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Title: [1+∞=¿]: Eden, Dystopia, and a theistic humanism.
Creator: Yates, Stephen., Florida State University
Abstract/Description: After over millennia of ideological dominance throughout much of the world, theism found itself set against a new philosophical system known as humanism which valued the proliferation and evolution of humanity apart from theism's Divine control. This struggle has played itself out in numerous skirmishes, from Cold War aggressions between capitalism and communism to modern debate over evolutionary theory and education. Current research in both fields shows that this continuous ideological war...
Show moreAfter over millennia of ideological dominance throughout much of the world, theism found itself set against a new philosophical system known as humanism which valued the proliferation and evolution of humanity apart from theism's Divine control. This struggle has played itself out in numerous skirmishes, from Cold War aggressions between capitalism and communism to modern debate over evolutionary theory and education. Current research in both fields shows that this continuous ideological war has hurt the proliferation of either philosophy, leaving them often unable to constructively engage with the advancement of society. Because of this lack of engagement, one must look to pictures of the future to theorize how the two ideologies can engage one another for the benefit of humanity. Dystopian literature displays this future. However, Dystopia offers its explanation through a combination of the two ideologies, a theistic humanism that acknowledges Divine creation and control yet depicts the history of man as a struggle against that control in pursuit of his own evolution. This is presented through re-depictions of the Biblical narrative of Eden as a story of man's escape from a complex system of control. In analyzing Dystopian narratives throughout the 20th century (Zamyatin's We, Orwell's 1984, Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451, Gibson's Neuromancer, and Sterling's Schismatrix), this study reveals the evolution of the ideas of the nature and power of God, control, and human development, eventually culminating in the possibility of human divinity as evolution brings about the post-human, and with it a liberal and freeing definition of Deity.
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Date Issued: 2008
Identifier: 471832944, 341778, FSDT341778, fsu:19347
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: A Preliminary Assessment of Desoto Canyon Sediment Macrofauna: Comparison to Baseline.
Creator: Deep-C Consortium, Florida State University, Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science, Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative, Baco, A. R., Shantharam, A., Rowe, G., Wei, C-L.
Date Issued: 2013-02
Identifier: FSU_HPUA_2015_038_AllHandsPoster_001
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: A study of enzyme synthesis in vivo and in vitro.
Creator: Younathan, Ezzat Saad, Frieden, Earl, Florida State University, College of Arts & Sciences
Abstract/Description: Until recently, the major part of biochemical research has been concentrated on the degradative rather than on the synthetic reactions of living systems. This is mainly due to limitations imposed by technique. The introduction of isotopic tracers and the development of efficient fractionation techniques have made possible the investigation of the biosynthetic mechanism of many metabolites. During the last decade, due to the Coris and their coworkers, the mechanism of polysaccharide synthesis...
Show moreUntil recently, the major part of biochemical research has been concentrated on the degradative rather than on the synthetic reactions of living systems. This is mainly due to limitations imposed by technique. The introduction of isotopic tracers and the development of efficient fractionation techniques have made possible the investigation of the biosynthetic mechanism of many metabolites. During the last decade, due to the Coris and their coworkers, the mechanism of polysaccharide synthesis was largely worked out. Two years ago, Lynen and Mahler proposed independently a scheme for the biosynthesis of long-chain fatty acids. On the other hand, the problem of protein synthesis is still one of the major challenges to the biochemists. In the mechanisms just referred to for the biosynthesis of simpler metabolites, the specificity of the biochemical process is always explained by the specificity of the enzymes involved.But when the formation of a protein is considered, the problem cannot be solved by referring to the specificity of conventional protein enzymes, since the synthesis of these, in turn, has to be accounted for. Evidently, enzymes involved in protein biosynthesis must be of a different nature. Elucidation of the mechanism of protein synthesis will not only add to our knowledge about the production of cellular protein, but may also shed some light on many other important problems, e.g., heredity factors, cancer, virus growth and microbial adaptation. A prerequisite to the study of protein synthesis is to work out a simple system capable of net synthesis of a specific protein. Several approaches have been designed to demonstrate protein production in vivo and in vitro. The assets and limitations of each of these methods will be discussed in the next chapter. The approach adopted for the work reported in this dissertation is the net enzyme synthesis in vivo and in vitro. Enzymes offer a useful tool by virtue of being specific proteins which could be rapidly and accurately assayed. The larger portion of the work was carried out using the in vitro system since, in contrast with the in vivo system, it is simpler and permits better control of the experimental variables. The effect of several activators and inhibitors has been investigated with special emphasis on amino acid analogues"-- Introduction.
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Date Issued: 1955
Identifier: FSU_59119Y67S
Format: Thesis

Title: A Time-Series of Surface Oil Distribution Based on SAR and Regional Difference in Megafauna Abundance Related to Geomorphology and Depth Gradients in DeSoto Canyon.
Creator: Deep-C Consortium, State of Florida Institute of Oceanography, Florida State University, Ecogig, Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative, MacDonald, Ian
Date Issued: 2013-09-11
Identifier: FSU_HPUA_2015_038_AllHandsSept_016
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Abraham Lincoln: suspension of habeas corpus and supreme court cases Ex Parte Merryman and Ex Parte Milligan.
Creator: Adams, Michelle., Florida State University
Abstract/Description: This thesis paper focuses on the time period, during the Civil War, when President Abraham Lincoln suspended the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus and the subsequent legal problems this suspension caused. In particular my research focuses on two Supreme Court cases which resulted from Lincoln's suspension. The Supreme Court cases discussed in this paper are Ex Parte Merryman and Ex Parte Milligan. My research will also examine various responses to the suspension of the writ of habeas...
Show moreThis thesis paper focuses on the time period, during the Civil War, when President Abraham Lincoln suspended the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus and the subsequent legal problems this suspension caused. In particular my research focuses on two Supreme Court cases which resulted from Lincoln's suspension. The Supreme Court cases discussed in this paper are Ex Parte Merryman and Ex Parte Milligan. My research will also examine various responses to the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus and consequently, free speech during the Civil War. The responses and reactions will include the opinions of Supreme Court justices in both of the cases and various other Judges, as well as public opinion.
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Date Issued: 2009
Identifier: 643058213, 2181902, FSDT2181902, fsu:19192
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Adolescent temperament, learning styles, & course performance.
Creator: Rybakova, Ekaterina., Florida State University
Abstract/Description: In a perfect world, every student would learn exactly the same way and the teacher wouldn't have to change his or her teaching method. However, each student in a classroom learns differently depending on his or her temperament. The genetically acquired temperament of a student has a variety of differences that may affect learning styles, in turn impacting academic performance and thus, grade point average. This in turn affects the student's overall confidence in school as well as the teacher...
Show moreIn a perfect world, every student would learn exactly the same way and the teacher wouldn't have to change his or her teaching method. However, each student in a classroom learns differently depending on his or her temperament. The genetically acquired temperament of a student has a variety of differences that may affect learning styles, in turn impacting academic performance and thus, grade point average. This in turn affects the student's overall confidence in school as well as the teacher's outlook on their class. Teachers may have a hard time adjusting to new students every year regarding both class environments as well as teaching styles. To address these problems, this complementarity mixed method study explores data of student temperament, learning styles, and GPA.
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Date Issued: 2010
Identifier: 663100782, 2709157, FSDT2709157, fsu:19307
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: The advances of DNA technology and its effects on the criminal justice system.
Creator: Nihiser, Michele Leisun., Florida State University
Abstract/Description: This thesis provides an overview of the history, development and of controversies in DNA testing in relation to precedence based on case law, as well as the future of evolving DNA technology in the Criminal Justice System. While there are setbacks of the way DNA is used today, the positive expansion of DNA technology has also been recognized. The immense possibilities of DNA are still being discovered, and lie in defeating limitations of evidence collection and lab quality. The knowledge and...
