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The Oaks Vs. Other University Dining Facilities: Does Architecture Affect Food Waste?, Sydney Bezich

Honors Projects

The purpose of this study was to find a connection between food waste and architecture and determine how food waste can be mitigated using architectural solutions and methods. Food waste is an important issue worldwide and is present in university dining facilities. This study focuses on university dining facilities’ preventable food waste at both the pre-consumer and post-consumer levels. Architecture, in this project, is defined as all aspects of the built environment. This includes, but is not limited to, design and layout, materials, systems, building operations, marketing displays, and sustainability. Methods for this study included researching sustainability, architecture, and food …

Unlocking Productivity In An Upstream Continuous Process By Combining Media Concentrates And Multi-Phase Feeding, Nuno Carinhas, Mengyao Li, David Garcia, Diana Lupea, Adriano Del Priore, Werner Nelson, Sylvius Willerich

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Enhancing Self-Efficacy For Engagement With Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Initiatives: Evaluation Of A Seven-Day Immersive Pilot Program In A College Of Education, Health, And Human Sciences, Jennifer M. Jabson Tree, Stefanie Benjamin, Dorian L. Mccoy Ph.D.

Faculty Publications

Colleges of health, human sciences, and education are often administratively organized to include a diverse array of human sciences departments that share roots in social justice and a commitment to advancing equity and inclusion. Despite espoused commitments to equity and inclusion, they frequently struggle to achieve the changes necessary for advancing equity, and inclusion principles across policies, practices, procedures, and units. We implemented and evaluated a 7-day, total immersion, 56-h, educational program entitled the “Social Justice Institute” (SJI) for two cohorts of faculty, staff, and administrators to develop self-efficacy to intervene in systemic oppression in their academic units. SJI delivered …

Study Group Environments And Their Connection To Study Plans And Strategies, Tatyanna Caputo

Harriet L Wilkes Honors College Theses 2020 - Present

Students have a mental image of how they intend to study but may fail to anticipate possible distractions or unexpected obstacles. A potential solution is for students to collaborate in study groups. If students fear disappointing their fellow peers, they may be more likely to fulfill their intended plans. In addition, studying in groups may encourage the use of active study strategies. In this study, college students reported their upcoming study plans, which were then analyzed to see if students planned to work with others and use stronger study strategies. We correlated their plans with the students’ later self-reports on …

Evaluating The Efficacy Of The Implementation Of A Food Insecurity Screening Tool In Identifying Risk Amongst Nicu Families, Jessica Daniels Bsn, Rn, Sahtiah Williams Bsn, Rn, Bobby Bellflower Dnsc, Nnp-Bc, Faanp

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Purpose/Background

Infants admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) are critically ill and at risk of increased infections, developmental delays, and higher readmission rates after discharging due to complex health needs when compared to healthy term newborns. Nutrition has been widely recognized as an important predictor of readmission and developmental delay. However, current practice often does not provide any screening for food insecurity (FI) in NICU families, which assumes security and displays a gap in care surrounding discharge planning. This quality improvement project implements the use of an FI screening tool for NICU families to help practitioners identify FI …

Integrating Human-Centered Design Into Undergraduate Stem Capstone Courses: A Food Product Development Case Study, Saadeddine Shehab, Dawn Bohn, Lucas O'Bryan, Luettamae Lawrence, Mike Tissenbaum

Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences Faculty Publications

This study examines the integration of human-centered design (HCD) in a Food Science capstone course and explores its impact on students’ learning outcomes and skill development. This case study investigated how 42 undergraduate students engaged with HCD processes—including understanding, synthesizing, ideating, prototyping, and implementing—to develop innovative food products. Through pre- and post-surveys, interaction analysis, and performance assessments, the findings revealed that HCD activities significantly enhanced students’ knowledge, collaboration, creativity, and metacognitive skills. Additionally, students demonstrated improved food science competencies, such as product formulation and sensory evaluation. This study highlights the benefits of embedding HCD within STEM curricula to foster authentic, …

Men’S Preconception Health: Impact On Pregnancy And Awareness Strategies., Kara I. Carr

Honors Capstones

Men’s preconception health plays a critical role in pregnancy outcomes, but it continues to be overlooked in healthcare education. While women are routinely counseled by OBGYN providers on how nutrition, lifestyle, and chronic conditions can affect fertility, men often receive little to no guidance from their primary care providers. This project uses a literature review to look deeper into how limited awareness and involvement in men’s preconception health may impact pregnancy and infant health outcomes. The gap is linked to cultural norms, healthcare practices, and the lack of clear resources for men. This research aims to develop strategies that promote …

