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Variable Roosting Habits Of Great Egrets At Cornwall And Ottawa/Gatineau, D.V. Chip Weseloh, Rod Dubois, Bruce Di Labio, Bob Scranton

Ontario Birds

No abstract provided.

Giant Ragweed (Ambrosia Trifida) As A Food Source For Autumn Migrants And Winter Birds In The Grand River Basin, Kenneth W. Dance, Kevin S. Dance, Michael B. Dance

Ontario Birds

No abstract provided.

Bohemian Waxwings Selectively Feeding On The Stamens Of Silver Maple, Winnie Poon

Ontario Birds

No abstract provided.

Notes, Colin D. Jones, Randy Horvath, John M. Woodcock, Al Sandilands

Ontario Birds

No abstract provided.

The Ontario Great Gray Owl Irruption Of 2004-2005: Mortality, Sex, Molt And Age, Mark K. Peck, Glenn B. Murphy

Ontario Birds

No abstract provided.

Red Crossbills Feeding At Mineral Sources, Ron Tozer

Ontario Birds

No abstract provided.

Finding The Phantom Spruce Grouse, Ron Tozer, Ron Pittaway

Ontario Birds

No abstract provided.

The Effects Of A Brand-Specific, Hemp-Derived Cannabidiol Product On Physiological, Biochemical, And Psychometric Outcomes In Healthy Adults: A Double-Blind, Randomized Clinical Trial, Gianna F. Mastrofini, Bridget A. Mcfadden, Alexa J. Chandler, Blaine S. Lints, Harry P. Cintineo, Nathaniel D. Rhoades, Caroline S. Vincenty, Sten O. Stray-Gundersen, Abbi D. Lane, Shawn M. Arent

Faculty Scholarship

Background

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychoactive phyto-cannabinoid derived from the Cannabis sativa plant. CBD exhibits various interactions at receptor sites, prompting the research of its potential anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, psychological, and pain-relieving effects. This study aimed to investigate the physiological, biochemical, and psychometric effects of a brand-specific, hemp-derived CBD product in healthy adults over a 12-week observation period.

Methods

54 healthy males and females (age = 25 ± 7y; BMI = 24.82 ± 3.25 kg/m2) recruited from a large Southeastern University completed the study. Participants arrived at the laboratory after > 8 h of fasting, and > 48 h without alcohol consumption and …

2024 Central Washington University Commencement, Central Washington University

Commencement Programs

A commencement program from graduation ceremonies at Central Washington University.

Engineering An Injectable Hydrogel With Self-Assembling 3d Vasculature, Kendyl Cohn

Master's Theses

This research developed methods for culturing self-assembling capillaries in an injectable gel as a potential method for vascularizing tissue-on-a-chip models to mimic physiological drug delivery. Additionally, a mathematical model was developed as a tool for understanding nutrient delivery and comparison of potential delivery systems. Organs-on-a-chip provide novel platforms for studying biology and physiology in 3D, allow exploration of tissue engineering on a manageable scale, and serve as models for drug screening and drug-delivery testing.

Methods were first developed for co-culture of endothelial cells and fibroblasts (3T3s or HDFs) in 2D, evaluating culture time, seeding density and ratio of HUVECs and …

Garment Making As A Practice Of Freedom, Emily Bennison

Masters Theses

This Thesis investigates sewing education in schools as a transformative experience for teenagers. Through teacher-based research methodology, this study delves into the implementation of fashion design classes aimed to foster creative expression. Critical thinking, and social engagement among teens. The research draws upon scholarly work that engaged with home economics, community sewing classes, and trauma informed pedagogical approaches. The qualitative data gathered from classroom observations and the teacher reflections have informed a socially engaged sewing zine that comprises lesson plans. The findings shed light on the potential of fashion design education to empower students, cultivate their artistic skill, and encouragement …

Community Connections, June 2024, Fitz Center For Leadership In Community, University Of Dayton

Newsletter: Community Connections

No abstract provided.

Pharmacy Matters - June 2024, Umiversity Of Mississippi School Of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Matters Newsletters

Featured Stories: "School of Pharmacy Celebrates 2024 Graduates", "International Botanicals Meeting Welcomes New Partners, Boasts High Attendance", "Journey to Commencement: Nicholas Dean Makes His Own Way", "Journey to Commencement: Michael Neal Finds Passion for Computational Chemistry During COVID-19", "1908 Society: A Vision for Major Gifts".

