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Research Digest - January 2016, Division Of Public Health Sciences, Department Of Surgery, Washington University School Of Medicine In St. Louis

Newsletters from the Division of Public Health Sciences

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Promoting Cognitive Support Technology Use And Employment Success Among Postsecondary Students With Traumatic Brain Injuries, Phillip Rumrill, Eileen Elias, Deborah J. Hendricks, Karen Jacobs, Anne Leopold, Amanda Nardone, Elaine Sampson, Marcia Scherer, Callista Stauffer, Brian T. Mcmahon

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Publications

OBJECTIVE: This article applies positive psychology principles to the purpose and objectives of a five-year, federally-funded initiative to provide cognitive support technology (CST) training and career preparatory services for undergraduate college students with mild and moderate traumatic brain injuries (TBI).

METHODS: A total of 48 students with TBI have participated in the project during its first 18 months of operation - 14 of whom are military veterans with disabilities who were in the Iraq and/or Afghanistan theaters.

CONCLUSION: Positive psychology interventions such as Best Possible Self, Intensely Positive Experiences, and Asset-based Assessments provide a framework for examining the activities of …

Judicial Corruption In Haiti: The Need For Discipline And Civil Society Participation, Mario Joseph, Nicole Phillips

UC Law SF International Law Review

No abstract provided.

Vol. 41, No. 4: Holiday 2016, School Of Medicine & Health Sciences

North Dakota Medicine Archive

No abstract provided.

Annual Town Report 2015, Town Of Kensington, Nh, Incorporated 1737., Kensington Town Representatives

Kensington, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

Central Washington University 2016-2017 Graduate Catalog, Central Washington University

Course Catalogs

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Central Washington University 2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog, Central Washington University

Course Catalogs

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Co-Infection By Chytrid Fungus And Ranaviruses In Wild And Harvested Frogs In The Tropical Andes., Robin W Warne, Brandon Labumbard, Seth Lagrange, Vance T Vredenburg, Alessandro Catenazzi

Publications

While global amphibian declines are associated with the spread of Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd), undetected concurrent co-infection by other pathogens may be little recognized threats to amphibians. Emerging viruses in the genus Ranavirus (Rv) also cause die-offs of amphibians and other ectotherms, but the extent of their distribution globally, or how co-infections with Bd impact amphibians are poorly understood. We provide the first report of Bd and Rv co-infection in South America, and the first report of Rv infections in the amphibian biodiversity hotspot of the Peruvian Andes, where Bd is associated with extinctions. Using these data, we tested the hypothesis …

Southern Accent September 2015-April 2016, Southern Adventist University

Southern Accent - Student Newspaper

Southern Adventist University's newspaper, Southern Accent, for the academic year of 2015-2016.

The Top American Research Universities 2016 Annual Report, Miscellaneous Source

UNM HLC 2018-19 Assurance Argument Evidence

Annual report from the Center for Measuring University Performance showing UNM as a top 50 public research university.

List Of External Program Accreditations, Office Of Academic Affairs

UNM HLC 2018-19 Assurance Argument Evidence

The total list of academic programs accredited by outside institutions as of 2016, including such major accreditation bodies as the American Bar Association and the American Psychological Association.

The New Mexico Plan To Promote Healthier Weight, University Of New Mexico Prevention Research Center, Physical Activity & Nutrition Program For Healthier Weight

Height/Weight Assessment

A Comprehensive Plan to Reduce Obesity, Overweight, and Related Chronic Diseases

Long-Term Movements Of An Adult Male Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle (Lepidochelys Kempii) In The Northwestern Gulf Of Mexico, Christi L. Hughes, André M. Landry Jr.

Gulf of Mexico Science

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Chapter 17 - Rodents, Janice M. Glime

Bryophyte Ecology Volume 2: Bryological Interaction

Explore the contents of Bryophyte Ecology, Volume 2, Chapter 17 - Rodents by clicking the links above. For the Contents section of this ebook, as well as Volumes 1 through 5, please visit the Bryophyte Ecology Main Page.

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Ebook sponsored by Michigan Technological University and the International Association of Bryologists.

Research And Creative Scholarship, Andrews University

Annual Research Highlights

Rigorous investigation, sound methodology, and creative analysis are trademarks of research and creative scholarship. All “texts” and “elements” demand to be treated with integrity, whether the musical text of a Beethoven sonata, the visual text of a painting or documentary film, or the elements of heterocyclic amines and mosaic remains. The faculty highlighted in this brochure exemplify a commitment to inquiring with integrity that represents the philosophy of Andrews University.

