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Comparative Analysis Of Polyphenol Content, Antioxidant Activity And Antimicrobial Properties In Endemic And Widespread Allium Species Of Tajikistan, Fazila Mirzoeva, Saidbeg Satorov, Salomuddin Usufi, Vyacheslav Dushenkov, Shukhratdzhon Shukhratdzhon

Publications and Research

In Tajikistan, the Allium genus is notably prolific, with over 80 species documented, and new species continually being identified in the mountainous regions. The Gorno- Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) of Tajikistan, within the Pamir Mountains, is significant for its 31 distinct Allium species, including endemics like A. afghanicum Wendelbo and A. schugnanicum Vved. The distribution of these species is often geographically restricted, and their biological activities, especially their antimicrobial properties, remain largely unexplored, presenting significant opportunities for future phytochemical and pharmacological research. This scholarly inquiry is aimed at contributing substantially to the academic discourse on the therapeutic capacities of Allium …

Managing Cow's Milk Protein Allergy During The 2022 Formula Shortage: Decision-Making Among Pediatric Healthcare Providers, Lea V. Oliveros, Jerry M. Brown, Abigail Fabbrini, Andrew Farrar, Luke Lamos, Jared Florio, Jesse Beacker, Jessica V. Baran, Michael Wilsey

Student Publications

Introduction: Cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA) affects 2%-7% of infants and is managed with hypoallergenic formulas. The 2022 recalls of infant formulas due to factors including contamination led to specialty formula shortages, highlighting CMPA management challenges. Understanding healthcare providers' (HCPs) decision-making in transitioning to alternative formulas during shortages is crucial. Limited attention has been given to how pediatric physicians make these choices.

Methods: This study utilized US HCPs' de-identified survey data to assess driving factors when switching extensively hydrolyzed formulas during shortages.

Results: 104 eligible HCPs participated, including general pediatrics, pediatric allergy/immunology, and pediatric gastroenterology specialists. Safety, tolerability, and efficacy …

Seeing The Possibilities: Vitamin A Deficiency In Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mariam Mansour Md, Sonali Mehta-Patel Md

Scientific Day

No abstract provided.

Clinical Manifestation Of Hypercobalaminemia: A Case Report, Gina Budjak Dc, Eric Kirk Dc, Daco, Victoria Bowe-Fisher Dc

Scientific Day

No abstract provided.

Previously Incacerated Women's Emotional Experince Of Giving Birth In A U.S. Prison, Brigit Ichard-Henderson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Previously Incarcerated Women’s Emotional Experience of Giving Birth in a U.S. Prison by Brigit Ichard-Henderson MA, Walden University, 2018 MA, Texas A&M University-Central Texas, 2014 BS, Excelsior University, 2009 Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Human Services Walden University May 2024   Women have been giving birth while incarcerated since the advent of confinement as a punishment for crime. There is a plethora of information on incarceration rates, pathways to incarceration, access to health care and education while incarcerated, and reasons for recidivism among women. However, little is known about women’s experiences …

A Narrative Inquiry Into The Life Of A Mother For A Child With Developmental Disabilities, Ohsun Chang, Jaeyoung Hong, Byungun Jeon

The Qualitative Report

This study explores the life story of Jane, who has an adult child with developmental disabilities and who serves as the director of a community welfare center for people with developmental disabilities in South Korea. To this end, this study used narrative inquiry methodology. The experience of a parent was described in terms of the following themes: (i) Narrative experience as a parent in a family: The irony of life—living in a place where guilt and desire coexist, Sub theme: Building up a broader window of communication; (ii) Narrative Experience as the head of an institution: Learning betrayal and making …

A Phenomenological Study Of The Perinatal Experiences Shaping A Woman’S Identity In Academia, Elizabeth Catherine Debolt

