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Intellectual Curiosity And The Role Of Libraries: The First And Second Year College Experience, Cynthia Tysick, Tiffany Walsh

Law Librarian Books

Intellectual Curiosity and the Role of Libraries explores how first and second year college students develop intellectual curiosity through library experiences. Such experiences can shape one’s undergraduate career, and include interactions with library spaces, instruction, relationships, services, and outreach. Instilling and inspiring intellectual curiosity in college students is a cornerstone of retention, positive academic performance, and completion for students of every socio-economic and diverse backgrounds. Libraries, as the intellectual heart of the campus have become increasingly woven into the fabric of the curricular and extracurricular lives of students. This collection of works was carefully curated to provide unique, meaningful, and …

Is Intermittent Fasting A Better Option Than Continuous Calorie Restriction?, Joseph J Cynamon

The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences

Intermittent fasting has become an increasingly popular diet for weight loss in the United States in the past ten years. Proponents of intermittent fasting claim that restricting calories via a fasting period yields more significant weight loss and better improvements in biomarkers for longevity than restricting calories continuously. The goal of this paper is to determine whether intermittent fasting leads to weight loss and is more beneficial than continuous calorie restriction. The paper first details the physiological processes which can occur during fasting that are theorized to render fasting advantageous. It then reviews the limited available research that experimentally compares …

Synergistic Use Of Optical And Biophysical Traits To Assess Bromus Inermis Pasture Performance And Quality Under Different Management Strategies In Eastern Nebraska, U.S., A. Mazis, Tala Awada, G. E. Erickson, Brian D. Wardlow, B. J. Wienhold, V. Jin, M. Schmer, Andrew E. Suyker, Y. Zhou, J. Hiller

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Engaging The Aging Process: Unlock The Fountain Of Youth, Abeni El-Amin Ph.D.

Management Faculty Publications

Employment for aging is a significant aspect shaping the aging processes during formative years. Therefore, work opportunities combined and consequential impacts later in life merit special consideration. Given that population aging has become a global pattern with ensuing changes in labor markets far and wide, there is increased concern about the impacts of retirement around the globe and the macroeconomic advantages frequently connected with delaying retirement. It is fundamental for nations with aging populations to maintain profitability, given an aging workforce. Governments must make it simpler for individuals to maintain a significant presence in the workforce. This contribution focuses on …

Pixels To Palate: Transforming Nutritional Landscapes With Personalized 3d Printing And Protein Supplementation (2023), Chetanjot Romana

Three-Minute Thesis Research Posters

Pixels to Palate: Transforming Nutritional Landscapes with Personalized 3D Printing and Protein Supplementation

The 3MT (Three Minute Thesis) is a research communication competition that challenges students to communicate the significance of their projects without the use of props or industry jargon in just three minutes. The winner of the 3MT competition moves on to the Council of Southern Graduate School’s Regional Conference in March 2024.

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College Of Osteopathic Medicine Graduate Programs, Nova Southeastern University, Nova Southeastern University

Health Professions Divisions Course Catalogs and Course Descriptions

No abstract provided.

Approximate Equilibria For A T Cell And Treg Model, Bruno M. P. M. Oliveira, Isabel P. Figueiredo, Nigel J. Burroughs, Alberto A. Pinto

Applied Mathematics & Information Sciences

We analyse a model of immune response by T cells (CD4), where regulatory T cells (Tregs) act by inhibiting IL-2 secretion. We introduced an asymmetry reflecting that the difference between the growth and death rates can be higher for the active T cells and the active Tregs than for the inactive T cells and inactive Tregs. This asymmetry mimics the presence of memory T cells. In this paper we start by analysing the model in the absence of Tregs. We obtain an explicit formula that gives approximately the antigenic stimulation of T cells from the concentration of Tregs. Afterwards, we …

Chemostats With Time-Dependent Inputs And Wall Growth, Tom?S Caraballo, Xiaoying Han, Peter Kloeden

Applied Mathematics & Information Sciences

Traditional assumptions in the simple chemostat model include fixed availability of the nutrient and its supply rate, and fast flow rate to avoid wall growth. However, these assumptions become unrealistic when the availability of a nutrient depends on the nutrient consumption rate and input nutrient concentration and when the flow rate is not fast enough. In this paper, we relax these assumptions and study the chemostat models with a variable nutrient supplying rate or a variable input nutrient concentration, with or without wall growth. This leads the models to nonautonomous dynamical systems and requires new concepts of nonautonomous attractors from …

Development Of A New Control Algorithm For Automatic Irrigation Scheduling In Soilless Culture, Daniel Rodr?Guez, Juan Reca, Juan Mart?Nez, Rafael L?Pez-Luque, Miguel Urrestarazu

Applied Mathematics & Information Sciences

In soilless culture, water and nutrients must be frequently and precisely applied due to the reduced volume and low water holding capacity of the substrate. For this reason, irrigation scheduling is an important and difficult task. The use of an irrigation control tray with two electrodes (level sensor) is a simple way for controlling irrigation. Irrigation operation is triggered when the water level in the tray decreases below a preset level. This is a simple on-off control but inflexible because it requires periodic manually calibrations. This work aims at developing a more efficient control system for the irrigation management of …

