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Dna Evidence Concerning The Identities Of Crax Viridirostris Sclater, 1875, And C Estudilloi Allen, 1977, Leo Joseph, Beth Slikas, Karen Rankin-Baransky, Goldgiv Bazartseren, Deryn Alpers, Albert Earl Gilbert Dec 2023

Dna Evidence Concerning The Identities Of Crax Viridirostris Sclater, 1875, And C Estudilloi Allen, 1977, Leo Joseph, Beth Slikas, Karen Rankin-Baransky, Goldgiv Bazartseren, Deryn Alpers, Albert Earl Gilbert

Ornitología Neotropical

No abstract provided.


Perfil Nutricional De Las Principales Especies En La Dieta Del Cormoran (Phalacrocorax Albiventer) En Punta Leon (Chubut, Argentina), Leandro Gonzalez Miri, Viviana Malacalza Dec 2023

Perfil Nutricional De Las Principales Especies En La Dieta Del Cormoran (Phalacrocorax Albiventer) En Punta Leon (Chubut, Argentina), Leandro Gonzalez Miri, Viviana Malacalza

Ornitología Neotropical

No abstract provided.


Changes In Understory Avifauna Along The Sinnamary River (French Guyana, South America), Pierre Adrien Reynaud Dec 2023

Changes In Understory Avifauna Along The Sinnamary River (French Guyana, South America), Pierre Adrien Reynaud

Ornitología Neotropical

No abstract provided.


The Diet Of The Oilbird In Venezuela, Carlos Bosque, Rudyard Ramirez, Domingo Rodriguez Dec 2023

The Diet Of The Oilbird In Venezuela, Carlos Bosque, Rudyard Ramirez, Domingo Rodriguez

Ornitología Neotropical

No abstract provided.


Artificial Intelligence Assisted Online Interactions, Harikrishna Mallisetty, Bhavikkumar Patel, Kolati Mallikarjuna Rao Dec 2023

Artificial Intelligence Assisted Online Interactions, Harikrishna Mallisetty, Bhavikkumar Patel, Kolati Mallikarjuna Rao

Defensive Publications Series

Social media users benefit from a more personalized and interactive connection with public figures and others they engage with via social media. However, such engagement requires active effort from the public figure and can only occur when the celebrity is available for such sessions. This disclosure describes techniques, implemented with specific user permission, to train an artificial intelligence (AI) model based on user data of an individual or entity. The trained model can represent the individual’s personality and engage in online interactions on behalf of the individual or entity with users of a social media platform, a messaging/chat service, audio …


Visualizing The Risks: The Significance Of Graphic Design In Educating Women About The Risks Of Prescription Opioids & Pre-Existing Mental Health Conditions, Natascha Foret Truong Dec 2023

Visualizing The Risks: The Significance Of Graphic Design In Educating Women About The Risks Of Prescription Opioids & Pre-Existing Mental Health Conditions, Natascha Foret Truong

Masters Theses

This thesis explores the critical issue of educating women about the increased risks of prescription opioid use and misuse relating to a co-occurring mental health illness. The research-based graphic design solutions proposed in the thesis aim to create awareness and provide knowledge to women on this matter. It is imperative to address this issue as it has severe consequences for women, their families, and society. This thesis utilizes research and best practices from scholarly articles, case studies, visual analysis, personas, and mind mapping to present graphic design solutions based on evidence. These solutions aim to educate women about the gender-specific …


Synthesis, Characterization, And Bslt Test Of Pyrazoline And Pyrazole Compounds From Chalcone Using Microwave Irradiation, Siska Elisahbet Sinaga, Matius Paundanan, Yum Eryanti Dec 2023

Synthesis, Characterization, And Bslt Test Of Pyrazoline And Pyrazole Compounds From Chalcone Using Microwave Irradiation, Siska Elisahbet Sinaga, Matius Paundanan, Yum Eryanti

