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Health Consequences Of Climate Change In The 21st Century: The Role Of The Nursing Profession, Patrice K. Nicholas

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Health consequences of climate change are occurring due to increasing carbon dioxide levels, rising temperatures, extreme weather, and rising sea levels contributing to complex public health issues. Significant adverse health sequelae include asthma, cardiovascular disease, respiratory allergies, heat-related illness, vector-borne diseases, and mental health impacts. The nursing profession has a critical role addressing the health impacts of climate change in a climate-changing world.

Comparing Viscosity Of Enteral Tube Feedings With Next Generation Equipment, Noah Thomas, Amy Y. Spurlock

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: This study evaluates the effectiveness of new-generation enteral feeding pumps and equipment on gastrointestinal symptoms and feeding efficacy in enteral nutrition patients. It explicitly compares new-generation pumps with traditional feeding methods. Findings will enhance understanding of their impact on patient outcomes, comfort, and feeding experiences.

Background & Significance: Blenderized tube feeding (BTF) has gained popularity among patients and caregivers due to benefits like reduced gastrointestinal symptoms and improved oral intake (Johnson et al., 2013, 2015, 2018; Spurlock et al., 2021; Walker et al., 2024). The viscosity of enteral nutrition affects feeding tolerance. Traditional pumps were designed for thin commercial …

Unhealthy Weight Management Behavior And Social Media In Emerging Adults: A Systematic Review, Chaehyeon Kang, Hyeonkyeong Lee, Hyeyeon Lee, Gahui Hwang, Jisu Lee, Hyemi Sun, Zainab Auwalu Ibrahim

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Social media plays a crucial role in shaping body image perceptions and health behaviors, particularly during emerging adulthood—a critical period when individuals establish lifelong health habits. Unhealthy weight management behaviors (UWMB) are gaining attention as they stem from a complex interplay of structural (e.g., social norms) and personal (e.g., body image) factors. Emerging adults are particularly vulnerable to social pressures and media influences, leading to a high prevalence of UWMB in this population. Given social media’s role in shaping body image norms and health behaviors, understanding its influence on UWMB is crucial. As a preliminary step toward investigating this …

A Novel Scaffold-Based Model For Stage Ii Pressure Injury Simulation: Protocol Development And Future Directions In Tissue Engineering, Skyler B. Wrubleski

Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Symposium

This study developed a 3D tissue-engineered scaffold to mimic human sacral skin for modeling pressure injuries. The scaffold consisted of a composite hydrogel of sodium alginate, gelatin, and tannic acid, crosslinked with calcium chloride. Swelling tests showed moderate hydration capacity, while wound mimic formation using a custom 3D-printed apparatus produced consistent morphology and dimensions comparable to human dermal tissue. The scaffold maintained structural integrity under prolonged compressive forces, demonstrating viability for pressure injury studies. Future work will incorporate a bilayer model with keratinocytes and fibroblasts and introduce elastin to enhance elasticity and mechanical properties. This approach aims to improve in …

Strengthening Climate Empowerment In Pharmacy Education And Practice: A Literature Review, Hend Ahmed

COP30

Pharmacists are increasingly acknowledged as essential contributors to climate resilience as climate change poses ever-increasing challenges to global health. Within the framework of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE) provides a framework that is focused on capacity building, public engagement, and education. The application of ACE principles to pharmacy practice and education to advance sustainability is examined in this article. It looks at national projects that support ACE objectives like Kerala's pharmacy-led waste management campaign and the Greener-NHS programme. The review finds gaps and opportunities for incorporating climate action into pharmacy through …

Boosting Carbon Sequestration In Agri-Food Systems Through Nature-Based Solution(Nbs) For People, Planet And Prosperity., Carlos Colorado

COP30

In 2015, 195 United Nations’ Parties adopted the Paris Agreement at COP21, marking a historical milestone in the Climate Negotiations to limit global warming to well below 2°C above the pre-industrial levels by 2030. Since then, countries have committed to present their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to tackle the rise of global temperatures. Achieving the 1.5°C climate target demands transformative climate action, especially in the Agri-Food System, as it is both, one of the major contributors and victims of Climate Change, accounting for up to 13-21% of total Greenhouse Gases (GHG) emission annually. In this context, Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) appear …