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this qualitative hermeneutic phenomenological study was to understand the meaning women faculty in academia in the United States ascribe to their perinatal experiences and how these experiences affect the integration of their academic and maternal identities and outlook on continuing in the academy. The theories guiding this study were Mercer's theory on becoming a mother and Bronfenbrenner's bioecological model. The study was comprised of 10 women who became a mother with their first child within the last seven years of the study's initiation while holding a faculty position in academia that included teaching, scholarship, and service responsibilities …

The Middle School Developmental Vocal Methodology: A Middle School Vocal Music Instructional Methodology - The Vocal Pedagogy Branch, Eunice Nogueras

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Middle school can be a precarious time for students and teachers. During this seemingly difficult time, some students cope by participating in choir. Studies outline that middle school choir can be notably beneficial for students. However, teaching middle school choir can be challenging, as directors must respond to students’ varying physiological development, especially when training their voices and establishing a choir. Further, choral music education throughout the United States tends to lack uniformity in curricula despite national and state standards, particularly at the middle school level. While some choral music educators in low socio-economic locations maintain successful programs, some are …

The Communal Table: A Wholistic Perspective On Food And Social Development, Sarah Cook

Masters Theses

In order to address issues of isolation in the wake of a global pandemic, this thesis examines the nature of the connection between food and community through commensality. “Commensality” is defined as the practice of eating together, which has demonstrable health benefits on personal, interpersonal, and psychological levels. Research reveals that, while commensality has been a foundational tenet of society since civilization’s beginnings, instances of commensality appear to be at an all time low for modern Americans. The results are diminished mental health, undeveloped support networks, and missed opportunities for emotional connection. All of these may be thought of as …

Child Savings Accounts And Other Tax-Advantaged Accounts Benefiting American Children: Testimony Before The U.S. Senate Committee On Finance, William Elliott

Center for Social Development Research

This Perspective presents testimony given by Dr. William Elliott during “Child Savings Accounts and Other Tax-Advantaged Accounts Benefiting American Children,” a hearing before the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance, on May 21, 2024. Noting findings from children’s account research―including findings from the SEED for Oklahoma Kids experiment conducted by the Center for Social Development―Dr. Elliott discusses the 401Kids Savings Account Act and the American Opportunity Accounts Act, as well as proposals for Child Savings Accounts, Baby Bonds, Child Development Accounts.

Knowledge, Health Beliefs, And Attitudes Toward Dementia Risk Reduction Among Rural Older Adults: A Qualitative Study, Jayanti Ray

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Dementia, characterized by compromised memory, reasoning, and problem-solving, is one of the major health concerns for older adults in rural areas. Literature has indicated that there are gaps in knowledge about what older adults in rural communities know about dementia and its risk factors. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the knowledge, health beliefs, and attitudes toward dementia and its risk factors among older adults in rural areas. This study aimed to determine gaps in older adults’ knowledge of dementia and its risk factors and to identify their understanding of lifestyle factors and strategies that were likely …

The Inform (International Framework For Rehabilitation Medics) Project To Strengthen The Medical Specialty, Amir Mohajeri

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

(1) Background: This study examines vitamin D’s impact on dental caries to inform prevention strategies, given its critical role in bone and calcium regulation, vital for dental health. (2) Methods: Data from 18,683 participants of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2011–2016 were analyzed. NHANES collects U.S. population data through interviews, physical exams, and tests, including vitamin D levels and dental health assessed using both the decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) index and the presence of untreated dental caries. Vitamin D levels were measured according to serum 25(OH)D concentrations, and the analyses adjusted for confounders such as …

"That They May Become Efficient Agents, Under God.": Antebellum Scientific Medical Education At The University Of Michigan As Preparation For The Civil War, Jesse A. Roberts

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The following dissertation focuses on medical education at the University of Michigan before the Civil War and the graduate application of medical school lessons to the Civil War. Medical and Civil War Medical historians have overlooked the importance of medical education. The founding of the University of Michigan Department of Medicine and its position in Michigan's medical history and intellectual history is central to understanding the importance of the medical school. Chapters on the medical school show the valuable training Michigan medical school graduates received and how it was a scientific medical education superior to other contemporary medical schools. The …

