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Preparation, Structural Characterization, And Performance Analysis Of Polyvinyl Alcohol/Fish Gelatin/Solanum Nigrum Anthocyanin Composite Film, Ouyang Lanlan, Deng Na, Yin Shixian, Rong Zhixing, Wang Jianhui May 2024

Preparation, Structural Characterization, And Performance Analysis Of Polyvinyl Alcohol/Fish Gelatin/Solanum Nigrum Anthocyanin Composite Film, Ouyang Lanlan, Deng Na, Yin Shixian, Rong Zhixing, Wang Jianhui

Food and Machinery

Objective: Screening of polyvinyl alcohol-fish gelatin-solanum nigrum anthocyanin (PVA/FG-SNA) composite packaging film with optimal structure and properties. Methods: Optimizing the fabrication process of films through orthogonal tests, and using thickness, moisture content, water vapor permeability (WVP), tensile strength (TS), elongation at break (EB), Fourier infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and thermogravimetric (TG) analysis to explore the effects of SNAs with different mass fractions on the properties and microstructures of PVA-FG film; In addition, the pH color response and NH3 sensitivity of the PVA/FG-SNA composite film were monitored. Results: When the mass ratio of PVA-to-FG, heating …


Study On Hypoglycemic And Lipid-Lowering Activity Of Shrimp Shell-Derived Enzymatic Hydrolysate And Peptide Sequence Function Analysis, Han Pengwei, Yi Tong, Li Honghui, Wu Hao, Li Yan, Chu Wuying May 2024

Study On Hypoglycemic And Lipid-Lowering Activity Of Shrimp Shell-Derived Enzymatic Hydrolysate And Peptide Sequence Function Analysis, Han Pengwei, Yi Tong, Li Honghui, Wu Hao, Li Yan, Chu Wuying

Food and Machinery

Objective: The PCSPHs were prepared by enzymatic hydrolysis of Procambarus clarkii shells, and their hypoglycemic and lipid-lowering activities in vitro were evaluated and peptide sequence were analyzed. Methods: Different crayfish shell proteolysates were prepared by hydrolysis of pepsin, alcalase protease, trypsin, flavor protease and papain, and their in vitro hypoglycemic and lipid-lowering activities were evaluated and peptide sequences were determined. The peptides sequence of Procambarus clarkii shells was identified by LC-MS/MS. Taking the crystal structure of the nuclear receptor PPARγ ligand binding region as the target, Autodock vina was used to simulate molecular docking to obtain crayfish shell peptides …


Nutritional Evaluation And Enzymatic Hydrolysis Peptide Preparation Process Optimization Of Aspongopus, Li Jiaxu, Yang Yang, Wang Biying, Li Pan, Du Bing May 2024

Nutritional Evaluation And Enzymatic Hydrolysis Peptide Preparation Process Optimization Of Aspongopus, Li Jiaxu, Yang Yang, Wang Biying, Li Pan, Du Bing

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the nutrient composition and the optimal enzymatic conditions for the peptides of Aspongopus and lay the groundwork for the creation of Aspongopus protein resources. Methods: The fat, protein, crude polysaccharide content, and fatty acid composition were determined according to the national standard method, and the total flavonoid and polyphenol content was determined by the standard curve method. Response surface methodology was used to optimize the enzymatic process conditions of Aspongopus based on the peptide yield; Amino acid analyzer and high-performance gel permeation chromatography was used to determine the amino acid composition and the relative …


Study On The Numbing Substance Of Polygonatum Rhizoma Based On Steaming Treatment, Wang Jiaxuan, Wang Feng, Li Qingming, Li Wenjia, Su Xiaojun May 2024

Study On The Numbing Substance Of Polygonatum Rhizoma Based On Steaming Treatment, Wang Jiaxuan, Wang Feng, Li Qingming, Li Wenjia, Su Xiaojun