Engl 101-007, 015: Intro To Academic Writing, Galen Faison

Humanities Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Sts 352-101: Race And Ethnicity, Laura Dickerman

Humanities Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Examining Factors Influencing Ultra- Processed Food Consumption Among Liberty University Students Aged 18 And Older, Ginika Rosemary Muomah

Masters Theses

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are widely consumed among college students and are linked to adverse health outcomes including obesity, poor mental health, and cardiometabolic disease. Despite their rising prevalence, limited research has examined psychosocial and behavioral factors influencing UPF intake within Christian university settings. This study investigated demographic, behavioral, and psychosocial predictors of UPF consumption among Liberty University students, guided by the Health Belief Model (HBM). A cross-sectional survey of students aged 18 and older (N = 337) was conducted. After excluding incomplete or invalid responses, 276 cases remained. The 25-item survey assessed UPF intake, HBM constructs, and demographics. Descriptive statistics …

Industries, Self-Rated Health, And Status Characteristics: An Exploration Of Health In Industries At The Intersection Of Race/Ethnicity, Gender, And Disability, Emmanuel Legarreta

Dissertations and Theses

While industries, occupations, and health outcomes have been widely studied, research has neglected self-rated health (SRH) and the intersectionality of different status characteristics in various industries. Using an IPUMS version of the Current Population Survey, this study explores the possible relationships between industries and SRH. More specifically, it seeks to find if workers' disability status, racial minority status, or gender moderates (i.e., differentiates) the relationship between their industry and SRH. Findings show that certain industries are significant predictors of SRH, and that women with disabilities working in Mining and Construction, and Business and Repair Service have significantly worse SRH than …

Relationship Between Alcohol Use And Obesity In Us Adults Aged 20 To 79, Chinwendu Echefu, Ramona Stone

Public Health Sciences Faculty Publications

Purpose: This is a secondary data analysis carried out to determine the asso- ciation between alcohol use and obesity (BMI) in US adults aged 20 to 79 while adjusting for confounding factors that are known to affect obesity. Methods: The 2017-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) was utilized to provide a weighted sample of 16,548 adults between the ages of 20 and 79 with valid information for the BMI and for the average alcohol con- sumed per day over the past 12 months. Multivariable regression was done to determine the association between obesity, measured by the Body Mass …

Toward A Clinically Actionable, Electronic Health Record-Based Machine Learning Model To Forecast 90-Day Change In Hemoglobin A1c In Youth With Type 1 Diabetes: Feasibility And Model Development Study, Erin M. Tallon, David D. Williams, Cintya Schweisberger, Colin Mullaney, Brent Lockee, Diana Ferro, Craig Vandervelden, Mitchell S. Barnes, Angelica Cristello Sarteau, Anna R. Kahkoska, Susana R. Patton, Sanjeev Mehta, Ryan Mcdonough, Marcus Lind, Leonard D'Avolio, Mark A. Clements

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

BACKGROUND: Clinicians currently lack an effective means for identifying youth with type 1 diabetes (T1D) who are at risk for experiencing glycemic deterioration between diabetes clinic visits. As a result, their ability to identify youth who may optimally benefit from targeted interventions designed to address rising glycemic levels is limited. Although electronic health records (EHR)-based risk predictions have been used to forecast health outcomes in T1D, no study has investigated the potential for using EHR data to identify youth with T1D who will experience a clinically significant rise in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) ≥0.3% (approximately 3 mmol/mol) between diabetes clinic visits. …

Effects Of Thermal Treatments And High-Pressure Defatting Processes On The Quality And Functional Characteristics Of Rice Bran, Chen Yun, Han Xiaomiao, Wu Suxi, Cai Yongjian, Miao Yongjun

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To investigate the effects of thermal treatments (dry heat, microwave, and high-temperature high-pressure steam) and high-pressure defatting processes (supercritical CO2 extraction and ultrasound-assisted subcritical n-butane extraction) on the quality of rice bran, aiming to improve its stability and potential for high-value utilization. [Methods] Rice bran was pretreated by dry heat, microwave, and high-temperature high-pressure steam, combined with two high-pressure defatting techniques. The effects on lipase activity, storage stability, and physicochemical properties of rice bran were systematically analyzed. [Results] High-temperature high-pressure steam treatment (121℃, 20 min) significantly reduced lipase activity to 19.87 mg/g and effectively inhibited the accumulation of free …

