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A241: Study On The Health Value Of Chinese Traditional Archery In The Traditional Daoyin Regimen, Jialin Liu, Ning Li Jan 2026

A241: Study On The Health Value Of Chinese Traditional Archery In The Traditional Daoyin Regimen, Jialin Liu, Ning Li

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Chinese archery, as a combination of sport, skill, and culture, is the historical crystallization of Chinese national culture. From the perspective of traditional guided health preservation, this paper systematically combs the theoretical basis and practical methods of Chinese traditional archery and reveals its health preservation thoughts of “Body and spirit co-cultivation”, “Dynamic and static combination”, and “Qi and blood harmony”, enriching the theoretical system of traditional sports regimen. Chinese traditional daoyin health care focuses on “Adjusting body”, “Adjusting breath”, and “Adjusting mind”, and analyzes the unique role of traditional archery in “Three tunes”. This paper demonstrates health health-preserving value of …


A275: The Effectiveness Of Ai In Empowering Pre-Service Pe Teachers' Professional Knowledge Learning: Chatgpt As An Example, Quanfu Liu, Yueying Gong, Zijian Zhao, Wangyang Zhang, Ziyan Bai Jan 2026

A275: The Effectiveness Of Ai In Empowering Pre-Service Pe Teachers' Professional Knowledge Learning: Chatgpt As An Example, Quanfu Liu, Yueying Gong, Zijian Zhao, Wangyang Zhang, Ziyan Bai

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

The rapid development of AI has driven educational innovation. The Education Power Strategy (2024–2035) emphasizes improving teachers' digital literacy, while the 14th Five-Year Plan for Sports Development supports digital technology in sports education. ChatGPT is reshaping pre-service PE teachers' learning, covering sports science, education, psychology, and interdisciplinary theories. This study explores the effectiveness and risks of ChatGPT in professional learning, aiming to promote its responsible application and provide theoretical support. Method: (1) Using the literature review method to collect relevant research on the empowerment of physical education teachers, providing a theoretical basis for this study. (2) Design a semi-structured interview …


A018: Impact Of Unanticipated And Backhand Area Smash Landing On Female Badminton Players’ Lower Limb Biomechanics, Zhanyang He, Binyong Ye, Bin Zhang, Houwei Zhu Jan 2026

A018: Impact Of Unanticipated And Backhand Area Smash Landing On Female Badminton Players’ Lower Limb Biomechanics, Zhanyang He, Binyong Ye, Bin Zhang, Houwei Zhu

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

In badminton, lower limb injuries frequently occur during unanticipated smash landing movements. Additionally, the risk of lower limb injuries may vary depending on different landing strategies. This study aims to investigate the impact of unanticipated factors and two types of smash actions in the backhand area on lower limb biomechanics. Method: A motion capture system (Motion Analysis Raptor-4, USA) and Kistler force plates (model 9287B, 90 cm × 60 cm × 10 cm, Kistler Instruments AGCorp., Switzerland) were used to collect biomechanic data of 13 female athletes during backhand rear-court jump smash (BRJS) and backhand lateral jump smash (BLJS) in …


A037: Necessity Of Moderate Exercise For High School Girls During Menstruation, Meng Zheng Jan 2026

A037: Necessity Of Moderate Exercise For High School Girls During Menstruation, Meng Zheng

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

To challenge the traditional belief that girls should not exercise during their menstrual period, this study aims to propose appropriate ways for high school girls to engage in sports during menstruation, enhance their overall health, and foster good exercise habits and a correct sports concept. Method: The literature method was employed, utilizing databases such as China Knowledge Network, Google Scholar, and Wanfang to search for relevant studies using keywords like “girls”, “physical exercise”, “sports participation”, and “physical activity”. This helped understand the current research status. Books were also consulted to provide analytical methods and theoretical foundations. The questionnaire method investigated …


A045: Research On Enhancing Physical Education In Universities Under The "Three Comprehensive Educations", Zhanpeng Xue Jan 2026

A045: Research On Enhancing Physical Education In Universities Under The "Three Comprehensive Educations", Zhanpeng Xue

