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High-quality dietary protein (essential amino acids matched to reproductive needs) partially breaks the lifespan and reproduction trade-off in lubber grasshoppers
No full textFinding interventions to break the trade-off between reproduction and lifespan can provide insight into physiological limitations of animals. Effects of dietary protein quality on the trade-off are currently unclear, but clarity could lead to better designed diets that match animal needs. Dietary amino acid blends matching yolk proteins support reproduction and extend lifespan in fruit flies. To test if this is conserved across species, we matched dietary amino acids to vitellogenin to test reproduction and lifespan in adult females of the lubber grasshopper. Specifically, we compared varying degrees of protein quality by manipulating dietary essential amino acids. We identified a high-quality protein diet (amino acids matched to vitellogenin, or reproductive needs) that increased reproduction and matched lifespan in comparison to diets that differed only in the ratios of essential amino acids (i.e., were isocaloric and isonitrogenous). All these diets had longer lifespan but lower reproductive output than fully fed controls. In a separate experiment, full reproduction was possible on the high-quality artificial diet when offered at a 78% higher protein quantity and with a larger lettuce supplement (~17% of ad libitum). Additionally, we observed that as dietary protein quality was decreased (i.e., diets were less matched to vitellogenin), reproduction was reduced, and lifespan was extended in the more extreme scenarios. Taken together, this result indicates that the balance of dietary essential amino acids plays an important role in the lifespan and reproduction trade-off, while more work needs to be conducted to find the optimal diet mix for this species
The impact of online course enrollment of first-year student engagement and campus life
Get PDFThe purpose of this quantitative study is to examine the impact online classes have on first-year student engagement and campus life at the University of North Florida. By using Alexander Astin’s theory of student involvement, this study examines the pattern of student engagement over time for first-year students enrolled in four quartiles of online classes. The study will focus on the level of engagement around (1) the utilization of five selected on-campus facilities and (2) student participation in six selected on-campus signature events and activities. The study also explores the meaningful ways these four student groups enrolled in online classes differ in their level of engagement and involvement at the University during their first fall and spring semesters.
The methodology used in this study was based on secondary data collected from the University’s identification card swipe software. This software allows for campus life and support services offices to collect student participation and/or attendance data at on-campus facility entrances and signature events. The participants sample size was over 2,700 first-year students and examined their level of on-campus engagement through descriptive statistics, ANOVA results, and a Means test to answer the four research questions and two assumptions.
The results of the findings revealed that there was a relationship between the number of online classes students in the sample were enrolled in, and their level of on-campus engagement. Overall, findings from this study indicate that online credit hours can impact on-campus engagement for first-year students in this sample. However, there are certain facilities, as well as signature events that illustrated strong on-campus engagement even for mainly online enrolled students
The Moon Jelly
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The Moon Jelly is a piece I created as a part of the Scientific Illustration course I participated in during the summer semester of 2023. This piece was inspired by the livestreams of the Monterey Bay Aquarium that film these moon jellies (Aurelia aurita) in their tank. The Moon Jelly is an ink drawing created as part of a collection focused on Monterey Bay Aquarium animals. Through this artwork I hoped to draw attention to smaller marine animals that may otherwise be overlooked even though they provide a vital role in the ecosystem. Moon jellyfish are important marine indicators, as they can thrive in harsh conditions, and population increases are typically an indicator of declining ocean health.
The Moon Jelly was designed as a challenge towards myself, as I had never drawn a transparent creature. I chose stippling to depict the perradial canals and left negative space to depict the interradial canals that give the moon jellyfish its lined look. The most distinct feature of the moon jellyfish are the four semi-circle gastric pouches. I again chose to display these central features as negative space, hoping to capture the almost glowing coloration of these creatures.
am a senior at the University of North Florida, majoring in coastal marine biology. As a biology major, I had not been interested in many artistic and creative hobbies until I took Scientific Illustration. This course helped me branch outside of my comfort zone and helped me understand that there are more ways to learn about marine creatures other than pictures and papers. Taking Scientific Illustration encouraged me to start to pursue a drawing and painting minor, which I hope to use to bring more attention to smaller organisms with the goal of educating viewers and sharing the beauty of the natural world
IERE Annual Report 2024
No full text2024 Annual Report of the Institute for Environmental Research and Educationhttps://digitalcommons.unf.edu/ecenter_annual/1011/thumbnail.jp
Letter From Mr. Yager to Eartha White
Get PDFCorrespondence: Handwritten note from Mr. Yager, Department of Social Studies, Edward Waters College, Jacksonville, Florida to Eartha White. Undated
James Weldon Johnson Biography
Get PDFManuscript: Biography of James Weldon Johnson attributed to Eartha White\u27s authorship. Undated
The Instruction Request Podcast, Episode 7, Fall 2024 Recap and Mindfulness
No full textThis episode of the Instruction Request Podcast recaps all of the initiatives launched this Fall 2024 semester by the Library Instruction Team, the OneSearch Research Assistant, the Academic OneFile Database, Mindfulness Resources for Faculty Staff and Students, the Library VR Champion, Dr. Sydney Brammer, and special thanks to everyone who has helped us put the Podcast together.
