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March 6, 2025, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

The Association Between Gambling And Academic Performance Among Undergraduate College Students: A Scoping Review Protocol, Hannah K. Allen, Tonya Knight, Becky Hall, Melissa Dennis

Review Protocols

This review seeks to synthesize the current research available and identify gaps in the literature on the association between gambling and academic performance among undergraduate college students. This scoping review will apply a PCC framework (participants/population, construct, context) (Peters et al., 2020) and will have the following primary research question:

1. What is known from the literature about the association between gambling and academic performance among undergraduate college students?

My Compliments To The Chef: Researcher Studies Robots In The Kitchen, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Walking into your favorite restaurant and seeing a robot chef in the kitchen may seem far-fetched, but a University of Mississippi professor's research suggests that bots could be a solution to persistent labor shortages in the industry.

Sweet Lies: Influence Of Food Marketing On Childrens’ Health And The Need For Reform, Mollie M. Warrington

Honors Theses

Markedly, there is heavy marketing of unhealthy food to children. This has become a significant public health concern because of escalating rates of child obesity, which have long-term consequences for physical health and severe mental health repercussions, such as body image concerns and low self-esteem. This thesis explores how food marketing strategies, historically rooted in television ads and evolving through digital platforms, are linked to children's dietary choices and broader public health implications. It analyzes various manipulative tactics, such as digital advertising, influencer endorsement, and gamification, showing how companies take advantage of the cognitive vulnerabilities of children to propagate unhealthy …

Charles W Hartman Memorial Lecture, University Of Mississippi. School Of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Lecture Series

In 1973, the School of Pharmacy established the Charles W. Hartman Memorial Lecture to recognize the contributions of Charles W. Hartman, former dean of the School of Pharmacy, to the University of Mississippi and to the pharmaceutical sciences. Annually, an internationally recognized leader in pharmacy is selected to deliver the lecture.

Lisa Rogers, Lisa Rogers, Institute Of Child Nutrition

Oral History Project (all interviews)

Lisa Rogers is a native of of Tennessee. Lisa’s professional journey includes roles in advertising, library services, and recruitment prior to getting into child nutrition. Lisa joined the Institute of Child Nutrition as a Library Specialist, eventually becoming the Associate Director of the Training Division. Lisa retired on June 30, 2023.

Ole Miss Community Joins Forces To 'Smash' Stigma Of Eating Disorders, Jordan Karnbach

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi alumna McCall Dempsey is empowering students to break free from society's obsession with weight, and she's doing it with a baseball bat.

Exploring The Incidence Of Synthetic Versus Non-Synthetic Cannabinoid-Induced Psychosis: A Scoping Review, Ruaa Al-Juboori, Zachariah Francois, Precious Patrick Edet, Marie Barnard

Faculty and Student Publications

Cannabinoids, including synthetic and non-synthetic variants, are associated with diverse mental health outcomes including the development of psychotic symptoms. While non-synthetic cannabinoids such as THC are well-studied, the stronger affinity of synthetic cannabinoids for cannabinoid receptors may lead to more severe and unpredictable health outcomes, including acute psychosis. Therefore, the objective of this scoping review is to investigate if the literature reported differences in the incidence of synthetic cannabinoid-induced psychosis versus non-synthetic cannabinoid-induced psychosis and quantify these differences if present. Following the JBI guidelines for scoping reviews, we will conduct a literature search across multiple databases including PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus, …

Fueling Success: How Decades Of Training Transformed School Lunch, Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Anyone familiar with public schools knows the drill. The lunch bell rings, and the lines form to gather the fuel necessary to make it through the second half of the day.

First Direct Graduate Student Cohort Thrives With Support, Natalie Ehrhardt

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Graduate students in the first cohort of the University of Mississippi's new Diversifying Interdisciplinary Research Expertise through Community building and Training, or DIRECT, program are making strides in their academic journeys, thanks to the foundational supports it provides.

Research News, Publications, 2025, Volume 1, Joshua Sharp

Publications (2015-)

Publications that appeared during the period of January 1 - March 31, 2025.

Access To Pharmacies: Implications For Theory, Outcomes, And Policy, Emily Gravlee

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation achieved the following objectives: (1) developed a patient-centered access to pharmacies framework; (2) evaluated the impact of pharmacy closures on immunization rates among Medicare beneficiaries; and (3) examined the influence of state-level pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) regulations on rates of pharmacy closures.

