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Can Intermittent Fasting Or Calorie Restriction Slow The Aging Process?, Adam Pope

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Factors Influencing Terrestriality In Primates Of The Americas And Madagascar, Timothy M. Eppley, Selwyn Hoeks, Colin A. Chapman, Joerg U. Ganzhorn, Katie Hall, Megan A. Owen, Dara B. Adams, Néstor Allgas, Multiple Additional Authors

Anthropology Faculty Publications and Presentations

Among mammals, the order Primates is exceptional in having a high taxonomic richness in which the taxa are arboreal, semiterrestrial, or terrestrial. Although habitual terrestriality is pervasive among the apes and African and Asian monkeys (catarrhines), it is largely absent among monkeys of the Americas (platyrrhines), as well as galagos, lemurs, and lorises (strepsirrhines), which are mostly arboreal. Numerous ecological drivers and species-specific factors are suggested to set the conditions for an evolutionary shift from arboreality to terrestriality, and current environmental conditions may provide analogous scenarios to those transitional periods. Therefore, we investigated predominantly arboreal, diurnal primate genera from the …

The Exercise Metabolome: Acute Aerobic And Anaerobic Signatures, Joseph K. Pellegrino, Tracy G. Anthony, Peter Gillies, Shawn M. Arent

Faculty Publications

Background

Exercise modality differentially alters body composition and physical performance. Metabolic changes underlying these outcomes can be tracked through assessment of circulating metabolites. Here, global responses to an acute bout of aerobic or anaerobic exercise were compared in the serum of male and female subjects using a discovery-based metabolomics platform.

Methods

On separate days, 40 healthy, active participants completed 45 min of aerobic cycling or resistance exercise, and blood samples were collected at rest, immediately after (T1) and 1 hour post-exercise (T2) to examine the serum metabolomic landscape.

Results

The two exercise metabolomes appeared more similar than different in this …

Where We Stand Today With The Public Charge Rule, Rachell Henriquez

Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights and Social Justice (ERSJ) Blog

The Statue of Liberty has become known as the “Mother of Exiles, greeting millions of immigrants and embodying hope and opportunity for those seeking a better life in America [,]” not only to Americans but to all people around the world. Yet, despite being designated as the land of dreams and opportunities, the United States has a long history of denying such dreams and opportunities to marginalized communities. The “public charge” rule refers to inadmissibility and deportability grounds in U.S. immigration law that have constantly barred poor noncitizens and noncitizens of color from obtaining legal status. The public charge rule …

Associations Between Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D, Body Mass Index And Body Fat Composition Among Emirati Population: Results From The Uae Healthy Future Study, Fatme Alanouti, Amar Sabri Ahmad, Laila Abdel Wareth, Ayesha Al Dhaheri, Abderrahim Oulhaj, Abdulla Al Junaibi, Abdullah Al Naeemi, Aisha Al Hamiz, Ayesha Al Hosani, Eiman Al Zaabi, Fatima Mezhal, Fatma Al Maskari, Habiba Alsafar, Jamila Yaaqoub, Marina Al Bastaki, Mohammed Al Houqani, Naima Oumeziane, Nirmin F. Juber, Scott Sherman, Syed M. Shah, Teeb Alsharid, Thekra Al Zaabi, Tom Loney, Wael Al Mahmeed, Abdishakur Abdulle, Raghib Ali

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Vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency are highly prevalent among several populations across the globe. Numerous studies have shown a significant correlation between body-mass-index (BMI) and Vitamin D status, however, some results differed according to ethnicity. Despite the abundance of sunshine throughout the year, vitamin D deficiency is prominent in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In this study, we analyzed the UAE Healthy Future Study (UAEHFS) pilot data to investigate the association between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) and % body fat (BF) composition as well as BMI. Data from a total of 399 Emirati men and women aged ≥ 18 years …

Genomic Data Mining Reveals Abundant Uncharacterized Transporters In Coccidioides Immitis And Coccidioides Posadasii, Hong Cai, Hao Zhang, Daniel H. Guo, Yufeng Wang, Jianying Gu

