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Soft Wheat Quality Parameters Evaluation By Near Infrared Spectroscopy: From Field To Shelf Analysis, Kliton Bylykbashi Jun 2022

Soft Wheat Quality Parameters Evaluation By Near Infrared Spectroscopy: From Field To Shelf Analysis, Kliton Bylykbashi

International Journal of Business and Technology

Near InfraRed Spectroscopy (NIRS) is a powerful tool that is widely applied in agro-food science and technology research for qualitative as well as quantitative analysis. It is one analytical technique that is taking place in this sector due to its low costs, reliability, rapidity and not invasive / non-destructive nature. NIRS along with chemometric modelling can provide accurate assessment of various grain quality attributes and the chemical composition of grain. The present work investigates the ability of using NIRS for the evaluation of different wheat quality parameters by using a portable spectroradiometer working in Visible – Short Wave InfraRed (Vis-SWIR: …


Soft Wheat Quality Parameters Evaluation By Near Infrared Spectroscopy: From Field To Shelf Analysis, Kliton Bylykbashi Jun 2022

Soft Wheat Quality Parameters Evaluation By Near Infrared Spectroscopy: From Field To Shelf Analysis, Kliton Bylykbashi

International Journal of Business and Technology

Near InfraRed Spectroscopy (NIRS) is a powerful tool that is widely applied in agro-food science and technology research for qualitative as well as quantitative analysis. It is one analytical technique that is taking place in this sector due to its low costs, reliability, rapidity and not invasive / non-destructive nature. NIRS along with chemometric modelling can provide accurate assessment of various grain quality attributes and the chemical composition of grain. The present work investigates the ability of using NIRS for the evaluation of different wheat quality parameters by using a portable spectroradiometer working in Visible – Short Wave InfraRed (Vis-SWIR: …


A Review On Active Food Packing As Innovation Strategies For The Future, Violeta Lajqi Jun 2022

A Review On Active Food Packing As Innovation Strategies For The Future, Violeta Lajqi

International Journal of Business and Technology

Due to the dynamic life, consumers are constantly seeking to increase the shelf life of packaged food products, encouraging scientists in various fields to develop innovative packaging that meets the demands of consumers and at the same time producers. The purpose of this paper is to review the latest trends in the development of active packaging (AP) for foods. Given the specific properties of each type of food as well as the storage and distribution conditions, the choice of packaging material with accompanying elements requires a careful approach to each type of food. The knowledge of packaging materials, food properties, …


Evaluation A Renal Function Of Patients With Medication- Overuse Headache (Moh), Drita Yzeiri Havziu Jun 2022

Evaluation A Renal Function Of Patients With Medication- Overuse Headache (Moh), Drita Yzeiri Havziu

International Journal of Business and Technology

Excessive drug use causes Medication-overuse headache (MOH) which can be manifested with chronic daily headaches, occurring monthly 15 or more days when the medicament is used redundantly for more than three months. Recent studies concerning the epidemiology of drug- induced disorders suggest that an increased risk of nephrotoxicity appears in a group of patients who abuse NSAIDs. The aim is to confirm the early phase of nephrotoxicity in patients with (MOH), who were treated with NSAIDs in combination with other drugs (analgesics, triptans, and antidepressants) and compared patients treated only with Diclofenac, Piroxicam, Ketoprofen, Paracetamol, Ibuprofen, and Celecoxib. Besides conventional …


Exposure To The Dioxin-Like Pollutant Pcb 126 Afflicts Coronary Endothelial Cells Via Increasing 4-Hydroxy-2 Nonenal: A Role For Aldehyde Dehydrogenase 2, Bipradas Roy, Zhao Yang, Guodong Pan, Katherine Roth, Manisha Agarwal, Rahul Sharma, Michael C Petriello, Suresh S. Palaniyandi Jun 2022

Exposure To The Dioxin-Like Pollutant Pcb 126 Afflicts Coronary Endothelial Cells Via Increasing 4-Hydroxy-2 Nonenal: A Role For Aldehyde Dehydrogenase 2, Bipradas Roy, Zhao Yang, Guodong Pan, Katherine Roth, Manisha Agarwal, Rahul Sharma, Michael C Petriello, Suresh S. Palaniyandi

Hypertension and Vascular Research Articles

Exposure to environmental pollutants, including dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), play an important role in vascular inflammation and cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs) by inducing oxidative stress. Earlier, we demonstrated that oxidative stress-mediated lipid peroxidation derived 4-hydroxy-2-nonenal (4HNE) contributes to CMDs by decreasing the angiogenesis of coronary endothelial cells (CECs). By detoxifying 4HNE, aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2), a mitochondrial enzyme, enhances CEC angiogenesis. Therefore, we hypothesize that ALDH2 activation attenuates a PCB 126-mediated 4HNE-induced decrease in CEC angiogenesis. To test our hypothesis, we treated cultured mouse CECs with 4.4 µM PCB 126 and performed spheroid and aortic ring sprouting assays, the ALDH2 activity …


