,759; leader N = 7,820). Our meta-analysis indicates that (1) there is a very small but significant correlation between positive and negative leader humor (ρ = -.07); (2) positive and negative leader humor have differential relationships with most antecedents (e.g., positive affectivity) and outcomes (e.g., innovation and citizenship behavior); (3) positive affect …

Jsu Financial Documents, Miscellaneous: Finding Aid, Bethany Latham

Finding Aids

This collection is comprised of miscellaneous historical items related to Jacksonville State University finances. These include annual budgets, receipts, bond information, contract and other building paperwork, faculty salaries, invoices, and more.

Youth Experiences Of Participation, Inclusion, And Influence Within A Youth-Serving Organization Implementing Participatory Processes, Rhen M. Miles

Dissertations and Theses

The youth development field has undergone shifts and reconstructions in how youth are conceived, impacting the approaches of youth-serving programs attempting to facilitate learning, growth, and engagement. Evolving views inform how policymakers, funders, and youth-serving agencies perceive and relate with youth. In turn, these dynamics influence how youth learn to think about themselves, others, and the world. Dominant discourse regarding youth development has been shifting from a deficit-based to an asset-based lens, with the proliferation of Positive Youth Development (PYD) frameworks, which seek to cultivate internal strengths and positive developmental outcomes rather than just prevent negative behaviors and outcomes. Despite …

"I'Ll Just Say It's Been A Racist Process": The Power Dynamics Within And Outside Diversity Requirement Classrooms At A Minority-Serving Institution, Kazusa Seko

Dissertations and Theses

U.S. higher educational institutions have increasingly implemented diversity requirements; however, institutional power dynamics during the implementation process and in a classroom after the implementation should be more highlighted. This study aims to understand the implementation of a diversity requirement during the implementation process and faculty and student experiences within required diversity courses at Portland State University (PSU) by analyzing one-on-one semi-structured interviews. PSU is a minority-serving educational institution that implemented a diversity requirement, the Race and Ethnic Studies Requirement (RESR), in Fall 2022. These data are analyzed through Critical Race Theory (CRT) lenses--introducing Okun's (2021) white supremacy culture in an …

From Bench To Bedside: Murine Models Of Inherited And Sporadic Brain Arteriovenous Malformations, Samuel T Mcclugage, Peter T Kan, Karen K Hirschi, Jason E Fish, Joshua D Wythe

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Brain arteriovenous malformations are abnormal vascular structures in which an artery shunts high pressure blood directly to a vein without an intervening capillary bed. These lesions become highly remodeled over time and are prone to rupture. Historically, brain arteriovenous malformations have been challenging to treat, using primarily surgical approaches. Over the past few decades, the genetic causes of these malformations have been uncovered. These can be divided into (1) familial forms, such as loss of function mutations in TGF-β (BMP9/10) components in hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, or (2) sporadic forms, resulting from somatic gain of function mutations in genes involved in …

Characterizing The Genetic Basis For Inherited Retinal Disease: Lessons Learned From The Foundation Fighting Blindness Clinical Consortium's Gene Poll, Allison R Ayala, Janet K Cheetham, Stephen P Daiger, Patty Dhooge, Jacque L Duncan, Todd A Durham, Abigail T Fahim, Rachel M Huckfeldt, Robert B Hufnagel, Susanne Kohl, Ramiro S Maldonado, Michele Melia, Michel Michaelides, Mark E Pennesi, José-Alain Sahel, Juliana M Ferraz Sallum, Mandeep S Singh, Dror Sharon, Kimberly Stepien, Kaylie Jones, Christina Y Weng

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

PURPOSE: The Foundation Fighting Blindness (FFB) Consortium is a collaboration of 41 international clinical centers that manage patients affected with inherited retinal diseases (IRDs). The annual Consortium gene poll was initiated in 2020 to capture the genetic cause of disease in patients with IRD and associated clinical practices of Consortium sites. Data from the 2022 gene poll are reported here.

METHODS: In 2022, academic, private practice, and government ophthalmology clinics that are members of the Consortium centers were polled to identify per-case IRD genetic causality from a list of 387 syndromic and nonsyndromic IRD genes. The survey also assessed how …

Elevated Micro- And Nanoplastics Detected In Preterm Human Placentae, Jacquelyne Howell, Myla Stanford, Rui Liu, Marian Olewine, Eliane El Hayek, Emily Phan, Lori Showalter, Cynthia Shope, Melissa Suter, Matthew Campen, Kjersti Aagaard, Enrico Barrozo

