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Title: Meaningful links: Using network analysis to articulate the structure of personality psychology.
Creator: Hesse, Jared, Lanning, Kevin
Abstract/Description: The current study is presented as an exploratory network analysis of personality psychology using a network composed of 54 source papers and their references. The articles used were papers from the Annual Review of Psychology journal, which dealt with the subject of personality, from 1950 to 2012. References from the source papers were pulled and then mapped onto a network that graphically illustrated the links between different citations. From the network it was possible to deduce, both...
Show moreThe current study is presented as an exploratory network analysis of personality psychology using a network composed of 54 source papers and their references. The articles used were papers from the Annual Review of Psychology journal, which dealt with the subject of personality, from 1950 to 2012. References from the source papers were pulled and then mapped onto a network that graphically illustrated the links between different citations. From the network it was possible to deduce, both visually and statistically, distinctively clustered communities, the relative influence of certain psychologists, and the researchers that bridged disciplinary gaps within the field of personality research. By using digital humanities methods such as network analysis it is possible to better understand and articulate the history and growth of personality psychology.
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Date Issued: 2014
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA0005023
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Gender Stereotypes and Political Ambition.
Creator: Dooley, Connor, Holman, Mirya R.
Abstract/Description: This study analyzes the effects of gender stereotypes on the perception of emotion in hypothetical political candidates. By presenting subjects with various combinations of emotional displays by both male and female candidates, we will be able to see if any gender stereotypes are primed or activated by these displays, and more importantly, the differences in perception of these displays based on the candidate’s gender. For example, if we present the subject with a male candidate who appears...
Show moreThis study analyzes the effects of gender stereotypes on the perception of emotion in hypothetical political candidates. By presenting subjects with various combinations of emotional displays by both male and female candidates, we will be able to see if any gender stereotypes are primed or activated by these displays, and more importantly, the differences in perception of these displays based on the candidate’s gender. For example, if we present the subject with a male candidate who appears aggressive and confrontational, will he be viewed the same way as a female candidate with the same characteristics? Will gender stereotypes cause the female candidate to be perceived more negatively than the male? Previous research has supported the idea that gender stereotypes will effect perception of candidates based on their gender, and this study will help to see if specific stereotypes are primed for application by the subject based on emotional displays.
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Date Issued: 2014
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA0005012
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Synthesis of Podophyllotoxin Derivatives.
Creator: Flint, Madison, Roche, Stéphane P.
Abstract/Description: Podophyllotoxin is a natural aryltetralin lignan compound isolated from plants within the genus Podophyllum. Podophyllotoxin has been under extensive biochemical investigation since the discovery of its biological activity as a strong microtubule destabilizing mitotic agent. Although these antineoplastic compounds have shown significant activity as cancerous cell growth inhibitors, they lack selectivity and are thus extremely toxic to healthy cells. This has led to a recent interest in the...
Show morePodophyllotoxin is a natural aryltetralin lignan compound isolated from plants within the genus Podophyllum. Podophyllotoxin has been under extensive biochemical investigation since the discovery of its biological activity as a strong microtubule destabilizing mitotic agent. Although these antineoplastic compounds have shown significant activity as cancerous cell growth inhibitors, they lack selectivity and are thus extremely toxic to healthy cells. This has led to a recent interest in the synthesis of Podophyllotoxin analogues in hopes of optimizing the biological selectivity and potency of these semi-synthetic derivatives. The objective of my research in the Roche group is to generate a library of these derivatives for subsequent biological assays to determine their potential as chemotherapeutic agents. In total I have synthesized 22 Podophyllotoxin analogues. Of these 22 derivatives, 14 have been biologically evaluated and 4 were observed to possess promising anti-cancer activity and are currently undergoing further evaluation.
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Date Issued: 2014
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA0005014
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Synthesis of Complex Polycyclic Scaffolds Incorporating α-Amino Esters.
Creator: Zorc, Stephen A., Samanta, Shyam S., Roche, Stéphane P., Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Abstract/Description: In order to keep up with the high demand for biologically active molecules, chemists devised several synthetic strategies to access novel chemical spaces. The two main strategies to construct new scaffolds are to revisit underexploited or forgotten reactions or to devise new transformations. We are exploring a unique and underexploited reaction, the Himbert–Henn cycloaddition, to produce complex molecular scaffolds in a single step (strategy 1). In a second novel approach, we are modifying...
