12 research outputs found
Longitudinal Analysis of a Diversity Support Program in Biology: A National Call for Further Assessment
No full text© The Author(s) 2017. National calls to improve the performance and persistence of students from historically underrepresented backgrounds in science have led to a surge of research on inclusive, evidence-based teaching methods. Less work has revealed the effects of diversity support initiatives that improve campus climate and community cohesion. Here, we examine whether participation in the Biology Scholars Program (BSP) at Cornell University-a diversity support program at a prominent university-affects underrepresented racial minority (URM) student performance. We found that BSP participants are less academically prepared when they enter college but typically have GPAs similar to those of their non-BSP counterparts at graduation, thereby closing achievement gaps. Although the BSP appears to help URM students, we cannot assert that the BSP alone is responsible for these effects; future work should isolate effective strategies that contribute to student success. In response to these results, we lay out strategies that support programs could implement to maximize positive impacts
"Heiterkeit auf Lebenszeit"...?
No full textIn der vorliegenden Arbeit wird das Schaffen einer nachgerade wichtigen und bedeutenden Person der Unterhaltungskultur des 20. Jahrhunderts in seiner Funktion als Komponist und Autor sowohl auf dem Gebiet der Revue und Operette, als auch des Kabaretts und Chansons dokumentiert.
Hugo Wiener (1904-1993): Aus einer bürgerlichen, musikalischen Wiener Familie stammend, absolvierte er bereits während seiner Schulzeit eine musikalische Ausbildung, und war bis 1938 sowohl als Revueautor, als auch Operettenlibrettist eine fixe Größe im Wiener Kulturleben. Danach folgte ein zehnjähriges Exil in Südamerika. 1948 kehrte er erstmals nach Wien zurück, 1954 verlegte er seinen Lebensmittelpunkt ganz nach Wien.
Die Dissertation ist nicht primär als biographische Darstellung gedacht, sondern sie zeigt in exemplarischer Herausarbeitung die Stationen seines Wirkens und analysiert sein umfangreiches und vielfältiges Werk.
Bis dato existiert keine wissenschaftliche Arbeit über Hugo Wiener, die Quellen sind durchwegs verstreut. Glücklicherweise konnte auf seinen Nachlass, der sich im Besitz seiner Witwe Cissy Kraner befindet, zurückgegriffen werden. Leider ist er durch die Zeitumstände nicht vollständig. In Ergänzung hierzu erfolgte eine umfassende Archiv- und Literaturstudie.
Durch die Beschäftigung mit Hugo Wieners Wirken in den Bühnen „Hölle“ und „Femina“ konnte eine theaterhistorische Lücke geschlossen werden.
In diesem Zusammenhang konnten auch am Beispiel Cissy Kraners neue Entdeckungen österreichischer Kabarettgeschichte gemacht werden (Kabarett „ABC“)
Wieners und Kraners gemeinsames Exil in Kolumbien und Venezuela stellt einen Beitrag zur Exilforschung dar. Es zeigt einen geglückten Neustart in einer fremden Kultur und eine sehr erfolgreiche Karriere in einer fremden Sprache.
Ab 1948 folgte die schrittweise Rückkehr nach Wien, 1954 wurde das Ehepaar Wiener / Kraner dauerhaft hier ansässig. Auch wenn sich Wiener wieder künstlerisch integrieren konnte: Die Zeit der Ausstattungsrevue war vorüber, sein ursprüngliches Betätigungsfeld existierte nicht mehr. In den Vordergrund trat nun die Zusammenarbeit mit Cissy Kraner, die sich in ihrer Profession als Diseuse mit internationalen Größen wie Blandine Ebinger und Marlene Dietrich messen konnte. Wiener setzte seine Textbegabung von nun an als Autor von Unterhaltungsrevuen und als Dichter von Chansons für seine Gattin Cissy Kraner ein.The dissertation documents the oeuvre of an outstanding personality of the entertainment culture in the 20th century, who was equally successful as both a composer and an author of revues and operettas, chansons and cabaret programmes.
