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A Pilot Study On The Beneficial Effects Of Additional Selenium Supplementation To Methimazole For Treating Patients With Graves' Disease, Bin Xu, Di Wu, Hong Ying, Ying Zhang

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The aim of this study was to assess the effect of a combination use of methimazole (MMI) and selenium (Se) in the treatment of Graves' disease (GD). Materials and methods: A total of 103 newly diagnosed hyperthyroidism patients were randomized to MMI and MMI + Se combination groups. After treatment for 6 months, the levels of triiodothyronine (FT3), free thyroxine (FT4), thyrotropin receptor antibody (TRAb), thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPOAb), and thyroglobulin antibody (TGAb) were observed. An in vitro culture model of thyroid cells was established and the protein expression and mRNA levels of TRAb, TPOAb, and TGAb were determined …

Can Apelin Play A Role In The Etiology Of Tinnitus?, Nuray Ensari̇, Özer Erdem Gür, Ni̇lgün Gür, Ömer Tarik Selçuk, Levent Renda, Mustafa Deni̇z Yilmaz, Mehmet Türker Öztürk, Yeşi̇m Çeki̇n

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Tinnitus is seen in 15% of the general population; in 1%-6% of this number, the quality of life is seriously affected by this chronic condition. Chemical, oxidative, and emotional stressors are important in terms of the clinical course of tinnitus. Apelin is an endogenous peptide which is an oxidative stress mediator. It has been shown that the apelin/APJ (apelin junction receptor) system plays various roles in the physiology and pathophysiology of many organs. However, the role of the apelin/APJ system as an oxidative stress mediator in tinnitus is unknown. We investigated the level of apelin in patients with normal …

Use Of Traditional And Complementary Medicine For Musculoskeletal Diseases, Güli̇s Kavadar, Sali̇ha Eroğlu Demi̇r, Ebru Ayteki̇n, Yildiz Akbal

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: We aimedto determine the prevalence of traditional and complementary medicine (TCM) use among patients with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and to examine the methods used, frequency, and experienced benefits of therapies; the reasons for using TCM; and the sources of information about therapies. We also compared demographic characteristics of users and nonusers of TCM.Materials and methods: The descriptive study was conducted with 839 patients who attended the physical therapy and rehabilitation units of 3 public hospitals between September 2014 and March 2015. A self-administered questionnaire including demographic characteristics, medical history, and details of TCM use was applied. Results: Of the …

Risk Factors For Coronary Artery Disease In Young Patients With Stable Angina Pectoris, Mustafa Duran, Deni̇z Elçi̇k, Sani̇ Namik Murat, Fati̇h Öksüz, İbrahi̇m Etem Çeli̇k

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: We aimed to investigate the relationship between risk factors and the presence of coronary artery disease (CAD) in a young population with stable angina pectoris (SAP).Materials and methods: A total of571 individuals younger than 60 years old, admitted to the outpatient clinic with chest pain and referred for coronary angiography between January 2015 and December 2017, were included in the study. All clinical and biochemical parameters were documented in the hospital records. Coronary angiography of patients was monitored from records. The individuals were divided into two groups. The patient group consisted of 363 individuals with at least one-vessel stenosis …

Prognostic Importance Of Pten, Egfr, Her-2, And Igf-1r In Gastric Cancer Patients Treated With Postoperative Chemoradiation, Berri̇n Benli̇ Yavuz, Mehmet Koç, Sümeyye Kozacioğlu, Gül Kanyilmaz, Meryem Aktan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: This study aimed to describe the prognostic importance of epidermal growth factor (EGFR), phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN), human EGF receptor-2 (HER-2), and insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor (IGF-1R) in gastric cancer patients treated with postoperative chemoradiation therapy. Materials and methods: Sixty-nine patients treated with adjuvant chemoradiation therapy were retrospectively evaluated. Tumor samples were stained immunohistochemically. Results: All patients were treated with 3D conformal radiation therapy with concomitant and adjuvant chemotherapy. Perineural invasion (PNI) (P = 0.042), prechemoradiation therapy albumin levels below 3.5 mg/dL (P = 0.011), and EGFR positivity (P = 0.008) had negative effects on overall survival …