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

"Three-Wide Education" is an important concept for colleges in the new era to implement the fundamental task of fostering virtue through education. As an essential component of higher education, college physical education plays a unique role in promoting students' physical and mental health, cultivating well-rounded personalities, and shaping correct values. However, current college physical education still faces issues such as prioritizing skills over moral education, monotonous teaching content and methods, and an imperfect evaluation system, which hinder the full realization of its educational function. Therefore, exploring the effectiveness enhancement path of college physical education under the "Three-Wide Education" framework is …


A046: Vr/Ar In Sports Science: Enhancing Performance And Rehabilitation, Yan Peng, Lan Zheng, Yixuan Li Jan 2026

A046: Vr/Ar In Sports Science: Enhancing Performance And Rehabilitation, Yan Peng, Lan Zheng, Yixuan Li

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are immersive technologies reshaping sports science by enhancing training, rehabilitation, and spectator experiences. VR creates simulated environments, while AR superimposes digital elements onto real-world contexts. Despite their growing adoption, systematic evaluations of their efficacy in sports remain sparse. This study examines peer-reviewed evidence (2015–2024) to assess VR/AR applications in athlete skill development, injury recovery, and tactical coaching, while identifying research gaps and practical challenges. A systematic review of 52 studies (2015–2024) was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, and IEEE Xplore. Inclusion criteria prioritized experimental or mixed methods designs with measurable outcomes. Participants included elite/professional …


A073: Exercise And Artificial Intelligence: Prediction And Prevention Of Sports Injury Based On Big Data, Zekai Wu Jan 2026

A073: Exercise And Artificial Intelligence: Prediction And Prevention Of Sports Injury Based On Big Data, Zekai Wu

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

The incidence of sports-related injuries continues to rise, yet traditional prevention strategies, such as empirical training modifications and static biomechanical assessments, exhibit significant limitations in dynamic risk prediction and personalized intervention. This study aims to leverage the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and big data technologies to establish a dynamic, precise system for sports injury prediction and prevention, thereby reducing injury rates and enhancing rehabilitation strategies. A comprehensive sports injury feature database was developed by integrating multi-source data, including physiological parameters collected from wearable devices, biomechanical data from video motion capture systems, and clinical rehabilitation records. Machine learning algorithms, including …


A140: Kinetic Comparison Of Weightlifting Pulling Derivatives With Different Starting Positions, Junhao Chen, Junlin Tian, Songgula Jumaali, Yuduo Liu, Xianglin Wan Jan 2026

A140: Kinetic Comparison Of Weightlifting Pulling Derivatives With Different Starting Positions, Junhao Chen, Junlin Tian, Songgula Jumaali, Yuduo Liu, Xianglin Wan

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Weightlifting movements have been shown to provide a superior training stimulus for force and power development. Among these, Weightlifting pulling derivatives (WPDs) without the catch phase may generate superior kinetic stimulation compared to the full weightlifting movements. Previous studies have confirmed that the starting position significantly affects the peak vertical ground reaction forces (Fz), peak rate of force development (RFD), and peak power of the weightlifting derivatives with the catch phase. However, the influence of starting position on WPDs is still unclear. Therefore, this study aims to compare the kinetic performance differences of WPDs with different starting positions to optimize …


A153: Rehabilitation Research On Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Pfps) In Female Judo Athletes, Lening Wan, Zihan Yuan, Zhen Li, Yongchao Xie, Lei Zhang Jan 2026

A153: Rehabilitation Research On Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Pfps) In Female Judo Athletes, Lening Wan, Zihan Yuan, Zhen Li, Yongchao Xie, Lei Zhang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a prevalent knee disorder among athletes, known for its high incidence rate and propensity to progress into chronic conditions. Female athletes are more vulnerable due to inherent hip-knee muscle imbalances and aberrant movement patterns. Unfortunately, dedicated rehabilitation studies focusing on female judo athletes remain scarce. This research aims to alleviate PFPS symptoms by implementing core and functional training regimens and to analyze the significance of hip-knee muscle balance in the recovery process. Sixteen female judo athletes from the Henan Heavy Combat Sports Management Center, diagnosed with PFPS, were randomly into an experimental group (n=8) and …


