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Exploring Predictors Of Purchase Intention Toward Plant-Based Meat, Kristiana Ginelle D. Monares, Ken Sean D. Roque, Melissa A. Santos, Sofia Marianne S. So, Catherine A. Valentin, Alvin Patrick M. Valentin

Journal of Management for Global Sustainability

Plant-based meat (PBM) presents itself as a sustainable alternative to meat production systems that have adversely impacted consumers’ health and the environment at large. In the Philippine context, however, there are only a few PBM manufacturers to date even though production has been emerging with expanded options for consumers to consider. Moreover, while PBM’s potential allows it to be a prospective working food system in the country through the promotion of healthier food chains, the literature on PBM in the Philippines is scant. This study thus contributes to this literature by exploring predictors of purchase intention toward PBM. The researchers …

Documentary On Floating Wetlands, Nazish Abro

MSJ Capstone Projects

I created this documentary on floating wetlands as part of a climate project led by the Student Society of Climate Change during my degree program. This project is a competition among South Asian countries to find solutions for climate change. My team, PK Team 22 from IBA Karachi, is among the top three teams in Pakistan and has reached the final round. The top two teams will receive a US fellowship and seed funding to continue their work.

We received $200 from the US Consulate to complete the second phase of our project. I chose this topic not only for …

Folic Acid And Methyltetrahydrofolate Supplementation In The, Karen E Christensen, Marie-Lou Faquette, Daniel Leclerc, Vafa Keser, Yan Luan, Jeanna L Bennett-Firmin, Olga V Malysheva, Alaina M Reagan, Gareth R Howell, Marie A Caudill, Teodoro Bottiglieri, Rima Rozen

Faculty Research 2024

Background/Objectives: The MTHFR677C>T gene variant results in a thermolabile MTHFR enzyme associated with elevated plasma homocysteine in TT individuals. Health risks associated with the TT genotype may be modified by dietary and supplemental folate intake. Supplementation with methyltetrahydrofolate (methylTHF) may be preferable to folic acid because it is the MTHFR product, and does not require reduction by DHFR to enter one-carbon folate metabolism. In the Mthfr677C>T mouse model for this variant, female 677TT (TT) mice have an increased incidence of hepatic steatosis. The objective of this study was to compare the effects of methylTHF and folic acid supplementation …

Swimming Against The Tide: Resistance Strategies And Agentic Skills Used By Childfree Women, Carolina Rojas-Madrigal

Journal of Feminist Scholarship

In pronatalist societies, the decision to remain childfree creates a conflict-laden scenario. This article explores how childfree women confront social hostility and defend their reproductive autonomy through resistance strategies and tactics. With this aim, the results of a feminist research, positioned from feminist Standpoint theory and digital ethnography, are presented. The researcher conducted biographical-narrative interviews with sixteen voluntary childless women from Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Spain, and the United Kingdom, all of whom were members of a childfree Facebook group. This research revealed that there is a persistent tension between societal pressure placed on these women in pronatalist …

Supporting Holistic Health And Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Risk Reduction Among Young Native Females Prior To Pregnancy: A Qualitative Exploration., Sarah A. Stotz, Luciana E. Hebert, Lisa Scarton, Kelli Begay, Kelly L. Gonzales, Heather Garrow, Melanie Charley, Melanie Aspaas, Denise Charron-Prochownik, Spero M. Manson

OHSU-PSU School of Public Health Faculty Publications and Presentations

AI/AN communities are disproportionately impacted by food insecurity and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Decreasing the risk of GDM can interrupt the intergenerational cycle of diabetes in AI/AN families, and can decrease diabetes-related health disparities. The goal of this study was to explore ways of supporting holistic health and reducing the risk of GDM among young American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) females prior to pregnancy. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with adult AI/AN women (>18 years) who had GDM or who have young female relatives (e.g., daughters) (n = 41), AI/AN females between 12 and 24 years (n = 18), …

Activity Performance Priorities For Adults Experiencing Homelessness: Insights From Management And Staff At A Transitional Housing Facility, Bernard Austin Kigunda Muriithi

Communication Disorders and Occupational Therapy Faculty Publications and Presentations

For people experiencing homelessness (PEH), the provision of affordable housing has been recognized as the most crucial intervention for improving housing stability and facilitating substance abuse treatment. However, evidence indicates that providing housing does not significantly improve substance abuse, mental health, or physical health outcomes. Optimal participation in essential daily activities has been shown to improve health outcomes and support independent living, but there is limited research that identifies activity performance priorities among PEH living in transitional housing. The present study investigates activity performance priorities using the focus group methodology. Management and staff from a transitional housing facility participated in …

Preparedness And Practice Competency In Tracheostomy Management By Speech Language Pathologists In Saudi Arabia, Shabeer A. Abdul Samadh, Muhannad Aljabli

Journal of Medical Rehabilitation Science

The scope of practice by Speech language pathologists in tracheostomy management in patients with or without mechanical ventilation is continuously expanding. Despite this expanding scope, less is known on what is being done throughout the SLPs academic and professional practice in order to achieve competencies and quality practice.