Publications and Research

Coccidioides immitis and Coccidioides posadasii are causative agents of coccidioidomycosis, commonly known as Valley Fever. The increasing Valley Fever cases in the past decades, the expansion of endemic regions, and the rising azole drug-resistant strains have underscored an urgent need for a better understanding of Coccidioides biology and new antifungal strategies. Transporters play essential roles in pathogen survival, growth, infection, and adaptation, and are considered as potential drug targets. However, the composition and roles of transport machinery in Coccidioides remain largely unknown. In this study, genomic data mining revealed an abundant, uncharacterized repertoire of transporters in Coccidioides genomes. The catalog …

Vitamin C Supplementation For The Treatment Of Covid-19: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Monika Olczak-Pruc, Damian Swieczkowski, Jerzy R Ladny, Michal Pruc, Raul Juarez-Vela, Zubaid Rafique, Frank W Peacock, Lukasz Szarpak

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Since the outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by the severe respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), millions of people have died, and the medical system has faced significant difficulties. Our purpose was to perform a meta-analysis to estimate the effect of vitamin C on in-hospital mortality and the ICU or hospital length of stay for patients diagnosed with COVID-19. We conducted a systematic review with meta-analysis in the following databases: PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. We included studies that evaluated the effect of vitamin C supplementation, compared with standard treatment …

Is Your Child Hydrated?, Hadyn Flygare, Stacy Bevan, Mateja R. Savoie-Roskos

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Adequate hydration is necessary for proper functioning of the body. Since children are more prone to dehydration than adults, it is essential that fluid intake and hydration status are monitored. This fact sheet provides information on daily fluid requirements for children, barriers to staying hydrated, and warning signs and impacts of dehydration.

The Benefits Of Including Kids In The Kitchen, Cloie Malan, Stacy Bevan, Mateja R. Savoie-Roskos

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earning to cook is an essential life skill everyone should strive to develop at some point in their life. Involving kids in the kitchen is a great way to kickstart that learning from a young age and comes with numerous benefits. Cooking with kids provides opportunities to teach them about food and nutrition. Consequently, getting your kids cooking may be a great way to raise less picky and more adventurous eaters. The purpose of this fact sheet is to explore the benefits of cooking with children and provide some helpful tips to get started.

Legal Framework Regulating Food Safety: A Critical Appraisal, Sushila . Assistant Professor Of Law And Research Directo

International Journal on Consumer Law and Practice

Food safety is crucial for progress and the economic growth of a country. With rapidly increasing urbanization, population and rising economy, India faces many challenges in its quest for food safety. Use of excessive pesticides, growth hormones, exposure to toxic waste etc, results in food contamination at the farm level. Additives, contaminants, chemicals, environmental pollutants, adulterants, toxic colorants or preservatives, etc. render the food unsafe for consumption. At any stage of food production, right from the primary production to processing, packaging and supplying, the quality of the food can be compromised. Every step, thus, poses a challenge for enforcement of …

A Dpagt1 Missense Variant Causes Degenerative Retinopathy Without Myasthenic Syndrome In Mice, Lillian F Hyde, Yang Kong, Lihong Zhao, Sriganesh Ramachandra Rao, Jieping Wang, Lisa Stone, Andrew Njaa, Gayle B. Collin, Mark P. Krebs, Bo Chang, Steven J Fliesler, Patsy M. Nishina, Juergen K. Naggert

Faculty Research 2022

Congenital disorders of glycosylation (CDG) are a heterogenous group of primarily autosomal recessive mendelian diseases caused by disruptions in the synthesis of lipid-linked oligosaccharides and their transfer to proteins. CDGs usually affect multiple organ systems and vary in presentation, even within families. There is currently no cure, and treatment is aimed at ameliorating symptoms and improving quality of life. Here, we describe a chemically induced mouse mutant,

Sk3 In Pomc Neurons Plays A Sexually Dimorphic Role In Energy And Glucose Homeostasis, Meng Yu, Jonathan C Bean, Hailan Liu, Yang He, Yongjie Yang, Xing Cai, Kaifan Yu, Zhou Pei, Hesong Liu, Longlong Tu, Kristine M Conde, Mengjie Wang, Yongxiang Li, Na Yin, Nan Zhang, Junying Han, Nikolas A Scarcelli, Pingwen Xu, Yanlin He, Yong Xu, Chunmei Wang

Children’s Nutrition Research Center Staff Publications

Background: Pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) neurons play a sexually dimorphic role in body weight and glucose balance. However, the mechanisms for the sex differences in POMC neuron functions are not fully understood.

