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The Association Between Food Production, Food Security, Household Consumer Behaviour And Waist-Hip Ratio Amongst Women In Smallholder Farming Households In Kilifi County, Kenya, Rosebella Iseme, Eunice Muthoni, Roselyter Riang’A, Felix Agoi, Noveline Khatievi, James Orwa, Beatrice Karembo Karisa, Bibi Abdallah Bakari, Morris Ogero, Mwanamaka Mabruki, Cyprian Mostert, Anthony Ngugi

Population Health, East Africa

Food insecurity disproportionately affects smallholder farming households and within them women, who bear primary caregiving responsibilities and contend with time and resource constraints that heighten their vulnerability to adverse nutrition-related health outcomes. This study cross-sectionally investigates the association between food production practices, household consumer behaviour, and the experience of food insecurity with women's waist-hip ratio (WHR), a key indicator of abdominal obesity, in a coastal community in Kenya. In total, 394 households were randomly selected from a list of farming households in Kaloleni and Rabai sub-counties of Kilifi. Trained enumerators administered questionnaires to adult female family members who play a …

Health Literacy And Perceived Control: Intermediary Factors In The Relationship Between Race And Cardiovascular Disease Risk In Incarcerated Men In The United States, Jennifer L. Miller, Misook L. Chung, Lovoria B. Williams, Alison R. Connell, Zyad T. Saleh, Abdullah S. Alhurani, Alison L. Bailey, Mary Kay Rayens, Debra K. Moser

UK CARES Faculty Publications

Background: Black race, inadequate health literacy, and poor perceived control are predictors of increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationships among race, health literacy, perceived control, and CVD risk while controlling for known risk factors in incarcerated men. Methods: We included data from 349 incarcerated men to examine race and CVD risk (Framingham Risk Score) using a serial mediation model with health literacy and perceived control using 95% confidence intervals (CIs) from 5000 bootstrap samples. Results: Of the participants (age, 36 ± 10; education, 12 ± 2; body mass index, 28.3 ± …

Mindful Self Care Interventions In Travel Nurses Who Have Worked During And After The Covid-19 Pandemic, Danika Desgazon

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic placed significant mental strain on frontline healthcare workers, particularly travel nurses deployed to high-risk areas. This group experienced heightened anxiety, fear, and post-traumatic stress, which often limited their engagement in essential self-care practices. Previous research indicates that structured self-care interventions, particularly those incorporating mindfulness, can help mitigate stress and improve mental health. However, the specific impact of such interventions on travel nurses has not been widely studied.

Purpose

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an 8-week mindful self-care intervention in reducing stress and improving self-care behaviors among travel nurses who worked during and after …

Yeast Diversity In Honey Produced By Wild Honeybees At Different Elevations, Medhina Magdalena, Candra Rahmani Priyambada, Donny Widianto, Sri Wedhastri, Irfan Dwidya Prijambada

Baghdad Science Journal

Yeasts inhabit diverse natural environments, including the honeycombs of wild honeybee colonies residing at different elevations. This study investigates yeast populations in honeycombs located at two sampling sites, Bligo and Sukomulyo, Central Java Province, Indonesia, situated in a montane region at elevations of 131.1 and 676 meters above sea level, respectively. Out of the 40 yeast isolates collected, 12 distinct fingerprints were identified, representing ten strains across four species. Debaryomyces hansenii emerged as the predominant species, accounting for seven of the total strains, and being found at both sampling sites. The remaining species included Priceomyces melissophilus, Cystobasidium minutum, and Meyerozyma …

The Role Of Gut Hormonal Aspect In Iraqi Patients Subjected To Sleeve Gastrectomy, Rafida M. Al-Amiri, Hanaa S. Kadhum, Falih M. Ali

Baghdad Science Journal

There are a variety of obesity surgeries and procedures in which obese individuals undergo. Primarily, they alter satiety and hunger hormone levels in the gut. Moreover, standard method of such procedures can result in long-term weight loss. Ghrelin (Ghr) is a gut hormone that regulates food intake. Laparoscopic Sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is one method for treating morbid obesity (MO), which could modulate its secretion. The aim of the present study was to demonstrate the effect of sleeve gastrectomy on gut hormones. This study was conducted at Al-Basrah metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Center, Iraq, from December 2021 to March 2022, on …