Show moreThis thesis provides an overview of the history, development and of controversies in DNA testing in relation to precedence based on case law, as well as the future of evolving DNA technology in the Criminal Justice System. While there are setbacks of the way DNA is used today, the positive expansion of DNA technology has also been recognized. The immense possibilities of DNA are still being discovered, and lie in defeating limitations of evidence collection and lab quality. The knowledge and implementation of expanding DNA technology will aid in the creation and solid foundation of a more equipped justice system in the fight against crime while protecting the innocent. The goals of the Criminal Justice System in promoting and protecting the privacy, civil liberties and public safety of its citizens can only be achieved through the proper and full use of DNA technology. With a more structured and supported system of evidence gathering, coupled with better lab procedures and analysis, the development and growth of DNA's usage will be seen in rightful convictions and aid in the review of past injustices. The ability to use DNA technology to its full potential will be an important and influential tool for the future in the judicial process.
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Date Issued: 2006
Identifier: 568261430, 1429252, FSDT1429252, fsu:17255
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: La Afrocolombianidad: a cultural study of the African descendant population of Colombia.
Creator: Priddle, Jason., Florida State University
Abstract/Description: The term Afrocolombianidad embodies the kaleidoscope of cultural spaces and cultural productions of the African descendant population in Colombia. This investigation is intended to generate and contribute to greater academic and popular interest in the myriad of cultural expressions of Afro-Colombians which will serve to enrich the overall spectrum of Hispanic culture in the Americas. The argument of this thesis is two-fold: Afro-Colombian cultural productions are unique representations and...
Show moreThe term Afrocolombianidad embodies the kaleidoscope of cultural spaces and cultural productions of the African descendant population in Colombia. This investigation is intended to generate and contribute to greater academic and popular interest in the myriad of cultural expressions of Afro-Colombians which will serve to enrich the overall spectrum of Hispanic culture in the Americas. The argument of this thesis is two-fold: Afro-Colombian cultural productions are unique representations and reflections of Afro-Colombian history and social issues; and the cultural identity of Afro-Colombians is unique and merits further study in the context of Hispanic cultural studies in Spanish. Three specific genres of Afro-Colombian cultural production will be investigated in order to bring the argument to fruition, each receiving a chapter of discussion with the following titles: "Linguistic Identities of the Caribbean," "Literary Expressions of Afro-Colombia," and "Stilo y Sabor: Afro-Colombian Music and Dance." Specific cultural productions covered in the thesis include: Palenquero, San Andres Creole, the works of Candelario Obeso, Jorge Artel, and Gabriel Garcâia Mâarquez, Champeta, Cumbia, and Salsa (specifically in Cali). While the information presented in this thesis may not be considered as completely exhaustive as to the many aspects of each cultural expression to be studied, each item of cultural production is given ample attention in order to completely and sufficiently bring the initial two-fold argument of the investigation to fruition.
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Date Issued: 2009
Identifier: 464221862, 329857, FSDT329857, fsu:19318
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: After-The-Fact Estimations of the Calcareous Nannoplankton Composition and Quantity Present During the 2010 Macondo Oil Spill in the NE Gulf of Mexico: A Work in Progress.
Creator: Deep-C Consortium, Florida State University, University of South Florida, Valdosta State University, University of West Florida, Agbali, Aisha E., Cruz, Jarrett W., Flower,...
Show moreDeep-C Consortium, Florida State University, University of South Florida, Valdosta State University, University of West Florida, Agbali, Aisha E., Cruz, Jarrett W., Flower, Benjamin P., Foley, Susan M., Hollander, David, Jeffrey, Wade H., Myers, Nicholas R., Nienow, James A., Snyder, Richard A., Wise, Sherwood W. Jr.
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Date Issued: 2013-02
Identifier: FSU_HPUA_2015_038_AllHandsPoster_023
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Alone in the merciful dark: all of my friends' hair.
Creator: Levy, Alison Rae., Florida State University
Abstract/Description: "All of My Friends' Hair" is a research project and art installation investigating the development of social identity through physical characteristics such as hair. Over the course of the past year I collected samples of hair from friends and acquaintances making note of the social interaction, expectations, and cultural signi!cance of such a gesture. What follows is an overview of the project.
Date Issued: 2010
Identifier: 645072063, 2181921, FSDT2181921, fsu:19210
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Analysis of Bragg Scattering of Oil Types Under Radar Microwaves.
Creator: Deep-C Consortium, Florida State University, Garcia, Oscar, MacDonald, Ian, Hale, Andrew
Date Issued: 2013-09-11
Identifier: FSU_HPUA_2015_038_AllHandsSept_006
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Analysis of carbohydrates in dissolved organic matter in peat porewaters by electrospray ionization mass spectrometry.
Creator: Jones, Melinda., Florida State University
Abstract/Description: Vast amounts of carbon are stored in peatlands worldwide. As these reserves of organic matter slowly decompose, they release methane, carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. The effects of global warming on the rate of organic matter decomposition in peats have come into question. To understand these effects, the behavior of organic matter, both solid and dissolved, must be understood in the context of changing thermal and hydrological conditions. This project focused on...
Show moreVast amounts of carbon are stored in peatlands worldwide. As these reserves of organic matter slowly decompose, they release methane, carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. The effects of global warming on the rate of organic matter decomposition in peats have come into question. To understand these effects, the behavior of organic matter, both solid and dissolved, must be understood in the context of changing thermal and hydrological conditions. This project focused on carbohydrates in the dissolved organic matter (DOM) phase of peatland porewaters. Carbohydrates are an important component of DOM because they act as indicators of organic matter reactivity. This project attempted to develop a method to analyze for both free and total hydrolysable carbohydrates in porewaters from the Lake Agassiz Peatland in Northern Minnesota. Analyses were performed using a JEOL AccuTOF mass spectrometer equipped with a nano-electrospray ionization source. Because mass alone cannot distinguish isomers, this study focused on identification of carbohydrates based on class. In addition, the fragmentation patterns of each class were studied in an attempt to find a common fragment that could be used for selective ion monitoring in conjunction with liquid chromatography. While analysis of hydrolysable carbohydrates was unsuccessful, both qualitative and quantitative analysis of free carbohydrates was achieved. The results show that the concentrations of free carbohydrates increased with depth in both fen and bog systems. This may reflect the turnover of older DOM; however, future studies are necessary to confirm this hypothesis.
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Date Issued: 2009
Identifier: 456103327, 244554, FSDT244554, fsu:19261
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Analysis of DNA gyrase A and gyrase B mutations possibly associated with resistance to ciprofloxacin in deep subsurface bacteria.
Creator: Swetnam, Daniele., Florida State University
Abstract/Description: Several strains of bacteria that are resistant to the antibiotic ciprofloxacin were isolated from deep terrestrial subsurface sediments at the U. S. Department of Energy Hanford Site (HS) in Washington State. These bacteria were of special interest because they have never been exposed to manmade antibiotics or to genes that may have evolved in response to the use of these drugs. Having been isolated from the Earth's surface for several million years, the HS bacteria might have evolved and...
Show moreSeveral strains of bacteria that are resistant to the antibiotic ciprofloxacin were isolated from deep terrestrial subsurface sediments at the U. S. Department of Energy Hanford Site (HS) in Washington State. These bacteria were of special interest because they have never been exposed to manmade antibiotics or to genes that may have evolved in response to the use of these drugs. Having been isolated from the Earth's surface for several million years, the HS bacteria might have evolved and possess novel resistance mechanisms. Ciprofloxacin resistance can result from point mutations that occur in specific regions of four topoisomerase enzymes: DNA gyrase A, DNA gyrase B, topoisomerase IV C, and topoisomerase IV E. This study focused on mutations in the quinolone resistance determining regions (QRDRs) of gyrase A and gyrase B. The QRDR regions of these genes were PCR amplified and sequenced, after which the DNA sequences were converted to protein sequences. The sequences for resistant strains were compared to those of selected ciprofloxacin-sensitive strains to look for amino acid substitutions that might be resistance-conferring mutations. Several substitutions that were not present in any ciprofloxacin-sensitive strains were detected, and those that involved a marked change in the chemical nature of the amino acid at the position where the substitution occurred were identified as putative resistance-conferring mutations. Some of these mutations have been described previously, while others have not and, thus, could represent novel resistance mechanisms. Additional research will now be requited to confirm that these mutations actually do confer resistance to ciprofloxacin.
