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Annual Report Of Research And Creative Productions By Faculty And Staff From January To December, 2003., Office Of Research And Sponsored Programs. Morehead State University.

Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Reports and Publications

Annual Report Of Research and Creative Productions by Faculty and Staff from January to December, 2003.

Epidemiology Of Ascaris Lumbricoides In Two Mexican Towns : Effects Of School-Based Anthelminthic Treatment, John David Cowden

Yale Medicine Thesis Digital Library

No abstract provided.

Bulletin Of Yale University School Of Nursing 2003-2004, Yale School Of Nursing

Yale School of Nursing Bulletins and Catalogues

Series 99, Number 14

September 5, 2003

Report, Historical Profile For The Economy And Demographics Of Hardee County, 1990-2000, Usf Center For Economic Development Research

Center for Economic Development Research (CEDR) Collection

Commissioned by Cargill Crop Nutrition, Inc., this report delineates the economic and demographic structure of Hardee County, Fla.

An Exploratory Study Of Food Security, Diet, And Perceptions Of Nutritional Health In The Monteverde Zone [Powerpoint], 2003, Kate Bowler, Tamara Cranfill, Kimberly Kossler, Lynley Rappaport, Meghan Reusser, Garrett Feddersen

Monteverde Institute: Culture, Community, and Health

A PowerPoint summarizing the availability and access of nutritious foods for the populations of Cañitas and Cerro Plano, the nutritional knowledge mothers in the community have, and education issues within the communities.

Longitudinal Study Of The Acquisition Of Locomotion, Motor Activity, And Infant Development, Janette Baird

Open Access Dissertations

This study explored the relationship between the age of development of 5 locomotor behaviors, the level of infant activity for the locomotor behaviors, and the performance of the sample of infants on standardized indices of infant development (Fagan Test of Infant Intelligence, FTII; Bayley Scales of Infant Development, BSID-II). A total of 157 infants were assessed at 6, 9, and 12 months for their activity levels on the 5 locomotor behaviors of interest, and the age at which each locomotor behavior occurred was obtained through records maintained by each infants' caregiver. The results of the regression path analysis indicates that …

Detecting Candida Albicans In Human Milk, Jimi Francis, Demosthenes Pappagianis, M. Jane Heinig, Bo Lonnerdal, Kathryn G. Dewey

Health & Kinesiology Faculty Publications and Presentations

Procedures for diagnosis of mammary candidosis, including laboratory confirmation, are not well defined. Lactoferrin present in human milk can inhibit growth of Candida albicans, thereby limiting the ability to detect yeast infections. The inhibitory effect of various lactoferrin concentrations on the growth of C. albicans in whole human milk was studied. The addition of iron to the milk led to a two- to threefold increase in cell counts when milk contained 3.0 mg of lactoferrin/ml and markedly reduced the likelihood of false-negative culture results. This method may provide the necessary objective support needed for diagnosis of mammary candidosis.

The Onset And Progression Of Speech And Swallowing Deficits In 31 Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Susan M. Davidson

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Seasons Of Resistance: Sustainable Agriculture And Food Security In Cuba, Carmen G. Gonzalez

Faculty Articles

Beginning in the mid-1990s, Cuba embarked upon a transformation of the agricultural sector that has been hailed by some observers as a model of socially equitable and ecologically sustainable agriculture. Cuba shifted from an export-oriented, chemical-intensive agricultural development strategy to one that promoted organic agriculture and encouraged production for the domestic market. This article places Cuba's agricultural reforms in historical context by examining the evolution of Cuban agriculture from the colonial period until the present through the lens of food security and ecological sustainability. The article argues that Cuba, for most of its history, was food insecure and ecologically compromised …

The Rights Of Animals, Cass R. Sunstein

University of Chicago Law Review

No abstract provided.

Not For The Faint Of Heart: The Social Construction Of Oregon Charter Schools, Anthony Dean Valley

Dissertations and Theses

Over the past two decades, pressure to both reform public education and provide educational choices for families has led to the creation of charter schools. Charter schools are based on the premise of operational autonomy in exchange for accountability for agreed upon results. Their appeal is widespread, with over 2,000 charter schools opening in the United States since 1990.

The purpose of this qualitative, descriptive study is to describe the process of initiating a charter school. Eight key informants representing five Oregon charter schools were included in the study. These key informants were directly involved in the formation of their …

Monitoring Environmental Stress In Forest Trees Using Biochemical And Physiological Markers, Rakesh Minocha, Subhash C. Minocha, Stephanie Long

Faculty Publications

Our objective was to determine the usefulness of polyamines, particularly putrescine, and amino acids such as arginine, as foliar indicators of abiotic stress in visually asymptomatic trees. An evaluation of apparently healthy trees is essential in developing risk assessment and stress remediation strategies for forest trees prior to the onset of obvious decline. Previous research by our group established a positive correlation between putrescine in red spruce foliage and A1:Ca ratios in the forest soil. A positive correlation was also observed between foliar putrescine and nitrogen deposition in the soil in pine, maple, and oak at Harvard Forest, MA. Preliminary …

Extraterritorial Implications Of The Digital Millennium Copyright Act, Adam D. Fuller

Case Western Reserve Journal of International Law

No abstract provided.

