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Racial Stratification In Self-Rated Health Among Black Mexicans And White Mexicans, Guadalupe Marquez-Velarde, Nicole E. Jones, Verna M. Keith

Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology Faculty Publications

How do Mexicans of distinct racial backgrounds fit into the recognized patterns of racial health disparities? We conduct regression analyses using data from the 2000-2017 National Health Interview Survey to determine if Mexicans who self-identify as White or Black have a relative advantage or disadvantage in self-rated health in relation to Non-Hispanic (NH) Whites and Blacks in the U.S. Our results indicate that both Black Mexicans and White Mexicans have a significant disadvantage in relation to NH-Whites while White Mexicans have a slight advantage in relation to both NH-Blacks and Black Mexicans. Overall, our results suggest that studying health outcomes …

The Utah Statesman, October 29, 2019, Utah State University

The Utah Statesman

Weekly student newspaper of Utah State University in Logan.

Cpd Presenters Highlight Disability As Diversity, Jolynne Lyon

Blog Posts

The blog post is about diversity.

Cpd Director Teaches Usu Employees To Laugh Off Stress, Jolynne Lyon

Blog Posts

Blog post is about dealing with stress.

Genetic Structure Of Mycoplasma Ovipneumoniae Informs Pathogen Spillover Dynamics Between Domestic And Wild Caprinae In The Western United States, Pauline L. Kamath, Kezia Manlove, E. Frances Cassirer, Paul C. Cross, Thomas E. Besser

Ecology Center Publications

Spillover diseases have significant consequences for human and animal health, as well as wildlife conservation. We examined spillover and transmission of the pneumonia-associated bacterium Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae in domestic sheep, domestic goats, bighorn sheep, and mountain goats across the western United States using 594 isolates, collected from 1984 to 2017. Our results indicate high genetic diversity of M. ovipneumoniae strains within domestic sheep, whereas only one or a few strains tend to circulate in most populations of bighorn sheep or mountain goats. These data suggest domestic sheep are a reservoir, while the few spillovers to bighorn sheep and mountain goats can …

A Comparison Of The Storage-Only Deficit And Joint Mechanism Deficit Hypotheses Of The Verbal Working Memory Storage Capacity Limitation Of Children With Developmental Language Disorder, James W. Montgomery, Ronald B. Gillam, Julia L. Evans, Sarah Schwartz, Jamison D. Fargo

Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education Faculty Publications

Purpose: The storage-only deficit and joint mechanism deficit hypotheses are two possible explanations of the verbal working memory (vWM) storage capacity limitation of school-age children with developmental language disorder (DLD). We assessed the merits of each hypothesis in a large group of children with DLD and a group of same-age typically developing (TD) children.

Method: Participants were 117 children with DLD and 117 propensity-matched TD children 7-11 years of age. Children completed tasks indexing vWM capacity, verbal short-term storage, sustained attention, attention switching, and lexical long-term memory (LTM).

Results: For the DLD group, all of the mechanisms jointly explained 26.5% …

Fate Of The Organophosphate Insecticide, Chlorpyrifos, In Leaves, Soil, And Air Following Application, Supta Das, Kimberly J. Hageman, Madeleine Taylor, Sue Michelsen-Heath, Ian Stewart

Chemistry and Biochemistry Faculty Publications

A field study was conducted to further our understanding about the fate and transport of the organophosphate insecticide, chlorpyrifos, and its degradation product, chlorpyrifos oxon. Leaf, soil and air sampling was conducted for 21 days after chlorpyrifos application to a field of purple tansy (Phacelia tanacetifolia). Air samples were collected using a high-volume air sampler (HVAS) and seven battery-operated medium-volume active air samplers placed around the field and on a 500-m transect extending away from the field. Chlorpyrifos was detected every day of the sampling period in all matrices, with concentrations decreasing rapidly after application. Chlorpyrifos oxon was …

Corridors Or Risk? Movement Along, And Use Of, Linear Features Varies Predictably Among Large Mammal Predator And Prey Species, Melanie Dickie, Scott R. Mcnay, Glenn D. Sutherland, Michael Cody, Tal Avgar

Wildland Resources Faculty Publications

1. Space‐use behaviour reflects trade‐offs in meeting ecological needs and can have consequences for individual survival and population demographics. The mechanisms underlying space use can be understood by simultaneously evaluating habitat selection and movement patterns, and fine‐resolution locational data are increasing our ability to do so.
2. We use high‐resolution location data and an integrated step‐selection analysis to evaluate caribou, moose, bear, and wolf habitat selection and movement behaviour in response to anthropogenic habitat modification, though caribou data were limited. Space‐use response to anthropogenic linear features (LFs) by predators and prey is hypothesized to increase predator hunting efficiency and is thus believed …

Year 2019 Position Statement: Principles And Guidelines For Early Hearing Detection And Intervention Programs

Journal of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention

No abstract provided.

