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Academy Students Commended For Their 'Caring Heart', Lake Union Herald

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.

Aging In The City Of Attleboro: A Community Needs Assessment, Caitlin Coyle, Mary Krebs

Center for Social and Demographic Research on Aging Publications

This report describes research undertaken by the Center for Social & Demographic Research on Aging within the Gerontology Institute at the University of Massachusetts Boston, on behalf of the Attleboro Council on Aging. The goals of this project were to investigate the needs, interests, preferences, and opinions of Attleboro’s residents age 60 or older. The contents of this report are meant to inform the City of Attleboro, the Attleboro Council on Aging and Senior Center, and organizations that work with and on behalf of older residents of Attleboro for the purposes of planning and coordination of services. The report will …

Age-Friendly Chelmsford: A Livable Community For All Ages, Chelmsford Age-Friendly Action Plan, Jan Mutchler, Beth Rouleau, Ceara Somerville, Rebecca Mailman

Center for Social and Demographic Research on Aging Publications

Demographic patterns in Chelmsford indicate that the community will include more older residents moving forward. Projections suggest that by 2030, more than one out of three Chelmsford residents will be age 60 or older. Older residents represent an asset to the community and frequently take on disproportionate commitments to volunteer and civic engagements; capacity to take on these valued activities may be strengthened as the older population expands in number. At the same time, preparing for its aging population offers the opportunity for Chelmsford to re-evaluate its services, systems, and environmental features to ensure that they align with the needs …

June 2020 Magazine

Ergo

No abstract provided.

Data Management Report June 2020, Tennessee. Department Of Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities

Compliance & System Data/Reports

This monthly report provides data on various aspects of the department's activities and programs.

Gender Integration In Social And Behavior Change: What Does It Take?, University Research Co., Breakthrough Research

Poverty, Gender, and Youth

This document pulls from a recent review of social and behavior change (SBC)-focused literature and highlights eight promising practices regarding how to integrate gender considerations in health and non-health SBC interventions. The practices are operationalized at different levels of the Socio-Ecological Model for Change and are mutually reinforcing. The purpose of this document is to share these promising practices with SBC partners to strengthen gender integration and mainstreaming efforts in SBC programming.

Behavioral Sentinel Surveillance Survey In Nigeria: Baseline Technical Report, Emily White Johansson, Paul Hutchinson, Elizabeth Omoluabi, Akanni Akinyemi, Andrea Smith, J. Clint Welty, Udochisom Anaba, Dominique Meekers, Alejandra Leyton, Dele Abegunde, Paul C. Hewett

Poverty, Gender, and Youth

This technical report presents results of the baseline Behavioral Sentinel Surveillance survey by Breakthrough RESEARCH in Nigeria in September and October 2019. From 2019 to 2021, baseline, midline, and endline surveys will assess the effectiveness of Breakthrough ACTION integrated social and behavior change activities for malaria, family planning, and maternal, newborn and child health plus nutrition in Kebbi and Sokoto in comparison to Breakthrough ACTION's exclusively malaria activities in Zamfara state. Malaria activities were initiated in Zamfara in October 2019. This technical report presents detailed baseline results, including comparisons of results for the Breakthrough ACTION integrated and malaria-exclusive program areas. …

Measuring Preschool Parents’ Attitudes Towards Science: Development And Psychometric Evaluation Of A Parent Version Of The Dimension Of Attitudes Towards Science Instrument., Alexandra E. Adair

Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects

Presently, no measure or theoretical framework exists for preschool parents’ attitudes towards science. The purpose of this study was to develop and validate a measure of preschool parents’ attitudes towards science with a corresponding theoretical framework, as well as explore related constructs. To develop the measure, I adapted Wendt and Rockinson-Szapkiw’s (2017) English translation of van Aalderen-Smeets & Walma van der Molen’s (2013) Dimensions of Science (DAS) scale by making it appropriate for use with preschool parents.

