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Assessing The Socioeconomic Impacts Of Solar Irrigation In Myanmar: A Case Study Of Smallholder Farmers, May Thi Thi Moe Jan 2024

Assessing The Socioeconomic Impacts Of Solar Irrigation In Myanmar: A Case Study Of Smallholder Farmers, May Thi Thi Moe

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This study addresses the critical challenge of enhancing agricultural sustainability in Myanmar’s Central Dry Zone (CDZ), a region characterized by water scarcity and a high reliance on costly diesel irrigation. To address the knowledge gap on the localized impacts of solar-powered irrigation systems (SPIS), this research assesses their socioeconomic benefits and adoption barriers among smallholder farmers in Pyawbwe Township. Guided by a revitalized 21st-Century Sustainable Livelihoods Framework, the study employed a qualitative design, conducting in-depth interviews with 27 farmers and four experts. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis, complemented by economic calculations (ROI, PBP, NPV) to provide robust evidence of …

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The Structural Basis Of Inflammation : Computational Characterization Of Molecular Mechanisms, Sara W. Jackson Jan 2024

The Structural Basis Of Inflammation : Computational Characterization Of Molecular Mechanisms, Sara W. Jackson

Dissertations

Computational tools are useful in the interpretation and analysis of experimental data. In the world of structural biophysics, computational tools go a bit further: they can simulate atomic motions and molecular interactions based on experimentally-determined biomolecule structures, therein describing natural phenomena, and inspiring the formulation of new hypotheses. In this work, computational structural biology tools are used to answer questions about molecules of inflammatory importance. Quantum chemistry computational tools are used to determine the electronic structure of sesamin, a component of many diets which may be a modulator of an enzyme involved in the metabolism of inflammation mediators. Virtual docking …

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2024 Annual Security And Fire Safety Report (Asfsr), Lindenwood University Jan 2024

2024 Annual Security And Fire Safety Report (Asfsr), Lindenwood University

Security Reports

Report prepared by the Department of Public Safety and Security Includes Policy Statements for the 2023-2024 Academic Year and Crime Statistics for Calendar Years (CYs) 2021, 2022 & 2023

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Serine Proteinase Inhibitors From Nicotiana Benthamiana, A Nonpreferred Host Plant, Inhibit The Growth Of Myzus Persicae (Green Peach Aphid), Honglin Feng, Georg Jander Jan 2024

Serine Proteinase Inhibitors From Nicotiana Benthamiana, A Nonpreferred Host Plant, Inhibit The Growth Of Myzus Persicae (Green Peach Aphid), Honglin Feng, Georg Jander

Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND: The green peach aphid (Myzus persicae) is a severe agricultural crop pest that has developed resistance to most current control methods, requiring the urgent development of novel strategies. Plant proteinase inhibitors (PINs) are small proteins that protect plants against pathogens and/or herbivores, likely by preventing efficient protein digestion. RESULTS: We identified 67 protease genes in the transcriptomes of three M. persicae lineages (USDA-Red, G002 and G006). Comparison of gene expression levels in aphid guts and whole aphids showed that several proteases, including a highly expressed serine protease, are significantly overexpressed in the guts. Furthermore, we identified three genes encoding …

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Understanding Inequality In U.S. Farm Subsidies Using Large-Scale Administrative Data, Jisang Yu, Sunghun Lim Jan 2024

Understanding Inequality In U.S. Farm Subsidies Using Large-Scale Administrative Data, Jisang Yu, Sunghun Lim

Faculty Publications

Using a large-scale, individual-level administrative data set for 2008–2021, we document the inequality in farm program payments across all recipients in the U.S. By examining the relationship between within-county inequality and demographic characteristics of farmers in a county, we find that there is a positive association between the share of Black operators and within-county inequality. We also provide suggestive evidence that a substantial portion of racial and gender disparities in farm payments are associated with crop production characteristics. We then utilize name information in farm payment data to infer the race and gender of individual payees. The analysis using approximately …

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Physicochemical And Functional Properties Of Different Varieties Of Spring And Winter Peas Of South Dakota, Prakriti Dhakal Jan 2024

