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Examining The Types Of Capital Benefits Afforded To Low-Income Individuals By Adult Financial Literacy Programs, Dustin Tyler Love

All Theses

This paper explores the capital benefits derived from financial literacy programs and used as a means of poverty alleviation. Specifically, this paper focuses on cultural, social, and human capital. Examining financial literacy through the lens of capital allows one to explore how financial literacy is achieved through capital development. Unfortunately, access to this capital is limited and controlled by our social institutions. In conducting nine semi-structured interviews with coaches and participants of two separate financial literacy programs, findings show that participants do derive all three forms of capital. However, social capital and the fictive kinship relationships that were developed as …

Re-Tubularization Of Highly-Ischemic Anti-Mesenteric Border (Rehab), Joseph Lopez, Richard J. Hendrickson

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

Complex gastroschisis and other etiologies of intestinal compromise present a difficult medical and surgical challenge in the neonatal and pediatric population. Aggressive resection of intestinal length in these cases can lead to significant short bowel syndrome and prolonged or lifelong dependence on parenteral nutrition. This method of bowel preservation previously described has led to additional patients achieving enteral autonomy and we present their cases and most recent outcomes.

Action And Outcome: The Connection Between Organizational Goals And Organizational Effectiveness In Major League Baseball, Brian Joseph Fowler

Dissertations

Major League Baseball (MLB) provides an optimal setting to investigate the effects of specific strategic organizational goals and decisions on various key performance indicators (KPIs). The choice to primarily pursue wins or profits (i.e., win maximization or profit maximization), along with how efficiently organizations spend their budgets (i.e., utility), have been shown to impact competitive balance, social welfare, and ticket pricing of sports leagues. The present research builds on the work of previous scholars by empirically examining MLB organizational management at the individual team level. Data collected for the current research included financial information and organizational KPIs for all 30 …

Career Development In Sport And Leisure: An Application Of Social Cognitive Career Theory, Nicole Sellars

Dissertations

Utilizing Social Cognitive Career Theory (Lent et al., 1994) this research aimed to determine perception differences related to sport and leisure management employment for undergraduate students in related degree programs with a specific focus on the minority groups of women and People of Color (POC). Given the lack of diversity in sport and leisure enrollment and employment (Adriaanse, 2016; Massengale & Lough, 2013; Shropshire, 2004; Vianden & Gregg, 2017), this research sought to explore whether gender and/or race were predictors of feelings of self-efficacy, outcome expectations, barriers, and supports. An electronic survey was distributed to sport and leisure management undergraduate …

Induced Cell Proliferation Initiated By Roxarsone (Rox) Is Not Sufficient To Prevent Acrylamide Impairments In Beas-2b Cells., Brett Lavigna Afiwa Tapoyo

Theses (2016-Present)

Natural environmental contaminants and xenobiotic compounds consumed by humans are likely to be deleterious to human health. This study evaluates the effects of the organoarsenic compound roxarsone and the organic compound acrylamide on BEAS-2B cells. Arsenic occurs naturally in the environment in inorganic and organic forms. Inorganic arsenics are carcinogenic to humans. Organic arsenics (organoarsenics) are less toxic, yet their level of toxicity cannot be ignored. Roxarsone (4-hydroxy-3-nitrobenzenearsonate) is a compound used as a poultry feed additive and antimicrobial agent. It promotes cell proliferation and possesses angiogenesis properties. Roxarsone (ROX) can be found in chicken breast meat; along with a …

B.R. Wells Arkansas Rice Research Studies 2020, J. Hardke, X. Sha, N. Bateman

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Series

Arkansas is the leading rice producer in the United States. The state represents 47.5% of total U.S. rice production and 48.1% of the total acres planted to rice in 2020. Rice cultural practices vary across the state and across the U.S. However, these practices are also dynamic and continue to evolve in response to changing political, environmental, and economic times. This survey was initiated in 2002 to monitor and record changes in the way Arkansas rice producers approach their livelihood. The survey was conducted by polling county extension agents in each of the counties in Arkansas that produce rice. Questions …

Salary Discrimination In The Sports Labor Market: An Evidence From Major League Soccer, Hoyoon Jung

Dissertations

Since Gary Becker’s (1971) discrimination theory, which provided the groundwork to investigate various forms of discrimination based on individuals’ demographic characteristics, wage discrimination has been a long-standing issue in labor economics and sport management. With this knowledge, it is of interest to examine whether sports labor markets offer equal financial opportunities. Although a growing body of literature has examined and uncovered evidence of pay discrimination in various sports settings, relatively little attention has been paid to Major League Soccer (MLS) because of its short history. In addition, there is a need to understand salary discrimination among superstars in MLS amid …

