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Effect Of Traditional Versus Fenceline Weaning On Lamb Stress, Emma N. Sutton

Animal Science Undergraduate Honors Theses

Stress is a significant factor affecting the health, behavior, and performance of sheep in production settings. Most lambs go through artificial weaning, and this is a stressful time in a lamb’s life. Stress can negatively affect growth rates, feed efficiency, and susceptibility to illness and parasites. The traditional and most common method of weaning is the abrupt separation of lambs from their dams. An alternative method of weaning, fenceline weaning, has been found to reduce stress in cattle and may also reduce stress in sheep. The objectives of this study were to evaluate body weights, fecal egg counts, and behavior …

Animal Science Research And Extension Report 2025 (Complete Report), Department Of Animal Science

Animal Science Research Report 2025

The purpose of research at SDSU is to provide reference information that represents the various populations of livestock production. Since the researcher cannot apply treatments to every member of a population, he/she must sample the population. The use of statistics allows the researcher and readers the opportunity to evaluate separation of random occurrences and real biological effects of a treatment.

Examining Relationships Between Food Insecurity, Wellbeing, And Health Behaviors In Adults Who Use A Campus Food Pantry, Joanna Bateman, Abby Sharff, Brianna Dotson, Catheryn A. Orijuela

Expo Student Presentations

2025 Summer Expo Oral Presentation

• Social & Behavioral Sciences

Administration Of An Anti-Inflammatory Diet Plus Anti-Pd-1 Slows Renal Cancer Progression In Mice, Lucius Breazeale, Lyse Norian, Kimberlyn Bartlett

Expo Student Presentations

2025 Summer Expo Poster Presentation

• Biological & Life Sciences

Examining Relationships Between Food Insecurity, Wellbeing, And Health Behaviors In Adults Who Use A Campus Food Pantry, Joanna Bateman, Abby Sharff, Brianna Dotson, Catheryn A. Orijuela

Expo Student Presentations

2025 Summer Expo Poster Presentation

• Social & Behavioral Sciences

Attitudes Towards Insects: An Attempt To Change Negative Attitudes To Neutral Or Positive, Christina Chapman

Department of Entomology: Distance Master of Science Projects

Purpose and Summary

The purpose of this project was to examine whether negative attitudes towards insects could be changed in children after learning about them in a safe and enjoyable environment. At the start of this project, I was a science teacher in an urban middle school, where most students were neither fond of nor interested in insects. This experience shaped my project: I wanted to change attitudes from negative to positive, transforming “eww gross, kill it!” into “let it live; it has a job to do.” Through my studies in the entomology program, my belief that insects are highly …

Evidence Base And Development Of The Wellbeing Program Guide, Katherine L. Dix, Ee Liz Puah, Tamara Van Der Zant, Syeda Kashfee Ahmed, Shani Sniedze

Wellbeing

This report outlines the background and initial development stage of The Wellbeing Program Guide (wellbeingguide.acer.org), a comprehensive national resource aimed at supporting schools in selecting and implementing wellbeing programs that meet diverse contexts and student needs. Wellbeing is considered in its broadest sense, to include evidence-based mental health, alcohol and other drug, and suicide prevention programs, along with social and emotional learning. Developed collaboratively by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) and Department of Health Tasmania, with advice from education and industry stakeholders, the Guide prioritised the needs of school communities in Tasmania, but also includes programs serving other …

2025-2026 Etsu General Academic Operating Budget (July), Budget And Financial Planning, East Tennessee State University

ETSU General Academic Operating Budgets and Analysis

No abstract provided.

What Is Midwifery Work In Low And Middle-Income Countries? A Systematic Review To Enhance Midwifery Practices In Resource-Constrained Contexts, Qorinah Estiningtyas Sakilah Adnani, Ela Nurfitriyani, S. Tr. Keb, Niken Bayu Argaheni, Rufidah Maulina, Victor Abiola Adepoju, Maeve O’Connell

Journal of Asian Midwives (JAM)