A198: Virtual Reality And Tennis Skills Training: Match Simulation, Real-Time Feedback, And Comprehensive Assessment, Menghan Wu Jan 2026

A198: Virtual Reality And Tennis Skills Training: Match Simulation, Real-Time Feedback, And Comprehensive Assessment, Menghan Wu

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

This study examined the efficacy of virtual reality (VR) technology in enhancing tennis skill training, with an emphasis on three pivotal aspects: competition simulation, real-time feedback, and comprehensive assessment. As technological advancements continue to permeate sports training, VR presents novel opportunities for augmenting athletic performance by facilitating more engaging and effective training methodologies. Employing a systematic review of the extant literature, our research identified key components of VR that beneficially impact tennis training. This exploration includes the application of VR in generating immersive competition simulations, offering immediate and personalized feedback, and conducting extensive evaluations utilizing artificial intelligence and big data …


A211: Ai-Driven Strategic Frameworks For Sport Event Propagation Under Media Affordance Theory, Wenqian Yao, Jingwang Zhang Jan 2026

A211: Ai-Driven Strategic Frameworks For Sport Event Propagation Under Media Affordance Theory, Wenqian Yao, Jingwang Zhang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

The advancement of intelligent technology has transformed interaction models across communication ecosystems, encompassing production, dissemination, and consumption. Exemplified by the Paris Olympics’ 180+ intelligent communication domains, “AI + Sports” has emerged as an industry paradigm. This study employs media affordance theory to analyze AI’s transformative role in sports communication and associated ethical challenges, offering insights for cultivating a robust digital sports ecosystem. Method: This study investigates the application pathways of artificial intelligence in 20 major sports events held between 2000 and 2024. Data on application frequency, audience feedback, and other relevant metrics w collected to analyze the impact patterns of …


A208: Application Of Artificial Intelligence In Posture Correction, Jiaqi Wu Jan 2026

A208: Application Of Artificial Intelligence In Posture Correction, Jiaqi Wu

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

In the modern fast-paced life, poor postures are extremely common, leading to many health problems such as neck pain and back pain. Posture correction is of great significance for maintaining physical health, and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) technology has opened a new path for posture correction. Posture correction means using specific means to restore and maintain the correct body posture. This study aims to systematically review the application of AI in the field of posture correction, clarify its advantages, limitations, and future development trends. A comprehensive search was carried out in domestic and foreign authoritative databases for research …


A218: Efficacy Of Kinesio Tape For Plantar Fasciitis: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Tingting Mo, Xinlong Zhang, Shilun Hou Jan 2026

A218: Efficacy Of Kinesio Tape For Plantar Fasciitis: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Tingting Mo, Xinlong Zhang, Shilun Hou

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain in adults and is a very common musculoskeletal system disorder. The incidence of plantar fasciitis is relatively high among sports enthusiasts, especially those involved in high-intensity, high-impact sports. Kinesio tape has the functions of relieving pain, correcting muscle function, and increasing body sensation. Currently, kinesio tape has been gradually applied to the treatment of the disease, but its effectiveness is unclear. The aim of this review is to assess how kinesio tape interventions affect pain and ankle and foot function in patients with plantar fasciitis. PubMed, Scopus, Web …


Understanding The Compatibility Of Fluoride-Based Radiopharmaceutical Reaction Solutions And Pdms, Mark Mc Veigh, Charles Frech, Mai Lin, Robert Ta, H Charles Manning, Leon M Bellan Jan 2026

Understanding The Compatibility Of Fluoride-Based Radiopharmaceutical Reaction Solutions And Pdms, Mark Mc Veigh, Charles Frech, Mai Lin, Robert Ta, H Charles Manning, Leon M Bellan

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Microfluidic devices offer unique and exciting benefits when applied to radiopharmaceutical manufacturing, and these platforms are now starting to be integrated into commercial products. The field has strayed away from the use of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), the most common microfluidic device material, due to its suspected incompatibility with 18F, the most commonly used radionuclide. However, existing literature provides conflicting conclusions as to the existence and extent of this incompatibility. In this study, we use several analytical instruments to uncover the underlying interaction between fluoride and PDMS. SEM imaging and profilometry confirm the reactive relationship between the two materials and suggest that …