Healthy Living After Cancer: A Community-Based Program To Improve Exercise And Nutrition In Cancer Survivors, Czarina Banzon

OT Student Capstones

Persevering through cancer treatment is an uphill battle, but continuing survivorship for the rest of their lives becomes the biggest challenge for cancer survivors. Concerns in survivorship include side effects from cancer treatment, fear of recurrence, and returning to previous roles and routines. Additionally, survivors must maintain their health and well-being through exercise and nutrition. Occupational therapists possess the necessary skill set to create programming for cancer survivors that is relevant and realistic. They can take side effects from treatment into consideration and offer personalization of goals and maintenance strategies. Furthermore, occupational therapists can offer simple alternatives to maintaining a …

Racial And Gender Bias In Child Maltreatment Reporting Decisions: Results Of A Randomized Vignette Experiment, Ian Ayres, Sonia Qin, Pranjal Drall

UC Law Journal of Race and Economic Justice

In this randomized vignette experiment, we asked 4,000 respondents through a YouGov survey to decide how likely they would be to report potential instances of child maltreatment to authorities. We used racialized and gendered names to suggest the identities of the parents and children in each of the ten vignettes that were based on real-life events. We find that respondents were less likely to report potential child maltreatment when the vignette used non-white names to describe the family participants. Respondents were less likely to report when a male child was involved, and more likely to report when a male parent …

Government Public Relations Strategy In The Digital Age: Social Media Influencer (Smi) Collaboration In Building Community Participation In Madiun Regency, Oka Lintang Salsabila, Sri Hastjarjo, Ignatius Agung Satyawan

Informasi

The Madiun District Government held the Bulan Timbang Serentak (Simultaneous Weighing Month) as a step to identify and prevent stunting early on. There is a problem of low participation in the program, so the Government needs a more effective promotion strategy. However, there is a problem of low participation in the program, so a more effective promotion strategy is needed. In this case, the Public Relations of the Madiun District Government collaborated with Social Media Influencers/SMIs to help the Simultaneous Weighing Month’s campaign. The purpose of this study is to describe the Madiun Regency Government Public Relations Strategy in campaigning …

Educational Barriers For Children In Nepalese Brick Kiln Communities, Eve Burgess

Ballard Brief

Throughout Nepal, brick kilns employ thousands of families annually for the seasonal work of crafting and shipping bricks. As families migrate between work in brick factories and agricultural work at home, more factors block their children from a complete and quality education. The open invitation to begin working with their parents and to help provide for the family becomes a strong temptation that causes many children to give up on school. In addition, Nepal's lack of law enforcement frequently allows children to drop out of school early without consequence. Their parents do not attempt to stop them either, making little …

Nourish To Flourish: An Educational Program For Caregiver Involvement With Children Who Have Developmental Delay, Rhea Florez

OT Student Capstones

Caregivers of children with additional needs often experience high rates of burnout, stemming from limited time, lack of knowledge about child development and/or diagnoses, and elevated stress levels. This burnout can result in decreased caregiver follow-through on addressing a child’s needs or interventions in the home environment. This project aimed to bridge the gap between parents and increase their follow-through in the outpatient setting for children diagnosed with developmental delay and/or additional needs by providing a 10-week educational program. A mixed-methods approach was used with a pre-intervention and post-intervention using the Parenting Sense of Competence Scale (PSOC) to measure parental …

Cultivating A Sustainable Tomorrow: Community Gardens And Food Security In The City Of Santa Clara, Chrislyn Brandon

Silicon Valley Power Sustainable Futures Program

The City of Santa Clara faces significant challenges in ensuring equitable access to food for its residents, particularly amid rising living costs and economic disparities. Addressing these challenges requires a multifaceted approach that tackles immediate food security concerns, broader environmental sustainability issues, and overall community well-being.

Santa Clara is a dynamic community characterized by diversity and innovation. It is uniquely positioned with several resources that need better dissemination. Enhancing support for residents' food security needs through increased knowledge sharing and resource provision in community areas stands out as an efficient strategy to address two key focus areas in Santa Clara's …

Nebline, June/July 2024

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Facts Related to Drinking Water by Becky Schuerman

Tar Spot is an Emerging Corn Disease in Eastern Nebraska by John Nelson

Nutrition Education for Refugee and Immigrant Families in Lincoln by Emily Gratopp

Recipe of the Month: Biryani by Emily Gratopp

Garden Guide: Things to Do This Month

Sudden Wilt and Death in Tomatoes by Sarah Browning

Sun's Out, Fun's Out: Keeping Your Little One Safe This Summer by Hayley Perez

Protect Yourself from Bed Bugs by Kait Chapman

Heart of 4-H Volunteer Award: Netsy Barent and Jessica Marsh

Nebraska 4-H Foundation Scholarship Winners

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The Benefits Of Psychosocial Interventions On The Inpatient Pediatric Population Diagnosed With Eating Disorders, Melissa Guzzi, Samantha Pelkey, Rebekah Reny, Molly Mccluskey

Nurse Residency

What is the effect of consistent, scheduled psychosocial interventions versus the absence of scheduled psychosocial interventions on the pediatric inpatient population diagnosed with eating disorders and requiring medical stabilization?

