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Studies On Synthesis Of Pyrazole From Dibromo And Hydrazine Compounds., Riya Trivedi

Honors Theses

Depression has become the fourth leading case for mortality and morbidity in the world. It is a leading cause of disability worldwide and is a major contributor to the overall global burden of disease. Current treatments of depression are inadequate, and the progress in understanding the neurobiology of depression is slow. The first generation antidepressants like monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) have shown to possess a lot of side effects. Hydrazide-based monoamine oxidase inhibitors are known to result in acute hypertensive crises and hepatotoxicity, as well as to interact with many foods and biogenic amine drugs. Tricyclic …

Surface-Eroding Drug Delivery Films For Sequential And/Or Intermittent Release Of Psychoactive Drugs, Jason Price

Honors Theses

ABSTRACT JASON BLAKE PRICE: Surface-Eroding Drug Delivery Films for Sequential and/or

Intermittent Release of Psychoactive Drugs For patients with psychiatric diseases, adherence to medication schedules, medication

errors, and abuse are common issues. Promising new forms of therapy for these patients, such as micro-dosed lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), where patients receive 10-20% of a full dose every third day, present further drug delivery challenges. Sequential or intermittent release of drugs from an implanted device could ensure long-term drug compliance, automate drug dosing during the life of the implant, and eliminate potential for abuse and medication errors. To this end, we generated …

Sir Arthur Evans And The Minoan Myth: The Creation Of Ancient Cretan Culture, Madeleine Mccracken

Honors Theses

This paper explores the excavations conducted in the early 20^th century by Sir Arthur Evans at the site of Knossos on the island of Crete. An analysis of Evans’ humanitarian and journalistic work in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the late 19^th century sets the tone for the paper. I consider Evans’ life’s work at Knossos to gain a better understanding of the man behind it and both why and how he created a modern image of an ancient culture. I will describe in detail a few key monuments and objects which he excavated and reconstructed. I draw conclusions …

Q&A With Kelly Adkins (Mfa Painting), Kelly Adkins

Q & A Interviews with Art Students

No abstract provided.

The Influence Of A Mindfulness-Based Curriculum On Executive Function In Four-Year-Olds, Victoria Mccann

Honors Theses

Research on the effectiveness of mindfulness as a method for improving a variety of psychological, social, and emotional skills has grown throughout the last decade. Extensive literature reviews show promising results for the improvement of executive function skills utilizing mindfulness-based interventions, though the current literature is primarily focused on adults, adolescents, and older children. Preliminary work has suggested that training executive function skills using mindfulness-based interventions in early childhood would be beneficial, but few studies investigating mindfulness-based interventions for young children exist. The purpose of this study was to examine whether a 12-week mindfulness-based curriculum using yoga had an impact …

Elsie Hood Award Winner Lauded For Empathy And 'Transformative Impact', Abigail Meisel

University of Mississippi News

Patrick Alexander is university's teacher of the year

April 8, 2021, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

Investigating The Economic Effects Of Food Affordability, Food Access, And Education On Obesity Rates In Mississippi Counties, Youssef Osman

Honors Theses

The growing rate of obesity across the United States is a topic of great concern considering both the health and financial costs associated with the disease. Many researchers have sought to determine the major causes of obesity so that policy suggestions can be made to reduce its occurrence. Some of the referenced drivers of obesity include high food costs, poor access to healthy food, and a lack of knowledge regarding nutrition. This thesis seeks to find the effects of county-level food prices, income, food access, and education level on obesity rates in Mississippi counties. The analysis uses cross-sectional data from …

Economic Change, The Death Of The Coal Industry, And Migration Intentions In Rural Colorado, Usa, Adam Mayer

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

Significant portions of the rural U.S. are struggling with out-migration and subsequent population loss. The U.S. energy system is also undergoing a very fundamental transition with the marked decline of the coal industry and the growth of natural gas and renewables. Although the collapse of coal holds many benefits in terms of public health and environmental quality, it could exacerbate problems of population loss. In this analysis, we evaluate how the pending collapse of the coal industry in western Colorado could influence migration intentions using survey data. We find that the decline of the coal industry likely has no substantive …

A Gendered Environmental Justice Perspective Of Tiger Reintroductions To Sariska Tiger Reserve, Elena C. Rubino, Kalli F. Doubleday

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

The reintroduction of Bengal tigers (Panthera tigris tigris) to the Sariska Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan, India, has resulted in perceived increases of human-wildlife conflict for local villagers. Because previous evidence from other settings suggests that women may experience human-wildlife conflict differently than men, this research employed a comprehensive environmental justice framework to explore how women have been uniquely impacted by tiger reintroductions. Findings from focus group discussions with villagers suggest that women bear greater burdens from increased tiger presence, yet these costs are not typically acknowledged by men, and women do not feel that their perspectives were considered …