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Date Issued: 2008
Identifier: 471388718, 341811, FSDT341811, fsu:19380
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: An analysis of election news across mediums: do structural differences between Internet and television translate into content differences?.
Creator: Richard, Ashley, Florida State University
Abstract/Description: The internet is quickly becoming a popular medium for political communication and with it comes a new set of structures that have the possibility to influence how political news is disseminated. Representing a traditional presence in a new medium, online versions of television news outlets (or "surrogates" such as cnn.com and abcnews.com) have expanded as popular news destinations on the internet. However, it remains to be seen how this new medium affects the news coverage presented by these...
Show moreThe internet is quickly becoming a popular medium for political communication and with it comes a new set of structures that have the possibility to influence how political news is disseminated. Representing a traditional presence in a new medium, online versions of television news outlets (or "surrogates" such as cnn.com and abcnews.com) have expanded as popular news destinations on the internet. However, it remains to be seen how this new medium affects the news coverage presented by these surrogates. To answer this question, I collected data from television news outlets, surrogate news outlets and political web-logs (blogs) for content analysis comparison. The purpose of this analysis was to determine whether surrogates look more like their mainstream news counterparts or whether the medium of the internet influences them to more closely resemble the social media news, such as blogs. What I found was that the virtually unlimited space offered by the internet allowed for an increase in interactivity, context, and reduction of game frame coverage. In contrast, journalistic norms such as objectivity and reliance on official commentators were not influenced by a change in medium. The results of this study point us to institutionalized journalism as a better predictor of what news content will look like for established news agencies. However, it also shows that the unlimited news hole of the internet may provide for increased numbers of op-ed pieces and contextual coverage over time.
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Date Issued: 2009
Identifier: 456438956, 244576, FSDT244576, fsu:19283
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: An analysis of the physical mechanisms contributing to Hurricane Andrew's track.
Creator: Molina, Maria, Florida State University
Abstract/Description: Hurricane Andrew was the second-most-destructive hurricane in the history of the United States, reaching category 5 strength when it made landfall on South Florida on August 23, 1992. It affected many other areas such as the Bahamas and Louisiana with lesser, but still destructive, force. Detailed understanding of its track and the reasons behind it are useful for future tracking of hurricanes. This understanding is important given that Andrew accelerated westward toward Florida unexpectedly....
Show moreHurricane Andrew was the second-most-destructive hurricane in the history of the United States, reaching category 5 strength when it made landfall on South Florida on August 23, 1992. It affected many other areas such as the Bahamas and Louisiana with lesser, but still destructive, force. Detailed understanding of its track and the reasons behind it are useful for future tracking of hurricanes. This understanding is important given that Andrew accelerated westward toward Florida unexpectedly. Improved understanding of the reasons behind hurricane motion may lead to better forecasts, more time to prepare for a storm, and possibly lowering the destruction a storm can do to a community. Hurricane Andrew was analyzed in 6 hour intervals, from its birth as a tropical depression to its death as it merged with a frontal system. Its motion vector was broken up into zonal (u) and meridional (v) components at every interval. Using the European Center Reanalysis (ERA40) to represent the environment of the hurricane, the synoptic pattern was analyzed at various levels: 850mb, 500mb, and 250mb. These analyses were produced to describe the various features that may have interacted with Andrew, such as troughs and other cyclones. These reanalyses were also used in a quantitative sense to calculate various mechanisms known to contribute to the motion of a hurricane, including the Beta drift and steering. The Beta drift, which results in part from a Coriolis gradient across a hurricane, was calculated using an estimated storm size at 850mb along with the latitude of the storm. For the steering estimation of Andrew, a layer-mean, storm-mean wind vector was calculated, again using the ERA40 winds as estimates of the actual environment of Andrew. Once the steering was estimated, vector analysis was done every 6hr to determine the residual in Andrew's motion vector when the Beta drift vector and steering vector were subtracted from the storm motion vector. This residual represents an estimate of the unexplained motion of Andrew using our current understanding, acknowledging 1) that there are several other second order mechanisms for motion and 2) the estimates produced here also were prone to many sources of error that are discussed. Finally, the temporal evolution of Andrew's various motion mechanisms are also discussed.
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Date Issued: 2008
Identifier: 469186795, 341756, FSDT341756, fsu:19325
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Analyzing the symbolism of Judy Chicago and Simone de Beauvoir: the construction, deconstruction, and reconstruction of motherhood.
Creator: Howard, Virginia., Florida State University
Abstract/Description: Judy Chicago, a visual artist, and Simone de Beauvoir, an existentialist, present differing, yet still complementary evaluations of the contemporary situation of the western mother. Chicago, with her art series The Birth Project, focuses on the emotional/intuitive experience of the mother and relates the entire societal experience to a spiritual event by using goddess imagery. In stark contrast, de Beauvoir elaborates on the social construction of motherhood as an exploitative and...
Show moreJudy Chicago, a visual artist, and Simone de Beauvoir, an existentialist, present differing, yet still complementary evaluations of the contemporary situation of the western mother. Chicago, with her art series The Birth Project, focuses on the emotional/intuitive experience of the mother and relates the entire societal experience to a spiritual event by using goddess imagery. In stark contrast, de Beauvoir elaborates on the social construction of motherhood as an exploitative and objectifying experience. She expands upon the notion that mothers exist mainly as a societal scapegoat. The combination of the analysis performed by each woman provides a clear understanding of the role of the mother as an intuitive experience with oppressive societal origins. Evaluating Chicago and de Beauvoir in relation to each other broadens the analysis of motherhood and the social changes necessary to improve the experience of the mother and re-empower women.
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Date Issued: 2008
Identifier: 465226410, 341787, FSDT341787, fsu:19356
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Application of implicit theory to diet & exercise behavior.
Creator: Cariello, Rachelle., Florida State University
Abstract/Description: Given the high prevalence of obesity in the U.S., it is important to investigate psychological factors that may influence obesity and aid in successful weight loss. Implicit theory, or an individual's beliefs regarding the fixed versus modifiable nature of one's abilities, may play a role in one's success in achieving weight loss. There are two subdivisions of implicit theory: entity theory and incremental theory. Individuals who are entity theorists believe that their abilities are fixed,...
Show moreGiven the high prevalence of obesity in the U.S., it is important to investigate psychological factors that may influence obesity and aid in successful weight loss. Implicit theory, or an individual's beliefs regarding the fixed versus modifiable nature of one's abilities, may play a role in one's success in achieving weight loss. There are two subdivisions of implicit theory: entity theory and incremental theory. Individuals who are entity theorists believe that their abilities are fixed, unchangeable, and or uncontrollable, while incremental theorists believe their abilities are changeable, malleable, and controllable. The purpose of this study was to measure the implicit theory of participants of a weight loss program and examine the relationship between these attitudes and several variables, including eating behaviors, physical activity, self-esteem, weight loss goals, program attendance, and weight loss. There were no significant associations between implicit theory and the behavioral or treatment outcomes investigated. However, there was a positive correlation between implicit theory and self-esteem, r = 0.211, p < 0.05, suggesting that higher self esteem was associated with incremental beliefs. Although current results failed to support the implicit theory model in relation to weight-related behaviors and outcomes, findings are limited by the paucity of individuals classified as entity theorists in this sample. Further research should explore these relationships among individuals seeking weight loss as well as individuals not participating in weight loss efforts in order to obtain representative samples of entity and incremental theorists.
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Date Issued: 2010
Identifier: 646166039, 2181955, FSDT2181955, fsu:19243
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Attributions and gender differences in post-breakup adjustment.
Creator: Wilburn, Jennifer Elise., Florida State University
Abstract/Description: The study of relationship failure and adjustment has fueled the majority of research with the topic of divorce. This study attempts to replicate the findings in divorce studies on attributions and adjustment using 188 college-age premarital couples who have ended a committed romantic relationship within six weeks of assessment. Different causal attributions for relationship failure were inspected for different levels of adjustment. Adjustment was assessed by examining the variables of...