Research Progress On Mechanism Of Kidney Bean In Promoting Recovery From Exercise-Induced Fatigue, Fang Jiahao, Qian Haifeng, Li Yan, Fan Mingcong, Wang Li

Food and Machinery

A reasonable dietary intervention is an effective way to alleviate exercise-induced fatigue. Kidney beans, due to their high protein content and abundant bioactive components, show great potential in the field of exercise recovery. This review summarized the nutritional components and major bioactive components of kidney beans, analyzed the physiological changes occurring during human physical exercise, and elaborated on the effects of kidney beans on these exercise-induced physiological changes, as well as their beneficial role in alleviating exercise-induced fatigue. Furthermore, the review provided an outlook on the future applications and research directions of kidney beans in the field of sports nutrition.

Screening And Analysis Of Lactic Acid Bacteria With Anti- Helicobacter Pylori Activity, Wei Zicheng, Fan Liuping, Li Jinwei

Food and Machinery

Food packaging layout design, as the core element of visual communication, directly affects consumers' purchasing decisions. Based on the works receiving international design awards on food packaging, such as Pentawards, Dieline Award, Red Dot, and iF, fr

Effects Of Pullulanase Treatment On The Structure And Function Properties Of Waxy Corn Starch, Shi Xueping, Yu Fang, Jiang Caiyun

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To investigate the effects of pullulanase treatment on the structure and functionality of waxy corn starch, providing theoretical guidance for regulating starch debranching modification. [Methods] The effects of pullulanase treatment on the structure and functional properties of waxy corn starch are systematically studied using scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, relative molecular weight and distribution, apparent amylose content, and digestibility tests. [Results] Compared with untreated starch, after pullulanase treatment, starch solutions of different mass fraction rearrange to form a relatively ordered aggregated structure containing B-type crystallinity, with the relative crystallinity increasing from 2.70% to 22.67%. The resistant starch content increases …

Effect Of Composite Probiotic Tablet Candy On Oral Microbiome In Early Childhood Caries, Yu Xihua, Wang Yi, Li Liuruolan, Ren Yu, Cui Shumao, Xu Xianyin

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To investigate the effects of composite probiotic tablet candy containing Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus CCFM 1070 and Ligilactobacillus salivarius CCFM 1215 on Streptococcus mutans levels and the microbial community structure in children with early childhood caries (ECC). [Methods] Forty-three ECC patients are randomly assigned to either a probiotic group (n=21) or a placebo group (n=22). Following standard dental treatment, a 4-week intervention is administered. Quantitative PCR (qPCR) and 16S rRNA sequencing are used to systematically analyze microbial dynamics in saliva and dental plaque at baseline (Day 0) and post-intervention (Day 28). [Results] Following the intervention, the levels of S. mutans in …

Regulatory Effect Of Procambarus Clarkii Shell Bioactive Peptides On Muscle Antioxidant Capacity And Circadian Rhythm Of Pelodiscus Sinensis, Yang Saijie, Li Honghui, Huang Chao, Yang Hucheng, Lei Yanli, Zhou Jie

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To analyze the effects of Procambarus clarkii shell bioactive peptides (PCSBP) on the growth performance, muscle antioxidant capacity, and circadian rhythm related gene expression of Pelodiscus sinensis. [Methods] In this experiment, different concentrations (0.05%, 0.10%, 0.20%, and 0.50%) of PCSBP are added to the diets of P.sinensis for 70 days. The growth performance, muscle antioxidant capacity, and expression levels of circadian rhythm related genes are measured to preliminarily explore the regulatory effect of PCSBP on the muscle antioxidant capacity and circadian rhythm of P.sinensis. [Results] With the increase of PCSBP concentration in diets, the final body weight, weight gain …

Anti-Aging Effects Of Acid-Extracted Laminaria Japonica Polysaccharides On Caenorhabditis Elegans, Wang Yanying, Xu Meigui, Zhao Pei, Chen Huibin, Huang Luqiang

