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Food Insecurity Associated With Increased Perceived Stress & Decreased Participation In Health Promoting Activities, Katelyn Wasilenko, Katerina Nagorny, Sarah Livshits, Alexis Valerius, Elliott Ifraimov, Gabrielle Castillo, Ushima Chowdhury, Sabrina Bubis, Lina Begdache

Research Days Posters 2024

Food insecurity (FI) affects nearly 800 million globally. This study investigated the underexplored relationships between FI, health-promoting activities (HPAs), and perceived stress. An anonymous online survey was administered and results were analyzed using Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient in SPSS Version 28.0. FI was negatively correlated with completing health care tasks (r= -0.136, p < 0.01), engaging in social activities both active (r=-0.213, p < 0.01) and not (r=-0.146, p < 0.01), and confidence coping with problems (r=-0.233, p < 0.01). FI was positively correlated with perceived stress (r=0.155, p < 0.01). These findings align with prior research and discuss possible mediation through stress mindset interventions and education of nutrition beyond Westernized diets. This study gives insights into the dynamics between FI, HPAs, and perceived stress, laying the groundwork for more robust longitudinal research to create a comprehensive understanding of FI relationships.

The Impact Of Diet On Mood, Alexandra Schumacher, Evangeline Manolas, Hannah Rogalia, Cassie Huang

Research Days Posters 2024

Diet quality, mostly food groups, and quantities influences behaviors and thoughts. This study was conducted to examine the relationship between diet quality and mood which could be used to improve overall well-being. An anonymous online survey was administered through Google Forms and distributed through multiple social media platforms, as well as Survey Swap, YikYak, and simply asking friends and family. The survey included basic demographic questions and questions on daily diets, supplements, and average stress, anxiety, and depression symptoms. Pearsons’s Correlation Analysis was utilized using SPSS version 28.0. Our data proposes an overall healthier diet is associated with a more …

Why Do We Delight In Celebrity Misfortune?, Caitlin Chan

Research Days Posters 2024

Whereas most people sympathize with others' pain, empathetic response can be muted towards celebrities. We may also experience more schadenfreude, or joy in others’ misery, for celebrities than with people we know personally. This project explores multiple factors, including celebrity obsessive disorder (COD), theories of schadenfreude, and gender bias. Schadenfreude tells us about how we fantasize about others and live through their lives, however, we take pleasure in their downfall because of their lifestyle. It reflects on us because then we also see how this person is living this fantasy life and we delight in their misfortune because of envy …

Caffeine Consumption, Sleep Quality And Exercise Among College Students, Haley Prisinzano, James Keough, Antonietta Raymond, Samantha Bonventre, Lina Begdache

Research Days Posters 2024

Sleep plays an extremely important role in day to day functioning, contributing to improving cognitive, physical, and emotional health. Lifestyle choices such as caffeine intake and exercise frequency may influence sleep quality. This study intends to assess the relationship between caffeine consumption, sleep quality, and exercise. About 1360 individuals participated in an anonymous, self-reported survey including questions regarding sleep quality, caffeine consumption, and exercise. The questionnaire was generated on Google Forms and distributed via social media. Various negative correlations between caffeine consumption and quality sleep were detected. There are negative correlations between caffeine consumption with feeling refreshed after sleep and …

The Impact Of Food Insecurity And Diet On Intensity Of Physical Activity, Danielle Crivelli, Katerina Nagorny, Sarah Livshits, Alexis Valerius, Elliot Ifraimov, Sabrina Bubis, Gabrielle Castillo, Ushima Chowdhury

Research Days Posters 2024

Food insecurity is a pressing issue among the college population, leading to poor diet quality and increased stress. However, research on the relationship between food insecurity and physical activity is limited. To study this relationship, an anonymous online survey was distributed using social media platforms. The survey included questions regarding food insecurity, physical activity, and diet quality. Data were analyzed using Pearson Correlation Coefficient in SPSS Version 28.0. Food insecurity was negatively correlated with the number of days spent doing physical activity (r = -0.164, p < 0.01). The number of days spent exercising was positively correlated with consuming dark leafy vegetables (r = 0.229, p<0.01). These findings suggest that students experiencing food insecurity are less likely to participate in physical activity, and those participating in more physical activity have better diet quality. Hence, decreasing food insecurity among college students may promote overall health and wellbeing.

