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Fostering Ruins: The Tales Of Kaum Depok, Yoga Susatyo

Antropologi Indonesia

This study identifies the utilization of Social and Built Capital by the Kaum Depok Community in maintaining community existence amidst social transformation. Previous research on the Kaum Depok and similar ethnic communities found that group self-identity, the role of values-religion-beliefs, architecture, the use of distinctive/local language, and the inclusivity nature of the group significantly contribute to the community's existence. I agree that these aspects impact this ethnic community's existence, however the community capital, particularly social and built capital, plays a crucial role in the effort to preserve the community. This study employs a qualitative approach to classify and analyze community's …

Dampak Environmentality Dari Artikulasi Identitas Samin Dalam Menanggapi Pabrik Semen Di Kendeng, Klara Virencia

Antropologi Indonesia

Images of indigenous people as the righteous managers and guardians of the environment often appear in various land conflict issues. For these indigenous peoples, this role may be acknowledged as part of their traditions and form the basis of their rights to the land. However, from an environmental perspective in the political ecology debate, the formation of a community group to become an "environmental guard" could be the result of an invisible mental hegemony by those in power. This article argues that environmentality can transcend being mere mental hegemony by outsiders, into an active strategy employed consciously by indigenous peoples …

Andai Saja Aku Berani: Sebuah Spektrum Konsep Diri Di Bawah Pola Asuh Otoritarian, Khusnul Khotimah Mustikaning Tyas

Antropologi Indonesia

Abstract

This article examines the formation of self-concept in adults growing up in military families in Indonesia that practice authoritarian parenting. Moving away from a binary positive-negative perspective, this article argues that authoritarian parenting in the military context operates as a cultural reproduction, where military institutional values infiltrate the realm of family care at home and shape individual dispositions. Command culture then manifests as doxa, a system that naturalizes parental intervention and limits children's ability to make crucial life choices. Data collection for this article employed a qualitative method with a case study approach and triangulation process through interviews with …

Politisasi Identitas Kabihu Pada Pemilihan Kepala Daerah Di Kabupaten Sumba Timur Tahun 2020, Umbu Manggana, Yohanes Mardimin, Daniel Daud Kameo

Antropologi Indonesia

Following the 1998 reform, the implementation of direct regional head elections in Indonesia increased the prevalence of identity politics in various regions. Not only religious and tribal identities, but various group identities in society are politicized to achieve political victory. This article analyzes the identity politicization during the 2020 East Sumba Regency regional head election. The research utilizes a qualitative method by employing a case study approach. The study demonstrates several notable findings. (1) The 2020 East Sumba Regency regional head election witnessed identity politicization, albeit inexplicitly. (2) Various group identities in East Sumba, including religious affiliation, ethnicity, social class, …

Illinois Wesleyan Coach Ron Rose Performs Son’S Wedding Ceremony, Randy Kindred

Interviews for WGLT

Ron Rose’s titles at Illinois Wesleyan University include Head Men’s Basketball Coach and Director of NIL Compliance. While accurate, they do not cover everything. Add “ordained minister” to the mix.

Type Ii Innate Lymphoid Cell Plasticity Contributes To Impaired Reconstitution After Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Sonia J. Laurie, Joseph P. Foster, Danny W. Bruce, Hemamalini Bommiasamy, Oleg V. Kolupaev, Mostafa Yazdimamaghani, Samantha G. Pattenden, Nelson J. Chao, Stefanie Sarantopoulos, Joel S. Parker, Ian J. Davis, Jonathan S. Serody

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Type II innate lymphoid cells (ILC2s) maintain homeostasis and barrier integrity in mucosal tissues. In both mice and humans, ILC2s poorly reconstitute after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT). Determining the mechanisms involved in their impaired reconstitution could improve transplant outcomes. By integrating single-cell chromatin and transcriptomic analyses of transplanted ILC2s, we identify a previously unreported population of converted ILC1-like cells in the mouse small intestine post-transplant. Exposure of ILC2s to proinflammatory cytokines resulted in a mixed ILC1-ILC2 phenotype but was able to convert only a small population of ILC2s to ILC1s, which were found post-transplant. Whereas ILC2s protected against …

Mechanistic Diversity And Functional Roles Define The Substrate Specificity And Ligand Binding Of Bacterial Pgp Phosphatases, Wei Niu, Joanne Shi Woon Lam, Trung Vu, Guangwei Du, Hao Fan, Lei Zheng

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Phosphatidylglycerol is a critical membrane phospholipid in microorganisms, synthesized via the dephosphorylation of phosphatidylglycerol-phosphate (PGP) by three membrane-bound phosphatases: PgpA, PgpB, and PgpC. While any one of these enzymes can produce phosphatidylglycerol at WT levels, the reason for the presence of all three in bacteria remains unclear. To address this question, we characterized these phosphatases in vitro to uncover their mechanistic differences. Our assays demonstrated that all three enzymes catalyze the hydrolysis of PGP but exhibit distinct substrate selectivity. PgpB displays a broad substrate range, dephosphorylating various lipid phosphates, while PgpA and PgpC show a higher specificity for lysophosphatidic acid …

