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Making The Most Of Your Groceries During The Coronavirus Pandemic, Adam Pope

Browse All News

No abstract provided.

City Limits: Heat Tolerance Is Influenced By Body Size And Hydration State In An Urban Ant Community, Dustin J. Johnson, Zachary R. Stahlschmidt

Pacific Faculty Work

Cities are rapidly expanding, and global warming is intensified in urban environments due to the urban heat island effect. Therefore, urban animals may be particularly susceptible to warming associated with ongoing climate change. We used a comparative and manipulative approach to test three related hypotheses about the determinants of heat tolerance or critical thermal maximum (CTmax) in urban ants—specifically, that (a) body size, (b) hydration status, and (c) chosen microenvironments influence CTmax. We further tested a fourth hypothesis that native species are particularly physiologically vulnerable in urban environments. We manipulated water access and determined CTmax for 11 species common to …

April 15, 2020 Faculty Senate Minutes, University Of South Carolina

Faculty Senate

No abstract provided.

Cyp1a2 Genotype And Acute Effects Of Caffeine On Resistance Exercise, Jumping, And Sprinting Performance, Jozo Grgic, Craig Pickering, David Bishop, Brad J. Schoenfeld, Pavle Mikulic, Zeljko Pedisic

Publications and Research

Background: It has been suggested that polymorphisms within CYP1A2 impact inter-individual variation in the response to caffeine. The purpose of this study was to explore the acute effects of caffeine on resistance exercise, jumping, and sprinting performance in a sample of resistance-trained men, and to examine the influence of genetic variation of CYP1A2 (rs762551) on the individual variation in responses to caffeine ingestion.

Methods: Twenty-two men were included as participants (AA homozygotes n = 13; C-allele carriers n = 9) and were tested after the ingestion of caffeine (3 mg/kg of body mass) and a placebo. Exercise performance was assessed …

Resource Map Of Expenditures For Tennessee Children, Annual Report To The Legislature 2020

Resource Map Report

No abstract provided.

The Role Of Conformational Dynamics In Isocyanide Hydratase Catalysis, Medhanjali Dasgupta

Department of Biochemistry: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

Post-translational modification of cysteine residues can regulate protein function and is essential for catalysis by cysteine-dependent enzymes. Covalent modifications neutralize charge on the reactive cysteine thiolate anion and thus alter the active site electrostatic environment. Although a vast number of enzymes rely on cysteine modification for function, precisely how altered structural and electrostatic states of cysteine affect protein dynamics, which in turn, affects catalysis, remains poorly understood.

Here we use X-ray crystallography, computer simulations, site directed mutagenesis and enzyme kinetics to characterize how covalent modification of the active site cysteine residue in the enzyme, isocyanide hydratase (ICH), affects the protein …

Biological Evaluation Of Fda-Approved Drugs As Mirna-31 Inhibitors Using Real Time Qrt-Pcr And A Luciferase Assay, Nicholas Sienkiewicz

Honors Theses

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a group of post-transcriptional, negative regulators of gene expression, consisting of ~19-24 nucleotides. Since their discovery in 1993, miRNAs have been found to be involved in a diverse amount of cellular and disease pathways, including certain types of cancer. Overexpression of certain oncogenic miRNAs, including miRNA-31, have been shown to play a role in cancer cell development. Recent findings have suggested that miRNAs play a significant role in every stage of colorectal cancer (CRC) initiation, progression, and development, as well as induce resistance to chemotherapy drugs like 5-FU. In particular, research has shown that increased levels of …

Upaya Optimasi Sintesis Pentapeptida Leu-Ala-Asn-Ala-Lys Dengan Pengurangan Nilai Loading Resin, Rani Maharani, Dessy Yulyani Kurnia, Ace Tatang Hidayat, Jamaludin Al-Anshori, Dadan Sumiarsa, Desi Harneti, Nurlelasari Nurlelasari

Chimica et Natura Acta

SCAP1 (Saccostrea Cucullata Antioxidant Peptide 1) dengan urutan asam amino LANAK (Leu-Ala-Asn-Ala-Lys) merupakan pentapeptida yang diisolasi dari hidrolisat tiram dan diketahui memiliki aktivitas antioksidan dengan scavenging radikal DPPH sebesar 83,79 ± 0,53%. Peptida ini telah berhasil dibuat dengan metode sintesis peptida fase padat dengan persen rendemen 8,28%. Rendahnya persen rendemen yang diperoleh disebabkan karena adanya dua residu Ala serta 1 residu Asn yang dapat menyebabkan agregasi. Nilai loading resin yang terlalu besar juga menjadi salah satu penyebab terbentuknya agregasi karena loading resin dilakukan selama 15 jam. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menyintesis senyawa SCAP1 dengan pengurangan nilai loading resin. Untuk meningkatkan …

