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How Do Women Feel Cold Water Swimming Affects Their Menstrual And Perimenopausal Symptoms?, Megan Pound, Heather Massey, Sasha Roseneil, Ruth Williamson, C. Mark Harper, Mike Tipton, Jill Shawe, Malika Felton, Joyce C. Harper Jan 2024

How Do Women Feel Cold Water Swimming Affects Their Menstrual And Perimenopausal Symptoms?, Megan Pound, Heather Massey, Sasha Roseneil, Ruth Williamson, C. Mark Harper, Mike Tipton, Jill Shawe, Malika Felton, Joyce C. Harper

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Objective: This study aimed to determine how women felt cold water swimming affected their menstrual and perimenopausal symptoms. Study design: An online survey that asked women who regularly swim in cold water about their experiences. The survey was advertised for 2 months on social media. Questions related to cold water swimming habits and menstrual and perimenopausal symptoms were analysed. Main outcome measures: Quantitative and qualitative data including; frequency of menstrual and menopause symptoms, the effect of cold water swimming on these symptoms. Results: 1114 women completed the survey. Women reported that cold water swimming reduced their menstrual symptoms, notably psychological …

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Effect Of Soil Source And Variety On The Heavy Metal Contents Of Guinea Grass, C. C. Anotaenwere, P. O. Bankole, P. A. Dele, Alaba O. Jolaosho Jan 2024

Effect Of Soil Source And Variety On The Heavy Metal Contents Of Guinea Grass, C. C. Anotaenwere, P. O. Bankole, P. A. Dele, Alaba O. Jolaosho

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

The aim of this study was to evaluate the heavy metal content in soils and grasses planted on selected contaminated soils. The study was a 3 x 2 factorial experiment in a completely randomized design comprising of two factors which are: 3 soil sources (i.e., industrial site, dump site and Fadama (a lowland around a river/stream) which was used as the control) and 2 varieties of Megathyrsus maximus (var. Local and Ntchisi) replicated four times. Soils were collected from the three sites and planting was done in a greenhouse. Soil samples were collected before and after planting. Samples of the …

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Effect Of Nitrogen Source And Age At Harvest On The In Vitro Digestibility Of Oba Super Ii Maize Fodder, C. C. Anotaenwere, P. A. Dele, F. E. Salawu, B. T. Akinyemi, O. A. Okukenu, Alaba O. Jolaosho Jan 2024

Effect Of Nitrogen Source And Age At Harvest On The In Vitro Digestibility Of Oba Super Ii Maize Fodder, C. C. Anotaenwere, P. A. Dele, F. E. Salawu, B. T. Akinyemi, O. A. Okukenu, Alaba O. Jolaosho

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

This experiment was carried out in the Pasture Section of the Directorate of University farms and the laboratory of Department of Pasture and Range Management, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria, to evaluate the effect of nitrogen source (Swine manure, N.P.K. 15:15:15 as well as the control) and age at harvest on the in vitro gas production and digestibility of Oba Super II maize fodder. The experiment was in a split plot design. The nitrogen source was applied at the rate of 120 kgN/ha two weeks after planting. Maize was harvested at 8, 10 and 12 weeks after planting, oven …

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Harvest Time Determine Biomass And Nutritive Value Of Forage Soybean In The Northwestern Loess Plateau Of China, An Dong, Jean Marie Vianney Nsigayehe, Y. Y. Shen Jan 2024

Harvest Time Determine Biomass And Nutritive Value Of Forage Soybean In The Northwestern Loess Plateau Of China, An Dong, Jean Marie Vianney Nsigayehe, Y. Y. Shen

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Soybean is a critical legume crop, which can be used as high protein forage in a crop-forage rotation system to supplement forage and increase system productivity. According to the actual production demand, selecting a suitable harvest time and the best feeding variety of soybean can provide a theoretical basis for applying forage soybean in a rotation system. In this study, four forage soybean varieties were selected in the Loess Plateau of northwest China. They were harvested on three dates suitable for local rotation conditions, and their biomass and nutritive value were evaluated. At the early harvest (20 August), the nutritive …