Results: We detected small conductance calcium-activated potassium (SK) current in POMC neurons. Secondary analysis of published single-cell RNA-Seq data showed that POMC neurons abundantly express SK3, one SK channel subunit. To test whether SK3 in POMC neurons regulates POMC neuron functions on energy and glucose homeostasis, we used a Cre-loxP strategy to delete SK3 specifically from mature POMC neurons. POMC-specific deletion of SK3 did not affect body weight in either …

The New Consumer Law In China: Improvements And Enforcement, Dan Wei Professor

International Journal on Consumer Law and Practice

The Law on the Protection of Rights and Interests of Consumers in the People’s Republic of China was revised for the first time after 20 years of existence, having the new Consumer Law entered into force on 15 March 2014. As the largest developing country in the world, China has experienced a galloping economic development over the past decades, accompanied by major changes within the form, structure and mentality of consumption. Nevertheless, China’s economic development model has also evidenced a market disorder, which has been historically experienced by many of the transitioning countries. The paper analyses the scenario that has …

E-Commerce And Consumer Protection : A Critical Analysis Of Legal Regulations, Rajiv Khare Professor Of Law, Gargi Rajvanshi Assistant Professor Of Law

International Journal on Consumer Law and Practice

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The Impacts Of Lughati For Smart Education Initiative On Students’ Acquisition Of Arabic Language Skills At The Kindergarten Stage, A. El-Mneizel, B. Alakashee, B. Bettaher, H. Ayyat

Information Sciences Letters

Innovative programs are introduced to educational institutions to enhance teaching and student learning. One of these innovative programs is the Lughati for Smart Education Initiative meant to strengthen students’ learning at the Kindergarten level in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The aim of this study is to determine the impact of the Lughati Smart Education initiative on the acquisition of Arabic language skills among kindergarteners and what are the strengths and areas that need improvement in the Lughati program from the point of view of the teachers who implemented the Smart Education program. A quantitative research approach was used to …

Barriers To Physical Activity Participation Among University Students In Saudi Arabia, Z. A. Al Salim

Information Sciences Letters

This study aimed to determine the level of physical activity and the effect factors that prevent university male and female students from participating in physical activities. Six hundred and eight students from the University of Hafr Al Batin in Saudi Arabia participated in the study. Male students were 263, and female students were 345 from four university branches. The participants were between 18 – 24 years of age. The measurement instrument included the International Physical Activity Questionnaire short form (IPAQ-SF) and the Barriers to Being Active Quiz (BBAQ). The results of this study indicated that approximately 33% of participants had …

Deep Learning Model Based On Resnet-50 For Beef Quality Classification, S. E. Abdallah, Wael M. Elmessery, M. Y. Shams, N. S. A. Al-Sattary

Information Sciences Letters

Food quality measurement is one of the most essential topics in agriculture and industrial fields. To classify healthy food using computer visual inspection, a new architecture was proposed to classify beef images to specify the rancid and healthy ones. In traditional measurements, the specialists are not able to classify such images, due to the huge number of beef images required to build a deep learning model. In the present study, different images of beef including healthy and rancid cases were collected according to the analysis done by the Laboratory of Food Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Kafrelsheikh University in January of …

The Positive And Negative Effects On Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Jameelah Allaboon

Information Sciences Letters

Background: Bariatric surgery has long been acknowledged as the most effective long-term treatment for severe obesity and overweight. Among the different bariatric surgeries, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) has become the most commonly performed treatment in the world. However, data regarding the expected effects of this treatment still need more investigation. Objective: The current research aimed at investigating the expected positive and negative effects of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) including the health- related, social and psychological effects. Methods: The sample consisted of 327 participants of those who underwent laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy operations, whether Saudis or non- Saudis who reside in Saudi …

A Proposal For Activating The Saudi Women's Participation In Sports Activities And Events, Norah Almudaires

Information Sciences Letters

The present research aims to identify the reality of the Saudi woman’s participation in sports activities and events as well as the relevant obstacles, suggest the mechanisms that activate woman’s participation in sports and present a proposal that activates this participation. To achieve the research objectives, the author adopted the descriptive analytical method and a questionnaire was adopted as a tool. The results showed that woman’s participation in sports activities and events was poor. Moreover, the percentage of the reality was low rated (55.6%). Furthermore, the percentage of the obstacles was high rated (75.7%). All suggestions were of high agreement. …

