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- A. Marsden, in Brooklyn, to Dear Friend [Elizabeth Clarke].
- Creator
- A. Marsden
- Date Issued
- 1874-08-14
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FADT3332465p
- Subject Headings
- Clarke Family, Family History, Genealogy
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- Set of related objects
- Title
- A. Morris, in Bishop Stortford, to Master Clarke, [Will, Alfred or John].
- Creator
- A. Morris
- Date Issued
- 1873-11-17
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FADT3332119p
- Subject Headings
- Clarke Family, Family History, Genealogy
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- Set of related objects
- Title
- Effect of Correlated Non-Gaussian Quadratures on the Performance of Binary Modulations.
- Creator
- Aalo, Valentine A., Efthymoglou, George P.
- Date Issued
- 2011
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/flvc_fau_islandoraimporter_10.1155_2011_176486_1628608975
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- Citation
- Title
- Would Lord Running Clam wear Wubfur slippers? The ethical imperative of empathy in the alternate ecologies of Philip K. Dick.
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- Aaronson, Russell S., Florida Atlantic University, Collins, Robert A., Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, Department of English
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Although critics have observed Philip K. Dick's references to empathy throughout his novels, short stories, and essays, no analysis has attempted to examine the role of empathy in his writings. In contrast to the element of ratiocination (or logical extrapolation) widely considered to be the hallmark of science fiction, Dick's fictions are held together by the value they primarily place not on reason, but on an empathic understanding of our actions and their effects upon the lives of other...
Show moreAlthough critics have observed Philip K. Dick's references to empathy throughout his novels, short stories, and essays, no analysis has attempted to examine the role of empathy in his writings. In contrast to the element of ratiocination (or logical extrapolation) widely considered to be the hallmark of science fiction, Dick's fictions are held together by the value they primarily place not on reason, but on an empathic understanding of our actions and their effects upon the lives of other entities. Using two early short stories ("Beyond Lies the Wub" and "Roog"), two non-Earth ecologies (Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep and Dr. Bloodmoney). I will demonstrate that Dick's works are united by an ethical imperative to understand the thoughts and emotions of others, human and nonhuman alike.
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- 1996
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15339
- Subject Headings
- Dick, Philip K--Criticism and interpretation, Dick, Philip K--Ethics, Empathy in literature, Science fiction--History and criticism
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- Document (PDF)
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- Isolation and characterization of novel conopeptides from Conus dalli.
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- Abbasi, Husam Usama., Florida Atlantic University, Mari, Frank
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Conus dalli is a cone snail species that preys upon mollusks (molluscivorous) and it belongs to the same clade as the better studied Conus textile. They have different biogeographical distribution: C. dalli is restricted to the Panamic area; whereas C. textile is a widespread species found from the Red Sea to Hawaii. The venom of C. textile is an extremely complex mixture of conopeptides characterized for their very high content of modified amino acids; particularly, for their high content of...
Show moreConus dalli is a cone snail species that preys upon mollusks (molluscivorous) and it belongs to the same clade as the better studied Conus textile. They have different biogeographical distribution: C. dalli is restricted to the Panamic area; whereas C. textile is a widespread species found from the Red Sea to Hawaii. The venom of C. textile is an extremely complex mixture of conopeptides characterized for their very high content of modified amino acids; particularly, for their high content of gamma-carboxy glutamate (Gla). Therefore, it is expected that the venom of C. dalli is equally complex and it might provide us with a library of novel conopeptides. We have collected 6 specimens of C. dalli from the Pacific coast of Panama. Their venom ducts were dissected and 40 mg of crude venom were extracted. Venom was separated using SE-HPLC and RP-HPLC and several single-component fractions with unique molecular weights have been found. 1D and 2D NMR methods in conjunction with mass spectrometry techniques have been applied to the main components of the venom. Three novel conopeptides have been isolated and characterized; dal_C1011h, dal_C0910, and dal_C0805g. dal_C1011h is a 27-residue hydrophobic conotoxin that belongs to O-superfamily, dal_C0910 is a 16-residue conotoxin that belongs to M-superfamily, and dal_C0805g is a 12-residue linear conopeptide the belong to the Conorfamide family. The details on the characterization of these conopeptides along with a comparison with previous data obtained from C. textile are presented.
