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The Effects Of Hiv/Aids On The Mother-Child Relationship, Margaret Gross

Creative Activity and Research Day - CARD

39 semi-structured interviews were conducted with HIV+/- mothers living in central Uganda. Interviews were assisted by a translator and recorded manually on paper then coded and analyzed. The majority of HIV+ mothers were found to be single, supported 5+ children, worked longer days to get by, and emphasized the importance of having a counselor. These findings suggest a strong relationship exists between HIV and motherhood. There is a need for further attention to help single mothers and foster programs that encourage economic growth within their families, nutritional improvement, and overall attention to a group that is currently receiving little assistance.

V. 80, Issue 19, April 19, 2013

Archway (1946-2020)

No abstract provided.

Toward A Global Organic Culture: Ethnographic Perspectives On Wwoofing Practices In Peru And New Zealand, Tara Suprunowicz

Honors Theses

In this thesis, I explore the meaning behind sustainable living among organic farmers and their families in two countries. It is based on original, ethnographic research that I conducted in New Zealand in fall 2012 and Peru in summer 2012 with support from the Department of Sociology and Anthropology Meerwarth Undergraduate Research Fund. In carrying out my research I relied on participant-observation, semi-structured interviews, focus groups, and writing ethnographic fieldnotes. Drawing on contemporary scholarship in the anthropology of food and the environment, my thesis contributes to cross-culturally understandings of sustainability and local and global foodways. Specifically, I will interpret the …

How To Get Your Kids Moving This Summer, Jim Bakken

Browse All News

No abstract provided.

Eight Weeks Of Supplementation With A Multi-Ingredient Weight Loss Product Enhances Body Composition, Reduces Hip And Waist Girth, And Increases Energy Levels In Overweight Men And Women, Hector L. Lopez, Tim N. Ziegenfuss, Jennifer E. Hofheins, Scott M. Habowski, Shawn M. Arent Ph.D., Cscs*D, Fissn, Facsm, Fnak, Joseph P. Weir, Arny A. Ferrando

Faculty Publications

Background: Numerous natural products are marketed and sold claiming to decrease body weight and fat, but few undergo finished product-specific research demonstrating their safety and efficacy.Objective: To determine the safety and efficacy of a multi-ingredient supplement containing primarily raspberry ketone, caffeine, capsaicin, garlic, ginger and Citrus aurantium (Prograde Metabolism™ [METABO]) as an adjunct to an eight-week weight loss program.Methods: Using a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind design, 70 obese but otherwise healthy subjects were randomly assigned to METABO or a placebo and underwent 8 weeks of daily supplementation, a calorie restricted diet, and exercise training. Subjects were tested for changes in body …

Twenty-First Annual Student Research And Creative Activities Symposium - April 19, 2013, Symposium Steering Committee

Student Research and Creative Activities Symposium 1993-2018

Participants - College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business and Management, College of Education, Graduate College, University Honors Program, McNair Scholars Program, Student Center for Science Engagement

The Effect Of Variation In Endocrine Mechanisms On Natural Display Behavior In Caribbean Anolis Lizards, Diego Castro

Biology Honors Theses

Sexual display behaviors often consist of elaborate performances designed to attract potential mates, and increases in circulating androgens are frequently associated with increases in sexual display behavior. In Anolis lizard species, display behaviors consist of dewlap (i.e., throat fan) extensions and pushups, and species can vary dramatically in their patterns of display. My objective in this study was to determine whether interspecific differences in androgen receptors in the muscles controlling dewlap extension and pushup behaviors are associated with the frequency of use of those muscles during displays. I used behavioral data for adult males of five species of Anolis lizards …

Interdisciplinary Health Fair And The Tendencies Of Young Adults To Receive Follow-Up Health Care, Kaelyn Monroe

Honors Theses

The following proposal outlines the planning, implementation, and follow-up regarding an organized health fair that aims to promote healthy lifestyle in a minority population. The health fair will be conducted on October 9' 2012 at Climax Scott's Alternative High School. The populations addressed through this project include: 60 students ranging from 16-19 years of age, 30 individuals 19 years or older and 10 teachers. The health fair will be organized by three senior-level Bronson School of Nursing students: Alexandra Scheidt, Abby Smith, and Kaelyn Momoe. The thesis project committee consists of: Dr. Sally Vliem, Professor Wendy Kershner, and Professor Alice …

Interdisciplinary Health Fair And The Tendencies Of Young Adults To Receive Follow-Up Health Care, Alexandra Scheidt

Honors Theses

The following proposal outlines the planning, implementation, and follow-up regarding an organized health fair that aims to promote healthy lifestyle in a minority population. The health fair will be conducted on October 9' 2012 at Climax Scott's Alternative High School. The populations addressed through this project include: 60 students ranging from 16-19 years of age, 30 individuals 19 years or older and 10 teachers. The health fair will be organized by three senior-level Bronson School of Nursing students: Alexandra Scheidt, Abby Smith, and Kaelyn Momoe. The thesis project committee consists of: Dr. Sally Vliem, Professor Wendy Kershner, and Professor Alice …

The Effects Of Static Stretching On Muscular Hypertrophy During A Resistance Training Program, Zachary A. Martin

Senior Honors Theses

Abstract

Studies have shown that static stretching right before physical activity can negatively affect performance. In regards to weight lifting, it has been shown that static stretching immediately prior to lifting can decrease the maximum amount of weight that can be lifted. This study was created in order to determine if static stretching immediately prior to weight lifting over the course of nine weeks would result in smaller gains in muscle size compared to those who did not static stretch immediately prior to lifting over the course of nine weeks.

