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Breakfast Of Champions: Steam In Action, Susan Abraham Feb 2025

Breakfast Of Champions: Steam In Action, Susan Abraham

Professional Learning Day

Teach your students the fun of STEAM while encouraging them to become future entrepreneurs. Students will learn to develop a cereal - create the cereal box (all 6 sides), market the cereal, price the cereal, and make a 3D model of the cereal from recyclable materials. Students learn how viewpoints can affect consumer costs. They also learn the idea of working for a company challenge as this is a competition based project. Educators will learn to incorporate all subjects (Science, Math, Art, Social Studies, Engineering, and Technology) into this project. Educators will also learn how to involve the whole school …


Build Your Own World!, Sarah Robertson, Felicia Maxa Feb 2025

Build Your Own World!, Sarah Robertson, Felicia Maxa

Professional Learning Day

You will be introduced to an activity that allows you to create a unique planet and learn about earth and space science in the process! In making your planet, you will use knowledge of formation, plate boundaries, landforms, weather, climate, wind currents, and more. You will sketch out planetary details and create a raised relief map that shows aspects of your planet. If you love Earth Science and project-based learning, this is the session for you. Bring a pencil and a positive attitude!


The Correlation Between The Amount Of Weight Gain And Physical Activity Levels In Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (Dmpa) Users, Zumroh Hasanah, Desiana Merawati, Raja Mohammed Firhad Raja Azidin, Dessy Amelia, Alifia Candra Puriastuti, Rizqie Putri Novembriani, Nurya Viandika, Putri Nurika Dewi Feb 2025

The Correlation Between The Amount Of Weight Gain And Physical Activity Levels In Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (Dmpa) Users, Zumroh Hasanah, Desiana Merawati, Raja Mohammed Firhad Raja Azidin, Dessy Amelia, Alifia Candra Puriastuti, Rizqie Putri Novembriani, Nurya Viandika, Putri Nurika Dewi

Indonesian Journal of Research in Physical Education, Sport, and Health

Background: DMPA is a widely used contraceptive in Indonesia due to its accessibility and effectiveness. However, side effects such as weight gain are a concern, with more than 90% of the 600 users in 2022-2023 experiencing them. Objective: This study aimed to examine the correlation between the amount of weight gain and physical activity levels in DMPA users. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional design with consecutive sampling, involving 82 women (aged 19-51 years, average weight 58 kg) selected using the Slovin formula. Data were collected through structured interviews and questionnaires covering demographics, medical history, and physical activity level based …


The Synergistic Effects Of Circuit Training And Diet On Weight Loss, Body Fat Percentage, And Bmi In Obese Indonesian Females: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Ali Muthahhari Rahim, Ahmad Nasrulloh Feb 2025

The Synergistic Effects Of Circuit Training And Diet On Weight Loss, Body Fat Percentage, And Bmi In Obese Indonesian Females: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Ali Muthahhari Rahim, Ahmad Nasrulloh

Indonesian Journal of Research in Physical Education, Sport, and Health

Background: Despite the popularity of circuit training and dietary interventions, their combined effects on obese Southeast Asian populations remain underexplored.  Objective: This study aims to examine the effects of circuit training (using free weights and body weight) and dietary interventions (low-calorie diet and intermittent fasting using the OCD method), as well as their interaction, on weight loss, body fat percentage, and body mass index in obese individuals. Methods: This type of research is an experiment using a 2 x 2 factorial design. This experimental study used four groups that received different treatments, namely the provision of circuit training with free …


Wearable Technology For Cardiovascular Performance: A Systematic Review Of Smartwatch Applications In Fitness Training, Moch. Yunus, Nanang Tri Wahyudi, Ronal Surya Aditya, Alifia Candra Puriastuti, Daifallah M. Alrazeeni, Gadis Meinar Sari, Farsya Hidayah Septiananda, Lintang Nirmalasari Gemalochaya Manggolono Feb 2025

Wearable Technology For Cardiovascular Performance: A Systematic Review Of Smartwatch Applications In Fitness Training, Moch. Yunus, Nanang Tri Wahyudi, Ronal Surya Aditya, Alifia Candra Puriastuti, Daifallah M. Alrazeeni, Gadis Meinar Sari, Farsya Hidayah Septiananda, Lintang Nirmalasari Gemalochaya Manggolono

