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Research Progress On Functional Characteristics Of Lactic Acid Bacteria In Special Habitats, Huang Wanyan, Bi Xiufang, Ni Chunlei, Hao Gang, Huang Meigui, Tang Shanhu

Food and Machinery

A special habitat refers to the specific environmental conditions or unique geographical locations in which organisms survive,and microorganisms often exhibit specialized functions in such environments.Currently,lactic acid bacteria are mainly used in fermented foods,silage fermentation,intestinal inflammation regulation,and environmental remediation.Special -habitat lactic acid bacteria refer to those that thrive in unconventional environments or are isolated from extreme environmental conditions,playing a significant role in both human and ecosystem.This paper summarizes recent research on the functional characteristics of lactic acid bacteria inhabiting high -altitude,high -cold,high -temperature,and high -salinity environments and explores their application prospects in the development of novel fermented products and the bioremediation …

Progress On Quality Characteristics Of Modified Grain Bran And Its Application In Flour Products, Liu Anqi, Chang Shimin, Li Jingfang, Xu Wentao, Gu Dongyue

Food and Machinery

As a major by -product of grain processing,grain bran is rich in various active components.However,its utilization rate remains relatively low due to its high content of insoluble dietary fiber and poor palatability.This article gives an introduction to common modification methods and reviews their effects on the physicochemical properties,active components,and other quality characteristics of grain bran.It compares the influences of grain bran before and after modification on the properties including flavor,sensory,and texture of flour products.

Packaging Defect Detection Method For Boxed Food Production Line Based On Improved Yolov 10, Wang Jinglei, Zhao Yingjie, Li Feng, Wang Chunyu

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ To address the problems of low detection accuracy and poor real -time performance in traditional packaging defect detection methods in food production.［Methods］ Based on the analysis of automated food production lines,an improved YOLOv 10 model was applied for packaging defect detection on boxed food production lines.The convolutional block attention module (CBAM ) was introduced after the C 2f modules in the backbone and neck layers to enhance the model's feature localization ability in complex backgrounds.Full -dimensional dynamic convolution was introduced in the backbone and neck layers to reduce computational redundancy and improve detection accuracy.The P 2 layer was added …

How Far-Right Populism Harms Ethnic Minorities’ Health: The Case Of The United States, Dina Rosenberg

Working Papers Series

Public health is a political issue, and the health of ethnic minorities is a key component of it. We argue that far-right populism, whether grassroots or elitist, harms the health of immigrants and minorities. Anti-minority attitudes and policies—such as health chauvinism promoted by far-right populists—along with hate rhetoric and ensuing personal and institutional discrimination create a climate of hostility that negatively affects health outcomes in underprivileged communities. We hypothesize that immigrants and ethnic minorities living in such a climate are more likely to experience health problems and underutilize healthcare. To test this, we leverage the significant variation between U.S. states …

Arts-Based Sustainability: From New York To Malawi, Martha B. Lerski

Publications and Research

Recognizing that libraries serve multiple constituencies and subject areas, this chapter documents and advocates for development of transdisciplinary arts-based research (ABR) and culture-related projects linked to environmental challenges. Libraries contribute collections and spaces, as well as the research of library and information scientists. Libraries are currently among invisible contributors to sustainability planning and services. The chapter will link this invisibility to the value of what visual arts refer to as negative space elements in subjects ranging from traditional ecological knowledge to environmental science. Library collections, projects, and research contribute to education for sustainable development (ESD) as required to achieve the …

Walk A Mile: Exploring Cause-Based Charity Event Participation As A Catalyst For Increasing Physical Activity Behavior, Kimberly S. Fasczewski, Andrey A. Sanko Posada, Meg Hopkins

Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences

Despite the known benefits of physical activity (PA), more than half of U.S. adults do not meet the American College of Sports Medicine’s PA recommendations for health, often resulting in negative health outcomes. Developing programming that increases motivation for PA participation is critical for healthcare professionals to combat physical inactivity. Previous research has demonstrated that framing disease-based PA charity fundraising events as “helping a cause” improved motivation for PA due to the individual’s emotional connection to the cause. There is currently no congruent research on motivation for participation in cause-based charity events. Behavioral economics theory posits that cognitive, emotional, and …

Investigating Solvent Effects On Crystallization Kinetics, Ibrahim Joel

Theses and Dissertations

The use of crystallization for separation is not a recent phenomenon. However, the development of efficient crystallization processes is continually being challenged by the complexity and high cost of new drug substances, coupled with stringent regulatory requirements, which add to the uncertainty surrounding drug launches by pharmaceutical enterprises. Accurate characterization of crystallization kinetics is a key step in crystallizer design, which can be influenced by several factors, including process conditions, scale, and the measurement techniques used for tracking particle evolution. These factors often lead to inconsistencies between kinetic studies, hindering rapid implementation within industrial contexts. This thesis presents a case …