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To study the anti-aging effects of kelp (Laminaria japonica) polysaccharides. [Methods] Polysaccharide is obtained from kelp by acid-assisted extraction methods. Based on the aging model of Caenorhabditis elegans, the animal's lipofuscin, reactive oxygen species (ROS), antioxidant capacity, and aging-related gene expression are analyzed to evaluate the effects of kelp polysaccharides on their life span, motility, and stress resistance. [Results] Compared with the control group, acid-extracted kelp polysaccharides (AKP) with different mass concentrations improve the life span, mobility, and stress resistance of C.elegans. Specifically, AKP significantly reduces the lipofuscin content and ROS levels, while increasing the activities of catalase and …

Antioxidant And Anti-Inflammatory Activities And Molecular Mechanisms Of Procyanidin B 2, Yang Wenli, Qin Si, Lu Chenghao, Wang Yixue, Chen Shiyun

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To explore the mechanism by which procyanidin B2 (PB2) intervenes in inflammation and insulin resistance (IR) through multi-target modulation. [Methods] The potential of PB 2 in diabetes prevention was evaluated via in vitro antioxidant assays, and molecular biology techniques were used to reveal the regulatory effect of PB 2 on the NF-κB inflammatory signaling pathway during the progression of IR. [Results] PB2 significantly reduced reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels in HepG 2 cells by scavenging free radicals and inhibited the expression of inflammatory factors IL-6, IL-1β, and TNF-α. By suppressing the JNK/NF-κB signaling cascade, PB2 blocked excessive ROS production, …

Comparison Of Antioxidant And Anti-Enteritis Activities Of Polyphenol Extracts From Acorn Powder Treated With Different Processes, Zhou Jie, Liu Menglin, Fu Xiangjin, Wang Yayi, Qin Dandan

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To investigate the effects of different processes on the functional activity of polyphenols in acorn powder. [Methods] Three different types of acorns, namely acorns, Cyclobalanopsis, and Castanopsis sclerophylla, are used as raw materials to prepare acorn powder by water leaching and enzymatic hydrolysis methods. Polyphenols are extracted from acorns and acorn powder. Then, polyphenol extracts from acorn powder treated by different processes and from acorns are compared according to the aspects below: free radical scavenging activity, lipoxygenase (LOX) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibition, as well as anti-intestinal inflammation activities. [Results] With relatively high free radical scavenging activity, the polyphenol extracts …

Leaching Process Optimization Of Tartary Buckwheat Tangerine Peel Vinegar And Its Antioxidant Activity, Wang Xiaojing, Wen Xuyang, Li Siyu

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To prepare Tartary buckwheat tangerine peel vinegar from the Tartary buckwheat fumigation obtained by traditional process, and to optimize the vinegar leaching process. [Methods] With the total acid, flavonoid, and polyphenol content as indices, the optimal vinegar leaching process is determined by three single-factor experiments (vinegar to liquid ratio, vinegar leaching temperature, and soaking time) and the response surface optimization experiments. Then, the antioxidant activity of the vinegar is analyzed. [Results] The optimal leaching process of Tartary buckwheat tangerine peel vinegar is as follows:solid-liquid ratio 1:1.5 (g/mL), and soaking for 4 hours at 80℃. Under these conditions, the total …

Research Progress In Detection Techniques Of Common Pathogenic Bacteria In Aquatic Products, Xu Meijin, Lin Haisheng, Huang He

Food and Machinery

Aquatic products are an essential source of nutrition for humans, and their safety has attracted much attention due to the contaminations with pathogenic bacteria. Pathogenic bacteria such as Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Shigella spp. could easily invade aquatic products through water contamination or cross-contamination during processing, causing foodborne diseases and economic losses. This article reviews the contamination routes and hazards of the major pathogenic bacteria in aquatic products, systematically summarizes the properties and application status of both conventional detection techniques (including selective medium method and plate counting method) and novel detection techniques, such …

Recent Advances In Multimodal Sensory Data Fusion Techniques For Intelligent Evaluation Of Wine Flavor Quality, Zhong Hua, Meng Ping, Guo Jingjing, Zhang Ang, Tian Ling

Food and Machinery

As the wine industry evolves and consumer demand for quality perception intensifies, the sensory evaluation methods heavily reliant on human experience are increasingly limited by subjectivity and lack of standardization. In this context, evaluation frameworks integrating multimodal sensory data fusion and artificial intelligence (AI) modeling have emerged as a promising frontier in wine flavor assessment. This review provides a comprehensive overview of major sensory data acquisition techniques, including electronic nose, electronic tongue, near-infrared spectroscopy, image analysis, and chromatography-mass spectrometry. It further examines the application characteristics of early, middle, and late fusion strategies in flavor modeling, and evaluates the strengths of …

