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Threading With Hair // Intertwined Stories, Cloris Ding Jun 2024

Threading With Hair // Intertwined Stories, Cloris Ding

Masters Theses

“Threading with Hair // Intertwined Stories” is a poignant exploration that navigates the nuanced landscape of women's growth and identity recognition amidst biased societal influences, tracing the trajectory from the artist’s mother's generation to her own. Through a deeply personal lens, the thesis transcends individual narratives to articulate some shared female experiences. Employing reflective works in the form of jewelry, objects and writings, the study delves into female-centric topics, including the fluidity of identity, the transformative journey through various life stages, and the profound impact of societal expectations and family heritage. At the heart of this exploration is the metaphorical …


Marriage And Economic Status As Predictors Of Depressed Symptoms, Achmad Kautsar, Dini Widiani, Ni Putu Mia Tarani, Grace Wulandari, Adiatma Y. M. Siregar Jun 2024

Marriage And Economic Status As Predictors Of Depressed Symptoms, Achmad Kautsar, Dini Widiani, Ni Putu Mia Tarani, Grace Wulandari, Adiatma Y. M. Siregar

Economics and Finance in Indonesia

Mental disorders can result in more significant economic losses than chronic physical illnesses. Mental disorders can be influenced by both economic and non-economic factors. This study investigates the influence of marital status and economic status interventions on depression symptoms with Propensity Score Matching (PSM). The data of this analysis was obtained from the Indonesian Family Life Survey (IFLS V). The findings indicated that individuals who were married experienced a 6% reduction in depressive symptoms, while those in the middle to high economic status category experienced a 3% decrease. Enhancing well-being and promoting effective communication play crucial roles in mitigating depressive …


Provisioning The 21st Century City: Community And School Gardens As Food Centers, Charleen L. Kepner Jun 2024

Provisioning The 21st Century City: Community And School Gardens As Food Centers, Charleen L. Kepner

Anthós

This essay explores the potential impact of urban agriculture and community gardens as sources of education and sustainable and environmentally-sound food production. Using an analysis of case studies and academic research, I argue for the viability of community gardens and urban agriculture as educational hubs and future food production sources. I examine previous research which shows that small scale effort can make lasting impacts in communities. I argue that the research is promising as it highlights that the efforts of people in their everyday lives, can and do contribute to positive change. This essay contributes to the ongoing discussion of …


Agriculture In The Middle School Classroom, Amy Prescott Jun 2024

Agriculture In The Middle School Classroom, Amy Prescott

Agricultural Education: Graduate Internship Reports

This internship consisted of substitute teaching in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District. Regular teaching assignments at Los Osos Middle School developed into a project designed to infuse agricultural concepts in core subjects at the school. The project involved developing lessons to be taught in humanities courses. Determining the impact of teaching agricultural content in the courses was included as a part of the project.


Aged 539, Madeline L. Hall Jun 2024

Aged 539, Madeline L. Hall

Agricultural Education: Graduate Internship Reports

This abstract outlines the standards of effective coaching that happens within the rodeo team at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), focusing on key principles and practices that define successful coaching relationships. The university emphasizes a holistic approach to coaching, integrating academic, personal, and career development goals to support student growth and achievement. Core principles include establishing trust and rapport, fostering open communication, setting clear and achievable goals, and providing personalized guidance and support tailored to individual needs. Additionally, Cal Poly Rodeo emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement and evaluation of coaching practices to ensure ongoing effectiveness and relevance. By …


Assessing Nicotine Intake And Cotinine Levels In Inbred High Drinking In The Dark (Ihdid) Mice: A Potential Model For Nicotine Use Disorders (Nuds), Jonathan Palacios Jun 2024

Assessing Nicotine Intake And Cotinine Levels In Inbred High Drinking In The Dark (Ihdid) Mice: A Potential Model For Nicotine Use Disorders (Nuds), Jonathan Palacios

