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Title: Cultural capital and educational attainment: 2001-2012.
Creator: Schoonover, Todd W., Graduate College
Date Issued: 2013-04-12
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3361349
Subject Headings: Social Class, Educational attainment
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Defeating p-attack in non-abelian discrete logarithm problem.
Creator: Magar, Krishna Thapa, Ilic, Ivana, Magliveras, Spyros S., Graduate College
Date Issued: 2013-04-12
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3361325
Subject Headings: Non-Abelian groups, Logarithms
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Title: Defining Belle Glade prehistoric culture through skeletal analysis: Closing the 36,000 square mile gap in Florida history.
Creator: Smith, Catherine, Graduate College
Date Issued: 2012-03-30
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3342441
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Defying the Feminized Scale: Women Weighing in on Eating Problems from Cyberspace.
Creator: Baugh, Arely B., Graduate College
Abstract/Description: Eating problems – compulsive eating, bulimia, and anorexia – have acquired a complicated symbolic significance that threatens the efficiency of prevention and treatments for such ailments. General and professional conceptualizations of “eating disorders” presume a very narrow and homogenous group of women i.e. young, white, middle-class, and heterosexual victims of a “culture of thinness” and other psychological and psychiatric pathologies Gremillion, 2003; Magnusson & Marecek, 2012; Menassa,...
Show moreEating problems – compulsive eating, bulimia, and anorexia – have acquired a complicated symbolic significance that threatens the efficiency of prevention and treatments for such ailments. General and professional conceptualizations of “eating disorders” presume a very narrow and homogenous group of women i.e. young, white, middle-class, and heterosexual victims of a “culture of thinness” and other psychological and psychiatric pathologies Gremillion, 2003; Magnusson & Marecek, 2012; Menassa, 2004. Consequently, professional discourse, research, and treatment of “eating disorders” neglect and often dismiss the realities of Other women; i.e., minority women, women in other countries, working-class and poor women, older women, and queer women Nasser, Katzman, & Gordon, 2001; Orbach, 1998; Thompson, 1994. Using a critical feminist psychological approach, together with the stories of women “beyond the margins” of “eating disorders,” this study seeks to 1 dispel the damaging myths and stereotypes about eating problems, 2 uncover their embedded connections to systems of racist, sexist, imperialist, patriarchal, and class oppression, and 3 argue that by including all women’s experiences and their contextual interrelations through different systems of oppressions, we can accomplish a better, more complete and unbiased understanding of these ubiquitous and complex methods of coping that could guide the development of more efficient preventative and recovery treatments.
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Date Issued: 2014
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005136
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Title: Design of proof-of-principle experiments for high-resolution imaging through ground level turbulence.
Creator: Randunu-Pathirannehelage, Nishantha, Graduate College
Date Issued: 2012-03-30
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3348611
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Determining the sensitive period for magnetic imprinting in loggerhead turtles.
Creator: Pate, Jessica Hope, Salmon, Michael, Franquiz, Auriel, Graduate College
Date Issued: 2013-04-12
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3361335
Subject Headings: Loggerhead turtle, Geomagnetism, Imprinting
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Title: Developing an Outdoor Classroom at a Palm Beach County Middle School.
Creator: Huey, Cheryl, Romance, Nancy, Graduate College
Abstract/Description: In June of 2013, a project at Jupiter Middle School was initiated to develop an outdoor science classroom. The 2.25-acre natural area and certified wetland is located on the school campus. The property is being developed to provide authentic multisensory hands-on learning for students at Jupiter Middle School. The lessons will focus on providing multifaceted understanding in the areas of ecology, conservation, weather, cycles in nature, as well as respect for nature. These learning...
