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The Place Afforded To Mary In The Initial Evangelization Of The Stone Age People Of New California, Lawrence Scrivani

Marian Studies

No abstract provided.

2011 Annual Report, Office Of Research Development

ORDA Annual Reports​

No abstract provided.

Faces Of Research At Loma Linda University Health, Loma Linda University

Scope

In this issue . . .

2 | ICE on the summit
Innovative study takes ischemic pre-conditioning to new heights

6 |The science behind caring for others
Nursing professor looks at placement decisions in caregiving

8 | A voice for the children
Loma Linda researcher looks at ways to better help maltreated children

10 | The explanation of exploitation
Investigating the issues behind human trafficking in Thailand

14 | A risky ride
Study suggests higher risk of amputation in multi-rider ATV accidents

16 | Saving the sea turtles
Loma Linda researcher works to save hawksbill turtles and their habitat

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Entrepreneurial Factors For The Fitness Industry, Steven M. Herrmann

Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations

The following work examines the different aspects of opening an exercise-based business and identifies factors of the competitive environment that are conducive to opening a recreational and athletic strength training facility. Questions were answered regarding what type of exercise-based business could feasibly compete against the other exercise-based businesses and related non-profit organizations and what the existing exercise-based businesses and related non-profit organizations located within a 30-mile radius of southwest Dearborn, Michigan, were doing to survive in the current competitive economy. Information was gathered from100 fitness facility websites and 30 survey interviews from the managers and owners of the exercise-based businesses …

Factors Associated With Fruit And Vegetable Consumption Among Caribbean Immigrants In The United States, Claudia Martin-Ayoade

Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations

Background: There are limited data available on the fruit and vegetable consumption of Caribbean immigrants in the United States.

Purpose: To assess changes in intakes of fruits and vegetables in Caribbean immigrants while assessing knowledge of the recommended servings and barriers to intake.

Method: A cross sectional Internet questionnaire was conducted for Caribbean-born members of the social network website Cariblifecentral.com. Data were analyzed using descriptive frequencies, Pearson’s chi-square, and the Student’s t-test.

Results: Of 113 respondents, 37 reported consuming less vegetables since emigrating (p<0.10) while 29 reported eating more. However, 10.8% of respondents did not know the recommended servings for vegetables. Access to fresh produce was no barrier to consumption.

Conclusions: As this population continues to grow, it becomes necessary to tailor nutrition and disease prevention …

Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (Libs): An Innovative Tool For Studying Bacteria, Qassem I. Mohaidat

Wayne State University Dissertations

Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) has gained a reputation as a flexible and convenient technique for rapidly determining the elemental composition of samples with minimal or no sample preparation. In this dissertation, I will describe the benefits of using LIBS for the rapid discrimination and identification of bacteria (both pathogenic and non-pathogenic) based on the relative concentration of trace inorganic elements such as Mg, P, Ca, and Na. The speed, portability, and robustness of the technique suggest that LIBS may be applicable as a rapid point-of-care medical diagnostic technology.

LIBS spectra of multiple genera of bacteria such as Escherichia, Streptococcus, Mycobacterium, …

Derivatives: A Twenty-First Century Understanding, Timothy E. Lynch

Loyola University Chicago Law Journal

Derivatives are commonly defined as some variation of the following: financial instruments whose value is derived from the performance of a secondary source such as an underlying bond, commodity, or index. This definition is both over-inclusive and under-inclusive. Thus, not surprisingly, even many policy makers, regulators, and legal analysts misunderstand them. It is important for interested parties such as policy makers to understand derivatives because the types and uses of derivatives have exploded in the last few decades and because these financial instruments can provide both social benefits and cause social harms. This Article presents a framework for understanding modern …

End Of Life Care During The Last Days And Hours, Registered Nurses' Association Of Ontario

General Submissions: Community and Population-based Materials

The purpose of this best practice guideline is to provide evidence-based recommendations for Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses on best nursing practices for end-of-life care during the last days and hours of life. The guideline does not replace consultation with palliative care specialists, who can support nurses to provide quality end-of-life care. The guideline is intended to be a resource to nurses who may not be experts in this practice area. It is acknowledged that individual competencies vary between nurses and across categories of nursing professionals. The inclusion of recommendations on clinical, education, organization and policy topics makes this …

Increased Hypoglycemia Associated With Renal Failure During Continuous Intravenous Insulin Infusion And Specialized Nutritional Support, Roland N. Dickerson, Leslie A. Hamilton, Kathryn A. Connor, George O. Maish, Martin A. Croce, Gayle Minard, Rex O. Brown

Pharmacy Faculty/Staff Publications

Objective: To evaluate glycemic control for critically ill, hyperglycemic trauma patients with renal failure who received concurrent intensive insulin therapy and continuous enteral (EN) or parenteral nutrition (PN).