Taxing Sugar Babies, Bridget J. Crawford

Elisabeth Haub School of Law Faculty Publications

How people talk about tax reflects both personal beliefs and larger cultural attitudes. In many cases, whether and how a potential taxpayer understands their activities in tax terms may also reveal attitudes about themselves and the value that society assigns to those activities. This Article examines how sugar daddies and sugar babies talk about taxes in two Internet discussion forums to reveal the ongoing stigma associated with sex work. Through mostly content analysis, the focus is on the attitudes of sugar daddies and sugar babies toward taxation and the filing positions they take, as well as how tax professionals intervene …

Never Gonna Change? An Examination Of The 1901 Alabama Constitution, Alexander Aguado

Textbooks

In stark contrast to the U.S. Constitution, which has become a more democratic document since 1865, Alabama’s 1901 Constitution was designed in response to the nation’s broader democratic aspirations. Though the Alabama Constitution was recompiled in 2022, its spirit continues. Never Gonna Change examines the legacy of the 1901 Constitution and its effects on public policy, people, political culture, and democracy. This collection has chapters that reflect on the factors that influence policy change in the Deep South and the likelihood of constitutional reform; The perseverance of inadequate education funding as a structural feature; The contemporary possibility of change through …

My X'S, Alina Stefanescu

Textbooks

In My X’s, Alina Stefanescu interviews herself to ask burning questions concerning her upbringing and memory to investigate how her family’s time in Romania during the height of communism affected her relationships with family, culture, and art. Her use of media objects, ranging from music to photos and film stills, immerses readers into the world that developed the character we know as Alina Stefanescu.

A Systematic Review Of K-12 School Shooting Research, Justin J. Joseph, Noe Alexander Aguado, Christopher W. Purser

Politics, Justice, Law, and Philosophy

High-profile school shootings (i.e., rampage school shootings) have fueled empirical and general inquiry into school shooting characteristics and have been a point of emphasis for stakeholders (e.g., parents, teachers, and students) nationwide. The current chapter's goals are to provide a systematic overview of the available evidence examining school shooting incidents. Specifically, this review is intended to gather, summarize, and review relevant peer-reviewed studies on the topic, integrate and identify key findings and themes, identify gaps and limitations in the literature, and discuss implications for directions for future research. Further, it is expected this systematic review can inform practitioners, academics, researchers, …

Faculty Senate Committee Book (2024-2025), Csusb Faculty Senate

CSUSB Faculty Senate records

No abstract provided.

Looking For Love On A Chilly Night: The Colorado Brown Tarantula Mating Season, Dallas Haselhuhn

Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations

Aphonopelma hentzi is the most widespread and abundant tarantula species in the United States. While a distinct mating season is observed, it has not been well studied and the environmental drivers for the mating season are unknown. By conducting daily surveys on a peripheral population within Southeast Colorado, between August and November 2022, I found that after the first significant temperature drop, the number of mate-seeking males was significantly higher than prior to this temperature event. Mate-seeking males were significantly correlated with a drop in the water vapor pressure gradient, a rarely used biological metric for assessing potential water loss …

Lawrence, Fall/Winter 2024, Lawrence University

Alumni Magazines

No abstract provided.

