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How Do Chemosensory Cues Influence How Chironomid Larvae Choose More Nutritious Biofilm?, Brittney Sargent

Student Research and Creative Activity Expo

This project tests to see if midge fly larvae use things like smell or sight to help them decide which food is more nutritious.

Application Of Self-Optimizing Radial Basis Function Support Vector Classifier For Multivariate Classification Of Maca Plant, Qudus Thanni

Student Research and Creative Activity Expo

Provenance Classification of maca plant mass spectral of using multivariate classification models

The Impact Of Adverse Childhood Experiences (Aces) On Cellular And Overall Health, Riley Corrigan

Student Research and Creative Activity Expo

This study assesses body composition, cortisol levels, and PhA in young Appalachian adults (18-25 y) with and without ACEs.

Abstracts For Lectures

Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology

No abstract provided.

9th Asian Preventive Cardiology And Cardiac Rehabilitation Conference Symposia

Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology

No abstract provided.

9th Asian Preventive Cardiology And Cardiac Rehabilitation Conference

Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology

No abstract provided.

Faculty Senate Executive Committee Minutes, March 20, 2023, Utah State University

Faculty Senate & Faculty Senate Executive Committee

• Call to Order - John Ferguson
• University Business - Noelle Cockett, President | Larry Smith, Provost
• Faculty Senate Presidency Business - John Ferguson | Maureen Hearns | Boyd Edwards
• Information
• Reports
• Old Business
• New Business
• Adjourn: 4:33 pm

Physio-Psycho-Social Interaction Mechanism In Dyadic Health Of Young And Middle-Aged Stroke Survivors And Their Spousal Caregivers: A Longitudinal Observational Study Protocol, Dandan Xiang, Zhen-Xiang Zhang, Song Ge, Wen Na Wang, Bei-Lei Lin, Su-Yan Chen, Er-Feng Guo, Peng-Bo Zhang, Zhi-Wei Liu, Hui Li, Yong-Xia Mei

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Introduction: In recent years, stroke has become more common among young people. Stroke not only has a profound impact on patients' health but also incurs stress and health threats to their caregivers, especially spousal caregivers. Moreover, the health of stroke survivors and their caregivers is interdependent. To our knowledge, no study has explored dyadic health of young and middle-aged stroke survivors and their spousal caregivers from physiological, psychological and social perspectives. Therefore, this proposed study aims to explore the mechanism of how physiological, psychological and social factors affect dyadic health of young and middle-aged stroke survivors and their spousal caregivers. …

Phosphate Availability, P-Uptake, Phosphatase, And Yield Of Maize (Zea Mays L.) Affected By Kaolin Based P-Solubilizer And P Fertilizer In Inceptisols, Betty Natalie Fitriatin, Muhammad Nafariz Budiman, Pujawati Suryatmana, Nadia Nuraniya Kamaluddin, Dedi Ruswandi

Jurnal Kultivasi

Inceptisols have problem in phosphate availability. Soil P content is very low available to plants because it is bound by soil colloids. One of the efforts to increase the P nutrient in the soil in a sustainable way by using P-Solubilizers that can dissolve phosphate in the soil so that it is available for plants. The purpose of experiment was to determine the effect of the combination dose of kaolin based P-Solubilizer and P fertilizer for improving P availability, P uptake, phosphatase, and maize yield on Inceptisols. The kaolin-based P-Solubilizer was used a consortium of phosphate solubilizing microbes (PSM) consisting …

Effect Of Npk And Bacillus-Coated Npk Fertilizer On Biomass, Nutrient Content In Soil And Nutrient Uptake By Lettuce, Reginawanti Hindersah, Mieke Rochimi Setiawati, Pujawati Suryatmana, Betty Natalie Fitriatin, Fasa Aditya, Gita Bina Nugraha, Rara Rahmatika Risanti, Priyanka Asmiran

