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Influenza Vaccine Coverage, Awareness, And Beliefs Regarding Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Among People Aged 65 Years And Older In Central Saudi Arabia, Fawzan Y. Alotaibi, Abdulkarim F. Alhetheel, Yousef M. Alluhaymid, Mohammed G. Alshibani, Abdulkarim O. Almuhaydili, Talal A. Alhuqayl, Fahad M. Alfayez, Ahmed A. Almasabi

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To investigate the level of awareness, sources of knowledge, and beliefs about the influenza vaccine in people ≥65 years in central Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study that used self-administered questionnaires conducted in 3 primary healthcare centers in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between May 2018 and August 2018. Results: There were 496 Saudis participants (70.2% male) were included, of whom, 47.8% had been vaccinated against influenza at least once. Of unvaccinated individuals, 46% believed that the vaccine was unnecessary. The majority of participants (70.2%) preferred to receive medical information on vaccination from doctors and health workers. Participants with higher levels …

Wandering Woodpeckers: Foray Behavior In A Social Bird, Sahas Barve, Natasha D. G. Hagemeyer, Russell E. Winter, Samuel D. Chamberlain, Walter D. Koenig, David W. Winkler, Eric L. Walters

Biological Sciences Faculty Publications

In many cooperatively breeding taxa, nonbreeding subordinates, or helpers, use extra-territorial forays to discover dispersal opportunities. Such forays are considered energetically costly and foraying birds face aggression from conspecific members of the territories they visit. In contrast, breeders in cooperatively breeding taxa are expected to foray seldomly. We used novel tracking technologies to follow 62 acorn woodpeckers (Melanerpes formicivorus), a cooperatively breeding bird, to study extra-territorial foray behavior. Both helpers and breeders engaged in extra-territorial forays routinely and often several times per day. Helpers forayed earlier in the day and invested more time when foraying to high-quality territories. …

Virtual Reality And Oceanography: Overview, Applications, And Perspective, Noah L. Walcutt, Benjamin Knörlein, Tom Sgouros, Ivona Cetinić, Melissa M. Omand

Graduate School of Oceanography Faculty Publications

With the ongoing, exponential increase in ocean data from autonomous platforms, satellites, models, and in particular, the growing field of quantitative imaging, there arises a need for scalable and cost-efficient visualization tools to interpret these large volumes of data. With the recent proliferation of consumer grade head-mounted displays, the emerging field of virtual reality (VR) has demonstrated its benefit in numerous disciplines, ranging from medicine to archeology. However, these benefits have not received as much attention in the ocean sciences. Here, we summarize some of the ways that virtual reality has been applied to this field. We highlight a few …

Molecular Investigation And Phylogeny Of Species Of The Anaplasmataceae Infecting Animals And Ticks In Senegal, Mustapha Dahmani, Bernard Davoust, Masse Sambou, Hubert Bassene, Pierre Scandola, Tinhinene Ameur, Didier Raoult, Florence Feenollar, Oleg Mediannikov

Biological Sciences Faculty Publications

Background: Our study aimed to assess the diversity of the species of Anaplasmataceae in Senegal that infect animals and ticks in three areas: near Keur Momar Sarr (northern region), Dielmo and Diop (Sine Saloum, central region of Senegal), and in Casamance (southern region of Senegal).

Methods: A total of 204 ticks and 433 blood samples were collected from ruminants, horses, donkeys and dogs. Ticks were identified morphologically and by molecular characterization targeting the 12S rRNA gene. Molecular characterization of species of Anaplasmataceae infecting Senegalese ticks and animals was conducted using the 23S rRNA, 16S rRNA, rpoB and groEL genes.

Results: …

Volume 117, Number 1 - Tuesday, October 1, 2019, Saint Mary's College Of California

The Collegian

No abstract provided.

A Study To Assess The Relationship Between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder And Obstructive Sleep Apnea In Adults, Sean Hesselbacher, Akshar A. Aiyer, Salim R. Surani, Alishah A. Suleman, Joseph Varon

Internal Medicine, East Africa

The association between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is well-established in children. However, there is a paucity of literature regarding this association in adults. The aim of this study was to determine if ADHD is more common in adult patients with OSA. All patients referred to a sleep center for sleep evaluation were administered the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale and diagnostic polysomnogram. The ADHD screen is considered positive if 4 of 6 questions in part A of the screening questionnaire were answered abnormally. The study population consisted of 194 participants, predominantly male (62%), Caucasian (54%), …

Why Does Reducing Caloric Intake Increase Sustainability?, Juliet Deines, Haley Hardie, Patrick Flannery, Patrycia Mikiciuk

Student Work

This flyer explains why reducing caloric intake increases sustainability.

