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Pilot Study: Effects Of Whole Body Vibrational Therapy On Equine Epaxial Muscle Soreness, Riley Leibeck

Undergraduate Honors Thesis Projects

Whole body vibrational therapy (WBV) is well-studied in people, but there is a paucity of research of its effect on horses. It is suggested that WBV use in horses increases performance, aids in recovery, and stimulates nerves, bones, and muscles in ways that normal exercise does not. The purpose of this pilot study was to determine if frequent WBV therapy sessions affect back soreness in horses using pressure algometry. Most sporthorses will experience back soreness in their careers, and it is regarded as one of the most common causes of poor performance in equine athletes. Five horses were measured for …

2024 Otterbein Honors Convocation Program, Otterbein University

Commencement

Honors Program Commencement

Otterbein Towers Spring 2024, Otterbein University

Towers Magazine

A Healing Foundation; Teaching Excellence Spotlighted; FAQs for the Common Good; Outstanding Seniors; Serving Up a New Dining Experience for Students; Philanthropy; Alumni Matters, and Class Notes.

University Presidential Update- January 2024, Academic Affairs

University Updates & Communications from the University President

This is an Otterbein University presidential update to the staff and faculty, informing them on changes to campus.

Graduate School News Highlights-Fall 2023, Otterbein Office Of Graduate Programs

Graduate School

Newsletter that provides updates and highlights from the Graduate School at Otterbein University.

News From The Graduate School- Education Fall 2023, Otterbein Office Of Graduate Programs

Graduate School

Newsletter that provides updates and highlights from the Graduate School and the Education Program.

News From The Graduate School- Masters Of Business Administration Fall 2023, Otterbein Office Of Graduate Programs

Graduate School

Newsletter that provides updates and highlights from the Graduate School and the Masters of Business Administration.

News From The Graduate School- Nursing Fall 2023, Otterbein Office Of Graduate Programs

Graduate School

Newsletter that provides updates from the Graduate School and the Nursing Program.

News From The Graduate School- Athletic Training Fall 2023, Otterbein Office Of Graduate Programs

Graduate School

Newsletter that provides updates and highlights from the Graduate School and Athletic Training.

News From The Graduate School-Allied Health Fall 2023, Otterbein Office Of Graduate Programs

Graduate School

Newsletter that provides updates from the Graduate School and the Allied Health Program.

Otterbein Towers Fall 2023, Otterbein Towers

Towers Magazine

Playing the Game of Real Life; Meet Otterbein's Newest Athletic Leaders; Powerful Promises; Ukrainian Connections; Addressing World Hunger through Research; Coalition for the Common Good; Somali Culture, Community, and the Common Book; Homecoming and Family Weekend Celebrated.

September 15, 2023 Board Of Trustees Meeting Report, Board Of Trustees

Board of Trustees

No abstract provided.

Faculty Achievements, September 2023, Otterbein University

Faculty Achievement Reports

No abstract provided.

Using Curriculum Mapping As A Tool To Align The Information Literacy And Evidence-Based Research Learning Outcomes In Nursing Curriculum, Jane Wu

Library Faculty & Staff Scholarship

This research investigated how to use curriculum mapping as a curriculum-integration tool to identify the components of information literacy (IL) and evidence-based practice (EBP) in the nursing curriculum for the future systematic incorporation of information literacy components in teaching EBP. The primary objective is to strengthen information literacy and evidence-based research competency. The ACRL information literacy framework in Higher Education, Information Literacy Competency Standards for Nursing, EBP Competencies, and the EBP research model were used to provide structure to create a map and crosswalk of information literacy and EBP student learning outcomes. We obtained 59 copies of the nursing undergraduate …

2023 Great Expectations Spring Faculty Conference: Education For Humanity, Academic Affairs

Spring Great Expectation Faculty Conference

The 2023 Great Expectations Spring Faculty Conference featured a speech by keynote speaker, Tamara Bilous, Professor of English, Rivne State University, Ukraine.

Professor Tamara Bilous is Educator in Residence at Otterbein University for spring semester (2023). While affiliated with Otterbein, she has engaged in professional development opportunities in the areas of multicultural education and ESL instruction with support from Professor Diane Ross and Erin Johnson.

She joins Otterbein while continuing her teaching and research responsibilities as a Professor of English at Rivne State University of the Humanities, in Rivne, Ukraine. Dr. Bilous is fluent in English, Ukrainian, and Russian, and …

2023 Otterbein University Commencement Program, Otterbein University

Commencement

Program for the 2023 Otterbein University commencement ceremony.

