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Development Of Culturally Tailored Prenatal Nutritional Counseling For Hispanic Women, Manola Mccain

Group: Samford University Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing

In Nashville, TN in 2018, the average for Hispanic pregnancies with GDM was approximately 6% (CDC, n.d.). Appropriate diet and physical activity are well documented methods for prevention, and also for managing GDM and its sequela (CDC, 2019). In Nashville, 58% of Hispanic mothers are unmarried, 49% have a high school education or less, and the ages ranged from 17 to 43 with the majority of women being 26 years old at time of delivery (CDC, n.d.). Out of the 1,641 births in Hispanic women between 2016-2018, half of them were enrolled in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program …

Covid-19: Engaging The Most Vulnerable, Hurriyet Babacan, Narayan Gopalkrishnan

ASEAN Journal of Community Engagement

The COVID-19 pandemic has had large-scale global effects across all segments of society, affecting large and diverse population cohorts in many ways. COVID-19 is not just a global health emergency but also a health-driven socioeconomic disaster. The prevalence of socioeconomic stressors that existed prior to the pandemic is exacerbated by the effects of the pandemic. The effects of COVID-19 vary across communities and are disproportionate on vulnerable groups. People with the least resources are most affected and are least able to recover. Contemporary thinking on development focuses on “bottom-up” approaches and “top-down” critique development. A key dimension of inclusiveness is …

This Or That?: A Study Of Online Supermarket Interventions And Their Ability To Influence Healthy Food Choices, Abby Tobin

Honors Theses - Providence Campus

As obesity rates continue to rise in the United States, there is an increasing need for new ideas and solutions to combat this worrisome epidemic. This study targets the food purchase behavior of consumers by attempting to sway their food choices using various “nudges,” or alterations in choice architecture. Participants were exposed to various interventions that were applied to product images on a fake grocery store website. Participants that fit inclusion criteria of being 18 years or older were recruited through survey-taking groups found on Reddit and Facebook. After randomization into either the control or intervention group, participants took a …

Grazing Rotation On Restored Rangeland As A New Tool For Medusahead Control, Casey Spackman, Clinton A. Stonecipher, Kip E. Panter, Juan J. Villalba

Western North American Naturalist

Intake of medusahead (Taeniatherum caput-medusae (L.) Nevski) by livestock is typically low given the poor nutritional quality of the weed, but utilization may increase through the provision of supplemental nutrients. This study compared cattle that initially grazed on a supplemented pasture (SUP) of established cool-season perennial grasses and forbs to nonsupplemented cattle that grazed only medusahead-infested rangeland (NSUP) in order to determine whether supplemental nutrients could increase use of medusahead. The quality of different forage types in the plant community and grazing events on these forage types were assessed. Supplemented animals grazed medusahead to a greater extent than NSUP …

Symptom Experience And Correlation With Fecal Microbiota In Colorectal Cancer Survivors, Claire Jungyoun Han

Sigma Foundation for Nursing Research Grant Reports

The purpose of this descriptive study with a cross-sectional study design is to explore the differences in symptom experience and features of fecal microbiota among three groups (CRC survivors before cancer treatments, CRC survivors post-cancer treatments, and healthy controls [HCs]) and to explore if there are specific microbiota profiles (primary focus = immune- and inflammation- related microbiota) associated with symptoms in CRC survivors.

Parasite Infections In Poultry Environments (Case Report On Gallus Domesticus Endoparasite), Phebe Amadea Tanuwijaya, David Febraldo

Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development

Infection of nematode and cestode worms in chickens can cause decreased egg production, weight loss, growth problems, weakness. The objective of this case study is to look at how an epidemiological approach, clinical symptoms, anatomical pathology investigation, and laboratory testing might help with disease diagnosis. The chicken was found from Banjar Tanggahan Tengah, Bangli, Bali with the type of native chicken (Gallus domesticus), at least 3 months old with the protocol number 369 / N / 20. Samples taken were brain, trachea, lungs, liver, heart, spleen, kidneys, proventriculus, intestines, and feces. Laboratory examinations carried out include histopathology, microbiology, …