Is The Mediterranean Diet Sustainable?, Brynn Johnson, Alyssa Zaft, Daniel Hartigan, Xavier Delcid

Student Work

The impact of the Mediterranean diet on the surrounding environment and how this diet compares to other diets of similar and varying types. Displays a summary of the Mediterranean diet and what it entails.

Vegetarian Diet, Peyton Mackey, Haidyn Hawkes, Lydia Gleason, Dean Ivanovski

Student Work

No abstract provided.

The Composition And Height Of Saplings Capturing Silvicultural Gaps At Two Long-Term Experiments In Managed Northern Hardwood Forests, Sam Knapp, Christopher R. Webster, Christel C. Kern

Michigan Tech Publications, Part 1

Managing forests for mixtures of canopy species promotes future resilience and mitigates risks of catastrophic resource loss. This study describes the compositions, heights, and locations within openings of gap-capturing saplings in two long-term group-selection experiments in managed northern hardwoods. We expected opening size to affect the composition of gap-capturing saplings and that composition would match advance regeneration where relatively large stems remained following harvest. We also expected sapling height to respond positively to opening size, but plateau in gap areas above 200 m², and legacy-tree retention to negatively affect sapling height. In two group-selection experiments, we found that …

The Impact Of Alcohol- Related Consequences On Alcohol Use Behaviors, Amy Cuccuro

Theses and Dissertations

Objectives: Primary objectives of the present study include (1) exploring the impact of alcohol-related consequences on current drinking behaviors, and (2) examining perceptions of consequences and their relationship to current drinking behaviors. Method: Original data collected through online self-report surveys from 579 participants (Mage = 28.0 years) was utilized for the present study. Each participant answered brief questionnaire about their current alcohol use (quantity and frequency) using the AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test) and follow up questions about their prior alcohol related experiences and subsequent perceptions. Results: There was a significant association between AUDIT scores and prior experiences of …

Jetstream Volume 3 Issues 1, Nancy Anzalone, David Nochimson, Tabitha Ochtera Mlis, Christopher Van Wickler, Nikki Palumbo, Judy Drescher, Tim Hasin, Susan Bloom

JETstream: Library Newsletter

It was the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus that once said: "the only thing that is constant is change.” Over the last several years, we have certainly witnessed many exciting changes here at Molloy and the library is no exception. At the JET Library we are constantly evolving and transforming to best provide the Molloy community with premium resources, high-level services and accommodating spaces. Although the library lost a stack room this past summer with recent campus renovations, we did gain some space when we repurposed one of our stack rooms into a much needed and highly requested by students, Quiet …

Impact Of Xenoestrogens On Reproductive Health, Emma Curtis

Senior Honors Theses

Xenoestrogens such as phthalates, parabens, bisphenol A, dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, and dioxins are compounds found in ordinary substances such as detergents, cosmetics, plastics, pesticides and herbicides (Sonnenschein & Soto, 1998). Estrogen is a vital component in the development of the male and female reproductive system. However, xenoestrogens mimic endogenous estrogenic signaling and exhibit endocrine disrupting properties that may cause long-lasting repercussions on human reproductive health. Xenoestrogen bind to both intracellular and membrane-bound estrogen receptors resulting in an inappropriate activation of tissue-specific estrogenic responses, leading to low sperm count in males and precocious puberty and polycystic ovarian syndrome in females (Shanle & Xu, …

A Brief, Informal History Of Sfbt As Told By Steve De Shazer And Insoo Kim Berg, Peter De Jong

Journal of Solution Focused Practices

No abstract provided.

Volume 3 Issue 1 2019, Complete

Journal of Solution Focused Practices

No abstract provided.

Classified Information: The Newsletter Of The Lloyd Sealy Library, Lloyd Sealy Library, Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice

Reports and Publications from John Jay College

Classified Information was a publication that informed the College about Library services, personnel, upcoming events, new technologies, and available resources.

