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Mapping Research On Halal Logistics Using Vosviewer, Aam Slamet Rusydiana, Sri Rahardjo, Wahyu Sugeng Soeparno

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Indonesia is one of the largest Muslim countries in the world. Food and beverage products originating from outside and within the country must be tested for halal. In 2019, the number of companies registering for product testing had increased compared to 2018. The achievement of increasing the number of products and companies is inversely proportional to providing halal product certificates. The decline in the number of recipients of product halal certificates is certainly a major problem in product marketing in areas where most of the population is Muslim. For this reason, the marketing of halal products requires good strategy and …

[Full Issue] Course Correction: The Adaptive Nature Of English Language Arts

New Jersey English Journal

No abstract provided.

Decomposition Of Microbial Necromass Is Divergent At The Individual Taxonomic Level In Soil, Weiling Dong, Alin Song, Huaqun Yin, Xueduan Liu, Jianwei Li, Fenliang Fan

Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Faculty Research

The turnover of microbial biomass plays an important part in providing a significant source of carbon (C) to soil organic C. However, whether the decomposition of microbial necromass (non-living microbial biomass) in the soil varies at the individual taxa level remains largely unknown. To fill up these gaps, we compared the necromass decomposition of bacterial and archaeal taxa by separating live microbial biomass with 18O-stable isotope probing from dead microbial biomass in soil. Our results showed that most of the microbial necromass at the operational taxonomic unit level (88.51%), which mainly belong to Acidobacteria, Actinobacteria, Gemmatimonadetes, and Proteobacteria, decomposed significantly …

Graduate Student Council Research Grants Further Range Of Research, Shea Stewart

University of Mississippi News

Twenty students awarded grants for research, creative scholarship pursuits

Persistent Dyspnea, Declined Moderate To Vigorous Physical Activity, Functional Status, And Quality Of Life During The Post-Acute Phase Of Covid-19 Infection: A Pilot Case Control Study., Hussain Aslan Mph. Ed., Msc., Corey Tomczak Phd, Darcy Marciniuk Md, Scotty Butcher Phd

Journal for Sports Neuroscience

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the multifaceted impacts of post-acute phase of COVID-19 infection on the sense of dyspnea, select intensities of physical activity, functional, and psychological variables among survivors compared to age matched healthy participants and their implications for rehabilitation programs in this population.

Methods: Seventy-eight (male, female age 30-70 yrs.) participants (39 COVID-infected, CI and 39 age-matched healthy controls, HC). Four questionnaires were used to assess the variables in this study: dyspnea scale of the Modified Medical Research Council (mMRC), International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), Functional Status Questionnaire (FSQ), and the RAND-36 measure …

"25 Years Later And I'M Still Here...Still Positive": Older Black Males' Lived Experiences Of Aging With Hiv In Hillsborough County, Fl, Bernice Kathleen Lopez-Mccoy

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Today, adults aged fifty and older are the fastest growing segment of those living with HIV/AIDS. Yet, little remains known about the socio-cultural consequences of aging with HIV, and whether social and health care infrastructure is currently adequate to meet the unique needs of this population. Particularly understudied are older minority men aging with HIV. Drawing from an anthropological life course perspective and tenets of Becker’s (1997) framework on life disruption and reorganization, this dissertation research investigated older, Black males’ experiences of disruption and reorganization from aging with HIV in the present landscape of HIV care.This research comprised of the …

Healthcare Data Analytics For Predicting Health Outcomes Of Older Adults And Emergency Responses Of Aged Care Facilities, Nazmus Sakib

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The United States (US) is experiencing rapid growth in its older adult population, who may suffer from multiple chronic diseases, injuries, and impairments. To meet with the excess demand without compromising the quality of care for older adults, the current aged care systems, such as nursing home systems, will face unprecedented challenges of healthcare resource shortage with rising costs. Accurate prediction of health outcomes of individual older adults will facilitate the aged care professionals to better prioritize healthcare resources for the most at-risk individuals with more focused care and provide more proactive and individualized treatment and care delivery. In addition, …

1960 Memphis State University Vs North Texas State College Football Program

Football Publications

Program for the football game between the Memphis State University Tigers and the North Texas State College Eagles played at Fouts Field, Denton, Texas, on October 8, 1960. The Tigers won the game 44-0.

1965 Memphis State University Vs North Texas State University Football Program

Football Publications

Program for the football game between the Memphis State University Tigers and the North Texas State University Eagles played at Fouts Field, Denton, Texas, on November 13, 1965. The Tigers won the game 28-0.