Autograft Enlargement After The Ross Procedure In Pediatric Patients: Somatic Growth Or Pathologic Dilatation?, Ioannis Zoupas, Alexander C Mills, Scott D Olson, Damien J Lapar Jan 2026

Autograft Enlargement After The Ross Procedure In Pediatric Patients: Somatic Growth Or Pathologic Dilatation?, Ioannis Zoupas, Alexander C Mills, Scott D Olson, Damien J Lapar

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Purpose of ReviewPulmonary autograft autotransplantation represents a popular surgical approach for pediatric patients requiring aortic valve replacement due to the potential for autograft enlargement to accommodate somatic growth. Nevertheless, autograft dilatation and the subsequent need for reintervention are quite common. Published data suggest that autograft enlargement may result from pathological passive remodeling rather than active somatic growth and vice versa. The present review serves to comprehensively evaluate available evidence related to the fate of the pulmonary autograft after the Ross procedure as it relates to the etiology, risk factors and patterns of autograft failure.ResultsStudies present conflicting results supporting both pathological …


Diet-Responsive Genetic Determinants Of Intestinal Colonization In The Yeast Candida Albicans, Musfirat Shubaita, Mazen Oneissi, Elena Lindemann-Pérez, Cecilia Fadhel Alvarez, Anne-Marie Krachler, Diana M Proctor, J Christian Pérez Jan 2026

Diet-Responsive Genetic Determinants Of Intestinal Colonization In The Yeast Candida Albicans, Musfirat Shubaita, Mazen Oneissi, Elena Lindemann-Pérez, Cecilia Fadhel Alvarez, Anne-Marie Krachler, Diana M Proctor, J Christian Pérez

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Dietary components influence microbial composition in the digestive tract. Although often viewed as energy sources, dietary components are likely to shape microbial determinants of intestinal colonization beyond metabolism. Here, we report that a dietary long-chain fatty acid enhances the yeast Candida albicans colonization of the murine gut partly by eliciting modifications to the fungal cell surface. Mice fed an oleic acid-rich diet were readily colonized by C. albicans and exhibited higher fungal load in feces compared with rodents fed an isocaloric control diet. Surprisingly, β-oxidation, a catabolic process to break down fatty acids for energy production, was dispensable for C. …


Optimized Photoemission From Organic Molecules In 2d Layered Halide Perovskites, Muhammad S. Muhammad, Dilruba A. Popy, Hamza Shoukat, John M. Lane, Neeraj Rai, Vojtěch Vaněček, Zdeněk Remeš, Romana Kučerková, Vladimir Babin, Chenjia Mi, Yitong Dong, Mark D. Smith, Novruz G. Akhmedov, Daniel T. Glatzhofer, Bayram Saparov Jan 2026

Optimized Photoemission From Organic Molecules In 2d Layered Halide Perovskites, Muhammad S. Muhammad, Dilruba A. Popy, Hamza Shoukat, John M. Lane, Neeraj Rai, Vojtěch Vaněček, Zdeněk Remeš, Romana Kučerková, Vladimir Babin, Chenjia Mi, Yitong Dong, Mark D. Smith, Novruz G. Akhmedov, Daniel T. Glatzhofer, Bayram Saparov

Faculty Publications

In recent years, hybrid organic–inorganic metal halides have been at the forefront of materials research. Typically, the functional (e.g., optoelectronic) properties of hybrid halides are derived from the inorganic structural part, whereas the organic structural units can add extra advantages in terms of stability, rigidity, and processability. Here, we report the design, synthesis, and characterization of two new hybrid materials in which the outstanding photophysical properties originate from the organic structural part. The new compounds, (C15H16N)2CdCl4 and((Br)C15H15N)2CdCl4, have 2D layered Ruddlesden–Popper-type perovskite structures. These hybrids are blue-white …


Direct Effects Of Capsaicin On Voltage-Dependent Calcium Channels Of Mammalian Skeletal Muscle, Dmytro Isaev, Tatiana Prytkova, Badarunnisa Mohamed, Mohamed Omar Mahgoub, Keun Hang Susan Yang, Murat Oz Jan 2026

