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Scottish Cattle Companies On The Western Frontier, Kelly A. Witherspoon

Bound Away: The Liberty Journal of History

This article examines how, as part of a larger British economic and financial investment in the American West, two Scottish companies, the Matador Land and Cattle Company, and the Prairie Cattle Company, were particularly successful. They also assisted the development of the American cattle industry by supporting the creation of cattle associations and improving cattle breeds.

The Politics Of Seeds And Their Effects On Small-Scale Paraguayan Farmers, Maeve Mallozzi-Kelly

Capstone Collection

International corporate seed companies have manipulated Paraguay’s politics and agricultural development since 1995, increasing Paraguay’s use and protection of genetically modified seeds, while also undermining farmers’ control over their production and financial stability by almost eliminating markets for heirloom varieties. Paraguay continues to be excluded from research critiquing the effects of neoliberal policies on global agricultural systems. Therefore, this study aims to illuminate small-scale farmers’ experiences and bring Paraguay into the global conversation on seed sovereignty by critically examining the effects Paraguay’s national seed policies have on small-scale farmer’s development opportunities and resilience to climate change. This question guides the …

Recommendations For Administrators’ Involvement In School-Based Health Promotion: A Scoping Review, Collin A. Webster, Genee Glascoe, Chanta Moore, Brian Dauenhauer, Cate A. Egan, Laura B. Russ, Karie Orendorff, Cathy Buschmeier

Faculty Publications

School administrator involvement is recognized as a key factor in the extent to which school health promotion programs and initiatives are successfully implemented. The aims of this scoping review are to: (a) Identify existing documents that contain recommendations regarding the involvement of school administrators in school-based health promotion; (b) distill and summarize the recommendations; (c) examine differences in the recommendations by targeted professional level, professional group, health promotion content focus, and by whether the recommendations are evidence-based or opinion-based; and (d) evaluate the research informing the recommendations. We drew upon the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension …

Complementary Feeding Practices Among Infants And Young Children In Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Zainab Taha, Malin Garemo, Joy Nanda

All Works

© 2020 The Author(s). Background: Optimal complementary feeding (CF) promotes health and supports growth and development in children. While suboptimal feeding practices are reported for many countries, very limited information exists about such practices in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The present study describes CF practices in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and evaluates them using the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Programming Guide: Infant and Young Child Feeding. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, participating mothers of children below the age of two reported on their children's CF introduction and practices via a structured questionnaire. The study received ethical approval (ZU17_006_F) from …

Nutritional Influences On The Health Of Women And Children In Cabo Delgado, Mozambique: A Qualitative Study, Adelaide Lusambili, Violet Naanyu, Gibson Manda, Lindsay Mossman, Stefania Wisofschi, Rachel Pell, Sofia Jadavji, Jerim Obure, Marleen Temmerman

Obstetrics and Gynaecology, East Africa

In 2017, the Government of Mozambique declared localized acute malnutrition crises in a range of districts across Mozambique including Cabo Delgado. This is in spite of intensive efforts by different non-governmental organizations (NGO) and the Government of Mozambique to expand access to information on good nutritional practices as well as promote nutrition-specific interventions, such as cooking demonstrations, home gardens and the distribution of micronutrient powder to children. This paper examines and discusses key nutritional influences on the health of pregnant and breastfeeding mothers in Cabo Delgado province, Mozambique. We conducted 21 key informant interviews (KIIs) with a wide range of …

The Impact Of Knowledge Governance Mechanisms On Supply Chain Performance: Empirical Evidence From The Agri-Food Industry, Guoqing Zhao, Shaofeng Liu, H Chen, Dulekha Kasturiratne

Plymouth Business School

No abstract provided.

Energy Efficiency And Distributed Solar Energy Targeted To Underserved Communities: Perspectives On The Illinois Future Energy Jobs Act, Leroy C. (Lee) Paddock

San Diego Journal of Climate & Energy Law

This Article focuses on one of the most comprehensive state laws adopted to date, aimed at significantly advancing energy efficiency and distributed solar generation in underserved communities, the Illinois Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA). It begins by examining what constitutes energy justice and then discusses the disproportionate burdens and benefits related to energy production and use that underserved communities must deal with on a day-to-day basis. The Article then turns to a review of FEJA with a particular emphasis on the critical role community organizations played in designing, negotiating, and implementing the law. These efforts represent important development in both …

Effects Of Grass Growth Stage On Metabolisable Energy Concentration Of Fresh Grass, Tianhai Yan, C. P. Ferris, M. G. Porter, C. S. Mayne

