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Exploring Due Process Rights And Litigation Strategies For Homeless Youth Under Federal Law, John A. Salois, Liz Harding Chao

Maine Law Review

Over fifty years after the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act, this Article explores the due process rights youth have in shelter and other transitional housing covered under the Act. Further, this Article explores whether youth have a property interest under the Act’s recent reauthorization under the Reconnecting Homeless Youth Act of 2008. This Article also discusses the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act and the due process rights youth have in shelter and other housing options covered under the HEARTH Act’s extensive funding of homeless programs. Additionally, this Article explores litigation strategies that youth and advocates …

Implementing Behavioral Management And Social Skills Training For Pediatric Patients With Adhd And Their Caregivers, Meagan A. Conwell

Dissertations

Problem: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects 11.4% of children in the United States. Patients diagnosed with ADHD struggle with focus, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, resulting in executive and emotional dysfunction, poor social skills and quality of relationships, and poor school performance.

The American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines recommend that school-age children diagnosed with ADHD should receive both medication management and behavioral management training (BMT) for the best treatment outcomes. Research over the last decade has found that combining social skills training (SST) with BMT results in even better outcomes for these patients. Less than half of pediatric …

Improving Hpv Vaccination Decision-Making For Adolescents And Their Caregiver, Mary E. Hohman

Dissertations

Abstract

Problem: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a viral infection associated with the development of certain cancers and is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States (U.S.) (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2023). The CDC (2021) asserts that more than 90% of cancers caused by HPV infections could be prevented through the HPV vaccination. The CDC recommends the HPV vaccine series for children ages 11 or 12 years; however, this organization further submits that the HPV series could be initiated as early as 9 years of age through 26 years of age (CDC, 2024). Despite CDC …

Implementing A Turn Team Process To Reduce Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries On A Telemetry Unit At A Hospital In The Midwest, Sally Wang

Dissertations

Problem: Pressure injuries (PI) are localized wounds to the skin and soft tissues that typically result from sustained pressure on specific areas of the body (Zaidi & Sharma, 2024). Hospital-acquired pressure injury (HAPI) refers to pressure injuries that develop while a patient is in the hospital (Rondinelli et al., 2018). PI can cause patients to experience pain, decreased feelings of dignity, increased feelings of depression and anxiety, reduced levels of social activity, difficulty sleeping, and impaired cognitive function (Roussou et al., 2023). The Advanced Cardiac Care Unit (ACCU) at Missouri Baptist Medical Center experienced an increase in HAPI cases: …

Modulatory Effects Of Flavonoids On Il- 4/Il-13 In Atopic Dermatitis And Their Structure-Activity Relationships, Yueyuan Wang, Jing Liu, Chen Li, Fengfeng Chen, Cheng Yang, Bingtian Zhao

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to explore the ameliorating effects of flavonoids on atopic dermatitis (AD) and their structure-activity relationships.[Method ] Flavonoids were selected through network pharmacology with interleukin- 4 (IL-4) and interleukin- 13 (IL-13) as key targets.The immunoglobulin E (IgE)-induced RBL- 2H3 cell model was employed to evaluate the effects of flavonoids on inflammatory factors,degranulation activities,and calcium ion influx,and the structure-activity relationships were analyzed.Finally,molecular docking was utilized to assist in exploring the action mechanism.[Result ] All of the six flavonoids (luteolin,apigenin,chrysin,quercetin,kaempferol,and fisetin ) screened by network pharmacology had significant inhibitory effects on the expression of IL- 4,IL- 13,tumor necrosis …

Structural And Solution Property Characterization Of Oat Β-Glucans, Hongli Zhang, Yaning Shi, Ming Miao

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to characterize the structure and investigate the solution properties of oat β-glucan (OBG ).[Method ] Two soluble OBGs with different weigh-average molecular weights (Mw),number-average molar weights (Mn),and peak molecular weights (Mp) were prepared by hot water extraction and ethanol classification.The structures and solution properties were characterized by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR ),nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR ),X-ray diffraction (XRD ),scanning electron microscopy (SEM ),high performance size exclusion chromatography coupled with multi-angle laser light scattering (HPSEC-MALLS ),and rheology.[Result ] OBG- 1 and OBG- 2 showed the Mw of 80.73×104 g/mol and 8.05×104 g/mol,the yields of (4.86±0.55)% and …

