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Scorpions of the Horn of Africa (Arachnida, Scorpiones). Part XXXVI. \u3ci\u3eCompsobuthus starhai\u3ci\u3e sp. n. from Somalia (Puntland) (Buthidae)
Full text linkOccurence of genus Compsobuthus Vachon, 1949 in the Horn of Africa is summarized, including a distribution map. A lectotype of C. abyssinicus (Birula, 1903) is designated. C. starhai sp. n. from Somalia (Puntland) is described and fully complemented with color photographs
20250408: Marshall Artist Series, 2025
Full text linkThese items include materials from the office of the Artist Series at Marshall University from March-April 2025. Items were received in April 2025. Items include movie-sized posters of the programs from the Artist Series, including Javier Zamora, BANFF Mountain Film Festival, and more. Please download the finding aid for a full list of content
Factors Affecting the Joy of Life in Old Age: A Scale Development Study
Full text linkThis study aims to introduce a measurement tool into the literature that can reveal the factors affecting the joy of life in older adulthood. Participants included 266 individuals aged 55 and over living in Izmir, Turkey. The process of developing the scale includes the following stages: problem identification, item pool creation, expert opinion, form shaping, pilot application, and finalizing the scale. The exploratory factor analysis revealed that the scale consists of 6 different dimensions, and the variance explained by these dimensions was found to be 65.184%. The acceptable values for the scale\u27s fit indicators are as follows: χ²/df0.90, IFI \u3e 0.90, TLI \u3e 0.90, CFI \u3e 0.90, RMSEA \u3c 0.08, and SRMR \u3c 0.08. These values indicate an appropriate fit between the model and the data set. It was determined that the scale of factors affecting the joy of life in older adulthood is valid and reliable. The scale consists of six dimensions and 23 items
League of Women Voters of the Huntington Area E-mail Bulletin, January, 2025
Full text linkThe periodical is published by the League, which is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy.https://mds.marshall.edu/lowv_newsletter_2020-2029/1047/thumbnail.jp
20250205: Marshall Artist Series, 2016-2024
Full text linkThese items include materials from the office of the Artist Series at Marshall University from 2016-2024. Items were received in 2025. Items include movie-sized posters of the programs from the Artist Series, including Piff the Magic Dragon, Mikey Day, Roald Dahl\u27s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and more. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents
Predation of the scorpion \u3ci\u3eHottentotta saulcyi\u3c/i\u3e (Scorpiones: Buthidae) by the long-eared hedgehog (\u3ci\u3eHemiechinus auritus\u3c/i\u3e) (Mammalia: Eulipotyphla: Erinaceidae) in Şırnak Province, Türkiye
Full text linkIn this study, we report the predation of Hottentotta saulcyi (Simon, 1880) by the insectivorous mammal Hemiechinus auritus (Gmelin, 1770) in Şırnak Province, southeastern Türkiye. During a nighttime field trip, we observed a long-eared hedgehog biting a H. saulcyi individual on its prosoma. This observation confirms that long-eared hedgehogs feed on and prey upon scorpions
Regulation of Human IL-9 production by lipid metabolism
Full text linkT lymphocytes contribute to host defense and inflammation producing cytokines in response to antigenic stimuli. CD4 T cell activation induces dramatic changes to cellular metabolism for supporting their growth and differentiation into effector subsets. Distinct subsets have been named Th1, Th2, Th9, Th17, Th22, Tfh and Treg based on their characteristic effector cytokines and transcription factors expressed. Th9 cells are one of the most recent subsets identified. While the cytokines IL-4, TGF-β and IL-21 promote differentiation into Th9 cells, metabolic factors regulating this process remain poorly understood. We hypothesized that lipid metabolism could regulate Th9 cell differentiation which may have an impact on immune responses in inflammatory disorders. To assess the role of lipid metabolism in human Th9 cell differentiation, naïve CD4 T cells were purified from blood of healthy volunteers and cultured in the presence or absence of compounds targeting PPAR-γ, acetyl-CoA-carboxylase 1 (ACC1), and AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK). Rosiglitazone, PPAR-γ agonist, resulting in a dose dependent suppression of IL-9 production that was not dependent on glycolytic pathways. On the other hand, ACC1 inhibition increased IL-9 expression, indicating that Th9 differentiation is suppressed by de novo fatty acid production. These results indicate possible metabolic targets for regulating Th9-mediated immune responses and show that lipid modulators have a significant impact on IL-9 production
Safety ratings and their effect on operating costs in the trucking industry: a data-driven analysis
Full text linkThis dissertation explored the interplay between safety ratings and financial performance within the transportation sector, with a specific focus on the trucking industry. In an era where safety standards are paramount, the primary objective of the study was to determine the impact of safety ratings on the operating costs of trucking firms. Using a robust methodology grounded in quantitative analysis and industry-specific secondary data, the study established empirical connections between safety ratings and operating costs. This included a focused effort to identify direct effects, highlighting the potential influence of lower safety ratings on economic outcomes within the trucking industry.
Furthermore, the dissertation provided insights for industry stakeholders, policymakers, and business leaders by offering a nuanced understanding of the relationship between prioritizing safety and achieving financial performance. By examining these dynamics, the study contributed to the broader discourse on sustainable business practices and the economic implications of safety prioritization in the trucking sector
Spring Commencement, 2025
Full text linkProgram for the Commencement of Marshall University, Saturday, May 10, 2025 held at the Mountain Health Arena in Huntington, West Virginia