The Preschool Parents Dimensions of Science Scale (PP-DAS) was pilot tested and revised before being administered to 330 preschool parents in the United …

Grains, Grasses, And Tubers: Staple Carbohydrates In The Diets Of Middle School Children Of Southern Zambia And Ethiopia, Brianna Juma

NUTR/GLST 498b: Global Research Experiences in Nutrition and Health

Purpose: Survey staple carbohydrate availability in local markets, complete anthropometric assessment, and interview primary school children about carbohydrate consumption in Southern Zambia and Ethiopia

Methods: Market inventories, anthropometric assessments, and interviews of 6th and 7th grade students

Results: Ethiopians have a greater diversity of available carbohydrates, have better overall anthropometric values compared to Zambian children, and consume more nutritious and varied carbohydrate types.

Conclusions: Diversity in carbohydrate availability and consumption, as well as more nutritious options, are associated with healthier growth rates among primary school children in Southern regions of Zambia and Ethiopia.

Microbiome Diversity In Diaphorina Citri Populations From Kenya And Tanzania Shows Links To China, Inusa J. Ajene, Inusa J. Ajene, Inusa J. Ajene, Fathiya M. Khamis, Barbara Van Asch, Gerhard Pietersen, Brenda A. Rasowo, Fidelis L. Ombura, Anne W. Wairimu, Komivi S. Akutse, Mamoudou Sétamou, Samira Mohamed, Sunday Ekesi

All Peer-Reviewed Publications

The Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri) is a key pest of Citrus spp. worldwide, as it acts as a vector for "Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (Las)", the bacterial pathogen associated with the destructive Huanglongbing (HLB) disease. Recent detection of D. citri in Africa and reports of Las-associated HLB in Ethiopia suggest that the citrus industry on the continent is under imminent threat. Endosymbionts and gut bacteria play key roles in the biology of arthropods, especially with regards to vector-pathogen interactions and resistance to antibiotics. Thus, we aim to profile the bacterial genera and to identify antibiotic resistance genes within the microbiome …

Mechanisms For Consultation And Free, Prior And Informed Consent In The Negotiation Of Investment Contracts, Sam Szoke-Burke, Kaitlin Y. Cordes

Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment Staff Publications

Investor-state contracts are regularly used in low-and middle-income countries to grant concessions for land-based and natural resource investments, such as agricultural, extractive industry, forestry, or renewable energy projects. These contracts are rarely negotiated in the presence of, or with meaningful input from, the people who risk being adversely affected by the project. This practice will usually risk violating requirements for meaningful consultation, and, where applicable, free, prior and informed consent (FPIC), and is particularly concerning when the investor-state contract gives the investor company rights to lands or resources over which local communities have legitimate claims.

This article explores how consultation …

Effects Of Wheat Straw Bedding Usage On Hide Tag Scores During Winter And Spring In Finishing Feedlot Cattle Fed In Eastern South Dakota, K. D. Miller, D. T. Smerchek, Z. K. Smith

SDSU Beef Day 2020 Summary Publication

Objective: Evaluate hide tag scores of finishing cattle subjected to differing levels of bedding application during the winter and spring months in eastern South Dakota.

Influence Of Maternal Protein Restriction In Primiparous Heifers During Mid- And/Or Late Gestation On Progeny Feedlot Performance And Carcass Characteristics, J. J. Block, A. D. Blair, R. N. Funston, M. J. Webb, K. R. Underwood, M. G. Gonda, A. A. Harty, R. R. Salverson, K. C. Olson

SDSU Beef Day 2020 Summary Publication

Maternal nutrient restriction in beef cows impacts developmental processes in the fetus that may influence lifetime performance. This study investigated impacts of metabolizable protein (MP) restriction in primiparous heifers during mid- and/or late-gestation on progeny feedlot performance and carcass characteristics.