Lower Cross Syndrome In Female Rowers, Mary M. Goodhew

Honors Projects

Rowing is a full-body sport that requires technique, strength and speed, yet allows athletes to compete at all ages. The rowing stroke is completed sitting down with the hip flexors in a shortened position and lower back muscles activated. The combination of short and overactive muscles leads female rowers to be susceptible to lower cross syndrome and back pain. This study examined the prevalence of LCS in female rowers and the effect of PNF stretching of the hip flexors on the LCS. LCS was examined using a posture assessment and Thomas tests. A Biodex isokinetic dynamometer hip extension and flexion …

Two's Company: A Case Report Presenting Diagnostic And Surgical Challenges Of A Rare Congenital Duplicated Gallbladder, Joshua Batista, Andrew Liepshutz, Jorge Rabaza

All Publications

Duplicated gallbladders are a rare congenital anomaly. Most cases are asymptomatic, but duplicated gallbladders can present significant diagnostic and surgical challenges, particularly due to the risk of bile duct injury or retained stones if not recognized preoperatively. Advanced imaging modalities such as ultrasonography, magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography, and intraoperative cholangiography are often required for accurate diagnosis, though variability in anatomical presentation complicates preoperative identification. Clinical vigilance is therefore essential, especially in atypical biliary presentations. We present the case of a 56-year-old male patient with a duplicated gallbladder who successfully underwent robotic-assisted cholecystectomy. The case report adheres to the CARE (CAse REport) …

#Clandestini: How Italy's Center-Right Parliamentary Coalition Frames The Migrant Crisis On Social Media, Jenna Lynn Depasquale

Dissertations and Theses

This dissertation examines the intersection of Italian neo-fascism, the Mediterranean migrant crisis, and digital media. Through a qualitative content analysis of the Twitter and Instagram posts made by Italy's center-right parliamentary coalition from 2014-2018, this research outlines frameworks that facilitate both the physical and social deaths of migrants. Twitter is a platform on which bite-sized xenophobic messages characterize migrants as criminals, spoiled youth, spreaders of infectious disease, and future terrorists--sometimes in a contradictory fashion. Instagram is a medium for conveying Italian identity and history, which disregards the longstanding contributions of people of color, including Muslims, in Southern Italy. Comment sections …

What This Work Really Takes: Lessons, Tensions, And Student Perspectives In A Social Justice Math Classroom, Kathryn Elizabeth Roman

Dissertations and Theses

In recent years, there have been growing calls for mathematics instruction that engages students in understanding and critiquing injustice through mathematics. While resources for social justice math (SJM) lessons have become increasingly available, implementing these lessons in real classrooms--with real students, real time constraints, and real pressures--remains a challenge. This dissertation explores how teachers and students navigate this complexity through three connected papers.

The first paper introduces a framework to support teachers and mathematics teacher educators (MTEs) in selecting and modifying pre-designed SJM lessons (PSJMLs). The framework is organized around three guiding principles: (1) center student identity and teacher self-awareness, …

Having A Cow: Exploring The Economic And Mental Health Challenges Of Dairying In The Upper Valley, Ava J. Ori

Environmental Studies Senior Theses

Until late in the 20th century, the dairyman was an influential actor in the fabric of the Upper Valley consisting of Grafton, Orange, Sullivan and Windsor counties (Rozwenc, 1981 & Weld, 1905). Dairy farmers were critical to both the economic growth of the region and the construction of a local identity centered around distinctive high quality dairy products. However, the dairy farmers responsible for the bucolic feel and scrappy independence unique to the Upper Valley are being traded in for massive operations lacking both quality of milk and the cultural intricacy specific to local dairies. In 1905 there were 4,173 …

Effective Strategies For Improving Hospital Safety And Profitability Through Reducing Hospital-Acquired Conditions, Quennise Giles

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The incidence of hospital acquired conditions (HACs) has been a persistent problem in the United States that has negatively affected patient safety, care outcomes, and hospital costs and profitability. Effective strategies to reduce HACs and improve compliance with Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program (HACRP) requirements are important for hospital leaders. Grounded in the total quality management conceptual framework, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore how six hospital leaders in the Southeast United States successfully reduced HACs and improved HACRP compliance. Data were collected through personal interviews and publicly available documents. Yin’s 5-step process was used for data …

K-8, Private, Midwestern School Principals And Their Experiences Of Work Demand, Emily Madden Roth

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The problem that was addressed through this study is increasing job demands and insufficient job resources plaguing K-8 principals across the nation. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to investigate K-8 principals’ perceptions of increased work demands and their influence on excessive stress, burnout, and turnover in a private, Midwestern school district. Bakker and Demerouti’s job demands-resources theory served as the theoretical foundation for this study. Data were collected from semistructured interviews with 10 principals from the same district. Participant responses were analyzed through several rounds of coding, which led to the emergence of the following six themes: …

Allelopathy Of Western Red Cedar, Douglas Fir, And Western Hemlock On Seed Germination, Lainey E. Mendoza Ms.