Show moreIn order to keep up with the high demand for biologically active molecules, chemists devised several synthetic strategies to access novel chemical spaces. The two main strategies to construct new scaffolds are to revisit underexploited or forgotten reactions or to devise new transformations. We are exploring a unique and underexploited reaction, the Himbert–Henn cycloaddition, to produce complex molecular scaffolds in a single step (strategy 1). In a second novel approach, we are modifying the Hantzsch 4-component reaction (4CR) by incorporating an α-amino ester residue to construct new molecules (strategy 2). Both of these reactions have great potential to synthesize novel and chiral molecules from proteinogenic α-amino esters. These unprecedented and complex polycyclic molecules have potential application in medicinal chemistry and natural product synthesis. 4-aza-podophyllotoxins obtained by the Hantzsch-4CR have been proven to be potent as anti-leukemia, anti-colon cancer, and vascular disrupting agents (with nanomolar activity).
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Date Issued: 2015
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005218
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Women’s Representation in Contemporary Hollywood Film Culture.
Creator: Trujillo, Michelle, Sim, Gerald, Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
Abstract/Description: See Her is a found footage montage that identifies the issue of women’s representation in contemporary Hollywood film culture. It analyzes different ways that spectatorship develops through the division of the film into four sections of which three analyze film from the perspective of Laura Mulvey, Mary Ann Doane, and Linda Williams. These three sections also approach the representation of women as a sociological issue of oppression as discussed by sociologist Patricia Hill Collins. The last...
Show moreSee Her is a found footage montage that identifies the issue of women’s representation in contemporary Hollywood film culture. It analyzes different ways that spectatorship develops through the division of the film into four sections of which three analyze film from the perspective of Laura Mulvey, Mary Ann Doane, and Linda Williams. These three sections also approach the representation of women as a sociological issue of oppression as discussed by sociologist Patricia Hill Collins. The last section serves as a speculative vision of the future of female representation in Hollywood Film Culture. While this film is critical on the current state of representation, it presents hope for a more equal future.
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Date Issued: 2015
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005215
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Development and Calibration of a Low-Cost Visible Spectrometer.
Creator: Jinandra, Amisha, Smith, Eugene
Abstract/Description: Visible spectrometers record the absorption of electromagnetic radiation as a function of wavelength, and the spectral data contains both qualitative and quantitative information. While these instruments are an essential tool for chemists, students often have limited access to quality instruments due to their high cost. The components used to construct visible spectrometers are moderately inexpensive due to recent technological advances, yet instruments remain expensive. The long term goal of...
Show moreVisible spectrometers record the absorption of electromagnetic radiation as a function of wavelength, and the spectral data contains both qualitative and quantitative information. While these instruments are an essential tool for chemists, students often have limited access to quality instruments due to their high cost. The components used to construct visible spectrometers are moderately inexpensive due to recent technological advances, yet instruments remain expensive. The long term goal of this study is to develop a visible spectrometer accessible to students using readily available and inexpensive components. To accomplish this goal, a prototype instrument was calibrated. Resolution was determined by recording data for samples that absorb visible light at specific wavelengths. To assess the utility of the spectrometer for quantitative analysis, signal intensities were obtained as a function of sample concentration.
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Date Issued: 2014
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA0005025
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Should the Navy be exempt from marine mammal protection regulations in times of peace?.
Creator: Bitton, Joanna, Holman, Mirya R., College of Engineering and Computer Science
Abstract/Description: Whales, dolphins, and other marine mammals depend on their hearing to survive, but human technology is now invading their world. Military sonar used by the US Navy to detect submarines emit noises as loud as rocket blasts. These noises infiltrate the ocean and marine mammals get disoriented, have permanent hearing loss, get stranded, or die. With practical safety procedures in place, whales and other marine mammals can be protected from navy sonar. Striking a balance between the nation’s...
