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What are citation and reference management tools? Which ones do we have access to?
Citation management software collects citations from various sources, organizes them, and compiles them into a bibliography or list of works cited. The software helps the user create citations in numerous different styles such as APA, MLA, Turabian, and Chicago. Check out our handy guide (https://guides.lib.lsu.edu/c.php?g=279388&p=1862193) on the various citation management tools available to you. Answered by: Electronic Resources
Why can't the library discuss my fines with my parents?
Details of student library accounts are covered under the same FERPA laws that ensure privacy of student education records. In addition, Louisiana state law also prohibits the disclosure of details of library accounts except under certain circumstances. We encourage students to contact us directly in person or by email at libcirc@lsu.edu (mailto:libcirc@lsu.edu) if they have questions about fines. LSU Libraries | Borrowing Policies Answered by: Elissa Plank
How can I access Government information online?
There are a few different ways to find government information (documents, websites, data, etc.) online. If you are looking for government publications, such as regulations, bills, hearings and more, try Govinfo (https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g…) . It provides free public access to official publications from all three branches of the Federal Government such as: the Congressional Record, congressional publications of all kinds, the Federal Register, Code of Federal Regulations, Supreme Court decisions, executive branch documents and more. USA.gov (https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.u…) (https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.u…) is another way to find government documents, reports and websites. You can enter keywords on the homepage to search a wide range of agencies at once. Or, to target publications from a particular government agency (USDA, Census Bureau, CDC etc.), visit USA.gov's List of Government Agencies (https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.u…) . For additional search tricks, explore the librarys Government Documents Research Guide (https://guides.lib.lsu.edu/govdocs) . Answered by: Kendall Caple
Are Government Documents peer-reviewed or scholarly sources?
The government produces a large amount of publications including congressional, agency and administrative reports from hundreds of departments and agencies. Most of these publications are considered to be authoritative and credible. However, while some government reports may undergo internal review processes, not all of these documents are considered peer-reviewed or scholarly. For more information on how to find peer-reviewed articles, explore the librarys Searching for Peer-Reviewed Articles Research Guide (https://guides.lib.lsu.edu/c.php?g=1282644&p=9413843) . Answered by: Kendall Caple
What are the fines for lost library books?
LSU Library books are considered lost if they are not returned or renewed within 40 days after the due date. Lost book charges consist of a $70 item replacement fee, a non-refundable service charge of $30.00, and any accrued overdue fines (usually $20 max). If you would like to report a book lost, please do so using the Lost Materials Form below. If you report a book lost before the due date, no overdue fines will accrue, and the service charge will be reduced to $25. You will still be responsible for the cost of item replacement. Please click to the Lost or Damaged Items link below for more information. LSU Libraries | Lost or Damaged Items
LSU Libraries | Lost Materials Form Answered by: Access Services Staff
I'm unable to create an account or log in to Scholarly Repository
In order to create an account in the LSU Scholarly Repository, users can create an account by visiting this link (https://repository.lsu.edu/cgi/useradd.cgi?context=https://repository.l…) . If users have forgotten their password, users can reset their password by visiting this link (https://repository.lsu.edu/cgi/reset_password.cgi?email=&context=https%…) . Once students have graduated, we recommend that they update their LSU Scholarly Repository account with a non-LSU e-mail address as their LSU e-mail address will eventually be deactivated. In order to update an e-mail address, users should login to their account at LSU Scholarly Repository Login (https://repository.lsu.edu/cgi/login.cgi?return_to=https%3A%2F%2Freposi…) and click Edit Profile under Account Settings . Once here, users should be able to update their e-mail addresses. If, by chance, former students no longer have access to their e-mail and have forgotten their password, they'll need to contact bepress support at support@bepress.com (mailto:support@bepress.com) . ***Questions regarding the submission of theses or dissertations should be directed to the Graduate School via e-mail at gradsvcs@lsu.edu (mailto:gradsvcs@lsu.edu ) or telephone at (225) 578-2311. Answered by: S. Trent Dunkin
Can members of the public, visiting scholars, independent researchers, and other non-LSU affiliates borrow materials from LSU Library?
Some individuals not affiliated with LSU may receive limited borrowing privileges. These individuals include:
- Louisiana residents (age 18 or older) with valid photo ID
- Out-of-state residents who teach in Louisiana K-12 schools (must be requested by principal or superintendent)
- Out-of-state residents who attend LALINC institutions (must have LALINC Card)
- Out-of-state residents working for Louisiana state agencies
- OCLC Reciprocal Faculty Borrowing Program participants
- Visiting scholars from out-of-state institutions (must be requested by an LSU dean or department head)
- Graduate students from institutions located in other states or countries (must be requested by thesis advisor, department head, or a librarian at their home institution)
- Adjunct LSU Faculty with gratis appointments These privileges do not include offsite access to databases. Public Patrons may borrow up to 10 books for a period of 28 days. Audio-Visual items circulate for 7 days. All Special Borrowers are subject to all rules and regulations including all library fees. Please apply for a public patron account at the checkout desk in room 241 of LSU Library. Please direct any additional questions or concerns to libcirc@lsu.edu (mailto:libcirc@lsu.edu) . LSU Libraries | Borrowing Policies Answered by: Access Services Staff
How do I find U.S. Census data?