Jurnal Kultivasi

The Inoculation of beneficial soil microbes is an effective method for lowering doses of inorganic fertilizers. This study was aimed to observe and compare the effect of doses and formulas of Bacillus-coated NPK (BCN) and conventional NPK fertilizers on biomass, major macro-nutrient in soil and their uptake by shoots of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.); as well as evaluate the potency of BCN for decreasing doses of NPK fertilizers. The greenhouse experiment was set up in a randomized block design with seven treatments and five replications. The treatments included one and a half doses of recommended NPK fertilizer and two BCN …

With A Little Gardening Help From Some Friends, Nicholas Gosling

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Evaluating The Feasibility Of Pro-Neurotensin And 25-Hydroxyvitamin D3 As Possible Indicators For Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus And Its Complications, Amal A. Mohammed, Dina M. Abo El-Matty, Esraa A. Abd Elsalam, Mona A. Hussein, Wael Hafez, Sharehan A. Ibrahim, Eman A. H. Shaheen, Eman A. Awad, Marwa A. Osman, Marwa S. Abd El-Raouf, Salma M. Saed, Reham Y. El-Amir, Doaa Ghaith, Fatme Al Anouti, Alaa S. Wahba

All Works

(1) Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and metabolic syndrome are associated with decreased vitamin D. In contrast, high pro-neurotensin (pro-NT) levels are linked with an increased risk of T2DM and cardiovascular disease. We aimed to determine the validity of pro-NT and 25-dihydroxy vitamin D3 levels as predictors for T2DM complications; (2) Methods: One hundred T2DM, and one hundred healthy volunteers participated in this case-control study. Their Pro-NT and 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 levels were evaluated using the ELISA technique; (3) Results: Pro-NT and 25 (OH) vitamin D3 have significant validity and accuracy in T2DM prediction, 84.5%, and 90.5%, respectively (p = …

Traveling With A Purpose: Sustainable Tourism, Nina Rossman

Honors Theses

The act of traveling is often seen as exciting for many travelers looking for adventure or to experience something different than their everyday routines. However, many current tourism trends force negative burdens onto local communities and environments. For instance, when development increases consumption in an area where natural resources are scarce to begin with, it can put pressure on those resources. There is a certain level of visitor use that an environment can manage; negative impacts occur when the changes in visitor use exceed this limit.[1]

While tourist destinations experience negative impacts from the tourism industry, tourism also supports …

The Sustainability Of Industrial Hemp: A Literature Review Of Its Economic, Environmental, And Social Sustainability, Gurinder Kaur, Ron Kander

School of Design and Engineering Papers

Industrial hemp is a versatile, sustainable plant with several applications of its various forms, including fiber obtained from hemp stalks, food obtained from hemp seeds, and oil obtained from hemp flowers and seeds. Industrial hemp has the potential to offer a solution to the crisis of climate change, since it is a viable energy source that satisfies the three pillars of sustainability, namely economy, environment, and society. Although industrial hemp has been growing as an agricultural commodity in different parts of the world for decades, its production was banned until recently in the U.S. because of its association with marijuana. …

A Rare Metastatic Mesenteric Malignant Pecoma With Tsc2 Mutation Treated With Palliative Surgical Resection And Nab-Sirolimus: A Case Report, Luke Meredith, Timothy Chao, Avinoam Nevler, Atrayee Basu Mallick, Rajan Singla, Peter Mccue, Wilbur Bowne, Wei Jiang, Md, Phd

Kimmel Cancer Center Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: Malignant perivascular epithelioid cell tumors (PEComas) are exceedingly rare malignant mesenchymal neoplasms with characteristic morphological and immunohistochemical (IHC) patterns. However, some malignant PEComas are poorly differentiated with atypical histopathological features, making a definitive diagnosis difficult. PEComas are most commonly found in females and often show either TSC1 or TSC2 alterations, which result in the activation of the mTOR pathway, or TFE3 fusions. Given these molecular characteristics, mTOR inhibitors have recently been approved by the FDA in the treatment of malignant PEComas, particularly in those with TSC1/2 alterations. Therefore, molecular analyses may be helpful for both the diagnostic workup of …