Show moreWhales, dolphins, and other marine mammals depend on their hearing to survive, but human technology is now invading their world. Military sonar used by the US Navy to detect submarines emit noises as loud as rocket blasts. These noises infiltrate the ocean and marine mammals get disoriented, have permanent hearing loss, get stranded, or die. With practical safety procedures in place, whales and other marine mammals can be protected from navy sonar. Striking a balance between the nation’s security and the safety of marine mammals can be achieved by passing legislation that takes into consideration both needs. With quality policies such as reducing sonar usage in times of peace in locations that have a high concentration of marine mammals and avoiding sonar use in areas in which they migrate to and feed from, marine mammals can be protected. These safety measures can be passed by using adjudicatory actions.
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Date Issued: 2015
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005176
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Gray Wolves in the Northwest and How to Keep Them Protected.
Creator: Tsang, Rebecca, Holman, Mirya R., College of Business
Abstract/Description: The gray wolf is a native species to North America, but settlers in the 1800s started to shoot, poison, and trap them. In the 1930s the species was eradicated from the Northern Rockies, and eventually were on the brink of extinction. Thankfully the Endangered Species Act was put in place in 1973, and the gray wolf was one of the first species to be protected under it. Because of these new protections, the species was able to start their road to recovery. In 1995 and 1996, the gray wolf was...
Show moreThe gray wolf is a native species to North America, but settlers in the 1800s started to shoot, poison, and trap them. In the 1930s the species was eradicated from the Northern Rockies, and eventually were on the brink of extinction. Thankfully the Endangered Species Act was put in place in 1973, and the gray wolf was one of the first species to be protected under it. Because of these new protections, the species was able to start their road to recovery. In 1995 and 1996, the gray wolf was reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park and the Northern Rockies. However, starting in 2009 the northwestern states began to delist the gray wolf from their protections. This shifted the power from the federal level to the state level, giving each state control over their wolf populations. When Wyoming was given this power in 2012, their gray wolf population began to plummet again, and in 2014, the courts overturned this decision, giving power back to the federal government. The gray wolves are a very significant species to the ecosystems they inhabit; therefore, their existence and recovery must be allowed to remain flourishing. For this to happen, power should be turned back over to the government and the gray wolf should continue to be protected under the ESA as well.
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Date Issued: 2015
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005216
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Saving the Earth From Becoming Like Venus.
Creator: Fahmy, Andrew, Holman, Mirya R., Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Abstract/Description: This research discusses how a cap and trade policy could be established in the US to reduce greenhouse emissions in order to avoid the expected disastrous consequences that these emissions might have on our planet. Cap and trade potentially embodies an effective political compromise that helps protect our planet as well as ensure economic prosperity. Cap and trade sets a limit on greenhouse emissions while allowing business to trade their emissions under free market rules. Cap and trade has...
Show moreThis research discusses how a cap and trade policy could be established in the US to reduce greenhouse emissions in order to avoid the expected disastrous consequences that these emissions might have on our planet. Cap and trade potentially embodies an effective political compromise that helps protect our planet as well as ensure economic prosperity. Cap and trade sets a limit on greenhouse emissions while allowing business to trade their emissions under free market rules. Cap and trade has been successfully implemented both internationally in Europe, as well as domestically in California. This project looks at implementing a similar model nationally which might lead to advantageous breakthroughs in reducing greenhouse emissions. Moreover, the project discusses the political feasibility and alternative policy pathways and measures that can be taken to pass this policy on a national level.
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Date Issued: 2015
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005184
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Hispanic Perspectives on Lifting the Cuban Embargo.
Creator: Clukey, Ryan, Giral Lores, Marina, Paik, Jeehoon, Escaleras, Monica, Levy, Eric, College of Business
Abstract/Description: The Cuban Embargo has restricted economic, cultural and diplomatic ties between the United States and Cuba for 53 years. On December 17th, 2014, President Obama made a televised-speech on “normalizing relationship with Cuba,” instead of continuing an “outdated approach [that] has failed to advance our interests.” This study will examine and analyze the attitudes of Hispanics living in the United States’ towards the lifting of the Cuban Embargo. We are interested on the Hispanic population...
