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The Status Of Spotted Seatrout (Cynoscion Nebulosus) As A Technologically Feasible Species For U.S. Marine Aquaculture, Reginald Blaylock, Eric Saillant, Angelos Apeitos, David Abrego, Paul Cason, Robert Vega

Faculty Publications

Culture models and facilities for large-scale, commercial production of popular Gulf of Mexico species are unavailable. The spotted seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus) is one of the most popular recreational fishes in the Gulf of Mexico. Seatrout culture techniques were adapted from red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) protocols developed in the 1970s. Broodstock husbandry, spawning, and extensive pond rearing techniques using fertilized and bloomed brackish ponds were well-established by the 1980s. By 2018, approximately 80 million 25–30-day old seatrout had been produced, mainly for stock enhancement. Cannibalism and poor nutrition hindered intensive tank culture. Between 2005 and 2015, an …

Results Of A Social Media Campaign To Prevent Indoor Tanning By Teens: A Randomized Controlled Trial, David B. Buller, Sherry Pagoto, Katie Baker, Barbara J. Walkosz, Joel Hillhouse, Kimberly L. Henry, Julia Berteletti, Jessica Bibeau

ETSU Faculty Works

Indoor tanning (IT) increases risk of developing skin cancer. A social media campaign to reduce mother's permissiveness toward their teenage daughters IT was evaluated. Mothers (N = 869) of daughters aged 14–17 in 34 states without bans on IT by minors were enrolled in a randomized trial with assessments at baseline and 12-months follow-up in 2017–19. A year-long adolescent health campaign was delivered to all mothers. The intervention group received posts on preventing IT and the control group, posts about preventing prescription drug misuse. Daughters (n = 469; 54.0%) completed the assessments at baseline and 12 months. At 12-month follow-up, …

Troubleshooting A Nonresponder: Guidance For The Strength And Conditioning Coach, Benjamin H. Gleason, William G. Hornsby, Dylan G. Suarez, Matthew A. Nein, Michael H. Stone

ETSU Faculty Works

Ideally an athlete would continue to improve performance indefinitely over time, however improvement slows as the athlete approaches their genetic limits. Measuring performance is complex—performance may be temporarily depressed following aggressive training for multiple reasons, physiological and psychosocial. This reality may be vexing to the strength and conditioning coach, who, as a service provider, must answer to sport coaches about an athlete’s progress. Re-cently an evaluation mechanism for strength and conditioning coaches was proposed, in part to help coaches establish their effectiveness within the organization. Without formal guidance and realistic expectations, if an athlete is not bigger, leaner, stronger, etc. …

Environmental Factors Associated With Nitrogen Fixation Prediction In Soybean, Andre Froes Borja Reis, Luiz Moror Rosso, Larry C. Purcell, Seth Naeve, Shaun N. Casteel, Peter Kovacs, Sotirios Archontoulis, Dan Davidson, Ignacio A. Ciampitti

Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Science Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

In Vivo Study Of Homoeopathic Preparation Of Gymnema Sylvestre Mother Tincture, 30c And 200c On Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats, Avanish Shukla, Ibrahim Mhaisker, Krishna Rampal, Ravi Sheshala

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Introduction: Gymnema sylvestre (GS) is a medicinal plant commonly used in complementary medicine to treat diabetes mellitus. This plant is proven scientifically to reduce blood glucose levels in the diabetic condition. However, till date, only little literature is published about the efficacy of GS prepared homoeopathically. Objective: In this study, we assessed the efficacy of homoeopathic preparation of GS (HPGS) in Q, 30C and 200C potencies in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Materials and Methods: Diabetic rats were administered with 4.7 mL/kg of HPGS mother tincture (Q) for anti-hyperglycaemic efficacy on daily bases over a period of 14 days and HPGS Q, …

Evaluation Of Serum Magnesium Differences In Hypertensive Crises And Control Patients: A Randomly Matched Case-Control Study, Ifeanyi Chukwu O. Onor, Emily K. Johnston, Nicole G. Little, Lashira M. Hill, Oluwabunmi E. Lawal, Casey J. Payne, Mallory R. Coleman, Carolkim H. Huynh, Sarah E. Bilbe, Ahlam A. Ayyad, Kabrea J. Jones, Jasmine D. Kinnard, Rosanna Dastoori, Devinn K. Rolland, Amanda S. Miller, Robbie A. Beyl, Christopher J. Gillard, John I. Okogbaa, Daniel F. Sarpong, Rim M. Hadgu, Amne Borghol, Samuel C. Okpechi, Mihran V. Naljayan, Shane E. Sanne, Shane G. Guillory

