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Title: AN INDEFINITE PUNISHMENT AFTER JUSTICE HAS BEEN SERVED: JONES V. GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA IS A FUNDAMENTALLY FLAWED DECISION.
Creator: Russo, Alexandra, Tunick, Mark, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, Florida Atlantic University
Abstract/Description: The right to vote is a fundamental part of a representative democracy. As of 2020, 48 states have laws limiting a felon’s participation in the franchise, resulting in 5.2 million United States citizens being unable to vote. In 2018, Florida passed Amendment 4 with a 65% popular vote, allowing felons to be re-enfranchised after the terms of their sentence are completed. In 2019, the state enacted a law defining “terms of the sentence” to include court costs and fees, barring indigent felons...
Show moreThe right to vote is a fundamental part of a representative democracy. As of 2020, 48 states have laws limiting a felon’s participation in the franchise, resulting in 5.2 million United States citizens being unable to vote. In 2018, Florida passed Amendment 4 with a 65% popular vote, allowing felons to be re-enfranchised after the terms of their sentence are completed. In 2019, the state enacted a law defining “terms of the sentence” to include court costs and fees, barring indigent felons from regaining their constitutional right. In Jones v. Governor of Florida, Judge Pryor upheld this law. I critically evaluate the majority and concurring opinions. I will argue the opinion is flawed for failing to use intermediate scrutiny, and by appealing to social contract theory, and theories of punishment. I argue that the law not only fails to serve a legitimate governmental interest, but undermines democracy, perpetuates racial disparities, and makes felons an unequal party in the social contract solely because of their indigent status.
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Date Issued: 2022
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00214
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Title: AN INVESTIGATION OF THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN REAL AND COMPLEX ANALYSIS.
Creator: Nechita, Ovidiu, McGovern, Warren, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: The familiar definition of differentiability in Real Analysis has a natural analogue in Complex Analysis. In this thesis we will first develop the theory of single-variable complex differentiable functions, focusing on integration. Next, we will explore how the class of complex differentiable functions compares to the class of real differentiable functions. Finally, we will examine several applications of Complex Analysis to problems in Real Analysis.
Date Issued: 2019
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00117
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Title: Analysis of Expression and Subcellular Localization of OGT-1 in C. elegans.
Creator: Tavora, Rubens, Grill, Brock, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: EEL-1, the HUWE1 ortholog in C. elegans, is a large E3 ubiquitin ligase that is involved in the regulation of neuronal function and development. Huwe1 has been shown to be associated with intellectual disability. Through the use of electrophysiology and cell specific rescue it has been shown that EEL-1 is involved in GABAergic synaptic transmission. The mechanism of action of EEL-1 within GABA neurons remains largely unknown. Affinity purification proteomics have identified OGT-1, an ortholog...
Show moreEEL-1, the HUWE1 ortholog in C. elegans, is a large E3 ubiquitin ligase that is involved in the regulation of neuronal function and development. Huwe1 has been shown to be associated with intellectual disability. Through the use of electrophysiology and cell specific rescue it has been shown that EEL-1 is involved in GABAergic synaptic transmission. The mechanism of action of EEL-1 within GABA neurons remains largely unknown. Affinity purification proteomics have identified OGT-1, an ortholog of mammalian O-linked N-acetylglucosamine (O-GlcNAc) transferase (Ogt), as an EEL-1 binding protein. By analyzing the expression pattern of OGT-1 in transgenic animals, we show that OGT-1 is expressed both GABAergic motor neurons and cholinergic motor neurons. Analysis of the subcellular distribution within GABAergic motor neurons shows that OGT-1 is enriched in presynaptic terminals. These findings support the hypothesis that EEL-1 and OGT-1 form a complex within GABA motor neurons to regulate synaptic transmission.
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Date Issued: 2018
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00048
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Title: The analysis of gold in seawater using ion exchange chromatography and atomic absorption spectroscopy.
Creator: Jean-Vertus, Walter, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: Gold is a highly prized metal whose ore deposits are continually being mined and depleted. With the increasing scarcity of continental gold ores, gold miners and scientist are turning to the sea as one alternate source of this precious metal. But the problem arises in determining which parts of the ocean to mine. Ideally the area with the greatest concentration of gold would be the best place to start but determining an accurate concentration of gold in a sample of seawater is difficult for...