What Are The Minimum Dimensions In A Marketing Plan Required For Starting Or Improving Marketing In A Small, New Home Health Agency?, Patrick Baker

MUSC Theses and Dissertations

Objective: To fulfill an unmet need for practical, parsimonious assistance for examples of a practical marketing plan for new, small home health care agencies. The home health (HH) care industry needs customized marketing plans tailored to the unique requirements of small, emerging HH agencies. These plans are essential for navigating the competitive market driven by an aging population and technological advancements. However, the industry's emphasis on this specific aspect is significantly lacking.

Methodology: We reviewed the published literature, numerous books and websites and selected sources that provided practical, small-scale approaches to marketing for health care organizations. We identified specific marketing …

Heavy Metals In Spices From Lancaster, Pa: Arsenic, Cadmium, And Lead Exposure Risks And The Need For Regulation, Andrew Huff, Hoi Lam, Anuj Ghimirey, Jay Goldring, Michelle Pimentel, Harriet Okatch

College of Population Health Faculty Papers

Heavy metal exposure is associated with adverse health effects in children including impaired cognitive functioning. Studies have identified spices as a potential source of heavy metals. However, in Lancaster, PA no such studies have been conducted. Hence the aim of this study was to quantify arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) in spices from Lancaster, PA. Spices were either purchased from stores in Lancaster or obtained as donations from families in Lancaster. As, Cd, and Pb were quantified using inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry. The Wilcoxon rank sum test was used to compare the median heavy metal concentrations in store-purchased …

Determining The Bioaccumulation Of Minor Cannabinoids In Zebrafish Larvae, Kamdyn A. Holt

Honors Theses

Due to the increasing prevalence of cannabis product availability and usage in the modern United States, particularly among pregnant individuals, evaluating the bioaccumulation of minor cannabinoids to further understand the adverse effects of cannabinoids during early development is critical. This study quantitated the uptake of eight minor cannabinoids ((∆8-tetrahydrocannabinol (∆8-THC), ∆9-THC, ∆10-THC, cannabidiol (CBD), cannabigerol (CBG), cannabinol (CBN), tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), and hexahydrocannabinol (HHC)) in zebrafish larvae following water-borne 2 µM exposures from 6 to 96 hours post fertilization (hpf). Larvae were homogenized at 96 hpf and analyzed using a gas chromatography- mass spectrometry (GC-MS) method developed in this study. Bioconcentration …

Staff Education For Cardiovascular Nurses, Krupa Desai

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Summary The goal of this staff education project is to increase patient awareness of early detection and self-management of cardiovascular disease (CVD) through the education of staff in an Arkansas cardiovascular clinic. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Arkansas and the fourth highest in the country. The practice-focused question was: Does effective education for nursing staff regarding early detection and self-management of heart disease in adults help improve staff knowledge and willingness to educate patients as measured by pretest and posttest? Increasing patient knowledge in improving modifiable factors (e.g., physical activity, nutrition, monitoring of BMI, and cholesterol) …

Stability Analysis Of Excessive Carbon Dioxide Gas Emission Model Through Following Reforestation Policy In Low-Density Forest Biomass, Furqan Nezar, Shireen Jawad, Matthias Winter, Anwar Zeb

Baghdad Science Journal

Carbon dioxide is the main greenhouse gas contributing to global warming risk. Forest biomass is crucial for the sequestration of atmospheric carbon dioxide; however, the rate of decline in worldwide forest biomass is concerning and can be attributed to anthropogenic activities. Reforestation is essential in this situation to decrease the amount of C O₂ in the atmosphere. Efforts at reforestation can be evaluated according to the financial investment required for their execution. This work presents a nonlinear mathematical model that examines the impact of reforestation and the implementation of reforestation initiatives on regulating atmospheric CO₂ levels. The critical …

Whither Leviathan? The Seepage Of Constitutional Law Into Public-Private Arbitration In The United States, Peter B. Rutledge

Scholarly Works

The chapter analyses how constitutional law influences private-public arbitration in the United States. Its central thesis is that constitutional law exerts a powerful indirect influence on arbitration law. While the US Constitution does not directly regulate arbitration, its underlying norms—such as separation of powers, federalism, and individual rights—impact arbitration law indirectly. The chapter explores the ways in which these constitutional principles influence public-private arbitration through statutory interpretation, treaty design, and private protocols reflecting constitutional norms. This pattern of influence manifests itself in public arbitration (i.e. arbitration involving states or state-owned entities) just as it does in private arbitration. Highlighting how …