Visit census.gov (http://census.gov/) to browse quality information current and historical facts and figures about Americas people, places, and economy. An additional tool offered by the U.S. Census Bureau, the data.census.gov (https://data.census.gov/) is a platform designed to help users access demographic and economic data digitally. The Census Academy (https://www.census.gov/data/academy.html) has many short tutorials for searching this website. For more information, consult the Census Bureau's FAQ (https://ask.census.gov/) , or schedule an appointment with an LSU Libraries Librarian here (https://lsu.libcal.com/appointments/caple) . The census on microfilm LSU owns is limited. The only states in this collection include: Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia (and scattered census material for West Virginia). Information on other states may be located at the National Archives (http://www.archives.gov/research/start/index.html) in Washington D.C., the regional branches (http://www.archives.gov/locations/index.html) of the National Archives, as well as the Bluebonnet Regional Branch of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library (https://www.ebrpl.com/) . The collection of census material at LSU Libraries includes population schedules, agricultural census data, lists of manufactures, slave schedules, passenger lists for the port of New Orleans covering 1853-1899, social statistics, and scattered information concerning Defective, Dependent and Delinquent Classes. Other material that may be helpful for researching archives for genealogy information include Records of the Diocese of Louisiana and the "Floridas", New Orleans City Directories for years 1805-1945, New Orleans Christian Advocate concerning Marriage and Death Notices, Military Academy Letters, and Indian Affairs, just to name a few. If you would like to access any of these materials, contact libgovdocs@lsu.edu . Answered by: Kendall Caple
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Catalyst
Catalyst is a consumer insights and activation engine that informs marketing strategy and streamlines the use of data to drive business results. Powered by MRI-Simmons’ nationally representative, privacy-compliant consumer data set, Catalyst provides marketers with a series of modules, from consumer profiling through activation, designed to enable a self-service experience with complete transparency. The platform also boasts intuitive navigation, interactive charts and custom formatting that power visual storytelling, and shareable reports and dashboards designed to streamline collaboration.

**This database allows 50 concurrent users. Chrome is the recommended browser.**
Picture Post Historical Archive 1938-1957
Users can browse and search more than 38,000 pages and 95,000 articles online, gaining remarkable insight into a crucial period of twentieth-century history -- from the stormy years leading up to World War II to the first decade of the Cold War. An invaluable resource for students, teachers, and researchers of media, journalism, history, and photography, the Picture Post is also a heritage collection, providing excellent, highly visual primary source material for family and local history researchers. For users that already have access to other newspapers in Gale's online collection, such as the Illustrated London News Historical Archive and The Times Digital Archive, the collection provides additional avenues and in-roads into research of the period.
JoVE
JoVE: Journal of Visualized Experiments creates the ultimate solutions for advancing research and science education by making and publishing videos of scientific experiments from the top laboratories around the globe. By allowing scientists, educators and students to see the intricate details of cutting-edge experiments rather than read them in text articles, JoVE increases STEM research productivity and student learning, saving their institutions time and money. LSU subscribes to the following JoVE video journal products: JoVE Chemistry Series, JoVE Environment, JoVE Bioengineering, JoVE Engineering, JoVE Immunology and Infection, JoVE Medicine, JoVE Neuroscience, JoVE Biology, SE2: Basic Methods in Cellular and Molecular Biology.
Economist Historical Archive 1843 – 2015
Founded in 1843, The Economist's principles and methods remain relevant today. It is renowned for its consistent approach to internationalism and championing of minimal state in political and government affairs. In more than 8,000 issues since its first publication in 1843, The Economist has presented timely reporting, concise commentary, and comprehensive analysis of global news every week. With objective authority, clarity, and wit, The Economist presents the worlds political, business, scientific, technological, and cultural developments and the connections between them.

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Sabin Americana: History of the Americas, 1500-1926
Based on Joseph Sabin's landmark bibliography (Bibliotheca Americana: A Dictionary of Books Relating to America from Its Discovery to the Present Time), this collection contains works about the Americas published throughout the world from 1500 to the early 1900's. Included are books, pamphlets, serials and other documents that provide original accounts of exploration, trade, colonialism, slavery and abolition, the western movement, Native Americans, military actions and much more. With over 6 million pages from 29,000 works, this collection is a cornerstone in the study of the western hemisphere.