Chimica et Natura Acta

Pyrazole is an organic compound, classified as an alkaloid, featuring a heterocyclic five-membered ring structure composed of three carbon atoms and two adjacent nitrogen atoms, forming an endocyclic double bond. Pyrazole has various biological activities, such as antibacterial, anticanc er, antiinflammatory, antidepressantion, and antioxidant. Pyrazole 2-(5-(4-chlorophenil)-1-phenil-1H-pyrazole-3il)phenol (TFP-2OH-4Cl) was synthesized via oxidative aromatization reaction of pyrazoline 2-(5-(4-chlorophenil)-1-phenil-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole-3-il)phenol (PF-2OH-4Cl) with glacial acetic acid. Chalcone, pyrazoline, and pyrazole were synthesized using the microwave at 180 W at 85oC. The purity of the compounds was monitored on TLC plates, melting point, and HPLC analysis. The structure of synthesized compounds was confirmed by UV, FTIR, …


Tempe Kedelai Hitam (Glycine Soja) Dan Kacang Buncis Putih (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.) Sebagai Pangan Fungsional Antioksidan, Sri Yadial Chalid, Anna Muawanah, Nani Radiastuti, Sofia Ade Putri, Fitriah Hartiningsih, Tarso Rudiana Dec 2023

Tempe Kedelai Hitam (Glycine Soja) Dan Kacang Buncis Putih (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.) Sebagai Pangan Fungsional Antioksidan, Sri Yadial Chalid, Anna Muawanah, Nani Radiastuti, Sofia Ade Putri, Fitriah Hartiningsih, Tarso Rudiana

Chimica et Natura Acta

Kedelai hitam dan biji kacang buncis mengandung senyawa flavonoid dan fenolik yang berpotensi dikembangkan sebagai pangan fungsional antioksidan. Campuran kedelai hitam dan biji kacang buncis putih 1:1 difermentasi dengan ragi tempe 0,2% (b/b) dan angkak divariasikan sebesar 1; 1,5; 2% (b/b) dengan waktu fermentasi 0, 12, dan 24 jam. Jumlah angkak dan waktu fermentasi optimum ditentukan berdasarkan karakteristik tempe dari uji organoleptik meliputi warna, bau, dan tekstur tempe oleh 25 orang panelis. Tempe diekstrak menggunakan aseton 80% (v/v) dan diukur aktivitas antioksidan dengan metode 2,2-diphenyl-1-picryhydrazyl (DPPH) serta total fenolik dan total flavonoid. Hasil uji organoleptik menunjukkan bahwa fermentasi selama 24 …


Improving The Quality Of Micronutrient Food Composition Data In Sub-Saharan Africa Using Predictive Analytics, Junior Mbuyamba Muka Dec 2023

Improving The Quality Of Micronutrient Food Composition Data In Sub-Saharan Africa Using Predictive Analytics, Junior Mbuyamba Muka

Theses and Dissertations

High-quality food composition data are indispensable for decision making in several health, agricultural, and nutrition-related activities. Analytical data are the most accurate type of food composition data (FCD). Yet, most food composition databases (FCDBs) compiled in Sub-Saharan Africa only contain a small amount of analytical data collected from foods consumed in this region. Most of the data are either borrowed / copied from FCDBs collected in other parts of the world, calculated, imputed, or presumed data. Even with these alternative types, FCDBs in Sub-Saharan Africa have not reached a satisfactory level of completeness, as they still have missing data for …


Perbandingan Kadar Magnesium Pada Air Minum Dalam Kemasan (Amdk) Menggunakan Metode Spektrofotometri Dan Kompleksometri, Edy Agustian Yazid, Abdul Wafi, Roihatul Zahroh, Nurul Azizah Dec 2023

Perbandingan Kadar Magnesium Pada Air Minum Dalam Kemasan (Amdk) Menggunakan Metode Spektrofotometri Dan Kompleksometri, Edy Agustian Yazid, Abdul Wafi, Roihatul Zahroh, Nurul Azizah

Chimica et Natura Acta

Magnesium (Mg) merupakan salah satu mineral penting dalam tubuh yang memiliki fungsi memelihara kesehatan jantung, tulang, mengatur kadar gula darah hingga membantu mengatasi stres. Kebutuhan magnesium diantaranya dapat dipenuhi melalui Air Minum Dalam Kemasan (AMDK). Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui perbedaaan kadar magnesium pada AMDK menggunakan metode spektrofotometri dan kompleksometri. Melalui perbandingan kedua metode tersebut dapat diketahui aplikasi metode yang lebih praktis dan efisien. Penentuan magnesium secara spektrofotometri dilakukan dengan mengukur terbentuknya senyawa kompleks Mg-EBT menggunakan spektrofotometer visibel pada panjang gelombang maksimum 530 nm. Hasil penelitian kadar magnesium pada AMDK metode spektrofotometri didapatkan kadar antara 1,5-19,45 mg/L, sedangkan dengan …