Anxiety, Depression, And Perceived Barriers To Adherence Among Parents Of Pediatric Transplant Patients, Alice Marie Wille

Dissertations

Before being listed for an organ transplant, pediatric patients and families undergo a psychosocial pre-transplant evaluation to determine familial strengths and risk factors that may impact the success of transplant. Adherence is considered to be one of the primary factors in the survival of the transplanted organ and existing research has suggested a link between parental functioning and post-transplant adherence. To better understand the relationship between parental mental health and perceived barriers to adherence, this study examined whether parental symptoms of anxiety and depression significantly predicted parent and patient perceived barriers to adherence in the pre-transplant phase (n=65 parents and …

Health-Related Quality Of Life Of Children With Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease After Nissen Fundoplication And Gastrostomy Tube Insertion, Felix Wafula Musibi

Master of Medicine in Paediatrics and Child Health

Background: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) negatively impacts the health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Nissen fundoplication is done when medical treatment fails. Goal of therapy is to eliminate symptoms and improve quality of life. Justification: HRQoL is a key indicator that we can use to evaluate the impact of our interventions so that we can make evidence-based decisions and advice our patients appropriately based on the outcomes of these interventions. Objectives: The primary objective was to assess the HRQoL of children with GERD after Nissen fundoplication alone or Nissen fundoplication and gastrostomy tube insertion. Methods: Design- Observational retrospective cohort study. Setting- …

Utility Of Ferritin And Inflammatory Biomarkers In The Diagnosis Of Different Stages Of Breast Cancer, Anila George, Zachariah Bobby, Biswajit Dubashi

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To assess the utility of ferritin and inflammatory biomarkers in the diagnosis of stages of breast cancer. Methods: The study consisted of 4 groups of 20 women, including the healthy control. The patients of group 1 comprised of stages I and II, group 2: stage III and group 3: stage IV of the disease. High sensitive C-reactive protein (hsCRP) and hepcidin were estimated by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay and ferritin by chemiluminescence immunoassay. The study was carried out in 2018 at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry-6, India. Results: The breast cancer disease progression correlated negatively …

Characterizing Bacterial Communities Across A Nutrient Gradient Over Winter Months, Emily Jin Searles Stone

Theses, Dissertations and Culminating Projects

When trying to understand how anthropogenic activities affect patterns in community ecology, bacterial communities are frequently neglected. These bacterial communities are essential to the overall health and stability of several different ecosystems. As nutrient pollution increases, some bacterial taxa may increase, causing an imbalance in food web dynamics and disrupting biogeochemical cycles. Next-generation sequencing coupled with water chemistry measurements has allowed for association testing between site water characteristics and bacterial taxa. By examining bacteria along a natural nutrient gradient over winter months in Overpeck Creek in northern New Jersey, this research shows that anthropogenic activities, specifically nutrient pollution, can alter …

Dusp5-Mediated Inhibition Of Smooth Muscle Cell Proliferation Suppresses Pulmonary Hypertension And Right Ventricular Hypertrophy., Bradley S. Ferguson, Sara A. Wennersten, Kimberly M. Demos-Davies, Marcello Rubino, Emma L. Robinson, Maria A. Cavasin, Matthew S. Stratton, Andrew M. Kidger, Tianjing Hu, Stephen M. Keyse, Robert A. Mcknight, Robert H. Lane, Eva S. Nozik, Mary C M Weiser-Evans, Timothy A. Mckinsey

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is associated with structural remodeling of pulmonary arteries (PAs) because of excessive proliferation of fibroblasts, endothelial cells, and smooth muscle cells (SMCs). The peptide hormone angiotensin II (ANG II) contributes to pulmonary vascular remodeling, in part, through its ability to trigger extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK1/2) activation. Here, we demonstrate that the ERK1/2 phosphatase, dual-specificity phosphatase 5 (DUSP5), functions as a negative regulator of ANG II-mediated SMC proliferation and PH. In contrast to wild-type controls, Dusp5 null mice infused with ANG II developed PH and right ventricular (RV) hypertrophy. PH in Dusp5 null mice was associated with thickening …