Optimasilisasi Waktu Fermentasi, Kadar Air Dan Konsentrasi Cu2+ Pada Produksi Lakase Trichoderma Asperellum Lbkurcc1 Secara Fermentasi Padat Batang Padi Dalam Reaktor Labu, Novia Sellyna, Miranti Miranti, Yuana Nurulita, Edy Saputra, Panca Setia Utama, Titania Tjandrawati Nugroho

Chimica et Natura Acta

Trichoderma asperellum LBKURCC1 adalah galur Trichoderma yang diisolasi dari tanah perkebunan cokelat di Riau yang mampu memproduksi lakase. Lakase merupakan enzim ligninolitik yang dapat mendegradasi lignin, sekaligus mengoksidasi senyawa fenol. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengoptimasi produksi lakase T. asperellum LBKURCC1 secara fermentasi padat (SSF) menggunakan batang padi sebagai penginduksi lakase, di dalam reaktor labu sederhana. Optimasi parameter fermentasi (waktu fermentasi, kadar air dan konsentrasi Cu2+)dilakukan menggunakan Central Composite Design (CCD) dengan Response Surface Methodology  (RSM). Hasil ANOVA menunjukkan bahwa model quadratik dipilih, dengan persamaan regresi Y= 64,19 - 6,71 X1 + 6,93 X2 - 15,65 X1*X1 - 7,11 X2*X2 - 15,40 …

2020-04-15 Daily Unm Global Health Covid-19 Briefing, Christophe G. Lambert, Shawn Stoicu, Anastasiya Nestsiarovich, Praveen Kumar, Nicolas Lauve, Hannah Groves, Danielle Rivera, Estefania Montanez, Rachel D. King, Samuel Anyona, Evans Raballah, Elly Munde, Cristian Bologa, Tudor I. Oprea, Andrew S. Rowland, Kristine Tollestrup, Orrin Myers, Douglas J. Perkins

HSC Covid 19 Briefings

Executive Summary:

Daily NM recap. NM Hospital financial challenges. NM absentee voting. NM dairy farmers impact. 19-20 states open May 1? USA halts WHO funding. More NYC deaths. 250K tests AZ first responders. Global pandemic updates. Imported cases China. Masked South Korea elections. Danish children school return. PPE angiography. NYC cancels healthcare workers. GI shedding endoscopes. Blockade reduces transmission. Fever screening. Viral shedding post seroconversion. Radiology mitigations. Endoscopy units. Tracheostomy reduced transmission. Survivors plasma. Medical Imaging. Useful CTs. Electrophysiology procedures. Renin angiotensin blockers. Hemostasis. Dermatologic surgery. Pediatric gastroenterology. Autoimmune liver disease. Orthopedic surgical care. Updated treatment evidence. Asymptomatic detection. CVD …

2020 Eagle Showcase Program, Division Of Student Affairs, Leadership And Community Engagement, Service Learning

Eagle Showcase: Excellence in Service-Learning (Archived)

2020 Eagle Showcase Program

Determining The Effects Of An Evidence-Based After School Program On Objectively Measured Physical Ability In Urban Children, Kara Hamilton, Maddie Burman, Shelby Nolan, Taylor Yates, Karissa Peyer, Shewanee Howard-Baptiste

UTC Spring Research and Arts Conference

This study determined whether improvements occurred in participant objectively measured physical activity (Actigraph, wGT3X-BT, Pensacola, FL) during the MANE (Methodical Approach to Activity and Nutrition Education) after-school program.

Establishment Of Laboratory Methods To Assess The Application Of Blood Transfusions In Reptiles, Anke Cordula Stoehr

LSU Master's Theses

A broad knowledge base on veterinary transfusion medicine has been developed in common mammalian species, but little is known in reptiles. The goals of this thesis were to establish laboratory methods to assess the application of blood transfusions in reptiles. Morphological and physiological differences in reptiles, including their erythrocytes, hamper direct adaption of mammalian laboratory methods.