Physicochemical And Functional Properties Of Different Varieties Of Spring And Winter Peas Of South Dakota, Prakriti Dhakal

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Peas are a good source of nutrients for both humans and animals, and they are the world's second most significant and sustainable legume. There have been studies on different kinds of pea grown in other parts of the world, but there is no information on the compositional and functional characteristics of pea varieties grown specifically in South Dakota. The objective of the study was to evaluate the proximate composition and functional properties of various pea varieties and determine if the pea variety impacted cookie properties. The proximate composition (moisture, protein, starch, and amylose), functional capacities (water holding, oil holding capacity, …

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Feeding Isoacids To Swine: Inclusion Level And Interactions With Dietary Fiber And Protein, Angie Patricia Benavides Infante Jan 2024

Feeding Isoacids To Swine: Inclusion Level And Interactions With Dietary Fiber And Protein, Angie Patricia Benavides Infante

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

In animal production, research is continually being carried out into implementing new feeding strategies, such as incorporating new alternative ingredients or additives that improve the quality of the diet, reduce the cost of diets, or have effects on intestinal health. The inclusion of branched-chain volatile fatty acids has been investigated in ruminants, and it has been found that a diet supplemented with BCVFA increases fiber digestibility as well as increases cellulolytic bacteria in the rumen. There is little information about the possible effects on pigs supplemented with BCVFA. According to this, the first study aims to evaluate the optimal inclusion …

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Energy Expenditure, Metabolic Adaptation, Physical Activity And Energy Intake Following Weight Loss: Comparison Between Bariatric Surgery And Low-Calorie Diet, Kaja Falkenhain, Corby K. Martin, Eric Ravussin, Leanne M. Redman Jan 2024

Energy Expenditure, Metabolic Adaptation, Physical Activity And Energy Intake Following Weight Loss: Comparison Between Bariatric Surgery And Low-Calorie Diet, Kaja Falkenhain, Corby K. Martin, Eric Ravussin, Leanne M. Redman

Clinical Research Faculty Publications

Objective: Bariatric surgery remains the most effective treatment to achieve substantial weight loss; however, total daily energy expenditure and physical activity changes in response to such interventions have been seldom explored. Methods: In this prospective observational study, total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) using doubly labeled water and physical activity (SenseWear armband) was assessed in 17 females (mean ± SD: 48.6 ± 9.7 kg/m2, 43 ± 12 years) at baseline and 8 and 52 weeks following either bariatric surgery (BSG, N = 9) or a low-calorie diet (LCD, N = 8). Energy intake was assessed using the intake-balance method. Results: After …

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Proportion Of Caloric Restriction-Induced Weight Loss As Skeletal Muscle, Steven B. Heymsfield, Shengping Yang, Cassidy Mccarthy, Jasmin B. Brown, Corby K. Martin, Leanne M. Redman, Eric Ravussin, Wei Shen, Manfred J. Müller, Anja Bosy-Westphal Jan 2024

Proportion Of Caloric Restriction-Induced Weight Loss As Skeletal Muscle, Steven B. Heymsfield, Shengping Yang, Cassidy Mccarthy, Jasmin B. Brown, Corby K. Martin, Leanne M. Redman, Eric Ravussin, Wei Shen, Manfred J. Müller, Anja Bosy-Westphal

Clinical Research Faculty Publications

Objective: This study's objective was to develop models predicting the relative reduction in skeletal muscle (SM) mass during periods of voluntary calorie restriction (CR) and to validate model predictions in longitudinally monitored samples. Methods: The model development group included healthy nonexercising adults (n = 897) who had whole-body SM mass measured with magnetic resonance imaging. Model predictions of relative SM changes with CR were evaluated in two longitudinal studies, one 12 to 14 weeks in duration (n = 74) and the other 12 months in duration (n = 26). Results: A series of SM prediction models were developed in a …

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Are We Adequately Training Our Healthcare Providers Facing The Pandemic Of Obesity?, Eric Ravussin Jan 2024

Are We Adequately Training Our Healthcare Providers Facing The Pandemic Of Obesity?, Eric Ravussin