Contemporary Museum Practices In An "Old School House;" Bringing Best Collections Management And Public History Practices To A Local Historical Society, Korey Ryan Morris

Historic Preservation Final Projects

The Taylor Michigan Historical Society’s (THS) collections and interpretation-based activities in its historical single-room schoolhouse were underutilized and put to the side for years. The current wave of THS members and volunteers are reinvigorating the society by using best practices in the field of museum management and heritage interpretation to achieve its goals of a vibrant community historical society. To assist in this revitalization effort, this project: creates object and archival collection lists for current and future reference in the schoolhouse; updates the interpretation plans for the schoolhouse, including lesson plans that reflect the current academic standards in the state …

How We Created A Research Rubric Meant For Everyone: Making The Library And Its University Partners More Student-Ready, Barbara Anderson

LOEX Conference Proceedings 2024

No abstract provided.

Mcnair Scholars Research Journal - Volume 17

McNair Scholars Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Assessment Of The Ecological Integrity Of Two Wetland Sites Within Eastern Michigan University’S Fish Lake Environmental Education Center (Fleec), Brianna Rice

Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations

Wetland ecosystems function as reservoirs of biodiversity for both terrestrial and aquatic organisms, and are among the most vulnerable ecosystems to degradation. The ecological integrity of two wetlands at Eastern Michigan University’s Fish Lake Environmental Education Center, a bog and one vernal pool, was assessed. Plant species richness was used to conduct Floristic Quality Assessments (FQA) using the coefficient of conservatism and wetland indicator status for each species. The Michigan Rapid Assessment Method (MiRAM) was conducted as a more comprehensive assessment of each ecosystem. The bog had an FQA of 31.6 and a MiRAM: 81/100, representing high-quality wetland conditions. The …

Guide To The George M. Austin Research Collection, Department Of Archives And Special Collections, Loma Linda University

The Dr. George M. Austin Neurology Research Collection

The Dr. George M. Austin Research Collection was donated to the Loma Linda University Department of Archives and Special Collections in 2023. The collection is available for consultation within the department, in the Del E Webb Memorial Library, Loma Linda, Ca. Many of the files have been digitized and are also available via the Universities institutional repository, "Scholars Repository."

The collection includes research materials spanning 1948-1995, primarily focusing on Dr. Austin's work on brain aneurysms and related neurological topics. The collection also contains personal and professional papers, reflecting Dr. Austin's career as a neurosurgeon, researcher, and educator.

Strategies For Sustainable Access To Electronic Resources During Covid-19 Pandemic Era: Experience From The Consortium Of Uganda University Libraries, Jackline Estomihi Kiwelu, Andrew Mwesigwa, Jesca Karungi

Libraries

The paper shares the strategies the Consortium of Uganda University Libraries (CUUL) adopted to provide access to electronic resources to its member libraries in COVID-19 pandemic era. It examines the challenges, opportunities COVID-19 brought and how CUUL managed to deliver its mandate during the pandemic. The study used a qualitative research approach and a survey research design. A structured online interview data collection tool was employed to collect the required information from the CUUL executive committee members and the electronic resources functional committee. Content analysismethod, with coding and categorization, was used for data analysis and presentation of findings. This paper …

The Realities Of Tutor Pedagogical Practices And Adaptation Of Gender Pedagogy: A Comparison Of Implementation In Selected Teacher Colleges In Tanzania, Kenya And Uganda, Nyagwegwe Wango, Jane Rarieya, Omari M. Abunga, Aqeela Datoo, Mary Oluga

Institute for Human Development, East Africa

The study examined the strategies used by teacher educators in their teaching practices and gender integration in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. The nature of the engagement of educational leaders and administrators in supporting teaching, learning and mainstreaming gender issues in teaching was also examined. A total of 165 sampled respondents were reached. This included 81 government officials and educational leaders (18 government officials and 63 educational leaders) and 84 tutors. The study used a concurrent mixed-method approach where the combined qualitative and quantitative data collection methodologies were applied to answer the study questions. The study data were collected directly from …

Studies Towards High Surface Area Porous Polymers Via Cross-Coupling Methodology, Anthony Lybrand

