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Target Consumers For Locally Grown Fruit In Utah, Kynda R. Curtis, Makaylie Langford, Tammy King

All Current Publications

This fact sheet describes target consumers for locally grown fruits and fruit products in Utah. The data examined here comes from an online survey (via Qualtrics) of Utah consumers conducted in 2023. Here, we compare consumers who are willing to pay a higher premium for local fruit products and those who are not, outlining the distinction between them in terms of their demographics, purchasing patterns and shopping habits, as well as their lifestyle and attitudes.

Target Consumers For Organically Grown Fruit In Utah, Kynda R. Curtis, Makaylie Langford, Tammy King

All Current Publications

This fact sheet provides an overview of target consumers for organically grown fruits and fruit products in Utah. The data examined here comes from an online survey (via Qualtrics) of Utah consumers conducted in 2023. Here, we compare those willing to pay premiums for organically grown fruit and those unwilling to do so, outlining the distinction between them in terms of their demographics, purchasing patterns and shopping habits, as well as their lifestyle and attitudes.

Determining The Interrelationships For Dietary Intake Of Lipid Oxidation Products From Thermally Abused Oils, The Gut Microbiome, And Gut Health, Abby Benninghoff

Funded Research Records

No abstract provided.

The Effects Of Intermittent Fasting On Working Memory With A Covariate Of Exercise Among The Perimenopausal Population: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Karen Marie Veltri

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Intermittent fasting and exercise are tools to improve health. Current literature focuses on their impact on metabolic health and weight loss, leaving a gap in the research examining their effects on working memory during the menopause transition. The purpose of this study was to address this gap by recruiting perimenopausal participants and randomly assigning them to an experimental or a control group. The experimental group followed an 8/16 intermittent fasting regimen for two consecutive weeks. Both groups ate ad libitum without dietary restrictions. Participants completed a pre- and post-study Working Memory Questionnaire and self-reported average hours of exercise per week. …

Physiological And Psychological Performance Considerations Of Female Elite Warfighters (Few) In United States Military Special Operations: A Qualitative Study, Bailey Weis

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this qualitative study was to better understand the physical and psychological characteristics of the female elite warfighters (FEW) that have completed a special operations selection or elite combat course in the United States Armed Forces. The theory guiding this study was Kathy Charmaz’s constructivist grounded theory (CGT) to gain deeper insight on the female pioneers who are completing special operations selections or elite combat courses by exploring the physical and psychological nature of their experience. The CGT framework for this study highlighted the participants’ background, physical insights, and mental resilience as indicators of their success while enabling …

A Holistic Approach To Music For Stress Management During Pregnancy, Danielle Emily Dixon

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Pregnancy is a transformative journey for women, but amidst the excitement and anticipation that most women experience, pregnancy often raises stress levels to profound heights for various reasons, which may include hormonal fluctuations, physical discomforts, concerns about the baby’s health, financial pressures, relationship changes, fear of labor and birth, life adjustments, and societal expectations. The purpose of this qualitative hermeneutic phenomenological study was to examine how music interventions impacted stress levels during pregnancy. This two-week study employed an in-person group experiment involving pregnant women. The study sample was selected via voluntary response sampling, where pregnant women volunteered to participate in …

A Qualitative Examination Of Food Choice Among Division Iii Student Athletes Using Grounded Theory, Paul Webster Craig

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The determinants of food choice among the general population have been extensively investigated, but studies of food choice in collegiate student athletes are limited. Student athletes make food choices daily, and the selection of foods is an integral part of an athlete’s training regimen. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III (DIII) student athletes are a comparatively unstudied population, particularly in terms of their food choices; therefore, assessing and understanding the influences of food choices in this population can enable and support optimal eating behavior. To assess different determinants of food choice in athletes, this qualitative study developed a theoretical …

Low To Moderate-Intensity Exercise On Blood Pressure Response In Hypertensive Older Adults, David Farrell Robinson Ii

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This study aims to investigate the blood pressure response of a single bout of exercise at low to moderate intensity in older adults with normal/grade 1 hypertension. 120 physically active adults (74.80 ± 6.3 years) randomly completed two aerobic exercise sessions of 30 minutes at low (30% heart rate reserve [HRres]) and moderate (50% HRres) intensity. Blood pressure was assessed pre-exercise, immediately after, and 30 minutes after the completion of the exercise bout. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure increased after both exercise intensities without significant differences. Both exercise intensities saw a proportionate decrease in post exercise blood pressure response compared …

Exploring School Counselors’ Perceptions Of How Poverty Impacts Elementary School Students’ Capacity For Academic And Emotional Success: A Phenomenological Study, Latesha Dixon