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Developing A Simple Bioassay For Detection Of Alfalfa Autotoxicity In Field Soils, P. Baisley, K. Cassida, S. Gruss, E. Hill Jan 2024

Developing A Simple Bioassay For Detection Of Alfalfa Autotoxicity In Field Soils, P. Baisley, K. Cassida, S. Gruss, E. Hill

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Alfalfa autotoxicity causes yield reductions in alfalfa production by inhibiting plant establishment and decreasing plant productivity. Accurate predictions regarding autotoxic potential of the soil in a given field at a given time are an essential tool for alfalfa growers to make appropriate planting decisions. To address this issue, we are developing a soil bioassay that can be conducted as a mail-in soil test for alfalfa growers through plant diagnostic service laboratories. We hypothesize that we will detect differences in seed germination, emergence, root length, and root morphology between control and autotoxic soils. A preliminary trial testing alfalfa field soils and …

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Phyllochron And Growth Dynamic Of Lolium Perenne L. And Bromus Valdivianus Phil. As Affected By Soil Ph, Phosphorus And Nitrogen Restriction, Oscar A. Balocchi, M. F. Alonso, I. Calvache Jan 2024

Phyllochron And Growth Dynamic Of Lolium Perenne L. And Bromus Valdivianus Phil. As Affected By Soil Ph, Phosphorus And Nitrogen Restriction, Oscar A. Balocchi, M. F. Alonso, I. Calvache

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Permanent grasslands are the main food for livestock production systems in Southern Chile. Therefore, it is essential to develop management tools that optimize the use of pastures. Among these tools, the phyllochron could be a better method to control grazing frequency. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of three levels of soil pH, phosphorus (P) and nitrogen (N) on the phyllochron and growth dynamic of Lolium perenne and Bromus valdivianus. Nine monophytic mini-swards of each species were established in 125 L containers for three different pH, P and N levels. For one year we measured: …

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Mass Production And Morphology Of Marandu Brachiaria Under Different Nitrogen Rates In The Brazilian Savannah, V. L. Banys, A. O. Matos, A. L. Bocchi, I. I. Silva, L. V. D. Ribeiro Jan 2024

Mass Production And Morphology Of Marandu Brachiaria Under Different Nitrogen Rates In The Brazilian Savannah, V. L. Banys, A. O. Matos, A. L. Bocchi, I. I. Silva, L. V. D. Ribeiro

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Nitrogen is the nutrient that most contributes to increase forage productivity and quality. The objective was to evaluate Marandu brachiaria submitted to nitrogen doses in the Brazilian savannah through the total and green mass production, leaf:stem and brachiaria:weed ratio. Plots were established in a randomized block design, with four replications and four N doses 0, 50, 100 and 150 kg N/ha). After the uniformization cut, the data collect cycles occurred when the canopy reached 30 cm average height. Samples were taken until 15 cm from the ground in an area of 0.25 m2. Fractions were separated according botanical …

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Grazing Management For Alfalfa Persistence And Productivity In Warm-Climate Regions, D. Basigalup Jan 2024

Grazing Management For Alfalfa Persistence And Productivity In Warm-Climate Regions, D. Basigalup

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Alfalfa is the most important cultivated forage crop in Argentina, where about 3 million hectares are grown. Even though the use of direct grazing is coming down during the last 15 years, it is still important for both beef and dairy production. Alfalfa grazing can play an important role in reducing operative costs and decreasing quality loss due to forage conservation (hay or silage). In this paper, the main concepts necessary to implement adequate and practical rotational grazing systems are briefly discussed. Particular attention is given to issues such as grazing frequency, grazing period, pasture use efficiency, and alfalfa quality …

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Amphicarpic Legumes For Tropical Pasture Persistence, R Schultze-Kraft, A Schmidt, H Hohn Jan 2024

Amphicarpic Legumes For Tropical Pasture Persistence, R Schultze-Kraft, A Schmidt, H Hohn