Fecal Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy (Nirs) And The Nutrition Balance Analyzer (Nutbal) Case Study In South Dakota, A. A. Harty, K. C. Olson

SDSU Beef Day 2020 Summary Publication

The objective of this study was to compare fecal near infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS) and the nutrition balance analyzer (NUTBAL) results with diet samples and cattle performance to determine if fecal NIRS and NUTBAL can accurately predict forage quality and cattle performance in South Dakota.

Comparison Of Winter Cow Feeding Strategies On Offspring Performance And Meat Quality, E. Gubbels, K. Olson, J. Block, Z. Smith, R. Salverson, A. Harty, W. Rusche, J. Grubbs, K. Underwood, C. Wright, C. Schauer, D. Stecher, D. Drolc, A. Blair

SDSU Beef Day 2020 Summary Publication

The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of maternal prepartum dietary energy source (forage vs. concentrate) during mid- and late-gestation on offspring growth performance, carcass characteristics and meat quality.

Influence Of Maternal Protein Restriction In Primiparous Heifers During Mid- And/Or Late-Gestation On Meat Quality And Fatty Acid Profile Of Progeny, M. J. Webb, J. J. Block, R. N. Funston, K. R. Underwood, J. F. Legako, A. A. Harty, R. R. Salverson, K. C. Olson, A. D. Blair

SDSU Beef Day 2020 Summary Publication

The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of metabolizable protein (MP) restriction in mid- and/or late-gestation on meat quality, fatty acid profile, and carcass composition of progeny.

The Interactions Of Change In Nutrition On Uterine Environment And Cholesterol Concentrations In Beef Cattle, Taylor N. Andrew, Kaitlin M. Epperson, Jerica J. Rich, Saulo Menegatti Zorca, Abigail L. Zezeski, Thomas W. Geary, Rhea D. Lawrence, Julie A. Walker, George A. Perry

SDSU Beef Day 2020 Summary Publication

The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of nutritional changes prior to and after artificial insemination (AI) on uterine environment and plasma cholesterol concentrations.

Investigation On The Use Of A Flir (Forward Looking Infrared) Camera To Detect Relationships Between Internal And Surface Temperatures Of Beef Carcasses During Chilling, L. M. Hite, A. D. Blair, K. R. Underwood, J. K. Grubbs

SDSU Beef Day 2020 Summary Publication

The objective of this study was to collect preliminary data on the efficacy of using thermal imaging technology as a means to assess beef carcass chilling.

Daily Beef Consumption As A Part Of The Dash Diet Influences Blood Biomarkers Of Cardiometabolic And Muscle Health In Older Adults, M. Hossain, C. Perry

SDSU Beef Day 2020 Summary Publication

Objective: To determine the effect of the DASH diet containing beef on insulin sensitivity, cholesterol and muscle in adults 65 and older.

Influence Of Maternal Protein Restriction In Primiparous Heifers During Mid- And/Or Late-Gestation On Dam And Suckling Calf Performance, J. J. Block, A. D. Blair, R. N. Funston, K. R. Underwood, M. G. Gonda, A. A. Harty, R. R. Salverson, K. C. Olson

SDSU Beef Day 2020 Summary Publication

Nutrient status in gestating beef cows has been shown to impact performance of the dam and offspring; however, most research has focused on energy or a total diet restriction and a single period of gestation. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of maternal metabolizable protein (MP) restriction in primiparous heifers during mid- and/or late gestation on dam and suckling calf performance through weaning.

Mineral Nutrition For Beef Cattle – Extension Program, Adele Harty

SDSU Beef Day 2020 Summary Publication

Objective: Provide educational resources and support to producers to assist them in improving their cattle mineral program and subsequent cattle health and nutrition.

Influence Of Beef Production System On Calpain-1 Autolysis And Troponin-T Degradation, L. G. Johnson, J. K. Grubbs, K. R. Underwood, M. J. Webb, A. D. Blair

SDSU Beef Day 2020 Summary Publication

The objective of this study was to determine the impact beef production systems utilizing different levels of growth promotant technology on calpain-1 autolysis and troponin-T degradation, which are measures of tenderness.