This study aimed to identify the preparations, clinical consistencies and current practice patterns among the Speech language pathologists while treating tracheostomy patients with and without mechanical ventilator within the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The questionnaire adapted with approval from the authors, Ward et al., (2007, 2008 and 2012) and McGowan et al, …

Bayesian Semiparametric Inference In Longitudinal Metabolomics Data, Abhra Sarkar, Ornella Cominetti, Ivan Montoliu, Joanne Hosking, Jonathan Pinkney, Francois Pierre Martin, David B. Dunson

Peninsula Medical School

The article is motivated by an application to the EarlyBird cohort study aiming to explore how anthropometrics and clinical and metabolic processes are associated with obesity and glucose control during childhood. There is interest in inferring the relationship between dynamically changing and high-dimensional metabolites and a longitudinal response. Important aspects of the analysis include the selection of the important set of metabolites and the accommodation of missing data in both response and covariate values. With this motivation, we propose a flexible but parsimonious Bayesian semiparametric joint model for the outcome and the covariate generating processes, making novel use of nonparametric …

Energy Saving Technology For Drying Garlic (Allium Sativum), Jasur Esirgapovich Safarov, Shakhnoza Abduvaxitovna Sultanova, А M. Mirkomilov

Technical science and innovation

Food drying is a widely used preservation method aimed at reducing water content to extend shelf life, decrease weight, and enhance storage efficiency. This process, particularly in garlic, involves rapid initial moisture loss followed by a slower phase due to the increasing difficulty of extracting residual water. Drying methods include natural solar drying and advanced mechanical techniques such as hot air and vacuum drying, each influencing product quality, drying efficiency, and economic feasibility. Dehydrated garlic exhibits specific sensory, physico-chemical, and microbiological characteristics, making it suitable for various applications, including powder production. Advanced drying equipment optimizes air volume, temperature, and material …

Va Dent J July, August And September 2023

Virginia Dental Journal

The July-September 2023 issue of the Virginia Dental Journal (Vol. 100, No. 3) showcases diverse and timely topics in dentistry. Highlights include the launch of the Virginia Dental Academy’s Certified Dental Office Professional program, designed to elevate front office team members through specialized training and certifications. Advocacy efforts spotlight the ADA Dentist and Student Lobby Day and fundraising events for legislative priorities. Scientific discussions delve into oral pathology and periodontics, while practice management resources cover cybersecurity, insurance verification, and informed consent ethics. A standout feature is Tooth Sleuths, an engaging look at how dentists apply investigative skills to solve …

Parents Perceptions On The Efficacy Of Common Autism Interventions: A Case Study In Stockton And Lodi California, Jacqueline D. Fox, Lindsay Gietzen

Pacific Journal of Health

A neurological and developmental disability that impacts how people receive information and interact with outside stimuli is known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Autism can be characterized by a wide range of symptoms. For children diagnosed with autism, there are numerous therapy options available. The purpose of this study was to find out how effective parents perceived some of the most common autism interventions given to their children were. The interventions included ABA therapy, speech & language therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, pharmacological, nutrition and educational therapies. Out of all the participants, only one reported a significant improvement in their child …

Administrators’ Perceptions Of Minoritized Students’ Underrepresentation In K-8 Gate, Vernice Verona Sharpe

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand SWSD administrators’ perceptions of the practices and identification criteria that exacerbated this underrepresentation, guided by a culturally responsive school leadership framework. For this basic qualitative design, eight SWSD administrators with direct knowledge of the GATE programs participated in semistructured interviews. Data analysis involved initial and axial coding, resulting in three key themes: limited cultural awareness among administrators, the importance of incorporating community perspectives, and the need to reevaluate traditional GATE identification practices. Based on these themes, it is recommended to enhance cultural competency training, to engage community members in decision-making, and …

Visualizing Parcel-Level Lead Risk Using An Exterior Housing-Based Index., Neal J. Wilson, Ryan Allenbrand, Elizabeth Friedman, Kevin Kennedy, Amy Roberts, Stephen Simon

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

Pediatric lead poisoning remains a persistent public health problem. Children in the US spend the preponderance of their time at home; thus, housing is an important social determinant of health. Improving health outcomes derived from housing-based sources involves differentiating the risks posed by the existing housing stock. In this paper, we developed a parcel-level lead risk index (LRI) based on external housing conditions and the year of home construction. The purpose of this study was to introduce a housing-based lead risk index (LRI), developed using retrospective data, to estimate parcel-by-parcel variation in housing-based lead risk. We described how the LRI …

Mock Trial Team Hosts Annual Chucky Mullins Invitational, Will Jones

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Several University of Mississippi students earned honors during the fifth annual Chucky Mullins Invitational hosted recently by the university's Mock Trial Association at the School of Law.