Sleep And Eating Behavior Among Adolescent Females With Overweight Or Obesity: The Role Of Appetite-Related Cognitive Processes, Kirandeep Kaur Jun 2022

Sleep And Eating Behavior Among Adolescent Females With Overweight Or Obesity: The Role Of Appetite-Related Cognitive Processes, Kirandeep Kaur

Theses and Dissertations

Insufficient sleep duration and poor sleep quality can potentiate weight gain and obesity in adolescents. Furthermore, overweight and obese females are at unique risk for insufficient sleep and associated health complications. We examined self-reported sleep duration and self-reported adequacy of sleep duration as potential moderators of the relationship between eating behavior and several cognitive processes including hedonic hunger, executive dysfunction, and self-control. We used a multisystemic conceptual framework to highlight the pathways that may explain the relationship between sleep behaviors and the Healthy Eating Index (HEI). The study employed a cross-sectional design. Participants completed baseline measures of height and weight, …


Friend Or Foe? Defining The Role Of Glutamate In Aging And Alzheimer’S Disease, Makayla F. Cox, Erin R. Hascup, Andrzej Bartke, Kevin Hascup Jun 2022

Friend Or Foe? Defining The Role Of Glutamate In Aging And Alzheimer’S Disease, Makayla F. Cox, Erin R. Hascup, Andrzej Bartke, Kevin Hascup

Articles

Aging is a naturally occurring decline of physiological processes and biological pathways that affects both the structural and functional integrity of the body and brain. These physiological changes reduce motor skills, executive function, memory recall, and processing speeds. Aging is also a major risk factor for multiple neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Identifying a biomarker, or biomarkers, that signals the transition from physiological to pathological aging would aid in earlier therapeutic options or interventional strategies. Considering the importance of glutamate signaling in synaptic plasticity, motor movement, and cognition, this neurotransmitter serves as a juncture between cognitive health and disease. …


Long Chain Fatty Acids And Virulence Repression In Intestinal Bacterial Pathogens, Mary K. Mitchell, Melissa Ellermann Jun 2022

Long Chain Fatty Acids And Virulence Repression In Intestinal Bacterial Pathogens, Mary K. Mitchell, Melissa Ellermann

Faculty Publications

When bacterial pathogens enter the gut, they encounter a complex milieu of signaling molecules and metabolites produced by host and microbial cells or derived from external sources such as the diet. This metabolomic landscape varies throughout the gut, thus establishing a biogeographical gradient of signals that may be sensed by pathogens and resident bacteria alike. Enteric bacterial pathogens have evolved elaborate mechanisms to appropriately regulate their virulence programs, which involves sensing and responding to many of these gut metabolites to facilitate successful gut colonization. Long chain fatty acids (LCFAs) represent major constituents of the gut metabolome that can impact bacterial …


Serum Metabolomics Reveals Distinct Profiles During Ischemia And Reperfusion In A Porcine Model Of Myocardial Ischemia–Reperfusion, Eric Goetzman, Zhenwei Gong, Dhivyaa Rajasundaram, Ishan Muzumdar, Traci Goodchild, David Lefer, Radhika Muzumdar Jun 2022

Serum Metabolomics Reveals Distinct Profiles During Ischemia And Reperfusion In A Porcine Model Of Myocardial Ischemia–Reperfusion, Eric Goetzman, Zhenwei Gong, Dhivyaa Rajasundaram, Ishan Muzumdar, Traci Goodchild, David Lefer, Radhika Muzumdar

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

Acute myocardial infarction (MI) is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Early identification of ischemia and establishing reperfusion remain cornerstones in the treatment of MI, as mortality and morbidity can be significantly reduced by establishing reperfusion to the affected areas. The aim of the current study was to investigate the metabolomic changes in the serum in a swine model of MI induced by ischemia and reperfusion (I/R) injury, and to identify circulating metabolomic biomarkers for myocardial injury at different phases. Female Yucatan minipigs were subjected to 60 min of ischemia followed by reperfusion, and serum samples were collected …


Facilitators And Barriers To Farmers’ Market Use In A Rural Area, Soghra Jarvandi, Kristen Johnson, Karen Franck Jun 2022

Facilitators And Barriers To Farmers’ Market Use In A Rural Area, Soghra Jarvandi, Kristen Johnson, Karen Franck

Journal of Extension

Farmers’ markets may improve access to healthful foods in rural areas. Our objective was to identify facilitators and barriers to farmers’ market use in a rural county. We collected data via surveys, focus group sessions, and key informant interviews. Study participants identified the two existing farmers’ markets as community assets. Barriers to use farmers’ markets included inconvenient market hours, not accepting nutrition assistance program benefits, limited transportation, and limited variety. Interventions to improve food access should include ways to meet the needs of specific populations such as low-income residents and residents living in outlying areas without farmers’ markets.