The Shareholder Value Myth, Lynn A. Stout

Cornell Law Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Not Wythe Standing: The News (Vol. 4, Issue 8)

Student Newspaper (Amicus, Advocate...)

No abstract provided.

High School Student Attitudes Toward Physical Education: The Comparison Of A United States And New Zealand School, Joshua Charles Campbell

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

Negative health indices, specifically obesity, are not confined to the United States (US). In New Zealand (NZ) many young persons are affected (Center for Disease Control, 2010; NZ Ministry of Health, 2012). Physical education (PE) seeks to address obesity and other health issues (Pate, O’Neil, & McIver, 2011). By researching student attitudes toward PE, the efficacy of learning outcomes for students can be improved (Cothran & Ennis, 1999). This mixed methods study involved 125 students from one high school in the US and one in NZ. Results showed that the curricula of each school were greatly varied, while student attitudes …

Goldberg V. Kelly, Welfare Reform, And The Case Against Judicial Review For The Client In State Public Assistance Hearings, Brenda Brown Perez

Journal of the National Association of Administrative Law Judiciary

No abstract provided.

College Senate Minutes April 18, 2013, Bronx Community College Senate

BCC Governance Archives

Minutes for the meeting of the College Senate on April 18, 2013.

The Setonian, April 18, 2013, Seton Hall University

2013

No abstract provided.

Modelling The Effects Of Climate Change And Disturbance On Permafrost Stability In Northern Organic Soils, C C. Treat, Dominik Wisser, S Marchenko, Steve Frolking

Earth Sciences

Boreal and arctic regions are predicted to warm faster and more strongly than temperate latitudes. Peatlands in these regions contain large stocks of soil carbon in frozen soil and these may effect a strong positive feedback on climate change. We modelled the predicted effects of climate change and wildfire on permafrost in organic soils using a peatland-specific soil thermal model to simulate soil temperatures. We evaluated the model at a lowland black spruce site in Alaska and a sedge-dominated Canadian arctic fen. We estimated the response of soil temperatures and the active layer thickness (AcLTh) under several climate change scenarios. …

Differential Undertaking Response Of A Lower Termite To Congeneric And Conspecific Corpses, Qian Sun, Kenneth F. Haynes, Xuguo Zhou

Faculty Publications

Undertaking behaviour is an essential activity in social insects. Corpses are often recognized by a postmortem change in a chemical signature.Reticulitermes flavipesresponded to corpses within minutes of death. This undertaking behaviour did not change with longer postmortem time (24 h); however,R.flavipes exhibited distinctively different behaviours toward dead termites from various origins. Corpses of the congeneric species, Reticulitermes virginicus,were buried onsite by workers with a large group of soldiers guarding the burial site due to the risk of interspecific competition; while dead conspecifics, regardless of colony origin, were pulled back into the holding chamber for nutrient recycling and hygienic purposes. The …

Today - April 18, 2013, Loma Linda University Health

TODAY

Inside this issue:

-- Center for Perinatal Biology anniversary draws internationally acclaimed scientists to LLU
-- LLUMC CEO recognized for leadership, vision, commitment
-- Chan Shun fund helps LLUSD graduates serve internationally
-- How Adventist health care saved Hai Le twice
-- Research coordinators retreat focuses on their contributions to research
-- My campus event brings minority high school students to Loma Linda University
-- Apprenticeship Bridge to College event draws future scientists to LLU
-- Information systems team bleeds to help others
-- New Women's Cancer and Surgical Oncology Center opens at LLUMC
-- New scholarship honors legacy of …

Emu Today, April 18, 2013, Eastern Michigan University

EMU Today

No abstract provided.

The Effects Of Intermittent Isometric Fatigue On Concentric, Eccentric, And Isometric Torque, Robert W. Lewis Jr.

