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Aging Consumer Engagement With The Mobile Food Planner Apps In Malaysia: Investigating Gender Differences, Rajat Subhra Chatterjee, Irfan Hameed, Sheshadri Chatterjee, Ranjan Chaudhuri, Demetris Vrontis, Pantea Foroudi

Plymouth Business School

This study investigates the factors influencing older consumers’ word of mouth and intention to use meal planner applications, given that 57% of Malaysians aged 60 and above are active Internet users. The current study utilized an extended technology acceptance model and the stimulus organism response framework to examine the cognitive-affective dichotomy of usage influence. The respondents were initially selected through purposive sampling and further screened using filter questions to ensure alignment with the study objectives, resulting in data collected from 392 elderly individuals across various demographic regions of Malaysia. The analysis was conducted using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences …

Healthy Here Healthy Eating Year 1 Summary, Camille R. Velarde, Courtney A. Fitzgerald, Theresa H. Cruz

Reports & Documents

No abstract provided.

Coagulation, Fibrinolytic Parameters And Cytokines Response To Weight Reduction In Obese Saudi Women, Shehab Mahmoud Abd El-Kader, Shehab Mahmoud Abd E-Kader, Neveen Refaey, Amany Atiaa

Journal of Medical Rehabilitation Science

Background: Obesity is a relevant risk factor for major cardiovascular events due to the atherosclerotic involvement of coronary, cerebral and lower limb arterial vessels. A major role in the increased cardiovascular risk is played by platelets, which show an increased activation and a reduced sensitivity to the physiological and pharmacological anti-aggregating agents. However, no studies have been conducted to compare the effects of simple calorie restriction and those of calorie restriction combined with aerobic exercise on fibrinolytic, coagulative factors and cytokines. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of weight reduction on the fibrinolytic, coagulative factors …

Genetic Associations With C-Peptide Levels Before Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis In At-Risk Relatives, Taylor M Triolo, Hemang M Parikh, Mustafa Tosur, Lauric A Ferrat, Lu You, Peter A Gottlieb, Richard A Oram, Suna Onengut-Gumuscu, Jeffrey P Krischer, Stephen S Rich, Andrea K Steck, Maria J Redondo

Children’s Nutrition Research Center Staff Publications

Objective: We sought to determine whether the type 1 diabetes genetic risk score-2 (T1D-GRS2) and single nucleotide polymorphisms are associated with C-peptide preservation before type 1 diabetes diagnosis.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of 713 autoantibody-positive participants who developed type 1 diabetes in the TrialNet Pathway to Prevention Study who had T1DExomeChip data. We evaluated the relationships of 16 known single nucleotide polymorphisms and T1D-GRS2 with area under the curve (AUC) C-peptide levels during oral glucose tolerance tests conducted in the 9 months before diagnosis.

Results: Higher T1D-GRS2 was associated with lower C-peptide AUC in the 9 months before …

The Prevalence Of Weapon Damage: A Proportional Meta-Analysis, Sarah Lane, Erin Mccullough

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

Sexually selected weapons are tools that are used in physical fights over mating opportunities. Individuals can face dire fitness consequences if they break their weapon and can no longer fight effectively; however, the costs and consequences of weapon damage have largely been ignored. In this study, the literature was systematically searched to examine the prevalence of weapon damage, and a phylogenetically controlled proportional meta-analysis was conducted to explore factors influencing the patterns of weapon damage across the animal kingdom. A total of 36 suitable studies were identified across 74 species and 13 orders for a total of 82 effect sizes. …

Identification Of Lysosomal Lipolysis As An Essential Noncanonical Mediator Of Adipocyte Fasting And Cold-Induced Lipolysis, Yu-Sheng Yeh, Trent D. Evans, Mari Iwase, Se-Jin Jeong, Arick Park, Ali Ghasemian, Borna Dianati, Ali Javaheri, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Adipose tissue lipolysis is the process by which triglycerides in lipid stores are hydrolyzed into free fatty acids (FFAs), serving as fuel during fasting or cold-induced thermogenesis. Although cytosolic lipases are considered the predominant mechanism of liberating FFAs, lipolysis also occurs in lysosomes via lysosomal acid lipase (LIPA), albeit with unclear roles in lipid storage and whole-body metabolism. We found that adipocyte LIPA expression increased in adipose tissue of mice when lipolysis was stimulated during fasting, cold exposure, or β-adrenergic agonism. This was functionally important, as inhibition of LIPA genetically or pharmacologically resulted in lower plasma FFAs under lipolytic conditions. …

Exploring Profiles Of Fathers Integrating Food And Physical Activity Parenting Practices, John A Jimenez-Garcia, Louise C Mâsse, Robert L Newton, Salma M Musaad, Alicia Beltran, Teresia M O'Connor

Children’s Nutrition Research Center Staff Publications

Objective: This study aims to identify fathers' profiles integrating food parenting practices (FPP) and physical activity parenting practices (PAPP).

