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Sexuality in Popular Culture: Is It Okay to Wanna Ride?
No full textOur quality of life is inextricably linked to the quality of our communication and the quality of our personal relationships. The quality of sexual relationships has a significant bearing on our wellness, too. Contemporary Studies of Sexuality and Communication: Theoretical and Applied Perspectives is a peer-reviewed volume that showcases scholarship about sexuality and communication. It includes readings on the current understandings in the field in an accessible format. In Contemporary Studies of Sexuality and Communication, authors Jimmie Manning and Carey Noland invite readers to talk and think about sex in meaningful ways. Moreover, the publication provides readers with the tools to transform understandings about sex and sexuality into practice, thus improving their relationships, their communities, their organizations, and their lives.https://opus.govst.edu/fac/1193/thumbnail.jp
The Effects of g-C3N4/biochar and g-C3N4 on Bacterial Community in Riverbed Sediment
No full textBiochar had been widely used to improve the activity of photocatalysts, the biochar-based photocatalysts had more potential for environmental pollution remediation, but their effect on the sediment remained unknown. To understand these, the typical photocatalyst g-C3N4 was modified by biochar to develop g-C3N4/biochar with enhanced photocatalytic ability. Riverbed sediment was exposed to g-C3N4 and g-C3N4/biochar respectively for 30 days, and Illumina sequencing was utilized to examine the changes in the bacterial community in the sediment. The results showed that in riverbed sediment, g-C3N4 exposure had a concentration-dependent effect on the diversity of bacteria, while g-C3N4/biochar exposure had a slight influence on the bacterial diversity and the diversity almost maintained stable with different g-C3N4/biochar concentration. The application of g-C3N4 exhibited an inhibition influence on the growth of Acidobacteria, Gemmatimonadetes, and Rokubacteria in sediment, whose relative abundance increased when g-C3N4 was 25 mg/kg, and then decreased when g-C3N4 beyond this concentration. The presence of g-C3N4/biochar increased the relative abundance of Cyanobacteria in sediment and showed no obvious impact on other dominant phyla. Both g-C3N4 and g-C3N4/biochar could alter the levels of TP, NN, and AN in the sediment, but the magnitude of the changes of these physicochemical factors caused by g-C3N4/biochar was much smaller than those caused by g-C3N4. In addition, the complexity of the bacterial community network was reduced in a high concentration of g-C3N4, while it remained stable with different concentrations of g-C3N4/biochar treatments. Totally, this study demonstrated that, compared to g-C3N4, g-C3N4/biochar was able to maintain the relative stability of the bacterial community in riverbed sediment and mitigate the negative effects of photocatalysts to some extent, making biochar an ecological remediation agent with great potential for application.https://opus.govst.edu/fac/1168/thumbnail.jp
Effects of g-C3N4 on Bacterial Community and Tetracycline Resistance Genes in Two Typical Sediments in Tetracycline Pollution Remediation
No full textPhotocatalysis, as a novel technique, has been widely used for antibiotic pollution remediation in wastewater. In the processes of degradation and removal of antibiotics, the impact of photocatalysts on microenvironment is very important but remains poorly understood. In the present study, the effect of typical photocatalyst g-C3N4 (Graphitic carbon nitride) on microbial community was investigated in two sediment types (riverbed sediment and pig-farm sediment) polluted by tetracycline (TC) in central southern China. The riverbed sediment and pig farm sediment samples were respectively exposed to g-C3N4 (25, 75, 125 mg⋅kg–1) and TC (60, 120, 180 mg⋅L–1) treatments alone or combination for 30 days, respectively. The bacterial community and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) of the treated sediments were analyzed by Illumina sequencing and metagenomic sequencing. Studies had shown that: TC, g-C3N4, and TC/g-C3N4 have significant effects on the changes of microbial communities and components in riverbed sediment, but they do not exist in pig farm sediment. The most alterations of microbial taxa were Acidobacteriota, Actinobacteriota, and Desulfobacterota in riverbed sediment, and Elusimicrobiota in the pig farm sediment under various treatments. Through network analysis, it was found that the distribution of microorganisms in the pig farm sediment is more complex and more stable. The addition of g-C3N4 reduced the absolute abundance of ARGs in the two examined sediments, but not significantly changed their relative abundance of ARGs. The g-C3N4 application was beneficial to the removal of TC residues and to the prevention of the generation and transmission of ARGs in sediments. Our results suggested that g-C3N4 was a suitable photocatalyst with excellent application prospect for the removal of TC residues and the control of ARGs in environment.https://opus.govst.edu/fac/1154/thumbnail.jp