Indonesian Journal of Research in Physical Education, Sport, and Health

Background: Wearable technologies such as smartwatches have revolutionized cardiovascular fitness training through real-time monitoring and personalized exercise interventions. However, the effectiveness of smartwatch apps in improving cardiovascular performance still needs to be systematically evaluated.  Objective: This study aims to assess the contribution of smartwatch apps in improving cardiovascular fitness training using a systematic review based on the PRISMA framework. Methods: The research questions were designed using the PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome) model. A literature search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, Web of Science, and Crossref, focusing on articles published in 2020-2025 that met the inclusion criteria. Result: …


A Quantitative Study: The Association Between College Selection Methodology And Sense Of Belongingness Among First-Year, Full-Time Residential College Students, Tamara Reese Feb 2025

A Quantitative Study: The Association Between College Selection Methodology And Sense Of Belongingness Among First-Year, Full-Time Residential College Students, Tamara Reese

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

College selection methodology can be traced back to the 1920s when colleges had to rely on their to travel through word of mouth, catalogs, pictures, and brochures. Although virtual tours can be dated back to 1994, COVID-19 catapulted the popularity of traveling through virtual reality. While many studies have sought to measure the impact of visitation on student enrollment propensities, none have made a noteworthy effort to account for a potential endogenous link between the student's college choice methodology and a student's sense of belongingness at their college or university campus. The purpose of this quantitative quasi-experimental study is to …


The Chanticleer, 2025-02-27, Coastal Carolina University Feb 2025

The Chanticleer, 2025-02-27, Coastal Carolina University

The Chanticleer Student Newspaper

The editorially independent student produced weekly newspaper of Coastal Carolina University.


Neurocriminology: A Beginner’S Guide, Jerrod Brown Feb 2025

Neurocriminology: A Beginner’S Guide, Jerrod Brown

Forensic Scholars Today

No abstract provided.


Comprehensive Notes Of Y-Serve Participants, Yoshihiko Ariizumi Feb 2025

Comprehensive Notes Of Y-Serve Participants, Yoshihiko Ariizumi

Learning, Teaching, & Researching Optimization

This is a 80 page comprehensive list of students' notes who participated in the Y-Serve programs. Through this material you can peek into the internal picture of students' experiences. It is beautifully revealing.


Design And Validation Of A Cross-Cultural Virtual Exchange Experience Among Bilingual Medical Students, John R. Vaile, Cierrah Doran, Arlene R. Maheu, Valentina Jaramillo, Daniela A. Perez-Chadid, Tomas Fernandez, Carissa Walkosak, Dinah Roll Velez, Sara Carolina Bedoya Osorio, Courtney Seebadri-White, Susan Truong, Dimitrios Papanagnou, Andres Fernandez, Rosemary Frasso Feb 2025

Design And Validation Of A Cross-Cultural Virtual Exchange Experience Among Bilingual Medical Students, John R. Vaile, Cierrah Doran, Arlene R. Maheu, Valentina Jaramillo, Daniela A. Perez-Chadid, Tomas Fernandez, Carissa Walkosak, Dinah Roll Velez, Sara Carolina Bedoya Osorio, Courtney Seebadri-White, Susan Truong, Dimitrios Papanagnou, Andres Fernandez, Rosemary Frasso

Department of Medicine Faculty Papers

Exposure to cross-cultural medical education is essential for professionals aiming to work in global health or serve diverse communities. However, traditional in-person exchange programs can be complex, costly, and restricted, particularly during times when travel is limited, such as during the COVID-19 pandemic. These challenges prompted us to explore novel approaches to support cross-cultural exchange programs. We designed, piloted, and evaluated a cross-cultural virtual exchange experience using case-based learning (CBL). Our study involved 14 bilingual medical students from the United States and Colombia who participated in four virtual CBL sessions. Following each session, participants engaged in guided discussions to reflect …


Feeding And Swallowing Disorders In Children With Autism: What Caregivers Need To Know, Olivia Hopkins Feb 2025

Feeding And Swallowing Disorders In Children With Autism: What Caregivers Need To Know, Olivia Hopkins

