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Fast Photochemical Oxidation And Footprinting Of Proteins Via Trifluoromethyl Radical Chemistry, Elaine Morrow

Honors Theses

Fast photochemical oxidation of proteins (FPOP) is a useful tool in proteomics because of the ability for modifications to occur on the scale of microseconds which reduces the modifications to tertiary and quaternary structure allowing for more accurate labeling of the protein. Labels for FPOP are generated from various radicals in our experiments which include hydroxyl radicals and trifluoromethyl radicals. Hydroxyl radicals are easily generated by using an excimer laser (KrF laser, 248 nm) or a UV flash lamp (as a part of the Fox™ System) by the photolysis of hydrogen peroxide. Trifluoromethyl radicals, however, need hydroxyl radicals to be …

Service Through Compassion, Zayde Smith, Noe Vega

Celebrating Scholarship and Creativity Day (2018-)

As our Service-Learning Project for our Community Psychology class, we have been volunteering at Catholic Charities located in Saint Cloud. We have worked to continue to promote the Charities goal of providing services to those in crisis and/or seeking help. We guided clients through the food shelf and informed them how much product they were allowed to have, cleaned the lobby of the Charity, helped clients carry their supplies to their vehicle, all while making sure they felt welcome. The purpose of this Charity is to provide relief for those that may be struggling to make ends meet. They do …

How Brazilians Used Media To Cope With The Issues Brought By The Covid-19 Pandemic, Vivian De Melo Campos

Theses and Dissertations

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the world faced lockdown and quarantine restrictions that encouraged or forced people to stay home. Along with the rest of the world, Brazil faced many difficulties during this period and it became one of the countries that lost more lives due to the Coronavirus infection worldwide. This study focuses on showing how people in Brazil coped with the challenges brought by the pandemic. It also focuses on showing if and how participants used media as a coping mechanism. The research was done through qualitative methods with semi-structured interviews with 25 adults who were living in …

Facilitating Management Of Home Oxygen In Nicu Graduates: A Quality Improvement Project, Leah Enright, Dawn Novak

2022 Pediatric Research Forum Session

Discharge from the NICU on home oxygen therapy is a common occurrence, particularly at higher altitude. Management and weaning of home oxygen therapy can be a challenge for pediatric primary care providers and access to pedi rur al state s atric pulmonology is limited , such as New Mexico. The goal of our project is to facilitate the management of home oxygen therapy in NICU graduates in the primary care setting. To further analyze the challenges and help target potentially useful interventions, we surveyed ped iatric primary care providers and families of NICU graduates about their experiences with home oxygen …

Characterizing Risk Factors And Investigating Testing At Birth For Congenital Hepatitis C Virus Infection, Helen Ko, Monique Dodd, Teofilo Borunda, Kimberly Page, Isabella Cervantes, Jessie R. Maxwell, Ricardo O. Castillo

2022 Pediatric Research Forum Session

Background: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) globally leads blood-borne infections with an increase associated with the opioid epidemic. Recommendations call for testing of HCV-exposed infants via antibody screens or RNA testing after 18 and 2 months of age, respectively, but studies show low compliance. We hypothesize that many women with HCV do not receive proper screening during pregnancy resulting in infant-care gaps. We seek to identify factors associated with suboptimal pediatric HCV screening. Methods: A retrospective chart review was completed using data from Tricore Laboratories. We assessed the yearly proportion of HCV in pregnant women who were tested from 2014-2019 at …

Quality Improvement Project Improves Pediatric Hepatitis C Healthcare Access, Monique Vallabhan

2022 Pediatric Research Forum Session

Objective: Maternal hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection has increased by 400%, which has led to increased prevalence of HCV infection in children, with 5 to 10% of newborns of mothers with HCV being infected. Suboptimal HCV screening rates and diagnosis in children have precluded curative treatment, which is available starting at age 3. To address these gaps, we aimed to increase screening of children at risk and diagnosis and treatment of children with HCV infection in New Mexico. Methods: From July 2020-August 2021, quality improvement efforts were conducted by an improvement team including clinical staff from the UNMH pediatric gastroenterology …

Covid-19 Policies At Sports Venues: The Nfl Should Have Required Attendees To Be Vaccinated, David Caudill

Jeffrey S. Moorad Sports Law Journal (1994 - )

No abstract provided.