Studi Potensi Senyawa Antioksidan Dari Kulit Jeruk Nipis (Citrus Aurantifolia) Secara In Silico, Rustaman Rustaman, Regaputra Satria Janitra, Annisyaban Fatiha Azzahra, Farhan Azhwin Maulana, Fauzian Giansyah Rohmatulloh, Wanda Destiarani, Ari Hardianto, Muhammad Yusuf, Iman Permana Maksum Dec 2023

Studi Potensi Senyawa Antioksidan Dari Kulit Jeruk Nipis (Citrus Aurantifolia) Secara In Silico, Rustaman Rustaman, Regaputra Satria Janitra, Annisyaban Fatiha Azzahra, Farhan Azhwin Maulana, Fauzian Giansyah Rohmatulloh, Wanda Destiarani, Ari Hardianto, Muhammad Yusuf, Iman Permana Maksum

Chimica et Natura Acta

Antioksidan merupakan senyawa yang dapat mencegah atau menghambat oksidasi molekul lain, yang pada makhluk hidup berperan dalam mempertahankan pertumbuhan dan metabolisme yang normal. Studi aktivitas antioksidan individual pada senyawa dari jeruk nipis telah dilakukan. Senyawa yang dipelajari difokuskan pada bergamottin, citropten dan asam klorogenat. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mempelajari hubungan antara struktur molekul dengan aktivitas antioksidannya melalui perhitungan secara kimia komputasi potensial ionisasi, electrodonating power, dan net electrophilicity. Seluruh perhitungan dilakukan menggunakan program komputasi Gaussian 09 Revision D.01, pada level teori APFD/6-31+G(d) pada keadaan muatan netral (deprotonasi, negatif), positif (netral), dan negatif (negatif dua). Hasil yang diperoleh menunjukkan bahwa …


Interlaboratory Comparison Of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Phage Susceptibility Testing, Krupa Parmar, Lauren Komarow, Damon W Ellison, Andrey A Filippov, Mikeljon P Nikolich, Joseph R Fackler, Martin Lee, Anjna Nair, Priyesh Agrawal, Pranita D Tamma, Maria Souli, Scott R Evans, Kerryl E Greenwood-Quaintance, Scott A Cunningham, Robin Patel, Antibacterial Resistance Leadership Group Dec 2023

Interlaboratory Comparison Of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Phage Susceptibility Testing, Krupa Parmar, Lauren Komarow, Damon W Ellison, Andrey A Filippov, Mikeljon P Nikolich, Joseph R Fackler, Martin Lee, Anjna Nair, Priyesh Agrawal, Pranita D Tamma, Maria Souli, Scott R Evans, Kerryl E Greenwood-Quaintance, Scott A Cunningham, Robin Patel, Antibacterial Resistance Leadership Group

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Standardized approaches to phage susceptibility testing (PST) are essential to inform selection of phages for study in patients with bacterial infections. There is no reference standard for assessing bacterial susceptibility to phage. We compared agreement between PST performed at three centers: two centers using a liquid assay standardized between the sites with the third, a plaque assay. Four Pseudomonas aeruginosa phages: PaWRA01ø11 (EPa11), PaWRA01ø39 (EPa39), PaWRA02ø83 (EPa83), PaWRA02ø87 (EPa87), and a cocktail of all four phages were tested against 145 P. aeruginosa isolates. Comparisons were made within measurements at the two sites performing the liquid assay and between these …


Neuromuscular Basis Of Drosophila Larval Rolling Escape Behavior, Patricia C Cooney, Yuhan Huang, Wenze Li, Dulanjana M Perera, Richard Hormigo, Tanya Tabachnik, Isuru S Godage, Elizabeth M C Hillman, Wesley B Grueber, Aref A Zarin Dec 2023