Mathematical Modeling Of A Bimodal Pneumonia Epidemic With Non-Breastfeeding Class, Fekadu Mosisa Legesse, Koya Purnachandra Rao, Temesgen Duressa Keno

Applied Mathematics & Information Sciences

The world health organization (WHO) recommends breastfeeding is mandatory for two years. To support this recommendation several research work have been done to suggest that breastfeeding has clear advantages, specially in eradicating morbidity and mortality due to infectious diseases like pneumonia in childhood. Having these in consideration this work divides the susceptible individuals in to two different classes depending on the level of adequate nutrition particularly breastfeeding to study the transmission dynamics of Pneumonia. In addition the effect of hygiene care for children under five years is considered. The aim of this work is to examine the effect of breastfeeding …

Research At Nebraska, 2022-2023 Report, University Of Nebraska-Lincoln

Office of Research and Economic Development: Publications

This publication is a snapshot of the fiscal year’s activities. To read more stories about research and creativity at Nebraska, visit the online edition at research.unl.edu/annualreport/2023. Additional multimedia are available for many stories.

Includes information about:

TRANSPORTATION: Protecting military bases from EV threats

PSYCHOLOGY: Integrating mental health care MARKETING: Fighting obesity can benefit both consumers, companies ECOLOGY: Discovering virus’s impact on food webs FILM: Nebraska roots inspire award-winning screenplay

PARASITOLOGY: Parasite database provides global access

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION: Creating a culture where ‘at-promise’ students thrive

COMMUNITY, REGIONAL PLANNING: Countering killer heat in cities EDUCATION: Improving elementary teachers’ STEM skills LAW: …

Transforming Entomology To Adapt To Global Concerns: 2021 Student Debates, Patricia Prade, Ramandeep Kaur Sandhi, Sarah Elzay, Katherine Arnold, Victoria Pickens, Andrew Freedman, Dashae Dillard, Sean Gresham, Ashley Morris, Daniela Pezzini, Seum O. Oladipupo, Elijah P. Carroll, Richard O. Murphy, Festus K. Ajibefun, Luis M. Mendez, Katherine Carroll, Jasleen Kaur, Lillie M. Rooney, Kendall Stacey, Yasmin Tavares, Jared E. Dyer, Na Xie, Jason Bielski, John Schepis, Kayleigh C. Hauri, John J. Ternest, Jacob Pecenka, Scott W. Gula, Natalie Constancio, Emily Rampone, Mario Luppino, Dowen Jocson, Stephen Onayemi, Emily Rendleman

Biological Sciences Faculty Publications

The 2021 Student Debates of the Entomological Society of America (ESA) were held at the Annual Meeting in Denver, CO. The event was organized by the Student Debates Subcommittee (SDS) of the Student Affairs Committee (SAC). The theme of the 2021 Student Debates was “Transforming Entomology to Adapt to Global Concerns”, with 3 topics. Each topic had an unbiased introduction and 2 teams. The debate topics were (i) Nonnative insect introduction is an ethical approach for counteracting proliferation and overpopulation of consumers, (ii) What is the best technology to control undesirable insect pests in urban and agricultural settings? and (iii) …

Singer’S Voice Quality - Genetic Or Environmental Influences?, Dobra Baum

The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences

This paper explores the singing voice in terms of the vocal mechanism’s key anatomical features and the physiology of the vocal function. It focuses on phonation and resonation and examines the anatomy and physiology of the vocal tract and the respiratory system. The aim is to determine whether the singer’s voice is only the product of genetics or due to environmental influences. It conducts a procedure to evaluate how singers use their voices to modify breathing, pitch, volume, and timbre through resonance shaping. It also investigates the hereditary transmission of a good singing voice, on chromosome 12q, between relatives, and …

Usefulness Of Kinesiotaping For Children Experiencing High Tone And Spasticity As A Symptom Of Cerebral Palsy, Hailey Koep, Hailey Mcguire, Claire Meyer

Critically Appraised Topics

This critically appraised topic focuses on the use of Kinesiotape for improving occupational engagement for children and adolescents experiencing high tone or spasticity related to the diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy treated in the outpatient setting. To develop a better understanding of the different factors in question, Cerebral Palsy and Kinesiotape are first addressed, then the impacts on the quality of life in children with CP, and finally, occupational therapy's role in the use of Kinesiotape and treatment of CP.

Increasing Parental Participation In The Spiritual Formation Of Children At Spencer Baptist Church In Spindale, North Carolina, Kelly Settlemyre

Doctor of Ministry Projects

A program was created at Spencer Baptist Church in Spindale, NC to increase parental involvement in spiritual formation in the home. The 5-week program sought to connect spiritual identity with parental actions and confidence. The project focused on spiritual formation and then examined biblical mandates of family discipleship as well as examples of biblical family formation. Resources were given to participants for use within the family. Surveys measured the quantitative effectiveness of the program, while group participation provided qualitative insights. At the conclusion, there was a significant increase in participation in the spiritual formation of children in the home.