Initiation Of J-Tube, Emily Bolduc, Olivia Lagace, Megan Dunn, Lauren Long, Rolanda Nubuor

Nurse Residency

How does the initiation of J-Tube feeds affect the postoperative care plan of an esophagectomy patient?

Reduction In Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries, Kelsey White Bsn, Rn, Kaley Rumery Bsn, Rn

Nurse Residency

In admitted in-patient adult patients, is the Braden scale assessment tool compared to other nursing interventions, more accurate in decreasing hospital acquired pressure injuries?

Caste Inequality In Occupational Exposure To Heat Waves In India, Arpit Shah, Sneha Thapliyal, Anish Sugathan, Vimal Mishra, Deepak Malghan

Working Papers

India is a leading global hotspot for extreme heat waves induced by climate change. The social demography of India is centered on its caste hierarchy rooted in endogamous occu pational groups. We investigate the association between caste and climate inequality bystudying occupational exposure during the 2019 and 2022 heat waves. We combine high spatio-temporal resolution heat stress information from satellite imagery with a large na tionally and regionally representative labor force survey with rich socio-economic and demo graphic information (n > 100,000 individuals). The slope of the heat stress dose – workhours curve corresponding to the marginalized caste groups is between …

No Longer Npo At Midnight For Heart Catheterizations, Danica Brassbridge Rn, Bsn, Jessica Creelman Rn, Bsn, Dominique Smith Rn, Bsn

Nurse Residency

Does keeping cardiac catheterization patients NPO at midnight significantly reduce their adverse outcomes compared to those who are able to have clear liquids four hours pre procedure?

Cal Poly Masters Program Projects, Caslyn M. Weidenbener

Agricultural Education: Graduate Internship Reports

Through participating in an agricultural education master's program and competing on the university rodeo team, I gained valuable leadership experience that will benefit me in my future career. I learned how to motivate and engage students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles in the classroom setting. I was also responsible for producing projects that required facilitating, researching, and reaching out to different groups from Cal Poly.

The agricultural education master's program and rodeo team provided a fertile training ground for leadership growth. The skills I cultivated in communication, organization, emotional intelligence, and responsibility to self and others will allow me …

Impact Of Gum Chewing On Return Of Gastrointestinal Motility In Postoperative Colorectal Surgery Patients, Cheryl Kaufman Rn

Nurse Residency

PICOT Question: In postoperative colorectal surgery patients, how does gum chewing versus non-gum chewing beginning post op day one impact the return of gastric motility and the prevention of postoperative ileus?

Weight Misperceptions And Health Management Via Information Nudges, Lanjie Wang, Xuan Zhang, Seonghoon Kim, Kanghyock Koh

Research Collection School Of Economics

Being overweight or obese is a serious public health problem. Misperception of one's own weight status and inertia are major obstacles to weight control. To overcome these two problems, we conduct a randomized controlled trial in which participants are presented with the correct weight category based on their body mass index to remove any weight misperception, and then given six biweekly reminders about healthy diet and physical activity via SMS/email. We find that our intervention reduces individuals’ weight misperception and encourages healthier dietary choices. However, it has little impact on their physical activity. We further show that people who were …

School Nutrition Stakeholders Find Utility In Mealsim: An Agent-Based Model, Melissa Pflugh Prescott

Faculty Scholarship

Objective: To obtain feedback from school nutrition stakeholders on an agent-based model simulating school lunch to inform model refinement and future applications. Design: Qualitative study using online discussion groups. Setting: School nutrition professional stakeholders across the US. Participants: Twenty-eight school nutrition stakeholders. Phenomenon of Interest: Perceptions and applicability of MealSim for school nutrition stakeholders to help reduce food waste. Analysis: Deductive approach followed by inductive analysis of discussion group transcripts. Results: Stakeholders appreciated the customizability of the cafeteria characteristics and suggested adding additional characteristics to best represent the school meal system, such as factors relating to school staff supervision of …

Frequency And Severity Of Cow’S Milk Allergy Reactions In Children: A Prospective Audit, Loise Wang'ondu, Enock Topisia

Paediatrics and Child Health, East Africa

Milk ranks as the second most common allergen, following peanuts. Recent studies from Spain and the
USA reports an annual frequency of accidental allergic reactions (AAR) ranging from 34% to 40%. AAR severity is influenced by food allergens and the presence of atopic diseases such as asthma, eczema, hay-fever, and recurrent wheezing. This study aimed to determine the frequency of accidental allergic reactions in children with cow’s milk protein allergy between September 2011 to September 2012. The study design employed is missing. A structured questionnaire was used and the guardians of the patients were guided in answering by the research …