Eng 1009g-240 Stories Matter, Gabriela Melendez Ponce

Spring 2026

No abstract provided.

Eng 3705-600 American Multicultural Literatures, Angela Vietto

Spring 2026

No abstract provided.

Eng 4903-600 Young Adult Literature, Niall Nance-Carroll

Spring 2026

No abstract provided.

Eng 2706g-001 Latin American And Latinx Literatures, Robert Martinez

Spring 2026

No abstract provided.

Eng 4775-001 Studies In Literary And Cultural Criticism And Theory, Marjorie Worthington

Spring 2026

No abstract provided.

Eng 3064-001 Intermediate Dramatic Writing, Christopher Wixson

Spring 2026

No abstract provided.

Whole Genome Sequence Analysis Of Pulmonary Function And Copd In 44,287 Multi-Ancestry Participants, Wonji Kim, Xiaowei Hu, Kangjin Kim, Sung Chun, Peter Orchard, Dandi Qiao, Ingo Ruczinski, Aabida Saferali, Francois Aguet, Lucinda Antonacci-Fulton, Pallavi P Balte, Traci M Bartz, Wardatul Jannat Anamika, Xiaobo Zhou, Junyi Duan, Jennifer A Brody, Brian E Cade, Martha L Daviglus, Harshavadran Doddapaneni, Shannon Dugan-Perez, Susan K Dutcher, Christian D Frazar, Stacey B Gabriel, Sina A Gharib, Namrata Gupta, Brian D Hobbs, Silva Kasela, Laura R Loehr, Ginger A Metcalf, Donna M Muzny, Elizabeth C Oelsner, Laura J Rasmussen-Torvik, Colleen M Sitlani, Joshua Smith, Tamar Sofer, Hanfei Xu, Bing Yu, David Zhang, John Ziniti, R Graham Barr, April P Carson, Myriam Fornage, Lifang Hou, Ravi Kalhan, Robert Kaplan, Tuuli Lappalainen, Stephanie J London, Alanna C Morrison, George T O'Connor, Bruce M Psaty, Laura M Raffield, Susan Redline, Stephen S Rich, Jerome I Rotter, Edwin K Silverman, Ani Manichaikul, Michael H Cho

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background: Whole genome sequence (WGS) data in multi-ancestry samples supports discovery of low-frequency or population-specific genetic variants associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung function.

Results: We performed single variant, structural variant, and gene-based analysis of pulmonary function (FEV1, FVC and FEV1/FVC) and COPD case-control status in 44,287 multi-ancestry participants from the NHLBI Trans-Omics for Precision Medicine (TOPMed) Program. We validated findings using the UK Biobank and assessed implicated genes using lung single-cell RNA-seq (scRNA-seq) data sets. Applying a genome-wide significance threshold (P < 5 × 10-9), we replicated known loci and identified novel associations near LY86, MAGI1, GRK7, and LINC02668. Colocalization with gene expression quantitative trait loci (eQTL) from the Lung Tissue Research Consortium highlighted known candidate genes including ADAM19, THSD4, C4B, and PSMA4, which were not identified through other eQTL sources. Multi-ancestry analysis improved fine-mapping resolution (e.g., HTR4 and RIN3). Gene-based analysis identified and replicated HMCN1. In human lung scRNA-seq data sets, lung epithelial cells and immune cell types showed enriched expression, while fibroblasts showed higher expression for HMCN1. CRISPR targeting HMCN1 in IMR90 demonstrated reduced expression of collagen genes.

Conclusions: Large-scale multi-ancestry WGS analysis improves variant discovery and fine-mapping resolution for lung function and …

Assessing Mindfulness-Based Practices Applications For Use With Incest Survivors With Ptsd And Cptsd, Rosemarie M. Lore

Mindfulness Theses

Abstract

Mindfulness-Based Practices (MBPs) have shown how adverse effects respond in treating symptoms of complex PTSD (CPTSD). There is a lack of research on the impact of (MBPs) upon survivors of incest, a population with an elevated risk of re-traumatization. Professionals must approach MBPs within a multi-modal, trauma-sensitive framework, through psychoeducation, establishment of safety and trust, awareness of Mindfulness-Related Adverse Effects (MRAEs), and developing ways to foster healing. Through a literature review and the current creative project, professionals can use the proposed tool chest to manage MRAEs when treating survivors with CPTSD symptoms. Survivors learn to self-regulate in the face …

Spectator 2026-01-15, Editors Of The Spectator

The Spectator

No abstract provided.

