Dynamical Equations from a First-Order Perturbative Superspace Formulation of 10D N=1 String-Corrected Supergravity (I)

Utilizing a first-order perturbative superspace approach, we derive the bosonic equations of motion for the 10D, N = 1 supergravity fields. We give the Lagrangian corresponding to these equations derived from superspace geometry. Moreover, the equivalence of this Lagrangian to the first-order perturbative component level Lagrangian of anomaly-free supergravity is proven. Our treatment covers both the two-form and six-form formulations.Comment: 20 pages, no figures, references and note in proof adde

The Legal Aspects of Corporal Punishment in the Texas Public Schools

It was the purpose of this study to review a number of court cases as a means of determining what the attitude of the court is in Texas with regard to the use of corporal punishment by teachers. With regard to this study, answers to the following questions were sought: What legal provisions exist in Texas with regard to the use of Corporal Punishment by teachers? What attitude have the courts in the United States generally taken regarding the use of corporal punishment? What limitations, if any, have been established in Texas on the use of corporal punishment? It was believed that, should some particular pattern exhibit itself from cases where teachers have been brought before the courts, it would be possible to establish certain policies with regard to the use of corporal punishment in the Texas Public Schools

Worship and the Generational Divide: A Study of Inclusive Worship in the Church

Every generation has a different way of engaging in congregational worship, sometimes at odds with another generation. The current challenge for pastors and worship leaders of churches with multiple generations is planning worship services that consider the congregation\u27s complex make-up and remain faithful to the principles of biblical worship. The purpose of this qualitative research project is to provide a worship model that facilitates the worship styles and preferences of multiple generations within a church congregation. An atmosphere of worship is desired for all persons attending weekly worship services whose hearts and minds are receptive to the move of God in their varied expressions of praise to Him. This thesis project examines five of seven generations worshiping together that pastors and worship leaders are responsible for ministering to: 1) Traditional (pre-1945; 2) Baby Boomers (1946-1964); 3) Generation X (Baby Busters) (1965-1980); 4) Generation Y (Millennials) (1981-1995); and 5) Generation Z (Linksters) (1996 to 2012). Data was collected from surveys of 37 participants aged 18-75 and over from various churches representing different churches. The survey consisted of open-ended and closed-ended questions. This thesis project will help worship planners establish an understanding of each generation to plan biblically and theologically grounded worship services that engage the whole congregation

Addressing Adult Obesity in Columbus, Mississippi

Goal Statement: The goal of my social change portfolio is to identify resources and create a potential plan to prevent adult obesity. Significant Findings: Adults with obesity have increased in Mississippi and within my community because of income inequality, limited access to health providers, and mental, emotional, and physical distress (CDC, n.d.; County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, 2018). Lowndes County adult obesity rates are at 37%, whereas the national average is 29% (County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, 2018). The key findings of my project indicate that African American and Hispanic ethnicities are affected by obesity most and Black females reported the highest rate of obesity at 50% (County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, 2018; MSDH, 2017). Additionally, the trend for adult obesity in Lowndes County is increasing due to limited exercise opportunities, pulbic transportation, and access to healthy food options as 20% of the population does not live near a grocery store (County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, 2018). Objectives/Strategies/Interventions/Next Steps: Prevention is the primary objective of professionals through infusing a systemic, ecological approach and community and multidisciplinary collaboration (Conyne, Horne, & Raczynski, 2013; Paydar & Johnson, 2020). Strategies, such as advocating for equity in public policy, offering psychoeducation groups, resources and supportive programs in marginalized communities may provide direction related to best practices, diversity and cultural relevance, program development and evaluation. Collaboration and consultation maybe used to cross boundaries between health and mental health professionals and between scientific and community experts (Conyne, Horne, & Raczynski, 2013). Specifically, establishing partnerships with existing agencies that facilitate evidence-based programs (EBPs), such as Champ4Life, to garner experience, knowledge, and understanding related to preventing obesity are beneficial (Silva et al., 2020)

Pertumbuhan Kacang Hias (Arachis Pintoi) Pada Media Tanah Pasca Penambangan Batubara Yang Diperkaya Mikoriza, Kapur Dan Pupuk Npk

This study aimed to determine the effects of the provision of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), the provision of lime, and the provision of NPK fertilizer, and the interaction effect of the provision of Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), lime and NPK fertilizers in promoting the growth of pinto peanut in the soil media of post-mining land. The research method used was a completely randomized design (CRD) three-factor factorial with the first factor is the type of inoculant FMA (M) = 3 levels, the second factor is the provision of lime (K) = 3 levels, and the third factor is the NPK fertilizer (P) = 3 levels. These results indicated that the interaction between AMF Glomus sp. and NPK fertilizer dose of 1 gram/polybag can increase height increase pinto peanut plants for 34.16 % of the controls. The interaction between AMF Gigaspora sp. The lime dose of 50 % Al-dd and Fertilizers NPK dose of 1 gram/polybag can increase the growth of leaves pinto peanut plants at 108.33 % of the controls. The interaction between AMF Glomus sp. and NPK fertilizer dose of 2 grams/polybag can increase canopy and root biomass pinto peanut plants at 245.21 % of the controls. The interaction between AMF Glomus sp. and NPK fertilizer dose of 2 grams/polybag can increase canopy and root biomass pinto peanut plants at 245.21 % of the controls. Level relative mycorrhizal dependency (RMD) was influenced by the type of AMF plant inoculated host. Highest RMD shown in pinto peanut using AMF Glomus sp. is 31.99% at moderately dependent

Gene Duplication and Adaptive Evolution of Digestive Proteases in Drosophila arizonae Female Reproductive Tracts

It frequently has been postulated that intersexual coevolution between the male ejaculate and the female reproductive tract is a driving force in the rapid evolution of reproductive proteins. The dearth of research on female tracts, however, presents a major obstacle to empirical tests of this hypothesis. Here, we employ a comparative EST approach to identify 241 candidate female reproductive proteins in Drosophila arizonae, a repleta group species in which physiological ejaculate–female coevolution has been documented. Thirty-one of these proteins exhibit elevated amino acid substitution rates, making them candidates for molecular coevolution with the male ejaculate. Strikingly, we also discovered 12 unique digestive proteases whose expression is specific to the D. arizonae lower female reproductive tract. These enzymes belong to classes most commonly found in the gastrointestinal tracts of a diverse array of organisms. We show that these proteases are associated with recent, lineage-specific gene duplications in the Drosophila repleta species group, and exhibit strong signatures of positive selection. Observation of adaptive evolution in several female reproductive tract proteins indicates they are active players in the evolution of reproductive tract interactions. Additionally, pervasive gene duplication, adaptive evolution, and rapid acquisition of a novel digestive function by the female reproductive tract points to a novel coevolutionary mechanism of ejaculate–female interaction