Effect Of 4 Weeks Of Frankincense Consumption On Explicit Motor Memory And Serum Bdnf In Elderly Men, Elham Asadi, Mohammad Reza Shahabi Kaseb, Rasool Zeidabadi, Mohammad Reza Hamedinia

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Memory is a mechanism for coding, storing, and recalling information. Weak memory and learning disability are common psychological problems in the elderly. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of 4 weeks of frankincense consumption on explicit motor memory and serum BDNF in the elderly.Materials and methods: Twenty elderly men (mean age of 60.2 ± 1.7 years) were randomly divided into two groups: experimental (n = 12) and placebo (n = 8). The first blood samples were collected 24 h before the pretest. Then both groups participated in a 4-week exercise program based on the protocol …

Anticipatory Effect Of Execution On Observation: An Approach Using Exopinch Finger Robot, Kutluk Bi̇lge Arikan, Hassan Gol Mohammad Zadeh, Ali̇ Emre Turgut, Murat Zi̇nnuroğlu, Gözde Bayer, Zafer Günendi̇, Bülent Cengi̇z

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: This study aims to explore the mirror neuron system (MNS) involvement using mu (8?12 Hz)/beta (15?25 Hz) band suppression in an action observation-execution paradigm. Materials and methods: Electrophysiological (EEG) data from 16 electrodes were recorded while 8 participants observed video clips of a hand squeezing a spring. Specifically, the effect of anticipated execution on observation was studied. For this purpose, a fully actuated finger exoskeleton robot was utilized to synchronize observation and execution and to control the execution condition for the partici-pants. Anticipatory effect was created with a randomized robot accompany session. Results: The results showed that the observational …

Relationship Between Sirt1 Gene Expression Level And Disease In Age-Related Cataract Cases, Ni̇hat Buğra Ağaoğlu, Nuray Varol, Sali̇ha Handan Yildiz, Cem Karaosmanoğlu, Rahmi̇ Duman, Müjgan Özdemi̇r Erdoğan, Mustafa Solak

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Age-related cataract is the most important visual impairment all over the world. Epigenetic modifications, especially overexpression of histone deacetylases, have become the focus of interest for cataract development in recent years. Sirtuin 1 (SIRT1), a class II histone deacetylase and a member of the sirtuin family, is one of the best-characterized histone deacetylases and has a pivotal role in age-related diseases. However, the association of SIRT1 with age-related cataracts has not yet been fully elucidated. Therefore, we aimed to determine the expression of SIRT1 in age-related cataract patients.Materials and methods: Expressions of SIRT1 were evaluated by quantitative polymerase chain …

Conventional Versus Endoscopic Components Separation Technique: New Anthropometric Calculation For Selection Of Surgical Approach, Yaşar Subutay Peker, Oğuz Hançerli̇oğullari, Mehmet Fati̇h Can, Sezai̇ Demi̇rbaş

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Giant ventral incisional hernias (GVIHs) are hard to manage for surgeons. This problem was resolved in 1990 with the components separation technique (CST). We aimed to compare endoscopic and conventional CST for GVIHs and find a new anthropometric calculation.Materials and methods: In this prospective nonrandomized clinical trial, 21 patients were treated with endoscopic or conventional CST between 2012 and 2016. Eight patients (38.1%) were operated endoscopically and 13 (61.9%) conventionally on the basis of preoperative tomography results, hernia surface area (HSA), number of recent abdominal operations, comorbidities, and the presence or history of ostomy. Groups in which prosthetic material …

Determination Of Liver Fibrosis Stages In Egyptian Chronic Hepatitis B Patients By A Noninvasive Tool, Waleed Serag, Magdy Mahmoud, Basem Eysa, Sara Mahmoud

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is the leading cause of liver fibrosis (LF). The prognosis and management of patients with chronic hepatitis B virus depend on the amount and progression of liver fibrosis. Angiopoietin-like protein 2 (Angptl2) is not only a chronic inflammatory mediator, but also a tissue-remodeling factor. The aim of this study is to explore the predictive value of Angptl2 in different fibrosis stages in patients chronically infected with HBV. Materials and methods: Eighty patients with chronic HBV infection undergoing Fibroscan were included. Serum concentrations of Angptl2 were detected using a commercial ELISA kit.Results: Angptl2 levels were …