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Amphicarpy, by which a plant produces underground seeds in addition to aerial fruits, is found in many plant families and in species of at least 15 legume genera. First studies on the tropical Centrosema rotundifolium and subtropical Macroptilium panduratum revealed for both species, besides their stoloniferous growth habit, two important mechanisms for survival under unfavorable conditions: (1) Underground meristems and reserve organs, and (2) regeneration from a soil seed reserve based on underground, aerial-flowering independent, seed production. Underground seed production was for both species particularly high on very sandy soils, but amphicarpy enables the plants to exhibit a plasticity response …

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Wellness Among University Employees: A Holistic Assessment During Traumatic Times, Jing Guo, Vincent G. Ornelas, Patrick Borel, Karin L. Lightfoot, Josh Trout Jan 2024

Wellness Among University Employees: A Holistic Assessment During Traumatic Times, Jing Guo, Vincent G. Ornelas, Patrick Borel, Karin L. Lightfoot, Josh Trout

CSU Journal of Sustainability and Climate Change

There has been a growing awareness of the importance of worksite wellness among employees. Assessing the wellness needs of the University campus communities following traumatic events is a pressing topic. From 2017- 2021, Butte County, including California State University, Chico (Chico State), experienced a series of extreme traumas. This research aims to provide a holistic needs assessment of wellness among University employees after experiencing traumas. This study used a survey administered from December 2020 to January 2021, the end of the second semester of remote instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic at Chico State, to assess employee wellness needs. The quantitative …

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Ki-67% Response To Pulsed Radio Frequency Energy On Chronic Wound Healing In Patients With Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Raafat Ezz Eldeen Abd El Hameed, Roshdy Mohamed Kamel, Said Abd El Ghany Mohamed, Mohamed Ahmed Elbedewy, Ahmed Aref Ahmed Hussein Jan 2024

Ki-67% Response To Pulsed Radio Frequency Energy On Chronic Wound Healing In Patients With Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Raafat Ezz Eldeen Abd El Hameed, Roshdy Mohamed Kamel, Said Abd El Ghany Mohamed, Mohamed Ahmed Elbedewy, Ahmed Aref Ahmed Hussein

International Journal of Thin Film Science and Technology

Objectives: Diabetic foot is a serious complication of diabetes which aggravates the patient’s condition whilst also having significant socioeconomic impact. to examine the effectiveness of pulsed radio frequency in the treatment of chronic lower limb ulcers. Materials and Methods: Forty patients with persistent diabetic foot ulcers for more than three months participated in the study. Their ages ranged from 40 to 50 years. Patients were chosen from Deraya University Physical Therapy Center between July 2019 and February 2020. Patients were randomly assigned to one of two groups: Group (A): The Pulsed Radio Frequency Group received PRFE with a maximal power …

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Effect Of External Application Of Traditional Herbal Medicine On Burn Wound Ulcers: A Meta-Analysis, Ahmed Khalid Aldhalmi, Mohamed Abdelrahman, Mohamed E.A. Abdelrahim Jan 2024

Effect Of External Application Of Traditional Herbal Medicine On Burn Wound Ulcers: A Meta-Analysis, Ahmed Khalid Aldhalmi, Mohamed Abdelrahman, Mohamed E.A. Abdelrahim

Al-Mustaqbal Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences

The aim of the meta-analysis was to assess and contrast the effects of externally administered traditional herbal medicine on burn wound ulcers. This meta-analysis utilized dichotomous or contentious random or fixed-effect models to examine the outcomes. The odds ratio (OR) and mean difference (MD) were calculated, along with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). The present meta-analysis incorporated a total of 13 studies conducted between 1999 and 2020, which collectively had a sample size of 1282 individuals diagnosed with burn wound ulcers. Overall evaluation of traditional herbal medicine showed significantly shorter wound healing times (MD, -6.81; 95% CI, -8.81,-4.81, p<0.001) compared to standard treatment in personnel with burn wound ulcers. Traditional herbal medicine alone had a significantly shorter wound healing time (MD, -5.74; 95% CI, -8.00- -3.49, p<0.001) compared to standard treatment in personnel with burn wound ulcers. Traditional herbal medicine and Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor had significantly shorter wound healing times (MD, -9.93; 95% CI, -11.18- -8.68, p<0.001) compared to standard treatment in patients with burn wound ulcers. The examined data revealed that traditional herbal medicine with or without Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor had a significantly shorter wound healing time compared to standard treatment for burn wound ulcers. However, it is important to be mindful of its values, as a considerable portion of the chosen studies featured a small sample size.

