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Cracking A Back Is Not Rehabilitation: A Comparative Analysis Of Chiropractic Vs. Physical Therapy, Lauren M. Radack

Student Scholar Showcase

There is an increasingly common belief among the general public that chiropractic care is more successful in treating injuries than physical therapy. Research shows that chiropractic care cannot be compared to physical therapy due to their different skill sets, knowledge of treatment, and applications; therefore, one modality cannot be determined better than the other. While the two domains are incomparable, individuals continue to feel pressured to select between chiropractic care and physical Therapy. Analyzing the influence of the false claims and misinformation that surrounds rehabilitation services, the belief that physical therapy treatment is able to be replaced by chiropractic treatment …

Artificial Intelligence, Human Cognition, And Human Rights: Employee Infantilization And Organized Immaturity With Bossware Platforms, Jo Ann Oravec

Midwest Ethics Symposium

No abstract provided.

Bryant University Research And Engagement Day Schedule, Bryant University

Bryant REDay (Research and Engagement Day)

No abstract provided.

2024 Reday Awards, Bryant University

Bryant REDay (Research and Engagement Day)

No abstract provided.

Food Price Narratives, Tammi S. Etheridge

Scholarly Articles

The use of antitrust in the context of food is problematic because it so clearly violates the Consumer Welfare Standard as prescribed by the courts. Ultimately, antitrust rhetoric promoting ad nauseam enforcement will not improve consumer welfare. Advancing consumer welfare in the food industry must mean prioritizing lower food prices over some arbitrary threshold of market competition or protecting small farms. Courts can and should begin distinguishing these goals immediately.

Will The Requirement Of Lactation Consultants In Hospitals Increase Breastfeeding Rates In The U.S.?, Suzanne Eubanks

Posters

In recent years as health in the United States is declining, so are breastfeeding rates. It seems that majority of the people aware of this issue, are specialized in the area of maternal-newborn care and/or breastfeeding. “The fact that breastfeeding rates remain low in many contexts, with substantial gaps between income groups, suggests that countries are not providing women with sufficient information and support. This is an area that requires urgent attention.” Improving breastfeeding rates could save more than 820,000 children under 5 every year, and an additional 20,000 maternal deaths from breast cancer. “Physicians are not often adequately prepared …

Spring 2024 Student Showcase For Research And Creative Inquiry Program, Office Of Student Research, Longwood University

Spring Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry

No abstract provided.

Research Discoverability, Deborah M. Williams, Emily Ray

Library Presentations & Publications

No abstract provided.

A Strategic Plan For The Development Of A Model Of Care For Post Operative Bariatric Patients In Rural Utah, Cris R. Chamberlain

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The delivery of health care for postoperative bariatric patients remains a challenge in rural settings, often leading to varied patient outcomes and inefficient resource allocation. This study aims to develop and implement a strategic model of care for postoperative bariatric patients at Castleview Hospital in Rural Utah. Grounded in the Iowa Model of Evidence-Based Practice, this initiative focuses on creating a cohesive and comprehensive postoperative care pathway, tailored to the unique patient demographics and facility constraints of a 39-bed hospital serving 35-45 bariatric patients annually. Methodology includes ethical considerations, secured through CITI training and pending IRB approval, robust data collection …

Inhibiting Repetitive And Restricted Behaviors In Sprague-Dawley Rats Using Propranolol: Sex Differences, Melanie M. Berry

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is diagnosed when an individual has persistent deficits in social communication and restrictive repetitive patterns of behaviors, interests, or activities. Restricted repetitive behaviors (RRBs) are typically triggered by anxiety and can cause significant detriment to an individual's life. While there is no cure for ASD, there are pharmacological treatment options for the symptoms caused by ASD. Propranolol, a beta-adrenergic antagonist, is used to treat anxiety and shows promise in reducing many of the symptoms associated with ASD. This study explores the effects of Propranolol on RRBs in a sample size of …

A Qualitative Investigation Of The Technology Acceptance Model In The U.S. Cooperative Extension Service On The Adoption Of Customer Relationship Management Systems, Aaron Weibe