University Honors Theses

Nicotine use disorders (NUDs) pose a persistent global health threat, contributing to significant morbidity and mortality. It is a complex issue arising from a combination of different factors; thus, it is crucial to approach it from different perspectives. In this study, we aimed to determine whether the inbred High Drinking in the Dark (iHDID) mice replicate lines (iHDID-1 and iHDID-2) represent a good model for nicotine use disorders (NUDs). We measured nicotine (50µg/mL) intake in a Drinking in the Dark (DID) assay (n=12/sex/line). At the end of the DID assay, we measured serum cotinine levels using a cotinine ELISA kit. …


Evolution Of Morning Sickness And How It Relates To Maternal Nutrition And Fetal Development, Leena Macias Jun 2024

Evolution Of Morning Sickness And How It Relates To Maternal Nutrition And Fetal Development, Leena Macias

University Honors Theses

A multitude of pregnant mothers throughout the world experience some sort of nausea and vomiting symptoms while pregnant. There is a large body of literature that has examined the evolutionary significance of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP), and why it continues to persist within our society. The purpose of this thesis is to perform a literature review and to add onto the current literature present within this multidisciplinary field. In order to do so, the field's published works were compiled and examined, being careful to only choose credible and significant sources in order to understand why pregnant mothers experience …


An Exploration Of Degrowth: Reimagining The Economy In The Face Of Climate Change, Nicole Kristene Martinez-Bergman Jun 2024

An Exploration Of Degrowth: Reimagining The Economy In The Face Of Climate Change, Nicole Kristene Martinez-Bergman

University Honors Theses

Climate change is an issue of great magnitude facing the world, and communities are already feeling its effects, especially the most vulnerable. As the planet warms, it threatens to upend global ecosystems, from the oceans to the forests to the earth's atmosphere. Furthermore, the strains climate change places on the earth are a threat to global economic systems as erratic weather damages cities and creates an increasingly unstable agricultural system. However, these changes to the climate are due to anthropogenic impacts, meaning humans have caused this issue. This uniquely positions humans to create a structure to slow and eventually reverse …


"Your Food Is Who You Are": Food Sovereignty Within A Native Urban Community Garden, Zoe Buhrmaster Jun 2024

"Your Food Is Who You Are": Food Sovereignty Within A Native Urban Community Garden, Zoe Buhrmaster

University Honors Theses

This paper explores the concept of food sovereignty within the context of a community garden managed by the Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA) in Portland, based on interviews with key garden coordinators and community members. The garden, initiated in 2019, emphasizes the cultivation of First Foods and traditional medicinal plants, serving as a space for cultural revitalization and community health. Food sovereignty, as defined by interviewees, encompasses a relational approach to plants as relatives, community control over food systems, and access to healthy, ancestral foods. The garden's history highlights its development amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and its role …


Early Detection Of Alcohol Related Dementia Across The Lifespan: An Integrative Literature Review For Primary Care Providers, Kaylee A. Chapman Jun 2024

Early Detection Of Alcohol Related Dementia Across The Lifespan: An Integrative Literature Review For Primary Care Providers, Kaylee A. Chapman

University Honors Theses

Introduction: Alcohol related dementia (ARD) is a long-term, heterogeneous cognitive impairment that can develop in the course of excessive and prolonged use of alcohol. This integrative literature review evaluated the relevant research, preventative measures, and early detection of brain changes leading to memory impairment as a result of the chronic consumption of alcohol. Widespread prevention and detection of ARD can be achieved through the support of healthcare professiona ls in understanding, observing, and catching behavioral patterns ahead of time to properly direct treatment. The risk factors associated with an early diagnosis of dementia include, but are not limited to, abnormal …


Gathering Gardens: Identifying Land For Community Gardens In Portland, Aswatha Raghunathasami, Gail Chastain, Alan De Anda-Hall, Tyler Smith, Elias Peters Jun 2024

Gathering Gardens: Identifying Land For Community Gardens In Portland, Aswatha Raghunathasami, Gail Chastain, Alan De Anda-Hall, Tyler Smith, Elias Peters