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Recent analytical advancements have uncovered increasing micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) in environmental, dietary, and biological domains, raising concerns about their health impacts. Preterm birth (PTB), a leading cause of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality, may be influenced by MNP exposure, yet this relationship remains unexplored. This study quantified 12 MNP polymers in placentae from term (n=87) and preterm (n=71) deliveries using pyrolysis-gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (Py-GC/MS). Cumulative MNP concentrations were 28% higher in PTB placentae (mean ±SD: 224.7 ± 180.7 μg/g vs. 175.5 ± 137.9 μg/g; p=0.038). Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyurethane (PU), and polycarbonate (PC) were significantly …

Update On Cancer Screening In Children With Syndromes Of Bone Lesions, Hereditary Leiomyomatosis And Renal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome, And Other Rare Syndromes, Marjolijn C J Jongmans, Jonathan D Wasserman, Melissa R Perrino, Anirban Das, Suzanne P Macfarland, Sarah R Scollon, Mary-Louise C Greer, Nara Sobreira, Bailey Gallinger, Philip J Lupo, David Malkin, Kami Wolfe Schneider, Kris Ann P Schultz, William D Foulkes, Emma R Woodward, Douglas R Stewart

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

The management of children with syndromes associated with an increased risk of benign and malignant neoplasms is a complex challenge for health care professionals. The 2023 American Association for Cancer Research Childhood Cancer Predisposition Workshop provided updated consensus guidelines on cancer surveillance in these syndromes, aiming to improve early detection and intervention and reduce morbidity associated with such neoplasms. In this article, we review several of the rare conditions discussed in this workshop. Ollier disease and Maffucci syndrome are enchondromatoses (disorders featuring benign bone lesions) with up to 50% risk of malignancy, including chondrosarcoma. These patients require surveillance with baseline …

Clinical Characteristics And Outcomes Of Central Nervous System Tumors Harboring Ntrk Gene Fusions, Audrey-Anne Lamoureux, Michael J Fisher, Lauriane Lemelle, Elke Pfaff, Pouneh Amir-Yazdani, Christof Kramm, Bram De Wilde, Bernarda Kazanowska, Caroline Hutter, Stefan M Pfister, Dominik Sturm, David T W Jones, Daniel Orbach, Gaëlle Pierron, Scott Raskin, Alexander Drilon, Eli L Diamond, Guilherme Harada, Michal Zapotocky, Josef Zamecnik, Lenka Krskova, Benjamin Ellezam, Alexander G Weil, Dominic Venne, Marc Barritault, Pierre Leblond, Hallie Coltin, Rawan Hammad, Uri Tabori, Cynthia Hawkins, Jordan R Hansford, Deborah Meyran, Craig Erker, Kathryn Mcfadden, Mariko Sato, Nicholas G Gottardo, Hetal Dholaria, Dorte Schou Nørøxe, Hiroaki Goto, David S Ziegler, Frank Y Lin, Donald Williams Parsons, Holly Lindsay, Tai-Tong Wong, Yen-Lin Liu, Kuo-Sheng Wu, Andrea T Franson, Eugene Hwang, Ana Aguilar-Bonilla, Sylvia Cheng, Chantel Cacciotti, Maura Massimino, Elisabetta Schiavello, Paul Wood, Lindsey M Hoffman, Andréa Cappellano, Alvaro Lassaletta, An Van Damme, Anna Llort, Nicolas U Gerber, Mariella Spalato Ceruso, Anne E Bendel, Maggie Skrypek, Dima Hamideh, Naureen Mushtaq, Andrew Walter, Nada Jabado, Aysha Alsahlawi, Jean-Pierre Farmer, Christina Coleman, Sabine Mueller, Claire Mazewski, Dolly Aguilera, Nathan J Robison, Katrina O'Halloran, Samuel Abbou, Pablo Berlanga, Birgit Geoerger, Ingrid Øra, Christopher L Moertel, Evangelia D Razis, Anastasia Vernadou, François Ducray, Charlotte Bronnimann, Romuald Seizeur, Matthew Clarke, Adam C Resnick, Mélanie Alves, Chris Jones, François Doz, Theodore W Laetsch, Sébastien Perreault

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Purpose: Tropomyosin receptor kinase (TRK) fusions are detected in less than 2% of central nervous system tumors. There are limited data on the clinical course of affected patients.

Experimental design: We conducted an international retrospective cohort study of patients with TRK fusion-driven central nervous system tumors.