For objective 1, a grounded theory methodology was used to identify a patient-centered access to pharmacies framework (PcAP). This framework asserts that patients determine whether they have access to a pharmacy through evaluation of their characteristics, the characteristics of pharmacies, and their own needs or values within the context of a health-related need. This evaluation of …

Exploring Aging And Bone Health In Normal Weight Obesity And The Prevalence Of Unhealthy Lean Phenotypes, Pouria Sefidmooye Azar

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Obesity is a complex chronic condition characterized by the excessive accumulation of body fat. While numerous studies have highlighted the risks of adverse complications associated with obesity, limited research has explored the relationship of body composition phenotypes, more specifically normal weight obesity with aging, and bone health. Also, the prevalence of unhealthy lean phenotypes in adults in the U.S. is not clear. A secondary-data analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 1999-2002 were performed to further examine the relationship between body composition phenotypes—normal weight lean (NWL), overweight/obesity with normal body fat percentage (OBL), normal weight obesity (NWO), …

Human Papillomavirus Knowledge, Beliefs, And Behaviors Among Community College Students: Why Should It Matter?, Eric Pittman

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Background: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States (U.S.). Approximately 42.5 million individuals in the U.S. are infected with disease-associated HPV, and 13 million new cases occur every year. It is estimated that 85% of sexually active adults will be infected with HPV at some point during their lifetime. Most individuals infected with HPV are asymptomatic and clear the virus without any complications. However, in some individuals, the virus persists. Prolonged HPV infection has been associated with six different types of cancer and genital warts. There are approximately 37,000 cases of HPV-associated cancers …

Beliefs And Factors That Influence Female College Students’ Decision To Consume Weight Loss Products, Cynthia Ummay Siddiqua

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Background: Rising societal pressures, body image concerns, and the increasing accessibility of commercial weight loss products (WLPs) have led to heightened use among young women, particularly college students. Female undergraduates are especially vulnerable due to social media influence, peer comparison, and transitioning lifestyles. Despite the popularity of WLPs, concerns persist regarding their safety, efficacy, and the psychosocial beliefs driving their use. This study seeks to understand the beliefs and factors influencing WLP consumption among female college students using Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) and the Health Belief Model (HBM).

Methods: A cross-sectional, exploratory survey was conducted among female undergraduate students aged …

Underrepresented Medical Students: Perceptions Of Academic Persistence And Successful Completion Of Medical School, Nicholas Dakota Bibbs

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Less than one percent of the United States population’s workforce are physicians. The road to becoming a medical doctor is long, complex, and taxing. Individuals desiring to become physicians must have large amounts of grit, persistence, patience, and a hard work ethic just to get to medical school. The students who are accepted into medical school come from various backgrounds with differing degrees of access to resources and opportunities to prepare them before and during their medical education. Studies show that students who are categorized as underrepresented in medicine often face the most challenges to achieving academic success. Understanding what …

The Influence Of Pressure, Intensity, And Amount Of Muscle Mass Exercised On Changes In Muscle Size, Strength, And Endurance: A Methodological Investigation, Ryo Kataoka

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Purpose: To 1) examine the effects of low-load submaximal resistance exercise with blood flow restriction (BFR) on muscle size, strength, cross-education, and local muscular endurance while accounting for proximity to failure under restriction, and 2) determine whether changes in muscle size and strength differ based on the amount of muscle recruited during the exercise bout.

Methods: A total of 177 (18–35 years) participants were randomly assigned to one of five groups: unilateral low-load submaximal elbow flexion exercise 1) with BFR (LL+BFR, n=35), 2) without BFR (i.e., matched for a % of repetition-to-failure under restriction) (LL, n=37), 3) to failure (LL-Failure, …

Mental Health Literacy: What’S The Value Of Youth Engagement In Intervention Development?, Teresa Johnson

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Background: One in five youth experience a mental health challenge each year (CDC, 2021). Mental Health Literacy (MHL) is vital for addressing this crisis as it involves the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to promote mental well-being, understand mental health conditions, and seek appropriate help. MHL interventions for adolescents have been developed; however, recent reviews indicate research is needed in school settings with community input. Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) places youth as co-researchers in intervention development. This methodology aligns with Bartholomew’s Intervention Mapping (IM) framework, which ensures interventions are theoretically grounded. Utilizing these two frameworks, this study aimed to …

Opportunity Restored: Using Creative Measures To Provide Students With Academic Advancement Opportunities Lost During Covid-19, Randal Clint Jordan

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This mixed-methods action research study examines the Fast Track and Graduation Path (FTGP) programs—equity-focused interventions developed to offer opportunity to students who experienced academic disruption during COVID-19 emergency schooling (Creswell & Plano Clark, 2018). The programs targeted students retained due to socioeconomic status, learned helplessness, or the technology learning gap, rather than a lack of ability or low prior performance (Jenson, 2013; Maier & Seligman, 1976; Bower, 2019). FTGP provided structured academic pathways, daily facilitation, technology-based instruction, and character education to rebuild learner confidence and achievement (Reimer & Hill, 2022).