Archives of Sexuality & Gender
The Archives of Sexuality and Gender program provides a robust and significant collection of primary sources for the historical study of sex, sexuality, and gender. With material dating back to the sixteenth century, researchers and scholars can examine how sexual norms have changed over time, health and hygiene, the development of sex education, the rise of sexology, changing gender roles, social movements and activism, erotica, and many other interesting topical areas. This growing archival program offers rich research opportunities across a wide span of human history.

The Archives of Sexuality and Gender program consists of four archives:
LGBTQ History and Culture Since 1940, Part I
LGBTQ History and Culture Since 1940, Part II
Sex and Sexuality, Sixteenth to Twentieth Century
International Perspectives on LGBTQ Activism and Culture
Women's Studies Archive
Women’s Studies Archive connects archival collections concerning women’s history from across the globe and from a wide range of sources. Focusing on the evolution of feminism throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the archive provides materials on women’s political activism, such as suffrage, birth control, pacifism, civil rights, and socialism, and on women’s voices, from female-authored literature to women’s periodicals. By providing the opportunity to witness female perspectives, Gale’s Women’s Studies Archive is an essential source for researchers working in Women’s History, Gender Studies and Social History.

Access to 2 sections: Issues and Identities & Voice and Vision
Latin American Newspapers Series 1 (1805-1922)
Latin American Newspapers, Series 1, 1805-1922, offer unprecedented coverage of the people, issues and events that shaped this vital region during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Featuring titles from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Cuba, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, Venezuela and a dozen other countries, these resources provide a wide range of viewpoints from diverse Latin American cultures. Together, both series of Latin American Newspapers chronicles the evolution of Latin America over two centuries through eyewitness reporting, editorials, legislative information, letters, poetry, advertisements, obituaries and other items.
Latin American Newspapers Series 2 (1822-1922)
Latin American Newspapers, Series 2, 1822-1922, offer unprecedented coverage of the people, issues and events that shaped this vital region during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Featuring titles from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Cuba, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, Venezuela and a dozen other countries, these resources provide a wide range of viewpoints from diverse Latin American cultures. Together, both series of Latin American Newspapers chronicles the evolution of Latin America over two centuries through eyewitness reporting, editorials, legislative information, letters, poetry, advertisements, obituaries and other items.
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Physiological response of milkfish (Chanos chanos) to capture in a fly fishing catch‐and‐release recreational fishery.
Recreational angling for novel marine species and related tourism development can be important in a Blue Economy. The milkfish (Chanos chanos) is growing in popularity as a target of fly fishing‐based catch‐and‐release (C&R) recreational fisheries, largely because of their challenge to catch and powerful swimming abilities, resulting in fight times that can exceed 1 h. Anecdotal sentiments by anglers claim that milkfish can fight for long periods of time because they do not accumulate blood lactate. To test this hypothesis, we measured blood lactate and blood glucose for 21 milkfish caught by fly fishing in the remote Alphonse Group of islands, Republic of Seychelles. Fight times ranged 5–78.3 min. Blood lactate and blood glucose concentrations increased with fight times that did not exceed 60 min. Total length of milkfish was not correlated to blood lactate or blood glucose concentrations. Ours is the first study on C&R of milkfish that debunks the anecdote that milkfish can fight for long periods of time because they do not accumulate blood lactate. Our study also revealed that milkfish may begin to physiologically recover after fight times longer than 60 min. In the context of C&R, our study indicates that anglers should limit fight times to 20–30 min when possible to reduce angling‐induced physiological stress and other potential impacts (e.g., depredation) on milkfish in recreational fisheries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Effects of Gillnet Mesh Size on the Size Selectivity and Catch Efficiency for Two Rockfish in the Artificial Reef Area of Shandong Province, China.
Gillnets are the most commonly used fishing gear targeting black rockfish (Sebastes schlegeli) and fat greenling (Hexagrammos otakii) in the artificial reef area in coastal China. However, a minimum mesh size (MMS) has not yet been established for this fishery, which is unfavorable for sustainable development and effective management of fishery resources. We compared size selectivity and catch efficiency of gillnets of four commonly used mesh size (stretched mesh size; 40, 50, 60, and 70‐mm) in a typical artificial reef area in the Yellow Sea, China. Increasing the mesh size improved size selectivity of gillnets for black rockfish and fat greenling by reducing the proportion of undersized individuals. Further, changes in mesh size affected catch efficiency of target‐sized individuals. To protect juveniles, while maintaining catch efficiency for target‐sized fish, we recommend 60‐mm as the MMS for this fishery. Our study will contribute to the development of MMS regulations in reef fisheries management in China. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Multi-state catch bond formed in the Izumo1:Juno complex that initiates human fertilization
Izumo1:Juno-mediated adhesion between sperm and egg cells is essential for mammalian sexual reproduction. However, conventional biophysical and structural approaches have provided only limited functional insights. Using atomic force microscopy-based single-molecule force spectroscopy and all-atom steered molecular dynamic simulations, we explore the role of mechanical forces in regulating the human Izumo1:Juno complex. Our findings reveal a multi-state catch bond capable of withstanding forces up to 600 pN– mechanostability rarely observed among eukaryotic protein complexes. We find that this enhanced mechanostability is impaired in the infertility-associated mutant, JunoH177Q. Detailed steered molecular dynamics simulations show how force-dependent structural reorganization of the Izumo1:Juno complex engages previously undiscovered binding conformations to achieve this state of high mechanostability. Overall, this study significantly enhances our understanding of the mechanical underpinnings that regulate human fertilization.Sperm–egg adhesion is crucial for mammalian reproduction. Here, authors report the human Izumo1:Juno complex, a key regulator of sperm-egg adhesion, forms an unusually strong bond through a secondary binding site, which is impaired in an infertility-associated Juno mutant.