College of Education and Human Sciences: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

Fatiguing intermittent isometric (ISO) muscle actions of the leg extensors have been shown to result in a similar percent (%) decline in torque for concentric (CON), eccentric (ECC), and ISO muscle actions. However, the effects of intermittent ISO fatigue of the forearm flexors on CON, ECC, and ISO torque, have not been established. The purpose of this investigation was to determine the effects of 50 maximal, intermittent ISO forearm flexion muscle actions on CON, ECC, and ISO torque. Twenty adults (10 men (mean ± SD age = 21.9 ± 2.3 years) and 10 women (mean ± SD age = 22.7 …

Testosterone, Cardiovascular, Men, Trial, Lin Xu, Guy Freeman, Benjamin J. Cowling, Mary Schooling

Publications and Research

Background
Testosterone therapy is increasingly promoted. No randomized placebo-controlled trial has been implemented to assess the effect of testosterone therapy on cardiovascular events, although very high levels of androgens are thought to promote cardiovascular disease.

Methods
A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted of placebo-controlled randomized trials of testosterone therapy among men lasting 12+ weeks reporting cardiovascular-related events. We searched PubMed through the end of 2012 using “(“testosterone” or “androgen”) and trial and (“random*”)” with the selection limited to studies of men in English, supplemented by a bibliographic search of the World Health Organization trial registry. Two reviewers independently searched, …

Testosterone Therapy And Cardiovascular Events Among Men: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis Of Placebo-Controlled Randomized Trials, Lin Xu, Guy Freeman, Benjamin J. Cowling, C Mary Schooling

Publications and Research

Background Testosterone therapy is increasingly promoted. No randomized placebo-controlled trial has been implemented to assess the effect of testosterone therapy on cardiovascular events, although very high levels of androgens are thought to promote cardiovascular disease. Methods A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted of placebo-controlled randomized trials of testosterone therapy among men lasting 12+ weeks reporting cardiovascular-related events. We searched PubMed through the end of 2012 using “(“testosterone” or “androgen”) and trial and (“random*”)” with the selection limited to studies of men in English, supplemented by a bibliographic search of the World Health Organization trial registry. Two reviewers independently searched, …

Differential Undertaking Response Of A Lower Termite To Congeneric And Conspecific Corpses, Qian Sun, Kenneth F. Haynes, Xuguo Zhou

Entomology Faculty Publications

Undertaking behaviour is an essential activity in social insects. Corpses are often recognized by a postmortem change in a chemical signature. Reticulitermes flavipes responded to corpses within minutes of death. This undertaking behaviour did not change with longer postmortem time (24 h); however, R. flavipes exhibited distinctively different behaviours toward dead termites from various origins. Corpses of the congeneric species, Reticulitermes virginicus, were buried onsite by workers with a large group of soldiers guarding the burial site due to the risk of interspecific competition; while dead conspecifics, regardless of colony origin, were pulled back into the holding chamber for nutrient …

The Montclarion, April 18, 2013, The Montclarion

The Montclarion

Student Newspaper of Montclair State University

Residential Treatment Of Adult Women With Eating Disorders, Chelsea Cook

Honors Theses

A qualitative-type study was done in which residents of a residential eating disorder facility were interviewed about their eating disorder and daily life in the treatment center. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics uses the Nutrition Care Process which includes Intervention amongst its four steps. This study will look at the intervention of nutrition education and counseling on these residents and relate it back to Social Learning theory.

Eight residents agreed to the study. All participants were female, and ages ranged from 18-38 with an average age of 24.75. The registered dietitian serving the residents was also interviewed. Interviews were …

The Forgotten Pandemic: A Short History Of The 1918-1919 Influenza Outbreak & The Effect On Kalamazoo And Western State Normal School, Katie Jones

Honors Theses

The influenza outbreak of 1918-1919 began its widespread destruction in September of 1918. Before the outbreak was over, more than twenty-five percent of the United States population became ill. However, the United States was not alone in this silent war. The influenza outbreak (named the “Spanish Flu” or “La Grippe” at this time) killed approximately fifty million people worldwide and is still considered to be the “world’s worst pandemic” since the onset of written history. The state of Michigan, including Kalamazoo and the campus of Western State Normal School were not immune to this highly contagious virus. From October 1918 …

Unh Mobile App Now Available For Iphone, Ipad, Unh Communications And Public Affairs

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Alumna’S Scholarship Supports Women Pursuing Degrees In Math, Sciences, Winthrop University

Winthrop News 2013

• Sadie Livingston Boyer ’58 and her husband, Dale, have established the Sadie Livingston Boyer – Dale Boyer Endowed Scholarship Fund to encourage young women pursuing careers in math and science.
• Boyer, herself a former scholarship recipient, said she hopes that her scholarship will “even the field a little bit” for women seeking careers in math and science.

Empowering Female Offenders To Reach Success In Probation And Parole, Patricia Lewis

Journal of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research

Responding to the need for gender-specific programs within the criminal justice system, this study evaluates a women’s life skills group that is geared toward education and empowerment for female offenders at the Board of Probation and Parole (BOPP) in a small southeastern city. The researcher evaluated the effectiveness of this group using a single-system model. The desired outcome of the group was to enhance the women’s knowledge in areas such as self-esteem, parenting, domestic violence, job readiness, and health. Findings reveal overall satisfaction of the participants with the life skills group as well as a significant improvement in individual life …