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Nocturnal Pollination In Fruit Agriculture, Stephen Robertson

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Insect pollination in agriculture provides as much as 35% of the global food supply and contributes hundreds of billions of dollars to the global economy each year. In the past 30 years, reports of declining populations of managed and wild bees, notably the western honey bee (Apis mellifera) and a wide array of bumble bees (Bombus spp.), have raised concerns about the stability and outlook of agriculture. At the same time, agricultural dependence on insect pollinators is increasing as greater percentages of land being converted to pollinator-dependent crops, such as soy and oil palm, than pollinator-independent crops, such as grains …

Establishment Of Pollinator Habitat Within A Livestock Pasture Ecosystem, Roshani Sharma Acharya

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Pollinators are important for fertilization, setting fruits, and seed development of more than 78% of the flowering plants that provide food for human beings and other species. Use of pollinators to maximize crop production is a proven agricultural practice; however, it has been less explored in livestock forage production systems. This study investigated pollinator abundance and diversity in pastures using different sampling methods and determined the impact of different pasture management practices on insect pollinators in a livestock pasture ecosystem. In Chapter 2, utility of four different colors of pan trap (blue, green, yellow, and purple) for sampling bees in …

Nebline, July 2021

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Smart Techniques Conserve Water in Your Yard

Building a Healthy Community: What Lincolnites Say

Recipe of the Month

Saving and Sing and Storing Garden Seeds

Garden Guide: Things to Do This Month

Naturally Occurring Elements in Groundwater: Last in a Series - Uranium

UNL East Campus Discovery Days

Nebraska 4rs Nutrient Stewardship Field Day

Ants in the Home & Landscape

Lawn Care and Young Children: Creating a Safe and Fun Place to Play

Heart of 4-H Volunteer Award: Marti Thomson

Summer Programming 4-H Interns

4-H Announcements for 4H'ers and Volunteers

Extension News

Extension Calendar

Harvest, Samantha Coffee, Ellie Barber, Lucy Gipson, Jack Hoskins-Harris, Jackson Huff, Josh Groves

Governor's Scholars Program Poster Presentations

A poster presented by Samantha Coffey, Ellie Barber, Lucy Gipson, Jack Hoskins-Harris, Jackson Huff and Josh Groves for the class Business, Accounting, and Entrepreneurship.

Harding Magazine Summer 2021 (Vol. 29, No. 2), Harding University

Harding Magazines

Publication distributed to alumni and friends of the university.

The Magnetic Couples Study: Protocol For A Mixed Methods Prospective Cohort Study Of Hiv-Serodifferent Heterosexual Couples’ Perspectives And Use Of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (Prep), James M. Mcmahon, Janie Simmons, Jessica E. Haberer, Sharon Mannheimer, Natalie M. Leblanc, Leilani Torres, Robert Quiles, Guillermo Aedo, Anabel Javier, Amy Braksmajer, Graham Harriman, Nicole Trabold, Enrique R. Pouget, Ann Kurth, Martez D. R Smith, Judith Brasch, Eric J. Podsiadly, Peter L. Anderson

Publications and Research

Introduction HIV transmission within serodifferent heterosexual couples plays a key role in sustaining the global HIV pandemic. In the USA, transmission within established mixed-status couples accounts for up to half of all new HIV infections among heterosexuals. Oral HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a highly effective prevention method, although underutilised among serodifferent couples. Moreover, there is a dearth of research on US HIV-serodifferent couples’ perspectives and use of PrEP, alone or in combination with other prevention methods. In this paper, we describe the study protocol for the Magnetic Couples Study, designed to fill critical knowledge gaps regarding HIV-serodifferent heterosexual couples’ …

Domestic Egg-Laying Hens, Gallus Gallus Domesticus, Do Not Modulate Flapping Flight Performance In Response To Wing Condition, Brianna M. León, Bret W. Tobalske, Neila Ben Sassi, Renée Garant, Donald R. Powers, Alexandra Harlander-Matauschek