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- 2005
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/13214
- Subject Headings
- Conus, Gastropoda--Venom, Venom
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- Document (PDF)
- Title
- Biomass offsets little or none of permafrost carbon release from soils, streams, and wildfire: an expert assessment.
- Creator
- Abbott, Benjamin W., Jones, Jeremy B., Schuur, Edward A. G., Chapin III, F. Stuart, Bowden, William B., Bret-Harte, M. Syndonia, Epstein, Howard E., Flannigan, Michael D., Harms, Tamara K., Hollingsworth, Teresa N., Mack, Michelle C., McGuire, A. David, Natali, Susan M., Rocha, Adrian V., Tank, Suzanne E., Turetsky, Merritt R., Vonk, Jorien E., Wickland, Kimberly P., Aiken, George R., Alexander, Heather D., Amon, Rainer M. W., Benscoter, Brian, Bergeron, Yves, Bishop, Kevin, Blarquez, Olivier, Bond-Lamberty, Ben, Breen, Amy L., Buffam, Ishi, Cai, Yihua, Carcaillet, Christopher, Carey, Sean K., Chen, Jing M., Chen, Han Y. H., Christensen, Torben R., Cooper, Lee W., Cornelissen, J. Hans C., de Groot, William J., DeLuca, Thomas H., Dorrepaal, Ellen, Fetcher, Ned, Finlay, Jacques C., Forbes, Bruce C., French, Nancy H. F., Gauthier, Sylvie, Girardin, Martin P., Goetz, Scott J., Goldammer, Johann G., Gough, Laura, Grogan, Paul, Guo, Laodong, Higuera, Philip E., Hinzman, Larry, Hu, Feng Sheng, Hugelius, Gustaf, Jafarov, Elchin E., Jandt, Randi, Johnstone, Jill F., Jan Karlsson, Kasischke, Eric S., Kattner, Gerhard, Kelly, Ryan, Keuper, Frida, Kling, George W., Kortelainen, Pirkko, Kouki, Jari, Kuhry, Peter, Laudon, Hjalmar, Laurion, Isabelle, Macdonald, Robie W., Mann, Paul J., Martikainen, Pertti J., McClelland, James W., Molau, Ulf, Oberbauer, Steven F., Olefeldt, David, Paré, David, Parisien, Marc-André, Payette, Serge, Peng, Changhui, Pokrovsky, Oleg S., Rastetter, Edward B., Raymond, Peter A., Raynolds, Martha K., Rein, Guillermo, Reynolds, James F., Robards, Martin, Rogers, Brendan M., Schädel, Christina, Schaefer, Kevin, Schmidt, Inger K., Shvidenko, Anatoly, Sky, Jasper, Spencer, Robert G. M., Starr, Gregory, Striegl, Robert G., Teisserenc, Roman, Tranvik, Lars J., Virtanen, Tarmo, Welker, Jeffrey M., Zimov, Sergei
- Date Issued
- 2016-03-07
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUIR000121
- Format
- Citation
- Title
- Biomass offsets little or none of permafrost carbon release from soils, streams, and wildfire: an expert assessment.
