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The Role Of Rural Library In Community Empowerment (Leshutama Library Case Study), Titi Cahyani, Moch. Fikriansyah Wicaksono

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

It is known that rural libraries have an important role in increasing literacy and improving the quality of life of the community by holding empowerment activities. This study aims to determine the role of the Leshutama Library in the community empowerment of Pakisaji Village, Kalidawir District, Tulungagung, East Java, Indonesia. The research is a case study done using a qualitative approach. The subject of this research was the Leshutama Library in which 7 persons were determined as the informants. Sources of data obtained in this study include primary and secondary data sources. Data collection was done through observation, in-depth interviews, …

Every Part Of Yeast Is The Best Part, Matthieu Baulez, Bruno Bertaud, Lisa Saibi

Proceedings of the Arkansas Nutrition Conference

Yeasts are single-cell, eukaryotic microorganisms classified in the fungi kingdom. They are generally around 10μm in size, have a nuclear membrane, a cell wall, and a cytoplasmic content. Yeasts are characterized as heterotrophs, which means they rely on organic material as sources of energy and nutrients. Not all yeasts are equal. There are about 60 genera and about 1,500 species of yeasts. Only a few are used commercially. Thanks to its exceptional fermentative capacities and nutritional properties, Saccharomyces cerevisiae is the main yeast used in food, beverage and baking as well as in animal nutrition. The main types of yeasts …

New Faculty, 2021-2022, University Of Mississippi. Provost

New Faculty

No abstract provided.

Research On Legal Problems In And Countermeasures For Prevention And Control Marine Environment Pollution By Ships, Dapeng Sun

Maritime Safety & Environment Management Dissertations (Dalian)

No abstract provided.

Analysis On The Construction Of Maritime Investigation Team In China, Zhengkun Ren

Maritime Safety & Environment Management Dissertations (Dalian)

No abstract provided.

Protection On The Rights And Interests Of Chinese Seafarers Under Mlc 2006, Haixia Pan

Maritime Safety & Environment Management Dissertations (Dalian)

No abstract provided.

Triangle Journal News, Volume 12, Number 8

Triangle Journal News, 1990-2006

Editors: Allen Cook, John Stilwell, Angela Lamb. Columnists/Contributors: Paula Martinac, Butch Valentine, Romeo San Vicente, Robyn Johnson, Shannon Yarbrough, Angela Lamb, Wayne Beson. Production: Allen Cook, Bob Dumais, John Stilwell. Advertising: Bob Dumais, Allen Cook. National Advertising: Rivendell Marketing Company.

Special thanks to Rhodes College and the Paul Barret Jr. Library for providing initial scanning of this collection.

Bidirectional Relationships Among Children’S Perceived Competence, Motor Skill Competence, Physical Activity, An Cardiorespiratory Fitness Across One School Year, Suryeon Ryu, Jung Eun Lee, Nan Zeng, David F. Stodden, Daniel J. Mcdonough, Wenxi Liu, Zan Gao

Faculty Publications

Purpose. The bidirectional associations among children’s motor skill competence (MSC), perceived competence (PC), physical activity (PA), and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) over time remain unanswered. This study is aimed at discerning the bidirectional relationships among elementary school children’s MSC, PC, PA and, CRF over the course of one school year. Methods. A total of 261 second and third grade children (127 boys, 134 girls; mean_age = 8.27 years; BMI = 18.22 ± 3.71) were recruited from two Texas elementary schools. Approximately 73.56% of participants were White American. Children’s baseline data were assessed in September/October in 2012 (Time1), and …

The Relationship Between Diet Quality, Micronutrient Content And Sleep Indices In Children Ages 9-11, Nicholas Joseph Marino

Theses - ALL

Physiological factors such as metabolism, circadian rhythms, and hormone production play an important role in sleep quality. The physiology of sleep is significantly modified by externally mediated factors, such as socioeconomic status and the quality of nutrition. Sleep actigraphy records from a sub-sample of school-age participants in the Syracuse Lead Study (n=125) were used to evaluate the impact of diet on sleep quality and efficiency. Sleep duration, efficiency, latency, and fragmentation were extracted from actigraphy records over 5 consecutive weekdays. Healthy Eating Index 2015 (HEI-2015) scores and component sub-scores were calculated from two 24-hour recalls per participant collected through the …

The Case For Intersectionality: An Intersectional Look At Disability In The Labor Market, Jennifer D. Brooks

