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International Law, African Courts, Patriarchal Inheritance Systems And Women's Rights, John Mukum Mbaku

Denver Journal of International Law & Policy

In virtually all countries in Africa, there exist various cultural, social, political, and legal factors that contribute to women's inability to have access to land, as well as negatively impact their inheritance rights. One of the most important reasons why so many women in Africa do not have access to land or official land titles is that they live in communities which have customary laws and traditional practices that deny them the right to inheritance. In several African countries, customary laws deny the girl child the right to inherit her deceased father's estate and the widow the right to inherit …

Shifting The Paradigm: An Abolitionist Analysis Of The Recent Juvenile Justice “Revolution”, Beth Caldwell

Nevada Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Biomonitoring Of Polybrominated Dioxins & Furans, Polychlorinated Dioxins & Furans, And Dioxin Like Polychlorinated Biphenyls In Vietnamese Female Electronic Waste Recyclers, Jenevieve S. Peecher, Arnold J. Schecter, Helen Lu, Hoang Trong Quynh, Arnold Stromberg, Jiaying Weng, Riley Crandall, Linda S. Birnbaum

Statistics Faculty Publications

Objective: E-waste is rising globally. This is a follow up to our study reporting metals/polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE’s)/polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in female e-waste recyclers. Here we report polybrominated, polychlorinated dioxins/furans, and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls in these same workers. Methods: Female Vietnamese recyclers and non-recyclers recruited; blood samples collected. Polybrominated, polychlorinated dioxins/ furans, and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls levels compared in recyclers, non-recyclers, and National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES). Results: Recyclers >non-recyclers: 12378-PBDD, 2378-TBDF, 12378-PCDF, 123478-HxCDF, 123678-HxCDF, 1234678-HpCDF, PCB-126. Non-recyclers >NHANES: 123478-HxCDF, 123678-HxCDF, 234678- HxCDF, PCB-126, PCB-169. NHANES >non-recyclers: 12378-PCDD, 123478-HxCDD, 123678-HxCDD, 123789-HxCDD, 1234678-HpCDD, 123789-HxCDF, 1234678-HpCDF, 1234789-HpCDF, OCDF, PCB-81, PCB-114, …

Developing Intercultural Competency In A Public Health Study Abroad Program: What Does Cultural Learning Mean For Undergraduate Chinese Students?, Sara Bano, Qing Xia, John Dirkx

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

In this study, we explored the notions of cultural learning from non-western perspectives by focusing on the experiences of Chinese undergraduate students from the field of Public Health in the United States of America. We used Weick’s (1995) Sensemaking theory to understand how Chinese undergraduate students made sense of their experiences of learning about other cultures in both personal and professional spaces. We applied a qualitative research design and used interviews, a focus group, and reflection papers for data collection. We found that Chinese undergraduate students focused on social behaviors and attitudes. They used comparison as a tool to make …

Lingnan Gardeners Newsletter (No. 63) = 彩園通訊 (第63期), Lingnan Gardeners, Centre For Cultural Research And Development, Lingnan University

Lingnan Gardeners Newsletter 嶺南彩園通訊

No abstract provided.

655mo Quality Of Life In Patients With P16+ Oropharyngeal Cancer Receiving Accelerated Radiotherapy (Rt) With Either Cisplatin Or Cetuximab In Nrg/Rtog 1016, J. Ringash, L. Demora, M. L. Gillison, D. J. Adelstein, P. Harari, E. M. Sturgis, E. M. Basch, S. A. Koyfman, G. A. Krempl, D. M. Blakaj, J. E. Bates, T. Galloway, C. U. Jones, B. M. Beadle, P Torres-Saavedra, Q. T. Le, Benjamin Movsas

Radiation Oncology Meeting Abstracts

Background: This phase 3 randomized non-inferiority de-escalation trial compared cetuximab (cetux) vs cisplatin (cis), concurrent with accelerated RT 70 Gy/6 weeks, in p16+ oropharyngeal cancer (OPC). Quality of life (QOL) was an important secondary endpoint.

