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The Relationship Between Alexithymia And Obesity Among Females In Jordan, Hashem Ibrahim, Alaa Alghwiri

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

The aim of the current study was to identify the relation between Alexithymia and obesity in Jordanian woman between the ages of 18 to 44. The study utilized the descriptive methodology to process the collected data because of its convenience and usefulness to the study design, (326) women with alexithymia Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20) were included in this study, and they were divided into three different age groups (18-24), (25-34) and (35-44) years. Their body weight and height were measured to calculate their body mass index (BMI) to measure the extent of obesity in different groups. The study found that …

Behind The Mask: 40 Quarantine Poems From Humboldt County, David Holper, Anne Fricke

Humboldt in the Time of COVID - Digital Archive

David Holper and Anne Fricke. Poems in Humboldt County. September 20, 2020.

Table of Context:

L.F. Allen, Refugee

R. Allen, Raptured

G. Bee, The Morning of April 7th after COVID-19

M. Bickford, The Following

S. Bigham, Weathering the Storm

L. Birdsong, No More Doing To Be Done

S. Bloch-Welliver, White Fog

S. Brooks, Virulent

W. Butler, Personal neuroses and pandemic

D.N. Chinn, In the Shadow of Waiting

L. Crist, An Introvert Laments

D. Collins, Meet me on the Corner

T. Fitzmaurice, April 18, 2020

J. Floss, The Trouble with Pebble

M. Franco, Do What You Love

A. Fricke, Rehearsal may …

Improving Access To Quality Health Information In Rural Communities Through Little Free Libraries, Jane Morgan-Daniel, Lauren Adkins, Sonya Chapa, Margaret Ansell, Susan Harnett

Southern Chapter/Medical Library Association Annual Conference

Objective: Little Free Libraries (LFLs) are neighborhood book-exchange boxes. Okeechobee County Public Library in Florida partnered with the University of Florida Health Science Center Libraries on a grant-funded project to add health education components to 30 new public library-sponsored LFLs built on rural county properties. The objective was to improve rural residents' health literacy and awareness of NIH's All of Us Research Program.

Methods: The libraries collaborated to select and purchase 424 consumer health books in English and Spanish. Online consumer health materials were selected and printed. Laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots were also purchased, as the public library will collaborate …

Crisis Management And The Impact Of Pandemics On Religious Tourism, William Mosier, Tariq Elhadary, Ismail A. Elhaty, Mehdi Safaei

International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage

The spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused a worldwide shockwave of fear and much misinformation leaving chaos in its wake. Holy shrines and other religious sites have a special place in the hearts and minds of many people. For example, the mosques in Makkah and Medina, Saudi Arabia typically accommodate over one hundred thousand Muslims daily. Due to the spread of COVID-19, both mosques were forced to shut their doors to pilgrims for health and safety reasons. This situation has saddened millions of Muslims all over the globe. The same situation applies to Qom City in Iran, Bethlehem …

The Extent Of Exercising Physical Activities Among Mu'tah University Students, Baker Al Thuneibat, Loai Al Mobedeen

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

This study aimed at the extent of physical activity among the students of Mu'tah University ،theresearcher used the descriptive approach with its scientific steps and procedures. The study sample consisted of (946) male and female students distributed as (417) male students and (529) female students from the bachelor degree students at Mu'tah University ،who were randomly selected; the students of the Faculty of Sports Sciences were excluded from the sample and the questionnaire was used as an instrument for collecting the data and information related to the study.The results of the study showed that there are statistically significant differences at …

The Role Of The Ministry Of Planning And International Cooperation In The Economic Empowerment Of Women: Field Study In The Pockets Of Poverty In Jordan, Maream Bani Hani, Amal Awawdeh

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

The study aims to identify the role of the programs of the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation in the pockets of poverty in Jordan where the percentage of poverty exceeds 25%. The study population consisted of women who benefit from productive projects that the ministry offers for those who live in areas of poverty. The study utilized quantitative research methods. The study sample consisted of 162 women beneficiaries who were selected through systematic random sampling from the lists of the institutions that implement the programs. The main findings of the study were that the implemented programs contributed to achieving …

Fall Newsletter 2020 (Issue 8), Csusb

Coyote Chronicle (1984-)

Inside This Issue

• Senior athletes offered another year of eligibility
• Opinion: Positive vaccine updates don't mean we are out of the woods yet
• Vox pop: How has social distancing affected your friendships?
• Teachers, parents, and students on the struggles of online learning during COVID-19
• Advice: Don't forget to take breaks
• Advice: How to maximize your LinkedIn experience
• Review: Playing Ring Fit Adventures for a heart-pumping indoor workout
• Advice: Cheap and delicious meals to make with household staples