- Creator
- Abbott, Benjamin W, Jones, Jeremy B, Schuur, Edward A G, Chapin III, F Stuart, Bowden, William B, Bret-Harte, M Syndonia, Epstein, Howard E, Flannigan, Michael D, Harms, Tamara K, Hollingsworth, Teresa N, Mack, Michelle C, McGuire, A David, Natali, Susan M, Rocha, Adrian V, Tank, Suzanne E, Turetsky, Merritt R, Vonk, Jorien E, Wickland, Kimberly P, Aiken, George R, Alexander, Heather D, Amon, Rainer M W, Benscoter, Brian W, Bergeron, Yves, Bishop, Kevin, Blarquez, Olivier, Ben Bond-Lamberty, Breen, Amy L, Buffam, Ishi, Cai, Yihua, Carcaillet, Christopher, Carey, Sean K, Chen, Jing M, Chen, Han Y H, Christensen, Torben R, Cooper, Lee W, Cornelissen, J Hans C, de Groot, William J, DeLuca, Thomas H, Dorrepaal, Ellen, Fetcher, Ned, Finlay, Jacques C, Forbes, Bruce C, French, Nancy H F, Gauthier, Sylvie, Girardin, Martin P, Goetz, Scott J, Goldammer, Johann G, Gough, Laura, Grogan, Paul, Guo, Laodong, Higuera, Philip E, Hinzman, Larry, Hu, Feng Sheng, Hugelius, Gustaf, Jafarov, Elchin E, Jandt, Randi, Johnstone, Jill F, Jan Karlsson, Kasischke, Eric S, Kattner, Gerhard, Kelly, Ryan, Keuper, Frida, Kling, George W, Kortelainen, Pirkko, Kouki, Jari, Kuhry, Peter, Laudon, Hjalmar, Laurion, Isabelle, Macdonald, Robie W, Mann, Paul J, Martikainen, Pertti J, McClelland, James W, Molau, Ulf, Oberbauer, Steven F, Olefeldt, David, Paré, David, Parisien, Marc-André, Payette, Serge, Peng, Changhui, Pokrovsky, Oleg S, Rastetter, Edward B, Raymond, Peter A, Raynolds, Martha K, Rein, Guillermo, Reynolds, James F, Robards, Martin, Rogers, Brendan M, Schädel, Christina, Schaefer, Kevin, Schmidt, Inger K, Shvidenko, Anatoly, Sky, Jasper, Spencer, Robert G M, Starr, Gregory, Striegl, Robert G, Teisserenc, Roman, Tranvik, Lars J, Virtanen, Tarmo, Welker, Jeffrey M, Zimov, Sergei
- Date Issued
- 2016-03-07
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/flvc_fau_islandoraimporter_10.1088_1748-9326_11_3_034014_1632246943
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- Citation
- Title
- The exercise science knowledge base of commercial fitness instructors in the State of Florida.
- Creator
- Abbott, Anthony Almon., Florida Atlantic University
- Abstract/Description
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Recent anecdotal reports, surveys, studies and litigation have questioned the competency of commercial fitness instructors to provide safe and effective exercise programming. This research study was designed to measure, within the State of Florida, commercial fitness instructors' knowledge base in exercise science, a knowledge base which relates to one's ability to deliver competent instruction. To determine adequacy of exercise science knowledge, test scores of commercial fitness instructors...
Show moreRecent anecdotal reports, surveys, studies and litigation have questioned the competency of commercial fitness instructors to provide safe and effective exercise programming. This research study was designed to measure, within the State of Florida, commercial fitness instructors' knowledge base in exercise science, a knowledge base which relates to one's ability to deliver competent instruction. To determine adequacy of exercise science knowledge, test scores of commercial fitness instructors were compared to that of fitness instructors certified by the American College of Sports Medicine. It was hypothesized that commercial fitness instructors within the State lack appropriate training and, therefore, would not demonstrate a comparable exercise science knowledge base to ACSM instructors who have to meet requisite standards to become certified. Samples of commercial instructors were drawn from five geographically distributed, large metropolitan areas within the State; and their testing scores and those of an ACSM sample were statistically treated with One-Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). ACSM instructors scored over twice as high as commercial instructors on the testing instrument; and ANOVA reflected a significant difference that supported the research hypothesis. It was concluded that commercial fitness instructors in the State of Florida have significantly less knowledge of exercise science than ACSM certified Health/Fitness instructors which lends credence to the concern that perhaps practicing instructors are incapable of delivering safe and effective exercise programming.
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- 1989
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/11935
- Subject Headings
- Physical fitness centers--Florida, Exercise
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- Document (PDF)
- Title
- POSSIBLE MORPHOLOGICAL ADVANTAGES FOR TOLERATING HIGH TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY IN A SUBTROPICAL PASSERINE (PEUCAEA AESTIVALIS).
- Creator
- Abbott, Billy, Anderson, Rindy, Florida Atlantic University, Department of Environmental Sciences, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
- Abstract/Description
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Animals face both natural and sexual selection pressures, and at times, these pressures conflict with one another. This results in a tradeoff between sexual and natural selection. In my thesis, I examine aspects of Bachman’s sparrows’ behavior and morphology in relation to weather conditions in light of these two conflicting pressures. Large bill size is selected for by the natural selection pressures of thermoregulation. Smaller bills are selected for by the sexual selection pressures of...
