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Developing Social Justice Skills Through Community Service-Learning In High School Social Studies, Sharehann T. Lucman

The Councilor: A National Journal of the Social Studies

Social studies teachers are presented with the challenging yet rewarding task of cultivating in their students' principles and competencies essential for democratic and social-justice-oriented citizenship. Inspired and guided by literature on social justice education and community service-learning, this study suggests that social studies teachers ought to consider integrating teaching methods that are experiential, participatory, and critical in nature. An example of such a method is community service-learning. As illustrated in this study, community service-learning activities afford students the unique opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills on social justice in authentic social situations.

Using a descriptive and textual analysis approach, …

The Importance Of Hydration, Brendon P. Mcdermott

Diet, Food, Exercise, and Nutrition (D-FEND)

Introduction to what it means to be hydrated. How important is hydration for your health? How much fluid should you be drinking? Does the type of fluid you drink matter? What about when you exercise? Do you know what your "sweat rate" is?

2020-2021 Operating Budget, Southern University And A & M College. Office Of Finance & Administration.

All Southern University System Budgets

2020-2021 Operating Budget of Southern University Baton Rouge Campus.

Model And Data Concur And Explain The Coexistence Of Two Very Distinct Animal Behavioral Types, Jordi Moya-Laraño, Rubén Rabaneda-Bueno, Emily Morrison, Phillip H. Crowley

Biology Faculty Publications

Behaviors may enhance fitness in some situations while being detrimental in others. Linked behaviors (behavioral syndromes) may be central to understanding the maintenance of behavioral variability in natural populations. The spillover hypothesis of premating sexual cannibalism by females explains genetically determined female aggression towards both prey and males: growth to a larger size translates into higher fecundity, but at the risk of insufficient sperm acquisition. Here, we use an individual-based model to determine the ecological scenarios under which this spillover strategy is more likely to evolve over a strategy in which females attack approaching males only once the female has …

Effect Of Niacin Monotherapy On High Density Lipoprotein Composition And Function, Scott M. Gordon, Marcelo J. Amar, Kianoush Jeiran, Michael Stagliano, Emma Staller, Martin P. Playford, Nehal N. Mehta, Tomas Vaisar, Alan T. Remaley

Saha Cardiovascular Research Center Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND: Niacin has modest but overall favorable effects on plasma lipids by increasing high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and lowering triglycerides. Clinical trials, however, evaluating niacin therapy for prevention of cardiovascular outcomes have returned mixed results. Recent evidence suggests that the HDL proteome may be a better indicator of HDL's cardioprotective function than HDL-C. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of niacin monotherapy on HDL protein composition and function.

METHODS: A 20-week investigational study was performed with 11 participants receiving extended-release niacin (target dose = 2 g/day) for 16-weeks followed by a 4-week washout period. HDL …

The Process And Effects Of Ultrarunning, Ellis Ulery

Honors Projects

This project uses an in-depth research study and personal account to determine what it takes to run a 12-hour running event, the appeal of ultrarunning, and what can be learned through the experience. The project explains the efforts behind the specific preparation for this ultramarathon, the final distance of 47.3 miles ran in 12 hours, the evaluation of the enhanced mental state achieved while running, an explanation of the final results through the Central Governor Theory, and the dissection of the study Pursuing pleasure or virtue: The differential and overlapping well-being benefits of hedonic and eudaimonic motives that suggests why …

Effect Of Liming And Mineral Fertilisation On Soil Properties And Long‐Term Sward Agrocoenosis Productivity, Ruta Butkute

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Effect Of Nitrogen Fertilization And Cutting Management On The Chemical Composition Of Panicum Maximum Jacq In West Cameroon, B. Boukila, E. Tedonkeng Pamo, F. Tendonkeng, C. N. Meduke

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Critical Plant And Leaf N Concentrations Of An Ageing Timothy Sward, Gilles Bélanger, Gaëtan F. Tremblay

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Effects Of Caffeinated And Non-Caffeinated Gum On Premotor, Motor, And Overall Reaction Time, Ashton E. Holliday, Maelee A. Wells, Rebecca R. Rogers, Joseph A. Pederson, Tyler Williams, Christopher G. Ballmann

Topics in Exercise Science and Kinesiology

• Chewing gum and caffeine when used independently and concurrently increase neural activity ultimately improving reaction time but less is known about how caffeinated gum influences distinct phases of the reaction time response.
• Physically active college females (n=14) completed a 60-second reaction time test on a visuomotor board under the following counterbalanced conditions: 1) Baseline, 2) Non-caffeinated gum, 3) Caffeinated gum (300 mg caffeine).
• Point of application #1: Chewing gum improved premotor reaction time compared to baseline, but caffeine did not provide additional benefit.
• Point of application #2: Neither non-caffeinated nor caffeinated gum improved motor reaction times from baseline.
• Point of …

Barriers And Facilitators Of Parent Engagement With Health Promotion In Child Care: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation, Courtney T. Luecking, Phillip Dobson, Dianne S. Ward

Dietetics and Human Nutrition Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND: Early care and education providers cite lack of parent engagement as a central barrier to promoting healthy behaviors among young children. However, little research exists about factors influencing parent engagement with promoting healthy eating and activity behaviors in the this setting.