Direct Effects Of Capsaicin On Voltage-Dependent Calcium Channels Of Mammalian Skeletal Muscle, Dmytro Isaev, Tatiana Prytkova, Badarunnisa Mohamed, Mohamed Omar Mahgoub, Keun Hang Susan Yang, Murat Oz

All Works

Capsaicin, a naturally occurring polyphenol, is known to affect energy expenditure and muscle fatigue and modulate contractions in skeletal muscle. The L-type Ca2+ channels are known to be an important ion channel involved in the various muscle functions and the effect of capsaicin on the skeletal L-type Ca2+ channels is currently unknown. In this study, the effects of capsaicin and capsaicin analogs on depolarization-induced Ca2+ effluxes through L-type Ca2+ channels in transverse tubule membranes from rabbit skeletal muscle and L-type Ca2+ currents recorded using the whole-cell patch clamp technique in rat myotubes were examined. Capsaicin, …


Genome-Wide Gene By Sleepiness Interaction Analysis For Sleep Apnea, Pavithra Nagarajan, Nuzulul Kurniansyah, Jiwon Lee, Sina A Gharib, Yushan Xu, Yiyan Zhang, Brian Spitzer, Tariq Faquih, Hufeng Zhou, Eric Boerwinkle, Han Chen, Daniel J Gottlieb, Xiuqing Guo, Nancy L Heard-Costa, Bertha A Hidalgo, Daniel Levy, Peter Y Liu, Hao Mei, Rebecca Montalvan, Sutapa Mukherjee, Kari E North, George T O'Connor, Lyle J Palmer, Sanjay R Patel, Bruce M Psaty, Shaun M Purcell, Laura M Raffield, Stephen S Rich, Jerome I Rotter, Richa Saxena, Albert V Smith, Katie L Stone, Xiaofeng Zhu, Topmed Sleep Trait Working Group, Brian E Cade, Tamar Sofer, Susan Redline, Heming Wang Jan 2026

Genome-Wide Gene By Sleepiness Interaction Analysis For Sleep Apnea, Pavithra Nagarajan, Nuzulul Kurniansyah, Jiwon Lee, Sina A Gharib, Yushan Xu, Yiyan Zhang, Brian Spitzer, Tariq Faquih, Hufeng Zhou, Eric Boerwinkle, Han Chen, Daniel J Gottlieb, Xiuqing Guo, Nancy L Heard-Costa, Bertha A Hidalgo, Daniel Levy, Peter Y Liu, Hao Mei, Rebecca Montalvan, Sutapa Mukherjee, Kari E North, George T O'Connor, Lyle J Palmer, Sanjay R Patel, Bruce M Psaty, Shaun M Purcell, Laura M Raffield, Stephen S Rich, Jerome I Rotter, Richa Saxena, Albert V Smith, Katie L Stone, Xiaofeng Zhu, Topmed Sleep Trait Working Group, Brian E Cade, Tamar Sofer, Susan Redline, Heming Wang

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Study objectives: Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), influenced by environmental and social-behavioral factors, is reported by a subset of patients with sleep apnea-a group that may be at elevated cardiovascular risk. However, it is unclear whether sleep apnea with and without EDS have distinct genetic underpinnings. In this study, we perform gene-by-EDS interaction analyses for apnea hypopnea index, a diagnostic marker of sleep apnea severity, to understand EDS's influence on its underlying genetic risk.

Methods: Discovery interaction analyses for common variants and gene-based rare variants were conducted respectively using multi-ethnic Trans-Omics for Precision Medicine (N = 11 619) data, followed by …


Can I Freeze-Dry That? A Practical Guide To Safe And Effective Freeze-Drying, Victoria Carlile, Morgan Wayment, Jose Brandao Jan 2026

Can I Freeze-Dry That? A Practical Guide To Safe And Effective Freeze-Drying, Victoria Carlile, Morgan Wayment, Jose Brandao

All Current Publications

Freeze-drying can preserve most everyday foods, but not all foods work well. Whether you are preparing for a long trip or are interested in long-term storage, it is important to know which food can be freeze-dried safely and which ones should not be attempted. This knowledge helps ensure food safety, quality, and success. This fact sheet provides information on how freeze-drying works, the risks involved, and which foods can be more challenging to freeze-dry.