Show moreIn June of 2013, a project at Jupiter Middle School was initiated to develop an outdoor science classroom. The 2.25-acre natural area and certified wetland is located on the school campus. The property is being developed to provide authentic multisensory hands-on learning for students at Jupiter Middle School. The lessons will focus on providing multifaceted understanding in the areas of ecology, conservation, weather, cycles in nature, as well as respect for nature. These learning opportunities will be designed with the additional objective that the students have an opportunity to develop real-life science inquiry and problem solving skills leading toward self-sufficiency and confidence. An outdoor classroom is a natural area which is set aside or developed for students to practice skills related to field studies and to learn about the interactions of species within ecosystems through hands on multisensory experiences. These areas are also referred to as schoolyard habitats or habitat restoration projects. There is compelling evidence that this type of place based environmental learning will be beneficial to middle school students socially, academically, and behaviorally Bell et al., 2009; Berman, 2008; Cole & Hall, 2010; Dillon, et al., 2006; Ernst & Monroe, 2006; Kaplan, 1995; Louv, 2008; Smith & Sobel, 2010; Wheeler & Thumlert, 2007.
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Date Issued: 2014
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005823
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Title: Development of a scale for the measurement of evolutionarily important situation characteristics.
Creator: Brown, Nicolas A., Serfass, David G., Sherman, Ryne A., Graduate College
Abstract/Description: Behavior in everyday situations depends on the activation of an individual’s specific goals and motives. Research suggests that basic goals such as protecting oneself, forming coalitions, and avoiding disease have emerged as the result of evolutionary processes Kenrick, Li, & Butner, 2003. However, no scale exists to measure the characteristics of situations that might promote or prevent the achievement of these goals. Participants described a situation they encountered the previous day and...
Show moreBehavior in everyday situations depends on the activation of an individual’s specific goals and motives. Research suggests that basic goals such as protecting oneself, forming coalitions, and avoiding disease have emerged as the result of evolutionary processes Kenrick, Li, & Butner, 2003. However, no scale exists to measure the characteristics of situations that might promote or prevent the achievement of these goals. Participants described a situation they encountered the previous day and rated that situation using 64 items designed to tap seven adaptive problems identified by Kenrick and colleagues 2003. Using both exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses a 28-item measure of situational characteristics that promote or prevent the achievement of evolutionarily important goals was created. The results suggest that this 28-item measure has both adequate bandwidth and fidelity. Future research should investigate the discriminant and convergent validity of this newly created measure.
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Date Issued: 2014
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005805
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Title: Development of an assay system to study Id1, Id2, and Twist transcriptional regulation.
Creator: Ho, Joyce, Munoz, Anna E., Graduate College, Glackin, Carlotta A., Sharp, Sandra B.
Abstract/Description: The helix-loop-helix proteins Id1 and Id2 and the basic HLH transcription factor Twist contribute to the regulation of cell growth and differentiation, and abnormal expression has been correlated with different cancers. Understanding the regulation of their expression may provide insight into their roles in normal and deregulated cell growth and development. This project aimed to develop a luciferase reporter assay system to study transcriptional regulation of Id1, Id2, and Twist in various...
Show moreThe helix-loop-helix proteins Id1 and Id2 and the basic HLH transcription factor Twist contribute to the regulation of cell growth and differentiation, and abnormal expression has been correlated with different cancers. Understanding the regulation of their expression may provide insight into their roles in normal and deregulated cell growth and development. This project aimed to develop a luciferase reporter assay system to study transcriptional regulation of Id1, Id2, and Twist in various cell lines. Upstream regions for each gene were selected based on sequences conserved across several species, and cloned into a luciferase reporter vector. Id1, Id2, and Twist promoter activity was compared to mRNA accumulation from the corresponding endogenous genes in human breast cancer cell lines BT 549, MCF7, and MDA MB231, and human embryonic kidney cell line HEK 293. Promoter activity and mRNA accumulation were congruent for only some genes in some cell lines. Additional regulatory sequences outside of the cloned regions may be required in some cell lines or regulatory conditions, or transcription vs. degradation rates may differ in different lines. The reporter constructs can be used for studies to determine the contribution of specific sequences and their binding proteins to differences in promoter activity between normal and abnormal cell lines. Such studies should provide insight into the potential roles of these genes in both normal and deregulated cell growth and development.
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Date Issued: 2014
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005148
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Title: Diet and foraging ecology of diamondback terrapins (malaclemys terrapin) in Everglades National Park, FL.