Undergraduate Publications

This study investigates the complex topic of feeding and swallowing disorders in children with autism, highlighting the significant challenges they pose, particularly related to sensory sensitivities and oral motor difficulties, and the persistent lack of understanding. We examine diagnostic criteria, risks, familial impacts, cultural nuances, and evidence-based intervention strategies, with a focus on practical guidance for caregivers, to equip them with resources for navigating these challenges (Schulz & Eden, 2016). Despite the prevalence of these disorders, many remain unaware of the struggles, underscoring the urgent need for targeted investigations and supportive measures. Specifically, this paper aims to provide Speech Language …


Associations Of Parental Perceived Health With Child Movement Behaviors Within Two-Parent Households, You Fu, Hayley Almes, Nora Constantino, Doria Schmidt, Ryan D. Burns Feb 2025

Associations Of Parental Perceived Health With Child Movement Behaviors Within Two-Parent Households, You Fu, Hayley Almes, Nora Constantino, Doria Schmidt, Ryan D. Burns

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

This study aimed to examine how perceived parental mental and physical health status was associated with child physical activity, screen time, and sleep. Participants were 6- to 17-year-old minors (N = 20,156; 47.9% female) from the 2022 US National Survey of Children’s Health. Dependent variables were children’s physical activity frequency, screen time, and sleep. Independent variables were parents’ physical and mental health status. Using the Actor-Partner Interdependence Model, two adjusted path models were constructed. One for parent mental health associating with parental physical health, another for parent physical health associating with parental mental health–both further associating with child movement behaviors. …


2025 February 21 - Academic, Research, And Student Success Committee Agenda And Minutes, Board Of Trustees, East Tennessee State University Feb 2025

2025 February 21 - Academic, Research, And Student Success Committee Agenda And Minutes, Board Of Trustees, East Tennessee State University

Board of Trustees Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.


Factors Affecting The Educational Status Of Children In Nigeria, Ayima Lott Feb 2025

Factors Affecting The Educational Status Of Children In Nigeria, Ayima Lott

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The problem addressed in this study is that irrespective of active involvement of Nigeria in Universal Basic Education, the nation still records the highest number of out-of-school children globally. The purpose of this quantitative study was to determine how geopolitical location, socio-economics of the household, parental education, role of the child, age of the child, and gender of the child predict the educational status of children in Nigeria. This study is grounded in conflict and social systems theories. The most recent national secondary data on education from the 2015 Nigerian Education Data Survey was used. Univariate, bivariate, and multivariate logistic …


2025 February 21 - Board Of Trustees Agenda And Minutes, Board Of Trustees, East Tennessee State University Feb 2025

2025 February 21 - Board Of Trustees Agenda And Minutes, Board Of Trustees, East Tennessee State University

Board of Trustees Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.


Lowell Hardin: Mentor Extraordinaire, Larry L. Murdock, Thomas W. Hertel, Gebisa Ejeta Feb 2025

Lowell Hardin: Mentor Extraordinaire, Larry L. Murdock, Thomas W. Hertel, Gebisa Ejeta

Purdue University Press Books

Lowell Stewart Hardin (1917–2015), an Indiana farm boy who became an enormously influential international agriculturalist, made the world a better place for the poor and the hungry on this earth. For seventeen years he led the Ford Foundation’s agricultural development efforts, contributing to the Green Revolution. He helped to found and guide international agriculture research centers in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. He inspired others to get involved and opened doors for them. He taught by example, gave others credit, and always stepped back, avoiding the limelight himself. In this volume, twenty-two people who knew him well share stories of …


Strength Assessment Protocol In Pre-Professional Ballet Dancers, Simona Di Nardo, Ivan Mascio Feb 2025

Strength Assessment Protocol In Pre-Professional Ballet Dancers, Simona Di Nardo, Ivan Mascio

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Purpose: This research project aimed to investigate the effects, particularly regarding the ability to generate force, that could emerge following a ballet class. The purpose of the study was to support the thesis that low levels of fitness and performance in professional and amateur dancers, should be considered a significant gap that needs to be addressed. Larger will be the gap and bigger will be the demand of a dancer to be prepared athletically. While the shorter the gap and more efficient the artistic side of the dance performance will be. As a result, a stronger and healthier body will …