Promoting Teacher Wellbeing: A Book Study, Katy Cooper

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

The purpose of this project is to present a professional development curriculum that promotes teacher wellbeing through a book study. The curriculum was developed considering the following research question: How can a book study be used to support strategies for teacher wellbeing? The frameworks used to answer the research question and create the curriculum were PLC Book Study Guide (FLDOE, n.d.) and Professional Book Study (UFT Teacher Center, n.d.). The proposed book study is planned to take place over a six-month period and includes four meetings. A list of pre-selected books that promote teacher wellbeing, a sample book study invitation, …

Prevention Of Obesity-Related Morbidity & Mortality In Adults, Rachelle Virgin

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

Poster presentation on the prevention of obesity related morbidity and mortality in adults.

Hepatitis Screening, Kathryn Bland

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

Project on hepatitis screening.

2023 Baccalaureate Commencement Otterbein University Program, Otterbein University

Commencement

Program for the 2023 Baccalaureate Commencement Service.

2023 Nurse Anesthesia Graduation Awards Ceremony Program, Otterbein University

Commencement

Program for the 2023 Otterbein University Nurse Anesthesia Graduation Awards Ceremony.

Implementation Of Seasonal Diets Through Seasonal Diet Surveys In Sloth Bears (Melursus Ursinus): A Case Study At Idaho Falls Zoo, Noah Clever

Undergraduate Honors Thesis Projects

Wild sloth bears (Melursus ursinus) display seasonal diet preferences for insects and fruit during the dry and monsoon season respectively. To potentially utilize as a method for reducing abnormal behaviors and improving animal welfare, the purpose of the study is to survey zoos with captive sloth bears and determine if zoo-housed individuals display seasonal diet preferences. From May 18th, 2022 to March 2nd, 2023 data was collected on Priya, a sloth bear from Idaho Falls Zoo, and her preference for fruit and insects. Temperature, season, fruit choice based on sugar levels, and insect choice based on texture of …

2023 Otterbein Honors Convocation Program, Otterbein University

Commencement

Program for the 2023 academic honors convocation.

Effects Of Benzyl Isothiocyanate And Papain On Parascaris Spp. Larval Embryonation, Moriah Wood

Undergraduate Distinction Papers

Ascarids (Parascaris equorum and Parascaris univalens) are a common type of intestinal parasite found in foals. By the age of one year, most horses have built a natural immunity to Parascaris spp. However, Parascaris spp. are known to be the most pathogenic type of parasite in foals and can cause poor growth, weight loss, colic, and even death. Unfortunately, Parascaris spp. have developed resistance to most anthelmintic drugs. Prior studies have found promising results for the use of ground papaya seeds as a short-term anthelmintic. Further research has shown similar results when determining the effectiveness of compounds found in papayas, …

University Presidential Update- April 2023, Academic Affairs

University Updates & Communications from the University President

This is an Otterbein University presidential update to the staff and faculty, informing them on changes to campus.

Developing A Pediatric Weight Management Program In Primary Care, Alyssa Bosse

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

The practicum was completed at Central Ohio Primary Care Physicians (COPC), a large group of physician owned primary care practices. COPC would like to start a program for pediatric weight management utilizing their three pediatric Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs). The first step was collecting data to see any improvements that are needed from the current nutrition program. The second step was reviewing the literature on pediatric weight management to ensure the new program is evidenced-based. All steps were evaluated by COPC leadership and collaborated with internal company resources.

Leadership, Policy Development And Emr Utilization In At Services At Heidelberg University, Matallyn Overmyer

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

The practicum is being completed with Heidelberg University AT Services. I started January 2023 and plan to finish April 2023. I am working directly with Tyson Depinet, Coordinator of AT Services, to learn more about roles and responsibilities of a collegiate head athletic trainer. Emphasized areas of focus: - EMR Administrative Utilization - Policy Development - Leadership & Managemen

Acute Otitis Media, Allie Luther

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

Learning about Acute Otitis Media

Nutritional Management: Head And Neck Cancer, Christina Eagle

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

Nutritional management in head and neck cancer patients will help to promote treatment compliance and reduction of treatment-related co-morbidities.

Hypertension, Bethany Stemen

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

Hypertension is dangerous and known as the silent killer. It can be managed with proper healthy life choices.