Dental Morphology And Pathology Of Middle Bronze Age Populations In Israel: Sasa And Jebel Qa‘Aqir, Benjamin Peretz, Patricia Smith

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A Mother And Child Reunion? An Unusual Ottoman-Period Bedouin Pit Grave At Rahat, The Northern Negev, Yossi Nagar, Noé David Michael, Oren Shmueli, Elena Kogan-Zehavi

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Pig Sacrifice And Feasting In Roman Funerary Practices: A Case Study Of The Roman Legionary Cemetery At Legio, Lee Perry-Gal, Greg Leyfirer, Matthew J. Adams, Yotam Tepper

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Gastrointestinal Helminth Parasites Of Heterotis Niloticus (Osteoglossiformes: Osteoglossidae) From Anambra River, Eastern Nigeria, Comfort Chidiogo Nwadike, Ebube Charles Amaechi, Philip Chijioke Okoye Ilozumba

Sultan Qaboos University Journal For Science

Fish diseases especially those caused by parasites are major problems confronting fish farmers globally. This study investigated the gastrointestinal helminth parasites of Heterotis niloticus (African Bony tongue fish) from the Anambra River basin over 12 months (January to December, 2013). A total of 294 fish were caught from three locations along the Anambra River, and transported to the laboratory for morphological and parasitological studies. Four species of helminth parasites were isolated comprising one cestode (Sandonella sandoni), two nematodes (Procamallanus laeviconchus and Dujardinascaris species) and one acanthocephalan (Tenuisentis niloticus). Out of the 294 fish species examined, the overall prevalence of infection …

The Effectiveness Of Some Safety Compounds In Controlling Botrytis Neck Rot Of Onion, Naglaa G. Ahmed, Hassan A. Gouda, Mahmoud A.A. Rashwan

Sultan Qaboos University Journal For Science

Onion (Allium cepa L.) is one of the major vegetable crops in Egypt that are damaged and lost by Botrytis neck rot. The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of silica gel, acetic acid, fulvic acid and charcoal as protective agents against Botrytis allii under both in vitro and in greenhouse and field conditions. In vitro, the maximum disease reduction was observed by 1%, 0.8% and 0.5% acetic acid (73.7%, 63.7%, and 61.2%, respectively), followed by 2% of charcoal (52%) and 3% of silica gel (47.5%). In the greenhouse and field conditions, silica gel (3%) and acetic …

Isolation Of Digeranyl From The Hexane Extract Of Moringa Peregrina Leaves, Saleh N. Al-Busafi, Safiya A. Al-Jabri, Shareef Al-Hashmi

Sultan Qaboos University Journal For Science

The plant kingdom provides many precious gifts to mankind. One of these gifts is its ability to produce an endless stream of natural products. Moringa peregrina (In Oman called Al Shua) provides a wide range of benefits to traditional medicine in many cultures, as well many nutritional values. This paper discusses the isolation, and purification of digeranyl from the hexane extract of Moringa peregrine’s leaves, for the first time. Recent studies show that digeranyl phosphate derivative, digeranyl bisphosphonate, inhibits breast cancer cell migration by inhibiting geranylgeranyl diphosphate synthase (GGDPS). The structure of the isolated compound has been confirmed using different …

Genotoxic Response And Histological Alterations In Rat Lungs Exposed To Gasoline Generator Exhaust, Akinpelu Moronkeji, Frederick O.Akinbo

Sultan Qaboos University Journal For Science

The epileptic power supply in Nigeria has caused a surge in the production of energy from other sources, including gasoline generator sets. The air pollution caused by the exhaust from these engines has been implicated in a variety of metabolic disorders and diseases, including cancer. This study aims at understanding the genotoxic and histopathological effects of gasoline generator exhaust exposure on the DNA and lungs of adult male wistar rats. Forty- eight (48) adult wistar rats were divided into four categories, each with 12 rats. The control rats were not exposed to gasoline generator exhaust while the test groups were …

The Intended Blessed Tree In The Quran - Is It Olive Tree Or Palm Oil Tree?, Mostafa Koutb