Spatial Omics At The Forefront: Emerging Technologies, Analytical Innovations, And Clinical Applications, Yunhe Liu, Yibo Dai, Linghua Wang Jan 2026

Spatial Omics At The Forefront: Emerging Technologies, Analytical Innovations, And Clinical Applications, Yunhe Liu, Yibo Dai, Linghua Wang

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Spatial omics transforms our understanding of cancer by revealing how tumor cells and the microenvironment are organized, interact, and evolve within tissues. Here, we synthesize advances in spatial technologies that map tumor ecosystems with unprecedented fidelity. We highlighted analytical breakthroughs-including multimodal integration and emerging spatial foundation models-that resolve functional niches and spatial communities, converting spatial patterns into mechanistic insights. We summarize how spatially organized features, from immune hubs to microbiota and neural interfaces, shape tumor evolution and clinical outcomes. We then outline how spatial approaches illuminate precancer biology, metastatic adaptation, and therapy response. Bridging discovery and translation, we provide a …


Identification Of Cadm1 As An Immunotherapeutic Target And Evaluation Of A Novel Cadm1-Targeting Antibody-Drug Conjugate In Preclinical Osteosarcoma Models, Yifei Wang, Zhongting Zhang, Caterina Longo, Wendong Zhang, Qi Wang, Amer Najjar, Xiangjun Tian, Rossana N Lazcano Segura, Michael E Roth, Jonathan Gill, Douglas J Harrison, Zhaohui Xu, Yanhua Yi, Xin Zhou, Sylvester Jusu, Timothy M Stearns, Steven B Neuhauser, Carol J Bult, Jing Wang, Alexander J Lazar, Richard Gorlick Jan 2026

Identification Of Cadm1 As An Immunotherapeutic Target And Evaluation Of A Novel Cadm1-Targeting Antibody-Drug Conjugate In Preclinical Osteosarcoma Models, Yifei Wang, Zhongting Zhang, Caterina Longo, Wendong Zhang, Qi Wang, Amer Najjar, Xiangjun Tian, Rossana N Lazcano Segura, Michael E Roth, Jonathan Gill, Douglas J Harrison, Zhaohui Xu, Yanhua Yi, Xin Zhou, Sylvester Jusu, Timothy M Stearns, Steven B Neuhauser, Carol J Bult, Jing Wang, Alexander J Lazar, Richard Gorlick

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Due to the paucity of validated cell surface osteosarcoma-specific targets, patients with this condition have long been excluded from the benefits of antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) therapy observed in patients with several solid and hematologic malignancies. Our comprehensive surfaceome profiling approach previously identified osteosarcoma-specific cell-surface antigens that are highly expressed in osteosarcomas but minimally expressed in normal tissues. As a result, one such antigen, CADM1, was selected for the generation of an ADC. We tested a CADM1-targeting ADC with a tesirine payload (SG3249) in vitro in osteosarcoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, and neuroblastoma patient-derived xenograft cell lines. In vivo, we tested six CADM1-expressing osteosarcoma …


An Optimized Hybrid Xgboost-Lstm-Gru Model For Energy Consumption Forecasting In Smart Homes Using Weather Data, Marwah J. Salman, Eman M. El-Gendy, Amira Y. Haikal, Mahmoud M. Saafan Jan 2026

An Optimized Hybrid Xgboost-Lstm-Gru Model For Energy Consumption Forecasting In Smart Homes Using Weather Data, Marwah J. Salman, Eman M. El-Gendy, Amira Y. Haikal, Mahmoud M. Saafan

Mansoura Engineering Journal

Energy consumption is increasing every day due to the proliferation of smart homes and smart household appliances, which deplete existing energy resources. Therefore, efficient energy management by accurately predicting energy consumption is critical. In this paper, a hybrid prediction model is proposed to forecast energy consumption in smart homes using weather data. The proposed system follows five steps: data acquisition, data preprocessing, feature selection, prediction, and hyperparameter optimization. In the data acquisition step, all attributes except the weather attributes are removed. The min-max algorithm is then applied to normalize the dataset to a specific scale, preventing the prediction model from …