Faculty Publications - Department of Biological & Molecular Science

Wild birds modulate wing and whole-body kinematics to adjust their flight patterns and trajectories when wing loading increases flight power requirements. Domestic chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus) in backyards and farms exhibit feather loss, naturally high wing loading, and limited flight capabilities. Yet, housing chickens in aviaries requires birds to navigate three-dimensional spaces to access resources. To understand the impact of feather loss on laying hens’ flight capabilities, we symmetrically clipped the primary and secondary feathers before measuring wing and whole-body kinematics during descent from a 1.5 m platform. We expected birds to compensate for increased wing loading by increasing wingbeat …

Knowledge, Attitude And Practices On Contraceptives In Married Women Of Odisha, Smitha Moonjelly Vijayan Dr, Mamata Das Mrs, Kajal Patwal Ms, Prachi Parichita Ms, Chhaya Sharma Ms, Vidya Seervi Ms

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: In developing countries, maternal and new-born mortality and morbidity rates can be reduced with apt contraceptive usage. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding contraception among married women

Methods: A descriptive study was conducted among 110 married women attending Obstetrics & Gynaecology OPD of AIIMS Bhubaneswar.

Result: The mean ± S.D. age of participants was 29.13±3.51 years. About half of the women (50.9%) had poor knowledge of contraception. More than half of women (65.17%) had a positive attitude on contraceptive use; however, only 24% of the subjects used a contraceptive, the most preferred contraceptive being …

Increasing Referrals To School Counselors By Integrating An Evidence-Based Program For Educators Identifying Adolescents At Risk For Suicide In A Rural High School, Wendy Holloway

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Background: Addressing suicide in America's youth is imperative. Teachers play an essential role in identifying and intervening with adolescents experiencing psychological distress leading to suicide. Teachers and staff lack professional development addressing the identification of students in psychological distress.

Purpose: This project aimed to increase referrals to school counselors by integrating an evidence-based program for educators identifying adolescents at risk for suicide in a rural high school.

Design Method: This was a quantitative quality improvement project with a pre-/post-test design. Additionally, referrals to the school guidance counselors before implementing the program and after the completion of the program were …

Pathways To Just, Equitable And Sustainable Trade And Investment Regimes, Tomaso Ferrando, Nicolas Perrone, Olabisi D. Akinkugbe, Kangping Du

Reports & Public Policy Documents

In this report we discuss what a Fair, Just and Equitable approach to the global, liberalized and hyper-competitive system of global trade and investments should be. The global market for goods and capital affect the life of producers and workers, stimulates the run towards cheaper products and puts farmers and workers against each other. The current vision of trade and investments is based on the silencing of gendered and reproductive labour and is responsible for the increase in inequality and relative poverty. Furthermore, it stimulates the extraction of commodities and contributes to the degradation of the planet, it has a …

Jefferson Digital Commons Quarterly Report: April-June 2021, Kelsey Duinkerken, Msi, Larissa Gordon, Mslis, Med, Ma

Jefferson Digital Commons Reports

This quarterly report includes:

• Articles
• CREATE Day Capstone Projects
• Department of Surgery Resident Research Day
• Dissertations
• Grand Rounds and Lectures
• House Staff Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference
• JCPH Capstone Presentations
• Journals and Newsletters
• Know Diabetes by Heart Meetings
• MPH Course Projects
• Occupational Therapy Doctorate Capstones
• Posters and Conference Presentations:
• Promotional Video
• Scholarly Inquiry Abstracts
• What People are Saying About the Jefferson Digital Commons

Delirium In The Acute Care Setting: Occupational Therapy’S Role In Delirium Management And Prevention, Regina Antoni, Grace Gaus, Kathleen Greaney, Marisa Ortiz-Brazak

Collaborative Research and Evidence shared Among Therapists and Educators (CREATE Day)

Objectives

• Explain delirium and its prevalence in the hospital setting
• Identify the role of occupational therapy in treatment of acute care patients with delirium
• Apply evidence-based interventions that address and prevent delirium in the acute care setting

PICO Question
What is the role of occupational therapy in delirium management for patients in the acute care setting?