Phytochemical Analysis Of The Ethanol Extract Of Binahong (Anredera Cordifolia (Ten.) Steenis) Leaves By Uv-Vis Spectroscopy, Rusdiana Rusdiana, Tri Widyawati, Dina Keumala Sari, Sry Suryani Widjaja

Baghdad Science Journal

Binahong (Anredera cordifolia) leaves contain chemical compounds that can be used to promote anti-obesity. This study aimed to examine the phytochemical and anti-obesity properties of the ethanol extract of binahong leaves. The binahong extract was obtained by maceration of the leaves, followed by ethanol extraction. Phytochemical analysis was performed by UV-Vis spectroscopy to identify and determine the levels of flavonoids, phenolic compounds, alkaloids, and tannins in the extract, using quercetin as a standard for calibration. Absorbance was measured at a wavelength of 430 nm. The flavonoid, glycoside, tannin, saponin, and steroid/terpenoid contents were determined, but alkaloid compounds were not found. …

A Systematic Review Of Privacy Policy Literature, Yousra Javed, Ayesha Sajid

Faculty Publications - Information Technology

An organization’s privacy policy states how it collects, stores, processes, and shares its users’ personal information. The growing number of data protection laws and regulations, as well as the numerous sectors where the organizations are collecting user information, has led to the investigation of privacy policies with regards to their accessibility, readability, completeness, comparison with organization’s actual data practices, use of machine learning/natural language processing for automated analysis, and comprehension/perception/concerns of end-users via summarization/visualization tools and user studies. However, there is limited work on systematically reviewing the existing research on this topic. We address this gap by conducting a systematic …

Artificial Gravity: An Effective Countermeasure For Microgravity-Induced Headward Fluid Shift?, Larry A Kramer, Khader M Hasan, Xu Zhang, Edwin Mulder, Darius A Gerlach, Karina Marshall-Goebel, Brandon R Macias, Steven S Laurie, Gary Strangman, Raj Iyer, Eric M Bershad

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Long-duration spaceflight is associated with pathophysiological changes in the intracranial compartment hypothetically linked to microgravity-induced headward fluid shift. This study aimed to determine whether daily artificial gravity (AG) sessions can mitigate these effects, supporting its application as a countermeasure to spaceflight. Twenty-four healthy adult volunteers (16 men) were exposed to 60 days of 6° head-down tilt bed rest (HDTBR) as a ground-based analog of chronic headward fluid shift. Subjects were divided equally into three groups: no AG (control), daily 30-min intermittent AG (iAG), and daily 30-min continuous (cAG). Internal carotid artery (ICA) stroke volume (ICASV), ICA resistive index (ICARI), ICA …

Analyzing Llama 3-Based Approach For Axiom Translation From Ontologies, Xubing Hao, Licong Cui, Cui Tao, Kirk Roberts, Muhammad Amith

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Ontology development involves a top-down approach where ontology engineers and domain experts collaboratively define and evaluate ontological elements and axioms. Translating ontology axioms into natural language can significantly aid in ontology evaluation by making the content more understandable to subject matter experts who may lack a background in knowledge engineering. In this preliminary study, we investigate the potential of large language models (LLMs) in axiom translation from ontologies to facilitate ontology evaluation. We utilize Llama 3 to translate 1,192 ontology axioms across 19 distinct axiom types from five published ontologies. Results show that 163 (13.67%) of the Llama 3 translation …

The United Arab Emirates Birth Cohort Study: A Pilot Examination Of Maternal And Infant Health Outcomes, Sharon Mutare

Dissertations

The first 1,000 days of life represent a critical window for influencing optimal fetal growth and establishing lifelong health foundations. Recent evidence underscores the significant association between maternal health and nutrition during this period and the subsequent risk of non-communicable diseases, which are responsible for 74% of global deaths. Despite the rapid globalization and urbanization experienced in the United Arab Emirates in recent years, there remains a paucity of research on how maternal health and nutrition impact perinatal outcomes among Emirati women.
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Mineral Profiling Of Diverse Genotypes Of Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus Lam.) Grown In Australia, Jashanpreet Kaur, Zora Singh, Muhammad Sohail Mazhar, Eben Afrifa-Yamoah, Kamaljit Kaur Sangha, Andrew Woodward