Interdisciplinary Team Addresses Cotton Leafroll Dwarf Virus In Alabama, Kassie N. Conner, Edward Sikora, Jenny Koebernick, Marcio Zaccaron Jun 2022

Interdisciplinary Team Addresses Cotton Leafroll Dwarf Virus In Alabama, Kassie N. Conner, Edward Sikora, Jenny Koebernick, Marcio Zaccaron

Journal of Extension

A multi-state and interdisciplinary team was formed to address the Extension and research needs of CLRDV, an emerging cotton disease with high potential impact for U.S. cotton production. In 2017, CLRDV was identified in AL and Auburn University immediately formed an interdisciplinary working group composed of plant breeders, plant pathologists, entomologists, and agronomists. Since then, scientists from ten other states have joined the CLRDV group. Thus, allowing research to be coordinated efficiently and best deploy limited resources to attend the stakeholder’s needs. The CLRDV group produces and shares new and relevant information with the scientific community and cotton producers alike.


Results Of A Rural Traffic Calming Event To Promote Physical Activity, Marissa J. Spear, Brett Rowland, Jessica Vincent, Tyler Brown, Addie Wilson, Caitlin Palenske, Pearl A. Mcelfish, Christopher R. Long, Jessica Presley, Laura E. Balis Jun 2022

Results Of A Rural Traffic Calming Event To Promote Physical Activity, Marissa J. Spear, Brett Rowland, Jessica Vincent, Tyler Brown, Addie Wilson, Caitlin Palenske, Pearl A. Mcelfish, Christopher R. Long, Jessica Presley, Laura E. Balis

Journal of Extension

This article describes how community need was addressed through a traffic calming pop-up event in rural Arkansas. The event was conducted on routes connecting a neighborhood, two schools, and a municipal park. A brief survey assessed safety concerns of parents and/or guardians related to children walking or biking to school. Prior to the event, parents/guardians reported it was not safe for their children to walk or bike to school; however, the majority agreed the event made the area safer. Small-scale traffic calming events can provide evidence to stakeholders that built environment changes are an important childhood obesity prevention strategy in …


Identification Of Putative Snp Markers Associated With Resistance To Egyptian Loose Smut Race(S) In Spring Barley, Kamal A.M. Abo-Elyousr, Amira M.I. Mourad, P. Stephen Baenziger, Abdelaal H.A. Shehata, Peter E. Eckstein, Aaron D. Beattie, Ahmed Sallam Jun 2022

Identification Of Putative Snp Markers Associated With Resistance To Egyptian Loose Smut Race(S) In Spring Barley, Kamal A.M. Abo-Elyousr, Amira M.I. Mourad, P. Stephen Baenziger, Abdelaal H.A. Shehata, Peter E. Eckstein, Aaron D. Beattie, Ahmed Sallam

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

Loose smut (LS) disease is a serious problem that affects barley yield. Breeding of resistant cultivars and identifying new genes controlling LS has received very little attention. Therefore, it is important to understand the genetic basis of LS control in order to genetically improve LS resistance. To address this challenge, a set of 57 highly diverse barley genotypes were inoculated with Egyptian loose smut race(s) and the infected seeds/plants were evaluated in two growing seasons. Loose smut resistance (%) was scored on each genotype. High genetic variation was found among all tested genotypes indicating considerable differences in LS resistance that …


Overweight And Obesity Challenges Among African Americans In Rural Alabama Black Belt, Joel Tumwebaze, Johnpaul Kagulire, Norma L. Dawkins Jun 2022

Overweight And Obesity Challenges Among African Americans In Rural Alabama Black Belt, Joel Tumwebaze, Johnpaul Kagulire, Norma L. Dawkins

Journal of Extension

This study aimed at averting challenges of overweight and obesity among African Americans in rural Alabama. Focus group discussions and surveys were used to design a 12-week nutrition education and physical activity program. Results showed a significant improvement (p<0.05) in participants’ knowledge scores. Values for systolic blood pressure significantly reduced (p<0.00). There was an increase in number of participants with normal blood pressure and a reduction in number of participants with stage 2 hypertension. The study highlights that nutrition education and physical activity can lead to improved health outcomes among African Americans in rural Alabama.