Background: Midwifery plays a crucial role in enhancing maternal and newborn health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). This systematic review aims to provide a comprehensive and evidence-based evaluation of midwifery practice in LMIC, beyond specific outcomes and interventions.
Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted using electronic databases including PubMed, Embassy, Scopus, Web of Science, and CINAHL, covering the period from 2019 to 2023. The search strategy employed predefined keywords and Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) terms related to midwives, maternal health, newborn health, and LMIC. The findings were analyzed using a narrative synthesis approach to identify key …

A Qualitative Study Utilizing The Design Thinking Process To Structure And Organize For Small Group Reading Instruction In Third, Fourth, And Fifth Grade, Ashlee Utt

Dissertations

Having educated and knowledgeable classroom teachers in reading instruction is a key tool in changing the dynamics of the struggling readers in schools. Being able to lead reading instruction in both whole and small group ensures students are able to learn and build reading strategies and skills to be implemented during whole group and independent time, where text is utilized with grade-level expectations. Utilizing explicit small group instruction can have a positive effect on student achievement and success. Research has shown that “guided reading makes it possible for students to effectively process an appropriate text every day, expanding their reading …

Studying The Population Dynamics Of Nslab And Their Influence On Spores During Cheese Ripening, Rakesh Kaushik, Sanjeev Anand

Dairy Science and Food Science Faculty Publications: 2022 to Present

Cheese ripening involves microbial changes, with starter lactic acid bacteria (SLAB) initiat- ing fermentation and nonstarter lactic acid bacteria (NSLAB) driving flavor and texture development. However, heat-resistant spores of Clostridium and Bacillus can survive pas- teurization and cause spoilage during ripening. This study evaluated NSLAB dynamics in the presence of spores during cheese ripening. Cheddar cheese samples at pilot-scale level (110 L) with four treatments, namely control, with spores of B. licheniformis (T1), with spores of Cl. tyrobutyricum (T2), and both spores (T3) at 2.0 Log10 CFU/mL, were ripened at 7 ◦C for six months. SLAB declined from 8.0 to …

School Of Nursing Newsletter Summer 2025, Southern Adventist University

Southern Nursing - School of Nursing Newsletter

The Summer 2025 issue of the newsletter features information on the Nursing Club's work with a local breast cancer survivor, a new partnership with AdventHealth, and mission trip updates.

Nsu Kpcom Link - Summer 2025 - Volume 4.2, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Florida Link Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Undergraduate And Graduate Course Descriptions, Summer 2025, Wright State University

Course Descriptions

Wright State University undergraduate and graduate course descriptions from Summer 2025

Carroll County Food Access Network Resource List, Mikayla Cerney

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

A Child With Severe Pneumonia Cannot Feed, Causing Malnutrition: Exploring Health Worker And Caregiver Perspectives And Practices For Mitigating Malnutrition Among Children With Severe Pneumonia, A Case Of Uganda, Damalie Nalwanga, Robert Opoka, Andrew Sentoogo Ssemata, Lawrence Kakooza, Andrew Kiggwe, Victor Musiime, Sarah Kiguli

Paediatrics and Child Health, East Africa

Background: Severe pneumonia remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children worldwide. Severe pneumonia causes death during hospitalization, and survivors are prone to malnutrition after discharge from the hospital. The World Health Organization and United Nations International Children’s Fund recommend ‘continued’ feeding following a severe pneumonia illness without specific recommendations on nutritional support. This recommendation could influence health workers’ and caregivers’ nutritional practices. This study aimed to explore the perspectives and practices of health workers and caregivers for mitigating malnutrition among children with severe pneumonia.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional qualitative study between June and November 2021 among …

Unmanned Aerial Systems (Uass) In Rangeland Ecosystem Management: Assessing Grazing Impacts At Willits, California, Pramil Khanal

Master's Theses

California's rangelands, vital for biodiversity and cattle production, face threats from land use changes and climate changes, necessitating robust management strategies. While overgrazing has been studied extensively, the effects of light rotational grazing on vegetation have seldom been assessed. This study used Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) and multispectral imagery to assess the seasonal impacts of light rotational grazing on vegetation health and coverage in wetland mitigation areas near Willits, California. Data were collected in May (spring) and November (fall) 2024 using a DJI M3M drone and MicaSense camera capturing RGB and Near-Infrared (NIR) bands. Green Chromatic Coordinate (GCC) and Normalized …