Saint Mary's Magazine - Fall 2019, Saint Mary's College Of California

Saint Mary's Magazine

In this issue: Page 12. CILSA Celebrates 20 Years of Student Transformations - The Catholic Institute for Lasallian Social Action inspires students to become social justice changemakers. Page 18. A Dedicated Professor Impacts Both Students and Science - Kenneth Brown ’77 crowns his SMC career as Professor of the Year. Page 20. Provost Kasimatis Rounds Out Leadership Team - New leaders bring more than 130 years of combined experience to SMC. Page 24. Defining the Future - The Campaign for Saint Mary’s continues to change students’ lives through philanthropic support.

Adolescent Dating Violence Prevention Program For Early Adolescents: The Me & You Randomized Controlled Trial, 2014-2015, Melissa F Peskin, Christine M Markham, Ross Shegog, Elizabeth R Baumler, Robert C Addy, Jeff R Temple, Belinda Hernandez, Paula M Cuccaro, Melanie A Thiel, Efrat K Gabay, Susan R Tortolero Emery

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Objectives. To test the efficacy of Me & You, a multilevel technology-enhanced adolescent dating violence (DV) intervention, in reducing DV perpetration and victimization among ethnic-minority early adolescent youths. We assessed secondary impact for specific DV types and psychosocial outcomes.

Methods. We conducted a group-randomized controlled trial of 10 middle schools from a large urban school district in Southeast Texas in 2014 to 2015. We used multilevel regression modeling; the final analytic sample comprised 709 sixth-grade students followed for 1 year.

Results. Among the total sample, odds of DV perpetration were lower among intervention students than among control students (adjusted odds …

Asakusa ~ Gateway To The Floating World (2019), Theory & History Of Art & Design Department, Elena Varshavskaya (H791 Instructor)

Ukiyo-e Prints Course | Exhibition Catalogs

"Asakusa, a bustling district of Japan’s capital, emerged as a heart of city life during the Edo period (1603-1868). Its popularity continued after Edo was renamed Tokyo in 1868 soon after the beginning of the Meiji era. ...

Thus, Asakusa came to function as a physical and metaphorical path to and site of ukiyo – ‘the floating world,’ an Edo period term, referring to the modern habits and aspirations of townspeople. The notion of ukiyo embraced the lifestyle of city dwellers, their pleasure-seeking, vanity and devotion, intellectual sophistication and playfulness. All this was captured with remarkable exactitude in the ‘pictures …

Gamma Sigma Delta, Nebraska Chapter Newsletter, Issue #58 Fall 2019

Gamma Sigma Delta, Nebraska Chapter: Newsletters

Important dates

President's message, Gary Brewer

Nebraska Chapter and undergraduate members recognized by Gamma Sigma Delta International

University of Nebraska is the FY2019 recipient of the Outstanding Chapter Award

Micha Most is the 2019 recipient of the Honor Society of Agriculture Gamma Sigma Delta International Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship

Katlin Taylor is the 2019 recipient of the John Riley Service Scholarship

Gamma Sigma Delta committees 2019

Gamma Sigma Delta 2020 annual dues notice for Nebraska Chapter

Membership renewal form

Gamma Sigma Delta Outstanding Graduate Student Award fund

In memoriam: Robert Carl Sorensen (July 24, 1933-June 4, 2019), former Professor of Agronomy, …

Bridging The Gap On Schistosomiasis: A Cross-Sectional Study Examining The Knowledge Gap And Common Attitudes And Practices Regarding S. Mansoni Infections Among Varying Education Levels In Luanda K’Otieno, Western Kenya, Kathy Zhang

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

Background: Schistosomiasis is considered one of the most prevalent neglected tropical diseases in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the most effective strategy for schistosomiasis control is through preventive chemotherapy with praziquantel (PZQ). In order to successfully control morbidity rates, the WHO recommends mass treatment targeting high risk groups, such as school-age children and adults considered to be at risk.

Methods: This cross-sectional study examined the effects of the National School-Based Deworming Programme (NSBDP) on knowledge of schistosomiasis and subsequent prevalence rates and intensity. A total of 43 residents in Luanda K’Otieno were interviewed, and 34 of …

Araneae Biodiversity In The Amazonian Foothills: An Analysis Of Family And Guild Presence Across Habitat Types, Rae Lewark

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

The activity of the order Araneae within ecosystems is often considered an ecological mystery. Considered top-level trophic predators, spiders act as regulators of insect populations and have influence upon the foundation of the trophic web. In the Ecuadorian Amazonian foothills, it is important to address the lack of knowledge of the biodiversity of spiders in the region. Conducting biodiversity studies across land use gradients can begin to characterize anthropogenic impacts on neotropical spider species. This study quantifies the araneae biodiversity in the transition between the Cloud and Amazon forests in Ecuador. Populations in primary forest, secondary forest, cultivated fields and …