Literature-Assisted Validation Of A Novel Causal Inference Graph In A Sparsely Sampled Multi-Regimen Exercise Data, Aditya Gupta

Theses

Background. Causal mechanisms supporting the cardio-metabolic benefits of exercise can be identified for individuals who cannot exercise. With the use of appropriate causal discovery algorithms, the causal pathways can be found for even sparsely sampled data which will help direct drug discovery and pharmaceutical industries to create the appropriate drug to maintain muscles. Objective. The purpose of this study was to infer novel causal source-target interactions active in sparsely sampled data and embed these in a broader causal network extracted from the literature to test their alignment with community-wide prior knowledge and their mechanistic validity in the context of regulatory …

Understanding Food Policy Councils: Lessons For Extension Partners, Gail Feenstra, Clare Gupta, David Campbell, Jennifer Sowerwine, Katherine Munden-Dixon

Journal of Extension

This paper presents findings from a survey of 34 food policy councils (FPCs) in California. The survey addressed organizational structure and functions, policy priorities and achievements, and the use of research or other information. We find that most FPCs have formed in recent years, operate with small budgets and limited or no staff, and function primarily to foster network relationships. FPCs rely on community-based knowledge more than academic research, suggesting an opportunity for Extension professionals to lend expertise. We conclude by identifying specific ways Extension professionals can support FPCs as they seek to enhance local and regional food systems.

"I Didn't Know How All This Works": A Case Study Examining The Transition Experiences Of Student-Athletes From High School To A Mid-Major Di Program, Mitchell T. Woltring, Caitlyn Hauff, Brooke Forester, Shelley L. Holden

Journal of Athlete Development and Experience

The transition period from high school to college includes a myriad of issues specific to student-athletes (Bernhard & Bell, 2015; Bjornsen & Dinkel, 2017; Comeaux, 2015). The present study sought to illuminate the specific transition issues faced by mid-major, DI student-athletes by providing them the platform to describe them in their own words, and provide their own recommendations for improvement. Utilizing a semi-structured interview guide which addressed transition issues, the qualitative study included 23 student-athletes in focus group settings. Analysis of interview data led to the emergence of two themes, with accompanying subthemes: 1) Encounters with academic support, with subthemes …

Phragmites Australis Dieback In The Mississippi River Delta: Chemical Profiles Of Soil Types And Restoration Potential, Herie Lee

LSU Master's Theses

Since 2016, there has been widespread dieback of P. australis in the Lower Mississippi River Delta (hereafter referred to as Lower MRD, which is defined as the Birds Foot Delta) with relatively little to no signs of recovery. The cause of the current dieback is not fully understood. This thesis explores P. australis with emphasis on chemical profile characterization of different soil types and its effects on plant growth and the potential for restoration in the Lower MRD.

In chapter 2, I characterized the chemical profiles of soils collected from healthy and dieback stands of Phragmites, and from newly …

$20m Awarded For Scientific Research To Ensure Health Equity In Preventing Hypertension, Alicia Rohan

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No abstract provided.

Effects Of Feeding Enrichment On The Behavior Of Ex-Pet Ring-Tailed Lemurs (Lemur Catta), Amanda Rodriguez

Theses and Dissertations

Environmental enrichment is a prevailing tool used to enhance the welfare of captive species. Benefits of enrichment commonly range from promoting activity levels to reducing stereotypic/abnormal behavior. This study investigated the impact of two forms of feeding enrichment on the behavior of ring-tailed lemurs confiscated from the illegal pet trade.