Aligning Higher Education Preparation Programs With Workforce Needs: An Interdisciplinary Approach, Jeffrey M. Warren

Perspectives In Learning

While institutes of higher education are highly dynamic, academic programs and faculty within them often operate in an isolated, independent manner. As a result, the training they deliver can lack the interdisciplinary perspectives students need to navigate a diverse and evolving workforce successfully. This editorial explores the importance of interdisciplinary training and discusses the challenges college students who lack exposure to collaborative, integrative learning face as they transition to their respective professions. Finally, faculty are encouraged to consider strategies to enhance training in preparation programs and best position their graduates for success in interdisciplinary contexts.

A Systematic Review Identifying The Measures And Factors Relating To Faculty Research Success, Muhammad Salahuddin, Richard Hoberg, Robert Stupnisky

Education, Health & Behavior Studies Faculty Publications

Identification of the various methods of measuring faculty research success stands in need of better collection and summary. This study aimed to identify the measures and factors of faculty research success through a systematic review following PRISMA guidelines. Using the Boolean search, 265 studies (i.e., articles and dissertations) from four popular databases were selected for abstract screening. Thirty-six studies were selected for full-text text review, which ranged over 237,980 faculty of STEM and non-STEM areas from 29 countries. The results indicated that faculty research success is measured through several forms of academic publication including number of articles published in journals, …

Beyond The Exam Room: Pediatricians Advocating Through State Aap, Heidi Sallee, Kelly Kreisler, Thuylinh Pham

Grand Rounds

1. Evaluate the current political climate and effects on child health at a National and State level.
2. Identify key child health policy issues for the states of Missouri and Kansas.
3. Use different forms of advocacy to share personal expertise.
4. Partner with state AAP Chapters to improve child health outcomes locally.

The Role Music Plays In Facilitating Transformation And Self-Actualization In Israeli Music Students Impacted By Trauma, Adina Feldman

Educational Studies Dissertations

Abstract

This qualitative study explores the role music plays in facilitating transformation and self-actualization among Israeli undergraduate and alumni music students who have experienced trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder. Guided by social constructivist and humanistic-existential frameworks, this research employs a narrative methodology to examine how music operates as a medium for meaning-making, resilience, and growth in non-clinical contexts. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observations, and the analysis of musical compositions and artifacts from two singer-songwriters who transformed personal adversity into creative expression. The findings reveal that although trauma leaves lasting psychological and emotional effects, engagement with music enables …

Sociolooking: A Theory Of Looking Together And Choreographing Looking Experiences, Avigail Shimshoni

Educational Studies Dissertations

Abstract

This dissertation addresses gaps in understandings of looking in research and practice by creating and defining sociolooking. Sociolooking is a theory of looking together and choreographing looking experiences. Researchers, educators, and practitioners across many fields value close looking and have offered step-by-step strategies for facilitating looking. While these strategies and related research are instrumental in understanding discrete aspects of looking and learning to look, they do not fully acknowledge or explore the underlying social and dynamic ways people engage in looking in everyday situations. This leads to the creation of one-dimensional, potentially inaccessible, or ineffective experiences. On the …

A Hermeneutic Exploration Of Professional Place-Based Belonging Experienced By Faculty In Covid-19 Informed Undergraduate Formal Learning Places, Jennifer Ryley Welsh

Educational Studies Dissertations

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the rhythms of higher education and redefined the ways faculty experienced connection, identity, and purpose within formal learning places. This study examined professional belonging by exploring the question: What was the lived experience of belonging for teaching faculty in a COVID-informed undergraduate formal learning place? The aim was to investigate how belonging was constructed, challenged, and reimagined during a period of collective disruption. Using a hermeneutic phenomenological methodology and framed as a scholarly imram – a journey of wandering and insight drawn from Irish mythology – the research engaged nine faculty participants through semi-structured interviews. Data …

