Peter J. Maughan, Plant and Wildlife Sciences Description of the results/finding of the project: Amaranthus hypochondriacus is an emerging pseudo-cereal native to the New World which has garnered increased attention in recent years due to its nutritional quality, in particular its seed protein, and more specifically its high levels of the essential amino acid lysine. […]
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Development of a Model to Predict Preadolescent Children’s Indoor PM10 Exposures
Rebecca Bradshaw and James Johnston, Health Science Department Introduction Asthma is the most common chronic disease among children worldwide, and the third-ranking cause of hospitalization for children under 15 years of age.(1-2) While the exact causes are unknown, studies show that having a genetic predisposition coupled with early-life allergen exposures increases the likelihood of developing […]
The role of Wnt secretion from Neural Crest Cells in proper craniofacial development
Bradley Haynes and Stark Michael, Physiology and Developmental Biology Introduction Both Wnt signaling and neural crest cells (NCCs) have a well-established role in the development of facial bones and cartilage. Wnt signaling is known to be required for neural crest cell formation; however, Wnt expression originating from the neural crest after their specification by Wnt1 […]
What personal and demographic characteristics influence the development of compassion fatigue and burnout in emergency department nurses?
Torrie Robinson and Stacie Hunsaker, College of Nursing This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of compassion fatigue and burnout in emergency department (ED) nurses along the Wasatch Front, as well as what influenced these rates. Compassion fatigue (CF) and burnout is a serious issue in the medical field and interferes with the quality […]
Youth leadership development as an important component in rights in education: who, how, what, and why
Melissa Tingey and MacLeans Geo-JaJa, Economist Education Introduction Education is a powerful tool for creating opportunities, eliminating inequalities, and enabling youth to lift themselves out of disadvantages and contribute to community-building. The lack of rights in education which straddles the division of human rights into civil and political, on the one hand, and economic, social […]
Transforming Marginality: Redefining Hmong Ethnic Identity through Development in Sapa, Vietnam
Mary Cook and Jacob Hickman, Anthropology In addition to a booming tourist industry, Sapa, Vietnam is home to a number of development organizations seeking to improve the livelihoods of ethnic minorities in the region. One Hmong woman, whom I will call Maiv, started one of the first indigenous educational development programs in Sapa- ‘by Hmong […]
Development of a Self-Determination Theory Measure of Adolescent’s Motivations to Abstain from Sex and Alcohol
Jacob Curtis and Sam Hardy, Department of Psychology Adolescent sex and alcohol use are issues today in America. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2012), about a third of high school students report having had sex in the previous three months, and 79% of twelfth graders have drunk alcohol at least once […]
Clonal integration and ramet development in quaking aspen
Anson Call and Dr. Samuel St. Clair, Department of Plant and Wildlife Science Introduction Clonal plants are important contributors to natural environments and can have disproportionate effects on ecosystem function. In the mountain west, the clonal species Populus tremuloides (quaking aspen) is critical in helping to regulate ecosystem function; healthy aspen stands support a diverse […]
Large Developments and Light Rail Stops: An Analysis of Development and Transit in the Sacramento Metropolitan Region
Chelsea Bakaitis and Michael Clay, Geography Introduction The traditional downtown and suburban form of a metropolis is becoming an obsolete model to describe the Sacramento region. The region has five commercial centers among the communities (described as “edge cities”) surrounding the traditional downtown of the City of Sacramento (Garreau 1991). Developers of the region have […]
High-speed Artifact Processing, Cataloging, and Classification System: Protocol Development and Testing
Paul Stavast, Anthropology Evaluation of Academic Objectives This report summarizes results of the high-speed artifact processor development project from January 2013 to December 2014. The high-speed artifact processor is a conveyor-belt based system, developed at the Museum of Peoples and Cultures, that automates the processes of labeling, measuring, photographing, and classifying artifacts. The focus for […]
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