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The aim of this investigation was to examine levels of minerals in fruit pulp of 12 jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) genotypes. In total, 25 mineral elements including quantity (7), essential-trace (12) and unclassified mineral elements (6) have been detected using ion chromatography, inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry, and inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry. Overall, ‘Seedling 1 (yellow-fleshed)’ was shown to be comparatively rich in essential-trace elements (molybdenum, chromium, copper, and iron). In contrast, ‘Accession 284 (yellow-fleshed)’ and ‘Rajang (orange-fleshed)’ shared similarities in their mineral profile and were rich in quantity elements (potassium, sulphur, calcium, and magnesium). ‘Seedling 6 (yellow-fleshed)’ was near …

The Role Of Bone In Energy Metabolism: A Focus On Osteocalcin, Cassandra Smith, Xuzhu Lin, Lewan Parker, Bu B. Yeap, Alan Hayes, Itamar Levinger

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Understanding the mechanisms involved in whole body glucose regulation is key for the discovery of new treatments for type 2 diabetes (T2D). Historically, glucose regulation was largely focused on responses to insulin and glucagon. Impacts of incretin-based therapies, and importance of muscle mass, are also highly relevant. Recently, bone was recognized as an endocrine organ, with several bone proteins, known as osteokines, implicated in glucose metabolism through their effects on the liver, skeletal muscle, and adipose tissue. Research efforts mostly focused on osteocalcin (OC) as a leading example. This review will provide an overview on this role of bone by …

Employee Motivation And Outcomes Of Developing And Maintaining High-Quality Supervisor–Subordinate Guanxi In Hotel Operations, Jinhua Zhang, Rong Huang, Beilei Huang, Tao Xu, Guoqing Zhao

Plymouth Business School

Dyadic leader–follower relationships play a significant role in sustainable development of labor-intensive and service-oriented organizations. The purpose of this study is to assess employees’ motivation and outcomes of developing and maintaining high-quality supervisor–subordinate guanxi in Chinese hotels. A survey was undertaken in four- or five-star hotels, with a total of 318 matched employees-supervisor completed responses used for data analysis, which was conducted using SPSS Statistics and SmartPLS. The study’s results show that affection and obligation significantly motivate employees to develop and maintain supervisor–subordinate guanxi, which in turn contributes to the desirable task performance delivery and supervisor autonomy support. Furthermore, the …

Fulfilling The Promise Of Breathomics: Considerations For The Discovery And Validation Of Exhaled Volatile Biomarkers, Paul Brinkman, Michael Wilde, Waqar Ahmed, Ran Wang, Marc Van Der Schee, Shahd Abuhelal, Chad Schaber, Danen Cunoosamy, Graham W Clarke, Anke H Maitland-Van Der Zee, Sven-Erik Dahlén, Salman Siddiqui, Stephen J Fowler

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

The exhaled breath represents an ideal matrix for non-invasive biomarker discovery, and exhaled metabolomics have the potential to be clinically useful in the era of precision medicine. In this concise translational review we will specifically address volatile organic compounds in the breath, with a view towards fulfilling the promise of these as actionable biomarkers, in particular for lung diseases. We review the literature paying attention to seminal work linked to key milestones in breath research; discuss potential applications for breath biomarkers across disease areas and healthcare systems, including the perspectives of industry; and outline critical aspects of study design that …

Impact Of Diabetes Self-Management Education On Hemoglobin A1c Levels In The Rural Patient Population, Barbara Adomakomensah Sarpong

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The global prevalence of type 2 diabetes is one of the greatest health threats in society, especially in the rural population. Rural healthcare data analysis has proved a need for type 2 diabetes control education. Despite the existence of helpful diabetes control interventions, rural diabetes patients still struggle to maintain healthy behaviors, with about 60% of the patients recording hemoglobin A1c levels above 9. Many suffer severe conditions (e.g., stroke, kidney failure, and heart attacks) because of poor management of the condition. The project examined the impact of diabetes self-management education on hemoglobin A1c levels in the rural patient population. …

