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Food Systems Transformation:Voices For Hunger, Julia A. Kleinmeyer, Carolina A. Rascon, Joshua Lohnes

CRC Research Symposium

Voices of Hunger WV (VoH) is committed to advancing the Right to Food (RtF) across West Virginia. RtF is: a fundamental human right that ensures everyone has access to adequate food, and to resources that allow individuals to produce, earn, or purchase sufficient nutritionally adequate and acceptable food.

Since 2020, VoH has supported the emergency of a movement for the RtF at the local, county and state in West Virginia through grassroots organizing and community empowerment. Spring 2025 research included accompanying VoH leadership fellows involved in strengthening support networks for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. Their work has fostered …

Exploring The Right To Food Advocacy Landscape In The United States, Andrew Indomenico, Peppi Delliquadri, Chelsea Marshall, Alison Cohen, Josh Lohnes

CRC Research Symposium

The National Right to Food (RtF) Community of Practice (CoP) is a membership-based national coalition of advocates and organizations working to advance the RtF in our cities, towns, and states. This research project sought to understand (1) how a membership based organization like the CoP grows into a social movement defined by the visions and needs of its participants, and (2) what the added value is of weaving together existing local and state efforts into a national movement. Through surveys (n= 54) and interviews (n=20) of CoP members, this research sought to understand individual perceptions of RtF principles, and food …

The Bison, April, 25, 2025

The Bison Newspapers

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The Biomedical Ethics Of Palliative Psychiatry In Anorexia Nervosa Patients, Mikayla Decesare

Fisher Showcase 2025

My presentation is going to be created from the extensive research paper that I am writing on the biomedical ethics of palliative psychiatry in patients specifically with Anorexia Nervosa. The paper as well as the presentation will explore ethical frameworks that can be applied to this medical practice by diving into case studies, looking at arguments of people currently in the field, analyzing what criteria needs to be taken into account, and more. This Keystone was added to the Biomedical Ethics course I am taking this semester so the audience is my classmates. However, this presentation is also tailored to …

Quality Improvement Project Improving Tele-Sitter Usage In The Surgical Trauma Pcu, Stephanie Stone

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

This project aimed to improve the knowledge and usage of virtual patient sitters/tele-sitters for surgical trauma progressive care nurses in the surgical trauma progressive care unit through the implementation of nursing education, utilizing evidenced based teaching strategies. Nurse leaders identified a need for staff education among the surgical trauma registered nurse staff population. The goal of the project was to increase knowledge of virtual patient sitters/tele-sitters and how to order them, improve the understanding of the benefits of utilizing the device and to increase the overall usage of the devices on the surgical trauma progressive care unit patients that would …

Nourishing Skills: Online Education Materials For The General Pediatric Feeding Therapist, Hannah Cox

Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Innovations in OT Symposium: Transforming Possibilities into Practice

Introduction: There has been a rise in pediatric feeding difficulties, with up to 50% of typically developing children and 89% of children with developmental disabilities having a variation of feeding difficulties (Benjasuwantep et al., 2013). With occupational therapy (OT) being a field of practice that addresses activities of daily living and developmental milestones, it is imperative that providers are prepared to treat this population. Methods: Four REDcap surveys were completed by stakeholder groups to determine knowledge gaps and training methodology amongst pediatric therapy providers (Harris et al 2009, 2019). With 233 survey responses, results were gathered nationwide (123 clinicians, 39 …

Adolescence: Bio-Physiological Development, Theresa C. Allen

Essays in Developmental Psychology

The Wonder Years was a television comedy-drama that aired for six seasons from 1988 to 1993.  It was a series on the coming of age…life through the eyes of an adolescent boy, Kevin Arnold, living in the late 1960’s - early 70’s.  From surviving the indignities of the junior high gym locker room, to discovering the joys of the opposite sex, to struggling to cut parental apron strings, a nation watched Kevin Arnold try to navigate the ever-changing waters of puberty, friendships, love and lust, and the uncertainty of tumultuous social times while trying to forge a sense of self …

Occupational Therapy Assessment & Intervention In The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit At Shawn Jenkins Children’S Hospital, Lauren G. Murphy

Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Doctoral Capstone Symposium

BACKGROUND: There is a current lack of literature and evidence to supply neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) occupational therapists with appropriate standardized assessments and interventions. This project aims to explore at which age occupational therapy services will be most beneficial and widely accepted by NICU team members. Goals of this project include understanding current best occupational therapy practices, providing the NICU with the most up to date research and outcomes of interventions and assessments on the high risk neonatal and pediatric populations, improving communication and collaboration skills to engage with all NICU team members, and leading educational sessions about evidence …

Interprofessional Education Program For Parkinson's Disease Care Considerations, Jennifer Nunez, Cassandra Nelson

Spring 2025 OTD Capstone Symposium

Research suggests that having interprofessional education for disease-specific care can improve patient outcomes and satisfaction. This program focused on providing a basic IPE program to rural hospital staff of various disciplines on the care considerations for individuals with Parkinson's Disease when they are hospitalized. Using an occupational therapy vantage point, the program was created to address increasing occupational performance for healthcare workers and individuals with Parkinson's Disease. Topics included in the program were motor symptoms, non-motor symptoms, medication management, mobility and ADLs, cognition, mental health, sleep, dietary patterns, dysphagia, and voice.

Advances In Environmental Food Science : A Case Study Of The Key Laboratory Of Environmental Food Science , Ministry Of Education, Quan Tuo, Li Bin, Ren Jingnan

Food and Machinery

Both the environment and food have important impacts on human health.However,research on the macro -level patterns and micro -level mechanisms of their complex interactions affecting health remains limited.Environmental food science,centered on the scientific theme of coupling "environment -food" with "health",conducts systematic research on dietary behaviors and health -related scientific and technological issues across diverse spatiotemporal environments.It represents a newly emerging interdisciplinary direction within food science.This paper reviews the research trajectory and progress in understanding the relationships among environment,food,and health,evolving from the "binary relationship" between environment and food to the "ternary relationship" among environment,food,and health.Taking the research achievements of the key …

Effects Of Enzyme Treatment Combined With Monascus Solid-State Fermentation On Chemical Composition Of Poria Cocos, Peng Cancan, Liu Tao, Deng Junjie, Zhou Bo

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ To improve the utilization of Poria cocos resources.［Methods］ This paper employs cellulase and xylanase in combination with Monascus for the solid -state fermentation of Poria cocos,and measures the changes in the content of alkali -soluble polysaccharides,water -soluble polysaccharides,β-glucans,reducing sugars,total triterpenes,pachymic acid,and Monacolin K in fermentation products.［Results］］ Compared with the other five strains of Monascus,Monascus purpureus 250 Gy has more significant changes in the chemical composition of Poria cocos,among which the content of water -soluble polysaccharides reaches 61.99 mg/g after 6 days of fermentation by Monascus purpureus 250 Gy,which is 1.58 times higher than that of raw Poria cocos.Compared with …

Legal Supervision Of International Emerging Food Fields And Its Reference, Dai Weiqing

Food and Machinery

With the development of digital technologies represented by artificial intelligence AI globally,and considering environmental pressures such as reducing carbon emissions from alternative proteins,sustainable packaging to reduce plastic pollution and health awareness,countries like the United States,the European Union,Singapore,and Japan have established relatively effective legal frameworks for emerging food fields including alternative proteins,functional foods,and 3D-printed foods.In contrast,China's legal supervision in the emerging food field currently faces issues such as vague classification supervision,low approval efficiency,insufficient alignment with international rules,and lagging supervision policies.To address these challenges,this paper selectively draws on the experiences of countries like the United States,the European Union,Singapore,and Japan.It reviews and gives …

Design Of Online Inspection Device For Wheat Processing Grain Size Based On Dynamic Image, Wang Mingxu, Zhao Haojun, Yang Lei, Wu Junyong, Wu Runze

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ To address the prominent issues of delayed feedback and low detection efficiency in the offline particle size distribution detection of traditional wheat processing.［Methods］ The dynamic image method was applied to particle size detection in the wheat processing process.An online particle size detection device was designed based on wheat processing technology,including the design of key structures and algorithm software.The device was compared and analyzed with the manual sieving method for sample materials.［Results］］ Compared with the sieving method and laser method,the maximum relative errors in the detection results of the device for the I and II skin grinding materials were no …

Optimization Of Elimination Process Of Aspergillus Flavus On Peanut Surface Through High Voltage Electric Field Cold Plasma And Its Effect On Peanut Quality, Liu Huan, Nasiru Mustapha Muhammad, Feng Jin, Song Jiangfeng, Zhu Hong, Li Chunyang

