Ground Truthing: Reimagining the Indigenous Rainforests of BC’s North Coast by Derrick Stacey Denholm

Review of Derrick Stacey Denholm\u27s Ground Truthing: Reimagining the Indigenous Rainforests of BC’s North Coast

Views separated by time and terrain : the feminine perspective in the travel writings of Isabella Bird and Kira Salak

Title from PDF of title page (University of Missouri--Columbia, viewed on March 29, 2011).The entire thesis text is included in the research.pdf file; the official abstract appears in the short.pdf file; a non-technical public abstract appears in the public.pdf file.Thesis advisor: Dr. Charles Davis.M.A. University of Missouri--Columbia 2010.This study compares the feminine perspectives of Isabella Bird and Kira Salak, each of whom traveled alone across many continents and wrote - for publication - about her experiences. The purpose of this study is to identify some of the distinctive ways that women travel writers reveal a feminine viewpoint as a narrative style in their writings and to offer some speculations about the differences between the female self and the male ego. This thesis follows a course of research focused on examining the construction of narrative styles by Bird and Salak within articles and books through a combination of theoretical criticisms from many academic disciplines. It is grounded in discourse analysis, gendered language use theory, dominance and difference approaches to speech theory, and postmodern feminist theory. Bird's feminine perspective is marked by an attention to domestic details, identification of feminine traits in others and a poetic style. Salak's writing includes themes of objectifying men, exhibiting her determined nature, subjectively presuming the thoughts of women, domesticity, and approaching obstacles with a pragmatic attitude.Includes bibliographical reference

Increased Hematopoietic Extracellular RNAs and Vesicles in the Lung during Allergic Airway Responses.

Extracellular RNAs (exRNAs) can be released by numerous cell types in vitro, are often protected within vesicles, and can modify recipient cell function. To determine how the composition and cellular sources of exRNAs and the extracellular vesicles (EVs) that carry them change in vivo during tissue inflammation, we analyzed bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) from mice before and after lung allergen challenge. In the lung, extracellular microRNAs (ex-miRNAs) had a composition that was highly correlated with airway-lining epithelium. Using cell type-specific membrane tagging and single vesicle flow, we also found that 80% of detected vesicles were of epithelial origin. After the induction of allergic airway inflammation, miRNAs selectively expressed by immune cells, including miR-223 and miR-142a, increased and hematopoietic-cell-derived EVs also increased >2-fold. These data demonstrate that infiltrating immune cells release ex-miRNAs and EVs in inflamed tissues to alter the local extracellular environment

An Exploration of the Calls Received by the Kentucky Council on Problem Gambling Help Hotline

Studies that focus on crisis hotlines are abundant, however very few deal with the subject of gambling. The literature reviewed examines gambling as an addiction and the general existence of hotlines. This study examines the use of the hotline provided by the Kentucky Council on Problem Gambling (KYCPG) in a dichotomous breakdown of gender. There are some significant differences between males and females, particularly regarding criminal behavior in the effort to recoup gambling losses or to continue gambling. An additional breakdown of seasonal and regional call logs further analyzes the use of the KYCPG hotline

The Effects of Equine-Assisted Therapy on Social Function in Children with Autism: A Systematic Review

