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2022 August 29 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

Faculty Senate Agendas and Minutes

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Ndls Communicator: Week Of 08.29.22, Notre Dame Law School

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• Exchange program in Africa
• Matthew Dyson, who teaches in our ND London Law Programme, published a new book "Explaining Tort and Crime."
• Emily Bremer wrote about new material available for law instructors in the Regulatory Review.
• The Research Program on Law and Market Behavior will cosponsor the first annual International Behavioural Public Policy Conference at the London School of Economics and Political Science on September 7-10.
• Nicole Garnett discussed religious liberty in schools today along with her recent article, “A Victory for Religious Liberty and Educational Pluralism" on the First Things podcast.
• Lloyd Maher was quoted in …

Conceptualising Work As A ‘Safe Space’ For Negotiating Lgbt Identities: Navigating Careers In The Construction Sector, Sarah Barnard, Andrew Dainty, Sian Lewis, Andreas Culora

School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences

Despite sustained focus in recent years on understanding the experiences of underrepresented groups in construction, there has been a paucity of work that has explored the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) workers. Research has shown homophobia is commonplace in the construction industry and very few gay employees feel able to be open about their sexuality. Using qualitative data garnered from 16 in-depth interviews and a focus group with LGBT workers in the UK construction sector, this article analyses how participants negotiate identities at work and navigate their careers. Drawing on the concept of heteronormativity we consider how …

Epithelial Immunomodulation By Aerosolized Toll-Like Receptor Agonists Prevents Allergic Inflammation In Airway Mucosa In Mice, David L. Goldblatt, Gabriella Valverde Ha, Shradha Wali, Vikram V. Kulkarni, Michael K. Longmire, Ana M. Jaramillo, Rosha P. Chittuluru, Adrienne Fouts, Margarita Martinez-Moczygemba, Jonathan T. Lei

School of Medicine Publications

Allergic asthma is a chronic inflammatory respiratory disease associated with eosinophilic infiltration, increased mucus production, airway hyperresponsiveness, and airway remodeling. Epidemiologic data reveal that the prevalence of allergic sensitization and associated diseases has increased in the twentieth century. This has been hypothesized to be partly due to reduced contact with microbial organisms (the hygiene hypothesis) in industrialized society. Airway epithelial cells, once considered a static physical barrier between the body and the external world, are now widely recognized as immunologically active cells that can initiate, maintain, and restrain inflammatory responses, such as those that mediate allergic disease. Airway epithelial cells …

Ottinger '23 Confronts Change In Environment, Identity And Family Through Eckley Project, Maria Harmon

News and Events (Discontinued Series)

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New Titans Welcomed At Convocation, Julia Perez

News and Events (Discontinued Series)

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Seattle U Law's Dean To Co-Chair State Bar Licensure Task Force, Seattle University School Of Law

News Center Articles

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Frobenius Objects In The Category Of Spans, Ivan Contreras, Molly Keller, Rajan Amit Mehta

Mathematics Sciences: Faculty Publications

We consider Frobenius objects in the category Span, where the objects are sets and the morphisms are isomorphism classes of spans of sets. We show that such structures are in correspondence with data that can be characterized in terms of simplicial sets. An interesting class of examples comes from groupoids.

Our primary motivation is that Span can be viewed as a set-theoretic model for the symplectic category, and thus Frobenius objects in Span provide set-theoretic models for classical topological field theories. The paper includes an explanation of this relationship.

Given a finite commutative Frobenius object in Span, one can obtain …

The Attack On The Vasily Bekh And Targeting Logistics Ships, James Kraska

International Law Studies

This article originally appeared in Articles of War, the online publication of the Lieber Institute at the U.S. Military Academy, July 11, 2022, https://lieber.westpoint.edu/attack-vasily-bekh-targeting-logistics-ships/.