Show moreGold is a highly prized metal whose ore deposits are continually being mined and depleted. With the increasing scarcity of continental gold ores, gold miners and scientist are turning to the sea as one alternate source of this precious metal. But the problem arises in determining which parts of the ocean to mine. Ideally the area with the greatest concentration of gold would be the best place to start but determining an accurate concentration of gold in a sample of seawater is difficult for various reasons. The main reason being gold's extremely low concentration in seawater, averaging at about13 [sic] parts per trillion. This study deals with detecting trace amounts of gold in seawater. The first step in the analysis involves pre-concentrating gold in seawater using an ion exchange resin, Chelexª -100, and optimizing the experimental conditions. Then the chromatographic fractions are analyzed using a graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometer. The results from several trials are presented in this study.
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Date Issued: 2007
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FAU/11612
Subject Headings: Geochemical prospecting, Gold mines and mining, Environmental aspects, Metals, Analysis, Chromatographic analysis
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Title: ANALYSIS OF MENTHOL EXTRACTED FROM MINT LEAVES USING VCD AND COMPUTATION GENERATED SPECTRA.
Creator: Xu, Ethan, Chandrasekhar, Chitra, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, Florida Atlantic University
Abstract/Description: Recently, the terpene class of molecules have been under much interest due to their potential medicinal properties. Terpenes such as cannabidiol and tetrahydrocannabinol have been studied for their psychological effects, while others like myrcene are of interest due to their antifungal and antibacterial properties. However, some of these terpenes possess different properties dependent on their stereochemistry, potentially with one enantiomer having the desired the effect and the other having...
Show moreRecently, the terpene class of molecules have been under much interest due to their potential medicinal properties. Terpenes such as cannabidiol and tetrahydrocannabinol have been studied for their psychological effects, while others like myrcene are of interest due to their antifungal and antibacterial properties. However, some of these terpenes possess different properties dependent on their stereochemistry, potentially with one enantiomer having the desired the effect and the other having a reduced or even harmful effect in some cases. Despite the importance of stereochemistry in medicine, techniques that are sensitive to it are still uncommon, but one technique in the form of VCD/IR spectroscopy has been under interest due to its ability to effectively analyze small molecules with limited flexibility, such as many terpenes. This thesis will cover the use of VCD/IR spectroscopy in the analysis of menthol from Mentha piperita, specifically the stereochemistry based on a known pure sample, and through calculated spectra.
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Date Issued: 2022
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00225
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Title: Analysis of Mutant Manganese-Superoxide Dismutase on the Lifespan of Saccharomyces cerevisiae"".
Creator: Salem, Sarah, Kirchman, Paul A., Wetterer, James, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, Florida Atlantic University
Abstract/Description: Previously isolated mutants of the superoxide dismutase 2 gene (SOD2), selected for increased activity in E. coli, were transformed into yeast cells in order to observe their effects on aging. Polymerase chain reaction and DNA sequencing were used to confirm that the yeast incorporated the mutant form of the gene. The strains with mutant forms of the SOD2 gene were observed to have decreased growth rates compared to the unmutated strain. Lifespan analyses were then conducted in order to see...
Show morePreviously isolated mutants of the superoxide dismutase 2 gene (SOD2), selected for increased activity in E. coli, were transformed into yeast cells in order to observe their effects on aging. Polymerase chain reaction and DNA sequencing were used to confirm that the yeast incorporated the mutant form of the gene. The strains with mutant forms of the SOD2 gene were observed to have decreased growth rates compared to the unmutated strain. Lifespan analyses were then conducted in order to see if yeast with mutant versions of SOD2 had lifespans that differed significantly from those with the unmutated forms of the gene. The mutant forms of SOD2 had no significant effect on the lifespan of yeast.
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Date Issued: 2011
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00003604
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Title: An analysis of the effectiveness of dichloroacetate as an anti-cancer agent.
Creator: Flint, Valerie., Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: Dichloroacetate (DCA) is a chemical with potential to be a cancer therapy due to its ability to treat mitochondrial metabolic disorders. Previous studies have affirmed DCA's ability to target cancer cells, leaving healthy cells unharmed (Bonnet et al., 2007). Javonia Washington continued research that Bonnet et al. began by testing DCA's effectson a greater number of cell types (Washington, 2008). This project collects and analyzes the data generated by Washington's research using the...