When Connecting With Lgbtq+ Communities Helps And Why It Does: A Meta-Analysis Of The Relationship Between Connectedness And Health-Related Outcomes, G. Tyler Lefevor, Sydney A. Sorrell, Samuel J. Skidmore, Kiet D. Huynh, Rachel M, Golightly, Elanor Standifird, Kyrstin Searle, Madelyn Call

Psychology Faculty Publications

We conducted a multilevel meta-analysis of 390 effect sizes from 167 studies with 157,923 participants examining the relationship between connectedness with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) communities and health-related outcomes, following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. We conducted our initial search in January 2023 in APA PsycInfo, ERIC, Medline, and Open Dissertations, selecting studies that (a) measured LGBTQ+ community connectedness, (b) measured health, and (c) provided an estimate of the relationship between LGBTQ+ community connectedness and health. We found that connectedness with LGBTQ+ communities promotes mental health (r = .11), well-being (r …

Exploring Body Composition And Sexual Behavior In South Texas College Students, Soyoung Kwon, Shannon Shen

Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences

In this exploratory study, we examined the understudied relationship between body composition and sexual behavior among freshmen college students, addressing a gap in empirical research. Our sample consisted of 217 nonclinical college students recruited from a university in the southwestern United States; a majority of the students were Hispanic (70%) and freshmen (95%). Using multivariate logistic regression, we explored associations of body mass index, body fat percentage, and fat mass index with sexual behaviors. More than half of the participants were either overweight (22.5%) or obese (30.4%), and nearly 70% fell outside the healthy range of body fat. Results showed …

Fusobacterium Nucleatum Abundance Is Associated With Cachexia In Colorectal Cancer Patients: The Colocare Study, Mmadili N Ilozumba, Adetunji T Toriola, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: Cachexia accounts for about 20% of all cancer-related deaths and indicates poor prognosis. The impact of Fusobacterium nucleatum (Fn), a microbial risk factor for colorectal cancer (CRC), on the development of cachexia in CRC has not been established.

METHODS: We evaluated the association between Fn abundance in pre-surgical stool samples and onset of cachexia at 6 months post-surgery in n = 87 patients with stages I-III CRC in the ColoCare Study.

RESULTS: High fecal Fn abundance compared to negative/low fecal Fn abundance was associated with 4-fold increased risk of cachexia onset at 6 months post-surgery (OR = 4.82, 95% …

Health Outcomes In Children With Prenatal Opioid Exposure With And Without Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome In The First Seven Years Of Life: An Observational Cohort Study, Joshua Lambert, Sara Arter, Henry Ofori Duah, Teenu Xavier, Jon E. Sprague

College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications

Introduction Prenatal opioid exposure (POE) is a major public health consequence of the opioid epidemic. Long-term health outcomes associated with POE remain unclear, especially for children with POE without a diagnosis of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). Here, we aimed to describe the health outcomes of children with POE and with POE and NAS compared to unexposed children during the first 7 years of life. Design In this retrospective observational cohort study, children born between 2015 and 2022 were identified from the Maternal and Infant Data Hub (MIDH), a data repository that continuously integrates maternal, neonatal, and pediatric records from two …

Infiltration Of Immune Cells And Lipid Nanoparticle-Mediated Drug Delivery In A Skin Cancer Model, Aynur Sanem Yilmaz

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, is notorious for its rapid mutation rate and high potential for metastasis, making effective treatment particularly challenging. Immunotherapy has emerged as a significant advancement in melanoma therapy, leveraging the immune system to target and eliminate cancer cells. These achievements have motivated further investigation into immune system-based strategies for this aggressive cancer. Cell-based drug delivery has been primarily achieved by either using immune cells as direct carriers for therapeutics or by employing active molecules through drug delivery systems, most often nanoparticles. While immune cells exhibit innate tumor-homing abilities, they face challenges such as limited …

Contrasting Association Pattern Of Plasma Low-Density Lipoprotein With White Matter Integrity In Apoe4 Carriers Versus Non-Carriers, Zhenyao Ye, Yezhi Pan, Rozalina G Mccoy, Chuan Bi, Chen Mo, Li Feng, Jiaao Yu, Tong Lu, Song Liu, J Carson Smith, Minxi Duan, Si Gao, Yizhou Ma, Chixiang Chen, Braxton D Mitchell, Paul M Thompson, L Elliot Hong, Peter Kochunov, Tianzhou Ma, Shuo Chen

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Apolipoprotein E ε4 (APOE4) is a strong genetic risk factor of Alzheimer’s disease and metabolic dysfunction. However, whether APOE4 and markers of metabolic dysfunction synergistically impact the deterioration of white matter (WM) integrity in older adults remains unknown.