What If Anything Is Wrong With Cloning A Human Being?, Arthur L. Caplan Ph.D.

Case Western Reserve Journal of International Law

No abstract provided.

Studies On The Filamentous Gliding Bacteria Vitreoscilla Stercoraria, Laura Frances Biggs

School of Biological and Marine Sciences Theses

Strains of Vitreoscilla stercoraria were isolated from the environment and characterised. Cell width, motility and requirement of each strain for sodium chloride were investigated. Two strains were selected for further study and the effect of monensin and FCCP on growth of the strains was investigated. One strain of Vitreoscilla (LB13) was chosen for further study, cells from strain LB 13 were found to be 1.38 µm ± 0.041 (± 1 SEM, n=10) wide, were motile by gliding and had an optimum requirement for sodium chloride for growth of 43 mM. The organism was grown in batch culture and respiratory membranes …

Dietary Availability And Retention Of Selected Minerals Associated With The Intensive Production Of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss), Donna Leanne Snellgrove

School of Biological and Marine Sciences Theses

This research programme aimed to review the nutritional requirements for the main minerals, (namely calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and zinc) formulated in commercial diets that are essential for the health and growth performance for salmonid fish. This was undertaken with the aim of improving our knowledge of their physiology, metabolism and fate in the rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss. Phosphorous (P) featured strongly in this work due to its adverse role in pollution and the environmental impact of intensive fish farming. The first chapter surveyed the gross nutritional requirements of fish and focused on the mineral requirements in particular. Typically the P …

Regulating (For The Benefit Of) Future Persons: A Different Perspective On The Fda's Jurisdiction To Regulate Human Reproductive Cloning, Gail H. Javitt, Kathy Hudson

Utah Law Review

The goal of this Article is modest-to articulate the best argument for the FDA's legal jurisdiction over cloning. The Article argues that the FDA has jurisdiction to regulate cloning as a form of gene therapy. It demonstrates the scientific and regulatory similarities between gene therapy and cloning, and concludes that cloning is the ultimate form of gene therapy, in that it replaces not only one or a few genes but rather the entire genome. Further, the Article provides evidence demonstrating that the FDA has historically viewed its responsibility to assure safety and effectiveness to encompass the evaluation of harms to …

A Comparative Analysis Of Early Childhood Education In Kenya And The United States Of America : Kenya's Social And Economic Constraints, Peter Kibet Koech

Graduate Research Papers

This study examined Early Childhood Education in Kenya and the United States of America. The development of Early Childhood Education in Kenya was discussed through detailed analysis of social and economic constraints. Conclusions were drawn from the available literature; also, suggestions and relevant recommendations were made to help improve Early Childhood Education in Kenya.

Grade Retention : Its Impact On Students, Teresa Ann Schneider

Graduate Research Papers

Grade retention has been a heated topic in education for a number of years. Research has shown there are a variety of factors that put students at greater risk for retention. While studies found some students who were retained showed academic improvement, others did not. Retention was also found to have a negative impact on social and emotional adjustments. Students were more successful when retention was paired with additional programs. Schools need to aggressively implement programs to eliminate the need for retention. Principals and teachers must connect research to classroom practice.

Diabetes Education: Overview, Obstacles, And Opportunities, Mary Ann Steffensmeier

Graduate Research Papers

The slogan "if you build it they will come" became a popular marketing phrase in Iowa after the movie "Field of Dreams." One area of health education that would like to see this type of business growth in Iowa is diabetes self-management education. In Iowa, thirty-eight state certified self-management programs exists (Iowa Department of Public Health, 2001a). These programs have been built to meet the standards of the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) for providing quality diabetes education programs. The IDPH's standards are quite similar to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) standards. The ADA has 65 certified programs ("Education …

A Historical Review Of The School-Based Health Center In Black Hawk County, Diane Lemon Weliver Hoffman

Graduate Research Papers

School-based health centers can provide primary and preventive health care services to students and families while reducing lost school and work time, removing barriers to health care, and promoting family involvement. The research indicates by utilizing a multidisciplinary staff, with interest in prevention and expertise in adolescent health care, anticipatory guidance and appropriate interventions can increase efficiency and effectiveness of preventive health care (Brindis, Kapphahn, McCarter, & Wolfe, 1995; Brindis & Sanghvi, 1997; Key, 2002; Santelli, Morreale, Wigton, & Grason, 1996; Shuler, 2000; Wang, 2000). In addition to staff, the location of the health center also helps to promote and …