Master of Urban and Regional Planning Workshop Projects

The project’s ultimate goal was to create at least 5 new community garden sites in the city of Portland for people to grow their own culturally relevant foods. To focus on parts of the city with some of the highest equity and food security needs, Agate chose to narrow the project scope to neighborhood areas located east of SE 57th Ave. Through direct engagement with the community, the team developed a site inventory for new potential community garden locations, as well as recommendations for optimal garden management, inclusion, and longevity. The community gardens are expected to be established by APANO …


Evaluation Of Aluminum Exposure In Neonates Receiving Parenteral Nutrition, Emma Sedarski Jun 2024

Evaluation Of Aluminum Exposure In Neonates Receiving Parenteral Nutrition, Emma Sedarski

2024 Swedish Learning and Celebration Day

No abstract provided.


Agency Use Of Indirect Benefits To Justify Regulation, Abe Eichner Jun 2024

Agency Use Of Indirect Benefits To Justify Regulation, Abe Eichner

Michigan Law Review

Executive agencies have long used indirect benefits—meaning benefits beyond the express purpose of a regulation—to justify their rulemakings. However, the statutes that provide agencies with regulatory authority rarely explicitly direct agencies to consider indirect benefits. Lower courts disagree over whether consideration of indirect benefits is permissible, and the Supreme Court has reserved the question for a future case. Courts and existing scholarship have largely asked whether particular statutory provisions authorize consideration of indirect benefits. This Note contends that, even without such statutory authorization, indirect benefits are presumptively permissible because they further three traditional administrative law values: rational decisionmaking, transparency, and …


Microbiological And Physicochemical Changes In Rabbit Meat During Ambient Storage, Marielle Gamboa, Dennis Marvin Santiago, April Shayne Sulabo, Mary Ann Torio Jun 2024

Microbiological And Physicochemical Changes In Rabbit Meat During Ambient Storage, Marielle Gamboa, Dennis Marvin Santiago, April Shayne Sulabo, Mary Ann Torio

The Philippine Agricultural Scientist

This study aimed to evaluate the changes in rabbit meat during storage at ambient temperature (30 ± 1ºC) for nine hours. The study focused on two rabbit muscle parts: the hind leg and the saddle, investigated in terms of microbiological parameters such as aerobic plate count (APC) and total coliform count (TCC); and physicochemical parameters such as pH, color, total myoglobin concentration, and lipid oxidation. Data obtained were subjected to statistical analysis at a 5% significance level (p < 0.05). Results revealed that the pH of both portions of rabbit muscle decreases over time during storage. This decrease is attributed to the growth of acid-producing microorganisms, which ultimately leads to spoilage in rabbit meat. On the contrary, color values (L*, a*, and b*) showed an increasing trend in both muscle portions, indicating a discoloration of rabbit meat during storage. Both lipid oxidation and total myoglobin content of rabbit meat did not change significantly during storage, but lipid oxidation varied between muscle parts. Based on the microbiological analysis of rabbit meat, both aerobic plate count (APC) and total coliform count (TCC) increased significantly during storage in both muscle portions. Results of the study suggest that freshly slaughtered rabbit meat must remain at ambient storage for the shortest time, as this storage condition will cause spoilage of meat, making it unfit for human consumption.


Short-Term Response Of Soil Microbial Community And Soil Bio-Chemical Properties To Soybean Intercropping In A Cassava-Based Cropping System, Nolissa Organo, John Lester Pide, Michelle Anne Calubaquib, Elmer Enicola, Evelyn Delfin, Vanessa Calderon, Raymund Antiola, Hosne Dilzahan, Andre Cruz Jun 2024

Short-Term Response Of Soil Microbial Community And Soil Bio-Chemical Properties To Soybean Intercropping In A Cassava-Based Cropping System, Nolissa Organo, John Lester Pide, Michelle Anne Calubaquib, Elmer Enicola, Evelyn Delfin, Vanessa Calderon, Raymund Antiola, Hosne Dilzahan, Andre Cruz

