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Providing Instruction Based on Students' Learning Style Preferences Does Not Improve Learning by Rogowsky, Beth A, Calhoun, Barbara M, Tallal, Paula

“…Teachers commonly categorize students as visual or auditory learners. Despite a lack of empirical evidence, teaching to a student's perceived learning style…”
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Electronic functionalization of the surface of organic semiconductors with self-assembled monolayers by Podzorov, V, Calhoun, M. F, Sanchez, J, Olaya, D, Gershenson, M. E

“…Self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) are widely used in a variety of emerging applications for surface modification of metals and oxides. Here, we demonstrate a…”
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Continuous variability in thunderstorm primary electrification and an evaluation of inverted-polarity terminology by Bruning, Eric C, Weiss, Stephanie A, Calhoun, Kristin M

“…Several field campaigns since the year 2000 have focused on anomalously electrified or "inverted polarity" thunderstorms. This study synthesizes these recent…”
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Women's contraceptive discontinuation and switching behavior in urban Senegal, 2010-2015 by Barden-O'Fallon, Janine, Speizer, Ilene S, Calhoun, Lisa M, Corroon, Meghan

“…With the focus of global and national family planning initiatives on reaching "additional user" targets, it is increasingly important for programs to assess…”
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The association of quality contraceptive counseling measures with postabortion contraceptive method acceptance and choice: results from client exit interviews across eight countries by Acre, Valerie N, Dijkerman, Sally, Calhoun, Lisa M, Speizer, Ilene S, Poss, Cheri, Nyamato, Ernest

“…The availability of a variety of modern contraceptive methods is necessary but insufficient to provide a high-quality contraceptive service to postabortion…”
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Association of men's exposure to family planning programming and reported discussion with partner and family planning use: The case of urban Senegal by Speizer, Ilene S, Corroon, Meghan, Calhoun, Lisa M, Gueye, Abdou, Guilkey, David K

“…Family planning programs increasingly aim to encourage men to be involved in women's reproductive health decision-making as well as support men to be active…”
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On the sustainability of a family planning program in Nigeria when funding ends by Speizer, Ilene S, Guilkey, David K, Escamilla, Veronica, Lance, Peter M, Calhoun, Lisa M, Ojogun, Osifo T, Fasiku, David

“…Few studies have examined the sustainability of family planning program outcomes in the post-program period. This article presents the results of a natural…”
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Expanding on expansus: a new species of Scaphanocephalus from North America and the Caribbean based on molecular and morphological data by Locke, Sean A., Calhoun, Dana M., Valencia Cruz, José M., Ebbs, Erika T., Díaz Pernett, Sandra C., Tkach, Vasyl V., Kinsella, John M., Freeman, Mark A., Blanar, Christopher A., Johnson, Pieter T. J.

“…Members of the genus Scaphanocephalus mature in accipitrids, particularly osprey, Pandion haliaetus, with metacercaria causing Black Spot Syndrome in reef…”
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Structural characterisation of hemagglutinin from seven Influenza A H1N1 strains reveal diversity in the C05 antibody recognition site by Ghafoori, Seyed Mohammad, Petersen, Gayle F., Conrady, Deborah G., Calhoun, Brandy M., Stigliano, Matthew Z. Z., Baydo, Ruth O., Grice, Rena, Abendroth, Jan, Lorimer, Donald D., Edwards, Thomas E., Forwood, Jade K.

“…Influenza virus (IV) causes several outbreaks of the flu each year resulting in an economic burden to the healthcare system in the billions of dollars. Several…”
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"So let me give you money, you give me what I want": decision-making priorities around contraceptive method and source choice among young women in Kenya by Calhoun, Lisa M, Mandal, Mahua, Onyango, Bernard, Waga, Erick, McGuire, Courtney, van den Akker, Thomas, Beňová, Lenka, Delvaux, Thérèse, Zulu, Eliya M, Speizer, Ilene S

“…Many factors influence young women's choice of contraceptive methods and where to source them, yet less is known about whether one of these choices (method or…”
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Influences on seeking a contraceptive method among adolescent women in three cities in Nigeria by Sanchez, Elynn Kann, Speizer, Ilene S, Tolley, Elizabeth, Calhoun, Lisa M, Barrington, Clare, Olumide, Adesola O