Sultan Qaboos University Journal For Science

This article aims to provide an alternative scientific interpretation for verse 35 in Surat An-Nur. This verse addresses the very famous simile in the Quran which describes the light of Allah. In this verse Allah mentioned that ꞌAllah (is the) light (of) the heavens and the earth. (The) example (of) His Light (is) like a niche in it (is) a lamp; the lamp (is) in a glass, the glass as if it were a star brilliant (which) is lit from a tree blessed - an olive, not (of the) east and not (of the) west, would almost its oil glow, …

Toxicological Evaluation Of The Leaves Of Mangifera Indica L. (Mango) On Albino Rats (Rattus Norvegicus), Tajudeen, O.Y, Titilola F. Salisu, Esther O. Oladele, 4department Of Animal And Environmental Biology, University Of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, Clement Yaro, Nura Iliyazu, Adam Tukur, Abdulrazaq Izuafa, Muhammad A. Yari

Sultan Qaboos University Journal For Science

The increasing use of plant-based medicines necessitates safety evaluations of all medicinal plants. This study evaluated the effects of mango (Mangifera indica) leaf extracts on albino rats (Rattus norvegicus). The phytochemistry of the plant’s extract was evaluated, followed by a determination of its acute toxicity using 24 rats. Thereafter, the chronic toxicity of the extract was determined using another set of 24 rats, separated into four groups of six rats each. Rats in group 1 (the control) were administered distilled water, while groups 2, 3, and 4 received daily doses of 1000, 2000, and 3000 mg kg-1 body weight, respectively. …

Comparative Study On The Phytochemical, Antistaphylococcal And Antioxidant Properties Of The Stem Bark Of Jatropha Curcas L And Jatropha Gossypifolia L, Oyetayo, V.O, Temenu, O.E

Sultan Qaboos University Journal For Science

This study was conducted to assess the phytochemical, antistaphylococcal and antioxidant properties of the leaf and stem bark of Jatropha curcas and Jatropha gossypifolia. Ethanolic extract of the leaf and stem bark of Jatropha curcas and Jatropha gossypifolia was obtained using standard methods. Qualitative and quantitative phytochemical properties of theJatropha plant was assessed using standard methods. Antistaphylococcal and minimum inhibitory concentration of the extracts were assessed against Staphylococcal aureus obtained from different sources using agar diffusion method. Ferrous ion and hydroxyl radical scavenging activity of the extracts were also determined using standard methods. Quantitative phytochemical screening revealed that the distribution …

Optimization Of Independent Variables For The Production Of Extracellular Alpha Amylase By Bacillus Subtilis Imd34 Using Plackett-Burman Design, Henshaw Effiom, Josiah Lennox

Sultan Qaboos University Journal For Science

Bacillus species are widely used for thermostable α-amylase production for various applications such as in the detergent and food industries. This research aimed to study the production of α-amylase by B. subtilis IMD34 in submerged fermentation conditions using Plackett-Burman (PB) design, along with the optimization of certain environmental factors for optimal growth of amylolytic bacteria. Plackett-Burman design was used to evaluate the effect of ten independent variables on α-amylase production. Maximum enzyme activity was recorded in a medium containing (g/l); starch (6.0), peptone (12.0), K2HPO4 (1.0), Na2HPO4 (2.0), NaCl (0.6), Na2SO4 (0.1), MgSO4.7H20 (1.0), FeCl3.6H2O (0.02), CaCl2.2H2O (0.02) and with …

Development And Validation Of An Rp-Hplc-Fld Method For The Determination Of Biogenic Amines After Pre-Column Derivatization With A New Pyrazoline Based Reagent, 3- Naphthyl-1-(4-Trifluoromethyl)-5-(4-Carboxy Phenyl)-2-Pyrazoline, Salma Mohamed Al-Kindy, Amal Al Sabahi, Saleh Al-Busafi, Beena Varghese, Fakhreldin Osman Suliman

Sultan Qaboos University Journal For Science

Application of 3-Naphthyl-1-(4-trifluoromethyl)-5-(4-carboxy phenyl)-2-pyrazoline (NFCP) as a novel fluorigenic label for the derivatization of biogenic amines (BAs) and separation by liquid chromatography (LC) was investigated. Optimum conditions for the pre-column derivatization and chromatographic separation were investigated. The resulting derivatives are fluorescent at λex/λem: 380/460 nm. For the sake of evaluating the efficacy of the proposed analysis of BAs of different nature, the formation of nine NFCP-BAs derivatives was tested individually. Simultaneous derivatization and separation of four BAs (histamine, tyramine, tryptamine, and phenylethylamine) were achieved under the isocratic elution mode. Furthermore, the derivatives were identified by the characteristic product ion obtained …

