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Katalog der Musikbibliothek Peters ...
No full textClassified, with author indexes.Preface signed: C.F. Peters. Dr. Emil Vogel, bibliothekar.Abth. 1. Theoretische Werke.--Abth. 2. Praktische Werke.Mode of access: Internet
A history of the Rev. Hugh Peters.
No full textContains a genealogical account of William Peters of Boston, and of his descendants: p. [109]-155.Mode of access: Internet
Threatening communication: a critical re-analysis and a revised meta-analytic test of fear appeal theory
No full textDespite decades of research, consensus regarding the dynamics of fear appeals remains elusive. A meta-analysis was conducted that was designed to resolve this controversy. Publications that were included in previous meta-analyses were re-analysed, and a number of additional publications were located. The inclusion criteria were full factorial orthogonal manipulations of threat and efficacy, and measurement of behaviour as an outcome. Fixed and random effects models were used to compute mean effect size estimates. Meta-analysis of the six studies that satisfied the inclusion criteria clearly showed a significant interaction between threat and efficacy, such that threat only had an effect under high efficacy (d = 0.31), and efficacy only had an effect under high threat (d = 0.71). Inconsistency in results regarding the effectiveness of threatening communication can likely be attributed to flawed methodology. Proper tests of fear appeal theory yielded the theoretically hypothesised interaction effect. Threatening communication should exclusively be used when pilot studies indicate that an intervention successfully enhances efficacy
R.S. Peters' Comprehensive Theory of Moral Education
No full textThis article presents R.S. Peters’ theory of moral education embedded in his broad conception of morality. The author examines Peters’ views against the background of Kohlberg’s stage theory of moral development; hence, the positions of both thinkers are interwoven throughout the discussion. It addresses some central issues relevant to moral education such as, for example: cognitive and affective aspects of morality, and the acquisition of virtues. In the article the author argues that Peters’ account of moral development and moral education provides supplementation for the somewhat narrow theory developed by Kohlberg, thus establishing a broader framework relevant to moral education.status: Publishe
Atlas of the cell
No full textThe cell is a miniscule universe of proteins that combine to form macromolecular machines. Peter Peters, a professor of nanobiology, plans to unlock the secrets of this world
Single-cell transcriptomic analysis of allergen-specific T cells in allergy and asthma
No full textCD4+ T helper (TH) cells and regulatory T (Treg) cells that respond to common allergens play an important role in driving and dampening airway inflammation in patients with asthma. Until recently, direct, unbiased molecular analysis of allergen-reactive TH and Treg cells has not been possible. To better understand the diversity of these T cell subsets in allergy and asthma, we analyzed the single-cell transcriptome of ~50,000 house dust mite (HDM) allergen-reactive TH cells and Treg cells from asthmatics with HDM allergy and from three control groups: asthmatics without HDM allergy and nonasthmatics with and without HDM allergy. Our analyses show that HDM allergen-reactive TH and Treg cells are highly heterogeneous and certain subsets are quantitatively and qualitatively different in individuals with HDM-reactive asthma. The number of interleukin-9 (IL-9)-expressing HDM-reactive TH cells is greater in asthmatics with HDM allergy compared with nonasthmatics with HDM allergy, and this IL-9-expressing TH subset displays enhanced pathogenic properties. More HDM-reactive TH and Treg cells expressing the interferon response signature (THIFNR and TregIFNR) are present in asthmatics without HDM allergy compared with those with HDM allergy. In cells from these subsets (THIFNR and TregIFNR), expression of TNFSF10 was enriched; its product, tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand, dampens activation of TH cells. These findings suggest that the THIFNR and TregIFNR subsets may dampen allergic responses, which may help explain why only some people develop TH2 responses to nearly ubiquitous allergens.</p
Human TIEG2/KLF11 induces oligodendroglial cell death by downregulation of Bcl-XL expression