Research Progress On The Effects Of Polyphenolic Compounds On The Formation Of Heterocyclic Amines, Hu Xiaoting, Jiao Ye, Cheng Yunhui

Food and Machinery

Heterocyclic amines (HCAs) are harmful compounds generated during the thermal processing of food, possessing mutagenic and carcinogenic properties that increase the risk of multiple cancers in humans. Therefore, effectively inhibiting the formation of HCAs has long been a research focus in the field of food science. Focusing on research achievements from the past five years, this review systematically analyzes the effects of polyphenolic compounds, polyphenol-rich plant extracts, and spices on the formation of HCAs, as well as the regulatory mechanisms involved. Furthermore, the future development directions of polyphenolic compounds in the mitigation of HCAs are discussed.

Innovative Trends In Food Packaging Layout Design Based On Case Analysis Of International Awards, Zhang Yanjie

Food and Machinery

Food packaging layout design, as the core element of visual communication, directly affects consumers' purchasing decisions. Based on the works receiving international design awards on food packaging, such as Pentawards, Dieline Award, Red Dot, and iF, from 2020 to 2025, the trend of food packaging layout design mainly included the following aspects:layout structure from stable grid to dynamic balance, visual hierarchy emphasizing information denoising, font application emphasizing functionality and culture, and color strategy combining naturalism and digitization. By deeply analyzing the driving forces behind the aforementioned trends and extracting their design implications, a design methodology that combined theoretical support and …

Adverse Childhood Experiences: How They Shape Employees' Perceptions, Experiences, And Performance In The Workplace, Marcia A. Beasley

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The influence of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) has been well researched, and the lifelong consequences of medical conditions have been documented. Recently, research has linked mental health concerns to ACEs, including depression, anxiety, and health risk behaviors. ACEs occur during important stages of childhood development and can disrupt these stages, leading to children learn maladaptive coping skills. The resultant maladaptive behaviors that are developed as a response to maltreatment may also hinder social relationships in adulthood. Given this, research is lacking on the influence of ACEs on perceptions in the workplace, especially from the employee’s perspective. This qualitative phenomenological study …

Cardiovascular Disease In Rural Communities: Understanding The Challenges And Solutions – A Comparative Approach, Aariyana R. Britton

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This research project explored the effects of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in rural and underrepresented populations while solidifying ways of mitigation in localities with little to no healthcare access. Research included highly underserved individuals who live in or around healthcare deserts with low health literacy statuses and poor resource distribution. CVD has skyrocketed into becoming the leading cause of death in the United States of America, so it is pertinent to create methods of investigation regarding how CVD is currently diagnosed, handled, and projected in these areas where there is a shortage of proper health access and training. While CVD is …

September 25, 2025, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

Trajectory Of Iron And Red Cell Parameters In Moderately Anemic Iron-Deficient Pregnant Women Receiving Daily Iron-Folic Acid Supplementation: A Prospective Cohort Study, J. P. Akshaykirthan, Manjunath S. Somannavar, S. Yogeshkumar, M. S. Deepthy, Umesh Charantimath, Amaresh Patil, Mrutyunjaya B. Bellad, Richard Derman, Shivaprasad S. Goudar

Global Health Articles

Background/Objectives: The objective is to study the trajectories of hematologic and biochemical markers in moderately anemic pregnant women receiving oral iron supplementation throughout pregnancy. Methods: This prospective cohort study was conducted from August 2021 to September 2023 involving 315 pregnant women from rural areas of Belgaum, Karnataka, India, with hemoglobin levels between 7.0 and 9.9 g/dL and serum ferritin < 30 ng/mL and/or TSAT < 20%. Participants received iron-folic acid supplementation (IFAS) as per Anaemia Mukt Bharat guidelines. Blood samples were collected to measure various hematologic and iron markers and compared across each visits. Results: We report a complete adherence rate of 95.3% for iron and 97.8% for folic acid supplementation throughout pregnancy and also observed significant improvements in hemoglobin (9.36 (8.55, 9.74) to 12.03 (11.49, 12.72)) g/dL, hematocrit (29.93 ± 2.87 to …