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ To optimize the treatment parameters for eliminating Aspergillus flavus on peanut surface through high voltage electric field cold plasma (HVCP ) and analyze the effects on peanut quality.［Methods］ With sterilization rate as the indicator,the HVCP sterilization process parameters for eliminating Aspergillus flavus on peanut surface are optimized through a response surface test.The morphological changes of Aspergillus flavus spores before and after HVCP treatment are observed and compared,and the effects of HVCP treatment on the crude fat content,crude fatty acid value,crude protein content,and color of peanuts are analyzed.［Results］］ The optimized HVCP sterilization process parameters are as follows:treatment voltage of 122 …

Effects Of Five Different Processing Methods On Functional Components , In Vitro Antioxidant Ability , And Antibacterial Activities Of Penthorum Chinense Pursh, Liang Hongchun, Xia Chen, Deng Junlin, Yu Manyou, Liu Gang, Xiang Zhuoya

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ To elucidate the effects of processing methods on the components and functions of Penthorum chinense Pursh,and to provide a theoretical foundation for the development of new products.［Methods］ This study compares the effects of five distinct processing methods -cleansing,wine -processing,vinegar -processing,salt-processing,and ginger -processing -on the functional components,in vitro antioxidant activity,and antibacterial activity of Penthorum chinense Pursh.To be specific,the differences in functional components before and after processing are analyzed,the in vitro antioxidant activity is measured using DPPH and ABTS＋ radical scavenging models,and the antibacterial effects of the processed medicine against Escherichia coli,Staphylococcus aureus,Salmonella paratyphi B,and 向卓亚（1994—），女，四川省农业科学院农产品加工研究所 （四川省农业科学院食物与营养健康研究所 ）助理研究员，硕士。E-mail：2462526735 @qq.com引用格式：梁红春，夏陈，邓俊琳，等.5种处理方法对赶黄草功效成分、体外抗氧化性和抑菌活性的影响 ［J］.食品与机械，2025，41（3）：134-141.C itation:LIANG …

Study On The Purification Process Of Flavonoids From Phallus Impudicus And Its Effect On Exercise Endurance In Mice, Bian Wenkun

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ This study aimed to optimize the purification process of flavonoids from Phallus impudicus and explore its anti -fatigue effect,and develop potential anti -fatigue products.［Methods］ The purification process of flavonoids from P.impudicus was optimized using single factor and response surface methodology,and the effect of purified flavonoids from P.impudicus on exercise endurance in mice was studied.［Results］］ Compared with AB -8,HP-20,and D 101,the PVPP had the highest adsorption rate for flavonoids from P.impudicus,and the optimal purification process was as follows:the concentration of crude extract of flavonoids from P.impudicus was 3.2 g/L,the concentration of ethanol elution solution was 56%,the elution flow rate was …

Anti-Inflammatory Active Ingredients And Mechanisms Of Action Of Lycii Fructus, Shi Xiaofei

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ To explore the anti -inflammatory active ingredients and mechanisms of action of Lycii fructus.［Methods］ Network pharmacology and molecular docking techniques were used to screen the main components and targets of Lycii fructus with anti -inflammatory effects.Combined with cell experiments,the anti -inflammatory activity of Lycii fructus extract was evaluated using the RAW 264.7 inflammatory cell model.The Pearson correlation coefficient method was used to analyze the correlation between the main components and inflammatory factors.［Results］］ A total of 34 main components and 123 common target genes of Lycii fructus were screened through online databases such as TCMSP,Uniprot,and OMIM.Core targets,including IL-6,TP53,JUN,TNF,AKT 1,and IL1B,were …

Purification Of Polyphenols From Distiller's Grains And Its Antioxidant Activity In Vitro, Yan Junling, Zheng Jia, Zhang Weijian, Li Mao, Zhao Jiawei, Qin Fengyang

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ To purify and enrich the distiller's grain polyphenols (DGPs ) with good antioxidant activity.［Methods］ Organic solvent extraction combined with macroporous adsorption resin was used to enrich and recover DGPs from the distiller's grains deep eutectic solvent (DES ) extraction solution.The purity and antioxidant activity of the purified products were determined.Extraction solvents and resin types were screened,and adsorption kinetics,isotherms,and thermodynamics were used to explain the adsorption mechanism.The optimal process conditions were determined.The in vitro antioxidant activity of the polyphenols was evaluated by measuring their ability to scavenge 1,1-diphenyl -2-trinitrophenylhydrazine (DPPH ) free radicals and 2,2'-azino -bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline -6-sulfonic acid ) diammonium …