The Effect Of A Short-Term Antibiotic Cycle On Blood Biomarkers In Adults With Overweight And Obesity, Anne George, Melissa Fernandez Alonso, Ashlyn Dooley, Matthew Loritz, Jessica Mrosla, Olivia Landis, Katelyn Harnen, Genevieve Aiwonegbe, Meggan Duncan, Angela Berry, Jaidyn Hooper, Sarah Mckinley-Barnard, Elisa Marroquine, Ryan R. Porter Feb 2025

The Effect Of A Short-Term Antibiotic Cycle On Blood Biomarkers In Adults With Overweight And Obesity, Anne George, Melissa Fernandez Alonso, Ashlyn Dooley, Matthew Loritz, Jessica Mrosla, Olivia Landis, Katelyn Harnen, Genevieve Aiwonegbe, Meggan Duncan, Angela Berry, Jaidyn Hooper, Sarah Mckinley-Barnard, Elisa Marroquine, Ryan R. Porter

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

It has been demonstrated in previous literature that early-life antibiotic exposure may contribute to metabolic dysfunction related to the development of overweight and obesity later in life. More recent studies suggest an additional relationship between antibiotic exposure beyond early life and obesity, as well as insulin resistance. However, there are a limited number of studies reporting the effects of short-term antibiotic exposure on insulin resistance and other blood biomarkers. PURPOSE: This study investigates the effects of short-term antibiotic exposure on insulin resistance and other blood biomarkers. METHODS: This study is part of a larger ongoing investigation examining the …


Potential Immune Health Benefits Of Nasal Breathing Exercise On Inflammatory Cytokines In Plasma And Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells, Camilia L. Castillo, Jose M. Moris, Yunsuk Koh Feb 2025

Potential Immune Health Benefits Of Nasal Breathing Exercise On Inflammatory Cytokines In Plasma And Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells, Camilia L. Castillo, Jose M. Moris, Yunsuk Koh

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Nasal breathing (NB) is gaining popularity in exercise routines to enhance performance and overall health. However, its effects on intracellular and extracellular inflammatory cytokines, which are crucial to the immune response, remain unclear. PURPOSE: This study examined the acute responses of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs – representing intracellular cytokines) and plasma (representing extracellular cytokines) following maximal aerobic exercise with NB. METHODS: Eleven physically healthy, sedentary men (age = 20.63±1.36, BMI=26.03±3.16 kg/m2, and VO2max = 32.60±6.46 mL/kg/min) were randomly assigned to either the NB (N=6) or the combined (control) breathing (CB, N=5) group. Both groups …


A Comparative Analysis Of Nutritional Knowledge Among Division 1 College Athletes, Malachi Lecadre-Grey, Emily Castillo Feb 2025

A Comparative Analysis Of Nutritional Knowledge Among Division 1 College Athletes, Malachi Lecadre-Grey, Emily Castillo

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Nutrition is a cornerstone of athletic performance, yet many athletes at the collegiate level lack sufficient knowledge about how to properly fuel their bodies for optimal performance. While athletes generally recognize that nutrition is important for health and performance, many fail to fully understand the specific nutritional needs that support their intense physical demands. This gap in nutritional knowledge can hinder not only their performance, but also their recovery and long-term health. Given the complex role that nutrition plays in athletes’ training, competition, and recovery, addressing this knowledge gap is essential for ensuring athletes can reach their full athletic potential. …


Breaking The Injury Cycle: The Role Of Comprehensive Integration In Injury Recurrence Among Female Collegiate Athletes, Jeffrey Rivera, Paul Mentele, Nathan Wells, Xavier Smith, Ernest Rimer, Andreas Stamatis Feb 2025

Breaking The Injury Cycle: The Role Of Comprehensive Integration In Injury Recurrence Among Female Collegiate Athletes, Jeffrey Rivera, Paul Mentele, Nathan Wells, Xavier Smith, Ernest Rimer, Andreas Stamatis