Impacts Of Self-Efficacy On School Psychologists' Provisions Of Mental Health Services, Ashley Jantzer

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this thesis was to identify variables that predict a school psychologist’s self-efficacy in counseling abilities, as well as identify variables that predict perceived barriers to implementing mental health services to students in a school setting. Participants were 84 school psychologists working in the state of Washington. Participants were asked to complete a survey that included (a) demographic questions, (b) a questionnaire about perceived self-efficacy in counseling abilities, and (c) a questionnaire about perceived barriers to providing mental health services. The results of two multiple linear regression equations suggest that in this study, certain variables predicted both self-efficacy …

The Challenges For A Closed-To-The-Public Animal Sanctuary: Prioritizing Animal Welfare While Engaging In Educational Community Outreach, Lisa Tweed

All Master's Theses

Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest is a small primate sanctuary in Cle Elum, Washington, and is presently home to seven chimpanzees who were retired from biomedical research. I used this sanctuary as a case study to find out how a closed-to-the-public sanctuary can engage in educational outreach without compromising the welfare of the residents. I employed a combination of semi-structured interviews of sanctuary personnel, ethnographic participant-observation as a volunteer caregiver, and an online survey offered to the local community to help me understand the goals and limitations of sanctuaries. I also designed and conducted two educational programs for local area schools as …

Endogenous Gene Tagging Of Pfr2 And Pfr5 In Trypanosoma Cruzi Using Crispr/Cas9, Naomi Bryant

All Master's Theses

The flagellum of Trypanosoma cruzi contains the paraflagellar rod (PFR) an extra-axonemal scaffolding. The PFR consists of a lattice of cytoskeletal filaments that lies alongside the (9 + 2) microtubular axoneme, beginning at the flagellar pocket and extending to the flagellar tip. The PFR has only been observed within the phylums Euglenozoa and Dinoflagellata, although many eukaryotic organisms with long flagella have extra-axonemal structures that accommodate enzymes and regulatory proteins along with serving as scaffolding. The exact function and basic molecular composition of the PFR has yet to be determined although the major structural components, PFR1 and PFR2 and several …

Modelling Stream Metabolism And Fish Biomass In Headwater Streams Of The Eastern Cascades Mountains, Zach Lessig

All Master's Theses

Headwater streams are important for the biological integrity of river systems because they represent most of the length of the hydrological network and control the downstream flow of energy and nutrients to larger river systems. Headwater streams are culturally and economically important because they, directly or indirectly, support recreationally important anadromous and resident fisheries. Managing fish in these systems often requires time-consuming population counts, but fish biomass might be related to overall stream productivity, which can be measured relatively easily using models to estimate stream metabolism. The goal of my study was to relate whole-stream metabolism to fish biomass in …

Fire And Road Disturbance Impacts On Forest Plant Species And Seed Rain In Table Mountain Fire Arai, Kittitas County, Washington, Jonathan A. Betz

All Master's Theses

Forest communities are in a constant state of change. Disturbance events can alter the physical landscape and create conditions favorable to some species while negatively impacting others. Fire has been a natural, reoccurring source of disturbance in Pacific Northwest forests. Over the past centuries the fire paradigm has changed in favor of fire suppression. Forest roads permit access provide greater access but further fracture forest community’s continuity. The 2012 Table Mountain Fire and road influence have altered the plant community’s seed rain and vegetation. This study measured dispersed seeds and understory vegetation cover as functions of roads and fire intensity. …

The Gut Microbiome: Is Fecal Matter Microbial Composition A Proxy For Intestinal Microbial Composition In Studies Of The Microbiome, Enique Reyes

All Master's Theses

As many health phenomena seem to be affected directly and indirectly by the microbiome, gut microbiome research has increased in the last decade. Issues such as allergies, cancer, obesity, and other health complications have been shown to be influenced by the microbiome. Most of gut microbiome research is done by collecting and sequencing the DNA of the microbiome of the fecal matter from model organisms or human subjects. Studies that use this method of sample collection and analysis assume that fecal matter microbiomes are similar to intestinal microbiomes, and that it can be used as a proxy. At present, no …