A Shared Mechanism For Tnp-Atp Recognition By Members Of The P2x Receptor Family, Xiao-Bo Ma, Chen-Xi Yue, Yan Liu, Yang Yang, Jin Wang, Xiao-Na Yang, Li-Dong Huang, Michael X Zhu, Motoyuki Hattori, Chang-Zhu Li, Ye Yu, Chang-Run Guo

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

P2X receptors (P2X1-7) are non-selective cation channels involved in many physiological activities such as synaptic transmission, immunological modulation, and cardiovascular function. These receptors share a conserved mechanism to sense extracellular ATP. TNP-ATP is an ATP derivative acting as a nonselective competitive P2X antagonist. Understanding how it occupies the orthosteric site in the absence of agonism may help reveal the key allostery during P2X gating. However, TNP-ATP/P2X complexes (TNP-ATP/human P2X3 (hP2X3) and TNP-ATP/chicken P2X7 (ckP2X7)) with distinct conformations and different mechanisms of action have been proposed. Whether these represent species and subtype variations or experimental differences remains unclear. Here, we show …

Are Leaders Born, Or Made?, William R. Chase D.D.S.

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

The debate over whether leaders are born or made persists, but effective leadership often results from a combination of innate traits and learned skills. Transformational leaders inspire and motivate others, while transactional leaders focus on tasks without fostering personal connections. Servant leadership, particularly valued in the dental profession, emphasizes service to others, aligning naturally with patient care. Leadership styles, such as coercive, authoritative, and affiliative, demonstrate the complexity of leadership dynamics. Renowned authors like John C. Maxwell and Daniel Goleman emphasize adaptability and the importance of being a leader whom people want to follow. Effective leadership transcends settings, offering focus, …

Advocacy Spotlight: Understanding The Mda's Role With Dental Insurance Reimbursement Rates, Daniel Miller D.D.S.

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

The Michigan Dental Association (MDA) is dedicated to advocating for members and advancing the dental profession. While federal laws prohibit the MDA from negotiating reimbursement rates with dental insurers, it provides significant support through education, advocacy, and resources.

Key initiatives include enhancing transparency in network leasing, endorsing PPO Negotiation Solutions to help practices optimize contracts, and offering educational programs on billing and coding. The MDA also facilitates peer networking and equips dentists with tools to navigate insurance challenges effectively.

Looking ahead, the MDA remains committed to empowering members through advocacy, guiding future dentists on contract literacy, and fostering a resilient …

J Mich Dent Assoc December 2024

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

Each month, The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association provides news, information, and features about Michigan dentistry to our state's oral health community and the MDA's 6,200+ members. It stands as the primary publication reaching Michigan dentists.

The December issue includes a timely cover feature on evidence supporting community water fluoridation, a clinical feature answering questions on patient dental records, a guest editorial on leadership by former MDA Journal Editor Dr. Bill Chase, and a Back Page article on how a personal touch makes a difference. We also provide our annual 2024 Author/Title Index and regular departments: The New Professional, …

Irreversible Electroporation In Treating Colorectal Liver Metastases In Proximity To Critical Structures, Govindarajan Narayanan, Nicole Gentile, Jonathan Eyshi, Brian Schiro, Ripal Gandhi, Constantino Pena, Antonio Ucar, Santiago Aparo, Fernando De Zarraga, Sarah Joseph, Horacio Asbun, Madelon Dijkstra

All Publications

No abstract provided.

The White Peacock – A Masculinity Study, Katherine Pollert

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

At the beginning of the twentieth century, the feminist movement in England was making significant progress, effectively influencing the leading artists and scholars of the time to consider the nature of female oppression and to do their part to invoke change. Among these figures, D.H. Lawrence emerged as a provocative voice on gender and sexuality. To this day, his work remains a source of significant contention, often due to the controversial representation of gender and sexuality in his novels. For decades, feminist critics have debated Lawrence’s characterization of women, some accusing his work of misogyny, with others praising his careful …

Heavy Metals In Rural Soils: A Case Study In Jennings County, Indiana, Madeline Hill

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Heavy metals, such as lead and mercury, can be toxic if exposure levels are too high. People are often concerned about lead exposure from water or paint, but soil is another potential exposure avenue for many metals. While some heavy metals, including mercury and lead, are found in emissions from coal-burning power plants and from incinerators, many metals accumulate in soils from past uses (ex. lead paint, leaded gasoline, chemical spills, industrial emissions, and natural occurrences). It is important to have soil tested to check metal concentrations because consumption or inhalation of these metals can lead to permanent damage and …

How Does 2 Level Cervical Disc Replacement Compare To Single Level?, Pierce Nunley, Brian Perry, Celeste Abjornson, Ashvin Patel, Faheem Sandhu, Armen Khachatryan, Jad Khalil