A Phenomenological Study Of The Perceptions Of Elementary Teachers Of Social And Emotional Learning In A Title One School, Stephanie Whittenberg

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This phenomenological study aimed to understand teachers' perceptions and attitudes on integrating social and emotional curriculum in a Title One elementary school in the Southeastern United States. The study was designed to explore the research question: What are teachers’ attitudes and perceptions of social and emotional learning? The setting of this study was a rural Title One school in the Southeastern United States. This study used a convenience sampling of 12-15 teachers. The theory guiding the study was Maslow’s hierarchy of needs related to social and emotional learning curriculum and its benefits. Data was collected through surveys, interviews, and focus …

Parents’ Perspectives On Nutrition They Provide For Their Preschool Children, Jamari Chavon Fredenburg

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The problem that was the focus of this basic qualitative study is that some parents in the United States do not always provide their young children with the nutrition necessary to support their healthy growth and development and provide the energy to fulfill their potential in school. The purpose of this study was to explore the perspectives of parents of preschool children concerning the nutrition they provide for their preschool children, the challenges they face, and the support they receive from their children’s childcare center in providing the nutrition necessary to help their children achieve healthy growth and development and …

Catalogue Of The Egyptian Cephalopod Species, Rafik Riad

Blue Economy

Cuttlefishes, Squids, Octopuses and Nautili are some significant cephalopods in terms of ecology and commerce on both a financial and environmental level. The species of the first three categories can be found in the Egyptian's Red and Mediterranean waters. These constitute an important component of the fishing sector. Investigating the ecology and biology of several species. To provide a high degree of reliability in any study, Their Identification requires to be performed with extreme care. The current catalogue has been created to show that it is the first of its sort for these groupings. There are twenty different cephalopod species …

Focused Interdisciplinary Therapy: Making A Case For Group Based Intensive Therapy In Pediatric Neurorehabilitation, Teressa Reidy, Nicole Andrejow, Erin Naber, Joan Carney

Journal of Interprofessional Practice and Collaboration

Intensive therapy models for children with chronic disabilities are gaining popularity in clinical practice. This paper outlines an intensive, interdisciplinary group intervention protocol targeting functional mobility and occupational performance of three teenage participants diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP) (GMFCS levels 1-3). Participants demonstrated gains in function as measured by the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), Gross Motor Function Measure-88 (GMFM), Six Minute Walk Test (6MWT), Timed Up and Down Stairs (TUDS), and grip strength. These gains indicate that intensive group-based interdisciplinary therapy programs may improve the mobility and occupational performance of ambulatory teens with CP. A significant limitation of this …

Assessing Health Needs In A Dominican Republic Community During An Interprofessional Service-Learning Trip, Gabriela Andonie, Hanna Rotundo, Ashanti Jones, Logan Dugas, Shylon Francis

Journal of Interprofessional Practice and Collaboration

Purpose: International medical missions may increase access to medicines and care, but international teams must understand local needs to implement appropriate services. In 2023, a multidisciplinary team from our institution partnered with a nonprofit organization in the barrio of Cienfuegos, Dominican Republic with the goal of strengthening local health services. The primary objective of this study was to identify health-related needs in Cienfuegos from the perspective of community members and local health care workers.

Methods: A qualitative study was conducted as part of a service-learning initiative. After obtaining informed consent, the investigators conducted individual semi-structured interviews facilitated by multi-lingual interpreters. …

Some Kind Of Unfolding: A Micro- To Macrosystemic Exploration Of The Emic Experiences Of Formerly Incarcerated Mothers, Mary Anne Gunter Phd Lpc Lmft

Journal of Interprofessional Practice and Collaboration

Problem

The incarceration of women has increased exponentially in the past 40 years. Over 80% of incarcerated women are mothers separated from their children. A mother’s incarceration can impose a destabilizing influence upon an already fragile family system.

