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The Fight In And Out The Ring For Mexican American Women Boxers, Melody Alanis, George B. Cunningham, Natasha T. Brison

Journal of Athlete Development and Experience

In the context of the United States (US) sport sector, particularly within the boxing domain, a prevalent hypermasculine culture has been widely observed. Despite this prevalence, there exists a significant gap in research: addressing the shared experiences of Latinas, specifically Mexican American women boxers in the US. To bridge this divide, the authors employ a qualitative study utilizing Latin Critical Race Theory (LatCrit) as the primary theoretical framework to further investigate the boxing experiences of Mexican American women inside and outside the ring. The study engaged ten participants in semi-structured interviews, while additionally collecting data from their respective boxing gyms' …

Deep Content Understanding For Recipe Guidance Using A Large Language Model, Nagaraj Kota, Varsha Kukreja, Jatin Jindal

Defensive Publications Series

Online recipe searches performed by users are often highly personalized; users seek specific culinary guidance, cooking methods, styles, etc. A large language model (LLM) can be used to generate recipe insights. However, an LLM can generate ungrounded results, and/or miss specific nuances of recipes along dimensions specified by the user. This disclosure describes techniques that leverage a large language model (LLM) to mine, aggregate, and summarize recipe information across multiple pages/sources and to deliver personalized, contextual, and insightful responses to user queries for recipes via a deep understanding of the pages/sources of the recipe. Recipe tips and guidance snippets are …

Attributing Ai Authorship: Towards A System Of Icons For Legal And Ethical Disclosure, Joseph J. Avery, Patricia Sánchez Abril, Alissa Del Riego

Northwestern Journal of Technology and Intellectual Property

Over the past year, the pervasive role of large language models (LLMs) and artificial intelligence (AI) in text generation has precipitated concerns about ethical usage, authorship, and transparent attribution. This has been true in legal practice, academia, and the corporate world, as well as in countless other arenas. In this Article, we identify the gap that has opened between those demanding proper disclosure (we should know when and to what extent AI is an author) and those struggling to respond to these demands. Part of the problem is that there is no system in place, no lingua franca, no set …

The Rider (2024-11-18), Natalie Lapsley

The Rider Archives

Vol.10 No.13

Navigating Change: Youth Civic Engagement At Tampa Heights Junior Civic Association, Alex R. Whitacre

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This study examines the impact of gentrification on the Tampa Heights community in Florida, focusing on the role of Tampa Heights Junior Civic Association (THJCA) in fostering civic engagement and youth empowerment amidst urban transformation. Using a mixed-methods ethnographic approach, including participant observation, archival review, spatial analysis, surveys, and interviews, the research investigates how THJCA affiliates conceptualize and respond to gentrification, space, and community change. Employing urban place theories and social capital frameworks, the research challenges deficit-oriented narratives in examining the experiences of current and former residents, the effects of gentrification on youth educational services, and THJCA's strategies for maintaining …

Factors That Influence Colostrum Yield: Prepartum Nutrition, Peter S. Erickson

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

Analyzing Educational Achievement Gaps In The Mississippi Delta In Comparison To Other Mississippi Regions, Laura E. Garza

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

The achievement gap is a topic that has plagued the education research field for a long time. This persistent quandary is often rooted in disparities along racial, socioeconomic, and other demographic lines, such as geographical location. This study focuses on the achievement gap within the context of the Mississippi Delta. This rural region of the American South is plagued by a variety of social demographic factors that affect student educational success. To evaluate the impact of contextual and demographic factors on student achievement in the Mississippi Delta, this study analyzes test scores from a sample of districts within the Delta …

Enhancing Neonatal Resuscitation Optimizing Epinephrine Dosing And Improving Communication, Sonsare Holtzclaw

MSN Student Capstones

No abstract provided.