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Effect Of Chinese Herbal Medicine As An Adjunctive Technique To Standard Treatment For People With Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Meta-Analysis, Haitham Saeed, Ali Jihad Hemid Al-Athari, Marwa O. Elgendy Jan 2024

Effect Of Chinese Herbal Medicine As An Adjunctive Technique To Standard Treatment For People With Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Meta-Analysis, Haitham Saeed, Ali Jihad Hemid Al-Athari, Marwa O. Elgendy

Al-Mustaqbal Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences

The meta-analysis aimed to assess and compare the effect of Chinese herbal medicine as an adjunctive technique to standard treatment for people with diabetic foot ulcers. This meta-analysis investigated the results through either dichotomous or contentious random or fixed effect models, calculating the odds ratio (OR) and mean difference (MD) along with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). The analysis included 17 studies conducted between 2006 and 2021, comprising a total of 1140 individuals with diabetic foot ulcers. Chinese herbal medicine had a significantly higher total effective rate (OR, 2.77; 95% CI, 1.89-4.07, p<0.001), lower wound size after treatment (MD, -2.44; 95% CI, -3.46- -1.43, p<0.001), lower number of patients without any improvement (OR, 0.26; 95% CI, 0.15-0.45, p<0.001), and lower time of diabetic wound ulcer healing (MD, -10.46; 95% CI, -14.91- -6.37, p<0.001) compared to standard treatment in personal with diabetic foot ulcers. However, no significant differences were found between Chinese herbal medicine and standard treatment in the number of patients with 30% or more reductions in the ulcer area of the diabetic foot ulcer (OR, 2.69; 95% CI, 0.70-10.30, p=0.15). The examined data revealed that Chinese herbal medicine had a significantly higher total effective rate, lower wound size after treatment, lower number of patients without any improvement, and lower time of diabetic wound ulcer healing, however, no significant differences were found in the number of patients with 30% or more reductions in the ulcer area compared to standard treatment in personal with diabetic foot ulcers. However, caution should be exercised when interpreting its findings, as many of the chosen studies had a small sample size, and certain comparisons were based on a limited number of selected studies.

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Meta-Analysis Investigating The Impact Of A Phosphate-Specific Diet On Serum Phosphate Levels In Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis, Haitham Saeed, Ali Jihad Hemid Al-Athari, Marwa O. Elgendy Jan 2024

Meta-Analysis Investigating The Impact Of A Phosphate-Specific Diet On Serum Phosphate Levels In Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis, Haitham Saeed, Ali Jihad Hemid Al-Athari, Marwa O. Elgendy

Al-Mustaqbal Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences

We conducted a meta-analysis to assess the impact of a phosphate-specific diet on the serum phosphate levels of individuals undergoing hemodialysis. Methods a systematic literature search was conducted until November 2021, resulting in the inclusion of 14 studies comprising 1284 adults undergoing hemodialysis at the study's commencement. Among them, 671 were assigned to a phosphate-specific diet group, while 613 served as the control. The researchers documented correlations between the effects of a diet focused on phosphates and the levels of phosphates in the blood of persons who were undergoing hemodialysis. Employing the contentious method with a random or fixed-effect model, …

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A Meta-Analysis Evaluating The Effect Of N95 Respirators In Healthcare And Non-Healthcare Providers On Laboratory-Confirmed Respiratory Virus Infection, Haitham Saeed, Ahmed Khalid Aldhalmi, Mohamed Abdelrahman, Marwa O. Elgendy Jan 2024

A Meta-Analysis Evaluating The Effect Of N95 Respirators In Healthcare And Non-Healthcare Providers On Laboratory-Confirmed Respiratory Virus Infection, Haitham Saeed, Ahmed Khalid Aldhalmi, Mohamed Abdelrahman, Marwa O. Elgendy