No full textTGF-beta-induced apoptosis is essential for embryonic development and mainteanance of adult tissues. Impairment of the apoptotic pathway, regulated by TGF-beta, plays a center role in turnorigenesis and manifestations of different diseases. TIEG2/KLF11 is a recently identified human TGF-beta-inducible zinc finger protein belonging to the family of Sp1/KLF-like transcription factors. In human and murine tissues it has been shown that TIEG1 and TIEG2 induce apoptosis and inhibit cell growth. Since TGF-beta and Tieg1 are able to induce apoptosis in the oligodendroglial cell line OLI-neu, we analysed the ability of TIEG2 to mimic the effects observed after treatment with TGF-beta and overexpression of Tieg1. Herein we report that TIEG2 induces Caspase3dependent apoptosis in murine OLI-neu cells. Furthermore, we could demonstrate that TIEG2 decreases the levels of the anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-X-L and inhibits transcription driven by the Bcl-XL promoter. These data suggest that TIEG2 serves as a downstream mediator of TGF-beta, bridging TGF-beta-dependent signaling to the intracellular pathway of apoptosis
Solenodon cubanus Peters 1861
No full textSolenodon cubanus Peters, 1861 Peters, W.C.H. (1861) Bemerkungen über einen Solenodon cubanus. Monatsberichte der Königlich Preussischen Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin, 1861: 169 [169]. Description and figures in: Peters, W.C.H. (1863) Ü ber die Sãugethiergattung Solenodon. Abhandlungen der Königlichen Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin, 1863: 1–22, Tafeln I–III. Valid name: Solenodon cubanus Peters, 1861 Lectotype (here designated): ZMB 2761 (adult female), skin, skull and skeleton, according to the catalogue entry by Peters collected from "Aguilera, am Abhange der Sierra Maestra, zwischen Cap Maisi und Cap Cruz" in Cuba by J. Gundlach, ded. by Sezekorn. Comments: Ottenwalder (2001) in his revision of the genus Solenodon considered an animal from Bayamo as the holotype: “ Holotype: Adult female from the mountains near Bayamo, Provincia Granma, Cuba; Berlin Academy of Sciences. Obtained by J. Gundlach.” This author possibly considered the specimen ZMB 4014, a female in alcohol collected near Bayamo, Cuba, by Gundlach (original catalogue entry). Together with a juvenile male (ZMB 4015) from the same collector and locality, ZMB 4014 was catalogued between 1867 and 1869, and therefore most probably after the publication of Peters (1861). Peters`description of S. cubanus however was based primarily on the female ZMB 2761. He also mentioned a male specimen from the mountains near Bayamo, Cuba, that had been described by Poey and which Peters included in his new species. He listed measurements (taken by Poey) of that specimen. According to the Code (ICZN 1999, article 73.2.1) it should be regarded as a syntype, together with ZMB 2761. The male specimen of Poey could not be located, and it is unknown whether it still exists in a collection. The specimens 2761 and 4014 had both been marked with a type symbol in the ZMB catalogue. However, this is for the latter specimen an error. We believe that specimens 4014 and 4015 have no type status. In addition, both are still completely preserved in alcohol and could not have served for Peters’ description, which includes a detailed analysis of the skeleton and the inner soft parts. Measurements and the plate published by Peters (Fig. 1) agree well with ZMB 2761, a now stuffed and mounted specimen with skull and skeleton preserved (Figs. 2 – 3). Therefore, we designate ZMB 2761 as lectotype for Solenodon cubanus.Published as part of Turni, Hendrik, Hutterer, Rainer & Asher, Robert, 2007, Type specimens of " insectivoran " mammals at the Museum für Naturkunde, Berlin, pp. 1-33 in Zootaxa 1470 on pages 10-11, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.27375
Distance Education in Transition: new trends and challenges. Author: Otto Peters
No full textI was delighted to be offered the chance to review this book because, although Professor Peters published Learning and Teaching in Distance Education: Pedagogical analyses and interpretations in an international perspective, in 1998, I hoped that this new volume would provide a new and different perspective on the most recent developments in distance education and in the role which Professor Peters has played in them. The subtitle of the new book, “New Trends and Challenges” seemed to justify my sense of anticipation. And to some extent the book does live up to expectations; it draws upon first-hand experience of the author as an online tutor who is clearly excited by the potential benefits of new technology for the teacher and, most importantly the learner
On Campus Video, Featuring Thomas Peters
No full textA videorecording of an interview with management consultant Thomas Peters, co-author of the best-selling book “In Search of Excellence.” The interview is conducted by Dr. Gary McCaleb of Abilene Christian University
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