Science Teaching Excites Medical Interest: A Qualitative Inquiry Of Science Education During The 2020 Covid-19 Pandemic, Xiaoshan Z. Gordy, Wesley Sparkmon, Hyllore Imeri, Andrew Notebaert

Faculty and Student Publications

The national or local lockdowns in response to COVID-19 forced education systems to rapidly shift from in-person to distance learning. The hasty transition undoubtedly imposed tremendous challenges on teachers, students and distance learning infrastructure. The purpose of this study was to investigate how high school science teachers who had previously been trained in flipped-learning and advanced educational technology through the Science Teaching Excites Medical Interest (STEMI) program perceived their transition to distance learning during this pandemic. In this study eleven teachers were interviewed with a semi-structured interview guide. Data were analyzed using the deductive-inductive content analytic approach. Our results indicated …

Southern Register. 2021.2 (Spring/Summer 2021), University Of Mississippi. Center For The Study Of Southern Culture

Southern Register

No abstract provided.

Effects Of Caffeine Consumption On Cognitive Performance In Anatomy And Physiology Students, Sydney Wingfield

Honors Theses

Caffeine has often been associated with college students and their study habits; however, little research has been done to explore if it is actually beneficial to the students’ cognitive performance and academic success. While current studies have explored various aspects of caffeine’s influence on specific areas of cognition relevant to their own studies, there is a lack of research on how it influences academic settings. Within the present study, it is believed that caffeine usage will not cause a significant improvement in individual academic performance despite of the known physiological and cognitive effects on the students. The study consisted of …

Partisan Cues, Emotion, And The Efficacy Of Corrections To Misinformation About Democratic Norms, Julia Ruth James

Honors Theses

Political misinformation and threats to democratic norms are major problems for American democracy. This thesis examines belief in misinformation about democratic norms and the efficacy of corrective information (fact-checking) in multiple circumstances, specifically analyzing the effects of emotions, partisan cues, and conspiracy thinking on the efficacy of the corrective information. To measure these effects, a survey of 45 questions was fielded through Lucid. Approximately 2000 respondents answered questions about their demographics, political beliefs/participation, and media habits. These respondents were subsequently randomly sorted into 1 of 8 experimental groups and received an emotional priming activity and a simulated news article containing …

April 1, 2021, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

Pharmacy Is More Than Skin-Deep For Emogene & Co. Founder, Whitney Tarpy

University of Mississippi News

UM alumna uses health care background to start skin care company

Grove Grocery Adds Kitchen, Central Location, J. B. Clark

University of Mississippi News

Ole Miss students can grab food and cook meals at George Street House on campus

Evaluating The Impact Of Governmental Partners On School Nutrition And Physical Activity Policies: A Survey Of Florida School Principals, Michael J. Swain, Glenn D. Israel

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

For decades, U.S. schools have implemented policies aimed at improving student nutrition and physical activity. Governmental agencies have led these efforts with funding and regulation, and implementation supported by health and agriculture agencies and university extension services at state and local levels. To understand the roles of these agencies in school health, and other factors leading to the implementation of school health policies, we surveyed school principals in Florida in 2018 on topics related to school nutrition and physical activity policies. Depending on the wellness policy, prevalence varied from 6 percent (Safe Routes to School) to 66 percent (wellness coordinator). …

Quiz Bowl And Speaker Highlight Double Virtual Oxford Science Cafe, Edwin B. Smith

University of Mississippi News

Audience participation event, lecture scheduled for March 16 and 25 via Zoom

The Dark Doesn't Hide It, Shea Stewart

University of Mississippi News

UM researchers examine how the COVID-19 pandemic affects dark personalities

Reward A Helping Hand With A Frist Nomination, Mitchell Diggs

University of Mississippi News

Honor recognizes faculty and staff members for going 'the extra mile' to serve students

Food And Nutrition Services Master's Student Brings Home 3mt Win, Sarah Sapp

University of Mississippi News

Ann Irvin Armstrong's work examines ageism in nutrition

Nine Speakers Slated For 2021 Tedxuniversityofmississippi Event, Edwin B. Smith

University of Mississippi News

Presenters will address theme of 'Resilience' during in-person forum at Ford Center

February 18, 2021, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

Alcohol Use Disorder Topic For Virtual Science Cafe, Edwin B. Smith

University of Mississippi News

Indiana researcher to discuss study during Feb. 16 event on Zoom

Management Professor Selected For Distinguished Early Career Award, Stella Connell

University of Mississippi News

Research into the psychology of work earns academic recognition by industry professionals

January 28, 2021, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

Newsletter, January 2021, Cedar Oaks Guild

Cedar Oaks Guild Newsletter

No abstract provided.

January 19, 2021, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

Faculty Team Reimagines Arts Elective Intro To Music, Lynn Adams Wilkins

University of Mississippi News

Course redesign emphasizes listening skills, critical thinking for invigorated student experience