Show moreThe Cuban Embargo has restricted economic, cultural and diplomatic ties between the United States and Cuba for 53 years. On December 17th, 2014, President Obama made a televised-speech on “normalizing relationship with Cuba,” instead of continuing an “outdated approach [that] has failed to advance our interests.” This study will examine and analyze the attitudes of Hispanics living in the United States’ towards the lifting of the Cuban Embargo. We are interested on the Hispanic population because they represent one of the largest and fastest-growing minority groups in the United States. We conducted telephone and online surveys of 500 Hispanics around the country. Our findings indicate that Hispanics have statistically significant different perspectives on lifting the Embargo, expanding trade and reestablishing diplomatic relations depending on their age, gender and other socio-demographic factors.
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Date Issued: 2015
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005192
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Urban Growth’s Effect on the Florida Everglades.
Creator: Sapienza, Valerie, Holman, Mirya R., Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Abstract/Description: Urban growth, also known as urbanization or urban sprawl, is the spreading of metropolitan growth that consumes natural areas, which has many harmful effects on the environment. This study provides information on how urban growth is affecting the Florida Everglades in destructive ways, with a focus on the water in the Everglades. A plethora of water pollutants, such as phosphorous, nitrogen and mercury come directly from human activities associated with urban sprawl. This pollution affects...
Show moreUrban growth, also known as urbanization or urban sprawl, is the spreading of metropolitan growth that consumes natural areas, which has many harmful effects on the environment. This study provides information on how urban growth is affecting the Florida Everglades in destructive ways, with a focus on the water in the Everglades. A plethora of water pollutants, such as phosphorous, nitrogen and mercury come directly from human activities associated with urban sprawl. This pollution affects many parts of the Everglades’ natural ecosystem including sawgrass marshes and mangrove swamps, as well as endangered species, such as, the crocodile and Florida panther. This study also addresses limits on chemical pollution that can be placed by the President through executive orders. Overall, the water pollution in the Everglades is destructive in many ways and can be reduced through executive orders from the President to limit the use of chemicals in urban fringe areas.
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Date Issued: 2015
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005208
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Healthcare and Hispanics: The Disparity in Healthcare Coverage and Affordability Between Genders.
Creator: Rodriguez, Erik, Acosta, Alexandra, Gajjar, Kevin, Escaleras, Monica, Levy, Eric, College of Business
Abstract/Description: Historically, Hispanics have been the ethnic minority, in the United States, with the highest rate of adults without health care insurance. Before the Affordable Care Act passed in 2013, 36 percent of working-age Hispanics were uninsured in the United States. After the bill was passed, the percent of uninsured Hispanics in the population declined to 23 percent in June 2014. This study examines the impact of the Affordable Care Act implementation on the Hispanic population. We conducted a...
Show moreHistorically, Hispanics have been the ethnic minority, in the United States, with the highest rate of adults without health care insurance. Before the Affordable Care Act passed in 2013, 36 percent of working-age Hispanics were uninsured in the United States. After the bill was passed, the percent of uninsured Hispanics in the population declined to 23 percent in June 2014. This study examines the impact of the Affordable Care Act implementation on the Hispanic population. We conducted a survey of 500 Hispanics nationwide to test the hypothesis on the dissimilarity in health care coverage and affordability among Hispanics males and females. Our results revealed a significant disparity in health care insurance coverage and affordability between Hispanic males and females. The dissimilarity in coverage and affordability between genders has continued after the passing of the Affordable Care Act, a point often overlooked.
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Date Issued: 2015
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005207
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Urban Sprawl: The Invisible Destroyer of the Environment.
Creator: Gastineau, Megan, Holman, Mirya R., Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
Abstract/Description: The purpose of this research is to inform Americans of what sprawl is and the negative effects it has on the environment. Sprawl is the unnecessary expansion of urban areas onto valuable unused land. In 2013, only 26% of Americans saw sprawl as a problem at all. Yet sprawl is the culprit behind better known issues, such as air pollution and water contamination. The increased use of vehicles and runoff makes sprawled out areas more polluted than compact cities. Because condensing a city is not...