Clinical Research Faculty Publications

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Postprandial Glucose Variability Following Typical Meals In Youth Living With Type 1 Diabetes, Susana R. Patton, Simon Bergford, Jennifer L. Sherr, Robin L. Gal, Peter Calhoun, Mark A. Clements, Michael C. Riddell, Corby K. Martin Jan 2024

Postprandial Glucose Variability Following Typical Meals In Youth Living With Type 1 Diabetes, Susana R. Patton, Simon Bergford, Jennifer L. Sherr, Robin L. Gal, Peter Calhoun, Mark A. Clements, Michael C. Riddell, Corby K. Martin

Clinical Research Faculty Publications

We explored the association between macronutrient intake and postprandial glucose variability in a large sample of youth living with T1D and consuming free-living meals. In the Type 1 Diabetes Exercise Initiative Pediatric (T1DEXIP) Study, youth took photographs before and after their meals on 3 days during a 10 day observation period. We used the remote food photograph method to obtain the macronutrient content of youth’s meals. We also collected physical activity, continuous glucose monitoring, and insulin use data. We measured glycemic variability using standard deviation (SD) and coefficient of variation (CV) of glucose for up to 3 h after meals. …

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Factors Affecting Reproducibility Of Change In Glucose During Exercise: Results From The Type 1 Diabetes And Exercise Initiative, Zoey Li, Peter Calhoun, Michael R. Rickels, Robin L. Gal, Roy W. Beck, Peter G. Jacobs, Mark A. Clements, Susana R. Patton, Jessica R. Castle, Corby K. Martin, Melanie B. Gillingham, Francis J. Doyle, Michael C. Riddell Jan 2024

Factors Affecting Reproducibility Of Change In Glucose During Exercise: Results From The Type 1 Diabetes And Exercise Initiative, Zoey Li, Peter Calhoun, Michael R. Rickels, Robin L. Gal, Roy W. Beck, Peter G. Jacobs, Mark A. Clements, Susana R. Patton, Jessica R. Castle, Corby K. Martin, Melanie B. Gillingham, Francis J. Doyle, Michael C. Riddell

Clinical Research Faculty Publications

Aims: To evaluate factors affecting within-participant reproducibility in glycemic response to different forms of exercise. Methods: Structured exercise sessions ~30 minutes in length from the Type 1 Diabetes Exercise Initiative (T1DEXI) study were used to assess within-participant glycemic variability during and after exercise. The effect of several pre-exercise factors on the within-participant glycemic variability was evaluated. Results: Data from 476 adults with type 1 diabetes were analyzed. A participant’s change in glucose during exercise was reproducible within 15 mg/dL of the participant’s other exercise sessions only 32% of the time. Participants who exercised with lower and more consistent glucose level, …

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Effect Of Muscle Mass And Strength On Depression: Does Mendelian Randomization Address Causality?, Candida J. Rebello Jan 2024

Effect Of Muscle Mass And Strength On Depression: Does Mendelian Randomization Address Causality?, Candida J. Rebello

Clinical Research Faculty Publications

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2023 Ecei Annual Report, Lsu Early Childhood Education Institute Jan 2024

2023 Ecei Annual Report, Lsu Early Childhood Education Institute

Early Childhood Education Institute Annual Reports

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Controlling Foodborne Pathogens In Irrigation Water: The Effectiveness Of Zeolite Modified With Cetrimonium Bromide, Jose L.Brandao Delgado, Jose Fuentes, Katheryn Parraga, Kathryn Fontenot, Achyut Adhikari, Marlene E. Janes Jan 2024

Controlling Foodborne Pathogens In Irrigation Water: The Effectiveness Of Zeolite Modified With Cetrimonium Bromide, Jose L.Brandao Delgado, Jose Fuentes, Katheryn Parraga, Kathryn Fontenot, Achyut Adhikari, Marlene E. Janes

