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Perceptions of science communication by professional communicators
(Oklahoma State University, 2023-04-18)Scientific progress by itself is not enough to move society forward. As an example, measles was basically eradicated in the United States only to make a comeback because of declining vaccination rates (Patel et al., 2019). ... -
Phytochemical profile of a bread wheat family segregating for purple, red, and white kernel color
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-19)Anthocyanins are plant compounds that cause the red and purple pigmentation in blueberries and raspberries. They can function as antioxidants which have been shown to have health benefits by protecting human cells from ... -
Pitfalls of persuasion through the lens of Scientology
(Oklahoma State University, 2023-04-18)No one ever expects to join a cult. Further, no one wants to join a cult. High control groups know this, and they use it to manipulate all kinds of unsuspecting people. Scientology is a cult and its various leaders have ... -
Preliminary findings regarding student learning from lecture and homework
(Oklahoma State University, 2023-04-18)Lectures and homework both provide opportunities for students to learn mathematics. Researchers have focused on learning from lectures (e.g., Krupnik et al., 2018; Lew et al., 2016; Lew & Zazkis, 2019) and from homework ... -
PtsI independently regulates cell length and width through multiple metabolic and signaling pathways
(Oklahoma State University, 2023-04-18)It has been long known that Escherichia coli can adjust its cell size and growth rate to nutrient availability. Several proteins, such as OpgH (which modulates cell division based on UDP-glucose concentration), and pyruvate ... -
Reflective abstraction as a mechanism for developing pedagogical content knowledge
(Oklahoma State University, 2023-04-18)A mathematics teacher’s instruction is informed by their pedagogical knowledge (teaching theories and tactics) and content knowledge (ability to solve and understand math problems). A successful teacher must utilize both ... -
Results of the ROTC and Nutrition/Kinesiology (RANK) needs assessment
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-19)Recent studies show that under 15% of military personnel meet fruit and vegetable intake recommendations and 51% consume energy drinks on a regular basis. Military health surveillance indicates that personnel may not be ... -
Second-generation Hmong Americans’ self-confidence and self-perceived competency communicating in English in a variety of settings
(Oklahoma State University, 2023-04-18)After immigrating to the United States in the late 1970s, Hmong immigrants have integrated into American society by learning a second language, English. In recent years, many researchers have focused their studies on the ... -
Self-reported adult mental health in the aftermath of COVID-19
(Oklahoma State University, 2023-04-18)The purpose of this study was to examine adult mental health in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Online survey data was collected from N = 316 adults (M = 33.01 years, SD = 15.68 years) using Qualtrics. Survey ... -
Synthesis and characterization of tridentate quinoline-based NCO ligands
(Oklahoma State University, 2023-04-18)Over the last few decades, there has been growing interest in the coordination chemistry of N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) and their use in catalysis, with pincer-type systems being particularly significant due to their ... -
Technology's impact on vocabulary skills in infants and toddlers
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-19)Technology is becoming increasingly prominent in today’s society, and children are being exposed to screens at younger ages than in previous years. This exposure has led to teachers and parents questioning how technology ... -
Towards culturing anaerobic gut fungi from an avian herbivore
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-19)Anaerobic gut fungi (AGF, phylum Neocallimastigomycota) are an understudied group of microorganisms that reside in the digestive tracts of herbivorous mammals and aid in plant biomass degradation. This degradation is ... -
Understanding awareness of food security resources available to university students
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-19)Food insecurity is a prevalent issue in college campuses across the country. The Hunger on Campus study found that 48% of college students face food insecurity. Oklahoma State University (OSU) also experiences high rates ... -
Understanding the interaction between nontuberculous mycobacteria and the host in cystic fibrosis
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-19)Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are environmental bacteria and can be found in soil, water, and dusts. However, they can cause lung diseases in certain populations with pre-existing lung conditions such as cystic fibrosis ... -
Using design to research messaging and bureaucracy in architecture
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-19)Public announcements and funding campaigns for new buildings on OSU's campus provide concrete evidence of the use of rhetoric and persuasion to promote new buildings. When a client asks for an innovative new classroom ... -
Using lipid nanodiscs for the in vitro glycosylation of membrane proteins
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-19)Membrane proteins are involved in a number of human diseases are important to study. Due to the fact that these proteins are, by nature, insoluble in aqueous solutions, they require detergent or lipid environments that ... -
Visible light-mediated photocatalytic azide-benzocycloheptene click reaction on gold surface by ATR-FTIR
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-19)In this work, a visible light-mediated [3+2] cycloaddition reaction between azide molecule and benzocycloheptene(BC7) terminated Au (111) surface was investigated. Exposure of the BC7 to photocatalyst and visible light ... -
Voice-gender effects on word gender
(Oklahoma State University, 2023-04-18)Purpose: Gender is a culturally-dependent construct that can be associated with categories of humans, abstract concepts, and even words. In languages that have explicit gender markings, like French and German, words may ...