Methods: EORTC QLQ-C30/HN35 was completed at baseline, end of treatment, 3, 6, and 12 months post. The substudy aimed for 400 eligible patients. We report completion rates and compare by arm for change from baseline in each domain (0.05 two-sided alpha and MID of 10 points) using linear mixed models.

Results: Consent was 91% (381/419 offered substudy); 6 protocol deviations excluded (n=375). No significant differences …

The Impact Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On International Students In A Public University In The United States: Academic And Non-Academic Challenges, Nara M. Martirosyana, Dana Van De Walker, D. Patrick Saxon

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

The COVID-19 pandemic has substantially impacted higher education. The unexpected move to online learning and support services has created many challenges. International students, who often are unfamiliar with the culture and norms of American higher education, have been particularly disadvantaged. Analyzing data received through an online survey, researchers identified the top five academic and non- academic challenges faced by international students during the pandemic, and their use of support services to overcome these challenges. The results inform college administrators, professors, and student services professionals on the experiences of international students during the pandemic and offer suggestions for reviving and expanding …

Developing Intercultural Competency In A Public Health Study Abroad Program: What Does Cultural Learning Mean For Undergraduate Chinese Students?, Sara Bano, Qing Xia, John Dirkx

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

No abstract provided.

The Impact Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On International Students In A Public University In The United States: Academic And Non-Academic Challenges, Nara M. Martirosyan, Dana Van De Walker, D. Patrick Saxon

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

No abstract provided.

Covid-19 Mindfulness Toolkit: A 4-Week Course For Adult Working Professionals, Ilene Gregorian

Mindfulness Studies Theses

The COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented in terms of size and scale, and has impacted virtually every facet of life across the world over the past two and a half years. For adult working professionals, it has presented enormous challenges including work-from-home mandates, video conferencing, homeschooling, unplanned childcare, financial instability, and prolonged uncertainty leading to increased fear, stress, anxiety, and loneliness. Other work on this topic reports that even a short program in mindfulness can help adult working professionals counteract the negative effects of chronic stress and trauma. This study argues that my proposed program with four specific mindfulness practices entitled …

Exposure To Mindfulness Basics Through Existing Habits: A Brief 5-Week Curriculum For Exercisers, Meredith Tedford

Mindfulness Studies Theses

This thesis explores the mind-body connection inherent in both physical exercise and mindfulness and how habit-formation can play a key role in introducing regular exercisers to the benefits of mindful practice. New habits are established when they are linked to established daily routines through small modifications to existing patterns of behavior, but this runs counter to how traditional mindfulness practice is typically taught. By providing exercisers with a limited time-commitment and fully integrated opportunity to learn and practice both formal and informal practice as part of weekly exercise, that practice is more likely to be durable. The approach presented here …

A Report To The Nebraska State Unit On Aging: Perspectives Of Nebraskans Age 50 And Older, Department Of Gerontology, University Of Nebraska At Omaha, Christopher Kelly, Julie L. Masters, Lindsay Wilkinson, Josie Gatti Schafer, Tara Grell

Gerontology Faculty Publications

At the request of the Nebraska State Unit on Aging, the research team compiled information to gain an understanding of the needs of Nebraskans age 50 and older now and in the future. We solicited information about important concerns they face and the programs and services designed to address them. The research team also analyzed U.S. Census Bureau data for the State of Nebraska from the 2021 Population and Housing Units Estimate Program. Our analyses of the state’s demographic profile indicated that more than one third (34%) of Nebraska’s population in 2021 was age 50 and older, with higher concentrations …

Impacts Of Fertility On Physiological Stress, Photosynthetic Activity, And Crop Development In Salanova Lettuce, Sarah I. Miller

Master of Science in Environmental Sciences and Management Projects

The agricultural industry is one of the main drivers of soil degradation due to conventional crop production methods and overuse of soil which results in accelerated erosion, loss of soil fertility, acidification, and salinization (Lal, 2015). Loss of soil fertility from degradation can be detrimental to crop production as plants grown under nutrient limited conditions show signs of physiological stress and reduced photosynthetic rates leading to reduced yields (Zangani et al., 2021). Organic crop production and fertilizers are viable alternatives to conventional methods as they improve soil fertility and the physiological and biological properties of soil (Ilahi et al., 2021). …