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

Although the role of magnesium in blood pressure has been well studied among hypertensive patients, no study has explored the role of magnesium in hypertensive crises. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the differences in serum magnesium levels between hypertensive crises patients and matched controls (age-, sex-, race-, and diabetes-matched) in a 1:1 random match. This study is a single-center, retrospective, chart review, case-control study of patients with hypertensive crises (case group) and patients without hypertensive crises (control group). Patients were included in the case group if they were 18 years of age or older with hypertensive …

First Data On Aquaculture Of The Tripletail, Lobotes Surinamensis, A Promising Candidate Species For U.S. Marine Aquaculture, Eric Saillant, Nicholas Adams, Jason T. Lemus, James S. Franks, Yonathan Zohar, John Stubblefield, Christopher Manley

Faculty Publications

The Tripletail, Lobotes surinamensis, is a warm-water pelagic fish that is increasingly targeted by U.S. anglers. The superior quality of Tripletail flesh coupled with the lack of domestic commercial fisheries stimulated interests to develop aquaculture of this species. In this work, photo-thermal conditioning of captive-held broodstocks promoted maturation in females, but spontaneous spawning was not observed. GnRHa slow-release implants induced ovulation in late vitellogenic females but fertility remained below 10% when GnRHa was administered alone. However, spawns with high fertility (up to 85%) were obtained when a dopamine antagonist was administered in conjunction with GnRHa implants indicating dopamine inhibition …

Commencement Program 2021 (School Of Dentistry), Loma Linda University

Commencement Programs

CONTENTS

1 | Message from the President

2 | 2021 Events of Commencement

4 | University Administration

5 | Significance of Academic Regalia

8 | Criteria for Institutional Awards

10 | Loma Linda University Health and Loma Linda University Honorees

23 | The Program, The School Honorees, and The Speaker

26 | Candidates for Degrees

41 | The Dental Pledge

42 | Awards

Commencement Program 2021 (School Of Pharmacy), Loma Linda University

Commencement Programs

CONTENTS

1 | Message from the President

2 | 2021 Events of Commencement

4 | University Administration

5 | Significance of Academic Regalia

6 | University History Highlights

8 | Criteria for Institutional Awards

10 | Loma Linda University Health and Loma Linda University Honorees

23 | The Program, The School Honorees, and The Speaker

25 | Candidates for Degrees

30 | The Pharmacist’s Oath

31 | Awards

Commencement Program 2021 (School Of Allied Health Professions), Loma Linda University

Commencement Programs

CONTENTS

2 | Message from the President

3 | 2021 Events of Commencement

5 | University Administration

6 | Significance of Academic Regalia

7 | University History Highlights

9 | Criteria for Institutional Awards

11 | Loma Linda University Health and Loma Linda University Honorees

24 | The Program, The School Honorees, and The Speaker

26 | Candidates for Degrees

63 | Awards

Aged 539 Graduate Internship Report - Delano High School, Ernesto H. Marcial

Agricultural Education: Graduate Internship Reports

This internship and project report includes validation documents required in meeting the quality criteria for secondary-level programs of instruction in agriculture. The supporting material includes information to receive state and local funding, outline the goals and objectives of the program, along with an overview of Delano High School, the agriculture program, and the community.

Montana Voices Amplified: My Perspective: Old Tv Static: Finding ‘My Way’ Through Medical Trauma, Bee Croyle, University Of Montana Rural Institute

Independent Living and Community Participation

“The summer between my freshman and sophomore year of high school, I went to camp in Oregon. Halfway through my week there, my legs stopped working. It happened slowly at first, the feeling of old TV static climbing up my legs till I was in a wheelchair. Then came the pain.” This issue of Montana Voices Amplified shares the author’s tips on managing medical trauma.