Neuromuscular Basis Of Drosophila Larval Rolling Escape Behavior, Patricia C Cooney, Yuhan Huang, Wenze Li, Dulanjana M Perera, Richard Hormigo, Tanya Tabachnik, Isuru S Godage, Elizabeth M C Hillman, Wesley B Grueber, Aref A Zarin

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

To escape from dangerous stimuli, animals execute escape behaviors that are fundamentally different from normal locomotion. The rolling escape behavior of Drosophila larvae consists of C-shaped bending and rolling. However, the muscle contraction patterns that lead to rolling are poorly understood. We find that following the initial body bending, muscles contract in a circumferential wave around the larva as they enter the bend, maintaining unidirectional rolling that resembles a cylinder rolling on a surface. We study the structure of motor circuits for rolling, inhibit different motor neurons to determine which muscles are essential for rolling, and propose circuit and biomechanical …


Interleukin-17-Mediated Protective Cytokine Signaling Against Degeneration Of The Retinal Pigment Epithelium, Yan Chen, Sarah E Bounds, Xiang Ma, James Regun Karmoker, Yin Liu, Jian-Xing Ma, Jiyang Cai Dec 2023

Interleukin-17-Mediated Protective Cytokine Signaling Against Degeneration Of The Retinal Pigment Epithelium, Yan Chen, Sarah E Bounds, Xiang Ma, James Regun Karmoker, Yin Liu, Jian-Xing Ma, Jiyang Cai

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Injuries to the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and outer retina often result in the accumulation of retinal microglia within the subretinal space. These subretinal microglia play crucial roles in inflammation and resolution, but the mechanisms governing their functions are still largely unknown. Our previous research highlighted the protective functions of choroidal γδ T cells in response to RPE injury. In the current study, we employed single-cell RNA sequencing approach to characterize the profiles of immune cells in mouse choroid. We found that γδ T cells were the primary producer of interleukin-17 (IL-17) in the choroid. IL-17 signaled through its receptor …


The Impact Of Effective Teaching In Closing The Achievement Gap For Minority Students Entering Post-Secondary Education: A Case Study, Diamon Cymon Ike Hughes Dec 2023

The Impact Of Effective Teaching In Closing The Achievement Gap For Minority Students Entering Post-Secondary Education: A Case Study, Diamon Cymon Ike Hughes

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this instrumental case study was to explore the practices and strategies utilized by high-performing teachers to impact the learning outcomes for economically disadvantaged and minority students. The theory driving this study was Hattie’s theory of visible learning, which asserts that teaching and learning are the most significant factors impacting student achievement. The study took place at Phoenix Academy Alternative High School. Phoenix is an alternative high school for at-risk students and is a majority economically disadvantaged and minority campus. Participants in the study were teachers who teach core subjects with mandatory passing requirements for student graduation and …


The Necessity Of Spiritual Preparation In Short-Term Missions As It Correlates To Ministry Effectiveness, Brent Edward Allen Dec 2023

The Necessity Of Spiritual Preparation In Short-Term Missions As It Correlates To Ministry Effectiveness, Brent Edward Allen

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

There is a lack of resources available providing spiritual preparation training specifically for teams preparing for a STM with M4 Institute. The purpose of this action research project is two-fold. First, to develop a spiritual preparation resource for STM work in the Western Highlands of Guatemala. Second, to determine if providing spiritual preparation training for a team preparing for said STM work will improve the ministry effectiveness of the trip. An eight-week, five-phase intervention guide was created to implement with the focus group. This consisted of two in-person, on-site team trainings, three pre-trip Zoom team meetings, mid-trip communications with participants …


Using Mindfulness In Nursing Burnout. An Integrative Review., April Day Branham Dec 2023

Using Mindfulness In Nursing Burnout. An Integrative Review., April Day Branham

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this integrative review is to evaluate if mindfulness is effective in decreasing nursing burnout. Nursing burnout has negatively affected the nursing profession for many years, and since the COVID-19 pandemic, it appears to be worse. Mindfulness is a practice that has been used for decades, however, it is gaining more attention in the nursing realm. Mindfulness consists of being present in a moment without judgment. It can consist of individual exercises that are completed using an instructor in person, in an application on a smartphone or computer, or yoga-based mindful activities. A preliminary literature review was completed …