Well-Being Science For Teaching And The General Public, William Tov, Derrick Wirtz, Kostadin Kushlev, Robert Biswas-Diener, Ed Diener

Research Collection School of Social Sciences

Research on well-being has exploded in recent years to more than 55,000 relevant publications annually, making it difficult for psychologists—including key communicators such as textbook authors—to stay current with this field. Moreover, well-being is a daily concern among policymakers and members of the general public. Well-being science is relevant to the lives of students—illustrating the diverse methods used in the behavioral sciences, presenting highly replicated findings, and demonstrating the diversity of individuals and cultures. Therefore, in this article, we present eight major findings that teachers and authors should seriously consider in their coverage of this field. These topics include processes …

Consensus-Based Recommendations On Priority Activities To Address Acute Kidney Injury In Children: A Modified Delphi Consensus Statement., Stuart L. Goldstein, Ayse Akcan-Arikan, Rashid Alobaidi, David J. Askenazi, Sean M. Bagshaw, Matthew Barhight, Erin Barreto, Benan Bayrakci, Orville N R Bignall, Erica Bjornstad, Patrick D. Brophy, Rahul Chanchlani, Jennifer R. Charlton, Andrea L. Conroy, Akash Deep, Prasad Devarajan, Kristin Dolan, Dana Y. Fuhrman, Katja M. Gist, Stephen M. Gorga, Jason H. Greenberg, Denise Hasson, Emma Heydari Ulrich, Arpana Iyengar, Jennifer G. Jetton, Catherine Krawczeski, Leslie Meigs, Shina Menon, Jolyn Morgan, Catherine J. Morgan, Theresa Mottes, Tara M. Neumayr, Zaccaria Ricci, David Selewski, Danielle E. Soranno, Michelle Starr, Natalja L. Stanski, Scott M. Sutherland, Jordan Symons, Marcelo S. Tavares, Molly Wong Vega, Michael Zappitelli, Claudio Ronco, Ravindra L. Mehta, John Kellum, Marlies Ostermann, Rajit K. Basu, Pediatric Adqi Collaborative

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

Importance: Increasing evidence indicates that acute kidney injury (AKI) occurs frequently in children and young adults and is associated with poor short-term and long-term outcomes. Guidance is required to focus efforts related to expansion of pediatric AKI knowledge.

Objective: To develop expert-driven pediatric specific recommendations on needed AKI research, education, practice, and advocacy.

Evidence Review: At the 26th Acute Disease Quality Initiative meeting conducted in November 2021 by 47 multiprofessional international experts in general pediatrics, nephrology, and critical care, the panel focused on 6 areas: (1) epidemiology; (2) diagnostics; (3) fluid overload; (4) kidney support therapies; (5) biology, pharmacology, and …

Mckee Minute September 2022, Southern Adventist University

McKee Minute – McKee Library This Month

The September 2022 issue of McKee Minute includes information on Hispanic Heritage Month, Living Memoirs, Statista, and new books.

Ipulse: September 2022, Lynn University

Student Newspapers

Issues:

• September 2022 [Fall Week 1]: Meet the iPulse Staff
• September 2022 [Fall Week 2]: Healthy Habits for a Healthier You; How to Stress Less; This Isn't Your Grandma's Library!; Is Music a Study Aid?; Food Stop: BagelWorks; From Placekicker to Social Media Superstar; Believe and Achieve; Going Out With a Bang; Remembering Oregon Ducks Football Player Spencer Webb

Micro-Scale Pedestrian Streetscapes And Physical Activity In Hispanic/Latino Adults: Results From Hchs/Sol., James F. Sallis, Jordan A. Carlson, Adrian Ortega, Matthew A. Allison, Carrie M. Geremia, Daniela Sotres-Alvarez, Marta M. Jankowska, Stephen J. Mooney, Earle C. Chambers, David B. Hanna, Krista M. Perreira, Martha L. Daviglus, Linda C. Gallo

