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Teaching Sprinting As A Specialized Skill In Elementary Physical Education, Dillon R. Martinez, Scott Klepadlo

Essays in Education

This article highlights the gap between current physical grade-level outcomes and the practical implementation of sprinting instruction in elementary schools. This emphasizes the need for higher education institutions to learn from practicing elementary teachers, who have successfully incorporated sprinting into their elementary curricula. While pre-service physical education teachers are not typically taught how to teach sprinting as a specialized skill, some elementary PE teachers have developed effective methods for doing so. This article suggests that higher education practitioners should examine these practitioners to inform and improve their teacher preparation programs. This paper outlines several practical applications currently used in elementary …

Thermophilic Microbiota Of Fifth Water Hot Springs: A Genomic Perspective, Ethan Powers, Zack Galbraith, Trever Thurgood

Annual Research Symposium

Geothermal hot springs provide unique microbial habitats characterized by extreme temperatures, variable pH, and diverse geochemical conditions. This study investigates the microbial diversity of three hot spring locations in Diamond Fork Canyon, Utah—Diamond Fork Warm Springs, Fifth Water Hot Springs, and Monk’s Hollow Trailhead—using Oxford Nanopore MinION sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene. Samples were collected in triplicate and analyzed to identify the bacterial composition, with a focus on potential opportunistic pathogens. Our results revealed a diverse microbial community, including members of Pseudomonas, Comamonas, Helicobacter, and Flavobacterium, some of which are known for biofilm formation, antibiotic …

Noda News February 2025

New Orleans Dental Association News

New Orleans Dental Association (NODA) News includes regular columns with regional news impacting the New Orleans membership including: columns from the President and Executive Director, feature articles relating to the field of dentistry, association events and upcoming activities, component news, continuing education opportunities, and classifieds.

A Comparative Analysis Of Antimicrobial Properties Of Silver Nanoparticles And Selenium Nanoparticles Coated Orthodontic Mini-Implants, Harshini S J, Saravanakumar S, Saravanadinesh S P, Prema Anbarasu, Balaji R

Annual Research Symposium

No abstract provided.

The Impact Of Electronic Cigarette Vapor And Cigarette Smoke On Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Invasion And Inflammation, Neha Patel

Annual Research Symposium

No abstract provided.

Dental Implants In Patients With Ectodermal Dysplasia: A Computer Guided Quad Zygomatic, Lorenzo Arcuri, Giacomo D'Angeli, Francesca Romana Federici Stanganelli, Alessio Zanza, Rodolfo Reda, Dario Di Nardo, Luca Testarelli, Massimo Galli

Annual Research Symposium

No abstract provided.

Evaluating The New Nd: Yag Laser Method In Phytosynthesizing Silver Nanoparticles And Assessing Their Medical Applications., Arshad Mahdi Hamad, Qanat Mahmood Atiya

Karbala International Journal of Modern Science

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized via an innovative green synthesis method using amygdalin (Am) as a reducing agent and the Nd: YAG laser as a catalyst. We studied the properties of the nanoparticles using X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), atomic force microscopy (AFM), ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) techniques. All the results of the examination demonstrate excellent structural and optical properties. In addition, the molecular docking of the complex composed of amygdalin and AgNPs was tested on three proteins concerned with the virulence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and …

Influence Of Oil Density On Self-Propelled Motion Of Belousov-Zhabotinsky Reaction Droplet, Vivek Bharat Meshram, Anupama Sebastian, Puthiyapurayil Sibeesh, T K Shajahan

Northeast Journal of Complex Systems (NEJCS)

Belousov-Zhabotinsky reaction serves as an example of the nonlinear chemical oscillator in which the reacting substance undergoes sequential oxidation and reduction. A droplet containing the BZ reaction, when placed within the oily environment, can self-propel. In this experimental work, we explore the effect of oil medium density on the BZ reaction droplet dynamics. In an oil medium with lower density, the BZ droplet exhibits higher speed and effective diffusivity but a shorter lifetime. Both the distance and speed of the droplet initially increase with droplet volume. However, beyond a critical volume, the distance decreases while the speed stays constant. Interestingly, …

The Indiana Statesman, February 13, 2025, Indiana State University

Student Newspaper

Scan & Pay: parking payments made easierpayments easier; Department of Biology “3 billion missing birds”; Japanese Club hosts “Chocolate Day”

