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Showing 1 to 9 of 9 for “"transformation and growth"”.
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Natural transformation and growth inhibition of azotobacter vinelandii in the presence of adsorbed oxytetracycline
Antimicrobial resistance genes and antimicrobials are introduced to agricultural soil through land application of manure. Both can persist in the environment if adsorbed to soil grains, allowing potential for increased antimicrobial resistance in the soil microbial community. Oxytetracycline (OTC) …
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The Interplay Between Economic Growth and the Environment: The Case of China
… environmental degradation in favor of economic growth. The neoliberal recommendations toward development are encapsulated in the Washington and post-Washington Consensuses which promote the liberalization of trade and foreign investment as well as a reliance on market mechanisms. Ultimately, the …
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Parameters of Spooning: In the Site of Possibility
… explores the intersections of craft, identity, and self-discovery through the creation of spoons. Stemming from an abundance of curiosity, my research took the form of learning new skills as a way to access the self. The process of learning, both of materiality and of self, centred around the …
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Understanding First-Generation Latinx Students' Experiences in a Predominantly White Private Institution: A Grounded Theory Study
… first-generation Latinx students’ persistence and success at a predominantly White, private institution. The study used grounded theory methodology and methods to develop an initial exploratory theory. The dissertation study was part of a larger study examining the experiences of …
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Jackson Creek Arts and Trails, LLC: Museum Travel Immersion Programs
… new audiences, encouraging visitor loyalty, and informing the public about their overall relevance. Innovation in programming is a centerpiece of this effort, including a provision of programs for all age groups and demographics. At the same time that this transformation occurs in the museum …
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Finding Harmony: The Lived Experiences of African Americans Who Have Participated in Emotionally Focused Therapy
… effectiveness in fostering secure attachments and emotional expressiveness among distressed couples, there is a significant gap in research concerning its application within the African American community. This study addressed this gap by examining the personal narratives of six African …
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Home educating children with special educational needs - an exploration of how mothers experience this unique learning relationship.
… gaining in popularity it is important to understand this learning relationship in more detail, particularly as the profession of educational psychology is largely driven by knowledge of more traditional educational settings. A review of the literature indicated that there is minimal existing …
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Molecular Study of Gβγ Dependent Breast Cancer Cell Migration and Invasion
… heterotrimeric G proteins in the form of Gα-GTP and Gβγ subunits. Recent studies show that expression of Gβγ-sequestering peptide derived from the carboxyl terminus of β-adrenergic receptor kinase (βARKct), attenuates multiple oncogenic pathways, thus suppressing prostate cancer formation and …
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Making sense of acute leukaemia:: an interpretative phenomenological analysis of the experiences of patients and family caregivers
<p><strong>Background and objectives:</strong> Living with acute leukaemia can challenge patients’ physical, emotional and psychological well-being and functioning, but can be a greatly challenging experience for their families, too. Such a life-changing experience can potentially initiate or …