Show moreAnimals face both natural and sexual selection pressures, and at times, these pressures conflict with one another. This results in a tradeoff between sexual and natural selection. In my thesis, I examine aspects of Bachman’s sparrows’ behavior and morphology in relation to weather conditions in light of these two conflicting pressures. Large bill size is selected for by the natural selection pressures of thermoregulation. Smaller bills are selected for by the sexual selection pressures of song quality. Both thermoregulation and song are important behaviors/processes that have fitness implications. By looking at bill size in relation to thermoregulatory ability and song quality I examined the tradeoff between these two selection pressures acting on the bill of Bachman’s sparrows
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- 2023
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00014203
- Subject Headings
- Bachman's sparrow, Peucaea aestivalis, Morphology
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- Document (PDF)
- Title
- The Effect of Sea Level Rise on Juncus roemerianus’s Ability To Remain An Environmental Restoration Indicator Species.
- Creator
- Abbott, Cara J., Berry, Leonard, Graduate College
- Abstract/Description
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Juncus roemerianus, the black rush, has long been used in restoration projects in south Florida because of its unique ability to live in both freshwater and saltwater. In particular, it has been used as an indicator of salt-water incursion due to its differing physical forms in varying levels of salinity. When found in freshwater, it can reach heights over 2.1 meters, yet when found in hypersaline water, it becomes dwarfed and only 1 meter in height. Because of its dramatic differences in...
Show moreJuncus roemerianus, the black rush, has long been used in restoration projects in south Florida because of its unique ability to live in both freshwater and saltwater. In particular, it has been used as an indicator of salt-water incursion due to its differing physical forms in varying levels of salinity. When found in freshwater, it can reach heights over 2.1 meters, yet when found in hypersaline water, it becomes dwarfed and only 1 meter in height. Because of its dramatic differences in physical appearance due to salinity, it has provided an easy and fairly cheap method of determining an area’s localized salinity level. Most of Juncus roemerianus’s range in Florida lies around the coasts, which most models predict will experience significant changes due to sea level rise in the not so distant future. The purpose of this study is to determine whether the black rush can remain an environmental restoration indicator species in conditions influenced by sea level rise. This study will take place in the FAU Boca greenhouse and will target increased water levels and increased pH as the main conditions affected by sea level rise. If this study finds that increased water levels and pH do not significantly change the appearance of Juncus roemerianus in varying salinity, then this plant can confidently remain an indicator of salt-water incursion in the future. Conversely, if these conditions do change the appearance of Juncus roemerianus, then this plant may not remain an indicator species in South Florida in the future.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2014
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005798
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- Document (PDF)
- Title
- The effect of sea level rise on Juncus Roemerianus in a high nutrient environment.
- Creator
- Abbott, Cara J., Berry, Leonard, Florida Atlantic University, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, Center for Environmental Studies
- Abstract/Description
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As sea levels continue to rise, the projected damage that will ensue presents a great challenge for conservation and management of coastal ecosystems in Florida. Since Juncus roemerianus is a common marsh plant throughout Florida with unique growing characteristics that make it a popular restoration plant, this study implemented a 20 week greenhouse split plot experiment to examine the effects of sea level rise on J. roemerianus and ultimately determine its tolerance ranges to salinity and...
Show moreAs sea levels continue to rise, the projected damage that will ensue presents a great challenge for conservation and management of coastal ecosystems in Florida. Since Juncus roemerianus is a common marsh plant throughout Florida with unique growing characteristics that make it a popular restoration plant, this study implemented a 20 week greenhouse split plot experiment to examine the effects of sea level rise on J. roemerianus and ultimately determine its tolerance ranges to salinity and inundation in a high nutrient environment. Overall, salinity level and the interaction effect of salinity level and water level had the greatest effects on measured growth parameters including average mature height, maximum height, density, basal area, root length, and biomass. An inverse relationship between increasing salinity and the measured growth variables was observed with the greatest growth and survivability in 0 ppt water, survivability and reduced growth in 20 ppt water, survivability and little growth in 30 ppt water, and nearly complete senesce in 40 ppt water. This was the first laboratory study to determine the effect of 40 ppt water on J. roemerianus. Elevated water levels resulted in higher growth variables in the 20 ppt, 30 ppt, and 40 ppt treatments while inundated water levels produced higher growth variables in the 0 ppt treatment despite previous research finding inundation to have completely adverse effects on J. roemerianus. It is likely that the high nutrient environment provided for this study is the cause for this anomaly. The results of this study have major implications for the future of coastal ecosystems that are dominated by stands of J. roemerianus in South Florida and can be used in conjunction with studies on bordering marsh plants to predict shifts in the ecosystems of Florida that are responding to sea level rise scenarios.