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Changes Of Mineral Nutriments In Leaves Of Two Tall Fescue Cultivars By Foliar Application Of Iron And Zinc Under Heat Stress, Sheng Xu, Xingyuan He, Wei Chen, Jianlong Li

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Fractal Dimension And Variability Of Soil Particle In Grassland, Bing Xu, Shuyin Zhao, Changfu Tong

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Using 15N Isotopic Dilution Method To Quantify The Associative Nitrogen Fixing Bacteria From Grassland In Eastern Qilian Mountains, Linqiao Xi, Juan Qi, Degang Zhang, Tuo Yao

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Effects Of Molybdenum On Enzyme Activity And Blade Cell Submicro‐Structure Of Chamaecrista Rotundi Folia, Boqi Weng, D. F. Huang, Y. X. Wang, T. Luo, Zhaoyang Ying

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Tillage Systems And Biological Nitrogen Fixation Of Soybean (Glycine Max), Xianzhi Wang, Yuying Shen, Tianling Xie, Murray Unkovich

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Na+ Uptake Pathways In The Halophyte Suaeda Maritime, Suomin Wang, Jinlin Zhang, Timothy J. Flowers

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Self Regulation Protocol For Move Inclusive Dance, Rebecca Denton

OTD Capstone Projects

Due to the prevalence of autism, Down Syndrome, and sensory processing disorder in the dancers of MOVE Inclusive Dance, a self regulation protocol was formed. This protocol will help the dancers transition from the studio to recital hall in a sensory inclusive way. The protocol is a holistic program that lasts 6 weeks and encompasses numerous aspects including yoga, sensory room, visual supports, social narratives, and optional nutrition guide.

Abalone Recruitment In Abalone Recruitment In Low-Density And Aggregated Populations Facing Climatic Stress, Ryan K. Walter

Physics

Understanding spatial and temporal patterns in the recruitment of marine invertebrates with complex life histories remains a critical knowledge gap in marine ecology and fisheries. As marine invertebrates are facing multiple stressors from overfishing and climatic stress, it is important to evaluate the conditions that facilitate recruitment in low-density populations. The red abalone Haliolis rufescens historically supported an economically important fishery in California, but the fishery was sequentially closed as stocks declined, and the last fished area was closed in 2018 following the collapse of the kelp forests in Northern California. Here, red abalone recruitment was evaluated annually from 2012 …

Food Insecurity In Mississippi: Examining The Relationship Between Food Insecurity And Race, Cady Cooper

Honors Theses

The relationship between food insecurity and race is examined in this thesis. The author analyzes the history and background of food and race in Mississippi to bring about a recommendation to change policy. An analysis of USDA data as well as a spatial analysis was used as the primary method for investigating the relationship between race and food insecurity in Mississippi. The findings indicate that, in the urban setting, at ½ mile, 61% of whites are food insecure, and in the urban setting, at the 1 mile, 64% of whites are food insecure. In urban settings, the White population of …

Not All Free Air In The Nicu Is Necrotizing Enterocolitis., Paul Holtrop, Paras Khandar, Nathan Novotny

Articles

When a tiny preterm baby in our neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) has an intestinal perforation, it is always necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), right? Not so fast, my friend. Many of these preterm infants who perforate have free air from spontaneous intestinal perforation (SIP) and not NEC. As it turns out, not all free air in the NICU is NEC. How can you tell the difference and does it matter?

It can be challenging to tell the difference, but SIP tends to occur earlier in life, often within the first week, whereas NEC usually occurs slightly later. One analysis of a …

The Bg News August 26, 2020, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. August 26, 2020. Volume 100-Issue 2.

What Do Nci Data Tell Us About The Characteristics And Outcomes Of Older Adults With Idd?, Valerie J. Bradley, Dorothy Hiersteiner, Henan Li, Alexandra Bonardi, Laura Vegas

Developmental Disabilities Network Journal

The number of older adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) is growing and will continue to expand as the baby boom generation moves into older adulthood. This descriptive analysis provides information on the characteristics and outcomes of a subsample of individuals with IDD aged 55 and over in the 2018-2019 National Core Indicators In Person Survey. Selected findings are compared to characteristics of the general population as measured by the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). Findings suggest the older adults with IDD are more isolated, have smaller social networks than their younger peers, and have less access to transportation …

The Origins Of University Centers On Developmental Disabilities: Early Expectations And Legislation, Bryce Fifield, Marvin G. Fifield

Developmental Disabilities Network Journal

This article describes the evolution and early expectations of university-based programs to serve people with disabilities. I describe the how the committee that President John F. Kennedy created to make recommendations about how to better serve people with mental retardation suggested university-based programs that would improve the science and provide training to professionals who work with this community. I describe the early legislation and program decisions that were made by stakeholders that created the first generation of University Affiliated Facilities and Programs to serve people with disabilities.