Regression-Derived Ileal Endogenous Amino Acid Losses In Broiler Chickens And Cannulated Pigs Fed Corn Fiber, Wheat Bran, And Pectin, Sunday A. Adedokun, Olayiwola Adeola

Animal and Food Sciences Faculty Publications

The objective of these studies was to determine the effect corn fiber (CF), wheat bran (WB) and pectin (PEC) on basal ileal endogenous amino acid (EAA) losses in broiler chickens (Exp. 1) and cannulated pigs (Exp. 2) using the regression method. Semi-purified diets containing 100 g/kg of CF, WB, or PEC (broiler chickens) and CF or PEC (pigs) were fed to replicate cages consisting of eight birds per cage of 21-d-old broiler chickens and six replicates of pigs consisting of one pig per pen. Ileal endogenous His, Glu, and Pro losses were higher (p < 0.05) for CF and WB compared with birds fed diets containing PEC. Contrasts between CF and WB showed higher (p < 0.05) ileal endogenous nitrogen, total amino acid, His, Ile, Met, Glu, Pro, and Tyr losses in birds fed the CF diets (Exp. 1). Contrasts of EAA losses between birds fed the WB and PEC diets showed higher (p < 0.05) losses for His, Glu, and Pro. In the cannulated pigs, CF resulted in higher (p < 0.05) ileal endogenous His, Leu, and Tyr losses. In summary, CF induced higher ileal EAA losses in broiler chickens and cannulated pigs.

The Effects Of Covid-19 On Pregnancy, Madison R. Cerda

Honors Capstones

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared a pandemic of a new strain of SARS-CoV-2, now officially named COVID-19. As a future nurse in labor and delivery I decided to focus on how coronavirus affects pregnancy. Pregnancy is considered a state of immune suppression, which makes this population especially vulnerable. The purpose of this literature review is to explore the health effects coronavirus has on the mother and fetus, while at the same time research possible treatment plans. The paper will highlight coronavirus’s history, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, obstetric workflow, how it affects the placenta, and breastfeeding recommendations. I …

Communicating Science: Epigenetics In The Spotlight., Stephanie O M Dyke, Catherine A. Ennis, Yann Joly, Jörn Walter, Reiner Siebert, T Pastinen

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

Given the public interest in epigenetic science, this study aimed to better understand media representations of epigenetics in national newspaper coverage in various regions in North America, Europe, and Asia. Content analysis was used to study media messages about epigenetics, their policy focus, and the balance of the reporting. We identified several recurring themes in the news reports, including policy messages relating to individual and societal responsibilities. We also found shortcomings in the media's portrayal of epigenetic science, and sought to identify potential causes by considering the underlying scientific evidence that the media reported on. A case study analysis showed …

The Problem-Based Learning Approach Towards Developing Soft Skills: A Systematic Review, Sadia Deep, Ali Ahmed, Nazia Suleman, Muhammad Zahid Abbas, Uzma Naza, Hina Shaheen, Abdul Razzaq

The Qualitative Report

In this paper, we review systematically the role of problem-based learning (PBL) in developing soft skills in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and other fields of studies. The Systematic Literature Review (SLR) includes the most recent empirical, review, and conceptual studies from TVET and other multiple fields of studies including medicine, humanities, and engineering between the years of 2001 and 2016 collected from four databases. A qualitative method was used to accomplish the systematic review. After the collection of articles, the selected studies were analyzed through thematic analysis. From this review, we concluded that PBL as an instructional …

Rsif Weekly Vol.1 No.25, Regional Scholarship And Innovation Fund (Rsif)

Rsif Newsletters

No abstract provided.

A Cross National Comparison Of Family Friendly Work Policies: The Potential Influence Of Cultural Values, Adeline Grace Hardten

Undergraduate Honors Theses

Around the world people must work for a living, but also must raise their families. To balance these obligations, parents need high levels of support. But the existence of family friendly work policies, defined as paid parental leave and affordable, high-quality childcare, vary significantly across nations, making it difficult for many to obtain the necessary support. Research indicates that countries providing supportive family friendly policies see economic benefits, increases in profitability, and stronger overall youth development. Even though research reveals strong positive outcomes, there is a deficiency of exploration into why more countries still lack comprehensive policies that support working …

Amoebae In Chronic, Polymicrobial Endodontic Infections Are Associated With Altered Microbial Communities Of Increased Virulence, G Koller, F Foschi, P Mitchell, E Witherden, K Bruce, F Mannocci

Peninsula Dental School

Background: Infections of the root canal space involve polymicrobial biofilms and lead to chronic, low grade inflammatory responses arising from the seeding of microbes and by-products. Acute exacerbation and/or disseminating infections occur when established microbial communities undergo sudden changes in phenotypic behaviour. Methods: Within clinical endodontic infections, we assessedcategorical determinants comprising, and changing microbial composition of, chronic polymicrobial infections and their association with amoebae. After standardised assessment, primary or secondary infections underwent sampling and DNA processing, targeting bacteria, fungi and amoebae, including 16S high-throughput sequencing. After taxonomic assignment, community composition was correlated with clinical signs and symptoms. Diversity and abundance …