North American Hard Yellow Liver Disease: An Old Problem Readdressed, Bryan L. Stegelmeier, Meredyth Jones, Christopher P. Womack, T Zane Davis, Dale R. Gardner

Poisonous Plant Research (PPR)

Hard yellow liver disease or fatty cirrhosis periodically affects cattle, sheep, goats, pronghorn antelope (Antilocapra americana) and whitetail deer (Odocoileus virginianus texanus) within several Texas counties in the United States. Clinically it presents as chronic liver disease with progressive hepatic necrosis and fibrosis, icterus and liver failure. The damaged livers are yellow and many have multiple firm, often gritty foci that are scattered throughout all lobes. Early investigations included feeding studies using potential toxic plants, climate and forage studies, infectious disease surveys and various mycotoxin studies and analyses. None have definitively reproduced the disease or identified the inciting …

Data From: Wildfire, National Park Visitation, And Changes In Regional Economic Activity, Man-Keun Kim, Paul M. Jakus

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Data from the associated paper. Abstract from paper below:

The visibility, safety, and health effects of seasonal wildfires may affect recreational visits to national parks (NPs), even if fires occur outside of park boundaries. This study statistically quantifies the effect of nearby wildfire on tourist flows to each of Utah's five NPs (Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion). Using monthly data from May 1993 to December 2015, we empirically link wildfire activities (measured as monthly area burned within 80 km, 160 km, and 320 km radii) to monthly visits to each national park. Results show that …

The Utah Statesman, October 22, 2019, Utah State University

The Utah Statesman

Weekly student newspaper of Utah State University in Logan.

Gov Docs Are Special Too! Primary Source Instruction Using Government Information Collections, Jen P. Kirk, Megan Graewingholt, Sarah Dobransky

Library Faculty & Staff Presentations

• Introduction - 3 Presenters
• Case Studies and Lesson Plans
• Discussion Questions

1. Selecting Sources
2. Addressing Challenges
3. Outcomes

• Recommended Resources
• Questions/Discussion

Faculty Senate Executive Committee Minutes, October 21, 2019, Utah State University

Faculty Senate & Faculty Senate Executive Committee

• Faculty Diversity, Development and Equity Committee Update - Pamela Martin | Alison Adams
• Policy 386 Criminal Background Checks - Dwight Davis | Doug Bullock
• Student Representation on Search Committees
• Library Advisory Council Annual Report - Nicholas Roberts
• Athletic Council Annual Report - Edward Heath
• Academic Freedom and Tenure Annual Report - Michael Lyons
• College Level Faculty Forum Discussion - Patrick Belmont
• 401.5 Faculty with Special Appointments (1st reading) - Patrick Belmont
• 321 Respectful Workplace-Employee Rights - Patrick Belmont
• USUSA-Student Rep on Faculty Search Committees - Dexton Lake
• Educational Policies Committee Annual Report - Frank Galey
• Honors Program Annual Report - …

Faculty Senate Executive Committee Agenda, October 21, 2019, Utah State University

Faculty Senate & Faculty Senate Executive Committee

• EPC Monthly Report - October 3, 2019
• Faculty Diversity, Development and Equity Committee Update
• Policy 386 Criminal Background Checks
• Student Representation on Search Committees
• Library Advisory Council Annual Report
• Athletic Council Annual Report
• Academic Freed and Tenure Annual Report
• College Level Faculty Forum Discussion
• 401.5 Faculty with Special Appointments (1st reading)

Investment Of Both Essential Fatty And Amino Acids To Immunity Varies Depending On Reproductive Stage, Taylor V. Pettit, R. John Pettit, Andrew M. Durso, Susannah S. French

Ecology Center Publications

Trade‐offs among the key life‐history traits of reproduction and immunity have been widely documented. However, the currency in use is not well‐understood. We investigated how reproducing female side‐blotched lizards, Uta stansburiana, allocate lipids versus proteins when given an immune challenge. We tested whether lizards would invest more in reproduction or immunity depending on reproductive stage. Females were given stable isotopes (¹⁵N‐leucine and ¹³C‐1‐palmitic acid), maintained on a regular diet and given either a cutaneous biopsy or a sham biopsy (control). Stable isotopes were monitored and analyzed in feces and uric acid, skin biopsies, eggs, and toe …

An Initial Exploration Of The Perspectives And Experiences Of Diverse Learners' Acceptance Of Online Educational Engineering Games As Learning Tools In The Classroom, Kimberly Cook-Chennault, Idalis Villanueva

Engineering Education Faculty Publications

This Work-In-Progress falls within the research category of study and, focuses on the experiences and perceptions of first- and second year engineering students when using an online engineering game that was designed to enhance understanding of statics concepts. Technology and online games are increasingly being used in engineering education to help students gain competencies in technical domains in the engineering field. Less is known about the way that these online games are designed and incorporated into the classroom environment and how these factors can ignite inequitable perspectives and experiences among engineering students. Also, little if any work that combines the …

The Utah Statesman, October 15, 2019, Utah State University

The Utah Statesman

Weekly student newspaper of Utah State University in Logan.