Show moreThe study of relationship failure and adjustment has fueled the majority of research with the topic of divorce. This study attempts to replicate the findings in divorce studies on attributions and adjustment using 188 college-age premarital couples who have ended a committed romantic relationship within six weeks of assessment. Different causal attributions for relationship failure were inspected for different levels of adjustment. Adjustment was assessed by examining the variables of loneliness, depression, and alcohol use. We further examined for gender differences in adjustment by examining men and women separately. Using structural equation modeling, we analyzed adjustment at the initial time of their breakup and again several weeks later to assess how well they were adjusting over time. We found that attributions did not significantly predict adjustment for men and women together, but became closely associated with alcohol use. Specifically, individuals who reported the relationship attribution drank more alcohol. Men drank significantly more alcohol than women at both times in the assessment. In the overall adjustment examination, regardless of attributions, men appeared to have poorer adjustment than women over time. Though there were gender differences, the finding did not reach significance.
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Date Issued: 2009
Identifier: 643068800, 2181901, FSDT2181901, fsu:19191
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Audience costs, autocratic regimes, and militarized conflict.
Creator: Uzonyi, Gary., Florida State University
Abstract/Description: Traditionally, political science literature has focused on why a democratic peace exists. That is, why are two democratic states less likely to engage in conflict with one another than two dictatorships (or a democracy and a dictatorship) would be? The argument explaining this peace that has gained the most support is based on the idea that democratic leaders are less likely to make international threats that they do not plan to follow through on because their domestic audiences are more...
Show moreTraditionally, political science literature has focused on why a democratic peace exists. That is, why are two democratic states less likely to engage in conflict with one another than two dictatorships (or a democracy and a dictatorship) would be? The argument explaining this peace that has gained the most support is based on the idea that democratic leaders are less likely to make international threats that they do not plan to follow through on because their domestic audiences are more likely to hold them responsible for their actions. This accountability is known as an audience cost faced by the leader. Recently, some scholars have begun investigating variation in types of dictatorships to discover whether or not the type of autocracy - military junta, monarchy, personalist dictatorship, etc. - has any effect on the likelihood of conflict as well. My project builds upon this research. Instead of simply using regime type as a proxy for institutional variation, though, I am examining domestic institutions directly to see how this institutional variation among dictatorships affects a leader's likelihood of engaging in international conflict. I argue that dictatorships with institutions that impose higher levels of constraints on the executive will be less likely to enter into conflict than dictatorships with low levels of constraints would be. I test my hypotheses on a dataset containing approximately 200 countries in the post-war period and find empirical support for my theoretical predictions.
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Date Issued: 2008
Identifier: 471798481, 341760, FSDT341760, fsu:19329
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Bathymetric features of the Deep-C Desoto Canyon study area.
Creator: Deep-C Consortium, Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science, Florida State University, MacDonald, Ian
Date Issued: 2012-08-21, 2012-08-22
Identifier: FSU_HPUA_2015_038_AllHandsAug_017
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Biogeochemical Radiocarbon Analysis of the Gulf Oil Spill: Sediments, Plankton and Coastal Fauna. Or Tracers in the Gulf.
Creator: Deep-C Consortium, Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science, Florida State University, Chanton, Jeffrey, Cherrier, Jennifer, Magen, Cedric, Sarkadee-Adoo, Judith, Joye, Samantha B.,...
Show moreDeep-C Consortium, Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science, Florida State University, Chanton, Jeffrey, Cherrier, Jennifer, Magen, Cedric, Sarkadee-Adoo, Judith, Joye, Samantha B., Hollander, David J., Graham, W. Monte, Brunner, Charlotte A., Bosman, Samantha, Mickel, Alejandra, Passow, Uta, Asper, Vernon, Zhao, Tingting
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Date Issued: 2013-09-10
Identifier: FSU_HPUA_2015_038_AllHandsSept_003
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Bioinformatic and molecular selection of sorghum (S. Propinquum L.) BAC clones for use as FISH probes on chromosomes 2, 7, and 10 of maize (Zea mays L.).
Creator: Beckham, Katherine Denise, Florida State University
Abstract/Description: Abstract: Maize (Zea mays L.) is an important crop and a model system for cytogenetic research. The overall goal is to develop a cytogenetic map of the maize genome. This provides insight into the structure and evolution of an essential crop species in the US, and contributes to corn improvement programs for food, fiber, and bio-renewable fuel. Here we describe our progress toward mapping maize Core Bin Markers (CBMs) on chromosomes 2, 7, and 10 in order to create a cytogenetic map using...
Show moreAbstract: Maize (Zea mays L.) is an important crop and a model system for cytogenetic research. The overall goal is to develop a cytogenetic map of the maize genome. This provides insight into the structure and evolution of an essential crop species in the US, and contributes to corn improvement programs for food, fiber, and bio-renewable fuel. Here we describe our progress toward mapping maize Core Bin Markers (CBMs) on chromosomes 2, 7, and 10 in order to create a cytogenetic map using fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH). This project was initiated to identify and select sorghum bacterial artificial chromosomes (BACs) as probes for FISH. Two methods of identifying sorghum BACs were explored. One method used filter hybridization techniques and the other explored various in silico, bioinformatic, methods to identify potential BAC probes. Subsequently, we were able to choose sorghum BAC clones that are suitable FISH probes. For each CBM we choose 4-5 BAC clones that undergo a series of molecular analysis and verification steps. Southern Blot Analysis is used to verify and confirm BAC sample identity. One BAC clone is selected for each CBM to be used as a probe in cytogenetic FISH mapping. This project is described at cytomaize.org and project results will be accessible on MaizeGDB (www.maizegdb.org) upon completion of the maize cytogenetic mapping project for all 10 maize chromosomes.
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Date Issued: 2009
Identifier: 456079260, 244590, FSDT244590, fsu:19297
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: The biological meaning of notch and beta-actin interaction.
Creator: McKnight, Kelly., Florida State University
Abstract/Description: The Notch signaling pathway is an evolutionarily conserved and multi-functional pathway. It has been reported to regulate cell fates, cell proliferation and cell death in multiple biological processes. Actin is also an evolutionarily conserved protein. Among other things, it is involved in cell division and cell signaling as well as cytoskeletal structure. One of the three isoforms of actin, ß-actin, is also located in the nucleus and is involved in gene transcription by associating with...
Show moreThe Notch signaling pathway is an evolutionarily conserved and multi-functional pathway. It has been reported to regulate cell fates, cell proliferation and cell death in multiple biological processes. Actin is also an evolutionarily conserved protein. Among other things, it is involved in cell division and cell signaling as well as cytoskeletal structure. One of the three isoforms of actin, ß-actin, is also located in the nucleus and is involved in gene transcription by associating with chromatin remodeling complexes. Recently we discovered that ß-actin binds to Notch. Therefore, ß-actin may be important in the transcription of Notch. The purpose of this experiment is to determine the biological importance of the interaction between ß-actin and Notch. To support our hypothesis, we formed knock-out experiments of ß-actin, and tested the expression of downstream Notch targets. We found that their expression was down regulated when ß-actin was not present. This data suggests that ß-actin is required for the transcriptional activity of Notch signaling.
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Date Issued: 2008
Identifier: 469203452, 341818, FSDT341818, fsu:19387
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: The British in colonial India: reformers or preservationists?.
Creator: O'Neal, Kathleen Nicole., Florida State University
Abstract/Description: In the context of colonial India, the British who overtook the country were sometimes intent on preserving traditional Indian cultural practices while others saw themselves as reformers who wanted to transform the country along lines similar to their own values. The Indian subjects in question responded to these competing projects in various ways, although almost always doing so in ways indigenous to distinctly Indian cultural idioms.
Date Issued: 2009
Identifier: 456103392, 244592, FSDT244592, fsu:19299
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Calibration methods of the neutron detector at Florida State University.
Creator: Long, Alexander., Florida State University
Abstract/Description: Abstract: The Florida State John D. Fox Superconducting Accelerator Laboratory is developing a new experimental program, which is targeting nuclear astrophysics and structure of exotic nuclei. An essential part of this program is construction of the large area, position sensitive neutron detector. The detector will extend significantly the set of tools available for nuclear physics experiments at FSU and would allow a whole new class of experiments to be performed. The large area, position...