2022-04-21 Faculty Senate Newsletter, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate newsletter from April 21, 2022.

When "First, Do No Harm" Fails: A Restorative Justice Approach To Workgroup Harms In Healthcare, Pedro L. Flores

Dissertations

In healthcare, workgroup mistreatment is a pervasive problem that begins during medical education (medical and nursing school) and becomes embedded in the “hidden curriculum of professionalism,” which dissuades and even punishes learners for talking about abuse they witness. Furthermore, the mistreatment of healthcare providers (HCPs) pervades all disciplines in the healthcare delivery chain due to a combination of cultural factors, systemic pressures, dysfunctional hierarchies, and leadership’s tolerance of intimidating and disruptive behaviors. Not surprisingly, 18% of U.S. HCPs have left the medical field since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and burnout, stress, anxiety, and increased workloads have been identified …

The Rebrand Of Sheamoisture, Anna Lechard

Honors Theses

I would like to start with why I chose the company SheaMoisture to rebrand. SheaMoisture was introduced to me by a hairstylist. I was looking for a product that was affordable and healthy for my hair. Before knowing of this company I would not have picked it off the shelf for myself. Not many hair care companies are affordable, hair type specific, and ethically sounded meaning they have good company values, an interesting origin story, and contain clean ingredients. However, with all these good things said, I did not understand that with the current branding in place which is why …

The Effects Of Covid-19 On Well-Being Of Healthcare Workers, Hannah Meissner

Honors Theses

The development of the new coronavirus disease, COVID-19, led to the spread of turmoil across the United States and further around the globe. With the virus creating uncertainty among the population, the evidence began to demonstrate that individuals could have devastating health effects, including death. Healthcare workers are among those who were on the frontlines in order to care for the infected, ultimately increasing their own chances of acquiring the virus and putting their health at risk. These workers have experienced a direct impact due to this exposure in the form of isolation, anxiety, depression, suicide, and sleep disturbances. With …

An Analysis Of The Extent To Which Responsible Technology Is Taught In R1 And R2 Research Universities In Michigan., Maisie Blaukamp

Honors Theses

Responsible technology development, use, and communication is crucial as technological innovations scale. An increasing topic of conversation in the technology and education industries is how to educate individuals to interact with technology in an ethical way, as harmful technologies and use of technologies are creating negative impacts on individuals, businesses, and society. This research examines the extent to which responsible technology is taught in major Michigan universities.

An analysis of courses and course descriptions at 8 R1 and R2 universities shows that there is a lack of responsible technology education in business colleges, courses teaching technology development, and courses teaching …

Tropical Cyclone Translation Speeds In The Northern Atlantic Ocean, Marybeth Melcher

Honors Theses

Over the past 40 years, tropical cyclones have caused over $1,076.9B in damage in the United States. The fatalities from tropical cyclones are just as devastating. Hurricane Katrina of 2005 caused over 1,800 deaths; Harvey in 2017 just under 90 deaths; Ike of 2018 took 112 deaths; and horrifically, Maria of 2017 claimed nearly 3,000 lives. The destruction that tropical cyclones have caused is astronomical, and a factor of tropical cyclones that is responsible for this level of destruction is their translation speeds. Tropical cyclone translation speed (TCTS) is the speed at which a hurricane is moving--the duration of time …

Racial Health And Productivity Inequalities In The United States, Elissia Vecere

Honors Theses

Across America, it is frequently seen that there are may differences by race in economic and social outcomes. This variability can be seen in judicial, social, and economic systems. The breakdown of economic systems presenting racial variability can be displayed via workplace statistics. There is a general discrepancy between the workplace statistics represented with Black and White employees. These differences frequently are blamed on the productivity and background education supplied by the employee upon being hired. However, the levels of variation across these two races varies minutely in comparison to the differences in wages supplied. When all factors are kept …

The Cowl - V. 86 N. 18 - Apr 21, 2022

The Cowl

The Cowl - student newspaper of Providence College. Vol. 86 No. 18 - April 21, 2022. 24 pages.