“I Remember Feeling Pretty Darn Lucky”: Crafting Family Resilience In Response To A Medical Emergency, Sophie Downing Dec 2023

“I Remember Feeling Pretty Darn Lucky”: Crafting Family Resilience In Response To A Medical Emergency, Sophie Downing

Communication: Faculty Scholarship

Through a combination of autoethnographic reflections and oral history interviews with my parents, I explore the ways in which we enacted resilience throughout my father’s unexpected hospitalization, rehabilitation, and his subsequent years of recovery, both individually and communally. Using communication theory of resilience (CTR) as a framework, I identify the ways in which we engaged in the five processes outlined by Buzzanell (2010): crafting normalcy, emphasizing action while backgrounding negative feelings, affirming identity anchors, relying on communication networks, and employing alternative logics. I then propose three additional processes of enacting resilience that emerged from my family’s insights: enacting performative resilience, …


The Effect Of Adding Students To School-Parent Communication To Improve Parental Attendance At School Events, Amanda Sue Kirby Hart Dec 2023

The Effect Of Adding Students To School-Parent Communication To Improve Parental Attendance At School Events, Amanda Sue Kirby Hart

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This quantitative, quasi-experimental static group comparison study aimed to determine parents' perspectives on their school involvement and the effects of student influence on parent attendance at school events when communication methods included students and parents. Communication about ways parents can become involved with their student's school is vital in improving the connection between parental involvement and student achievement. Sample participants included the parents of 381 elementary school students (Kindergarten-Fifth Grades) of one public charter school. The parent involvement events consisted of two asynchronous parent involvement videos, one for reading and one for math, delivered through the Family Involvement Questionnaire emailed …


The Nurse's Lived Experience Of Transferring Nutrition Knowledge To Patients: A Descriptive Phenomenology, Kendrah Lynne Cunningham Dec 2023

The Nurse's Lived Experience Of Transferring Nutrition Knowledge To Patients: A Descriptive Phenomenology, Kendrah Lynne Cunningham

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This descriptive phenomenological qualitative study aimed to gain insight into the nurse’s lived experience of transferring nutrition knowledge to patients. Nurses play an important role in assisting the patient to become more proficient in health and nutrition literacy to make proper choices related to their nutrition. It is necessary to evaluate the lived experience of the nurse in transferring nutrition knowledge to patients. There is a gap in the literature on nurses’ experience in providing nutrition knowledge to their patients. This descriptive phenomenological qualitative study examines the lived experience of nurses in transferring nutrition education to their patients. This was …


A Phenomenological Approach Of Foster Parent Factors That Predict Placement Disruption Of Children In Foster Care, Latoya Ebony Moore Dec 2023

A Phenomenological Approach Of Foster Parent Factors That Predict Placement Disruption Of Children In Foster Care, Latoya Ebony Moore

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to discover foster parent factors contributing to foster care disruptions. Disruptions of foster care children are detrimental to the safety and well-being of the children. There are implications of foster care disruptions producing short- and long-term negative outcomes for children and families. Research indicates the emotional trauma effects of placement instability negatively impact the child’s relationships, ability to form attachments, educational outcomes, and mental and developmental stability. Foster parent factors have been identified that predict the likelihood of the parents disrupting the child’s placement and strategies for increasing placement stability in various studies. …


With Or Without The Table, We Gather: Reinforcing Innate Resiliencies In The African American Family, Jessica L. Stevens-Eddy Dec 2023

With Or Without The Table, We Gather: Reinforcing Innate Resiliencies In The African American Family, Jessica L. Stevens-Eddy

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This quantitative study aims to determine whether food-sharing (gathering to eat) can be considered a suitable medium to facilitate increased cohesion within African American families. This study focuses on informal food-sharing as an extension of formal meal-sharing. Previous research links consistent formal meal-sharing to positive and secure identity development, better familial attachment, and improved family cohesion. These practices leave a lasting, detrimental impact on the African American family model. Additional barriers to some African American family meal-sharing practices include working extended and atypical work hours, food insecurity, and poor familial communication. There is a lack of research concerning the impact …


A Phenomenological Study In Understanding African American Spiritual Leaders And The Black Church On Elder Abuse, Cassandra R. Downey Dec 2023

