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Locus Of Control And Diet Quality, Stress Levels And Resilience, Lauren Tarpey, Justin Chong, Lina Ahmed, Kristin Ngo, Aiden Fong, Chloe Mah

Research Days Posters 2025

The study examines how locus of control affects diet quality, stress levels, and resilience. It was hypothesized that individuals with an external locus of control would have poorer diet quality, higher stress, and lack resilience compared to an internal locus of control. Data was collected via an anonymous online survey and analyzed using Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient. Results showed that those who feel unable to control their health consume fewer leafy greens (p< 0.01). People who feel they lack control in their lives were positively correlated with consuming fast and sugary foods (p< 0.01). Those who believe they have a harder time controlling their lives feel that stress is debilitating (p< 0.01). Those who lack confidence in their ability to solve life problems have a harder time rebounding from stressful events (p< 0.01). These results highlight the relationship an external locus of control has on well-being.

Substance Use And Lifestyle Choices Among College Students, Emma Kraan, Ashley Reed, Rocco Spinelli, Abigail Uhrin, Isabella Martillo

Research Days Posters 2025

Substance use, a predominant issue across college campuses, significantly impacts various lifestyle choices and behaviors, such as sleep, nutrition, exercise, and personality traits. This study aims to identify correlations between these lifestyle choices and substance use habits. An anonymous online survey was administered through Google services and sent via email, GroupMe, and Messenger. This survey included basic demographic questions and questions on ADHD Medication and Substance use, Nutrition and Lifestyle choices, and Personality type. Data was analyzed using Pearson’s Correlation Analysis in SPSS version 28.0. The findings show a negative correlation between the use of substances and viewing oneself as …

Uncovering Seed-Handling And Nest Benefits In An Eastern North American Ant-Plant Seed Dispersal Mutualism, Julian Marshall, Rosebelle Ines

Research Days Posters 2025

In eastern North American forests, Aphaenogaster ants and understory plants are part of a widespread and prominent seed dispersal mutualism. In this mutualism, plants produce seeds with a fatty-acid-rich package that attracts and provides ants with nutrition and the plants experience lower competition. Aphaenogaster ants disperse seeds by moving them from the parent plant into the soil-based ant nest where the ants remove the elaiosome and feed it to their brood. Seeds without elaiosomes are then discarded, sometimes in the nest, and sometimes outside of the nest. Seed deposition locations may provide benefits to germination and establishment between ant species. …

The Effects Of Diversity Within Diet On Productivity, Marissa Pagnutti, Kyle Magro, Elizabeth Ward, Ela Shriqui, Yasmine Fendoune, Sophia Karmazin

Research Days Posters 2025

This study focused on diversity within diet and its impact on productivity. Food variety ensures that the proper balance of nutrients is achieved. Different nutrients have various impacts on the body, influencing motivation and energy levels, the extent of which is currently unknown. A total of 304 participants completed an anonymous online survey administered through Google Forms. The survey inquired about demographics and the connection between diet, mental distress, and neurobehaviors. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 28.0. Consuming green leafy vegetables was negatively correlated with both feeling depressed (p< .01) and that everything is an effort (p< .01), which can lead to decreased productivity. Intake of fish was positively associated with setting and completing goals (p< .01). Results indicate that a diverse diet is positively associated with improved mental well-being, highlighting the role of dietary habits in enhancing daily performance and reducing stress.

The Relationship Between Social Media, Nutrition, And Coping Mechanisms In College Students, Vivian Rodriguez, Emma Hobel, Antonietta Raymond, Julia Lin, Lina Begdache

Research Days Posters 2025

Social media influences the health of young adults in various ways, including its effects on nutritional choices and coping mechanisms during stressful situations. This study aimed to explore the relationship between social media use and negative eating behaviors, including disordered eating and unhealthy food consumption. Using an anonymous survey distributed throughout the Binghamton University campus, 805 total responses were gathered from participants aged 18 years or older. The survey included basic demographic questions and questions on social media use and nutrition. The Pearson Correlation Coefficient was used to analyze data in SPSS version 28.0. The results show a positive statistical …