Significance

Incarcerated mothers have been inconsistently provided supportive rehabilitative programs, which have demonstrated a correlation to decreased recidivism.

This qualitative study conducted semi-structured interviews that explored the phenomenological experiences of eight disenfranchised incarcerated mothers who were separated from their children, as well as of their experiences of a carceral setting and involvement with prison programs.

Implications

Thematic analysis of the data revealed …

Return On Investment (Roi) For Undergraduate Degrees At The University Of Nevada, Las Vegas (Unlv) And The University Of Nevada, Reno (Unr), Riley Ruff, Miguel Soriano Ralston, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr.

Higher Education

This fact sheet examines return on investment (ROI) data for undergraduate degrees at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). The original report from the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity (FREOPP) includes data on the ROI for various undergraduate degree programs across the United States.

Evaluation Of Breastfeeding Interventions To Improve Duration In Women At Risk For Breastfeeding Attrition, Anthonia Anukam

The Corinthian

Children that are optimally breastfed have the healthiest start in life. The World Health Organization and the CDC recommend that mothers optimally breastfeed. Benefits of breastfeeding to children include the receipt of antibodies, reduction of ear, respiratory, and gastrointestinal infections, decreased sudden infant death syndrome, allergies, diabetes, and childhood leukemia. Several research studies have reported a strong positive correlation between breastfeeding and reduced infant morbidity and mortality. Evidence illustrates that the health benefits from breastfeeding are dose-dependent, thus the longer the breastfeeding duration the greater the acquisition of the enumerated benefits. However, premature cessation of breastfeeding less than the WHO …

The Use And Effectiveness Of Diet And Physical Activity As Interventions For Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. A Review., Caroline C. Jones, Jinkyung Park

The Corinthian

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that is common among women who are of reproductive age, most commonly in ages between 15 and 44 years of age (Moran et al., 2010). While the exact cause of PCOS is unknown, it is widely believed by many experts that genetic factors including excess levels of insulin and excess androgen are attributing factors (Moran et al., 2010) . Women with PCOS experience several different signs and symptoms including; infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods leading to infertility and the development of cysts (Iatrakis et al., 2006). Some other common symptoms of PCOS …

Effects Of Mechanical Processing On The Physicochemical Properties Of Oat Β-Glucan And Its In Vitro Fermentation, Li Hang, Wang Jing, Cheng Anwei, Wang Xufeng, Luo Kaiyun

Food and Machinery

Objective: To evaluate the effects of mechanical processing on the physicochemical properties of oat β-glucan and its in vitro fermentation. Methods: Oat coarse grains, oat flakes, and oat flour were respectively produced through mechanical progressing methods such as steel cutting, table pressing, and grinding. Then, scanning electron microscopy was used to observe the microstructure, the content, dissolution rate and relative molecular weight of oat β-glucan were determined, and the colon environment was simulated in vitro for fermentation. Results: The total β-glucan content and dissolution rate of steel-cutting oat were higher than those of untreated sample. The total …

Determination Of Six Human Milk Oligosaccharides In Dairy Product By Precolumn Derivatization High Performance Liquid Chromatography With Fluorescence Detection, Li Qiqi, Huang Jiale, Mu Shuyi, Li Qishan, Huang Jingjun

Food and Machinery

Objective: To astablish a strong popularity, high sensitivity of six human milk oligosaccharides in dairy product by precolumn derivatization high performance liquid chromatography-fluorescence method. Methods: Aquatic product sample was precipitated with glacial acetic acid, filtration by using the filter paper. It was derived by 2-aminobenzamide solution. The extracts were centrifuged and filtered by using the organic filter membrane and analyzed by using a AdvanceBio Glycan Map column to be separated and detected，employing acetonitrile-50 mmol/L ammonium formate solution （pH 4.4） as the mobile phase for gradient elution. Results: Under the experimental conditions, six human milk oligosaccharides in dairy product were linear …