Food and Machinery

Objective: To discover the material substances of the numbing characteristics in Polygonatum Rhizoma. Methods: Polygonati Rhizoma from eight regions were processed by the "nine-steam-nine-bask" method, and its content changes of saponin, polyphenol and calcium oxalate crystal at different steaming times were determined. The degree change of numbing was determined by the cell hemolysis test and sensory properties, and a correlation analysis of numbing was conducted. Results: With the increase of steaming times, the contents of polyphenol and saponin in Polygonati Rhizoma from different regions were initially increased and then decreased, while the content of calcium oxalate crystal and hemolysis …


Hot Air Drying Characteristics And Model Of Mango Slices, Huang Min, Gan Ting, Yi Ping, Huang Fang, Li Li May 2024

Hot Air Drying Characteristics And Model Of Mango Slices, Huang Min, Gan Ting, Yi Ping, Huang Fang, Li Li

Food and Machinery

Objective: In order to predict and control the hot air drying process of Mango. Methods: Using fresh Mangifera indica Linn as experimental material, the effects were studied in different hot air temperatures (60, 65, 70 ℃) and different thickness of Mango slices (0.8, 1.0, 1.2 cm) on the drying curve, drying characteristic curve and effective moisture diffusion coefficient of Mango. Selecting six commonly used drying models suitable for fruits and vegetables for fitting, analysis, and validation, the most suitable model for Mango hot air drying was selected. Results: With the increase of temperature and the decrease of slice thickness, the …


Optimization Of Preparation Process And Preliminary Structure Characterization Of Polysaccharides From Lemon Peel With High Hypoglycemic Activity, Jiang Zhonggui, Li Di, Li Kaifeng, Ma Li, Gu Xin May 2024

Optimization Of Preparation Process And Preliminary Structure Characterization Of Polysaccharides From Lemon Peel With High Hypoglycemic Activity, Jiang Zhonggui, Li Di, Li Kaifeng, Ma Li, Gu Xin

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to optimize the preparation process of polysaccharides from lemon peel and screen out the components with high hypoglycemic activity. Methods: Ultrasonic assisted enzymatic extraction of lemon peel polysaccharide, combined with response surface test to explore the best extraction process, through DEAE-52 anion chromatography and Sephadex G-100 gel column chromatography separation and purification to obtain a homogeneous polysaccharide fraction (named as LPs-1a). The effective hypoglycemic components of lemon peel polysaccharides were screened by α-glucosidase and their relative molecular weight, monosaccharide composition and characteristic groups were analyzed. Results: The optimal extraction process of lemon peel polysaccharide was …


Research On Efficient Production And Quality Optimization Of Yuba Based On Soymilk Solids Concentration And Slurry Depth Control, Zhang Yan, Ren Guangyue, Duan Xu, Liu Wenchao, Wang Zhe May 2024

Research On Efficient Production And Quality Optimization Of Yuba Based On Soymilk Solids Concentration And Slurry Depth Control, Zhang Yan, Ren Guangyue, Duan Xu, Liu Wenchao, Wang Zhe

Food and Machinery

Objective: Determine the appropriate soymilk concentration and slurry depth to provide a theoretical reference for the efficient and high-quality production of yuba. Methods: The effect of soymilk solids concentration and slurry depth on the yield, film-forming rate, nutrient contents, mechanical properties, cooking loss rate, and rehydration ratio were investigated. Results: The optimal yield solids of yuba (34.68%) and highest nutritional value occurs when the soymilk solids concentration is 6% and the soymilk slurry depth is 6 cm, which presents 51.05% protein, 23.42% fats, and it also has good tensile strength and rehydration qualities, with respective measurements of 3.74 MPa and …


Study On Optimization Of Enzymatic Hydrolysis Technology For Mushroom Sauce, Chen Jing, Tang Haoguo, Wang Jiakang, Si Qihe, Shen Ruxiao May 2024

Study On Optimization Of Enzymatic Hydrolysis Technology For Mushroom Sauce, Chen Jing, Tang Haoguo, Wang Jiakang, Si Qihe, Shen Ruxiao

