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Research Progress In The Regulation Of Intestinal Stem Cell Homeostasis By Dietary Patterns, Haichao Zhang, Qi Sun, Yumei Qin, Yanpei Gu, Jianzhong Han

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

Intestinal stem cells (ISCs ) located at the bottom of intestinal crypts are the key factors driving the repair and rapid renewal of the intestinal epithelium.Their proliferation and differentiation are finely regulated by the microenvironment of the niche.ISCs,as dietary nutrient sensors,can respond to different dietary signals to regulate intestinal homeostasis.The author systematically summarizes the main signaling pathways involved in the regulation of ISCs and reviews the effects and functioning mechanisms of dietary patterns such as high-fat diets,intermittent fasting,calorie restriction,and ketogenic diets on the homeostasis of ISCs,aiming to provide a theoretical basis for the development and application of dietary intervention strategies …

Therapeutic Mechanisms Of A Lilium Brownii -Plantago Asiatica L.Compound Solid Beverage Against Hyperuricemia, Feng Li, Jiawei Huang, Xiaowen Guo, Lulu Jiang, Hongyan Zhao, Qiang Li, Chenxiang Sun, Shuying Feng, Qianqian Wang

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to investigate the ameliorative effects of a Lilium brownii -Plantago asiatica L.compound solid beverage on hyperuricemia and to elucidate its potential mechanisms.[Method ] Network pharmacology was employed to screen the active constituents,potential targets,and related pathways.Key targets were identified based on a protein-protein interaction (PPI) network.Molecular docking was conducted between the key proteins and active constituents.An animal experiment was performed to validate the effects of the compound solid beverage on serum uric acid levels,renal function indices,activities of uric acid-producing enzymes,and the levels of renal urate transporters.[Result ] Network pharmacology analysis indicated that Lilium brownii and Plantago …

Faculty Senate Executive Committee Agenda December 15, 2025, Utah State University

Faculty Senate & Faculty Senate Executive Committee

• 3:00 Call to Order
• Approval of Minutes November 17, 2025
• 3:05 University Business
• 3:20 Faculty Senate Business
• 3:35 Information
• EPC Report - December 4, 2025
• 3:40 Report
• Council on Teacher Education
• Scholarship Annual Report
• University Studies Report
• 4:05 Old Business
• 4:10 New Business
• Adjourn: 4:30 pm

Enhancing Exercise Engagement And Gait In Parkinson Disease: Participation Factors, Novel Approaches, And The Role Of Rhythmic Auditory Cueing, Allison Haussler

WUSM Theses and Dissertations – All Programs

Parkinson disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disease, characterized by gait and balance impairments that reduce independence and diminish quality of life. Exercise and other rehabilitation strategies, such as rhythmic auditory cueing, are well-researched methods to address motor impairments. However, despite the strong body of research supporting these approaches, many individuals with PD remain sedentary and do not meet current exercise recommendations. This highlights a critical gap between evidence and real-world behavior.

While prior research identified general motivators and barriers to exercise in people with PD, emerging exercise modalities and the growing diversity of community-based programs emphasize the …

Alaskkka - The Invisible Empire In The Last Frontier: A Look Into The 1920s Klan Of The North, Elizabeth Kell, Kevin Allen

Other Publications

When discussing hate groups in North America, few evoke as immediate and visceral a reaction as the Ku Klux Klan. Often regarded as a symbol of radical white supremacist ideology, the Klan is widely associated with the American South; its white hoods, burning crosses, and Confederate flags have become enduring emblems of racial hatred and extremist nationalism. While many assume the Klan's influence was confined to Southern states, the reality is far more expansive and troubling. During its resurgence in the 1920s, the Ku Klux Klan extended its reach well beyond its traditional strongholds, gaining footholds in states such as …

Visual Detection Of Seizures In Mice Using Supervised Machine Learning., Gautam S Sabnis, Leinani Hession, J Matthew Mahoney, Arie Mobley, Marina Santos, Brian Q Geuther, Vivek Kumar

Faculty Research 2025

Seizures are caused by abnormal synchronous brain activity. The resulting changes in muscle tone, such as twitching, stiffness, or jerking, are used in visual scoring systems such as the Racine scale to quantify seizure intensity. However, visual inspection is time consuming, low throughput, and partially subjective, and there is a need for scalable and rigorous quantitative approaches. We used supervised machine learning approaches to develop automated classifiers to predict seizure severity directly from non-invasive video data. Using the pentylenetetrazole (PTZ)-induced seizure model in mice, we trained video-only classifiers to predict ictal events and combined these events to predict composite seizure …