Food Insecurity Of Community College Students: Addressing Barriers To Improve Persistence And Retention, Erin M. Van Egmond

Masters Projects

Food insecurity is a non-academic barrier that must be considered when determining factors affecting students’ persistence and retention in college. Through the literature reviewed, food insecurity of community college students and the impact and barriers they face is explored in detail. The proposed solution addresses the stigma and lack of awareness regarding food insecurity resources available on campuses. Targeted communication with all students at the start of each semester will allow individuals to assess their level of food security. Depending on the level of food security, a targeted communication plan will follow providing information on resources available. Faculty and staff …

Quinatoa V. Hewlett Assoc., Lp

All Decisions

No abstract provided.

A Powerful Team, Unh Communications And Public Affairs

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Parenting Education For Low-Income Job Seekers: A Mixed-Methods Analysis Of The Parenting With Love And Logic Program, Bryan Spuhler, Jacob A. Esplin, Kay Bradford, Brian J. Higginbotham

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

Although the principles and strategies outlined in Cline and Fay’s (1990) Parenting with Love and Logic have been the foundation for several parent and educator training curricula over the last 30 years, there has been a dearth of empirical research to evaluate these programs (Fay, 2012). Prior research has documented the impact of cumulative family risk factors on parenting skills and child outcomes (Repetti et al., 2002, 2012), but few studies have examined the impact of parenting education courses within unemployed, low-income families. This study investigates perceived parental efficacy across the four program domains of connection, autonomy, regulation, and parental …

Exploring Models Of Local Food Procurement In Farm To Early Care And Education Programs, Dara Bloom, Kathryn Boys, Rebecca C. Shisler, Rebecca Dunning, Caroline Hundley, David Yates

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

No abstract provided.

Food Retailers’ Perspectives On Pilot Program Strategies To Promote Healthy Eating In Snap Participants, Morgan Bahl Szczepaniak, Lyndi Buckingham-Schutt, Ruth Litchfield, Sarah L. Francis

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

Food retailers are key stakeholders in the development, implementation, and effectiveness of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) nutrition pilot programs. Qualitative interviews were conducted to gather insight from food retailers regarding the feasibility of proposed strategies to improve food choices among SNAP participants. Two corporate and six local-level food retailer managers were identified for interviews based on SNAP participation, rural- urban code, and type of food retail settings in the selected counties. Qualitative thematic analysis was performed by four research team members, and themes were identified via consensus. Marketing, incentive, and disincentive program models were well-received, while restriction and stocking …

Financial Professionals: Articulating Their Roles And Delivery Methods In Financial Education, Virginia Zuiker, Blendine P. Hawkins, Mary Jo Katras, Sara Croymans, Shirley J. Anderson-Porisch

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

Financial education is an approach financial professionals use with their clients to build effective money management skills across the life cycle. Financial professionals conceptualize and identify their role in providing financial education in various ways. This study used a triangulation mixed methods design from a 2013 national survey to understand how financial professionals articulate their role and to determine the delivery methods used when working with clients. The survey was first included in the analysis piloted with nine financial professionals, followed by a revised survey sent to memberships of various professional organizations resulting in 251 responses. When financial professionals were …

Evaluating A Relationship Education Program With Incarcerated Adults, Terra L. Jackson, Francesca Adler-Baeder, Leah Burke, Silvia Vilches

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

Research indicates healthy family relationships can reduce recidivism. More effort has been placed towards providing family life programming in prisons to promote healthy individual and relational functioning, yet only a handful of studies have evaluated and provided insight on relationship education (RE) for incarcerated adults. This study contributes to this emerging effort and examines changes following participation in a RE program, using a sample of 461 incarcerated men and women. Findings indicate significant improvements in anxiety and depressive symptoms and conflict resolution skills. Additional tests of moderation of change by gender, relationship status, and child age revealed a greater change …

Evaluating Fidelity To The National Extension Dining With Diabetes Program: Challenges And Opportunities, Laura E. Balis, Bailey Houghtaling, Julie Harker Buck