Priority Ir: Protocol For Implementation Research On Single-Dose Postpartum Iv Iron To Treat Iron-Deficiency Anemia Among Women In India And Pakistan, Valerie L. Flax, Narjis Rizvi, Umesh Charantimath, Saleem Jessani, Avinash Kavi, Sarah Saleem, Manjunath Somannavar, Shivaprasad S. Goudar, Anika Hannan, Elizabeth M. Mcclure, Simal Thind, Rosemary Frasso, Richard Derman

Global Health Articles

BACKGROUND: Anemia among women of reproductive age has remained highly prevalent globally. Intravenous (IV) iron is well tolerated and proven effective for treating postpartum iron deficiency anemia in high-income countries, but evidence from LMICs, where oral iron is standard treatment, is limited. The PRIORITY trial will test the effectiveness of IV iron compared to oral iron for postpartum women with moderate anemia in eight LMIC sites. An implementation research (IR) study will be conducted alongside the PRIORITY trial in India and Pakistan to gather information on the intervention characteristics and the implementation process, and to assess feasibility, acceptability, fidelity, and …

Research Progress In Thermo-Reversible Polysaccharide Gels, Dongxin Zhou, Ziao Zhang, Su Chen, Weimin Yang, Jiajun Sun, Shengzu Han, Anning Xie, Xiaoxiao Li, Yuxiang Bai

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

Thermo-reversible gels are widely applied in the processing of baking,meat,and snack products including cakes,candies,jelly,aspic,and steamed custard buns.Currently,the most effective thermo-reversible gel is gelatin,which can combine with water to form a transparent gel that melts when it is close to the temperature of the human oral cavity.However,gelatin is expensive.Therefore,researchers have turned their attention to polysaccharide gels,hoping to obtain more thermo-reversible food raw materials with different properties.The author reviews thermo-reversible polysaccharide gels from natural sources such as plants,algae,and microorganisms and those modified by physical,chemical,and enzymatic methods and summarizes the sources,structures,gelatinization mechanisms,and product applications of polysaccharide gels.It is expected to provide a reference …

Mechanisms Of Antioxidant Activity Of Lactic Acid Bacteria And Its Application In Oxidative Stress-Related Diseases, Yixiao Shao, Chuang Huang, Chenjian Liu, Xiaoran Li

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

The antioxidant properties of lactic acid bacteria are related to various probiotic activities,which can prevent and alleviate a variety of chronic diseases caused by oxidation in the host.The antioxidant mechanisms of lactic acid bacteria,including the action mechanisms of antioxidant enzymes and non-enzymatic antioxidants and regulation of host signaling pathways,were expounded.Furthermore,the application status of antioxidant properties of lactic acid bacteria in diseases of the nervous system,digestive system,and skin system were summarized.The aim is to explore how to enhance the antioxidant activity of lactic acid bacteria in oxidative stress-related diseases and give new insights into the development of related treatment strategies.

Zeaxanthin Encapsulated With High Internal Phase Emulsions And Its Stability, Ya Li, Ying Ou, Jie Lu, Shuo Meng, Shoushuai Feng, Hailin Yang

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study prepared highly stable high internal phase emulsions (HIPEs ) to encapsulate zeaxanthin,thereby improving the stability and expanding the food and pharmaceutical applications of zeaxanthin.[Method ] HIPEs were prepared with the gelatin-chitosan suspension for encapsulation of zeaxanthin extracted from goji berries.Ultra-performance convergence chromatography (UPCC ) was employed to separate zeaxanthin.Confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM ) was employed to observe the emulsion structure.The rheological analysis was performed to characterize the emulsion,which was combined with the hydrogen peroxide and storage stability tests to evaluate the performance of encapsulation with HIPEs in improving the stability of zeaxanthin.[Result ] The separation …

Identification And Spoilage Capacity Analysis Of Main Spoilage Bacteria In Pickles, Li Zhu, Huimin Li, Liejiang Yuan, Cancan Peng, Bo Zhou, Sheng Song, Haizhi Wu, Mingyang Zhu, Fangmei Wang, Yu Liu, Yuqian Hu, Ge Li, Yiqing Sun, Yi Zhou