“…Abstract Background Despite international support for increasing access to contraceptives among adolescents, gaps in use still exist worldwide. Past research…”
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Altered Blood Flow in the Ophthalmic and Internal Carotid Arteries in Patients with Age-Related Macular Degeneration Measured Using Noncontrast MR Angiography at 7T by Hibert, M L, Chen, Y I, Ohringer, N, Feuer, W J, Waheed, N K, Heier, J S, Calhoun, M W, Rosenfeld, P J, Polimeni, J R

“…Age-related macular degeneration is associated with reduced perfusion of the eye; however, the role of altered blood flow in the upstream ophthalmic or…”
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Assessment of segmentation and targeted counseling on family planning quality of care and client satisfaction: a facility-based survey of clients in Niger by Speizer, Ilene S, Amani, Hachimou, Winston, Jennifer, Garba, Souleymane Amadou, Maytan-Joneydi, Amelia, Halidou, Illiassou Chaibou, Calhoun, Lisa M, Nouhou, Abdoul Moumouni

“…Niger demonstrates high fertility and low contraceptive use that are typical in much of the West and Central African region. The government of Niger has…”
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Return to pregnancy after contraceptive discontinuation to become pregnant: a pooled analysis of West and East African populations by Barden-O'Fallon, Janine, Speizer, Ilene S, Calhoun, Lisa M, Moumouni, Nouhou Abdoul

“…The fear of infertility or delayed return to fertility is a common barrier to contraceptive use in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly among young or nulliparous…”
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The association of empowerment measures with maternal, child and family planning outcomes in Plateau State Nigeria by urban-rural residence by Singh, Kavita, Speizer, Ilene S, Ijdi, Rashida-E, Calhoun, Lisa M

“…Nigeria is experiencing a high level of urbanization and urban poverty. Within Nigeria maternal and child health and family planning outcomes may differ by…”
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Of poisons and parasites—the defensive role of tetrodotoxin against infections in newts by Johnson, Pieter T. J., Calhoun, Dana M., Stokes, Amber N., Susbilla, Calvin B., McDevitt-Galles, Travis, Briggs, Cheryl J., Hoverman, Jason T., Tkach, Vasyl V., de Roode, Jacobus C.

“…1. Classical research on animal toxicity has focused on the role of toxins in protection against predators, but recent studies suggest these same compounds can…”
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Perceptions of peer contraceptive use and its influence on contraceptive method use and choice among young women and men in Kenya: a quantitative cross-sectional study by Calhoun, Lisa M, Mirzoyants, Anastasia, Thuku, Sylvia, Benova, Lenka, Delvaux, Therese, van den Akker, Thomas, McGuire, Courtney, Onyango, Bernard, Speizer, Ilene S

“…Prior research has established that an individual's social environment may influence his or her reproductive behaviors, yet less is known about peer influence…”
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Region and task-specific activation of Arc in primary motor cortex of rats following motor skill learning by Hosp, J.A, Mann, S, Wegenast-Braun, B.M, Calhoun, M.E, Luft, A.R

“…Highlights • Learning a motor skill specifically induces Arc mRNA within primary motor cortex of rats. • The amount of Arc mRNA expression is positively…”
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Assessing the sustainability of the Nigerian urban reproductive health initiative facility-level programming: longitudinal analysis of service quality by Speizer, Ilene S, Calhoun, Lisa M, McGuire, Courtney, Lance, Peter M, Heller, Caroline, Guilkey, David K

“…To date, there is little information on the sustainability of family planning (FP) service quality after completion of a donor-funded program. This paper…”
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Outbreak of parasite-induced limb malformations in a declining amphibian species in Colorado by Johnson, Pieter T.J., Calhoun, Dana M., Achatz, Tyler J., Greiman, Stephen E., Gestos, Adrian, Keeley, William H.

“…The detection of severe limb malformations in metamorphosing northern leopard frogs (Rana pipiens) from a Colorado pond in August 2022 prompted questions about…”
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