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Lexington, Ms - M Partner Pilot Phase, Laura Martin, Albert Nylander

M Partner Publications

A partnership between the City of Lexington and the University of Mississippi.

Is The “Preventing Animal Cruelty And Torture Act” A Step In The Right Direction?, Rachel Robinson-Greene

Languages, Philosophy, and Communication Studies Faculty Publications

On October 22nd, Congress unanimously passed the “Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act.” The law makes certain acts of cruelty against animals federal crimes. Before the federal law was passed, legislation protecting animals was largely a matter reserved for state legislatures. The law was met with praise from both private citizens and animal welfare organizations like the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).

Sustainable Restaurants: How Is Pittsburgh Contributing?, Riley Williams

D.U.Quark

No abstract provided.

Got Milk: The Labeling Crisis Taking Over The Nation, Eric Harmon

SLU Law Journal Online

The article by Eric Harmon is about the regulatory definition of milk, which defines it narrowly, and the FDA’s potential action to begin enforcing it. The article is focused on that potential and its impact on the plant-based milk industry and labeling of plant-based milks.

Lindenwood Digest, November 8, 2019, Lindenwood University

Lindenwood Digest

The Lindenwood Digest has been a digital employee newsletter since 2009.

The Echo: November 8, 2019, Taylor University

2019-2020 (Volume 107)

Dungy shares stories of faith – OVC talks orphanages – Celebrating Austin – PAs and DAs foster intentional community – Coffee Shop Series: Monthly Grind – A troupe to call his own: community within theatre – The Bridge’s Autumn Market brings in vendors – Students go wild for jungle jams at Taylor’s MyGen 2019 – fit Friday – CARE Conference desires change – foody fix – The Weekly Bachelor and Bachelorette – Animals Crossword -- #TaylorU’s Top Tweets – Students compete in a war of parallel worlds – Students engage with Latino culture through dancing – Fantasy and horror themes …

Volume Cxxxvii, Number 8, November 8, 2019, Lawrence University

The Lawrentian

No abstract provided.

Service Learning: Symbiosis Of Community As Classroom And Achievement Of Disease Prevention, Anne Marie Jean-Baptiste, Elmira Asongwed

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Illness can impose indirect economic burden on a country where many individuals of working age are unable to work. By using service learning pedagogy to deliver preventive care, nursing practice can lead to increase participants' trust in research studies for the discovery of effective management and cure for health issues.

A Psychometric Evaluation Of The Family Decision-Making Self-Efficacy Scale Among Surrogate Decision-Makers Of The Critically Ill, Grant A. Pignatiello, Elliane Irani, Sadia Tahir, Emily Tsivitse, Ronald L. Hickman Jr.

Faculty Scholarship

Objectives The purpose of this study was to report the psychometric properties, in terms of validity and reliability, of the Unconscious Version of the Family Decision-Making Self-Efficacy Scale (FDMSE). Methods A convenience sample of 215 surrogate decision-makers for critically ill patients undergoing mechanical ventilation was recruited from four intensive care units at a tertiary hospital. Cross-sectional data were collected from participants between days 3 and 7 of a decisionally impaired patient's exposure to acute mechanical ventilation. Participants completed a self-report demographic form and subjective measures of family decision-making self-efficacy, preparation for decision-making, and decisional fatigue. Exploratory factor analyses, correlation coefficients, …

Prevalence, Determinants, And Characteristics Of Extemporaneous Compounding In Jordanian Pharmacies, Hatim S. Alkhatib, Sara Jalouqa, Nour Maraqa, Anna Ratka, Eman Elayeh, Suha Al Muhaissen

Pharmacy Faculty/Staff Publications

Background:

Pharmaceutical compounding is an essential component in pharmacy practice allowing pharmacists to provide dosage forms or strengths that are commercially unavailable. Medications compounded for patient-specific needs contribute to personalized medicine. Extemporaneous compounding provided by pharmacies overcomes the market shortage of these therapeutic products. The aim of this study is to investigate and characterize the prevalence, characteristics, and determinants of extemporaneous compounding in Jordanian pharmacies.