Dissertations - ALL

While approximately 10% of adults ages 18 to 64 living in the United States identify as having a disability, workers with disabilities make up only 3% of the labor force (Livermore and Schimmel Hyde 2020; Paul et al. 2020). When compared to their non-disabled counterparts, those with disabilities have lower employment rates and earnings, are more likely to work in precarious and low wage jobs and report higher levels of workplace discrimination (BLS 2020; Maroto and Pettinicchio 2014b; Robert and Harlan 2006). Yet, recent evidence suggests that disabled people's labor market disadvantages may be disproportionately experienced by those with multiple …

Bridging The Divide: Community Centers As A Catalyst Of Socioeconomic Opportunity Cultivation For At-Risk Youth, Grayson Bourke

Capstone Projects – Politics and Government

The East Bluff Community Center (EBCC)’s mission is to “foster community engagement and neighborhood stabilization by providing a vibrant place to gather.” This paper seeks to shed light on the role that community centers play in creating socioeconomic opportunities for at-risk youth in low-income, American communities. The author completed an 11-month internship through Illinois State University’s Stevenson Center in which I was placed as a Community Engagement Coordinator at the EBCC. While at EBCC, I conducted a neighborhood needs assessment, strengthened existing and built new interorganizational partnerships, and launched a building revitalization within the context of the Integrated Prevention and …

Risk Perception And Coping Strategies Among Direct Support Professionals In The Age Of Covid-19., Johanna Loporto, Kelly E. Spina

Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences

The spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) across the globe and its associated morbidity and mortality has impacted and challenged society in many ways, which resulted in adapting to a new way of life. One underrecognized and unaddressed area is the mental health of essential employees providing services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Direct support professionals (DSPs) serve an important function in the daily supervision and care of clients with IDD. It is not clear, however, how these essential workers perceived their own risk of contracting COVID-19 while working during this pandemic. Our research presents results of a …

Mineral Nutrition In Broilers: Where Are We At?, Rick Kleyn, Mariana Ciacciariello

Proceedings of the Arkansas Nutrition Conference

Mineral nutrition remains an essential consideration for broiler nutritionists. The complex interactions between different minerals sources, other ingredients, and the broiler itself, coupled with their relatively low costs, have led to the current status of elevated levels of minerals in broiler diets. New perspectives on sustainability have brought about a rethink of the way we formulate practical diets. There are considerable opportunities for reducing macro minerals such as calcium and phosphorus, particularly for older birds. Our understanding of attaining an ideal dietary cation-anion balance is confused by the lack of clarity in measuring the balance and the bird’s ability to …

Vol.49 N.06 August 26th 2021, Voice Media Ventures

Black Voice News

No abstract provided.

Assessment Of Sport Nutrition Knowledge, Dietary Practices, And Sources Of Nutrition Information In Ncaa Division Iii Collegiate Athletes., Dylan J. Klein, Kaitlyn M Eck, Alan J Walker, Joseph K Pellegrino, Daniel J Freidenreich

College of Science & Mathematics Departmental Research

Nutrition knowledge is a critical component of meeting sport nutrition guidelines. The present study aimed to evaluate the sport nutrition knowledge of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III (DIII) athletes using a validated questionnaire, and to assess the dietary practices and sources of nutrition information in this population. A total of 331 student-athletes (

Confirmation Of A Causal Taar1 Allelic Variant In Addiction-Relevant Methamphetamine Behaviors, Tamara J Phillips, Tyler A. Roy, Sara J Aldrich, Harue Baba, Jason Erk, John R K Mootz, Cheryl Reed, Elissa J Chesler

Faculty Research 2021

Sensitivity to rewarding and reinforcing drug effects has a critical role in initial use, but the role of initial aversive drug effects has received less attention. Methamphetamine effects on dopamine re-uptake and efflux are associated with its addiction potential. However, methamphetamine also serves as a substrate for the trace amine-associated receptor 1 (TAAR1). Growing evidence in animal models indicates that increasing TAAR1 function reduces drug self-administration and intake. We previously determined that a non-synonymous single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in

Associations Of Dietary Lipid-Soluble Micronutrients With Hepatic Steatosis Among Adults In The United States, Weiwen Chai, Sarah Eaton, Heather E. Rasmussen, Meng Hua Tao

Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences: Faculty Publications

Lipid-soluble micronutrients may be beneficial to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease due to their important roles in metabolism and maintaining tissue functions. Utilizing 2017–2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, this study examined the potential overall and race/ethnicity-specific (black, Hispanic and white) associations of dietary lipid-soluble micronutrients (α-tocopherol, retinol, vitamin D, β-carotene and total carotenoids) with hepatic steatosis. The analysis included 4376 adults (1037 blacks, 981 Hispanics, 1549 whites) aged ≥20 years who completed the transient elastography examination with dietary data available. Odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (95%CI) were estimated using logistic regressions. The age-adjusted prevalence of steatosis was …