AIMS: This study aimed to address this gap by examining low and high parent engagement with the Healthy Me, Healthy We campaign to identify barriers and facilitators of parent engagement with the intervention.

METHOD: This comparative case study used an explanatory sequential mixed-methods approach. We created center-level parent engagement scores using process evaluation data from the effectiveness trial …

Probiotics And Antimicrobial Effect Of Lactiplantibacillus Plantarum, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae, And Bifidobacterium Longum Against Common Foodborne Pathogens In Poultry, Joy Igbafe, Agnes Kilonzo-Nthenge, Samuel N. Nahashon, Abdullah Ibn Mafiz, Maureen Nzomo

Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Faculty Research

The probiotic potential and antimicrobial activity of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, and Bifidobacterium longum were investigated against Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella typhimurium and Listeria monocytogenes. Selected strains were subjected to different acid levels (pH 2.5–6.0) and bile concentrations (1.0–3.0%). Strains were also evaluated for their antimicrobial activity by agar spot test. The potential probiotic strains tolerated pH 3.5 and above without statistically significant growth reduction. However, at pH 2.5, a significant (p < 0.05) growth reduction occurred after 1 h for L. plantarum (4.32 log CFU/mL) and B. longum (5.71 log CFU/mL). S. cerevisiae maintained steady cell counts for the entire treatment period without a statistically significant (p > 0.05) reduction (0.39 log CFU/mL). The results indicate at 3% bile concertation, 1.86 log CFU/mL reduction was observed for L. plantarum, while S. cerevisiae, and B. longum growth …

Cilësia E Mishit Dhe Produkteve Të Tij Nga Këndvështrimi I Konsumatorit Në Kosovë, Laureta Beqiri

Theses and Dissertations

Mishi dhe produktet e tij janë pothuajse pjesë e pandashme e dietës sonë. Mishi luan një rol shumë të rëndësishëm duke kontribuar me proteina cilësore,minerale, dhe një sërë vitaminash. Në këtë punim do të shpjegojmë ndërtimin e mishit, vlerat ushqyese , mënyrat e ruajtjes, procesin teknologjik të përpunimit dhe ambalazhimit të prodhimeve të mishit, dhe poashtu do të paraqiten rezultatet e hulumtimit të bërë me anë të anketës mbi përdorimin, preferencat, dhe njurive të konsumatorve për prodhimet e mishit.

Përpunimi përfshin marrjen e mishit në formën e tij të papërpunuar dhe shndërrimin e tij në një produkt që është i …

Overview Of Environmental Stressors, Avian Diseases, And Contaminants In South American Seabirds, Hunter Boykin

All HCAS Student Capstones, Theses, and Dissertations

Diseases and contaminants found along the South American marine environment are known to impact important seabird species, including the Peruvian pelican (Pelecanus thagus), Humboldt penguin (Spheniscus humboldti), Guanay cormorant (Phalacrocorax bougainvillii), Peruvian booby (Sula variegate), and Inca tern (Larosterna inca). These seabirds are primarily found along the coast of Peru where they compete for nest sites and prey. The Punta San Juan guano reserve, where these species are located, is affected by periodic environmental fluctuations such as El Niño and La Niña. These fluctuations cause changes in wind patterns and sea …

Psychosocial Influences On Routine Childhood Immunization In Sokoto, Kebbi And Zamfara States—Slide Deck, Breakthrough Research

Sexual and Reproductive Health, Rights, and Choices

Slide deck for Breakthrough RESEARCH webinar held on 20 August 2020.