Effects Of Uv Exposure On The Thermo-Mechanical Properties Of Cactus Based Biopolymers, Madison Glozer, Megan Bolling, Addison Wolfson

Materials Engineering

The viability of renewable biopolymers as sustainable alternatives to synthetic plastics is promising, however ultra-violet (UV) radiation can lead to premature degradation and reduction in the material’s performance. Biopolymers comprised of nopal cactus juice, animal protein, natural wax, and glycerin in differing percentages were studied to obtain thermo-mechanical data in relation to UV exposure. To quantify degradation, dynamic mechanical analysis, thermogravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry, infrared spectroscopy, goniometry and gravimetric measurements were performed. Each formulation experienced mass loss as a result of UV exposure, which could be attributed to water evaporation. The thermogravimetric analysis indicated a reduction in the second …

Plant-Based Beverages In The Diets Of Infants And Young Children, Lisa M. Bodnar, Elizabeth Y. Jimenez, Susan S. Baker

Pediatrics Research and Scholarship

No abstract provided.

Tennessee State Plan On Aging, Oct. 1, 2021-Sept. 30, 2025, Tennessee. Commission On Aging & Disability.

Department of Disability & Aging

No abstract provided.

Insects As A Source Of Phenolic Compounds And Potential Health Benefits, M C. Nino, Lavanya Reddivari, C Osorio, I Kaplan, A M. Liceaga

Department of Food Science Faculty Publications

The use of insects in traditional medicine and unveiling the chemical structure of the bright pigments in butterfly wings led to the discovery of bioactive phenolic compounds in the insect bodies. These metabolites have been found not only due to the insect absorption and metabolisation of the plant-derived phenolic present in their diet, but also from the ability of insects to synthesise phenolic compounds de novo through the sclerotisation process. Plant phenolics are secondary metabolites involved in the protection of tissues against UV radiation, herbivores, and pathogens, as well as pigmentation of fruits and flowers. These bioactive compounds exhibit antioxidant, …

Associations Between Community Nutrition Environments And Early Care And Education Classroom Nutrition Practices, Bethany Williams, Susan B. Sisson, Bryce Lowery, Dipti Dev, Diane M. Horm, Janis Campbell, Denise Finneran, Jennifer Graef-Downard

Department of Child, Youth, and Family Studies: Faculty Publications

Poor child diet is influenced by nutrition environments surrounding schools and homes; influence of these environments on Early Care and Education (ECE) settings is not understood. The purpose of this study was to determine associations between community nutrition environments and ECE classroom nutrition practices, by ECE context [Head Starts, community-based childcare (CBCs), and family child care homes (FCCHs)].

Conclusions: Contrary to studies in residential areas and schools, nutrition environments were not related to nutrition practices in ECEs. This suggests that ECEs may serve as protective microenvironments supporting health for children more vulnerable to the health environments of their nearby residing …

Sense Of Effort Is Distorted In People With Chronic Low Back Pain, Michel W. Coppieters, Jesper Andersen, Håvard Selbæk, Kjell Herland, Rahma Ajja, Harald Markussen, Paul W. Hodges

All Works

Background: Proprioceptive deficits in people with low back pain (LBP) have traditionally been attributed to altered paraspinal muscle spindle afference and its central processing. Studies conducted in the upper limb demonstrated that sense of effort is also an important source of kinaesthetic information. Objectives: To better understand proprioceptive deficits in people with chronic LBP (cLBP), this study aimed to test whether sense of effort is affected in people with cLBP. Design: Cross-sectional study. Method: Fourteen participants with cLBP and fourteen healthy participants performed a 120 s force matching task with their trunk extensor muscles at a low intensity. Results: When …

Adequate Management Of Phosphorus In Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis Using A Dietary Smartphone App: Prospective Pilot Study, Cosette Fakih El Khoury, Rik Crutzen, Jos Mga Schols, Ruud J.G. Halfens, Mirey Karavetian

All Works

Background: The renal diet is complex and requires alterations of the diet and careful monitoring of various nutrients. Elevated serum phosphorus is common among patients undergoing hemodialysis, and it is associated with many complications. Smartphone technology could be used to support both dietitians and patients by providing a source of accessible and reliable information. Objective: The aim of this pilot is to assess the potential efficacy of an intervention using the educational and self-monitoring mobile app KELA.AE on the phosphorous management in hemodialysis patients. Results will be used to improve both the app and a planned, rigorous large-scale trial intended …