Faculty Senate Minutes, October 7, 2019, Utah State University

Faculty Senate & Faculty Senate Executive Committee

• Human Resource Policy Changes - Doug Bullock
• 321 Respectful Workplace-Employee Rights - Doug Bullock
• EPC Monthly Report – September 5, 2019 - Frank Galey
• Education Policies Committee Annual Report - Frank Galey
• Honors Program Annual Report - Kristine Miller
• 403.3.1 Standards of Conduct-Faculty Responsibilities to Students (2nd reading) - David Farrelly
• 403.3.2 Standards of Conduct-Professional Obligations (2nd reading) - David Farrelly

Faculty Senate Agenda, October 7, 2019, Utah State University

Faculty Senate & Faculty Senate Executive Committee

• Human Resource Policy Changes
• 321 Respectful Workplace-Employee Rights
• EPC Monthly Report - September 5, 2019
• Education Policies Committee Annual Report
• Honors Program Annual Report
• 403.3.1 Standards of Conduct-Faculty Responsibilities to Students (2nd reading)
• 403.3.2 Standards of Conduct-Professional Obligations (2nd reading)

Spirit-Based Research: A Tactic For Surviving Trauma In Decolonizing Research, Annita Hetoevėhotohke'e Lucchesi

Journal of Indigenous Research

Though there is a large number of scholars engaging in research on violence and trauma, there is a critical lack of methodological theorizing on how to do that work while prioritizing spiritual, mental, and emotional wellbeing. How do we survive research and academic work that has the potential to break us, in a system that does not value mental health? Especially the mental health of marginalized researchers? This article offers one perspective, namely the importance of shifting from trauma-based research to spirit-based research.

Addressing The Suppressed Epidemic: Violence Against Indigenous Women, Amanda R. Young

Journal of Indigenous Research

This purpose of this article is to explore issues relevant to understanding the current high rates of the intergenerational suppressed epidemic of violence against indigenous women and how the general public can use this information to aid in lowering this epidemic. Based on a review of past literature, the hypothesis arose of how media representation is related to increased violence against Indigenous women and girls. This article will explore this hypothesis and introduce a call to action from the general public on how we can use our individual platforms to lower this epidemic.

Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women (Mmiw): Bringing Awareness Through The Power Of Student Activism, Devon S. Isaacs, Amanda R. Young

Journal of Indigenous Research

Students are often an underutilized resource for advocacy and activism. Students have a unique positionality as members of academia who greatly understand the power and privilege higher education can bring- particularly when they have intersectional identities as women, minorities, and members of marginalized groups. This article tells the stories of two such Native American women who are using their power and privilege as it intersects with lived experience to bring awareness to the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW). The article brings light to what drives them to promote social justice movements and how they work to institute …

Standing With Our American Indian And Alaska Native Women, Girls, And Two-Spirit People: Exploring The Impact Of And Resources For Survivors Of Human Trafficking, Glenna P. Stumblingbear-Riddle Ph.D., Ann K. Burlew Ph.D., Daniel Gaztambide Psy.D., Michelle R. Madore Ph.D., Helen Neville Ph.D., Gillian Joseph

Journal of Indigenous Research

Despite the violence against Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people occurring at epidemic levels there is little national visibility and data pertaining to the lived experiences of American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) individuals and communities. The purpose of this manuscript is to specifically focus on violence regarding the missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people with a concentration on human trafficking. AI/AN leaders have identified human trafficking as a major contributor to the disappearance of AI/AN women, girls, and two-spirit people (Department of Justice, 2018). In a trauma-informed intersectional approach we review available data discussing the negative impacts on …

Educational Policies Committee Agenda, October 3, 2019, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

• Curriculum Subcommittee
• Academic Standards Subcommittee
• General Education Subcommittee

Curriculum Subcommittee Agenda, October 3, 2019, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

Program Proposals

• Changing the department name from Nursing and Health Professions to Nursing
• Offering a Disability Studies Minor

Semester Course Approval Reviews

Curriculum Subcommittee Minutes, October 3, 2019, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

Program Proposals

• Changing the department name from Nursing and Health Professions to Nursing
• Offering a Disability Studies Minor

Semester Course Approval Reviews

Educational Policies Committee Minutes, October 3, 2019, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

• Curriculum Subcommittee report
• Academic Standards Subcommittee report
• General Education Subcommittee report

A Rolling Perspective: Fool's Paradigm, Jennifer Holland

Blog Posts

The blog post is about the wise man foolish man metaphor.

Older Adolescents’ Understanding Of Participant Rights In The Blackberry Project, A Longitudinal Ambulatory Assessment Study, Diana J. Meter, Samuel E. Ehrenreich, Christopher Carker, Elinor Flynn, Marion K. Underwood

Human Development and Family Studies Faculty Publications

For a long‐term, longitudinal study that used BlackBerry smartphones for passive ambulatory assessment among older adolescents, this study focused on three areas of ethical concern: (1) adolescents’ competence to give assent; (2) understanding of confidentiality, the protection of information, and project goals; and (3) awareness of procedures and benefits, and comfort with the research design. One hundred and seventy‐eight participants were 17 and 18 years old (84 girls). Results suggested that participants freely gave consent and understood most, but not all of the informed consent information. Participants reported a high level of satisfaction. Participants showed less understanding of when their …