Pre-Milling Interventions For Improving The Microbiological Quality Of Wheat, Shpresa Musa

Department of Food Science and Technology: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

Development of pre-milling intervention strategies to improve the microbial quality of wheat and wheat-based products is an emerging concern for the food industry. When steam tempering conditions for hard and soft wheat were applied, the microbial population associated with the grain was significantly reduced compared to controls. Further reductions were observed when acid was applied as part of the intervention which is an added benefit since the addition of a tempering solution is required for both wheat classes since the desired milling moisture cannot be reached by applying steam alone. On average, the highest reductions for hard wheat were achieved …

Effect Of Radiofrequency Assisted Thermal Processing On The Structural, Functional And Biological Properties Of Egg White Powder, Alisha Kar

Department of Food Science and Technology: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

Radiofrequency (RF) assisted thermal processing is a novel and energy-efficient method used for pasteurization, which heats the product volumetrically as opposed to traditional hot room (HR) pasteurization. RF-assisted thermal processing accelerates the heating rate of egg white powder (EWP), which has a low thermal conductivity and further affect its gelling properties. The effect of processing methods (RF and HR) due to pH and treatment temperature combination was monitored by subjecting neutral EWP (6.4 pH) to 70 and 80 ℃ and alkaline EWP (pH 9.9) samples to 70 ℃ over 0, 5, 10, 15 and 20 d. At 80 ℃ and …

Body Mass-Normalized Moderate Dose Of Dietary Nitrate Intake Improves Endothelial Function And Walking Capacity In Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease, Elizabeth J. Pekas, Tesean Wooden, Santosh K. Yadav, Song-Young Park

Health and Kinesiology Faculty Publications

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is characterized by the accumulation of atherosclerotic plaques in the lower extremity conduit arteries, which impairs blood flow and walking capacity. Dietary nitrate has been used to reduce blood pressure (BP) and improve walking capacity in PAD. However, a standardized dose for PAD has not been determined. Therefore, we sought to determine the effects of a body mass-normalized moderate dose of nitrate (0.11 mmol nitrate/kg) as beetroot juice on serum nitrate/nitrite, vascular function, walking capacity, and tissue oxygen utilization capacity in patients with PAD. A total of 11 patients with PAD received either nitrate supplement or …

Translation And Examination Of The Reliability And Validity Of The Spanish Version Of The Smoking Self-Efficacy Questionnaire Among Latino Smokers., Francisco Cartujano-Barrera, Scott Mcintosh, Lisa Sanderson Cox, Evelyn Arana-Chicas, Delwyn Catley, Edward F Ellerbeck, Deborah J Ossip, Ana Paula Cupertino

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

The 12-item Smoking Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (SEQ-12) is a valid and reliable instrument to assess confidence in one's ability to refrain from smoking in a variety of different situations. This study evaluated the psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the 12-item Smoking Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (SEQ-12) among a sample of Spanish-speaking Latino smokers engaged in a smoking cessation research study. A forward-backward translation procedure guided the translation of the SEQ-12 into Spanish. The Spanish version of the SEQ-12 showed promising internal consistency reliability and construct validity among Latino smokers, with potential applications in both research and clinical settings.

A Literature Review And Best Practice Advice For Second And Third Trimester Risk Stratification, Monitoring, And Management Of Pre-Eclampsia: Compiled By The Pregnancy And Non-Communicable Diseases Committee Of Figo (The International Federation Of Gynecology And Obstetrics)., Liona C. Poon, Laura A. Magee, Stefan Verlohren, Andrew Shennan, Peter Von Dadelszen, Eyal Sheiner, Eran Hadar, Gerard Visser, Fabricio Da Silva Costa, Anil Kapur, Fionnuala Mcauliffe, Amala Nazareth, Muna Tahlak, Anne B. Kihara, Hema Divakar, H. David Mcintyre, Vincenzo Berghella, Huixia Yang, Roberto Romero, Kypros H H. Nicolaides, Nir Melamed, Moshe Hod

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Papers

No abstract provided.

Long-Term Complications In Youth-Onset Type 2 Diabetes, Petter Bjornstad, Kimberly L Drews, Sonia Caprio, Rose Gubitosi-Klug, David M Nathan, Bereket Tesfaldet, Jeanie Tryggestad, Neil H White, Philip Zeitler, Today Study Group

Open Access Publications

BACKGROUND: The prevalence of type 2 diabetes in youth is increasing, but little is known regarding the occurrence of related complications as these youths transition to adulthood.