Impact Of Dietary Spirulina (Arthrospira) Platensis On Growth Performance, Gene Expression And Antioxidant Status Of Quail Challenged With Salmonella Enteritidis., Ghada Abd El-Dayem, Gehan Saleh, Reham Abd El- Elwahab

Mansoura Veterinary Medical Journal

Abstract Objective: To investigate the effect of dietary Spirulina platensis supplementation on growth performance, organ colonization, expression of inflammatory-related genes, and antioxidant status in quail challenged with Salmonella enteritidis. Design: Randomized controlled experimental study. Animals: hundred eighty-seven-day-old Japanese quail. Procedures: birds were randomly allocated into 6 equal groups. G1, G2, and G3: non challenged and fed abasal diet supplemented with Spirulina at 0, 1, and 2 g/kg diet, respectively. G4, G5, and G6: challenged and fed a basal diet supplemented with Spirulina at 0, 1, and 2 g/kg diet, respectively. At 21 days of age, all challenged groups were orally …

Haematological And Serum Biochemical Reference Intervals Of Juvenile African Bonytongue Fish (Heterotis Niloticus. Cuvier, 1829) Sampled From The River Benue, Nigeria, Adeyemo Bolade, Enefe Ndidi

Mansoura Veterinary Medical Journal

Objective: Based on the potential clinical and management significance of selected hematological and serum biochemistry parameters, study aimed to establish the hematological and serum biochemistry reference ranges for juvenile Heterotis niloticus (African bonytongue fish) a fish with significant aquaculture potential in Africa. Design and procedure: Hematology and serum biochemical reference ranges were determined in blood and serum samples obtained from 243 healthy juvenile Heterotis niloticus sampled from three locations along the Benue River and its adjoining wetlands. The reference ranges were obtained using the Shapiro Wilk test and the guidelines of the national committee for clinical laboratory standards. Results: Hematological …

Influence Of Dietary Supplementation Of Ginger, Garlic And Their Combination On Mycological Assessment Of Quail Carcasses, Tamer Gad

Mansoura Veterinary Medical Journal

Objectives: this work was under taken to evaluate the influence of dietary supplementation of ginger, garlic and their combination on quail meat through assessment of its contamination with fungi and its toxins and its effect on human. Methods: We obtained 110, Japanese quail chicks of one day old were included in this study, they were further subdivided into four groups (n = 25/group): Control group was free from any dietary additions and the other three treated groups with ginger, mixed and garlic supplements, respectively for 45 days. After scarifying, skin swab specimens were assembled from quail breast and thigh muscles. …

The In Vivo Ameliorative Effect Of Silymarin On Cisplatin-Associated Ovarian And Testicular Histopathological And Biochemical Alterations, Sohaila Abd El-Hameed, Hebatallah Mahgoub, Walaa Awadin, Ahmed Elshaieb

Mansoura Veterinary Medical Journal

Objective: To investigate the protective effect of silymarin against in vivo cisplatin-induced ovarian, testicular and epididymal histopathological alterations in female and male albino rats, respectively. Design:Randomized controlled study. Animals:Eighty adult male and female albino rats (160 ± 20 g in body weight and 4-6 weeks in age). Procedures:animals were randomly allocated to four treatments groups. Animals were treated with either mock treatment, cisplatin, silymarin or cisplatin and silymarin simultaneously for 20 successive days. Blood and tissue samples (ovary, testis and epididymis) were collected. Animal sera were tested for sex hormones and ovary, testis and epididymis were examined histopathologically. Results: Our …

Lower Level Of Interleukin-6 And Hepcidin Found In Lower Density Of Physical Exercise Among Athlete During Pandemic Of Covid-19, Deni Purwani, Sulistiawati Sulistiawati, Bambang Purwanto