Accelerating Crop Yield: Multisensor Data Fusion And Machine Learning For Agriculture Text Classification, A. Reyana, Sandeep Kautish, P. M. Sharan Karthik, Ibrahim Ahmed Al-Baltah

Faculty Journal Articles

No abstract provided.

Milton, New Hampshire., Milton Town Representatives

Milton, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

Nsu Health Professions Division 2022-2023 Course Catalog, Nova Southeastern University

HPD Course Catalogs

Nova Southeastern University Health Professions Division:

• Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
• College of Pharmacy
• College of Optometry
• Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences
• College of Dental Medicine
• Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing
• Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine

2023 Graduates Project Abstracts By Cizik School Of Nursing At Uthealth Houston, Dnp Program Cizik School Of Nursing At Uthealth Houston

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects 2018-2023

No abstract provided.

Role Of Nativity In Mental Health Service Utilization Among Asian Americans: A Weighted Analysis Of Complex Survey Data, Anne Dumadag, Hadiza Galadima

College of Health Sciences Posters

Asian Americans represent both the fastest-growing population and the smallest group of consumers of mental health services (MHS) in the United States. The current study aimed to identify factors associated with MHS use and explore differences in MHS use by nativity among Asian Americans. Data from the 2015-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) were used to examine past-year MHS use among Asian Americans ages 18 and older. Weighted analyses were used to determine the distribution of the population by nativity and other covariates, and Rao-Scott Chi-Square tests were used to explore the association between past-year MHS use and …

Feasibility And Acceptability Pilot Test Of Connecting Latinos En Parejas: A Couples-Based Hiv Prevention Intervention For Latino Male Couples., Omar Martinez, M Isabel Fernandez, Cui Yang, Elwin Wu, Omar Valentin, Mallory Johnson

HPD Articles

Despite recent emphasis on couples-based HIV prevention interventions, efficacious interventions for Latino male couples have yet to be tested. The study examined the feasibility and acceptability of the Connecting Latinos en Pareja (CLP) intervention, a couples-based HIV prevention intervention for Latino male couples. This pilot demonstrated high feasibility, meeting targets for recruitment, retention, and intervention completion. We recruited a diverse cohort of 46 individuals/23 couples with a retention rate of 80% over 6 months and a 100% intervention completion rate in both conditions (four structured couple sessions in each condition). This pilot RCT was not powered to detect significant intervention …

2023 Annual Report, Tennessee. Department Of Human Services

Annual Reports

This annual report highlights the accomplishments of the Department of Human Services for the fiscal year.

Investigating Plant Physiological Responses To Global Phylogenetic Diversity Of Glomeromycotina, David Z. Mowbray

Honors Undergraduate Theses

Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi are ubiquitous symbionts of terrestrial plant species with associations predominantly characterized as mutualistic. In addition to well-documented enhancement of host growth response, more recent analyses have demonstrated the conferral of host benefits under numerous biotic and abiotic stressors. However, much of the established evidence originates from studies involving limited AM fungal diversity. Accordingly, this study sought to evaluate the potential effects of inoculation on plant host physiological traits within a growth chamber environment, investigate potential correlations between host trait responses, & assess the degree of phylogenetic signal observed in trait responses due to the presence of …

The Yucca Auxin Biosynthetic Genes And Drought: How Does Gene Expression Change In Water Stressed Leaves?, Samantha Pelletier

Botany Honors Papers

As drought becomes more pronounced due to climate change, it is important to characterize the responses of plants to water stress. One area of interest includes how auxin, the hormone most associated with growth and development, is affected by drought. In particular, the final size of an expanding leaf is often reduced in response to drought and auxin is known to play a key role in leaf expansion. The YUCCA proteins catalyze the conversion of indole-3-pyruvic acid to indole-3-acetic acid (IAA), the dominant form of auxin in most plants, and most of this IAA is produced in rapidly expanding leaves. …

Life Becomes About Survival': Resettlement, Integration, And Social Services Among Refugee Parents, Cindy Sousa, A. Stein, Janet Shapiro, G. Shanfeld, K. Cristaudo, M. Siddiqi, M. Hatfield, H. Reddy

Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research Faculty Research and Scholarship

No abstract provided.

Niu Working Papers 2022 - 2023, Northern Illinois University

Working Papers

No abstract provided.

New Hampshire Strategic Plan For Early Childhood 2023-2025, Nh Preschool Development Grant

Preschool Development Grant

No abstract provided.

Opportunities For New Hampshire’S Early Childhood System: Recommendations Based On The Analysis Of The Crosswalk Of Nh’S Strategic Plan For Early Childhood And Current Plans And Initiatives Impacting The Lives Of Young Children And Their Families, Nh Preschool Development Grant

Preschool Development Grant

No abstract provided.

Annual Town Reports Of Pelham, New Hampshire For The Year 2022., Pelham Town Representatives

Pelham, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

Town Of Ossipee, New Hampshire Annual Report 2022., Ossipee Town Representatives

Ossipee, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.