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

We examined associations of micro-scale environment attributes (e.g., sidewalks, street crossings) with three physical activity (PA) measures among Hispanic/Latino adults (n = 1776) living in San Diego County, CA. Systematic observation was used to quantify micro-scale environment attributes near each participant's home. Total PA was assessed with accelerometers, and PA for transportation and recreation were assessed by validated self-report. Although several statistically significant interactions between individual and neighborhood characteristics were identified, there was little evidence micro-scale attributes were related to PA. An important limitation was restricted environmental variability for this sample which lived in a small area of a single …

A Qualitative Descriptive Study On Re-Assessing The Mental Certification By Faa For Future Pilots, Kaung Z. Min

Student Works

Mental illness becomes one of the main problems that most pilots do not usually address. It is not because pilots do not have the courage or are open enough to talk with someone, but because the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) forces them to hide from mental depression. Most of the time, the pilots are not willing to declare such illnesses as they fear losing their job; simultaneously, the Federal Aviation Agencies across the world require pilots to be in peat health, including their mental condition, to operate the aircraft. While it can be said that the passengers’ and crews’ safety …

Biob 210n.01: Communicating Biology, Gregory D. Peters

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.

Dietary Approaches To The Treatment Of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Dhira Patel

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

This chapter reviews the literature surrounding autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their relation to gastrointestinal (GI), behavioral, neurological, and immunological functioning. Individuals with ASDs often have poor GI health, including bowel motility issues, autoimmune and/or other adverse responses to certain foods, and lack of necessary nutrient absorption. These issues may be caused or exacerbated by restrictive behavioral patterns (e.g., preference for sweet and salty foods and/or refusal of healthy foods). Those individuals with GI issues tend to demonstrate more behavioral deficits (e.g., irritability, agitation, hyperactivity) and also tend to have an imbalance in overall gut microbiome composition, thus corroborating several …

Insufficient Sleep And Onset Of Coronary Artery Disease, Pooja S. Raghani

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

Coronary artery disease (CAD), a consequence of coronary atherosclerosis, is the most common form of cardiovascular disease. Recent research suggests that compared to individuals with normal sleep duration, those with insufficient sleep, defined as short sleep duration (i.e., less than 6 hours per 24-hour period) have a 79% higher risk of developing coronary artery disease. In this review, selected physiological factors (including vascular inflammation, sympathetic overactivity, and increases in blood pressure), behavioral factors (including sedentary behavior and dietary choices), psychological factors (including hostility, fatigue, and major depressive disorder/depressive affect), and sociocultural factors (including race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and health literacy) were …

Dietary Fatty Acids And The Brain: Mechanisms Behind Neurodegeneration And Neuroprotection, Bianca Kdeiss

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

The impact of dietary fat intake on cognitive function has generated growing interest as the incidence of neurodegenerative disorders continues to increase. No known cures for neurodegenerative disorders exist at this time and available pharmacological treatments are limited in their efficacy. As such, prevention and early detection have been emphasized, particularly in the context of modifiable lifestyle factors, such as diet. Despite a recognized association between dietary fat intake and cognition, limited research exists delineating the impact of different types of fat on cognitive function. In this review, research examining the association between cognition and specific dietary fatty acids—such as …

The Community Resiliency Model In Health Decision-Making, Michelle Ngo

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

This doctoral project reviews the literature to support the utilization of the Community Resilience Model (CRM) for health-related decision making, such as health behavior change and medication adherence. Research has shown that decision-making under significant stress can lead to making less advantageous choices, as the nervous system becomes dysregulated. The evidence in this literature review suggests that self-regulation using skills in the CRM Model can increase one’s ability to effectively making decisions.

Effects Of Dietary Nitrate Supplementation On Performance And Muscle Oxygenation During Resistance Exercise In Men, Rachel Tan, Adam Pennell, Katherine M. Price, Sean T. Karl, Noelle G. Seekamp-Hicks, Keonabelle K. Paniagua, Grant D. Weiderman, Joanna P. Powell, Luka K. Sharabidze, Isabella G. Lincoln, Justin M. Kim, Madeleine F. Espinoza, Maya A. Hammer, Richie P. Goulding, Stephen J. Bailey