Folia Medica Indonesiana

The pandemic of Covid-19 affected entire daily human life worldwide, including sports activities among athletes. An athlete was pushed to suit their routine activities with a new health protocol for Covid-19 prevention. Some of them were programmed to train at home with a moderate density of exercise, but others were still in a high density of exercise. This study compared the serum level of hemoglobin (Hb), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and hepcidin among athletes with a high versus moderate exercise density training program during the pandemic. Thirty-four indoor soccer athletes of a soccer football school in Malang voluntarily registered as a subject. …

Characterization Of Proteostasis Mechanisms In Chlamydia Trachomatis, Amanda M. Blocker

Theses

Chlamydia trachomatis is a gram negative, obligate intracellular pathogen with a highly reduced genome of ~1 Mbp. It is the leading cause of the reportable sexually transmitted infection known as chlamydia in the United States and is the leading cause of preventable blindness (trachoma) worldwide. While treatment of infections is possible, weaknesses of current approaches include treatment failure, antibiotic-induced dysbiosis, and resistance development of bystander bacteria during chlamydial treatment. These weaknesses support the need for improved therapeutic approaches. C. trachomatis undergoes a biphasic developmental cycle with two forms, the infectious elementary body (EB) and replicative reticulate body (RB), that have …

Physiological And Immunological Disturbance In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients, Firas Faris Rija, Sura Zahim Hussein, Mohammad Ahmad Abdalla

Baghdad Science Journal

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systematic autoimmune disorder with chronic inflammation changes of unknown etiology. Various synovial inflammatory and proliferative alterations may contribute to the cartilaginous tissues and invasive bony tissues, leading to destructive joints and malformed bones. This disease is mostly due to infective microorganisms or genetic susceptibility causing immune system disturbances through triggering both T-cells and B-cells. Furthermore, different immune cells may secret cytokines, which are responsible for some RA pathogenesis activity. From ninety individuals, serum sample was collected; thirty of them were normal and sixty cases were patients with RA attended a privet medical clinic at Tikrit …

Ammonia Removal In Free-Surface Constructed Wetlands Employing Synthetic Floating Islands, Muwafaq H. M. Allami, Mick J. Whelan, Arnoud Boom, David M. Harper

Baghdad Science Journal

Free water surface constructed wetlands (FSCWs) can be used to complement conventional waste water treatment but removal efficiencies are often limited by a high ratio of water volume to biofilm surface area (i.e. high water depth). Floating treatment wetlands (FTWs) consist of floating matrices which can enhance the surface area available for the development of fixed microbial biofilms and provide a platform for plant growth (which can remove pollutants by uptake). In this study the potential of FTWs for ammoniacal nitrogen (AN) removal was evaluated using experimental mesocosms operated under steady-state flow conditions with ten different treatments (two water depths, …

Maxillofacial Prosthodontists Are Needed For The Rehabilitation Of Patients With Congenital And Acquired Craniofacial Defects, Syed Murtaza Raza Kazmi, Farhan Raza Khan

Section of Dental-Oral Maxillofacial Surgery

No abstract provided.

A Meta-Analysis Of Amino Acid Δ15N Trophic Enrichment Factors In Fishes Relative To Nutritional And Ecological Drivers, M. Teresa Nuche-Pascual, Rocío I. Ruiz-Cooley, Sharon Z. Herzka

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

The use of amino acid (AA) nitrogen stable isotopes (δ15N) from consumer tissues aims to provide precise estimates of trophic position (TP), but the drivers of AA isotope fractionation remain unclear. In particular, the main factors driving the variability in TEFAA among taxonomic groups and trophic levels remain largely unexplained, which challenges the application of universal values for TEFs. While the relationship between protein content and quality and TEFs has been examined, studies have yielded inconsistent results, and the role of protein and lipid nutritional requirements as well as feeding regime have not been considered. Likewise, drivers that influence physiological …

The Relationship Between Masculinity, Race, And Type Of Sport On Attitudes Toward Help Seeking In Retired Male College Athletes, Michael Filiaci

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

Despite an increased risk of developing mental health difficulties, retired male college athletes are significantly less likely to seek mental health treatment than the general population. Results from previous studies suggest that the type of sport, race, and masculinity level of an athlete may contribute to more negative perceptions of help seeking. The purpose of this study was to fill gaps in the extant literature, raise awareness of stress associated with retirement from sport, and help identify those who may be most at risk for developing mental illness. An analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was performed to measure the differences in …