Show moreThe purpose of this research is to inform Americans of what sprawl is and the negative effects it has on the environment. Sprawl is the unnecessary expansion of urban areas onto valuable unused land. In 2013, only 26% of Americans saw sprawl as a problem at all. Yet sprawl is the culprit behind better known issues, such as air pollution and water contamination. The increased use of vehicles and runoff makes sprawled out areas more polluted than compact cities. Because condensing a city is not a workable solution, another way is to improve public transportation. Places that have more sprawl force people to use cars. Improving public transportation by making it more accessible and reliable would encourage people to not use their cars, which saves them money and, in turn, causes less pollution.
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Date Issued: 2015
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005190
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Differences in Online and Telephone Responses.
Creator: Ingham, Keith, Ryan, Gondek, Mauk, Jimmy, Escaleras, Monica, Levy, Eric, College of Business
Abstract/Description: Does the Mode of data collection affect respondent’s behavior? Specifically, do telephone interviews or online surveys lead to extremity of responses? Many may assume that there is no difference in survey responses conducted online or over the phone. However, evidence supports that respondents give more extreme responses over the telephone than an online survey. We would like to test if what has been found in previous research holds for the Hispanic population, since it is the fastest growing...
Show moreDoes the Mode of data collection affect respondent’s behavior? Specifically, do telephone interviews or online surveys lead to extremity of responses? Many may assume that there is no difference in survey responses conducted online or over the phone. However, evidence supports that respondents give more extreme responses over the telephone than an online survey. We would like to test if what has been found in previous research holds for the Hispanic population, since it is the fastest growing ethnic minority in the United States; therefore they are impacting the culture, the marketplace, and politics within the country. We conducted our analysis by surveying 500 Hispanics nationwide using telephone interviews and online surveys in order to compare the difference in responses between the two modes of data collection. Our analysis supports that there a statistically significant difference in respondents behavior between online surveys and telephone interviews.
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Date Issued: 2015
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005202
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Technology and Design of a Fuel Cell - Photo-Voltaic Powered Vehicle with an Energy Storage System.
Creator: Augustin, Windy, Carvalho Dias, Thiago, Flit, Mike, Bennett, Thomas, Zilouchian, Ali
Abstract/Description: FAU's Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry hosts an annual symposium where students engaged in undergraduate research may present their findings either through a poster presentation or an oral presentation.
Date Issued: 2011
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005427
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: FAU Navigation System.
Creator: Cerezo, Maria, Barbosa, Edgard, Rezler, Evonne, Nguyen, Tony
Abstract/Description: The navigational system at Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton campus does not provide efficient travel for visitors, students, and faculty. Results from a survey shows 8 out of 10 people are being misdirected around the Boca Raton campus causing delays, traffic, and frustration. The architectural design of the Boca Raton campus buildings makes navigating even more difficult because of their identical qualities. The directory maps on campus fail to inform current position, are visually...
Show moreThe navigational system at Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton campus does not provide efficient travel for visitors, students, and faculty. Results from a survey shows 8 out of 10 people are being misdirected around the Boca Raton campus causing delays, traffic, and frustration. The architectural design of the Boca Raton campus buildings makes navigating even more difficult because of their identical qualities. The directory maps on campus fail to inform current position, are visually overwhelming and are outdated. From the research collected, we will create a cohesive navigational system that makes travel easier for visitors, students, and faculty. The new navigational system will comprise of a redesigned directory, numeric building signage, route markers, and an instruction manual.
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Date Issued: 2014
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA0005008
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Effects of Sulindac and Taurine on Glutamate Induced Exocitoxicity and Hypoxia Induced Cell Death.
Creator: D'Errico, Anthony, Pan, Chunliu, Prentice, Howard
Abstract/Description: FAU's Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry hosts an annual symposium where students engaged in undergraduate research may present their findings either through a poster presentation or an oral presentation.
Date Issued: 2011
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005431
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Stucco Removal Engineering.
Creator: Shaw, Brandon, Murphy, Jonathan, Trotsek, Dylan, Meeroff, Daniel E., Cowan, David, College of Engineering and Computer Science
Abstract/Description: Construction workers are exposed to fine particulate inhalation hazards during stucco removal. The ultimate goal of this research is to test a new chemical-assisted method that will reduce workers’ exposures to safer levels. To that end, the minimum specimen size must be determined that will replicate this hazardous work environment. Samples of concrete stucco surfacing material (CSSM) of various sizes ranging from 1-in×1-in. to 8-in.×16-in. were applied to masonry blocks. These specimens...