The Evaluation Of A Family Literacy Program, Katrina Denise Hopkins

LSU Master's Theses

Based on the literacy need in the state of Louisiana, this project was interested in whether the Ready to Learn: Between the Lions literacy workshop could equip parents to enhance and develop their child’s literacy skills and to enhance family literacy interactions. The purpose of this research was to evaluate the effectiveness and usefulness of a Ready to Learn literacy workshop in two Baton Rouge Head Start preschool centers, Banks and Southern University. Participants attended workshops once a month from January to April, lasting approximately 30 minutes each. The workshop was evaluated using a pretest/posttest instrument consisting of seven likert-type …

Sensory Characteristics Of Flavored Milk Candies, Noemi Raquel Pavon

LSU Master's Theses

A natural milk candy, composed mainly of milk powder, has not been commercially sold in the U. S. market. The milk candy we developed contains calcium and other essential nutrients, which make it a potential food supplement for adults and children. This thesis research was designed to characterize sensory properties of flavored milk candies and to determine the consumer sensory profile driving product acceptance and purchase intent. A descriptive trained panel (n=12) developed a lexicon and evaluated 3 milk candies (plain, chocolate, and coffee) in triplicate using a 15-cm line scale. 335 adult consumers evaluated acceptability of appearance, size/shape, texture, …

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Turkish Journal of Biology

No abstract provided.

Reducing Phosphorus Runoff Using Poultry Litter Derived From Phytase-Amended Diets, Anserd Julius Foster

LSU Master's Theses

Surface-applied poultry litter generated using a phytase-amended diet may release less phosphorus (P) to runoff water than does litter from a conventional diet. The release of soluble reactive (SRP) and total dissolved P (TDP) from litter generated under conventional and phytase-amended diets was examined in three studies: 1) batch desorption, 2) flow-through cell, and 3) field micro-plot. In Study 1, samples of litter (10 from conventional, C, and 20 from phytase-amended, A, diets) were extracted with water at litter: water ratios from 1:5 to 1:200. Phosphorus in A litter was significantly less at the 1:10 extraction ratio; however, there was …

“Head Start Works Because We Do”: Head Start Programs, Community Action Agencies, And The Struggle Over Unionization, Eloise Pasachoff

Georgetown Law Faculty Publications and Other Works

In the summer of 2002, the city of Boston watched a fierce battle unfold between low-wage workers who provide child care and the social service agencies that employ them. Boston requires its city contractors to pay more than twice the federal minimum wage of $5.15 an hour to their employees, according to the terms of the city's "living wage" ordinance. The social service agencies, which receive government subsidies to run their child care programs, claimed that they could not afford to pay this rate. These agencies mounted an intense legal and political campaign, arguing that they would be forced to …

Brookings County 4-H Special Foods Recipes, Cooperative Extension Service, South Dakota State University

South Dakota Community Cookbook Collection

No abstract provided.

Osteoporosis, Bhavini Patel

Honors Capstones

This paper examines the effects, causes, symptoms, prevention methods, and treatments of osteoporosis. Various forms of literature including journal articles and books were used to research this topic. The information gathered was compacted into a paper that explained and stated the most relevant and proven facts regarding osteoporosis. The information was then compacted further when a pamphlet was made consisting of the most important information. The purpose of the paper was to provide a tool for the college age population to help prevent a common disease that could affect them later in life. The pamphlet was assembled to be a …

Marriage In Transition: Evidence On Age, Education, And Assets From Six Developing Countries [Arabic], Agnes R. Quisumbing, Kelly Hallman

Poverty, Gender, and Youth

Marriage is an event of great social and economic significance in most societies. Despite the centrality of marriage in an individual’s life history, the literature on marriage patterns pays little attention to men. This paper examines trends in schooling, age, and assets at marriage for both men and women, and spousal differences in these variables in six countries-Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Mexico, the Philippines, and South Africa-using comparable data sets and methodologies.

Public Health And The Built Environment: Historical, Empirical, And Theoretical Foundations For An Expanded Role, Wendy Collins Perdue, Lawrence O. Gostin, Lesley A. Stone

Law Faculty Publications

In 2000, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Environmental Health issued a report that explored some of the ways in which "sprawl" impacts public health. The report has generated great interest, and state health officials are beginning to discuss the relationship between land use and public health. The CDC report has also produced a backlash. For example, the Southern California Building Industry Association labeled the report "a ludicrous sham" and argued that the CDC should stick to "fighting physical diseases, not defending political ones."

In this environment, it is understandable if the CDC looks to such …