Hugo Wiener (1904 – 1993) was born as the son of a musical middle-class family in Vienna. Before the end of schooling he was additionally educated in composing and conducting. Until 1938 Hugo Wiener became an established name in Vienna’s cultural life. He became famous as an author of revues and a librettist of various operettas. When the National Socialists seized power he had to go into a ten-year-exile to South America. In 1948 he returned to Vienna for the first time, where he finally settled down with his wife Cissy in 1954.
The present paper is not meant to be a biography. It rather aims at documenting the main stages of his life and analysing his comprehensive and multi-faceted work.
To date, there is no scientific research paper about Hugo Wiener. Sources are to be found in a fairly wide area of locations. Fortunately, his estate, which belongs to his widow Cissy Kraner, could be accessed, even though there is a wide lack of material because of the prevailing circumstances. Moreover, the work is based on a comprehensive study of archival and literary material.
The analysis of Hugo Wiener’s work at the theatres „Hölle” and „Femina” closes a gap in Austrian theatre history. In addition, some new results relating to Cissy Kraner”s engagements at the cabaret „ABC” have been found. The description of Wiener’s and Kraner’s exile in Columbia and Venezuela represents a contribution to exile research. It demonstrates a felicitous re-start in a foreign culture followed by a successful career in a foreign language.
As from 1948 the married couple returned to Vienna by stages, where it finally settled in 1954. Although Wiener could reintegrate into Vienna’s cultural landscape he had to find another field of activity, because the sort of revues he wrote before 1938 no longer existed. Now the cooperation with Cissy Kraner, who could be compared in her profession as a diseuse with international stars such as Blandine Ebinger and Marlene Dietrich, came to the fore.
From that time on Wiener used his talent as a writer of „light” revues and as a poet and composer of chansons for his wife Cissy Kraner
Molecule-specific diagnosis of diseased tissues via optical fiber guided Raman spectroscopy
No full textThe purpose of this research is to characterize the molecular origin of the Raman peaks associated with the diseased tissues, and to explore the feasibility in obtaining Raman spectra via different optical settings. The goal is to develop a Raman-based optical sensor for clinical and biomedical applications. Diseased tissues studied by the author were calcified human coronary artery and human gallstones.The Raman peaks associated with the calcification of human artery was identified by comparing the Raman spectrum of healthy human coronary artery with that of the calcified human coronary artery. The chemical origin of the Raman peaks characteristic to calcification was identified by comparing with the Raman spectra of model chemical compounds. The major marker for calcification is the Raman peak at 960 cm-1 which is attributed to the symmetric stretching of PO43- group of precipitation in the calcified tissue.The major chemical components of different gallstones were identified by comparing the Raman spectra of gallstones with that of selected model compounds. The major chemical components of three gallstones were cholesterol bilirubin, and fatty acid salts, respectively.Raman spectra of the aforementioned diseased tissues were taken via the macro-sampling with a standard setting of a Raman spectrometer, referred as the macro setting in this thesis. Then the Raman spectra were taken via microsampling through a microscope coupled to a Raman spectrometer, referred as the microscope setting. Finally, the Raman spectra were collected via an optical fiber coupled to a Raman spectrometer, referred as the optical fiber setting.It was demonstrated in this thesis that Raman spectroscopy can provide molecule-specific identification of calcified human coronary artery and gallstones. The feasibility in obtaining Raman spectra of the diseased tissues via the macro setting, the microscope setting and the optical fiber setting is also demonstrated. The success in obtaining Raman spectra via different optical settings is a major step towards the development of a clinically-oriented Raman-based optical sensor for the purpose of the diagnosis of diseased tissues.</p
INOVASI PLATFORM PENCINTA HEWAN DENGAN MISI MENINGKATKAN ANIMAL WELFARE MELALUI WEBSITE EIDOS
