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Pediatric Obesity And Cardiometabolic Health Outcomes – A Five Year Journey, Sharon Martino, Peter Morelli, Cristofer Zillo, Jason Zhang, Kelly Warren

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

ABSTRACT

Pediatric obesity is a serious health issue, recently amplified by the COVID -19 pandemic. Obesity affects nearly 30% of children and adolescents and is associated with unfavorable health outcomes including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and low self-esteem. Sadly, over 70% of obese adolescents will become obese adults. The Fit Kids for Life (FKFL) program is an interdisciplinary pediatric obesity program that enlists faculty and students from several health professions including medicine, physical therapy, nursing, and athletic training and delivers a 10-week nutrition, physical activity and behavioral modification program to children, ages 8-17, with a BMI ≥ 85^{th …}

Strength And Mobility Measures In Division I Female Volleyball Student Athletes Across Different Positions, Jessie Hirsch, Amelia Heywood, Aliya Catanzarita, Roger Gerland, Jamie Ghigiarelli, Adam Gonzalez, Kelly Shaver, Brian Deveaux, Katie Sell

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Shoulder internal and external rotation and hand grip measures are commonly used to evaluate upper extremity mobility and strength in college athletes. However, positional differences and their impact on these scores are rarely considered, therefore further research is needed in sports such as volleyball where information on these potential trends is lacking. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify possible differences between strength and mobility measures in female volleyball student-athletes whose responsibilities include hitting (predominantly overhead roles) versus those who are primarily passers and diggers (non-overhead roles). METHODS: Thirteen Division I volleyball student-athletes who volunteered to participate in …

Lower Extremity Strength And Mobility In Division I Male Basketball Players Across Vertical Jump Performance, Tarek Harhash, Jessie Hirsch, Dominick Saldutti, Lilly Bernardi, Douglas Melgar, Roger Gerland, Jamie Ghigiarelli, Adam Gonzalez, Brian Deveaux, Kelly Shaver, Katie Sell

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Vertical jump (VJ) performance is a commonly used assessment to measure explosive muscular power in collegiate strength and power athletes such as basketball players. However, research on the relationship between VJ performance and measures of lower extremity (LE) strength and mobility is inconsistent. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to analyze hip and ankle strength and mobility measures among collegiate male basketball players by comparing those with higher and lower VJ performance. METHODS: During pre-season screening, ten Division I male basketball players were assessed to determine VJ height by completing a countermovement VJ test. Players were divided into two …

Pelvic Tilt Disparities And Lower Extremity Strength And Mobility Differences In Collegiate Wrestlers, Michael L. Leandrou, Roger Gerland, Adam Gonzalez, Jamie Ghigiarelli, Kelly Shaver, Brian Deveaux, Katie Sell

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

ABSTRACT

The presence of excessive anterior pelvic tilt (PT) prior to performing loaded structural movements such as a squat or deadlift may be detrimental. However the ability to move from a neutral spine into a slight anterior PT during these movements may be beneficial for postural control, but this capability and relationship to hip function is under-represented in the literature. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the ability to move into an anterior PT, hip and hamstring range of motion (ROM), hip strength, and y-balance test (YBT) scores in Division I wrestlers. METHODS: Twenty-two …

Relationship Between The Y-Balance Test And Lower Extremity Strength And Mobility In Collegiate Lacrosse Players, Sean P. Kane, Dominick Saldutti, Lilly Bernardi, Douglas Melgar, Roger Gerland, Jamie Ghigiarelli, Adam Gonzalez, Brian Deveaux, Kelly Shaver, Katie Sell

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Lacrosse players must make quick directional changes, often on one leg while under force. This demands strength, mobility, and motor control throughout the kinetic chain. The Y-Balance test (YBT) has been used to gauge motor control in athletes. Still, more research on the relationship between the YBT and lower extremity (LE) mobility and strength in lacrosse players is needed. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between YBT scores, hip range of motion (ROM), ankle dorsiflexion, hip abduction (ABD) and adduction (ADD) strength, and passive and active thoracic rotation in male college lacrosse players. METHODS: Fifty …

Hip Strength Disparities In College Soccer Players: Implications For Injury Risk And Conditioning Practices, Luis P. Pereira, Roger Gerland, Adam Gonzalez, Jamie Ghigiarelli, Kelly Shaver, Brian Deveaux, Katie Sell

