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STATUS OF THE FEDERALLY THREATENED ROUND HICKORYNUT (OBOVARIA SUBROTUNDA) IN ALUM CREEK, DELAWARE COUNTY
No full textThe Round Hickorynut, or Obovaria subrotunda, was recently listed as a federally threatened species by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). This freshwater mussel is one of the many species in North America that are in peril. Freshwater mussels are crucial to ecosystems they reside in, providing valuable services to humans, like water filtration, and other organisms, like food and habitat. Native mollusks get put into peril by human intervention through activities like pollution, the introduction of nonnative organisms, and hydromodification of streams. Alum Creek, in Delaware County, Ohio, has been known to house O. subrotunda historically. To have accurate information for future conservation efforts regarding this species, a section of this stream was surveyed. This section is between Alum Creek Dam upstream to the Water Treatment Plant impoundment Westerville, Ohio. The presence of recently living Round Hickorynut were found, but no live individuals were recorded. This study resulted in the discovery of an extant population of this mussel in this reach of Alum Creek. The population was most abundant at River Mile 24.9 with no specimens found immediately downstream of the Alum Creek Dam (RM 25.9-26.2) and within the impoundment of the Westerville Water Treatment Plant (RM 21.5-21.9). Hydromodification (Alum Creek Dam and Westerville Water Plant impoundment) and competition with the Asiatic Clam (Corbicula Fluminea) are the two major factors affecting O. subrotunda in this reach of Alum Creek. Future status survey work should concentrate on RM 24.4-25.1 where mussel density and number of O. subrotunda were greatest. The most abundant number of mussels was at river mile RM 24.9. The site with the greatest species richness and species diversity was at RM 25.1
MATERNAL EXPERIENCE OF GIANT PANDAS (AILUROPODA MELANOLEUCA) AND ITS INFLUENCE ON BEHAVIOR DEVELOPMENT OF JUVENILE CUBS IN CAPTIVITY
Full text linkLimited research is available on the effect of maternal care experience for a solitary species on offspring behavioral development, particularly for a vulnerable listed species like the giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) where natural breeding success may be hindered by abnormal behaviors. While giant pandas are solitary in the wild, they are commonly raised in socially managed groups as juveniles in captivity. A giant panda’s maternal experience, and the presence of affiliative interactions between a dam and her cub(s) were measured for their influence on cub behavioral development, in particular the presence of stereotypic behavior during key developmental periods for one year old cubs. Seven cubs and five dams were observed at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Sichuan, China over a 10- week period during the summer of 2024. Point time sample data was recorded amongst dams and cubs, along with continuous data for play and stereotypical behavior presence in cubs. A Hinde’s Index score was produced for each cub to determine affiliative relationship scores with their dam. Maternal experience was a significant factor in the amount of time a cub stereotyped and displayed close-proximity affiliative behaviors with other cubs in a social group. This study proposes evidence for potential influences on abnormal behavior development for the giant panda. Further long-term assessments should be conducted monitoring the manifestation of the abnormal behaviors of these cubs into adulthood and natural mating success. This evidence provides insights into welfare management and preparing high quality behavioral giant pandas for captive release
Sacrilege: Part II - Blood is Gray
No full textDaemon Desmodus, the ancient vampire king feared and loathed by all, has returned to life with one singular ambition: to destroy the world he had abandoned
Prosocial Behavior Towards Women Based on Clothing
Full text linkThe values and morals we adopt young in life often stick with us throughout our life. These morals can affect how we interact with others, especially when it comes to helping strangers. Not only do morals and values have some effect on interactions with others, snap judgements about someone based on their outward appearance can also have some influence on whether there is a desire to help a stranger. This study looks at how personal ideology, specifically sexism, influences the willingness to help women dressed in either revealing or nonrevealing clothing. Participants were shown a picture of a model in either nonrevealing or revealing clothing then asked a series of helping situation questions as well as were given the Ambivalent Sexism Inventory (Glick & Fiske, 1996). I found that only hostile sexism predicted with a participant’s willingness to help others. Participants who had a high hostile sexism score were more likely to help the revealing model, but specifically on helping questions regarding crying, donations, jumpstarting battery, and settling a debate. This study serves as a way to bridge the gap in the literature regarding how sexism influences helping interactions towards women
Heaven Stilled: A Novel
No full textThis project is a fictionalized account of the author’s upbringing, and departure from, the Mormon church. The critical preface explains this project’s sources and research of Celtic mythology and religious trauma as well as the fantasy and magical realism genres. This project culminates in the first four chapters of the novel Heaven Stilled. In this piece, the main character, Phoebe, lives on a secluded island populated by fellow members of a religious cult. This community is inspired by Celtic mythology and its emphasis on the spiritual blending into the temporal. When Phoebe comes into possession of a forbidden item – a pocket watch – she becomes the object of her best friend’s condemnation. Phoebe is then targeted by an unknown stalker, from whom her community’s governing body offers little protection. This sparks her sense of disillusionment with the theocracy, which reflects the author’s own experience with Mormon church leaders. Phoebe also explores her island’s version of the afterlife: a miniature version of the village that is populated by dolls representing passed loved ones. She struggles to connect with her dead father, whose doll shows little signs of animation. At the end of this project, Phoebe resolves to push back against the constraints on her and her family. This novel borrows imagery from fantasy Technicolor films, providing a distinct aesthetic backdrop for the spiritual deconstruction of the author and protagonist. Because this piece reflects real-life events, it provides a powerful account of growth and expression. The author’s experience provides material for a story that connects with those who have been silenced
In a Healthy D-III Population, Is Blood Flow Restriction More Effective for Increasing Quadriceps Strength Compared to Concentric Resistance Training?
