CSU ePress: The Publishing Guide for Theses and Dissertations

The CSU ePress Publishing Guide for Theses and Dissertations is for students publishing their theses or dissertations in the CSU ePress. It describes copyright information for students, along with a detailed look at Creative Commons licenses and how they are used in the CSU ePress. Access the Theses/Dissertation Submission Approval Form For more information about the CSU thesis process, please see the CSU Graduate School Thesis Guide.https://csuepress.columbusstate.edu/guide/1000/thumbnail.jp

Proactive Management in Academic Libraries: Promoting Improved Communication and Inclusion of Academic Librarians and Archivists in Cybersecurity Policy Creation

Although increasing cybersecurity threats continue in libraries, not many studies are available which examine surrounding cybersecurity policies. Even less has been done on specific types of libraries such as academic and archives. When it comes to academic libraries, cybersecurity policies take a top-down approach to managing and creating policies. The problem is that both academic libraries and archives are unique areas within a university setting. Some of the general policies do not always handle specific issues dealt with in an academic library or archives. This paper investigates if an actual gap or void in policy exists which could create issues in academic libraries and archives, as well as if the university cybersecurity policy is being communicated, reviewed, reported, and created with inclusion of librarians and archivists. An 18-question survey was administered to librarians, archivists, and university information technology cybersecurity professionals within the 24 academic institutions of University Systems of Georgia (USG). Twenty-seven respondents completed the survey. The survey was, then, analyzed according to subcategories. A general theme emerged: communication of cybersecurity policy and the inclusion of librarians and archivists in policy creation and reporting could improve cybersecurity defense. The lack of participation and report feedback also lead to a very low perception or barometer score (5.1 average on a 10-point scale) as to how well the cybersecurity plan was being communicated. The solution to the communication gap could be in form of a plan. A conceptual model entitled Communication Enlightenment Engagement Plan (CEEP) would increase involvement by community engagement (inclusion, policy review, and policy creation.) Adding a feedback loop to CEEP will aid in the engagement process as well as keeping top tiers of management aware of policy changes and issues

Simon Says (Fall 2015)

In this issue: 20th Anniversary of GALILEO So Silent… So Deadly… So Final… Tarantulas! Library Assessment Collection Spotlight: Nursing Reference Collection New Electronic Resources Upcoming Library Events Upcoming Library Exhibits CSU Libraries Connectedhttps://csuepress.columbusstate.edu/library_newsletters/1017/thumbnail.jp

Contributions of CSU Libraries to Student Success: Assessment Report

This report is the result of a comprehensive assessment of library services at Columbus State University and focuses on student perception of the library and its impact on learning outcomes. It also presents a current view of library services that are currently offered to the Columbus State community

Contributions of CSU Libraries to Student Success: 2015-2016 Library Assessment: Appendices

This document contains the appendices to the 2016 Assessment conducted by CSU Libraries. These appendices include: Literature Review Additional data not included in the report Survey Questionnaire Focus Group Protocols A list of questions used for the focus group discussion

Simon Says (Spring 2016)

In this issue: Transform Your Ideas About Libraries What’s Hot in the Archives Nursing Highlights from the ebrary Sid Kaminsky Donates 1,200 Recordings to Music Library Gimmick? No, It\u27s Mc-not-one! - The McNaughton Book Collection at CSU New Electronic Media Resources: Medici.tv and Kanopy Streaming CSU Libraries Support Sustainability Using Your Donations Upcoming Library Events CSU Libraries Connectedhttps://csuepress.columbusstate.edu/library_newsletters/1018/thumbnail.jp

Simon Says (Fall 2017)

In this issue: Movie Night at the Library Civil War Goes Digital Exploring Space with CSU Libraries and Coca Cola Space Science Center The CSU Libraries Celebrates Banned Books Week Traveling Librarians Host Workshop on River Park Campus Hot Off the Press: New Databases at CSU Libraries Library Events and Exhibits CSU Libraries Connectedhttps://csuepress.columbusstate.edu/library_newsletters/1021/thumbnail.jp

Optimization of Surface Display of DENV2 e Protein on a Nanoparticle to Induce Virus Specific Neutralizing Antibody Responses

The dengue virus (DENV) causes over 350 million infections, resulting in ∼25,000 deaths per year globally. An effective dengue vaccine requires generation of strong and balanced neutralizing antibodies against all four antigenically distinct serotypes of DENV. The leading live-attenuated tetravalent dengue virus vaccine platform has shown partial efficacy, with an unbalanced response across the four serotypes in clinical trials. DENV subunit vaccine platforms are being developed because they provide a strong safety profile and are expected to avoid the unbalanced immunization issues associated with live multivalent vaccines. Subunit vaccines often lack immunogenicity, requiring either a particulate or adjuvanted formulation. Particulate formulations adsorbing monomeric DENV-E antigen to the particle surface incite a strong immune response, but have no control of antigen presentation. Highly neutralizing epitopes are displayed by DENV-E quaternary structures. To control the display of DENV-E and produce quaternary structures, particulate formulations that covalently attach DENV-E to the particle surface are needed. Here we develop a surface attached DENV2-E particulate formulation, as well as analysis tools, using PEG hydrogel nanoparticles created with particle replication in nonwetting templates (PRINT) technology. We found that adding Tween-20 to the conjugation buffer controls DENV-E adsorption to the particle surface during conjugation, improving both protein stability and epitope display. Immunizations with the anionic but not the cationic DENV2-E conjugated particles were able to produce DENV-specific and virus neutralizing antibody in mice. This work optimized the display of DENV-E conjugated to the surface of a nanoparticle through EDC/NHS chemistry, establishing a platform that can be expanded upon in future work to fully control the display of DENV-E