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This research investigates the technology acceptance model (TAM) in the U.S. Cooperative Extension Service (CES) regarding the adoption of customer relationship management (CRM) systems to improve communications, outreach, and engagement with the publics and communities it serves. The CES comprises land-grant universities throughout the United States and offices in nearly every county in the country. It provides research-based educational programming to help communities of all sizes meet the challenges they face. However, many CES organizations have yet to adopt CRM technologies, leading to potential missed opportunities in improving client engagement, outreach, and communications. A thorough review of the literature of …

Modeling The Human Learning Process Using An Industrial Steam Boiler Analogy To Design A Psychophysiological-Based Hypermedia Adaptive Automation System, Liliana María Villavicencio López

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation aims to address the existing gap in the integration of various dimensions within the student learning system, encompassing cognitive, emotional, and physical variables. The primary objective is to construct a Personalized Learning Adaptive Automation model using Electroencephalography (EEG) technology.

To provide deeper insight into the intricate nature of the Human Learning Process, this study introduces a novel analogy with an Industrial Steam Boiler. This analogy serves as a distinctive contribution to research in the field.

The research methodology involved the collection of brainwaves data from engineering students while they undertook educational tasks of varying levels of difficulty, categorized …

Exploring Factors That Influence Gen Z Consumers’ Adoption Of Metaverse And Brand Experience Through Metaverse, Xuan Nhat Linh Ho

Theses and Dissertations

Metaverse is an all-encompassing digital ecosystem that comprises numerous virtual worlds. Nowadays, Metaverse platforms are utilized globally for social interactions, work-related tasks, leisure activities, and online shopping. Furthermore, fashion brands now recognize immersive Metaverse technology's great potential and focus on reaching more consumers and expanding market share through Metaverse. However, it is unclear if other brands should invest in building a solid presence in Metaverse. Limited studies have investigated how these fashion-related factors influence brand experience, brand awareness, brand attitude, and purchase intention on Metaverse retail platforms. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and fashion-related …

Investigating Experiences During Times Of Uncertainty: A Phenomenological Study Of High School Educators, Selinna Creasy

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to understand the motivation to educate during times of uncertainty for high school educators at an urban Virginian public high school. This study examined the influence of different factors on job satisfaction relating to recognition, growth, relationships, and remuneration. The theory of motivation-hygiene served as the guiding principle, emphasizing the importance of internal and external factors in enhancing job satisfaction. In terms of methodology, a phenomenological transcendental approach was employed. The sample consisted of high school educators teaching students in urban Virginian schools in Grades 9 through 12. The study included 14 participants …

Exploring The Health Care Professionals' Attitudes And Beliefs Of Patient-Centered Care On The Progression Of Dementia, Brittany L. Holmes

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the attitudes and beliefs of patient-centered care on the progression of dementia for healthcare professionals at a long-term patient-centered care residential site. The theory guiding this study was Ajzen’s theory of planned behavior in 1985 as it will provide the basis for the attitudes and beliefs of various health care professionals. Attitudes and beliefs influence behavior. Therefore, the implementation of patient-centered care is based on the attitudes and beliefs of healthcare professionals and may impact the progression of dementia. Data was collected through in-person and/or virtual meetings to gather consent forms, …

Primary General Music: Trauma-Informed Instruction In Title I Schools In Post-Pandemic Georgia, Sarah-Ann Higgins

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Despite growing evidence of the need for trauma-informed teaching practices in schools, most music educators have limited training or knowledge of trauma-informed teaching strategies. The need for trauma-informed teaching has grown due to many students and teachers having lived through the collective trauma experience of social isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Inherently social in nature, music classes are an ideal setting to address the unique needs of students who have experienced trauma. Children living in low socio-economic settings are especially vulnerable due to the already increased likelihood of experiencing adverse events that may cause trauma such as child abuse, …

Improving Health And Wellness In Patients With Frailty Traits, Jessica Lyndsay Moore, Cassandra Nelson

Spring 2024 Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium

Frailty is an age-related syndrome characterized by impairments in strength, endurance, mobility, and cognitive function (Panayi et al., 2019). Studies show that frailty increases vulnerability during stressful events such as hospitalization and is linked to poor recovery (Peeler et al., 2022). In addition to poor recovery, frail patients are at risk for increased dependence, reduced occupational performance, and reduced occupational engagement (Kawaguchi et al., 2017). Purpose: This capstone project aimed to improve health and wellness in individuals with frailty traits by implementing a comprehensive program focused on improving strength, functional capacity, nutrition intake, stress management, cognitive health, and social wellness.