Show moreAbstract: The Florida State John D. Fox Superconducting Accelerator Laboratory is developing a new experimental program, which is targeting nuclear astrophysics and structure of exotic nuclei. An essential part of this program is construction of the large area, position sensitive neutron detector. The detector will extend significantly the set of tools available for nuclear physics experiments at FSU and would allow a whole new class of experiments to be performed. The large area, position sensitive neutron detector array has been installed in the target hall at the Florida State University John D. Fox Accelerator Lab. The detector is composed of 12 long bars of plastic scintillator. Calibration and optimization of this detector is the main goal of the work presented.
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Date Issued: 2009
Identifier: 456105122, 244588, FSDT244588, fsu:19295
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Characterization of the Florida Panhandle Shelf.
Creator: Deep-C Consortium, Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative, Florida State University, University of South Florida, University of West Florida, Valdosta State University, Snyder,...
Show moreDeep-C Consortium, Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative, Florida State University, University of South Florida, University of West Florida, Valdosta State University, Snyder, Richard, Jeffrey, Wade
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Date Issued: 2013-09-11
Identifier: FSU_HPUA_2015_038_AllHandsSept_022
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Chronic, Anthropogenic Hydrocarbon Releases in the Gulf of Mexico.
Creator: Deep-C Consortium, Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies, Florida State University, Daneshgar Asl, Samira, Amos, John, Woods, Paul, Garcia-Pineda, Oscar, MacDonald,...
Show moreDeep-C Consortium, Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies, Florida State University, Daneshgar Asl, Samira, Amos, John, Woods, Paul, Garcia-Pineda, Oscar, MacDonald, Ian R.
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Date Issued: 2013-02
Identifier: FSU_HPUA_2015_038_AllHandsPoster_007
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Chronic, Anthropogenic Hydrocarbon Releases in the Gulf of Mexico (2).
Creator: Deep-C Consortium, Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies, Florida State University, Daneshgar Asl, Samira, Amos, John, Woods, Paul, Garcia-Pineda, Oscar, MacDonald,...
Show moreDeep-C Consortium, Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies, Florida State University, Daneshgar Asl, Samira, Amos, John, Woods, Paul, Garcia-Pineda, Oscar, MacDonald, Ian R.
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Date Issued: 2013-02
Identifier: FSU_HPUA_2015_038_AllHandsPoster_006
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Climatology of Dvorak classifications for operational probabilistic genesis forecasts.
Creator: Cossuth, Joshua Howard., Florida State University
Abstract/Description: A basic climatology of tropical cyclogenesis and pre-genesis evolution is presented using Dvorak classifications of tropical systems. In the absence of adequate in situ observations, the Dvorak technique provides a standardized method for making subjective intensity estimates of tropical systems, based upon a system's organization and structure depicted on satellite imagery. Although the Dvorak technique analysis is performed for all tropical disturbances the forecaster deems to have...
Show moreA basic climatology of tropical cyclogenesis and pre-genesis evolution is presented using Dvorak classifications of tropical systems. In the absence of adequate in situ observations, the Dvorak technique provides a standardized method for making subjective intensity estimates of tropical systems, based upon a system's organization and structure depicted on satellite imagery. Although the Dvorak technique analysis is performed for all tropical disturbances the forecaster deems to have potential for further development, not every system thus analyzed develops further. A repository of Dvorak data allows a comparison of incipient systems to determine statistical characteristics of genesis in tropical systems. A standardized formatted database of Dvorak analyses for all disturbances in the east and central North Pacific as well as North Atlantic tropical basins from 2001-2008 is constructed using fixes from the Central Pacific Hurricane Center (CPHC) and the National Hurricane Center (NHC). The addition of best track data from the CPHC, the NHC, and the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) provides statistical probabilities of tropical cyclogenesis based on historical relationships of Dvorak classification. For example, incipient disturbances with a Dvorak Current Intensity (CI) classification of 1.0 develop within 48 hours about 35% of the time in the Atlantic basin, 50% of the time in East Pacific (east of 125À W), and 15% of the time in the Central Pacific (west of 125À W to 180À). These statistics may also provide a baseline for operational probabilistic genesis guidance and for future, more advanced genesis prediction techniques.
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Date Issued: 2010
Identifier: 645449229, 2181932, FSDT2181932, fsu:19221
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Coastal habitat restoration of St. George Island.
Creator: Plastini, Michael Antony., Florida State University
Abstract/Description: St. George Island is a microtidal barrier island located on the Gulf Coast of the Florida panhandle. This research evaluated different plant species for use in restoration of disturbed coastal areas across barrier island foredune, interdune, and backdune habitats. A long-term study of the vegetation on St. George Island was used to identify six species that have been particularly resilient to severe storms that affect coastal areas and may be useful for coastal restoration following these...
Show moreSt. George Island is a microtidal barrier island located on the Gulf Coast of the Florida panhandle. This research evaluated different plant species for use in restoration of disturbed coastal areas across barrier island foredune, interdune, and backdune habitats. A long-term study of the vegetation on St. George Island was used to identify six species that have been particularly resilient to severe storms that affect coastal areas and may be useful for coastal restoration following these storms. Two storm-resilient species were selected from each of the three barrier island habitats: Uniola paniculata and Fimbristylis species from the foredunes, Sporobolus virginicus and Centella asiatica from the interdunal area, and Muhlenbergia capillaries and Schizachyrium maritimum from the backdunes. An experiment was designed to evaluate effectiveness of these species for restoration in disturbed coastal areas in each of the three dune habitats. Individuals of these species were harvested from St. George Island, maintained for 2-3 months in a greenhouse, and then transplanted into areas where dunes had been damaged in an earlier storm. The survival and growth of these individuals were monitored to evaluate the potential for using these species to restore damaged coastal dune areas. Preliminary findings show that there is a significant effect of dune habitat on transplant success, but, as yet, little evidence of habitat-specific species differences.
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Date Issued: 2008
Identifier: 469186815, 341788, FSDT341788, fsu:19357
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: College women and marital expectations.
Creator: Comeau, Melissa., Florida State University
Abstract/Description: This thesis work examines marital expectations in a population of single female college students. The objective of the study is to measure whether relationship experience affects expectations of marriage. A relationship experience measure was developed for this study to measure the participants' relationship experience in high school and college. The Expectation Level Index (ELI) was used to measure the participants' marital expectations (Sabatelli, 1984:1986). The ELI was previously...
Show moreThis thesis work examines marital expectations in a population of single female college students. The objective of the study is to measure whether relationship experience affects expectations of marriage. A relationship experience measure was developed for this study to measure the participants' relationship experience in high school and college. The Expectation Level Index (ELI) was used to measure the participants' marital expectations (Sabatelli, 1984:1986). The ELI was previously developed for a married sample, thus modified for the sample in the current study. A correlation and stepwise regression analysis was used to determine the relationship between the participants' relationship experience and marital expectations.
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Date Issued: 2008
Identifier: 465226360, 341781, FSDT341781, fsu:19350
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: A comparative analysis on the motivations behind political participation among college students at the collegiate and national levels.
Creator: Singh, Anisha, Florida State University
Abstract/Description: It is important to create a political identity as citizens in a democratic society. The purpose of this thesis was to conduct open-ended inter views with college students (ages 18-24) to learn what motivates them, who and what they identify with, and their political background and upbringing. I sought a correlation between the reasons to get involved in student government and national politics, if getting involved with one area encouraged involvement in the other, and if influentials such as...
Show moreIt is important to create a political identity as citizens in a democratic society. The purpose of this thesis was to conduct open-ended inter views with college students (ages 18-24) to learn what motivates them, who and what they identify with, and their political background and upbringing. I sought a correlation between the reasons to get involved in student government and national politics, if getting involved with one area encouraged involvement in the other, and if influentials such as parents and peers influenced participants' motivations to get involved or stay uninvolved. I asked apathetic, nationally involved, collegiately involved, and students who were politically active in both realms, from The Florida State University and University of Florida open-ended questions in order to draw conclusions about political motivations. This topic begins the conversation about college students' participation in both political cultures. My research seeks solutions that will address political apathy while recognizing and highlighting the circumstances that create politically active youth who are engaged in the activities of campus and national citizenship. By utilizing the insights gained from interviewees regarding both national and student government politics, I examine some of the ways motivated and unmotivated college students rationalize their positions in order to begin the dialogue for future research on the individual concepts or ideas.