Forage News [2021-07], Department Of Plant And Soil Sciences, University Of Kentucky

Forage News

No abstract provided.

Online Assessment In Undergraduate Medical Education: Challenges And Solutions From A Lmic University, Syeda Sadia Fatima, Romana Idrees, Kauser Jabeen, Saniya Sabzwari, Sadaf Khan

Department of Biological & Biomedical Sciences

Background and objectives: The Covid-19 pandemic has caused large-scale disruption in almost all educational programs across the world. Planning and rapid implementation of assessment through an online format presents the next set of novel challenges that must be addressed by academic administrations across the globe.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between March to August 2020 at the Aga Khan University Medical College. Two hundred medical students of year 1 and 2 participated in the study. We describe the planning, processes, and outcomes of online assessments using video communication platforms conducted at a private university in Pakistan. Standardized protocols were …

From The Editor-In-Chief, Liliana A. León Rivera

UC Law SF International Law Review

No abstract provided.

Buyer Beware: An Exploratory Assessment Of The Static And Dynamic Effects Of The New Chilean Food Labeling Model, Omar Vasquez Duque

UC Law SF International Law Review

Chile recently introduced an innovative food warning label system that intends to reduce current overweight and obesity levels among the Chilean population. This initiative has been generally commended worldwide. Chile’s new food labeling system mandates food producers to include a warning label that resembles a stop sign when the product exceeds a certain level of calories, fat, sodium, and sugar per 100 mg. The idea behind this regulation is that by making health risks more salient to eaters with simplified disclosures, people will change their eating behavior.

As a consequence of this new law, many product markets show a clear …

Supporting Child Development Through Parenting Interventions In Low- To Middle-Income Countries: An Updated Systematic Review, Linlin Zhang, Derrick Ssewanyana, Marie-Claude Martin, Stephen Lye, Greg Moran, Amina Abubakar, Kofi Marfo, Joyce Marangu, Kerrie Proulx, Tina Malti

Institute for Human Development, East Africa

Background: Over 250 million children in low- and middle-income countries are at risk of not achieving their fullest developmental potential due to co-occurring risks such as poor nutrition and inadequate learning opportunities. Early intervention programs integrating the aspects of nurturing care, that is, good health, adequate nutrition, safety and security, responsive caregiving, and learning opportunities, may ameliorate against the negative impact of these adverse conditions.

Methods: This meta-analytic review updates the evidence base of parenting interventions comprising stimulation and responsive caregiving components on developmental outcomes for children under age 2 years in low- and middle-income countries. It also describes and …

Physical Activity Among Adults Residing In 11 Countries During The Covid-19 Pandemic Lockdown, Kele Ding, Jingzhen Yang, Ming-Kai Chin, Lindsay Sullivan, J. Larry Durstine, Verónica Violant-Holz, Giyasettin Demirhan, Nara R.C. Oliveira, Biljana Popeska, Garry Kuan, Waheeda Khan, Jianhui Dai, Xia Xu, Zornitza Mladenova, Govindasamy Balasekaran, Gary A. Smith, Global Community Health-Covid-19 Collaborative Research Team

Faculty Publications

During the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, physical activity (PA) behaviors were altered worldwide due to public health measures such as “lockdown.” This study described PA among adults residing in 11 countries during COVID-19 lockdown and examined factors associated with PA engagement. We conducted a cross-sectional anonymous survey among adults (≥18 years old) in 11 countries (Brazil, Bulgaria, China, India, Ireland, Malaysia, North Macedonia, Singapore, Spain, Turkey, United States). Of 11,775 participants, 63.7% were female and 52.8% were 18–34 years old. More than 40% of participants were insufficiently active (43.9%) and reported a decrease in their PA during lockdown (44.8%). Statistically …