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to prepare a kind of mushroom paste with Lentinus edodes, Pleurotus eryngii and Agaricus bisporus as raw materials by enzymolysis with cellulase. Methods: The response surface method was used to optimize the optimal enzymatic hydrolysis process of the mushroom paste with amino acid nitrogen content as the index. Results: The optimal enzymolysis conditions were as follows: enzyme dosage 0.6%, pH 6, enzymolysis temperature 50 ℃, solid-liquid ratio 1∶30 (g/mL). Under these conditions, the actual amino acid nitrogen content was 0.418 μg/100 g. Conclusion: The sensory evaluation and nutritional indexes of the mushroom paste are up …


Investigating Nutrient Biomarkers Of Healthy Brain Aging: A Multimodal Brain Imaging Study, Christopher E. Zwilling, Jisheng Wu, Aron K. Barbey May 2024

Investigating Nutrient Biomarkers Of Healthy Brain Aging: A Multimodal Brain Imaging Study, Christopher E. Zwilling, Jisheng Wu, Aron K. Barbey

Department of Psychology: Faculty Publications

The emerging field of Nutritional Cognitive Neuroscience aims to uncover specific foods and nutrients that promote healthy brain aging. Central to this effort is the discovery of nutrient profiles that can be targeted in nutritional interventions designed to promote brain health with respect to multimodal neuroimaging measures of brain structure, function, and metabolism. The present study therefore conducted one of the largest and most comprehensive nutrient biomarker studies examining multimodal neuroimaging measures of brain health within a sample of 100 older adults. To assess brain health, a comprehensive battery of well-established cognitive and brain imaging measures was administered, along with …


The Cure For World Peace: A Public Health Strategy, Eva Eleftheriadis May 2024

The Cure For World Peace: A Public Health Strategy, Eva Eleftheriadis

Undergraduate Honors Theses

Health and the environment impact the security and stability of the global community, as can be seen through the effects of pandemics and climate change. This paper attempts to address these factors by helping create a preventative strategy for countries to be better equipped to face these challenges, and decrease the extent of future manifestations. Starting with a comparative analysis of the Black Death and the COVID-19 pandemic, this paper explores the relationship that exists between health, the environment, and human behavior. The analysis suggests that when these aspects are mutually beneficial, there is an increase in human security, which …


Preparation Of Matrix Reference Materials Of Bifenthrin And Cyhalothrin Pesticide Residues In Green Tea, Fang Haixian, Chen Xinglian, Li Xinyun, Li Jun, Pu Yali, Liu Hongcheng May 2024

Preparation Of Matrix Reference Materials Of Bifenthrin And Cyhalothrin Pesticide Residues In Green Tea, Fang Haixian, Chen Xinglian, Li Xinyun, Li Jun, Pu Yali, Liu Hongcheng

Food and Machinery

Objective: The preparation method of matrix reference materials of bifenthrin and cyhalothrin pesticide residues in green tea was established. Methods: Green tea samples were sprayed with biphenylthrin and cyhalothrin. The samples were crushed, screened, homogenized and bottled. After the homogeneity and stability tests, the quantity value was determined by three laboratories, and the uncertainty was evaluated. Results: The amount values of bifenthrin and cyhalothrin in green tea were (0.185±0.019 7) and (0.207±0.046 6) mg/kg with k=2, and the confidence interval was 95%. Conclusion: The developed matrix reference materials of bifenthrin and cyhalothrin in green tea are homogeneous and stable …


Recent Findings On The Effectiveness Of Peer Support For Patients With Type 2 Diabetes, James J. Werner, Kelsey Ufholz, Prashant Yamajala May 2024

Recent Findings On The Effectiveness Of Peer Support For Patients With Type 2 Diabetes, James J. Werner, Kelsey Ufholz, Prashant Yamajala

