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Spatial Mapping And Modeling Of Reported Dengue Incidences In Luzon, Nicole M. Hernandez, Carla Katrine P. Lucero, Dianne C. Yumol, Jericho Manuel A. Zulueta

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

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Dengue, the most rapidly spreading mosquito-borne viral infection, has significantly spread worldwide in recent decades - flourishing both in affluent and impoverished locations of tropical and subtropical countries. In 2012, the Philippines ranked fourth out of the ten Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries in having the highest number of dengue cases. The following study intends to analyze the spatial distribution of dengue incidences across all Luzon provinces in 2018. It aims to determine significant correlates that affect dengue incidences, map the incidence rate of dengue cases, and explore the clustering of recorded dengue cases. Poisson and Negative …

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Wound Healing Activity Of Herbal Ointment Containing The Ethanolic Leaf Extract Of Gumamela (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis), Marjorie Lama Gutierrez, Sharmine Mae Cabanggangan Algones, Isabella May Viado Andres, Jason Romeral Tabun-Tabon

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

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The wound healing process is a multi-step cellular and biochemical process. For wound healing, antibiotics; preservatives; desalination agents; chemicals; and others are used. Some of these synthetic drugs are limited due to side effects. For this reason, the use of medicinal plants for wound healing has increased in popularity over the years due to the reduction of side effects. In fact, previous studies proved that Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (gumamela) extract can be used to treat wounds. Thus, the purpose of this study intends to evaluate the wound healing potentials of the formulated herbal ointment containing the gumamela ethanolic leaf extracts. The …

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Mango (Mangifera Indica) Bark Aqueous Extract As Antimicrobial Spray, Kenneth A. A. Morales, Jomari B. Carandang, Marben J. Javier,, Rein Lester L. Tatco

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

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Emerging microbial agents have been increasing in number. Microbial agents are necessary in combating microbes such as bacteria that cause viruses and diseases. Hence, some bacteria are being resistant to antioxidant and antibacterial drugs that is why it resulted to find antimicrobial agents coming from organic molecules. This reason resulted in the researchers finding an organic antimicrobial agent using Mango Bark Aqueous Extract (MBAE). In the previous studies, it was proven that Mangifera indica (Mango) has phytochemicals that help inhibit the growth of bacteria. Thus, the researchers screened the antimicrobial activity of MBAE by applying the MBAE with a concentration …

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Sex Differences In Weight Perception And Weight Gain Among Black College Students In The Usa, Jounghee Lee, Jaesin Sa, Jean-Philippe Chaput, James Heimdal, Beatrice Nelson, Beom-Young Cho, Elizabeth Kwon

Human Performance and Sport Sciences faculty Research

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Objectives

The aims of this study were to examine the prevalence of overweight/obesity and to explore sex differences in body weight perceptions and correlates of weight gain among Black students at 2 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the USA.

Methods

Participants completed a paper-based survey, and their height and weight were measured (67% completion rate).

Results

The overweight and obesity rates were 33.8% and 26.9%, respectively. More females than males accurately assessed their weight (p<0.05). Body weight underestimation was associated with male sex, excellent/very good perceived overall health, and not being informed by a doctor of having overweight or obesity (p<0.01). Higher odds of ≥5% weight gain were related to female sex, living on campus, and not being informed by a doctor of having overweight or obesity (p<0.05).

Conclusion

Given the high overweight and obesity rates among Black students, HBCUs in the USA should develop intervention strategies for …

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“Information Has Value” In Business Library Instruction: Approaching The Frame Three Ways, Grace Liu, Lumarie Guth, Ilana Stonebreaker

University Libraries Faculty Publications

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This article explores business information literacy applications of the “Information Has Value” frame from the ACRL Framework for Higher Education. The authors share three approaches with the corresponding lesson plans to integrate the frame from three distinctive perspectives: (a) information has value as a commodity, (b) information has value in decision-making, and (c) different voices have their unique value.