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Date Issued: 2009
Identifier: 456438983, 244589, FSDT244589, fsu:19296
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Comparative mortuary analysis of early Copper Age burials from the Great Hungarian Plain.
Creator: Shum, Annalee., Florida State University
Abstract/Description: Mortuary analysis in archaeology allows the evaluation of the sociocultural constructs of a society to be inferred from the burial characteristics of graves. The theoretical framework initially set forth by Arthur Saxe (1970) is used in a comparative investigation intended to test the extent of the cultural transition that occurred at the start of the Copper Age on the Great Hungarian Plain. In this thesis I will evaluate the presence of the transition toward a homogeneous culture, as...
Show moreMortuary analysis in archaeology allows the evaluation of the sociocultural constructs of a society to be inferred from the burial characteristics of graves. The theoretical framework initially set forth by Arthur Saxe (1970) is used in a comparative investigation intended to test the extent of the cultural transition that occurred at the start of the Copper Age on the Great Hungarian Plain. In this thesis I will evaluate the presence of the transition toward a homogeneous culture, as indicated by patterns in ceramics and settlement, in the burial characteristics at the sites of Polgár-Csószhalom, Berettyóújfalu-Herpály, Vésztõ Mágor, Tiszapolgár-Basatanya, and Körösladány 14. Analysis of the mortuary characteristics at these sites shows no correlation between the homogenous cultural shift (as indicated by pottery style, settlement types, trade, prevalence of sites across the region, and the formation of formal cemeteries) at the end of the Late Neolithic and the characteristics of burial ritual, specifically LN, grave orientation, associated grave goods and spatial distribution. In contrast, there is a possible shift away from similar mortuary characteristics. This is attributed to the strong conservative nature of mortuary practice as a way to resist change and as a means of retaining a sense of group identity.
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Date Issued: 2009
Identifier: 456450825, 244579, FSDT244579, fsu:19286
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: A comparison of Atlantic hurricane climatology between the best-track and reconnaissance datasets.
Creator: Deal, Robert L., Florida State University
Abstract/Description: Hurricane reconnaissance has greatly helped forecasters to more accurately analyze and predict hurricanes in the Atlantic. "Vortex messages" sent by the reconnaissance flights summarize a multi-hour inspection of the hurricane's core. Specifically, they contain crucial information about the location of the eye, the maximum sustained wind, the minimum central sea level pressure, and various other meteorological variables, to a confidence and level of detail that typically cannot be determined...
Show moreHurricane reconnaissance has greatly helped forecasters to more accurately analyze and predict hurricanes in the Atlantic. "Vortex messages" sent by the reconnaissance flights summarize a multi-hour inspection of the hurricane's core. Specifically, they contain crucial information about the location of the eye, the maximum sustained wind, the minimum central sea level pressure, and various other meteorological variables, to a confidence and level of detail that typically cannot be determined by other methods. They are the only routine mechanism by which direct observations of the core are measured in the Atlantic. Consequently, they may prove useful in attempting to shine additional insight on the hurricanes and global warming controversy. The purpose of this thesis is to examine the distribution of Atlantic hurricane reconnaissance dataset and compare that to the Best Track dataset for the time period between 1989 and 2006. The reason this important is because not every hurricane is flown. This is accomplished by examining the distribution of intensity (pressure and wind speed), location, and occurrence of hurricanes in the two datasets, noting statistically significant differences when possible, as well as any trends. Several key findings are discussed, including the most striking that 100% (87%) (69%) of the time there is a category five (four) (three) hurricanes in the best-track dataset, there was a reconnaissance plane in the storm. That is, zero times in 18 years was a hurricane declared category five status without reconnaissance flights.
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Date Issued: 2008
Identifier: 465233106, 341757, FSDT341757, fsu:19326
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Condensin recruitment to the DNA double-strand break in meiosis.
Creator: Damit, Michael James., Florida State University
Abstract/Description: The DNA double-strand break (DSB) is an essential mechanism of meiotic recombination and genetic exchange. However, failure to repair DSBs can lead to genomic instability, which can promote carcinogenesis. Evidence suggests that protein-DNA interactions are integral to modulation and repair of DSBs. Of interest is condensin, a structural maintenance of chromosome (Smc) protein complex. Condensin is a conserved protein complex that functions in the condensation of chromosomes prior to...
Show moreThe DNA double-strand break (DSB) is an essential mechanism of meiotic recombination and genetic exchange. However, failure to repair DSBs can lead to genomic instability, which can promote carcinogenesis. Evidence suggests that protein-DNA interactions are integral to modulation and repair of DSBs. Of interest is condensin, a structural maintenance of chromosome (Smc) protein complex. Condensin is a conserved protein complex that functions in the condensation of chromosomes prior to chromosome segregation. Our preliminary suggests that condensin also plays a role in DSB repair. Here we use the budding yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, to address the novel question whether condensin is recruited to the DSB site in meiosis. We have established an inducible DSB system to generate a site-specific meiotic DSB. A strain was created with the HO endonuclease under the control of a meiosis-specific promoter. Upon induction of meiosis HO cleaves at a specified target site generating a DSB. Once DSB formation is verified chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) can be utilized to determine condensin enrichment at regions flanking the break site. In our study we generated a site-specific DSB in meiosis to study condensin recruitment. The ChIP technique proved successful, however the ChIP analysis was performed in the absence of a DSB. Future experiments will be conducted in order to determine condensin's role in meiotic DSB repair. Our work will provide insights into the molecular mechanism by which DSBs are repaired and mechanisms responsible for genomic integrity.
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Date Issued: 2008
Identifier: 465225514, 341780, FSDT341780, fsu:19349
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: The construction and consequences of fear for women and men.
Creator: Martinez, Mandi., Florida State University
Abstract/Description: Abstract: This study examines gender differences in fear of crime, the precautionary behaviors women and men take in response to that fear, and the consequences of taking those precautionary behaviors. The data from this study come from fourteen in-depth qualitative interviews using a convenience sample of seven women and seven men who ranged in age from 19 to 65. In contrast to existing literature on the topic, I found that there were no gender differences in overall levels of fear. However,...
Show moreAbstract: This study examines gender differences in fear of crime, the precautionary behaviors women and men take in response to that fear, and the consequences of taking those precautionary behaviors. The data from this study come from fourteen in-depth qualitative interviews using a convenience sample of seven women and seven men who ranged in age from 19 to 65. In contrast to existing literature on the topic, I found that there were no gender differences in overall levels of fear. However, women and men fear different crimes; men typically fear assault/mugging and women fear rape. Also, women take more precautionary measures than men, overall, to avoid crime. Though men and women both take physical measures such as locking doors to deter crime, women take many more additional lifestyle measures such as staying home at night or not going out alone. For both women and men, low to moderate levels of fear are associated with behaviors that reduce fear and stress, and at times encourage better physical health. High levels of fear appear to lead to taking too many, too few, or ineffective or precautionary behaviors, which appear to be ineffective at reducing fear or even heighten fear and social isolation.
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Date Issued: 2009
Identifier: 456105170, 244557, FSDT244557, fsu:19264
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: A content analysis of official NCAA football bowl subdivision college athletic web sites.
Creator: Wright, Britney, Florida State University
Abstract/Description: Abstract: This research project is a content analysis of official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Bowl Subdivision member web sites. 120 colleges and universities are members of the highest collegiate athletic division, and as a result are among the most high profile athletic programs in the nation. The new millennium brought with it a shift from traditional communication and marketing strategies to new forms of mass communication and marketing. The Internet and websites...