Faculty Scholarship

Purpose of Review: To review randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published from 2021–2023 that reported the effects of peer support interventions on outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Recent Findings: Literature searches yielded 137 articles and nine RCTs were ultimately reviewed. The reviewed trials involved in-person support groups, peer coach/mentor support, cultural peer support by community health workers, peer support during shared medical appointments (SMAs) including virtual reality-based SMAs, telehealth-facilitated programs, and telephone peer support. Most interventions combined two or more peer support strategies. Peer support was associated with significant decreases in HbA1c in 6 of the 9 reviewed …


The Influence Of Stage Of Ripeness On Consumer Perceptions Regarding Selected Aspects Of Non-Astringent Asian Persimmons (Diospyros Kaki Thunb), Robert A. Mirabello Jr May 2024

The Influence Of Stage Of Ripeness On Consumer Perceptions Regarding Selected Aspects Of Non-Astringent Asian Persimmons (Diospyros Kaki Thunb), Robert A. Mirabello Jr

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Asian Persimmon (Diospyros kaki Thunb.) is an important fruit crop in Asia and in recent decades has experienced expanding production around the world. Non-astringent cultivars are highly desirable in world markets. In the United States the Asian Persimmon is lesser known and consumed although it can be successfully grown in California and the Southeastern United States.This novel study examined the physical/chemical properties of the non-astringent Asian Persimmon ‘Jiro’ grown in Southern Louisiana at three distinct stages of ripeness described as Green (mid-September harvest), Light Orange (mid-October harvest) and Dark Orange (mid-November harvest). Data collected included color, weight, size, soluble …


Pregnant Black Bodies In Peril: A Multi-Method Analysis Of Obstetric Outcomes And Gestational Experiences, Courtney E. Williams May 2024

Pregnant Black Bodies In Peril: A Multi-Method Analysis Of Obstetric Outcomes And Gestational Experiences, Courtney E. Williams

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

My multi-method three-paper dissertation provides a better understanding of the relationship between maternal racial identity, obstetric outcomes, and gestational experiences. Using birth certificate data from the 2016 U.S. National Vital Statistics System and binary logistic regression models, in the first paper I explore heterogeneity in severe maternal morbidity (SMM) by maternal race, maternal education, and maternal age. To complement the first paper, in the second paper I allow 35 Black and White women/birthing people to describe pregnancy, birth, and early motherhood in their own words. I situate the Covid-19 pandemic as a unique cultural backdrop in this qualitative paper to …


Characteristics Influencing Enrollment Choices: A Mixed Methods Analysis Of Factors That Influence Black Students' Decision To Enroll In College Of Agriculture Programs, Jennifer L. Brown May 2024

Characteristics Influencing Enrollment Choices: A Mixed Methods Analysis Of Factors That Influence Black Students' Decision To Enroll In College Of Agriculture Programs, Jennifer L. Brown

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

This study aims to identify the barriers that affect Minority enrollment in agriculture, particularly focusing on increasing the enrollment of Black students. There is a significant concern regarding the gap between Black individuals and agriculture enrollment in post-secondary agriculture programs at land-grant institutions. The purpose of this mixed method phenomenology was to (1) identify factors that influence the decision of Black students to enroll in the College of Agriculture and (2) uncover the societal and economic influences that continue to serve as barriers to Black students’ enrolling in agriculture. The quantitative portion of the investigation utilized a web-based instrument structured …


Impact Of The Department Of Defense Maternity Leave Policy Change On Retention And Postpartum Depression And The Air Force Postpartum Physical Fitness Policy Change On Physical Readiness Outcomes, Minette S. R. Herrick May 2024

Impact Of The Department Of Defense Maternity Leave Policy Change On Retention And Postpartum Depression And The Air Force Postpartum Physical Fitness Policy Change On Physical Readiness Outcomes, Minette S. R. Herrick

Dissertations and Doctoral Documents, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2023–