Design: We analysed cross-sectional data. The fathers completed the reduced FPP and PAPP item banks and socio-demographic and family dynamics (co-parenting and household responsibility) questionnaires. We identified fathers' profiles via latent profile analysis. We explored the influence of social determinants, child characteristics and family dynamics on fathers' profiles using multinomial logistic regression.

Setting: Online survey in the USA.

Participants: Fathers of 5-11-year-old children.

Results: We analysed data from 606 fathers (age = 38 ± 8·0; Hispanic = 37·5 %). Most fathers …

The Advanced Strategies Of Human And Donor Milk Fortification And Its Effect On Long-Term Outcome In Preterm Babies, Ashwini Lakra, Mahaveer Singh Lakra, Ishani Arora, Heena Bhandekar, Amar Taksande, Roshan Prasad, Mayur Wanjari

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

Poor growth in intrauterine and extrauterine life and inadequate protein supplementation in babies during the first weeks of premature babies are linked to long-term growth failure and poor brain development. The calorie requirements of premature newborns cannot always be fulfilled, even with routine and traditional fortification. This is because traditional fortification procedures rely on the presumed well-known composition of human milk rather than the calculated one. The protein content of mothers' milk of preterm babies varies, decreases with breastfeeding duration, and differs with donor human milk being preserved in milk banks for a long duration. Newer fortification techniques are needed …

Mobilizing Prevention And Early Detection Of Alzheimer's Disease And Related Dementias (Adrd) In Allegheny County Through The Area Agency On Aging (Aaa), Laiba N. Mirza

Public Health Capstone Projects

1. Objectives: In collaboration with the Department of Human Services (DHS): the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) using the Healthy Brain Initiative (HBI), my capstone project will involve the development of a comprehensive literature review examining the impacts of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) on patients and their caregivers. The project aims to help the AAA focus on strategies to delay the onset of ADRD in Allegheny County. It also seeks to evaluate and enhance early detection programs for ADRD established by the AAA in communities within the county. Additionally, the project will explore how public health initiatives can …

The Perceived Benefits Of And Barriers To Open-Water Swimming: A Mixed-Methods Examination, David Elliott Ph.D, Mark A. Christie Ph.D

International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education

This study set out to determine the perceived benefits of, and barriers to, open-water swimming (OWS). Adopting a mixed-methods approach, six hundred and sixty-five open-water swimmers responded to an online survey consisting of the Exercise Benefits and Barriers Scale (EBBS) and a series of open-ended questions. Data from the EBBS revealed the strongest perceived benefits to be ‘Psychological Outlook’ and ‘Life Enhancement.’ In terms of barriers, those presented in the EBBS received low ratings with only ‘Physical Exertion’ considered as being somewhat problematic. Content analysis performed on the open-ended responses showed social aspects, mental well-being, and connection to nature as …

Gw Ophthalmology On Call: 03/2025, Sana Hafiz, Julie Thomasian

GW Ophthalmology On-Call

No abstract provided.

Prison Foodways In “Orange Is The New Black”, A. E. Stearns, Morgan Wilson, Mckenzie Richard

Qualitative Criminology (QC)

"The current study adds to the literature on prison foodways and media studies by exploring the role of prison food on the show Orange is the New Black (OITNB). Specifically, this project aimed to better understand the nature of televised incarceration experiences through the way in which incarcerated characters interacted with food in the scenes. Through an analysis of 601 food-related scenes in OITNB, findings suggest: 1) food is a vehicle for additional layers of institutional control of captive bodies, 2) food plays myriad non-food roles such as medicine, a transactional medium, a vehicle for contraband, and even sexual pleasure, …

Assessing Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic Impacts On The Health Of People Who Inject Drugs Using A Novel Data Sharing Model, Heather Bradley, Nicole Luisi, Anastasia Carter, Terri D. Pigott, Daniela Abramovitz, Sean T. Allen, Alice Asher, Chelsea Austin, Tyler S. Bartholomew, Marianna Baum, Amy Board, Basmattee Boodram, Annick Borquez, Kathryn A. Brookmeyer, Kate Buchacz, Janet Burnett, Hannah L.F. Cooper, Nicole Crepaz, Kora Debeck, Judith Feinberg, Chunki Fong, Edward Freeman, Nathan Woo Furukawa, Becky Genberg, Pamina Gorbach, Holly Hagan, Kanna Hayashi, Emalie Huriaux