Patterns Of Tobacco Smoking And Nicotine Vaping Among University Students In The United Arab Emirates: A Cross-Sectional Study, Luai A. Ahmed, Marina Verlinden, Mariam Ali Alobeidli, Reem Hamad Alahbabi, Radeya Alkatheeri, Basema Saddik, Abderrahim Oulhaj, Rami H. Al-Rifai

All Works

Various forms of tobacco smoking and nicotine vaping tools are available on the market. This study quantified the prevalence of and identified factors associated with patterns of smoking and nicotine vaping among university students in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). A cross-sectional sample of students enrolled in three public universities was surveyed. Self-reported current smoking and nicotine vaping were recorded. Of 1123 students, 81.7% completed the online survey (mean age, 20.7 ± 3.4 (SD) years; 70.7% females). The prevalence of current smoking was 15.1% while the prevalence of current nicotine vaping was nearly 4.0%. Among current smokers, 54.7% reported conventional …

School Nurses’ Attitudes And Perceptions Toward Supporting Students With Chronic Health Conditions In An Ecological System, Destiny L. Singleton

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Chronic health conditions impact one in four school-aged youth (Van Cleave, Gortmaker, & Perrin, 2010). Supplemental to the medical challenges that students with chronic health conditions face, they also are at risk for a variety of academic, behavioral, and social-emotional adversities. Using an ecological approach for addressing the diverse needs of students with chronic health conditions has been deemed valuable due to the array of key stakeholders, institutions, policies, and cultural norms that impact the development of the pediatric population. A key stakeholder in supporting the functioning of school-aged children with chronic illnesses is the school nurse. School nurses’ skills …

A Forage Book Of International Impact, Garry D. Lacefield, Donald M. Ball, Carl S. Hoveland, Donald L. Armstrong

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Development, Validation, And Testing Of A Self-Assessment Tool To Measure Beliefs, Attitudes And Food Safety Behaviors In Healthcare Foodservice Operations, Kathryn Toups Fakier

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Immunocompromised patients are often prescribed a neutropenic diet to reduce the intake of harmful microbial content. However research suggests it does not improve clinical outcomes when compared to a regular diet, is inconsistently defined and prescribed, and may even have adverse effects on a patient’s nutritional status and quality of life. To reflect evidenced-based practice, the Food and Drug Administration has suggested focusing on safe food handling practices rather than outdated dietary restrictions to reduce health risks. However, many healthcare institutions are reluctant to shift focus as it affects a high-risk patient population vulnerable to contracting a foodborne illness. In …

Electrochemical Reduction Of Hexavalent Chromium In Acetonitrile Using Glassy Carbon Electrodes, Temitope Jegede

LSU Master's Theses

Hexavalent chromium Cr(VI), a form of chromium mainly generated through industrial processes, has attracted great research interests due to its severe toxicity to biological systems. A common way to remove hexavalent chromium from industrial wastes is through reduction to the non-toxic trivalent state. To this end, methods such as chemical reduction, chemical precipitation and coagulation have been used. However, these methods are limited by poor removal efficiency, formation of secondary pollutants (sludge), and are mostly applicable to aqueous solutions. Recently, electrochemical methods have been investigated for reducing hexavalent chromium, but there is a lack of data on the reduction of …

Can Community Gardens With Workshops Increase Gardening Behavior? A Navajo Wellness Collaboration, Kevin A. Lombard Phd, India J. Ornelas Phd, Desiree Deschenie, Felix Nez, Sonia Bishop, Katie Osterbauer Ms, Eileen Rillamas-Sun Phd, Shirley A.A. Beresford Phd

Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice

This paper seeks to evaluate the potential efficacy of a community gardening intervention on the Navajo Nation to increase gardening and healthy eating behaviors, which are potentially important in preventing obesity and related health conditions. Rates of obesity are high among American Indians, including those living on Navajo Nation land. Eating fresh fruits and vegetables is part of healthy eating. However, availability and access to fresh fruits and vegetables are severely limited on the Navajo Nation, due to distance and cost. One way to increase both availability and consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables is through community gardening, yet …

Prostate Cancer: Social, Economic And Demographic Correlates Of Non Use Of Supplemental Diets Among Black Men In Florida, Jemal Gishe, Getachew Dagne, Mohamed Kanu, Kushal Patel, Revlon Briggs, Folakemi Odedina, Francis Pleban

Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice

Background: Epidemiologic data consistently show that Black men in the U.S. are disproportionately affected by prostate cancer. The incidence rate is 60% higher and death rate is 2.1 times more for Black men compared to Whites. There is growing evidence from literature that nutritional supplements, such as selenium, lycopene, vitamin A, vitamin D and soy may reduce the risk of prostate cancer. However, the level of knowledge and usage of these supplemental diets among Black men is low. Therefore, it is important to understand why Black men are low users of the supplemental diets and develop intervention programs to change …

A Community-Based Participatory Research Project To Increase The Understanding Of The Health Concerns Of African Immigrant Communities In Urban Missouri., Rhonda Belue, Covenant Elenwo, Clayton Adams, Adaobi Anakwe, Kelly Taylor, Sunita Manu, Sidee Conteh

Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice

Background

African immigrants and refugees experience unique mental and physical health care needs that may be a result of pre-migration history and the acculturation process. The purpose of this project was to collaborate with African immigrant and refugee communities to identify health needs of the communities and lay a foundation for future action.

Methods

Key-informant interviews with five West, East and Central African immigrant and refugee communities included community leaders (n=10) and listening sessions with larger groups of community members totaling approximately 150 participants to identify health care needs. Content analysis was employed to identify themes related to immigrant and …

Determinants Of The Changing Funding Burden Of Higher Education, Matthew Van Den Berg

Mountain Plains Journal of Business and Technology

This paper analyses the political economy of public higher education funding in the United States and offers a unique conceptual and empirical approach to describe the determinants of funding sources. By evaluating the tuition proportion of revenue, this analysis estimates the determinants of the relative distribution of the funding burden between public and private sources. The empirical results show inelastic substitution between government appropriations and tuition revenue, significant demand effects on tuition revenue, and that institutional differences contribute to varying dependence on tuition as a source of revenue. The estimated determinants identify several areas where state and university policies may …

Effects Of Treatments On Fermentation Quality And Nutrition Ingredient Of Small Reed, Yusup Yusanjan, Ainiwaer Aishan, Guangwei Zhao

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.

Glucuronides Hydrolysis By Intestinal Microbial Β-Glucuronidases (Gus) Is Affected By Sampling, Enzyme Preparation, Buffer Ph, And Species, Christabel Ebuzoeme, Imoh Etim, Autumn Ikimi, Jamie Song, Ting Du, Ming Hu, Dong Liang, Song Gao

Faculty Publications

Glucuronides hydrolysis by intestinal microbial β-Glucuronidases (GUS) is an important procedure for many endogenous and exogenous compounds. The purpose of this study is to deter-mine the impact of experimental conditions on glucuronide hydrolysis by intestinal microbial GUS. Standard probe 4-Nitrophenyl β-D-glucopyranoside (pNPG) and a natural glucuronide wogonoside were used as the model compounds. Feces collection time, buffer conditions, interindividual, and species variations were evaluated by incubating the substrates with enzymes. The relative reaction activity of pNPG, reaction rates, and reaction kinetics for wogonoside were calculated. Fresh feces showed the highest hydrolysis activities. Sonication increased total protein yield during enzyme preparation. …

Trauma Informed Practice In Music Therapy, Annie Heiderscheit, Kathleen M. Murphy

Faculty Authored Articles

The 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health reports that 9.5 million Americans aged 18 and older have been diagnosed with more than one mental disorder. Music therapists working in mental health treatment settings are likely to work with individuals who have a complex diagnosis defined here as two or more of the following: depression, eating disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, substance use disorder, eating disorders, and severe mental illness. Additionally, adverse childhood events or post-traumatic stress disorder often complicate the clinical profile. Given this, a trauma-informed approach to music therapy treatment is necessary to improve outcomes and minimize harm. …

Energy And Nutritional Value Of The Average Daily Rations Of Medical College Students, Ilkhom Kh. Shovaliev

Central Asian Journal of Medicine

The concept of functional nutrition for the prevention of dental pathologies in all periods of life, which will satisfy the basic needs of life, will make it possible to effectively influence the functional properties of the body and counteract the development of diseases. In this connection, there is a need to assess the average daily diets of individual population groups to identify their possible optimization.

The Role Of Cardiovascular Ct In Occupational Health Assessment For Coronary Heart Disease: An Expert Consensus Document From The Society Of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (Scct)., Ahmad M Slim, Emilio Fentanes, Michael K Cheezum Md, Iain T Parsons, Christopher Maroules, Billy Chen, Suhny Abbara, Kelley Branch, Prashant Nagpal, Nishant R Shah, Dustin M Thomas, Todd C Villines, Ron Blankstein, Leslee J Shaw, Matthew Budoff, Ed Nicol

Parkview Heart Institute

No abstract provided.