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- 2015
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004426
- Subject Headings
- Coastal ecology, Coastal zone management, Jucus roemerianus, Plant ecophysiology, Salt marsh ecology, Sea level
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- Document (PDF)
- Title
- The Effect of a Culturally Relevant Cardiovascular Health Promotion Program on Rural African Americans.
- Creator
- Abbott, Laurie S., Williams, Christine L., Florida Atlantic University, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
- Abstract/Description
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Health disparities among rural African Americans include disproportionately higher morbidity and mortality rates associated with cardiovascular disease. Interventions designed to decrease cardiovascular risk can potentially improve health outcomes among rural, underserved communities. The purpose of this study was to test the effect of a cardiovascular health promotion intervention among rural African Americans. An experimental study randomized by church clusters was done in two rural...
Show moreHealth disparities among rural African Americans include disproportionately higher morbidity and mortality rates associated with cardiovascular disease. Interventions designed to decrease cardiovascular risk can potentially improve health outcomes among rural, underserved communities. The purpose of this study was to test the effect of a cardiovascular health promotion intervention among rural African Americans. An experimental study randomized by church clusters was done in two rural counties in northern Florida. A total of 229 participants, 114 in the intervention group and 115 in the control group, were recruited from twelve rural African American churches. The pretest-posttest design included instruments chosen to measure cardiovascular health habits and knowledge as well as changes in produce consumption, dietary fat intake, and exercise using the major components of the Integrated Model of Behavioral Prediction: intentions, norms, attitudes, and self-efficacy. Linear mixed model was the statistical test used to detect the program effects. Participants who received the intervention had significant increases in scores for the cardiovascular health habits (p < .01) and health knowledge (p < .01) variables compared with the control group. There were also significant group differences regarding intentions to increase produce consumption (p < .01) and reduce dietary fat intake (p < .01). The cardiovascular health program was associated with other statistically significant results including produce consumption attitudes (p = .01) and norms (p < .01), dietary fat attitudes (p = .04) and norms (p < .01), and exercise attitudes (p < .01). There were also significant results found for perceived behavioral control/self-efficacy regarding increasing produce consumption (p < .01), reducing dietary fat intake (p = .03), and increasing exercise (p = .01). Compared to the control group, the cardiovascular health promotion intervention was effective in fostering positive health effects for most of the variables measured. The findings supported the theoretical framework used for guiding the study, the Integrative Model of Behavioral Prediction Nurse-led health promotion interventions within church settings can be effective means for reducing overall cardiovascular risk and health disparities among rural African American populations.
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- 2015
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004475
- Subject Headings
- African Americans -- Health and hygiene, African Americans -- Health services accessibility, African Americans -- Health services accessibility, Cultural awareness -- United States, Discrimination in medical care, Health status indicators -- United States
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- Document (PDF)
- Title
- Kinetics and mechanistic studies of molybdenum(2) oxygen(3) (diethyl dtc)(2) (THF)(2) iodine(2).
- Creator
- Abburi, Chakravarthi., Florida Atlantic University, Baird, Donald M.
- Abstract/Description
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A study of the kinetic behavior of the oxygen atom transfer reaction of Mo2o3 (Et2dtc)2 (THF) 2I2, (I), with a variety of derivatives of pyridine N-oxides has been performed. The reaction behaves in pseudo-first-order fashion under conditions of excess N-oxide. Plots of kobs vs. [N-oxide] do not give straight lines, while plots of 1/kobs vs. 1/[N-oxide] are linear. The rate constant k is taken as the inverse of the slope of this latter plot. There is a marked dependence of the rate on the...
Show moreA study of the kinetic behavior of the oxygen atom transfer reaction of Mo2o3 (Et2dtc)2 (THF) 2I2, (I), with a variety of derivatives of pyridine N-oxides has been performed. The reaction behaves in pseudo-first-order fashion under conditions of excess N-oxide. Plots of kobs vs. [N-oxide] do not give straight lines, while plots of 1/kobs vs. 1/[N-oxide] are linear. The rate constant k is taken as the inverse of the slope of this latter plot. There is a marked dependence of the rate on the functional group in the 4-position of the pyridine ring with the relative rates -CH3 > -H > -Cl > -CN. The above observations can be used to support a mechanism in which a rapid pre-equilibrium, with a large equilibrium constant, is followed by a rate-determining breaking of the Mo-O-Mo bridge.