Town Of Pittsfield, New Hampshire Annual Reports For The Year Ending December 31, 2015., Pittsfield Town Representatives

Pittsfield, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

No. 22: The Return Of Food: Poverty And Urban Food Security In Zimbabwe After The Crisis, Godfrey Tawodzera, Liam Riley, Jonathan Crush

African Food Security Urban Network

The nadir of Zimbabwe’s political and economic crisis in 2008 coincided with the implementation of a baseline household food security survey in Harare by AFSUN. This survey found that households in lowincome urban areas in Zimbabwe’s capital were far worse off in terms of all the food insecurity and poverty indicators than households in the other 10 Southern African cities surveyed by AFSUN. The central question addressed in this report is whether food security in Zimbabwe’s urban centres has improved. AFSUN conducted a follow-up survey in 2012 that allows for direct longitudinal comparisons of continuity and change. The status of …

Does The Mediterranean Diet Or Botanicals Influence Alzheimer’S Disease?, Hannah Jester, Antoine Al-Achi

Pharmaceutical Sciences

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Food Store Choice Of Poor Households: A Discrete Choice Analysis Of The National Household Food Acquisition And Purchase Survey, Sofia B. Villas-Boas, Rebecca Taylor

University of Kentucky Center for Poverty Research Discussion Paper Series

Policymakers are pursing initiatives to increase food access for low-income households. However, due in part to previous data deficiencies, there is still little evidence supporting the assumption that improved food store access will alter dietary habits, especially for the poorest of U.S. households. This article uses the new National Household Food Acquisition and Purchase Survey (FoodAPS) to estimate consumer food outlet choices as a function of outlet type and household attributes in a multinomial mixed logit. In particular, we allow for the composition of the local retail food environment to play a role in explaining household store choice decisions and …

The Effect Of Food Price On Food Insecurity And Diet Quality: Exploring Potential Moderating Roles Of Snap And Consumer Competency, Yunhee Chang, Jinhee Kim, Swarn Chatterjee

University of Kentucky Center for Poverty Research Discussion Paper Series

Higher food prices may aggravate household food insecurity and hurt diet quality. Using a sample of low-income households from the National Household Food Acquisition and Purchase Survey (FoodAPS), this study examines whether local food prices affect food insecurity and nutritional quality of foods acquired, and how households use competent consumer behaviors to mitigate any adverse effects of price. Financial management practices, nutrition literacy, and conscientious food shopping practices were considered for consumer competency. Our findings indicate that low-income households in higher-cost areas, regardless of whether they participate in SNAP or not, are more likely to adopt loyalty or other store …

Innovations Volume 1: Issue 2, Ron And Kathy Assaf College Of Nursing

Innovations Magazine

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Experience, Not Logic: Adapting Spoliation Doctrine To The Brave New World Of Digital Documents, Roni A. Elias

Student Works

The adversarial system requires full discovery as an essential element of a fair and accurate litigation process. Not surprisingly, spoliation—the destruction of evidence with a culpable state of mind—is an anathema to the most fundamental principles governing litigation procedure and in turn may warrant harsh sanctions.

The doctrines governing how courts respond to spoliation are well established. But these venerable rules were mostly devised for a discovery process that involved the production of paper documents. The information revolution that accompanied the dramatic expansion of computers to produce and store every kind of document forever transformed the discovery process. As computer …

Ripples 2016, Bridgewater College

Ripples/College Yearbooks

Bridgewater College 2016 Yearbook. This volume appears as a service to the Bridgewater College community and Alumni. This is a derivative version of the original work where portions may be redacted according to institutional policy or practicality. Not all images include original captioning.

New Frontiers 2016-17 Brochure

Annual Brochures

This year the New Frontiers in Biomedical Research Seminar Series continues to expand to a critical area beyond the research bench to explore related career paths and the responsibility of research and education. In collaboration with Louisiana Tech’s Waggoner Center and Sigma Xi the series will host Dr. Karen Oates, Dean of Arts & Sciences at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. She will speak on her involvement in promoting civic engagement and responsibility of scientists. In the continued partnership with Louisiana Tech’s School of Design, the series will host Ms. Natalie Doolittle, Director of Medical Animation, High Impact & Syntropy Studios who …

Mechanobiology Of Antimicrobial Resistant Escherichia Coli And Listeria Innocua, Mehrdad Tajkarimi, Scott H. Harrison, Albert M. Hung, Joseph L. Graves Jr.