All Faculty Open Access Publications

The purpose of the current study was to assess the effects of acute and short-term nitrate (NO3−)-rich beetroot juice (BR) supplementation on performance outcomes and muscle oxygenation during bench press and back squat exercise. Fourteen recreationally active males were assigned in a randomized, double-blind, crossover design to supplement for 4 days in two conditions: (1) NO3−-depleted beetroot juice (PL; 0.10 mmol NO3− per day) and (2) BR (11.8 mmol NO3− per day). On days 1 and 4 of the supplementation periods, participants completed 2 sets of 2 × 70%1RM interspersed by 2 min of recovery, followed by one set of …

Highlights From The 67th Annual Meeting Of The American Society For Artificial Internal Organs In Chicago, Il, Christopher D. Pritting, Alice L. Sweedo, Vakhtang Tchantchaleishvili, Dongfang Wang, Joseph B. Zwischenberger

Department of Surgery Faculty Papers

Dr. Willem J. Kolff founded the American Society for Artificial Internal Organs (ASAIO) in 1955. Each year experts in the fields of renal, pulmonary, pancreatic, cardiac, bioengineering, and orthopedic research congregate to discuss the latest developments in their respective fields. Throughout the conference's history, ASAIO has adapted to promote inquiry, ingenuity, and innovation. The congeniality partnered with the expertise of the conference's attendees has facilitated continuous progress since the conference's inception.

The 2022 ASAIO Annual Conference was held in Chicago, IL in an entirely in-person format, the first since the 65th conference in 2019. This year there were exhibits by …

Readiness, Response, And Recovery: The Impacts Of Covid-19 On Education Systems In Asia, Anna Dabrowski, Yung Nietschke, Syeda Kashfee Ahmed, Amy Berry, Maya Conway

Monitoring Learning

This review provides insights into COVID-19 responses in educational systems in Asia, and to understand which policies and practices were already in place to contribute to system readiness and resilience. Although the evidence base remains scarce, reflecting on the different system and school-level responses in Asia provides opportunity to identify gaps in current policies and research, and consider new ways in which countries in Asia can strengthen their educational systems into the future. It considers what makes an education system resilient, and the importance of school level practices. It uses an analytical framework to review readiness, response and recovery, and …

The International Academy Of Language And Culture: The Global (Pre)K-12 Charter School Network, Dree-El Simmons

Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects

The International Academy of Language and Culture (IALC) is a charter school based on the original concept of charter schools by Ray Budde and Albert Shanker, as an academic environment dedicated and designed to improving the educational outcomes for its students through innovative pedagogy. Committed to American (and global) education reform, the IALC incorporates elements from higher education into the early childhood and adolescent settings. We accomplish this by utilizing an interdisciplinary approach in our language and culture-based program.

The IALC is a multilingual, full-immersion program. Food Studies (including culinary arts), the Arts, the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Martial Arts …

Efficacy, Acceptance, And Feasibility Of Virtual Reality For Chronic Pain Relief In Older Adult Veterans Residing In Long Term Care, Valicia Philibert

Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects

Older adults residing in Long-Term Care (LTC) have a high prevalence of chronic pain. Pain management strategies have primarily focused on pharmacological approaches, but with physiological changes associated with aging, this population is at an increased risk for adverse effects from prescribed medications. More research is needed on innovative non-pharmacological interventions in the LTC setting. This study examined the feasibility, acceptance, and preliminary efficacy of Virtual Reality (VR) for chronic pain among older adult veterans in LTC. In this quasi-experimental, 12 older adult participants living with chronic pain in a long-term care facility received two sessions of VR. Pain intensity …

Generation Of Mycobacterium Smegmatis Model Systems For Testing Inhibitors Of The Mycobactin Siderophore Of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis, Gabrielle A. Germain

Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects

Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) is the pathogenic bacterium causative of tuberculosis. According to the 2021 World Health Organization (WHO) Global Tuberculosis (TB) Report, there were approximately 5.8 million TB cases in 2020, and 1.3 million TB deaths among HIV negative people in that year. The rise of multi-drug resistant Mtb strains has increased the need for more potent microbials against this pathogen. Biosynthesis of iron scavenging molecules, known as siderophores (e.g., mycobactin and carboxymycobactin), has been identified as a potential drug target candidate since iron acquisition has been directly linked to the survival and virulence of Mtb. Salicyl-AMS (Sal-AMS) is …