An Examination Of Lysine Acetylation In The Context Of Bacterial Metabolism, Translation, And Regulation Of Gene Expression, Thomas Patrick Bank Jan 2026

An Examination Of Lysine Acetylation In The Context Of Bacterial Metabolism, Translation, And Regulation Of Gene Expression, Thomas Patrick Bank

Dissertations

Post-translational modifications are a critical tool bacteria employ to survive the challenges of microbial life. Acetylation continues to gain more recognition as a modification of unique importance because the sources of acetylation – acetyl-phosphate and acetyl-coenzyme-A – are critical metabolites associated with central carbon metabolism, acetate overflow metabolism and acetate assimilation. This suggests that acetylation, indelibly coupled to metabolic flux, integrates metabolic sensing with any cellular process or pathway where an acetylation alters the function of a protein. Intuitively, this makes sense. Of course, a bacterial cell would coordinate any cellular process closely with the amount of energy available to …


Fish In An Aquaponics System, Amy M. Shambach, Rebecca M. Ward, J. Stuart Carlton, Kwamena K. Quagrainie, Tomas O. Höök Jan 2026

Fish In An Aquaponics System, Amy M. Shambach, Rebecca M. Ward, J. Stuart Carlton, Kwamena K. Quagrainie, Tomas O. Höök

Supplementary Content for Aquaponics: Farming Fish and Growing Greens for Grades 9–12

This PowerPoint slide provides readers with information on fish in an aquaponics system. This book was published by the Purdue University Press. Copyright 2026.

Permission: Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant


An Integrated Single-Cell And Spatial Transcriptomic Atlas Of Thyroid Cancer Progression Identifies Prognostic Fibroblast Subpopulations, Matthew A Loberg, George J Xu, Sheau-Chiann Chen, Hua-Chang Chen, Claudia C Wahoski, Kailey P Caroland, Megan L Tigue, Heather A Hartmann, Jean-Nicolas Gallant, Courtney J Phifer, Andres A Ocampo, Dayle K Wang, Reilly G Fankhauser, Kirti A Karunakaran, Chia-Chin Wu, Maxime Tarabichi, Sophia M Shaddy, James L Netterville, Sarah L Rohde, Carmen C Solórzano, Lindsay A Bischoff, Naira Baregamian, Barbara A Murphy, Jennifer H Choe, Jennifer R Wang, Eric C Huang, Quanhu Sheng, Luciane T Kagohara, Elizabeth M Jaffee, Ryan H Belcher, Ken S Lau, Fei Ye, Ethan Lee, Vivian L Weiss Jan 2026

An Integrated Single-Cell And Spatial Transcriptomic Atlas Of Thyroid Cancer Progression Identifies Prognostic Fibroblast Subpopulations, Matthew A Loberg, George J Xu, Sheau-Chiann Chen, Hua-Chang Chen, Claudia C Wahoski, Kailey P Caroland, Megan L Tigue, Heather A Hartmann, Jean-Nicolas Gallant, Courtney J Phifer, Andres A Ocampo, Dayle K Wang, Reilly G Fankhauser, Kirti A Karunakaran, Chia-Chin Wu, Maxime Tarabichi, Sophia M Shaddy, James L Netterville, Sarah L Rohde, Carmen C Solórzano, Lindsay A Bischoff, Naira Baregamian, Barbara A Murphy, Jennifer H Choe, Jennifer R Wang, Eric C Huang, Quanhu Sheng, Luciane T Kagohara, Elizabeth M Jaffee, Ryan H Belcher, Ken S Lau, Fei Ye, Ethan Lee, Vivian L Weiss

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Although well-differentiated thyroid carcinoma (WDTC) is characterized by a robust treatment response, aggressive subtypes, such as anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC), remain highly lethal. To understand thyroid cancer evolution in both children and adults, we analyzed single-cell transcriptomes of 423,733 cells from 81 samples and spatially resolved key tumor and microenvironment populations across 28 tumors with spatial transcriptomics, including rare and unique composite WDTC/ATC tumors and pediatric diffuse sclerosing thyroid carcinomas. Additionally, we identified gene signatures of stromal cell populations in 5 large thyroid cancer bulk RNA-sequencing cohorts. Through this multi-institutional effort, we defined a population of POSTN+ myofibroblast cancer-associated fibroblasts …