Faculty Publications

Recurring foodborne outbreaks, attributed to Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella sp., and Listeria monocytogenes, have identified irrigation water as a potential source of contamination, and creating the necessity for safe irrigation water in produce cultivation, as emphasized by the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). In response to this imperative, this study explored the efficacy of surfactant-modified zeolite (SMZ) enhanced with Cetrimonium bromide (CTAB) as a sustainable water purification solution for surface water. The SMZ was assessed to have the capacity to filter contaminated water with high loads of foodborne pathogens. A laboratory study was conducted using a 100 g SMZ column. …

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Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of Aeration And Chlorination During Washing To Reduce E. Coli O157:H7, Salmonella Enterica, And L. Innocua On Cucumbers And Bell Peppers, Julysa A. Benitez, Jyoti Aryal, Ivannova Lituma, Juan Moreira, Achyut Adhikari Jan 2024

Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of Aeration And Chlorination During Washing To Reduce E. Coli O157:H7, Salmonella Enterica, And L. Innocua On Cucumbers And Bell Peppers, Julysa A. Benitez, Jyoti Aryal, Ivannova Lituma, Juan Moreira, Achyut Adhikari

Faculty Publications

The attachment strength of bacteria to surfaces can affect the efficacy of sanitizers during washing. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of chlorination and aeration in the removal of pathogens from the surface of produce. Cucumbers and bell peppers were inoculated with Listeria innocua, Escherichia coli O157:H7, or Salmonella enterica; afterwards, the produce was washed with or without chlorinated water (100 ppm) for 3 min in combination with or without aeration. Cucumbers washed with chlorinated water, with or without aeration, presented significant reductions of L. innocua (3.65 log CFU/cm2 and 1.13 log CFU/cm2, respectively) (p < 0.05). Similarly, bell peppers washed in chlorinated water with aeration (1.91 log CFU/g) and without aeration (2.49 log CFU/g) presented significant reductions of L. innocua. A significant reduction of L. innocua was observed on bell peppers washed with non-chlorinated water with aeration (2.49 log CFU/g) (p < 0.05). Non-chlorinated water was also effective in significantly reducing the level of Salmonella enterica (p < 0.05) on cucumbers and bell peppers. Washing with chlorinated water with aeration reduced Salmonella enterica levels from 4.45 log CFU/cm2 on cucumbers to below the detectable limit (0.16 log CFU/cm2). The highest reduction of Salmonella enterica from bell peppers occurred after washing with chlorinated water with aeration (2.48 log CFU/g). E. coli O157:H7, L. innocua, and Salmonella enterica levels present in non-chlorinated water after washing contaminated produce with or without aeration were significantly greater than those in chlorinated water (p < 0.05). After treatment, the population levels of all pathogens in chlorinated water with or without aeration were below the detectable limit for bell peppers (<1.10 log CFU/mL) and cucumbers (<1.20 log CFU/mL). Using chlorine in combination with forced aeration during washing minimizes cross-contamination of bacterial pathogens.

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Antioxidant Activity, Structural And Physical Properties Of Soy-Based Textured Vegetable Protein With Added Cannabis Leaves As Affected By Extrusion Process, Kamolwan Jangchud, Hataichanok Kantrong, Benjarat Tepsongkroh, Anuvat Jangchud, Khanchat Sangchum, Witoon Prinyawiwatkul Jan 2024

Antioxidant Activity, Structural And Physical Properties Of Soy-Based Textured Vegetable Protein With Added Cannabis Leaves As Affected By Extrusion Process, Kamolwan Jangchud, Hataichanok Kantrong, Benjarat Tepsongkroh, Anuvat Jangchud, Khanchat Sangchum, Witoon Prinyawiwatkul

Faculty Publications

The effects of cannabis leaf powder substituted for defatted soy flour (CP; 0%, 5%, 10% and 15%) and the moisture content of the mixture (MC; 25%, 35% and 45% on a wet basis) on physical properties and antioxidant activities of textured vegetable protein (TVP) prepared using a twin-screw extruder were studied. Increasing CP and MC decreased expansion, resulting in small air cells within the structure, which, in turn, led to an increased bulk density and decreased water absorption capacity, water holding capacity and water solubility index. After rehydration, TVP with the higher CP and MC levels tended to exhibit higher …