Home Quarantine And Its Socio-Economic Impact On The Jordanian Society During Covid-19, D. Al-Malahmeh, A. Khasawneh, L. Akroush, S. Shweihat

Information Sciences Letters

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused immense suffering in several aspects of human life worldwide. The present study investigates the potential social and economic impacts of Covid-19 on Jordanian society during home quarantine. An online survey was distributed electronically to a sample of (1115) members of the Jordanian society. In the forty-questions, we attempted to examine the impact of the quarantine on the people on the socio-economic level using a 5- point Likert scale. The paper came out with the following findings. First, the members of the Jordanian society are affected more economically than socially; however, Jordanian women are found to …

A Cross-Cultural Systematic Review Of Vitamin D Deficiency In Women, Dalia A. Bedewy, Eid G. Abo Hamza, Mohamed S. Hamid, Ahmed A. Moustafa

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Vitamin D deficiency has been reported in several cultures and regions, including the Middle East, North Europe, and Australia. In this review, we summarize and discuss existing studies on factors underlying vitamin D deficiency across different regions. In particular, we explain key roles played by lifestyle, including sun exposure, season change, diet, and clothing (concealing vs. non-concealing) as factors leading to vitamin D deficiency. We further discuss gender differences in vitamin D levels and, the impact of vitamin D supplements on cognition. The introductory section of this paper focuses on introducing vitamin D deficiency and highlighting the prevalence of vitamin …

Refining The Nutrition Environment Measures Survey (Nems) For Healthy Community Stores: Adaptations To Capture Alternative Food Retailers And Align With Dietary Guidelines, Alex B. Hill, Ravneet Kuar, Samantha M. Sundermeir, Christina Kasprzak, Megan Winkler, Sara John, Rachael D. Dombrowski, Bree Bode, Joel Gittelsohn

Urban Studies and Planning Faculty Research Publications

Inadequate consumption of healthy food is an ongoing public health issue in the United States. Food availability measures of supply versus consumption of healthy foods are disconnected in many studies. There is a need for an objective assessment of the food environment in order to assess how the food supply aligns with the Healthy Eating Index (HEI). Data were collected as part of the Healthy Community Stores Case Study Project, including a refined Nutrition Environment Measures Survey for Healthy Community Stores (NEMS-HCS) and an updated Healthy Food Availability Index that aligns with the Healthy Eating Index (HFAHEI). This paper will …

Trends In Diet Quality By Race/Ethnicity Among Adults In The United States For 2011-2018, Meng-Hua Tao, Jia-Liang Liu, Uyen-Sa D. T Nguyen

Public Health Sciences Articles

This study aimed to investigate time trends in diet quality and the consumption of major food groups and nutrients by race/ethnicity among adults in the United States. Dietary data from 19,192 adults aged ≥ 20 years from four National Health and Nutrition Survey (NHANES) cycles (2011-2018) were included. The Healthy Eating Index (HEI) 2015 scores (range: 0-100; higher scores indicate better diet quality) and dietary consumption of food groups and nutrients were estimated for each cycle. Linear regression was used to test trends. For the overall population, the estimated overall HEI-2015 scores significantly decreased (p for trend = 0.011). However, …

Guidelines For Assessing And Enhancing The Organizational Vitality Of Pharmacy Educational Programs: A Call To Action!, Ashim Malhotra, Jeremy Hughes, David G Fuentes

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Organizational vitality encompasses organizational mission and identity, organizational purpose and values, and employee engagement, cohesiveness, anxiety, and information sharing. Using the organizational vitality framework consisting of the following five pillars: (1) human, (2) knowledge, (3) intellectual, (4) financial capital, and (5) market value, we propose a reflection guide and specific calls to action for academic leaders including deans, department chairs, assistant/associate deans, and others within pharmacy and healthcare education systems. Our overall aim is to provide a blueprint for academic leaders to assess and enhance the organizational health, vitality, resiliency, and sustainability of their pharmacy educational programs using an established …

Why Tic Severity Changes From Then To Now And From Here To There, Ann M Iverson, Kevin J. Black