Impact Of Genotype, Serum Bile Acids, And Surgical Biliary Diversion On Native Liver Survival In Fic1 Deficiency., Daan B E Van Wessel, Richard J. Thompson, Emmanuel Gonzales, Irena Jankowska, Benjamin L. Shneider, Etienne Sokal, Tassos Grammatikopoulos, Agustina Kadaristiana, Emmanuel Jacquemin, Anne Spraul, Patryk Lipiński, Piotr Czubkowski, Nathalie Rock, Mohammad Shagrani, Dieter Broering, Talal Algoufi, Nejat Mazhar, Emanuele Nicastro, Deirdre Kelly, Gabriella Nebbia, Henrik Arnell, Björn Fischler, Jan B F Hulscher, Daniele Serranti, Cigdem Arikan, Dominique Debray, Florence Lacaille, Cristina Goncalves, Loreto Hierro, Gema Muñoz Bartolo, Yael Mozer-Glassberg, Amer Azaz, Jernej Brecelj, Antal Dezsőfi, Pier Luigi Calvo, Dorothee Krebs-Schmitt, Steffen Hartleif, Wendy L. Van Der Woerd, Jian-She Wang, Li-Ting Li, Özlem Durmaz, Nanda Kerkar, Marianne Hørby Jørgensen, Ryan T. Fischer, Carolina Jimenez-Rivera, Seema Alam, Mara Cananzi, Noémie Laverdure, Cristina Targa Ferreira, Felipe Ordonez, Heng Wang, Valerie Sency, Kyung Mo Kim, Huey-Ling Chen, Elisa Carvalho, Alexandre Fabre, Jesus Quintero Bernabeu, Estella M. Alonso, Ronald J. Sokol, Frederick J. Suchy, Kathleen M. Loomes, Patrick J. Mckiernan, Philip Rosenthal, Yumirle Turmelle, Girish S. Rao, Simon Horslen, Binita M. Kamath, Maria Rogalidou, Wikrom W. Karnsakul, Bettina Hansen, Henkjan J. Verkade, Natural Course And Prognosis Of Pfic And Effect Of Biliary Diversion Consortium

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Mutations in ATPase phospholipid transporting 8B1 (ATP8B1) can lead to familial intrahepatic cholestasis type 1 (FIC1) deficiency, or progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis type 1. The rarity of FIC1 deficiency has largely prevented a detailed analysis of its natural history, effects of predicted protein truncating mutations (PPTMs), and possible associations of serum bile acid (sBA) concentrations and surgical biliary diversion (SBD) with long-term outcome. We aimed to provide insights by using the largest genetically defined cohort of patients with FIC1 deficiency to date.

APPROACH AND RESULTS: This multicenter, combined retrospective and prospective study included 130 patients with compound …

Telehealth Assessment In The Elderly Using The 4ms, Melissa Koehl

Nursing Capstones

The current 2019 novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, has presented new threats and challenges in healthcare, especially when attempting to conduct wellness exams amongst the most vulnerable. Older adults with underlying medical conditions are at great risk for exposure and infection of COVID-19. The Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) grant was given to the University of North Dakota (UND) to create a geriatric telehealth team and implement a telehealth project, promoting the use of telehealth technologies amongst older adults utilizing the 4Ms (mentation, medication, mobility, and what matters). A modified wellness assessment tool was created and administered through telehealth technology to …

The Well-Being Of Business Professionals Through The Participation Of Golf With Coworkers And Clients, Marisa Hisaki

Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to explore and understand how participation of golf influences the well-being of business professionals and how organizations could incorporate activities such as golf to their management practices. Open-ended, semi-structured interviews (Kvale, 1996) were utilized in this study to explore and understand how golf influences the well-being by expressing their experience of the phenomenon of the effects of golf. Seven participants were interviewed, where three were insiders and four were outsiders. The age of the participants ranged from 23-68 years, with the average being 49.7 years. Of the seven participants, six were male and only …

Teachers' Conceptualizations And Experiences With Steam Instruction In The Early Childhood Classroom In Connection With Children's Social Emotional Competencies, Amanda Elizabeth Bennett

All Dissertations

The early childhood years are a unique and distinctive time where teachers can provide children with opportunities to cultivate not only academic skills, but also foster their social emotional competencies (SEC) to prepare them for their future endeavors. For children to be successful in an early childhood education (ECE) program, teachers must be equipped with the appropriate knowledge and skills to foster students’ academic and social emotional development. One method of improving teacher effectiveness is through the use of professional development (PD) opportunities. Providing teachers with effective and meaningful PD opportunities is especially important when introducing novel instructional approaches, such …

An Audit Of Gynae-Oncology Practices In Ovarian Cancer Treatment Based On Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (Eras) Protocol Amongst Two Gynae-Oncology Units, In Uk And In Pakistan, Uzma Chishti, Munazza Akhtar, Aliya Aziz, Amber Ahmed, Desmond Pj Barton

Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Objective: To compare peri-operative practices and complications in ovarian cancer patients undergoing upfront surgery for primary disease under enhanced recovery after surgery protocol and traditional practices.
Methods: The retrospective cross-sectional study was done at the gynaecology departments of St Georges Hospital, United Kingdom, and the Aga Khan Hospital, Pakistan, and comprised data of an equal number of ovarian cancer patients from each centre who underwent ovarian cancer surgery from January 2015 to December 2016. The former centre practiced the enhanced recovery after surgery protocol, while the latter centre followed traditional practices. Data was analysed using SPSS 19.|
Results: Of the …

"When The Voices Of Children Are Heard": Evaluating The Biological Effects Of Socioeconomic Status On Children In Postmedieval London., Ashley R. Ezzo

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

As the most vulnerable members of society, children (and their treatment) may reveal important sociocultural and socioeconomic praxes throughout human history. During the Postmedieval period, children, especially low socioeconomic status (SES) individuals, participated in the workforce. By examining the demographic distributions and paleopathological profiles of juvenile skeletal remains from high SES (St. Bride’s Crypt and Chelsea Old Church) and low SES (St. Bride’s Lower and Crossbones) Postmedieval (1700-1850 CE) London cemeteries, we can better understand how SES impacted the biological health and mortality of children. While results indicated higher mortality risk associated with low SES circumstances, most differences in pathological …

Development Of 3d-Bioprinted Scaffolds For Oral Probiotic Application., Jhanvi Patel

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Background: Porphyromonas gingivalis adheres to and invades gingival epithelial cells, resulting in decreased cell viability. Previous studies have indicated that probiotics are effective against dental pathogens; however, few approaches provide sustained-delivery of active agents in the oral cavity. Hypothesis: Probiotics will limit P. gingivalis effects on Telomerase Immortalized Gingival Keratinocyte (TIGK) cells and 3D-printed scaffolds will prolong probiotic release. Methods: Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus reuteri, and Bifidobacterium bifidum were assessed with adhesion and antibiotic protection assays to limit P. gingivalis effects on TIGKs. Scaffolds were printed with a select probiotic and evaluated for release kinetics. Results: Free L.a., …

Top Comorbidities Associated With Patient Malnutrition On 30 Day Readmission Rate, Kaitlyn Mcginley, Melissa Faura Rd, Ldn, Ann Flickinger Ms, Rd, Ldn, Kimberly Procaccino Mba, Rd, Ldn

Research Scholars

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Gestational Weight Gain In 4 Low- And Middle-Income Countries And Associations With Birth Outcomes: A Secondary Analysis Of The Women First Trial., Melissa S Bauserman, Carla M Bann, K Michael Hambidge, Ana L Garces, Lester Figueroa, Jamie L Westcott, Jackie K Patterson, Elizabeth M Mcclure, Vanessa R Thorsten, Sumera Ali Aziz, Sarah Saleem, Robert L Goldenberg, Richard Derman, Veena Herekar, Manjunath Somannavar, Marion W Koso-Thomas, Adrien L Lokangaka, Antoinette K Tshefu, Nancy F Krebs, Carl L Bose, Shivaprasad Goudar, Sangappa Dhaded, Bhalchandra Kodkany, Omrana Pasha, Abhik Das, Menachem Miodovnik, N K Raju Tonse

Global Health Articles

BACKGROUND: Adequate gestational weight gain (GWG) is essential for healthy fetal growth. However, in low- and middle-income countries, where malnutrition is prevalent, little information is available about GWG and how it might be modified by nutritional status and interventions.

OBJECTIVE: We describe GWG and its associations with fetal growth and birth outcomes. We also examined the extent to which prepregnancy BMI, and preconception and early weight gain modify GWG, and its effects on fetal growth.

METHODS: This was a secondary analysis of the Women First Trial, including 2331 women within the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Guatemala, India, and Pakistan, …

Nutrinews: August, 2021, Department Of Nutrition And Dietetics, University Of North Florida

NutriNews

This issue features Shopping in Season: Jackfruit, Sustainability of Local Food, and Dietary Habits of Iranians

The Effects Of Caffeine On Jumping Performance And Maximal Strength In Female Collegiate Athletes, Benjamin I. Burke, S. K. Travis, Jeremy A. Gentles, Kimitake Sato, Henry M. Lang, Caleb D. Bazyler

ETSU Faculty Works

Caffeine is often used in a variety of forms to enhance athletic performance; however, research regarding caffeine’s effects on strength and power in female athletes is lacking. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to analyze the acute effects of caffeine anhydrous (6 mg/kg of body mass) on jumping performance and maximal strength in female collegiate athletes. Eleven athletes (19.7 ± 0.9 yrs; 166.4 ± 10.2 cm, 67.7 ± 9.4 kg) performed two testing sessions separated by one week, and randomly received caffeine or placebo using a double-blind approach. Heart rate, blood pressure, and tympanic temperature were recorded before athletes …

General Catalog 2021-2022, Utah State University

University Catalogs

This catalog contains information on the Academic Departments and Programs as well as Course Descriptions for the above school year at Utah State University. To avoid large file downloads, the Academic Departments and Programs information is located in this file. The Course Description information is located in the secondary file.