Effect Of Diet Quality On Emotional Intelligence And Pathological Eating Habits In Minority And White Populations, Maha Naeem, Vaishnavi Saravanakumar

Research Days Posters 2025

This study examines how diet, exercise, emotional intelligence (EI), and disordered eating patterns interact across racial groups. An anonymous online survey of adults aged 18 and older assessed EI traits, eating behaviors, and demographics. Pearson’s Correlation Analysis analyzed associations between diet, exercise, and EI, with an emphasis on racial differences. Among minority participants, exercise and nutrient-dense diets were positively correlated with EI traits such as motivation and stress management (p < 0.01). White participants showed similar correlations but displayed stronger associations between exercise and restrictive eating behaviors (p < 0.01). Additionally, fast food and caffeine intake were linked to disordered eating and body image concerns among White individuals (p < 0.01), while fast food consumption alone was associated with body dissatisfaction in minorities (p < 0.05). These findings suggest that diet and exercise affect emotional well-being and disordered eating in racially distinct ways, highlighting the need for culturally informed interventions.

Food Councils And Federal Committees: Community Responses To Inaction On Food Insecurity By Government, Liam Rupprecht, Kevin O'Connell

Research Days Posters 2025

The issue of food insecurity in the United States is often overlooked, despite its destructive impact on vulnerable groups like children, racial minorities, and those in poverty. Non-white urban communities of color especially have significantly higher rates of household food insecurity due to systemic racism in food systems. Federal efforts have failed to resolve the issue, leaving it to local “food council” organizations that attempt to help through advocacy and charity. These groups face a difficult task: how can they work to mitigate food insecurity with limited community or charity resources, especially in underprivileged areas? This research compiles contemporary scholarly …

Investigating The Correlation Between Diet Quality And Psychological Resilience, Bo Schooley, Sean Morrissey, Jasmina Abdurasulova, Margaret Giordano, Morgan Andersen

Research Days Posters 2025

Psychological resilience is associated with numerous positive mental health outcomes. This study examines the correlation between diet quality and psychological resilience. An anonymous survey was administered digitally and was shared by group members through social media platforms and flyers posted throughout the Binghamton University campus. The survey included questions regarding demographic and lifestyle information, nutrition habits, psychological resilience and flexibility, and recent experiences with emotions. A healthy balance of whole grains (p<0.01), vegetables (p<0.05), meat (p<0.05), and carbohydrates (p<0.05) is associated with increased psychological resilience. Comparatively, legumes (p<0.05) and caffeine (p<0.05) consumption are associated with lower reported psychological resilience. These findings emphasize the importance of improving diet quality for the overall psychological health of people as a simple and non-pharmaceutical way for all people to improve their psychological health, making it an accessible route for multiple populations.

The Effect Of Diet And Exercise On Mental Distress And Self-Motivation, Gavin Tuosto, Nicole Wong, Tessa Blasio, Allison Falvo, Madison Byun

Research Days Posters 2025

Mood and self-motivation are critical components of mental well-being and daily function. Diet and exercise have been shown to influence mood, stress tolerance, and cognitive function. This study analyzes the relationship between diet and exercise on mental distress and self-motivation. An anonymous online survey was administered through Google Forms. A total of 182 individuals completed the survey, which included questions on the frequency and quality of exercise, consumption of specific food groups, mood, and self-motivation. The survey was sent out using social media platforms. Data was analyzed using Pearson’s Correlation Analysis SPSS version 28.0. Results showed a positive correlation between …

Shaping The Future Of Information Literacy Instruction Through Connections To Students’ Everyday Lives, Darren Ilett

Loex Conference Proceedings 2025

No abstract provided.