The Philippine Agricultural Scientist

A cassava-based cropping system study assessed the short-term response of soil chemical and biochemical properties and soil microbial communities to soybean intercropping. Two soybean varieties (‘Select Manchuria’ and ‘Tiwala 12’) were tested as intercrops. The treatments did not affect the soil’s chemical (pH, OM, N, P, K) and biochemical (basal respiration and dehydrogenase and urease enzyme activities) properties after one cropping period. Amplicon sequencing analysis found that intercropping promoted the abundance of bacterial orders Actinomycetales, Solibacterales, Sphingomonadales, and Rhodospirillales. These groups play active roles in organic matter decomposition and can potentially improve the soil quality in an area by enhancing …


An Examination Of Adverse Childhood Experiences As A Predictor Of Physical Activity In Emerging Adults, Christian Alvarado Jun 2024

An Examination Of Adverse Childhood Experiences As A Predictor Of Physical Activity In Emerging Adults, Christian Alvarado

Theses and Dissertations

Previous research highlights the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on health, yet their association with physical activity (PA) remains underexplored. This study investigated this relationship in a predominantly Hispanic sample of emerging adults, examining whether perceived barriers and benefits to exercise mediate the ACEs-PA relationship. A total of 442 college students aged 18-29 completed all measures. ACEs were assessed using the Adverse Childhood Experiences Questionnaire, PA levels through the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF), and perceived exercise barriers/benefits via the Exercise Benefits/Barriers Scale. Bootstrapped Pearson correlations indicated a significant negative association between perceived barriers to exercise and PA …


Sustainable Energy Access And Irrigation Planning In Sub Saharan Africa, Fhazhil Wamalwa Jun 2024

Sustainable Energy Access And Irrigation Planning In Sub Saharan Africa, Fhazhil Wamalwa

Theses

Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is the least developed and most vulnerable region to climate change globally, with electricity access and irrigation rates at 45% and 5%, respectively. The region's high reliance on rain-fed farming results in significant yield gaps, increasing dependence on food imports and aid. Projected declines in rainfed agricultural productivity due to climate-induced rainfall variability, coupled with a rapid population growth rate of 2.8% per year, will likely exacerbate food insufficiency. SSA is largely rural, with an urbanization rate of 42%. Much of its population lives in sparsely populated settlements characterized by low electricity demand, which poses a significant …


Microbial Symbiont-Based Detoxification Of Different Phytotoxins And Synthetic Toxic Chemicals In Insect Pests And Pollinators, Olivia Kline, Neelendra K. Joshi Jun 2024

Microbial Symbiont-Based Detoxification Of Different Phytotoxins And Synthetic Toxic Chemicals In Insect Pests And Pollinators, Olivia Kline, Neelendra K. Joshi

Entomology and Plant Pathology Faculty Publications and Presentations

Insects are the most diverse form of life, and as such, they interact closely with humans, impacting our health, economy, and agriculture. Beneficial insect species contribute to pollination, biological control of pests, decomposition, and nutrient cycling. Pest species can cause damage to agricultural crops and vector diseases to humans and livestock. Insects are often exposed to toxic xenobiotics in the environment, both naturally occurring toxins like plant secondary metabolites and synthetic chemicals like herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides. Because of this, insects have evolved several mechanisms of resistance to toxic xenobiotics, including sequestration, behavioral avoidance, and enzymatic degradation, and in many …


Brown Midrib (Bmr) And Plant Age Impact Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera Frugiperda) Growth And Development In Sorghum-Sudangrass (Sorghum X Drummondii), Alejandro Vasquez, Devi Balakrishnan, Jessica Ayala, Kelly Loftin, Joe Louie, Rupesh Kariyat Jun 2024

Brown Midrib (Bmr) And Plant Age Impact Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera Frugiperda) Growth And Development In Sorghum-Sudangrass (Sorghum X Drummondii), Alejandro Vasquez, Devi Balakrishnan, Jessica Ayala, Kelly Loftin, Joe Louie, Rupesh Kariyat

Entomology and Plant Pathology Faculty Publications and Presentations

Economic losses from insect herbivory in agroecosystems has driven the development of integrated pest management strategies that reduce pest incidence and damage; however, traditional chemicals-based control is either being complemented or substituted with sustainable and integrated methods. Major sustainable pest management strategies revolve around improving host plant resistance, and one of these traits of interest is Brown midrib (BMR). Originally developed to increase nutritional value and ease of digestion for animal agriculture, BMR is a recessive plant gene usually found in annual grasses, including sorghum and sorghum-sudangrass hybrids. In sorghum-sudangrass, BMR expressed plants have lower amounts of lignin, which produces …


The Evil Queen, Sonia Rao Jun 2024

The Evil Queen, Sonia Rao

Digressions: Literary & Art Journal

No abstract provided.