Educating Outpatient Clinic Nurses In The Management Of Diabetes, Deborah O. Yisa

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Diabetes mellitus must be carefully managed and cared for to reduce complications and enhance quality of life. Nurses are essential to the treatment of people with diabetes, so they must have up- to-date knowledge and expertise in diabetic education. The significance of diabetic education for nurses, its effect on patient outcomes, and techniques for boosting nurses' competency in diabetes care are critical to positive patient outcomes and are all explored in this academic research. The results suggest a notable disparity between the participants' knowledge ratings before and after the intervention, confirming that all 13 participants benefited from the diabetic self-management …

The Experience Of Self-Regulation Among Obese Adults During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Nicholas Cunningham

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Obesity is considered a disease, an epidemic, and is a risk factor for the development of cardiovascular diseases, certain cancers, poor mental health, and low quality of life. It is also a leading cause of mortality. While it is difficult for obese adults to combat their condition, it was much more challenging during unprecedented times such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Annesi’s self-regulation conceptual framework was used as a basis to ground this study. Research explains the importance of practicing self-regulation to increase physical activity. However, there is little research on the practice of self-regulation to increase physical activity and weight …

Centering Community And Joy Through Co-Production: Tracking The Seasonal Changes Of Utqiaġvik’S Spring Whaling, Kimberly Kivvaq Pikok

Arctic and Northern Studies

Using mixed methods and multimedia approaches, I investigated the multigenerational perspectives and seasonal changes in Utqiaġvik’s spring whaling. As an Iñupiaq living in my home community of Utqiaġvik, it was important to me to center my community’s knowledge and Iñupiaq-led entities. I used various tools and resources such as conducting semi-directed interviews, hiring a local Iñupiaq videographer to take photos and videos of spring whaling preparations, and using observational data from the Alaska Arctic Observatory and Knowledge Hub. The interviews, conversations with local Iñupiat-led entities and whalers, and the observational data guided my research goals and objectives and, more importantly, …

Testosterone Supplementation In Patients With Burn Hypermetabolism, Alexandra Dewitt, Anastasiya Ivanko, Jonathan E. Schoen, Aimee Keating, Herb A. Phelan Iii, Jeffrey E. Carter

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

56th Annual Meeting of the American Burn Association, 2024; April 9 - April 12, 2024; Chicago, IL

Basic Needs Fulfillment And Course Completion Rates For Online University Students With Disabilities: A Quantitative, Non-Experimental, Causal-Comparative Study, Ashleigh M. King

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this quantitative, nonexperimental causal-comparative study is to determine if there is a difference in the percentage of courses completed between online university students with disabilities who are experiencing food and/or housing insecurity and those who are not. Students with disabilities at universities are less likely to complete courses than peers without disabilities, and while this discrepancy is often blamed on disability, other factors that impact student performance must be examined to determine if intersecting factors that disproportionately impact people with disabilities, specifically food and housing insecurity, may be contributing to decreased percentages of course completion. The theory …

Generational Poverty And Education: Breaking The Cycle Of Ignorance, Leland Jackson

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Generational poverty is a problem that is not limited by race, gender, geography, or any other demographic. It is widespread and found in every state and city in the United States. Currently, over 17% of the population of the United States lives in poverty, based on a 2019 study. Of those, the vast majority are at least second-generation poverty dwellers. There seems to be no shortage of opinions on why a person lives below the poverty line, and many are willing to share them with those they know and those living in poverty. It is not unusual for one living …

2023 Rising Stars In Measurement Science, Shelley Minteer

Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works

No abstract provided.