Diurnal, Metabolic And Thermogenic Alterations In A Murine Model Of Accelerated Aging, David B. Allison, Guang Ren, Rodrigo A. Peliciari-Garcia, Sobuj Mia, Graham R. Mcginnis, Jennifer Davis, Karen L. Gamble, Jeong A. Kim, Martin E. Young

Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences Faculty Research

Senescence-Accelerated Mouse-Prone 8 (SAMP8) mice exhibit characteristics of premature aging, including hair loss, cognitive dysfunction, reduced physical activity, impaired metabolic homeostasis, cardiac dysfunction and reduced lifespan. Interestingly, circadian disruption can induce or augment many of these same pathologies. Moreover, previous studies have reported that SAMP8 mice exhibit abnormalities in circadian wheel-running behavior, indicating possible alterations in circadian clock function. These observations led to the hypothesis that 24 h rhythms in behavior and/or circadian clock function are altered in SAMP8 mice and that these alterations may contribute to perturbations in whole-body metabolism. Here, we report that 6-month-old SAMP8 mice exhibit a …

Perbedaan Kadar Flavonoid Total Dari Black Garlic Tunggal Dan Majemuk Dengan Metode Spektrofotometri Uv-Vis, Dewa Ayu Ika Pramitha, Ni Nyoman Ayu Kartika Yani

Chimica et Natura Acta

Black garlic atau bawang hitam merupakan hasil fermentasi dari bawang putih segar (Allium sativum L.) yang difermentasi pada suhu tinggi selama beberapa waktu sehingga menghasilkan kandungan dan formulasi kimiawi baru. Black garlic sebagai salah satu bahan herbal yang dibutuhkan sebagai suplemen untuk menjaga stamina, dan vitalitas tubuh.  Black garlic mengandung senyawa bioaktif, seperti, fenol, flavonoid, piruvat, tiosulfat, S-allycysteine (SAC), dan S-allymercaptocysteine (SAMC). Dalam penelitian ini, perbedaan kadar flavonoid total black garlic tunggal dan majemuk telah ditentukan. Kadar flavonoid total pada black garlic tunggal dan majemuk diuji dengan metode spektrofotometri UV-Vis. Kadar flavonoid total black garlic tunggal memiliki kadar lebih tinggi …

Socio-Economic And Environmental Implications Of Replacing Conventional Poultry Feed With Insect-Based Feed In Kenya, Zewdu Abro, Menale Kassie, Chrysantus Tanga, Dennis Beesigamukama, Gracious Diiro

All Peer-Reviewed Publications

The growing scarcity of resources for feed production and environmental concerns highlight the unsustainability of conventional feed sources. Insect farming is considered as an alternative feed due to its low land and water requirements, its low ecological footprint, and circular economy contribution by converting biowaste into high-quality feed ingredients. While there is growing research on the technical feasibility and nutritional performance of insect-based feed, its potential beneifts are not quanitified. Using experimental and secondary data, we assess the potential socio-economic benefits of black soldier fly larvae meal (BSFLM) to the Kenyan poultry sector. We find that replacing 5–50% of the …

Past Environmental Changes And Management Suggestions For Lakes In The Yangtze River Economic Belt, Yang Xiangdong, Dong Xuhui, Chen Xu, Wang Rong, Wang Qian, Lin Qi, Xu Min

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Lakes in the Yangtze River Economic Belt are mainly distributed in the Hengduan Mountain area in Southwest China and the flood plain area of the Yangtze-Huaihe River Basin in East China. The high spatial variability of natural environment and economic development have rendered the ecological and environmental problems of these lakes. Comprehensive improvement of the lake environment and their ecological states are important for regional development. In the absence of long-term monitoring data, past environmental changes based on lake sediments, also termed as paleolimnological studies, can provide historical information for the protection and restoration of these lakes. This study revealed …

All-Cause Mortality In Metabolically Healthy Individuals Was Not Predicted By Overweight And Obesity, Qiuyue Tian, Anxin Wang, Yingting Zuo, Shuohua Chen, Haifeng Hou, Wei Wang, Shouling Wu, Youxin Wang

Research outputs 2014 to 2021

BACKGROUND

Metabolically healthy obesity (MHO) and metabolically healthy overweight (MH-OW) have been suggested to be important and emerging phenotypes with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, whether MHO and MH-OW are associated with all-cause mortality remains inconsistent.

METHODS The association of MHO and MH-OW and all-cause mortality was determined in a Chinese community-based prospective cohort study (the Kailuan study), including 93,272 adults at baseline. Data were analyzed from 2006 to 2017. Participants were categorized into 6 mutually exclusive groups, according to BMI and metabolic syndrome (MetS) status. The primary outcome was all-cause death, and accidental deaths were excluded. …

Chemical Composition Of Panicum Maximum Planted With Different Manure Sources, O. M. Arigbede, Jimoh A. Olanite, Alaba O. Jolaosho, Olufemi S. Onifade, U. Y. Anele, A. O. Amole

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Effects Of Soil Ph And Fe2+ Content On Growth And Physiology Of Alfalfa, Yuan An, Jianfeng Li, Jixiong Sun

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

The Study Of Physico‐Chemical Characteristics Of Soil‐Vegetation Relationships In Saliferous And Gypsiferous Soils Of Winter Rangelands In Eshtehard (Iran), A. Ahmadi, E. Moghiseh, M. Peyrowi, S. Mahmoodi