The Student Movement Volume 105 Issue 9: Zooming Away: Covid Alert Sends Au Remote, Caralynn Chan, Joelle Kim, Elianna Srikureja, Masy Domecillo, Jessica Rim, Celeste Richardson, Alyssa Henriquez, Hannah Cruse, Megan Napod, Lyle Goulbourne, Adoniah Simon

The Student Movement v. 105 (2020-2021)

NEWS

AUSA Hosts AU's Got Talent, Caralynn Chan

AU Says an Early Goodbye to Face-to-Face Semester, Joelle Kim

Tenth Annual Honors Church Service Reflects on Christian Stewardship, Elianna Srikureja

PULSE

Election Results, Interviewed by Masy Domecillo

Turkey is Overrated: A Korean Variation on Thanksgiving Dinner, Jessica Rim

HUMANS

Home for the Holidays: How AU Students Celebrate Christmans, Interviewed by Celeste Richardson

Reflecting on Fall Semester with Vice President Frances Faehner, Alyssa Henriquez

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Tribute to Alex Trebek, Hannah Cruse

AUdio Christmas EP is TBD, Interviewed by Megan Napod

IEDAS

Election Aftermath, Lyle Goulbourne

On Healing, Adoniah Simon

Multiparametric Profiling Of Engineered Nanomaterials: Unmasking The Surface Coating Effect, A Gallud, M Delaval, P Kinaret, Vs Marwah, V Fortino, J Ytterberg, R Zubarev, T Skoog, J Kere, M Correia, K Loeschner, Z Al‐Ahmady, K Kostarelos, J Ruiz, D Astruc, M Monopoli, R Handy, S Moya, K Savolainen, H Alenius, D Greco, B Fadeel

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

No abstract provided.

Systematic Reviews In Food Science, Nutrition, And Packaging Sciences: Bringing Together Medical And Agricultural Resources To Expand Services And Training, Jenessa Mcelfresh, Maggie Albro

Southern Chapter/Medical Library Association Annual Conference

The objective of this paper session is to explore a case study of library service opportunities to support the unique systematic review needs of researchers in Food, Nutrition, and Packaging Sciences. In this session, we describe the collaboration necessary to provide support and training to these individuals, ways to assess the quality of services, and methods used to ensure individuals receive the blended training needed to successfully undertake the systematic review process. The development and implementation of a systematic review training program for graduate students and faculty in this department illustrates the ways that cross-subject specialist collaboration can be used …

The Landscape Of Connected Cancer Symptom Management In Rural America: A Narrative Review Of Opportunities For Launching Connected Health Interventions, Ming-Yuan Chih, Anna Mccowan, Sadie Whittaker, Melinda Krakow, David K. Ahern, Eliah Aronoff-Spencer, Bradford W. Hesse, Timothy W. Mullett, Robin C. Vanderpool

Journal of Appalachian Health

Background: The 2016 President’s Cancer Panel called for projects focusing on improving cancer symptom management using connected health technologies (broadband and telecommunications). However, rural communities, like those in Appalachia, may experience a “double burden” of high cancer rates and lower rates of broadband access and adoption necessary for connected health solutions.

Purpose: To better understand the current landscape of connected health in the management of cancer symptoms in rural America.

Methods: A literature search was conducted using four academic databases (PubMed, CINAHL, MEDLINE, and PsycINFO) to locate articles published from 2010 to 2019 relevant to connected cancer symptom management in …

Qualitative Analysis Of Maternal Barriers And Perceptions To Participation In A Federal Supplemental Nutrition Program In Rural Appalachian North Carolina, Sydeena E. Isaacs, Lenka H. Shriver, Lauren Haldeman

Journal of Appalachian Health

Background: Little is known about barriers to and perceptions of participation in the in Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program in rural Appalachia.

Purpose: To gain a deeper understanding of maternal barriers and perceptions related to WIC participation in rural Appalachia

Methods: Pregnant women and mothers were recruited in-person and via flyers from WIC offices in three counties in Appalachian North Carolina. Four semi-structured focus groups were conducted between May to July 2018. Each focus group was approximately 60 minutes long and included open-ended questions about the overall WIC experience in rural Appalachia. Focus groups were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and …

Rural Community Toolbox To Help Battle Opioid Epidemic, Liz Carey

Journal of Appalachian Health

An online data repository and toolbox created by the Office of National Drug Control Policy is designed to provide communities with knowledge and resources to fight the opioid epidemic according to their unique needs.