Modeling Radiation Belt Electrons With Information Theory Informed Neural Networks, Simon Wing, Drew L. Turner, Aleksandr Y. Ukhorskiy, Jay R. Johnson, Thomas Sotirelis, Romina Nikoukar, Giuseppe Romeo

Faculty Publications

An empirical model of radiation belt relativistic electrons (μ = 560–875 MeV G−1 and I = 0.088–0.14 RE G0.5) with average energy ∼1.3 MeV is developed. The model inputs solar wind parameters (velocity, density, interplanetary magnetic field (IMF) |B|, Bz, and By), magnetospheric state parameters (SYM-H and AL), and L*. The model outputs the radiation belt electron phase space density (PSD). The model is operational from L* = 3 to 6.5. The model is constructed with neural networks assisted by information theory. Information theory is used to select the most effective and relevant solar …

Increased Extent Of Waterfowl Grazing Lengthens The Recovery Time Of A Colonizing Seagrass (Halophila Ovalis) With Implications For Seagrass Resilience, Caitlyn M. O’Dea, Paul S. Lavery, Chanelle L. Webster, Kathryn M. Mcmahon

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Herbivore distributions and abundance are shifting because of climate change, leading to intensified grazing pressure on foundation species such as seagrasses. This, combined with rapidly increasing magnitudes of change in estuarine ecosystems, may affect seagrass resilience. While the overall resilience of seagrasses is generally well-studied, the timeframes of recovery has received comparatively little attention, particularly in temperate estuaries. We investigated how the recovery time (RT) of seagrass is affected by simulated grazing in a southwestern Australian estuary. Whilst excluding swans, we simulated different grazing intensities (25, 50, 75, and 100 % removal from 1 m2 plots) at four locations in …

Friendly But Faulty: A Pilot Study On The Perceived Trust Of Older Adults In A Social Robot, Ioanna Giorgi, Francesca Tirotto, Oksana Hagen, Farida Aider, Mario Gianni, Marco Palomino, Giovanni L. Masala

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

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The George-Anne Inkwell Edition, Georgia Southern University

The Inkwell

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All You Need To Know About Uab Football's Game Day Experience At The Protective Stadium, Tehreem Khan

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Comorbidity Of Novel Crhr2 Gene Variants In Type 2 Diabetes And Depression, Mutaz Amin, Jurg Ott, Derek Gordon, Rongling Wu, Teodor T Postolache, Michael Vergare, Claudia Gragnoli

Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior Faculty Papers

The corticotropin-releasing hormone receptor 2 (CRHR2) gene encodes CRHR2, contributing to the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal stress response and to hyperglycemia and insulin resistance. CRHR2-/- mice are hypersensitive to stress, and the CRHR2 locus has been linked to type 2 diabetes and depression. While CRHR2 variants confer risk for mood disorders, MDD, and type 2 diabetes, they have not been investigated in familial T2D and MDD. In 212 Italian families with type 2 diabetes and depression, we tested 17 CRHR2 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), using two-point parametric-linkage and linkage-disequilibrium (i.e., association) analysis (models: dominant-complete-penetrance-D1, dominant-incomplete-penetrance-D2, recessive-complete-penetrance-R1, recessive-incomplete-penetrance-R2). We detected novel linkage/linkage-disequilibrium/association …

Objectively Measured Physical Activity In Surgical Lung Cancer Patients: Feasibility And Acceptability Of A Longitudinal Approach, Weijiao Zhou

Sigma Foundation for Nursing Research Grant Reports

The aim of this study was to 1) determine the feasibility and acceptability of tracking longitudinal PA and its correlates (HRQOL and social cognitive variables), and 2) obtain preliminary estimates of changes in PA before and after surgery.

Maritime Exclusion Zones In Armed Conflicts, Raul (Pete) Pedrozo

International Law Studies

This article originally appeared in Articles of War, the online publication of the Lieber Institute at the U.S. Military Academy, Apr. 12, 2022, https://lieber.westpoint.edu/maritime-exclusion-zones-armed-conflicts/.

Can Turkey Legally Close Its Straits To Russian Warships? It’S Complicated, James Kraska

International Law Studies

This article originally appeared in Foreign Policy, March 1, 2022, https://foreignpolicy.com/2022/03/ 01/turkey-black-sea-straits-russia-ships-ukraine-war/.

