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Effects Of Elevated Thyroid Stimulating Hormone On Lactation In The Breastfeeding Woman, Kelsey Lindberg

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

Lack Of Association Between Dietary Inflammatory Index And Low Impact Fractures In The Brazilian Population: The Brazilian Osteoporosis Study (Brazos), Melissa Morimoto, Nitin Shivappa, Patricia De Souza Genaro, Ligia Araujo Martini, Natielen Jacques Schuch, James R. Hebert, Marcelo Medeiros Pinheiro

Faculty Publications

Introduction: Adequate nutrition, including intake of dietary calcium and vitamin D, is important to maintain bone health. Evidence suggests that a deficiency in micronutrients may contribute to bone loss during aging and exert generalized effects on chronic inflammation. Recently, the Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) was developed to assess the inflammatory potential of individual diets. Our aim was to evaluate the DII in a representative sample and verify its association with low-impact fractures.

Methods: Individuals from The Brazilian Osteoporosis Study (BRAZOS) database had their DII calculated. BRAZOS is an important cross-sectional epidemiological study carried out with a representative sample of men …

The Importance Of Education And Community Engagement Towards Sea Turtle Conservation, Elias Miller, George Meindl

Binghamton University Undergraduate Journal

In order to cope with the historic unsustainable use of resources and lack of concern that humans have for the environment, scientists and educators have “elected” species they believe can help to conserve natural resources. As a beloved and charismatic species, sea turtles are often chosen as ambassadors to encourage a change in public perception of the importance of healthy ecosystems. Sea turtles are some of the most vulnerable species in marine ecosystems, yet the roles they play as habitat engineers, predators, prey, and facilitators of nutrient cycling are becoming more apparent as human activities have reduced their numbers worldwide. …

Partisi Bahan Kering Bibit Kopi Arabika (Coffea Arabica L.) Yang Diberi Asam Humat Dan Pupuk Npk Tablet, Santi Rosniawaty, Rija Sudirja, Mira Ariyanti, Syariful Mubarok, Rachmad Akbar

Jurnal Kultivasi

Kopi merupakan salah satu produk perkebunan penghasil devisa negara. Saat ini tanaman kopi menjadi andalan beberapa daerah di Indonesia dengan kekhasannya. Namun demikian produksi kopi masih perlu ditingkatkan karena masih tidak sesuai dengan potensi produksi. Peningkatan produksi kopi dapat diawali dari pembibitan. Pengelolaan bibit yang baik dapat dilakukan dengan pemberian pupuk NPK tablet dan asam humat, yang nantinya akan mempengaruhi fotosintesis dan fotosintat yang dihasilkan. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk melihat partisi bahan kering bibit kopi melalui bobot kering bagian-bagian tanaman pada bibit kopi yang diberi NPK tablet dan asam humat. Percobaan dilakukan di bulan Februari 2017 sampai bulan April 2017 …

A Review Of The Enhancement Of Bio-Hydrogen Generation By Chemicals Addition, Yong Sun, Jun He, Gang Yang, Guangzhi Sun, Valérie Sage

Research outputs 2014 to 2021

Bio-hydrogen production (BHP) produced from renewable bio-resources is an attractive route for green energy production, due to its compelling advantages of relative high efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and lower ecological impact. This study reviewed different BHP pathways, and the most important enzymes involved in these pathways, to identify technological gaps and effective approaches for process intensification in industrial applications. Among the various approaches reviewed in this study, a particular focus was set on the latest methods of chemicals/metal addition for improving hydrogen generation during dark fermentation (DF) processes; the up-to-date findings of different chemicals/metal addition methods have been quantitatively evaluated and thoroughly …

Impact Of The Introduction Of Black Raspberries In A Standard Western-Style Diet On Colitis And Colorectal Cancer Risk In Mice, Daphne Rodriguez, Korry Hintze

Student Research Symposium

Approximately 1.4 million people suffer from inflammatory bowel disease, which is major risk factor for developing colitis associated colorectal cancer (CAC). Dietary interventions with the goal to reduce colon inflammation and encourage gut microbiome homeostasis may be a strategy to reduce the risk of CAC. The antioxidants and antiinflammatory compounds present in black raspberries (BRB) have demonstrated protective effects in the colon epithelium and may alter the composition of the gut microbiome. Previously, we showed that dietary supplementation with black raspberries significantly suppressed coliti and colon tumorigenesis promoted by the consumption of a Western type diet in mice. The goal …