Estimated Health Benefits, Costs And Cost-Effectiveness Of Eliminating Industrial Trans-Fatty Acids In Nigeria: Cost-Effectiveness Analysis, Matti Marklund, Leopold N Aminde, Mary Njeri Wanjau, Boni M Ale, Adedayo E Ojo, Clementina E Okoro, Abimbola Adegboye, Liping Huang, J Lennert Veerman, Jason Hy Wu, Mark D Huffman, Dike B Ojji

2020-Current year OA Pubs

INTRODUCTION: Nigeria is committed to reducing industrial

METHODS: The effect on ischaemic heart disease (IHD) burden, costs and cost-effectiveness of a mandatory iTFA limit (≤2% of all fats) for foods in Nigeria were estimated using Markov cohort models. Data on demographics, IHD epidemiology and

RESULTS: Over the first 10 years, a mandatory iTFA limit (assumed to eliminate iTFA intake) was estimated to prevent 9996 (95% uncertainty interval: 8870 to 11 118) IHD deaths and 66 569 (58 862 to 74 083) IHD events, and to save US$90 million (78 to 102) in healthcare costs. The corresponding lifetime estimates were 259 …

Endocannabinoids And Their Role In Renal Health Of African Americans, William L. Doss Iii, Md, Mba, Abpmr

JCHP Collaborative Capstone and Research Exchange

Abstract

The current biomarkers used for detecting renal disease Creatinine has long been seen to be inadequate in identifying the extent of renal disease in African and African American populations. CB1 and CB2 receptors are ubiquitous in the human body and their expression is increased with inflammation in the body. In response to the increased expression, the hypothalamus produces endocannabinoids in response. As a result, endocannabinoids can be a biomarker in detecting renal disease where inflammation is a significant factor in renal injury.

Public Health Implications Of Armed Conflict In Nigeria, Rachel Dibal Simon Karu

Liberty University Research Week

Introduction: Armed conflict is inimical to the health of those affected by it. Nigeria has a long-standing history of armed conflict amidst a battered system. Armed conflict in Nigeria has led to maiming and death and has negatively affected the quality of life of the citizens. It has also affected the delivery of healthcare services and other social determinants of health. Armed conflict in Nigeria has reduced vaccination rates and maternal healthcare utilization and has led to food insecurity in the affected areas. The impact of armed conflict on population health is of grave concern for this nation with the …

Assessing Natural And Synthetic Red Food Dye, Victoria Maclean

Liberty University Research Week

Colorants have been a part of our world for a long time. They have been used in textiles, medicines, hair products, cosmetic products, and specifically food. Food coloring is an important sensory cue to how we expect foods and drinks to taste. There are synthetic and natural dyes that help us gain the bright color we associate with our food. Natural dyes are made from vegetables, fruits, plants, and sometimes insects. Synthetic dyes are made from the synthesis of chemicals compounds. Customers and vendors look for a dye that is vibrant, heat and light stable, low cost, provides health benefits, …

Researching And Comparing The Properties Of Anthocyanins With Fd&C Blue No 1, Kendall Boyle

Liberty University Research Week

Colorings and dyes are used to enhance the physical appearance of these items to make it more enjoyable for the human consumer. Vegetables and plants have been known to naturally dye clothing and food since the beginning. These natural dyes also had the ability to provide numerous health benefits that positively impact the human body system. Despite this, society has moved to synthetic dyes for lower cost, more supply and demand, and stronger pigmentation. Synthetic dyes tend to be brighter and more enjoyable to the eyes. Unfortunately, synthetic food dyes negatively impact human health in the process. This proposal will …

The Acute Effects Of Caffeine Consumption On Muscle Performance Of A 1 Rep Max Bench Press Exercise: A Critically Appraised Topic, Kathryn Evans

Liberty University Research Week

Context In a strength-based population, caffeine supplementation has become popular because caffeine is known to increase energy. Many in the sports setting assume this will translate to improved strength in weightlifting. Currently, a mass variety of clinical studies are based on the results of performance from caffeine consumption in an endurance-based population, but specifically, within a strength-based population focusing on one exercise, the acute effects of caffeine dosage have limited data. This critically appraised topic focuses on whether there is an effect on performance when ingesting caffeine based on the exercise of a 1 rep max bench press. Methods Using …