Androgen Aggravates Aortic Aneurysms Via Suppression Of Pd-1 In Mice, Xufang Mu, Shu Liu, Zhuoran Wang, Kai Jiang, Timothy S. Mcclintock, Arnold Stromberg, Alejandro V. Tezanos, Eugene S. Lee, John A. Curci, Ming C. Gong, Zhenheng Guo Jun 2024

Androgen Aggravates Aortic Aneurysms Via Suppression Of Pd-1 In Mice, Xufang Mu, Shu Liu, Zhuoran Wang, Kai Jiang, Timothy S. Mcclintock, Arnold Stromberg, Alejandro V. Tezanos, Eugene S. Lee, John A. Curci, Ming C. Gong, Zhenheng Guo

Markey Cancer Center Faculty Publications

Androgen has long been recognized for its pivotal role in the sexual dimorphism of cardiovascular diseases, including aortic aneurysms (AAs), a devastating vascular disease with a higher prevalence and fatality rate in men than in women. However, the mechanism by which androgen mediates AAs is largely unknown. Here, we found that male, not female, mice developed AAs when exposed to aldosterone and high salt (Aldo-salt). We revealed that androgen and androgen receptors (ARs) were crucial for this sexually dimorphic response to Aldo-salt. We identified programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1), an immune checkpoint, as a key link between androgen and …


The Cultivation Of Ulva Lactuca In Jambiani, Zanzibar: A Case Study, Jazmine R. Compton Jun 2024

The Cultivation Of Ulva Lactuca In Jambiani, Zanzibar: A Case Study, Jazmine R. Compton

Anthós

This case study explores the feasibility of Ulva lactuca cultivation in Jambiani, Zanzibar, Tanzania. The seaweed farming industry in Zanzibar is facing challenges related to climate change that have resulted in increased rates of crop failure and decreased production. Cultivation of the green algae Ulva lactuca has been suggested as a potential solution due to its tolerance to extreme environmental conditions. In collaboration with Marine Cultures, this project has tested different cultivation methods typically used for red algae (Rhodophyta) species. Experimental plots of Ulva lactuca were established in Jambiani, Zanzibar using the floating line and off- bottom methods. At the …


Impact Of Sarcopenia And Vitamin D Levels On The Severity Of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms In Older Males, Deniz M. Surmeli, Hulusi C. Karpuzcu, Volkan Atmis, Caglar Cosarderelioglu, Ahmet Yalcin, Murat Varli, Sevgi Aras Jun 2024

Impact Of Sarcopenia And Vitamin D Levels On The Severity Of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms In Older Males, Deniz M. Surmeli, Hulusi C. Karpuzcu, Volkan Atmis, Caglar Cosarderelioglu, Ahmet Yalcin, Murat Varli, Sevgi Aras

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To assess the impact of sarcopenia and vitamin D levels on the severity of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Methods: A total of 193 male patients, aged 60 years and above, who visited the geriatric outpatient clinic at Ibn-i Sina Hospital in Ankara, Turkey, between December 2019 and March 2021, were enrolled. Sarcopenia was diagnosed according to the criteria set by the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People. The presence and severity of lower urinary tract symptoms were assessed using the International Prostate Symptom Score questionnaire, categorizing symptom severity as mild or moderate-to-severe. Results: The median patient …


End Of Life, Children's Mercy Kansas City Jun 2024

End Of Life, Children's Mercy Kansas City

Clinical Pathways

No abstract provided.