Effects Of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles On Drought Tolerance In Winter Wheat, Justin Deakin

Student Research Symposium

Drought commonly reduces crop yields in agricultural production systems located in semi-arid regions around the world. Commonly, wheat (Triticum aestivum) is grown in these regions. The goal of this study was to determine if zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles (NPs) applied as a soil amendment reduces drought stress in wheat seedlings grown in the presence of Pseudomonas chloraphis isolate O6 (PcO6), a beneficial root colonizer. To show a nanoparticle-specific benefit, ZnO NP treatments were compared with bulk zinc sulfate (ZnSO4) and ZnO, the most commonly applied Zn amendments. Wheat was grown in a controlled environment, using sand amended with 5 mg/kg …

Sports Nutrition Project Based Learning Assignment Reflection, Guillermo Escalante

Q2S Enhancing Pedagogy

This is a reflection paper of a Sports Nutrition Project Based Learning Assignment that was developed at the 2018 Project Based Learning Workshop and implemented in the Winter 2019 session of KINE 382- Sports Nutrition.

Ride Your Way To Wellness: A Health Promotion Program For College Students Living On Campus, Alex N. Prado

2019 Graduate Student Showcase

Ride Your Way to Wellness is a four week challenge for Housing residents. On different days of the week, students earned points for their team of two and competed for prizes by completing an activity related to one of the following areas of wellness - emotional well-being, academic success, physical activity, sleep, nutrition, and financial awareness. The purpose is to engage residents in their housing and campus community through increasing exposure to and interaction with resources that support their well-being. There was noticeable improvements in knowledge of resources and well-being of students.

Idaho Wicsmart: Process And Implementation Evaluation, Alexis Pickering

2019 Graduate Student Showcase

The goal of this study was to conduct a process evaluation using the RE-AIM Implementation framework to determine if: eligible WIC participants found WICSmart to be an appealing option for their nutrition education, and assess the implementation of the WICSmart program in participating health districts.

The study was conducted from June 4-July 31, 2018. Information for this study was collected from 38 members of the WIC staff in three Idaho health districts using a survey, personnel response sheet, and a tracking form. The results show that WIC clients were interested in WICSmart because it is more convenient than in-person education.

Annual Health Disparities Symposium Focuses On Policy, Systems, Environmental Changes, Adam Pope

Browse All News

No abstract provided.

The Effect Of Two Tube-Feeding Protocols On Bacterial Contamination And Diarrhea In Icu Patients, Lynda J. Davidson

Dissertations

Diarrhea, a serious outcome for patients, commonly occurs following institution of enteral feeding. One suggested etiology for the problem is bacterial contamination of the enteral feeding solution. The purpose of this study was to extend previous pilot research on the occurrence of bacterial contamination and diarrhea in tube-fed ICU patients by comparing two enteral feeding protocols. The protocols compared were the routine hospital protocol vs an aseptic protocol for the preparation and maintenance of enteral nutrition. A convenience sample of 63 ICU patients, who met the inclusion criteria, were followed from the first day of enteral feeding to the fourth …

King Of The Hill? How Biotic Interactions Affect Biogeographical Pattern And Species Responses To Climate Change, Joshua Scott Lynn, Jennifer A. Rudgers, Tom E. X. Miller, Stephanie N. Kivlin, Melanie R. Kazenel

Biology ETDs

As climate has warmed, many species have moved up mountains as physiological limits to their distributions have ameliorated. These distribution shifts are creating novel communities, begging the question: What happens to species at the tops of mountains as potential antagonists encroach upwards? Theory predicts that upward migrations will cause range contractions for high-elevation species because of novel interactions with encroaching antagonists. My dissertation work is one of the most comprehensive tests of this question to date, using a combination of ecological niche modeling (ENM), experiments, and demographic and trait-based modeling approaches. I created novel ENMs that suggest context-dependency of biotic …

Comparing Feeding Accuracy Between High And Low Predation Trinidad Guppies, Lydia J. Bonnell

Honors College Theses

Efficient feeding accuracy could increase an organism’s survival. Although local adaptation in Trinidad guppies is common, the effects on accuracy are unknown. Guppies were wild caught in 2015 and 2017, filmed while capturing prey. Accuracy wasn’t different within samples but differed across samples, possibly due to the prey types used.