Farm Profit Impacts Of Consecutive Drought Years Under Climate Scenarios In Southwestern Australia, Sud Kharel, Kevin J. Foster, Meredith M. Guthrie, Ross Kingwell

Climate Science Research Articles

Climate projections for southern Australia indicate an increased likelihood of years of consecutive droughts. How resilient are farm businesses and their farming systems to recover from episodic drought? This study assesses the farm economic and financial impacts of consecutive droughts in southwest Australia. Bioeconomic simulation modelling of farm businesses with different farming systems at three locations is used to examine the long-term financial consequences of consecutive droughts. Various key factors affecting those consequences are examined. Farm location, farming system and starting equity are found to be the main determinants of how quickly a farm business can financially recover from the …

The Uptake Puzzle In Expungement Of Criminal Records, Jessica Steinberg, Elenore Wade

Indiana Law Journal

Expungement has an uptake problem. A recent explosion of state-level rights allows people with felony convictions to expunge their criminal record, but only one to six percent of eligible people avail themselves of the remedy. Expungement is a powerful policy tool that promotes social and economic reintegration. It also serves a dignitary purpose, allowing people with criminal records to unshackle themselves from past mistakes. One might assume people would rush to court to clear their records. That the opposite is occurring—and new laws are idling on the books—suggests that rights-creation in this space has not been efficacious. This demands a …

Can Fat Absorption Be Enhanced With A Novel Medical Food?, Cassie Brown

2025

No abstract provided.

Annual Report Of The Registrar 2024/2025, University Of Northern Iowa

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Contents:

--- Definitions
--- Some Comparisons
--- Annual Report Data
--- Summary of Attendance
--- Attendance by Session
--- Full-Time Equivalency Enrollment
--- Degrees Granted 2024/25
--- Degree Summary 2024/25
--- Program Certificates 2023/24
--- Miscellaneous Enrollment Information
--- Degrees Granted by College, Degree and Racial/Ethnic Classification

Milestone: Covid-19 Five Years Ago

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Racial Health Disparities Among Pregnant Women Of Color In New York City: Biological And Systemic Impacts, Kaylin Peña

Pitzer Senior Theses

Racial Health Disparities Among Pregnant Women of Color in New York City: Biological and Systemic Impacts

Abstract

This thesis aims to explore how racial health disparities, underrepresentation in gynecology, and socioeconomic barriers contribute to adverse pregnancy outcomes among women of color in New York City. Through an interdisciplinary approach that combines resources from medical anthropology and human biology, this research will examine the biological implications of chronic stress, specifically HPA axis dysregulation, and its role in maternal health outcomes. With the idea of intersectionality, as conceptualized by Kimberlé Crenshaw, the study analyzes the various effects of systemic inequities and social …

Feeding The System: A Political Ecology Of Stakeholders In The Soy Value Chain, Calli E. Oneal

Pitzer Senior Theses

This thesis presents a holistic analysis of power dynamics within the global soybean value chain, through the evaluation of the trade relationship between Brazil and the European Union. In order to identify how critical decisions regarding sustainability are concentrated among a few dominant actors. Eight core stakeholder groups are mapped: land-use conversion actors, producers, traders, agro-input providers, financial institutions, regulatory bodies, NGOs, and key consumers, including meatpacking and animal feed companies. Multinational traders, who control approximately 80% of global soy trade, act as sustainability gatekeepers through their lobbying influence and control over supply chain narratives and are disincentivized from human …

Corchorus Olitorius Exhibits Antiproliferative Potential Supported By Metabolic Profiling And Integrative Biological Analyses, Maha R.A. Abdollah, Salma Sameh, Ahmed Elissawy, Eman Al-Sayed, Rola Labib, Lan Ye, Fang-Rong Chang, Abdel Nasser B. Singab

Pharmacy

Herbal nutraceuticals could be employed as alternative or complementary routes for alleviating cancer. Corchorus olitorius (Malvaceae) was employed traditionally in the management of tumors. The study aimed to investigate the antiproliferative activity of C. olitorius leaves. In vitro cytotoxic and anti-angiogenic activities of C. olitorius were estimated. The bioactive fraction was subjected to in vivo study on BALB/ c female mice using Ehrlich Ascites Carcinoma model. UPLC-ESI-MS/MS analysis was done to determine the phytometabolites followed by in silico studies on the major identified compounds. The bioactive fraction possessed potent in vitro activity against A549 cells with IC50 = 7.8 µg/mL …

Reducing Food Waste Among College Students Through Educational Messaging, Olivia Husmann