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Declining Knowledge On Paper Food Storage And Preparation Household Food Waste And Sustainability, Luke Ramirez-Bryan, Amir Golmohamadi

Nutrition Student Work

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In 2020 in the U.S alone over 40 million tons of food was wasted. Part of this this waste is attributed to discarded fruits and vegetables and equals to 7% of croplands’ yearly production. Reducing food waste can be an important factor in improving environmental and social sustainability. Lack, or inadequate, knowledge of food preparation, storage, and cooking has contributed to this loss. One method of reducing food wastes is decreasing the amount of waste in households by using nutrition education intervention such as training local communities to improve their cooking skills and general food storage and preparation knowledge. Consumers …

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Low Sugar Oat Products Are More Sustainable, Why Are They Not On The Shelves Of Supermarkets?, Nicole Heth

Nutrition Student Work

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Excess sugar in individuals’ diets may lead to weight related health problems such as obesity and diabetes. Sugar in processed foods is used to add sweetness and intensify flavor this is common in products such as oatmeal and granola bars. Reducing the amount of sugar in food products can contribute to all three pillars of sustainability environmental, economic and social. The goal of this report is to show the steps of developing a reduced sugar oatmeal food product up to the point that it is ready for conducting a sensory evaluation. This report and possible presentation at the WCU’s research …

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2021- The Twenty-Fifth Annual Symposium Of Student Scholars

Symposium of Student Scholars Program Books

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The full program book from the Twenty-fifth Annual Symposium of Student Scholars, held on April 29, 2021. Includes abstracts from the presentations and posters.

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Water Footprint And The Impact On Food Production And Environmental Sustainability, Syreeta Morgan, Amir Golmohamadi

Nutrition Student Work

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Freshwater is in short supply but the demand for it is constantly growing. Water footprint is used to indicate the amount of fresh water that any given process or activity uses. Growing and processing animal products have a much higher water footprint than crops such as fruits and vegetables. More information and research must be carried out regarding water footprints to improve overall sustainability and use of fresh water. Continuous research on developing policies, and more sustainable habits, must be developed to conserve the current freshwater resources. The objective of this research is preparing a report that can be used …

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Healthcare In A Vulnerable Population: Female Inmates In The Usa, Shanon Ward

Psychology Student Work

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The prison population of the United States is estimated at around 6,410,000 (Maruschak & Minton, 2018). Studies have found that access to healthcare for inmates is subpar with a lack of routine examinations and preventative care and an earlier onset and higher rate of chronic medical conditions than the general population. In addition to the lack of healthcare for all inmates, specific at-risk subpopulations are likely to receive even less healthcare support due to discrimination and “invisible” illnesses. This research explores the health care and support services available to an underrepresented and vulnerable group of prisoners: Female inmates, pregnant inmates, …

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Identification Of Mitochondrial Transfer Sequences In Homologs Of A Folic Acid Metabolism Gene, Alyson Hally

Biology Student Work

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Neural tube defects (NTDs) are common malformities resulting in exposed spinal cord or brain tissues caused by the inability to close the neural tube in embryogenesis. Previous research has shown folate deficiency increases the risk of NTDs. A folic acid metabolism gene, serine hydroxymethyltransferase (SHMT) is responsible for the synthesis of thymidylates, purines, and methionine which are important for DNA replication especially during embryogenesis. Typically, eukaryotes have two copies of SHMT which are either localized to remain in the cytosol or transferred to the mitochondria. The different localizations are a result of mitochondrial target sequences on the N-terminus. Interestingly, the …

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Healthy Eating In Low-Income Rural Louisiana Parishes: Formative Research For Future Social Marketing Campaigns, Linda Fergus, Richie Roberts, Denise Holston

Faculty Publications

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No abstract provided.

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Rev-Erb In Gabaergic Neurons Controls Diurnal Hepatic Insulin Sensitivity, Guolian Ding, Xin Li, Xinguo Hou, Wenjun Zhou, Yingyun Gong, Fuqiang Liu, Yanlin He, Jia Song, Jing Wang, Paul Basil, Wenbo Li, Sichong Qian, Pradip Saha, Jinbang Wang, Chen Cui, Tingting Yang, Kexin Zou, Younghun Han, Christopher I. Amos, Yong Xu, Li Chen, Zheng Sun

Division of Basic Science Faculty Publications

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Systemic insulin sensitivity shows a diurnal rhythm with a peak upon waking1,2. The molecular mechanism that underlies this temporal pattern is unclear. Here we show that the nuclear receptors REV-ERB-α and REV-ERB-β (referred to here as ‘REV-ERB’) in the GABAergic (γ-aminobutyric acid-producing) neurons in the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) (SCNGABA neurons) control the diurnal rhythm of insulin-mediated suppression of hepatic glucose production in mice, without affecting diurnal eating or locomotor behaviours during regular light–dark cycles. REV-ERB regulates the rhythmic expression of genes that are involved in neurotransmission in the SCN, and modulates the oscillatory firing activity of SCNGABA neurons. Chemogenetic stimulation …

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The Weekly Challenger, April 29, 2021, The Weekly Challenger, Et Al

Weekly Challenger Newspaper Collection

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The April 29, 2021, issue of The Weekly Challenger.