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

The Y-balance Test (YBT) has been used to identify potential risk factors associated with lower extremity injuries (LEI), while mobility and strength assessments are often used to monitor progress following an injury. PURPOSE: This study aimed to explore differences in YBT scores along with lower body mobility and strength in Division I male soccer players who have reported a LEI in the last 12 months (LEI-Y) compared those without reported injuries (LEI-N). METHODS: Twenty-eight male soccer players (age: 20.7 ± 1.8 y; height: 183.8 ± 7.1 cm; mass: 78.5 ± 6.7 kg) completed pre-season evaluations which included YBT, hip …

Comparison Of Kinovea And Force Platforms For Postural Stability Assessment In Older Adults, Mohamed Sangaré, Emma H. Chen, Andreas Bergdahl, Mary Roberts

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Postural stability declines with advancing age due to degeneration of the musculoskeletal and sensory systems. Force platforms are currently the gold standard for evaluating postural stability, but are costly and must be carried out in person. Kinovea, a free for use sports analysis software, has been suggested as a telehealth solution. PURPOSE: To investigate the validation of Kinovea for postural stability assessment in older adults. METHODS: 10 older women (73.9 ± 5.7 years old) completed 30 seconds of quiet standing on force platforms with eyes opened (EO), eyes closed (EC) and on a foam pad (FP) with a camera placed …

Inter-Rater Reliability Validation Via The Military Training Mental Toughness Inventory In Firefighters: Follow-Up Psychometric Analysis, Shane Phillips, Peter Beitia, Andreas Stamatis, Zacharias Papadakis, Amerigo Rossi

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Mental toughness (MT) is a critical psychological attribute, often assessed using cross-sectional self- assessment methods. Research links MT to superior performance, particularly within high-stress domains like tactical environments (e.g., firefighting). The Military Training Mental Toughness Inventory (MTMTI) is an established tool for measuring MT from a tactical perspective. Despite the relevance of MT in high- pressure professions, research in this context is limited, and specific instruments for assessing firefighting-related MT are absent. Preliminary work on examining the inter-rater reliability of MTMTI on firefighters concluded that there was no agreement on MT peer-rating by using the MTMTI. Since still there is …

Comparison Of Body Composition To Strength, Balance, And Function In Parkinson’S Disease: A Pilot Study, Syed Shah, Sophia Karamatzanis, Jessica Wynne, Nicole Manassero, Maya Mohamed, William G. Werner, Joanne Difrancisco-Donoghue, Rosemary Gallagher

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

PURPOSE: To determine the relationship between body composition and strength, balance, and function in people with Parkinson's disease (PD).

METHODS: All subjects signed written consent to participate in this IRB approved study. Twelve subjects with PD underwent dual x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) followed by strength, balance, and functional measures: 1 repetition maximum (RM) leg press, 30 second chair stand (30 CST), the Fullerton Advanced Balance test (FAB), and the MiniBestest (MB) in a randomized order. An independent t-test was used for outcomes between gender. Pearson’s correlation was used to determine a relationship between body composition and all outcome measures. Significance was …

Force Plate Determined Jump Height, Braking Symmetry, And Reactive Strength Index In Collegiate Athletes, Matthew Krawczyk, Dominick Saldutti, Douglas Melgar, Roger Gerland, Jamie Ghigiarelli, Adam Gonzalez, Kelly Shaver, Katie Sell

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Many athletes are required to perform high intensity (HI) movements unilaterally and bilaterally. Force plate technology can measure is capable of quantifying performance during HI movements, such as vertical jump (VJ), as well as any asymmetries involved in the movement, but limited data using this modality is currently available. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to present descriptive data of VJ height, left and right leg braking symmetry (L/R-S), and modified reactive strength index (mRSI) during a no-hand countermovement VJ (CMJ) measured using a force plate on male (M) and female (F) Division I athletes. METHODS: Forty-nine M lacrosse …

Predicting Pain To Support Exercise Participation After Spinal Cord Injury, Jong Kwon Park, Benny Ren, Hannah Mercier

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

The expansion of mobile health and predictive modeling may be worthwhile tools to predict subjective pain experiences and tailor personalized approaches for health behaviors after spinal cord injury (SCI).