Individual And Community-Level Factors Influencing Hiv Testing Among Malawian Women, Miniratu Coker Lawal

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The HIV/AIDS epidemic poses a significant public health challenge in Malawi, where women aged 15-49 years experience a higher HIV prevalence (10.8%) compared to men (7.0%). Despite free testing services, 17% of Malawian women have never been tested for HIV, hindering early diagnosis and treatment that could reduce transmission rates. Using Anderson's framework for health service utilization, this study examined how demographic factors (age, marital status, ethnicity, residence) and socioeconomic factors (education, wealth, employment) influence HIV testing among Malawian women aged 15-49 years. Two research questions guided this investigation: 1) the association between demographic factors and HIV testing after controlling …

How Hormonal Changes And The Oral Microbiome Interact With Periodontal And Alzheimer’S Disease To Influence Chronic Inflammation And Cognitive Decline?, Vanessa Chavez-Sinks, Kamran H. Awan

Annual Research Symposium

This review aims to investigate the potential of the bidirectional relationship between Alzheimer’s disease and periodontal disease. The Key players of hormonal fluctuations and microbiome dysbiosis emphasize the shared mechanisms that interplay among both conditions to identify the potential therapeutic opportunities.

Spectator 2025-02-13, Editors Of The Spectator

The Spectator

No abstract provided.

Drought Resilience And Legacy Effects In Two Forest Tree Species On Loess Plateau Of China: Growth And Water-Use Efficiency Under Different Drought Conditions, Lu Han, J. Julio Camarero, Guodong Jia, Zhiqiang Zhang, Lixin Chen

Aspen Bibliography

As droughts become more frequent and severer, understanding tree resilience and its role in mediating drought legacy effects (LEs) is critical for predicting forest ecosystem responses to future droughts and informing forest management. Both Pinus tabuliformis and Populus davidiana are widely distributed in the Loess Plateau region of western China and play important roles in provision of ecosystem services. In this study we quantified the LEs and resilience, including resistance (Rt) and recovery (Rc), of radial growth (BAI, basal area increment) and intrinsic water use efficiency (iWUE) of the two species, determined the external and internal factors influencing Rt and …

Towards More Sustainable Oceans: A Review Of The Pressing Challenges Posed By Marine Plastic Litter, Peter Yang

Faculty Scholarship

Marine littering is a global challenge and a significant threat to a sustainable planet, requiring comprehensive and effective mechanisms to address it in a comprehensive manner. This study reports on a bibliometric analysis that has identified the extent to which the topic has been explored in the international literature, by focusing on geographical scope, the emphasis on (micro)plastic litter and on policy measures. Additionally, as a complement to the assessment of the recent literature on marine plastic litter, this study reviews some case studies, identifying some trends on how to cope with this problem. The findings underscore the imperative for …

A Collective History On Arkansas Regional Organ Recovery Agency (Arora) And Their Adaptation To Donation Culture, Tara Jones

Theses and Dissertations

Arkansas Regional Organ Recovery Agency (ARORA) is continually addressing the organ shortage in Arkansas by increasing organ and tissue donation rates in Arkansas. Hospitals, Funeral Homes, and other referral partners collaborated with ARORA in their efforts to increase organ and tissue donation. Interviews from former and current ARORA employees, along with data analysis, highlight how ARORA worked to honor Arkansans decision to be a registered donor while also improving the procurement of organs. The findings reveal how ARORA adapted to donation culture related to public, cooperation with referral partners, among other barriers to create ARORA’s mission of “Restoring Lives” This …

Quaker Campus, February 13, 2025 (Vol. 23, Issue 9), Whittier College

Quaker Campus

No abstract provided.

Pharmacogenomics Implications Of Tamoxifen In Breast Cancer Treatment: Clinical Relevance And Future Directions, Khalda E. M. Elhaj, Mahmoud M. E. Mudawi, Hamad A. Albagir A. Ali, Kamal A.A. Mohammed

Saudi Toxicology Journal

Tamoxifen is a cornerstone therapy for estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer, improving survival and reducing recurrence. Its efficacy and toxicity, however, vary due to genetic polymorphisms influencing metabolism and transport. Key genes, such as CYP2D6, CYP3A4, and ATP-binding cassette transporters (ABCB1, ABCC2), are crucial in forming and distributing active metabolites like endoxifen. This review explores tamoxifen pharmacogenetics through an analysis of literature from PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, and PharmaGKB. Genetic variations like CYP2D6*10 in Asians and CYP2D6*17/29 in Africans impact therapeutic outcomes. Barriers to personalized tamoxifen therapy include inconsistent guidelines, limited access to genetic testing, and underrepresentation of ethnic groups …