Mkk4 And Mkk7 Control Degeneration Of Retinal Ganglion Cell Somas And Axons After Glaucoma-Relevant Injury., Olivia J Marola, Stephanie B Syc-Mazurek, Sarah E R Yablonski, Peter G Shrager, Simon W M John, Richard T Libby

Faculty Research 2025

Retinal ganglion cell (RGC) death is a critical component of glaucoma pathology. The degenerative signaling pathways that lead to RGC death in glaucoma are incompletely defined. Recently, the transcription factors JUN and DDIT3 were identified as critical hubs regulating RGC somal loss after mechanical axonal injury. However, their position within the degenerative cascade remains unclear. One possibility is that JUN and DDIT3 activity in the soma initiates signaling events that trigger axonal degeneration. Alternatively, JUN and DDIT3 may function downstream of the primary insult, acting specifically to mediate somal degeneration without influencing axonal pathology. Disentangling these possibilities is critical for …

Leveraging Social Capital For Value Creation In Public Procurement: The Role Of Strategic Purchasing Integration, Iryna Malacina, Jad El Bizri, Frederik G. S. Vos, Elina Karttunen, Aki Jaaskelainen

Business Faculty Publications and Presentations

Purpose Although the integration of the purchasing function within strategic decision-making has been extensively studied in the context of the private sector, its significance for the effective functioning of public procurement (PP) remains underexplored. Effective PP is critical for suppliers, users of public services and society at large. This study investigates how the strategic integration of PP influences operational, environmental and innovative value creation by developing social capital in buyer–supplier relationships. Design/methodology/approach This study empirically examined how strategic purchasing integration contributes to the development of social capital in buyer–supplier relationships, which in turn affects value creation. It utilizes survey data …

Faculty Senate Executive Committee Minutes December 15, 2025, Utah State University

Faculty Senate & Faculty Senate Executive Committee

• Call to Order
• University Business
• Faculty Senate Business
• Information
• Reports
• Council on Teacher Education
• Scholarship Annual Report
• University Studies Report
• Old Business
• New Business
• Adjourn 4:33

December 15 Elections, Census & Redistricting Update, Jeffrey M. Wice

Elections, Census & Redistricting Updates

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Cv: Rebecca Cozzi (Physical Therapy), Rebecca Cozzi

Rehabilitation Sciences Department Curricula Vitae

No abstract provided.

Cv: Robert Sweet (Physical Therapy), Robert Sweet

Rehabilitation Sciences Department Curricula Vitae

No abstract provided.

Assessing The Relationship Between Treatment Quality, Matching And Dosage And Juvenile Justice Outcomes Among Youth With Co-Occurring Substance Abuse And Mental Health Disorders, Kevin T. Wolff, Michael T. Baglivio, Joshua A. Lang

Publications and Research

This study examined differences among youth in deep-end juvenile justice residential placement who did, and did not, present with co-occurring disorders. The prevalence of cooccurring mental health and substance use/abuse issues was found to be 19%, far lower than that of prior work. Researchers demonstrated more similarities than differences between youth with and without co-occurring disorders, both in terms of their criminal histories and the prevalence of their criminogenic needs. Additionally, the residential programs across Florida appear to provide treatment at similarly high levels of integrity, as measured by 1) matching treatment services to the highest three dynamic risk assessed …

The Relationship Between Experience And Training With Counselor Confidence In Working With Veterans, Nilton Castro

ETD Collection

Up to 65% of veterans deployed in combat or returning from combat regions such as Afghanistan and Iraq meet criteria for a mental health diagnosis, yet up to 50% do not receive specialized mental health treatment. On October 17, 2020, the United States government passed legislation to increase and improve mental health services for veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) agreed to submit a plan that bolsters the mental health workforce in its facilities by recruiting licensed professional mental health counselors (LPMHCs). Although this legal statute intends to enhance the VA mental health workforce with LPMHCs, recent memorandum published …

Tea As An Herbal Medicine, Pannawat Chaiyawatthanananthn

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

No abstract provided.

