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Impact of exercise-induced extracellular vesicles on RAW 264.7 macrophage gene expression
(2024-01)The overall process and outcome of muscle regeneration is well established yet communication nuances between different body systems during this process aren’t fully elucidated. One potential communication molecule is the ... -
Foraging ecology and space use of breeding Flammulated Owls (Psiloscops flammeolus) in northern Utah
(2023-12)Flammulated Owls (Psiloscops flammeolus) are small, insectivores that are of conservation concern due to climate change, shifts in habitat, and fluctuating resources. Flammulated Owls in northern Utah tend to occupy different ... -
Career aspirations of Wisconsin women working in student affairs: The effect of demographic and institutional factors
(2023-12)The purpose of this census-style quantitative research was to investigate what relationship existed between demographic and institutional factors and women's career advancement aspirations in student affairs in the state ... -
Fructose dehydrogenase characterization in the pursuit of creating a fructose biosensor
(2023-12)Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a major health issue that can lead to cirrhosis and even death. One marker of NAFLD is increased fructose in the blood and other tissues, which is possible to measure with a ... -
Critical student affairs pedagogy: A qualitative study of student affairs educators’ beliefs and practices for teaching in undergraduate settings
(2023-12)After nearly 100 years, student affairs’ educational role in colleges and universities continues to be debated (ACPA, 1937; McCaughey & Welsh, 2021; Penney, 1969;). While student affairs personnel, at the field’s origins, ... -
Assessing the importance of ubiquitination in regulation of nuclear transit of HPIV3 matrix protein
(2023-12)Human Parainfluenza Viruses (HPIV) cause the common cold. One subtype, HPIV3, infects most people by 2 years old and is more likely than other subtypes to contribute to lower respiratory disease. Because of the high rates ... -
Identifying the lethal factor protein secreted by Staphylococcus aureus treatment with SK-03-92 drug
(2023-12)Drug resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus are an ongoing problem in treating human infections. To address this problem, a compound called SK-03-92 was previously synthesized and demonstrated antimicrobial properties ... -
Identification and characterization of mutations in nmpR that restore type-IV pili dependent motility in Myxococcus xanthus
(2023-12)Myxococcus xanthus is a Gram-negative bacterium that displays Type-IV pili dependent motility. These pili are transcriptionally regulated by the two-component system (TCS) PilSR. A strain of M. xanthus in which the response ... -
Phosphorus uptake and retention in headwater streams of the Fox River Basin
(2023-12)Anthropomorphic input of phosphorus into lakes and rivers can lead to harmful effects including eutrophication, algal blooms, and changes in community structure. Small order streams in agricultural and urban watersheds ... -
Self-care, wellbeing, and mentoring related to transitions: Testimonios of womxn of color in student affairs
(2023)Using testimonios, this study shares experiences of how structural inequalities impact self-care, wellness, mentoring, and career-related mobility of womxn of color in midsenior-level student affairs roles at PWI’s. ... -
Hear our voices: Supporting Black women in cultural & affinity-based student organizations at predominantly white institutions of postsecondary education in the midwestern United States
(2023)The United States is a nation rooted in imperialism, colonialism, and racism, built on the backs of minoritized people whose perspectives are not reflected in dominant narratives at every level of society. Historically, ... -
Updated distribution, population genetic structure, and local occurrence patterns of Longnose Sucker (Catostomus catostomus) and Lake Chub (Couesius plumbeus) in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
(2023)Longnose Sucker (Catostomus catostomus) and Lake Chub (Couesius plumbeus) were once thought to exist throughout the Black Hills, South Dakota; however, recent surveys have documented dramatic declines. To inform future ... -
Spatial and temporal variability of aquatic insect emergence in Pool 8 of the Upper Mississippi River.
(2023)Aquatic insect emergence provides an important nutrient subsidy to the terrestrial ecosystem. However, little is known about the spatial and temporal variability in aquatic insect emergence. This study examined the spatial ... -
How first-generation rural student veterans successfully navigate academic environments in higher education: A grounded theory.
(2023)First-generation rural student veterans face many unique challenges transitioning to and succeeding in higher education. Despite these barriers, many first-generation rural student veterans succeed in college persisting ... -
Assessment of methods for DNA extraction from formalin-fixed fish specimens and a population genomic analysis of geographical disjunction in Southern Brook Lamprey (Ichthyomyzon gagei).
(2023)Conservation efforts are limited for many fishes, and genetic approaches using recent and preserved collections could help address important knowledge gaps. Southern Brook Lamprey, Ichthyomyzon gagei, predominately occur ... -
Ecology of wood in the Upper Mississippi River
(2023-08)Wood is recognized as a key habitat structure in riverine ecosystems, yet we know relatively little about its role in large floodplain rivers such as the Upper Mississippi River. Despite its clear ecological importance, ... -
Circadian rhythms and the gut microbiome in the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster
(2023-05)Circadian rhythms (CRs) are 24-hour oscillations of physiological rhythms that regulate behavior, physiology, and metabolism in many organisms. CRs originate within an organism and are established via regular exposure to ... -
National Guard students and academic disruptions in higher education: A hermeneutic phenomenological study
(2023-05)National Guard students experience academic disruptions when military service and college academic coursework overlap. The pace of military operations and the increased reliance on the National Guard raise the likelihood ... -
Mii o’no gidibaajimowininaanan (These are our stories): Raising the voices and experiences of Indigenous students in higher education
(2023-05)This Indigenous-framed research used counterstorytelling to identify and center student success factors through shared stories provided by five Indigenous students in higher education in Northern Minnesota and Northern ... -
Transfer pathways: A critical phenomenological study of Latinx community college students’ experience
(2023-05)This phenomenological study aims to understand the lived experience of Latinx transfer students as they navigate through the transfer process from a California community college to four-year universities in California. ...