Results: A total of 119 patients were identified. The median age at the time of diagnosis was 4.5 years. The majority were reported to have a histology consistent with a diagnosis of high-grade glioma (HGG; 57.1%) followed by low-grade glioma (LGG; 27.7%). Pediatric patients had a better prognosis, with a median overall survival of …

Combined Clinical, Structural And Cellular Studies Discriminate Pathogenic And Benign Trpv4 Variants, Tiffany Grider, Yasmine S Damayanti, Gage Kosmanopoulos, Andrew Fox, Alexander R Lau, Patrice Carr, Jack K Donohue, Maya Hoke, Simone Thomas, Chafic Karam, Alex J Fay, Ethan Meltzer, Thomas O Crawford, Rachelle Gaudet, Michael E Shy, Ute A Hellmich, Seok-Yong Lee, Charlotte J Sumner, Brett A Mccray

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Dominant mutations in the calcium-permeable ion channel TRPV4 (transient receptor potential vanilloid 4) cause diverse and largely distinct channelopathies, including inherited forms of neuromuscular disease, skeletal dysplasias and arthropathy. Pathogenic TRPV4 mutations cause gain of ion channel function and toxicity that can be rescued by small molecule TRPV4 antagonists in cellular and animal models, suggesting that TRPV4 antagonism could be therapeutic for patients. Numerous variants in TRPV4 have been detected with targeted and whole exome/genome sequencing, but for the vast majority, their pathogenicity remains unclear. Here, we used a combination of clinical information and experimental structure-function analyses to evaluate 30 …

Method For Optical Measurement Of Relative Humidity In A Fuel Cell System, Anonymous

Defensive Publications Series

Proper membrane hydration is critical to the performance of a fuel cell powertrain, which is an important potential low-carbon energy system for future medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. However, direct measurement of relative humidity in a fuel cell gas stream is complicated by multiple factors. First, the sensor must be able to operate within an environment with elevated temperature and pressure. Additionally, the de-ionized water used in such systems can leach metals and is therefore not compatible with all materials. Finally, the sensor must not only be accurate, but must have sufficient time resolution to capture important transient information from the …

Carbon Dioxide Battery Electrode Wetting Diagnostic, Anonymous

Defensive Publications Series

This publication discusses a rapid, real-time, scalable and form-factor agnostic diagnostic of lithium-ion battery wetting. By monitoring gas emission from a chemical reaction that is a surrogate for liquid electrolyte contact with electrode material, the extent of wetting can be inferred as a function of time. For instance, lithium carbonate spontaneously reacts with lithium hexafluorophosphate to produce carbon dioxide gas. Lithium carbonate is a surface-segregated species on cathode active material that is left as a byproduct of synthesis. It coats and penetrates the secondary particle aggregate structure of cathode material. Lithium hexafluorophosphate is the state of the art, primary salt …

Mr. Michael Mickey Mosley

African American Funeral Programs

Obituary for Mr. Michael Mickey Mosley in 1983

Mr. Norman Mumford

African American Funeral Programs

Death Notice for Mr. Norman Mumford from James R. Barnes Mortuary

Atropia, John C. Lyden

Journal of Religion & Film

This is a film review of Atropia (2025), directed by Hailey Gates.

The Efficacy Of India's Electric Vehicle Market: Can Fame Deliver Results?, Douglas N. Hales, Gawon Yun, Devendra Kale

Markets, Globalization & Development Review

This commentary discusses the merits and demerits of India's FAME I II and III policy frameworks to promote the use of electric vehicles (EVs). FAME III is under consideration, and some suggestions are offered to improve its effectiveness.

Emerging Trends In Supply Chain Resilience: A Systematic Literature Review, Cemre Şerbetçioğlu, Bengü Sevil Oflaç

Markets, Globalization & Development Review

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the increased geopolitical tensions and trade wars and increased frequency of extreme weather conditions due to climate change revealed the importance of building resilience to mitigate the impact of such unforeseen challenges. Understanding supply chain resilience and building capabilities is essential for quickly responding to and recovering from disruptions. With the PRISMA approach, 335 articles were analyzed to illuminate the multifaceted nature of supply chain capabilities by synthesizing existing research on resilience, identifying key trends, and highlighting areas for future investigation.

By identifying key trends in supply chain resilience, this study makes significant contributions to the …

Streaming Media Platforms And Film/Video Arts Distribution, Aras Ozgun, Andreas Treske

Markets, Globalization & Development Review

Streaming media platforms have emerged as new and natively digital forms of content delivery for mainstream news and entertainment media over the past decades. Underlying technologies also unfold new possibilities for the circulation artistic/creative digital video works. Yet, such potential remains relatively underexplored, due to the complexities involved in the public distribution of such works. In this study, we analyze these complexities and critically evaluate emerging models, such as open access streaming media platforms, subscription-based platforms, and cryptocurrency and NFT-based platforms that feature new administrative forms and governance strategies. We finally discuss the possible roles of traditional public cultural institutions …

The Kindle Ecosystem Of Overconsumption: The Digital Flâneuse Roaming Booktok E-Spaces, Valeria Baltodano

Markets, Globalization & Development Review

The development of a community and culture around reading on the social media platform has afforded women new avenues for empowerment through their earning and spending power. A tool wielded often in this mobile space, Amazon’s Kindle device has reached a new height of popularity thanks to the women in the bookish community of TikTok. This paper employs Anne Friedberg’s concept of the flâneuse in relation to the limitation of women’s empowerment through the commodification and aestheticization of reading on TikTok. It demonstrates how the Kindle has become the locus for a culture of overconsumption through which these women exercise …

Traversing Spaces: Virtual, Mediated, Entertaining, Commercial, And Geographic, Nikhilesh Dholakia, Deniz Atik, Delphine Godefroit-Winkel

Markets, Globalization & Development Review

No abstract provided.