Methods: Adult trauma patients with renal failure, who were given EN or PN concurrently with continuous graduated intravenous regular human insulin (RHI) infusion for at least 3 days were evaluated. Our conventional RHI algorithm was modified for those with renal failure by allowing greater changes in blood glucose concentrations (BG) before the infusion rate was escalated. BG was determined every 1-2 hours while receiving the insulin infusion. BG control was evaluated on …

Public Relations In Schools, Theodore J. Kowalski

Educational Leadership Faculty Publications

Outfitting students with a wealth of practical, practice-based knowledge that they can take directly into the halls of their school, the new fifth edition of Public Relations in Schools has a fresh, contemporary focus on both how administrators can effectively communicate with the community and how building strong relationships with stakeholders can ultimately lead to overall school improvement. Through a blend of theoretical and tacit knowledge, this text offers students an in-depth guide to 1) how to successfully communicate with both internal and external school entities, 2) how to build and maintain positive and active relationships via social and political …

Diagnosis And Management Of Fetal Growth Restriction, Jacqueline E. A. K. Bamfo, Anthony O. Odibo

Open Access Publications

No abstract provided.

The Highest Good And The Best Activity: Aristotle On The Well-Lived Life, Philip William Bauchan

Master's Theses

The question of how Aristotle characterizes eudaimonia, or living-well, in the Nicomachean Ethics has long been a contentious issue amongst Aristotelian scholars. The secondary literature has been roughly divided between inclusivist readers, who argue that Aristotle designates both theoria, or contemplation, and the practical virtues, and exclusivist readers, who argue that Aristotle singles out theoria alone. This thesis seeks to forge a middle ground between these two perspectives by focusing on the central claim of Book I that the eudaimonia is virtuous activity. Reading Book X in light of Book I's claim then allows one to show that both the …

Dietary Carbohydrate Modifies The Inverse Association Between Saturated Fat Intake And Cholesterol On Very Low-Density Lipoproteins, A. C. Wood, E. K. Kabagambe, I. B. Borecki, H. K. Tiwari, J. M. Ordovas, D. K. Arnett

Open Access Publications

No abstract provided.

The Nuclear Receptor Pparβ/Δ Programs Muscle Glucose Metabolism In Cooperation With Ampk And Mef2, Zhenji Gan, Eileen M. Burkart-Hartman, Dong-Ho Han, Brian Finck, Teresa C. Leone, Emily Y. Smith, Julio E. Ayala, John Holloszy, Daniel P. Kelly

Open Access Publications

No abstract provided.

Male Influence On Infant Feeding In Rural Guatemala And Implications For Child Nutrition Interventions, Anita N. Chary, Sarah E. Messmer, Peter J. Rohloff

Open Access Publications

No abstract provided.

Critical Role Of Astroglial Apolipoprotein E And Liver X Receptor-Α Expression For Microglial Aβ Phagocytosis, Dick Terwel, Knut R. Steffensen, Philip B. Verghese, Markus P. Kummer, Jan-Åke Gustafsson, David M. Holtzman, Michael T. Heneka

Open Access Publications

No abstract provided.

Walking For Leisure Among Adults From Three Brazilian Cities And Its Association With Perceived Environment Attributes And Personal Factors, Grace Ao Gomes, Rodrigo S. Reis, Diana C. Parra, Isabela Ribiero, Adriano Af Hino, Pedro C. Hallal, Deborah C. Malta, Ross C. Brownson

Open Access Publications

No abstract provided.

Evolving Diagnostic And Treatment Strategies For Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors, Matthew H. Kulke, Johanna Bendell, Larry Kvols, Joel Picus, Rodney Pommier, James Yao

Open Access Publications

No abstract provided.