Honors Projects

Understanding the allelopathic interactions of native Pacific Northwest conifers, Douglas Fir, Western Hemlock, and Western Red Cedar is crucial to understanding the interactions of each species within their ecological niche. As of now there is little research on allelopathy of PNW conifers, specifically how different damaged states of the conifer tissue could impact the germination rates and radicle growth of a model organism. Analyzing these allelopathic interactions may be crucial to help predict forest regeneration of the PNW in the future. Presented here is the analysis of Douglas Fir, Western Hemlock, and Western Red Cedar tissue that is undamaged, damaged, …

Molecular Insights Into The Role Of Estrogen Receptor Beta In Ecdysterone Mediated Anabolic Activity, Syeda Sumayya Tariq, Madiha Sardar, Muhammad Shafiq, Hendrick Heinz, Mohammad Nur-E-Alam, Aftab Ahmad, Zaheer Ul-Haq

Pharmacy Faculty Articles and Research

Ecdysterone, often dubbed a “natural steroid,” has garnered significant attention among athletes for its reputed growth-promoting and anabolic properties. Unlike synthetic anabolic steroids, which are classified as controlled substances, ecdysteroids remain largely unregulated in many countries and are widely marketed as dietary supplements. Notably, ecdysterone has been included in the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) monitoring program, highlighting its potential impact on athletic performance and raising questions about its regulation. Emerging evidence indicates that, unlike traditional anabolic steroids that act primarily via the Androgen Receptor (AR), ecdysterone’s anabolic effects may be mediated through Estrogen Receptors (ERs), particularly Estrogen Receptor beta (ERβ). …

Cisplatin Palbociclib Combination Differentially Modulates Pten Akt Signaling Via Hsp90 In Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cells., Eman Ramadan

Pharmacy

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) presents a significant global health challenge, marked by high mortality and recurrence. This study investigated the synergistic potential of cisplatin and palbociclib (C + P) against HCC cell lines. RT-qPCR revealed that C + P significantly downregulated HCC-related genes, including Hsp90, β-catenin, and components of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway, compared to cisplatin alone and controls. Western blotting confirmed a reduction in phosphorylated AKT (P-AKT) with palbociclib and C + P, while PTEN, a tumor suppressor, was upregulated in the C + P group. Annexin V-FITC assays demonstrated a substantial increase in apoptosis in palbociclib and C + P …

Unh Police Sergeant Balances The Badge And The Books, Aaron Sanborn

UNH Today Archive

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Study Examines How Well Wearable Tech Tracks Fitness Metrics, Jordan Karnbach

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Many Americans rely on their Apple Watches or similar devices each day to count their steps, track workouts, and measure how many calories they burn. But are those wearable devices accurate?

Demystifying Black Men’S Relationship Experiences: A Relational Cultural Exploration Of Connection And Disconnection, Taeja Monique Mitchell

Tennessee State University Alumni Theses and Dissertations

[ABSTRACT] The purpose of this dissertation is to explore the ways in which Black men perceive connection and enact disconnection in their relationships. This study utilized relational cultural theory (Jordan, 2010, 2018) as an interpretive framework to explore and understand Black men’s relational development with special attention on connection and disconnection. Relational Cultural Theory (RCT) posits that sociocultural factors contribute to relational development, patterns, and images, which impact Black men’s capacity to connect with others. The most salient sociocultural factors that contribute to Black men’s relational experiences include racial socialization, myths about Black men, shame and societal pressure, and psychological …

Antibiotic Lock Therapy Fpr Dialysis Catheters: Implementation At An Urban Hospital, Erik Enquist, Hilary Klastae, Mary Jo Kelly

2025 Swedish FISH (Fostering Interdisciplinary Solutions in Healthcare) Conference

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Improving Clinical Care For Cochlear Implant Recipients: The Coupling Of Health-Related-Quality-Of-Life And Clinical Speech Measures, Alexandra Parbery-Clark, Dylan Severson, Chantel Hazlewood, Nadav Brumer, Elizabeth Elkins, Jake Hillyer, Sachin Gupta

2025 Swedish FISH (Fostering Interdisciplinary Solutions in Healthcare) Conference

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Virtual Hospital Follow-Up: Effects On 30-Day Readmission And Patient Satisfaction, Lidia Wiersum, Karen Valiyev, Kristin Wisegarver, Lucas Hopkins

2025 Swedish FISH (Fostering Interdisciplinary Solutions in Healthcare) Conference

No abstract provided.