Required Related: Why Music And Audio Technology Courses Are Not Enough For Success In The Music Industry, Barry G. Atticks, Dain Estes

Journal of the Association for Technology in Music Instruction

This pilot study evaluates the relevance of ancillary courses (required related) in music technology curricula, emphasizing the alignment of academic offerings with industry needs. While core subjects like studio recording and sound design are well-studied, this research focuses on related courses outside the primary sequence, including technology, business, industry-specific, core music, and education courses. Surveying 20 professionals across various music technology sectors, we assessed the importance of topics such as basic electronics, wireless systems, media studies, and industrial safety. Results indicate that basic electronics and wireless systems are crucial. Media studies and industrial safety courses are also valued highly, though …

Where The Wind Comes From, John C. Lyden

Journal of Religion & Film

This is a film review of Where the Wind Comes From (2025), directed by Amel Guellaty.

Realizing The Value Of Virtual Care Programs, Tony Fabiano, Md, Judd Hollander, Md, Frank Sites, Rn, Bsn

Jefferson Center for Connected Care Posters

Introduction

• Advancing virtual care requires a realistic conversation that moves past innovation and “coolness” and evaluates the program in the same manner as any other program being introduced into a health system
• The focus must be on value, which takes into account both quality (outcomes) and cost.
• We share four models we have developed, as we are deciding how best to move forward with virtual care

Eng 1091g-290 College Composition I Critical Reading & Source-Based Writing, Honors, C.C. Wharram

Fall 2024

No abstract provided.

Exploring Leadership In Physical Therapy: How Clarity, Connection, And Communication Influence Team Engagement, Burnout, And Achieving Organizational Objectives, Jason Collin

Dissertations

Purpose: The purpose of this mixed methods study was to identify and describe how highly effective PT leaders use the three competencies of HPTs (clarity, connection, and communication) to increase engagement, prevent burnout, and achieve organizational objectives. The second purpose of this study was to determine the degree of importance that highly effective PT leaders perceive the three HPTE core competencies impact their leadership for creating HPTs.

Methodology: The mixed methods study identified and described eight PT leaders’ perceptions of how they use clarity, connection, and communication to build and sustain HPTs. PT leaders were selected through purposive and snowball …

Entrepreneurial Citizenship: Crafting Good And Smart Ventures With Civic Character, Meiwatizal Trihastuti, Bimo Pranata

Jurnal Civics: Media Kajian Kewarganegaraan

This study examines the concept of entrepreneurial citizenship and how it shapes entrepreneurs who embody both integrity and business acumen within the context of citizenship. Employing a qualitative approach with case study methodology, this research explores how the characteristics of civic entrepreneurs contribute to the development of business leaders who integrate civic values with entrepreneurial intelligence. Data collection methods include in-depth interviews with entrepreneurs exhibiting strong entrepreneurial citizenship attributes, participant observation, and the analysis of relevant documents. The findings reveal that entrepreneurs who adopt the principles of entrepreneurial citizenship tend to demonstrate a heightened awareness of social and environmental responsibility, …

Mnet 315-102: Industrial Statistics, Edwin May

School of Applied Engineering and Technology Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Martin "Marty" Shichtman, Oral History Interview, 2025, Kat Hacanyan

Oral Histories

Martin "Marty" Shichtman is professor emeritus and the Founding Director of the Center for Jewish Studies at EMU. A professor of English and Literature for nearly four decades, Shichtman taught both graduate and undergraduate level courses in subjects like Arthurian literature and Jewish-American literature. During his tenure at EMU he introduced the first Jewish Studies class, which soon led to the creation of a Jewish Studies minor, and eventually the Center for Jewish Studies. Shichtman served as the center's director from its opening in 2012 to his retirement in 2022 and continues to be involved as a member of the …

Fieldnote 21: Writing As Resistance, Venus Evans-Winters Dr.

Fieldnotes of a Black Woman Scholar: Research, Culture, and Wellness

In this episode of Writing What I Like: Fieldnotes of a Black Woman Scholar, we explore how toxic work environments and systemic oppression impact mental health and creativity. Discover how writing can be a transformative tool to process these challenges, resist burnout, and reclaim your voice. Join me, Dr. Venus Evans-Winters, as I share practical exercises and strategies to empower you to turn your experiences into powerful narratives of resilience and resistance.