Evaluation Of Vicinity-Based Hidden Markov Models For Genotype Imputation

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

BACKGROUND: The decreasing cost of DNA sequencing has led to a great increase in our knowledge about genetic variation. While population-scale projects bring important insight into genotype-phenotype relationships, the cost of performing whole-genome sequencing on large samples is still prohibitive. In-silico genotype imputation coupled with genotyping-by-arrays is a cost-effective and accurate alternative for genotyping of common and uncommon variants. Imputation methods compare the genotypes of the typed variants with the large population-specific reference panels and estimate the genotypes of untyped variants by making use of the linkage disequilibrium patterns. Most accurate imputation methods are based on the Li-Stephens hidden Markov …

Macrodosing To Microdosing With Psychedelics: Clinical, Social, And Cultural Perspectives, Ayse Ceren Kaypak, Amir Raz

Psychology Faculty Articles and Research

To date, the clinical and scientific literature has best documented the effects of classical psychedelics, such as lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), psilocybin, and dimethyltryptamine (DMT), in typical quantities most often associated with macrodosing. More recently, however, microdosing with psychedelics has emerged as a social trend and nascent therapeutic intervention. This variation in psychedelic practice refers to repeat, intermittent ingestion of less-than-macrodose amounts that do not cause the effects associated with full-blown “trips”. Microdosing paves the road to incorporating psychedelic drugs into a daily routine while maintaining, or even improving, cognitive and mental function. Unlike macrodosing with psychedelics, the influence of …

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Optimasi Hubungan Kuantitatif Struktur Senyawa Turunan Quercetin Yang Berpotensi Terhadap Aktivitas Antivirus Dengue Dengan Metode Austin Model 1, Ika Diana Evita, Charles Banon, Salprima Yudha, Morina Adfa

Chimica et Natura Acta

Antivirus dengue merupakan suatu senyawa yang memiliki kemampuan dalam menghambat aktivitas dari virus DENV. Salah satu senyawa yang memiliki aktivitas antivirus dengue yaitu quercetin. Telah dilakukan analisis Hubungan Kuantitatif Struktur Aktivitas (HKSA) secara teoritik dengan memprediksi turunan senyawa quercetin yang dioptimasi dengan menggantikan atom H dan gugus –OH dengan substituen NO2 dan/atau F (flour) pada posisi 3, 5, 7, 8, 2’, 3’, 4’ dan 5’, sehingga didapatkan 16 senyawa turunan quercetin. Metode yang digunakan adalah semiempiris AM1 dengan aplikasi Hyperchem 8.0.8 untuk pengoptimasi struktur dan metode backward untuk analisis regresi multilinier dengan aplikasi SPSS v24.0. Analisis regresi multilinier menunjukkan bahwa …

Bioplastik Berbahan Dasar Tepung Tapioka Dengan Modifikasi Gliserin Dan Serat Bambu, Herman Yoseph Sriyana, Berliana Putri Indrasmara

Chimica et Natura Acta

Plastik konvensional yang saat ini sering digunakan berasal dari polimer minyak bumi yang tidak dapat diperbaharui dan sulit terurai oleh mikroorganisme sehingga mencemari lingkungan. Bioplastik adalah plastik yang terbuat dari bahan alam yang mampu terurai oleh mikroorganisme menghasilkan air dan gas karbon dioksida. Bioplastik merupakan solusi untuk mengatasi pencemaran lingkungan yang disebabkan oleh plastik yang tidak mudah terurai. Tepung tapioka dengan kandungan pati yang tinggi sebesar 98% berpotensi sebagai bahan baku pembuatan bioplastik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui karakteristik bioplastik dari tepung tapioka dengan modifikasi gliserin dan serat bambu. Gliserin dan serat bambu ditambahkan dengan tujuan meningkatkan karakteristik bioplastik. Meliputi …

Sintesis Dan Karakterisasi Nanopartikel Zirkonia Terstabilkan Kalsium (Csz) Berbasis Prekursor Zirkonium Hidroksida Dari Pasir Zirkon Menggunakan Templat Etilen Glikol, Hasna Rofifah Novianti, Eneng Maryani, Diana Rakhmawaty Eddy, Solihudin Solihudin, Ferry Arifiadi, Dewi Idamayanti