Lessons Learned Recruiting Comparison Elementary Schools For Impact Evaluation Of Snap-Ed Interventions, Amanda Linares, Phoebe Harpainter, Kaela Plank, Gail Woodward-Lopez Jun 2022

Lessons Learned Recruiting Comparison Elementary Schools For Impact Evaluation Of Snap-Ed Interventions, Amanda Linares, Phoebe Harpainter, Kaela Plank, Gail Woodward-Lopez

Journal of Extension

To determine the effectiveness of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program- Education (SNAP-Ed) nutrition and physical activity programming in elementary schools, it is necessary to recruit socioeconomically similar comparison schools not receiving SNAP-Ed programming. We developed a flexible recruitment strategy to tailor our approach to each individual school district and site. Here we discuss the lessons learned during the 10-month recruitment period, including early outreach, emphasizing participation benefits, leveraging and building relationships, and visiting sites.


A New Lens: Using The Policy, Systems, And Environmental Framework To Guide Community Development, Caroline Backman, Clea Rome, Laura Ryser, Rebecca Sero, Debra Hansen Jun 2022

A New Lens: Using The Policy, Systems, And Environmental Framework To Guide Community Development, Caroline Backman, Clea Rome, Laura Ryser, Rebecca Sero, Debra Hansen

Journal of Extension

Extension is uniquely positioned to deliver data-driven solutions to complex community issues with University applied research, particularly through crises like COVID-19. Applying the Policy, Systems and Environmental (PSE) framework to community development is an effective, innovative approach in guiding Extension leaders to create, document, and share long-term transformative change on challenging issues with stakeholders. Beyond the public health sector, applying a PSE approach to community development provides leverage points for population-level benefits across sectors. This article describes current public health approaches, methodologies, and how the PSE framework translates to other programs with four examples of high-impact, systems level Extension projects.


Is Body Composition Or Body Mass Index Associated With The Step Count Accuracy Of A Wearable Technology Device?, Jeffrey Montes, Richard D. Tandy, John C. Young, Szu-Ping Lee, James W. Navalta Jun 2022

Is Body Composition Or Body Mass Index Associated With The Step Count Accuracy Of A Wearable Technology Device?, Jeffrey Montes, Richard D. Tandy, John C. Young, Szu-Ping Lee, James W. Navalta

Topics in Exercise Science and Kinesiology

Topics in Exercise Science and Kinesiology Volume 3: Issue 1, Article 5, 2022. A simple way to gauge daily physical activity levels is to use a wearable technology device to count the number of steps taken during the day. However, it is unknown whether these devices return accurate step counts for persons with different body fat percentages or body mass index scores. The purpose was to determine if there is a correlation between either body fat percentages and/or body mass index values and the percent error calculated between a manual step count and values recorded by a wearable technology device. …


Eng 3001-001: Advanced Composition, Tim Engles Jun 2022

Eng 3001-001: Advanced Composition, Tim Engles

Fall 2022

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Eng 1000-001: College Composition I, Ashley Flach Jun 2022

Eng 1000-001: College Composition I, Ashley Flach

Fall 2022

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Eng 1001g-007: College Composition I, Ann Hart Jun 2022

Eng 1001g-007: College Composition I, Ann Hart

Fall 2022

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Tha 2258-001: Script Analysis, Chris Wixson Jun 2022

Tha 2258-001: Script Analysis, Chris Wixson

Fall 2022

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Eng 1001g-005: College Composition I, Ann Hart Jun 2022

Eng 1001g-005: College Composition I, Ann Hart

Fall 2022

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Eng 1002g-005: College Composition Argument & Critical Inquiry, Ann Hart Jun 2022

Eng 1002g-005: College Composition Argument & Critical Inquiry, Ann Hart

Fall 2022

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Eng 1002g-009: College Composition Argument & Critical Inquiry, Brad Stiles Jun 2022

Eng 1002g-009: College Composition Argument & Critical Inquiry, Brad Stiles

Fall 2022

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Eng 1001g-600: College Composition I, Ashley Flach Jun 2022

Eng 1001g-600: College Composition I, Ashley Flach

Fall 2022

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Eng 1002g-600: College Composition Argument & Critical Inquiry, Ashley Flach Jun 2022

Eng 1002g-600: College Composition Argument & Critical Inquiry, Ashley Flach

Fall 2022

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Eng 2705g-001: African American And Africana Literatures, Tim Engles Jun 2022

Eng 2705g-001: African American And Africana Literatures, Tim Engles

Fall 2022

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Film 2759g-600: History Of Cinema, Robin Murray Jun 2022

Film 2759g-600: History Of Cinema, Robin Murray

Fall 2022

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Eng 1000-004: College Composition I, Ashley Flach Jun 2022

Eng 1000-004: College Composition I, Ashley Flach

Fall 2022

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Eng 1001g-012: College Composition I, Niall Nance-Carrol Jun 2022

Eng 1001g-012: College Composition I, Niall Nance-Carrol

Fall 2022

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