Tag Archives | 2009

Michael Buratovich

Amin, Amr, and Michael A. Buratovich. “New Platinum and Ruthenium Complexes – the Latest Class of Potential Chemotherapeutic Drugs – a Review of Recent Developments in the Field.” Mini Reviews In Medicinal Chemistry 9, no. 13 (2009): 1489-1503. doi:  10.2174/138955709790361566

Abstract: New Platinum and Ruthenium complexes display antitumour and antimetastatic potentials and lower host toxicities. This mini-review examines some the more recent developments in this field, and explores their interactions with biologically-relevant species. The article also refers to more recent work in the area of molybdenum and copper(II) chemistry.

Ines Jindra & Michael Jindra

Jindra, Ines W. and Michael Jindra. “Alien Worlds: Social and Religious Dimensions of Extraterrestrial Contact.” Sociology of Religion 70, no. 2 (Summer, 2009): 200-201.

Here, we found Scott Scribner’s chapter to be especially interesting, since he highlights parallels between religion and these experiences, notably in the area of “interactions with supernatural beings, stmggles between good and evil, encounters with overpowering benevolent (‘light’) forces or malevolent (‘dark’) forces, conversion and reframing of interpretations (belief templates), the notion of being chosen, visions, testimonial evidence, the occasional channeling of otherworldly beings, altered states of consciousness, healing narratives, and apocalyptic pronouncements” (151-152).

Michael Buratovich

Buratovich, Michael A. “The Evolution Controversy: A Survey of Competing Theories.” Christian Scholar’s Review 38, no. 2 (2009): 301-303.

Abstract: […] the authors state that a prediction of Darwin’s theory was that “nature will preserve even the slightest variation that proves beneficial,” but that “population genetics calculations show that single mutations, even if positive, usually only have a small chance of survival” (57). […] relativistic effects result in billions of years passing in the rest of the universe while only thousands pass near the Earth, which explains how billion-year-old stars and galaxies can exist in a universe only a few thousand years old.\n Several eukaryotic organisms have flagella that do not display the standard 9 + 2 arrangement. […] the book misses a primary problem with alternatives to evolutionary theory scientific assertions must pass through the flames of peer-review and colleague confirmation before they are admitted into a classroom.

Lawrence Pfaff

Schullery, Nancy M., Stephen E. Schullery, Paul Knudstrup, and Lawrence A. Pfaff. “The Relationship between Personality Type and 360-Degree Evaluation of Management Skills.” Journal of Psychological Type 69, no. 11 (2009): 141-155.

Abstract: The relationship between managers’ MBTI®-based personality type and their 360-degree evaluations based on the Management-Leadership Practices Inventory (MLPI) was examined. Correlations were computed between managers’ memberships in 52 personality type groups and their scores on 20 essential managerial skills, average skill scores, and people-related and task-related factor scores—all assessed by boss, employees, peers, and self. Among the many relationships observed was the unanimous positive evaluation of SJ managers’ task-factor skills by their bosses, employees, and peers. ENP and ENFP managers were also rated positively overall and on the people factor by their peers. In contrast, SP managers were rated negatively overall and on the task factor by their peers, and ISTP managers received negative overall ratings by both peers and employees. NJ, INJ, and ESFP managers received negative ratings by their bosses either overall or on the task factor. In several cases, change of a single letter could shift the group from a negative to a positive category: NJs to SJs, ISTPs to ISTJs, and ESFPs to ENFPs. There was no relationship with the E-I preference.

Thomas Kuntzleman & Bruce Baldwin

Kuntzleman, Thomas S., Anna E. Comfort, and Bruce W. Baldwin. “Glowmatography.” Journal Of Chemical Education 86, no. 1 (January 2009): 64-67. doi: 10.1021/ed086p64

Abstract: The article examines the chemical reactions involving chemiluminescence. It cites that a simple exercise is described featuring the separation of the contents of an activated lightstick using a chromatography column. The exercise can be used to teach a variety of topics in a variety of settings. It would appeal to chemists of various chemical skill levels, whether used in summer camp or in the physical chemistry laboratory. It would illuminate important concepts and techniques in chemistry, whether illustrating the process of chromatographic separations, presenting lecture demonstrations, or conducting laboratory experiments.

Ines Jindra

Jindra, Ines W. “Comparing Biographical Backgrounds of Religious Founders and Converts to those Religions: An Exploratory Study.” Pastoral Psychology 58, no. 4 (2009): 365-385. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11089-009-0193-y.

Abstract: This paper is an exploratory, preliminary investigation of the possible links between the biographical backgrounds and developmental trajectories of major religious figures such as Jesus Christ, Muhammad, Buddha, and Baha’u’llah, and the backgrounds of those who convert to these religions (or certain groups within these religions) in the West. This article ends with the hypothesis that in terms of biographical backgrounds and motivations for conversion, followers’ narratives resemble those of their religious leaders in some areas.

Martin Covey

Covey, Martin. “Introduction to Time and Families.” Michigan Family Review 13, (2009): 1-4.

Abstract: This issue of Michigan Family Review has a focus on the interface of time and families. The articles in this issue address time and families from different perspectives but they have a common element that sets this issue apart from other writings about families and time. One article explores the juxtaposition of families in regards to increasing demands in the roles of individual family members. Another article proposes a research instrument designed to explore the value family time has for older adults. In the case of both articles, the issue of feelings that family members have regarding their experience of family time is examined.

Michael Buratovich

Buratovich, Michael. “The Origin of Eukaryotic cells.(Communication)(Report).Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith no. 3 (2007): 219.

Abstract: The cells of modern organisms come in two main structural types: prokaryotic and eukaryotic. Prokaryotic cells, which are represented by the eubacteria and archaea, contain precious little internal compartmentalization and have transcriptionally coupled translation, whereas eukaryotic cells, which compose plants, fungi, algae, animals, and a widely diverse group of unicellular protists, are equipped with a large cadre of intracellular compartments that are functionally specialized for specific intracellular tasks.