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Much of the research regarding Tourette's syndrome (TS) has focused on why certain individuals develop tics while others do not. However, a separate line of research focuses on the momentary influences that cause tics to increase or decrease in patients who are already known to have TS or another chronic tic disorder (CTD). Environmental and internal variables such as fatigue, anxiety, and certain types of thoughts all have been shown to worsen tic severity and may even overcome the positive effects of treatment. Other influences such as stress, distraction, and being observed have had mixed effects in the various studies …

Wearing Judogi In A Humid Tropical Environment: Effect On Performance And Hydro-Electrolytic Parameters, Simplice Moussouami, Yvon Rock Ghislain Alongo, André Georges Moulongo, Paul Roger Mabounda Kounga, Erode Mabika Nzoumba, Issiako Bio Nigan

Topics in Exercise Science and Kinesiology

Topics in Exercise Science and Kinesiology Volume 3: Issue 1, Article 8, 2022. Extremely high heat stress environmental conditions in sub-Saharan Africa influences sports performance. The aim of this study was to assess physical changes and physiological responses associated with wearing judogi during 8 weeks training session in a hot environment. In this quasi-experimental study, trained male judokas (20.06 ± 1.24 years old), were assessed before and after a training session, while either wearing a judogi (experimental group n = 12) or cotton tee shorts (control group n = 12). All athletes completed testing and were evaluated for anthropometric, physiological …

Knowledge And Practice Of People Toward Enhancing The Immune System Before And During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Balsam Qubais Saeed, Najeh Rajeh Alsalhi, Ahmed Omar Adrees, Kubais Saeed Fahady

Information Sciences Letters

In this study, we aimed to evaluate the knowledge and practices of the individuals in the UAE, to enhance the immune system during the COVID-19 comparing with before the pandemic period. We use a cross-sectional online questionnaire was administered to (n=1530) UAE participants. The questionnaire included four aspects: demographic characteristics, Knowledge questions, practice questions before the COVID-19, practice questions during the COVID-19. The findings revealed that the total score of the correct answers of the knowledge was (78%), while the total score of practices was moderate and increased from (1.90 ±0.776) to (2.15±0.80) before and during the pandemic, respectively. There …

Knowledge And Practice Of People Toward Enhancing The Immune System Before And During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Balsam Qubais Saeed, Najeh Rajeh Alsalhi, Ahmed Omar Adrees, Kubais Saeed Fahady

Information Sciences Letters

In this study, we aimed to evaluate the knowledge and practices of the individuals in the UAE, to enhance the immune system during the COVID-19 comparing with before the pandemic period. We use a cross-sectional online questionnaire was administered to (n=1530) UAE participants. The questionnaire included four aspects: demographic characteristics, Knowledge questions, practice questions before the COVID-19, practice questions during the COVID-19. The findings revealed that the total score of the correct answers of the knowledge was (78%), while the total score of practices was moderate and increased from (1.90 ±0.776) to (2.15±0.80) before and during the pandemic, respectively. There …

Wake Up And Smell The Smog: The Third Circuit Provides Clarity On Cercla's Federally Permitted Release Reporting Exemption In Clean Air Council V. United States Steel Corp., Zachary Lawlor

Villanova Environmental Law Journal (1991 - )

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Preliminary Incidence And Trends Of Infections Caused By Pathogens Transmitted Commonly Through Food - Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network, 10 U.S. Sites, 2016-2021, Jennifer P. Collins, Hazel J. Shah, Daniel Lowell Weller, Logan Ray, Kirk Smith, Suzanne Mcguire, Rosalie T. Trevejo, Rachel H. Jervis, Duc J. Vugia, Tamara Rissman, Katie N. Garman, Sarah Lathrop, Bethany Laclair, Michelle M. Boyle, Stic Harris, Joanna Zablotsky Kufel, Robert V. Tauxe, Beau B. Bruce, Erica Billig Rose, Patricia M. Griffin, Daniel C. Payne

Pathology Research and Scholarship

To evaluate progress toward prevention of enteric infections in the United States, the Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network (FoodNet) conducts active population-based surveillance for laboratory-diagnosed infections caused by Campylobacter, Cyclospora, Listeria, Salmonella, Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC), Shigella, Vibrio, and Yersinia at 10 U.S. sites. This report summarizes preliminary 2021 data and describes changes in annual incidence compared with the average annual incidence for 2016-2018, the reference period for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Healthy People 2030 goals for some pathogens (1). During 2021, the incidence of infections caused by Salmonella decreased, incidence of infections caused …