Níksókowaawák As Axiom: The Indispensability Of Comprehensive Relational Animacy In Blackfoot Ways Of Knowing, Being, And Doing, Sandra Bartlett Atwood, Ninna Piiksii (Chief Bird) Mike Bruised Head, Mark W. Brunson, Aahsaopi (State Of Being) Laverne First Rider, Tim Frandy, James Maffie, Aakaomo'tsstaki (Many Victories) Michelle Provost, Miiniipokaa (Berry Child) Peter Weasel Moccasin, Itsiipootsikimskai

Environment and Society Student Research

This paper outlines a proposal, based on Blackfoot worldview, for a collective method to stand alongside Western qualitative and quantitative methods and highlights the value of collective methods in collaborative social-ecological research. Neither qualitative nor quantitative methods are adequate to disclose a world where all things are alive, where “objects” are subjects—agentive beings in their own right. Most Indigenous cultures understand and experience the world as a network of living beings, a collective, with whom they are interrelated/connected and therefore, any efforts to collaborate with Indigenous peoples must acknowledge comprehensive relational animacy. Applying coproduction principles in concert with Blackfoot ways …

Upper Age Limits For Us Male Human Papillomavirus Vaccination For Oropharyngeal Cancer Prevention: A Microsimulation-Based Modeling Study, Rebecca Landy, Gregory Haber, Barry I Graubard, Nicole G Campos, Stephen Sy, Jane J Kim, Emily A Burger, Li C Cheung, Hormuzd A Katki, Maura L Gillison, Anil K Chaturvedi

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

BACKGROUND: Human papillomavirus (HVP)-positive oropharyngeal cancer is the most common HPV-associated cancer in the United States. The age at acquisition of oral HPV infections that cause oropharyngeal cancer (causal infections) is unknown; consequently, the benefit of vaccination of US men aged 27-45 years remains uncertain.

METHODS: We developed a microsimulation-based, individual-level, state-transition model of oral HPV16 and HPV16-positive oropharyngeal cancer among heterosexual US men aged 15-84 years, calibrated to population-level data. We estimated the benefit of vaccination of men aged 27-45 years for prevention of oropharyngeal cancer, accounting for direct- and indirect effects (ie, herd effects) of male and female …

Facemask Type Impacts Dyspnea During Maximal Exercise Testing, But Mental Toughness Does Not Mediate, Devin Ramus-Wright, Alejandra Rincon Cortes, Samuel R. Vilmeau, Andreas Stamatis Dr., Zacharias Papadakis

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

With the increasing use of facemasks during maximal exercise testing, concerns have been raised about their impact on perceptual responses, such as dyspnea and discomfort. Mental toughness (MT) has been proposed as a potential mediator for the relationship between facemasks and perceptual responses. PURPOSE: Examine whether sensational perceptions related to facemasks and maximal exercise testing are mediated by MT. METHODS: The study utilized a randomized crossover design. Five participants completed a maximum Bruce protocol while wearing a surgical (SM), cloth (CM), N95 (N95), or no mask (NM). Perceptual responses were collected at pre-exercise (PRE), Respiratory Exchange Ratio of 1.0 (RER1.0), …

Hip Developmental Dysplasia And Labral Tear — Weightlifting, Bill Siddiq, Richard Evanson, Kiran Hirani, Andreas Stamatis Facsm

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

HISTORY: A 26-year-old weightlifter presented to her personal trainer with left lower back pain during hinge movements, which was initially managed conservatively with rest and return to the gym. However, over the course of two years, the pain progressively worsened in both frequency and intensity, subsequently manifesting during activities of daily living and in the groin area, leading to exercise intolerance. The patient then sought an evaluation from an orthopedic surgeon for further management.

