97557 research outputs found
Sort by
Basking in Abundance: Distribution and Abundance of Alabama Map Turtles (Graptemys pulchra) in the Upper Coosa River
No full textThe Alabama Map Turtle (Graptemys pulchra) is one of the least studied species of turtle in the United States. Little is known about the species distribution and abundance within the northeastern portion of its range. The aim of this study is to determine the distribution of G. pulchra in the Upper Coosa River drainage as well as estimate population sizes for G. pulchra at 6 sites accessible in the Upper Coosa River Drainage. I used a variety of methods (e.g., rapid assessment surveys, trapping, mark-resight population estimates) to determine the presence and abundance of the species in the Upper Coosa River of northeastern Alabama and northwestern Georgia. Graptemys pulchra was observed at 8 of the 62 total sites (12.9%) and was present in relative abundance at all 6 trapping sites. The species was in highest abundance at sites directly below major dams. Trapping yielded 119 total G. pulchra, along with two other species of map turtle, 2 native Northern Map Turtles (G. geographica) and 25 invasive Ouachita Map Turtles (G. ouachitensis). Graptemys pulchra was one of the most abundant species present in the Upper Coosa, even in highly degraded riverine habitats. I found a mean population estimate for G. pulchra (120.17 individuals/river kilometers) that is much higher than population estimates from other studies conducted historically or throughout other portions of its range. These data provide an important baseline for the species population across the Upper Coosa River which will allow for ongoing monitoring to ensure the continued success of G. pulchra throughout this portion of its range
Revealing The Truth: Book View 2
No full textOpened booklet viewhttps://digitalcommons.jsu.edu/etds_mfa_images/1155/thumbnail.jp
Revealing The Truth: Book View 5
No full textOpened booklet viewhttps://digitalcommons.jsu.edu/etds_mfa_images/1158/thumbnail.jp
Student Government Association Archive: Finding Aid
No full textThis collection is comprised of digitized minutes, resolutions, newsletters, and other documentation related to the JSU Student Government Association, Student Senate, and general student affairs. Some of the items are digital only; others are physical items that have been digitized. Some of the materials were originally stored in the Alabama Gallery filing cabinets.
Access the Student Government Association Archiv
Skinned Worlds: Virtual Reality and the Postbiological
No full textThis paper explores the concept of “skinning” in educational virtual reality (VR) environments, reframing it as a dramaturgical and pedagogical act rather than a mere visual overlay. Through comparative analysis of The World of Hugo Simberg and C!ao: Piazza Navona Experience, the study investigates how design decisions shape user identity, agency, and the performance of learning. Drawing on performance theory, it examines how avatars – or their absence – guide learners through curated paths, subtly influencing perception and interaction. While both applications strip away overt self-representation, they open space for subversion, reflection, and imaginative engagement. The paper argues that skinning encodes the boundaries of presence and the architecture of knowledge, inviting critical analysis of who learners are allowed to be and what ways of knowing they are offered. Ultimately, it positions skinning as a vital design principle for crafting immersive educational futures where learners not only consume content but perform new ways of understandin
Targeting Ribosome Biogenesis in CIC-DUX4 Sarcoma Treatment by Using RNA Polymerase 1 Inhibitors
No full textCIC-DUX4 sarcoma (CDS) is a rare, aggressive round-cell tumor that primarily affects children and young adults and is associated with poor clinical outcomes. Current treatments borrow from Ewing sarcoma regimens but offer limited benefit, underscoring the need for targeted therapeutic strategies. Transcriptomic analysis of CDS cell lines revealed a striking overrepresentation of ribosome biogenesis genes, indicating that CDS relies heavily on hyperactive RNA Polymerase I (Pol I)–driven rRNA synthesis. To evaluate this vulnerability, the Pol I inhibitors CX-5461 and BMH-21 were tested across multiple functional assays, including rRNA transcription, proliferation, migration, and 3-dimensional spheroid growth. Both inhibitors reduced rRNA synthesis and suppressed tumor cell growth in a dose-dependent manner, with BMH-21 consistently demonstrating superior potency. BMH-21 also produced stronger nucleolar stress responses, including greater suppression of 45S rRNA and robust p53 stabilization. These results collectively show that CDS cells are highly dependent on Pol I activity for survival, migration, and 3D tumor architecture. Targeting Pol I represents a promising therapeutic strategy, with BMH-21 emerging as a particularly effective candidate for further preclinical development in CIC-DUX4 sarcoma
Revealing The Truth: Incarceration Rate Graph View 1
No full textVinyl graph that depicts the incarceration rates of drug charges in different countries.https://digitalcommons.jsu.edu/etds_mfa_images/1170/thumbnail.jp
Revealing The Truth: Incarceration Rate Graph View 2
No full textVinyl graph that depicts the incarceration rates of drug charges in different countries.https://digitalcommons.jsu.edu/etds_mfa_images/1171/thumbnail.jp