Creator: Denton, Mathew, Demopoulos, Amanda W. J., Hart, Kristen, Oleinik, Anton E., Baldwin, John D., Graduate College
Date Issued: 2013-04-12
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3361924
Subject Headings: Diamondback terrapin--Ecology--United States, Malaclemys terrapin, Everglades National Park (Fla.)
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Title: Differences in biocontaminant accumulation rates for sympatric shark species.
Creator: Matulik, Adam G., Hammerschlag, Neil, Divoll, Timothy, Graduate College, Hammerschmidt, Chad R., Kerstetter, David W., Evers, David C.
Abstract/Description: A common problem in predatory fish is the accumulation of biocontaminants affected by biomagnification through trophic levels and bioaccumulation over time. Bioaccumulation of contaminants is strongly correlated to the increase in age, weight, or length of individual fish. Biomagnification is the increase of the accumulation rate in fish that are higher up in the food chain, such as sharks or tuna. Four sympatric shark species studied in Florida Bay had differences in mercury accumulation...
Show moreA common problem in predatory fish is the accumulation of biocontaminants affected by biomagnification through trophic levels and bioaccumulation over time. Bioaccumulation of contaminants is strongly correlated to the increase in age, weight, or length of individual fish. Biomagnification is the increase of the accumulation rate in fish that are higher up in the food chain, such as sharks or tuna. Four sympatric shark species studied in Florida Bay had differences in mercury accumulation rates, and individuals of similar sizes across species accumulated mercury at different rates. Blacktip sharks had a strong correlation between mercury and length. Stable isotope analysis of this study suggested that dietary differences may cause these varied accumulation rates. These factors do not explain differences in accumulation rates between lemon sharks and blacknose sharks, which were not significantly different for diet or trophic position. Blacknose sharks accumulated significantly higher concentrations of mercury in their tissues, despite being significantly smaller. Since the main pathway for mercury into tissues is ingestion, we hypothesize that metabolism may play a role in these species accumulation rates. Since thyroid hormones are known to be associated with metabolism and growth in various species, we intend to test the relationship between the thyroid hormone concentration and biocontaminant accumulation rate on an individual basis, and metabolic differences between species to determine whether it accounts for species specific accumulation rates of contaminants such a s mercury.
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Date Issued: 2015
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005899
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Title: Differences in situational perception moderated by presence (absence) of others.
Creator: Brown, Nicolas A., Serfass, David G., Sherman, Ryne A., Graduate College
Date Issued: 2013-04-12
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3361277
Subject Headings: Situations, Psychology
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Title: Differential phosphate signaling contributes to plant signaling in the Everglades.
Creator: Di Iorio, Daren, Webb, James, Graduate College
Date Issued: 2010-04-09
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3176771
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Diffusion of Seawater within Unidirectional Carbon/Vinylester.
Creator: Fichera, Maryann, Carlsson, Leif A., Graduate College
Abstract/Description: The objective of this work is to characterize the moisture transport in a unidirectional, transversely isotropic carbon/vinylester composite. Diffusion occurs when the material is immersed in sea water and the moisture is transported through the voids, and interface gaps. This uptake of moisture can cause problems including matrix degradation and swelling, reduction of fiber/matrix interface strength, etc. To characterize water transport, three diffusivities are required, D1, D2, and D3....
Show moreThe objective of this work is to characterize the moisture transport in a unidirectional, transversely isotropic carbon/vinylester composite. Diffusion occurs when the material is immersed in sea water and the moisture is transported through the voids, and interface gaps. This uptake of moisture can cause problems including matrix degradation and swelling, reduction of fiber/matrix interface strength, etc. To characterize water transport, three diffusivities are required, D1, D2, and D3. However, transversely isotropic material can be characterized by two diffusivities, along and transverse to the fibers (D1=DL, and D2=D3=DT). Composite materials may absorb moisture along the fiber/matrix interface, especially if the ends of the fibers are exposed. This mechanism of moisture transport inside the composite is known as “wicking”, which would increase the value of DL. Wicking is promoted by voids and unbonded regions between the fiber and matrix. Experiments will be conducted on specimens made from vinylester resin reinforced with unidirectional carbon fibers. A range of specimens will be prepared and immersed in 40°C sea water. The moisture content will be monitored until maximum saturation. Previous studies indicate that the Fickian diffusion model is a reasonable descriptor of the moisture absorption process. From the plots of moisture content versus time1/2, the apparent diffusivity will be reduced for the different size panels. The longitudinal and transverse diffusivities will be determined using a Matlab algorithm. The amount of moisture absorbed into the composite due to wicking will be quantified from mass balance analysis and related to the longitudinal and transverse diffusivities.