Quantitative data from the Edgenuity© learning platform revealed the program’s …

Here, There: Jewish Identities In The South Through The Lens Of Food, Charles George Pappas

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This thesis examines the role that place performs in the creation of different Jewish identities in the South through the study of foodways practices. The first chapter provides a historical background of Jewish foodways and an analysis of two Jewish cookbooks and their recipes. These texts act as historical markers of the similarities and differences between varying diasporas across space and time and show how these elements impact Jewish culinary practices. Chapter two is centered around an oral history conducted with Jewish chef Laurence Faber and the places that have shaped his approach to the food served at his Knoxville …

Framing Ncaa V. Alston: Amicus Briefs’ Competing Visions Of Student-Athlete Compensation, Stuart A. Sutton

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this qualitative content analysis was to examine how amici curiae frame policy preferences in amicus briefs submitted before the United States Supreme Court in NCAA v. Alston (2021). The questions addressed in this study were what dominant policy frames did interest groups use to frame policy preference in NCAA v. Alston (2021), and which (if any) policy frames in the amicus briefs emerged in the written opinions of the United States Supreme Court? This analysis indicates the complexities and intricacies of competing vision of student-athlete compensation within the persuasive lens of amicus briefs through interest groups. In …

The Ole Miss, University Of Mississippi

The Ole Miss (1897-)

The Ole Miss Annual, 2025

Mock Trial Team Hosts Annual Chucky Mullins Invitational, Will Jones

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Several University of Mississippi students earned honors during the fifth annual Chucky Mullins Invitational hosted recently by the university's Mock Trial Association at the School of Law.

End Of Semester Message To Faculty And Staff From Chancellor Glenn F. Boyce, Glenn Boyce

University of Mississippi News

Congratulations on a fantastic fall semester and thank you for your dedication to the University of Mississippi. Your tremendous efforts have contributed to our resounding successes this semester!

Sustainability Of Food Prescription Programs In Rural Mississippi, Eve Davis

Honors Theses

Food prescription programs are an innovative strategy to address food insecurity and to promote health as a preventative measure, particularly in rural and underserved areas. Mississippi has high rates of chronic diseases relating to nutrition, poverty, and limited access to fresh fruits and vegetables. Throughout this research, I have analyzed program funding and sustainability mechanisms such as community investment, nutrition education, and awareness. The preliminary research has identified the need for collaboration between healthcare providers, local farmers, nonprofit organizations, and government officials. I interviewed various individuals that could become potential stakeholders for food prescription programs, such as individuals from nonprofit …

The Relationship Between Religious Coping Styles And Eating Disorder Risk In Christians In A University Setting, Meghan E. Aubuchon

Honors Theses

Existing research on eating disorders and religion is beginning to gain momentum in the present day, but research is lacking on the topic of religious coping and eating disorder risk. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between two known styles of religious coping—positive and negative—and eating disorder risk in University of Mississippi students, faculty, and staff who identify as Christian. A survey consisting of basic demographic questions, the EAT-26, and the Brief RCOPE was distributed via emails sent by the office of IREP to students, faculty, and staff at the University of Mississippi. A total of 330 participants were …

Gaze Interrupted, Claire Baskin

Undergraduate B.F.A. Theses in Studio Art

No abstract provided.

Miguel Villarreal, Miguel Villareal

Oral History Project (all interviews)

Mr. Villarreal currently serves as the interim co-executive director of the National Farm to School Network, where he has been a passionate advocate for connecting schools with local food systems to improve the health and well-being of children nationwide.

Empowering Community, Engagement & Service, Albert Nylander, Laura Martin, Dayton Ashby

Publications of the Grisham-McLean Institute

"This is a publication of the Grisham-McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement."

Issue 453: October 3-17, 2024, The Local Voice

The Local Voice

No abstract provided.