Al-Mustaqbal Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences

A meta-analysis was implemented to estimate the effect of facemasks in healthcare providers and non-healthcare providers on laboratory-confirmed respiratory viral infection. Methodology A systematic literature search conducted until March 2022 included 29 studies with a total of 18,489 participants at the start of the investigation. Among them, 9,569 people were utilizing facemasks, while 8,920 served as the control group. The Egger regression test was employed to evaluate the presence of publication bias, with a significance level of P<0.05. The odds ratio (OR) was evaluated at a 95% confidence interval (CI) using both the random effects and fixed effects models using the dichotomous method to evaluate the influence of facemasks in healthcare providers and non-healthcare providers on laboratory-confirmed respiratory viral infection. Facemasks had significantly lower laboratory-confirmed respiratory viral infection (LCRVI) between healthcare providers (OR, 0.31; 95% CI, 0.19-0.51, p<0.001), and between non-healthcare providers (OR, 0.58; 95% CI, 0.49-0.69, p<0.001) compared with control. N95 masks had significantly lower laboratory-confirmed respiratory viral infection between healthcare providers (OR, 0.67; 95% CI, 0.48-0.94, p=0.02), and no significant difference between non-healthcare providers (OR, 1.15; 95% CI, 0.94-1.41, p=0.017) compared with surgical masks. Facemasks shown a notable reduction in laboratory-confirmed respiratory viral infection among healthcare practitioners and non-healthcare providers, in comparison to the control group. Healthcare personnel who wore N95 masks had a notably reduced incidence of laboratory-confirmed respiratory virus infection. On the other hand, there was not a significant difference in the incidence of infection between non-healthcare professionals who wore surgical masks and those who did not wear any masks at all. Additional research is necessary to authenticate these discoveries.

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Discrimination, Sleep Disturbances, And Drinking Frequency Among Racially Diverse Adolescents: A Follow-Up Prospective Study, Emma Schillinger Jan 2024

Discrimination, Sleep Disturbances, And Drinking Frequency Among Racially Diverse Adolescents: A Follow-Up Prospective Study, Emma Schillinger

Theses - ALL

Previous research has highlighted the role of discrimination experiences in the development and escalation of sleep disturbances and alcohol use among diverse adolescents. However, few studies have examined the role of discrimination experiences in the reciprocal sleep-alcohol relationship prospectively. The present study examined the prospective relationship among discrimination experiences, sleep disturbances, and alcohol use, and tested racial disparities within this risk pathway. Secondary analyses were conducted on the data drawn from a two-wave (Years 1 and 2; Y1 and Y2, respectively) online survey study of 414 high school students (Mage = 15.07 [SD = 1.19]; 57% female; 41% Black; 22% …

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Three Essays On Food Insecurity, Cognition, And Food Assistance In The Context Of Aging And Family Dynamics, Dongmei Zuo Jan 2024

Three Essays On Food Insecurity, Cognition, And Food Assistance In The Context Of Aging And Family Dynamics, Dongmei Zuo

Dissertations - ALL

This dissertation consists of three chapters pertaining to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participation, food insecurity, cognition impairment, and sibling correlation in SNAP participation over the life course. Participation in SNAP among eligible adults 60 and older is much lower than among the younger population, and rates continue to decline throughout the life course while, at the same time, the risk of cognitive impairment increases. The relationship between food insecurity and health outcomes among adults has garnered increasing attention. Some previous studies found an association between food insecurity and cognition outcomes among older adults. However, they were hampered by not …

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Impacts Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Kindergarten Student Behavior, Hannah L. Allen Jan 2024

Impacts Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Kindergarten Student Behavior, Hannah L. Allen

Student Theses and Dissertations

The extreme mitigation measures of the COVID-19 pandemic had many negative impacts on children’s mental health and behavior. This study sought to examine the effects of COVID-19 mitigation strategies on kindergarten student misconduct post-COVID-19. For this study, kindergarten students’ office discipline referrals (ODRs) from one school district in the Bootheel region of southeast Missouri were compared to determine if differences existed among kindergarten student behaviors. Two groups were utilized in this study: Group A, consisting of pre-COVID-19 ODRs, and Group B, post-COVID-19 ODRs. This study found a statistically significant difference in the number of ODRs pre- and post-COVID-19. However, the …