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to investigate school counselors’ viewpoints regarding poverty’s influence on elementary school students’ executive functioning, self-regulation abilities, and academic performance. The impact of poverty on children’s academic achievement is widely acknowledged, and school counselors’ assistance to students from low-income families is considered paramount. The study provided a unique viewpoint regarding alleviating poverty by highlighting the crucial significance of education and skills. The guiding theory in the research study was the social cognitive theory that offers a conceptual structure for comprehending how school counselors’ observations and experiences within the educational setting influence their perspectives regarding …

The Association Between Race And Obesity After Controlling For Dietary Behaviors Among Adolescents, Jasmine Nicole Williams

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Childhood obesity has become a critical global public health concern due to its significant, long-term impact on overall quality of life and physical health. Despite efforts, there is a lack of information that includes all races and ages to combat childhood obesity. This study addressed the association between race and obesity after controlling for dietary behaviors among adolescents in Georgia, using quantitative cross-sectional data from the 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS). Guided by the social ecological model, the research investigated how demographic factors and dietary behaviors influence obesity rates. Specifically, the study explored the association between age, race, …

Matter Of Mantilla V. New York City Dept. Of Hous. Preserv. & Dev.

All Decisions

The landlord challenged the tenant's succession rights to a Mitchell-Lama apartment. The tenant argued that he resided with his brother in the apartment for at least one year prior to the brother's death. The court found that the tenant failed to provide sufficient documentation to establish primary residency. The court upheld the landlord's denial of the succession rights application.

Full Issue, Bulletin Of The Texas Ornithological Society

Bulletin of the Texas Ornithological Society

No abstract provided.

Full Issue, Bulletin Of The Texas Ornithological Society

Bulletin of the Texas Ornithological Society

No abstract provided.

Full Issue, Bulletin Of The Texas Ornithological Society

Bulletin of the Texas Ornithological Society

No abstract provided.

The Bg News September 18, 2024, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. September 18, 2024. Volume 104-Issue 04.

Obesity-Facilitated Colon Cancer Progression Is Mediated By Increased Diacylglycerol O-Acyltransferases 1 And 2 Levels, Jenisha Ghimire, Morgan E. Collins, Patricia Snarski, Angelle N. King, Emmanuelle Ruiz, Rida Iftikhar, Harrison M. Penrose, Krzysztof Moroz, Tyler Rorison, Melody Baddoo, Muhammad Anas Naeem, Arnold H. Zea, Scott T. Magness, Erik F. Flemington, Susan E. Crawford, Suzana D. Savkovic

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND & AIMS: The obesity epidemic is associated with increased colon cancer progression. As lipid droplets (LDs) fuel tumor growth, we aimed to determine the significance of diacyltransferases (diacylglycerol o-acyltransferases 1 and 2 [DGAT1/2]), responsible for LD biogenesis, in obesity-mediated colonic tumorigenesis. METHODS: Human colon cancer samples, colon cancer cells, colonospheres, and Apc colon cancer mouse model on a high-fat diet were employed. For DGAT1/2 inhibition, enzymatic inhibitors and small interfering RNA were used. Expression, pathways, cell cycle, and growth were assessed. Bioinformatic analyses of CUT&RUN and RNA sequencing data were performed. RESULTS: DGAT1/2 levels in human colon cancer tissue …

Global Trends In Type 1 Diabetes In Adolescents And Young Adults (1990–2019), Jessy Louisa Silfer, Ksenia N. Tonyushkina

Faculty Scholarship

The study by Gong et al. examines the increases in the incidence, prevalence, and burden trends of type 1 diabetes (T1D) in adolescents and young adults over a 30-year span (1990 – 2019) by age, sex, and geographical regions based on the data from the 204 countries and territories included in the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) collaborative.1 Burden is defined as a combination of mortality rates and disability adjusted life year (DALY) indexes. The results of this 3-decade study should be interpreted within the milieu of improvements in the diagnosis and treatment of T1D over this period as well …

Fueling The Heart: What Are The Optimal Dietary Strategies In Heart Failure?, Anahita Ataran, Alexander Pompian, Hamidreza Hajirezaei, Rehman Lodhi, Ali Javaheri

2020-Current year OA Pubs

OBJECTIVES: Heart failure (HF) is a global health concern with rising incidence and poor prognosis. While the essential role of nutritional and dietary strategies in HF patients is acknowledged in the existing scientific guidelines and clinical practice, there are no comprehensive nutritional recommendations for optimal dietary management of HF.

METHODS: In this review, we discuss results from recent studies on the obesity paradox and the effects of calorie restriction and weight loss, intermittent fasting, the Western diet, the Mediterranean diet, the ketogenic diet, and the DASH diet on HF progression.