Methods:

This study was based on a cross-sectional questionnaire and included 431 randomly selected pharmacies in the twelve governorates of the country. Data were collected via face to face interviews of pharmacists who voluntarily and …

This Is Me: Anxiety And Depression Awareness Event, Stephanie Cotrone

Honors Projects

College and life are stressful, but they don't have to be. We've all been in that place where it feels like life is caving in and there's nowhere else to turn, but it does get better. This event brings awareness to mental illnesses common on college campuses and in the community. There will be engaging and interactive activities to learn about anxiety & depression, and healthy ways to cope through music, art, theatre, amusement parks, learning, reading, and more. Performances by the Humanities Troupe and testimonies by current students who have had experience dealing with mental illness before or who …

Role Of Aprns In Promoting Population Health Within The Context Of International Medical Mission Trips, Elizabeth Ann Hoover

Biennial Convention (CONV)

APRNs contribute to improving global health outcomes through participation in short-term medical mission trips as leaders within interprofessional teams and through sustainable contributions of evidence-based practices for population centered changes. This project proposes an approach to improve health outcomes in vulnerable populations with unmet needs for the long term.

Promoting Health In The Hispanic American Population Through An Educational Experience On Diabetes Mellitus, Emily Katherine Hanks, Norma Salas Maldonado, Francine B. Jensen

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Hispanic Americans (HA) have a 12.1% incidence of having diabetes (DM). A diabetes educational intervention using a pre/post design targeted community-dwelling HAs to provide knowledge and increase awareness of diabetes. Results showed gains (p=.038) in modifiable behaviors such as diet changes and increase in exercise activity.

Teaching Engineers That Nursing Is A Stem Discipline, Daniel B. Oerther

Biennial Convention (CONV)

As STEM morphs into "STEMpathy" (adding empathy), the profession of engineering will benefit most from the recognition of the profession of nursing as a STEM discipline because the holistic, patient-centered approach to caring embedded within nursing offers the best evolution of people-centered engineering design.

Eat 'N Go Home, Viji George

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Extra uterine life is a pathological condition for preterm infants. Preterm infants have longer length of stay as they are not ready to eat well and complete their feeds. Assessment and therapy with NTrainer system is effective for preterm infants to transition into full feed, and go home sooner.

Involving Students In An Interprofessional Community Engaged Learning Approach To Population Health And Primary Prevention, Tracy J. Perron, Tami L. Jakubowski

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Guided by course objectives, sophomore nursing students spend 25 hours in a community based learning opportunity implementing projects to care for populations with chronic conditions in a community setting. Student project varied depending on their interests. Some students organized a healthy walking club for students with differing abilities on campus.

Obesity And The University Environment, Tina L. Ortiz

Biennial Convention (CONV)

One of the most substantial challenges facing colleges today remains the creation of a healthy campus environment. Healthy Campus 2020 objectives helps colleges achieve their goals.

Panel Discussion: Energy Efficiency And Distributed Solar Energy Targeted To Underserved Communities: Perspectives On The Illinois Future Energy Jobs Act, Lee Paddock

Lesley K. McAllister Symposium on Climate and Energy Law

No abstract provided.

The East Texan, 2019-11-07, Texas A&M University-Commerce

All Issues

A color copy of The East Texan, a student newspaper published at Texas A&M University-Commerce.

International Society Of Sports Nutrition Position Stand: Nutritional Considerations For Single-Stage Ultra-Marathon Training And Racing, Nicholas B. Tiller, Justin D. Roberts, Liam Beasley, Shaun Chapman, Jorge M. Pinto, Lee Smith, Melanie Wiffin, Mark Russell, S. Andy Sparks, Lauren Duckworth, John O'Hara, Louise Sutton, Jose Antonio, Darryn S. Willoughby, Michael D. Tarpey, Abbie E. Smith-Ryan, Michael J. Ormsbee, Todd A. Astorino, Richard B. Kreider, Graham R. Mcginnis, Jeffrey R. Stout, Johneric W. Smith, Shawn M. Arent Ph.D., Cscs*D, Fissn, Facsm, Fnak, Bill I. Campbell, Laurent Bannock

Faculty Publications

Background

In this Position Statement, the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) provides an objective and critical review of the literature pertinent to nutritional considerations for training and racing in single-stage ultra-marathon. Recommendations for Training. i) Ultra-marathon runners should aim to meet the caloric demands of training by following an individualized and periodized strategy, comprising a varied, food-first approach; ii) Athletes should plan and implement their nutrition strategy with sufficient time to permit adaptations that enhance fat oxidative capacity; iii) The evidence overwhelmingly supports the inclusion of a moderate-To-high carbohydrate diet (i.e., ~ 60% of energy intake, 5-8 g·kg-1·d-1) to …

Institute Of Child Nutrition Expands Outreach, Impact, Nicole Wilkin

University of Mississippi News

UM resource increases trainings, online offerings for school nutrition professionals