Car-T Cell Therapy Milestones In Treating Hematologic Malignancies, Dusit Jit-Ueakul, Piyanuch Kongtim

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

Chimeric Antigen Receptor T (CAR-T) cell therapy has emerged as a revolutionary treatment modality for hematologic malignancies, including acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). This innovative approach involves the genetic engineering of a patient's own T lymphocytes to express chimeric antigen receptors (CARs), which enables these cells to specifically recognize and eliminate malignant cells expressing target antigens. Clinical trials have demonstrated remarkable efficacy, with significant rates of complete remission and durable responses observed in patients who have relapsed or are refractory to conventional therapies. As advancements in CAR technology continue, there is potential for …

The Effectiveness Of Storytelling As A Sleep Aid For Children With Adhd And Sleep Difficulties, Boonchitchaya Chamnanphai, Tippawan Hansakunachai, Issarapa Chunsuwan

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

Introduction: Sleep-related problems among children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is common. Behavioral interventions are the first-line treatment for sleep problems in children with ADHD. Meditation has gained interest as an alternative treatment for sleep problems.

Objectives: To determine whether a sleep intervention could reduce sleep problems, improve ADHD symptoms and enhance parental mental health.

Methods: A randomized controlled trial (RCT) of 52 children (4–12 years) with ADHD and sleep problems was undertaken. The 2 week intervention covered sleep hygiene, daily Line messages and meditation stories. The control group received sleep hygiene and usual care. Outcomes were measured using …

Diagnostic Stewardship Considerations In Infectious Diseases, Shawn Vasoo

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

Diagnostic stewardship in infectious diseases is crucial to ensure that the right test is performed for the right patient for the right reasons at the right time, with the right interpretation which results in the right treatment, optimizing patient care. Managing clinicians have a critical role to play in thoughtful decision making in the pre- and post-analytic phases of test selection, interpretation and subsequent action. They also need to have a good understanding of the analytic phase of testing (test performance characteristics and limitations). In this paper, diagnostic stewardship across the main testing modalities for infectious diseases (culture, serology and …

Disease Burden, Complications And Treatment Costs Of Poorly Controlled Type 2 Diabetic Patients In Thailand, Nantawut Leeamornsiri, Kasemsan Sarapee, Veerasak Sarinnapakorn

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) presents a major public health issue in Thailand, with increasing prevalence affecting quality of life and economic stability. Traditional management focused on treatment may not meet current healthcare demands.

Objectives: The purpose of this study aimed to illustrate disease burden, complications and treatment costs among T2DM patients.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 700 T2DM patients at Rajavithi Hospital. Correlation between risk of complications and treatment cost, and factors influencing treatment cost were evaluated. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics, one-way ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation, and linear regression.

Results: A significant majority (92.6%) of participants …

The Effect Of Pterygium On Corneal Biomechanical Properties Using Corvis St, Tararat Hoopholerb, Kosol Kampitak, Supinda Leeamornsiri, Suntaree Thitiwichienlert, Promporn Patarajierapun, Soyci Tiantanyatip

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

Introduction: Pterygium is a growth of fibrovascular tissue that originates from the conjunctiva and extends onto the cornea. It can destroy the Bowman’s membrane layer and superficial stroma of the cornea. Therefore, pterygium may affect corneal biomechanical properties.

Objectives: To compare corneal biomechanical parameters using Corvis ST between eyes with and without pterygium in the same patient.

Methods: A prospective study was conducted on 27 participants (mean age 59.67 ± 12.06 years) with unilateral primary pterygium. Each subject underwent ocular examinations, and pterygium size was measured. Corvis ST (Oculus Optikgeräte GmbH, Wetzlar, Germany) was used to measure corneal biomechanical properties. …

A Randomized Controlled Study On The Acute Impact Of Honey-Sweetened Black Tea On Blood Pressure And Blood Glucose Level In Healthy Female Individuals, Utibeima Godwin Robson, Esther Oluwasola Aluko, Ernest Etim Akpan

Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine

Black tea (BT) is a popular beverage known for its diverse phytochemical composition and potential physiological effects. Honey, on the other hand, is a natural sweetener with a rich history of culinary and medicinal use and has long been used for its potential health benefits. This study was undertaken to determine whether a three-day consumption of honey-sweetened black tea (HSBT) will significantly alter the systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), mean arterial pressure (MAP), heart rate (HR), and blood glucose (BG) levels in young, healthy female adults. The study was conducted over a 3-day period, involving 30 young …

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New England Classical Journal

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Review Of Megan O. Drinkwater. 2022. Ovid's Heroides And The Augustan Principate. Madison: University Of Wisconsin Press. Pp. 192. Paperback. (Isbn 9780299337841) $24.95., Angeline Chiu

New England Classical Journal

No abstract provided.

Review Of Jaakkojuhani Peltonen. 2024. Masculine Ideals And Alexander The Great: An Exemplary Man In The Roman And Medieval World. London And New York: Routledge. Pp. 284. Hardback. (Isbn 9781032523767) $190., Carolyn Willekes

New England Classical Journal

No abstract provided.