No full textIndonesia menduduki peringkat ketiga dalam kepemilikan hewan di Asia, atau hampir 50% penduduk Indonesia memiliki hewan peliharaan, tetapi dengan banyaknya tingkat kepemilikan hewan peliharaan masih terdapat beberapa permasalahan, di antaranya pemilik hewan yang belum mengetahui cara merawat hewan dengan baik, proses adopsi yang masih manual sehingga menimbulkan kesulitan dalam mencari hewan peliharaan untuk diadopsi atau melepas hewan peliharaan dalam mencari pemilik hewan yang tepercaya, timbulnya rasa empati para pencinta hewan, tetapi memiliki keterbatasan jarak dalam membantu hewan terlantar, serta butuh kemudahan dalam melakukan pembelian kebutuhan hewan. Berdasarkan permasalahan di atas, penulis menciptakan sebuah solusi inovatif dalam membantu pemilik hewan dan hewan peliharaan yang diberi judul “Inovasi Platform Pencinta Hewan dengan Misi Meningkatkan Animal Welfare melalui Website Eidos”, dengan melakukan pengembangan sebuah platform sehingga masyarakat, utamanya para pencinta hewan dapat melakukan adopsi, donasi, diskusi, mencari lokasi layanan hewan terdekat, membaca informasi seputar hewan peliharaan, serta membeli kebutuhan hewan peliharaan. Pengembangan website ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode waterfall. Setelah pengembangan produknya selesai, dilakukan implementasi melalui sosialisasi kepada para pencinta hewan secara langsung. Hasil sosialisasi menunjukkan respons positif, mampu memenuhi kebutuhan mereka, dan sesuai dengan harapan Eidos, para pencinta hewan dapat membantu hewan peliharaan lain dan merawat hewan peliharaannya secara mudah, cepat, dan aman.
Indonesia is ranked third in animal ownership in Asia, with almost 50% of the Indonesian population owning pets. However, with many levels of pet ownership, there are still several problems, including animal owners who do not know how to care for animals properly, the adoption process is still manual, which makes it challenging to find pets for adoption or release pets in finding trusted animal owners. The emergence of empathy for animal lovers but have limited distance in helping abandoned animals, and need convenience in purchasing animal needs. Based on the above problems, the author created an innovative solution to helping animal and pet owners entitled “Innovation of an Animal Lovers Platform with a Mission to Enhance Animal Welfare Through the Eidos Website” by developing a platform so that the community, especially animal lovers, can adopt, donate, discuss, find the nearest animal service location, read information about pets, as well as buying pet necessities. The development of this website is carried out using the waterfall method. After the product development, implementation is carried out directly through socialization with animal lovers. The results of socialization showed a positive response, were able to meet their needs, and, per Eidos's expectations, animal lovers can help other pets and care for them easily, quickly, and safely
Author Correction: Hormones induce the formation of luminal-derived basal cells in the mammary gland
No full textIn the initial published version of this article, there was a mistake in one author name (Jingsong Li). The correct name should be “Jinsong Li”. This correction does not affect the description of the results or the conclusions of this work.</p
Hollins Columns (1957 Dec 5)
No full textTable of Contents: Choir to Sing For Service Mrs. Mary Zeldin To Give Lecture The Queen and the Rebels A Dramatic Reading, To be Presented in Little Theatre, Friday, Saturday Merrie Masquers Christmas Party to Be Given Dec. 17 Officers Elected by Freshman Class Cissy Crosland, Piano Major, to Present First Senior Concert Monday Night Christmas Customs To be Described Philosophy Prof. Lectures Thursday New Nurse Named Apprentices Chosen Skowhegan School Works Featured Author, Educator Speaks Wednesday We Are Capable You Are Important Where Is Sputnik? Hollins Blast Might Replace Fancy Dress To The Student Body Our Chaplain\u27s Wife Get\u27s Most from Life Music to Soothe the Savage Breast Freud Fascinating Deadline Extended Memories Are Made Of These... More Potent Vaccine Released To Fight Flu Odds Defeat Evens Fifth Straight Win Chapel Choir Sings Christmas Numbers Jerry Cooke Reports on the Soviet Union\u27s Unparalleled Sports and Physical Fitness Boom Riders to Performhttps://digitalcommons.hollins.edu/newspapers/1668/thumbnail.jp
‘A Good Biographer Does Not Take the Easy Way’:In Conversation with Monica Soeting
No full textMonica Soeting co-founded the European Journal of Life Writing, and the European section of the International Auto/Biography Association (IABA). As a life writing scholar, her research explores the construction of individual, cultural and political identities through life writing. She was journal manager of the European Journal of Life Writing from 2011 to 2019, and before that she worked as an editor on the Dutch Biografie Bulletin, a journal of biography studies. Monica has also written the biography of Dutch author Cissy van Marxveldt, and is currently working on a biography of queen Emma, who was queen regent of the Netherlands from 1890 to 1898. She co-edited, together with Marijke Huisman, Anneke Ribberink, and Alfred Hornung, the seminal edited volume Life Writing Matters in Europe
