The Immune Responses of Periplaneta americana to Hymenolepis diminuta and Moniliformis moniliformis

This thesis examines the insect immune system using the cockroach, Periplaneta americana as a model. Host immunocompetence has been investigated by studying the cellular immune response to infection with Moniliformis moniliformis (Acanthocephala) and Hymenolepis diminuta (Cestoda) . Studies of this nature are relevant to medicine, veterinary science and agriculture because of the deprivation and suffering caused by insects as disease vectors and as pests. A general introduction (Chapter 1) provides information on the lifecycles and biology of the parasites used in this study and gives an overview to the study of invertebrate immunology, emphasising functional aspects of the insect cellular immune response. In Chapter 2 the experimental procedures used throughout the work are detailed

Alien Registration- Carr, Mary Catherine (Bangor, Penobscot County)

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Alien Registration- Warnes, Mary (Lewiston, Androscoggin County)

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The Assessment of Malingering Within Forensic Populations

The current literature review examines the assessment of malingering in adult forensic populations with a focus on recent applications of measures for identifying feigned psychiatric symptoms. Although a large amount of research on malingering assessment exists, such a review is needed given the limited research on factors that increase an individual’s ability to malinger successfully and evade detection. This review also serves as a guide to help clinicians select the most appropriate assessment measures which may vary across cases. Clinical implications of malingering assessment and suggestions for future research are discussed

Challenges to Authority: Understanding Critiques of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

I. Climate Change and The Science-Policy Divide In response to a growing body of research pointing to human-induced warming of Earth’s climate, and in recognition of the potentially sweeping impacts of climate change for humanity, the world’s governments launched the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in 1988. The IPCC is a consultative body of volunteer scientists charged with periodically assessing the state of knowledge in the many areas of research relating to climate change, including both the physical and social sciences. Given the scope of these assessments, the IPCC has come to be viewed as the singular authority on climate change. The IPCC derives this authority from the credibility of its scientists, the comprehensive review that its assessments undergo, and the consensus that the assessments require from a broad range of participants, including governments and civil society organizations. The IPCC has been object of intense criticism since its creation, largely because of the considerable implications of climate change for public policy. The tension between the IPCC and its critics serve as a clear example of the uneasy relationship between science, the authority it aims to represent, and the rest of society

Encouraging SMEs to participate in the management of common pool resources

In this paper we contribute to an understanding of how small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) can be encouraged to participate in the management of environmental common pool resources. We do this by applying ideas from general theories about collective actions and, using evidence from interviews of people with experience dealing with SMEs, show how the ideas are relevant to SMEs. In line with previous research, we present evidence that communication is also necessary to help ensure SME participation. We conclude noting some evidence that suggests that local networks may contribute to successful management of global common pool resources.<br /

Maximizing Access through Consortial Partnership: Mississippi State Univeristy Libraries\u27 Journal Expansion Project

Consortial licenses with online access clauses can offer libraries the opportunity to begin new journal subscriptions at no additional cost and without losing access to existing subscriptions. Mississippi State University (MSU) participates in consortial partnerships that provide online access to all Elsevier and Wiley journals to which any partner subscribes. The license agreements prohibit simply canceling duplicate subscriptions, but allow any library to swap existing subscriptions for titles of equal cost. In 2006, librarians realized MSU was paying for access that it would retain regardless of whether it maintained subscriptions because many subscriptions were duplicated with partner libraries. This article describes a project that allowed MSU to provide online access to an additional 60 journals at no additional cost

Temporal Impacts of Problematic Social Media Content on Perceived Employee Hirability

Job applicants’ social media postings and presence can impact employers’ perceptions during the hiring process. The current study expands this line of inquiry, exploring the effects of both message characteristics (i.e. post temporality) and individual characteristics (i.e. hiring manager’s view about individuals’ ability to change over time). Results of a 2 (problematic content: present v. absent) × 3 (post temporality: recent v. 2 years ago v. 5 years ago) experiment (N = 220) revealed the negative main effect of the presence of problematic social media content was moderated by the temporality of the post: More recent posts more substantively impacted perceptions of person-job fit. This moderation effect was further moderated by the manager’s incrementalism: the belief people’s personalities can change over time. Similar patterns of effects were not identified for broader perceptions of the applicant’s general employability