METHODS: We previously conducted a multicenter clinical trial (from 2004 to 2011) to evaluate the effects of one of three treatments (metformin, metformin plus rosiglitazone, or metformin plus an intensive lifestyle intervention) on the time to loss of glycemic control in participants who had onset of type 2 diabetes in youth. After completion of the trial, participants were transitioned to metformin with or without insulin and were enrolled in an observational follow-up study …

Monitoring Domestic Sheep Energy Requirements And Habitat Selection On Summer Mountain Range Using Low-Cost Gps Collar Technology, Elizabeth M. Baum

Theses and Dissertations

With the advent of global position system (GPS) collar technology, we have developed a much greater understanding of the temporal and spatial distribution of livestock and their associated grazing patterns. While significant research using GPS collars has been reported for cattle, little research is available describing collar use in understanding the behavior of domestic sheep. The purpose of our research was to evaluate the energy requirements of sheep with the use of GPS collars. To accomplish this, we adapted a low-cost i-gotU GPS tracking device that is typically designed for cattle and modified it to fit sheep. Each collar was …

Elevating Mental Health Disparities And Building Psychosocial Resilience Among Bipoc Children And Youth To Broaden The Climate And Health Discourse, Surili Sutaria Patel, Katherine Robb, C. Pluff, Evelyn Maldonado, Grace Tatar, Tia Williams

Journal of Applied Research on Children: Informing Policy for Children at Risk

The co-occurring crises of climate change, a global pandemic, and the social justice movement has put demands on psychosocial resilience. The country and global community has witnessed that those who contribute the least to climate change are the most impacted, and that black, indigenous, and people of color bear the health and financial burdens brought on by a changing climate. Given that eco-anxiety is on the rise amongst young people, such increases in awareness building have not yielded action at the speed and scale necessary to protect the most climate-sensitive among us: children and youth. Raising healthy children and youth …

Factors Associated With Physical Activity Among Survivors Of Adolescent And Young Adult Cancer: The National Health Interview Survey, Kevin Tang, Clark R. Andersen, Michael Roth, Susan C. Gilchrist

Summer Experience 2021

No abstract provided.

Building Standard Levels Of Metabolism During Rest For Students Of The Faculty Of Physical Education At The University Of Jordan, Arabi Al-Mughrabi, Haytham Alzoubi, Usama Jaber

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

The study aimed to build standard levels of metabolism during rest for students of the Faculty of Physical Education at the University of Jordan, in addition to determining the differences in metabolism during rest according to the sex variable, and the contribution of body mass to predicting metabolism during rest, the descriptive approach and the statistical packages program were used. For Social Sciences SPSS, the study was conducted on a sample of (200) male and female students, and the averages of age, height, body mass and metabolism during rest were, respectively: for males (21.54 years, 175.98 cm, 70.06 kg, 1698.79 …

Assessing The Impact Of Organic Versus Conventional Agricultural Management On Soil Hydraulic Properties In A Long-Term Experiment, Abdelrahman Alfahham, Matthew T. Amato, Emmanuel Omondi, Daniel Giménez, Alain F. Plante

Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Faculty Research

Investigating the effects of various agricultural management systems on soil hydraulic properties in long-term field experiments allows farmers to evaluate their efficacy in mitigating the effects of droughts and floods, which are expected to intensify in the coming decades. This study's main objective was to quantify soil structural and hydraulic properties in plots under organic manure, organic leguminous, and conventional agricultural management and related tillage practices at Rodale Institute's Farming Systems Trial. Soil cores were collected at depths of 0–10, 10–20, and 20–30 cm and analyzed for soil water retention, saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ksat), soil organic C (SOC), bulk density, …

Cafer Named Director Of Center For Population Studies, Edwin B. Smith

University of Mississippi News

Expert overseeing census, other data important to meeting research needs

A Geographical Political Ecology Of Eastern European Food Systems, Renata Blumberg

Department of Nutrition and Food Studies Scholarship and Creative Works

No abstract provided.

