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The Invisible Population: The Lived Experiences Of Homeless College Students, Emmanuella Sainthilaire

Graduate Student Dissertations, Theses, Capstones, and Portfolios

The purpose of this study was to gain an understanding of the lived experiences of homeless college students and their perseverance to graduate. College students are the hidden homeless population. Many homeless students remain in college in hopes of changing their situation and obtaining a job that will provide stability and financial security. This study explored how despite being homeless the participants exhibited a high level of self-efficacy to graduate. The themes that emerged from this study are family conflicts, resilience, and the motivation to graduate. Although the experience of being homeless was different, the participants shared a commonality of …

Integration Of Mindfulness-Based Approaches In The Treatment Of Eating Disorders: A Review Of The Literature, Kimberly Hubinger

Dissertations

In this literature review, mindfulness-based approaches and the effects mindfulness-based approaches have on the treatment of eating disorders was discussed. Professionals are continually seeking ways to enhance the treatment and improve outcomes when working with individuals suffering from eating disorders, and this literature review could help enhance the understanding of incorporating mindfulness techniques. The findings of this paper are meant to benefit clinicians working with patients diagnosed or struggling with an eating disorder.

Academics: The Newsletter Of The Swosu College Of Arts And Sciences, Peter Grant

aCAdemicS: The Newsletter of the SWOSU College of Arts & Sciences

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Immodest Empowerment: Disjunction Between The Development Agenda And Lived Experiences Of "Women's Land Rights" In Southeastern Gujarat, Nhi Hoang Thuc Nguyen

Sociology and Anthropology Honors Theses

Since the 1990s, giving women land rights has been a part of international development organizations’ agenda to empower the so-called “Third World woman.” Development organizations generalize women’s land rights as a cultural and local/state patriarchy issue, and to have “land rights” mostly means to have a documented titling to their family’s private agricultural land. Based on one month of fieldwork with the Vasava women in southeastern Gujarat, this thesis exposes the limits of this gender-based and property-based narrative in explaining the experiences of tribal women and land issues. It argues that the supranational development organizations’ framework around “women’s land rights” …

Characterization Of Macrophomina Phaseolina Infecting Chia Plants, Cailyn Sakurai, Hagop S. Atamian, Julien Besnard

Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters

Microbial organisms have caused detrimental effects to agricultural plants by significantly decreasing their plant growth yield and it’s nutritional qualities, leading to high levels of economic losses in society. Salvia Hispanica L., commonly known as chia, is becoming a rising agricultural crop because of its favorable nutritional qualities. Chia seeds have a high concentration of α-linolenic acid, commonly known as omega-3 fatty acids) which provide several different health benefits, in addition to being a rich source of protein and fiber. Chia field trial conducted by the Atamian lab during summer 2018, experienced high levels of disease incidence characterized by …

Modeling Changes In Cellular Micro-Environment In Mild To Moderate Head Trauma, Xiangfu Zhang, Subhendra N. Sarkar Phd, Rt

Publications and Research

Our work aims to connect and model multiple small, inter-related tissue injuries as a consequence of mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI). It has been shown that frontal and temporal lobes are vulnerable regions for brain traumatic injury. A brain injury from a blow or high-speed impact can cause undersurface of the frontal and temporal lobes to deform against the anterior and cranial fossae. This deformation can often trigger damage to the cerebral vasculature, which is ill-understood and can result in chronic damage to larger vessels over time. These physiological injuries can be manifested psychologically; such as patients’ sleep-wake disturbances. The …

A Process Evaluation Of The Campbell Union High School District Bond Measure Aa, Gabriel Altamirano

Master's Projects

The Board of Trustees at the Campbell Union High School District (CUHSD) completed a district wide facility assessment and created updated facilities master plans (CUHSD, 2015). Consultants were contracted to coordinate focus groups consisting of district students and staff to develop a list of facility needs across the district (CUHSD, 2015). The facilities at all five high schools were in need of major capital projects, from replacement of aging mechanical systems to new classroom spaces for student growth (CUHSD, 2015).

The school district decided to request a general obligation bond measure for the community to approve for the facility improvements …

Living Conditions In U.S. Immigration Detention Centers, Brianne Hansen

Ballard Brief

Immigrant detention centers are used to hold potential immigration law violators while their case is being processed. but within these facilities many individuals experience poor living conditions. These conditions range from inadequate health care to abuse. This treatment can lead to poor physical and mental health outcomes for detainees as well as negative social and economic effects for their families. Public perspective, legislation. and economic incentives all encourage this poor treatment. while detention policies enable them. Nonprofits work to solve this issue through visitation programs. political advocacy. and community-based alternatives to detention. The Federal Government has addressed this issue most …

An Examination Of Multiple Risk Factors Contributing To Student Dropout Risks Using An Ecological Systems Perspective, Karla Denise Carrasco