A Phenomenological Study In Understanding African American Spiritual Leaders And The Black Church On Elder Abuse, Cassandra R. Downey

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This qualitative study described how the Black Church and African American Spiritual Leaders in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, understood the issue of elder abuse and the Black Church's role in navigating education and resources to those who are victims or at risk. African-American Spiritual Leaders' role and leadership are integral in combating elder abuse among their older members of the church and society. African Americans have always placed a significant portion of their support in the church and frequently turn to them before considering other options. Acknowledging the church's and spiritual leaders' involvement in comprehending the awareness of elder maltreatment is essential …


Bedside Diaries And Caregiver Journals: Plain Authors’ Accounts Of Medical Experiences, Jennifer Anderson Dec 2023

Bedside Diaries And Caregiver Journals: Plain Authors’ Accounts Of Medical Experiences, Jennifer Anderson

Journal of Amish and Plain Anabaptist Studies

Plain populations (Amish and some Mennonites) write nonfiction accounts of their medical experiences as a means of networking and sharing knowledge about medical conditions and care. These stories serve as a means of creating space to normalize the condition. These accounts are written in the form of medical dramas, “bedside diaries” (such as autobiographies and caregivers’ journals), and reference books. In this article, I propose that healthcare providers read bedside diaries and medical experience stories to learn how plain people process their medical experiences, utilize community support systems, and create meaning based on their faith and beliefs. A select bibliography …


Promoting Culturally Accessible, Community-Centered, Midwifery Care In The Rural Anabaptist Population Of Southwestern Ontario, Canada, Cynthia Soulliere Dec 2023

Promoting Culturally Accessible, Community-Centered, Midwifery Care In The Rural Anabaptist Population Of Southwestern Ontario, Canada, Cynthia Soulliere

Journal of Amish and Plain Anabaptist Studies

The experience of providing midwifery care in a rural Southwestern Ontario community is discussed, highlighting specific approaches to providing culturally accessible and community-centered care among the Old Order Anabaptists. Midwives in Ontario are primary care providers for perinatal care and the clinic described in this paper works primarily with families from Anabaptist communities. Success in providing culturally accessible care has come from community engagement and responsiveness to ways to improve access to healthcare in this region. Highlighted in this article are the scope of midwifery care in Ontario, home and hospital births, collaboration with other community agencies, and community-based genetic …


Oil Therapy Massage As Complementary Care Of Burns And Wounds, Tristate Burn Care Team, Rosanna Hess Dec 2023

Oil Therapy Massage As Complementary Care Of Burns And Wounds, Tristate Burn Care Team, Rosanna Hess

Journal of Amish and Plain Anabaptist Studies

Oil therapy massage is a part of the care of burns and wounds done by plain, lay caregivers in Amish and Mennonite communities across the United States and Canada. Oil therapy massage is used to manage scarring and to improve joint functionality and skin and tissue integrity. The purpose of this article is to describe oil therapy massage as a complementary part of after-burn care in the context of sociocultural values of plain populations in which caregivers are a part of the B&W movement. This article includes a brief description of the caring and sharing culture of plain peoples; a …


Partnering With The Old Order Mennonites In The Finger Lakes Region Of New York State To Identify The Mechanisms Of Protective Immunity Against Atopic Disease Development, Alexandra N. Kaplan, Camille A. Martina, Elizabeth R. Catlin, John Looney, Kirsi M. Järvinen Dec 2023

Partnering With The Old Order Mennonites In The Finger Lakes Region Of New York State To Identify The Mechanisms Of Protective Immunity Against Atopic Disease Development, Alexandra N. Kaplan, Camille A. Martina, Elizabeth R. Catlin, John Looney, Kirsi M. Järvinen

Journal of Amish and Plain Anabaptist Studies

Old Order Mennonites (OOM) follow a traditional agrarian lifestyle; key aspects include home births, large families, limited antibiotic usage, consumption of whole foods and unpasteurized milk, and early exposure to soil, stables, and farm animals. There is evidence that a farming lifestyle protects against asthma and allergies, yet the biological mechanisms behind this protective effect remain unknown. The “Zooming into Old Order Mennonites” (ZOOM) cohort study was established to further explore protective factors and mechanisms. This study compares immune development among OOM children from the Finger Lakes Region of New York to those residing 65 miles northwest in Rochester, NY. …