PURPOSE: This study examined whether exercise (hybrid functional electrical stimulation rowing) and smartphone-based health and mobility data could reliably forecast changes in pain intensity among people with SCI.

METHODS: Data were collected via Suunto memory belt (heart rate), rower C2 log cards (training duration/frequency) and personal smartphones (location details, self-reported mood, pain, health, mobility) among (N=12) community-living adults with SCI over 9 months. Data were combined to predict the pain …

Acute Effect Of Yoga On Psychological Health Changes Following Chronic Yoga Practice, Stephon Baldeo, Galila Werber-Zion, Olga Berwid

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Yoga practice is rising as an important health behavior lifestyle used to achieve mental wellbeing. Yoga as a method for improving people’s psychological health has been validated in various published research. However, the chronic impact of Yoga practice on urban, ethnically-diverse minority undergraduate students has not yet been examined.

PURPOSE: The current study assessed the acute impacts of a yoga session following a semester-long yoga intervention on the mental health of ethnically-diverse undergraduate students.

METHODS: Forty six students (mean age = 24.6 ± 7.7 years) participated in either a 14-week yoga program or a no-exercise (reading) control group over the …

Perceptions Of Secondary English Teachers On Using English Curriculum To Meet Social And Emotional Learning Goals, Emilie B. Throckmorton

Doctor of Education Program Dissertations

The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore secondary public school English Language Arts (ELA) teachers’ perceptions of implementing ELA curriculum as it may relate to social and emotional learning (SEL) goals. The problem explored was the rise of adolescents’ mental health concerns (CDC, 2019) and the role of secondary schools in attempting to address these concerns. The literature on this topic explored the mental health crisis for adolescents, the history and philosophy of SEL, and how secondary schools are integrating SEL, and how the ELA curriculum may be effective at meeting SEL goals. Six secondary public ELA teachers …

Charting The Choppy Waters: Navigating Maritime Disputes In The South China Sea, Abby Barnes, Madeline Cewe, Kate Gibson, Cait Kelley

Ohio Northern University International Law Journal

In January of 2022, the United States Department of State concluded in their Limits in the Seas study that the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has asserted unlawful maritime claims in the majority of the South China Sea.1 n Limits in the Seas, the United States called on the PRC once again to “conform its maritime claims to international law and to cease its unlawful and coercive activities in the South China Sea.”2 While the legal basis for China’s claims is hotly contested, this article seeks to navigate such unlawful and coercive activities in the region by detailing the history, …

Too Many Beasts: The Fiction And Reality Of Child Soldiers, Adam Moore

Ohio Northern University International Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Administrative Law Initiatives And Reforms, Wakil Musleh

Ohio Northern University International Law Journal

Administrative law is one of the key components of the rule of law in a country. The functionality of public administration mostly depends on good administrative laws and procedures. The ambitious phenomenon of transparency and accountability in public administration can only be achieved through good public administrative social contracting laws. As every component of the rule of law needs reform, administrative laws also need initiatives for reform. The administrative laws need to be amended and updated based on the time requirements and circumstances to make sure they function well. Thereby, this paper comparatively studies and analyzes the administrative law initiatives …

Kosovo Specialist Court: Sovereignty Infringement And The Risk Of A New Precedent, Valëza Kastrati

Ohio Northern University International Law Journal

The Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor’s Office, otherwise known as the Kosovo Specialist Court (KSC), was established in 2015, thus presenting the most recent mechanism to adjudicate war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the Kosovo War of 1998-1999. Its formation has led to numerous unresolved questions, particularly in regard to the implications between international courts and national (domestic) courts. Holding the epithet of being a hybrid court in theory, while also showing elements of an international court in reality, has brought doubts that such courts can indeed be established by simply revealing another perception of it. The …

A Load Too Heavy: Kayayei Practice And Ghana's Child's Rights Obligation Under Domestic And International Law, Olusola Adegbite

Ohio Northern University International Law Journal

As the first country to ratify the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) 1989, Ghana boasts a robust child rights protection framework. With a blend of laws and institutions, it has continued to demonstrate what its image of child protection is, and how it hopes to bring this to fruition. Much of this has however remained unrealized due to implementation challenges. Mirroring this crisis is the Kayayei practice, an informal sector trade in which women engage in head portering, with a significant population being young and underage girls. The serious implications that the practice has for the future …