Show moreAbstract: This research project is a content analysis of official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Bowl Subdivision member web sites. 120 colleges and universities are members of the highest collegiate athletic division, and as a result are among the most high profile athletic programs in the nation. The new millennium brought with it a shift from traditional communication and marketing strategies to new forms of mass communication and marketing. The Internet and websites provide athletic programs the ability to reach various markets, using various content, tools and strategies, while also creating new revenue streams. This research serves as an observation of the composition of these athletic web sites, and will address the following research question: 1. What are the overall frequencies of certain variables on Football Bowl Subdivision member web sites? 2. What content differences exist between Bowl Championship Subdivision member websites and non-Bowl Championship Subdivision member web sites? 3. What content differences exist between web sites managed by different content management host companies?
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Date Issued: 2009
Identifier: 456454004, 244571, FSDT244571, fsu:19278
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: The controversy over Pope Pius XII: The Deputy and its continuing aftermath.
Creator: Pagan, Abigail., Florida State University
Abstract/Description: The Shoah, beyond the horror of millions of people dying for their race or religion, presented a moral dilemma about those who did or did not help the victims. For ordinary citizens, not being involved seemed the safest way, but what about members of the Catholic Church, including the Pope himself? Is the leader of the largest moral institution in the world not obligated to give help to a powerless group of people facing extermination? These questions were first made prominent by Rolf...
Show moreThe Shoah, beyond the horror of millions of people dying for their race or religion, presented a moral dilemma about those who did or did not help the victims. For ordinary citizens, not being involved seemed the safest way, but what about members of the Catholic Church, including the Pope himself? Is the leader of the largest moral institution in the world not obligated to give help to a powerless group of people facing extermination? These questions were first made prominent by Rolf Hochhuth's play The Deputy, and have fueled a large controversy every since, made even more important by the advent of Pius XII's canonization campaign. This thesis examines the evolution of this controversy that started with a literary triumph and has grown into a scholarly and religious debate that could have negative repercussions for Catholic-Jewish relations as well as the reputation of the Church itself.
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Date Issued: 2010
Identifier: 688636552, 2796536, FSDT2796536, fsu:19308
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Copper bis(phenanthroline) complexes as simple models for molecular transducers.
Creator: Betancourt, Daniel., Florida State University
Abstract/Description: Copper(II) complexes of the form [Cu(N~N)2](PF6)2 have been investigated as models for molecular transducers (N~N is 4,4'-dimethyl-2,2'-bipyridine; 6,6'-dimethyl-2,2'-bipyridine; 1,10-phenanthroline; and 2,9-dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline). The potential use of these complexes to interconvert electrical and mechanical energy is based on the known changes in the metal-ligand geometry associated with the copper(II/I) couple. The complexes were prepared by reacting copper(II) nitrate with two...
Show moreCopper(II) complexes of the form [Cu(N~N)2](PF6)2 have been investigated as models for molecular transducers (N~N is 4,4'-dimethyl-2,2'-bipyridine; 6,6'-dimethyl-2,2'-bipyridine; 1,10-phenanthroline; and 2,9-dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline). The potential use of these complexes to interconvert electrical and mechanical energy is based on the known changes in the metal-ligand geometry associated with the copper(II/I) couple. The complexes were prepared by reacting copper(II) nitrate with two equivalents of the ligand in water and the precipitating the complexes as their hexafluorophosphate salts. The complexes were studied by cyclic voltammetry in methylene chloride, acetonitrile, and acetone. The copper(II) complexes exhibited irreversible to quasi-reversible voltammograms in all solvents, with shifts in the peak reduction potentials consistent with the copper(I) oxidation state being favored by steric hindrance that favors a tetrahedral metal-ligand geometry. Attempts were also made to prepare a copper complex with 2,9-bis(hydroxymethyl)-1,10-phenanthroline in the hopes that the hydroxyl groups on the phenanthroline ligand could be used to provide a means of mechanically perturbing the metal-ligand geometry to induce a shift in redox potential; however, the ligand could not be prepared in sufficient yield and purity. A precursor in this ligand synthesis, 2,9-dicarboxaldehyde-1,10-phenanthroline, was reacted with copper(II) nitrate in water giving a significant decrease in pH of the reaction mixture, possible due to acidity of the germinal diol formed by hydrolysis of the aldehyde group upon coordination to copper(II). A novel method for preparation of the bis(2,9-dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline) copper(I) complex is described. Unlike the copper(II) complexes, this complex exhibited a classic reversible voltammogram corresponding to the Cu(II/I) couple.
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Date Issued: 2008
Identifier: 496281636, 368250, FSDT368250, fsu:19393
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Crafting social identity in the middle formative period: A study of prestige artifacts from San Andres, La Venta, Tabasco, Mexico.
Creator: Perrett, Allison S., Pohl, Mary, Marrinan, Rochelle A., Parkinson, William A., Uzendoski, Michael, Florida State University, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of...
Show morePerrett, Allison S., Pohl, Mary, Marrinan, Rochelle A., Parkinson, William A., Uzendoski, Michael, Florida State University, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Anthropology
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Abstract/Description: This thesis explores the social significance of prestige artifacts from the site of San Andrés, which was part of the Barí riverine network that supported La Venta, a paramount Middle Formative Gulf Coast center located in present-day Tabasco, Mexico. In Formative period Mesoamerica, high-status goods were significant components of cultural practice and a source of social, political, and ideological power. Centralized control over systems of elite good acquisition, production, distribution,...
Show moreThis thesis explores the social significance of prestige artifacts from the site of San Andrés, which was part of the Barí riverine network that supported La Venta, a paramount Middle Formative Gulf Coast center located in present-day Tabasco, Mexico. In Formative period Mesoamerica, high-status goods were significant components of cultural practice and a source of social, political, and ideological power. Centralized control over systems of elite good acquisition, production, distribution, and consumption provided the means to structure relationships, compete for prestige, and define ideological conceptions of social order. This study investigates the role of these socially significant items in the context of subsidiary community and within the framework of a primary-secondary site relationship.
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Date Issued: 2003
Identifier: FSU_HN120Z9S652003
Format: Thesis

Title: Credible commitments: the role of effective domestic legal systems in resolving territory and water conflict.
Creator: Bowman, Lauren Elizabeth., Florida State University
Abstract/Description: Audience costs are often seen as a useful tool in decoding a number of puzzles, one of which is the tendency for democracies to settle their disputes peacefully and to make credible commitments in the international arena. Although audience costs do differentiate between democracies and autocracies, they to do not illustrate variances found within regime type. This is due to the fact that audience costs rely directly upon the citizenry for enforcement. On the other hand, the court system is...
Show moreAudience costs are often seen as a useful tool in decoding a number of puzzles, one of which is the tendency for democracies to settle their disputes peacefully and to make credible commitments in the international arena. Although audience costs do differentiate between democracies and autocracies, they to do not illustrate variances found within regime type. This is due to the fact that audience costs rely directly upon the citizenry for enforcement. On the other hand, the court system is less reliant upon the public. Because of this, effective domestic legal systems offer an alternative source of credibility that is not as predisposed to public opinion as audience costs, and is not directly connected with regime type. This research finds that even though effective domestic legal institutions might not help to prevent military conflict or heighten the chances of two states utilizing peaceful techniques, they do lock two conflicting states in negotiations, which leads to the suggestion that a state's legal system is one of the many determinants as to the way a state acts in the international area, indicating that it is a factor that needs to be explored further.
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Date Issued: 2009
Identifier: 456103304, 244558, FSDT244558, fsu:19265
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Crimes against humanity in Chile: a test of "towards a criminology of crimes against humanity".
Creator: Diaz-Barreto, Yolday., Florida State University
Date Issued: 2009
Identifier: 643071546, 2181903, FSDT2181903, fsu:19193
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: The crosstalk between notch1 and BCL6.
Creator: Hakert, James Damian., Florida State University
Date Issued: 2010
Identifier: 645501287, 3091008, FSDT3091008, fsu:19317
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: A cry for justice: public opinion, U.S. foreign policy, and the Treaty of Locarno, 1925-1926.
Creator: Goodman, Joshua L., Florida State University
Abstract/Description: The Treaty of Versailles, the instrument that liquidated World War I and created the League of Nations, left Europe with a number of pressing challenges in rebuilding the foundation for international relations in the post-war world. One of the most urgent and complex issues was the question of international security, a prerequisite for disarmament and other important projects for maintaining the peace. The Treaty of Locarno, concluded in 1925, sought to permanently secure Western Europe and...