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Organic Fertilization Of Sorghum Seeds For Forage For Use By Monogastric And Ruminant Livestock, Elizabeth Cruz, J. Ly, R. Almaguel, V. Martínez, M. D. García

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

The Secret Miracle Of Olive Oil, صبري الزغير, رغد الرجبي

Hebron University Research Journal-A (Natural Sciences) - (مجلة جامعة الخليل للبحوث- أ (العلوم الطبيعيه

Olive oil is a key component of the Mediterranean Diet (MD), being the main source of vegetable fat, especially monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA). As Mediterranean unique food stuff, olive oil has become a legendary culinary oil with very difficult-to-match health benefits. Anyone coming from the Mediterranean region of the world would tell you about the health benefits, as well as the wonderful flavor, of a good dose of olive oil on salads, pasta, fish and almost anything else. Fortunately, it is available throughout the year to satisfy taste buds and promote good health. In the last decade, many epidemiological studies …

Rodent Models Of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Zaki Tubesha

Hebron University Research Journal-A (Natural Sciences) - (مجلة جامعة الخليل للبحوث- أ (العلوم الطبيعيه

Diabetes is a disease characterized by a relative or absolute lack of insulin, leading to hyperglycemia. Due to the high prevalence of diabetic individuals all over the globe, extensive research is being carried out effective to develop more antidiabetic agents and to determine their mechanisms of action. Consequently, a number of diabetic animal models have been developed and improved over the years, of which rodent models are the most thoroughly described. The animal models of type 2 diabetes can be obtained either spontaneously (genetics) or induced by chemicals, dietary, surgical manipulations or by various combinations. In this review my attention …

Performance Of Awassi Lambs Fed A Citrus Pulp And Olive Cake Silage, احمد ظاظا, جمال ابو عمر

Hebron University Research Journal-A (Natural Sciences) - (مجلة جامعة الخليل للبحوث- أ (العلوم الطبيعيه

This experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of feeding different silages on the performance of fattening lambs and nutrients digestibility. Sixteen uniform males of Awassi lambs were used in feeding trial that was lasted for 77 days. The trial was followed by a digestion trial. Lambs were divided into four experimental groups during the trial and had free access to water. Three types of silage were prepared using wheat straw (WS), olive cake (OC) and citrus pulp (CP). The three by-products were mixed in the following ratios for silage 1 (60:27:13), for silage 2 (20:54:26) and for silage 3 …

Effect Of Feeding Sesame Oil Cake On Performance, Milk And Cheese Quality Of Anglo-Nubian Goats, جمال ابو عمر, ايمن حجازي

Hebron University Research Journal-A (Natural Sciences) - (مجلة جامعة الخليل للبحوث- أ (العلوم الطبيعيه

This experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of feeding sesame oil cake (SOC) on milk and cheese quality of Anglo-Nubian goats. Sixteen lactating (20 daysin-milk) Anglo- Nubian goats were used in the experiment that lasted for 60 days. Goats were divided into 4 dietary treatment groups of 4 goats in each and the goats were dist tributed between the groups in a way they represent age and lactation stage. Goats were housed in pens of suitable size and were managed as any other commercial goat flock. The animals had free access to water. Straw was fed at rate of …

Effects Of Phytase On Broilers Performance And Body Status Of Phosphorus, جمال ابو عمر, ربيع صبحه

Hebron University Research Journal-A (Natural Sciences) - (مجلة جامعة الخليل للبحوث- أ (العلوم الطبيعيه

his experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of microbial phytase supplementation on broilers performance, nutrient digestibility, carcass cuts and body status of Ca and P. A total of 200 day-old Cobb-500 chicks were used in the experiment. Birds were partitioned into five experimental groups of 40 birds each treatment was composed of 4 replicates with 10 birds in each. The control group was fed a commercial starter and finisher diet. The second treatment group was fed a phosphorus deficient diet, while the third, fourth and fifth treatments groups were fed a phosphorus deficient diets plus the microbial phytase. Phytase …

The Implementation Of Peak Relational Training System In A Special Education Classroom, Kelsey Leachko

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

This study was an instructional inquiry project using a single participant research design and mixed methods data collection. The study investigated the implementation of PEAK (Promoting the Emergence of Advanced Knowledge) Relational Training System: Direct Training Module (Dixon, 2014), specifically when focused on the behavior of a second-grade student with ASD in a specialized learning center. By conducting a pre-assessment with a single subject, deficits in foundational skills were identified and three focus behaviors were chosen for the intervention. PEAK was then implemented using a multiple baseline design to teach and reinforce the behaviors. The progress of the intervention was …