Full Issue (52.2, Fall 2025)

New England Classical Journal

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First_Page Settings Order Article Reprints Open Accessarticle Quantitative Detection Of Salmonella Typhimurium In Ground Chicken Using A Surface Plasmon Resonance (Spr) Biosensor, Sandhya Thapa, Fur-Chi Chen

Food and Animal Sciences Faculty Research

Regulatory agencies worldwide have implemented stringent measures to monitor and reduce Salmonella contamination in poultry products. Rapid quantitative detection methods enable producers to identify contamination early, implement corrective actions, and enhance food safety. This study aimed to develop and optimize a surface plasmon resonance (SPR) biosensor for the quantitative detection of Salmonella Typhimurium in ground chicken. The sensor surface was functionalized with a well-characterized monoclonal antibody specific to Salmonella flagellin, and an SPR workflow was established for quantitative analysis. Ground chicken samples were inoculated with four S. Typhimurium strains at contamination levels ranging from −0.5 to 3.5 Log CFU/g and …

Research Progress In Enrichment Of Trace Elements Zinc And Selenium In Pleurotus Spp., Jing Zhang, Mengmeng Xu, Liting Zhao, Cui Li, Lei Chen, Song Ming, Zhongyang Ding

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

Zinc and selenium are essential trace elements for maintaining human normal physiological function.Deficiency of zinc or selenium can result in immune dysfunction,chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases and hyperlipidemia,and even increase the risk of cancer.The human body cannot independently synthesize these trace elements,which can only be obtained from the daily diet.However,natural food sources have low content of zinc and selenium,which is insufficient to meet the bod y’s needs.Therefore,developing fortified foods with trace nutrients is an important approach to meeting residents ’ requirements.Edible fungi serve as natural carriers for enriching trace elements and ideal dietary supplements.Pleurotus spp.,as a typical example,not only …

Construction And Optimization Of An Efficient Tyrosol Biosynthesis System In Escherichia Coli, Yizhe Xiong, Shougang Wang, Zhiming Rao, Meijuan Xu

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] An efficient biosynthetic system was constructed in Escherichia coli to achieve high-yield production of tyramine and its key derivative tyrosol.[Method ] Through the analysis of protein expression,enzymatic properties,and whole-cell catalysis results,tyrosine decarboxylase (TDC ) derived from Enterococcus faecalis was selected as the key enzyme for tyramine synthesis.Subsequently,tyramine oxidase (TYO ) was introduced to construct the TDC-TYO pathway for tyrosol production.Meanwhile,the LAAD-PDC pathway for tyrosol synthesis was established.A dual-enzyme co-expression system was established,and the effects of tandem enzyme order,production pathways,and key enzyme sources on tyrosol yield were analyzed.The recombinant strain B 1,carrying the plasmid pET 28a-EfTDC-TYO,was obtained through whole-cell …

Promoting The Synthesis Of Salicylic Acid In Escherichia Coli Based On Metabolic Engineering And Multi-Enzyme Cascade Strategy, Kai Wang, Xuewei Pan, Taowei Yang, Zhiming Rao

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] The production of the aromatic compound salicylic acid (SA) is limited by its inhibitory effects on enzymes related to cellular energy metabolism.This study aims to develop a strategy for avoiding the impact of SA on enzymes related to cellular energy metabolism and increase the yield of SA.[Method ] A highly efficient Escherichia coli strain was designed to improve SA production by optimizing metabolic pathways and enzyme systems.[Result ] The genome-scale metabolic model GEMS 1515 was employed to predict the key bottle necks in the phosphoenolpyruvic acid (PEP) pathway and SA biosynthesis pathways.The SA yield was successfully increased from …

Fermentation Technology Of L-Lysine Production By Immobilized Corynebacterium Glutamicum, Qingguo Liu, Hanjie Ying, Wenjun Sun

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aimed to investigate the feasibility of the fermentation process for L-lysine production by immobilized Corynebacterium glutamicum.[Method ] Firstly,the effects of different volume fractions of seed medium on the fermentation stability of immobilized Corynebacterium glutamicum were examined.Subsequently,the impacts of immobilization carriers with different specifications on the fermentation performance were analyzed.Finally,a comparative analysis was conducted on the differences between the fermentation processes with free and immobilized Corynebacterium glutamicum.[Result ] The addition of 5% volume fraction of seed medium adequately sustained the growth and metabolic activities of Corynebacterium glutamicum.Higher volume fractions diverted carbon sources towards bacterial growth,thereby limiting product …