Vitamin D Status Of Anabaptist Children In Southwestern Ontario, Canada, Janis A. Randall Simpson, Natalee Miller, Taylor Hartwig, Jane Leach, Melissa Purdy, Emily Roth, Victoria Mok Siue, Cynthia Soulliere, Jacqui Tam, Ann Watt Dec 2023

Vitamin D Status Of Anabaptist Children In Southwestern Ontario, Canada, Janis A. Randall Simpson, Natalee Miller, Taylor Hartwig, Jane Leach, Melissa Purdy, Emily Roth, Victoria Mok Siue, Cynthia Soulliere, Jacqui Tam, Ann Watt

Journal of Amish and Plain Anabaptist Studies

The objective was to determine vitamin D status of Old Order Anabaptist children in rural Southwestern, Ontario, Canada, given concerns of community healthcare professionals. Fifty-two children (2.5 months - 6.5 years) (56% female) were recruited. Finger prick blood spot (BSp) samples were analyzed for 25-hydroxy (OH) vitamins D2 & D3 (BSp25(OH)D). Three-day food records were evaluated using Dietary Reference Intakes and Canada’s Food Guide (CFG) (Bush, et al. 2007). Compared to national Canadian data: mean BSp25(OH)D concentrations (78±31 nmol/L) were similar; a slightly smaller proportion (0% vs 2%) were at risk of deficiency (<30 nmol/L) or had inadequate status (4% vs 7%) (<40 nmol/L); and 10% vs 1% had BSp25(OH)D higher than 125 nmol/L. BSp25(OH)D was significantly associated (r2=0.358; p=0.001) with total vitamin D intake. From food alone, vitamin D intake was 68±39 IU/day, lower than the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of 600 IU/day, and intakes were all below the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) of 400 IU. Even including supplemental vitamin D, 87% were below the EAR (total intake=213±194 IU/day). No children had vitamin D intakes greater than the Upper Limit. Servings of milk and alternates were 1.6±0.8/day (CFG=2/day). Unfortified farm milk was consumed by 88% of children and 89% received a vitamin D supplement. Results were comparable to recent Canadian data suggesting that most children have adequate vitamin D status. Nevertheless, these findings support the need to encourage appropriate vitamin D intake (from food and supplements) to achieve the RDA for Old Order Anabaptist children in these communities. [Abstract by authors.]


Health Beliefs, Health Practices, And Health-Seeking Behaviors Among Swartzentruber Amish In Clark County, Wisconsin, Courtney J. Schoessow Dec 2023

Health Beliefs, Health Practices, And Health-Seeking Behaviors Among Swartzentruber Amish In Clark County, Wisconsin, Courtney J. Schoessow

Journal of Amish and Plain Anabaptist Studies

Although the literature contains valuable information about Amish culture, few qualitative studies have been conducted on the health beliefs, health practices, and health-seeking behaviors of the Swartzentruber Amish, the most conservative group of Old Order Amish. The purpose of this study was to describe these dynamics for the Swartzentruber Amish of Clark County, Wisconsin. Utilizing the grounded theory approach, 25 participants were interviewed and seven themes were identified: shared decision-making is common in families; causes of illness are believed to be etiological or the will of God; home remedies are the first choice; preventive medicine is an unfamiliar concept; health …


Health And Healthcare Among The Plain Anabaptist People, Rosanna Hess, Braxton Mitchell Dec 2023

Health And Healthcare Among The Plain Anabaptist People, Rosanna Hess, Braxton Mitchell

Journal of Amish and Plain Anabaptist Studies

This issue of the Journal of Amish and Plain Anabaptist Studies (JAPAS) marks the eleventh year of publication of this journal, the flagship journal of the Amish & Plain Anabaptist Studies Association (APASA). In the past we have devoted entire issues to specific topics, including Beachy Amish-Mennonite churches [2017 5(1)], past and future directions of Amish studies [2017 5(2)], Ohio Amish schisms [2019 7(2)], gender-focused research [2020 8(2)], agriculture and the environment [2021 9(2)], and the plain people at midcentury [2023 11(1)]. In addition, the 2018 6(2) issue included a special section on health among the Amish. This …