Nurses’ And Patients’ Perceptions Of The Availability Of Post-Hospital Instrumental Support As A Predictor Of 30- And 60-Day Acute Care Utilization, Beth E. Schultz

Theses and Dissertations

Social support is now part of the social determinants of health objective in Healthy People 2030. Positive social support improves health and well-being. Social support is concerned with people having the support they need within the community, including interacting and communicating with others on a regular basis. Instrumental support is a type of social support that is action oriented, involving one person directly assisting another person. A concept analysis of instrumental support was completed and revealed that the concept is well defined, but the terms used to describe it vary. Other terms in the research literature, most commonly “tangible support”, …

Strengthening The Evidence-Base Of Youth Nutrition Programs: A Three Part Approach, Rebecca Kyryliuk

Theses and Dissertations

National dietary guidelines recommend that children’s diets consist of fruits, vegetables and whole grains, while limiting high-fat foods. Studies indicate, however, that children consume an abundance of sugar-sweetened, calorically dense foods and are lacking in fruit and vegetables, behaviors which significantly contribute to high rates of childhood obesity and subsequent, lifelong, detrimental health impacts. This dissertation provides new knowledge to strengthen the evidence-base and inform future best practices in youth nutrition programming so that more children will have the opportunity to meet national dietary recommendations. Three distinct investigations sought to 1) examine current and past youth dietary intake by comparing …

Different Prey Impact Metabolic Activity In Pitcher Plant Microbial Communities, Franco Nero, Leonora Bittleston (Mentor), Jessica Bernardin (Mentor)

Idaho Conference on Undergraduate Research

The carnivorous pitcher plant Sarracenia purpurea is habitat to a diverse aquatic community of insects, mites, rotifers, fungi and bacteria, and captures different insects in order to gain nutrients, like nitrogen. In order for the nutrients to be absorbed by the plant, the associated bacterial communities help break down the prey, and thus they are closely tied to the plant’s growth. Many bacteria in this inquiline community produce enzymes such as chitinases, lipases, and phosphatases that help to deteriorate insects and their exoskeletons, so that the pitcher plants can fully access all the nutritional components of the prey. We hypothesized …

Comparing Apples To Oranges: What Is The Relative Nutritive Value Of Avian And Rodent Prey To An Apex Arctic Predator?, Sebastian Acevedo, David L. Anderson (Mentor), Michael T. Henderson, Travis L. Booms

Idaho Conference on Undergraduate Research

Effective conservation and management of raptors necessitates an understanding of their diet and feeding habits, especially in environments highly susceptible to anthropogenic change. The Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) is an apex avian predator of the Arctic tundra ecosystem that specializes on Willow Ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus), Rock Ptarmigan (L. muta), and Arctic ground squirrels (Urocitellus parryii). Despite being approximately equal in overall biomass, the relative nutritive value of ptarmigan and squirrels to breeding Gyrfalcons is unknown. Because Gyrfalcon habitat and dietary specialization make them particularly susceptible to changing prey distributions and abundances resulting from …

Successful Pivot Of A Community Exercise Program To Virtual During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Letracia Rose, James G Beckerman

Articles, Abstracts, and Reports

No abstract provided.

Exploring Provider Perspectives To Understand How To Best Inform Patients In South Dakota, Isabelle M. Lehman

Honors Thesis

Patients in rural areas are more likely to experience worse health outcomes than patients in urban or suburban areas. The reasons for this discrepancy are multi-faceted, including inequities in resources and access, as well as differences in the environment. Rural providers understand what education and resources patients are missing as they often interact with patients in multiple contexts. We interviewed rural providers and performed an inductive thematic content analysis of the interviews to shed some insight into what information rural patients would need to be better healthcare advocates for themselves. Three themes emerged from the interview data: health education, access, …

Institute Of Public Health Newsletter- Volume2, Issue2, Institute Of Public Health (Iph)

Institute of Public Health Newsletter (IPHNL) and Other Publications

No abstract provided.