All the Instruction Initiatives introduced during Fall Semester: Library Instruction for Transfer Success (LIFTS) https://libguides.unf.edu/lifts Librarian Open Office Hours in Zoom on the Library Calendar https://unf.libcal.com/calendar/ Pop Up Library Instruction in Writing Center and Student Academic support Services (soon to be in-Library) https://unf.libcal.com/calendar/ Research Consultations https://unf.libcal.com/appointments/ Ready for Research Badge https://badging.unf.edu/browse/osprey-digital-badges/courses/library-ready-for-research Research Module https://unf.libwizard.com/f/enc_2024 The Instruction Request Podcast Playlist on the Thomas G Carpenter Library YouTube Channel and in Digital Commons https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBz242sKNw-HwACu-HCm2IPhJx_w9MWkI&si=OuwsRCsKXndaHPpM YouTube https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/instructionpodcast/ - Digital Commons ACRL Framework LibGuide- https://libguides.unf.edu/ILF/home
Library Resources in this episode: The OneSearch Research Assistant- https://unf-flvc.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/search Academic OneFile Database https://go.gale.com/ps/dispBasicSearch.do?userGroupName=jack91990&prodId=AONE
Mindfulness Resources in the Thomas G Carpenter Library Mindfulness Library Guide https://libguides.unf.edu/Mindfulness Library Liaison Library guide https://libguides.unf.edu/faculty/liaisonlist PBS Video Collection Database https://go.openathens.net/redirector/unf.edu?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvideo.alexanderstreet.com%2Fchannel%2Fpbs
Rest & Relax in the VLC Mindfulness VR Experiences Dances with Butterflies VR https://store.steampowered.com/app/893640/Dances_with_Butterflies_VR/ Cosmic Flow VR https://store.steampowered.com/app/1267950/Cosmic_Flow_A_Relaxing_VR_Experience/ Meditation VR https://store.steampowered.com/app/1301850/Meditation_VR/ Marvelous Machine VR https://store.steampowered.com/app/1000510/The_Marvellous_Machine/
Mindfulness on the DHI meta Quest 2s in the VLC Mindway-Mindfulness meditation sleep ASMR https://www.meta.com/experiences/mindway-mindfulness-meditation-sleep-asmr/5978805525464490/ Flowborne VR-Biofeedback Breathing meditation https://www.meta.com/experiences/flowborne-vr-biofeedback-breathing-meditation/4997438576996478/ Float VR https://www.meta.com/experiences/floatvr-relaxation-and-focus-sleep-anxiety-adhd/5716140881752678/ Levitate https://www.meta.com/experiences/levitate/5789914391024814/ Self-Illumination https://www.meta.com/experiences/self-illumination/7828268683904960/ Mindfulness Meditation XR https://www.meta.com/experiences/meditation-xr-mindfulness/7400763553312894/ Happy Run https://www.meta.com/experiences/happy-run/6087191044742594/ Maloka https://www.meta.com/experiences/maloka/4014704425248676/
The Library VR Champion is Dr. Sydney Brammer of the UNF School of Communication. https://webapps.unf.edu/faculty/bio/N01559769 After Solitary VR Experience https://store.steampowered.com/app/650460/After_Solitary/ Step to the Line| VR for good https://about.meta.com/community/vr-for-good/step-to-the-line/
The UNF VR Club Instagram https://www.instagram.com/unfvrclub/ Beat Saber VR https://store.steampowered.com/app/620980/Beat_Saber/ Vail VR https://store.steampowered.com/app/801550/VAIL_VR/
SHOUT OUTS: Thank you to Andy Rush at the Center for Instructional Research and Technology Creative Services https://www.unf.edu/cirt/creative-Video-Audio.html Thank you to Robin McNeil, the Thomas G. Carpenter Library Systems Specialist. https://www.unf.edu/library/index.html Thank you very much Niam Jones, video production manager at the Center for Instruction Research and Technology. https://www.unf.edu/cirt/creative-Video-Audio.html
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