Internal Temperature Decline Rate In Beef Primals Is Reduced In Heavier Carcasses, S. R. Egolf, L. M. Hite, A. C. Egolf, C. E. Bakker, A. D. Blair, J. K. Grubbs, K. R. Underwood

SDSU Beef Day 2020 Summary Publication

The objective of this study was to determine the influence of increasing beef hot carcass weights on internal temperature decline during chilling.

Grazing Behavior, Forage Quality, And Intake Rates Of Livestock Grazing Pastures Occupied By Prairie Dogs, Jameson R. Brennan, Ken Olson, Patricia Johnson, Janna Block, Chris Schauer

SDSU Beef Day 2020 Summary Publication

Prairie dogs can reduce the carrying capacity on rangelands by up to 50% through direct consumption of vegetation and by clipping plants to improve predator detection. Studies have shown that forage quality and digestibility are greater on prairie dog towns than off-town, however research is lacking that quantifies rates of forage and nutrition intake by cattle grazing pastures occupied by prairie dogs. The objectives of this study were to 1) evaluate relationships between on- and off-town plant communities and cattle grazing locations to identify trends in livestock grazing behavior throughout the growing season, 2) evaluate diet nutrient composition and intake …

Effects Of Feeding Brassica Mixture Cover Crops During Backgrounding On Carcass Traits And Fresh Meat Quality, C. E. Bakker, A. D. Blair, J. K. Grubbs, C. W. Wright, D. W. Brake, A. J. Smart, K. R. Underwood

SDSU Beef Day 2020 Summary Publication

Objective: Determine effects of feeding brassica-based cover crops to cattle during backgrounding on carcass characteristics and tenderness, flavor, and juiciness of longissimus dorsi steaks.

Performance, Carcass Characteristics, And Life Cycle Assessment Of Cattle Grown Utilizing Different Combinations Of Growth Promoting Technologies, M. J. Webb, J. J. Block, A. A. Harty, R. R. Salverson, R. F. Daly, J. R. Yeager, K. R. Underwood, R. N. Funston, D. P. Pendell, C. A. Rotz, K. C. Olson, A. D. Blair

SDSU Beef Day 2020 Summary Publication

The objective of this study was to determine the impact of different combinations of growth promoting technologies on live animal performance, carcass characteristics, and environmental outcomes.

Effects Of Low-Stress Weaning On Calf Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics, E. R. Gubbels, R. R. Salverson, K. M. Cammack, J. K. Grubbs, K. R. Underwood, K. C. Olson, A. D. Blair

SDSU Beef Day 2020 Summary Publication

The objective of this study was to compare the influence of two low-stress weaning methods with conventional weaning on post-weaning performance and carcass characteristics of beef steers.

Low Voltage Electrical Stimulation Of Beef Carcasses Slows Carcass Chilling Rate And Improves Steak Color, C. E. Bakker, K. R. Underwood, J. K. Grubbs, A. D. Blair

SDSU Beef Day 2020 Summary Publication

The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of two levels of low voltage electrical stimulation (ES) on temperature decline, pH, and meat quality.

Plastics, The Death Of Sea Turtles And American Businessmen: The Value In American Businesses In Adhering To An International Standard Of Sustainability, Navpreet Natt

Journal of International Business and Law

No abstract provided.

Provision Of Mental Health Services By Critical Access Hospital-Based Rural Health Clinics, John A. Gale Ms, Zachariah T. Croll Mph, Nathan First Lcsw, Msw, Ma, Sara Kahn-Troster Mph

Rural Health Clinics

Residents of rural communities face longstanding access barriers to mental health (MH) services due to chronic shortages of specialty MH providers, long travel distances to services, increased likelihood of being uninsured or under-insured, limited choice of providers, and high rates of stigma. As a result, rural residents rely more heavily on primary care providers and local acute care hospitals to meet their MH needs than do urban residents. This reality highlights the importance of integrating primary care and MH services to improve access to needed care in rural communities. Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) are ideally positioned to help meet rural …