The Duration Of Diarrhea And Fever Is Associated With Growth Faltering In Rural Malawian Children Aged 6-18 Months, Ariana Weisz, Gus Meuli, Chrissie Thakwalakwa, Indi Trehan, Kenneth Maleta, Mark Manary

Open Access Publications

No abstract provided.

Does Perception Equal Reality? Weight Misperception In Relation To Weight-Related Attitudes And Behaviors Among Overweight And Obese Us Adults, Dustin T. Duncan, Kathleen Y. Wolin, Melissa Scharoun-Lee, Eric L. Ding, Erica T. Warner, Gary G. Bennett

Open Access Publications

No abstract provided.

Exploring Patient-Provider Interactions In A Native American Community, Vanessa Watts Simonds, Suzanne Christopher, Thomas D. Sequist, Graham A. Colditz, Rima E. Rudd

Open Access Publications

No abstract provided.

Correlation Of Cag Repeat Length Between The Maternal And Paternal Allele Of The Huntingtin Gene: Evidence For Assortative Mating, Peg Nopoulos, Eric A. Epping, Tom Wassink, Bradley L. Schlaggar, Joel Perlmutter

Open Access Publications

No abstract provided.

Adipose Tissue Endocannabinoid System Gene Expression: Depot Differences And Effects Of Diet And Exercise, Tongjian You, Beth L. Disanzo, Xuewen Wang, Rongze Yang, Dawei Gong

Open Access Publications

No abstract provided.

Deficiency Of The Mitochondrial Electron Transport Chain In Muscle Does Not Cause Insulin Resistance, Dong-Ho Han, Chad R. Hancock, Su Ryun Jung, Kazuhiko Higashida, Sang Hyun Kim, John O. Holloszy

Open Access Publications

No abstract provided.

Sap Transporter Mediated Import And Subsequent Degradation Of Antimicrobial Peptides In Haemophilus, Catherine L. Shelton, Forrest K. Raffel, Wandy L. Beatty, Sara M. Johnson, Kevin M. Mason

Open Access Publications

No abstract provided.

Role Of Fatty Acid Transporters In Epidermis: Implications For Health And Disease, Denis Khnykin, Jeffrey H. Miner, Frode Jahnsen

Open Access Publications

No abstract provided.

Do Green Lifestyle Consumers Appreciate Low Involvement Green Products?, Bela Florenthal, Priscilla Arling

Scholarship and Professional Work - Business

Green products have become popular and have been targeted toward consumers who lead green lifestyles. Still, some green products are assumed to be more appealing to this group than others, sometimes based on level of involvement. This study tests a low involvement green product in terms of being appealing to consumers with green lifestyles. A theoretical model was developed and tested using a structural equation model. Results indicate that consumers with green lifestyles do value green attributes of low involvement products, in terms of consumer’s attitudes and behavioral intentions. These results imply that companies with green low involvement products should …

Making Sense Of Meta-Analysis: A Critique Of "Effectiveness Of Long-Term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy", Julia H. Littell, Aron Shlonsky

Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research Faculty Research and Scholarship

Evidence-based practice depends in part on knowledge derived from relevant research. For any given topic, there are likely to be many, potentially relevant studies; a careful appraisal and synthesis of the results of these studies is needed to understand the state of the empirical evidence. Meta-analysis is widely used to combine results of quantitative studies; yet this method is unfamiliar to many people and, as a result, meta-analyses are often uncritically accepted. In this article, we argue that meta-analysis is only one component of a good research synthesis. We critique a recent meta-analysis on the effectiveness of long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy, …

Walk The Talk, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.

Quality Characteristics Of Virgin Coconut Oil:Comparisons With Refined Coconut Oil, Fabian M. Dayrit, Ian Ken D. Dimzon, Melodina F. Valde, Jaclyn Elizabeth R. Santos, Mark Joseph Garrovillas, Blanca J. Villarino

Chemistry Faculty Publications

Virgin coconut oil (VCO) is a vegetable oil that is extracted from fresh coconut meat and is processed using only physical and other natural means. VCO was compared to refined, bleached, and deodorized coconut oil (RCO) using standard quality parameters, 31 P nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, and headspace solid-phase micro - extraction/gas chromatography mass spectrometry (SPME/GCMS). VCO tends to have higher free fatty acids (FFAs), moisture, and volatile matter and lower peroxide value than RCO. However, the range of values overlap and no single standard parameter alone can be 31 used to differentiate VCO from RCO. Using 31P NMR, …