University Of Nebraska-Lincoln Agricultural Research Division 121st Annual Report. July 1, 2006 To June 30, 2007., Institute Of Agriculture And Natural Resources

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

Our Mission..... 4

Foreword..... 5

Research Highlights..... 6

Faculty Awards and Recognitions....14

Graduate Student Awards and Recognitions...17

Undergraduate Honors Student Research Program...22

Variety and Germplasm Releases....23

Patents.....24

Administration.....25

Administrative Personnel....25

Organizational Chart....26

Administrative Units....27

IANR Research Facilities....28

Faculty.....29

Agricultural/Natural Resources Units....30

Education and Human Sciences Departments...39

Off-Campus Research Centers....40

Interdisciplinary Activities....41

Visiting Scientists/Research Associates....42

Research Projects.....47

Agricultural/Natural Resources Units....47

Education and Human Sciences Departments...52

Off-Campus Research Centers....52

Interdisciplinary Activities....53

Publications.....55

Agricultural/Natural Resources Units....60

Education and Human Sciences Departments...82

Off-Campus Research Centers....85

Research Expenditures....88

Ford Hall Forum Program List, 1908-1922, Ford Hall Forum

Ford Hall Forum Documents and Photographs

No abstract provided.

Ford Hall Youth Forum Program Advertising "Syphilis: Our Oldest Public Enemy," Undated, Ford Hall Forum

Ford Hall Forum Documents and Photographs

Flyer for Ford Hall Youth Forum lecture with Dr. M.A. Nelson, held at Ashburton Place at Bowdoin Street, on Wednesday, November 17th, unknown year. Transcription: "Concerning ourselves with more colorful problems, we have been allowing a dangerous enemy to make gigantic inroads. Syphilis, long nurtured by hypocrisy and false morality, has become one of the most prevalent diseases in the country. Today, one out of every ten citizens is its victim. The Youth Forum takes this opportunity of presenting a discussion of the social and economic, as well as medical, aspects of this disease. Dr. M. A. Nelson, outstanding authority …

Hema: A Proposed Robot For Improving Healthcare Access In Underserved Communities, Ahmed Elshafey, Mohamed Hassan

Journal of Engineering Research

Abstract- Healthcare access is a major challenge in underserved communities, where people often face barriers such as distance, cost, and lack of transportation. HEMA (Horus Expert Medical Assistant Robot) is a new technology with the potential to revolutionize healthcare access in underserved communities by providing basic healthcare services on-site. HEMA is a mobile, affordable, and easy-to-use robot that can collect patient data, diagnose common diseases, and provide basic treatment.HEMA can address the challenges of healthcare access in underserved communities in a number of ways. First, HEMA can provide healthcare services to people who live in remote areas and who may …

Sustainable Waste Management Through The Lens Of Artificial Intelligence: An In-Depth Review, Noha Emad El-Sayad, Shereen Zakaria

Journal of Engineering Research

One of the major issues facing the world, particularly developing countries, is waste management. “Waste” is any material that is not needed or has no intended use. Neglecting this waste endangers the safety of the public and causes harm, as it emits dangerous gases that have negative effects on human health. Egypt has made distinguished efforts to achieve the goals of Egypt Vision 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals. These efforts, which have been implemented through massive government projects throughout the past few years and are set to be followed by more in the future, still require a lot of …

Zero Energy Building Strategy In New Cities Using Revit Software Powered By An Ai Feature (Case Study: Coastal Villa In New Damietta), Huda M Albaz

Journal of Engineering Research

In the past ten years, the field of green architecture has been developed to create zero-energy buildings, which can produce the necessary energy for them in the year, in addition to not causing any damage to the surrounding environment . In other words, these buildings are able to achieve energy self-sufficiency, and also do not negatively affect the surrounding environment, as they have become a productive element and not only a consumer element [1]. The problem of research came in increasing the consumption of non-renewable energy in new cities, especially coastal cities in Egypt, with the increasing global climate change …

Contactless Heart Rate Detection Using Mm-Wave Radar Systems Advancements, Amr Hussein, Mustafa M. Abd Elnaby, Ahmed M. Elkhawaga, Nessim M. Mahmoud