The Nutritional Environment And Food Access Of Female Athletes At Hbcus: A Qualitative Analysis, Nancy A. Uriegas, Zachary K. Winkelmann Ph.D., Lat, Atc, Chse, Dawn M. Emerson, Toni Torres-Mcgehee Ph.D., Lat, Atc, Facsm Jan 2026

The Nutritional Environment And Food Access Of Female Athletes At Hbcus: A Qualitative Analysis, Nancy A. Uriegas, Zachary K. Winkelmann Ph.D., Lat, Atc, Chse, Dawn M. Emerson, Toni Torres-Mcgehee Ph.D., Lat, Atc, Facsm

Faculty Publications

Purpose:

Female student-athletes attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) may encounter distinct challenges related to food access, particularly when their campuses are situated in areas with limited food availability. This study assessed food security (FS) and explored the lived experiences of HBCU female student-athletes regarding their food environments and access to nutrition.

Methods:

This qualitative study used a semi-structured interview protocol derived from quantitative data. Participants were 10 HBCU female athletes (age = 19 ± 1 years) living in on-campus dormitories; recruited after completing a quantitative study examining energy needs. The three-part semi-structured interview protocol included questions about personal …


Oer Textbook Review For Human Inheritance - Chromosomes, Genes, And Traits - An Introduction To Genetics, Maria Lazebnik Jan 2026

Oer Textbook Review For Human Inheritance - Chromosomes, Genes, And Traits - An Introduction To Genetics, Maria Lazebnik

Open Educational Resources Publications

This review evaluates the adoption and classroom integration of the open educational resource Chromosomes, Genes, and Traits: An Introduction to Genetics for NAS322: Human Inheritance. The instructor found the OER to be comprehensive, accurate, and well aligned with core human genetics concepts, though some content areas—particularly mutations and certain visual diagrams—required supplementation or revision. The flexibility of the OER allowed for significant reorganization, modular use, and removal of non-human examples to better suit course objectives. Integration into Brightspace improved accessibility, reduced student confusion around textbook requirements, and enhanced engagement through direct linking and built-in quizzes. Compared to the previously used …


Metacommunity Coupled Epidemiological And Biophysical Modeling Of An Emergent Coral Disease, Benjamin Holmes Farmer Jan 2026

Metacommunity Coupled Epidemiological And Biophysical Modeling Of An Emergent Coral Disease, Benjamin Holmes Farmer

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Emerging infectious diseases pose imminent risk to the marine realm and coral reefs in particular. Since its emergence in 2014, stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD) has dramatically reduced living coral cover in Florida and charted a similar course in the Caribbean. SCTLD is by far the most severe coral disease in history and has driven highly susceptible species to local extinction, yet the mechanisms driving the regional epizootic are not well understood. Here, we developed reef-scale parameterizations of disease spread using model sites in the lower Florida Keys, developed extensive metacommunity habitat maps for the US Caribbean, and then …


Analysis Of Lake Toba Ecoliteracy In High School Students, Jesika Aurelia Sianipar, B Manurung, Martina Asiati Napitupulu, Abdul Hakim Daulae Jan 2026

Analysis Of Lake Toba Ecoliteracy In High School Students, Jesika Aurelia Sianipar, B Manurung, Martina Asiati Napitupulu, Abdul Hakim Daulae

Jurnal Pendidikan Sains

The Lake Toba ecosystem is currently experiencing increasingly worsening quality degradation, so that instilling environmental awareness through ecoliteracy has become urgent in the world of education. This study aims to measure the ecoliteracy abilities of students at High School 1 Ajibata and High School 2 Balige by reviewing three main aspects: cognitive, affective, and behavioral. Additionally, it will analyze the differences in ecoliteracy levels between the two schools. The type of research used is ex post facto with a quantitative approach. Data were collected through test instruments for the cognitive aspect and questionnaires for the affective and behavioral aspects. The …