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- 1992
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/14828
- Subject Headings
- Enzyme kinetics, Molybdenum enzymes, Chemical kinetics
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- Document (PDF)
- Title
- A STUDY ON THE EFFECTS OF ELECTRICAL STIMULATION ON NEURONAL STRUCTURE AND ACTIVITY.
- Creator
- Abd, Genevieve Margaret, Wei, Jianning, Florida Atlantic University, Department of Biological Sciences, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
- Abstract/Description
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Chapter 1: Background: The search for effective electric stimulation protocols for peripheral nerve regeneration, specifically in dorsal root ganglion (DRG), is an ongoing area of interest. Multiple stimulation parameters using direct current, alternating current and pulsed magnetic electric fields have proven to increase neurite regeneration. In the past, there has been limited exploration of the impact of action potential-like electrical stimulation on DRG regeneration. New method: A novel...
Show moreChapter 1: Background: The search for effective electric stimulation protocols for peripheral nerve regeneration, specifically in dorsal root ganglion (DRG), is an ongoing area of interest. Multiple stimulation parameters using direct current, alternating current and pulsed magnetic electric fields have proven to increase neurite regeneration. In the past, there has been limited exploration of the impact of action potential-like electrical stimulation on DRG regeneration. New method: A novel action potential-like electrical stimuli output from a custom-built action potential generator board was used to assess multiple stimulation parameters on DRG regeneration. Finite-element modeling was used to determine electrolyte potential across a non-uniform electric field to test the effects of electric field strength from action potential-like stimuli on DRG regeneration. Total neurite length and neurite branching per DRG were examined for each applied field strength and frequency to determine the effects of action potential-like stimulation on DRG structural regeneration. Results: Action potential-like stimulation showed inhomogeneous distribution of neurite regeneration and branching with higher regeneration and branching seen in areas away from the electrodes compared to the nearly homogenous distribution seen from the controls. Whole well analysis showed significant increases in total neurite regeneration and branching across all stimulation conditions with electric field strength, particularly 40 V/m, having the strongest effect on DRG structural regeneration. Comparison with existing methods: This study provides preliminary evidence supporting the hypothesis that action potential-like electric fields can improve DRG regeneration. Conclusions: This system and method may have applications for clinical interventions aimed at rehabilitating damaged peripheral nerve pathways.
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- 2022
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00013979
- Subject Headings
- Nerve Regeneration, Ganglia, Spinal, Electric Stimulation, Neurites
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- Document (PDF)
- Title
- “I Have a Name Without a Title”; Representations of Middle Eastern Muslim Women in Western Literature.
- Creator
- Abed, Hadeel, Luria, Rachel, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, Florida Atlantic University
- Abstract/Description
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Since September 11, 2001, novels about Middle Eastern Muslim women acclimating to Western society have been a popular genre for Western authors seeking to counter anti-Muslim prejudices. However, in their efforts to counteract Islamophobia, many of these authors perpetuate and reinforce harmful stereotypes, particularly regarding Middle Eastern Muslim women. This thesis will explore two such works, Ten Things I Hate About Me by Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah and A Large Expanse of Sea...
Show moreSince September 11, 2001, novels about Middle Eastern Muslim women acclimating to Western society have been a popular genre for Western authors seeking to counter anti-Muslim prejudices. However, in their efforts to counteract Islamophobia, many of these authors perpetuate and reinforce harmful stereotypes, particularly regarding Middle Eastern Muslim women. This thesis will explore two such works, Ten Things I Hate About Me by Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah and A Large Expanse of Sea by Tahereh Mafi. I will argue that the novels have problematic components such as the "White Savior" archetype and how the characters reinforce stereotypical representations of their religion and culture, perpetuating assumptions that all or most Middle Eastern Muslim women are dissatisfied with their culture, appearance, and/or faith, which is not entirely representative of reality.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2022
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00184
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- Document (PDF)
- Title
- SHOULD WE ALWAYS BE AIMING AT THE TRUTH? A LOOK INTO DEPRESSION.