Theme Detection And Evolution Analysis Of Eu Framework Programme Projects, Keqi Chen, Bolin Hua

Journal of Scientific Information Research

[Purpose/significance]This paper explores the changes in priority areas and the evolutionary trends of research priorities in each area in the eight rounds of the EU Framework Programme（FP1—H2020）by analyzing the research areas and research themes of the EU Framework Programme research projects. [Method/process]This paper was based on the publication data of the Web of CORDIS,which was collected by a python crawler.Then,this paper classified the projects by subject areas according to the program documents and subject classification system,mined the research themes of each project using the Phrase Rank algorithm,and analyzed them for funding input,country research priorities,and domain themes.[Result/conclusion]The results of the study …

Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (Poem) Vs Pneumatic Dilation (Pd) In Treatment Of Achalasia: A Meta-Analysis Of Studies With ≥ 12-Month Follow-Up, Andrew Ofosu, Babu P. Mohan, Yervant Ichkhanian, Maen Masadeh, John Febin, Mohamed Barakat, Daryl Ramai, Saurabh Chandan, Gulara Haiyeva, Shahab R. Khan, Mohamad Aghaie Meybodi, Antonio Facciorusso, Alessandro Repici, Sachin Wani, Nirav Thosani, Mouen A. Khashab

Internal Medicine Articles

Background and study aims: Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is increasingly being used as the preferred treatment option for achalasia. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to compare the efficacy and safety of POEM versus pneumatic balloon dilation (PD).

Methods: We performed a comprehensive review of studies that reported clinical outcomes of POEM and PD for the treatment of achalasia. Measured outcomes included clinical success (improvement of symptoms based on a validated scale including an Eckardt score ≤ 3), adverse events, and post-treatment gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Results: Sixty-six studies (6268 patients) were included in the final analysis, …

Sometimes, When It Rains It Pours: How Does Flooding Alter Plant-Herbivore Relationships?, Lauren R. Urie, Erinn Dady, Esther N. Ngumbi

PRECS student projects

Flooding, an under-studied abiotic stressor, creates hostile soil conditions, including hypoxia, which hinder the growth and development of plants. Plants respond to abiotic and biotic stressors. A common response is the production of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which modulate stress responses and mediate plant and insect interactions. Flooding causes significant losses in crops of agricultural and economic importance including tomato. Understanding how flooding impacts plant growth, plant chemistry, caterpillar performance and chemical mediated plant-herbivore interactions will create fundamental knowledge to an emerging challenge brought about by climate change and inform pest management decisions post flooding events. This study investigated how …

Neuroinflammation & Mood Disorders, Andrea Zanders

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

The world of mental health treatment is evolving as more information is discovered about its multifaceted pathophysiology. This poster takes a glimpse at one of these factors: the role of neuroinflammation in mood disorders. Above normal levels of inflammation are found in patient’s suffering from depression and bipolar disorder. Elevated inflammation has significant negative effects on the brain that as a result cause dysregulation in mood. Mental health treatments that have been found to effectively address neuroinflammation include nutritional and exercise interventions. The progression of neuroinflammation research in mood disorders gives a positive outlook for patient outcomes as individuals continue …

Academic Advantages Of Increased Classroom Movement In Kindergarten, Elizabeth Hill

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

Modern kindergarten classrooms are academically rigorous learning environments with high expectations placed on young learners. Oftentimes, these students still receive an education based on traditional instructional strategies that no longer benefit and challenge young learners appropriately. This literature review examines the academic benefits of intentional classroom movement, kinesthetic learning, brain breaks and the impact they have on learning in the kindergarten setting. This literature review presents peer reviewed research studies conducted within the last ten years that investigate the most advantageous methods of movement incorporation in the classroom. The findings of this literature review conclude that, by increasing classroom movement, …