The Transition Experiences Of Division I And Iii Collegiate Athletes, Allison B. Smith, Rob Hardin

Journal of Athlete Development and Experience

Athletic transition has been explored in sport management and sport psychology literature primarily focusing on transitioning into collegiate athletics, voluntary and involuntary transitions out of collegiate sport, and transitioning out of professional sport. This study compared NCAA Division I and III collegiate athletes’ perceptions regarding the athletic transition process. Semi-structured interviews were utilized to uncover the perceptions and experiences surrounding the transition process into, during, and out of collegiate sport (Lindlof & Taylor, 2019; Schlossberg, 1981). Three themes emerged from the data: Moving In: Compatability, Moving Through: Identity Directly Tied to Sport, and Moving Out: Redefining Oneself. More specifically, …

Rivalry Appeals In Advertising: Distinctiveness Versus Inclusiveness, David Stahr

Honors Projects in Marketing

The main objective of the research is to study how convenience and shopping products impact how consumers react to rivalry appeals in advertisements. The authors examine the effectiveness of rivalry appeals in advertisements and how they are impacted by the product type considered by consumers. In two studies, a 2 (prime: distinctiveness vs. inclusiveness) x 2 (message: competition vs. collaboration) ANOVA methodology was conducted on survey data. In Study 1, participants primed with distinctiveness (inclusiveness) and considering convenience products experienced an assimilation effect where they preferred competitive (collaborative) rivalry appeals. In Study 2, participants primed with distinctiveness (inclusiveness) and considering …

2020 November 17 - Medical Student Education Committee Minutes, Medical Student Education Committee, East Tennessee State University

Medical Student Education Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.

Rivalry Appeals In Advertising: Distinctiveness Versus Inclusiveness, David Stahr, Sukki Yoon, Kacy Kim

Honors Projects in Marketing

The main objective of the research is to study how convenience and shopping products impact how consumers react to rivalry appeals in advertisements. The authors examine the effectiveness of rivalry appeals in advertisements and how they are impacted by the product type considered by consumers. In two studies, a 2 (prime: distinctiveness vs. inclusiveness) x 2 (message: competition vs. collaboration) ANOVA methodology was conducted on survey data. In Study 1, participants primed with distinctiveness (inclusiveness) and considering convenience products experienced an assimilation effect where they preferred competitive (collaborative) rivalry appeals. In Study 2, participants primed with distinctiveness (inclusiveness) and considering …

Ua12/2/1 Adulting, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special edition of the College Heights Herald, includes articles:

• Spainhoward, Emma. Editor’s Letter
• What to Consider When Considering Grad School
• Norvell, Abbey. Dear Hilltoppers – Mackenzie Moore, Stephen Mayer, Hannah Reardon, Megan Devore, Danny Zeidan
• Harden, Olivia. Cooking (Ahead) for One
• Dressman, Jake. Small Changes Save Big Bucks
• Normalizing Conversations on Sex – Lion’s Den
• Harden, Olivia. Finding Your Place in Politics

Bricks Undergraduate Catalog Language, November 17, 2020, General Education Committee

General Education Committee

No abstract provided.

Daily Eastern News: November 17, 2020, Eastern Illinois University

November

No abstract provided.

For Our Sakes: An Incarnational And Systemic Approach To The Challenge Of Poverty, Alan Parker

Faculty Works

How do Christians face the challenge of poverty? This paper proposes a grace-based approach to poverty. By recognizing our poverty and how God has shown grace to us, we are inspired to care for the poverty of others. The problem of the poor, which includes us, is not material poverty but broken relationships. Solving poverty requires that one enter into the world of the poor person and to see the richness that they have, even in their material poverty. The entire system of broken relationships must be repaired and the goal must be the restoration of shalom. We will therefore …

Social Work/Public Library Partnerships: Patron Needs Addressed By Msw Students, Beth Wahler Ph.D., Mary Provence Msw, Lcsw, Sarah C. Johnson Mlis, Lmsw

Publications and Research

Dozens of public libraries in the United States partner with social work, including via practicum placements, to address patrons’ psychosocial needs. This presentation examines and compares staff and patron perceptions of patrons’ needs with actual usage of social work practicum student services by patrons within a large urban library branch.

Human Migration Rates In Relation To Hdi Scores Of States, Amy E. Docter

Honors College Theses

Migration is a human phenomenon impacting various factors of society, politics, and cultures today that will continue to grow in both domestic and international importance. Despite this profound significance, there are numerous challenges for migration with little control of the flow of populations and limited understanding of the changing trends of migration. Historically, migration has been defined by South-to-North movements, with the main motive being economic opportunities with the allure of developed countries, but many articles today have found more South-to-South movements and myriad other factors influencing migratory decisions. By examining net migration population from 2014 and 2015, in conjunction …