Show moreDichloroacetate (DCA) is a chemical with potential to be a cancer therapy due to its ability to treat mitochondrial metabolic disorders. Previous studies have affirmed DCA's ability to target cancer cells, leaving healthy cells unharmed (Bonnet et al., 2007). Javonia Washington continued research that Bonnet et al. began by testing DCA's effectson a greater number of cell types (Washington, 2008). This project collects and analyzes the data generated by Washington's research using the computer programs Excel and SPSS. The analysis shows that DCA concentration is vital when considering the chemical as an anti-cancer drug ; it had a significant effect on the cancerous cells from 0.5mM and higher, but both cancerous and non-cancerous cells died at similar rates when the concentration reached 10mM. Further, DCA affects some cancer cells more quickly than others, which could increase the risk of harming surrounding healthy cells if used improperly as a cancer treatment.
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Date Issued: 2010
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FAU/3335018
Subject Headings: Chloroacetic acids, Therapeutic use, Antineoplastic agents, Apoptosis
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Title: Analyzing the growth of Protestantism: a case study of Mexico.
Creator: Hoogkamp, Amanda., Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: There are several competing theoretical explanations for why Pentecostal Protestantism is growing rapidly in Latin America including affinities with the indigenous religions of the region, a recent increase in the supply of Pentecostalism due to missionary movements, a reduction in government regulation of religion, social anomie theory, and the pull of economic upward mobility through conversion. This study analyses the growth of Pentecostal Protestantism in the case of Mexico, utilizing...
Show moreThere are several competing theoretical explanations for why Pentecostal Protestantism is growing rapidly in Latin America including affinities with the indigenous religions of the region, a recent increase in the supply of Pentecostalism due to missionary movements, a reduction in government regulation of religion, social anomie theory, and the pull of economic upward mobility through conversion. This study analyses the growth of Pentecostal Protestantism in the case of Mexico, utilizing state by state comparative data measuring these variables. While higher percentages of indigenous residents are correlated significantly with Pentecostal growth, government regulation and supply are less so. Social anomie and economic upward mobility are not conducive to studying in minute detail but on a larger scale seem to serve as broad explanations for Pentecostal growth. Theories explaining Pentecostal growth should be revised to reflect these convergent factors and focus on the reasons for the divergent growth patterns.
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Date Issued: 2009
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FAU/3325075
Subject Headings: Pentacostalism, Protestant churches, Church and state, Evangelicalism, Church history
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Title: Anamorphic Illusions: Art and Mathematics in Perspective.
Creator: Joseph, Angie Emily, Lemeh, Dorotha, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, Florida Atlantic University, McGovern, Warren
Abstract/Description: Art and mathematics are often times to disciplines that are stark contrasts to one another. In reality, the disciplines work in tandem. This connection is brought together in a single story line of invention through the process of Anamorphosis. Anamorphosis is a visual art technique involving perspective and distortion. To achieve this kind of perspective and distortion, Calculus III math processes are used. In this thesis, a linear timeline of Anamorphosis and its conception will be used to...
Show moreArt and mathematics are often times to disciplines that are stark contrasts to one another. In reality, the disciplines work in tandem. This connection is brought together in a single story line of invention through the process of Anamorphosis. Anamorphosis is a visual art technique involving perspective and distortion. To achieve this kind of perspective and distortion, Calculus III math processes are used. In this thesis, a linear timeline of Anamorphosis and its conception will be used to inform a final piece. I will create my own original work that will utilize the mathematical approaches and techniques.
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Date Issued: 2021
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00170
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Title: ANARCHIST IDENTITY DURING THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR.
Creator: Elmo, Joseph, Ely, Christopher, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: During the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), anarchist groups were able to exert a significant influence in revolutionary politics through agricultural and industrial collectivization, communes, militia resistance, and participation in government. Many historians have explained anarchism through the lens of ideology, a doctrine based upon a structure of authority. This thesis, however, explains anarchist power and unity during the Spanish Civil War as a matter of identity, as a meaningful sense...
