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The Collegian (2015-02-16), Jesus Sanchez

UTB/TSC Archives - The Collegian [Newspaper]

Vol. 67, No. 20

February 16, 2015 Armstrong Faculty Senate Agenda, Armstrong State University

Armstrong Faculty Senate: Armstrong Faculty Senate Agenda (Archived)

February 16, 2015 Armstrong Faculty Senate Agenda

Faculty Senate Bill Fsb-2015-02-16-01: University Curriculum Committee, Armstrong State University

Armstrong Faculty Senate: Bills, Motions & Resolutions (Archived)

Faculty Senate Bill FSB-2015-02-16-01: University Curriculum Committee

The Right To Dream: Assessing The Spatiality Of A Homeless Rest Site In Portland, Oregon, Stephen Przybylinski

Dissertations and Theses

The continued increase in homelessness in Portland, Oregon is in part a result of the systemic restructuring of the welfare state as well as a shift in local governance purviews. Primarily this has eradicated the affordable housing stock in the city which is compounded by the limited availability of emergency shelter spaces. These and other financial constraints have left a depleted service support system to cover a rising homelessness problem. In response to this, contemporary social movements have been focusing attention on economically marginalized groups such as the homeless, calling for rights to access resources in cities such as housing. …

Cultivating The Uncultured: Growing The Recalcitrant Cluster-2 Frankia Strains, Maher Gtari, Faten Ghodhbane-Gtari, Imen Nouioui, Amir Ktari, Karima Hezbri, Wajdi Mimouni, Imed Sbissi, Amani Ayari, Takashi Yamanaka, Philippe Normand, Louis S. Tisa, Abdellatif Boudabous

New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station Publications

The repeated failures reported in cultivating some microbial lineages are a major challenge in microbial ecology and probably linked, in the case of Frankia microsymbionts to atypical patterns of auxotrophy. Comparative genomics of the so far uncultured cluster-2 Candidatus Frankia datiscae Dg1, with cultivated Frankiae has revealed genome reduction, but no obvious physiological impairments. A direct physiological assay on nodule tissues from Coriaria myrtifolia infected with a closely-related strain permitted the identification of a requirement for alkaline conditions. A high pH growth medium permitted the recovery of a slow-growing actinobacterium. The strain obtained, called BMG5.1, has short hyphae, produced diazovesicles …

The Effect Of Active Video Games On The Heart Rate Of Older Adults, Yeon Bai, Shahla M. Wunderlich, Diane M. Hanel

Department of Nutrition and Food Studies Scholarship and Creative Works

Background: Heart rate is used as a health biomarker. This aim of this study was to investigate the effects of playing active video games on the heart rate of older adults, in comparison to the heart rate after common table recreational activity.

Methods: An experimental study with 40 participants was conducted: a control group (n=20) participated in common Pokeno® card games; an experimental group (n=20) played WiiTM bowling. The participants’ pre- and post-activity heart rates were measured and compared between and within groups using t-tests.

Results: The findings signified an 11.9% increase (p

Conclusions: The inclusion of active video games …

Faculty Senate Chronicle For February 5, 2015, Pamela A. Schulze

The University of Akron Faculty Senate Chronicle

Minutes for the regular faculty senate meeting of February 5, 2015.

Buzzkill: How The Epa’S Inaction Is Killing America’S Bees, Kelsey Ott

William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review

No abstract provided.

Lessons From China’S Carbon Markets For U.S. Climate Change Policy, Susan Vermillion

William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review

No abstract provided.

Economic Hazards Of Environmental Justice For Lower-Income Housing Tenants, Anu Paulose

William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review

No abstract provided.

Under-Reporting Of Dietary Energy Intake In Five Populations Of The African Diaspora, Lindsay Orcholski, Amy Luke, Jacob Plange-Rhule, Pascal Bovet, Terrence E. Forrester, Estelle V. Lambert, Lara R. Dugas, Elizabeth Kettmann, Ramon A. Durazo-Arvizu, Richard S. Cooper, Dale A. Schoeller

Faculty Publications

Studies on the role of diet in the development of chronic diseases often rely on self-report surveys of dietary intake. Unfortunately, many validity studies have demonstrated that self-reported dietary intake is subject to systematic under-reporting, although the vast majority of such studies have been conducted in industrialised countries. The aim of the present study was to investigate whether or not systematic reporting error exists among the individuals of African ancestry (n 324) in five countries distributed across the Human Development Index (HDI) scale, a UN statistic devised to rank countries on non-income factors plus economic indicators. Using two 24 h …

Digital Badges: A Tool For Embedded Library Instruction, Emily Ford, Betty Izumi, Jost Lottes, Dawn M. Richardson

Online Northwest

Digital badges, much like embroidered scouting badges, signify an earner’s skills. In higher education educators are using badges to certify student achievements. Badges communicate to students, faculty, and the public what skills students earn during their course of study much better than can a letter grade, certificate, or diploma. This session will begin with a theoretical background informing badging including: gamification, motivation, neoliberalization of education, technological innovation, and competency-based curriculum. Next we will discuss how our team --three Community Health professors and one librarian from Portland State University -- embedded badges for information literacy into three undergraduate Community Health courses …

2015-February-13-Three Projects Garner Funding Through Scholarship Endowment, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.