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Elemental Distribution And Offloading In Peruvian Pinnipeds, Catherine Kooyomjian

All HCAS Student Capstones, Theses, and Dissertations

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Two sympatric pinniped species, Peruvian fur seals (PFS; Arctocephalus australis unnamed ssp.) and South American sea lions (SASL; Otaria byronia), reside in highly productive waters off the coast of Peru. These apex predators have experienced dramatic population fluctuations linked to both natural and anthropogenic events. As Peru’s mining and agriculture industry increase, it is important to monitor potential effects on the vulnerable ecosystem. Fifteen trace elements in PFS and SASL vibrissae (whiskers), serum, and milk collected between 2009 and 2019 were analyzed via inductively coupled plasma mass spectroscopy (ICP-MS): aluminum (Al), arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), cobalt (Co), …

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Navigating Conversations Of Environmentalism On Social Media: From The Apocalyptic To The Aesthetic, Megan Provenzale

All HCAS Student Capstones, Theses, and Dissertations

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This project examines environmental discourse and rhetorical appeals used on Instagram by environmental influencers and addresses the lack of scholarship about social mobile commerce, Instagram, and the popularity of “eco-influencers.” My research applies post-composition studies, circulation, and visual rhetoric to two eco-influencers, Greta Thunberg (@gretathunbeerg) and Jessica Clifton (@impactforgood). I argue that Thunberg and Clifton employ aesthetic and apocalyptic rhetoric to educate and communicate with their following about reducing their carbon footprint and reversing climate change. By collecting three months of Instagram posts employed by each influencer, I identify patterns related to environmentalism, stylistic choices in captions, and presentation of …

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Overcoming Obesity: Provider Reminders And Education In Pediatrics, Michelle Warren

Evidence-Based Practice Project Reports

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The prevalence of pediatric overweight and obesity is rising globally (Di Cesare et al., 2019) and results in lifelong chronic health problems and an estimated annual healthcare cost of $14.1 billion (Trasande & Chatterjee, 2009). The purpose of this evidence-based practice project was to address overweight and obesity in patients between the ages of five and 12 years through the provision of provider reminders, education, and guidelines. Primary outcomes included frequency of diagnosis, frequency of patient referrals, return to see times, and frequency of patient nutrition and activity education while secondary outcomes included patient weight, body mass index (BMI), and …

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Investigations Into The Cellular Target Of 4-Trifluoromethoxy Chalcone Via Darts Method, Jordan Stacy

Undergraduate Theses

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Cellular drug target discovery is an important step in any drugs journey from bench to bedside. This is true for our lab's molecule of interest, the Chalcone. The Chalcone molecule and its derivatives have been identified as small, plant-derived secondary metabolites that, when interacting with human cancer cell lines, trigger apoptotic pathways leading to varying levels of cell death. One derivative, 4-Trifluoromethoxy Chalcone (4TFM), was identified through screenings as inducing the highest death rate in A549 cancer cells, in conjunction with having the lowest IC50, making it a good candidate to use in searching for the currently unknown cellular target …

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A Review: Composition Of Neonatal Meconium Microbiota And Its Role For Potential Probiotic, Devi Oktaviyani, Raden Zulfa 'Alawiyyah, Putri Nusaiba, Amarila Malik

Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research

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Early-life period (≤ 1 month after birth) is critical for determining long- and short-term health of neonates. Composition of neonates’ gut microbiota varies greatly between individuals whose development is influenced by various factors including differences in maternal diet and lifestyle during pregnancy, related to population and ethnicity. Balanced microbial composition can create symbiosis among commensal microbes, immunomodulatory compound production, and subsequent immune response regulation. Unbalanced microbiota composition, characterized by more pathogenic organism, less diversity, and less resistance to disease, is called dysbiosis. Probiotic bacteria are a bacteria group contributing to the balance of neonates’ gut microbiota. Probiotic bacterial strains, such …

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Managing Polypharmacy In Older Adults With Cancer Across Different Healthcare Settings., Andrew Whitman, Paige Erdeljac, Caroline Jones, Nicole Pillarella, Ginah Nightingale Pharmd, Bcop

College of Pharmacy Faculty Papers

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The care of older patients with cancer is becoming increasingly complex. Common challenges for this population include management of comorbidities, safe transitions of care, and appropriate medication use. In particular, polypharmacy-generally defined as the regular use of five or more medications-and inappropriate medication use can lead to adverse effects and poor outcomes in older adults with cancer, including falls, hospital readmissions, cognitive impairment, poor adherence to essential medications, chemotherapy toxicity, and increased mortality. Managing polypharmacy across different cancer care settings is often challenging. Providers face barriers to safe and successful medication management that may include lack of time, absence of …

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Cannabis Use, Sedentary Behavior, And Physical Activity In A Nationally Representative Sample Of Us Adults, Lydia Q. Ong, John Belletierre, Citlali Alvorado, Paul Chavez, Vincent Berardi

Psychology Faculty Articles and Research

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Background

Prior research examining the relationship between cannabis use, sedentary behavior, and physical activity has generated conflicting findings, potentially due to biases in the self-reported measures used to assess physical activity. This study aimed to more precisely explore the relationship between cannabis use and sedentary behavior/physical activity using objective measures.