Epidemiology and Environmental Health Faculty Publications

Objective: Using an innovative data sharing model, we assessed the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health of people who inject drugs (PWID). Design: The PWID Data Collaborative was established in 2021 to promote data sharing across PWID studies in North America. Contributing studies submitted aggregate data on 23 standardized indicators during four time periods: prepandemic (March 2019 to February 2020), early-pandemic (March 2020 to February 2021), mid-pandemic (March 2021 to February 2022), and late pandemic (March 2022 to February 2023). Methods: We present study-specific and meta-analyzed estimates for the percentage of PWID who took medications for opioid use …

Inflammation And Gut Barrier Function-Related Genes And Colorectal Cancer Risk In Western European Populations, Hannah B Mandle, Mazda Jenab, Marc J Gunter, Anne Tjønneland, Anja Olsen, Christina C Dahm, Jie Zhang, Pierre-Emmanuel Sugier, Joseph Rothwell, Gianluca Severi, Rudolf Kaaks, Verena A Katzke, Matthias B Schulze, Giovanna Masala, Sabina Sieri, Salvatore Panico, Carlotta Sacerdote, Catalina Bonet, Maria-Jose Sánchez, Pilar Amiano, José María Huerta, Marcela Guevara, Richard Palmqvist, Thyra Löwenmark, Aurora Perez-Cornago, Elisabete Weiderpass, Alicia K Heath, Amanda J Cross, Paolo Vineis, David J Hughes, Veronika Fedirko

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Gut barrier dysfunction and related inflammation are known to be associated with the development and progression of colorectal cancer (CRC). We investigated associations of 292 single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) from 27 genes related to endotoxins/lipopolysaccharide (LPS) sensing and tolerance, mucin synthesis, inflammation, and Crohn's disease with colon and rectal cancer risks. Incident CRC cases (N = 1374; colon = 871, rectum = 503) were matched 1:1 to controls nested within the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition cohort. Previously measured serum concentrations of gut barrier function and inflammation biomarkers (flagellin/LPS-specific immunoglobulins and C-reactive protein [CRP]) were available for a sub-set …

Investigation Of Dynamic Regulation Of Tfeb Nuclear Shuttling By Microfluidics And Quantitative Modelling, Iacopo Ruolo, Sara Napolitano, Lorena Postiglione, Gennaro Napolitano, Andrea Ballabio, Diego Di Bernardo

Duncan NRI Faculty and Staff Publications

Transcription Factor EB (TFEB) controls lysosomal biogenesis and autophagy in response to nutritional status and other stress factors. Although its regulation by nuclear translocation is known to involve a complex network of well-studied regulatory processes, the precise contribution of each of these mechanisms is unclear. Using microfluidics technology and real-time imaging coupled with mathematical modelling, we explored the dynamic regulation of TFEB under different conditions. We found that TFEB nuclear translocation upon nutrient deprivation happens in two phases: a fast one characterised by a transient boost in TFEB dephosphorylation dependent on transient calcium release mediated by mucolipin 1 (MCOLN1) followed …

The Spice (Sustainable, Physics-Inspired Culinary Education) Lab – A Digestible Few-Nexus Educational Platform, Carla Ramsdell

National Collaborative for Research on Food, Energy, and Water Education (NC-FEW)

The SPICE (Sustainable, Physics-Inspired Culinary Education) Lab is a unique educational platform that enables participants from a wide disciplinary background to engage and become literate in the unique connections between food, energy and water. This small but mighty space allows for outreach education in many formats, including formal college courses, university-centered hands-on activities and public outreach.

The work performed in this space fills a unique need in the FEW-Nexus education opportunities because it is adaptable to many learners and learning opportunities and its focus on kitchen science makes these concepts approachable which can later be expanded to understand other critical …

Addressing Local Food Insecurity Through A Problem-Based Learning Classroom, Kaley Mumma, Aimable Mugabo

National Collaborative for Research on Food, Energy, and Water Education (NC-FEW)

Through the frame of Problem-Based Learning (PBL), a curriculum is proposed to engage students in addressing local food insecurity. Students collaboratively define the problem, explore underlying issues, establish goals, design solutions, and implement their chosen solution to address food insecurity within their community. The importance of community engagement and utilizing local resources are highlighted in advising the implementation of this program.