Kenyon Collegiate - February 13, 2015

Kenyon Collegiate

No abstract provided.

Flame Retardants Found To Cause Metabolic, Liver Problems, Lori Tyler Gula

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Scitech News- 69(1)-2015

Sci-Tech News

Columns and Reports

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A Cost Benefit Analysis Of Establishing A Prishtina Aquatic Therapy Center, Berna Visoka

Theses

This project has addressed the problem of the city of Prishtina not having an aquatic therapy center and not offering its citizens basic recreational activities all major cities in the region possess. The project confirmed earlier assumptions suggesting people are not satisfied with the recreational activities supplied in the city of Prishtina. The idea behind this venture was to have a center which may be used for health purposes and for pleasure.

Peace Corps' Enduring Charter, Loret M. Ruppe

Georgia Journal of International & Comparative Law

No abstract provided.

V. 82, Issue 12, February 12, 2015

Archway (1946-2020)

No abstract provided.

U.S. To Drop Cholesterol Warnings, Staff

Browse All News

No abstract provided.

New Genetic Loci Link Adipose And Insulin Biology To Body Fat Distribution, D. Shungin, T. W. Winkler, D. C. Croteau-Chonka, T. Ferreira, A. E. Locke, R. Mägi, R. J. Strawbridge, T. H. Pers, K. Fischer, A. E. Justice, T. Workalemahu, J. M.W. Wu, M. L. Buchkovich, N. L. Heard-Costa, T. S. Roman, A. W. Drong, C. Song, S. Gustafsson, F. R. Day, T. Esko, T. Fall, Z. Kutalik, J. Luan, J. C. Randall, A. Scherag, S. Vedantam, A. R. Wood, J. Chen, R. Fehrmann, J. Karjalainen, B. Kahali, C. T. Liu, E. M. Schmidt

Faculty Publications

Body fat distribution is a heritable trait and a well-established predictor of adverse metabolic outcomes, independent of overall adiposity. To increase our understanding of the genetic basis of body fat distribution and its molecular links to cardiometabolic traits, we conducted genome-wide association meta-analyses of waist and hip circumference-related traits in up to 224,459 individuals. We identified 49 loci (33 new) associated with waist-to-hip ratio adjusted for body mass index (WHRadjBMI) and an additional 19 loci newly associated with related waist and hip circumference measures (P<5×10-8). Twenty of the 49 WHRadjBMI loci showed significant sexual dimorphism, 19 of which displayed a stronger effect in women. The identified loci were enriched for genes expressed in adipose tissue and for putative regulatory elements in adipocytes. Pathway analyses implicated adipogenesis, angiogenesis, transcriptional regulation, and insulin resistance as processes affecting fat distribution, providing insight into potential pathophysiological mechanisms.

Genetic Studies Of Body Mass Index Yield New Insights For Obesity Biology, A. E. Locke, B. Kahali, S. I. Berndt, A. E. Justice, T. H. Pers, F. R. Day, C. Powell, S. Vedantam, M. L. Buchkovich, J. Yang, D. C. Croteau-Chonka, T. Esko, T. Fall, T. Ferreira, S. Gustafsson, Z. Kutalik, J. Luan, R. Mägi, J. C. Randall, T. W. Winkler, A. R. Wood, T. Workalemahu, J. D. Faul, J. A. Smith, J. H. Zhao, W. Zhao, J. Chen, R. Fehrmann, K. Hedman, J. Karjalainen, E. M. Schmidt, D. Absher, N. Amin

Faculty Publications

Obesity is heritable and predisposes to many diseases. To understand the genetic basis of obesity better, here we conduct a genome-wide association study and Metabochip meta-analysis of body mass index (BMI), a measure commonly used to define obesity and assess adiposity, in up to 339,224 individuals. This analysis identifies 97 BMI-associated loci (P < 5 × 10-8), 56 of which are novel. Five loci demonstrate clear evidence of several independent association signals, and many loci have significant effects on other metabolic phenotypes. The 97 loci account for ∼2.7% of BMI variation, and genome-wide estimates suggest that common variation accounts for >20 % of BMI variation. Pathway analyses provide strong support for a role of the central nervous system in obesity susceptibility and implicate new genes and pathways, including those related to synaptic function, glutamate signalling, insulin secretion/action, energy metabolism, lipid biology and adipogenesis.