- Creator
- Abellard, Bayard, Baima, Nicholas, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
- Abstract/Description
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In this paper we attempt to understand how being truthful can bring people to experience depression. While it might cause depression, it also can bring people closer together than when being untruthful. Through this research we discover that realism can lead to depression and in some cases not lead to depression but a sense of bliss. I also review how optimism can lead to happiness and at the same time it can lead to depression due to not being able to reach the goals set out by one’s self....
Show moreIn this paper we attempt to understand how being truthful can bring people to experience depression. While it might cause depression, it also can bring people closer together than when being untruthful. Through this research we discover that realism can lead to depression and in some cases not lead to depression but a sense of bliss. I also review how optimism can lead to happiness and at the same time it can lead to depression due to not being able to reach the goals set out by one’s self. Overall, we discover that being truthful, in many cases, is the best option but at the same time there are cases where telling the truth would be more harmful than beneficial. Taken together, I believe it is best to always take your time to try and understand the situation before making a decision about whether telling the truth is ideal or not ideal.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2019
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00065
- Format
- Document (PDF)
- Title
- The role of identity in posttraumatic growth and psychological adjustment for adults with cancer.
- Creator
- Abernathy, Barbara E., College of Education, Department of Counselor Education
- Abstract/Description
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This mixed methods sequential research study was performed to explore the role of identity in posttraumatic growth and psychological adjustment for adults with cancer. One hundred nineteen individuals participated in an online survey which included items from Brief COPE, Mini-Mental Adjustment to Cancer (Mini-MAC), Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire (BIPQ), Sense of Coherence Scale - 3 items (SOC-3), Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI), Illness Intrusiveness Ratings Scale (IIRS), and...
Show moreThis mixed methods sequential research study was performed to explore the role of identity in posttraumatic growth and psychological adjustment for adults with cancer. One hundred nineteen individuals participated in an online survey which included items from Brief COPE, Mini-Mental Adjustment to Cancer (Mini-MAC), Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire (BIPQ), Sense of Coherence Scale - 3 items (SOC-3), Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI), Illness Intrusiveness Ratings Scale (IIRS), and Centrality of Event Scale (CES). A two-step cluster analysis divided the sample into two clusters based on the integration of cancer into identity: High Cancer Identity Cluster (cancer identity scores above M) with strong cancer identity and Low Cancer Identity Cluster (scores below the M) with a weak or absent cancer identity. HCIC yielded positive and negative subgroups. A discriminant analysis revealed which variables are significant predictors of group membership: PTG factor New Possibilities (Wilks'l = .781, F (1, 119) = 32.834, p = .000), Psychological Adjustment factor Anxious Preoccupation (Wilks' l= .863, F (1, 119) = 18.612, p = .000), Illness Intrusiveness factor Intimate Relationships (Wilks' l= .794, F (1, 119) = 30.348, p = .000), and Illness Perception factor Perceived Life Impact of Cancer (Wilks' l= .783, F (1, 119) = 32.412, p = .000). From the sample, 17 individuals and spouses/partners were interviewed to obtain a deeper understanding of the lived experience of cancer. Qualitative themes of suffering, woundedness, and uncertainty were found. Narrative data corroborated the quantitative data and contributed depth to the analysis. A new Cancer Identity Process Model was offered in which assimilative and accommodative efforts are informed by identity structures., Performing Normalcy is an assimilative process in which stressful life events such as cancer activate automatic behaviors guided by existing identity structures with the goal of reg As dissonance grows over the inability to re-establish valued former identities, negative affect and intrusive rumination prevails. Individuals then utilize accommodative strategies in a process of Constructing Survivorship to either regain valuable aspect of former identities or to create equally valued new ones.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2009
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/FAU/187204
- Subject Headings
- Adjustment (Psychology), Cancer, Psychological aspects, Stress management, Identity (Psychology), Mind and body
- Format
- Document (PDF)
- Title
- Human presence and sexual activity of West Indian manatees (Trichechus manatus) at Crystal River, Florida.
- Creator
- Abernathy, Barbara E., Florida Atlantic University, Adams, Ralph M., Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, Department of Biological Sciences
- Abstract/Description
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Free-ranging manatees wintering in the warm water of Kings Spring, Crystal River, Florida, were studied to determine the relationships between human presence and their sexual behaviors. The manatees of Crystal River are unique because of frequent exposure to large numbers of snorkelers and divers. Quantitative knowledge of such relationships are becoming increasingly important as preservation measures are reviewed to ensure that the human activity at the Spring does not pose a threat to...
