The impact of parent-adolescent individuation on sibling relationships in late adolescent females

The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of parent-adolescent individuation on quality of siblings relationship among late adolescent females. Findings to date indicate that while changes are occurring in the parent-child subsystem. In accordance with the family systems theory, during the process of individuation the sibling relationship experiences some conflict or rivalry

Gaze on belonging : investigating rural preservice teachers' experiences at a flagship university

This qualitative study examined rural undergraduate students' process of developing a sense of belonging in a teacher preparation program at a large Midwestern public university. Eleven undergraduates, each having completed at least one semester of study on campus, participated in the study. Perspectives of college belonging were explored by gathering data from both rural students (8) and urban students (3). Multiple data sources included student interviews, online public documents, and NCES data of participants' high schools. Three waves of data collection were utilized: a digital story submission and two semi-structured interviews conducted via video conferencing. Constant comparison analysis (Corbin & Straus, 2015) of the participant's experiences within the campus system and at home resulted in the emergence of five dimensions of belongingness development: stressors associated with rurality, reconceptualizing community by integrating goals, considering contributions to campus through reflection on their sense of purpose, finding fit to get comfortable on campus, and dynamic relationships that stimulate development. Interpretation of the findings indicated the importance of recognizing rural community values and supporting new relationship development for rural preservice teachers. Based on these findings, this study suggests adding the dimension of reconceptualizing community goals to college student success models, especially for those students who are cultural minorities and considered on the fringes of campus culture

Anatomic brain asymmetry in vervet monkeys.

Asymmetry is a prominent feature of human brains with important functional consequences. Many asymmetric traits show population bias, but little is known about the genetic and environmental sources contributing to inter-individual variance. Anatomic asymmetry has been observed in Old World monkeys, but the evidence for the direction and extent of asymmetry is equivocal and only one study has estimated the genetic contributions to inter-individual variance. In this study we characterize a range of qualitative and quantitative asymmetry measures in structural brain MRIs acquired from an extended pedigree of Old World vervet monkeys (n = 357), and implement variance component methods to estimate the proportion of trait variance attributable to genetic and environmental sources. Four of six asymmetry measures show pedigree-level bias and one of the traits has a significant heritability estimate of about 30%. We also found that environmental variables more significantly influence the width of the right compared to the left prefrontal lobe

Evaluating a process of academic detailing in primary care: an educational programme for acute kidney injury

BackgroundPrimary care has a significant role in AKI management: two-thirds of AKI originates in the community. Through academic detailing (an evidence-based educational approach) we aimed to implement and measure the effect of a primary care-based education programme based around academic detailing and peer-reviewed audit.MethodsThe education programme took place across a large clinical commissioning group (CCG) consisting of 55 primary care practices. All 55 practices participated in large group teaching sessions, 25 practices participated in academic detailing and 28 of the remaining 30 practices performed internal AKI audit. Over a 12 month period, an educational programme was delivered consisting of large group teaching sessions followed by either academic detailing sessions or self-directed AKI audit activity. Academic detailing sessions consisted of a short presentation by a consultant nephrologist followed by discussion of cases. Qualitative feedback was collected from all participants at peer review sessions. Web-based, CCG-wide questionnaires assessed baseline and post-intervention knowledge levels.ResultsNine hundred ninety-six individuals completed the questionnaires (556 at baseline, 440 at 1 yr., 288 participated in both). Exposure to AKI teaching, self-reported awareness and confidence levels were higher in the second questionnaire. There was a significant increase in the percentage of correct answers before and after the intervention (55.6 ± 21% versus 87.5 ± 20%,

Serotonin synthesis inhibition reveals distinct mechanisms of action for MDMA and its enantiomers in the mouse

Drug challenges in “intact” and p -chlorophenylalanine ( p -CPA)-treated animals can be used to distinguish agents that act as direct serotonin (5-HT) agonists from agents that function as 5-HT releasers.Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/46368/1/213_2005_Article_5.pd

Secret treasures in the forest

Gerald W. Williams Collectio

Host erythrocyte polymorphisms and exposure to Plasmodium falciparum in Papua New Guinea