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Determining Best Diet And Temperature Regime Of Monkeyface Pricklebacks (Cebidichthys Violaceus) For Aquaculture, Luke C. Townsend Jan 2024

Determining Best Diet And Temperature Regime Of Monkeyface Pricklebacks (Cebidichthys Violaceus) For Aquaculture, Luke C. Townsend

Master's Theses

Wild freshwater eel populations are threatened due to overfishing and habitat degradation. Attempts to use aquaculture to close the eel life cycle have yet to be commercially adapted, owing largely to their complex lifecycle. Monkeyface pricklebacks (Cebidichthys violaceus) are intertidal fish that may serve as an alternative species for freshwater eels in aquaculture, as they possess several beneficial characteristics. This study aimed to optimize diet and culture temperatures to maximize monkeyface prickleback cultures by measuring growth, condition, metabolic rates, fillet composition, and critical thermal maximum (CTmax) of juvenile fish that were reared in two separate experiments: (1) on four different …

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Relationship Of Weekly Rest To Bsn Appraisal Of Stress And Hardiness, Everly Batuik Jan 2024

Relationship Of Weekly Rest To Bsn Appraisal Of Stress And Hardiness, Everly Batuik

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Female Medical Students’ Lived Experiences Of Financial Stress And Coping, Untara Shaikh Jan 2024

Female Medical Students’ Lived Experiences Of Financial Stress And Coping, Untara Shaikh

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Correlates For Nonmedical Prescription Opioid Use Among Young Adults, Uchenna Sam Chinweuba Jan 2024

Correlates For Nonmedical Prescription Opioid Use Among Young Adults, Uchenna Sam Chinweuba

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Association Between Marital Status, Family Size, And Diabetes Among Asian-American Women, Rhea Ann Reyes Mcbride Jan 2024

Association Between Marital Status, Family Size, And Diabetes Among Asian-American Women, Rhea Ann Reyes Mcbride

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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A Survey Of Fusarium Oxysporum In Georgia Hemp Farms And Vegetable Gardens, Christopher D. Burt Jan 2024

A Survey Of Fusarium Oxysporum In Georgia Hemp Farms And Vegetable Gardens, Christopher D. Burt

Georgia Journal of Science

Recent changes in U.S. federal law have recognized the genetic and chemical differences between hemp and marijuana (Cannabis sativa L.), resulting in the legalization of hemp in the United States. The barriers to this plant’s growth in the state of Georgia are not well understood due to its prohibition for the past 80 years. Among the many possible obstacles is fungal disease. Fusarium oxysporum (Schlecht. emend. Snyder & Hansen) is a fungus that damages various crops and was previously researched as a biocontrol agent for C. sativa. Thus, this study surveyed hemp farms in Georgia to determine the prevalence …

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Behind, Madison Burrows Jan 2024

Behind, Madison Burrows

Night Flight: Online Literary Journal

A young woman, having faced tremendous struggle and hardship, tries to find balance and peace in her life while working in a restaurant. Her story focuses on relatable struggles like breakups and the fight for fulfillment

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Diagnostic Outcome Of Pro Bono Neurogenetic Diagnostic Service In Sri Lanka: A Wealth Creation, Lakmal Gonawala, Nalaka Wijekoon, Darshika Attanayake, Pyara Ratnayake, Darshana Sirisena, Harsha Gunasekara, Athula Dissanayake, Ajantha Keshavaraj, Chandra Mohan, W M. Steinbusch, Eric P. Hoffman, Ashwin Dalal, K. Ranil D. De Silva Jan 2024

Diagnostic Outcome Of Pro Bono Neurogenetic Diagnostic Service In Sri Lanka: A Wealth Creation, Lakmal Gonawala, Nalaka Wijekoon, Darshika Attanayake, Pyara Ratnayake, Darshana Sirisena, Harsha Gunasekara, Athula Dissanayake, Ajantha Keshavaraj, Chandra Mohan, W M. Steinbusch, Eric P. Hoffman, Ashwin Dalal, K. Ranil D. De Silva