Wayne State University Theses

Porous polymers, known for their high internal surface area and robust chemical stability, are promising candidates for applications in gas storage, water purification, energy storage, and catalysis. The Yamamoto-type Ullmann reaction, known for yielding high porosity polymers, serves as a benchmark in this study. However, its limitations as a homocoupling reaction restricts the synthesis of ordered A-B type copolymers. This research addresses this challenge by investigating the use of cross-coupling reactions, particularly the Negishi reaction, to synthesize A-B type copolymers with reduced defectivity and enhanced surface area. The synthesis of fully-metalated intermediates and their subsequent polymerization are discussed in detail. …

High-Throughput Screening Of Fda-Approved Drugs For Protecting Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells Against Er Stress Induced Cell Death: Implications For Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Shaima Ali Jawarneh

Wayne State University Theses

Purpose: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of blindness in the elderly population, characterized by the degeneration of the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE). The link between endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and AMD is well established, however FDA-approved medications for the treatment of AMD caused by unregulated ER stress are limited and have potential side effects. The purpose of this study was to conduct a comprehensive screening of the FDA-approved drug library in order to identify potential candidates that could be repurposed in order to protect against the degeneration and death of RPE cells due to ER stress.

Methods: …

Arkansas Baseball Media Guide, 2024, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Athletics Media Relations

Arkansas Baseball

No abstract provided.

Tipping Back The Scales: Reworking The Changed Product Rule To Make Derivative Aircraft Safer, Rachel Wright

Loyola University Chicago Law Journal

The dark adage "regulations are written in blood" can be constructively viewed as the FAA's commitment to continuously improving and regulating aircrafts to promote aviation safety. The Changed Product Rule defines specifically when the newest regulations are applicable to the certification of a derivative aircraft, and when old regulations can be legacied into a certification plan. After the tragic Boeing MA4X crashes, industry experts called for a reassessment: is the Changed Product Rule doing its job of ensuring safe design and certification of derivative aircraft? This Comment addresses this question, and advocates for targeted and practical changes to three areas …

ความชุก ลักษณะทางประชากรและทางคลินิกของเหตุการณ์สังหารหมู่และกราดยิงในประเทศไทย ระหว่างปี พ.ศ. 2537-2566 และข้อเสนอแนะจากการวิเคราะห์ทางจิตเวชศาสตร์, พร ทิสยากร, ธันวัน เจริญไชยเนาว์, เหมือนเพชร ราชายนต์, วิชยุตม์ เพศยนาวิน, พิมพ์ประพันธ์ อุไรกุล

Journal of Social Sciences

เหตุการณ์สังหารหมู่และกราดยิงที่เกิดขึ้นในประเทศไทยสร้างความสูญเสีย ส่งผลกระทบต่อสังคมอย่างมาก งานวิจัยนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อสร้างฐานข้อมูลของการเกิดเหตุการณ์สังหารหมู่และกราดยิงในประเทศไทย วิเคราะห์ปัจจัยที่เกี่ยวข้อง และเสนอแนะข้อคิดเห็นจากมุมมองทางจิตเวชศาสตร์ ผู้วิจัยทำการศึกษาเชิงพรรณนาแบบย้อนหลังโดยรวบรวมเหตุการณ์สังหารหมู่และกราดยิงในประเทศไทยระหว่างปี พ.ศ. 2537 - 2566 โดยใช้คำจำกัดความทางวิชาการสากล แล้วเก็บข้อมูลลักษณะทางประชากรและทางคลินิก รวมถึงปัจจัยที่เกี่ยวข้องกับเหตุการณ์ ผู้ก่อเหตุและเหยื่อ ผลการวิจัยพบมีเหตุการณ์สังหารหมู่และกราดยิงเกิดขึ้นรวม 78 ครั้งใน 30 ปีที่ผ่านมา โดยเป็นเหตุการณ์สังหารหมู่ 65 ครั้ง และเหตุการณ์กราดยิง 49 ครั้ง ผู้ก่อเหตุสังหารหมู่ส่วนใหญ่เป็นเพศชาย (89.23%) ใช้อาวุธปืนก่อเหตุ (66.16%) มีประวัติการใช้สารเสพติด (27.69%) มีประวัติการฝึกใช้ปืน (20%) มีประวัติโรคทางจิตเวชที่มีความเสี่ยงสูงต่อการก่อความรุนแรง (7.7%) มีผู้เสียชีวิต 348 รายจากเหตุการณ์รวมทั้งหมด โดยสรุปคือเหตุการณ์สังหารหมู่และกราดยิงในประเทศไทยเกิดขึ้นเป็นประจำและมีแนวโน้มเพิ่มมากขึ้น ปัจจัยสำคัญของเหตุการณ์สังหารหมู่ในประเทศไทยคือการเข้าถึงและฝึกใช้อาวุธปืน ปัญหายาเสพติด ส่วนประวัติโรคทางจิตเวชพบไม่มาก การสร้างฐานข้อมูลและศึกษาเหตุการณ์เหล่านี้ทางวิชาการต่อไป อาจนำไปสู่แนวทางป้องกันที่ดียิ่งขึ้นในอนาคต