Show moreDuring the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), anarchist groups were able to exert a significant influence in revolutionary politics through agricultural and industrial collectivization, communes, militia resistance, and participation in government. Many historians have explained anarchism through the lens of ideology, a doctrine based upon a structure of authority. This thesis, however, explains anarchist power and unity during the Spanish Civil War as a matter of identity, as a meaningful sense of self. Spanish anarchists defined themselves through the process of negation – the act of defining who you are by defining what you are not – by their opposition to authority, to religion, to feudalism, to capitalism and fascism, to communism, and to anarchism. The anarchists also affirmed who they were as individuals and as communities through three values: yearning for absolute freedom, the capacity for absolute fraternity removed from centralized authority, and absolute egalitarianism – the unreserved equality of all individuals.
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Date Issued: 2018
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00012
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Title: Anchors aweigh: using shRNA TO MAP p150Glued functionality in anchoring microtubules at the centrosome.
Creator: Hazellief, Kristal, Quintyne, Nicholas, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: Dynactin is a multisubunit protein complex required for proper functioning of the microtubule motor, cytoplasmic dynein. Dynactin serves as a processivity factor for the motor as well as a cargo adaptor, allowing dynein to function in a wide array of cellular processes. Additionally, dynactin serves as a microtubule anchor. The p150Glued subunit of dynactin is of particular importance to these processes, as it possesses dynactin’s microtubule binding sequences, termed the CAP-Gly and Basic...
Show moreDynactin is a multisubunit protein complex required for proper functioning of the microtubule motor, cytoplasmic dynein. Dynactin serves as a processivity factor for the motor as well as a cargo adaptor, allowing dynein to function in a wide array of cellular processes. Additionally, dynactin serves as a microtubule anchor. The p150Glued subunit of dynactin is of particular importance to these processes, as it possesses dynactin’s microtubule binding sequences, termed the CAP-Gly and Basic domains. These domains have differential affinities for microtubules, with CAP-Gly binding to microtubules with a higher affinity than Basic. By testing a set of shRNA plasmids with antisense sequences to the untranslated region of p150Glued we have found effective knockdown of the protein in COS-7 cells; future researchers can then introduce plasmids for p150Glued lacking either the CAP-Gly or Basic domains, or both, potentially showing a differential effect on anchoring, dependent upon which domain is present.
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Date Issued: 2013
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00003516
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Title: Androcentric expressions in academic writings.
Creator: Coats, Ashley, Njambi, Wairimũ N., Lanning, Kevin, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, Florida Atlantic University
Abstract/Description: The pervasiveness of androcentric thinking in many Western societies is evident in language. A prime example of androcentric language has historically been English, especially formal writing. In recognition of this detrimental practice, the American Psychological Association (APA) began prohibiting use of the generic “he” in articles published in psychology journals during the 1970's. However, other forms of malecentered language remained unchallenged, and I argue that academic writings still...
Show moreThe pervasiveness of androcentric thinking in many Western societies is evident in language. A prime example of androcentric language has historically been English, especially formal writing. In recognition of this detrimental practice, the American Psychological Association (APA) began prohibiting use of the generic “he” in articles published in psychology journals during the 1970's. However, other forms of malecentered language remained unchallenged, and I argue that academic writings still favor masculine interests. In this study, articles published in academic journals were examined for four instances of possible androcentric expression: number of citations for female versus male authors within a journal; frequency of first name stated in citations of male versus female authors; first placement of female versus male data in correlation matrix tables; and attribution of difference to males versus females in comparison statements. Significant results were found in all studies. These instances have practical implications, including discrepancies in who is applying for positions and who is receiving them.
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Date Issued: 2011
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00003571
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Title: Angels and Demons: The Effect of Dr. John Dee's Research on Christopher Marlowe's Doctor Faustus.
Creator: Clark, Taylor N., Harrawood, Michael, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: Dr. John Dee, 16th century advisor to Queen Elizabeth, conducted a series of mystical sessions to converse with angelic spirits in the early 1580s, asking a variety of questions ranging from hidden treasures to the organization of the cosmos. At a glance the experiments appear focused solely on the field of magic, separated from organized scientific research or religious belief. I argue that Dee’s research within this period does not separate the three from one another, but instead serves as...