Validity Of The Falls Risk For Older People In The Community (Frop‑Com) Tool To Predict Falls And Fall Injuries For Older People Presenting To The Emergency Department After Falling, Marlon Mascarenhas, Keith D. Hill, Anna Barker, Elissa Burton

Health Sciences Papers and Journal Articles

The aims of this study were to (1) externally validate the accuracy of the Falls Risk for Older People in the Community (FROP-Com) falls risk assessment tool in predicting falls and (2) undertake initial validation of the accuracy of the FROPCom to predict injurious falls (requiring medical attention) in people aged ≥ 60 years presenting to emergency departments (EDs) after falling. Two hundred and thirteen participants (mean age = 72.4 years; 59.2% women) were recruited (control group of a randomised controlled trial). A FROP-Com assessment was completed at a home visit within 2 weeks of ED discharge. Data on falls …

Does Exercise Impact Gut Microbiota Composition In Men Receiving Androgen Deprivation Therapy For Prostate Cancer? A Single-Blinded, Two-Armed Randomised Controlled Trial, Robert U. Newton, Claus T. Christophersen, Ciaran M. Fairman, Nicolas H. Hart, Dennis R. Taaffe, David Broadhurst, Amanda Devine, Raphael Chee, Colin I. Tang, Nigel Spry, Daniel A. Galvao

Health Sciences Papers and Journal Articles

Introduction: A potential link exists between prostate cancer (PCa) disease and treatment and increased inflammatory levels from gut dysbiosis. This study aims to examine if exercise favourably alters gut microbiota in men receiving androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for PCa. Specifically, this study will explore whether: (1) exercise improves the composition of gut microbiota and increases the abundance of bacteria associated with health promotion and (2) whether gut health correlates with favourable inflammatory status, bowel function, continence and nausea among patients participating in the exercise intervention.

Methods and analysis: A single-blinded, two-armed, randomised controlled trial will explore the influence …

A Randomized Trial Of Prenatal N-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation And Preterm Delivery, Maria Makrides, Karen Best, Lisa Yelland, Andrew Mcphee, Shao Zhou, Julie Quinlivan, Jodie Dodd, Elinor Atkinson, Huda Safa, Jacqueline Van Dam, Gustaaf Dekker, Monika Skubisz, Amanda Anderson, Beth Kean, Anneka Bowman, Carly Mccallum, Kara Cashman, Robert Gibson

Health Sciences Papers and Journal Articles

Background: Previous studies have suggested that maternal supplementation with n−3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids may reduce the incidence of preterm delivery but may also prolong gestation beyond term; however, more data are needed regarding the role of n−3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in pregnancy.

Methods: We performed a multicenter, double-blind, randomized trial in which women who were pregnant with single or multiple fetuses were assigned to receive either fish-oil capsules that contained 900 mg of n−3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (n−3 group) or vegetable-oil capsules that contained trace n−3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (control group) daily, beginning before 20 weeks …

Optical Characterization Of Salt-Induced Swelling Behavior Of Poly($N$-Isopropylacrylamide) Terpolymer Hydrogel Layers, İlke Anaç, Anil Bozdoğan

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

This study reports for the first time the effect of different sodium halide salts (NaClO$_{4}$, NaI, and Na$_{2}$CO$_{3})$ in the low concentration range (in the range of 10$^{-7}$-1 M) on the swelling behavior of photo-crosslinked, surface-immobilized poly($N$-isopropyl acrylamide) (PNIPAAm) terpolymer layers. PNIPAAm terpolymer (consisting of $N$-isopropylacrylamide, methacrylic acid, and 4-methacryloxybenzophenone) was synthesized via free radical polymerization. The PNIPAAm terpolymer layers were prepared on gold substrates via spin coating and crosslinked and surface attached via UV radiation. The swelling behavior of the layers in monovalent (NaClO$_{4}$ and NaI) and divalent (Na$_{2}$CO$_{3})$ solutions was monitored by surface plasmon/optical waveguide spectroscopy. The terpolymer …

Targeting Human Telomeric Dna With Azacyanines, Ayça Küçükakdağ Doğu, Özgül Persi̇l Çeti̇nkol