Quantification of percentage hemolysis is a crucial tool for quality assessment of stored red blood cell products. We evaluated measurement of the required analytes for this calculation (supernatant and total hemoglobin) with different methods in blood from American alligators and found that the use …

The Effects Watermelon Juice On Post Prandial Vascular Endothelial Function And Blood Flow During Hyperglycemia, Cullen M. Vincellette

LSU Master's Theses

Impaired endothelial function and microvascular dysfunction are frequently observed in individuals with cardiovascular risk factors such as obesity, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes. Reduced nitric oxide (NO) bioavailability is considered to be central to the development of these risk factors. NO can be generated via enzymatic reaction via NO synthase which requires the amino acid arginine. Evidence suggests that the amino acid citrulline is more effective at increasing circulating arginine levels than arginine supplementation alone. The purpose of this pilot study is to determine the potential for citrulline-rich watermelon juice (WMJ) to attenuate the reduction in postprandial endothelial function …

Approved Programs, April 14, 2020, Programs Committee

Programs Committee (PC)

No abstract provided.

"Forever Chemicals": Forever Altering The Legal Landscape, Leticia M. Diaz, Margaret R. Stewart

Belmont Law Review

No abstract provided.

Executive Committee - Agenda, 4/14/2020, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Agendas

No abstract provided.

Edible Films Made Of Corn Zein Protein And Cellulose Derivatives, Gloria Dukuzeyesu, Changmou Xu, Zhang Yue

UCARE: Research Products

A composite edible film made of corn zein protein (Z) and cellulose derivatives (C) was successfully fabricated. Edible films are coatings used to wrap food products to protect them against microbial deterioration, loss of moisture, and to extend the shelf life of the product. These edible films are consumed together with the product . The mechanical properties, water vapor permeability, application on fruits, and shelf life of the composite film were studied. Zein demonstrated excellent packing characteristics; due to its high no polar contents and hydrophobic nature, zein film served as a moisture barrier. Hydroproxy methylcellulose (HPM) is tasteless, odorless …

Graduate Student Lends A Green Thumb For Families In Need, Sarah Sapp

University of Mississippi News

School of Applied Sciences unveils new public health and health sciences program amidst crisis

Promoting Physical Activity & Social Participation In Young Adults With Idd With Best Buddies, Belmont Chapter, Courtney Janusz

OTD Capstone Projects

Best Buddies is the largest international organization dedicated to end social, physical, and economic isolation among individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Alongside of the Belmont Best Buddies president, we assessed the club’s specific needs and developed a sustainable field-day like event to promote engagement in physical activity and social participation. Much of the research found revolved around a lack of ability to engage and participate in these kinds of activities, which resulted in poor overall physical health. Also, research stated that participation in activities (similar to the one we want to create) is the context in which we form …

Icc Revised Guidelines, Individual Course Committee

Individual Course Committee (ICC)

No abstract provided.

College Of Education News, College Of Education, Georgia Southern University

College of Education: News & Publications (2003-2023)

• EAGLE Academy students seize social distance learning as a new opportunity to prepare for the digital world
• Georgia Southern alumnus encourages his students to stay active from home

Structure And Stability Of W1/O/W2 Emulsions As Influenced By Wpc And Nacl In Inner Aqueous Phase, Vivek Prakash Wankhede, Prateek Sharma, Shaik Abdul Hussain, Ram Ran Bijoy Singh

Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Sciences Faculty Publications

Effect of WPC and NaCl in internal aqueous phase (W1) of W1/O/W2 type double emulsions was studied. Pre-emulsion and final emulsion were prepared using microfluidizer and Ultra-Turrax high shear mixer, respectively. The emulsions prepared using salt exhibited uniform droplet size distribution and structural integrity. WPC at 6% and NaCl at 2 or 4% levels demonstrated better sedimentation stability (> 99%) and encapsulation stability (> 95%) during preparation and storage of double emulsions. Samples without added NaCl showed poor emulsion stability and structural integrity. Higher level of WPC i.e. 8% resulted in poor stability and encapsulation efficiency of double emulsions at …

Introduction, Deborah Ahrens

Seattle Journal for Social Justice

No abstract provided.