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Effect Of Beeswax Edible Film On Preservation Of Naem Product Quality During Storage, Duyen Bui, Wannee Tangkham, Frederick Lemieux, Oanh Vuong, Witoon Prinyawiwatkul, Zhimin Xu Jan 2024

Effect Of Beeswax Edible Film On Preservation Of Naem Product Quality During Storage, Duyen Bui, Wannee Tangkham, Frederick Lemieux, Oanh Vuong, Witoon Prinyawiwatkul, Zhimin Xu

Faculty Publications

Importance of the work: Beeswax (BW) could be a natural ingredient applied in edible packing film to effectively extend the shelf-life of Thai fermented sausage (‘Naem’). Objective: To evaluate the capability of edible films made from beeswax in extending the shelf-life of Naem. Materials & Methods: Naem samples were wrapped using one of four different film groups: polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or 0%, 1% or 3% BW. Changes were determined and compared in the pH, moisture content, color (L*, a* and b*), lipid oxidation and aerobic plate count (APC) and growth rates of lactic acid bacteria, Escherichia coli, Enterobacteriaceae, Staphylococcus spp. …

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Physical Activity Policy, Systems, And Environment Change Through Extension Snap-Ed: A Multistate Perspective, Jessica Stroope, M. Renée Umstattd Meyer, Kerry Gabbert, Deborah H. John, Debra Kellstedt, Kathryn M. Orzech, Marilyn E. Wende Jan 2024

Physical Activity Policy, Systems, And Environment Change Through Extension Snap-Ed: A Multistate Perspective, Jessica Stroope, M. Renée Umstattd Meyer, Kerry Gabbert, Deborah H. John, Debra Kellstedt, Kathryn M. Orzech, Marilyn E. Wende

Faculty Publications

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) provides nutrition education and support for healthy living in SNAP-qualifying communities. SNAP-Ed supports policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) efforts to make the healthy choice an easier choice. SNAP-Ed implementers have widely adopted healthy eating PSE supports. However, physical activity (PA) PSE strategies are less common, with limited awareness between states of how other SNAP-Ed implementers approach PA-focused PSE work. Physical Activity Policy, Research, and Evaluation Network (PAPREN) Rural Active Living Workgroup project members sought to explore how Extension-based SNAP-Ed implements PA-focused PSE approaches. A sample of Extension-based SNAP-Ed program (n = 8) leaders were …

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Characterization Of Rhizosphere Microbial Diversity And Selection Of Plant-Growth-Promoting Bacteria At The Flowering And Fruiting Stages Of Rapeseed, Mengjiao Wang, Haiyan Sun, Zhimin Xu Jan 2024

Characterization Of Rhizosphere Microbial Diversity And Selection Of Plant-Growth-Promoting Bacteria At The Flowering And Fruiting Stages Of Rapeseed, Mengjiao Wang, Haiyan Sun, Zhimin Xu

Faculty Publications

Plant rhizosphere microorganisms play an important role in modulating plant growth and productivity. This study aimed to elucidate the diversity of rhizosphere microorganisms at the flowering and fruiting stages of rapeseed (Brassica napus). Microbial communities in rhizosphere soils were analyzed via high-throughput sequencing of 16S rRNA for bacteria and internal transcribed spacer (ITS) DNA regions for fungi. A total of 401 species of bacteria and 49 species of fungi in the rhizosphere soil samples were found in three different samples. The composition and diversity of rhizosphere microbial communities were significantly different at different stages of rapeseed growth. Plant-growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPRs) …

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Differential Effects Of Warming On The Complexity And Stability Of The Microbial Network In Phragmites Australis And Spartina Alterniflora Wetlands In Yancheng, Jiangsu Province, China, Lixin Pei, Siyuan Ye, Liujuan Xie, Pan Zhou, Lei He, Shixiong Yang, Xigui Ding, Hongming Yuan, Tianjiao Dai, Edward A. Laws Jan 2024

Differential Effects Of Warming On The Complexity And Stability Of The Microbial Network In Phragmites Australis And Spartina Alterniflora Wetlands In Yancheng, Jiangsu Province, China, Lixin Pei, Siyuan Ye, Liujuan Xie, Pan Zhou, Lei He, Shixiong Yang, Xigui Ding, Hongming Yuan, Tianjiao Dai, Edward A. Laws