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Date Issued: 2014
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005815
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Dissipation and eddy mixing associated with flow past an underwater turbine.
Creator: Reza, Zaqie, Graduate College
Date Issued: 2010-04-09
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3176869
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: DNA fingerprinting of human oral microbiome: a first step towards development of early diagnosis of oral diseases.
Creator: Chakraborty, Shreyasee, Graduate College
Date Issued: 2013-04-12
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3361916
Subject Headings: DNA fingerprinting, Mouth--Diseases, Metagenomics
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Title: DNA Fingerprints and ribotypes of the oral microbiome can distinguish smokers and oral disease patients from healthy non smokers.
Creator: Chakraborty, Shreyasee, Persaud, Verneshia, Vergas, Sonya, Graduate College, Gautier, Gloryanne, Esiobu, Nwadiuto
Abstract/Description: Defining the bacterial communities associated with healthy status will permit rapid detection of shifts associated with disease and foster effective probiotic intervention. This study compares the PCR-RFLP of oral metagenomes and cultured bacterial community, as well as the bacterial diversity profile of smokers, non-smokers and oral disease patients. The goal was to evaluate the stability of bacteria associated with health and capture possible shifts potentially diagnostic of smokers and...
Show moreDefining the bacterial communities associated with healthy status will permit rapid detection of shifts associated with disease and foster effective probiotic intervention. This study compares the PCR-RFLP of oral metagenomes and cultured bacterial community, as well as the bacterial diversity profile of smokers, non-smokers and oral disease patients. The goal was to evaluate the stability of bacteria associated with health and capture possible shifts potentially diagnostic of smokers and oral disease. Oral wash samples were obtained from 5 healthy and 5 smokers twice, 3 months apart. Samples from 5 oral disease patients were also collected. Metagenomic and the genomic DNA of a cultured subset were amplified using primer 1492R and 27F.The generated 16SrRNA gene amplicons were used for arestriction digestion assay and bcloning with the Gene Hunter PCRTrap vector and pCR 4- TOPO cloning kits. The restriction fingerprints were statistically tested using Gel Compare II. The cloned 16S genes were sequenced using the ABI GeneAmp 9700 Thermal cycler. Sequences were analyzed by BLAST on the RDB II database and the HOMD. Sau 3AI and Alu I produced the best distinctive markers of 300 bp in healthy nonsmokers and 500bp in smokers in plate wash communities. The 16S sequence data suggest the presence of a core microbiota in all subjects mostly Streptococcus, Gamella, Candidatuse spp and confirmed that the smokers harbored highly diverse and distinct community Neisseria pharynges, Rothia mucilaginosa. Remarkably, there was a high stability of the fingerprints and diversity profile for smokers and nonsmokers after 3 months.
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Date Issued: 2014
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005808
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Title: Do parent internal working models impact cortisol levels, affect regulation, and promote secure attachment in infants at risk?.
Creator: Boklaga, Susan, Graduate College
Date Issued: 2013-04-12
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3361273
Subject Headings: Parent and infant, Parent-child relationship, Cortisol
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Title: Documentary theatre: pedagogue and healer health stories of Hiroshima and Pearl Harbor survivors.
Creator: Morris, Kathryn M., Gamble, Richard J., Graduate College
Date Issued: 2011-04-08
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3164639
Subject Headings: Theater and society, Pearl Harbor (Hawaii), Attack on, 1941 --Personal narratives, Hiroshima-shi (Japan) --History --Bombardment, 1945 --Personal narratives
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Title: Documenting cultural transition through contact archaeology in Tíhoo, Merída, Yucatán.
Creator: Rogers, Rhianna C., Graduate College
Date Issued: 2010-04-09
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3176879
Format: Document (PDF)

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