Genome-Wide Association Analysis And Genomic Prediction Of Salt Tolerance Trait In Soybean Germplasm, Rongqing Xu, Qing Yang, Zhi Liu, Xiaolai Shi, Xintong Wu, Yuenhan Chen, Xingyu Du, Qiqi Gao, Di He, Ainong Shi, Peijun Tao, Long Yan

Horticulture Faculty Publications and Presentations

Introduction:

Soybean is an important protein and oil crop, and improving yield has traditionally been a major breeding goal. However, salt stress is an important abiotic factor that can severely impair soybean yield by disrupting metabolic processes, inhibiting photosynthesis, and hindering plant growth, ultimately leading to a decrease in productivity.

Methods:

This study utilized phenotypic and genotypic data from 563 soybean germplasms sourced from over 20 countries. Employing four distinct models—we performed a genome-wide association study (GWAS) using four models, including MLM, MLMM, FarmCPU, and BLINK in GAPIT 3, we conducted a Genome-Wide Association Study (GWAS) to identify single nucleotide …

Automated Solutions For Hydroponic Plant Growth, Sydney Mcclure, Adam Lachguar

Sustainability Conference

Within the past year, Project H.O.M.E. has been focusing on the design and development of a semi-automatic hydroponic system specifically for sustaining plant life in Martian-like conditions. Given the significance of extended space-based travel, where the duration of human life in space is a crucial factor, growing food becomes imperative. This project has integrated electrical engineering and computer science, with features like automated pH testing and sensor-based evaluations. Key functionalities, including timed watering and automatic adjustments, were coded to enhance plant care. Initially, the project’s comprehensive research and strategic planning resulted in detailed blueprints and computer-aided design models for the …

Are College Students' Grocery Shopping Habits Consistent With The Mediterranean Diet Guidelines? A Preliminary Report, Montana Grace Ayala

Master's Theses

The number of people diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, hypertension, obesity, and diabetes mellitus continues to grow. The Mediterranean diet has been shown to reduce the risks of developing heart disease. Fruit and vegetable consumption is low across the country. Improving fruit and vegetable consumption for adults might start with improving intake earlier in life because it can influence better food habits. Following the Mediterranean diet at a young age can prevent chronic diseases from developing. It is well known that college students have diets that are not consistent with healthy eating habits and can be influenced by the need for …

Hypertension Screening In Dental Settings And The Need To Address Dental Insurance Literacy, Dorothy Nuckols

Journal of Extension

Extension has an active and dynamic health insurance literacy program with certified educators nationwide, but dental insurance literacy is an unmet need. There is an increasing trend of dental practitioners willing to perform basic preventative health measures, particularly hypertension screening. Lack of insurance literacy is a barrier to screening request and follow-up. Participants in our longitudinal study visited their dentists as regularly as they visited their primary health practitioners. This study shows the need for Extension to add dental insurance literacy to the menu of health insurance literacy programs to impact the prevalence of hypertension.

Who Cares For The Caregiver? Exploring Extension’S Role In Informal Caregiving Support, Mckenzie R. Tuttle, Erin L. Martinez, Aimee Fox

Journal of Extension

Family caregivers provide invaluable service by taking on the responsibility of caring for older adults in the United States. With a growing aging population, the need for family caregivers and demands on their time and resources will continue to increase. Although a variety of caregiving resources and support services exist, family caregivers often lack the awareness, time, transportation, or financial resources to connect to services. There is a critical need to address the barriers that prevent caregivers from accessing services. In this commentary, we highlight barriers and make recommendations for improving conversations, research, and practice to meet this growing problem.

Beyond Direct Education And Facilitation: Revisiting The Role Of Extension In Community & Regional Food Systems Development, Catie M. Demets, Lindsey Day Farnsworth

Journal of Extension

The fundamental issues that community and regional food systems aim to address are inherently systems problems, yet many Extension programs continue to focus food system development efforts on activities and actors that directly support the food value chain. While important, the impact of these interventions is limited. Drawing from interviews with directors of four of the nation’s leading Community and Regional Food Systems Extension programs, this article makes a case for rethinking Extension’s role in community and regional food systems development in relationship to key leverage points through a typology of Extension roles and corresponding examples.

