Department of BioMolecular Sciences

Department/Unit poster (BioMolecular Sciences). Corresponding author: Candace Lowstuter ([email protected])https://egrove.olemiss.edu/pharm_annual_posters_2022/1010/thumbnail.jp

Bycatch Reduction Devices as a Method to Reduce Mortality Rates of Malaclemys terrapin in Crab Pots

Diamondback terrapins (Malaclemys terrapin) currently face population loss along their broad coastal North American range, spanning from Massachusetts down to Texas. This species is suggested to be an important indicator of environmental change within the limited brackish water habitat along the coastlines. Terrapin mortality predominantly stems from human activities, such as commercial and recreational blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) trapping. Once caught in one of many crab pots littered throughout their aquatic habitat, terrapins can easily drown in several hours upon capture. In reviewing published research, the use of bycatch reduction devices (BRDs) have been shown to reduce the number of caught terrapins by limiting the size of crab pot funnels. Use of BRDs does not alter the number of blue crabs that are trapped, but greatly reduce the number of terrapins that are caught. If the number of mature terrapin adults continues to decline at the rate which research suggests, populations may never recover. It’s imperative that the use of BRDs and other modes of bycatch reduction be implemented throughout the terrapin’s range in order to aid in population restorations, as it has been demonstrated that their use does not impede on the efficiency of the crabbing industry and their benefits far outweigh any consequences

The first Gospel; a study in the words of Jesus as recorded in the Synoptic Gospels

This item was digitized by the Internet Archive. Thesis (M.A.)--Boston Universityhttps://archive.org/details/firstgospelstudy00low

The Central Retail Food Market of Cleveland, Ohio

A study of the Central Retail Food Market in Cleveland, Ohio was made in 1947 at the request of Mayor Thomas A. Burke (Marketing and Facilities Research Branch 3 of the Production and Marketing Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture) to determine the public need for a new market. In the previous year the city had voted favorably on a bond issue of $1,000,000 for the relocation and rebuilding of the market, provided it could be made self-supporting in a reasonable length of time. The Central Market building, built in 1857 and occupied until December 1949, when it was destroyed by fire....The final determination of whether or not a new public retail market should be built in downtown Cleveland to replace Central Market will have to be made by city officials (excerpt from survey summary).https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/clevmembks/1023/thumbnail.jp

The Central Retail Food Market of Cleveland, Ohio

A study of the Central Retail Food Market in Cleveland, Ohio was made in 1947 at the request of Mayor Thomas A. Burke (Marketing and Facilities Research Branch 3 of the Production and Marketing Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture) to determine the public need for a new market. In the previous year the city had voted favorably on a bond issue of $1,000,000 for the relocation and rebuilding of the market, provided it could be made self-supporting in a reasonable length of time. The Central Market building, built in 1857 and occupied until December 1949, when it was destroyed by fire....The final determination of whether or not a new public retail market should be built in downtown Cleveland to replace Central Market will have to be made by city officials (excerpt from survey summary). Original publication date 1951.https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/clevmembks/1023/thumbnail.jp

Attitudes and Practices Among Internists Concerning Genetic Testing

Many questions remain concerning whether, when, and how physicians order genetic tests, and what factors are involved in their decisions. We surveyed 220 internists from two academic medical centers about their utilization of genetic testing. Rates of genetic utilizations varied widely by disease. Respondents were most likely to have ordered tests for Factor V Leiden (16.8 %), followed by Breast/Ovarian Cancer (15.0 %). In the past 6 months, 65 % had counseled patients on genetic issues, 44 % had ordered genetic tests, 38.5 % had referred patients to a genetic counselor or geneticist, and 27.5 % had received ads from commercial labs for genetic testing. Only 4.5 % had tried to hide or disguise genetic information, and <2 % have had patients report genetic discrimination. Only 53.4 % knew of a geneticist/genetic counselor to whom to refer patients. Most rated their knowledge as very/somewhat poor concerning genetics (73.7 %) and guidelines for genetic testing (87.1 %). Most felt needs for more training on when to order tests (79 %), and how to counsel patients (82 %), interpret results (77.3 %), and maintain privacy (80.6 %). Physicians were more likely to have ordered a genetic test if patients inquired about genetic testing (p  < .001), and if physicians had a geneticist/genetic counselor to whom to refer patients (p  < .002), had referred patients to a geneticist/genetic counselor in the past 6 months, had more comfort counseling patients about testing (p  < .019), counseled patients about genetics, larger practices (p  < .032), fewer African‐American patients (p  < .027), and patients who had reported genetic discrimination (p  < .044). In a multiple logistic regression, ordering a genetic test was associated with patients inquiring about testing, having referred patients to a geneticist/genetic counselor and knowing how to order tests. These data suggest that physicians recognize their knowledge deficits, and are interested in training. These findings have important implications for future medical practice, research, and education

Wholesale Florist Facilities for Boston

Excerpts from the report: Boston has become one of the leading florist markets in the East, largely because of its location in one of the major flower production areas of the Nation. The climate is well suited to production of cut flowers, and there is a traditional interest in flower growing. The city is not only abundantly supplied by local production, but cut flowers are shipped in from all parts of the United States and from some foreign countries. The present Boston florist market consists of the Boston Flower Exchange, Inc., and 15 independent wholesale firms, occupying a total of 178,300 square feet in 15 buildings. This study was initiated in the fall of 1960 at the request of the Board of Directors of the Boston Flower Exchange, Incorporated. The United States Department of Agriculture was asked to provide assistance and guidance with some of the problems encountered by the Exchange in its present facilities and location. The Boston Redevelopment Authority was studying the area in relation to a proposed redevelopment program. For this reason, it was decided to expand the study to include the entire Boston wholesale florist industry. Data in this report were obtained from the management of the Boston Flower Exchange Inc., and from the wholesale florist and florist supply firms composing the Boston wholesale florist market

New York City Wholesale Butter, Margarine, Egg, and Cheese Market Facilities

Excerpts from the report: The study on which this report is based was begun after the city of New York committed itself to construct a new wholesale fresh fruit and vegetable distribution center at Hunts Point in the Bronx. At the same time, the old Washington Street wholesale fresh fruit and vegetable marketing area was scheduled for redevelopment under urban renewal. In connection with this redevelopment, it was thought desirable to have plans developed for the butter, margarine, egg, and cheese dealers, for possible use if the redevelopment area were expanded. This study was designed to — 1. Analyze and evaluate the wholesale marketing situation for butter, margarine, egg, and cheese dealers in the Lower Manhattan area. 2. Estimate the major direct costs of handling these products under present conditions. 3. Suggest the kind and amount of facilities needed for efficient distribution. 4. Estimate costs of constructing and operating these facilities at possible locations in the New York City metropolitan area, and the rentals required at each location. 5. Outline potential benefits possible from construction of the suggested facilities