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Modeling and Molecular Dynamics Simulations on the in situ Murine Cytochrome P450 4F System
(2020-07-07)Cytochrome P450s are major participants in the maintenance and well-being of cellular function and have important roles in the health and disease of living creatures. The ω-hydroxylation, catalyzed by CYP4 family members, ... -
Thermodynamic Studies of Hydride- and Proton-Donor Abilities of Heteroleptic Transition Metal Complexes Containing Triphosphine and Monophosphine Ligands
(2020-06-30)Transition metal hydrides are reactive intermediates in many catalytic reactions, including the hydrogenation of carbon dioxide. These intermediates can react as proton donors or as hydride donors, characterized by ... -
In Vivo and In Vitro Characterization of Different Dimethyl Trisulfide Formulations
(2020-07-09)Cyanide is a toxic cytochrome c oxidase inhibitor that prevents the production of ATP, which consequently results in lactic acidosis, histotoxic hypoxia, and death. Dimethyl trisulfide (DMTS) is a promising sulfur donor ... -
Structure-function and expression studies of mouse Cyp4f14 and Cyp4f39 and analysis of odor leakage from human remains containment units for use in space
(2020-07-17)The availability of both mouse and human genome sequences along with the fact that mouse is a good model organism to study mammals, especially humans, has prompted comparisons between the two species at multiple levels. ... -
Exploring the Relationship between Prison Experience and Prison Misconduct among Inmates with Mental Health Problems: Are They Bad, Mad, or Unfortunate?
(2019-07-08)An increasing number of inmates with mental health problems have become a critical challenge to the criminal justice system, and critical concerns regarding these inmates’ adjustment problems in prison have been stressed ... -
Development and Evaluation of miRNA and mRNA Panels for Body Fluid Identification
(2019-07-05)The attribution of biological material to a tissue source, also known as body fluid identification (BFID), can aid investigators in corroborating statements and in the reconstruction of events. Chemical tests, microscopy, ... -
SELECT WOMEN ACADEMIC ADVISORS’ EXPERIENCES WITH EMOTIONAL LABOR IN FORMING RELATIONSHIPS WITH UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
(2019-06-26)The purpose of this hermeneutic phenomenological research study was to explore the experiences of select women professional staff academic advisors with the emotional labor that they undertake in forming relationships with ... -
Deciphering decision-making: Exploring the differences of criminal decision-making between offenders and college students
(2019-06-17)Previous research has used rational choice to look at criminal decision-making, with the majority of the research using college student samples. The current study uses a sample of college students and offenders to extend ... -
WHERE MY GIRLS AT?: A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY OF THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF LESBIAN LAW ENFORCEMENT COUPLES
(2021-07-26)The culture of policing has been studied in various policing journals and numerous aspects of the job have been examined, however, in respect to the changing and diverse nature of today’s law enforcement officers (LEOs), ... -
Psychopathy and Alcohol Use: The Potential Role of Circadian Entrainment
(2021-07-26)Previous literature has indicated that there is a fairly strong correlation between psychopathy and alcohol consumption, as well as a bidirectional relationship between circadian entrainment and alcohol consumption. Using ... -
A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE: THE IMPACT OF CONSTRUCTIVIST LEARNING THROUGH AUTHENTIC PROJECT-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES
(2021-07-21)Project-based learning (PBL), in one form or another, has been a pedagogical possibility in classrooms for over a century. The degree to which PBL is defined, planned, and executed varies immensely. This systematic review ... -
Exploring the Relationship Between Technology Use and Student Performance in Developmental Mathematics
(2021-07-21)Rooted in learning theory and developmental psychology, the field of developmental education is concerned with addressing underprepared students' needs for growth. Much of this development relates to college readiness, ... -
Chemical Vapor Deposition of Transparent Conducting Oxide Nanostructures on Various Substrates for Solar Cell Applications
(2021-07-21)Nanostructured wide band gap transparent conducting oxides are important in the optoelectronic industry. Chemical vapor deposition (CVD) is a simple and effective method for synthesizing high-quality nanostructures from ... -
The Association Between Justice System Contact, Psychological Distress, and Physical Illness: An Examination of Illicit Drug Use
(2021-07-19)Much of the existing literature equates drug use with crime. However, many individuals who use substances never formally come into contact with the justice system. Previous research has established links between illicit ... -
Cyclic Vacuum Cavitation for Cleaning Applications
(2021-07-22)The removal of micron-sized carbon black particles from capillary tubes (outer diameter 1.46 mm, inner diameter 1.12 mm, length 50.00 mm) using cyclic vacuum cavitation (VC) cleaning was investigated. As the first objective ... -
Community Type in Context: Expectations of Guardianship and Victimization Experiences on a College Campus
(2021-07-21)The principles of guardianship can be traced through the communities and crime literature. While guardianship originates from the opportunities’ perspective and specifically from Routine Activities, it can be viewed as ... -
Polcie Organizational Structure and Police Performance
(2021-07-19)Police play a pivotal, visible role in American society and operate within a complex matrix of environments that influences how they are structured. Police scholars understand how various external elements shape organizational ... -
Single Case Example of the Application of the Novel Use of Therapeutic Percussion Lessons
(2021-07-19)Music therapists often address the social and physical domains in adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). To address social and physical goals in children with ASD, music therapists use musical stimuli as a mechanism ... -
THE EFFECT OF DENTAL FLOATING ON NUTRIENT DIGESTION IN NON- PREGNANT QUARTER HORSE MARES
(2021-07-19)Irregular wear patterns can cause poor feed digestion, weight loss, performance problems, and pain in the horse when wearing a halter or bridle. The objective of this study was to test the hypothesis that dental floating ... -
COUNSELORS’ EXPERIENCES WITH SUCCESSFULLY INTEGRATING SEXUAL HEALTH INTO CLINICAL PRACTICE: A QUALITATIVE PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY
(2021-07-19)Counselors have neglected the topic of sexual health in their discussions and work with clients. Despite on-going research and expansion on sexual health topics, counselors continue to report discomfort, lack of knowledge, ...
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