Faculty Publications

The impact of climate warming on soil microbial communities can significantly influence the global carbon cycle. Coastal wetlands, in particular, are susceptible to changes in soil microbial community structure due to climate warming and the presence of invasive plant species. However, there is limited knowledge about how native and invasive plant wetland soil microbes differ in their response to warming. In this study, we investigated the temporal dynamics of soil microbes (prokaryotes and fungi) under experimental warming in two coastal wetlands dominated by native Phragmites australis (P. australis) and invasive Spartina alterniflora (S. alterniflora). Our research indicated that short-term warming …

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Feature Engineering Of Environmental Covariates Improves Plant Genomic-Enabled Prediction, Osval A. Montesinos-López, Leonardo Crespo-Herrera, Carolina Saint Pierre, Bernabe Cano-Paez, Gloria Isabel Huerta-Prado, Brandon Alejandro Mosqueda-González, Sofia Ramos-Pulido, Guillermo Gerard, Khalid Alnowibet, Roberto Fritsche-Neto, Abelardo Montesinos-López, José Crossa Jan 2024

Feature Engineering Of Environmental Covariates Improves Plant Genomic-Enabled Prediction, Osval A. Montesinos-López, Leonardo Crespo-Herrera, Carolina Saint Pierre, Bernabe Cano-Paez, Gloria Isabel Huerta-Prado, Brandon Alejandro Mosqueda-González, Sofia Ramos-Pulido, Guillermo Gerard, Khalid Alnowibet, Roberto Fritsche-Neto, Abelardo Montesinos-López, José Crossa

Faculty Publications

Introduction: Because Genomic selection (GS) is a predictive methodology, it needs to guarantee high-prediction accuracies for practical implementations. However, since many factors affect the prediction performance of this methodology, its practical implementation still needs to be improved in many breeding programs. For this reason, many strategies have been explored to improve the prediction performance of this methodology. Methods: When environmental covariates are incorporated as inputs in the genomic prediction models, this information only sometimes helps increase prediction performance. For this reason, this investigation explores the use of feature engineering on the environmental covariates to enhance the prediction performance of genomic …

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Lsu General Catalog 2024-2025, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College Jan 2024

Lsu General Catalog 2024-2025, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

LSU General Catalog

The LSU General Catalog describes all undergraduate and graduate departments and programs with degree requirements and courses offered for each one. The LSU General Catalog includes information on registration and financial aid as well as academic services offered to all students.

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Annual Report Of The Office Of Allied Health [Oah] 2024, Office Of Allied Health Jan 2024

Annual Report Of The Office Of Allied Health [Oah] 2024, Office Of Allied Health

The Aga Khan University Reports Archives

Annual report summarizing the achievements and initiatives of the Office of Allied Health (OAH) at Aga Khan University. Highlights include the development of a faculty criteria framework, standardization of traineeship programs across 12 departments, expansion of research initiatives, enhancement of virtual learning environments, and launch of the Allied Health Alumni Network. The report reflects OAH’s commitment to advancing Allied Health education, practice, and research through innovation, collaboration, and community engagement.

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Puerto Rican Presidential Voting Rights: Why Precedent Should Be Overturned, And Other Options For Suffrage, Sigrid Vendrell-Polanco Jan 2024

Puerto Rican Presidential Voting Rights: Why Precedent Should Be Overturned, And Other Options For Suffrage, Sigrid Vendrell-Polanco

Faculty Articles

Part I of this article discusses the history and background of the United States' acquisition of Puerto Rico and how Puerto Rico became the commonwealth territory that it is today. The problematic history between the United States and Puerto Rico has been scrutinized in many works; however, this article provides a more recent overview of Puerto Rican contributions to the United States, both in terms of military service and monetary revenue. A current and accurate image of Puerto Rico and its entwinement with the United States is necessary to examine the depth of hypocrisy that its current legal status creates. …