A Narrative Review On The Unexplored Potential Of Colostrum As A Preventative Treatment And Therapy For Diarrhea In Neonatal Dairy Calves, Havelah S. M. Carter, David L. Renaud, Michael A. Steele, Amanda J. Fischer-Tlustos, Joao H. C. Costa

Animal and Food Sciences Faculty Publications

Diarrhea is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in pre-weaned dairy calves and, as such, represents a significant animal health and welfare concern. Furthermore, digestive disease early in life is associated with several long-term consequences such as reduced growth rate and decreased milk yield during the first lactation, thus generating severe economic losses. The majority of diarrheic cases in young calves are treated with antimicrobials; however, it is necessary to develop alternative treatments, as excessive antimicrobial usage can lead to antimicrobial resistance and can negatively impact the gut microflora of a calf. Bovine colostrum is abundant in immune and …

Effect Of The High Pressure Jet Mill Treatment On The Stability Of Oat Pulp, Huang Su-Jun, Wang Yue-Ru, Deng Li-Ping, Luo Shun-Jing, Liu Cheng-Mei

Food and Machinery

Objective: To study the effect and mechanism of the high-pressure jet mill on the stability of oat pulp, and to provide a theoretical reference for the processing of whole grain beverages. Methods: The oat pulp was processed with different pressures and high-pressure jet mills, and the morphology, instability index, particle size, and rheological properties of the storage period (30 d) were compared. Moreover the microscopic morphology (optical microscope, laser confocal scanning microscope), scanning electron microscope), soluble component content (soluble solids, soluble protein, soluble dietary fiber) were analyzed. Results: The high-pressure jet mill treatment gradually reduced the particle size, instability index, …

Study On The Components And Distribution Of Betalain Pigments In Different Species Of Pitaya Fruit, Yang Xin-Feng, Wang Pan, Guo Xiao-Jie, Yang Lei, Li Qiong

Food and Machinery

Objective： To reveal the compositions of betalains (BLs) from pitaya fruit and their distribution in different parts. Methods: Three types of pitaya fruits, red peel-red flesh (RR), red peel-white flesh (RW), and yellow peel-white flesh (YW), were selected. The screening and confirmation of BLs were performed by ultra-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole-time-of-flight-mass spectrometry (UPLC QTOF-MS/MS). Results: A total of 19 components were identified, including betanin, phyllocactin, indicaxanthin, etc. Most components (14) were identified from the peel part of RR fruit, and secondly, 12 components from the flesh part of RR fruit and nine components from the peel part of RW fruit. Conclusion: …

Comprehensive Quality Evaluation And Analysis Of Nutrition Components Of Various Flaxseed, Wang Li-Yan, Wang Xin-Miao, Jing Rui-Yong, Guo Yong-Xia

Food and Machinery

Objective： To study the difference of comprehensive nutrition quality, different flaxseed varieties were investigated. Methods: 12 flaxseed varieties from 6 producing areas were used as research objects, eight nutrition components, including alpha-linolenic acid, were used evaluation index, 12 flaxseed varieties were evaluated by subordinate function methods and principal component analysis classified by clustering methodology. Results: Three principal components were extracted from 8 indexes by principal component analysis, and their cumulative contribution rate reaches 87.608%, reflecting better the comprehensive information of 12 flaxseed varieties. Crude protein, total amino acid, iron, and alpha-linolenic acid contents can be a comprehensive evaluation index of …

Design And Experiment Of Penaeus Vannamei Freezing Point And Low Temperature Heat Pump Drying Control System Based On Fuzzy Control, Wang Guo-Jie, Mu Gang, Huo Jin, Zhang Qian, Zhang Guo-Chen

Food and Machinery

Objective: In order to meet the refined requirements of temperature during the drying process of Penaeus vannamei freezing point and low temperature heat pump. Methods: A heat pump drying control system based on Siemens S7-300 PLC was designed. The system adopted a fuzzy control strategy. And a fuzzy controller with “two-dimensional input and one-dimensional output” was designed using the fuzzy logic toolbox of Matlab. According to the drying process of prawns, a data collection program and an execution program were designed to control the temperature of the drying oven. And the drying process was monitored and managed through the human-machine …