In the UK Biobank data, we conducted a multivariate analysis to investigate the interactions between APOE4 and 249 plasma metabolites (measured using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy) with whole-brain WM integrity (measured by diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging) in a cohort of 1,917 older adults (aged 65.0–81.0 years; 52.4% female).

Although no main association was observed between either APOE4 or metabolites with …

Enhancing Patient Education And Engagement Through Digital Intelligence Tools In Dermatology, Grace Herrick, Kelly M. Frasier, Vivian Li, Haily A. Fritts, Emily Woolhiser, Julia Vinagolu-Baur

Student Publications

This comprehensive digital health review examines the expanding landscape of digital intelligence tools within dermatology, specifically examining the innovative role of AI-powered applications aimed at educating and engaging patients in managing their skin health. Drawing upon a wide array of existing research, this review scrutinizes the evolution and impact of various digital tools. These include interactive apps that leverage AI algorithms to deliver tailored skincare guidance, considering factors such as skin type, concerns, and environmental factors. Additionally, the review explores the emerging use of immersive virtual reality experiences to deepen patients’ understanding of skin conditions, offering vivid simulations and educational …

The Emerging Role Of Long Noncoding Rnas In Sorafenib Resistance Within Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Puneet Vij, Mohammad Shabir Hussain, Sanjaya Satapathy, Everardo Cobos, Manish Kumar Tripathi

School of Medicine Publications

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a liver cancer originating from hepatocytes, is a major health concern and among the most common malignancies worldwide. Sorafenib, approved by the U.S. F.D.A., is the primary first-line treatment for patients with advanced HCC. While the preferred first-line systemic regimen for HCC is immunotherapy with Atezolizumab plus bevacizumab or Tremelimumab-actl + durvalumab, Sorafenib is still an alternative recommended regimen. While some patients with advanced HCC may benefit from Sorafenib treatment, most eventually develop resistance, leading to poor prognosis. Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) have been found to play a critical role in tumorigenesis and the development of HCC, …

Unmasking A Silent Threat: Celiac Disease Revealing Coronary Artery Disease – A Case Report [Desenmascarando Una Amenaza Silenciosa: Enfermedad Celíaca Revelando Enfermedad Arterial Coronaria – Reporte De Caso], Jose Fernando Vargas-Ledo, Maria Eugenia Torres-Perez, Mario Trujillo-Acosta, Monica Olvera-Lopez

School of Medicine Publications

Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten ingestion in genetically predisposed individuals, marked by inflammation and the production of anti-tissue transglutaminase antibodies. Although CD patients often have lower body mass indexes and LDL levels, systemic inflammation can lead to endothelial dysfunction and accelerated atherosclerosis, potentially increasing the risk of coronary artery disease (CAD). We present a case of a 46-year-old female with CD who developed multivessel CAD, ultimately requiring coronary artery bypass grafting. This case highlights the significant cardiovascular risk associated with CD, suggesting that inflammation and genetic factors may contribute to atherosclerosis. While the precise mechanisms …

Osteosarcopenia Predicts Greater Risk Of Functional Disability Than Sarcopenia: A Longitudinal Analysis Of Fradysmex Cohort Study, Oscar Rosas-Carrasco, Betty Manrique-Espinoza, Juan Lopez-Alvarenga, Beatriz Mena-Montes, Isabel Omaña-Guzmán

School of Medicine Publications

Objectives

Aging involves significant changes in body composition, marked by declines in muscle mass and bone mineral density alongside an increase in fat mass. Sarcopenia is characterized by low strength and muscle mass, and osteosarcopenia is the coexistence of sarcopenia and osteopenia/osteoporosis. Physiologically, there is a crosstalk between muscle and bone tissues mediated by several pathways. Both, sarcopenia and osteosarcopenia, have been related with adverse outcomes such as functional disability. However, there is a lack of longitudinal studies. Therefore, this study aimed to assess whether sarcopenia and osteosarcopenia phenotypes increased the risk of functional disability in a longitudinal cohort of …

