• The Transition to Motherhood after Experiencing Infertility 

  Barnack-Tavlaris, Jessica; Halper, Cassandra (2019)

  The purpose of this study is to examine the experience of motherhood for women who have experienced infertility, by analyzing women’s narratives about these experiences. The goal is to understand the extent to which ...
• A Light Induced Systematic Effect on Neuronal Network Bursting 

  Nguyen, Tuan; Clooney, James; Devane, Noah (2019)

  In this work, we investigated a systematic effect that decreases both the size and frequency of network bursting activity. We found that this effect does not depend on the UV laser light utilized for photostimulation, but ...
• Simulating the Mechanism of Elongation in E. Coli Type IV Pili Filaments Using Steered Molecular Dynamics 

  Baker, Joseph L.; Webb, Emma M. (2019)

  Our group is using computer simulations to investigate the strength of bacterial filaments called type IV pili. Type IV pili extend from bacterial cells and are used in a wide variety of functions, including adhesion, ...
• Steered Molecular Dynamic Simulations of the Neisseria Meningitidis Type IV Pilus Reveal Structural Changes under Force 

  Baker, Joseph L.; Marin, Kevin G. (2019)

  Our group is using computer simulations to investigate the strength of bacterial filaments called type IV pili. Type IV pili extend from bacterial cells and are used in a wide variety of functions, including adhesion, ...
• Investigating the Role of the Melted Region in Type IV Pili Filaments Using Steered Molecular Dynamics Simulation 

  Baker, Joseph L.; Lovenduski, Christopher; Bogin, Bryan A.; Fairfield, Maria N.; Jones, Stephen J.; Biais, Nicolas (2019)

  Our group is using computer simulations to investigate the strength of bacterial filaments called type IV pili. Type IV pili extend from bacterial cells and are used in a wide variety of functions, including adhesion, ...
• Analyzing the Impact of Force on the Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Type IV Pilus by Using Steered Molecular Dynamics Simulations 

  Baker, Joseph L.; Jarquin, Kimberly (2019)

  Our group is using computer simulations to investigate the strength of bacterial filaments called type IV pili. Type IV pili extend from bacterial cells and are used in a wide variety of functions, including adhesion, ...
• Analysis of Insulin Monomer in the Deep Eutectic Solvent Choline Geranate Using Molecular Dynamics 

  Baker, Joseph L.; Piscitelli, Jonathan; Lindberg, Gerrick E. (2019)

  Our group is using computer models of molecular systems to better understand the impact of deep eutectic solvents on the protein insulin. Specifically, we are studying how the deep eutectic solvent choline geranate stabilizes ...
• Elucidating the Role of Histone H4 Acetylation in RNA Splicing in Saccharomyces Cerevisiae 

  Kress, Tracy L.; Marino, Olivia; Biluck, Olivia; Lin, Michelle (2019)

  In order for appropriate gene expression to be carried out in eukaryotes, there must be strict regulation between steps in gene expression. Two key steps are transcription, in which an RNA copy of the DNA gene is created, ...
• Characterizing the Role of Sigma Factor Rpoh in the Nitric Oxide Signaling System of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa 

  Sarwar, Zaara; Arasappan, Arshia; Sain, Safreen (2019)

  Nitric oxide produced by mammalian cells plays an important role in combating bacterial infections. Nitric oxide induces biofilm dispersion and increases susceptibility to antimicrobials in the opportunistic pathogen P. ...
• Ecology of Cornsnakes (Pantherophis Guttatus) in the New Jersey Pine Barrens 

  Reinert, Howard K.; Osborn, Alina; Kugler, Emmalee (2019)

  The red cornsnake (Pantherophis guttatus) is a rare and secretive species with a limited and fragmented distribution in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. Consequently, it is a species of concern to conservation agencies. About ...
• Biomechanics of Invertebrate Shells 

  Dickinson, Gary H.; Lugo, Luisandra; Sison, Justin N. (2019)

  Marine biofouling is the growth of organisms on human-made structures placed in the ocean. Biofouling is a major issue for naval and maritime industries, with mitigation expenses costing millions of dollars each year. ...
• Effects of Habitat Degradation and Life History Stage on Ovenbird Behavior and Physiology 

  Butler, Luke K.; Immerso, Alexandra; Revankar, Sriya (2019)

  The purpose of this study is to describe changes in physiology and behavior of a long-distance migratory songbird in relation to edge-intensive habitat degradation (a road) and onset of an intensive molt. The results of ...
• Screening for Mutants and Studying Plant Stress Responses in Arabidopsis Thaliana and Zea Mays 

  Thornton, Leeann E.; Sandel, Grace; Yerram, Rishi (2019)

  As primary producers, plants have evolved an arsenal of defense strategies in response to herbivory and environmental stresses. Cytochrome P450s (CYPs) are involved in plant secondary metabolism with biochemical pathways ...
• Video Memorability Prediction via Image-Based Deep Neural Net Models 

  Yoon, Sejong; Viola, Alexander J. (2019)

  The memorability score represents the probability of a general audience remembering that media. Memorability as an attribute of a video is useful for advertisement, content design (media sorting for photographers), and ...
• Maximizing Resource Utilization through Occupancy Detection 

  Knox, Deborah; Russell, Allison; Meddleton, Mark (2019)

  This project enhances an existing mobile application, the TCNJ Library App, by equipping all library study rooms with Passive Infrared Sensors (PIR) and Raspberry Pis (RPI) that connect to a backend server and database. ...
• Perceptions on the Quality of Life of Caregivers Caring for Older Adults with Alzheimer's Disease 

  Souza, Marina; Silva, Diana Da (2019)

  This is a descriptive-exploratory, qualitative research. The aim is to analyze the perceptions on the quality of life of caregivers who care for older adults with Alzheimer's Disease. It was conducted in the municipality ...
• The Mentoring Experience: Perceptions of African American Nurse Leaders and Student Mentees 

  Nelson, Yolanda; Chahir, Yasmin; Mohan, Adrianna (2019)

  Improved representation of African American nurses within the profession can improve the quality of care that minority patients receive. But African American nursing students frequently experience challenges that hinder ...
• Placing Akili Dada in the Greater Girlhood Studies, International Development, and Kenyan Political Contexts 

  Jaksch, Marla; Thomas, Alessandra (2019)

  This research is part of a larger, collaborative book manuscript project titled A (Re)Turn to the African Girl: African Feminist Girlhood Studies and Development. The purpose of this project is to examine Akili Dada, a ...
• The Effect of Likelihood and Surprise on Children’s Learning 

  Stahl, Aimee E.; Chaudhari, Natasha; Peters, Cassidy (2019)

  Infants and children learn better following physically impossible, surprising events than closely matched events that are physically possible and therefore unsurprising. However, infants and children also readily detect ...
• Gender on Trial: Women Plaintiffs, Lawyers, and Judges in State Civil Trials 

  Dumas, Tao L.; Shenouda, Peter (2019)

  With the research questions, 1) How do juries respond to female litigants? 2) Does having a woman attorney help or hurt women litigants? 3) Do men and women participate in different types of lawsuits? 4) Are gender effects ...

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