Contains fulltext : 69991.pdf (publisher's version ) (Open Access)BACKGROUND: The protection afforded by human erythrocyte polymorphisms against the malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum, has been proposed to be due to reduced ability of the parasite to invade or develop in erythrocytes. If this were the case, variable levels of parasitaemia and rates of seroconversion to infected-erythrocyte variant surface antigens (VSA) should be seen in different host genotypes. METHODS: To test this hypothesis, P. falciparum parasitaemia and anti-VSA antibody levels were measured in a cohort of 555 asymptomatic children from an area of intense malaria transmission in Papua New Guinea. Linear mixed models were used to investigate the effect of alpha+-thalassaemia, complement receptor-1 and south-east Asian ovalocytosis, as well as glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency and ABO blood group on parasitaemia and age-specific seroconversion to VSA. RESULTS: No host polymorphism showed a significant association with both parasite prevalence/density and age-specific seroconversion to VSA. CONCLUSION: Host erythrocyte polymorphisms commonly found in Papua New Guinea do not effect exposure to blood stage P. falciparum infection. This contrasts with data for sickle cell trait and highlights that the above-mentioned polymorphisms may confer protection against malaria via distinct mechanisms

Prospectus, October 5, 1983

MALES OUTNUMBERED AT PC; News Digest; Lohroff visits communist countries; Opinions; Williams heads election results; Sargent suggests; Tv questionnaire; Artifacts collected by instructor; PATH needs your sunshine; Trip planned; Students transfer; Students give opinions on the insanity plea: Question: Should people be let off of their crimes by pleading insanity ?; Helping people get involved is Karch\u27s main objective; Dogs receive new hearts; Circus brings back pleasant memories; Hughes aids terminally ill; Classified; Plato aids; ABC/NBC new fall schedule has variety; Second album is a hit for Belew; Lady Cobras win tournament in style; Bowling; Fast Freddy Contesthttps://spark.parkland.edu/prospectus_1983/1009/thumbnail.jp

Prospectus, April 11, 1984

FROM COBRA TO WHAT? COLOR AND NICKNAME CHANGE CONSIDERED; News Digest; Editorial; We want your contributions; Ride for friends; Crime rate rises in Champaign; Graduating needs; PC Happenings: \u27Saboteurs of job success\u27 is program topic, Lifelong learners discuss writing, Parkland choral group performs, Vietnam veterans to meet, Health Fair to be held, Election changes discussed, Petitions available for Stu-Go; FSM dinner enjoyed by all; Easter egg hunt; Ham is what\u27s cookin\u27 for Easter this year; Alcohol a problem at county jail; Changes for Parkland\u27s Pharmacy Technology program; Book Review: Knock Wood by Candice Bergen; Did You Know...; Swanson awarded scholarship; Creative Corner...Especially for you!!: The Painting, Rejoice the Poet, The Wind of the Phoenix, Bodies, The search for truth and beauty is hard and painful..., A Special Lady, Home is where the heart is..., I have tried to be just your friend..., Rites of passage; Parkland\u27s third Open House attracts over 4,000 visitors: Friendly, inviting atmosphere impresses visitors; Classifieds; Question: What impressed you about Parkland?; Krannert schedule for \u2784-\u2785; Campus Paperback Bestsellers; New & Recommended; Greystoke explores duality of man; Slade tries for \u27comeback\u27; WILL repeats Hitchhiker\u27s; PC track needs participation; Karate demo at Parkland; Parkland Prospectus survey; Sports Digest; Braves to edge out Dodgershttps://spark.parkland.edu/prospectus_1984/1025/thumbnail.jp

Nantenine: an antagonist of the behavioral and physiological effects of MDMA in mice

No selective antagonists for the effects of MDMA have yet been identified. The structurally-similar, naturally-occurring plant alkaloid nantenine (9,10-methylenedioxy-1,2 dimethoxyaporphine) may represent such a compound.Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/46360/1/213_2003_Article_1741.pd