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Small molecules targeting telomeric DNA or its interactions with telomerase have been an active area of cancer research. In the present study, we investigated the interactions of six benzimidazole compounds, called azacyanines, differing from each other in alkyl chain length and branching in the benzimidazole ring (azamethyl, azaethyl, azapropyl, azaisopropyl, azabutyl, and azaisobutyl) with human telomeric DNA (tel24) in 1:1 and 1:6 ratio (tel24:azacyanine) using UV-Vis, circular dichroism (CD), and fluorescence spectroscopy. All the compounds were binding to tel24 as indicated by the formation of the weak induced CD band between 320 nm and 360 nm. A substantial red shift …

Acetyl- And Butyrylcholinesterase Inhibitory Activity Of Selected Photochemically Synthesized Polycycles, Ivana Sagud, Irena Skoric, Dragana Vuk, Ana Ratkovic, Franko Burcul

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder and the main cause of dementia in the elderly population. Since the treatment of AD has been associated with the activity of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE), their inhibitors remain the main focus of AD investigations. In this study we evaluated cholinesterase inhibitory activity of 14 bicyclo[3.2.1]octene/octadiene derivatives and naturally occurring sesquiterpene alcohol cedrol. These 14 compounds have been efficiently and ecologically prepared by a photochemical approach in batch photochemical reactors. Various compounds with the bicyclo[3.2.1]octene skeleton have already been successfully evaluated for treatment of central nervous system disorders and AD. Among …

In Silico And In Vitro Evaluation Of The Biological Activity Of Some Organic Sulfur-Containing Compounds, Victoria Osipova, Maria Polovinkina, Anastasia Osipova, Yulia Gracheva, Andrey Okhlobystin

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

It was predicted, using the Prediction of Activity Spectra for Substances online software, that organic sulfur-containing compounds 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-mercaptophenol (1), 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-(3-mercaptopropyl)phenol (2), bis-3-[3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propyl] sulfide (3), bis(3,5-di-tert- butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) disulfide (4), diphenyl disulfide (5), dibenzyl disulfide (6), dibutyl disulfide (7), di-tert-butyl disulfide (8), diallyl disulfide (9), and methyl propyl trisulfide (10) could possess antioxidant activity and act as active scavengers of oxygen metabolites. The antiradical activity of these species was analyzed and it was shown that they were able to react with electrochemically generated the superoxide anion radical. The rate constants for reactions of 1-10 with the superoxide anion radical were calculated. The …

One-Pot Synthesis Of Quinazolin-4(3$H$)-Ones And 2,3-Dihydroquinazolin-4(1$H$)-Ones Utilizing $N$-(2-Aminobenzoyl)Benzotriazoles, İlbi̇lge Merve Şenol, İlhami̇ Çeli̇k, İlker Avan

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

A convenient and efficient method has emerged for the one-pot synthesis of substituted quinazolin-4(3$H)$-ones and nonaromatic alkaloids. 2-Substituted quinazolin-4(3H)-ones, 2,3-disubstituted quinazolin-4(3$H)$-ones, and 2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1$H)$-ones were obtained at yields of 46% to 95% by a one-pot reaction of $N$-(2-aminobenzoyl) benzotriazoles with amines and orthoesters or aldehydes under catalyst-free conditions.

Characterization And Purification Of 1,2,4-Triazole-Containing Phthalocyanines Synthesized By Microwave Method And Structure Elucidation By Spectroscopic Techniques, Asi̇ye Nas, Ümi̇t Demi̇rbaş, Nurhan Gümrükçüoğlu, Hali̇t Kanteki̇n

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

The complexes of peripherally tetra-substituted metal-free (8), lead(II) 9), and zinc(II) (10) phthalocyanine derivatives were synthesized for the first time in this work. The structures of these new complex compounds have been elucidated using many spectral methods such as electronic absorption, FT-IR, $^{1}$H NMR, $^{13}$C NMR, elemental analysis, and mass spectra. The thermogravimetric behavior of compounds 8-10 was determined by thermogravimetric analysis method in addition to these spectral methods.