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Students who do not complete high school are at risk of higher unemployment, lower wages, and higher incarceration rates. Not only do these impact the individual, but their families and society as well. There are several academic and non-academic factors that can potentially put a student at risk of dropping out of high school. Currently, eligibility criteria for identifying at- risk students, which are used by many Communities in Schools (CIS) Affiliates in Texas that provide a dropout prevention program, are mostly academically based indicators. Incorporating an ecological systems perspective, this study aimed to explore the impact of academic and …

Goosegrass Biology, Genetic Diversity And Innovative Control Measures, Robert Kerr

All Dissertations

Goosegrass (Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn.), a C4 grass found in most areas of the world, is one of the most troublesome weeds in tropical and temperate environments. Turfgrass systems are intensely managed and frequently used for a number of different sporting pursuits. Due to high traffic, these areas become compacted and maintaining a healthy sward of dense turfgrass can be challenging, as a result these areas can become infested with weeds such as goosegrass. Understanding a weeds life cycle and biology is fundamental in developing control strategies. Three main areas of interest in regards to goosegrass biology and control …

Access Before Evidence And The Price Of The Fda's New Drug Authorities, Erika Lietzan

Faculty Publications

Sometimes drug innovation seems to happen in reverse. Patients enjoy a treatment for years even though the treatment has not been approved by the FDA or proven safe and effective to the FDA's standards. (Sometimes this happens because the FDA has declined to take enforcement action.) The agency encourages companies to perform the work necessary to satisfy the United States "gold standard" for new drug approval, however, by promising exclusivity in the marketplace. When a company does this work, at considerable expense, the results are predictable. The new drug is expensive, and patients and payers (and sometimes policymakers) are outraged. …

The Perceptions, Attitudes, And Knowledge Of Primary Care Providers Regarding Childhood Obesity Treatment, Akshita Taneja

PCOM Capstone Projects

Childhood obesity is a persistent problem in the United States and can result in many health problems in adulthood. Primary Care Providers (PCPs) play a crucial role in treating obesity by providing family-based behavioral weight management counseling and by educating patients and their families about the health concerns associated with obesity. Despite the significant role that PCPs play within treating childhood obesity, little is known about PCPs’ perceptions of their efficacy in treating this condition. Through individual semi-structured interviews, this study’s aims were to obtain a greater understanding of PCPs’: 1) perceptions of the education and training they received to …

Neuroenhancement: Is Society Ready?, Jennifer Dang

PCOM Capstone Projects

Humans were always able to discover and invent solutions to our species limitations, from the discovery of vaccines and irradiation of diseases to the invention of personal computers that could fit in our pockets. Concerning the idea of scientific and technological advancements, it is never the question of whether or not scientists could discover these achievements, but it is always the question of whether or not science should create or discover something. In regards to the topic of neuroenhancement, experts have been unable to unanimously determine if, as a society, we are morally responsible enough to handle such an advancement. …

Detection Of Larval Aggregations Using A Drone Mounted Thermal Imaging Camera, Megan Descalzi

Master's Theses

When a body’s temperature reaches ambient temperature after death, remote detection of the body can become difficult. At this point, useful search tactics include the use of cadaver dogs, search parties and aerial imaging devices, all of which can be costly and time-consuming for every day law enforcement use. This study investigated the potential of a novel search technique in which a small, unmanned aerial system (drone) mounted with a forward-looking infrared radar (FLIR) was utilized to detect decomposing animal carcasses via the heat generated by associated Diptera larval aggregations. Hot water baths were utilized as analogs for larval aggregations …

Changes In Salivary Antimicrobial Protein Concentrations In Response To Maximal Exercise In Collegiate Swimmers, Katelyn Hardin

Honors Capstones

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Effect Of Alkali-Enhanced Biochar On Silicon Uptake And Suppression Of Gray Leaf Spot Development In Perennial Ryegrass, Meng Wang, Jim J. Wang, Negar D. Tafti, Clayton A. Hollier, Gerald Myers, Xudong Wang

Faculty Publications

Silicon (Si) is known to alleviate biotic and abiotic stress, and to reduce the development of fungal diseases in a number of different pathosystems. Biochar-based Si fertilizers, especially highly efficient alkali-enhanced biochar for recycling phytolith, has been recently proposed as a stress-alleviating amendment but its evaluation on plant disease development has not been investigated. In this study, several biochar–based Si fertilizers including raw biochar without alkaline enhancement (0 KB), alkali-enhanced biochars with KOH (10 KB), CaO (10CB), and K 2 CO 3 (10K2B) along with commonly-used mineral Si fertilizer wollastonite (WO) and calcium silicate slag (SL) were evaluated in a …

Effect Of Hot Water Treatment Of In-Shell Pecans On Physicochemical Properties And Consumer Acceptability Of Roasted Pecan Kernels, Karuna Kharel, Witoon Prinyawiwatkul, Veerachandra K. Yemmireddy, Charles J. Graham, Achyut Adhikari