Show moreConstruction workers are exposed to fine particulate inhalation hazards during stucco removal. The ultimate goal of this research is to test a new chemical-assisted method that will reduce workers’ exposures to safer levels. To that end, the minimum specimen size must be determined that will replicate this hazardous work environment. Samples of concrete stucco surfacing material (CSSM) of various sizes ranging from 1-in×1-in. to 8-in.×16-in. were applied to masonry blocks. These specimens were tested to determine the minimum size needed to produce 150-mg/m3 (one order of magnitude larger than the OSHA exposure limit of 15-mg/m3) of airborne particulate in a 1-m3 test chamber when removed with a chipping hammer. Testing results revealed that 5-in.× 5-in. specimen size yielded on average 180-mg/m3 of particulates.
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Date Issued: 2015
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005210
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Pentraxin 3 Reactivity to Acute Exercise in Obese Individuals.
Creator: Maharaj, Arun, Urtula, Alyssa M., Slusher, Aaron L., Mock, J. Thomas, Fisher, Craig B., Huang, Chun-Jung
Abstract/Description: Pentraxin 3 (PTX3) has been demonstrated as a vital biomarker for chronic inflammatory diseases. Decreased plasma PTX3 has been observed in obese populations. However, no studies have examined the impact of obesity on PTX3 reactivity to exercise. Therefore, our study sought to investigate PTX3 plasma response to maximal exercise in obese and normal-weight subjects, and its relationship with insulin sensitivity. Twenty-one subjects (9 obese and 12 normal-weight) were recruited. Plasma PTX3,...
Show morePentraxin 3 (PTX3) has been demonstrated as a vital biomarker for chronic inflammatory diseases. Decreased plasma PTX3 has been observed in obese populations. However, no studies have examined the impact of obesity on PTX3 reactivity to exercise. Therefore, our study sought to investigate PTX3 plasma response to maximal exercise in obese and normal-weight subjects, and its relationship with insulin sensitivity. Twenty-one subjects (9 obese and 12 normal-weight) were recruited. Plasma PTX3, insulin, and glucose levels were measured before and following exercise. While our results showed lower resting PTX3 levels in obese subjects, exercise elicited similar elevations in PTX3 and insulin sensitivity in both groups. Furthermore, PTX3 area-under-curve (AUC) was correlated with glucose AUC, even when controlled for body mass index and fitness level. These findings suggest that glucose may potentially regulate PTX3 response to exercise. Further investigation is needed to verify the impact of substrate utilization on exercise-induced PTX3 elevation.
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Date Issued: 2014
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA0005028
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
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Title: A Misuse Pattern for Flame.
Creator: Lewis, Paul, Singh, Sanjay, Fernandez, Eduardo B.
Abstract/Description: Flame is a computer worm that is being used for targeted cyber espionage in Middle Eastern countries. It is considered one of the most complex malware ever found. Flame can record audio, screenshots, keyboard activity and network traffic. It also has a kill switch to erase itself. Its program modules are encrypted. We are writing a misuse pattern to describe its architecture. A pattern is a solution to a recurrent problem in a given context. A pattern embodies the knowledge and experience of...
Show moreFlame is a computer worm that is being used for targeted cyber espionage in Middle Eastern countries. It is considered one of the most complex malware ever found. Flame can record audio, screenshots, keyboard activity and network traffic. It also has a kill switch to erase itself. Its program modules are encrypted. We are writing a misuse pattern to describe its architecture. A pattern is a solution to a recurrent problem in a given context. A pattern embodies the knowledge and experience of software developers and can be reused in new applications. A security pattern describes a mechanism or procedure to defend against an attack. A misuse pattern describes how a misuse is performed from the point of view of the attacker. It defines the environment where the attack is performed, countermeasures to stop it, and provides forensic information in order to trace the attack once it happens.
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Date Issued: 2014
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA0005027
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

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