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to identify the main spoilage bacteria and evaluate their spoilage capacity in the spoilage process of pickles.[Method ] High-throughput sequencing was employed to analyze the microbial community dynamics in the samples of pickles at the early,middle,and late stages of spoilage.The key spoilage bacteria were isolated,purified,and then identified through a combination of colony morphology observation,biochemical analysis,and 16S rDNA/ITS sequencing.Re-inoculation experiments were carried out for further validation of the primary spoilage bacteria in pickles.[Result ] Acinetobacter and Bacillus were the dominant spoilage bacterial genera across the three spoilage stages.Notably,Bacillus exhibited rapid growth over time,with the relative abundance …

Lichen Planopilaris With Pili Torti And Ectodermal Dysplasia: A Hair Curling Case Report, Collins Langley, Elena Plakotaris, Nicole E. Rogers

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

Introduction: Lichen planopilaris (LPP) is a well-known cicatricial alopecia with a frontal fibrosing variant. LPP has a prevalence rate of 13.4 per 100,000 persons. It is understood that LPP favors the female populations. What is not commonly known is that LPP can be preceded by other signs and symptoms such as pili torti. Case Report: We present a case report of a 70-year-old female whose initial flare of LPP was preceded by a flare of pili torti. This patient's case is also complicated by her history of ectodermal dysplasia. She experienced progressive itching, shedding, and mid-scalp hair loss along with …

Patients Journey To Hemodialysis Centers: Multi-Center Study, Ali Al Saedi, Dalia Ali, Anas Aljboori, Anas Mansour, Zahraa Mahdi

Iraqi National Journal of Medicine

Background: Hemodialysis is used to restore electrolyte balance (sodium levels, potassium in the body, bicarbonate, chloride, as well as magnesium, calcium, and phosphate) and filters the waste products and excess fluid. Unfortunately, developing nations continue to have a severe shortage of resources, which makes it difficult to provide highly technical and costly care like dialysis. Aim: The study's objective is to reveal and trace the journey of patients with end stage kidney disease who are on regular hemodialysis program and how they reach to dialysis centers. Methods: the study was to be conducted in many dialysis centers in different regions …

Effect Of Vitamin  C As An Iron-Supporting Supplement In Adolescents With Suspected Iron Deficiency Anemia: Is It Effective For Increasing Hemoglobin Levels?, Ryan Pramana Putra, Nany Hairunisa, Refia Putri Restiana, Husnun Amalia, Emad Yousif

Iraqi National Journal of Medicine

Background: Anemia is a global health problem that affects adolescents, adults, and children in both developed and developing countries. Anemia in adolescent girls (10–19 years of age) is defined as a hemoglobin level in the blood of <12 g/dL. In Indonesia, the prevalence of iron deficiency anemia in adolescent girls reaches 48.9%. Iron supplementation can be enhanced with vitamin C as a companion supplement. Vitamin C increases iron absorption in the body by reducing Fe3+ to Fe2+, which requires an acidic environment for optimal dissolution and absorption. Aim: This study aims to assess the comparative effectiveness of iron supplementation with or without vitamin C in increasing hemoglobin levels. Methodology: An experimental design with consecutive sampling was conducted in September 2023 at Junior High School 1 Prambon, Nganjuk, East Java. The total sample consisted of 52 girls aged 12–13 years with anemia. The first group received iron and vitamin C, while the second group received iron only. Hemoglobin levels were  by the fingerstick method. Results: There were 32 samples (53.33%) aged 13 years. The average change in hemoglobin levels before and after intervention in group 1 was 2.238 g/dL with < 0.05, while in group 2 it was 0.661 g/dL with <0.05. The average difference in changes in hemoglobin levels between groups 1 and 2 after intervention was 1.303 g/dL with <0.05. Conclusion: Iron supplementation with vitamin C results in more significant increases in hemoglobin levels.