Determination Of Triacylglycerols And Fatty Acid Composition Of Chilopsis Linearis Seed Oil By Reverse-Phase High-Performance Liquid Chromatography, Anh Van Nguyen, Victor Ivanovic Deineka, Lyudmila Aleksandrovna Deineka, Anh Thi Ngoc Vu

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

In the present work, the compositions of the 27 triacylglycerols (TAGs) as well as fatty acid composition of Chilopsis linearis seed oil were determined by reverse-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) with diode array and mass spectrometric detections. It was shown that the main conjugated acid in the seed oil is a catalpic acid, (9E,11E,13Z)-octadeca-9,11,13-trienoic acid, while two unusual fatty acids have the parameters satisfying the literature data for (10E,12E)-octadeca-10,12-dienoic and (9E,12E)-octadeca-9,12-dienoic acids. For the two conjugated acid substituents the isosbestic point (at 234 nm) was found and was used to calculate the ratios of TAGs with different chromophores in the …

Conformational Communication Mediates The Reset Step In T6a Biosynthesis, Amit Luthra, Naduni Paranagama, William Swinehart, Susan Bayooz, Phuc Phan, Vanessa Quach, Jamie M. Schiffer, Boguslaw Stec, Dirk Iwata-Reuyl, Manal A. Swairjo

Chemistry Faculty Publications and Presentations

The universally conserved N 6-threonylcarbamoylade nosine (t 6 A) modification of tRNA is essential for translational fidelity. In bacteria, t 6 A biosynthesis starts with the TsaC/TsaC2-catalyzed synthesis of the intermediate threonylcarbamoyl adenylate (TC-AMP), followed by transfer of the threonylcarbamoyl (TC) moiety to adenine-37 of tRNA by the TC-transfer complex comprised of TsaB, TsaD and TsaE sub-units and possessing an ATPase activity required for multi-turnover of the t 6 A cycle. We report a 2.5-˚ A crystal structure of the T. maritima TC-transfer complex (TmTsaB 2 D 2 E 2) bound to Mg 2+-ATP in the AT-Pase site, and substrate …

Metabolic Compounds Within The Porcine Uterine Environment Are Unique To The Type Of Conceptus Present During The Early Stages Of Blastocyst Elongation, Sophie C. Walsh, Jeremy R. Miles, Linxing Yao, Corey D. Broeckling, Lea A. Rempel, Elane C. Wright-Johnson, Angela K. Pannier

Department of Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering: Faculty Publications

The objective of this study was to identify metabolites within the porcine uterine milieu during the early stages of blastocyst elongation. At Days 9, 10, or 11 of gestation, reproductive tracts of White cross‐bred gilts (n = 38) were collected immediately following harvest and flushed with Roswell Park Memorial Institute‐1640 medium. Conceptus morphologies were assessed from each pregnancy and corresponding uterine flushings were assigned to one of five treatment groups based on these morphologies: (a) uniform spherical (n = 8); (b) heterogeneous spherical and ovoid (n = 8); (c) uniform ovoid (n = 8); (d) heterogeneous …

Implications Of Training In Incremental Theories Of Intelligence For Undergraduate Statistics Students, Valorie L. Zonnefeld

Faculty Work Comprehensive List

This chapter documents the effects of training in incremental theories of intelligence on students in introductory statistics courses at a liberal arts university in the US. Incremental theories of intelligence examine the beliefs individuals hold of knowledge and how it is attained. An individual with an incremental theory of intelligence believes that intelligence can be developed. The research examined differences by gender in mastery of statistics and attitudes toward statistics for students who received growth mind-set training. A pre-test, post-test design utilised the Students’ Attitudes Toward Statistics© instrument and the Comprehensive Assessment of Outcomes in a first Statistics course. An …

An Occupational Therapy Referral Screening Tool For Children In Adoptive And Foster Care Placements, Alli Fox, Emily Kollodge

Occupational Therapy Capstones

The purpose of this scholarly project was to identify the needs of children in the adoption and foster care systems (AFCS) by creating a screening tool to refer them to occupational therapy services. In the United States (US), the number of adopted children has grown to 1.8 million (Vandivere, Malm, & Radel, 2009), and to 400,000 children in the foster care system at any given time (Bramlett & Radel, 2017). These children are considered an at-risk population due to their life experiences. Occupational therapists (OTs) are uniquely qualified to work with this population. Due to stress and adversity, children who …