Purification Process And Antioxidant Activity In Vitro Of Polysaccharides From Safflower, Zhang Xinxin, Wang Fuling

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ This study aimed to extract Safflower polysaccharides (SPS) via water extraction and alcohol precipitation method,and to analyze their structural characteristics and antioxidant activity in vitro.［Methods］ SPS was separated into three fractions -SPS-A,SPS-B and SPS -C using DEAE -52 ion exchange and Sephadex G -200 gel chromatography.Structural properties were analyzed through UV -vis scanning and infrared spectroscopy.The antioxidant activity of SPS -A was assessed through DPPH radical scavenging and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP ) assays.［Results］］ The polysaccharide contents of SPS -A,SPS -B and SPS -C was 89.75%,90.37%,90.22%,respectively.The samples did not contain protein or nucleic acid substances.It is speculated that …

Effects Of Five Drying Methods On The Drying Characteristics And Quality Of Peanuts, Xie Yongkang, Wang Xi, Ju Haoyu, Wang Weina, Wang Xiaodong

Food and Machinery

［Objective］ To determine the appropriate mechanical drying technology for peanuts.［Methods］ Fresh peanuts were used as raw materials.The effects of heat pump drying (HPD ),far infrared drying (FID),electric heating drying (EHD ),far infrared combined heat pump drying (FI-HPD ),and natural drying (ND) on drying time,unit energy consumption,drying rate,nutritional quality,color,texture,and germination rate were compared and analyzed.［Results］］ During the four mechanical drying methods,the moisture ratio and drying rate of peanuts decreased with the prolongation of drying time,and the drying process was a falling -rate drying phase.Among these,the FI -HPD group had the shortest drying time and the lowest unit energy consumption.The drying method …

Research Progress On Microbial Inactivation In Food Induced By Magnetic Fields, Xiao Jin, Yang Na, Zheng Panxi, Xu Xueming, Yang Ruijin

Food and Machinery

As a novel non -thermal sterilization technology,the magnetic field has attracted much attention due to its strong penetrability and green and safe characteristics.Oscillating magnetic fields can effectively eliminate microorganisms and prolong the shelf life of food while maintaining the nutritional properties of food,and static magnetic fields have also shown great potential in inhibiting the growth of microorganisms in food.However,the mechanisms of inhibition and inactivation of microorganisms in food by different types of magnetic fields have not been systematically elaborated and analyzed.Therefore,this paper reviews the research progress of magnetic fields in eliminating and inhibiting microorganisms in food,encompassing the perspectives of mechanisms …

Research Progress On Oleogel Preparation And Application In Food, Qu Yanfeng, Liu Ruoming, Kong Zhen, Pei Runan, Zhang Xiaohong

Food and Machinery

As one of the widely recognized semi -solid plastic fat substitutes,oleogel can be used to replace food products,such as margarine and shortening oil,that contain high levels of saturated fatty acids (SFAs ) and trans fatty acids (TFAs ).This paper illustrates four methods for oleogel preparation,including direct dispersion.Besides,the paper presents the characteristics of various gelling agents for oleogels,along with the research status and progress of oleogel application in the food industry.Finally,this paper puts forward prospective outlooks for oleogel applications in food.

Research Progress On The Extraction , Purification , Structure , And Bioactivity Of Polysaccharides From Camellia Nitidissima Chi, Zhu Furong, Cheng Zhong, Tang Yingtong, Xu Haiyan, Liang Siqi

Food and Machinery

Camellia nitidissima Chi polysaccharide is a natural polymer compound with multiple biological activities,including significant antioxidant,antibacterial,and hypoglycemic effects,which has attracted considerable attention.However,research on C.nitidissima Chi polysaccharides still faces issues such as a limited range of extraction methods,insufficient studies on separation and purification,and structural characterization focused mainly on primary structure.This paper provides a systematic review of the current research on C.nitidissima Chi polysaccharides,covering extraction processes,separation and purification,structural characterization,and biological properties,while also discussing future research directions.