Conference Presentation Abstracts

Introduction: Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) is highly successful at a single level with greater than 90% fusion rates and high patient satisfaction. However, multi-level ACDF surgery, though still successful, has diminishing results with increasing levels. With many Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) clinical trials for the treatment of Symptomatic Cervical Disc Disease (SCDD) at a single level and recent IDE clinical trials for two contiguous levels, these trials offer the opportunity to compare clinical outcomes utilizing the same motion sparing technology mechanisms of action (MOA). The hypothesis is that cervical total disc replacement (cTDR) maintains its clinical benefits from …

What Is The Difference Of A Decade Of Experience? Comparing Two Multi-Center, Prospective, Randomized Clinical Investigational Device Exemption Trials Of An Approved Tdr At Two Contiguous Levels Of The Cervical Spine, Ashvin Patel, Jad Khalil, Brian Perri, Celeste Abjornson, Feheem Sandhu, Armen Khachatryan, Pierce Nunley

Conference Presentation Abstracts

Introduction: In 2013, the first Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) clinical trial for the treatment of Symptomatic Cervical Disc Disease (SCDD) at two contiguous levels was approved for an unconstrained Total Disc Replacement (cTDR). A decade later, this same device was the control arm of a new IDE trial at 2 levels. Although different investigators, the objective of this analysis was to explore if a decade of knowledge demonstrated a significant improvement in patient outcomes compared to the original trial. Materials and Methods: Both studies were prospective, randomized, multi-center, controlled IDE clinical trials with similar inclusion/exclusion criteria and study designs. The …

2024 December, Morehead State University. Office Of Communications & Marketing.

Morehead State Press Release Archive, 1961 to the Present

Press releases for December of 2024.

Enhancing Student Learning Of The Physics Of The Human Eye In The Context Of Computer Vision Syndrome During Covid-19, Liang Zeng, Guang Zeng

Physics & Astronomy Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Happy Birthday To Tim, Doretta Diekman Anema

Pro Rege

No abstract provided.

Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department: Theological Questioning And Reformed Theological Engagement, Kyle J. Dieleman

Pro Rege

No abstract provided.

Leavings, Bob De Smith

Pro Rege

No abstract provided.

Did He Just Say What I Think He Said?, Vaughn Donahue

Pro Rege

No abstract provided.

Decay, Carl P. Fictorie

Pro Rege

No abstract provided.

Apocalyptic Vision: A Disturbing One?, Jake Van Wyk, David Platter

Pro Rege

This article is preceded by a photo of the Gallery Exhibition of Dordt University (2023), and followed by photos of several other works of Van Wyk, as well as his studio picture.

A Doll's House, By Henrik Ibsen, Ethan Koerner

Pro Rege

No abstract provided.

Nicotine Cessation, Children's Mercy Kansas City

Clinical Pathways

No abstract provided.

A Review Of Research On Acceptance And Commitment Therapy For Anxiety And Obsessive Compulsive And Related Disorders, Michael P. Twohig, Leila K. Capel, Michael E. Levin

Psychology Faculty Publications

This paper reviews acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), trichotillomania, excoriation disorder, hoarding, and body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). Measurement of psychological inflexibility and its relationship to pathology is reviewed. Outcome work in all disorders listed is reviewed with results supporting ACT for anxiety disorders, OCD, and trichotillomania, but there is limited evidence for excoriation disorder, hoarding, and BDD. Future research should focus on processes of change in addition to outcomes.

Cultural And Social Aspects Of Anxiety Disorders, Lindsay E. Holly

Psychology Faculty Research and Publications

No abstract provided.

Rainfall Prediction Using Machine Learning Methods, Ibrahim Abdulla Obaidalla

Theses

The capability to predict rainfall effectively is crucial for both economic planning and safety measures. This project examined the performance of three well-known forecasting models: Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM), Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA), and Seasonal Autoregressive Integrated Moving-Average (SARIMA) to determine their accuracy in predicting rainfall patterns. Extensive analysis of data was conducted to identify which model was the most reliable and accurate, considering varying climatic conditions and time scales. The LSTM model, a type of network designed for sequential data, was expected to excel due to its ability to understand long-term dependencies in data series. This is vital …

Parametric Analysis Of Wire Arc Additively Manufactured Low-Carbon Steel Using Response Surface Methodology, Mirzagha Halilov

Theses

As the manufacturing sector continues on its path towards sustainability, additive manufacturing (AM) remains as one of its most promising streams, aiming to reduce material waste while also allowing for increased design complexity. In the extensive area of metal 3D printing, one method that is steadily gaining traction is wire-arc additive manufacturing (WAAM). This method of AM utilizes the energy created by an electric arc formed between a continuous consumable metal wire and a metal base, fusing the two together and ultimately creating a 3D component layer by layer. WAAM has several notable advantages over other metal 3D printing methods …