Superheated Liquid And Supercritical Denatured Ethanol Extraction Of Antioxidants From Crimson Red Grape Stems, Johnathon Wenzel, Lihua Wang, Cheryl Samaniego, La'shyla Nelson, Korrine Ketchum, Michelle Ammerman, Ali Zand

Chemical Engineering Publications

Grapes are widely known for health benefits due to their antioxidant content. In wine production, grape stems are often discarded, though they has a higher content of antioxidants than the juice. The effectiveness of using an environmentally friendly solvent, ethanol, as a superheated liquid and supercritical fluid to extract antioxidant compounds from grape stems of organically grown Crimson Seedless grapes was evaluated. The Ferric Reducing Ability of Plasma (FRAP) assay and the Total Phenolic Content (TPC), or Folin-Ciocalteu assay, were used to quantify the antioxidant power of grape stem extracts. The extractions were performed at temperatures between 160°C and 300°C …

Role Of Engineering In Sustainable Water Management, Balázs M. Fekete, János J. Bogárdi

Publications and Research

The recognition of the limits of resources is almost as old as the realization that our planet is a sphere leading to concerns about sustainable resources management. Water resources in particular receive growing attention given its uneven distribution in many parts of the world. Engineering solutions to address water management challenges played significant roles in the past in areas such as access to clean water and sanitation, providing water for irrigation, offering protection against floods, allowing power generation, etc. Despite their proven benefits, engineering solutions are receiving increasing criticism due to their negative environmental and societal impacts and the high …

Abnormal Myofiber Morphology And Limb Dysfunction In Claudication, Panagiotis Koutakis, Sara A. Myers, Kim Cluff, Duy M. Ha, Gleb Haynatzki, Rodney D. Mccomb, Koji Uchida, Dimitrios Miserlis, Evlampia Papoutsi, Jason M. Johanning, George P. Casale, Iraklis Pipinos

Journal Articles

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Methods

Saludableomaha: Improving Readiness To Address Obesity Through Healthy Lifestyle In A Midwestern Latino Community, 2011–2013, Leah Frerichs, Jeri Brittin, Regina Robbins, Sharalyn Steenson, Catherine Stewart, Christopher Fisher, Terry T-K Huang

Publications and Research

Background A community’s readiness for change is a precursor to the effective application of evidence-based practices for health promotion. Research is lacking regarding potential strategies to improve readiness to address obesity-related health issues in underserved communities.

Community Context This case study describes SaludABLEOmaha, an initiative to increase readiness of residents in a Midwestern Latino community to address obesity and adopt healthy lifestyles.

Methods SaludABLEOmaha emphasized 2 core approaches, youth activism and collaboration among public and private institutions, which we applied to planning and implementing tactics in support of 3 interconnected strategies: 1) social marketing and social media, 2) service learning …

Thompson School’S Culinary Program Earns Five-Year Accreditation, Jody Record

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

The Murray Ledger And Times, February 11, 2015, The Murray Ledger And Times

The Murray Ledger & Times

No abstract provided.

Food As A Key Resource For Security And Stability: Implications Of Changes In The Global Food System 1950-2000, Bryan L. Mcdonald

Penn State Journal of Law & International Affairs (2012 - Present)

Food security remains an urgent problem affecting the national security and interests of states, as well as the human security of people and communities around the world. This article examines the changing landscape of food security threats and vulnerabilities by examining three sets of concerns that are converging to amplify, disrupt, and transform food relations: nutrition, food safety, and global environmental change. Ensuring food security will require utilization of a range of capabilities from the state, private, and non-state sectors to confront world food problems and build a sustainable and resilient world food network.

World Poverty And Food Insecurity, Carmen G. Gonzalez

Penn State Journal of Law & International Affairs (2012 - Present)

The article draws upon the insights of Yale philosopher Thomas Pogge to suggest a way that we might think about the structural inequities in the global economic order that produce food insecurity. The article argues that chronic undernourishment is not a function of food scarcity, bad weather, or simply bad luck. Rather, it is a function of international political and economic arrangements that systematically benefit the wealthy at the expense of the poor. The article concludes with several legal and policy reforms that the United States and the European Union can adopt to reduce the burdens that our societies place …