Effectiveness Of A Telephone-Delivered Walk With Ease Program On Arthritis-Related Symptoms, Function, And Activity: A Randomized Trial, Christine Pellegrini Ph.D., Sara Wilcox Phd, Yesil Kim, Scott Jamieson, Katherine Devivo, Daniel Heidtke

Faculty Publications

Objective

Walk With Ease (WWE) is a six-week arthritis-appropriate evidence-based physical activity program traditionally offered in a face-to-face format. Because many populations encounter participation barriers to in-person programs, WWE was modified for telephone delivery (WWE-T). The short- and long-term effects of this program on physical activity and arthritis-related outcomes were examined.

Methods

Participants (n = 267) with arthritis were randomized to WWE-T or a wait list control. WWE-T participants received two telephone calls per week (one group and one individual call) for six weeks. Group calls focused on arthritis education and social support. Individual calls focused on problem-solving and goal …

Uni Impact: Faculty/Staff Scholarly Publications And Featured Awards Newsletter, V3i1, 2024, Rod Library. Research & Sponsored Programs. Uni Foundation. University Of Northern Iowa.

UNI Impact: Faculty/Staff Scholarly Publications and Featured Awards Newsletter

Highlights the scholarship, research, and other scholarly work produced by University of Northern Iowa faculty, students, and staff.

This issue covers the period of January - June 2024.

Emotionally Responsive Caregiving, Juliet Christine Ratajczak

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

This inquiry-based research explores how emotionally responsive caregiving supports co-regulation and the development of self-regulation in toddlers aged 18 to 36 months. Conducted in a federally funded Early Head Start classroom, the study employed qualitative methods including observational field notes, reflecting journaling, and collaborative discussions between educators. Three central themes emerged: 1) Emotional consistency and attunement, 2) secure attachment as a foundation for self-regulation, and 3) collaborative caregiver growth. Findings indicate that predictable, sensitive, and warm caregiver responses during emotionally charged moments such as transitions, separations, and peer conflict foster emotional safety, trust, and resilience in toddlers. Secure attachment relationships …

Monarch: Old Dominion University Magazine, Victoria Bourne (Editor)

Monarch Magazine

Summer 2025 issue of Monarch, the Old Dominion University Magazine.

Subtitled: GLOBAL IMPACT: Monarchs Make a Difference by Land and by Sea

The Aga Khan Health Services - International Newsletter No. 23, Aga Khan University

The Aga Khan Health Services Archives

• $ 125,000 Aga Khan Foundation Grant for Better Health Communications

• Contractor Hands Over Buildings

• Dental Health Workshop for School Teachers in Nairobi

• Health Crusade Launched by Nairobi Committee

• First Lady Hospital Administrator

• Hospitals in the Muslim Near East A Historical Overview

• Carbohydrates Versus Protein Controversy

• Dr. John H. Bryant

• Child to Child’ Workshop in India

• George Purvis to Co-ordinate Hospital Services in Asia and Africa

• Hospitals in the Muslim Near East

• Free Eye Clinic in Arusha

• Health Centres Inaugurated in Sind and Northern Pakistan

• Britain Donates …

Understanding Georgia Child Welfare Case Manager’S Perspective, Practicum Experience, And Retention, Takierra Dawson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Child welfare workers have high turnover rates and low retention rates. While there is well-documented research on reasons for turnover, no research was found on how a case manager's practicum experience impacts turnover rates. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore child welfare case managers' perspectives on retention and to understand how their practicum and internship experiences influence retention. The theories that ground this research include systems theory by Bertalanffy and social constructivism by Vygotsky. The two research questions for this generic qualitative study were: What are the experiences of child welfare case managers during their internship and …

July 1, 2025 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

No abstract provided.

A Tailored Approach To Prep Screening For Awareness And Readiness, Keionda Crumblin Caldwell

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects

Problem Statement: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a serious health concern in the United States (U.S). Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is a vital intervention in the prevention of HIV, yet its uptake and adherence are suboptimal due to barriers in identifying individuals who are most at risk and would benefit most from this preventive measure.

Purpose: This evidence-based project aimed to evaluate whether implementing a PrEP readiness tool at a walk-in clinic would identify at-risk adults and adolescents and lead to an increase in referrals for PrEP initiation.