Impact Of Stolon Removal On Yield And Fruit Quality Of Day-Neutral Fragaria X Ananassa “Cabrillo” Grown In Outdoor Soilless Conditions, Kate Fessler, Emily E. Hoover, Neil O. Anderson

Journal of Extension

Strawberries are among the most consumed fruits in the U.S. and demand for locally grown fruit is high. Although most production in Minnesota is dominated by June-bearers, new techniques for growing day-neutral strawberries are becoming increasingly prevalent. These techniques include in-ground plasticulture and soilless tabletop production, and growers are generally advised to remove stolons (runners) from day-neutral plants. There is relatively little information available to confirm that this practice, and its attendant labor increase, is a necessity in soilless tabletop production. This study’s objective was to determine whether this practice is necessary to maximize yield and fruit quality, using the …

Virtual Culinary Nutrition Education: Youth And Parent/Guardian Acceptability Of The Switch Cooking School, Summer Mcvicker, Laura Paulsen, Anna Mlodzik, Allison Henry, Maren Wolff

Journal of Extension

Face-to-face cooking programs can positively impact food choices, fruit and vegetable intake, and cooking self-efficacy; however, little is known about virtual cooking programs. We studied the perceived acceptability of the virtual SWITCH Cooking School (SCS). Four monthly cooking classes were offered for each participating school. Classes included nutrition education, food safety, and cooking demonstrations. Feedback was collected through post-class surveys and focus groups with parent/guardian and youth participants. Families valued the convenience of the virtual delivery and were interested in participating again. Future considerations for the SCS include incorporating additional variety of culinary skills and modifying registration methods.

Can Lower-Body Strength And Power Alleviate Load Carriage Performance Decrements (Tactical Deficit) In Simulated Law Enforcement Job Tasks?, Ashley M. Bloodgood, Joseph Dulla, Megan Thompson, Matthew R. Moreno, Robin (Rob) Marc Orr, J. Jay Dawes, Robert G. Lockie

International Journal of Exercise Science

International Journal of Exercise Science 17(4): 1577-1594, 2024. Law enforcement agencies typically have recruits complete fitness assessments without personal protective equipment (PPE). PPE negatively impacts performance. Greater strength and power could alleviate performance decrements due to the extra load, termed the tactical deficit (TD). The purpose of this study was to examine whether lower-body strength or power related to the TD in civilians performing police tasks. Twenty participants (12 men, 8 women) completed baseline tests, including: standing broad jump (SBJ); relative SBJ; absolute and relative isometric leg/back dynamometer (LBD) and one-repetition maximum hexagonal bar deadlift (HBD). In two other sessions, …

Sonderegger Symposium Index, Russell Magnaghi, James Shefchik

Upper Country: A Journal of the Lake Superior Region

No abstract provided.

Restorative Function Of Offshore Longline Mussel Farms With Ecological Benefits For Commercial Crustacean Species, Thomas Stamp, Simon J. Pittman, Luke A. Holmes, Adam Rees, Benjamin J. Ciotti, Harry Thatcher, Peter Davies, Alice Hall, Georgia Wells, Anna Olczak, Emma V. Sheehan

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

Offshore ocean aquaculture is expanding globally to meet the growing demand for sustainable food production. At the United Kingdom's largest longline mussel farm, we assessed the potential for the farm to improve the habitat suitability for commercially important crustaceans. Modelled distribution patterns (GAM & GLM) predicted the low complexity seabed beneath the mussel farm was 34–94 % less suitable for European lobster (Homarus gammarus) and brown crab (Cancer pagurus) than nearby rocky reefs. The mussel farm operations, however, contributed large amounts of living mussels and shell material to the seabed. Acoustic telemetry revealed that H.gammarus remained within the farm for …