Methods

Data were obtained from the 2005–2006 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. A total of 2,092 participants (ages 20–59; 48.8% female) had accelerometer-measured sedentary behavior, light physical activity, and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. Participants were classified as light, moderate, frequent, or non-current cannabis users depending on how often they used …

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Exploring Mental Health Experience In Individuals Living With Temporomandibular Disorders, Wafaa Safour, Richard Hovey

Patient Experience Journal

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Despite the evidence supporting deteriorating mental health because of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) conditions, there is limited evidence of TMD patients' experience regarding how their mental health is affected by the disorders. As a sequence of these conditions, TMD patients suffer from physical and mental complications, not to mention the loss of food enjoyment. In this study, we aim to explore TMD patients' lived experiences who had changed their dietary habits concerning their mental health. Six participants were interviewed to answer open-ended questions during semi-structured interviews regarding their mental health experiences with TMD-related food routine changes. These interviews were held face-to-face …

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Partnering With Patients To Design A Prehabilitation Program For Optimizing The Patient Experience Through General Surgery, Jacqueline Francis-Coad, Dale Edgar, Caroline E. Bulsara, Alix Barrett-Lennard, Kristine Owen, David Fletcher, Fiona Wood, Anne-Marie Hill

Patient Experience Journal

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The objective of this study was to explore patients’ experiences when preparing for and undergoing general surgery at a large tertiary hospital. Findings aimed to inform the development of a prehabilitation program to empower patients to optimize their recovery and enhance their experience of general surgery. A qualitative exploratory research approach was utilized. Patients (>18 years) attending for elective general surgery between May and July 2018 were invited to participate. Four focus groups (n=18) and an interview were conducted to reach saturation. Deductive content analysis was used to map responses against theoretical determinants of health behavior change. Patients described …

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Lesson Plan: Income And Food Options, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 05: Public Health & Water Quality

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Students will explore the relationship between the availability of affordable, high quality (nutritious and fresh) food and health by watching a You Tube video and reading a narrative about food deserts. Students will then investigate the food options which are available to them and consider their daily food choices in light of that which is recommended for healthy living. To end the lesson, student will consider some factors associated with cardiovascular disease and reflect on their food choices in light of that information. Given their food choices, students will be asked to reflect on what factors most influence the food …

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Student Pages - Shopping List Handout - Where Can I Get Food In My Neighborhood?, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 05: Public Health & Water Quality

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No abstract provided.

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Student Pages - Where Can I Get Food In My Neighborhood?, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 05: Public Health & Water Quality

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No abstract provided.

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Student Pages - Answer Key, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 05: Public Health & Water Quality

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No abstract provided.

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The Impact Of Teacher Training On Adhd: Assessing Classroom Interventions And Teacher's Self-Efficacy, Cheryl Young Hamilton

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been a topic that has gained widespread attention, especially in the last decade. Researchers have attempted to study the growing epidemic in numerous ways, from understanding the cause to helping children and adults learn how to deal with the lifelong diagnosis. More recently, the mainstream topic has leaned towards institutional factors that continuously a lack of support for teachers within the classroom. Teachers and educators around the world have been placed at the forefront to manage something that may appear foreign. Consequently, school districts are left with the daunting task of following federal regulations that they …

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Effects Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On U.S. Employment Rates, Jordan Neese

Butler Journal of Undergraduate Research

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No abstract provided.

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Funds For Students In Poverty, Yareli Marinez '23, Uzomaka Ibekie '23

Student Leadership Exchange (SLX)

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Poverty is a large issue that affects students and schools across the country. In 2019, 10.5% of the US population was living in poverty. Poverty is also a large issue that affects students and schools in Illinois, including here in Aurora. Poverty negatively affects students and students affected by poverty usually perform poorly in school, face food insecurity, underfunding of schools and poor education, etc. There are students who currently attend IMSA that are affected by poverty and are yet still able to be accepted into the school, which is why we want to help develop some way to help …

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