A 7-Item Tampa Scale For Kinesiophobia In People With Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome: Evaluation Of Structural Validity, Hypothesis Testing, Internal Consistency And Minimally Important Change, Myles C. Murphy, Ebonie K. Rio, Mark J. Scholes, Denise M. Jones, Marcella Pazzinatto, Richie Tj Johnston, Sally L. Coburn, Joanne L. Kemp

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: The 17-item Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK) is a commonly used patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) to assess kinesiophobia, but the measurement properties of the TSK in people with femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) are unknown. Objectives: 1) Revise the existing TSK by removing items, as needed, with inadequate functioning to optimise the TSK for people with FAIS, and 2) evaluate construct validity (both structural validity and hypothesis testing), internal consistency, and minimal important change. Methods: Cross-sectional cohort study including 153 young adults with FAIS. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were used to evaluate structural validity and …

Navigating Weight Prediction With Diet Diary, Yinxuan Gui, Bin Zhu, Jingjing Chen, Chong-Wah Ngo, Yu-Gang Jiang

Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems

Current research in food analysis primarily concentrates on tasks such as food recognition, recipe retrieval and nutrition estimation from a single image. Nevertheless, there is a significant gap in exploring the impact of food intake on physiological indicators (e.g., weight) over time. This paper addresses this gap by introducing the DietDiary dataset, which encompasses daily dietary diaries and corresponding weight measurements of real users. Furthermore, we propose a novel task of weight prediction with a dietary diary that aims to leverage historical food intake and weight to predict future weights. To tackle this task, we propose a model-agnostic time series …

Polyphenol Profiling And Bioactivities Of Date Seed: A Comparative Assessment Of Extraction Techniques In Different Date Seed Varieties, Fatima Ibrahim Albedwawi

Theses

Plant-waste-derived bioactive compounds have generated growing interest recently. In this context, this project examined the phenolic content, antioxidant capacity, antimicrobial activity, and antibiofilm capability of the seed extract of Phoenix dactylifera. Six date seed varieties (Fardh, Sukarri, Negal, Majdool, Zahidi, and Khadrawy) were studied. In this study, a novel ultrasound-assisted extraction technique is compared with the conventional extraction method (maceration using 80% ethanol), taking into account both the quality and quantity of polyphenols. Among the primary objectives, the ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) of polyphenols was optimized using response surface methodology (RSM), aiming for maximum TPC and DPPH radical scavenging. By …

Food Neophobia, Food Pickiness, And Physical Growth Status In A Sample Of Emirati Children With Neurodevelopmental Disorders And Neurotypical Development In The United Arab Emirates, Hessa Salem Al Derei

Theses

Eating habits and expression of independence in food selection typically starts at about 18 months of age, reaching its peak between 2 and 6 years. However, child feeding problems are common in boys and girls, both- in children with neuro-typical development (NTD) and those with neuro-development disorders (NDDs). Food Neophobia (FN) and Food Pickiness (FP) are considered as the main forms of food rejection in children, affecting their diet variety, and consumption of foods. If unresolved, these may result in nutrient deficiencies and compromised growth and development in children. There is a dearth of evidence on this important topic in …

Cultivation Of Food And Fodder Crop Millets And Quinoa In The Aquaponics System For Sustainable Food Security In The United Arab Emirates, Salama Yousef Al Khoori

Theses

Aquaponics is a sustainable food production technology that integrates aquaculture with hydroponics. This study aimed to evaluate the possible impact of an aquaponics system on the cultivation of pearl millet, finger millet, and quinoa, utilizing water from tilapia aquaculture. The duration of the experiment is six months utilizing the manually constructed backyard aquaponics system. Tilapia fish serves as the principal biological material for nutrient generation in the experiment. This study investigated and recorded water quality indicators, including pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen, electrical conductivity, total dissolved solids, ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate levels over the experimental period. The parameters of fish growth, …