Chimica et Natura Acta

Zirkonia yang distabilkan (stabilized zirconia) sangat menjanjikan karena memiliki sifat fisik, mekanik, termal, serta biokompatibilitas yang baik. Penelitian terkini memperlihatkan zirkonia yang distabilkan dapat digunakan pada bidang lingkungan, elektrolit, dan katalis. Zirkonia memiliki tiga fase yang stabil pada rentang suhu berbeda yaitu fase monoklinik, tetragonal dan kubik. Transformasi yang terjadi dari fase tetragonal ke monoklinik menyebabkan terjadinya retak mikro. Zirkonia perlu ditambahkan doping untuk dapat stabil selama pendinginan setelah tahap kalsinasi. Telah dilakukan sintesis zirkonia yang distabilkan dengan penambahan doping CaCl2 sebesar 1, 5 dan 10% b/b serta variasi suhu 600, 800 dan 1000°C untuk melihat pengaruhnya terhadap pembentukan fase …

Karakterisasi Enzim Amilase Isolat Bakteri R2m Larva Kumbang Sagu Dari Luwu Utara, Maswati Baharuddin, Nur Alfina, Amalyah Febryanti, Fitria Azis, Wulan Wahyuningsih

Chimica et Natura Acta

Karakterisasi ekstrak kasar enzim amilase isolat bakteri R2M dari larva kumbang sagu telah dilakukan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui aktivitas enzim amilase pada suhu, pH, dan konsentrasi substrat optimum terhadap substrat amilum murni dan amilum dari kulit singkong. Penentuan aktivitas enzim amilase menggunakan metode asam 3,5-dinitrosalisilat (DNS) yang diukur dengan spektrofotometer visible pada panjang gelombang (λ) 540 nm. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa enzim amilase isolat bakteri R2M larva kumbang sagu yang direaksikan dengan substrat amilum optimum pada suhu 70°C, pH 4, dan konsentrasi substrat 1,25% dengan aktivitas enzim masing-masing sebesar 0,116 U/mL; 0,049 U/mL; dan 0,044 U/mL. Aktivitas enzim amilase …

Peningkatan Efisiensi Dye Sentisized Solar Cell (Dssc) Dari Antosianin Kulit Manggis (Garcinia Mangostana L) Menggunakan Papain, Ika Nirmalasari, Ratri Ariatmi Nugrahani, Budiyanto Budiyanto

Chimica et Natura Acta

Untuk membantu aksesibilitas energi listrik, sumber energi alternatif misalnya, sel berorientasi matahari telah dibuat. Dye Sentisized Solar Cell (DSSC) mengubah energi bertenaga matahari menjadi energi listrik dengan zat warna (dye) sebagai sensitizer dan semikonduktor sebagai elektroda. TiO2 diaplikasikan pada kaca konduktif indium tin oxide (ITO) sebagai elektroda di DSSC. Warna sebagai sensitizer yang digunakan adalah antosianin dari kulit manggis. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah melakukan ekstraksi antosianin kulit manggis dengan metode maserasi,  menghasilkan DSSC yang dapat mengkonversi secara maksimal energi cahaya menjadi energi listrik dengan material komposit grafit-TiO2 menggunakan dye organik ekstrak manggis dan papain; menentukan pengaruh variasi waktu perendaman dye …

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Are Women With Disabilities Less Likely To Utilize Essential Maternal And Reproductive Health Services?-A Secondary Analysis Of Pakistan Demographic Health Survey, Shafaq Mahmood, Waqas Hameed, Sameen Siddiqi

Community Health Sciences

Background: People with disabilities deal with widespread exclusion from healthcare services, including sexual and reproductive health (SRH) rights. Studies analyzing the relationship between disability and key SRH utilization outcomes have often reported mixed findings. In Pakistan, very little to no literature is available on this topic, therefore we aim to determine inequalities in the utilization of essential maternal and reproductive health services between women with and without disabilities in Pakistan.
Methods: This was a secondary analysis of Pakistan Demographic Health Survey 2017-18 performed on a weighted sample of 6,711 women aged 15-49 years with a live birth in the 5 …