Understanding the implications of health policy is paramount to support continued execution and further wide-spread distribution. The Department of Defense has made many recent family friendly policy changes in effort to improve the health and morale of the force. Two such policies were analyzed in this study. The first was the change in maternity leave, in 2016, from allotting women six weeks time off to twelve weeks time off in the postpartum period. The second was executed by the Air Force to permit postpartum women a longer duration for their required physical fitness assessment (an increase from six months to …


Selective Refueling Of Car T Cells Using Ada1 And Cd26 Boosts Antitumor Immunity, Yue Hu, Abhijit Sarkar, Kevin Song, Sara Michael, Magnus Hook, Andras Heczey May 2024

Selective Refueling Of Car T Cells Using Ada1 And Cd26 Boosts Antitumor Immunity, Yue Hu, Abhijit Sarkar, Kevin Song, Sara Michael, Magnus Hook, Andras Heczey

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy is hindered in solid tumor treatment due to the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment and suboptimal T cell persistence. Current strategies do not address nutrient competition in the microenvironment. Hence, we present a metabolic refueling approach using inosine as an alternative fuel. CAR T cells were engineered to express membrane-bound CD26 and cytoplasmic adenosine deaminase 1 (ADA1), converting adenosine to inosine. Autocrine secretion of ADA1 upon CD3/CD26 stimulation activates CAR T cells, improving migration and resistance to transforming growth factor β1 suppression. Fusion of ADA1 with anti-CD3 scFv further boosts inosine production and minimizes tumor …


Caffeine’S Impact On Heart Rate Variability During Short-Term Exercise In University Students, Maya J. Spinler, Morgan M. Payne, Christopher Carroll Dr. May 2024

Caffeine’S Impact On Heart Rate Variability During Short-Term Exercise In University Students, Maya J. Spinler, Morgan M. Payne, Christopher Carroll Dr.

Applied Health Sciences Student Works

The primary objective is to explore the physiological effects of caffeine on intra-bout exercise-induced blood pressure (BP) and heart rate (HR) deceleration resulting from repeated anaerobic exercise cycling in active university students. Use of caffeinated stimulants has increased in recent years, particularly in the exercise setting. The cardiovascular system (CS) is an essential piece of exercise physiology and is controlled by the autonomic nervous system (ANS). Caffeine has a known effect on the CS during acute exercise. What is not well solidified is the connection between caffeine and exercise-induced markers, such as heart rate recovery (HRR) and BP. Participants underwent …


Commencement Program [Spring 2024], Clark University May 2024

Commencement Program [Spring 2024], Clark University

Commencement Programs

Annual Commencement Program for graduation ceremonies at Clark University, held on May 20th, 2024.


Pre-Conference Survey, Dusty Layton, Angela Williams May 2024

Pre-Conference Survey, Dusty Layton, Angela Williams

Conference Documents

No abstract provided.


Conference Attendee List, Dusty Laton, Angela Williams May 2024

Conference Attendee List, Dusty Laton, Angela Williams

Conference Documents

Attendee list for the Future of Research Integrity Conference.


Comprehensive In Vitro And In Vivo Evaluation Of Therapeutic Potential Of Bacopa-Derived Asiatic Acid Against A Human Oral Pathogen Streptococcus Mutans, Rajendran Jeyasri, Pandiyan Muthuramalingam, Arumugam Priya, Rajaiah Alexpandi, N. R. Siva Shanmugam, Saminathan Nivetha, Hyunsuk Shin, Shunmugiah Karutha Pandian, Arumugam Veera Ravi, Manikandan Ramesh May 2024

Comprehensive In Vitro And In Vivo Evaluation Of Therapeutic Potential Of Bacopa-Derived Asiatic Acid Against A Human Oral Pathogen Streptococcus Mutans, Rajendran Jeyasri, Pandiyan Muthuramalingam, Arumugam Priya, Rajaiah Alexpandi, N. R. Siva Shanmugam, Saminathan Nivetha, Hyunsuk Shin, Shunmugiah Karutha Pandian, Arumugam Veera Ravi, Manikandan Ramesh