Research Progress In Antagonistic Bacteria Against Staphylococcus Aureus, Caiqi Wang, Yuansong Ma, Xinrui Zhao, Pei Zhou, Sifan Lu, Yuxin Li, Yinbiao Xu

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

Staphylococcus aureus,a common Gram-positive foodborne pathogen,is ubiquitous in the human skin and respiratory tract.It can cause pneumonia,pleurisy,endocarditis,food poisoning,sepsis and other infectious diseases.The widespread and long-term use of antibiotics has aggravated the antibiotic resistance of Staphylococcus aureus.In particular,the emergence of multi-drug resistant strains has greatly reduced the therapeutic effect.Therefore,developing new antibacterial means to replace or assist existing antibiotics has become an urgent need.Microbial natural products are important resources for the development of new antibiotics,and antagonistic microorganisms play an important role.This paper reviewed the species of antagonistic bacteria against Staphylococcus aureus,the types of antibacterial active substances,and the commonly used screening methods of …

Probiotics Regulate Gut Microbiota And Immune Homeostasis To Prevent And Treat Food Allergy : A Review, Yao Chen, Zumeng Xia, Yijin Yang, Lianzhong Ai, Guangqiang Wang, Yan Zhang, Zhen Luo, Yong Zhou, Yongjun Xia

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

Food allergy (FA) is a common immunological disorder,and its pathogenesis is primarily associated with a complex regulatory process involving CD 4+ T cells in the immune system,such as the polarization of Th 2 cells and the imbalance between Treg/Th 17 cells.The balance of intestinal immune cells plays a critical role in the development of FA,while dysbiosis of the gut microbiota may disrupt this balance,thereby contributing to the onset of FA.Probiotic intervention targeting the gut microbiota can directly or indirectly influence the functions of immune cells to regulate immune responses,representing a promising approach for the prevention and treatment of FA.The authors …

Research Progress Of Gc-Ms-Based Metabolomics In Fermented Cereal Foods, Haichen Liu, Chang Liu, Hongyan Huo, Hui Xu, Shunxi Zhu, Lei Liu, Kui Zou

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

As an emerging discipline,metabolomics has gradually become the focus of food science research.Among numerous metabolomics analysis methods,gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS ) has attracted much attention for its wide application.Fermented cereal foods occupy an important position in global dietary culture and are an indispensable type of foods in peopl e’s daily lives.The author reviewed the application of GC-MS based metabolomics for the development of fermented cereal foods,covering sample preparation,metabolite extraction,data analysis,and practical application in fermented cereal foods.Moreover,this paper elaborated on the advantages and limitations of GC-MS-based metabolomics in fermentation,aiming to provide a reference for further exploring the principles of food fermentation …

Differences In Important Chemical Components And Free Radical Scavenging Activities Of The Ginger Germplasm Resources From Fujian, Meichun Chen, Enquan Lin, Xuefang Zheng, Zuliang Li, Bo Liu, Jieping Wang

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to analyze the important chemical components of different ginger germplasm resources from Fujian and evaluate their comprehensive quality and free radical scavenging activities.[Method ] Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS ) and liquid chromatography-quadrupole-time of flight-mass spectrometry (LC-QTOF-MS ) were employed to determine the importance chemical components in 13 ginger germplasm resources.Differences in the chemical compounds were analyzed by the cluster analysis and principal component analysis (PCA ).The free radical scavenging activities of the ginger germplasm resources against ABTS+ were further evaluated.[Result ] A total of 65 chemical compounds were identified from the 13 ginger germplasm resources,including …

Cyanidin- 3-Glucoside Ameliorates Ocular Surface Dysfunction In Rats With Dry Eye Disease, Ke Zhang, Ziyu Liu, Zhangben Yao, Peng Zhang, Lei Tian, Ying Jie, Yong Wang

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] Studies have shown that cyanidin- 3-glucoside (C3G),the main component of black rice anthocyanins,exhibits protective effects on retina and retinal pigment epithelium (RPE ) cells.However,there is a lack of in vivo evidence regarding the efficacy of C 3G in alleviating dry eye disease (DED ),which limits its application in ocular surface disorders.This study aims to investigate the protective effects of C 3G on DED in rats.[Method ] 24 Wistar rats were randomly assigned into control,model,and C 3G groups.In model and C 3G groups,a DED model was established by subcutaneous injection of scopolamine hydrobromide (4 times daily for 28 d).The …