List Of Published Articles

McNair Scholars Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Arkansas Softball Records Book, 2024, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Athletics Media Relations

Arkansas Softball

No abstract provided.

Arkansas Women's Tennis Record Book, 2023-2024, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Athletics Media Relations

Arkansas Women's Tennis

No abstract provided.

Uni Panthers 2024-25 Wrestling Media Guide, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

Contents / Staff / Schedule --- 2
Quick Facts / Media Information --- 3
Roster --- 4
2023-24 Recap / 2024-25 Preview --- 5
The Panther Program --- 6
Media Protocols --- 7
Parking Map --- 8
Big 12 Conference --- 9
2024 Big 12 Championships --- 10
2024 NCAA Championships --- 11
McLeod Center --- 12
Head Coach Doug Schwab --- 14-17
Coaching Staff --- 18
Athlete Bios 20-63
2023-24 Dual Results --- 64
2023-24 Tournament Results --- 65
Conference Championships/Honors --- 66-67
Career / Season Leaders --- 68
Awards --- 69
NCAA Champions --- 70
All-Americans --- …

2024 Volleyball Media Guide, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

Contents --- 2
Quick Facts --- 3
2024 Roster --- 4
2024 Schedule --- 5
McLeod Center --- 6
Staff --- 7-13
Meet the Panthers --- 14-26
2023 Overall Stats --- 27
2023 MVC Stats --- 28
Record Book --- 29-60
Career Records --- 29
Single-Season Records --- 30
Single-Match Records --- 31
Team Season Records --- 32
Team Match Records & Records by Class --- 33
Additional Records --- 34
Annual Leaders --- 35
Year-By-Year Stats & Coaching Wins --- 36
Conference Tournament History --- 37
Postseason & Top 25 Archives --- 38
Memorable Milestones --- 39-40
Awards …

Northern Iowa Women's Basketball 2024-25 Media Guide, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

Staff/Athletic Comms/Quick Facts --- 2
Schedule --- 3
2024-25 Roster/Breakdown --- 4
TV Headshots --- 5
Head Coach Tanya Warren --- 6-7
2024-25 Coaching Staff --- 8-9
Returner Profiles --- 10-19
Newcomer Profiles --- 20-22
Season Preview --- 23
Non-Conference Opponents --- 24-25
Conference Opponents --- 26-27
2023-24 Team Stats --- 28
2023-24 MVC Stats --- 29
2023-24 Category Leaders --- 30-32
Game-by-Game Results/Leaders --- 33
Game-by-Game Team Stats --- 34
Single Game Box Scores --- 35-42
Year-by-Year Results --- 44-53
All-Time Results --- 54-62
Individual Career Records --- 63-64
Individual Season Records --- 65-66
Team Season Records --- …