Nutrient Content, In Vitro Ruminal Fermentation Characteristics And Antimethanogenic Potential Of Three Algerian Asteraceae Species, Serine Amokrane, Rabah Arhab, Serina Calabro, Raffaella Tudisco, Federico Infascelli, Moufida Aggoun

Sultan Qaboos University Journal For Science

The in vitro rumen fermentation parameters and the antimethanogenic potential of three Asteraceae species: Chamaemelum nobile, Centaurea pulata and Chrysanthemum segetum were determined. Serum bottles containing 200 mg of each plant and 30 ml of the culture medium (artificial saliva plus rumen juice) were incubated for 24 h. After incubation, pH, volatile fatty acid (VFA), ammonia (NH3) and methane (CH4) productions were recorded. Methanogens and protozoa were quantified using a Real Time PCR technique (qPCR). Cumulative gas productions, in vitro organic matter digestibility and VFA were not significantly affected by the added species when compared to the control (P > 0.05). …

Nutritional Value Of Vegetable Wastes As Livestock Feed, Osman Mahgoub, Hafidh Al-Mahrouqi, Sadeq Al-Lawati, Rabea Al-Muqbali

Sultan Qaboos University Journal For Science

A study was carried out to evaluate the nutritional value of spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) to determine its potential use for feeding livestock in Oman. Spirulina was grown in wooden cubicles and harvested after 10 days. One batch of spirulina was dried by centrifugation (CS) and the other was dried in an oven without centrifugation (NCS). Samples were analyzed for dry matter (DM) and proximate chemical components. An in vitro assessment was carried out to measure gas production and in vitro DM degradability of spirulina. The DM was 56.1 and 57.1% in CS and NCS, respectively. The proximate composition for CS …

Molecular Characterization Of Fumonisin Mycotoxin Genes Of Fusarium Sp Isolated From Corn And Rice Grains, Latifa Al-Husnan, Muneera Al-Kahtani, Randa Farag

Sultan Qaboos University Journal For Science

Fungi mycotoxins can be a serious risk to health and lead to substantial economic loss. The environmental conditions of Saudi Arabia, with its mostly warm temperatures, are conducive to the growth of toxigenic fungi resulting in mycotoxin production in different food items. The current study elucidates the natural occurrence of toxigenic fungi and mycotoxin production in grains in Saudi Arabia. Samples of white rice and corn (yellow, red) grains were collected from different local markets and houses. Three fungal isolates were obtained from the corn and rice grains and examined using Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA) and Carnation Leaf Agar (CLA) …

Effect Of Management System On Serum Copper Level And Haematology Of Jabal Akhdar Breed Goats In Two Sites In Al Jabal Al Akhdar Region Of Oman, I.E.D. Osman Nur El Huda, Bobade Patrick A.

Sultan Qaboos University Journal For Science

ABSTRACT: Blood samples were collected from randomly selected healthy Jabal Akhdar breed goats reared in two sites in the Jabal Akhdar region of Oman. Seven males and 65 female goats, age range 2 months to 4 years, raised in Shnoot Al-Dar village were kept under a semi-intensive system (SIS) and 2 males and 18 females, age range 4 months to 5 years, raised in Al-Ala'lana village and kept the under free range system (FRS) were studied. Serum Cu and haematological values were measured. There were no significant (p>0.05) effects of age, sex or serum copper levels on the haematology …

Nutritional Value Of Vegetable Wastes As Livestock Feed, Osman Mahgoub, Isam T. Kadim, Yasmin Eltahir, Sadeq Al-Lawatia, Abdulrahim M. Al-Ismaili

Sultan Qaboos University Journal For Science

ABSTRACT: A study was carried out to evaluate the nutritional value of waste from lettuce, green cabbage, red cabbage and cauliflower to determine their potential use for feeding to livestock. Vegetable wastes were dried in a solar tunnel drier. The crude protein (CP), ether extract (EE), total ash, acid detergent fiber (ADF) and neutral detergent fiber (NDF) were 24.1, 2.7, 24.7, 29.3 and 29.0%; 17.7, 2.3, 13.7, 25.6, and 28.7%; 11.9, 1.9, 8.8, 23.1 and 25.6%; 10.3, 0.5, 7.0, 16.1 and 19.6 % (DM basis) in cauliflower, lettuce, green cabbage and red cabbage, respectively. The gross energy (MJ/kg DM) in …