Integrating Food, Water, And Agriculture Education In Early Childhood: A Baseline Study Of Farm To Ece Programming, Kyle Whitley, Kelsey Hall

National Collaborative for Research on Food, Energy, and Water Education (NC-FEW)

This baseline study examined how [State] early care and education (ECE) providers implemented activities and access to locally grown foods, gardening, and learning about food, nutrition, water use, composting, and agriculture. Over the past three years, 254 respondents participated in farm to ECE, with many providers cooking or holding taste tests, doing agriculture/nutrition education, and conducting field trips. Universities, farmers, community organizations, and Extension agents could alleviate the primary barriers and support ECE providers through curriculum, website content, or trainings on how to teach 3-5 year olds agriculture, gardening, plant life cycle, water, the environment, or composting.

The Bison, March, 14, 2025

The Bison Newspapers

No abstract provided.

No Door To Slam This Time, Patricia Amanda J. Dela Cruz

Fine Arts Department Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Physical And Biological Effects On Moths’ Navigation Performance, Yiftach Golov, Roi Gurka, Alexander Liberzon, Ally Harari

Physics and Engineering Science

In a chemosensing system, the local olfactory environment experienced by a foraging organism is defined as an odorscape. Using the nocturnal pink bollworm moth (Pectinophora gossypiella), we tested the combined effect of three biophysical aspects in its immediate odorscape to shed light on the coupling effects of biotic and abiotic factors on navigation performances of a nocturnal forager: i) the quality of the pheromone source, ii) the pheromone availability, and iii) the airflow characteristics. The navigation performance of the males was investigated using a wind tunnel assay equipped with 3D infrared high-speed cameras. The navigation performance of the males was …

Exploring The Mechanistic Interplay Between Chronic Inflammation And Gastrointestinal Cancer In The Gut Microbiome: A Review, Hanan Mohamed Abd Elmoneim

Saudi Toxicology Journal

There are complex and heterogeneous immunological milieus of the gastrointestinal system, so there is a high mortality rate from malignancies affecting the gastrointestinal system. The pathophysiology of cancer has long been thought to be significantly influenced by inflammation. However, several of the mechanisms underlying its tumor-promoting activities have only lately been discovered. Both beneficial and harmful microorganisms play a crucial role in controlling the host immune system and, eventually, inflammation. Furthermore, bacteria may also influence how a tumor develops through different mechanisms, including long-term inflammation activation, changes to the tumor microenvironment, and genotoxic response induction. A significant percentage of cancers …

The Sustainability Stones: Culturally Embedded Conservation Strategies And Their Vulnerability In Maupiti, French Polynesia, Russell Fielding, Fiona Gimenez

Honors College Faculty Publications

This paper explores culturally embedded conservation strategies through the lens of the traditional agroforestry and fisheries cycles in Maupiti, French Polynesia. By pairing certain breadfruit cultivars with specific fish species, the island’s community created a culinary system that regulates the seasonal consumption of marine resources, making the sustainable use of those resources more likely. While modern pressures such as reduced breadfruit diversity, competition with imported foods, and climate change have weakened these traditional practices, they remain an example of local ecological knowledge guiding conservation. The study highlights the threat of losing sustainable resource-use practices and biodiversity as both biodiversity and …

Co-Sleeping With A Pet: Exploring The Impact On Youth Sleep, Brittany D. Lancaster, Tristen Hefner, Jason Van Allen

Publications

Objective: Despite a rise in pet ownership and adult literature indicating pet co-sleeping may lead to disrupted sleep, limited research has evaluated the impact of youth co-sleeping with an animal. This study evaluated whether a pet in the bedroom affects youth sleep. Methods: 175 families completed measures of screen time, sleep problems, and parental sleep knowledge. Youth (M age = 9.51; 53.1% male) wore an ActiGraph and completed a sleep diary for 2 consecutive weeks. For youth who owned a pet dog, the dog wore an ActiGraph for the same 2 weeks. Youth were separated into 3 groups: those who …

Precision Phenotyping For Curating Research Cohorts Of Patients With Unexplained Post-Acute Sequelae Of Covid-19, Alaleh Azhir, Jonas Hügel, Jiazi Tian, Jingya Cheng, Ingrid V Bassett, Douglas S Bell, Elmer V Bernstam, Maha R Farhat, Darren W Henderson, Emily S Lau, Michele Morris, Yevgeniy R Semenov, Virginia A Triant, Shyam Visweswaran, Zachary H Strasser, Jeffrey G Klann, Shawn N Murphy, Hossein Estiri

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

BACKGROUND: Scalable identification of patients with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) is challenging due to a lack of reproducible precision phenotyping algorithms, which has led to suboptimal accuracy, demographic biases, and underestimation of the PASC.