Standardizing Assessment And Management Of Ankyloglossia, Marcia Nicole Cowen

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects

Ankyloglossia, which is characterized by a short, tight or thick lingual frenulum, can negatively impact breastfeeding. It has been recognized as a problem for centuries. Frenotomies have traditionally been performed to remove the lingual frenulum when indicated. The use of frenotomies and a focus on ankyloglossia fell out of favor in the twentieth century with renewed attention in the past several decades. Limited high-quality studies have been undertaken on ankyloglossia. There remains no standardized diagnosis or management recommendations. In efforts to promote a standardized approach that is based on current knowledge, this study will involve an educational in-service on ankyloglossia, …

Association Between Sociodemographic Factors And Estrogen Receptor-Positive, Progesterone Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer Subtypes: A Cross-Sectional Study, Vinodkumar Mugada, Raj Kiran Kolakota, Varsha Mahato

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: The presence of risk factors have a high risk of developing breast cancer. Our study aimed to find an association between sociodemographic factors and the risk of estrogen receptor (ER)-positive, progesterone receptor (PR)-positive breast cancer among women.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 200 women with breast cancer. Association between sociodemographic factors and hormone receptor subtypes of breast cancer was found using the Chi-square test. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to know the strong predictors of hormone receptor subtypes.

Results: The mean age was 50.08 (10.67) years. Comorbidities had a statistically significant association with …

Indonesian Health Professions Students’ Perceptions Toward An Interprofessional Education Program: Findings After Five Years Of Implementation, Santi Purna Sari, Diantha Soemantri, Dian Ayubi, Evi Martha, Hanny Handiyani, Ardi Findyartini

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: The Interprofessional Education (IPE) program is important for preparing health professions students to provide future interprofessional collaborative practice. The Universitas Indonesia Health Sciences Cluster has been implementing the IPE program since 2013. A comprehensive evaluation is required following the implementation of the IPE program. The aim of the study was to evaluate the IPE course based on perceptions of undergraduate students at the Universitas Indonesia from 2013 to 2017.

Methods: A mixed-methods study utilizing a semi-structured questionnaire was conducted with first year students following the completion of the first stage of the IPE course. A total of …

Unidirectional Na+ Influx Under Different Growth Stages Of Puccinellia Tenuiflora And Wheat, C. M. Wang, J. L. Zhang, G. Q. Wu, Suomin Wang

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Isolation And Characteristics Of Hydrogen-Oxidizing Bacteria In The Leguminous Rhizosphere In Grassland Of Sanjiangyuan Region, Weiwei Wang, Bo Fu, Changhui Li

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Carbon And Nitrogen Characteristic In Plants And Soils Of The Degraded Alpine Kobresia Pygmaea Meadow In The Tibetan Plateau, Qiji Wang, Shixiong Li, Zenchun Jing, Wenying Wang

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Nitrogen, Phosphorus And Potassium Utilization And Their Nutrient Cycling In A Beef‐Forage Production System, Yusuke Tabata, Masayuki Kitagawa, Kazato Oishi, Hajime Kumagai, Shinichi Kume, Hiroyuki Hirooka

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

An Exploration Into The Psychotic Symptoms Associated With Schizophrenia And Major Depressive Disorder, Kyndester Michael-Samaroo

The Pegasus Review: UCF Undergraduate Research Journal

This research examines the neurological similarities between schizophrenia and major depressive disorder with psychotic features to compare the manifestations of psychosis in each disorder. Both disorders often involve symptoms of psychosis, although the disorders overall are very different. We hypothesize that the neurological similarities between schizophrenia and major depressive disorder with psychotic features will provide researchers with the strategies needed to develop a treatment for psychotic symptoms. In order to test this hypothesis, five related studies were gathered for each disorder, and three studies were gathered for psychosis. These studies were then analyzed to pinpoint any similarities among factors for …

Occupational Therapy’S Role In Assisting With Community Reintegration For Survivors Of Human Trafficking, Jane Jany Huynh

Student Capstone Papers

Victims of human trafficking are exposed to traumatic experiences that affect their physical, psychological, cognitive, and social health. As survivors enter the healing stage and progressed in their journey to community reintegration, the complex traumatic experiences may affect their independence with occupational tasks.

This capstone explored the areas where occupational therapy can assist with community reintegration for survivors of human trafficking. Interviews were conducted through casual conversation using the modified Canadian Occupational Therapy Measure, (COPM) as guidance, and the Quality of Life Scale (QOLS) was used to gather baseline data.

Survivors identified priorities of their everyday living and the barriers …