Genome Sequence of Equine Erythroparvovirus 1, Identified in the United States
No full textEquine Erythroparvovirus 1 is a parvovirus that was identified in the blood offour horses in the United States. Here, we report one genome from a horse in New York State. This genome may represent a new species within the genus Erythroparvovirus.https://opus.govst.edu/fac/1102/thumbnail.jp
Using Peer Evaluations as Embedded Assessments: Comparing Teamwork Evaluations for Group Projects in Face-to-Face and Online Classes
No full textPeer ratings of teamwork associated with a group project assignment within online and face-to-face classes of a graduate-level course in Organizational Behavior were examined in this article. Partial support was found for the hypothesis that peer ratings of teamwork in the initial (i.e., newly developed) online classes would be lower than those in the face-to-face classes offered in the same time period. Also receiving partial support was the hypothesis that peer ratings of teamwork would be more favorable in later online classes that had enhancements to the group project assignment when compared to those in the initial online classes. Post-hoc analyses suggested there were no significant differences in the peer rating of teamwork observed in online and face-to-face classes after enhancements were made to the group project assignment. Discussion focuses on the value of embedded assessments for continuous quality improvement processes associated with curriculum development.https://opus.govst.edu/fac/1007/thumbnail.jp
Utilizing Choice Theory to Empower Parents of Children at Risk of School Failure
No full textObtaining academic support beyond standard classroom instruction should be within reach for any school student in need. The active participation of parents in efforts to secure this support is essential but can feel overwhelming for parents who are unfamiliar with the internal procedures of the school system or the educational access rights that are available for students. School Psychologists are specially trained to help parents and families understand the needs of their children and to help them develop strategies for more effective collaboration. Choice Theory provides a conceptual model for understanding and empowering parents and students to get their needs met within the context of school systems.https://opus.govst.edu/fac/1309/thumbnail.jp
Disinvestment in Higher Education and its Impact on Society: Case of Illinois Public Universities
No full textThis research analyzed the disinvestment in higher education in Illinois. This study is an exploratory case study based on interviews with eleven Presidents, Vice Presidents, and Associate Vice Presidents of Enrollment Management from nine Illinois public universities, qualitative analysis, and secondary data. This study revealed four main themes: the challenges in public universities due to disinvestment in higher education, students migrating outside Illinois, the importance of AIM HIGH Grants, and increased creativity in recruiting students by admissions departments. Disinvestment in higher education had the following impacts: increased tuition, diminished enrollment of students, students migrating outside Illinois, deferred maintenance, loss of talented faculty, and reduction of capital projects.https://opus.govst.edu/fac/1032/thumbnail.jp
Emergency Response Team\u27s Guide to Stay Connected
Get PDFWelcome Back, Jaguars! We are fortunate to begin this school year in-person, and have updated the university’s COVID-19 masking requirements
Governors State Hosts America\u27s Big Sisters Conference
Get PDFMore than 300 giggly girls and teens from across Chicagoland gathered at Governors State University (GSU) on Friday for a powerful “All Girls Matter” conference led by Tragil Wade-Johnson, sister of basketball superstar Dwyane Wade
GSU celebrates 2022 Dual Degree Program graduates
Get PDFGovernors State University’s (GSU) Dual Degree Program (DDP) celebrated its 10th year at a historic and symbolic cording ceremony on the Center for Performing Arts Stage, where 70 students were honored for their achievements