Journal of Engineering Research

In recent years, there has been a significant surge in the development of non-contact methods for detecting heart and breathing rates. Various Millimeter-wave (MM-wave) radar systems, operating at different frequency bands like 10 GHz, 24 GHz, 77 GHz, and 122 GHz, have been effectively deployed for this purpose. This paper explores the vital application of contactless systems in the medical field, particularly during disasters and epidemics. These systems are crucial for detecting the heart and breathing rates of individuals trapped under debris, in military operations, long-term vital sign monitoring in hospitals, and aiding the elderly in public spaces. Consequently, our …

Environmentally Friendly Wastewater Treatment In Egypt: Opportunities And Challenges, Mohamed Gabr

Journal of Engineering Research

The uncontrolled and untreated discharge of significant amounts of wastewater into water bodies, including lakes, rivers, and streams, as a result of population growth, has resulted in a number of environmental and health problems. At the local and municipal levels, many processes are traditionally used for wastewater treatment. It is essential to comprehend all accessible methods and assess their effectiveness because of the growing demand for and development of newer technology. Reusing various agricultural, municipal, and industrial wastes is a workable solution to Egypt's water needs due to the country's limited water supply and gradually rising water demand. The Egyptian …

Green Buildings On The Egyptian Coast: Prospects And Obstacles, Moataz M. Abdel-Aziz, Riham Salah

Journal of Engineering Research

Egypt's 2030 Sustainable Development Strategy seeks to add 140 million people to the nation's population by 2050. This expands the built environment, which raises the demand for energy and natural resources. Due to the current extreme weather conditions and advancements in construction technology, which have contributed to the squandering of natural resources. The need for comfort inside structures has grown pressing among residents. nonetheless, without raising prices or diminishing resources.Recent years have seen a rise in the use of the term "green building" (GB) due to the fact that it provides workable solutions to pressing global concerns like the depletion …

Utilizing Stakeholder Input Within The Tennessee Heart Health Network To Improve Cardiovascular Health Outcomes In Tennessee, Abigail C. Bennett

Longitudinal Scholar's Project

Background: Tennessee ranks sixth nationwide for most deaths related to heart disease. The Tennessee Heart Health Network (TN-HHN), an initiative coordinated by the Tennessee Population Health Consortium (TN-PHC), was created to combat this issue. The TN-HHN is a statewide network of primary care practices, health systems, and academic centers committed to implementing patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR) approaches to demonstrably improve cardiovascular disease (CVD) health outcomes and health equity across Tennessee.

Objective: Evaluate stakeholder experiences in participating in the Network in an effort to assess partner satisfaction and improve the TN-HHN as a whole.

Methods: Eligible stakeholders were invited via …

Waking Up To Safety: Napping As A Fatigue Countermeasure, Anndria Cluster, Kathryn Matthies, Bonnie Schleder

Nursing Research & Professional Development Conference

Background

Several research studies confirm fatigue impairs human performance. Fatigue directly affects care quality and safety. Nurses who work long hours experience fatigue. On-duty napping could mitigate the effects of fatigue from extended work hours and night shift work. Fatigue countermeasures such as napping are not routinely used by nurses. In fact, at times nurses do not even take a break.

Since napping improves psychomotor performance, brain function, and alertness, encouraging on-duty napping could decrease fatigue severity resulting in greater wellness and safety.

Purpose

To conduct a pilot project with night nurses determining the effect of no break, a work …

Engaging Nurses And Patients In Research To Validate A Mobility Evaluation Tool, Kerri Milligan, Demi Dranseikaite

Nursing Research & Professional Development Conference

Background

Early and progressive mobility is needed to prevent physical decline in hospitalized adults. The Comprehensive Mobility Evaluation Tool (CMET) was developed with skill-based testing procedures to assess patient mobility status, predict level of assistance (LOA), and promote mobility. Research was needed to validate scoring and benefits of use.

Purpose

The study was aimed at validating CMET accuracy and reliability when used by nurses in acute care. An investigator-designed survey was used to gather patient insights about testing and mobility.

Methods

A prospective descriptive psychometric study design was used to test reliability, validate item significance, compare scoring with other tools, …