Autonomous robot design is a challenging field in artificial intelligence. It is not easy to design autonomous robots to perform useful tasks in real environments. There [...]

The National Park Service (NPS) has a mandate of restoration and preservation of the lands for which it is responsible. As part of this mandate, resource managers of Eve[...]

Abstract Background Our purpose was to determine if aging had an influence on m[...]

Previous contextual research relies heavily on data collected by the U.S. Census Bureau due to its widespread availability, but this incorrectly assumes that populations [...]

Abstract Background The globe artichoke (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus L.) is a significant crop in the Mediterranean basin. Despite its commercial importance and its [...]

RNA turnover in Escherichia coli was originally thought to initiate through the action of ribonucleases. It was not until the discovery of the decapping enzyme RNA pyroph[...]

As of 2015, stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in US and remains to be a major cause of long-term disability with limited treatment options. Angiotensin II (Ang I[...]

Uranium containing clusters UnOm and complexes U+(N2)n are produced in a molecular beam via laser vaporization in a pulsed supersonic expansion. Mass-selected cations ar[...]

Microbial production of biochemicals from renewable sources is a cost-effective alternative to chemical synthesis production methods using petroleum-based feedstocks. The[...]

Microtubules are polymers made of the protein tubulin and play a significant role in various cell functions as they are present in the cytoskeleton of most eukaryotic cel[...]

Isoprenol is an excellent alternative for fuel sources and a precursor for many commercial chemicals in industrial applications. Microbial production of isoprenol via the[...]

The effects of series of balanced dietary protein levels on egg production and egg quality parameters in lying hens from 18 through 74 weeks of age were investigated in t[...]

Western theological educators participate in the planning of theological education programs for rapidly growing churches in postcolonial societies like the Dominican Repu[...]

Sustainable chemical production is a major challenge in the chemical industry. Esters are examples of bulk chemicals that have room for improvement in sustainable product[...]

In the first essay of my dissertation, I draw on agency theory and marketing strategy and develop a set of hypotheses that explore whether the investment horizon of insti[...]

Intraflagellar transport (IFT) involves the transport of ciliary precursors onoligomeric protein complexes (A, B) attached to microtubule motors (kinesin-2 andcytoplasmic[...]

The monthly maxima of daily low temperatures in the state Georgia are investigated using data from 43 stations taken from the Georgia Automated Environmental Network (GAE[...]

Here, we estimate denitrification in shallow groundwater to help determine if current streamside management zones (SMZs) can mitigate nitrate input from short-rotation pi[...]

Student affairs professionals work in a variety of roles on campus. Entry-level practitioners in particular work in roles that require them to have direct contact with t[...]

Degraded articular cartilage resulting from osteoarthritis and oxidative stress can affect both humans and animals. Glucosamine (GLN) sulfate is readily absorbed and dis[...]

Current understanding of trace element accumulation in lotic food webs is lacking in comparison to the breadth of research in lentic systems. However, as urbanization in[...]

A growing number of studies suggest a link between a past history of trauma and chronic headache disorders. Individuals diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder are [...]

Cover crops and reduced tillage practices have been commonplace within agronomic crops for many years. The benefits of cover crops have been heavily researched and includ[...]

A non-native population of resident mottled ducks (Anas fulvigula) exists in coastal South Carolina and Georgia, but little is known about their ecology and behavior. I [...]

This study used data from the 2004 High Schools That Work Assessment to determine if a connection existed between high school advisement programs and increased student ac[...]