Economic Growth by Catch-up Nations in an Age of Neo-protectionism and Smart Automation
The global economic landscape has recently undergone significant changes, marked by the rise of neo-protectionist policies and the emergence of a new techno-economic paradigm driven by smart automation technologies such as artificial intelligence and robots. Advanced nations have increasingly used neo-protectionism and smart automation technologies to address their structural problems. These policies will inevitably trigger changes in global supply chains and trade networks. This could undermine the competitive advantages of catch-up nations, and an economic growth strategy centred on foreign direct investments. While these changes in the global economy may have negative impacts on the economic progress of some catch-up countries, they may open new windows of opportunity for others. This article examines the challenges and opportunities for catch-up nations in an era of neo-protectionism and smart automation technologies.
Catch Me If You Can: Signal Localization with Knockoff E-Values
We consider problems where many, somewhat redundant, hypotheses are tested and we are interested in reporting the most precise rejections, with false discovery rate (FDR) control. This is the case, for example, when researchers are interested both in individual hypotheses as well as group hypotheses corresponding to intersections of sets of the original hypotheses, at several resolution levels. A concrete application is in genome-wide association studies, where, depending on the signal strengths, it might be possible to resolve the influence of individual genetic variants on a phenotype with greater or lower precision. To adapt to the unknown signal strength, analyses are conducted at multiple resolutions and researchers are most interested in the more precise discoveries. Assuring FDR control on the reported findings with these adaptive searches is, however, often impossible. To design a multiple comparison procedure that allows for an adaptive choice of resolution with FDR control, we leverage e-values and linear programming. We adapt this approach to problems where knockoffs and group knockoffs have been successfully applied to test conditional independence hypotheses. We demonstrate its efficacy by analysing data from the UK Biobank.
The Chasing Dragon: To What Extent and How Does China Catch Up with USA under Global Value Chains?
An indisputable fact in Global Value Chains (GVCs) is the rapid catching-up of China with U.S.A.; however, the convergence speed and depth have yet remained to be explored. On the one hand, the heterogeneity of different business functional activities, i.e., management, R&D, marketing and fabrication, is barely discussed. On the other hand, the international income transfers further complicate catching-up issue, since wedge between value-added and national income exists. Taking account of both them in a global multi-country input-output setting enables us to better understand the speed and depth of catching-up for China vis-a-vis U.S.A. China has made progress on narrowing the gap, albeit slowing down in the mid-2010s, but far from complete. This convergence speed is unevenly proceeded across business functions/industries. Similar catching-up finding holds for our new national income approach, but to a lesser extent. GVC participation scale enlarging and productivity improvement jointly lead to this catching-up, wherein scale contributes more than does productivity. We also find that the scale role is quite heterogeneous across business functions and industries. Despite catching-up in productivity at all levels, but starting from an extremely low level, a major lagging productivity gap remains. Also, the increasingly important role of productivity is observed.
Catch Me If You Can: Informal Tourism Employment of Locals in Scenic-Oriented Rural Communities
The expansion of the tourism industry has generated a plethora of informal job opportunities. However, existing literature has not thoroughly explored the extensive involvement of local residents in rural areas in informal tourism employment. This study focuses on the Fujian Tulou villages in China and employs the fieldwork method to investigate the phenomenon of informal tourism employment among local residents in scenic-oriented rural communities. The findings indicate that the dearth of employment prospects in rural areas, coupled with China's distinctive rural land ownership system and the support from the rural social network, are the primary drivers motivating locals to participate in informal tourism employment. Locals employ tactics such as camouflage, tacit collusion, lurking, and covert actions to engage in informal tourism employment while navigating the regulations imposed by scenic area management. In efforts to standardize management within scenic areas, both local governments and tourism management companies are implementing measures such as offering formal employment opportunities and profit-sharing arrangements to incentivize the regularization of local employment in the tourism sector.
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