2020-04-14 Daily Unm Global Health Covid-19 Briefing, Christophe G. Lambert, Shawn Stoicu, Anastasiya Nestsiarovich, Praveen Kumar, Nicolas Lauve, Hannah Groves, Danielle Rivera, Rachel D. King, Estafania Montanez, Jolene Lobo, Samuel Anyona, Evans Raballah, Cristian Bologa, Andrew S. Rowland, Kristine Tollestrup, Tudor I. Oprea, Orrin Myers, Douglas J. Perkins

HSC Covid 19 Briefings

Executive Summary:

NMDOH county demographics online. NM emergency business loans. ABQ businesses violations. NM 5 new deaths 62 more cases. May 1 reopening too optimistic. MA contract tracing. Federal Ventilator Reserve. GM mass ventilator production. Ventilator-sharing device. $400M N-95 mask sterilization 60 sites. UNM PPE reprocessing online. Drug quality vulnerable. Managing urgent airway calls. Social distancing until 2022. SARS-Cov-2 blood supply. Contact tracing national blueprint. Mental health endangered. Successful surgical rapid response. Contact tracing medical ethics. Animal coronaviruses: human lessons. IDSA management guidelines. Ophthalmic practice. Pain management. Obstetrics management. Oncology practice. Forward triage. Scoring time-sensitive procedures. Outpatient structural heart disease. …

Understanding Factors Influencing Farmers’ Intention For Adopting Improved Grassland Using The Theory Of Reasoned Action, In The Highlands Of Central Mexico, Carlos Galdino Martínez-García, Carloss Manuel Arriaga-Jordan, Adolfo Armando Rayas-Amor, Peter Dorward, Tahir Rehman

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Low adoption of improved grassland among small-scale dairy farmers has been attributed to different factors such as farmers and household characteristics, farm characteristics, institutional characteristics and capital constraints (Martínez-García et al., 2012). Several researchers illustrate the importance of farmers’ attitude, beliefs and social pressure from the salient referents in the adoption of innovations (Rehman et al., 2007; Rossi Borges et al., 2014). Regarding Mexico, there is a lack of information about understanding of attitudes, beliefs and social pressure underpinning farmers’ intentions to adopt agricultural innovations. In contrast to many adoption studies, it focuses on an innovation that …

Spring Showcase 2020 Program, Office Of Student Research

Virtual 2020 Spring Student Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry

The Awards Ceremony for the Excellence in Research and Inquiry Award and the journal Incite will occur on Wednesday April 22 at 2:00 p.m. The live event will be held via Zoom at: https://zoom.us/j/96395410884

Reducing Pressure Injuries In The Intensive Care Setting: Nursing Knowledge And Best Practices Approach, Michelle Harvey

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Background: For many health care organizations, pressure injury (PI) prevention strategies have become a priority focus to improve patient outcomes and associated costs.

Problem: A rural community hospital located in the Eastern U.S. experienced an increase in hospital acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs), predominantly in the intensive care unit (ICU). In 2018, 17.4% of HAPIs occurred in the ICU.

Approach: Implementation of a Quality Improvement project in an adult ICU, providing education and on-going learning activities to nursing staff, and applying a standardized plan of care “bundle” for prevention interventions.

Outcomes: The approach resulted in improved documentation of flotation of heels, …

Transformative Change In Rural Ethiopia: The Impact Of Small- And Medium-Scale Irrigation, Logan Cochrane, Anne Cafer

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

Rural livelihoods in Ethiopia are vulnerable due to their reliance upon variable rainfall and the lack of access to irrigation. Irrigation coverage in the country is low, as the existing systems tend to cover state-run and commercial operations. There is significant potential for irrigation to play a transformative role in rural lives and livelihoods. Much of the evidence available in Ethiopia focuses upon technical studies of irrigation systems or impacts on households after gaining access to irrigation. This article highlights the causes and pathways of change. We focus on more financially-viable and environmentally-sound small- and medium-scale systems, versus the large-scale …

The Effects Of Gall Formation Due To Gall-Inducing Insects On Solidago Altissima’S Stem Height, Sarah Mummel

2020 Awards for Excellence in Student Research and Creative Activity

Gall-inducing insects are an old evolutionary member of our world, but little is known about their impact on goldenrod, Solidago altissima’s growth and development. We tested the relationship between gall diameter and stem height and the effects of gall presence on stem height. We sampled 20 random 1m² plots along a 30 meter long transect in a goldenrod field to find rosette and ball galls growing upon goldenrod. This transect was one of five other parallel transects, totaling approximately 150 m² of land. We measured heights of galled plants, heights of healthy nearby plants, and the diameter …