Show moreDr. John Dee, 16th century advisor to Queen Elizabeth, conducted a series of mystical sessions to converse with angelic spirits in the early 1580s, asking a variety of questions ranging from hidden treasures to the organization of the cosmos. At a glance the experiments appear focused solely on the field of magic, separated from organized scientific research or religious belief. I argue that Dee’s research within this period does not separate the three from one another, but instead serves as a meeting point where magic, science, and religion overlap one another. They are not separate discourses, but instead constantly mingling as practitioners like Dee pursue knowledge. Christopher Marlowe, a playwright of the 16th century, mirrors Dee’s research in his play Doctor Faustus, ultimately condemning the pursuits of magic as fruitless and useful only for one’s damnation.
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Date Issued: 2015
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00003640
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Title: Anti-Bacterial Properties in Venom of Albanian Acrobat Ants, Crematogaster schmidti.
Creator: Sawai, Guillermo G., Wetterer, James K., Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: Bioprospecting’s main goal is to discover natural compounds with beneficial properties. Previous studies have shown diverse, bio-active organic compounds found in the venom of different species of ants. In my research, I tested the venom of an acrobat ant from Albania, Crematogaster schmidti, for anti-bacterial properties by using the disc diffusion method. I found a decrease in bacterial colony growth where the venom was applied onto the agar plate.
Date Issued: 2016
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00003692
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Title: ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE AMONG BACTERIA NEAR SEWAGE OUTFALLS IN BERMUDA.
Creator: Alker, Amanda, Moore, Jon A., Voss, Joshua D., Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: Antibiotic resistance among bacteria is a portentous global concern, which threatens the ability of medical professionals to successfully treat bacterial infections. In Bermuda, there is no wastewater treatment plant; therefore, about 4.3x106 L per day of untreated sewage is released into the ocean through two marine outfalls. Water samples were collected from 12 sample sites (outfalls, offshore sites, and onshore beach sites near the outfalls) over 4 sampling events between August and...
Show moreAntibiotic resistance among bacteria is a portentous global concern, which threatens the ability of medical professionals to successfully treat bacterial infections. In Bermuda, there is no wastewater treatment plant; therefore, about 4.3x106 L per day of untreated sewage is released into the ocean through two marine outfalls. Water samples were collected from 12 sample sites (outfalls, offshore sites, and onshore beach sites near the outfalls) over 4 sampling events between August and October, 2013. Water samples were analyzed for the presence of Escherichia coli, Enterococcus sp., and Staphylococcus aureus. Antibiotic susceptibility of each purified isolate was tested and classified using Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute standards. PCR analysis confirmed the presence of at least one methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) isolate. Documentation of antibiotic resistant bacteria in Bermudian waters supports the need for improved sewage treatment to ensure safe recreational use of these areas.
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Date Issued: 2015
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00013646
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Title: Anurans of Abacoa.
Creator: Vuong, Wei Mien., Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: The construction of Abacoa included an attempt to conserve the wildlife in a Greenway, a set of habitats separated from the residential and commercial areas. All of the wetlandswith in Abacoa represent artificially constructed ponds, canals, and streams first created from 1998-2004. The present study focuses on the anuran (i.e., frog and toad) populations and looks at the number of different species that have naturally colonized six differnet sites around Abacoa. Each of these sites varies in...
Show moreThe construction of Abacoa included an attempt to conserve the wildlife in a Greenway, a set of habitats separated from the residential and commercial areas. All of the wetlandswith in Abacoa represent artificially constructed ponds, canals, and streams first created from 1998-2004. The present study focuses on the anuran (i.e., frog and toad) populations and looks at the number of different species that have naturally colonized six differnet sites around Abacoa. Each of these sites varies in qualities that may affect the probability of breeding in that section. The quality of water is known to be less ideal as the water flows away from the headwaters and mixes with water from other sources. This study aims to determine which anuran species are found at each of these sites after nearly a decade of colonization, and how both anuran diversity and abundance correlates with water and habitat quality.
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Date Issued: 2012
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FAU/3359327
Subject Headings: Wildlife conservation, Amphibian populations, Restoration ecology, Anura, Habitat, Amphibians, Ecology, Amphibians, Conservation
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Title: Apparatus for visual place learning through aversive conditioning in Drosophila melanogaster.