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Female collegiate athletes face unique physiological, biomechanical, and socio-cultural factors that may increase their risk of repeated injuries. While first-time injuries have recently been better documented, less is known about whether subsequent injuries involve the same or different types. This gap limits the development of evidence-based prevention strategies that account for injury recurrence patterns in female athletes. PURPOSE: To quantify the prevalence of multiple injuries in female collegiate athletes, assess patterns of injury recurrence versus variation, and examine whether injury accumulation follows a progressive trajectory beyond a single occurrence. METHODS: A retrospective cohort analysis (2021–2024) was conducted using …


Effects Of A 12-Week Chair-Based Exercise Program On Functional Fitness And Cognitive Function In Older Females, Yi-Hung Liao, Ping-Chuan Lin, Yi-Yuan Lin, Shiow-Chwen Tsai, Hsiao-Kuan Wu, Ting-Heng Chou Feb 2025

Effects Of A 12-Week Chair-Based Exercise Program On Functional Fitness And Cognitive Function In Older Females, Yi-Hung Liao, Ping-Chuan Lin, Yi-Yuan Lin, Shiow-Chwen Tsai, Hsiao-Kuan Wu, Ting-Heng Chou

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Aging is associated with declines in functional fitness and cognitive function, which may impact the quality of life in older adults. Developing a safe and active training program as an initial strategy is critical for the elderly population to maintain physical and mental well-being. PURPOSE: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a 12-week chair-based exercise intervention on functional fitness, cognitive function, and nutritional status in older female adults. METHODS: Thirty-six healthy female participants aged 55 to 80 years were randomly assigned to the exercise group (Ex, N=19; Age: 64±1 years; BMI: 24.7±0.8 kg/m²) or the control …


Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Improved Glycemic Control In Population With Hyperglycemia And Overweight/Obesity, Jehu N. Apaflo, Zahra Fatahimeiabadi, Irene John Tomy, Ulices Villalobos, Joshua Labadah, Dwaipayan Saha, Preyangsee Dutta Dr., Sudip Bajpeyi Feb 2025

Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Improved Glycemic Control In Population With Hyperglycemia And Overweight/Obesity, Jehu N. Apaflo, Zahra Fatahimeiabadi, Irene John Tomy, Ulices Villalobos, Joshua Labadah, Dwaipayan Saha, Preyangsee Dutta Dr., Sudip Bajpeyi

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is a rehabilitation technique for individuals with physical function limitations and mobility impairments, however, the potential for NMES to improve metabolic health is unclear. PURPOSE: To evaluate the acute and long-term effects of NMES on blood glucose and substrate utilization. METHODS: The study recruited forty-five sedentary overweight/obese participants (Age: 40 ± 13 years; BMI: 37 ± 7 kg/m2) with hyperglycemia (fasting glucose ≥ 100 mg/dL or 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) value ≥ 140 mg/dL). For the acute study, participants underwent 30 minutes of NMES on both quadricep muscles. Blood glucose levels …


Glucose Curve Morphology And Peak Time As Metabolic Health Indicators, Zahra Fatahimeiabadi, Jehu Apaflo, Sudip Bajpeyi Feb 2025

Glucose Curve Morphology And Peak Time As Metabolic Health Indicators, Zahra Fatahimeiabadi, Jehu Apaflo, Sudip Bajpeyi

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Type 2 diabetes is a multifaceted condition characterized by disruptions in insulin sensitivity, insulin secretion, and associated metabolic defects such as impaired glucose and lipid metabolism and metabolic inflexibility. The oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) is a key diagnostic tool for assessing glucose tolerance and metabolic function. Glucose response curve morphology and timing of the glucose peak (at 30 minutes vs >30 minutes) provide valuable insights into the balance between insulin secretion and glucose tolerance. PURPOSE: This study aims to evaluate glucose curve morphology and glucose peak time as potential markers of metabolic health, focusing on their associations with …


Unveiling The Limitations Of Continuous Glucose Monitoring: Insights From Fasting And Ogtt With Advanced Clustering Analyses, Dwaipayan Saha Dr, Preyangsee Dutta Dr., Jehu Narh Apaflo, Joshua Labadah, Zahra Fatahimeiabadi, Ulices Villalobos, Irene John Tomy, Sudip Bajpeyi Dr. Feb 2025

Unveiling The Limitations Of Continuous Glucose Monitoring: Insights From Fasting And Ogtt With Advanced Clustering Analyses, Dwaipayan Saha Dr, Preyangsee Dutta Dr., Jehu Narh Apaflo, Joshua Labadah, Zahra Fatahimeiabadi, Ulices Villalobos, Irene John Tomy, Sudip Bajpeyi Dr.