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

The objective of this study was to evaluate fidelity to the Dining with Diabetes (DWD) program. Data were gathered cross-sectionally in 2019 using class profile forms (i.e., checklists) containing items reflecting the core components of DWD: delivery personnel, curriculum, hands-on cooking, and goal setting. Fidelity was calculated as the proportion of core components completed as intended. Educators (N = 9) completed class profile forms for 10 complete DWD programs (i.e., all four classes). Fidelity to components of completed DWD programs and individual DWD classes was high (over 70% in each category). Overall, fidelity was high, and adaptations reported likely did …

Full Issue, Volume 10, Number 2, Julie Fox, Donna J. Peterson, Scott Cummings

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

No abstract provided.

179 -- Analysis Of Kap Survey Data To Help Understand The Main Practices That Contribute To The Incidence Of Schistosomiasis Among School-Aged Children In Ghana, Grace Barnum, Queenie Adams

GREAT Day Posters

Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia, is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) that is more prevalent in tropical areas including Africa, South America, and the Caribbean. The WHO estimates that 90% of people who require treatment for schistosomiasis infections live in Africa. Our study focuses on data acquired from a small, marginalized community on the outskirts of the capital city of Accra in Ghana. Our sample includes individuals, both male and female, aged 8-26. The data was collected using KAP survey methods between 2016-2018. KAP surveys focus on analyzing knowledge, attitudes, and practices surrounding certain diseases. This method produces quantitative and …

198 -- The Impact Of Dna Methyltransferase On Bacterial Growth In E. Coli, Jessica Lopresti

GREAT Day Posters

The Dcm protein (DNA cytosine methyltransferase) catalyzes the process of DNA methylation, a process that has a large role in the regulation of gene expression in cells. The Dcm protein methylates at the second C at the 5’CCWGG3’ site. The specific consequences of this methylation are not known. We have been studying DNA methylation in E. coli by using two different measures of growth. The first experiment was a growth curve using absorption spectroscopy of wild-type E. coli and E. coli with a Dcm knockout gene at a temperature stressor of 42°C. We tracked the growth over eight hours, after …

202 -- The Effects Of Deforestation On Yellow Fever Virus Transmission, Meghan Sheridan

GREAT Day Posters

Deforestation is increasingly associated with the transmission of zoonotic viruses, such as Malaria in South America and Ebola in Africa. Increasing rates of deforestation may cause viral transmission to accelerate. In this study, I asked how deforestation and other factors may interact to affect transmission of Yellow Fever virus. For example, deforestation in areas with higher precipitation may have different effects on animal hosts and mosquito vectors of the Yellow Fever virus compared to areas with lower precipitation. In addition, more densely-populated countries could have increased transmission compared to less densely-populated countries. Also, the ability to successfully treat viral transmission …

216 -- Changing Perceptions Of Reproductive And Sexual Health: A Qualitative Content Analysis Of The New York Times (1960 Vs. 2020), Sara Rule

GREAT Day Posters

Popular approaches to and understandings of reproductive and sexual health have changed greatly over the course of history. The changing quality of our collective perceptions of these topics is largely owed to the way in which news sources frame issues involving reproductive and sexual health. Comparing New York Times articles published in 1960 to those published in 2020, this research aims to analyze the role the media plays in framing certain practices involved in the maintenance of reproductive and sexual health and the claim of one’s bodily autonomy, as well as how this role has changed over time. Findings of …

232 -- Green Roof Pilot At Suny Geneseo, William Neuschwender, Reydaliz Torres Lopez, Brendan Reilly, Isabella Demeo

GREAT Day Posters

We examine the efficacy of green roof structures as a means of addressing sustainability initiatives at SUNY Geneseo. Green roofs are affordable and easily maintainable structures that reduce carbon output and serve to insulate structures, resulting in decreased expenses. We propose building a green roof structure on campus to test the effectiveness of green roofs in the Finger Lakes region. Some factors we intend to test on the green roof include average rainfall/snowfall, water runoff, wind speed, temperature, and structural degradation. By doing this, we intend to prove that green roofs could serve as a feasible approach to the campus’ …