Method: A PrEP Questionnaire from the Department of Wisconsin Public Health was given …

Telogen Effluvium And Anesthesia Considerations: A Case Report., Elizabeth Johnson-Gray, Samantha A Currier, Hanen Fernandez, Matt Brown, Matthias Franzen

Ambulatory and Primary Care Articles

Telogen effluvium is a form of non-scarring hair loss characterized by premature shedding of hair. Pathophysiologically, telogen effluvium occurs when a significant number of hair follicles prematurely enter the telogen phase, resulting in excessive shedding. The exact mechanism is unclear, but it is believed to involve alterations in the hair follicle's growth cycle, possibly mediated by illness, infection, major surgery, low protein intake, or hormonal changes. Some medications can also be linked to this disease, such as beta blockers, carbamazepine, and vitamin A. When affected hairs are in the resting phase, noticeable hair shedding occurs. Our patient was a 61-year-old …

Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Patient Journey And Cancer Pathology, Katie Contino, Ms

Student Papers, Posters & Projects

Inflammatory Bowel Disease is a relapsing-remitting autoimmune disease that affects the gastrointestinal tract. It consists of Crohn’s disease, which can affect the entire gastrointestinal system, and ulcerative colitis, which is limited to the colon. Inflammatory Bowel Disease has various different levels of severity that have different treatment and medication options once the diagnosis is confirmed with an endoscopic procedure. The treatment options range from daily medication to invasive surgical procedures. Specific diets are also used as a preventative measure to remain in remission. The intestinal damage inflicted to the epithelium increases the risk of developing colon cancer, specifically those with …

Empowering Weight Loss: A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial Of A Theory-Driven Self-Regulation Mobile App For Young Adults With Excess Body Weight, H. S. J. Chew, J. W. Ngooi, R. C. Du, P. Z. Chan, M. Jansson, B. Zhu, Y. Cao, Chong-Wah Ngo, R. Foo, A. Shabbir, D. Ho, N. Sevdalis, K. Y. Ngiam

Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems

Background/Introduction: Obesity is projected to affect more than half of the global population by 2035, posing significant health and economic challenges. While lifestyle modification is considered a cornerstone of weight management, its effectiveness often relies on substantial support systems. Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a 12-week, standalone Temporal Self-Regulation Theory (TST)-based weight loss mobile application, which integrates self-regulation techniques, food logging, and dietary nudging, in promoting weight loss among young adults with excess body weight. Methods: A two-arm, parallel-group, 1:1 randomized controlled trial was conducted, adhering to the CONSORT-Outcomes 2022 Extension guidelines. Participants completed a face-to-face …

Duration Of Inter-Pregnancy Interval And Its Predictors Among A Sample Of Pregnant Women In Reproductive Age Attending Primary Health Care Centers In Al-Russafa /Al-Shaab Sector, Russul Mohammed, Huda Habib

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

Background: Inter-pregnancy interval is defined as the time in completed months from the reported date of live birth of the previous child to the self-reported last normal menstrual period.Study objectives: To assess the duration of inter-pregnancy interval, and to assess the possible predictors associated with the duration of inter-pregnancy interval.Participants & Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out during the period from 1st March to 1st August 2023. A convenient sample of pregnant women in the reproductive age group (15-49 years) who attended PHCCS in Al-Shaab sector, Baghdad-Alrusafa Health Directorate. Data was collected by direct interviews with the target population, …

Effect Of Ramadan Fasting On Lipid Profile And Bmi Among A Group Of Healthy Adult People In Mosul City/ Iraq, Safana Mohammed, Manal Rasheed

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

Background :- There is increasing interest regarding the health implications of Ramadan fasting in the recent years. Many reports indicate that fasting during the holy month of Ramadan results in reduced body weight and improved metabolic parameters like lipid profile in healthy individuals . Aim of the study :- To study the effect of fasting during the holy month of Ramadan on serum lipid profile and BMI in healthy adult volunteers. Subjects and methods :- prospective cohort study was done including a total of 50 healthy volunteers. Venous blood samples were taken from volunteer, 1week before Ramadan, and , in …