Influences Of Different Withering Methods On The Quality Of Wuyi Rock Tea Produced From Rain-Soaked Leaves, Chengjiang Wei, Weijiang Sun, Zhechen Han, Peng Zhang, Weiwei Wu, Tao Wang, Qinglan Chen, Qi Lin, Jie Xu, Fuming Lin

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to investigate the effects of different withering methods on the quality of Wuyi rock tea produced from rain-soaked leaves.[Method ] The rain-soaked leaves of Wuyi Shuixian (Camellia sinensis ) were treated with three withering methods:comprehensive withering in a fermentation machine,natural withering,and withering in an automated withering equipment.Sensory evaluation,biochemical component detection,and headspace solid-phase microextraction coupled with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry were employed to comparatively analyze the flavor compounds.[Result ] The tea samples processed by the automated withering equipment (PW) exhibited the highest overall quality,characterized by a rich floral and fruity aroma,as well as a mellow,brisk,and refreshing taste.Cluster …

Ultrasound-Assisted Enzymatic Transformation And Immune Efficacy Of Black Ginseng Saponins, Kuo Wang, Bao Zhong, Mingran Luan, Fenglin Li, Zhongkui Lu, Guanran Wang, Kun Yao

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to elucidate the transformation process of black ginseng saponins and their immunomodulatory mechanisms.[Method ] An ultrasound-assisted enzymatic method was employed for the transformation of black ginseng saponins,and the mass concentration of black ginseng saponins was determined.Furthermore,the immunomodulatory effects of black ginseng saponins were investigated through animal experiments.[Result ] Under the conditions of an enzymatic hydrolysis temperature of 40 ℃,an enzyme mass fraction of 8%,enzymatic hydrolysis time of 60 min,and ultrasonic treatment time of 25 min,the mass concentration of black ginseng saponins increased from 1 615.40 μg/mL to 3 351.38 μg/mL,which represented an increase of 107.47%.The …

Degradation Of Nutrients In Corn Steep Liquor By Aspergillus Oryzae And Absorption Characteristics Of The Product, Xiaojie Wang, Chunrong Xia, Xiaolan Liu

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to explore the degradation patterns of nutrients in corn steep liquor by Aspergillus oryzae and the absorption characteristics of the product.[Method ] Aspergillus oryzae was used for the fermentation of corn steep liquor,and degradation patterns of nutrients were studied after fermentation for 1,3,5,7,9,and 11 d.Changes in amino acid mass fraction and peptide molecular mass distribution in corn steep liquor after fermentation for 7 d were measured.Furthermore,the resting cells of Auricularia heimuer mycelia were used to explore the absorption characteristics of the fermentation product of corn steep liquor.[Result ] As the fermentation time prolonged within 1~7 …

Antioxidant And Anti-Fatigue Properties Of Malus Spectabilis Fruit Polysaccharides In Mice, Zhilin Wen, Ming Li

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aimed to explore the antioxidant and anti-fatigue properties of Malus spectabilis fruit polysaccharides (MPPs ) and analyze the structure-activity relationships.[Method ] Two types of MPPs were prepared via acidic (AC-MPC ) and alkaline (AL-MPC ) extraction methods.The polysaccharide composition was identified by high-performance anion-exchange chromatography (HPAEC ).The changes in mouse body mass,serum biochemical indicators,and exhaustive swimming time were measured to assess the in vivo antioxidant and anti-fatigue effects of MPPs.[Result ] Galacturonic acid was the main component in both types of MMPs,while AL-MPC had higher mass fraction of total polysaccharides.The in vivo experiments demonstrated that both …

Ultrasound-Assisted Dual-Enzyme Extraction Condition Optimization And Antioxidant Activity Evaluation Of Anthocyanins From Perilla Leaves, Wenting Zhu, Shiyun Wang, Qiaolin Zhu, Qi Cao, Yixin Zhang, Tianran Hong