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems offer real-time glucose insights but are limited by temporal lags and variability compared to capillary blood glucose (CBG) and venous blood measurements. These limitations are particularly pronounced during fasting and oral glucose tolerance tests (OGTT), where accurate glucose tracking is critical. However, gaps remain in understanding how CGM performance compares to traditional methods in capturing glucose trends, variability, and clinical outliers. PURPOSE: This study addresses these gaps by evaluating the accuracy, variability, and clustering efficiency of CGM compared to CBG and venous glucose measurements during fasting and OGTT. METHODS: A cohort of 26 participants underwent …


Extraction And Organization Of Densitometry Data From Imaging Reports Produced By The Ge Idxa System Using Optical Character Recognition, Ana S. Rivera, Jordan Ankersen, Bradley Lambert Feb 2025

Extraction And Organization Of Densitometry Data From Imaging Reports Produced By The Ge Idxa System Using Optical Character Recognition, Ana S. Rivera, Jordan Ankersen, Bradley Lambert

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Assessment of body composition and bone mineral density via dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is commonly used in sports medicine, orthopedic, wellness, and research settings, whereby individualized reports are generated that can be uploaded to individual patient charts or entered into datasets for the purpose of analyzing trends or differences between population groups or within groups over time as a result of monitoring or interventions (nutritional, pharmacologic, therapeutic, activity). However, for large sample sizes, manual data entry from individual reports can be cumbersome and subject to human error. Exporting raw data directly from the DXA machine also presents challenges. PURPOSE: To …


Increasing The Incidence Of Type 2 Diabetes In Ucd-T2dm Female Rats, Chandni Bhagtaney, Austin Thornton, Milena Samora, Ali Mossayebi, Kimber L. Stanhope, Peter J. Havel D.V.M., Ph.D., Audrey J. Stone, Michelle L. Harrison Feb 2025

Increasing The Incidence Of Type 2 Diabetes In Ucd-T2dm Female Rats, Chandni Bhagtaney, Austin Thornton, Milena Samora, Ali Mossayebi, Kimber L. Stanhope, Peter J. Havel D.V.M., Ph.D., Audrey J. Stone, Michelle L. Harrison

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is higher for men compared with women, yet women present with a greater risk factor burden at the time of their diagnosis. Currently, research is lacking that addresses these sex-specific differences in disease onset and progression, research that is critical to understanding the pathophysiology of diabetes and developing optimal treatment strategies for both women and men. These same sex differences are present in animal models of T2DM. The paucity of suitable T2DM animal models is a barrier to investigations of these sex differences. The University of California Davis (UCD)-T2DM rat model, bred …


Voluntary Wheel Running Improves Glucose Homeostasis And Visceral Adiposity In Old Mice, Alexandra Canizales, David J. Buckley, Sogol Zahedi, Daniel W. Trott Feb 2025

Voluntary Wheel Running Improves Glucose Homeostasis And Visceral Adiposity In Old Mice, Alexandra Canizales, David J. Buckley, Sogol Zahedi, Daniel W. Trott

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Age is an independent risk factor for the development of type 2 diabetes, which is characterized in part by impaired glucose homeostasis, greater body weight and visceral adiposity. In older humans, exercise has been demonstrated to be a viable modality to improve these aforementioned outcomes. Surprisingly, to date, no one has assessed whether exercise improves glucose tolerance in old mice. Further the mechanism(s) of improvement in old animals independent of overt obesity is not well understood. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine whether 8 weeks of voluntary wheel running would result in improved glucose tolerance and …


February 18, 2025 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham Feb 2025

February 18, 2025 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

No abstract provided.


The Unremarked: A Cultural Analysis On Access To Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy For Autism By Ethnic-Minority And Immigrant Children, Yamel C. Herrera Feb 2025

The Unremarked: A Cultural Analysis On Access To Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy For Autism By Ethnic-Minority And Immigrant Children, Yamel C. Herrera

The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice

No abstract provided.