The Influence Of Incubation Conditions On Oxygen Consumption During The Development Of Pantherophis Guttatus, Celeste Gallardo

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The flexible shell of some oviparous reptiles has led to differences in nutrient mobilization and water relations when compared to their rigid-shelled counterparts. Flexible-shelled eggs gain more water during development, and because of the shell structure, yolk calcium content is higher than that of eggshells. When water availability is altered for reptiles with flexible-shelled eggs, differences in both energy and nutrient utilization are observed. This study was designed to determine the baseline metabolic rate during development for the snake, Pantherophis guttatus under normal conditions, and to observe how changes in eggshell calcium and water availability impact embryonic oxygen consumption. Eggshell …

Assessing The Impact Of Health Benefits And Carbon Footprint In Student Parking Decisions At A University Campus, Emiliano Ruiz

Open Access Theses & Dissertations

In the student parking location problem, traditionally, the parking permit cost, the last-mile travel time, and the ease of finding an available parking stall are the only decision criteria driving permit purchases. However, a studentâ??s choice of parking location has associated walking health benefits and sustainability impacts. These impacts are related to the walking distance from the parked vehicle to the final destination on campus, in addition to the location effect on the carbon footprint of a vehicle-trip taken to campus. As such, this Thesis examined a multi-criteria decision approach to a university studentâ??s choice of parking location. This approach …

Electrical Characterization Of Phytoplankton Suspensions Using Impedance Spectroscopy., Margaret R Jett

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Phytoplankton are closely monitored because of their important environmental role, and the impacts they have on their local ecosystems. Some phytoplankton respond to stress by producing lipids, which can be harvested for biofuels and other chemicals. Microfluidic devices have been important in improving the portability and throughput of phytoplankton characterization methods, increasing their potential for in situ use. This study utilized a small sample of phytoplankton suspended in a stagnant medium and measured the impedance response using a lab-on-chip and impedance analyzer. The individual cell characteristics were derived from the impedance response of the group. The goal was to characterize …

Plumage Characteristics Of The Long-Eared Owl (Asio Otus) In The Visible And Ultraviolet Spectra Of Light, Emily Griffith

All NMU Master's Theses

The study of plumage is a foundational aspect of ornithology, and the features of even a single feather can provide valuable information on an individual’s health, sex, or age. Recent discoveries on the abilities of birds to see in the ultraviolet (UV) spectrum has led to study of the UV-reactive characteristics of bird plumage and the biological significance of such plumage. Long-eared owls (Asio otus) possess a demonstrative capability to see UV light, and their plumage contains deposits of UV-sensitive pigments that fluoresce bright red when exposed to UV light. Little is understood about the origin and function of these …

Nicarbazin As An Oral Contraceptive In Eared Doves, Lourdes Olivera, Silvia Pereyra, Georgget Banchero, Guillermo Tellechea, Jorge Sawchik, Michael L. Avery, Ethel Rodríguez

United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services: Staff Publications

Eared doves (Zenaida auriculata) are responsible for substantial losses in cereal and oil crops as well as in dairy and feedlot production in the southern cone of South America. Various strategies have been shown to be effective in reducing damage at the farm scale, but in some scenarios, it is necessary to also incorporate population control methods due to excessive bird population size. An alternative approach to reduce pest bird populations is the use of contraceptive methods, minimizing the impact on the environment and non-target populations. Nicarbazin is registered in the United States as a contraceptive for Branta …

Impact Of Simple Breastfeeding Initiatives Led By Nurses In A Primary Care Setting, Jessica Semin, Carolyn Hanus, Megan Scott, Amy Ford, Leeza Struwe

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects: College of Nursing

Background: Breastfeeding is recognized by health experts as the preferred infant feeding method. Health professionals, especially nurses, play a vital role in influencing mothers’ infant feeding decisions. This quality improvement project designed, implemented, and evaluated by nurses explores how the implementation of three simple initiatives impacted healthcare staff’s attitudes, beliefs, and perceptions related to breastfeeding.

Materials and Methods: The project was led by three Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students with guidance from their DNP prepared advisor. It took place in a primary care setting at a federally qualified health center. Prior to and after implementation, staff were …