Administrators’ Perceptions Of Minoritized Students’ Underrepresentation In K-8 Gate, Vernice Verona Sharpe

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand SWSD administrators’ perceptions of the practices and identification criteria that exacerbated this underrepresentation, guided by a culturally responsive school leadership framework. For this basic qualitative design, eight SWSD administrators with direct knowledge of the GATE programs participated in semistructured interviews. Data analysis involved initial and axial coding, resulting in three key themes: limited cultural awareness among administrators, the importance of incorporating community perspectives, and the need to reevaluate traditional GATE identification practices. Based on these themes, it is recommended to enhance cultural competency training, to engage community members in decision-making, and …

Assessment Of Coffee Yields Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Techniques, Sawitree Chansing

Journal of Letters

The objective of this research is to study factors related to coffee yields and to develop a model for assessing the productivity of Arabica coffee based on data obtained from unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in Ban San Charoen, Tha Wang Pha District, Nan Province, during the 2021-2022 harvest seasons. The researchers used variables which are plant height, canopy size, trunk circumference, and visible atmospherically resistant index (VARI). These variables are related to coffee yields using linear regression analysis and evaluated statistical reliability using the coefficient of determination (R2), and the root mean square error (RMSE) were employed. The research findings …

Evaluating The Potential Of Herbal Extracts As Treatment In Immune Thrombocytopenia: A Review Of Evidence And Limitations, Russel Wiggins, Jihoo Woo, John Nicholas Cauba, Shizue Mito

School of Medicine Publications

Immune thrombocytopenia, formerly idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP), is an autoimmune disease characterized by the depletion of platelets below 100,000/µL when other causes of thrombocytopenia have been ruled out. It is associated with several infectious pathologies, disease states, and as a known side effect and complication of several drugs and chemotherapies. Standard treatment calls for glucocorticoid-mediated immunosuppression, intravenous immunoglobin transfusion, platelet stimulation, platelet transfusion, and splenectomy in instances of chronic and severe disease. While standard treatments are often effective, some cases prove resistant, and more commonly, some patients are unable to tolerate standard treatment protocols or opt out of surgical intervention. …

Assessing Dietary Supplement Misinformation On Popular Thai E-Marketplaces: A Cross-Sectional Content Analysis, Chawalin Inthong, Sanguan Lerkiatbundit, Sakorn Mekruksavanich, Piya Hanvoravongchai

The Thai Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Background: The use of dietary supplements (DS) has risen over the past decade, supported by the growth of e-marketplace (EM) platforms as a primary source of product information and purchases. However, these platforms have experienced a surge in health and nutritional misinformation, leading to negative health effects. Objectives: This study explored the characteristics and estimated the prevalence of misinformation on web pages selling DSs on popular Thai EM platforms. Materials and Methods: The prevalence of misinformation was assessed based on Thai regulatory criteria by analyzing DS web pages from two popular Thai EM platforms. In December 2022, 332 …

Proactive Use Of Perturbation Training On Balance And Posture Control In Geriatric Rehabilitation- An Experimental Study, Reema Joshi, Kinjal Shah

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

Background:

Ageing is a complex process involving a range of variables that interact to cause deterioration of various physiological functions.

Objectives:

Study attempts to find effect of Perturbation training on postural control upon Centre of Gravity (COG) sway velocity in older individuals using modified-Clinical Test of Sensory Integration on Balance (mCTSIB) component on NeuroCom Balance master® and Timed up and go(TUG) test.

Methods:

An experimental study, employing a pre-post intervention model, involved 30 individuals aged 65-85 years with mild to moderate fall risk was conducted at Tertiary Hospital, Pune from August 2022 to January 2023. Perturbation Training was given …

A Saudi Heart Association Position Statement On Cardiovascular Diseases And Diabetes Mellitus, Waleed Alhabeeb, Abdelfatah Elasfar, Abdulhalim Kinsara, Ahmed Aljizeeri, Ibrahim Jelaidan, Kamal Alghalayini, Mohammed F. Alkheraiji., Mousa Akbar, Sameh Lawand, Sarah M. Alyousif, Saud Alsifri, Taher Hassan

Journal of the Saudi Heart Association

Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes mellitus are prominent public health concerns in Saudi Arabia owing to their increasingly high prevalence and burden. Based on this, the Saudi Heart Association (SHA) set out to develop an official position statement on CVD and diabetes mellitus, with a focus on the prevention and management of these conditions and relevant special populations in the context of Saudi Arabia.