The Use Of Learning Centers In The Kindergarten Classroom, Debra J. Hamand

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

This literature review discusses the necessity of learning centers in the kindergarten curriculum. The review first looks at pioneers in the field of education and how they feel children learn best. Learning centers is defined and tells why it should be in the kindergarten classroom and the benefits it offers. The review will discuss the legislation of why some people feel that play-based learning should be taken away from the school system and schools should only focus on academics. Today with high stakes testing and meeting state standards there is no time for learning centers. There are many challenges that …

The Effects Of Early Technology Use On The Development Of Young Children, Kara E. Avis

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

With technology becoming a prevalent part of daily life, early childhood experts, teachers, and parents have concerns as to what is appropriate for young children to do and use. Research shows both benefits and potential risks associated with technology use. Benefits can include enhanced creativity and collaboration with peers and adults, literacy achievement gains, language and vocabulary development, and opportunities for independence. These benefits generally occur in purposeful situations with developmentally appropriate educational content alongside adult guidance and scaffolding. Risks include health factors, cognitive and behavioral challenges, displacement of traditional developmental activities, and fewer personal interactions. These risks are more …

Geographical And Demographic Approaches To Leaving Religion, Lily Kong, Orlando Woods

Research Collection School of Social Sciences

This chapter provides an overview of geographical and demographic approaches to leaving religion. Just as the study of leaving religion is associated with processes of religious conversion and change, geographical and demographic approaches seek to map such changes across space and the human lifecycle. More than that, the fact that “people enter, exit, and move within religion, just as they are born, will die, and migrate, in life” (Voas 2003: 94) reveals the importance of such approaches, not least because they seek to understand religious change within the frame of life events, such as schooling, work, marriage, migration, …

Linking Science, Religious And Indigenous Communities For Environmental Care, Jame Schaefer

Theology Faculty Research and Publications

No abstract provided.

The Bulletin: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University, Volume 68, Issue 2, Fall 2019

The Bulletin (formerly the Jefferson Medical College Alumni Bulletin)

This issue includes:

• Dean's Column - The 195th Commencement of SKMC
• Perspectives
• On Campus
• A Message from Elizabeth A. Dale - Reimagine Jefferson
• Discovery - Know Thy Self
• Seeing the Holistic Picture - Integrative medicine is taking techniques from the past to change the future of healthcare - and Jefferson is leading the charge
• Faculty Profile - David Nash, MD, MBA
• Student Profile - Carrie Walsh
• Alumni Profile - Austin Chiang, MD, MPH, GI Fellow '18
• Class Notes
• Class Agent
• In Memoriam
• By the Numbers - The Class of 2023

A Wall Runs Through It: Comparing Mexican And Californian Legal Regimes In The California Floristic Province, Joseph E. Farewell

Loyola of Los Angeles International and Comparative Law Review

Habitats are often divided by international borders, leaving ecosystems in varying states of protection, development, and danger. The California Floristic Province, which traverses the United States-Mexico border, is one such example. This border, which divides a once-continuous ecological region, not only represents an international crossing, but also a shift in legal, land, and conservation regimes. These differences reveal particular vulnerabilities for California Floristic Province habitat on the Mexican side of the border region, showing that the ecosystem is in danger because of rapid real estate development pressures and unfavorable environmental laws. Accordingly, this note recommends three main changes to Mexican …

Mission In The Midst Of A Global Pornography Epidemic: A Three-Dimensional Gospel For Addicts, David Parks

Great Commission Research Journal

This article discusses the problem of pornography from a missiological perspective, especially concerning the contexts of Guilt/Innocence, Shame/ Honor, and Fear/Power. The scope of the global problem is explained as well as specific issues related to the problem in the United States and Nigeria. Possible solutions to the problem in specific contexts are presented.

Leadership And Church Growth: The Case Of Chuck Smith, Pierre Alain Giffard

Great Commission Research Journal

How can we understand church growth in a way that is healthy and doesn’t lead pastors to exhaustion? This article answers this question by looking at the experience of the late Chuck Smith, founder of the Calvary Chapel movement. It also explores some of the characteristics of the early church and compares Smith’s approach with church growth advocates. The observation and analysis bring about a better understanding of the role of the pastor and his mindset regarding church growth and a recognition of who is really responsible for growth.