The Montclarion, November 7, 2019, The Montclarion

The Montclarion

Student Newspaper of Montclair State University

Measurement Of Antibacterial Properties Of Foil‑Backed Electrospun Nanofibers, Mary Ann Wagner-Graham, Herbert Barndt, Mark Andrew Sunderland

College of Life Sciences Faculty Papers

Current methodologies for evaluation of antibacterial properties of traditional textiles are not applicable to foil‑backed, poorly‑absorbent electrospun nanofiber materials, since existing test methods require absorbent fabrics. Since electrospun nanofibers are adhered to the foil backing only by electrostatic interactions, methods used to evaluate antibacterial properties of surfaces cannot be used because these protocols cause the nanofibers to lift from the foil backing. Therefore, a novel method for measurement of the antibacterial properties of electrospun metallic foil‑backed nanofiber materials was developed. This method indicated that acetate‑based nanofibers manufactured to contain 5 to 30 weight percent of cold‑pressed hemp seed oil or …

Know Before You Go, Samantha Heiserman Bsn, Rn, Shannon Rouse Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.

International Society Of Sports Nutrition Position Stand: Nutritional Considerations For Single-Stage Ultra-Marathon Training And Racing, Nicholas B. Tiller, Justin D. Roberts, Liam Beasley, Shaun Chapman, Jorge M. Pinto, Lee Smith, Melanie Wiffin, Mark Russel, S. Andy Sparks, Lauren Duckworth, John O'Hara, Louise Sutton, Jose Antonio, Darryn S. Willoughby, Michael D. Tarpey, Abbie E. Smith-Ryan, Michael J. Ormsbee, Todd A. Astorino, Richard B. Kreider, Graham R. Mcginnis, Jeffrey R, Stout, Johneric W. Smith, Shawn M. Arent, Bill I. Campbell, Laurent Bannock

Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences Faculty Research

In this Position Statement, the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) provides an objective and critical review of the literature pertinent to nutritional considerations for training and racing in single-stage ultra-marathon. Recommendations for Training. i) Ultra-marathon runners should aim to meet the caloric demands of training by following an individualized and periodized strategy, comprising a varied, food-first approach; ii) Athletes should plan and implement their nutrition strategy with sufficient time to permit adaptations that enhance fat oxidative capacity; iii) The evidence overwhelmingly supports the inclusion of a moderate-to-high carbohydrate diet (i.e., ~ 60% of energy intake, 5–8 g·kg− 1·d− 1) …

Impact Of A Multidisciplinary Shared Medical Appointment On Depression, Quality Of Life, And Health Promotion, Teresa A. Law, Stacey J. Jones, Shellye A. Vardaman

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Shared medical appointments offer an innovative approach to chronic disease management and allow for positive engagement by patients with self-management. Using a multidisciplinary approach to shared medical appointments with congestive heart failure patients shows a reduction in depression, and an increase in quality of life and health promotion behaviors.

Kenyon Collegian - November 7, 2019

The Kenyon Collegian

No abstract provided.

Epidemiological Analysis Of Malaria Decrease In El Salvador From 1955 Until 2017, Tatiana I. Gardellini Guevara

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The disease of malaria is complex, with clinical presentation that ranges from severe and complicated to mild and uncomplicated or even to asymptomatic malaria. A recent effort made by several world organizations has shown important advances in the effort to control and eradicate malaria. Following the general ordinance established by the trans-border organizations, each country has tried to define, according to their local geopolitical scenario, individual ¨road maps¨ to succeed in reducing the morbidity and mortality caused by malaria. Moreover, it is now accepted universally that these road maps need to be revised and appropriated in order to correct actions …

Renegotiation Of Identity In Young Adults With Cancer: A Longitudinal Narrative Study, S. Pearce, J. Whelan, D. Kelly, F. Gibson

School of Nursing and Midwifery

No abstract provided.

Volunteer Contributions In The Emergency Department: A Scoping Review, Sophie Glanz, Brittany Ellis, Shelley L. Mcleod, Cameron Thompson, Don Melady, Michelle Nelson

Patient Experience Journal

The objective of this scoping review was to identify published and unpublished reports that described volunteer programs in the emergency department (ED) and determine how these programs impacted patient experiences or outcomes. Electronic searches of Medline, EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews and CINAHL were conducted and reference lists were hand-searched. A grey literature search was also conducted. Two reviewers independently screened titles and abstracts, reviewed full text articles, and extracted data. The search strategy yielded 4,589 potentially relevant citations; 87 reports were included in the review. Volunteer activities were categorized as non-clinical tasks …