Modulation Of Inflammatory And Pain Pathways In Trigeminal Ganglion Neurons And Glial Cells By Plant Extracts, Y. Fan, H. Sheckley, L. E. Cornelison, Sara Woodman, Paul L. Durham

College of Natural and Applied Sciences

Aims: To evaluate the modulatory effect of plant extracts on the expression of mitogen-activated protein kinase phosphatase-1 (MKP-1) and the protein kinases P-ERK and P-p38 in primary cultures of trigeminal ganglion from Sprague Dawley rats. Study Design: In vitro analysis of methanol extracts on proteins implicated in inflammation and pain signaling. Place and Duration of Study: Center for Biomedical and Life Sciences, Missouri State University, between September 2017 and December 2018. Methodology: Methanol extracts were prepared from L. barbarum, S. canadensis, R. copallinum, and V. missurica, while an aqueous extract was prepared from V. californica. Primary cultures of rat trigeminal …

School Of Applied Sciences Honors Students Of The Month, Sarah Sapp

University of Mississippi News

Katelyn Tarr and Alexandra Eben recognized for academic excellence

Diabetes Shared Medical Appointment: An Evidence-Based Innovation Project, Mohamed Bojang

DNP Final Reports

The purpose of the evidence-based practice innovation project (EPIP) is to address uncontrolled diabetes by implementing an evidence-based shared medical appointment (SMA) intervention which based on the body of the evidence will help improve diabetes outcomes. A pilot implementation and retrospective chart review were conducted. Data was collected on outcome indicators such as blood pressure, lipid values, body mass index, A1C, and knowledge. The results of a pilot SMA implementation revealed that patients who participated in the weekly SMA saw an improvement in post-mean values compared to pre-mean values. Mean A1c dropped to 7.0% from 7.11%; systolic blood pressure improved …

Determinan Ketahanan Pangan Rumah Tangga Di Daerah Pedesaan Di Indonesia (Analisis Data Susenas Tahun 2017), Dilla Syamola, Atik Nurwahyuni

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

Food is a basic human need for life while food security is a guarantee for humans to live healthy and
productive work, around 800 million people do not have access to adequate food. Emphasizing food security as
an important public health problem. This study uses secondary data from the 2017 National Social Survey (Susenas),
this study aims to prove the determinants of household food security in rural areas in Indonesia in 2017.The
cross-sectional study design where data was collected at the same time, and obtained by the Linear Probability
model (LPM) logit and probit models. Estimated results with probit tests …

Pengaruh Program Makan Siang Terhadap Asupan Makanan, Status Anemia Dan Perilaku Gizi Santri Perempuan, Dewi Kusumawati, Rimbawan Rimbawan, Ikue Ekayanti

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

Provision of food in dormitories is generally limited due to cost problems so students are vulnerable to
malnutrition. Iron deficiency in adolescents can cause anemia. This study aimed to evaluate effect of lunch program
on food intake, anemia status and nutritional behaviour for female students at the Darusalam Islamic Boarding
School Bogor. This study was a pre-experiment with one group design before intervention. Selected subjects
were 54 students given interventions of adding protein and fruit at lunch and nutrition education for 15 weeks.
Nutrition education delivered by the teacher and refreshment material by nutrition students. The results showed
energy, protein, …

Body Mass Index In Multiple Sclerosis Modulates Ceramide-Induced Dna Methylation And Disease Course, Kamilah Castro, Achilles Ntranos, Mario Amatruda, Maria Petracca, Peter Kosa, Emily Y. Chen, Johannes Morstein, Dirk Trauner, Corey T. Watson, Michael A. Kiebish, Bibiana Bielekova, Matilde Inglese, Ilana Katz Sand, Patricia Casaccia

Advanced Science Research Center

Background: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) results from genetic predisposition and environmental variables, including elevated Body Mass Index (BMI) in early life. This study addresses the effect of BMI on the epigenome of monocytes and disease course in MS.