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: Following a physical examination, MRI was performed, revealing a labrum tear. The patient was subsequently referred to a specialist for further evaluation, who ordered …

Perceived Feelings And Dyspnea During Maximal Exercise Testing With Different Masks: A Randomized Crossover Study, Rickmann Pluviose, Alejandra Rincon Cortes, Andreas Stamatis Dr., Zacharias Papadakis

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

The COVID-19 pandemic prompted the widespread use of facemasks. Concerns were raised about their comfort and functionality during exercise. Research on the subjective experiences of exercisers wearing masks during high levels of intensity is scarce. PURPOSE: To examine the sensational perceptions related to facemasks and maximal exercise testing. METHODS: The study utilized a randomized crossover design. Five participants completed a maximum Bruce protocol while wearing a surgical (SM), cloth (CM), N95 (N95), or no mask (NM). Their perceptual responses were collected at a pre-exercise (PRE), Respiratory Exchange Ratio of 1.0 (RER_1.0), and immediately post-exercise (IPE), using Feeling …

Bilateral Acl Tear — Basketball, Koree Stillwell, Nikolaos Gravvanis, Brett Hayes, Andreas Stamatis Facsm

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

HISTORY: A 16-year-old, amateur female basketball player sustained a non-contact injury on her left knee during a game (sudden cutting movement combined with a dynamic valgus collapse).

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: The acute clinical examination (signs of swelling, tenderness, or instability) did not indicate any signs of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. Three days later, a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a complete ACL tear. The orthopedic doctor recommended reconstructive surgery, and subsequent KT-2000 arthrometer tests revealed an anterior tibial translation (ATT) consistent with an 80% tear of the ACL. However, the player opted to seek a second opinion and consulted …

Identifying Anger Through Gait And Balance Analysis Using Machine Learning Models, Samuel R. Vilmeau, Ali Boolani, Andreas Stamatis Dr., Zacharias Papadakis

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Anger may have detrimental effects on an individual's flexibility, muscle tension, and cognitive function. Gait and balance data have emerged as promising indicators for accurately identifying anger. However, the use of machine learning (ML) models in developing algorithms to predict anger levels using such data remains limited. PURPOSE: To contribute to the development of algorithms that can be used to identify individuals who are angry based on their gait and balance data. METHODS: The Profile of Mood Survey-Short Form (POMS-SF) was administered to 133 individuals (male = 50) to assess mood state, followed by the modified Clinical Test …

Impact Of Mood States On Executive Function Testing: Considerations For Sports Medicine Professionals, Eden Cormie, Ali Boolani, Zacharias Papadakis Facsm, Andreas Stamatis Facsm

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Baseline testing of executive function (EF) is frequently conducted by Sports Medicine professionals to assess post-concussion recovery in athletes. Among the neuropsychological tasks utilized for EF assessment, Serial Subtraction 3 (SS3) and 7 (SS7) are widely employed. Despite the objective nature of these tests in measuring cognition, their accuracy can be potentially impacted by mood states (e.g., anger, vigor). PURPOSE: To investigate the potential relationships between moods and performance on SS3 and SS7. METHODS: Participants (n = 198; male = 78, female = 120; Age = 37.96 ± 17.62 yrs; height = 169.70 ± 10.20 cm; weight …

Testing The Self-Verification Theory In Female Rowers Using Mental Toughness: Implications For Positive Sport Psychology, Charlotte Armstrong, Marc-Antoine D. Harris, Andreas Stamatis Facsm, Zacharias Papadakis Facsm

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Mental toughness (MT) and self-verification (SV) are constructs within Positive Psychology that have been related to well-being. A key attribute for success in sports is MT, which is under-investigated in females rowing. The SV theory proposes that individuals seek to confirm and maintain their existing self-views by selectively interacting with others who validate their beliefs. Although the relevance of this theory to Positive Sport Psychology has yet to be explored, it holds the potential to elucidate the dynamic between athletes and coaches. PURPOSE: Examine whether SV theory could explain the choices made by female rowers in selecting coaches to interact …

Effect Of Last Meal Timing On Sleep Efficiency In College Students During Covid-19, Nicole Hayes, Zacharias Papadakis Facsm, Ali Boolani, Andreas Stamatis Facsm