Balancing Science And Public Policy In Pakistan's Covid-19 Response, Zulfiqar Ahmed Bhutta, Faisal Sultan, Aamer Ikram, Adil H. Haider, Assad Hafeez, Muhammad Islam

Department of Paediatrics and Child Health

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has affected the world in an unprecedented manner and South Asian countries were among the first to experience imported cases. Pakistan's response to COVID-19 has been under scrutiny for its granularity, reach and impact.
Aims: to evaluate objectively the chronology and depth of the response to COVID-19 in Pakistan.
Methods: We evaluated available national and subnational epidemiological and burden information on COVID-19 cases and deaths in Pakistan, including projection models available to the Government at an early stage of the pandemic.
Results: Pakistan, with a population of 215 million and considerable geographic diversity, experienced case …

Cfd Analysis Of Subcutaneous Deposition And Dispersion Of Insulin In Adipose Tissue, Ryan C. Lubbers

Masters Theses

Drug delivery is the most important factor of many therapies, but a lack of technology and research have led to a very generalized understanding of drug kinetics. Insulin pump therapy for the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes depends on precise delivery of the hormone into the adipose region between the dermis and underlying muscle. The kinetics of insulin within the adipose tissue environment is not well understood and varies greatly case to case. The use of computation fluid dynamics (CFD) models to study insulin kinetics in relation to influential factors will lead to a better understanding of the characteristics of …

Optimasi Degradasi Rhodamin B Dengan Proses Fenton-Like Heterogen Menggunakan Sinar Uv, Nurul Hayati, Tien Setyaningtyas, Kapti Riyani

Chimica et Natura Acta

Fenton heterogen dapat mengatasi masalah pada Fenton klasik yang merupakan katalis homogen. Beberapa masalah pada Fenton klasik diantaranya produksi lumpur besi, hilangnya katalis, dan tidak bisa digunakan kembali. Studi ini berfokus pada aplikasi Fe-alginat gel beads dalam sistem foto-Fenton menggunakan sinar UV untuk mendegradasi zat warna rhodamin B. Setelah tahap sintesis Fe-alginat gel beads, dilakukan optimasi kondisi sistem foto-Fenton meliputi massa Fe-alginat gel beads, volume H2O2, serta waktu dan pH terhadap degradasi rhodamin B. Selain itu, dilakukan pengamatan uji kedapatan penggunaan kembali Fe-alginat gel beads. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kondisi optimum sistem foto-Fenton yaitu pada penggunaan 5 gram Fe-alginat gel …

A Randomized Controlled Trial To Determine Whether Beta-Hydroxy-Beta-Methylbutyrate And/Or Eicosapentaenoic Acid Improves Diaphragm And Quadriceps Strength In Critically Ill Mechanically Ventilated Patients, Gerald S. Supinski, Paul F. Netzel, Philip M. Westgate, Elizabeth A. Schroder, Lin Wang, Leigh Ann Callahan

Internal Medicine Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND: Intensive care unit acquired weakness is a serious problem, contributing to respiratory failure and reductions in ambulation. Currently, there is no pharmacological therapy for this condition. Studies indicate, however, that both beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) increase muscle function in patients with cancer and in older adults. The purpose of this study was to determine whether HMB and/or EPA administration would increase diaphragm and quadriceps strength in mechanically ventilated patients.

METHODS: Studies were performed on 83 mechanically ventilated patients who were recruited from the Medical Intensive Care Units at the University of Kentucky. Diaphragm strength was assessed as …

Triangle Journal News, Volume 10, Number 6

Triangle Journal News, 1990-2006

Editors: Allen Cook, John Stilwell, Angela Lamb. Staff Writers: Ira L. King, Daniel Forrest. Contributors: David Bianco, Paula Martinac, Chuck Saylor, Butch Valentine, Jim Maynard, Romeo San Vincente. Production: Allen Cook, Bob Dumais, John Stilwell. Advertising: Bob Dumais, Allen Cook.

Special thanks to Rhodes College and the Paul Barret Jr. Library for providing initial scanning of this collection.

Triangle Journal News, Volume 11, Number 7

Triangle Journal News, 1990-2006

Editors: Allen Cook, John Stilwell, Angela Lamb. Columnists/Contributors: Paula Martinac, Butch Valentine, Romeo San Vicente, Shannon Yarbrough, Rawley Grau, Jim Maynard, Angela Lamb.Production: Allen Cook, Bob Dumais, John Stilwell. Advertising: Bob Dumais, Allen Cook.

Special thanks to Rhodes College and the Paul Barret Jr. Library for providing initial scanning of this collection.