Knowledge And Practice Of Undergraduate Medical Students Regarding Self-Medication: A Cross-Sectional Survey In Baghdad, Iraq, Samer Shukur Mohammed, Wael Waleed Mustafa

Iraqi National Journal of Medicine

Background: The global trend of self-medication is rising, making it a priority to investigate associated risks that could lead to life-threatening complications. Aim: To assess self-medication practices among undergraduate medical students and evaluate their knowledge and the factors influencing their use of self-medication Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted among 234 medical students from various medical colleges in Baghdad between November 2023 and March 2024. Participants were selected randomly. Data were collected and analyzed using SPSS version 23. The chi-square significance test was performed, and P-values ≤ 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results: The study found that 72% of …

Barriers To Diet And Exercise Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus In Basrah Hospitals, Jhood Abdul Samad Molan, Fatima K. Hassan, Miaad K. Khaddam, Zainab A.R. Antesh, Hudaa S. Karim

Iraqi National Journal of Medicine

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is growing health concern globally, particularly in the Middle East. To encourage individuals to adopt a healthy lifestyle essential for managing diabetes, it is imperative to thoroughly understand the barriers, especially those that can be modified, encountered by patients following nutritional and exercise medical advice. Aim: The primary objective of this study was to investigate the barriers related to nutrition and exercise among patients with T2DM in hospitals located in Basrah. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 194 adults with history of T2DM who were visiting the outpatient departments of internal medicine in four selected …

Alternate Day Oral Iron Replacement Versus Daily Intake In Women With Iron-Deficiency Anemia In Basrah, Muntadar Jafar Mawla, Mohammed A. Al-Anssari, Qutaiba M. Dawood, Murtadha A. Jeber, Asaad A. Khalaf

Iraqi National Journal of Medicine

Background: Iron-deficiency anemia (IDA) remains a major global health concern, disproportionately affecting women of reproductive age. Conventional daily iron supplementation, though effective, is often associated with poor adherence due to gastrointestinal side effects. Emerging evidence suggests that alternate-day dosing may enhance iron absorption and tolerability, but comparative efficacy data in clinical settings remain limited. Aim: This study aimed to compare the hematological and iron store responses of women with IDA in Basrah, Iraq, between alternate-day and daily oral iron supplementation regimens. Methods: A total of 97 women with confirmed IDA (hemoglobin [Hb] < 12 g/dL, serum ferritin < 15 ng/mL) were enrolled in a prospective follow-up cohort study. The participants were divided into two groups: Group B (n = 48) received 100 mg of elemental iron daily, while Group A (n = 49) received the same dose every other day. Serum ferritin and hematological parameters (Hb, red blood cell [RBC] count, hematocrit) were assessed at baseline, three weeks, six weeks, and three months. ANOVA and paired t-tests were used for statistical analysis, with a significance level of P < 0.05. Results: Compared to the daily group, the alternate-day group exhibited a significantly higher mean increase in serum ferritin (28.6 ± 4.2 ng/mL vs. 22.3 ± 3.8 ng/mL, P = 0.001) and hemoglobin (2.8 ± 0.5 g/dL vs. 2.1 ± 0.4 g/dL, P = 0.001) at three months. The alternate-day group demonstrated earlier and more sustained improvements in iron reserves (P < 0.01 at all follow-ups), but both regimens increased RBC counts. Conclusion: In women with IDA, alternate-day iron supplementation is more effective in restoring hemoglobin and iron stores than daily dosing, possibly due to improved absorption and reduced hepcidin inhibition. These findings suggest potential benefits for patient adherence and clinical outcomes, supporting the use of alternate-day regimens as a superior therapeutic approach. To validate these results, further randomized controlled trials are necessary.