‘A Good Biographer Does Not Take the Easy Way’. In Conversation with Monica Soeting
No full textMonica Soeting co-founded the European Journal of Life Writing, and the European section of the International Auto/Biography Association (IABA). As a life writing scholar, her research explores the construction of individual, cultural and political identities through life writing. She was journal manager of the European Journal of Life Writing from 2011 to 2019, and before that she worked as an editor on the Dutch Biografie Bulletin, a journal of biography studies. Monica has also written the biography of Dutch author Cissy van Marxveldt and is currently working on a biography of queen Emma, who was queen regent of the Netherlands from 1890 to 1898. She co-edited, together with Marijke Huisman, Anneke Ribberink, and Alfred Hornung, the seminal edited volume Life Writing Matters in Europe
Angiotensin II induces soluble fms-Like tyrosine kinase-1 release via calcineurin signaling pathway in pregnancy
No full textMaternal endothelial dysfunction in preeclampsia is associated with increased soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase-1 (sFlt-1), a circulating antagonist of vascular endothelial growth factor and placental growth factor. Angiotensin II (Ang II) is a potent vasoconstrictor that increases concomitant with sFlt-1 during pregnancy. Therefore, we speculated that Ang II may promote the expression of sFlt-1 in pregnancy. Here we report that infusion of Ang II significantly increases circulating levels of sFlt-1 in pregnant mice, thereby demonstrating that Ang II is a regulator of sFlt-1 secretion in vivo. Furthermore, Ang II stimulated sFlt-1 production in a dose- and time-dependent manner from human villous explants and cultured trophoblasts but not from endothelial cells, suggesting that trophoblasts are the primary source of sFlt-1 during pregnancy. As expected, Ang II-induced sFlt-1 secretion resulted in the inhibition of endothelial cell migration and in vitro tube formation. In vitro and in vivo studies with losartan, small interfering RNA specific for calcineurin and FK506 demonstrated that Ang II-mediated sFlt-1 release was via Ang II type 1 receptor activation and calcineurin signaling, respectively. These findings reveal a previously unrecognized regulatory role for Ang II on sFlt-1 expression in murine and human pregnancy and suggest that elevated sFlt-1 levels in preeclampsia may be caused by a dysregulation of the local renin/angiotensin system
Voices of inheritance : aspects of British film and television in the 1980s and 1990s
No full textDuring the 1990s the notion of the heritage film has become a taken for granted
category of British cinema. Rather than dispute the merits of particular films that lie
within this genre I question the construction of the relation between the idea of
heritage and contemporary British film and television. Using the critical literature
established by the contending cultural histories that address the rise of heritage in
British culture, I highlight other, frequently personal and national engagements with
inherited pasts. The concentration upon inheritance lends a greater emphasis to
what is passed on from the past and endures in the present.
The modes of articulating these inherited pasts are formally distinctive and
constructed out of the vocabulary of documentary and fiction. The corpus of texts
begins with the apparently radical avant garde film-making of Derek Jannan and
moves through the work of the Black Audio Film Collective to the apparently
conservative television documentaries of Alan Bennett. These key voices are then
situated in relation to the hegemonic definition of heritage and current debates
concerning British film and television. The persisting opposition which defined
British cinema during the 1980s posits an unofficial cinema characterized by dissent
and urban decay against an official cinema represented by the heritage film. My
corpus of texts challenges this opposition. The different engagements with inherited
pasts take place from different speaking positions and represent a diminishing
publicly funded tradition of film and television production. The range of positions
from margins to centre reveal that there was a contestation of the cultural sources
which are aggregated into the construction of heritage during the 1980s and 1990s