METHODS: In a retrospective case-control study, we developed a precision phenotyping algorithm for identifying cohorts of patients with PASC. We used longitudinal electronic health records data from over 295,000 patients from 14 hospitals and 20 community health centers in Massachusetts. The algorithm employs an attention mechanism to simultaneously exclude sequelae that prior conditions can explain and include infection-associated chronic conditions. We performed independent chart reviews …

Improvement Of A Novel Motorized Quinoa Washer For Single-Family Farmers, Brooklyn Olson

Undergraduate Honors Theses

Quinoa is an important crop in the Andean region of South America and is often grown by single family farmers. Before eating, quinoa must be washed to remove its saponin coating. The BYU GEO team has developed a quinoa washer to aid these farmers in washing their quinoa. This paper explores areas of needed improvement in the current quinoa washer based on feedback from individual farmers and focus groups. Areas explored include the motor, washer operations, parts and sourcing, and cleaning and use. Results include a promising motor alternative in the form of a powered drill, which decreases cost and …

Body Composition And Its Outcomes And Management In Multiple Sclerosis: Narrative Review, Ariel Kidwell-Chandler, Justin Jackson, Brenda Jeng, Stephanie L Silveira, Lara A Pilutti, Paul R Hibbing, Robert W Motl

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background: There is emerging interest in obesity and its prevalence, outcomes, and management in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Body mass index (BMI) is the traditional marker of obesity in MS, whereas body composition, inclusive of specific body tissue compartments (e.g., fat, bone, and muscle), is often overlooked despite its relevance.

Objective: This narrative review (a) underscored the use and utility of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) as an accurate and reliable measure of body composition; (b) thematically analyzed and synthesized the current evidence regarding body composition (using DEXA); and (c) determined gaps to be addressed in future research. Methods: …

Knowledge And Attitude Towards Genetics And Genetic Testing Among Late Adolescents And Adults In Indonesia, Asyirah Mujahidah Fillah, Muh Akram, Clarissa Evangelina Hartono, Annette D'Arqom, Zakiyatul Faizah, Danti Nur Indiastuti, Nurina Hasanatuludhhiyah, Mhd Zamal Nasution, Junaidah Yusof

Journal of Health Research

Background: Despite the potential benefits, genetic testing has a negative stigma in Indonesia, leading to relatively low utilization. Without adequate knowledge, the incidence of genetic disorders could rise. Thus, a clear understanding of knowledge and attitudes towards genetics and testing among late adolescents and adults is crucial.

Method: A web-based questionnaire was administered between May and October 2022. Respondents (n= 467), composed of late adolescents (n= 332) and adults (n= 135), were recruited through social media and email. General genetic knowledge, perceptions about personal knowledge of genetic testing applications and its social implications, and the attitude toward genetic …

Factors Associated With Access To Water, Sanitation, And Hygiene (Wash) Services In Communities Along Siem Reap River, Cambodia, Cindy Is Lee, Yee Chu Kwa, Aminiril Aa Hamid, Norlilawati Suboh, Massimo Maio, Michaela L Goodson, Claire L Walsh

Journal of Health Research

Background: Access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) are essential rights that impact individual and community health. The Siem Reap River is a vital water source in Cambodia for domestic, agricultural, and industrial use. However, limited local data and resources in the region exacerbate the challenge of providing adequate WASH services. This study aimed to evaluate WASH provision for communities living near the Siem Reap River and identify associated factors.

Method: A cross-sectional study in April 2023 across four Siem Reap River villages used purposive sampling to select 120 respondents from diverse backgrounds. Data were gathered through face-to-face …

The Supporting Role Of Physical Exercise In The Prevention And Treatment Of Neurodegenerative And Mental Diseases, Celestyna Grzywniak

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

The aim of the article is to draw attention to the possibility of using physical exercises in treating neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, dementia as well as mental disorders, particularly depression. This article emphasizes the significance of physical exercise in stimulating the nervous system, including the glial cells, as well as their role in the production of proteins called myokines and myostatins belonging to cytokines. It briefly characterizes the most common neurotrophins in the human body including the BDNF and their role in stabilizing and treating neurodegenerative and mental diseases. It presents the secretory functions of skeletal …