Boise State University

About: Boise State University is a education organization based out in Boise, Idaho, United States. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Computer science. The organization has 3698 authors who have published 8664 publications receiving 210163 citations. The organization is also known as: BSU & Boise State.

15-Deoxy-[DELTA]12,14-Prostaglandin J2, a Specific Ligand for Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor-[gamma], Induces Neuronal Apoptosis

Abstract: Although considerable research has shown a role for peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPAR) in adipose differentiation and in the regulation of inflammation, little is known about its possible functions in neurons. We investigated the role of PPARgamma in primary cultures of cortical neurons and human neuroblastoma SH-SYSY cells. Incubation of cortical neurons with the specific PPARgamma ligand 15-Deoxy-delta12,14-prostaglandin J2 (15d-PGJ2) induced morphological changes including neurite degeneration and nuclear condensation that were consistent with neurons dying by apoptosis. The morphological changes associated with incubation of cortical neurons with 15d-PGJ2 were prevented following pretreatment of neurons with the general caspase inhibitor, Z-VAD. These results highlight a novel role for PPARgamma in neurons and suggest that unwarranted activation of PPARgamma may contribute to the neuronal apoptosis associated with certain neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer's disease (AD).

Student Voices on Faculty Incivility in Nursing Education: A Conceptual Model

Abstract: Colaizzi's phenomenological method for qualitative study was used to describe nursing students' lived experiences with uncivil encounters with nursing faculty. Seven current and former nursing students from various levels of nursing education were interviewed to investigate their perceptions of faculty incivility in nursing education and to examine the emotional and behavioral impact the perceived incivility had on them. Three major themes emerged regarding faculty incivility: 1) behaving in demeaning and belittling ways, 2) treating students unfairly and subjectively, and 3) pressuring students to conform to unreasonable faculty demands. Three major themes emerged from students' emotional responses to faculty incivility: 1) feeling traumatized, 2) feeling powerless and helpless, and 3) feeling angry and upset. Behavioral responses are also reported. A conceptual model is presented to illustrate the findings. Recommendations for further research are included.

Developing Computational Thinking with Educational Technologies for Young Learners

Abstract: The aim of this article is to provide an overview of the opportunities for developing computational thinking in young learners. It includes a review of empirical studies on the educational technologies used to develop computational thinking in young learners, and analyses and descriptions of a selection of commercially available technologies for developing computational thinking in young learners. The challenges and implications of using these technologies also are discussed.