Nurse Experiences Of Caring For Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder In Los Angeles Pediatric Intensive Care Units, Makenna Brown

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

One in 22 California children is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In combination with sensory considerations, healthcare costs, and increased healthcare utilization, these children face a lesser quality of care and poorer health outcomes. The literature addresses healthcare needs and experiences from various viewpoints, but does not address the experiences of nurses (RN) caring for children with ASD in the pediatric intensive care unit (ICU). The purpose of this study was to gain an understanding of RN’s challenges, and the helpful strategies utilized in practice. A qualitative, grounded study approach, centered on the patient-and-family centered care conceptual framework, was …

February 2025 Graduate Council Minutes, University Of Nebraska At Kearney Graduate Council

Graduate Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

Smart Textile Technology For The Monitoring Of Mental Health, Shonal Fernandes, Alberto Ramos Serrano, Mario Vega-Barbas, Carolina García-Vázquez, Fernando Seoane, Iván Pau

Artículos científicos

In recent years, smart devices have proven their effectiveness in monitoring mental health issues and have played a crucial role in providing therapy. The ability to embed sensors in fabrics opens new horizons for mental healthcare, addressing the growing demand for innovative solutions in monitoring and therapy. The objective of this review is to understand mental health, its impact on the human body, and the latest advancements in the field of smart textiles (sensors, electrodes, and smart garments) for monitoring physiological signals such as respiration rate (RR), electroencephalogram (EEG), electrodermal activity (EDA), electrocardiogram (ECG), and cortisol, all of which are …

Affect Regulation And Mortality Risk: The Role Of Allostatic Load, Amanda E. Ng, Tara Gruenewald, Robert-Paul Juster, Claudia Trudel-Fitzgerald

Psychology Faculty Articles and Research

Objective:

Although growing evidence indicates that distinct affect regulation strategies (e.g., positive reappraisal, anger suppression) predict mortality risk, the biological processes involved remain understudied. We investigated the association of various affect regulation exposures with mortality risk while examining the role of allostatic load.

Method:

In 2004-2006, 1,941 participants from the Midlife in the United States longitudinal study completed validated scales assessing use of nine general and emotion-specific regulatory strategies (e.g., denial, anger expression). A standard deviation-based algorithm was also used to characterize how flexibly participants regulate their affect (lower, moderate, or greater variability). Participants further provided data on relevant covariates …

Hispanic Family Caregivers’ Experiences With Dementia Patients During The Covid-19 Emergency, Vivian Arroyo

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted caregiving dynamics, particularly for Hispanic family caregivers of dementia patients. This qualitative study explored the experiences, challenges, and coping strategies of these caregivers during the pandemic. The theoretical framework was systems theory. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 12 participants to collect data. Participants were recruited through purposive sampling and responded to open-ended questions regarding their caregiving experiences. The collected data were analyzed using Braun and Clarke’s six-step thematic analysis The findings revealed four themes: (a) caregiving strategies, including time management, collaboration, and reliance on religious faith; (b) self-care experiences, which highlighted the balance between personal …

Replacement Of Monensin With A Proprietary Tannin-Blend Additive In Calf-Fed Holstein Steer Diets, Sydney M. Bowman-Schnug, Luke K. Fuerniss, Joe D. Cameron, Jonathon L. Beckett, Muhammad Ahsin, Stephan Van Vliet, Guy D. Hufstedler, Bradley J. Johnson

Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Sciences Faculty Publications

A proprietary tannin blend was evaluated as a potential ionophore replacement considering traits of feedlot cattle growth performance, carcass traits, and health. Holstein steers (n = 1450; initial shrunk body weight (SBW) = 141.6 ± 34.2 kg.) were blocked by origin and randomly assigned to receive a finishing diet containing one of two treatments: 1) 14,500 mg per head daily of Silvafeed ByProX (SBPX; ByPro/BX blend, Silvateam S.p.A, San Michele Mondovì, Italy) or 2) 180 mg per head daily of monensin (MON; Rumensin™ 90, Elanco, Greenfield, IN). Steers were on trial for 341 ± 11 days. Pen was the …

Tfpa, Wildfire Mitigation, And The Dissemination Of Indigenous Knowledge, Lauren Palmer