Abstract Objective: This systematic review was conducted to examine the effectiveness of equine assisted therapy on social function in children with autism. Methods: Articles related to this topic were screened on the database PubMed for relationship between equine assisted therapy and social function in children with autism. Results: When participating in equine assisted therapy, there appears to be an increase in social function. Seven of the Ten articles concluded that equine assisted therapy increased social function. One concluded that removing the intervention reverted patients back to pre-study baselines and the last two were inconclusive. Conclusion: Parents of children with autism who struggle with social function should enroll their child in equine assisted therapy. Keywords: Keywords include: Child, Minors, Adolescent, Autistic Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Animal Assisted TherapyAbstract Objective: This systematic review was conducted to examine the effectiveness of equine assisted therapy on social function in children with autism. Methods: Articles related to this topic were screened on the database PubMed for relationship between equine assisted therapy and social function in children with autism. Results: When participating in equine assisted therapy, there appears to be an increase in social function. Seven of the Ten articles concluded that equine assisted therapy increased social function. One concluded that removing the intervention reverted patients back to pre-study baselines and the last two were inconclusive. Conclusion: Parents of children with autism who struggle with social function should enroll their child in equine assisted therapy. Keywords: Keywords include: Child, Minors, Adolescent, Autistic Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Animal Assisted TherapyAbstract Objective: This systematic review was conducted to examine the effectiveness of equine assisted therapy on social function in children with autism. Methods: Articles related to this topic were screened on the database PubMed for relationship between equine assisted therapy and social function in children with autism. Results: When participating in equine assisted therapy, there appears to be an increase in social function. Seven of the Ten articles concluded that equine assisted therapy increased social function. One concluded that removing the intervention reverted patients back to pre-study baselines and the last two were inconclusive. Conclusion: Parents of children with autism who struggle with social function should enroll their child in equine assisted therapy. Keywords: Keywords include: Child, Minors, Adolescent, Autistic Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Animal Assisted TherapyAbstract Objective: This systematic review was conducted to examine the effectiveness of equine assisted therapy on social function in children with autism. Methods: Articles related to this topic were screened on the database PubMed for relationship between equine assisted therapy and social function in children with autism. Results: When participating in equine assisted therapy, there appears to be an increase in social function. Seven of the Ten articles concluded that equine assisted therapy increased social function. One concluded that removing the intervention reverted patients back to pre-study baselines and the last two were inconclusive. Conclusion: Parents of children with autism who struggle with social function should enroll their child in equine assisted therapy. Keywords: Keywords include: Child, Minors, Adolescent, Autistic Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Animal Assisted TherapyAbstract Objective: This systematic review was conducted to examine the effectiveness of equine assisted therapy on social function in children with autism. Methods: Articles related to this topic were screened on the database PubMed for relationship between equine assisted therapy and social function in children with autism. Results: When participating in equine assisted therapy, there appears to be an increase in social function. Seven of the Ten articles concluded that equine assisted therapy increased social function. One concluded that removing the intervention reverted patients back to pre-study baselines and the last two were inconclusive. Conclusion: Parents of children with autism who struggle with social function should enroll their child in equine assisted therapy. Keywords: Keywords include: Child, Minors, Adolescent, Autistic Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Animal Assisted TherapyAbstract Objective: This systematic review was conducted to examine the effectiveness of equine assisted therapy on social function in children with autism. Methods: Articles related to this topic were screened on the database PubMed for relationship between equine assisted therapy and social function in children with autism. Results: When participating in equine assisted therapy, there appears to be an increase in social function. Seven of the Ten articles concluded that equine assisted therapy increased social function. One concluded that removing the intervention reverted patients back to pre-study baselines and the last two were inconclusive. Conclusion: Parents of children with autism who struggle with social function should enroll their child in equine assisted therapy. Keywords: Keywords include: Child, Minors, Adolescent, Autistic Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Animal Assisted TherapyAbstract Objective: This systematic review was conducted to examine the effectiveness of equine assisted therapy on social function in children with autism. Methods: Articles related to this topic were screened on the database PubMed for relationship between equine assisted therapy and social function in children with autism. Results: When participating in equine assisted therapy, there appears to be an increase in social function. Seven of the Ten articles concluded that equine assisted therapy increased social function. One concluded that removing the intervention reverted patients back to pre-study baselines and the last two were inconclusive. Conclusion: Parents of children with autism who struggle with social function should enroll their child in equine assisted therapy. Keywords: Keywords include: Child, Minors, Adolescent, Autistic Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Animal Assisted TherapyAbstract Objective: This systematic review was conducted to examine the effectiveness of equine assisted therapy on social function in children with autism. Methods: Articles related to this topic were screened on the database PubMed for relationship between equine assisted therapy and social function in children with autism. Results: When participating in equine assisted therapy, there appears to be an increase in social function. Seven of the Ten articles concluded that equine assisted therapy increased social function. One concluded that removing the intervention reverted patients back to pre-study baselines and the last two were inconclusive. Conclusion: Parents of children with autism who struggle with social function should enroll their child in equine assisted therapy. Keywords: Keywords include: Child, Minors, Adolescent, Autistic Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Animal Assisted TherapyAbstract Objective: This systematic review was conducted to examine the effectiveness of equine assisted therapy on social function in children with autism. Methods: Articles related to this topic were screened on the database PubMed for relationship between equine assisted therapy and social function in children with autism. Results: When participating in equine assisted therapy, there appears to be an increase in social function. Seven of the Ten articles concluded that equine assisted therapy increased social function. One concluded that removing the intervention reverted patients back to pre-study baselines and the last two were inconclusive. Conclusion: Parents of children with autism who struggle with social function should enroll their child in equine assisted therapy. Keywords: Keywords include: Child, Minors, Adolescent, Autistic Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Animal Assisted Therap

LONG TERM PRESENCE OF ISLAND MASS EFFECT AT TIPUTA CHANNEL, RANGIROA ATOLL

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Influence of SCP1 on Cryptococcus neoformans Virulence

Cryptococcus neoformans is the highest ranked pathogen on the Fungal Priority Pathogen List (WHO). Cryptococcal disease begins as pneumonia, crosses the blood-brain barrier, and develops into meningoencephalitis with a 41-61% mortality rate. While most commonly contracted by immunocompromised individuals, infections in immunocompetent individuals do occur. Treatments often produce severe side effects and increased resistance is a developing concern. Our research aims to identify a gene that can be targeted for more effective antifungal therapies. The SCP1 gene is involved in pH regulation and virulence in C. neoformans. Our research hypothesiszes that the SCP1 gene is crucial for the adaptation of this pathogen to its host environment, which changes dramatically from acidic to alkaline. Without this gene C. neoformans cannot adapt to the host environment, and therefore cannot become virulent. We deleted SCP1 from a wildtype strain and evaluated mutant and wildtype for altered growth phenotypes. The mutant strain, scp1∆, displayed growth inhibition at pH8, 1.5M NaCl2, and 7mM CoCl2, supporting our hypothesis. We then reintroduced the SCP1 gene into the mutant strain using biolistic bombardment (i.e. gene gun). The virulence of the three strains (wildtype, mutant, and reconstituted) were analyzed in an invertebrate Galleria moth larvae model. The results support our hypothesis by displaying virulence in the wildtype and reconstituted strains that possess SCP1, while the mutant strain that lacks SCP1 was less virulent. This demonstrates a dependency on the SCP1 gene for survival and virulence. Future research will reevaluate growth phenotypes, compare virulence in a murine model, identify the SCP1 pH response pathway through qPCR, and evaluate antifungal sensitivity to drugs like fluconazole. If the SCP1 gene is responsible for survival and virulence of cryptococcal disease then it can be targeted to develop antifungal therapies more effective then current treatments