Creator: Alvarado, Christian, Macleod, Gregory, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: Learning and memory studies in Drosophila melanogaster have led to advances in understanding fly and mammalian genetics and neurophysiology. Despite extensive studies, there remain gaps in the scientific literature concerning genes and neural pathways involved in learning and memory. There are differences in the memory traces between olfactory and visual memory, yet visual learning has not been studied to the same extent as olfactory learning. Visual place learning has only recently been...
Show moreLearning and memory studies in Drosophila melanogaster have led to advances in understanding fly and mammalian genetics and neurophysiology. Despite extensive studies, there remain gaps in the scientific literature concerning genes and neural pathways involved in learning and memory. There are differences in the memory traces between olfactory and visual memory, yet visual learning has not been studied to the same extent as olfactory learning. Visual place learning has only recently been addressed. We offer a new apparatus for studying visual place learning in D. melanogaster. The new apparatus offers a compelling and cost-effective approach to investigating visual place learning. The most notable difference between the new apparatus and others designed for visual place learning is the use of Peltier units in conjunction with a hydraulic system to supply heat used as a negative stimulus, with the advantages of even heat distribution, ease of construction, and ease of operation.
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Date Issued: 2019
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00067
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Title: APPROACHING CHINA’S BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE: A STUDY OF DEBT-TRAP DIPLOMACY VERSUS ECONOMIC PROSPERITY.
Creator: Gatimi, Irene, Nur-tegin, Kanybek, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, Florida Atlantic University
Abstract/Description: This thesis examines whether China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is promoting economic development or downfall in the form of debt-trapping to 4 participating economically emerging countries. The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is the world's largest infrastructure program, launched by the Chinese government in 2013. Since its inception, Chinese financial institutions and businesses have financed and constructed a wide range of global projects. I utilize qualitative and quantitative methods...
Show moreThis thesis examines whether China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is promoting economic development or downfall in the form of debt-trapping to 4 participating economically emerging countries. The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is the world's largest infrastructure program, launched by the Chinese government in 2013. Since its inception, Chinese financial institutions and businesses have financed and constructed a wide range of global projects. I utilize qualitative and quantitative methods in the form of primary and secondary sources and data on economic growth rates and debt accumulation rates to explore the effects of the BRI in participating countries. There was no uniform consequence of the BRI, but rather characteristic-dependent effects that varied across cases. Further, my analysis does not suggest an overall trend of debt-trapping. By understanding the impact of the BRI in these countries, we can better recommend how countries carrying similar characteristics to participating countries should approach the BRI.
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Date Issued: 2023
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00256
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Title: ARE ELECTRIC CARS REALLY MORE CARBON EFFICIENT THAN GASOLINE CARS?.
Creator: Fitzgerald, Aethena, Chandrasekhar, Chitra, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, Florida Atlantic University
Abstract/Description: Ever since the invention of the wheel, humans have been trying to find faster and more efficient modes of transportation. The evolution from the first horse-drawn carriages to the currently popular electric vehicles marks a big improvement in speed and reliability. Today, modern society relies heavily on cars, the most popular mode of transportation. There are two main classes of automobiles: fossil fuel (gasoline and diesel) and electric. Fossil fuel cars are known for their carbon...
Show moreEver since the invention of the wheel, humans have been trying to find faster and more efficient modes of transportation. The evolution from the first horse-drawn carriages to the currently popular electric vehicles marks a big improvement in speed and reliability. Today, modern society relies heavily on cars, the most popular mode of transportation. There are two main classes of automobiles: fossil fuel (gasoline and diesel) and electric. Fossil fuel cars are known for their carbon inefficiency, which leads to large amounts of greenhouse gases being emitted into the Earth’s atmosphere. In recent years, electric vehicles have gained limited popularity and are reported to produce fewer carbon emissions. However, the big question is whether or not they are actually more carbon efficient, especially when one considers the production both the interior and exteriors car components and the specialized batteries required to power the vehicles.
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Date Issued: 2024
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00299
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Are negative breeding traits in Andalusia horses correlated with coat color and Carthusian ancestry?.
Creator: Mandina, Maria Laura, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Date Issued: 2008
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FAU/77676
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