Show moreThe Treaty of Versailles, the instrument that liquidated World War I and created the League of Nations, left Europe with a number of pressing challenges in rebuilding the foundation for international relations in the post-war world. One of the most urgent and complex issues was the question of international security, a prerequisite for disarmament and other important projects for maintaining the peace. The Treaty of Locarno, concluded in 1925, sought to permanently secure Western Europe and provide mechanisms for arbitration in the event of discord. While the treaty itself did not enjoy great success over the long term, it was widely celebrated by people on both sides of the Atlantic as proof that conciliation and peaceful diplomacy could lead to great achievement. A Cry for Justice examines how the Treaty of Locarno was received by internationalists in the United States, who were able to use the initial success of the treaty to support their argument for increased American participation in world affairs, particularly in Europe.
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Date Issued: 2008
Identifier: 465233130, 341808, FSDT341808, fsu:19377
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Cultivating cooperation: manipulating institutional design features to maximize regulatory efficiency.
Creator: Moore, Monica Leigh., Florida State University
Abstract/Description: Cooperative enforcement, a regulatory enforcement strategy, has been shown to promote efficiency and effectiveness in regulatory environments. In order to achieve a state of cooperation with regulated firms, an agency must be able to signal its commitment to a mutually beneficial cooperative strategy. I argue that an effective way of signaling for cooperation with firms is through features of an agency's design: specifically the diversity of firms within an intrastate regulatory district....
Show moreCooperative enforcement, a regulatory enforcement strategy, has been shown to promote efficiency and effectiveness in regulatory environments. In order to achieve a state of cooperation with regulated firms, an agency must be able to signal its commitment to a mutually beneficial cooperative strategy. I argue that an effective way of signaling for cooperation with firms is through features of an agency's design: specifically the diversity of firms within an intrastate regulatory district. Data showing levels of noncompliance among individual regulated firms that was aggregated to the district level show that a high level of diversity in a district acts as an encouraging signal in favor of cooperation. The higher the diversity of firms within a regulatory district, the less likely a firm will fall into high-priority noncompliance.
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Date Issued: 2009
Identifier: 456103388, 244560, FSDT244560, fsu:19267
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: The cyber female voice in the Middle East.
Creator: Thomas, Courtney., Florida State University
Abstract/Description: In many respects, women in the Middle East are treated as second class citizens due to the double standards within the region. Societal expectations hold women directly responsible for actively maintaining a reputation of purity for themselves and in extension their family. This burden severely limits women's freedoms and presence in the public sphere. In addition to the limiting dictates of society, restrictive governments prove taxing as well. As a result, some women have turned to the...
Show moreIn many respects, women in the Middle East are treated as second class citizens due to the double standards within the region. Societal expectations hold women directly responsible for actively maintaining a reputation of purity for themselves and in extension their family. This burden severely limits women's freedoms and presence in the public sphere. In addition to the limiting dictates of society, restrictive governments prove taxing as well. As a result, some women have turned to the Internet arena to express themselves and explore the freedoms denied them offline. The blogosphere in particular is a common web haven for these women and serves as a valuable tool in exploring their unique and underrepresented voice in the Middle East. This thesis is an introduction into the female voice in the Middle Eastern blogosphere. It profiles who these women are and examines their voices and concerns through the analysis of their blogs and additional blog research. It addresses the dangers these women face in exploring the freedoms the Internet offers. A negative overlap is found to exist between the cyber world and the "real" world as the patriarchal traditions and restrictive governments within the region work to enforce their power and ideals on the web. However, despite the obstacles these women face the Internet has proved an effective tool in supplying these women with a voice both online and offline.
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Date Issued: 2010
Identifier: 646069095, 2181943, FSDT2181943, fsu:19231
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Title: D1 antagonist & [delta] FosB.
Creator: Arce, Darleine., Florida State University
Abstract/Description: The medial preoptic area (MPOA) is a major integrative center for male rat sexual behavior. Past research has shown that activator protein (AP-1) transcription factors modulate gene expression. Two such factors are Fos and Jun, that bind together to form a dimer, which attaches to an activator binding site on the promoter region of a gene and thus initiates transcription of the gene. A variety of acute and chronic stimuli can induce these transcription factors, which in turn alter the...
Show moreThe medial preoptic area (MPOA) is a major integrative center for male rat sexual behavior. Past research has shown that activator protein (AP-1) transcription factors modulate gene expression. Two such factors are Fos and Jun, that bind together to form a dimer, which attaches to an activator binding site on the promoter region of a gene and thus initiates transcription of the gene. A variety of acute and chronic stimuli can induce these transcription factors, which in turn alter the expression of genes encoding receptors and kinase cascades, which then produce long-term changes in the neurochemistry of the brain. Dopamine is released in the medial preoptic nucleus (MPN) of the MPOA during male rat sexual behavior and facilitates copulation. It is also important for maternal behavior. With repeated experience, male rats typically become more efficient copulators. Enhanced sexual behavior may result from long-term changes in neuronal responsiveness to sexual stimuli. The expression of the transcription factor ΔFosB may be a marker of cell activity mediating long-term neuronal changes; it has been shown to contribute to drug addiction. The aim of the present study is to test whether activation of dopamine D1 receptors contributes to the expression of the transcription factor ΔFosB. Recent research conducted in our lab suggests that this transcription factor is activated by copulation in male rats. The current research tests whether dopamine D1 receptors regulate copulation-induced expression of ΔFosB in the male rat MPOA.
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Date Issued: 2010
Identifier: 645175497, 2181924, FSDT2181924, fsu:19213
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Title: Davies, Fielding, and Dickens: the middle temple, literature, and the legal profession.
Creator: Emeis, Rachel M., Florida State University
Abstract/Description: This thesis examines the relationship of three English authors, Sir John Davies, Henry Fielding, and Charles Dickens, and their interpretation of the law through specific literary works. Their primary connection is the Middle Temple in London where they were each enrolled to study law. My interest in law, the legal history of the Middle Temple, and the influence of its members form the focus of this paper. These three authors represent a broad chronological span, which thus gives a broad...
Show moreThis thesis examines the relationship of three English authors, Sir John Davies, Henry Fielding, and Charles Dickens, and their interpretation of the law through specific literary works. Their primary connection is the Middle Temple in London where they were each enrolled to study law. My interest in law, the legal history of the Middle Temple, and the influence of its members form the focus of this paper. These three authors represent a broad chronological span, which thus gives a broad illustration of any differences or similarities that may be seen from century to century in regards to literature, the law, and legal profession in England.
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Date Issued: 2009
Identifier: 456103317, 244586, FSDT244586, fsu:19293
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Title: Demersal fish assemblages associated with Desoto Canyon and the continental slope of the eastern Gulf of Mexico.
Creator: Deep-C Consortium, Florida State University, University of North Florida, Florida International University, Savannah State University, State of Florida Institute of Oceanography...
Show moreDeep-C Consortium, Florida State University, University of North Florida, Florida International University, Savannah State University, State of Florida Institute of Oceanography, Gulf of Mexico Research Institute, Grubbs, Dean, Coleman, Felicia, Koenig, Chris, Gelsleichter, Jim, Heithaus, Mike, Cotton, Chip
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Date Issued: 2012-08-21, 2012-08-22
Identifier: FSU_HPUA_2015_038_AllHandsAug_009
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Title: Deposition and Degradation of DWH Oil in Gulf Sediments.
Creator: Deep-C Consortium, Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative, Florida State University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Eckerd College, University of South Florida, Huettel, Markus,...
Show moreDeep-C Consortium, Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative, Florida State University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Eckerd College, University of South Florida, Huettel, Markus, Kostka, Joel, Hastings, David, Green, Stefan, Prakash, Om, Hagan, Chris, Kaba, John, Wells, Brian, Ruddy, Brian, Dudley, Stacia, Smith, Matt, Okolovitch, Curtis, Overholt, Will, Canion, Andy, Delgardio, Jonathan, Norton, Nikita
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Date Issued: 2013-09-10
Identifier: FSU_HPUA_2015_038_AllHandsSept_012
Format: Document (PDF)

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