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Sleep efficiency (SE), the proportion of total sleep time to total time spent in bed, has established associations with various health and disease outcomes. Notably, the interval time between the last meal and bedtime has been shown to influence SE. Recent studies indicate that the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant disruptions to the eating and sleeping patterns of college students. PURPOSE: To explore changes in college students’ SE in relation to the timing of their last meal and bedtime during COVID-19. METHODS: We collected data from 123 college students (m_age = 19.3 years, SD = 0.97; 58 …

Screen Time And Mental Work In College Students During Covid-19: Implications For Occupational Therapy, Gabriela Herrera, Zacharias Papadakis Facsm, Ali Boolani, Andreas Stamatis Facsm

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Due to stay-at-home orders and remote learning, the COVID-19 crisis has led to increased screen time (ST) on phone/tv among college students. Prolonged ST can negatively impact mental work (MW), which encompasses the mental processes and efforts utilized when performing tasks requiring cognitive effort and attention. During this health crisis, occupational therapists (OTs) have been working with students to improve their mental well-being and cognitive function at school, through activities and exercises designed to enhance mental capacity. Longitudinal research is still needed to fully understand the extent of the relationship between ST and MW and identify interventions that can reduce …

Improving Diabetes Management For School Health Workers Using A Live, Virtual Training Course, Bonnie Mccann-Crosby, Lisa Setchfield, Yvonne Barham, Dawn Espinosa, Jennifer Bailey, Beth Pali, Amanda Garey, Sarah Lyons, Rona Sonabend

Journal of Nursing & Interprofessional Leadership in Quality & Safety

Background: Type 1 diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in childhood. Optimal school nurse and staff education is critical to creating a safe learning environment and influencing long term outcomes of students with type 1 diabetes. The purpose of this project was to develop a virtual continuing education diabetes management course for school health workers to improve their knowledge of diabetes management and evaluate the effectiveness of the learning platform.

Methods: A total of 199 participants completed the live, virtual continuing education course. Participants completed a pre and post-test to assess improvements in the key learning objectives …

The Intersection Of Culturally Responsive Pedagogy And Engineering Design In Secondary Stem, Mariam Manuel, Jessica Gottlieb, Gina Svarovsky, Rebecca Hite

Journal of Pre-College Engineering Education Research (J-PEER)

The instructional practices of the engineering design process and culturally responsive pedagogy have each garnered national attention and multiple decades of research. Findings from the respective literature bases call for educators and policymakers to integrate these two pedagogical approaches into K-12 classroom instruction. Scholars have argued that this integration would improve student engagement and academic achievement. There is a significant amount of research that supports the positive student outcomes associated with each approach, yet there remains a dearth of literature that addresses the integration of these two practices into the science and mathematics content areas. The movement around educational reform …

Agricultural Literacy And Food Production In Nigeria, Tor-Akwer Helen Famaren, Dominic Aondohemba Ihongo, Comfort Member Tyopev

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

There are growing concerns relating to current Nigerian agricultural food production practices and its impact on human nutrition. There is mounting evince that our current food system is responsible for diseases such as diabetes and obesity. Agricultural literacy is possessing knowledge and understanding of our food and fiber system. For citizens to be minimally educated about agricultural practices, agricultural literacy is important for both the individual and for the industries. An individual must be well informed to make responsible choices in matters of food and fiber. Improving agricultural literacy by understanding the needs of the society, as it relates to …

Building Resilience Through Pregnancy Utilizing Tools From Occupational Therapy And Yoga, Rachel Brown

OTD Capstone Projects

This doctoral capstone project was completed through a partnership with Nurture Nashville, a local yoga and movement studio focused on promoting wellness and connection for pregnant and postpartum people throughout their journey in motherhood. The primary focus of this project was developing resources to promote resilience during the perinatal period by utilizing tools from both occupational therapy and yoga practice. Outcomes included the synthesis of research into a resilience toolkit, the creation and implementation of a 5-week yoga and sharing circle curriculum, and the re-establishment of a community-centered studio event titled “Meet the Doulas.”