Periacetabular Osteotomy Eras, Children's Mercy Kansas City Jun 2024

Periacetabular Osteotomy Eras, Children's Mercy Kansas City

Clinical Pathways

No abstract provided.


Effective And Sustainable Strategies For Federally Qualified Health Centers To Engage Young Adults, Olivia Mcnulty Jun 2024

Effective And Sustainable Strategies For Federally Qualified Health Centers To Engage Young Adults, Olivia Mcnulty

Master's Theses

Federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) are instrumental in providing top tier healthcare and other resources to underserved populations. Whether they administer services in house or refer patients to other providers, FQHCs aim to provide comprehensive primary and preventative care services to people of all ages. They offer a range of services, from doctor and dental appointments to mental health and substance abuse counseling, regardless of a patient’s insurance status. To receive funding, FQHCs must follow the regulations and quality standards set forth by groups like the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and the Health Resources and Services …


Identification Of Downy Mildew Resistance In Wild Arugula And Evaluation Of Downy Mildew Causing Pathogens And Management Practices, Reilly B. Blair Jun 2024

Identification Of Downy Mildew Resistance In Wild Arugula And Evaluation Of Downy Mildew Causing Pathogens And Management Practices, Reilly B. Blair

Master's Theses

Downy mildew has been a potentially devastating constraint to crop production within the Brassicaceae family worldwide (CABI, 2022) and on the Central Coast of California (Smukler, et al, 2008; Koike, et al. 2007). Downy mildew is a foliar disease, caused by the pathogens in the Hyaloperonospora genus on plants within the Brassicaceae family (Goker, et al, 2009). Downy mildew is a disease that is common in region of the world with Coastal climates that provide humidity and moderate temperatures (Sarahan, et al, 2017). Crops within the Brassicaceae family maintain a predominant role in agricultural systems worldwide (Cartea, et al, 2011) …


Red Raspberries Attenuate Blood Glucose Spike Of A High Glycemic Load Breakfast Cereal, Dante J. Martin Jun 2024

Red Raspberries Attenuate Blood Glucose Spike Of A High Glycemic Load Breakfast Cereal, Dante J. Martin

Master's Theses

Blood glucose (BG) spikes increase chronic disease risk in those with and without diabetes. The fiber and phytonutrient content of fruit, such as raspberries has the potential to attenuate the BG spike of a high glycemic load (HGL) meal. We examined the effect of red raspberries (RRs) on the BG spike when added to a HGL meal. In this randomized cross-over trial, 16 university students were given breakfast cereal and almond milk (control), the control breakfast with 140g added RRs, and the control breakfast with sugar equivalent to the sugar content of the RRs (50% sugar increase from control). Meals …


Correlation Of Hepcidin With Some Biochemical Parameters In Iraqi Children With Growth Hormone Deficiency, Nawras Farhan Ali, Wafaa R. Alfatlawi, Abdulnasser M. Algebori, Noor Thair Tahir Jun 2024

Correlation Of Hepcidin With Some Biochemical Parameters In Iraqi Children With Growth Hormone Deficiency, Nawras Farhan Ali, Wafaa R. Alfatlawi, Abdulnasser M. Algebori, Noor Thair Tahir

Baghdad Science Journal

Hepcidin (Hep.) is a protein that maintains iron balance in the body. The Information about the role of Hep. in pathophysiology that is associated with growth hormone deficiency (GHD) is scarce. This study evaluates the correlation of Hep. with some biochemical parameters: Growth Hormone (GH), Insulin-Like Factor-1 (IGF-1), Iron, Vitamin D, Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), Calcium, Phosphorous, and Ferritin in growth hormone deficient children. Children with GHD (60) and healthy volunteers (60) participated in this study, and their serum samples are collected from National Diabetes Center- Almustansirya University from the period January to April 2022. Enzyme Linked Immune Sorbent Assay (ELIZA) …


Atep 537.50: Foundations Of Research & Evidence Based Practice In Athletic Training, Valerie J. Moody Jun 2024

Atep 537.50: Foundations Of Research & Evidence Based Practice In Athletic Training, Valerie J. Moody

University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025

No abstract provided.