Triangle Journal News, Volume 12, Number 2

Triangle Journal News, 1990-2006

Editors: Allen Cook, John Stilwell, Angela Lamb. Columnists/Contributors: Paula Martinac, Butch Valentine, Romeo San Vicente, Robyn Johnson, Shannon Yarbrough, Angela Lamb. Production: Allen Cook, Bob Dumais, John Stilwell. Advertising: Bob Dumais, Allen Cook. National Advertising: Rivendell Marketing Company.

Special thanks to Rhodes College and the Paul Barret Jr. Library for providing initial scanning of this collection.

The Bg News August 26, 2021, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. August 26, 2021. Volume 101-Issue 1.

Smallholder Farmers’ Perceptions Of Climate Change And Adaptation Practices For Maize Production In Eastern Ethiopia, Helen Teshome, Kindie Tesfaye, Nigussie Dechassa, Tamado Tana, Matthew Huber

Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences Faculty Publications

Climate change and variability is affecting maize (Zea mays L.) production in eastern Ethiopia but how farmers perceive the challenge and respond to it is not well documented. A study was conducted to analyze smallholder maize farmers’ perception of climate change/variability and identify their adaptation approaches and barriers for adaptation in the eastern highlands of Ethiopia. Meteorological data were assessed to provide evidence of the perceived change. A survey was conducted in six major maize-producing kebeles with a total of 364 respondents. A multi-stage sampling method was employed for selecting the sample units for the study. The data were analyzed …

Balancing Science And Public Policy In Pakistan's Covid-19 Response, Zulfiqar Ahmed Bhutta, Faisal Sultan, Aamer Ikram, Adil H. Haider, Assad Hafeez, Muhammad Islam

Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has affected the world in an unprecedented manner and South Asian countries were among the first to experience imported cases. Pakistan's response to COVID-19 has been under scrutiny for its granularity, reach and impact.
Aims: to evaluate objectively the chronology and depth of the response to COVID-19 in Pakistan.
Methods: We evaluated available national and subnational epidemiological and burden information on COVID-19 cases and deaths in Pakistan, including projection models available to the Government at an early stage of the pandemic.
Results: Pakistan, with a population of 215 million and considerable geographic diversity, experienced case …

Enhancing The Fertilizer Value Of Cattle Manure Using Organic Resources For Soil Fertility Improvement: A Review, Benedicta E. Ayamba, Robert C. Abaidoo, Andrews Opoku, Nana Ewusi-Mensah

Journal of Bioresource Management

The poor quality of cow dung in Ghana resulting from the opportunistic feeding mode of cattle impedes its adoption due to high quantities needed for application. This calls for nutrient optimization of cattle manure with inexpensive locally available sources of organic inputs that could enhance its quality. Though large volumes of crop residues and other agro-wastes are produced on-farm, they are underutilized and mostly a nuisance. Major food crops take approximately, 44 %, 42 % and 56 % of the total nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K), respectively and are found in crop residues. There is therefore the need …

Implementation Contextual Factors Related To Community-Based Active Travel To School Interventions: A Mixed Methods Interview Study., Mackenzie Koester, Carolina M. Bejarano, Ann M. Davis, Ross C. Brownson, Jon Kerner, James F. Sallis, Chelsea Steel, Jordan A. Carlson

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

BACKGROUND: Active travel to school contributes to multiple physical and psychosocial benefits for youth, yet population rates of active travel to school are alarmingly low in the USA and many other countries. Though walking school bus interventions are effective for increasing rates of active travel to school and children's overall physical activity, uptake of such interventions has been low. The objective of this study was to conduct a mixed methods implementation evaluation to identify contextual factors that serve as barriers and facilitators among existing walking school bus programs.

METHODS: Semi-structured interviews guided by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) …

Effects Of Osmotic Stress Induced By Polyethylene Glycol (Peg) 6000 And Mannitol On Seed Germination And Seedling Growth Of Durum Wheat, Ratiba Bousba, Rabah Bounar, Narimene Sedrati, Randa Lakhal, Chourouk Hamla, Malika Rached-Kanouni

Journal of Bioresource Management

Seed germination is generally the critical step in seed establishment and thus the determination of successful crop production. This study was focused at examination of the biochemical and germination parameters effected by low water potential which was generated by polyethylene glycol (PEG) 6000 and mannitol, related to drought stress and growth of Waha durum wheat genotype. Two tests were carried out in a growth chamber; the first comprises seed germination into Petri dishes in the presence of different concentrations of the two osmoticums (0, 5, 10, 15 and 20 % of PEG6000 and mannitol). The second test was carried out …