Pharmacy Faculty Scholarship

The inherited disease community in Sri Lanka has been widely neglected. This article aimed to present accumulated knowledge in establishing a pro bono cost-effective national, island-wide, free-of-charge molecular diagnostic service, suggesting a model for other developing countries. The project provided 637 molecular diagnostic tests and reports free of charge to a nation with limited resources. We pioneered the implementation of mobile clinics and home visits, where the research team acted as barefoot doctors with the concept of the doctor and the researcher at the patient’s doorstep. Establishing pro bono, cost-effective molecular diagnostics is feasible in developing countries with limited resources …

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Nutritional Requirements And Effect Of Culture Conditions On The Performance Of The African Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus): A Review, Sandra Langi, Sahya Maulu, Oliver J. Hasimuna, Veronica Kaleinasho Kapula, Martin Tjipute Jan 2024

Nutritional Requirements And Effect Of Culture Conditions On The Performance Of The African Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus): A Review, Sandra Langi, Sahya Maulu, Oliver J. Hasimuna, Veronica Kaleinasho Kapula, Martin Tjipute

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

Aquaculture is crucial for global food and nutrition security due to the inability of wild harvests to meet increasing demand. Africa’s contribution to aquaculture is generally low, despite its potential for economic development, food security, and reduced unemployment. The study focuses on the African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) a freshwater fish species that is widely farmed for food in Africa and other parts of the world. Proper nutrition is essential for the growth and development of the fish, and understanding their nutritional requirements is critical for producing healthy and high-quality fish. This review article provides an overview of the knowledge on …

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Human Milk Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Are Related To Neurodevelopmental, Anthropometric, And Allergic Outcomes In Early Life: A Systematic Review, Saori Mitguard, Olivia Doucette, John Miklavcic Jan 2024

Human Milk Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Are Related To Neurodevelopmental, Anthropometric, And Allergic Outcomes In Early Life: A Systematic Review, Saori Mitguard, Olivia Doucette, John Miklavcic

Food Science Faculty Articles and Research

Polyunsaturated fatty acids are critically important for newborn nutrition and in the trajectory of growth and developmental processes throughout early life. This systematic review (PROSPERO ID: CRD42023400059) critically analyzes literature pertaining to how omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in human milk are related to health outcomes in early life. Literature selected for the review were published between 2005 and 2020 and included assessments in healthy term children between 0 and 5 years of age. The studies reported the relation between human milk fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid (C22:6n-3, DHA), eicosapentaenoic acid (C20:5n-3, EPA), alpha-linolenic acid (C18:3n-3, ALA), arachidonic acid (C20:4n-6, AA), …

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Virgin Coconut Oil (Vco) Supplementation Relieves Symptoms And Inflammation Among Covid-19 Positive Adults: A Single-Blind Randomized Trial, Imelda Angeles-Agdeppa, Jacus S. Nacis, Fabian M. Dayrit, Keith V. Tanda Jan 2024

Virgin Coconut Oil (Vco) Supplementation Relieves Symptoms And Inflammation Among Covid-19 Positive Adults: A Single-Blind Randomized Trial, Imelda Angeles-Agdeppa, Jacus S. Nacis, Fabian M. Dayrit, Keith V. Tanda

Chemistry Faculty Publications

A clinical study conducted in 2020 showed that virgin coconut oil (VCO) has been found effective in the rapid relief of COVID-19 symptoms and normalization of the C-reactive protein (CRP) concentration among probable and suspected cases of COVID-19. This present study aimed to validate those results and to evaluate the effects of VCO among COVID-19 patients through a 28-day randomized, single-blind trial conducted among 76 SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR (reverse transcription-polymerase chain report)-confirmed adults, with VCO given as a COVID-19 adjunct therapy. The results showed that VCO recipients were free from symptoms and had normal CRP concentrations by day 14. In comparison, …

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January 23, 2024 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham Jan 2024

January 23, 2024 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

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