Faculty Publications

The effect of hot water pre-treatment of in-shell pecans on physicochemical properties, consumer acceptance and purchase intent of dehulled and roasted kernels was evaluated. In-shell pecans were first subjected to hot water at 70, 80 and 90 °C for 8.6, 6.6 and 4.6 min respectively and kernels were later dry roasted at 160 °C for 10 min. The physicochemical properties of hot water treated and untreated nuts, before and after roasting were determined. Furthermore, consumer acceptance and purchase intent of the roasted kernels were determined. Hot water treatment, alone and subsequent roasting had minimal effect on pecans’ physicochemical properties. Consumers …

Reaching The End Of The Line: Urinary Tract Infections, Kevin O Tamadonfar, Natalie S Omattage, Caitlin N Spaulding, Scott J Hultgren

Open Access Publications

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) cause a substantial health care burden. UTIs (i) are most often caused by uropathogenic

Healing Beyond Emotional Abuse, Judith Fisher

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.

Beneficial Bugs, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.

Healing Beyond Emotional Abuse, Judith Fisher

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.

Beneficial Bugs, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

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Hemp Fiber, Howard J. Bromberg, Ming Y. Zheng

Book Chapters

Hemp, Cannabis sativa, is indigenous to temperate regions in Asia. All major industrialized countries but the United States cultivate hemp for its fibers and oil-rich seeds. The former Soviet Union was the world's leading producer until the 1980s. As of 2018, China was the largest producer, with other significant industries in Ukraine, Russia, China, Canada, Austria, Australia, Great Britain, Hungary, Romania, Poland, France, Italy, and Spain.

Cannabis was initially spread around the world because of its fiber, not its intoxicant chemicals or its nutritious oil seeds. It is one of the oldest sources of textile fiber, whose use for cloth …

The Impact Of High Intensity Training On The Fitness Of Middle School Students, Hailey Wimmenauer, Christine Rockey, Justin Guilkey

Honors Theses

Obesity and lack of physical activity (PA) pose a risk to an individual’s physical health through both short-term and long-term effects. A decline in PA occurs between 5^th and 8^th grades, with the greatest decreases in activity being seen between the ages of 13-19. Further, many students in that grade range are unable to reach the healthy fitness zones (HFZ) on the Fitnessgram, the assessment used in physical education classes to gauge health status. Many interventions have been tried in schools to increase fitness but few have been successful. High intensity training (HIT) has been shown to be …

The Effects Of A Mother's Vegan Diet On Fetal Development, Marc Choi, Marlea Jones, Sara Mckiernan, Megan Smetana

Student Work

No abstract provided.

Your Body Is Amazing: Teaching Tk Students About Body Positivity, Natalie Wynne

Capstone Projects and Master's Theses

Young children should learn about body positivity at a young age to prevent the negative thoughts of body image. They should learn to accept that they are different and to love their body no matter what anyone says. To educate young children about body positivity, I will have 3 activities for three lessons to teach the Transitional Kindergarten at Martin Luther King Jr. of the Arts in Seaside, CA about why they should love the bodies they were born in.

Volume 56, Number 37: May 01, 2019, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

The Rhode Island Earned Income Tax Credit: History And Analysis, Andrew Boardman

Senior Honors Projects

This paper offers a comprehensive political history of the Rhode Island Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and an analysis of Rhode Island EITC recipients. It explores the history of the Rhode Island EITC, an income subsidy available to low-income workers, from its introduction in 1975 through 2018. It details the forces behind expansions and reforms and the effects of those changes. It also analyzes microdata to construct a profile of current EITC recipients. This paper concludes that the Rhode Island EITC has historically been viewed as both a poverty alleviation program and an incentive for labor market work. The Rhode …

Underdevelopment And Philanthrocapitalism: A Nepalese Context, Audrina Rucker

Emerging Writers

Third-place winner in the Academic Category for the 2019 Emerging Writers Contest. The essay examines the problems of Corporate Social Responsibility as philanthrocapitalism and how it effects Nepal.

The Effects Of Eicosapentaenoic Acid (Epa) And Docosahexaenoic Acid (Dha) On Brown Adipogenesis In Stem Cell Culture, Darynne Dahlem

Animal Science Undergraduate Honors Theses

Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), especially eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are major maternal dietary supplements due to their positive benefits on neurological tissue growth during the first 12 weeks of gestation. Previous studies show that EPA and DHA inhibit muscle formation but promote adipogenesis. However, no research has addressed the question whether high intake of EPA and DHA affects brown fat development during gestation. The objective of this study was to measure the effect of EPA and DHA supplement on brown adipogenesis and potential pathways related to mitochondrial biosynthesis using fibroblasts as in vitro model. Using Oil-Red-O staining …