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to comprehensively develop perilla and improve its utilization value.[Method ] Using perilla leaves as raw material,the effects of solid-liquid ratio,ethanol volume fraction,ultrasonic time,and enzymatic hydrolysis time on the mass fraction of anthocyanins in perilla leaves were studied.The ultrasound-assisted dual-enzyme extraction conditions for anthocyanins from perilla leaves were optimized by the response surface method.The antioxidant activity and phenol mass fraction of anthocyanins from perilla leaves were determined,and the main phenols were analyzed by chromatography.[Result ] The optimal extraction conditions of anthocyanins from perilla leaves were solid-liquid ratio of 1 g∶16 mL,ethanol volume fraction of 74%,ultrasonic time …

Immobilization Of Pseudomonas Fluorescens Lipase Onto Chitosan And Chitin-Based Carriers And Evaluation Of Its Hydrolytic Performance, Haoyu Zhong, Hongyu Qin, Jun Zhang, Kuntai Li, Qiuyu Xia, Shucheng Liu

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to construct chitosan and chitin-based carriers with hierarchical porous lamellar structures,systematically evaluate the immobilization effects of these carriers for Pseudomonas fluorescens lipase (PFL) and the performance of the immobilized enzyme in catalyzing the hydrolysis of fish oil.[Method ] Chitin/chitosan were modified via the sol-gel method to prepare the carriers for the binding with free PFL.The enzymatic properties of the immobilized PFL were then evaluated,and then analysed the hydrolysate composition of anchovy oil catalyzed by the immobilized PFL.[Result ] The modified carriers exhibited lamellar structures with abundant free amino groups on the surface,which facilitated covalent immobilization …

Nitrogen Dynamics And Use Efficiency In Pasture-Based Grazing Systems: A Synthesis Of Ecological And Ruminant Nutrition Perspectives, Bashiri Iddy Muzzo

Wildland Resources Student Research

Pasture-based ruminant systems link nitrogen (N) nutrition with ecosystem N cycling. Grazing ruminants convert fibrous forages into milk and meat but excrete 65 to 80% of ingested N, creating excreta hotspots that drive ammonia volatilization, nitrate leaching, and nitrous oxide (N₂O) emissions. This review synthesizes ecological and ruminant nutrition evidence on N flows, emphasizing microbial processes, biological N₂ fixation, plant diversity, and urine patch biogeochemistry, and evaluates strategies to improve N use efficiency (NUE). We examine rumen N metabolism in relation to microbial protein synthesis, urea recycling, and dietary factors including crude protein concentration, energy supply, forage …

State Of California Cannabis Reporting, University Of Mississippi – National Center For Cannabis Research And Education

California

No abstract provided.

“I Don’T Want To Be The Bad Kind Of Special”: The Lived Experiences Of Autistic Youth In Extracurricular Programs In Their Communities, Catherine A. Sargent Ph.D.

Counseling and Psychology Dissertations

Autistic youth face barriers to participation and belonging in community settings. Historically, autism research has privileged researcher perspectives and deficit-based frameworks, often excluding the authentic voices of autistic individuals, particularly young people. This qualitative, phenomenological study sought to address that gap by exploring the lived experiences of autistic youth (ages 13–18) participating in extracurricular community programs in Massachusetts. Framed by critical disability theory, critical autism studies, ecological systems theory, and intersectionality, the study examined how autistic youth experience inclusion, connection, and self-expression within programs designed largely for neurotypical participants.

Seven autistic youths contributed to this research through participant-generated photographs and …

Internalized Transnegativity, Self-Warmth, Self-Coldness, And Eating Disorder Symptomatology Among Transgender And Nonbinary Adults, Sarah Mcarthur, Suzanne Mclaren, Peter D. Goldie

Department of Psychology Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

Eating disorders (EDs) are highly prevalent among transgender and nonbinary (TNB) adults, and internalized transnegativity is a key risk factor for ED symptomatology. Although extant literature has established that self-compassion protects against EDs among the cisgender population, research among TNB adults is nascent. The current study sought to identify whether internalized transnegativity and components of self-compassion (i.e., self-warmth and self-coldness) were independently associated with ED symptomatology, and whether the components of self-compassion moderated the relation between internalized transnegativity and ED symptomatology. An international sample of 127 TNB adults aged between 18 and 69 years (M = 32.24, SD = …