Methods: A multidisciplinary panel of experts met under the auspices of the SHA in a series of meetings to review and discuss available evidence on the prevention and management of comorbid CVD and diabetes mellitus. …

A Conceptual Framework To Assess The Health, Socioeconomic And Environmental Burden Of Chronic Kidney Disease, Charlotte Johnston-Webber, Isaac Bencomo-Bermudez, George Wharton, Robin Van Kessel, Salvatore Barone, Francisco Brotons Muntó, Steven Chadban, Juan Jose Garcia Sanchez, Janwillem Kocks, Kyra Obolensky, Petra Sandow, Neil Skolnik, Ming-Hui Zhao, Alexei Volaco, David Wheeler, Alistair Mcguire, Elias Mossialos

Department of Medicine Faculty Papers

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global health challenge that affects patients, caregivers, healthcare systems, the environment and national economies. Despite its far-reaching impact, there is no framework to systematically evaluate national CKD prevention and management programmes or evaluate the societal burden of disease. This paper has two objectives: first, to introduce a comprehensive framework to assess national programmes, which recognises gaps and weaknesses and identifies feasible policy interventions to reduce overall CKD burden; second, to present some key challenges and success stories in delivering CKD services delivered in eight different country settings. A literature review informed an initial version …

Effect Of Improving Food Security On Parenting Practices And Caregiver–Adolescent Relationships: Qualitative Findings Of An Income-Generating Agricultural Intervention In Rural Kenya, Maricianah A. Onono, Lila Sheira, Edward A. Frongillo Jr., Gladys Odhiambo, Pauline Wekesa, Amy Conroy, Elizabeth A. Bukusi, Craig R. Cohen, Sheri D. Weiser

Faculty Publications

Background

Despite the recognised links between food insecurity and parenting, few studies have evaluated the perceived impacts of livelihood or food security interventions on parental practices, intra-household functioning, adolescent behaviour and psychosocial outcomes in HIV-affected households in sub-Saharan Africa.

Aims

The study aimed to understand the perceived effects of food security on parenting practices and how this was experienced by both adolescent girls (aged 13–19 years) and their caregivers in rural Kenya.

Method

We conducted semi-structured, individual interviews with 62 caregiver–adolescent dyads who were participants in the adolescent Shamba Maisha (NCT03741634), a sub-study of adolescent girls and caregivers with a …

Weed Incursion Of Irrigated Forage–Forb Mixtures Under Mob Grazing Or Mowing In The Mountain West Usa, Jennifer Macadam, Jared Gibbons, Xin Dai

Plants, Soils, and Climate Faculty Publications

Improving the quality of irrigated pastures can increase the profitability of ruminant production systems. Increasing pasture plant biodiversity is beneficial for ruminants, pollinators, and soil health, but it is challenging to manage weed incursion in seeded mixed-species pastures. This study assessed the weed incursion that resulted when forage legumes or grasses were seeded as binary mixtures with one of four non-legume forbs. Defoliation occurred at 6-week intervals as either mowing or mob grazing. Forbs were chicory, plantain, Lewis flax, or small burnet and forages were alfalfa, birdsfoot trefoil, creeping foxtail, intermediate wheatgrass, kura clover, meadow bromegrass, orchardgrass, perennial ryegrass, reed …

Pathophysiological Features Of Remodeling In Vascular Diseases: Impact Of Inhibitor Of Dna-Binding/Differentiation-3 And Estrogenic Endocrine Disruptors, Muni Rubens, Venkataraghavan Ramamoorthy

All Publications

Vascular diseases, such as hypertension, atherosclerosis, cerebrovascular, and peripheral arterial diseases, present major clinical and public health challenges, largely due to their common underlying process: vascular remodeling. This process involves structural alterations in blood vessels, driven by a variety of molecular mechanisms. The inhibitor of DNA-binding/differentiation-3 (ID3), a crucial member of ID family of transcriptional regulators, has been identified as a key player in vascular biology, significantly impacting the progression of these diseases. This review explores the role of ID3 in vascular remodeling, emphasizing its involvement in processes such as apoptosis, cell proliferation, and extracellular matrix regulation. Furthermore, …

Analysis Of Organoleptic Tests In Making Yoghurt Made From Three Different Types Of Date Milk, Awaliyatul Adawiyah, Eka Andriani, Milliyantri Elvandari

Bulletin of Culinary Art and Hospitality

The purpose of this study was to determine the organoleptic quality of yoghurt from three different types of date milk, which includes characteristics of aroma, color, viscosity, sour taste, sweet taste, texture and viscosity. The research method used a completely randomized design (CRD). Data were processed using Analysis of Variant (ANOVA) method, and Duncan test was conducted if there was treatment effect. The results showed that there were significant differences (P < 0.05) in the characteristics of color, sweetness, and texture of yoghurt made from three different types of date milk.