RESULTS: Many of these strategies remain under clinical and basic …

Differences In Algebra I End-Of-Course Exam Performance Of African-American Girls As A Function Of Their Economic Status: A Texas, Multiyear Analysis, Latonia Amerson, Cynthia Martinez-Garcia, John R. Slate

School Leadership Review

The extent to which differences were present for African American girls as a function of their economic status in their performance on the Texas state-mandated Algebra I End-of-Course exam was examined. Specifically addressed was the extent to which African American girls differed in their performance on three Grade Level performance standards: Approaches Grade Level, Meets Grade Level, and Masters Grade Level. Inferential statistical analyses of Texas statewide data revealed that statistically significantly lower percentages of African American girls who were economically disadvantaged met the three Grade Level standards than African American girls who were not in poverty. Implications and recommendations …

Wmdds Bulletin Spring 2021

West Michigan District Dental Society Bulletin

In the Spring 2021 issue, the reader will find the following feature articles:

• Be Part of the Solution: The Dental Needs of Refugee and Immigrant Youth
• Dentists Beyond the Chair: Monoskiing, Jeffrey Heinz, DDS, MSD

Also included are your monthly tripartite update, news from West Michigan counties, the President's Message and Editor's Letter.

Wmdds Bulletin Fall 2021

West Michigan District Dental Society Bulletin

In the Fall 2021 issue, the reader will find the following feature articles:

• Cover Story: Introducing Maxillofacial Prosthodontics to West Michigan
• Dentists Beyond the Chair: Wolverine One

Also included are your monthly tripartite update, news from West Michigan counties, the President's Message and Editor's Letter.

Comparative Genomics Across Streptomyces Murinus Strains To Study Conservation Of Biosynthetic Gene Cluster Producing Antifungal Compound, Pentamycin, Dhivyan Kurani, Vamsi Korisapati, Sheril Mathew, Sathvi Gandra, Rebecca Thomas, Niah Johnson, Braham Dhillon, Navdeep Gill

Mako: NSU Undergraduate Student Journal

Biosynthetic gene clusters (BGCs) are groups of microbial genes that play a critical role in producing secondary metabolites with varied functions. Secondary metabolites include compounds such as siderophores, antibiotics, antifungal compounds, toxins, and pigments. The BGCs are modular units that usually contain a transcription factor, core biosynthetic gene, other genes involved in modifications and addition of side chains as well as genes needed for extracellular export. In specific, the metabolites produced by BGCs have diverse biological activities and usually display antimicrobial properties. The genome of Streptomyces murinus strain SPC1 revealed a complete BGC involved in the biosynthesis of the antifungal …

Cytotoxic Potential Of Fungi In The Genus Ganoderma, Abril Chao, Omobolanle A. Ayangade, Braham Dhillon, Navi Gill

Mako: NSU Undergraduate Student Journal

Ganoderma lucidum is a mushroom forming fungus that has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for over 2,000 years. G. lucidum, also known as lingzhi or reishi, is consumed in several Asian cultures to promote health and longevity. Bioactive molecules with anticancer properties have been isolated and characterized primarily from the species Ganoderma lucidum, and the cytotoxic potential of other species in the genus Ganoderma remains relatively unclear. Bioactive molecules isolated from mushroom fruiting bodies are demonstrated to have cytotoxicity against different cancer cell lines. Triterpenes and polysaccharides are the two major groups of compounds that exhibit antitumor and anti-inflammatory …

Curricular Changes Proposed For 2025-2027 Morris Catalog Division Of Science And Mathematics, Program Changes, And Morris Core Curriculum, Curriculum Committee

Curriculum Committee Reports

No abstract provided.

Spartan Daily, September 17, 2024, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2024

Volume 163, Issue 10

2024 September 17 - Medical Student Education Committee Minutes, Medical Student Education Committee, East Tennessee State University

Medical Student Education Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.

September 17, 2024, Council On Graduate Studies

Minutes

No abstract provided.

Place-Based Community Engagement: M Partner Accomplishments In Pontotoc And Ecru, 2020-23, Albert Nylander, Laura Martin

M Partner Publications

A partnership between the cities of Pontotoc and Ecru and the University of Mississippi.

Impact Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On The Elderly, Jessica Odikpo

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

14-Month-Old Female With Anti-Mda5 Juvenile Dermatomyositis Complicated By Liver Disease: A Case Report., Mitch Kinkor, Sameena Hameed, Alexander Kats, Voytek Slowik, Emily Fox, Maria Ibarra

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

BACKGROUND: Juvenile Dermatomyositis (JDM) is a rare disorder with subtypes associated with different myositis-specific antibodies (MSAs) including anti-MDA5. Hepatic involvement in JDM is rare and has not previously been documented in anti-MDA5 JDM. There is a lack of formal research on treatment protocols for anti-MDA5 JDM, though tofacitinib is a highly regarded emerging therapy.

CASE PRESENTATION: A previously healthy 14-month-old Hispanic female presented to a pediatric rheumatology clinic with eight months of worsening rash, weakness, periorbital edema, intermittent fevers, and weight loss. Her physical exam was notable for fever, thinning of hair, heliotrope rash, periorbital edema, violaceous macules on her …