Microlearning As An Education Strategy In Perianesthesia, Kaelyn Burgett

2025 Swedish FISH (Fostering Interdisciplinary Solutions in Healthcare) Conference

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The Ecophysiology Of The Enigmatic Namib Succulent, Lithops Ruschiorum, Garrett Macleod Althausen

Environmental Studies Senior Theses

Water availability is the primary constraint for plant survival and reproduction in hyper-arid ecosystems. In such environments, plant fitness depends on an alignment between physiological traits and limited water resources. The Namib Desert of Namibia exemplifies this extreme selection pressure. Within the Namib Desert, Lithops ruschiorum, a succulent endemic to the gravel plains, exhibits habitat specificity and numerous physiological adaptations to cope with the hyper-aridity.

This research explores the intersection of two fitness strategies for L. ruschiorum: habitat selection and exploitation of alternative moisture sources. The first chapter explores the population dynamics and micro-site habitat conditions preferred by …

Sire Evaluations: Boer, Kiko, And Spanish Kid Weaning Weights In The Southeast, Alicia D. Aldridge

Tennessee State University Alumni Theses and Dissertations

Sire Evaluations: Boer, Kiko, And Spanish Kid Weaning Weights in the Southeast Research was completed with weaning weight ratio (WWR) and expected progeny difference (EPD) efficiency values compared from pedigree data across six seasons (2003-2009). Four models: WWR, 90- day unadjusted, adjusted, and new adjusted WW models compared sire breed, dam breed, month of birth, dam age, sex, litter size at birth, litter size at 90 day weaning age, and birth year effects. Correction factors were re-adjusted when non-genetic effects (sex, dam age, and litter size at birth and weaning) remained significant (p<0.05) in the original 90-day adjusted WW models. The new correction factors eliminated non-genetic effects (p>0.05). Sire breed effects were not significant …

Sensory Evaluation Of Cowpeas And Consumer Science Preference At Two Universities In The United States, Zaira Adams

Tennessee State University Alumni Theses and Dissertations

Throughout the past years, since the Covid pandemics, global inflation and food insecurity have been on a constant incline (What is Food Insecurity, World Food Bank). In this research study, we explore consumer preference for canned legumes (beans and peas) as an inexpensive nutritional intervention to decrease the number of households experiencing food insecurity. The solution is based on the food sensory analysis of cowpeas (Black-Eye Peas), crowder peas, black beans, and pinto beans. Our main geographical locations included studies at two Land Grant Universities in the United States (Pennsylvania State University and Tennessee State University). At Pennsylvania State, we …

Soybean Embryogenic Cell Culture Genetically Engineered, Gabriel Carrasquillo

Tennessee State University Alumni Theses and Dissertations

The inflation of population in the world has led to a high and consistent food demand which has reinvigorated worldwide interest to create high-yielding varieties of legumes. Soybean Glycine max (L.) Merrill, a member of this legume family has become one of the most essential food crops in the United States as well as in the world due its edible oil and protein content up to 20% and 54%, respectively. Because of its high importance as a food crop, major objectives in soybean breeding, improvement of protein and oil production need to be achieved. These objectives can be addressed using …

Examining Disproportionate Discipline Through Teacher Discipline Referrals: A Mixed Methods Analysis, Shivon A. Griffey

Tennessee State University Alumni Theses and Dissertations

This study examined the impact of the racial composition of teachers on disciplinary practices within a school, specifically focusing on how the lack of demographic representation contributes to disciplinary disparities experienced by students from underrepresented groups. Employing a mixed methods approach, the research integrated qualitative data from focus group with quantitative analysis. Thematic analysis revealed key themes related to (a) perceptions of disciplinary fairness, (b) cultural competence, (c) representation (d) student-teacher relationships, (e) professional development, (f) and community and parental perspectives. Additionally, a chi squared test was conducted to assess if there was a statistically significant difference in the expected …

Navigating Sorghum Bicolor Microspores For Genetic Transformation Via Androgenic Pathway During Gametogenesis, Aron M. Felts

Tennessee State University Alumni Theses and Dissertations

This study delves into the use of the androgenesis pathway of microspores for genetic transformation and double haploid production in Sorghum bicolor. Focusing on the environmental and genetic factors that affect androgenesis, in vitro culture techniques were aimed to be refined for utilizing microspores towards callus induction more effectively. These efforts yielded promising approaches for agronomic traits enhancements. This research enhances the methodology for plant regeneration from microspores, facilitating the generation of homozygous lines with potentially improved traits. Although the current findings do not mark a radical departure from existing knowledge, they lay essential groundwork for future genetic studies in …