Full text linkStrength is an important factor in the prevention of injuries. However, strength can decrease for numerous reasons, such as age, chronic injuries, or acute injuries. In recent years, Blood flow restriction (BFR) has been used as a modality to increase a patient’s strength gain while utilizing a low load of weight. However, in most research, BFR has been used concurrently with conventional strength training or compared to concentric training in the treatment of an injured population. This study looked at the effect of BFR on a healthy Division III (DIII) collegiate student population and its effectiveness in increasing quadriceps strength compared to standardized concentric training. This research was conducted as a randomized controlled trial. Students who met the inclusion criteria were randomly assigned to either single-limb blood flow restriction (SL-BFR) resistance training with 6 subjects or single-limb (SL) concentric resistance training with 6 subjects. Their pre-test one rep maximum for single-leg leg extension (SLE)and single-leg leg press (SLP) was recorded. Both groups participated in an 8-week quadriceps strengthening program. The BFR group had a limb occlusion pressure (LOP) of 70%, and their training load was set at 30% of their one-rep maximum. At the end of the 8 weeks of training, the BFR and control group re-tested their one-rep maximum on the SLE and the SLP. The BFR and control group both showed an increase in quadricep strength on both SLE and SLP. The results of the study showed that BFR was able to increase one-rep maximum strength in the single-leg extension and single-leg leg press, similar to standard concentric training
An Adapted Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum for Middle School Students with Emotional Disturbances
No full textThis project addresses how an adapted Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum, grounded in the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) framework and aligned with a personalized Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) model, can more effectively support the social and emotional learning development of students with Emotional Disturbances (ED). The project culminated in the design of a four-week SEL curriculum unit focused on building relationship skills—one of the five core CASEL competencies. The curriculum is delivered using the SOAR model (Scholarship, Ownership, Awareness, Respect), a personalized PBIS framework that integrates the existing Character Strong SEL program with adapted lesson structures. Key instructional strategies include a structured framework, explicit skill instruction, modeling, and real-world application. This curriculum aims to close the gap in SEL programming for students with ED by providing structured, intensive, and meaningful instruction that promotes positive relationships, emotional well-being, and inclusive school experiences
The Trojan Women
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Dames at Sea
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Enhancing Postoperative Care for Vascular Patients: Pre- and Post-test Clinical Knowledge Acquisition of Early Mobilization Education for Interventional Healthcare Providers
Full text linkPeripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a chronic, systemic condition that often requires surgical intervention, presenting significant postoperative risks, including complications like thromboembolisms, pneumonia, and delayed functional recovery. Evidence-based practices (EBP), particularly early mobilization guidelines, have proven to improve recovery outcomes but remain inconsistently applied among interventional healthcare providers. The project addresses this critical issue by evaluating the impact of structured educational sessions on interventional healthcare providers’ knowledge and application of mobilization guidelines in postoperative vascular care. Using the John Hopkins Model of Evidence-Based Practice, a quasi-experimental design was adopted to assess the impact of the education. The project includes pre- and post-test assessments with 50–75 providers, including nurses, physical therapists, and occupational therapists. Participants will engage in one-hour training sessions that provide comprehensive guidelines, tools, and interdisciplinary collaboration strategies. The project reinforces the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and standardized guidelines in advancing postoperative care practices for high-risk vascular patients