Food for Health: Publications

Dental caries is a common human oral disease worldwide, caused by an acid-producing bacteria Streptococcus mutans. The use of synthetic drugs and antibiotics to prevent dental caries has been increasing, but this can lead to severe side effects. To solve this issue, developing and developed countries have resorted to herbal medicines as an alternative to synthetic drugs for the treatment and prevention of dental caries. Therefore, there is an urgent need for plant-derived products to treat such diseases. Bacopa monnieri, a well-documented medicinal plant, contains 52 phytocompounds, including the pentacyclic triterpenoid metabolite known as asiatic acid (ASTA). Hence, …


Analysis Of Research And Development Trends Of New Drugs, Ping Xu, Li Xu, Ruo-Nan Yang, Wei Li, Kaixian Chen May 2024

Analysis Of Research And Development Trends Of New Drugs, Ping Xu, Li Xu, Ruo-Nan Yang, Wei Li, Kaixian Chen

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

As an important component in the pharmaceutical innovation, research and development (R&D) of new drugs stands at the forefront of a new round of life science and technology revolution and bioeconomic reform, which is of strategic significance to leading scientific and technological innovation, driving economic development, and improving people’s health and well-being. At present, continuous innovation in cutting-edge technologies, cross-domain integration of disciplines, and digital depth enablement drive active innovation in the field of new drug R&D. Both domestically and internationally, innovative small molecule drugs, antibody drugs, immune cell therapy, gene therapy and nucleic acid drugs are receiving intensive market …


Synthetic Biology Enablement: From Academic Development To Industrial Transformation, Yan Xiong, Xueqing Ma, Daming Chen, Xiao Liu, Guoping Zhao May 2024

Synthetic Biology Enablement: From Academic Development To Industrial Transformation, Yan Xiong, Xueqing Ma, Daming Chen, Xiao Liu, Guoping Zhao

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Synthetic biology revolutionizes the comprehension of life systems from an engineering perspective, employing a “bottomup” approach in life science research. It adopts an iterative research paradigm of “design-build-test-learn” in life science research and creates engineered new life systems grounded in genomics and systems biology. This provides a new pathway of “from creation to understanding” for life sciences, departing from the traditional reductionist research strategy of “study the whole to understand the parts” and opening up a new culture of “building to understand” the essence of life. Additionally, synthetic biology elevates existing biotechnologies previously based on “simulating natural processes” and “genetic …


Condition Scoring Of Sheep, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia May 2024

Condition Scoring Of Sheep, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Animal production and livestock factsheets

Condition scoring sheep is an easy and accurate method of estimating the condition or 'nutritional wellbeing' of your sheep flock. It requires an assessment of the amount of muscle and fat covering the backbone and the short ribs of each sheep. This gives a picture of the sheep’s store of energy. It is the best method for monitoring pregnant and lactating ewes but is also useful for monitoring the growth of weaners.


Chm110 Principles Of Chemistry Lecture Slides, Leah S. Cohen May 2024

Chm110 Principles Of Chemistry Lecture Slides, Leah S. Cohen

Open Educational Resources

These modified slides contain information from the first ten chapters from the General, Organic, and Biochemistry: connecting Chemistry to Your Life textbook by Blei & Odian.


The Effect Of A Lactobacillus Containing Gel On The Clitoral Microbiome Of The Mare, Fiona E. Herzog May 2024

The Effect Of A Lactobacillus Containing Gel On The Clitoral Microbiome Of The Mare, Fiona E. Herzog

LSU Master's Theses

The equine lower reproductive tract harbors bacterial populations that serve as a reservoir for potential pathogens. Dysbiosis of urogenital sites may play a role in reproductive disease of the mare, including endometritis. Metagenetic studies have evaluated microbiomes in the uterus, vagina and placenta, while the clitoral microbiome has yet to be described. In this study, the following hypotheses were tested; 1) the clitoris harbors a unique microbiome, 2) topical Lactobacillus genus complex (LGC) probiotic will alter this microbiome, 3) acceptable per cycle pregnancy rates (PCPR) following probiotic application will be achieved. Reproductively normal mares (n=14) were selected, and clitoral fossa …