Pace Environmental Law Review

The United States is experiencing a multitude of environmental issues across the country, including increasingly frequent and disastrous wildfires. Simultaneously, Indigenous persons are demanding their right to self-sovereignty and working to preserve intergenerational Indigenous Knowledge including cultural burning practices. Cultural burning is a practice of many Indigenous tribes that help environments and the species that comprise them, foster and grow. To further help tribes with their mission in keeping Indigenous Knowledge alive and to reduce the frequency and severity of destructive wildfires, this article argues the federal government should amend federal acts to provide Indigenous tribes with a greater opportunity …

Spartan Daily, February 13, 2025, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2025

Volume 164, Issue 10

Structure-Activity Relationship Studies Of Dna Methyltransferase 1 Monovalent Degraders, Chao Qian, Youngeun Lee, Yulin Han, Yue Zhong, Jujun Zhou, Joel Hrit, Ling Xie, Qin Chen, H Ümit Kaniskan, Xian Chen, Scott Rothbart, Xiaodong Cheng, Yan Xiong, Jian Jin

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

DNA methyltransferase 1 (DNMT1), which catalyzes maintenance methylation of hemimethylated DNA during DNA replication, is overexpressed in cancer. Recently, the first-in-class DNMT1-selective noncovalent small-molecule inhibitors, GSK3484862 and GSK3685032, were discovered. These inhibitors were also reported to degrade DNMT1. However, structure–activity relationship (SAR) studies of these monovalent DNMT1 degraders are lacking. Here, we report our SAR studies of this scaffold on degrading DNMT1, which led to the discovery of multiple lead degraders, including compound 4 (MS9024). Compound 4 potently and selectively degraded DNMT1 in multiple cancer cell lines in a concentration-, time-, and proteasome-dependent manner without altering DNMT1 transcription. Further mechanism-of-action …

Inhibition Of Histone Methyltransferase Ezh2 For Immune Interception Of Colorectal Cancer In Lynch Syndrome, Charles M Bowen, Fahriye Duzagac, Abel Martel-Martel, Laura Reyes-Uribe, Mahira Zaheer, Jacklyn Thompson, Nan Deng, Ria Sinha, Soham Mazumdar, Melissa W Taggart, Abhinav K Jain, Elena Tosti, Winfried Edelmann, Krishna M Sinha, Eduardo Vilar

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Colorectal precancers in Lynch syndrome (LS) exhibit a distinct immune profile, presenting unique opportunities for developing immune-interception strategies to prevent carcinogenesis. Epigenetic modulation by EZH2 of immune-related genes is implicated in the carcinogenesis of different cancer types, including colorectal cancer. This study utilizes a mouse model of LS and ex vivo colonic organoids to assess the effects of the EZH2 inhibitor GSK503 on immune regulatory pathways, tumorigenesis, and epigenetic reprogramming. Our findings revealed that GSK503 significantly increased CD4+ and CD8+ T cells in both splenocytes and colonic mucosa of treated mice compared with controls. Additionally, a preventive dose of GSK503 …

Montana Kaimin, February 13, 2025, Students Of The University Of Montana, Missoula

Montana Kaimin, 1898-present

Student newspaper of the University of Montana, Missoula.

Successful Posthospitalisation Oncology Workflow Implementing Lace+ Score To Stratify And Reduce Readmissions Within A Safety-Net Hospital, Cindy M Pabon, Janine Wong, Marcela Perez, Jessica Jimenez-Abarca, Lianchun Xiao, Lymesia Jackson, Anne Park, Anjali Lankford, Vinita Akula, Saumil Datar, Taylor Hopper, Yaser Alkhatib, Terri Earles, Tejal Patel

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background: Patients with advanced cancers visit the emergency room and get hospitalised frequently, with potentially half of these visits being avoidable. Our institution provides comprehensive, low-cost cancer treatment to a safety-net population in Texas. We performed a retrospective review of hospital readmission patterns amongst our oncology patients and developed a posthospitalisation workflow to reduce readmissions.

Method: Following discharge, oncology patients were risk stratified based on their Length of stay, Acuity of admission, Charlson comorbidity index score and Emergency department visits+index in the past 6 months. The higher the score, the quicker the outpatient oncology follow-up. In addition to addressing acute …

Kenyon Collegian - February 13, 2025

The Kenyon Collegian

No abstract provided.