Role Of Nurses And Allied Health Professionals In Hepatology And The Challenges Faced When Navigating A Career Pathway, Lynsey Spillman, Dianne Backhouse, Leah Cox, Katie Ballesteros, Katie Ramos, Felicity Williams

School of Health Professions

Hepatology specialist nurses and allied health professionals (AHPs), including dietitians and physiotherapists, are essential members of the multidisciplinary team, delivering person-centred care from prevention through to advanced disease. Their contributions support lifestyle intervention, symptom management and care coordination, improving patient outcomes and service efficiency. Despite this, roles remain underfunded, inconsistently embedded and often overlooked in workforce planning. This article outlines the impact and challenges facing hepatology nurses and AHPs, drawing on UK service examples that demonstrate improved quality of life, reduced admissions, recompensation and cost savings. Barriers include limited access to structured training, protected time and clearly defined career pathways. …

Serum Metabolomic Profiling Of Incident Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus In The Multi-Ethnic Study Of Atherosclerosis And Rotterdam Study, Xuanwei Jiang, Fang Zhu, Gonçalo Graça, Xihao Du, Jinjun Ran, Fariba Ahmadizar, Alexis C Wood, Yanqiu Zhou, Denise M Scholtens, Ali Farzaneh, M Arfan Ikram, Alan Kuang, Carel W Le Roux, Meghana D Gadgil, Marilyn C Cornelis, Kent D Taylor, Xiuqing Guo, Mohsen Ghanbari, Laura J Rasmussen-Torvik, Russell P Tracy, Alain G Bertoni, Jerome I Rotter, David M Herrington, Philip Greenland, Maryam Kavousi, Victor W Zhong

Children’s Nutrition Research Center Staff Publications

Objective: This study aimed to investigate serum metabolomic biomarkers associated with incident type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and evaluate their performance in improving T2DM risk prediction.

Methods: Untargeted proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H NMR) spectroscopy-based metabolomics analyses were conducted in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA; n = 3460; discovery cohort) and The Rotterdam Study (RS; n = 1556; replication cohort). Multivariable cause-specific hazards models were used to analyze the associations between 23 571 serum metabolomic spectral variables and incident T2DM. Replicated metabolites required an false discovery rate-adjusted P < .01 in MESA, P < .05 in RS, and consistent direction of association. Pathway and network analyses were conducted to elucidate biological mechanisms underlying T2DM development. The utility of the replicated metabolites in improving T2DM risk prediction was assessed based on the Framingham Diabetes Risk Score. A 2-sample Mendelian randomization was conducted to assess causal associations.

Results: Nineteen metabolites were significantly associated with incident T2DM. Pathway analyses …

Role Of Lipoprotein(A) In Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease In South Asian Individuals, Darshan Patel, Marlys L Koschinsky, Anandita Agarwala, Pradeep Natarajan, Harpreet S Bhatia, Anurag Mehta, Jaideep Patel, Matthew Peters, Shreya Pandya, Usman Sagheer, Raman Puri, Salim S Virani, Dinesh K Kalra

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

South Asian individuals (SA), representing approximately one quarter of the global population, experience a disproportionately high burden of cardiovascular disease. Some of this increased susceptibility is accounted for by traditional risk factors such as diabetes, hypertension, carbohydrate-rich diets, and rising rates of obesity and metabolic syndrome. However, other previously underappreciated risk factors may also play a crucial role. These include environmental pollution, genetic factors, and Lp(a) (lipoprotein(a)). Various epidemiological and genetic studies support the role of Lp(a) as a causal and independent risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. SA have a higher prevalence of elevated Lp(a) levels (25% have levels …

The Ethics Of Mass Communication

Communication Research Trends

Recent years have seen an unprecedented uncertainty and debate over the ethics of mass media. James Thomson, curator of Nieman fellowships for journalists at Harvard University, detects in experienced journalists increasing doubt - even cynicism - regarding the morality of many accepted media practices. John Birt, associated with ITV in London, notes much more questioning of the morality of television programming in Britain.

One might expect the churches to help in clarifying issues of media ethics. The Catholic Church, for example, has a strong tradition of philosophical analysis of ethical problems. Yet, surprisingly, except in Spain, one finds little involvement …

Exogenous Arginine Differentially Regulates Inflammatory Cytokine And Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase Expression In Macrophages, Kelsey Stayer, Saliha Pathan, Aalekhya Biswas, Huiqiao Li, Yi Zhu, Fong Wilson Lam, Juan Marini, Sundararajah Thevananther