Revealing Microbial Community Composition And Disinfection Efficacy Evaluation In Wholesale Pork Markets Through 16s Rdna Sequencing, Miao He, Lingyan Ma, Wentao Lv, Yingping Xiao, Hua Yang, Xiofan Wang, Jiangchao Zhao, Hangzhen Lan, Wen Wang, Xingning Xiao May 2024

Revealing Microbial Community Composition And Disinfection Efficacy Evaluation In Wholesale Pork Markets Through 16s Rdna Sequencing, Miao He, Lingyan Ma, Wentao Lv, Yingping Xiao, Hua Yang, Xiofan Wang, Jiangchao Zhao, Hangzhen Lan, Wen Wang, Xingning Xiao

Animal Science Faculty Publications and Presentations

This study has employed 16S rDNA analysis to elucidate the characteristics of the microbial community in the surroundings, facilities, and meat samples collected from a pork wholesale market with the aim of revealing bacterial contamination. In addition, the efficacy of sodium hypochlorite disinfectant was assessed by comparing the bacterial communities in the viable samples before and after disinfection. The bacterial abundances in meat, chopping boards, and knives were positively correlated (r > 0.95, p <  .05), suggesting potential cross-contamination risks during market transactions. The species richness indices for the external transport vehicles, pork hooks, and floors were significantly different from those of the samples taken after decontamination (p <  .05). Linear discriminant analysis Effect Size (LEfSe) analyses showed that Firmicutes, Proteobacteria, and Chloroflexi were significantly more abundant in the transaction period, whereas Bacteroidetes levels decreased compared to the clean-up period. NaClO disinfection …


Lay Advisor Interventions For Hypertension Outcomes: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis And A Re-Aim Evaluation, Sonal J. Patil, Leila Bushweller, Eno-Obong Udoh, Irina Todorov, Robert Saper, Kurt C. Stange, Shari Bolen May 2024

Lay Advisor Interventions For Hypertension Outcomes: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis And A Re-Aim Evaluation, Sonal J. Patil, Leila Bushweller, Eno-Obong Udoh, Irina Todorov, Robert Saper, Kurt C. Stange, Shari Bolen

Faculty Scholarship

Introduction: Lay advisor interventions improve hypertension outcomes; however, the added benefits and relevant factors for their widespread implementation into health systems are unknown. We performed a systematic review to: (1) summarize the benefits of adding lay advisors to interventions on hypertension outcomes, and (2) summarize factors associated with successful implementation in health systems using the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, Maintenance (RE-AIM) framework. Methods: We systematically searched several databases, including Ovid MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO from January 1981 to May 2023. All study designs of interventions delivered solely by lay advisors for adults with hypertension were eligible. If both arms received the …


Bikeability Disparities In Orange County, California: Intersection Of Place And Demographics, Jeanette Gritton, Maria Cristina Martinez, Georgiana Bostean, Megan Thiele Strong May 2024

Bikeability Disparities In Orange County, California: Intersection Of Place And Demographics, Jeanette Gritton, Maria Cristina Martinez, Georgiana Bostean, Megan Thiele Strong

Sociology Faculty Articles and Research

Active transportation modes such as walking and biking are gaining popularity for their extensive health and environmental benefits, yet scholars know little about how place-based accessibility varies by area sociodemographic composition. This study is among the first to examine sociodemographic disparities (by both race and socioeconomic status) in bikeability while allowing for heterogeneity in disparities. Consideration of bikeability disparities is particularly critical within the framework of urban planning concepts that promote equitable accessibility and reduced dependency on automobiles, such as the 15-minute city. Geographically Weighted Regressions examined associations between census tract-level bikeability (using an index that combines five components), socioeconomic …