Schultz-Werth Award Papers

The environmental and societal impacts of food waste continue to be demonstrated in reports, governmental documents, and independent research. While it is not the leading source of food waste, the foodservice industry has an important role in bringing awareness of the detriments of waste to its consumers. The following paper offers observations on food waste behaviors in college students at South Dakota State University (SDSU), specifically at Larson’s Commons dining hall during the 2024 spring semester. The study explores whether advocating for decreased food waste through infographics at dining tables changes the amount of food and drink wasted during the …

Aluminum In Beverages And Foods: A Comprehensive Compilation Of Regulations; Concentrations In Raw, Prepared, And Stored Beverages And Foods; And Intake, Robert Yokel

Pharmaceutical Sciences Faculty Publications

The history and controversy concerning aluminum use in beverage and food preparation and storage are reviewed. This review on aluminum in drinking water, foods, and beverages updates and exceeds prior reviews. Country and international organization regulations that permit incorporation of aluminum containing food additives, their use limit, and purposes are presented. The aluminum concentration in beverages and foods consumed worldwide was gleaned from approximately 2100 sources available to the author. The approximately 17700 values are compiled in 175 tables by beverage or food category that include the analytical method used, sample source, and reference. The tables are posted on the …

Fluorescence-Guided Resection Of Gl261 Red-Fluc And Trp-Mcherry-Fluc Mouse Glioblastoma Tumors, Louis T. Rodgers, Bryan J. Maloney, Anika M. S. Hartz, Björn Bauer

Pharmaceutical Sciences Faculty Publications

Background: Most preclinical studies on glioblastoma (GBM) fail to provide translational utility in the clinic. Fluorescence-guided surgery using 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) improves tumor resection, disease prognosis, and, thus, patient outcomes. Given the critical role of surgery in managing recurrent GBM, it is essential to incorporate surgical elements into preclinical models to accurately reflect clinical scenarios and enhance translational success. However, existing protocols for 5-ALA-guided resection in preclinical models are limited and often lack clinical relevance.

Methods: To address this gap, we developed a novel protocol for the 5-ALA-guided resection in two mouse GBM models: TRP-mCherry-FLuc and GL261 Red-FLuc.

Results: The …

Enhancing Topical Delivery Of N-Acetylcysteine And Collagen Via A Novel Electrospun Collagen/Pmma Nanofibrous Mats As Facial Mask Development: Nanofibers Optimization And In Vitro Experiments, Abdullah Elbadry, Elbadawy Kamoun, Mahmoud Sabahy, Mohamed Helmy, Mahmoud Khaled, Shahira Elmosalamy, Noura Eissa

Nanotechnology Research Centre

No abstract provided.

Academic Proficiency In Ugandan Children With Sickle Cell Anemia: A Cross-Sectional Study, Robert Opoka, Shubaya Kasule Naggayi, Paul Bangirana, Simple Ouma, Betty Nyangoma, Annet Birabwa, Grace Nambatya, Maxencia Kabatabaazi, Ann Jacqueline Nakitende, Dennis Kalibbala

Paediatrics and Child Health, East Africa

Introduction: Academic proficiency is crucial for advancing learning goals, school advancement, and future economic security. Children with sickle cell anemia (SCA) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) may be at risk of disease-associated learning difficulties. Limited data exist on this topic among school-age children in the region. We aimed to assess academic proficiency in a sample of children with SCA in Uganda compared with unaffected controls.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Kampala, Uganda. Participants were school-going children with SCA, aged 6–12 years, attending Mulago Hospital SCA Clinic, and age-matched sibling controls without SCA. Academic proficiency was assessed by the Wide …

Periconceptual Nutrition And The Preimplantation Embryo: Approaches For Intervention And Generational Health, Abigail Klein

Dissertations and Theses

The typical American diet exceeds dietary fat recommendations, contributing to the rising rates of obesity. This negatively impacts fertility, pregnancy and fetal growth, and lifelong offspring health. During pregnancy, this also increases risk of co-morbidities like gestational diabetes. Despite this, lipids are not screened during pregnancy and limited research exists evaluating these co-exposures on offspring health. Our lab used a rat model of maternal high fat (HF) diet with late-gestation diabetes (DM) to demonstrate that mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress incite lifelong cardiometabolic disease risk in offspring. To determine the timing of damage, we hypothesized that maternal overnutrition incites mitochondrial …