An Investigation Into Consumers’ Perceptions Of Electronic Payment In Malaysia, Hao Fung Zhun, Javan Elfe Ginajil, Hong Tat Teh

Jesselton Journal of Educators and Scholars

The purpose of this study is to examine how consumers view electronic payment systems. The researcher has chosen to examine five factors that might affect consumers’ perception towards electronic payment: benefit, ease of use, self-efficacy, trust, and security. This study has advanced knowledge as it provides information on the current state of e-payment acceptance and use, particularly among Malaysians. The significant factors identified are beneficial to policymakers, banking institutions, online transaction facilities providers, and software developers as they develop strategies aimed at increasing e-payment acceptance and use.

Moderating Effect Of Urban/Rural Status, State Of Residence, And Health Risk Factors On Maternal Mortality Among Different Races, Emmanuel Agubata

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Maternal mortality in the United States is significantly higher than in most developed nations and has been increasing since 2000. Persistent between-group disparities among White, Black, and Hispanic women occur in terms of maternal mortality; however, the reason for this is largely unknown. Using the intersectionality theory, this quantitative study examined if racial groups predicted maternal mortality and to what extent relationships were moderated by geographic area and health risk factors. This nonexperimental correlational historical research design addressed three research questions. The Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project dataset was used for the analysis. The minimum sample size was 988 cases, …

The Impact Of Diabetes Mellitus On Hiv Virologic Control: Results Of The Macs/Wihs Combined Cohort Study, Sarah C Mann, Weiqun Tong, Alison G Abraham, Frank Palella, Anjali Sharma, Phyllis C Tien, Margaret A Fischl, Samy I Mcfarlane, Cecile D Lahiri, Susan Koletar, Daniel Merenstein, Michelle Floris-Moore, Jordan E Lake, Elizabeth Daubert, Aubri Hickman, Todd T Brown, Jose Castillo-Mancilla

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Objective: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with lower antiretroviral (ART) drug exposure among persons with HIV (PWH) compared to PWH without DM. The association between DM and virologic control in PWH, however, remains unknown.

Methods: We included participants in the Multicenter AIDS Cohort Study/Women's Interagency HIV Study Combined Cohort Study (MWCCS) who had initiated ART between 1999 and 2020 and had a suppressed HIV viral load (≤200 copies/ml) within 1 year of ART initiation. We compared the frequency of incident HIV viremia (HIV-1 RNA >200 copies/ml) between adult PWH with and without DM. Poisson regression was used to examine the …

State Of Science Literature Review: The Effect Nutrition Has On Wound Healing, Alicia M. Grandy

Nursing Research and EBP Day 2024

Objectives:

• State the steps necessary to conduct a comprehensive review of the literature
• Utilize available resources/tools when conducting a literature search

Update On Recommendations For Cancer Screening And Surveillance In Children With Genomic Instability Disorders, Yoshiko Nakano, Roland P Kuiper, Kim E Nichols, Christopher C Porter, Harry Lesmana, Julia Meade, Christian P Kratz, Lucy A Godley, Luke D Maese, Maria Isabel Achatz, Payal P Khincha, Sharon A Savage, Andrea S Doria, Mary-Louise C Greer, Vivian Y Chang, Lisa L Wang, Sharon E Plon, Michael F Walsh

Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy Staff Publications

Genomic instability disorders are characterized by DNA or chromosomal instability, resulting in various clinical manifestations, including developmental anomalies, immunodeficiency, and increased risk of developing cancers beginning in childhood. Many of these genomic instability disorders also present with exquisite sensitivity to anticancer treatments such as ionizing radiation and chemotherapy, which may further increase the risk of second cancers. In July 2023, the American Association for Cancer Research held the second Childhood Cancer Predisposition Workshop, where multidisciplinary international experts discussed, reviewed, and updated recommendations for children with cancer predisposition syndromes. This article discusses childhood cancer risks and surveillance recommendations for the group …