The Establishment Of Arrhenius Prediction Model For Tomato Quality Under Extreme Meteorological Temperatures, Ma Minzhen, Wang Ji, Shi Ce, Jia Zhixin, Xu Qian

Food and Machinery

Objective: A coupled model for predicting tomato quality during short-term storage and transportation under extreme temperatures, utilizing the Arrhenius equation in conjunction with meteorological temperature data, to forecast the quality changes in tomatoes during the short-term storage and transportation processes under extreme weather conditions. Methods: Analyzing the meteorological temperature data for the year 2020 in Weifang, Baoding, and Daxing, 7 temperature points were selected to simulate the range of temperature variations for short-term storage and transportation of tomatoes. By utilizing the Arrhenius equation and integrating temperature with weight loss rate, hardness, color difference (ΔE), and sensory evaluation scores …

Research Progress On Postharvest Quality Deterioration And Preservation Technology Of Blueberry, She Jiehai, Zhou Wenhua, Ma Yan, Zeng Yaoying, Yu Zhuojun, Guo Hangyu

Food and Machinery

Because of high moisture content, blueberries are susceptible to disease and insect infestation leading to corruption and deterioration, which has serious influence on the shelf life of blueberry fruits. This article summarizes the cause mechanism of postharvest quality deterioration of blueberry fruits and the research progress of blueberry preservation technology at home and abroad, mainly including physical, chemical and biological preservation methods; and emphasizes the application of biological methods in the postharvest preservation of blueberries.

Academic Senate - Agenda, 5/21/2024, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Agendas

No abstract provided.

Comparison Of The Activities And Cryoprotective Mechanism Of Two Antifreeze Peptides Derived From Silver Carp Parvalbumin, Li Jun, Fu Yuting, Yu Jian, Li Xianghong, Liu Yongle, Wang Faxiang

Food and Machinery

Objective: Explore the cryoprotective mechanism and structure-activity relationship of antifreeze peptides derived from silver carp parvalbumin. Methods: Using differential scanning calorimetry and molecular dynamics simulation to compare activity, structure and mode of action of two typical peptides. Results: Pv-AFP 1 （KAADSFNH KAFFAKVG） had a stable α-helix structure, while Pv-AFP 2 （KAADSFNHKAF） tended to exhibit random coil. The thermal hysteresis activity of Pv-AFP 1 was 0.87 ℃, which was higher than Pv-AFP 2 （0.74 ℃）. Molecular dynamics simulations showed that Pv-AFP 1 could interact with 53 water molecules, and could form 16 hydrogen bonds to adsorb onto the surface of …

Enrichment Of Γ-Aminobutyric Acid Based On Rice Heating And Humidification Technology, Xu Bin, Mi Xingqiong, Bai Qiong, Xu Jinlong, Liu Shuyi

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to improve the quality of brown rice. Methods: The content of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and the activity of glutamate decarboxylase were used as indicators to study the effect of enrichment conditions on GABA content. Based on the optimal parameters, GABA content in each part of the grain was analyzed to reveal the migration law of GABA. Finally, the effect of the method on the quality of brown rice was analyzed and compared with the soaking method. Results: The highest GABA content was obtained when the water content of the raw material was 14.5% with the final …

Effects Of Different Ultrasonic Enhancement Methods On The Quality Characteristics Of Dried Lotus Root In Heat Pumps, Li Xuhao, Zhong Jinghan, Li Fang, Liu Yunhong

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to explore the effect of different ultrasonic enhancement methods on the quality characteristics of dried lotus root in heat pumps. Methods: The effects of US, CU, and USOD on the drying characteristics, appearance color, microstructure, texture characteristics, nutritional quality and antioxidant characteristics of the lotus root heat pump during the drying process were investigated. Ultrasonic (US), direct contact ultrasound (CU), USOD and heat pump drying (HPD) were treated in series and parallel. The coefficient of variation method was used to comprehensively evaluate the quality of lotus root dried by different ultrasonic enhancement methods. Results: US, CU …