Smith And Thelen - Dynamic Systems Theory, Alexandra M. Daro, Brigette O. Ryalls

Essays in Developmental Psychology

Dynamic Systems Theory (DST) is a broad, versatile framework used to investigate a variety of questions concerning the world and the systems that make it up. As applied to developmental psychology, DST views the human person as a system made up of and acting within other systems. Systems are any set of functions or behaviors that work together to influence, or be influenced by, other functions and behaviors. A system can be defined at various levels – cognitive processes, the human person, societies – but all systems change and shift over time. This shifting and changing often occurs within similar …

Physical Growth, Adolescent, Alison Datoc, Vijay Bajnath, Lisa K. Lashley, Charles J. Golden

Essays in Developmental Psychology

Adolescents experience a period of substantial growth between puberty and adulthood. This growth spurt typically occurs between ages 12 and 18, and is associated with various physical changes due to fluctuations in hormones. These changes are manifested in an individual’s height, weight, and sexual characteristics, and there is considerable variation between each individual for when these changes occur.

Resveratrol Modulates Triosephosphate Isomerase And Mineralization In Osteosarcoma Cells: Potential Target For Novel Therapeutic Strategies, Gonca Tuna, Si̇bel Çinar Asa, Eli̇f Ertürk, Yaren Yildiz, Ferda Ari

Turkish Journal of Biology

Background/aim: Osteosarcoma, a primary malignant bone tumor, is challenging to treat due to its aggressive nature and limited therapies. Resveratrol (RES), a natural polyphenol, has potential anticancer properties. Hence, we investigated RES’s impact on osteosarcoma cells, focusing on triosephosphate isomerase (TPI) and related mechanisms.

Materials and methods: RES was applied to osteosarcoma (SaOS-2) and healthy fetal osteoblast (hFOB 1.19) cells for 48 h, and cell viability was measured by SRB assay. The mode of cell death was examined using Hoechst 33342/annexin V/propidium iodide. TPI and methylglyoxal (MG) enzyme levels were determined by ELISA. The effect of RES on …

Food Insecurity And Childhood Obesity: College Students' Past And Present Eating Habits, Morgan A. Schmidt

Honors Thesis

Childhood obesity rates have become an increasing concern in the United States. It has been declared an epidemic due to the increasing number of children who are affected by obesity every year. While many factors can cause obesity, the primary factor is an individual’s dietary choices. This paper presents a literature review on eating habits and the long-term effects of childhood dietary choices on an individual’s body mass index (BMI), specifically among college students. It includes survey results that quantify college students' current eating habits compared to childhood ones. Additional factors influencing eating habits were evaluated, including the National School …

Equitable And Efficient Exams In Large Courses, Van Whaley, Dustin W. Davis

UNLV Best Teaching Practices Expo

How do we asses over 1,200 students six times a semester equitably and efficiently? Our program's need:

• Assess learning equitably and efficiently in KIN 223 and 224 Human A&P I and II.
• Set clear expectations, minimize anxiety.
• Process > 7,200 exams per semester.
• Give timely feedback quickly and progress through curriculum.

An Interdisciplinary Approach To The Investigation Of Consciousness, James Guy Lundie

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Questions of phenomenal consciousness have troubled intellectuals for millennia. Theologians, philosophers, and scientists continue to grapple with the problem of how our minds interact with our brains and bodies. From Anaxagoras and Aristotle, Augustine and Aquinas, Nagel and Goff, and Koch and Hameroff, the brightest among us have been unable to solve the riddle of how we are conscious, unique, self-aware thinking beings. Uniting our efforts by considering the reasoning of interdisciplinary scholars and integrating the thoughts of others with our own can only enhance our chances of success. This paper offers a pathway toward a multidisciplinary theory of consciousness …

Prooxidant Effect Of Uric Acid On Human Leukocytic Dna: An In Vitro And Ex Vivo Study, Yim Tong Savio Szeto, Vincy Sze Wing Li, Yuen Lam Pon

Turkish Journal of Biology

Background/aim: Uric acid is a major contributor to the total antioxidant capacity of human plasma. However, this endogenous substance’s antioxidant and prooxidant properties have not yet been reported.

Conclusion: In this study, the comet assay was employed in vitro to determine the effect of uric acid on DNA damage in human lymphocytes and leukocytic DNA damage in hyperuricemia patients with and without renal failure.

Results: DNA damage in lymphocytes occurred at uric acid concentrations of ≥600 μM. Adding catalase to the uric acid solution diminished the damaging effect, indicating that hydrogen peroxide mediated the prooxidant activity. Moreover, …