Factors That Influence Colostrum Yield: Dry Period Length, Peter S. Erickson

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

Issues And Challenges Of Exporting Malaysia Musang King Durian To China, Swee Keong Goh, Jamalludin Helmi Hashim, Shirley Sie Ling Tan

Jesselton Journal of Educators and Scholars

This project paper is to analyse and understand Musang King Durian (MSKD) for its fruit, plantation, and market, especially its export to the China market. A comparison is also made with Thailand’s Monthong durian. Research findings are used to recommend solutions to the identified challenges. Porter’s Five Forces model and SCCMT are applied to provide in-depth figures supporting the proposed recommendations. The study includes a projection of China’s durian market size in 2030, identifying that Malaysia’s MSKD is capable of achieving 10 percent of China’s market share. This achievement is significant for Malaysia’s MSKD plantation industry. The research aims to …

The Adoption Of Advanced Healthcare Technologies In Private Healthcare Industry: Case Of Ihh Healthcare Berhad, Malaysia, Kenneth Aik Liang Kee, Jamalludin Helmi Hashim, Shirley Sie Ling Tan

Jesselton Journal of Educators and Scholars

The Malaysian healthcare system emphasizes patient satisfaction and technological advancements to enhance treatment and operations. Despite progress, not all aspects are fully addressed. The study analyzes the role of technology and stakeholders in economic growth, constructing a research framework to understand theoretical perspectives and identify gaps in the literature. A quantitative survey investigates challenges and opportunities in digital transformation, using positivism, a deductive approach, and an explanatory design. Random sampling minimizes biases, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of technology adaptation in Malaysia’s healthcare sector.

Ensuring Compliance: A Review Of Eu Regulations And Standards For Incorporating Legume And Legume By-Product Proteins In Food Formulations, Hitika Shah, Lubna Ahmed, Catherine Barry-Ryan

Research Outputs: 2025-Present

Consumers are increasingly seeking nutritionally enhanced products, unique flavours and packaging, and ethically sourced ingredients. Significant technological advancements and investments in product innovation by manufacturers are driving the overall market growth for plant-based protein alternatives. In Europe, this growth is largely due to the rising adoption of veganism and the flexitarian trend. During vegetable processing, certain activities generate large amounts of by-products, many of which are discarded by manufacturers. These legumes and their by-products contain substantial amounts of protein. Manufacturers using legumes and their by-products-based proteins in food formulations must comply with European Union (EU) regulations and standards to obtain …

Curcumin Reduces Malondialdehyde And Improves Antioxidants In Humans With Diseased Conditions: A Comprehensive Meta-Analysis Of Randomized Controlled Trials, Mohammad Alizadeh, Sorayya Kheirouri

BioMedicine

Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to collate the effects of curcumin on MDA and antioxidant markers in individuals with diseased conditions. In this study the research question was “does curcumin supplementation improves oxidative stress and antioxidant defense enzymes in human subjects compared to a group without curcumin supplementation?

Methods: This research included randomized controlled trials published in English in any year, in which intervention with curcumin was compared to either placebo, or standard of care or no intervention. Pubmed, Embase, Cochrane Central, Scopus and Google Scholar were searched. Meta-analysis was performed using RevMan (version 5.3), with standardized …

Cohort Study Of Microelement Status In “Healthy” Population Of Russian Megapolis, Andrew K. Martusevich, Konstantin A. Karuzin

BioMedicine

The aim of the study was at the cohort assessment of microelement status in large city residents classified as “apparently healthy people”. The population study included 2,025 randomly selected middle-aged (2045 years) persons without chronic diseases or acute infectious pathologies. The set of subjects was standardized by age and gender. A blood sample was taken once from each person to determine concentrations of microelements. The level of peripheral blood microelements were determined by atomic absorption spectrometry using «Shimadzu AA7000» device (Japan). The study of a large population of city residents demonstrated inhomogeneity in their microelement status. Deficit conditions were found …