Empowering Youth Aging Out Of Foster Care: A Needs Assessment To Improve Transitions To Independent Living, Parker Brady, Amy Six-Means, Julia Durante, Anubha Sood, Philip Day, Nora Gimpel, Jill Mcleigh, Kimberly Stone

Health Status, Outcomes, and Literacy and Healthcare Utilization

We aimed to assess the health literacy (HL) of youth transi- tioning out of foster care and how they interact with health information. The Newest Vital Signs survey was administered online to 26 youth who experi- enced foster care. Seven youth and 15 stakeholders also com- pleted focus groups discussing how youth handle health infor- mation. Results indicate that 42% of youth may have lim- ited HL, which places them at risk for poor health outcomes. Future studies should further characterize this population’s HL and study physician and technology-based interventions to address limited HL.

For questions about this study or …

Rethinking Social Rights From Latin America, Christian Gonzalez Chacon

Washington and Lee Journal of Civil Rights and Social Justice

International human rights courts and bodies have traditionally enforced social rights within constrained frameworks, such as “available resources” and “minimum provision,” often overlooking deeper structural inequalities and urgent global challenges. This paper advocates for a paradigm shift grounded in the capabilities framework, reconceptualizing rights to encompass sustainability, harmony, and human flourishing. Drawing on indigenous philosophies from Latin America, I propose strategies to strengthen enforcement mechanisms, including the establishment of specialized human rights courts, equitable taxation systems, and regenerative economic models. By aligning human rights with capabilities and ecological stewardship, this paper illustrates their potential to address poverty, inequality, and climate …

The Design Of A Bioinspired Impact Mitigation System Towards The Prevention Of Brain Injuries, Bryce H. Reimer

Master’s Theses

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), including concussions and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), remain a major concern across contact sports, military operations, and transportation. Despite advancements in protective equipment, current strategies often fall short in preventing the mechanical conditions that contribute to long-term neurological damage. This thesis presents the design and validation of a bioinspired impact mitigation system modeled after bighorn sheep horn structures, which have evolved to endure high-energy collisions without apparent brain injury.

Using biomimetic principles, the research integrates experimental and computational methods to evaluate how horn-like geometries reduce impact-induced accelerations. A custom drop tower was built to test dynamic …

Gestational Diabetes And Prenatal Care, Katie Do, Ysabelle Gardon, Stephanie Gripton, Phuong Ky, Joann Lee, Thy Tran

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Senior Synthesis

No abstract provided.

Retrospective Cross-Sectional Analysis Of Glp-1 Receptor Agonist Effects On Outcomes Of Hemiarthroplasty For Femoral Neck Fractures In Diabetics, Mckenna W. Box, Troy Puga, Neil Werthmann, Yingxian Liu, John T. Riehl

North Texas Research Forum 2025

Introduction: To determine if the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA) in type 2 diabetic mellitus (T2DM) patients affects outcomes after hemiarthroplasty for femoral neck fractures (FNFs). Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional analysis of a local hospital system database was performed using Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) codes to identify T2DM patients who were at least 18 years of age who underwent hemiarthroplasty (HA) for FNFs and were on a GLP-1RA at the time of injury. A random patient sample of those who underwent HA and were not on a GLP-1RA was used as a …

Severe Hypercalcemia In A Patient Taking Chronic Shark Fin Supplements, Sumanth Reddy, Bishwas Upadhyay

North Texas Research Forum 2025

BACKGROUND/INTRODUCTION: In this study, we discuss a case of an 86 year old Vietnamese female who presents with severe hypercalcemia, 15.0, who presented with progressively worsening physical debility which resulted in the patient being wheelchair bound after being found to be taking chronic calcium supplements. Hypercalcemia is a metabolic abnormality that is known to cause muscle weakness, changes in sensorium, dehydrations, nausea, anorexia, polyuria, constipation, fatigue, and depression. CASE PRESENTATION: Patient is an 85 year old female with significant medical history of osteoarthritis who presented to the emergency department for generalized fatigue for the past 2 weeks. Patient reports that …