Methods: Fifty-four therapy-naive Relapsing Remitting (RR) MS patients with high and normal BMI received clinical and MRI evaluation. Blood samples were immunophenotyped, and processed for unbiased plasma lipidomic profiling and genome-wide DNA methylation analysis of circulating monocytes. The main findings at baseline were validated in an independent cohort of 91 therapy-naïve RRMS patients. Disease course was evaluated by a two-year longitudinal follow up …

Mobile Phone-Based Dairy Feeding Support Tool, Bhola Shrestha

Scale Up Conference

No abstract provided.

Scaling Up Proven Wheat Technologies And Innovations For Achieving A Wheat Self-Sufficiency In Africa, S. Assefa, T. Wuletaw, Z. Bishaw, K. Shideed, M. Baum, I. Tahir, T. Debele, I. U. Abubakar, O. Olabanji, D. Kutywayo, R. Mogi, O. Goita, C. Akem

Scale Up Conference

No abstract provided.

Establishing Cassava As An Agro-Industrial Crop Through The Scaling-Out Of Proven Technologies And Innovations For The Production, Processing, And Marketing Of Value-Added Products In Africa, Adebayo Abass

Scale Up Conference

No abstract provided.

Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato Drinks Commercialization Towards A Healthy Population, Nigeria, L. A. Onyegbulam, C. Aniedu

Scale Up Conference

No abstract provided.

Production And Marketing Of Horticultural Seeds And Seedling Of Africa Indigenous Vegetables And Fruits In Benin, A. Chaldia Odette Agossou, Lys Amanvi Aglinglo, Aristide C. Houdegbe, Dedeou A. Tchokponhoue

Scale Up Conference

No abstract provided.

Scaling Up Food Security Innovations: Lessons From The Canadian International Food Security Research Fund, Helena Shilomboleni, Renaud Deplaen

Scale Up Conference

No abstract provided.

A Wind Conductor’S Guide: James Barnes’S Trail Of Tears, Charles Ives’S Old Home Days: Suite For Band, And David Maslanka’S Golden Light, Melanie Schuette

Research Papers

AN ABSTRACT OF THE RESEARCH PAPER OF

Melanie K. Schuette, for the Master of Music degree in Music, presented on April 1, 2019, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

TITLE: A WIND CONDUCTOR’S GUIDE: JAMES BARNES’S TRAIL OF TEARS, CHARLES IVES’S OLD HOME DAYS: SUITE FOR BAND, AND DAVID MASLANKA’S GOLDEN LIGHT

MAJOR PROFESSOR: Dr. Christopher Morehouse

The scope of this paper is to provide an analysis of three wind band/ensemble works performed as part of the graduate recital of Melanie Schuette. Each chapter is divided into four categories; biography, background, analysis, and rehearsal considerations from the viewpoint of the …

How Chevron Deference Is Inappropriate In U.S. Fishery Management And Conservation, Charles T. Jordan

Seattle Journal of Environmental Law

Well managed fisheries represent an excellent source of sustainable food making the management of which incredibly important. The management of fisheries in the United States is governed by The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSFCMA). While the Act creates strong goals and mandates to ensure the best management of fisheries as an important natural resource, there are issues of delegation within the act. The MSFCMA ultimately delegates authority to eight regional councils which are made up of unelected and un-appointed members. The membership of these councils is at risk of industry influence with little legal protections. Critical in how …

Food Aid To The Developing World: The Subversive Effects Of Modern-Day Neo-Colonialism, Shreya Ahluwalia

Seattle Journal of Environmental Law

The United States has the power and resources to benefit citizens across the world. Many politicians have embodied this goal. Now it is time to move away from this approach. This article exposes the harm surrounding foreign aid from the United States, poses questions related to the foreign policy decisions of the United States and other world powers, and proposes unique solutions through the lens of environmental racism.

The Parthenon, April 10, 2019, Heather Barker

The Parthenon

The Parthenon, Marshall University’s student newspaper, was published by students Monday through Friday during the regular semester and weekly on Thursdays during the summer. Due to budgetary constraints, beginning with the 2018 Fall semester, the newspaper is only published one day a week. The editorial staff is responsible for the news and the editorial content.