Faculty Publications

A majority of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections in the United States are associated with biofilms. Nanoscale biophysical measures are increasingly revealing that adhesive and viscoelastic properties of bacteria play essential roles across multiple stages of biofilm development. Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) applied to strains with variation in antimicrobial resistance enables new opportunities for investigating the function of adhesive forces (stickiness) in biofilm formation. AFM force spectroscopy analysis of a field strain of Listeria innocua and the strain Escherichia coli K-12 MG1655 revealed differing adhesive forces between antimicrobial resistant and nonresistant strains. Significant increases in stickiness were found at the nanonewton level …

Breastfeeding Effects With Early Intervention For Ankyloglossia (Tongue-Tie), Hope L. Adams

All Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Background: Anklyoglossia or tongue-tie in infants often goes undiagnosed primarily due to the lack of knowledge for assessing tongue-tie thus disrupting a successful breastfeeding experience. Education, diagnosis, and treatment of ankyloglossia are vital in order to create a successful breastfeeding outcome. Purpose: To determine the effects of breastfeeding with early intervention for ankyloglossia (tongue-tie). Theoretical/Conceptual Framework: Benner’s concept of Novice to Expert allows nurses to develop skills over time through education and personal experiences. Weidenbach’s concept of The Helping Art of Clinical Nursing applies to direct patient care, teaching, and advice. Methods: Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature …

Knowledge Of Behaviors That Contribute To A Healthy Pregnancy In Women Aged 18-25, Sarah K. Coffey, Rebecca Jennings

All Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Knowledge of behaviors that contribute to a healthy pregnancy may enhance the overall pregnancy experience. However, there are currently no studies that evaluate where discrepancies exist between current recommendations of behaviors contributing to healthy pregnancies and knowledge of those behaviors in women ages 18-25. The objective of this study was to determine where those discrepancies exist. Survey data of women’s knowledge was compared to current recommendations set forth by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). The behaviors assessed included alcohol consumption, cigarette smoking, sleeping, caloric intake, exercise, caffeine intake, weight gain, and folic acid intake. This knowledge was …

Birth Centers And Underserved Populations, Michelle M. Dabrowski

All Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Background: Disadvantaged women in the United States experience disparities in prenatal and birth related health outcomes. Purpose: The purpose of this literature review is to answer the question, “Can freestanding birth centers (FBC) improve outcomes for disadvantaged populations?” Results: FBCs do improve outcomes for disadvantaged populations in mode of delivery, low birth weight, prematurity, breastfeeding continuance, enhanced social support, and decreased familial stress, without additional risk for adverse outcomes. FBCs showed a demonstrable financial benefit through decreased facility fees, delivery charges, and fewer costs associated with the adverse health outcomes of cesarean sections, low birth weight, and premature infants. Conclusion: …

Dietary Supplements: A Consumer Profile Of Knowledge And Use, Sarah J. Kucera, Yen Nguyen

All Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Alternative medicine, in the form of dietary supplements, is appealing to Americans. Supplements have been marketed as being natural promoters of general well-being, healing, and disease prevention. Even with minimal regulation and research, the majority of supplement use is self-prescribed, fueling an industry last estimated at $32.5 billion in 2012. The study explored the degree of consumer knowledge with regards to regulation, appropriate indications and dosages, and potential adverse effects of various dietary supplements. The study also sought to evaluate the relationship between supplement knowledge and demographic information as well as the extent of discussion about supplement use with a …

Centering Pregnancy: The Maternal And Neonatal Benefits Of Group Prenatal Care, Trisha Lynn Nelson

All Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Background/Purpose: Centering Pregnancy is a type of group prenatal care that allows women to meet and receive their prenatal care together. The groups meet ten times during the pregnancy and focuses on different aspects of prenatal care. This critical review of the literature focuses on maternal and neonatal benefits of group prenatal care over traditional one-on-one care. A secondary analysis looks at how group prenatal care affects adolescents, women of low socioeconomic status, and minority ethnicities. The Social Learning Theory by Albert Bandura was utilized to look at Centering Pregnancy. The Social Learning Theory states that learning in a group …