The Relationship Between Food Quality And Level Of Satisfaction With The Nutritional Status Of Students, Sakhwa Agustin, Milliyantri Elvandari, Eka Andriani

Bulletin of Culinary Art and Hospitality

Adolescence is the transition from childhood to adulthood. Nutritional status can be affected by nutrient intake. Nutritional problems that are not resolved properly can bring risks to health and can affect the ability to learn Islamic boarding schools in urban and rural areas; there are still many who do not pay attention to the quality of food and food service. This study aims to determine the relationship between food quality and satisfaction level with the nutritional status of students of Islamic boarding school X Serang regency. This study used a cross sectional design. The sample amounted to 197 students selected …

Selfie Jar Cake: Patisery Culinary Innovation As A Business Opportunity, Aditia Gustiana Gunawan, Lismi Animatul Chisbiyah

Bulletin of Culinary Art and Hospitality

This research explores the Selfie Jar Cake, a culinary innovation gaining popularity among millennials. This study focuses on the product's appeal, the influence of social media, challenges, and potential for development. The Selfie Jar Cake, served in a glass container and personalized with a picture or photo, provides a unique experience combining personalization with visual aesthetics, aligning with millennials' tendencies to share moments on platforms like Instagram and TikTok. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining surveys of millennial consumers, interviews with producers and culinary experts, and social media analysis to understand product perception and adoption. The findings reveal that the …

The Effect Of Stevia Leaf Powder (Stevia Rebaudiana) Substitution On The Physicochemical And Organoleptic Properties Of Aloe Vera Dodol, Nina Maharika, Titi Mutiara Kiranawati, Ummi Rohajatien, Soenar Soekopitojo

Bulletin of Culinary Art and Hospitality

Aloe vera dodol is a traditional snack from West Kalimantan. This food contains high sugar because the main ingredient is sucrose 45% according to Indonesian National Standards. To improve the quality of aloe vera dodol, stevia leaf powder is used as a substitute for sugar. Stevia is a non-caloric sweetener, 200 300 times sweeter than sucrose. Its use in food is safe for those who need to monitor their sugar intake. This research analyzes the water content, total calories, color, elasticity, and acceptability (hedonic). Four formulations were tested: P0 without stevia powder (0%), P1 (10%), P2 (20%), and P3 (30%). …

Development Of Composite Flour And Its Potential As Functional Ingredient In Food Industry, Mansoor Abdul Hamid, Maryana Mohammad Nor, Mazarina Devi, Oslida Martony, Ita Rahmania Kusumawati, Mohamad Mustari, Ris Akril Nurimansjah

Bulletin of Culinary Art and Hospitality

Composite flours are defined as a mixture of flours from tubers rich in starch and/or protein-rich flours and/or cereals with or without wheat flour and are used for the production of leavened or unleavened baked or snack products that are traditionally made from wheat flour and increase the essential nutrients in the human diet. The development of food products using composite flour has increased and is attracting much attention from researchers, especially in the bakery industry and many other food sectors, due to its benefits and functionality. Application composite flours in food industry sectors become most popular, especially on health …

Impact Of American Thyroid Association's Revised Cancer Management Guidelines On Thyroid Cancer Incidence Trends: A Retrospective Cohort Study, 2000-2020, Pierre Fwelo, Natalia I Heredia, Ruosha Li, Ayrton Bangolo, Vignesh K Nagesh, Simcha Weissman, Xianglin L Du

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background: The past four decades have seen a steady increase in thyroid cancer in the United States (US). This study investigated the impact of the American Thyroid Association (ATA)'s revised cancer management guidelines on thyroid cancer incidence trends and how the trends varied by socioeconomic, histologic, geographic, and racial and ethnic characteristics from 2000 to 2020.

Methods: We used data from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database to identify thyroid cancer cases diagnosed among US patients between 2000 and 2020. We employed joinpoint regression software to fit, assess, and compare thyroid cancer incidence trends over time stratified by …