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Predicting An Optimal Medication/Prescription Regimen For Patient Discordant Chronic Comorbidities Using Multi-Output Models, Ichchha Pradeep Sharma, Tam Nguyen, Shruti Ajay Singh, Tom Ongwere Jan 2024

Predicting An Optimal Medication/Prescription Regimen For Patient Discordant Chronic Comorbidities Using Multi-Output Models, Ichchha Pradeep Sharma, Tam Nguyen, Shruti Ajay Singh, Tom Ongwere

Computer Science Faculty Publications

This paper focuses on addressing the complex healthcare needs of patients struggling with discordant chronic comorbidities (DCCs). Managing these patients within the current healthcare system often proves to be a challenging process, characterized by evolving treatment needs necessitating multiple medical appointments and coordination among different clinical specialists. This makes it difficult for both patients and healthcare providers to set and prioritize medications and understand potential drug interactions. The primary motivation of this research is the need to reduce medication conflict and optimize medication regimens for individuals with DCCs. To achieve this, we allowed patients to specify their health conditions and …

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The Relationship Of Macronutrient Intake With Growth In Children With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Jessica L. Freeling Jan 2024

The Relationship Of Macronutrient Intake With Growth In Children With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Jessica L. Freeling

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Child growth, a sensitive metric of overall health, results from the intricate interplay of nature and nurture. While the importance of nutrition in child growth is well established, growth trajectories exhibit substantial individual variability, influenced by sex and age, and often characterized by nonlinear patterns. Inadequate nutrition or disease can hinder growth, with potential for recovery upon proper nutrition or acute disease resolution. However, chronic disease or persistent malnutrition may lead to permanent growth perturbation. Notably, before the advent of insulin, chronic stunting and wasting were hallmarks of Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), though the specific impacts under modern standard …

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Thwarting The Inevitability Of Over-Indebtedness, Lois R. Lupica, Zach Neumann Jan 2024

Thwarting The Inevitability Of Over-Indebtedness, Lois R. Lupica, Zach Neumann

Emory Bankruptcy Developments Journal

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Plant Available Water Drives Semi-Arid Forage Quality And Quantity In A Common Garden Greenhouse Experiment, Parker J. Witt Jan 2024

Plant Available Water Drives Semi-Arid Forage Quality And Quantity In A Common Garden Greenhouse Experiment, Parker J. Witt

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Rangeland forage nutrition and biomass production are integral components of sustainable livestock grazing systems and are controlled by soil quality and precipitation. I examined the effects of precipitation on growth and nutrition of three forage species in four different soils that span the longitudinal moisture gradient in South Dakota. I grew little bluestem (Schizachyrum scoparium), western wheatgrass (Pascopyrum smithii), and smooth brome (Bromus inermis) in soils representing the eastern tallgrass/mid-grass prairie (Brookings, 700 mm avg. precipitation.), an eastern mid-grass prairie (Highmore, 550 mm avg. precipitation.), a western mid-grass prairie (Cottonwood, 450 mm avg. precipitation.), and a western mid-grass/short-grass prairie (Sturgis, …

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The Influence Of By-O-Reg+ Beef, An Oregano-Based Essential Oil Supplement, On Growth Performance, Carcass Traits And Meat Quality Of Finishing Beef Steers, Bergin Mackenzie Debruin Jan 2024

The Influence Of By-O-Reg+ Beef, An Oregano-Based Essential Oil Supplement, On Growth Performance, Carcass Traits And Meat Quality Of Finishing Beef Steers, Bergin Mackenzie Debruin

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The objective of this thesis was to determine the influence of an oregano-based essential oil (OEO; By-O-Reg+ Beef), on growth performance, carcass traits, and meat quality of beef steers finished in an all-natural program. Yearling steers were allotted to 16 pens (n = 8 pens per treatment, 8 steers per pen). Treatments included: 1) control (CON) fed no oregano-based essential oil and 2) group fed 4 g/steer daily of By-O-Reg+ Beef. Steers were harvested on day 149 of the feeding period. Standard carcass data was collected and instrumental color (L*, a*, b*) was recorded. Strip loins were collected from a …

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