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Immune dysfunction and late mortality from multiorgan failure are hallmarks of severe sepsis. Arginine, a semi-essential amino acid important for protein synthesis, immune response, and circulatory regulation, is deficient in sepsis. However, arginine supplementation in sepsis remains controversial due to the potential to upregulate inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS)-mediated excessive nitric oxide (NO) generation in macrophages, leading to vasodilation and hemodynamic catastrophe. Citrulline supplementation has been considered an alternative to replenishing arginine via de novo synthesis, orchestrated by argininosuccinate synthase 1 (ASS1) and argininosuccinate lyase (ASL). However, the functional relevance of the ASS1-ASL pathway in macrophages after endotoxin stimulation is …

The Construction Of Ph- And Temperature-Responsive Drug Delivery Systems Based On Metal Organic Frameworks And Phase Change Materials, Wanying Wei

Theses and Dissertations

In this study, core-shell microparticles were synthesized using coaxial electrospray techniques, with Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-8 encapsulating either Rhodamine B or Doxorubicin in the core. ZIF-8 is a material well regarded for its effectiveness in drug delivery systems. Phase change materials are composed of a 4:1 mixture of lauric acid and stearic acid in the shell. The PCM chosen has a melting point close to physiological body temperature. The structural morphology and thermal stability of the microparticles were confirmed using Scanning Electron Microscopy, X-ray Diffraction, Differential Scanning Calorimetry, Thermogravimetric Analysis, and Infrared Spectroscopy. The release of the drug was influenced by …

The Effects Of A Combined Exercise Intervention On Body Composition, Gdf-15, Apelin-12, And Il-15 Among Older Korean Women According To Obesity Status, Jeongsook Kim, Eadric Bressel, Minkyo Kim, Taekyu Kim, Suhan Koh, Doyeon Kim

Kinesiology and Health Science Faculty Publications

Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a 16-week exercise program combining aerobic and resistance training on body composition, growth differentiation factor-15 (GDF-15), apelin-12, and interleukin-15 (IL-15) in older Korean women according to obesity status. Methods: Participants were divided into obesity (n = 15) and normal-weight groups (n = 14). A walking exercise was performed at 60–70% heart rate reserve (RPE 13–15). The bodyweight resistance exercises were progressively intensified over 16 weeks. Analysis methods included two-way repeated measures ANOVA, ANCOVA, and paired and independent t-tests. Results: Significant main effects of time and …

The Overlooked Impact Of Background Diet And Adherence In Nutrition Trials, Javier I Ottaviani, Hagen Schroeter, Dennis M Bier, John W Erdman, Howard D Sesso, Joann E Manson, Gunter G C Kuhnle

Children’s Nutrition Research Center Staff Publications

Randomised controlled trials in nutrition (RCTN) face unique challenges, including the considerable influence of the background diet and the challenge of assuring intervention adherence by participants. The impact of these factors on the outcome of RCTNs has been difficult to quantify, but nutritional biomarkers represent a valuable tool to address these challenges. Using flavanols as a model dietary intervention and a set of recently validated flavanol biomarkers, we here investigated the impact of background diet and adherence on the outcomes of a subcohort of the COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS, NCT 02422745). We found that 20% of participants …

Energy Expenditure And Obesity Across The Economic Spectrum, Amanda Mcgrosky, Amy Luke, Leonore Arab, Kweku Bedu-Addo, Alberto G. Bonomi, Pascal Bovet, Soren Brage, Maciej S. Buchowski, Nancy Butte, Stefan G. Camps, Regina Casper, Daniel K. Cummings, Sai Krupa Das, Sanjoy Deb, Lara R. Dugas, Ulf Ekelund, Terrence Forrester, Barry W. Fudge, Melanie Gillingham, Annelies H. Goris, Michael Gurven, Catherine Hambly, Annemiek Joosen, Peter T. Katzmarzyk, Kitty P. Kempen, William E. Kraus, Wantanee Kriengsinyos, Rebecca Kuriyan, Robert F. Kushner, Estelle V. Lambert, Christel L. Larsson, William R. Leonard, Nader Lessan, Marie Löf, Corby K. Martin, Anine C. Medin, Marian L. Neuhouser, Kirsi H. Pietilainen, Guy Plasqui, Ross L. Prentice, Susan B. Racette, David A. Raichlen, Eric Ravussin, Leanne Redman, Rebecca M. Reynolds, Eric B. Rimm, Susan Roberts, Asher Y. Rosinger, Mary H. Samuels, Srishti Sinha, J. Josh Snodgrass, Eric Stice, Ricardo Uauy, Samuel S. Urlacher, Jeanine A. Verbunt, Bruce Wolfe, Brian Wood, Xueying Zhang, Alexia J. Murphy-Alford, Cornelia J. Loechl, Jennifer Rood, Hiroyuki Sagayama, Dale A. Schoeller, Klaas R. Westerterp, William W. Wong, Yosuke Yamada, John R. Speakman, Herman Pontzer, The Iaea Dlw Database Consortium