Show moreFree-ranging manatees wintering in the warm water of Kings Spring, Crystal River, Florida, were studied to determine the relationships between human presence and their sexual behaviors. The manatees of Crystal River are unique because of frequent exposure to large numbers of snorkelers and divers. Quantitative knowledge of such relationships are becoming increasingly important as preservation measures are reviewed to ensure that the human activity at the Spring does not pose a threat to manatee reproduction. Focal animal sampling provided sexual behavioral data of manatees during randomly selected 30 min sampling periods. Frequencies of four of the eight observed sexual behaviors increased significantly in the presence of humans. Differences were also found between the types of sexual behaviors manatees exhibited while interacting with conspecifics, and the behaviors displayed with humans. Manatees appeared to be hyperstimulated in the presence of humans. No conclusions could be made about the effects of human interaction on manatee reproductive success because of the relatively short duration of the study.
Show less - Date Issued
- 1995
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15159
- Subject Headings
- West Indian manatee--Sexual behavior--Florida, Manatees--Sexual behavior--Florida
- Format
- Document (PDF)
- Title
- Time-activity budgets and displacement rates in Florida manatees (Trichechus manatus) in the absence and presence of humans.
- Creator
- Abernathy, Jim., Florida Atlantic University, Adams, Ralph M.
- Abstract/Description
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The effects of human presence on displacement behavior and time-activity budgets of free-ranging manatees (Trichechus manatus) are poorly known. The congregation of manatees and human tourists in the warm waters of Crystal River, Florida, during the winter months offered a unique opportunity to study these effects. Focal animal sampling was used to gather behavioral data on manatees during randomly selected daylight sampling periods. Frequencies of displacement were correlated with numbers of...
Show moreThe effects of human presence on displacement behavior and time-activity budgets of free-ranging manatees (Trichechus manatus) are poorly known. The congregation of manatees and human tourists in the warm waters of Crystal River, Florida, during the winter months offered a unique opportunity to study these effects. Focal animal sampling was used to gather behavioral data on manatees during randomly selected daylight sampling periods. Frequencies of displacement were correlated with numbers of humans to determine if incidences of displacement were increased. Displacement increased with human presence. Maintenance and sexual behaviors decreased as human presence increased.
Show less - Date Issued
- 1995
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15176
- Subject Headings
- Manatees--Florida, West Indian manatee--Florida, Human-animal relationships
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- Document (PDF)
- Title
- Studies on traffic characteristics in asynchronous transfer mode telecommunications.
- Creator
- Abeygunawardana, Sumudi Man., Florida Atlantic University, Neelakanta, Perambur S., Hsu, Sam
- Abstract/Description
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This thesis is concerned with an outline survey on the modern aspects of asynchronous transmission mode (ATM) telecommunication; also considered are certain specific issues such as the performance characteristics of ATM-based telecommunication networks under fluctuating workloads. Estimation of the stochasticity of the jitter associated with the cell-delay arising out of buffering within the network as well as due to signal-to-noise considerations which induce bit-errors and eventually lead...
Show moreThis thesis is concerned with an outline survey on the modern aspects of asynchronous transmission mode (ATM) telecommunication; also considered are certain specific issues such as the performance characteristics of ATM-based telecommunication networks under fluctuating workloads. Estimation of the stochasticity of the jitter associated with the cell-delay arising out of buffering within the network as well as due to signal-to-noise considerations which induce bit-errors and eventually lead to cell-losses manifesting as delay(s) in the cells being transmitted, is also addressed as a part of this thesis efforts. Relevant theoretical models are proposed, algorithms are developed and simulations are done on the above considerations. Based on these efforts, inferential conclusions are drawn and discussed. Scope for future research and developments towards engineering design of softwares suitable for practical applications by ATM networking planners and traffic forecasters is indicated. Merits and shortcomings of the models are proposed and algorithmic approaches pursued in the present study are also specified with relevant discussions.
Show less - Date Issued
- 1996
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15247
- Subject Headings
- Asynchronous transfer mode, Telecommunication--Traffic, Telematics
- Format
- Document (PDF)