Behavioral And Emotional Changes Across Covid-19 School Experiences In Children And Adolescents, Brittney Gunneson

Yale School of Medicine Physician Associate Program Theses

The COVID 19 pandemic has necessitated several containment measures including full or partial remote learning for some children and adolescents. Displacement from school is known to be socially isolating with the potential to impact child behavior. However, the direction of effect of pandemic school closures on the emotional well-being of children and adolescents is not yet clear. This study aims to determine the effect of remote learning on emotional and behavioral changes in children and adolescents. Using participants from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development study, this longitudinal prospective cohort study will compare mean, current, and follow-up scores on the Child …

Aacp Basic Resources For Pharmacy Education, Jason Guy, Ivan Portillo, Robert D. Beckett, Leslie Ann Bowman, Daisy De La Rosa, Vern Duba, Juanita Draime, Kayce Gill, Neyda Gilman, Rebecca Hoover, Alison Kosnieczny, Scott Perkins

Library Association/Organization Work

"The AACP Basic Resources for Pharmacy Education is produced as a guide for those developing or maintaining the library collections that serve colleges and schools of pharmacy. The goal of the Basic Resources list is to make recommendations of books and other works to be included in pharmacy libraries, but not all titles are required to be purchased. Each pharmacy college has its own mission and its own program(s), and so each college’s library collection must reflect that mission and support the college’s program(s). Excellent library collections are built by knowledgeable librarians and drug information specialists using their professional judgment …

Clinical Pediatric Weight Management In Rural Indiana: A Pilot Study, Ian Hunt, Derek Van Prooyen, Seth Culham, Matthew Renfrow, Brandon Dykstra

Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Scholarship

Pediatric obesity has reached epidemic levels around the globe with an estimated 340 million children and adolescents being diagnosed with obesity. Given the dearth of healthcare in rural areas such as northeast IN, the pediatric weight management program, Live Well, was started in 2020. This health coaching program included 3 participants who were instructed on health lifestyle habits in the areas of nutrition, sleep, sedentary behavior, and physical activity. The participants' weight slightly increased during the 3-month period of the study, but other positive behaviors were reported included reduced fast food consumption and screen time as well as increased physical …

Increasing Extubation Awareness During Interdisciplinary Rounds With A Rounding Tool In The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (Picu)., Lilly Giang

Doctor of Nursing Practice Papers

Purpose: Prolonged duration of mechanical ventilation and endotracheal tube intubation are associated with longer length of stay and increases risk for infection by about 3% per day when mechanically ventilated (Mirzarahimi et al., 2020). Evidence suggests that the use of a rounding tool during interdisciplinary rounds improves clinical outcomes, reduce duration of mechanical ventilation, and decrease length of stay in the PICU. The aim of the project was to measure registered nurses and PICU providers perception of the extubation prompts and determine if the extubation prompts decrease duration of mechanical ventilation and length of stay. Methods: After extensive review of …

Integrating Mhealth In A Virtual Prenatal Class To Promote Behavior Modification In Pregnant Women., Brittney Corniel

Doctor of Nursing Practice Papers

Background: Occurrences of pre-term births are disparagingly higher among women from vulnerable populations. Prenatal classes provide healthcare professionals an opportunity to educate pregnant women about mitigating their risk factors for perinatal complications.

Purpose: To introduce the use of pregnancy mobile applications in a prenatal class to assist women in obtaining optimal maternal health for fetal development.

Methods: A pre/post-test design was used to explore the relationship between increased mobile health (mHealth) use and achievement of health behavior goals. The project intervention included a 15-minute PowerPoint presentation about optimal use and effectiveness of mobile apps in pregnancy, pregnancy health behaviors, and …

Newsletter, Summer 2021

Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Poverty Reduction By Getting Female Farmers Access To Cash And Credit, Sandra J. Thiman

Proceedings of the Jepson Undergraduate Conference on International Economics

Women represent the majority of agricultural labor in low-income countries, even though they have lower access to productive resources in agriculture. A major problem is the shortfall of independent income, control over finances, and lack of credit. Hence this paper examines whether women’s access to cash and credit can reduce poverty headcount. Moreover, advantageous outcomes such as an increase in yield, improvement in child health, and increase in sustainability may be achieved by allowing women farmers more access to finances. This research entails a comparative analysis between Kenya and Uganda, where I examine poverty headcount in comparison to financial policies, …