ESI Publications

Global economic development has been associated with an increased prevalence of obesity and related health problems. Increased caloric intake and reduced energy expenditure are both cited as development-related contributors to the obesity crisis, but their relative importance remains unresolved. Here, we examine energy expenditure and two measures of obesity (body fat percentage and body mass index, BMI) for 4,213 adults from 34 populations across six continents and a wide range of lifestyles and economies, including hunter-gatherer, pastoralist, farming, and industrialized populations. Economic development was positively associated with greater body mass, BMI, and body fat, but also with greater total, basal, …

Rabbit Breeding And Management: A Guide For Producers, Joseph Okoh, Jessie Hadfield

All Current Publications

This fact sheet provides essential information to help rabbit producers understand effective breeding goals and programs for managing and improving rabbit production.

Appreciating Dissonance: Using Open Appreciative Inquiry As A Tool To Generate Cultural Change, Charles Dorr, Sheena Asthana, Julian Elston, Felix Gradinger, Daniel Preece, David Schwartz, Gemma Scott, Gary Wallace, Ruth Harrell

More Faculty of Health Research

Appreciative inquiry has become increasingly popular as a method for facilitating organisational or systemic change through focusing on the positive aspects and ‘life giving properties of a system’ as opposed to traditional ‘deficit-based’ approaches. However, there has been criticism that this process could invalidate negative experiences of organisations and/or systems. This is particularly problematic if an existing system is seen by its users as providing little value or if there is potential dissonance regarding system value among key stakeholders. Using two case studies of open appreciative inquiry by Plymouth City Council staff, this article outlines how the use of a …

Home-Based High-Intensity Interval Training For People With Parkinson's: A Randomized, Controlled, Feasibility Trial, Conrad Harpham, Hilary Gunn, Jonathan Marsden, Raul Bescos-Garcia, Christopher Murgatroyd, Luke Connolly

School of Health Professions

Background and Aims: Home-based high-intensity interval training (HIIT) could be feasible and useful for people with Parkinson's (PwP). However, no home-based HIIT program for PwP has been undertaken. This trial was designed to obtain preliminary data regarding the feasibility, acceptability and safety of HIIT-Home4Parkinson's (HH4P), a previously co-created home-based HIIT program for PwP, explore outcomes that may be sensitive to change, and inform the implementation of a potential full trial. Methods: A randomized, controlled feasibility trial was undertaken. Thirteen independently mobile PwP of Hoehn and Yahr stages 1–3 were randomized to the 12-week, three times weekly HH4P HIIT program (n …

The Feasibility Of Passively Tracking Children’S Tv Viewing And Mobile Device Use In Naturalistic Settings, Teresia M O'Connor, Tatyana Garza, Uzair Alam, Anil Kumar Vadathya, Jennette P Moreno, Alicia Beltran, Samah Haidar, Nimah Haidar, Sheryl O Hughes, Debbe Thompson, Salma M A Musaad, Tom Baranowski, Jason A Mendoza, Joseph Young, Akane Sano, Ashok Veeraraghavan

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Research on children's technology and digital media (TDM) is hampered by a lack of robust approaches for assessing TDM use. This study assessed the feasibility of passively measuring children's TV screens and mobile devices (TDM) in a naturalistic setting. In the three-day feasibility study, FLASH-TV was set up on one to two TVs the child (5-12 year olds) typically used in the home (n=20). Children's mobile device use was assessed with either the Chronicle App or ScreenTime screenshots. Parents completed three TDM diaries. An exit interview with the parent explored their perceptions of the assessments and the child's TDM use …